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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rather watch paint dry TTTT BUT am interested to know where that... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-09-21, 12:31:58 (140.209.203.111)
Reno .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, Record Cleaning Day was a Blast (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-09-21, 06:44:48 (140.209.203.111)
We set up two of our machines at our favorite local used record store, Recycled Records. Met some great folks and cleaned the heck out of 50+ records over the course of the day. .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-09-17, 15:17:57 (206.197.111.27)
I'm sure it was north of 50. I was EXHAUSTED by the close of business, but we sure had a ball. .......
4: General Asylum, Michael Green's Test Room System (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-30, 12:44:04 (206.197.111.27)
When he was in central Ohio. It featured a fully tuned system and room (walls, floor, ceiling, everything). Just fabulous. .......
5: General Asylum, RE: something in this hobby baffles me (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-17, 05:20:54 (140.209.203.111)
It is my understanding that wide baffle designs are easier to drive and therefore more friendly with low power amps, all else being equal, whereas narrow baffles do a better job reproducing the sounds .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, How cool is that (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-14, 05:21:33 (140.209.202.130)
Still swinging! .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 9/14 is Record Cleaning Day! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-13, 15:36:01 (206.197.111.27)
A bit camera shy, but I'm encouraging more interaction at least. She'll get on camera soon I suspect. .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 9/14 is Record Cleaning Day! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-13, 13:33:23 (206.197.111.27)
Not entirely altruistic! One reason I'm doing this is to promote the wife's YouTube channel, all about cleaning records. I clean 'em but she does all the hard work. I put a link below to our latest re .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 9/14 is Record Cleaning Day! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-13, 08:46:24 (206.197.111.27)
I am bringing my Klaudio US as well as my VPI. Might even bring the Kirmuss and if things are slow and someone is budget minded, I thought it might be cool to demonstrate a Spin Clean or better yet, a .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, 9/14 is Record Cleaning Day! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-10, 13:13:29 (140.209.203.111)
If you're in the Reno, Nevada area, stop by Recycled Records and I'll clean your record for free! .......
11: General Asylum, Made me think of J. Geils Band (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-09, 10:22:41 (206.197.111.27)
and their live record, Blow Your Face Out. Says right on the cover "Made Loud to Play Loud" Always the urge to crank a good B52s song. .......
12: General Asylum, Yes! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-09, 10:18:24 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
13: General Asylum, Sabotage (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-08-09, 09:30:17 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A 2024 Summer of Cleaning (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-05-12, 04:25:57 (96.38.186.200)
What is your vinyl cleaning regiment? .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, Let's see your record cleaning station (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-05-04, 12:47:29 (96.38.186.200)
A little tour of ours at the link... .......
16: General Asylum, That is awesome (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-27, 14:52:04 (96.38.186.200)
Hope you don't mind, but I'm stealing your ideas! .......
17: General Asylum, RE: How do you dust your system? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-27, 10:01:06 (96.38.186.200)
No, but for those that want to do the best job possible, tips help, at least for me. I hadn't thought to use cotton gloves until a mate recommended them. Glad he did, so I wanted to share the advice. .......
18: General Asylum, Ha! Funny (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-27, 08:37:32 (96.38.186.200)
Yea, the dust does a great job all on it's own. .......
19: General Asylum, How do you dust your system? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-26, 14:54:11 (206.197.111.27)
The wife and I put out weekly videos focused on reviewing record cleaning gear and hopefully providing sound advice for getting the best out various record-cleaning procedures. But this week, we tried .......
20: General Asylum, 2nd US Audio Mart (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-25, 10:15:43 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Interesting how things change... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-19, 14:52:35 (206.197.111.27)
Agreed, rather a let down this time .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, Review of the Nitty Gritty pad-type RCM brush (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-19, 14:30:01 (206.197.111.27)
Enjoy! .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Listened to it last night (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-19, 11:26:48 (206.197.111.27)
From a musical perspective, I probably prefer Aja over Gaucho. Aja feels timeless whereas Gaucho captures an era, albeit wonderfully so. However, from a pure sonic perspective, Gaucho just blew me awa .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Delrin Wand Review (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-19, 11:07:39 (206.197.111.27)
Sorry to hear you didn't like the video/review, but I do appreciate your giving it a try and the feedback. We release a new video every Friday. I hope you'll try us again. Your points re the Delrin ma .......
25: General Asylum, Should have looked at your post first! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-17, 07:40:15 (206.197.111.27)
Same video .......
26: General Asylum, Maybe this one? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-17, 07:39:14 (206.197.111.27)
Nice player. I like the way she let's it rip! .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed that Aja is spectacular (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-14, 11:57:55 (96.38.141.103)
nt .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, I don't disagree (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-14, 11:56:53 (96.38.141.103)
nt .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Delrin Wand Review (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-14, 10:03:58 (96.38.141.103)
Worth more than twice the price of VPIs regular tubes? .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Shipped! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-12, 14:36:56 (206.197.111.27)
Really looking forward to this one. Placed the order well over a year ago. You got to shake it baby, you got to shake it! .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, RE: So it's come to this (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-07, 13:22:40 (96.38.141.103)
Perhaps you've never heard a properly cleaned record. It really is something to behold. As to "wasting" money, I suppose I could ask if you listen to music through a boom box. Anything beyond that wo .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Any Loricraft fans? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-04-07, 04:22:30 (96.38.141.103)
We've been enjoying using the Loricraft so we made a video about how to get the best out of this awesome piece of gear. We clean a record from the El Paraiso. Great Psych Rock label... .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, Best Brush for Suction-type Machines (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-30, 12:43:41 (96.38.141.103)
The topic of this week's episode... .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Can't you just retip them? /nt (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-29, 10:46:49 (96.38.141.103)
Yes, but from what I hear, that comes with risk. Particularly since they can no longer be serviced by the maker. Some re-tippers cut the original cantilever down and crimp on a new cantilever/stylus a .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: bummer... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-29, 04:55:49 (96.38.141.103)
First notice was from a Facebook user group .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, That's where I got my Koetsu and Linn deck (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-28, 15:17:06 (96.38.141.103)
Good guy. He is missed. .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, Too bad about Koetsu (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-28, 12:49:35 (206.197.111.27)
I assume you've heard that Koetsu is out of business. I just love my Gold Line, which I have on a fully loaded Linn. Unfortunately, it's nearing its end of life and while I was thinking about going to .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Good question (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-27, 16:09:40 (206.197.111.27)
I listened to the record before it was cleaned, after it was cleaned with a normal process that would not remove LAST, and lastly (!), I listened to the record after a full treatment intended to remov .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Liquid Archival Sound Treatment (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-27, 15:43:39 (206.197.111.27)
It would not deter me from buying the record and I think it shows it was previously owned by an audiophile or at least someone that cared about the record. A good thing. It is not easy to remove LAST .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Tergikleen review, part 2...plus, we clean Free's best album! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-23, 05:58:55 (96.38.141.103)
Well, I think it's Free's best album. .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, New video - Review of Tergikleen (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-15, 16:33:09 (96.38.141.103)
This record cleaning fluid was new to me, so we tried it out in our latest video. Hope you enjoy. .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, That's interesting... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-05, 04:48:05 (96.38.141.103)
Why do you think that is? Smaller groove maybe? .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, After cleaning more 7" 45s, I too am surprised by how good they can sound (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-03, 05:51:01 (96.38.141.103)
nt .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, How do you clean 7" 45s? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-03-02, 04:29:05 (96.38.141.103)
This week, we tackle little records! .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, Dannie Richmond (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-20, 09:29:52 (206.197.111.27)
He doesn't play on every one of the songs, but man oh man is he one of my favorite drummers. Wonderful player. .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, If you know someone with records and not a lot of cash... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-16, 16:51:32 (96.38.141.103)
This week's episode focuses on cleaning records on a $150 budget. We clean a Henry Threadgill record, one of my favorite composers and improvisors. Enjoy! .......
47: Films/DVD Asylum, Impromptu (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-10, 14:20:46 (96.38.141.103)
The wife and I release a video every Friday, all about cleaning vinyl records. This week, we also recommended a movie, paired with a record. Impromptu is one of those cute period films that contains w .......
48: General Asylum, Love Vasconcelos...master of the Berimbau! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-09, 15:01:10 (96.38.141.103)
nt .......
49: General Asylum, Ditto (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-07, 11:36:25 (206.197.111.27)
At least for the longest time, I'd never actually heard one of her songs. Seeing she's so popular, I listen to one...briefly. You're not missing anything. .......
50: General Asylum, RE: For me it's Ricki Lee Jone's 'Last Chance Texaco' (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-07, 10:28:12 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, That's a good question (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-05, 08:20:14 (206.197.111.27)
I do believe the angle of the slot relative to the rotation of the platter makes a difference. They way I've addressed it is to ensure that the platter's initial direction is into the open slot. Meani .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, Review of the VPI Cyclone Record Cleaning Machine (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-02-02, 16:10:27 (206.197.111.27)
Hope you dig it! .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kirmuss Review, Part III (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-28, 15:48:31 (96.38.141.103)
I think using the Kirmuss process for new records is overkill. Perhaps it would make sense for music you absolutely adore that is also a high quality recording, plus the kind of music that has quite p .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Kirmuss Review, Part III (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-27, 14:01:23 (96.38.141.103)
The last in our series, where we remove a long-ago applied treatment of...LAST! Enjoy! .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, Kirmuss Review, Part II (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-19, 14:10:14 (206.197.111.27)
Enjoy! .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, A really good guy (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-15, 08:45:53 (206.197.111.27)
To his lovely wife Katherine, so sorry for your troubles. I still have Brian's AirTight 300b in my system. Ditto for my full loaded Linn and Quadraspire racks. He came to my home in Monterey on multi .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, Kirmuss Ultrasonic Unboxing and Review (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-12, 16:08:26 (206.197.111.27)
Inspired by beach cruiser! Hope you enjoy... .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Too many records for that safe... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-07, 12:32:31 (96.38.141.103)
I did keep my original UK mono of 'A Piper at the Gates of Dawn' in the safe before I sold it. .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record and component storage (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-06, 15:03:48 (96.38.141.103)
Too many records for that safe... I too remember seeing unfinished furniture boxes for records. I had one back in the 80s when my collection was MUCH smaller. Hope you enjoy the videos and if you do, .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Kallax helpful hints and cheap DIY record dividers (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-06, 07:44:28 (96.38.141.103)
The subject of this week's video. Hope you enjoy! .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, Great record! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-03, 16:11:32 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
62: General Asylum, 2A3 SET Amps (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2024-01-02, 13:36:43 (206.197.111.27)
Currently use 2A3 monoblocks from Triode Lab out of Canada, biamped with a 300b amps. I'd like to try a full 2A3-based biamped system. .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, Wow (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 13:30:15 (96.38.141.103)
Your arrogance is overwhelming! I can't imagine that works well for you in daily life, but I can't know for sure, so I'll just pat you on the head and suggest you run along. One can step up and be a b .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Funny (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 05:46:50 (96.38.141.103)
It's true re Kirmuss. My goodness he does go on. Anyway, this video does not feature the Kirmuss machine, but we are working on a review. We'll keep it pity as possible, promise. .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 04:41:50 (96.38.141.103)
nt .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, Cleaning Devo! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 04:40:11 (96.38.141.103)
Just cleaning the best cover song ever is all... Devo was a huge influence on my young self, so it was fun to recently pick up this original pressing and to feature it on our latest video. And yes, w .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, I am flattered... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 04:34:15 (96.38.141.103)
That you would refer to me as "the cleaner guy" Seriously! .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the feedback (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 04:32:48 (96.38.141.103)
We're still new at this and appreciate the suggestions. .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, Blame Charles Kirmuss! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 04:31:42 (96.38.141.103)
The idea of mold release being part of the vinyl puck that ultimately forms the vinyl pressing was raised by Charles Kirmuss. It doesn't seem so wacky as you suggest. Isn't there going to be something .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Review of MoFi Brushes and RCF (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-23, 04:28:33 (96.38.141.103)
I assure you, our little YouTube channel is NOT a business! We're miles away from monetizing and with all I have invested in record cleaning equipment, not to mention hifi gear, the idea of a profit i .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Review of MoFi Brushes and RCF (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-12-19, 13:37:53 (206.197.111.27)
Your latest video from 'Let's Clean a Record'! .......
72: Whiner's Woad, You sure seem...pissed (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-13, 05:12:28 (96.38.141.103)
Hence, my 'beef' comment. You did not answer my question. Perhaps providing clarity would improve the dialog? .......
73: Whiner's Woad, What is a "constant reviewer"? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-11, 05:19:51 (96.38.141.103)
And what's your beef with them? .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, Our First Proper Review - The Loricraft PRC6i (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-10, 15:26:23 (206.197.111.27)
Generally our weekly videos are about cleaning a record with lots of ASMR and hopefully best practices with various types of machines, brushes and fluids. However, this is our first real review of a m .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Disc Doctor (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-06, 08:13:13 (206.197.111.27)
Very cool! I have a great collection of some of the best record cleaning machines but when I want to get a record REALLY clean, I inevitably incorporate the Doctor's brushes. .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, Disc Doctor (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-05, 11:08:29 (96.38.141.103)
Someone mentioned Disc Doctor. That is something you might also consider. When it comes to manual processes for cleaning records, there is no finer brush in my opinion for really scrubbing vinyl. The .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, Released another video - and could use your help identifying the pressing (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-05, 09:25:47 (96.38.141.103)
Each Friday we release a new video, all about cleaning records. This one features The Beatles Revolver and while I'm pretty sure I have an original UK mono pressing, there is a sticker on the back of .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Spin Clean Worth It? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-11-05, 09:23:09 (96.38.141.103)
I very much like the Spin Clean even if one has suction, ultrasonic, and/or string-type machines. They are great for presoaking a really dirty record. As a stand alone machine, they also work pretty d .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, Cleaning Beethoven's Sonatas (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-28, 15:43:04 (96.38.141.103)
Man I love this recording... .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, Dropped another record cleaning video (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-20, 15:10:03 (206.197.111.27)
Mentioned the Asylum too! .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, Very cool (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-17, 06:27:30 (96.38.141.103)
Find that tape! .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Will look for that one, thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-16, 05:05:56 (96.38.141.103)
NT .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I once had a VPI (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-16, 05:03:58 (96.38.141.103)
The Cyclone does have a quieter motor than other suction type machines I've heard. Nothing as quiet as a Loricraft, particularly the 6i. We haven't done the comparison you mention, but that's a good i .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Featuring my New Favorite HiFi Test Record (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-14, 07:51:43 (96.38.141.103)
Nice! .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, Featuring my New Favorite HiFi Test Record (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-14, 06:45:29 (96.38.141.103)
I Recently discovered a record that just blew me away sonically and musically. It features the double bass, so it's also a great recording to test the low frequency response of your system. We loved i .......
86: General Asylum, Featuring my New Favorite HiFi Test Record (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-14, 06:45:29 (96.38.141.103)
I Recently discovered a record that just blew me away sonically and musically. It features the double bass, so it's also a great recording to test the low frequency response of your system. We loved i .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Just Cleaning Records... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-10-11, 08:35:46 (206.197.111.27)
This time, the Stones! .......
88: General Asylum, Thank you for the feedback (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-09-24, 09:02:34 (96.38.141.103)
NT .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, YouTube Channel on Cleaning Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-09-23, 09:23:26 (96.38.141.103)
I posted this in General, but it probably belongs here. My wife and I launched a new YouTube channel last night, all about cleaning records. Hope you dig it! .......
90: General Asylum, Our new YouTube Channel all about cleaning records (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-09-23, 09:20:33 (96.38.141.103)
The wife decided she wanted to start a YouTube channel and ultimately landing on making it about cleaning vinyl. The channel is called "Let's Clean a Record" She launched the video last night. Hope yo .......
91: SET Asylum, Update and Thank You (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-06-30, 17:44:02 (96.38.141.103)
Thank you all for your suggestions. I am happy to report that I'm an idiot! Well, not really, but it turns out one of the tubes was failing. I've never heard a tube fail like that, but there you are. .......
92: SET Asylum, Diagnosing a major issue with my 300b SET (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-05-03, 09:55:21 (206.197.111.27)
Three days ago, I experienced something I've never heard in four+ decades as an audiophile. The system was warming up when all of a sudden, an extremely loud hum began emanating from the left chann .......
93: General Asylum, Low. SET under 10 watts (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2023-01-25, 06:27:42 (96.38.141.103)
nt .......
94: General Asylum, A second Tivoli speaker perhaps? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-06-20, 06:28:23 (73.231.80.213)
They also make a table top 'sub woofer'. All three together are a vast improvement over the single speaker receiver. .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Flat and Groovy Pouch (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-05-30, 14:29:25 (73.231.80.213)
I've flatten scores of records successfully. The only ones I couldn't manage are the so called oil crisis disks...cheap 70s vinyl. .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Stereo speakers and a mono speaker...one preamp or two? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-05-25, 09:43:25 (73.231.80.213)
I'm thinking about adding a single speaker and amp to my system dedicated to mono playback, leaving the current stereo speakers/amps in place for stereo recordings. I already have two turntables, one .......
97: General Asylum, Scott's Contact Info (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-03-09, 16:17:50 (206.197.111.27)
706 Charcot Ave San Jose, CA 95131 408-432-1500 audioeng@ix.netcom.com .......
98: General Asylum, RE: I've heard them (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-03-08, 10:35:50 (73.231.80.213)
Suspect he and Kate will continue to vacation in Hawaii, but they wanted to be near the grand kids in SoCal. .......
99: General Asylum, RE: I've heard them (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-03-08, 07:13:32 (73.231.80.213)
I heard them in the new place, with the big Harbeths and an LP12. Killer. Suspect Scott would be happy to take on the repair. BTW, The Analog Room is closing the Campbell store. Brian is retiring and .......
100: General Asylum, I've heard them (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-03-07, 05:55:47 (73.231.80.213)
Massive in every way. Scott Frankland is my repair guy. Good man. .......
101: General Asylum, Absolutely positive (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-03-06, 21:15:12 (73.231.80.213)
Never interacted with Kevin, never needed to. A fine experience for me. .......
102: SET Asylum, Update (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-03-01, 08:50:35 (73.231.80.213)
Ended up going with the AirTight 300B, which I was able to test in my listening room. Sounds fabulous. .......
103: General Asylum, RE: The best preamp is no preamp (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-02-17, 06:54:14 (73.231.80.213)
Ditto. In my case, it was the first time I heard a fully tuned system from Michael Green Designs. No proper preamp. Instead, the cd player was inputted directly into Marantz mono block amps, each with .......
104: Speaker Asylum, Not in any way helpful (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-02-16, 07:28:55 (73.231.80.213)
But a tad amusing I suppose... .......
105: General Asylum, Shindo Labs? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-02-16, 07:28:06 (73.231.80.213)
Pretty outstanding preamp builder. The Giscourse I believe is the current top of the line, probably near $20k? I read of a one of Ken's preamps called the Petrus III, but I don't think it's made anymo .......
106: Speaker Asylum, Anyone sell single speakers for mono playback? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-02-16, 06:31:54 (73.231.80.213)
I've got a turntable/cartridge dedicated to mono playback and a mono switch on the phono preamp, but its played back through stereo speakers. I thought it might be cool to have a separate single speak .......
107: General Asylum, RE: A large number of Harbeth 40.2 40th Anniversary editions being resold on the used market? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-02-16, 06:18:16 (73.231.80.213)
Odd there's no mention of this on the Harbeth website. .......
108: Inmate Central, RE: Barbara Eden 1962 (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-02-06, 13:38:47 (73.231.80.213)
She'd make my top 5 list of loveliest actresses. Rare that a woman that sexy would have an even sexier attitude. At least I assume she's that way. That, or she's one heck of an actor. .......
109: SET Asylum, RE: Ironic (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-01-25, 14:28:18 (73.231.80.213)
Can you elaborate on that? These amps use 300Bs, yes? Do you mean the other tubes used? Is that not normal in an SET amp? I guess what I'm asking is: Is this a directed heated single ended triode amp .......
110: SET Asylum, RE: Triode Amplifiers of Japan Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-01-20, 07:16:21 (206.197.111.27)
Not sure. What information do you suggest I seek? .......
111: SET Asylum, Yes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-01-20, 07:15:37 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
112: SET Asylum, Triode Amplifiers of Japan Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-01-19, 06:12:28 (73.231.80.213)
I've shortlisted the TRX M300s. Wondering if anyone has heard them that might be willing share their impressions, comparisons, etc. .......
113: Inmate Central, Your example has nothing to do with honesty (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2020-01-19, 06:06:50 (73.231.80.213)
When you buy real estate, you're buying the land and everything on it, including cash in a fireplace. To return that cash to previous owner would be like send him a brick from that same fireplace. "He .......
114: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient speaker suggestions please (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-12-29, 06:21:51 (73.231.80.213)
Tekton Perfect SET. $1800 delivered. .......
115: Inmate Central, Pluck and Haul (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-12-04, 19:24:55 (206.197.111.27)
Whichever is the feistiest is Pluck. Haul's your steady eddy. .......
116: General Asylum, Put on a record and forget about it (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-12-04, 19:18:21 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
117: General Asylum, RE: Anyway, to your question... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-12-04, 19:12:10 (206.197.111.27)
"...municipal/county/state governments are still, even in 2019, clueless..." Boy do I agree with that part of your sentence! .......
118: General Asylum, That I bought myself, (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-10-27, 11:30:38 (73.231.80.213)
Aerosmith Rocks .......
119: Inmate Central, RE: Are there any decent companies for auto insurance? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-09-30, 17:46:46 (73.231.80.213)
If you're looking for the best contractual coverage and excellent service, albeit at a less-than-cheap price, Chubb is the best there is. High net worth focused, to be sure. .......
120: Inmate Central, RE: It's a shame about the teaching profession (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-09-27, 16:31:20 (73.231.80.213)
The market for affordable education is a virtual monopoly controlled by the unholy alliance that is local, state and the federal government. And you're surprised there's an issue with teachers? Get go .......
121: General Asylum, Good heavens, I hope not (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-09-23, 20:01:27 (73.231.80.213)
It's supposed to be fun. .......
122: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone know how bitcoins work? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-09-15, 07:17:46 (73.231.80.213)
The value is based on nothing real, exactly like the US dollar. .......
123: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Anyone heard the Voxativ Fit? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-25, 17:46:34 (73.231.80.213)
The version with the AF-2.6 driver appears to be 99db efficient. Could work with under 10 watts. .......
124: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: SET Friendly Speakers That Sound Wonderful On Anything From Prog-Rock To Small Ensembles (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-25, 09:23:20 (73.231.80.213)
It is my understanding that the efficiency rating is only part what makes a speaker work or not with low wattage amps. However, 92db seems way too low for SET flexibility. Do you know what makes these .......
125: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: ...Altec Model 19's nt (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-24, 09:33:53 (206.197.111.27)
Interesting. I've not heard them, vintage or modern. Could you cite the pros and cons of each? Alternatively, what do you like about the vintage speakers that you don't about those from GPA? ::: TOPIC .......
126: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: ...Altec Model 19's ..... Yeah lie that nt (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 23:07:57 (73.231.80.213)
Can you amplify your response? .......
127: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: ...Altec Model 19's nt (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 19:58:35 (73.231.80.213)
Interesting thought. The vintage thing...I don't know. What do you think about something like these guys: .......
128: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Buy More recordings? rather than skightly "better' gear? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 19:38:17 (73.231.80.213)
Huh? Is this not an audiophile-oriented site? I have the means to acquire the records I desire. Same goes for wine. Tipsy or sober, by building an increasingly better sounding system, I am striving t .......
129: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: SET friendly but not so big good for jazz and small ensemble recs please! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 19:27:03 (73.231.80.213)
Ha! How funny is this: 20 years ago I was an expat in London. My system was built around that very same Art Audio amp (whatever the model in those days) with Audio Note Speakers. It was wonderful, bu .......
130: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What is the size of the room? NT (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 12:20:43 (174.215.8.70)
15 x 12 .......
131: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: SET friendly but not so big good for jazz and small ensemble recs please! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 07:01:43 (206.197.111.27)
Altec? This Altec? They look like toys. What am I missing? .......
132: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: SET friendly but not so big good for jazz and small ensemble recs please! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 06:58:57 (206.197.111.27)
Using pp now, want SET and compatible speakers .......
133: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: SET friendly but not so big good for jazz and small ensemble recs please! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-23, 06:58:15 (206.197.111.27)
I thought it was obvious. I have bookshelf speakers and a push pull amp. I want a 300b with compatible speakers that fit our little living room. .......
134: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, SET friendly but not so big good for jazz and small ensemble recs please! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-08-22, 21:18:11 (73.231.80.213)
Finally loving the front end set up in our little beach house living room. Enjoying the records through bookshelf monitors/push pull amps, but want to introduce 300bs with compatible speakers that wil .......
135: Inmate Central, RE: One thing for sure (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-07-11, 21:35:49 (73.231.80.213)
Sounds pretty much like all bureaucrats to me. Hall monitor types, just sure anarchy would ensue without their authoritative oversight. Meddlers...pfft! .......
136: Inmate Central, RE: What every woman needs.. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-06-18, 06:45:46 (73.231.80.213)
My wife is of the opinion that the most suitable deterrent to a would be rapist is a gaping chest wound. She favors a .45 caliber. .......
137: Inmate Central, An insult to morons everywhere...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-05-21, 08:43:00 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
138: Inmate Central, RE: You Can't Make This Sh-t Up, Dep't. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-05-21, 08:41:28 (206.197.111.27)
A stimulating reward .......
139: Inmate Central, Boo! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-05-05, 07:58:24 (73.231.80.213)
Bad call given they were running in the slop. .......
140: Inmate Central, Why is it (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-30, 10:02:11 (206.197.111.27)
If I own, say, a bus company, I'm responsible for providing security to ensure my customer's safety. However, if I own an airport, I get to pass the cost of that security to taxpayers, some of whom ne .......
141: General Asylum, At 13 (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-30, 09:57:40 (206.197.111.27)
I was playing in a two bands, the school jazz band and a punk band called 'The Middle Leg'. We were, well, punk and we did record, albeit on a portable tape deck! We weren't all that good, but at leas .......
142: General Asylum, RE: The Changing Face of Pop (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-29, 13:45:00 (206.197.111.27)
Dialed up a recording for a quick listen. A song called Ocean Eyes. Hideous. But hey, the good news is no musicians were harmed in the making of the record...because no musicians were used to make the .......
143: Inmate Central, Not a crime (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-17, 09:42:53 (206.197.111.27)
.......
144: General Asylum, RE: It's sad about Notre Dame Cathedral :( (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-16, 15:11:20 (206.197.111.27)
It is sad, but I don't support the idea of a state owning a church, tourist attraction or not. I certainly don't support the notion of taxing the people to pay for its reconstruction. But then, it's n .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bing has a pretty cool background image today for RSD. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-13, 06:28:41 (73.231.80.213)
That is cool. It's a shop in Netherlands. .......
146: Inmate Central, One of my favorite dishes (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-11, 14:33:25 (206.197.111.27)
It's often served over pasta, but I like it over rice, with a piece of fresh grilled salmon on top. Finis with lots of fresh parsley. Yummy! .......
147: Inmate Central, RE: Silly money (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-04-08, 06:58:02 (73.231.80.213)
Pardon my ignorance, but I didn't know there was a market for used license plates. Someone would really pay seven figures for one? Wow... .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, Very different approaches (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-03-10, 12:14:34 (206.197.111.27)
What's great about the Walker system are the brushes. One could argue better than the Osage brushes. However, IMO, you can't compare using the Walker system without a suction-type machine to an Ultras .......
149: General Asylum, RE: Tri Amped System (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-03-06, 20:51:06 (73.231.80.213)
Good question. Suspect the high efficiency guys would know most about bi and tri amping...unless they're Lowtherists. I was thinking about this recently as I prepare to migrate to a high efficiency/SE .......
150: Inmate Central, RE: Illinois Doubles Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-02-24, 13:00:33 (206.197.111.27)
Foreign slaves, eh? Complete and utter BS. American owned factories in poorer countries are usually the best jobs available to those people and I assure you, no company "owns" the workers, which is wh .......
151: Inmate Central, RE: Illinois Doubles Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-02-21, 08:12:59 (206.197.111.27)
Yes, Billy, who probably shouldn't be trying to have a family given his limited abilities, benefits from a fiat wage, until such time as his job is outsourced or replaced by technology. Then what? Yo .......
152: Inmate Central, RE: Illinois Doubles Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-02-21, 07:06:32 (206.197.111.27)
Sounds to me rather like central planners interfering in a consensual agreement between adults. Boo! And then there's the fact that your artificially inflated wage will render the most vulnerable in .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, I shortlisted those, but ended up buying a Quadraspire TT wallshelf (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-02-04, 14:56:08 (206.197.111.27)
Built like a tank. .......
154: Inmate Central, TDS (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-01-20, 08:23:05 (206.197.111.27)
You've got it bad .......
155: Inmate Central, RE: "Higher Education Is Drowning in BS" (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-01-15, 07:19:06 (73.231.80.213)
Lower education, at least the public school kind, isn't fairing any better. .......
156: Rocky Road, (I can't get no) Satisfaction...Devo, of course. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2019-01-14, 18:42:29 (73.231.80.213)
nt .......
157: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: No argument. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-12-27, 10:32:51 (206.197.111.27)
Just curious, can you elaborate why no MLs? .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, I read AP reissued 33rpm OJCs a few years back (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-12-27, 10:09:13 (206.197.111.27)
That included 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard', a 33rpm version. I've had great success with Analogue Productions pressings, so I looked for it, but so far, no luck. I have to say, I think I would pre .......
159: Inmate Central, RE: Jailbreak! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-12-27, 09:58:34 (206.197.111.27)
That dog's going to be crapping plastic for a week! .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I own all three of the top contenders (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-12-26, 17:26:43 (73.231.80.213)
Thanks and do let us know when you do. I never heard of the ERC. Good to know. .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This might sound like sacrilege but you don't need to spend much (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-12-26, 15:01:10 (206.197.111.27)
You're not the first to state this. Right now, all I'm seeing is an OJC and a DMM pressing for reissues, plus the Vinyl Passions reissue two-fer, which I've heard is less than stellar. Think I'll hit .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, Bill Evans Sunday at the Village Vanguard...best pressing? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-12-26, 14:04:49 (206.197.111.27)
So, which do we think is the superior-sounding pressing of this great record? .......
163: Inmate Central, Hysterical (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-11-11, 10:56:52 (73.231.80.213)
So after having SS taxes forcibly taken from me, I'm supposed to forgo the modicum of return to which I'm entitled? That would be hysterical if it weren't so damn sad. Not big on logic are you? ::: TO .......
164: Inmate Central, PJ O'Rourke (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-11-11, 06:13:18 (73.231.80.213)
Love that guy! "Everyone wants to save the planet but no one wants to help Mom clean the dishes." "It's not an endlessly expanding list of rights - the 'right' to education, the 'right' to health car .......
165: Vinyl Asylum, 5x5 shipped to my front door...no issues (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-11-05, 14:36:36 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
166: Inmate Central, Good question! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-29, 09:37:55 (206.197.111.27)
I don't know what it's called, but when I order tomahawks from my local butchery, I ask him to keep the meat on the bone. It doesn't look quite so refined, but there are YUMMY morsels on the that bone .......
167: Critic's Corner, I don't know what MQA is... . (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-21, 17:47:49 (206.197.111.27)
I don't want to know what MQA is. I'm going to put on a record now. Ya'll have a good evening. .......
168: Inmate Central, RE: Caption time... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-21, 17:45:42 (206.197.111.27)
"Time you all found your way to the barber, if i do say so myself..." .......
169: Inmate Central, Okeedokee (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-19, 12:57:04 (206.197.111.27)
Not sure why you got nasty about it in the first place, but hey, your choice. I shall refrain from engaging you in the future to ensure my profound ignorance no longer offends. Then there's those penn .......
170: Inmate Central, If you didn't want to discuss it, (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-19, 06:35:31 (73.231.80.213)
why post it? Very odd. Or perhaps you're just looking for support? Okay. "There, there...it will be alright." Hope that helped. .......
171: Inmate Central, Sounds like a perfectly legal transaction to me (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-18, 14:21:45 (206.197.111.27)
What exactly are you complaining about? You don't like the architecture on another's land? Perhaps then don't buy it! What greedy or insane about the consensual sale of a home? .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: Bad credit is better than no credit (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-17, 08:10:02 (206.197.111.27)
Not sure bad credit is better than no credit. Bad credit will get you more credit, but at a very high price (fees and high interest rates). No credit, as you've experienced, gets you rejected for many .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, That's a nice solution (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-15, 15:38:13 (73.231.80.213)
One thing for PAR to consider: With the 2x4's acting as a backstop inside the cubes, the spine of the jackets are at or near the front edge of the unit. I think it looks smart the way you did it, but .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Nice! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-15, 13:53:15 (73.231.80.213)
nt .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, RE: IKEA Record Storage (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-15, 09:16:32 (73.231.80.213)
And miss the little joy of taking out a record and putting it on a fine turntable? Pass! .......
176: Vinyl Asylum, On second look... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-15, 09:14:00 (73.231.80.213)
I don't think you could cut out a notch for the baseboard. The thick bottom shelf runs the length of the unit and it is solid. Therefore, you'd have to cut the entire bottom shelf. I don't think that .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, RE: IKEA Record Storage (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-15, 08:03:01 (73.231.80.213)
I'm not sure if you could cut out a notch for the skirting board. My concern is the particle board nature of of IKEA wood. I suspect it would be tricky to cut precisely, without chipping and so forth. .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, RE: IKEA Record Storage (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-15, 06:52:43 (73.231.80.213)
Kallax are the ones I use. No bracing is required to support records, but you'll probably want to anchor them to the wall for stability. They come with two corner mounts for the purpose. There is no .......
179: Inmate Central, Unapproved by whom? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-12, 13:19:21 (73.231.80.213)
How about I approve what I put in my body and you do that same? Reasonable? .......
180: Inmate Central, RE: A nice hundred dollar piece of flesh. Needs a few minutes in a microwave to finish. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-10, 05:45:06 (73.231.80.213)
True, which is why we sear on the stove top (I prefer a cast iron skillet) and finish cooking in the oven. .......
181: Inmate Central, RE: Seasonal pic... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-08, 09:48:31 (206.197.111.27)
Is it me or is kitty a touch...rotund?! .......
182: General Asylum, RE: Boltz (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-08, 09:46:18 (206.197.111.27)
Cool looking. .......
183: General Asylum, I like the Ikea shelves (GNEDBY) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-08, 09:45:11 (206.197.111.27)
Pretty affordable and they look nice I think. Each tower holds about 180 CDs. Offered is several different colors. I went with black. I have six mounted next to each other. They come with clips to ens .......
184: Inmate Central, RE: Problem is, it can't. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-05, 08:00:10 (206.197.111.27)
I simply disagree. Whatever level of gov meddling we've wound up, we can wind down. Doesn't have to happen overnight, but if we keep increase the size of government and the associated debt, it WILL ha .......
185: Inmate Central, RE: We did have a broad-based and highly regressive tax system prior to 1913. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-04, 11:00:58 (206.197.111.27)
Agree re tariffs and their effect on the people. While I stand against them, they do not carry the immorality of taxing a man's labor. People can always choose alternative products to those hit with t .......
186: Inmate Central, RE: You have to replace it with something. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-03, 16:16:39 (206.197.111.27)
Respectfully disagree. We lived without any kind of income tax for more years than we've had one. Yet, before 1913, we had those things. More importantly, the notion of taxing a man's labor is immora .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: IMO, corporate tax rate should be zero. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-03, 11:06:17 (206.197.111.27)
Personal as well, IMO .......
188: Inmate Central, RE: Oh boy! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-02, 15:50:00 (206.197.111.27)
Taxation is theft. So there's that. Good on anyone that avoids it, within the rules of course! .......
189: General Asylum, RE: I'M MAD AS HELL & I'm not gonna take it ANYMORE (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-10-02, 06:53:40 (73.231.80.213)
So choose a different brand next time. Problem solved. .......
190: Inmate Central, RE: anyone try Stubb's BBQ? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-29, 10:09:33 (206.197.111.27)
Yes, and I like it for off the shelf. You might try the 'Sweet Heat' version. That one is my favorite of Stubbs. .......
191: Jazz Alley, Very nice (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-29, 07:12:00 (206.197.111.27)
Love Douglass, also since the early 90s. Uri Caine as well. Very nice indeed. .......
192: General Asylum, RE: I hate the sound of it in voices, but really who can complain? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-27, 09:25:47 (206.197.111.27)
I think it is different. Overdubs are generally a matter of convenience or cost savings. It would be very rare indeed that only one guy is capable of playing all the parts and therefore must be overdu .......
193: General Asylum, RE: I've heard Todd make that claim too (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-26, 10:05:22 (206.197.111.27)
Hard evidence would be difficult to show, no doubt. I based my statement on years of speaking with other recording engineers, sometimes face-to-face, more often on forums like this one. Could those th .......
194: Inmate Central, It's not that I don't believe you, but... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-25, 13:04:00 (206.197.111.27)
why don't you tell me in your own words how China is ripping off US investors by utilizing reverse IPOs. I'd like to hear your take before watching a documentary. At this point, I'm skeptical that the .......
195: Inmate Central, Interesting, thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-25, 12:58:26 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
196: General Asylum, You might be surprised...it's used in Opera and Classical music too (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-25, 10:31:12 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
197: Inmate Central, Sure (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-25, 10:28:12 (206.197.111.27)
It's also called a reverse IPO, which I think is a more apt description. Anyway, it's the acquisition of a public company by a private company, where the combined entity remains public. This allows th .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Sutherland "Insight" Phono Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-19, 09:52:37 (206.197.111.27)
Very nice. I'm moving to add a second arm with a mono cart to my 'table. The Sutherland is atop my list for the phono pre. .......
199: Inmate Central, RE: Where were you?... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-17, 10:26:55 (206.197.111.27)
Almost 300 years later, my ancestors left Wales for the new world in part because of that English rule that old Owen was unable to cast off. My wife did the genealogy and found my father's people cam .......
200: Inmate Central, RE: Opioid Addiction (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-17, 10:15:18 (206.197.111.27)
In my opinion, the problem is not doctors that prescribed pain meds. Many people have taken meds for pain and never made the leap to using junk or other addictive chemicals. If you'll pardon the anecd .......
201: Inmate Central, RE: Oh it's in Utopia...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-12, 11:48:05 (206.197.111.27)
I would simply call it a free market, which we see all the time in some markets, not so in many, many others, such as education. But, if you think free markets are Utopian in nature, I'm not going to .......
202: Inmate Central, RE: Where is there an example of that? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-12, 10:54:16 (206.197.111.27)
An example of a free market for affordable education? Nowhere, not in this country! Which is my point...it's a monopoly. Plenty of examples of a free market for education if you're rich. Lots and lots .......
203: Inmate Central, I think this wouldn't be an issue... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-12, 08:00:55 (206.197.111.27)
without the government's virtual monopoly on the market for affordable education. Were the market for learning a free one, you could choose the school that levied punishment for bad behavior in line w .......
204: Rocky Road, RE: What's Up BoB !!! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-10, 14:07:26 (206.197.111.27)
What the heck was that? Eccentric is one thing. That is disturbing. Was there ever an explanation? .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, Rogue Ares? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-07, 15:42:01 (206.197.111.27)
A really nice tube phone stage. I also love the sound of the Art Audio Vinyl One, but I don't recall the price. .......
206: General Asylum, Record Weights (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-05, 15:37:21 (206.197.111.27)
Turns out, at least on my 'table (Nottingham Dais), it sounds better without the typical heavy record weight. I tried several and rejected them all. What sounded best was either no weight or my relati .......
207: Inmate Central, Those are actually pin holes (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-05, 15:27:39 (206.197.111.27)
They're simply holes in the outer celestial sphere that surrounds the earth, letting the light of God shine through. Each planet, moon and the sun are embedded into their own crystal sphere. The stars .......
208: Inmate Central, RE: USPSA (US version of IPSC) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-09-01, 07:54:19 (73.231.80.213)
Love that automated Dillon. I never saw anything like that. Enjoy and of course, be safe. .......
209: Inmate Central, IPSC, IDPA, etc? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-31, 15:14:48 (73.231.80.213)
Looks like you're shooing everything! I too reload with a Dillon, but only for IPSC .40 and .45. I also hand load varmint rounds (22-250, .243AI, and .223). What a set up you have! .......
210: Inmate Central, RE: Interesting (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-28, 09:35:55 (206.197.111.27)
No... I stated I wouldn't convict based on the facts at hand. Of course an actual juror would know more facts, but there was no jury conviened. To suggest otherwise is, well, messed up (No, I won't en .......
211: Inmate Central, RE: Auto exec gets 5.5 years for corruption (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-28, 08:11:13 (206.197.111.27)
Let's see... He was guilty of "one count of conspiracy to violate the Labor Management Relations Act and one count of subscribing a false tax return." Were there a jury, he would have wanted me on it. .......
212: General Asylum, RE: Have you ever noticed? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-27, 07:11:34 (73.231.80.213)
4am is REM time! I'm up at 5:00am every morning, so no, I've heard the stereo at that hour. That said, I like your clean power possibility. .......
213: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone purchased a mattress recently? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-25, 12:34:22 (206.197.111.27)
We did the sleep number bed. I like it very much. .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Wonderful Sounds of Female Vocals new AP release (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-24, 13:50:25 (206.197.111.27)
Pre-ordered mine. Hoping Music Direct ships it today! .......
215: General Asylum, RE: Do you equate (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-22, 07:32:57 (206.197.111.27)
No, do you? .......
216: General Asylum, RE: Sorry... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-21, 13:33:33 (206.197.111.27)
Oh, I see, we're talking about a band YOU like. Well, that makes all the difference in the world! We'll just forget who has the best selling album ever and their fans. They're just unappreciative of Y .......
217: General Asylum, RE: Actually, I think the Eagles ... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-21, 10:18:50 (206.197.111.27)
Or you have an over-appreciation for The Beatles. Works both ways. .......
218: Inmate Central, RE: Alternative suppliers for roads? Unlikely (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-17, 12:44:16 (206.197.111.27)
Private roads exist today without monopolies forming. There's one in Orange County, CA that is glorious compared to gov roads. Sorry, but no one is going to overcome these barriers to entry only to pr .......
219: Inmate Central, RE: Don't be too sure of that. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-17, 12:40:47 (206.197.111.27)
Didn't get past your first sentence. Sorry, but a true monopoly only happens with the force of government. If you even find a private monopoly (good luck), the market would soon produce an alternative .......
220: Inmate Central, RE: Let's go... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-17, 12:39:02 (206.197.111.27)
Logical fallacy. The legal owner of a road or any private property and how that differs to collectivist-owned property has nothing to do with the mode of transportation one might employ. Ride a horse, .......
221: General Asylum, A GREAT one! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-16, 16:28:49 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
222: Inmate Central, RE: Scourge of the highways (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-16, 07:48:05 (206.197.111.27)
And there's the rub. What you consider "right" may not meet another's definition given the circumstance. And visa versa. Therefore, if someone isn't infringing on your to be left alone, it's not your .......
223: Inmate Central, RE: Not exactly. Just different problems caused. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-16, 07:44:58 (206.197.111.27)
Then there would be an alternative supplier, just like with every product or service within a free market. Choice is important. You don't get that with central planners and their monopolies. ::: TOPI .......
224: Inmate Central, RE: Privete roads... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-16, 07:43:52 (206.197.111.27)
Just like from 1780 until 1913...you know, when we created the industrial revolution, ushered in modernity. So yes, like that. .......
225: Inmate Central, RE: Bad LA roads... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-15, 14:02:18 (206.197.111.27)
Private roads. Problem solved. .......
226: Inmate Central, RE: Scourge of the highways (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-15, 14:01:49 (206.197.111.27)
Yes, FORCES. If your idea absolutely 100% requires involuntary compliance enforced by armed government agents against people that have done nothing to infringe on another's rights, you might want to r .......
227: Inmate Central, RE: Scourge of the highways (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-15, 08:28:50 (206.197.111.27)
Yet another bureaucracy, this one to inspect vehicles every year? What could possibly go wrong? Yea, pass. .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Original Steely Dan "Aja" (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-14, 08:57:25 (206.197.111.27)
Great band, great record. I think of Aja as the quintessential "modern" recording of the analog era. Specifically, the use of a MASSIVE amount of tracks for each song. The approach to recording the dr .......
229: Jazz Alley, Top 10 jazz records for me (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-13, 08:44:21 (206.197.111.27)
A classic .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, Excellent experience (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-12, 07:18:24 (73.231.80.213)
They offered me excellent trade in value. Very professional, no problems. .......
231: Inmate Central, But why? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-10, 20:50:21 (73.231.80.213)
First, screw the FDA. Second, why would our bureaucratic overlords deem this particular vodka a no go? .......
232: General Asylum, RE: Sadly, my friend and audiophile cohort of nearly 30 years lost his battle with cancer this week (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-10, 08:10:32 (206.197.111.27)
Sorry for your troubles. LOVE the ashes in a valve-shaped urn! .......
233: Inmate Central, RE: Let's not (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-09, 12:55:53 (206.197.111.27)
Hey, you'll need to stop with that logic and reason. They'll be none of that! .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record surface marks from being wrapped in cling film (!) - help please? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-07, 11:03:39 (206.197.111.27)
I wonder if an enzymatic cleaning agent would lift that stuff...whatever it is. Something like AIVS Enzymatic Formula from Osage Audio (or perhaps their No. 15, which includes an enzymatic agent). If .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, For simplicity and great sound (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-04, 07:49:19 (73.231.80.213)
How about taking the Nottingham Analogue approach? Their turntables, and many others inspired by Tom Fletcher's designs, are easy to set up, not finicky, and capable of outstanding performance. The id .......
236: Inmate Central, RE: Last day in Turkey (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-03, 07:51:15 (206.197.111.27)
At least back then, they would pay a premium for American smokes. Red pack Marlboro's in particular were valuable currency. .......
237: Inmate Central, RE: Last day in Turkey (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-02, 14:04:31 (206.197.111.27)
I was there in the summer of 1990, in Istanbul the day the Gulf War broke out. All the tourists split, which left the hotels pretty much vacant. I was able to score a nice room for the price of a ciga .......
238: Inmate Central, RE: Darwin Awards candidate survives his pet's bite (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-08-01, 15:52:42 (206.197.111.27)
Statists sadden the hell out of me. Even the ones that are just SURE they know what's best for others. .......
239: Inmate Central, Like all things from communists... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-31, 16:46:38 (206.197.111.27)
their cars are the ugliest (and worst) ever made. Behold the Lada: .......
240: Inmate Central, RE: Darwin Awards candidate survives his pet's bite (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-31, 16:44:02 (206.197.111.27)
If you think having a permit from the government prevents stupid people from doing stupid things, I can't help you. Should that not be the case, I do have a better idea. Leave alone any adult that is .......
241: Inmate Central, RE: Darwin Awards candidate survives his pet's bite (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-31, 14:48:52 (206.197.111.27)
Permits prevent nothing. Again, I don't care how much of an idiot a person is and I don't care what consensual activity he engages in. If he gets bit by a pet snake, that was his risk to take, includi .......
242: Inmate Central, RE: And Besides That ...... Damn Fine Burger .....!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-31, 09:09:12 (206.197.111.27)
I agree, they are better lately. .......
243: Inmate Central, RE: Darwin Awards candidate survives his pet's bite (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-31, 09:08:45 (206.197.111.27)
Proper permits? Would those have made the snake think twice before biting its handler? Hmm... Personally, I don't care what dangerous activity an adult engages in as long as the rest of us don't have .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Wayne Shorter LP (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-30, 13:11:56 (206.197.111.27)
Thanks. Do you know if the CDs and LPs are the same recordings? .......
245: General Asylum, RE: Aren't Zu's products seriously flawed as to frequency response and coloration?! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-30, 09:08:49 (206.197.111.27)
Do you happen to recall which reviews? I can say that according to my ears, the Zu's sounded fantastic. Ultra quick and dynamic. Nothing harsh and no coloring I could detect. In fact, they were very .......
246: Inmate Central, RE: Are e-cigarettes safe with oxygen in use? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-29, 07:32:40 (206.197.111.27)
I would think they're safer than cigarettes around oxygen. I've spent a career in property valuation and risk management. You wouldn't believe the number of fires caused by old smokers with oxygen ta .......
247: General Asylum, RE: "high efficiency/small footprint speakers" (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-29, 07:26:29 (206.197.111.27)
Thanks, I'll look into those. .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Wayne Shorter LP (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-28, 11:46:57 (73.231.80.213)
The difference between the Deluxe set ($174) and the standard set ($74) isn't clear other than 3 additional CDs. Are those CDs the same music as we find on the vinyl? I'm not sure what you get for an .......
249: General Asylum, RE: California Audio Show (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-28, 10:40:34 (73.231.80.213)
Agreed, there was no rush to see everything. I liked that. I loved the sound in the Destination Audio room, but I haven't the space for those big boys. .......
250: General Asylum, RE: "high efficiency/small footprint speakers" (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-28, 07:34:13 (73.231.80.213)
Zu was the #1 reason I wanted to go to this show. Since they don't have retailers, this was the only way I could hear them without a purchase. Audio Note was also there as was Pure Audio Project, whic .......
251: General Asylum, California Audio Show (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-27, 18:41:16 (73.231.80.213)
Really enjoy this little show. Kind of nice to be able to check everything out in a half a day. Heard some great music and really great sound. Personally, I'm short listing high efficiency/small footp .......
252: Inmate Central, RE: My go to the day when 'only gold has value' would be a big box of ammo LOL (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-25, 12:27:10 (206.197.111.27)
Absolutely! Lead will be the most valuable metal in a SHTF situation. .......
253: Inmate Central, Gold (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-25, 07:09:15 (206.197.111.27)
When in doubt, go with something real. Cash is still king. It's immediate time value of money wise and carries no transaction fee. If you want the best deal, offer cash. .......
254: General Asylum, Who peed in your Cheerios? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-23, 08:12:09 (206.197.111.27)
I do, in fact. It's important to me to hear components that are not sold through dealers. It's important to me to check out the vinyl dealers. It's important to me to enjoy spending the day with other .......
255: General Asylum, I'm going as well (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-21, 08:21:10 (206.197.111.27)
I'm heading up Friday. I want to hear Zu Audio in particular and hopefully check out some vinyl dealers. .......
256: General Asylum, Killer set up (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-12, 16:05:41 (206.197.111.27)
The AMG was on my shortlist before I opted for the Nottingham Analogue Dais, but that AMG is a fantastic table. .......
257: General Asylum, Nottingham Analogue Dais turntable, SME arm, Koetsu cart (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-12, 07:24:21 (73.231.80.213)
Still not sure what your main source is. Something to do with streaming I take it? .......
258: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, I did have (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-11, 08:59:09 (206.197.111.27)
as well as CNN, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, etc. Right? .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, Akin to 3 in 1? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-07-04, 10:14:44 (206.197.111.27)
What are you using it for? .......
260: Inmate Central, RE: no (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-29, 07:27:18 (73.231.80.213)
Good gravy I hope you don't have to work today! .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, What the heck is it? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-28, 12:56:46 (206.197.111.27)
Never saw one like that! .......
262: General Asylum, RE: Smashing the crap out of it (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-28, 08:19:29 (206.197.111.27)
Sure, but I've felt this way about pop music since I was in my teens. Lots of new music to love, but the pop stuff is just awful and has been so for a very long time, IMO. .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, So nice... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-27, 12:54:43 (206.197.111.27)
What a voice. .......
264: General Asylum, Smashing the crap out of it (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-27, 08:49:41 (206.197.111.27)
Totally agree, it's getting worse, not better. On the other hand, until I hear a new pop release I care to listen to, I can't get all that excited about the amount of compression/limiting used in the .......
265: Inmate Central, Rather unsporting to shoot the fellow under the parachute (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-27, 08:40:06 (206.197.111.27)
Bad form, IMO. .......
266: Inmate Central, Didn't notice the hat...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-27, 08:08:05 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-25, 07:19:57 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
268: Inmate Central, Here's where I differ: (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-22, 14:04:16 (206.197.111.27)
All that you mentioned I would argue are not products of a stable and continuing government, but a stable and continuing society. Gov only gets in the way of that progress. .......
269: General Asylum, Not exactly, but the same idea (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-22, 08:29:59 (206.197.111.27)
No balance controls in the living room/tube/vinyl system. However, I have a second system which I use to review recordings I make in my home studio. That system has no preamp. I go directly from a CD .......
270: Inmate Central, RE: Internet sales tax oked... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-22, 07:26:13 (206.197.111.27)
I think taxation is theft. .......
271: Inmate Central, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-20, 14:11:35 (206.197.111.27)
for the reasonable response. I would say that I've come to believe that whatever the consequences to freedom, they are tolerable and can be dealt with in a manner that is more equitable than trying to .......
272: Inmate Central, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-20, 14:08:21 (206.197.111.27)
Compliance is always enforced by armed agents. If I could eliminate governments by pushing a button, I'd break my finger doing just that. .......
273: Inmate Central, I have a better idea (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-20, 12:54:10 (206.197.111.27)
How about not criminalizing consensual activity between adults? Stated differently, I don't care if you want to shoot gasoline into your veins, as long as you're not infringing on the rights of anothe .......
274: Critic's Corner, RE: Pen Names for Audio Reviewers - OK? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-20, 11:39:48 (206.197.111.27)
Wouldn't bother me in the least. Stated differently, if a reviewer writes good reviews (be they positive or negative), I don't care if I can pick him out of a lineup. Might even add an air of mystery .......
275: Inmate Central, I would take no action (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-19, 08:18:50 (206.197.111.27)
And I would be guilty of nothing. It is up to each of us to look after our own safety. It's no one else's responsibility. If you're standing on a train track, it's up to you to look out for the train. .......
276: General Asylum, RE: Covering up faceplate rack mount holes. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-19, 08:16:04 (206.197.111.27)
Why not use the same bolts, washers and nuts that would be used if you were rack mounting the gear? .......
277: General Asylum, RE: Why the hate against this guy? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-18, 15:34:39 (206.197.111.27)
Got it. Seems like a lot of emotion for what is effectively trademark litigation. .......
278: General Asylum, Why the hate against this guy? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-18, 12:43:44 (206.197.111.27)
Just about every response to this post expresses vitriolic anger towards Noel Lee. I'm not defending him, just wondering why the hate? What did this guy do to result in so many wishing for his company .......
279: Inmate Central, No (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-12, 09:19:03 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
280: Inmate Central, RE: No idea how to cook this,any ideas? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-12, 09:16:32 (206.197.111.27)
The snapping turtles I ate growing up in the Midwest were among the best tasting food I ever had. Just wonderful, but not easy to clean. Frogs on the other hand can be dressed quickly. The skin peels .......
281: Inmate Central, Your suggestion has been considered (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-11, 07:15:17 (206.197.111.27)
Turns out, I am educated on the subject. Both in the academic sense and with first hand experience when my father killed himself. So, thanks so much for the advice, but I stand by my words. ::: TOPIC: .......
282: Inmate Central, RE: Bourdain is dead (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-08, 08:23:21 (206.197.111.27)
Sorry to sound harsh, but I find it incredibly narcissistic and frankly pathetic that a man would let whatever demons he's battling to leave an 11 year old daughter without a father. He'll get no fond .......
283: Inmate Central, RE: War of 1812 (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-06, 15:28:55 (206.197.111.27)
"Other than religion or politics" Reading comprehension issues? .......
284: General Asylum, Cable TV (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-04, 07:58:06 (206.197.111.27)
If not dead, dying. .......
285: Inmate Central, We really shouldn't pick on the mentally challanged (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-01, 11:52:20 (206.197.111.27)
That is why she's sticking her tongue out like that, right? Really bad look. .......
286: Inmate Central, My goodness that was mind numbing! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-06-01, 11:49:55 (206.197.111.27)
I'm not a sports guy. I think this was the first time I've listened to the press question a player after a game. Are the questions always that inane? Pedantic doesn't begin to describe what I heard... .......
287: Inmate Central, RE: what was your first car? and what do you drive now? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-27, 06:19:07 (73.231.80.213)
1976 VW Beetle 2016 BMW 228i .......
288: Inmate Central, Yummy (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-22, 09:43:30 (206.197.111.27)
One of the tastiest flowers out there. Peppery and minty. They grow like weeds around us, in all kinds of colors. We eat them on salads frequently. .......
289: Critic's Corner, RE: Fremer says 9" arms are inherently superior? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-20, 12:34:24 (73.231.80.213)
I think longer arms offer the potential of better performance due to lower distortions but they're also more revealing of improper set up. Got to get it right with a 12 incher... .......
290: Inmate Central, Elephants are big (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-19, 06:36:04 (73.231.80.213)
So one should be obvious. Yet... .......
291: Music Lane, RE: I don't like it either (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-17, 16:00:16 (206.197.111.27)
For your consideration, heavy bands I've come to like: Causa Sui Kyuss Naxatras Oysterhead And of course, Sleep. For something really different, try 'Bohren & Der Club of Gore'. Ex heavy players doing .......
292: Music Lane, RE: BEHEMOTH - Blow Your trumpets Gabriel - OFFICIAL VIDEO (UNCENSORED) (NSFW) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-17, 15:28:20 (206.197.111.27)
I dig the heavy stuff. Doom, stoner, desert, etc., but I cannot take that style of singing. Not sure why, but I find it ridiculous sounding. I've tried, really I have. Can't do it. .......
293: Inmate Central, Lady bugs! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-17, 15:24:19 (206.197.111.27)
Aphid killers! .......
294: General Asylum, Laurel (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-17, 12:41:44 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
295: Inmate Central, Winner! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-16, 12:44:14 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
296: Inmate Central, Not a fan of royalty (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-16, 07:41:52 (206.197.111.27)
There's a reason we kicked the royals out of our backyard...twice. Hoping a leader-by-birth will be benevolent is no substitute for freedom. Pass on the royals. .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Logical fallacy (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 13:04:17 (206.197.111.27)
It did not come off as lighthearted but that vitriolic. Just sayin' .......
298: Vinyl Asylum, Another logical fallacy (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 13:03:15 (206.197.111.27)
This time an ad hominem attack. Fail. .......
299: General Asylum, RE: Yes - very efficient indeed (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 13:02:03 (206.197.111.27)
Nice. I'm looking for an efficient loudspeaker system for a new living room set up. Has to be reasonably small for a smaller room (no giant horns). So far, Zu and Devore are on the short list. Will ha .......
300: General Asylum, RE: California Audio Show - as they grandly call themselves! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 11:14:39 (206.197.111.27)
Another Utah loudspeaker maker (thinking of Wilson and Zu). They sure look cool. Are they as efficient as they look? SET compatible ? .......
301: General Asylum, RE: Thy're back......... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 08:58:03 (206.197.111.27)
What's their previous story? Never heard of them. .......
302: General Asylum, San Francisco Audio Show (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 08:57:04 (206.197.111.27)
Thinking about heading to the SF show on July 27-29 (it's in Oakland actually). I've never been before, but at least they're listing the exhibitors unlike the show in LA. Anyone been? Thoughts? Here's .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, Logical fallacy (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 08:46:28 (206.197.111.27)
You've committed a logical fallacy, that of begging the question. You've used a circular argument with a conclusion included in the premises. Sorry, but you have ZERO evidence that if Paris were right .......
304: General Asylum, Wagner (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-14, 08:39:07 (206.197.111.27)
She loved the big music. Wagner, Beethoven, Mahler, etc. Sure miss her. .......
305: Inmate Central, Two questions (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-10, 13:29:00 (206.197.111.27)
1) What about the home is "toxic"; and 2) What's the 122 year old backstory? .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-08, 08:15:31 (206.197.111.27)
Very nice indeed. .......
307: General Asylum, Reverb (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-08, 08:09:55 (206.197.111.27)
Great way to enhance the sound of many instruments. You can do with a big room like in the video or a large metal plate with contact mics works nicely. Springs are often used as well. However, reverb .......
308: Vinyl Asylum, RE: EBAY usb microscope ? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-06, 07:50:59 (206.197.111.27)
Fremer and others are using a Dino -lite model, which runs in the $250 range. .......
309: General Asylum, Agree (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-06, 07:48:17 (206.197.111.27)
Heck, I used to live in LA and I'm not sure I'd make the trip across town without knowing something about who will be there. It's like buying a ticket and showing up to a concert by "music". ::: TOPIC .......
310: General Asylum, Trilok (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-06, 07:46:35 (206.197.111.27)
I've used that Trilok album as a test CD, along with a few others, for many years .......
311: Vinyl Asylum, RE: usb microscope (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-05, 15:53:54 (73.231.80.213)
Assume you've seen Fremer's overview? .......
312: Vinyl Asylum, I love it! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-04, 10:04:42 (206.197.111.27)
Creative and effective. Wonderful. .......
313: Vinyl Asylum, Phono preamps for mono carts (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-04, 10:03:03 (206.197.111.27)
I did a quick count last night and realized I have more mono recordings than I thought. Plus all these new releases in mono got me thinking... I'd like to mount a second arm on my Nottingham Analog Da .......
314: Vinyl Asylum, Done (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-04, 09:25:21 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
315: General Asylum, Can't find the exhibitors (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-04, 09:13:39 (206.197.111.27)
Anyone know where a list of exhibitors can be found? This SHOW is only a month away, so I assume they know who'll be attending. On the website, all I see are automobile manufacturers and a cigar compa .......
316: Vinyl Asylum, Yes! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-03, 17:42:10 (73.231.80.213)
Because mono info is all lateral, a stereo cart will read the vertical information in the groove, which on a mono recording is nothing but noise (rumble). So, with a mono cart, you get less rumble on .......
317: General Asylum, Wearing that race card out there pal (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-03, 08:02:43 (206.197.111.27)
You keep bringing up guilt. Something you'd like to get off your chest? But hey, ALL records companies and anyone that has ever worked for one are evil, that you've proven beyond a doubt. Heck, let's .......
318: Critic's Corner, We need a like button! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-02, 16:33:21 (206.197.111.27)
Well said sir... .......
319: General Asylum, What a complete load of horse hockey (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-02, 11:57:27 (206.197.111.27)
You have evidence someone "forced" another to sign a contract? No, you do not. You have evidence anything was in fact "stolen"? No, you do not. You've got nothing but social justice nonsense. How path .......
320: General Asylum, RE: Let's say I came to your house ... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-02, 11:25:47 (206.197.111.27)
Well...if I agreed to sell that TV for a dollar, we're golden. If you took the TV without my permission and tossed me a buck, yes, you would have stolen my television. So I ask again, what EXACTLY was .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, No but I plan on giving it a try (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-02, 08:45:08 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
322: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Filling source component stands with Flex Seal liquid (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-02, 08:43:45 (206.197.111.27)
No need to worry about lead shot if you simply wash your hands after handling it. It's lead dust (very small particles) that you don't want to breath in. No one will be pulverizing shot by poring it i .......
323: General Asylum, Stole? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-02, 08:36:57 (206.197.111.27)
Or didn't pay them what YOU think they deserved? Big difference. What exactly was taken without permission? .......
324: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-05-01, 08:26:52 (206.197.111.27)
But I would go with just lead shot as sand migrates and is a pain-in-the-tukas to remove if you move. I would think the smaller the shot the better (#9 is small bird shot). Though I wonder if a variet .......
325: Vinyl Asylum, Live/Dead (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-29, 07:31:45 (206.197.111.27)
From '69. Killer Dark Star. .......
326: Inmate Central, You appear to be emotionally invested (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-27, 08:16:22 (206.197.111.27)
Why do you care about investments made in a talk show? You a stockholder? Own a competing network? .......
327: Vinyl Asylum, RE: dust covers (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-26, 10:44:02 (206.197.111.27)
Music Direct offers several. Not sure if they'll work for you. .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, A great record (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-25, 14:12:32 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
329: Inmate Central, Well first... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-22, 09:13:44 (206.197.111.27)
I wish you a speedy recovery. Second, that "battle" to which you refer is a process that helps to minimize fraud and unnecessary procedures. This keeps premiums from rising faster than they already ar .......
330: General Asylum, Records (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-22, 06:41:41 (73.231.80.213)
The Pink Floyd - Piper in mono The Doors - Live at the Matrix Tom Waits - Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards, each with different colored vinyl Monk - Monk Grant Green - Slick! The Dead - Live at the Fill .......
331: Films/DVD Asylum, Amy Schumer (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 11:25:15 (206.197.111.27)
Not funny, not interesting, no talent. .......
332: Critic's Corner, I Got's A Peace Prize (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 11:20:29 (206.197.111.27)
I washed my dog... I think he liked it. Dat's a peace prize! .......
333: Inmate Central, Tasty (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 11:16:29 (206.197.111.27)
We grow them in our garden for salads. Wonderful peppery flavor and of course, the colors are glorious. .......
334: Inmate Central, RE: A / the? letter by Abraham Lincoln to Grant, after Vicksburg (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 11:01:50 (206.197.111.27)
You know darn well there is a zero percent chance we can discuss that topic on this forum. .......
335: Films/DVD Asylum, Baldwin (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 08:54:02 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
336: Inmate Central, Now it works (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 08:50:51 (206.197.111.27)
Dunno what happened. .......
337: Inmate Central, Linky no worky (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 08:25:47 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
338: Inmate Central, RE: A / the? letter by Abraham Lincoln to Grant, after Vicksburg (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-17, 08:24:34 (206.197.111.27)
I would place Lincoln in my list of the worst presidents in our history, but I acknowledge the rare and precious example of mea culpa. .......
339: Inmate Central, RE: Retro Shaving: (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-14, 06:53:08 (73.231.80.213)
Straight edge for me. I use an old cd wall storage unit to house my collection of shaving soaps, creams and aftershave balms. Yes, I managed to combine music and shaving! .......
340: Inmate Central, What happened? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-12, 10:29:37 (206.197.111.27)
Why did they fall from the sky? .......
341: Inmate Central, RE: Are they going to be cooked? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-12, 10:29:14 (206.197.111.27)
Agreed. Bet they'd make fine jerky. If you've never had jerky from geese, it's fabulous. .......
342: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cart options for VPI classic 3 (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-11, 15:07:19 (206.197.111.27)
From Mahler to AC/DC...that to me says the low frequency is important to you. Personally, I think the Koetsu carts do bass particularly well. The Black Goldline would be near your budget I believe. :: .......
343: Music Lane, Still have the 45 (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-11, 07:47:17 (206.197.111.27)
As a kid, that song got me to pick up a CB radio. My handle was Whipper Snapper! Such a memorable tune. .......
344: Inmate Central, Love it! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-10, 12:07:17 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
345: Vinyl Asylum, I use Outlaw amps in the home theater (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-10, 08:58:53 (206.197.111.27)
Great sound for the $! .......
346: General Asylum, She must be a little thing! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-09, 10:25:50 (206.197.111.27)
44 inches, about 3.7 feet. Is she a Lilliputian?! .......
347: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Portable (or at least small) ADC for Vinyl Recording (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-05, 14:54:05 (206.197.111.27)
The only truly portable DAC I know of is the Apogee AD500 .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Portable (or at least small) ADC for Vinyl Recording (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-05, 14:52:14 (206.197.111.27)
The Benchmark ADC1 is 24/128, weighs about 3.5 pounds and is 9.5 inches long. .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, Oh barf (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-05, 09:13:34 (206.197.111.27)
There is no rule that says there must be an identified fault to be corrected. Some of us enjoy experimenting with our systems just to see what comes of it. You're free to demur of course, but calling .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, You got it (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-05, 09:07:43 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
351: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Primaluna Amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-04, 14:17:25 (206.197.111.27)
I'm currently using the Dialog Premium HP with my MGD model 5 bookshelf speakers, which are not exactly what I would call efficient. Glorious sound. No discernible distortion in my smallish living roo .......
352: Inmate Central, RE: I wear many hats (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-04, 13:09:45 (206.197.111.27)
Good attitude... And ditto! .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Can a cartridge sound WORSE after break-in? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-04, 08:50:26 (206.197.111.27)
My guess is the SRA changed. This happens after break in. .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, The Analog Room? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-04, 08:48:23 (206.197.111.27)
Only one place I know swapping SME cable with Nordost. You working with Brian? I can't comment yet, but I'm having it done on my SME 312-S. Happy to report back once the project is finished. Either wa .......
355: General Asylum, RE: Can you imagine if this was your listening room. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-03, 08:11:55 (206.197.111.27)
I suspect we would not like the sound of music in such a room. To lively (hard surfaces, slap echo) is bad, but so is the opposite end of that spectrum. Dead rooms sound dead! Good for measuring some .......
356: General Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-02, 14:50:48 (206.197.111.27)
I wanted to see proof of your claim, which was that the majority of audiophiles have "destroyed their hearing". An anecdote is a logic fallacy and therefore not a argument. So again, I ask if you can .......
357: General Asylum, Hmm (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-02, 12:07:35 (206.197.111.27)
Link please. .......
358: Inmate Central, RE: '49 Mrec chopped & slammed (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-04-02, 10:51:01 (206.197.111.27)
Mercury Blues... .......
359: Inmate Central, I have one (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-26, 15:45:59 (206.197.111.27)
From 1942 Germany. Matching serial numbers, include the magazine. All the markings. A friend of the family, now passed, took it off a member of the SS he had taken. Still in perfect nick. .......
360: Inmate Central, What's astounding... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-26, 12:38:10 (206.197.111.27)
is any government that would suggest it knows what's best for someone else's family. Disgusting that a state would even have to consider such a law. .......
361: Inmate Central, Got it Mr Luddite (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 14:54:02 (206.197.111.27)
Turn over that stereo system. No fancy electricity for you. Someone might get shocked. Yea, pass. .......
362: Inmate Central, Exactly! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 11:11:28 (206.197.111.27)
Critters got to eat too! .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cleaner Vinyl ultrasonic cleaning experience (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 11:09:05 (206.197.111.27)
Thanks for this. I recently splurged on the KL Audio, but it's not yet arrived. I'm very much looking forward to my first ultrasonic cleaning experience. I've got a cleaning station set up and ready t .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, I settled on the Japanese pressing (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 11:04:48 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
365: Music Lane, The good news is no musicians were harmed in the making of this recording (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 10:43:02 (206.197.111.27)
That'd be because no musicians were used in this recording. I'm all for artsy fartsy experimental, but that just didn't do it for me. I like music because of how it captures the interaction between h .......
366: Music Lane, Different...and somewhat disturbing (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 10:37:27 (206.197.111.27)
Little too...coordinated for my taste. .......
367: Inmate Central, Well I am a big believer in reading comprehension (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-23, 08:25:51 (206.197.111.27)
How you got "big believer" out of "That is yet to be demonstrated one way or the other" is my point. You are of course free to reject technology to whatever extent you like. I prefer to keep an open .......
368: Inmate Central, RE: did everyone but me see that Ringo got Knighted? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-22, 15:28:37 (206.197.111.27)
A royal thing. Don't care about royals. Haven't since 1812. .......
369: Inmate Central, Are you implying human-driven cars are NOT deadly? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-22, 14:57:30 (206.197.111.27)
'Cuz that's just not the case. Lots of pedestrian accidents, particularly when an IDIOT jaywalks a bicycle across a highway in the dark of night! The question is whether self-operating vehicles have a .......
370: Inmate Central, Not any more (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-22, 08:19:28 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
371: Inmate Central, Rot in the woods (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-21, 08:25:37 (206.197.111.27)
It's an empty vessel post death. Do with it what you will. .......
372: Inmate Central, RE: anyone ever dealt with a family member who refuses mental treatment? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-13, 09:17:18 (206.197.111.27)
This^ .......
373: General Asylum, The Analog Room (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-12, 13:08:10 (206.197.111.27)
It's located in Campbell, CA. The owner (Brian) and his partner have been building and repair hifi equipment for decades. I suspect they can help you out. Link here: http://www.theanalogroom.net/ :: .......
374: Inmate Central, Well said (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-12, 08:17:20 (206.197.111.27)
Thank you! .......
375: Inmate Central, RE: I'm sorry (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-09, 08:43:09 (206.197.111.27)
It's 5:00pm somewhere! .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ultrasonic cleaning tank - 40/60/80 khz (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-09, 08:41:55 (206.197.111.27)
115db...dang, that is loud. Thanks for the head's up. .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ultrasonic cleaning tank - 40/60/80 khz (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-08, 08:49:20 (206.197.111.27)
I'm considering the Klaudio but cannot get my head around the idea of no detergent. How can the machine deal with oily fingerprints without a detergent or some sort of chemical? Oil and water don't mi .......
378: Music Lane, RE: Comparing the sound of grand pianos (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-07, 14:42:01 (206.197.111.27)
I can't say I've heard direct comparisons in a recording, but I can say that guys playing piano in the jazz and particularly in the experimental scene tend towards Yamaha. One model in particular, I d .......
379: Inmate Central, How do I unsee that? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-06, 15:22:41 (206.197.111.27)
My eyes! .......
380: Inmate Central, RE: Misc photo, continued..... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-06, 15:17:41 (206.197.111.27)
That a Wood Duck? Hard to see. .......
381: Inmate Central, That one gets me every time (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-03-01, 11:16:25 (206.197.111.27)
So many did not meet again. .......
382: Inmate Central, RE: I use a straight razor from the 1920s (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-28, 10:49:09 (206.197.111.27)
I recall a scene from III where Vincent shaves the Don, but no cutting. .......
383: Inmate Central, I use a straight razor from the 1920s (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-28, 08:06:55 (206.197.111.27)
Still sharp as a, well, as a razor! One need never buy a disposable blade again and it makes shaving fun, especially when you have several types of shaving soaps and creams with various scents from wh .......
384: General Asylum, I don't worry about my stereo system, I enjoy it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-28, 08:01:06 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
385: Shady Lane, Not in my experience (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-27, 16:11:45 (206.197.111.27)
I traded an older preamp for a new Rogue Ares Magnum phono pre. They gave me a very fair price for the trade in and had the Rogue shipped promptly. Very professional, would do business with them again .......
386: Music Lane, RE: She's got a degree in philosophy from UCLA (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-27, 15:57:21 (206.197.111.27)
So lovely. What happened to her? .......
387: Inmate Central, RE: H.S. student goes 36-0 wrestling and wins State title...so why was he boo'ed? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-26, 14:13:20 (206.197.111.27)
Both examples of highly delusional behavior. The boy needs help, not platitudes. .......
388: Inmate Central, RE: H.S. student goes 36-0 wrestling and wins State title...so why was he boo'ed? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-26, 09:57:51 (206.197.111.27)
If you a family member that thinks the walls are talking to him, he needs help too, not assurances he's fine. .......
389: Inmate Central, Reverend makes decent basses and reasonable prices (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-26, 09:01:57 (206.197.111.27)
If I were going for a high end bass, I'd go with something bespoke or perhaps a Warwick. If that's out of the cards money wise, I like the Reverend basses: https://www.reverendguitars.com/basses Bel .......
390: Inmate Central, RE: H.S. student goes 36-0 wrestling and wins State title...so why was he boo'ed? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-26, 08:53:22 (206.197.111.27)
That young man needs help, not applause. .......
391: General Asylum, RE: DIY shelf platform material (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-26, 07:43:45 (206.197.111.27)
That does help, thanks. .......
392: General Asylum, RE: May be a bit above budget (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-25, 11:38:15 (73.231.80.213)
Yes, a bit. But thanks anyway. .......
393: General Asylum, DIY shelf platform material (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-25, 11:37:45 (73.231.80.213)
Curious, what are you using for the shelf's platform? I'm suspect a thick piece of MDF will do the trick, but I'm also considering Richlite, an interesting product made in part from recycled paper. I' .......
394: General Asylum, Fantastic (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-25, 11:34:36 (73.231.80.213)
Looks like these will work perfectly if I go the DIY route, which it's looking more and more like what I'll do. Thanks for the link. .......
395: General Asylum, Yikes (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-23, 13:23:05 (206.197.111.27)
That's some serious coin for a shelf! Didn't pass the WAF either, but I do appreciate the rec. .......
396: General Asylum, RE: Wall Shelf Rec (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-23, 10:53:22 (206.197.111.27)
Dang, that might just do it! I haven't heard of Brooklands before. Thanks so much. .......
397: General Asylum, RE: Wall Shelf Rec (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-23, 10:44:30 (206.197.111.27)
Interesting, I never considered that option. I was thinking if I have to go DIY, I would use L brackets (with a 45 degree brace) that one might buy from Home Depot, Lowes, OSH, etc. I would then atta .......
398: General Asylum, Wall Shelf Rec (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-23, 09:30:42 (206.197.111.27)
Before I pull the trigger on a new turntable and isolation base, I wanted to identify a wall shelf that can handle the weight and size. So far, I'm having no luck, so I'm hoping someone might be able .......
399: General Asylum, Sorry for your troubles (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-20, 15:30:06 (206.197.111.27)
That's the Irish/Welsh way of saying 'my condolences'. Wishing you peace...and good luck with the equipment. .......
400: SET Asylum, Thank you! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-16, 09:23:44 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
401: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Equipment-wise, I led an isolated life growing up... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-13, 14:11:25 (206.197.111.27)
We used to tape a penny to the headshell of that first one, to keep it from skipping. .......
402: SET Asylum, RE: Biamping (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-13, 14:08:08 (206.197.111.27)
Okay, I think I follow you. I'll assume you were engaging in hyperbole when you stated biamping of sensitive speakers was required for "any bass". What I hear you saying is that for very low bass, yo .......
403: SET Asylum, RE: Avantgardes, for one, are in fact biamped (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-13, 14:04:35 (206.197.111.27)
Those Duos are very cool. I'd love to have room for them today. I was thinking about the Trios I heard several years ago. They were being powered by a simple SET stereo amp with great results. Anyway, .......
404: SET Asylum, Any thoughts Gordon? Would really like to hear more from you on this (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-13, 10:17:35 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
405: SET Asylum, RE: Biamping (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-13, 10:16:35 (206.197.111.27)
I agree that if you want low bass with sensitive speakers, you need BIG ones. Most rooms need not apply. If you want ridiculous bass, get a few subwoofers! However, I'm not seeing how sensitive speake .......
406: SET Asylum, RE: Biamping (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-12, 08:02:35 (206.197.111.27)
The big ones from the likes of Avantgarde, Live Sound Designs, Edgarhorns, Tannoy Westminster, etc. .......
407: Music Lane, Really nice, thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 13:41:07 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
408: Music Lane, Wow (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 13:33:42 (206.197.111.27)
That was really bad. No actual instruments applied to that recording and the overuse of pitch correction was nauseating. I don't mean to offend, but that's the worst thing I've heard in a while. ::: T .......
409: General Asylum, RE: New here ... could use some 5.1 system advice. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 13:30:07 (206.197.111.27)
I've never heard a system in an A frame. Interesting. Anyway, why not just run wires over the hardwood floor but under an area rug? Perhaps you want the hardwood exposed/no rug...then I see your need .......
410: SET Asylum, RE: Biamping (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 13:26:40 (206.197.111.27)
I would mention that I have heard plenty of efficient speaker systems that were not biamped and that produced prodigious amounts of low frequency bass. Odd thing to hear from a guy named Triode. ::: .......
411: General Asylum, RE: New here ... could use some 5.1 system advice. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 13:16:50 (206.197.111.27)
Curious as to why wires are a problem. I just threw an area rug in the living room and ran the wires for the surround sound speakers under the rug. Easy peasy! .......
412: General Asylum, RE: For Better Listening.. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 08:46:02 (206.197.111.27)
I'm envisioning an electronic in ear device that fixes this little problem of evolution. Forget corrective equalization and room treatment, fix it inside your head! .......
413: SET Asylum, RE: Biamping (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-09, 08:25:53 (206.197.111.27)
I do appreciate your two cents. Hoping you'll amplify your response (see what I did there?!) I'm not seeing your point relative to crossover points and biamping with with same type of amps. Stated dif .......
414: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Room treatment poll (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-08, 15:04:46 (206.197.111.27)
1) Normal living room (Just turned the previous dedicated listening room into a live playing space) 2) 12x14ish 3) Two way bookshelf speakers on stands 4) YES if 4)YES: Michael Green Design PZCs (Pres .......
415: SET Asylum, Thanks, much appreciated (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-07, 12:34:53 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
416: SET Asylum, RE: Been doing some research (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-07, 12:34:19 (206.197.111.27)
Interesting. So I understand, you're using the built in active crossover to split the signal from the preamp, with the lower frequencies handled by the ss, cabled directly to the low frequency driver. .......
417: General Asylum, Streaming for best sound (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-06, 10:36:43 (206.197.111.27)
Mostly a vinyl guy, but I do subscribe to Spotify, which works nicely in the car. I wondered what you all thought about optimizing the sound when streaming through the home stereo. What I have now is .......
418: General Asylum, I was there yesterday (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-06, 09:43:30 (206.197.111.27)
to pick up a router. Didn't see any CDs (didn't look), but I did see a good sized bin of new vinyl. So there's that... .......
419: SET Asylum, Been doing some research (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-02-06, 09:12:25 (206.197.111.27)
Thanks and I'd love to get your further take. I'm thinking it would be great fun and hopefully even better sound to build a biamped system around a two way speaker using SETs with a Marchand XM26 or p .......
420: SET Asylum, Biamping (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-29, 16:09:14 (206.197.111.27)
Are you biamping before or after the crossover? I recall reading a few years back in Positive Feedback magazine about Harvey "Gizmo" and his biamping adventures. I believe he was using an external ele .......
421: Rocky Road, Zabrinski Point (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-29, 15:53:03 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
422: SET Asylum, RE: Short listing 300b based monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-25, 10:31:52 (206.197.111.27)
Did you mean to say 20 watts? I've never heard of a 300b based amp that only produced 2 watts. Plus, this Foshan appears to features 300bs in parallel. I would think something closer to 20 watts. ::: .......
423: SET Asylum, Is Fi still in business? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-24, 09:16:01 (206.197.111.27)
I heard Don Garber passed (RIP). Is Fi still a running business? I've never heard one, but I've read good things. Very cool, industrial look. .......
424: SET Asylum, RE: Short listing 300b based monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-24, 09:12:07 (206.197.111.27)
Thanks for that. May I ask what you mean by monoblocks being a pain-in-the-tuckas to locate in a system? Are you referring to the physical space requirements two amps require over a single stereo amp? .......
425: General Asylum, And you kept this dog? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-22, 15:50:44 (206.197.111.27)
That could happen once in my house. Once. .......
426: General Asylum, Quadraspire (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-22, 14:09:35 (206.197.111.27)
nt .......
427: SET Asylum, RE: You should consider previously owned equipment (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-22, 09:52:02 (206.197.111.27)
If the amps are still in production, yes, I would consider pre owned. Any suggestions for the shortlist? Thanks, .......
428: SET Asylum, Short listing 300b based monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2018-01-22, 07:17:17 (206.197.111.27)
Inmates: I've experienced SET amps and efficient speakers decades ago and following a recent move, I'm looking to find the right amp/speaker combo for my new room. First I'm hoping to identify possibi .......
429: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Phono preamp for turntable-only rig (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2017-12-25, 19:01:26 (98.248.196.132)
Wondering if anyone would recommend a phono preamp with a built-in volume control. Basically, I'm wondering if I can do away with a line stage preamp, as the only source in this rig is a turntable. An .......
430: Rocky Road, Which one? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-09-12, 18:51:45 (72.37.180.29)
? .......
431: Outside Asylum, A sheep sucking at your nanny state's tit? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 19:29:08 (72.37.180.29)
Give it a name. .......
432: Outside Asylum, You've always done so (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 19:09:23 (72.37.180.29)
Gonna get that last word in there little boy? .......
433: Outside Asylum, You are a twisted motherfucker. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 19:08:12 (72.37.180.29)
See how that works? .......
434: Outside Asylum, Ignoring the special needs child (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 19:07:19 (72.37.180.29)
^ .......
435: General Asylum, I'd second Etymotics. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 15:38:19 (72.37.180.29)
and would recommend HeadRoom portable amps. .......
436: Outside Asylum, Is the little boy upset? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 15:35:02 (72.37.180.29)
The other boys won't play your little games? .......
437: Outside Asylum, Actually I did (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 15:30:40 (72.37.180.29)
Alas, some lack the mental capacity to comprehend. Again with laughing out loud...how sad. .......
438: Outside Asylum, Call 'em like I see 'em (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 15:29:10 (72.37.180.29)
There is no civil discourse with fucking Communists. You've demonstrated that better than little Keithie. Now go play little boy. .......
439: Outside Asylum, No but everything else you espouse does (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 15:27:36 (72.37.180.29)
I hate Illinois Communists... .......
440: Outside Asylum, If the return of Liberty and limited government help old Rupert, (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 15:25:29 (72.37.180.29)
I'm glad to help. By the way, you "Laugh Out Loud" WAY too much. .......
441: Outside Asylum, Red herring? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 13:17:01 (72.37.180.29)
Yes, red herring. Try to focus. Try. .......
442: Outside Asylum, That's the tip of the iceberg of what you don't know (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 13:15:43 (72.37.180.29)
Not worth teaching either. .......
443: Outside Asylum, Almost worth responding to... (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 13:11:53 (72.37.180.29)
but not quite. Just another juvenile simpleton on the playground. .......
444: Outside Asylum, Well, nobody needs reminded (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 13:10:34 (72.37.180.29)
of the Communists fucks here, do they? .......
445: Outside Asylum, Sure we do (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 13:09:29 (72.37.180.29)
I and everyone I know that attended town hall and TP protests were paid to do so. Those signs we made up ourselves...paid for. The transportation to the events...paid for. The time we took...reimburse .......
446: Outside Asylum, Too late for you pal (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 11:14:05 (72.37.180.29)
Those deficits...did they have anything to do with out-of-control spending? Naaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwww... .......
447: Outside Asylum, I was thinking the same thing about you (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 11:12:30 (72.37.180.29)
Now that's funny .......
448: Outside Asylum, RE: You really believe it is morally or Constitutionally (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 11:10:49 (72.37.180.29)
to tell what a private property owner can do with his private property? Are you...a fucking Communist? .......
449: Outside Asylum, Just can't do it can you? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 11:09:51 (72.37.180.29)
ADHD or just plain stupid? What is it that keeps you from being able to focus? .......
450: Outside Asylum, No just another scumbag Progressive (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 11:08:46 (72.37.180.29)
One with a ton of money, nothing more. .......
451: Outside Asylum, Like George Soros? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 10:17:05 (72.37.180.29)
Fool. .......
452: Outside Asylum, I don't think you have any idea what you are talking about. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 10:16:18 (72.37.180.29)
You took the words right out of my mouth. Thanks. Let's talk after the next tax increase. Show me the increased revenues then. .......
453: Outside Asylum, I have no discomfort with my support of private property rights (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 10:13:24 (72.37.180.29)
You appear to have a real issue with STICKING TO THE POINT AT HAND. Dolt. .......
454: Outside Asylum, Really (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 10:12:27 (72.37.180.29)
No, really. Cut taxes twice in our history? Just twice, eh? Yea, you're a creditable source. .......
455: Outside Asylum, Run away corporations (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 10:06:59 (72.37.180.29)
Exactly what big government allows. Your thinking is backwards. Equal justice provided by a government that does not meddle in business will cut off the evil corps at the knees. How will they get the .......
456: Outside Asylum, Polly want a cracker? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 10:04:41 (72.37.180.29)
Bad bird, bad bird! .......
457: Outside Asylum, We have rich and poor supporters (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 09:27:01 (72.37.180.29)
Deal with it. .......
458: Outside Asylum, Careful, your IQ is showing^ (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 09:25:16 (72.37.180.29)
^ .......
459: Outside Asylum, Another good primary day for limited government advocates (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 08:57:02 (72.37.180.29)
Meeks win in Florida is going to help Marco Rubio win in November by pulling many Independent votes away from Christ. Thanks primary Democrat voters for that! Looks like Joe Miller, ANOTHER Tea Party .......
460: Outside Asylum, Sounds like you're yet another fan of the flat or fair tax! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 08:37:52 (72.37.180.29)
Welcome aboard! .......
461: Outside Asylum, Or make her spend 15 hours in a garbage bin^ (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 08:07:54 (72.37.180.29)
^ .......
462: Outside Asylum, When taxes go up on January 1st next year, revenues will drop again. (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 08:03:27 (72.37.180.29)
What do you bet these clowns will blame Bush for that too? .......
463: Outside Asylum, I suspect the UNs actions killed even more (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:54:30 (72.37.180.29)
If only we could have one world government, eh? .......
464: Outside Asylum, You're wrong...and you're right (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:51:29 (72.37.180.29)
You're right that stupid personal debt fueled economic growth (thank you Fed and Barney Frank for that fucking mess) but you're wrong that the tax cuts hurt revenues. .......
465: Outside Asylum, Yes, Dr. Laffer (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:48:45 (72.37.180.29)
Of course, you're right that there are other human-driven influences on the economy and therefore government revenue. The Laffer curve has nevertheless proven predictive of what happens following chan .......
466: Outside Asylum, There's the quality of discourse we've come to expect from you (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:34:12 (72.37.180.29)
Thanks for not disappointing. .......
467: Outside Asylum, Well, that's just wrong (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:33:25 (72.37.180.29)
Spending skyrocketed under Reagan. Revenues increased dramatically. Nice try, but you're wrong...again. .......
468: Outside Asylum, Try to stay focused here (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:32:30 (72.37.180.29)
We're talking about changes in the marginal tax rate and the effect on revenues. Try again. .......
469: Outside Asylum, Business controls government and emaciates it (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:31:17 (72.37.180.29)
CORRECT! And you want to give the government with whom they collude even more power? That's crazy! All you'll end up with is ever larger and larger corporations emaciating politicians and the laws the .......
470: Outside Asylum, And your PhD in economics is from? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:22:58 (72.37.180.29)
The Laffer curve has proven it's viability time and time again. You're simply wrong. Very wrong. Tell you what. The next time we have a change in tax rates, up or down, let's talk about what happens t .......
471: Outside Asylum, Once again, you've made my point (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:20:52 (72.37.180.29)
Thanks for that. .......
472: Outside Asylum, Food safety program up 6.8% (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:20:05 (72.37.180.29)
If I remember correctly, that got the Food Safety Program up to an $800M budget. Yea, struggling. .......
473: Outside Asylum, Not what I said at all (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-25, 07:15:54 (72.37.180.29)
I'm saying the best way to increase revenue is to decrease TAXES. Hard to believe but that's the way it works. When Reagan reduced taxes, revenues shot through the roof. If taxes go up next year, I gu .......
474: Outside Asylum, "They have to" (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 22:32:05 (72.37.180.29)
Only if they want LESS revenue because that's exactly what you're likely to get. But hey, it's those evil rich people... .......
475: Outside Asylum, Focus, focus, focus (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 22:28:36 (72.37.180.29)
I know it's so hard for you. Chin up there little guy. .......
476: Outside Asylum, RE: But they don't know where their eggs came from (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 22:27:24 (72.37.180.29)
You're right, you can never be 100% sure...with or without the cripplingly expensive regulatory agencies. I do think that if we didn't rely on government regulators for things like food safety, custo .......
477: Vinyl Asylum, Good call (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 17:31:07 (72.37.180.29)
Good music, AWFUL sound .......
478: Tweakers' Asylum, That's the kind of stuff that makes people think we're off our rockers (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 17:29:30 (72.37.180.29)
Cool! .......
479: Vinyl Asylum, Oh man...that's a bummer (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 17:27:49 (72.37.180.29)
Do you drink? You might give it a try, tonight anyway. .......
480: Outside Asylum, A cool summer here in SoCal (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 17:12:03 (72.37.180.29)
Only this week have the temps crept up to normal, which is pretty warm inland. The beach is lovely. .......
481: Outside Asylum, Oh little Keithie, I know it's hard for you to focus (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 17:02:02 (72.37.180.29)
but you must try harder. The topic is the Federal Reserve and political influence on lending vs market determined rates of interest...you know what, never you mind, it's adult stuff. .......
482: Outside Asylum, That you are incapable of reasonable discourse^ (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 16:38:31 (72.37.180.29)
^ .......
483: Outside Asylum, Relax, you've won already! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 15:41:19 (72.37.180.29)
Nobody's going to take your asshat trophy. You won fair and square. Your post is by far the stupidest of the day. Congratulations! Now you can stop whining. .......
484: Outside Asylum, Yea, didn't think you had anything to offer (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 15:39:05 (72.37.180.29)
But thanks for wasting the bandwidth .......
485: Outside Asylum, How would they know? (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 15:37:42 (72.37.180.29)
1st amendment, freedom of the press. The names of these two farms and guy that owns them is all over the news. In a world where everybody wasn't programmed to rely on mommy government, they'd actuall .......
486: Outside Asylum, And thanks for making my point (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:23:17 (72.37.180.29)
You have a gift for writing words that have NOTHING to do with the point raised. You a politician? Maybe a really bad speech writer? .......
487: Outside Asylum, The race and gay card...in one post! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:21:24 (72.37.180.29)
Winner of the most pathetic response of the day. Well done you... .......
488: Outside Asylum, Tell me why all Americans couldn't boycott these two farms (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:19:34 (72.37.180.29)
and why even the poorest Americans that were made sick couldn't sue. .......
489: Outside Asylum, The poor, poor FDA...only a $2.3 billion budget and over 9000 employees (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:18:13 (72.37.180.29)
Damn they must be struggling. By the way, Bush's 2009 proposed budget gave the FDA a 5.7% increase in funding. And their food safety program got a bigger bump, up 6.8%. So, I would agree with you but .......
490: Outside Asylum, big farms and unclean practices introduced it (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:09:46 (72.37.180.29)
Which is why I buy local eggs from organically fed chickens. WOW, problem solved...and without another alphabet agency. .......
491: Outside Asylum, Can't make the counter argument I see (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:08:12 (72.37.180.29)
Typical CON response. .......
492: Outside Asylum, An oldie moldie there! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 12:07:36 (72.37.180.29)
Taking your ball and going home? PATHETIC. .......
493: Outside Asylum, If only government regulators had just a LITTLE BIT more power (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 09:44:55 (72.37.180.29)
All the past cries for more regulatory oversight were just not quite enough. But if we pass just one more law, everything will be hunky dory. Right... Shit happens. Boycott these farms, sue them for m .......
494: Outside Asylum, Words without meaning (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 09:39:10 (72.37.180.29)
Not a damn thing in your words to dispute my point. In fact, there's not a damn thing in there about economics at all. But, if you use words like "bulk of evidence and structural considerations" you m .......
495: Vinyl Asylum, Ah, those I know about! (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 08:56:42 (72.37.180.29)
I have all the original UK pressings and a few of the US. The original pink label UK pressings are miles ahead of the US pressings. Don't even get me started on the CDs! That said, none of them are au .......
496: Outside Asylum, Another clear retort on the complexities of macro economics (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 08:48:03 (72.37.180.29)
When idiots can't mount a reasoned challenge, they resort to school yard name calling. You don't even have the balls to be a real bully. Just pathetic. .......
497: Outside Asylum, That's about what your economic theories boil down to (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 08:45:16 (72.37.180.29)
Complete and utter bullshit. .......
498: Outside Asylum, This is what happens when rates are not set by the market (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-24, 07:35:12 (72.37.180.29)
and especially when scumbag politicians do everything within their power to bring home ownership on those unable to pay for it. Fluctuation in home sales is normal. Years and years of rising sales and .......
499: Vinyl Asylum, Elton John (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-23, 21:44:43 (72.37.180.29)
Not because his old records sound bad (Madman across the Water sounds particularly good) but they're all OVER produced, IMO. Enough with the giant string section man! .......
500: Outside Asylum, Removing foot from mouth (0.00)
Posted by Eflatminor on 2010-08-23, 21:32:57 (72.37.180.29)
Some choose not to capitalize but one is supposed to. .......
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