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1: Vinyl Asylum, Mobile Fidelity Ultra Deck (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2023-04-09, 19:13:01 (108.167.66.71)
I bought one about a year ago. I've moved it to my main system. Had VPI Scout, which I love, but Ultra Deck is just better. VPI moved to system 2. .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Turntable system for my grand daughter. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2023-01-03, 17:09:00 (108.167.66.71)
To all that responded to this post a while back. I bought her the Spinbase and Spin Turntable. She loves it. Apparently it sounds fantastic. She is 16 and I sent a couple of jazz records with it.The v .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Did you check the fuses? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2022-08-06, 17:42:23 (108.167.66.71)
Will do. Power tubes are newer Gold Lion KT88's I got from Jim McShane. They are great in the Cary. Thanks again for your help. Lynell .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Did you check the fuses? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2022-08-05, 16:22:09 (108.167.66.71)
Abe: That was it. One of the two tube fuses had blown. I had an extra and it's working fine now. Thanks for your help. El Monte .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Did you check the fuses? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2022-08-03, 22:23:13 (108.167.66.71)
I will tomorrow Thanks .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary SLI-80 problem (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2022-08-03, 19:16:52 (108.167.66.71)
My SLI-80 just went silent. All tubes are still glowing. I've used both turntable and CD, so it appears to be the amp. Connections are all good. Any thoughts? .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, MoFi UltraDeck vs VPI Scout (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2022-01-02, 20:01:57 (108.167.66.71)
I just bought a MoFi UltraDeck. I've had my VPI Scout for a few years, so I'm used to it.I played them side by side. They are a bit different. My system is Cary SLI-80 and JMR Bliss. MoFi is clearer/b .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Turntable system for my grand daughter. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2021-08-21, 17:34:31 (108.167.66.71)
Hey guys. I may not have been real clear. Sorry. This would be an bedroom system that would introduce this teenager to her own vinyl. Simple,sleek is what it takes to fit. Looking for the best with th .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinbase ... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2021-08-21, 17:21:58 (108.167.66.71)
I have seen ads for this and it looks interesting. It would be an introduction to vinyl. It's a bedroom system for a teenager. I showed it to her mother and she thought it would fit nice. Thanks for t .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, Turntable system for my grand daughter. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2021-08-19, 23:44:38 (108.167.66.71)
The reason is when they came to our house for the first time in 1.5 years she said "I just want to sit in the front room and listen to records with Papi." She listens to music on phone or ipad. How do .......
11: General Asylum, 8.18.2000 for me (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-12-05, 20:26:26 (108.167.66.71)
Been a fun ride. El Monte .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Style Council's "My Ever Changing Mood." (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-11-23, 17:59:30 (108.167.66.71)
One of my favorite albums to play as we floated on the pool back in the 90's. May need to break it out tonight. The other around that time was Prefab Sprout. .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "new Fleetwood Mac" (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-07-30, 20:00:25 (108.167.66.71)
shovel: I saw them in the early Nicks/Buckingham era (73/74) in Wichita Kansas. The opening act was Tommy Bolin. He blew me away. A great guitar player. Then Fleetwood Mac came on and it was the most .......
14: Speaker Asylum, Thanks to you both. nt (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-04-09, 16:56:25 (108.167.66.71)
nt .......
15: Speaker Asylum, Tannoy GRF re-foam (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-04-06, 17:22:48 (108.167.66.71)
This is out of my area but a friend is looking at buying a pair of Tannoy GRF speakers. He said the owner says they need re-foamed. Is this a deal killer? Is it easy to get them re-foamed. Who in the .......
16: General Asylum, RE: Every night is Friday night (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-02-06, 23:38:33 (108.167.66.71)
how you all feeling bout this now? .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Legrand Jazz - I Know (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-02-06, 16:20:51 (108.167.66.71)
Fenderlover: No, I have the newer Imprex reissue from Elusive Disc. El Monte .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: which comes first, chicken or egg? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-01-30, 18:46:22 (108.167.66.71)
Glad to see you posting again. Loved the retirement trip. Your perspective is important. El Monte .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Legrand Jazz - I Know (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2018-01-29, 23:35:45 (108.167.66.71)
Just listen to it. It's all so good. .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, Cosecant or QB-9 still relevant? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-28, 16:52:40 (108.167.66.71)
As quickly as things are changing in the digital world, I have to ask if the Wavelength Cosecant or the Ayre QB-9 are still relevant products? Have performance gone up and costs come down to offer muc .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My Christmas presents - yours? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-26, 16:51:57 (108.167.66.71)
My son gave me a Zerodust and a Zerostat. Nice for the static winter. I got myself the Imprex pressing of Lagrand Jazz from Elusive Disc. Hope you have a wonderful holiday. El Monte .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Neither one of them is here yet. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-26, 16:45:24 (108.167.66.71)
Maggot Brain is crazy good. Nice pick. El Monte .......
23: General Asylum, Good thread (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-24, 16:17:16 (108.167.66.71)
I've enjoyed this thread a lot. It's like a trip down memory lane of equipment I have heard or read about. The posts are like mini reviews themselves. Will take everything with a grain of salt, but I .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Wolf Parade - 'Cry Cry Cry' nt. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-20, 21:10:18 (108.167.66.71)
nt. .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Diameter of Herbies mat for Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-10, 11:04:07 (108.167.66.71)
Hadn't heard anything from Herbie's so I sent an email to VPI and they responded in 1 day. The Scout 1.1 platter diameter is 11.5" El Monte .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, Sent an email to Herbies (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-06, 09:11:20 (108.167.66.71)
I sent an email to Herbies after I posted this here. Will wait to hear back. Thanks El Monte .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Diameter of Herbies mat for Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-12-05, 15:08:14 (108.167.66.71)
Which diameter Herbies Way Excellent II mat do I order for the Scout 1.1. 11.22"? Thanks El Monte .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Best DSOTM label (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-07-28, 17:21:15 (108.167.66.71)
Is the Legacy pressing of DSOTM okay? Are there others that I should seek out. I've done a search on all forums and really have not found the answer. Thank you for your help. El Monte .......
29: Inmate Systems, El Monte's Finished Basement (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-04-15, 20:21:49 (108.167.66.71)
El Monte
's Finished Basement System
IP Address: 108.167.66.71
Last Update: April 15, 2017 at 20:21:49
Amplifier: Ayre V-5x
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): K-3x
Speakers: JMR T .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: UPDATE ON 2017 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2017-04-02, 17:57:22 (70.65.212.115)
Rod: You don't happen to be a 501c or some sort of tax exempt non-profit? Makes a difference as to where I contribute from. I haven't for a while, and it's time to do it again. El Monte .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm pleased to see this (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-10-29, 18:55:30 (108.167.66.71)
Agree. .......
32: Cable Asylum, Bulk speaker wire options (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-09-27, 19:47:07 (108.167.66.71)
Hi: I'm looking for about 120ft of speaker wire (4 30ft wires). They will connect my Linn Classik with a pair of Sonus Faber Grand Piano's and a pair of SF Concertino's. I've searched the boards, but .......
33: General Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-08-31, 19:23:49 (108.167.66.71)
Thanks Rod: I went there but didn't scroll down far enough. I appreciate your help. El Monte .......
34: General Asylum, Editing email in registration (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-08-31, 17:51:37 (108.167.66.71)
My email has changed. How do I edit it. Do I have to redo my whole registration? Thanks El Monte .......
35: General Asylum, Every night is Friday night (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-08-23, 23:19:39 (108.167.66.71)
I'm sure this has probably been covered. But since I retired, every night could be Friday night. But I don't listen that way. I still listen most on weekends, especially Friday nights...except for ton .......
36: General Asylum, RE: Does anyone understand McIntosh? When I was in college ... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-05-23, 19:12:41 (108.167.73.91)
I bought a used Mac MA5100 integrated in 1977. It was to replace my early 70's Pioneer system. I really didn't know much about audiophile but I always loved my stereo and music. One of the "selling" m .......
37: Tubes Asylum, RE: Cary SLI-80 tube bias (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-03-07, 19:36:57 (108.167.73.91)
Thanks for all the input. I put the GL KT88's in and biased at the Cary recommended 75ma. It drifted a bit over two days but finally settled in. The sound of the GL's were all over the place for the f .......
38: Tubes Asylum, Thanks, Jim. NT (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-03-03, 12:21:36 (108.167.73.91)
NT .......
39: Tubes Asylum, Cary SLI-80 tube bias (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-03-02, 21:23:00 (108.167.73.91)
I'm not real accurate on my tube bias. I twist it til it sounds good. I currently have a quad of Opera Audio (Consonance)EL-34's, which were/are great. My son got me a quad of Gold Lion Kt-88's from J .......
40: Tubes Asylum, Ping Jim On GL KT-88"s (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-03-02, 20:11:35 (108.167.73.91)
Hi Jim: My son bought me a quad of GL KT-88's from you. They are for my Cary SLI-80. My question is: On the four boxes are GM:79.5, 78.5, 81, and 81. Should I put the 81's together on one channel or s .......
41: General Asylum, Tommy Bolin for Fleetwood Mac nt (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2016-02-26, 20:48:48 (108.167.73.91)
He was fantastic. .......
42: General Asylum, RE: Yeah, where are the Babes!! (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-10-09, 17:18:53 (108.167.73.91)
Like F1 grid girls. .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Blowing Cary SLI-80 AC fuse (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-09-06, 20:13:48 (108.167.73.91)
It's after about 5-10 minutes of warm up. I put some NOS 5U4G rectifiers in about a year ago. I'll swap out the old ones and see if that might be it. Thanks El Monte .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Blowing Cary SLI-80 AC fuse (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-09-06, 15:42:28 (108.167.73.91)
Greetings: I have lost 3 AC fuses, 3 amp/250 volt slow blow. At first I thought it might have been a power surge, but I don't think so now. Could it be a tube? If so, which ones? Thanks for your input .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-08-15, 15:01:46 (70.94.22.216)
for the responses. .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tape out/ pre out (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-08-13, 17:37:20 (70.94.22.216)
Does tape out do the same thing as pre out? I currently use the pre out on my preamp to a secondary integrated to run my outside speakers. If I moved to an integrated with tape out would it still work .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, I use the SS VPI Zephyr (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-04-04, 18:33:18 (70.94.22.216)
I use the Soundsmith VPI Zephyr. It sounds great but I've not heard anything else on my Scout 1.1 El Monte .......
48: General Asylum, Very cool that you are doing that (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2015-03-06, 16:15:38 (70.94.22.216)
We tend to be so insular in our listening. I recently had a couple of friends from work that are not into audio the way I am, but are into music. They came armed with their favorite music and an open .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for all the responses. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-09-13, 15:24:57 (75.87.171.189)
Might check with VPI on replacement. Herbies looks good, too. El Monte .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Replacement for VPI Scout 1.1 mat. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-09-10, 20:19:31 (75.87.171.189)
The web mat that comes with the Scout 1.1 sticks to my records when I flip them. Is anyone using anything different? Thanks El Monte .......
51: General Asylum, Thanks for all the responses (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-08-13, 20:15:12 (75.87.171.189)
It's an interesting journey. Your words and observations are appreciated. I'll continue to give updates. My hearing drops off pretty severely at 3000Hz (60db). El Monte .......
52: General Asylum, RE: Hearing aides (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-08-12, 22:05:56 (75.87.171.189)
Abe: Music is actually what I was most concerned about. I got them because it was becoming obvious at work I was losing some words. I told Deb tonight that I measured their effectiveness by how many t .......
53: General Asylum, Hearing aides (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-08-12, 20:44:52 (75.87.171.189)
Just got some. Thought I would post every once in a while as I adapt. Bottom line, I hear a lot of stuff I didn't before. I've never missed ambient sound more. I'm hearing highs that were just not the .......
54: Speaker Asylum, DeVore 3XL or JMR Bliss Silver Follow up (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-06-16, 21:39:51 (75.87.171.189)
I posted this question about 3 months ago and really only got feedback from Bob Neill and other JMR fans. I had the Twin MKIII's and decided to get the JMR Bliss Silver. I didn't hear the DeVore 3XL. .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, RE: WTF ... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-06-08, 19:06:00 (75.87.171.189)
The Luxman because of it's style. Nice .......
56: Tubes Asylum, Thanks for the input. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-06-05, 19:51:25 (75.87.171.189)
nt .......
57: Tubes Asylum, RE: NOS tubes for Cary SLI-80 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-06-01, 16:30:39 (75.87.171.189)
Twystd: You're right, my post could have been clearer. I had made some changes earlier, The Ei 6922 and EH 6SN7. Just this week I changed everything but the Winged C EL 34's. 1944 Raytheon VT-231, CBS .......
58: Tubes Asylum, NOS tubes for Cary SLI-80 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-05-30, 23:35:51 (75.87.171.189)
I've had the Cary for years, changed stock tubes to EH6NS7 and EI6922. SED "Winged C" EL34 power tubes. I changed everything but the power tubes. 1950's CBS/Hytron 5U4G's, 1944 Raytheon Vt-231, and 19 .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Micheal Franks (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-05-24, 21:39:22 (75.87.171.189)
tr Michael Franks is really good. A little smooth jazz but just enough James Taylor to make it really good. El Monte .......
60: Tubes Asylum, RE: Find a self service laundromat, wash your clothes, and meet real people... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-05-20, 20:29:01 (75.87.171.189)
When we were in Reykjavik, Iceland, one of the best places for lunch was a laundromat and restaurant. I think it was called the Laundromat. Not sure, but it seemed to be a great place to meet and see .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ready for a new turntable, I have a short list (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-04-20, 18:49:48 (75.87.171.189)
Greetings: I recently went through a similar decision process. I ended up buying a Scout 1.1 with a VPI/Soundsmith Zypher cartridge. Bought it from Music Direct. They set it up, shipped it, and all I .......
62: General Asylum, Rolling Stone and Road and Track (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-04-20, 18:01:52 (75.87.171.189)
I have kept issues of both since 1972. El Monte .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Standmount recommendation ...up to $4,000 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-04-05, 15:46:14 (75.87.171.189)
badteacher: Would like to talk to you more about your experience with the 3xl's and Cary. I have a Cary SLI-80 and I'm considering 3xl's. Could you email me? Or we could just chat on this thread if yo .......
64: Speaker Asylum, Great posts, but no comarisons of JMR vs DeVore (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-03-25, 17:52:28 (75.87.171.189)
Expected response from Bob,(he's limited as a dealer) and his friends. Would like to hear from DeVore fans. El Monte .......
65: Speaker Asylum, RE: Awsome credenza! Thrive! Perfect. * (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-03-24, 17:52:11 (75.87.171.189)
Enophile: First saw the Thrive credenza on a thread here on AA. Someone posted a picture and I was blown away. We designed the room around the credenza and a sectional from Thrive. El Monte ::: TOPIC: .......
66: Speaker Asylum, RE: DeVore 3XL or JMR Bliss Silver (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-03-21, 22:42:43 (75.87.171.189)
I have some room issues. Big open to hall, tight corner on the left. .......
67: Speaker Asylum, DeVore 3XL or JMR Bliss Silver (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-03-21, 22:20:35 (75.87.171.189)
I have JMR Twin MKIII with Cary SLI80. VPI Scout 1.1 and SS Zephyr. Looking to upgrade the speakers. I like the Twins but looking for a bit more clarity. Only read about 3XL in reviews (never heard) O .......
68: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Proceed AMP 3 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-03-16, 17:28:52 (75.87.171.189)
I used a Proceed BPA2 for a number of years and it was very good. Proceed was good gear as far as I know. Haven't had ML gear so can't compare. I moved to Ayre after Proceed and it is better in my sys .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SS Zephyr MKII or? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-02-08, 20:39:28 (75.87.171.189)
I have the Zephyr VPI on a Scout 1.1 It sounds really nice. Open and smooth. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, Listening to Gregory Porter (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2014-02-01, 22:39:35 (75.87.171.189)
Album is "Be Good". Nice vinyl. El Monte .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-12-02, 19:17:26 (75.81.139.252)
I kind of thought so, but thought I would ask. El Monte .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, Grounding questions (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-12-02, 17:31:22 (75.81.139.252)
Hello: New turntable set up a week ago. Scout 1.1, Audioquest interconnects, Phonomena II, Cary SLI 80, Sonus Faber GP's. I have a slight hum. The TT is grounded from Interconnect box to the table. .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First night listening to new Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-24, 18:12:08 (75.81.139.252)
Thank you, Peter. I never realized how much the front end of the front end mattered. The Zephyr is so good on the 1.1 El Monte .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First night listening to new Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-23, 20:45:23 (75.81.139.252)
I'm amazed at how it sounds on both new 200gm records and old. Listening to Mark Almond now and it sounds so clean. Have played several of my older records and they really sound good. Clicks and pops .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, RE:That's a Knock Out Post, Kudos to Deb! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-23, 20:21:42 (75.81.139.252)
amioutaline: Thanks for the kudos to Deb. She pushed for a decision (just do it) then validated in what I think was a sincere "That sounds really good". Thanks El Monte .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First night listening to new Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-23, 17:53:37 (75.81.139.252)
The unipivot takes some getting used to. Very wonky. Soundstage is big. Seems to have nice synergy with my Cary SLI80 and Sonus Faber Grand Piano's. Best, El Monte .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, First night listening to new Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-23, 17:31:55 (75.81.139.252)
Greetings: Thought I would follow up to my recent purchase of Scout 1.1, Soundsmith VPI Zephyr and Phonomena II. Topline: It sounds fabulous. My turntable experience is not great, but Dual in the 70's .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, Finally did it (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-19, 20:40:08 (75.81.139.252)
I bought a VPI Scout 1.1 with Soundsmith VPI Zephyer and a Phonomena II. Been looking, researching, talking, obsessing way to much and too long. Deb said, "Just f**king do it." Thanks to all of you wh .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge and Phono Pre for Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-18, 20:15:17 (75.81.139.252)
*Acoustic Sounds *I'm struggling .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge and Phono Pre for Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-18, 19:54:19 (75.81.139.252)
I like this whole thing. I've always loved the Herron vibe and I only know AT-OC9 on this board. Hell, I don't know. B&M is gone in KC. Al at Primus is gone. Audio Acoustics is 3 hours west Salina. I .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge and Phono Pre for Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-18, 19:14:19 (75.81.139.252)
This sounds great. Dyno is a great option. The Nighthawk scares me a bit. Battery, don't know the name. What about Phonomena or Sim Audio? .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge and Phono Pre for Scout 1.1 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-16, 20:58:48 (75.81.139.252)
I'm going to be getting a VPI Scout 1.1 and I'm trying to pick the right cartridge and phono pre. Price range is $500-$800 for each. It will feed a Cary SLI-80 and Sonus Faber Grand Piano speakers. 18 .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Soundsmith Firefly MM Phonostage with VPI Zephyr (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-11, 20:22:45 (75.81.139.252)
Is anyone using this combo with a Scout or Scout 1.1? How does it work? Thanks El Monte .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the input (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-10, 12:25:25 (75.81.139.252)
I think I'm going with the Scout 1.1. My budget for cart and phono pre is around $500-$800 for each. Thanks again for the input and I would welcome more if you have it. El Monte .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, Decsion time (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-11-07, 20:49:59 (75.81.139.252)
I'm horrible in the sense of analysis/paralysis. I've loved the search, but that's another topic. Deb says GO! VPI Scout 1.1 or Rega RP6. And what cart with either. My systems are changing around the .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Good places to buy Nagaoka cartridges? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-08-24, 16:49:40 (75.81.139.252)
Why the Nagaoka for the RP6? Been thinking about a Rega but not sure where to go on cartridge. .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Daft Punk Random Access Memories... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-06-01, 18:21:33 (75.81.139.252)
It's a great album. I like it a lot. El Monte .......
88: General Asylum, didn't like my old user name (nt) (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-05-23, 21:19:27 (75.81.139.252)
Didn't like .......
89: General Asylum, RE: I tried on Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-05-22, 19:08:39 (75.81.139.252)
Maybe. What do you like, my friend? Also saw a set of Reference 3A DeCapo i I think I like those, too. El Monte .......
90: General Asylum, I tried on Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-05-22, 18:52:58 (75.81.139.252)
Greetings: This is not an Audiogon bitch session. I wanted to buy a set of Nola Boxers. But when I went to bid it asked for email/password which is fine and I did as i have long before. Been awhile si .......
91: General Asylum, RE: My House (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-03-24, 00:09:12 (75.81.139.252)
The way music goes through my house. I can hear the front room system upstairs, more than the main room system. Music is funneled around the house. Like the dome at Natural History in Chicago. Well, n .......
92: General Asylum, My House (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-03-22, 22:47:01 (75.81.139.252)
I think my house is like a "folded horn". .......
93: General Asylum, (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-02-22, 18:03:28 (75.81.139.252)
The body copy is good. .......
94: General Asylum, RE: Sound City - The Documentary Movie (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-02-22, 17:02:29 (75.81.139.252)
Everything I've read, says it's fabulous. I'm looking forward to seeing it. .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Listening to the first Telarc digital lp and I forgot how amazing (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2013-01-13, 16:02:09 (75.81.139.252)
Just looked on Amazon. $128.00 for vinyl, $10 for CD. How is the CD? El Monte .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Found it. Fixed it. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-12-23, 15:35:55 (75.81.139.252)
The AC fuse was in a snap out/in section of the IEC receptor. Switched the fuse for a new one and I now have power! Yay. Sorry to have bothered. Thanks to those who responded. I appreciate it. El Mont .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary SLI-80 fuse question (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-12-23, 13:30:29 (75.81.139.252)
Where is the AC fuse on the SLI-80? There appears to be two tube fuses, .5amp that are clearly identified on the back. Not as clear where the AC fuse is and how to get at it. Could it be in the IEC po .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Saturday tunes (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-12-08, 16:41:39 (75.81.139.252)
The xx - Coexist .......
99: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bookshelf speakers for Onix SP3 tube amp (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-10-13, 16:56:22 (75.81.139.252)
I use a set of JM Reynaud Twin MkIII with a Cary Sli80 in a 12x15 room. It sounds really good. I would imagine that newer models would sound good. El Monte .......
100: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-09-15, 19:43:42 (75.81.139.252)
"My Sweet Prince" .......
101: Speaker Asylum, RE: still digging mcintosh... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-09-09, 18:30:06 (75.81.139.252)
I still like McIntosh in some situations. I have an old 5100 integrated I bought in the mid 70's. It has been the perfect amp for a pair of B&W 602's and I'm now using it in the basement with a pair o .......
102: Speaker Asylum, RE: still digging mcintosh... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-09-09, 18:22:32 (75.81.139.252)
Is that a bad thing? .......
103: Speaker Asylum, RE: Any recommendations on quality outdoor speakers? We spend a lot of time in the garden and (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-09-09, 18:15:10 (75.81.139.252)
Agree on the B&W's. I've had the WM4's for around 10 years. They sound good and have held up to the weather very well. I'm in KC, so we get hot and cold. El Monte .......
104: General Asylum, RE: I always play the full album and may play several by one artist in a row (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-28, 16:21:59 (75.87.168.234)
Elizabeth: I love the idea of loading my NAD 515 with all of the same artist. I've not done that. I'd have to bring it up from the basement, but that's okay. .......
105: General Asylum, RE: All I can say is... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-14, 23:11:16 (75.87.168.234)
I hope not. El Monte .......
106: General Asylum, RE: For me (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-11, 20:29:51 (75.87.168.234)
Like a lot. :) .......
107: General Asylum, RE: Me too and also... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-11, 20:26:17 (75.87.168.234)
Agree with both you and Paully. Thanks .......
108: General Asylum, RE: Audio equipment longevity (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-11, 20:22:33 (75.87.168.234)
Like. .......
109: General Asylum, RE: This thread will.... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-11, 20:19:44 (75.87.168.234)
Like. .......
110: General Asylum, Thank you for the responses (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-11, 20:10:42 (75.87.168.234)
Thanks folks. Wish we had a like button, because I would hit it on many of these responses. I don't post much, but this is why I do. El Monte .......
111: General Asylum, Audio equipment longevity (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2012-04-10, 20:27:13 (75.87.168.234)
Was sitting on the deck listening to my B&W WM 4 outdoor speakers and realized I'd had them out there for 8 years and they still sounded great. Then thought that my main house speakers, Sonus Faber Gr .......
112: Rocky Road, Jeff Beck Guitar on Blow by Blow (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-12-09, 23:10:15 (75.87.168.234)
Hi: I know the guitar on the cover is a Les Paul, but what does he play on certain songs. The Stevie Wonder song "Cause We've Ended As Lovers", is that a Les Paul? He plays a Strat so often, I just wo .......
113: Cable Asylum, Thanks folks (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-11-07, 19:18:45 (75.87.168.234)
Figured it was obvious but I just didn't see it. Thanks for your help. El Monte .......
114: Cable Asylum, 15amp or 20amp? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-11-06, 18:33:41 (75.87.168.234)
I have Ayre Cx-7 CD, K-3x pre, V-5x amp. Looking to upgrade power cords. Not sure if I should look at 15 or 20 amp cords. I've looked at all the manuals and I don't find the answer. Maybe I'm overlook .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge for Rega P5 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-10-31, 19:41:24 (75.87.168.234)
Hey Folks: Looking at buying a new Rega P5 from local dealer. He has one and uses it with Rega cartridge. I'v seen many posts about Dynavector 20x and Benz Ace. Will play through my Ayre K3x phono sta .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kind of Blue (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-05-07, 15:49:47 (75.87.168.234)
I have the 200g Classic pressing. One side is perfect and sounds great. The other side has some serious loud pops that I assume are just quailty control issues. It does ruin the listening experience. .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, RE: truly for Asylum Inmates (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-02-26, 18:44:59 (75.87.168.234)
It's tires and road conditions. Nice analogy. .......
118: General Asylum, RE: {{{what do you think?}}} ... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-01-21, 22:53:57 (75.87.168.234)
Harsh words on the wife. She's a good women. I like your posts. She put's up with a lot "audio" shit from me. We'll work it out. El Monte .......
119: General Asylum, RE: How about inviting Charles Hansen and Kurt to.... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-01-21, 21:45:01 (75.87.168.234)
I would be honored. Wouldn't that be cool. I would love his consul. El Monte .......
120: General Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-01-21, 21:32:55 (75.87.168.234)
She's a good women. .......
121: General Asylum, RE: Wow! Thanks for all the responses. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-01-21, 21:19:36 (75.87.168.234)
Hi. I love it. I have the V-5Xe and the K-3xe. I know it's older, but I like how it sounds and I like how it looks. El Monte .......
122: General Asylum, Wow! Thanks for all the responses. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-01-19, 20:25:51 (75.87.168.234)
Great stuff, guys. To clarify, both Deb and Kurt think the Ayre looks out place with the room. In their defense, the speakers (Sonus Faber GP's) are off limits. The rest of the equipment fits in the s .......
123: General Asylum, My wife's decorator hurt me. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2011-01-18, 21:27:10 (75.87.168.234)
Hi: We're upgrading our 1988 house. Wood floors. new powder room, new paint. Most of my equipment fits inside the side board in the living room. The Ayre amp is big and sit's to the side. The Sonus Fa .......
124: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. Let's see.. Bernstein on Columbia... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-08-20, 18:25:23 (69.76.223.152)
Bernstein. .......
125: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Phono stage hum in Ayre K-3x (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-08-15, 17:16:07 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: I'm getting a fairly substantial hum using the phono section of my Ayre K-3x. I'm using Cardas RCA - XLR adaptors with the fixed RCA cables of my B&O TX2. It didn't hum when I first bought it used .......
126: General Asylum, RE: Shelby Lynne, "Just A Little Lovin' " (nt) (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-07-10, 23:28:58 (69.76.223.152)
Nice song. I like "Pretend". Really a good album. El Monte .......
127: General Asylum, RE: Who are you listening to now? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-07-09, 21:09:46 (69.76.223.152)
Formula 1 practice at Silverstone. Nice. I do think there is a F1 / audio connection. El Monte .......
128: Music Lane, RE: Grinderman (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-06-20, 00:34:35 (69.76.223.152)
Listen to #4: Grinderman. One of the best songs, ever. El Monte .......
129: Music Lane, Grinderman (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-06-20, 00:22:10 (69.76.223.152)
Have you heard it? 2007. Nick Cave. Really good. El Monte .......
130: General Asylum, RE: Rock music? No, it's dance music. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-06-16, 20:53:37 (69.76.223.152)
I like dance music a lot. There are some really good records. Gaga is fun. LCD Sound System is good. There are many others. .......
131: General Asylum, I like the Onkyo CS 210 S (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-05-08, 17:37:28 (69.76.223.152)
This is a nice, convenient system. Worked great in the bedroom and sounds really good for it's size and cost. I had older NAD and Dennon equipment to choose from, but the Onkyo worked really nice on m .......
132: General Asylum, Thanks for the responses (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-04-28, 17:32:48 (69.76.223.152)
Thanks folks. I knew about tube amps, just wasn't sure about solid state. Probably best to not take a chance. Later. El Monte .......
133: General Asylum, Moving equipment around the house (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-04-27, 19:59:28 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: I'm moving my equipment around to different locations in a room to see what I like. Deb is also involved so it is an aesthetic exercise also. My question is: can I hook up the power cords on every .......
134: Speaker Asylum, Thanks for the responses (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-04-05, 20:23:43 (69.76.223.152)
Great suggestions. Never heard a Vandersteen or GMA. I do like the SF sound, maybe the Cremona is the way to go. I'll keep looking, listening and reading. Just didn't know if there was an "Ayre" favor .......
135: Speaker Asylum, Speaker choice for Ayre (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-04-04, 19:04:58 (69.76.223.152)
Is there a speaker choice for Ayre electronics? I have CX-7 into K-3xe into Proceed BPA2. Driving Sonus Faber Grand Piano's. May get a V-5xe, but was wondering about prefered speakers with Ayre equipm .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, Record store bins. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-01-17, 18:23:42 (69.76.223.152)
I want some but don't know where to find them. Albums are front facing. Waist high. Slight lean back. I could use 4 or 5. El Monte .......
137: General Asylum, RE: A cute little girl with red shoes once said... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-01-05, 18:03:17 (69.76.223.152)
felrob: No witches or flying monkeys. I was in Calgary where my daughter had a baby on December 23. It was a wacky Christmas. It was 10 days of total joy/anxiety. I'm just glad to be home. El Monte : .......
138: General Asylum, RE: Coming home (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-01-03, 18:19:05 (69.76.223.152)
Best of luck, Art. Look forward to being home. El Monte .......
139: General Asylum, RE: A cute little girl with red shoes once said... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-01-03, 17:12:23 (69.76.223.152)
Nice, Presto. I live in Kansas. El Monte .......
140: General Asylum, Coming home (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2010-01-02, 23:57:56 (69.76.223.152)
I love to come home after a long stay. Been at Sissy's house for 10 days. She plays good music. Has wonderful grandkids. (Leila and Lincoln) But it is so wonderful to get home. Your own chair. Your ow .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Volume on Ayre K-3x (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-12-19, 14:25:34 (69.76.223.152)
Thanks for the reply. I'd read about changing the resistor to lower gain, but I'm not DIY at all. I'll give Ayre a call. Thanks again. .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Coming up on midnight Eastern Time (OK, so we're still 40 minutes away) (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-12-18, 22:53:51 (69.76.223.152)
Roxy Music TLC Latin Playboys Grinderman Warren G Justin Timberlake In order so far this evening. .......
143: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Volume on Ayre K-3x (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-12-18, 19:13:20 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: Where is the volume control sweet spot on this preamp. It is such a great pre. Listening at 10:30 and that is good. Listen at 8:00 a lot. Low listening is an issue - too quiet, too loud. How have .......
144: General Asylum, Your Music (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-12-17, 18:07:18 (69.76.223.152)
Bullethead: Happy birthday. Sorry to hijack this thread but I would love if you could slowly ease me into the genre of music you seem to know so much about. Don't know what it is called "death metal" .......
145: General Asylum, Choral Music (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-11-29, 01:33:45 (69.76.223.152)
Did you sing in a madrigal group in high school? It had such an impact on me. One, the choral music. Two, the honor of being selected a Railaire. Lb .......
146: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Meridian G56 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-10-12, 19:51:23 (69.76.223.152)
Hello: Is the G56 a "class D" amp like the Bel Canto etc. I've searched many sites and they seem vague. Is it a truley balanced amp? I'm looking for an amp to match with my Ayre K-3x. I know, I'm look .......
147: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks Nicholas (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-30, 18:54:15 (69.76.223.152)
I'm liking your setup. The phono stage was a big part of the final decision. I've heard it is good, but have not heard it. My Cardas RCA to XLR adapter came today so I will hook up my turntable this w .......
148: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Think of it as a work in progress. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-29, 19:19:18 (69.76.223.152)
Thanks Free.Ranger: It is work in progress. I haven't changed much in this system for 9 years, so I'm kind of feeling my way around. Thanks for your response. I'll look at other amps including the V-5 .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for your input (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-29, 19:14:00 (69.76.223.152)
Sordidman: Thanks for your response. I've just recently started to upgrade my main system I've had for 9 years. Started with an Ayre CX-7e for a Proceed CDP. Nice improvement. Then the K-3x for the PR .......
150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yes: an Ayre integrated will blow away (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-29, 11:28:26 (64.148.170.227)
Ouch. I'm sure you're right. I respect your opinion on here. What if I change out the amp too? I've read good things about both the K-3x and it's phonostage and thought it was a step in the right dire .......
151: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A bit of buyers remorse (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-28, 18:50:44 (69.76.223.152)
I just bought an Ayre K-3x preamp to replace my Proceed PRE. It sounds much better. I'm still using my Proceed BPA amp and an Ayre CX-7e CD into Sonus Faber GP's. Should I have just bought a Ayre AX-7 .......
152: General Asylum, RE: New piece of equipment arrived today (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-26, 23:00:24 (69.76.223.152)
Thanks Suretyguy: 24 hours and the change is still really nice. Detail, depth, big and full are terms Deb and I have thrown about. Deb said "You can't ignore it. But that's not a bad thing". It brings .......
153: General Asylum, New piece of equipment arrived today (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-25, 23:01:33 (69.76.223.152)
Thank you UPS. My Ayre K-3x showed up before the weekend, which is a bonus. I've had the same Pre/Amp for 10 years. Proceed BPA/PRE into Sonus Faber. I'm 5 hours into this change and it is significant .......
154: General Asylum, RE: here's something you don't see everyday (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-09-03, 18:41:32 (69.76.223.152)
I like it. Kind of Blade Runnerish. Thanks. El Monte .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, Harvey Mandel (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-08-09, 17:05:54 (69.76.223.152)
Didn't know he played with Canned Heat. I have a couple of his mid 70's albums which are pretty good. Regards. El Monte .......
156: General Asylum, RE: There are more "family" conversations than ever before (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-07-20, 18:22:12 (69.76.223.152)
Richard: Nicely put. I think we're called "helicopter parents". Every thing you say is true. Sorry about taking the call or text. But you are right, there is a new conversation with our kids. Still do .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kasey Kahne Doing Winning Burnout in #9 DODGE... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-06-27, 18:00:12 (69.76.223.152)
Enjoying the IRL race at Richmond on tv right now. Wonder if there is some sort of correlation between "auto love" / "audio love" .......
158: General Asylum, RE: What music do you want played at your funeral? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-04-24, 21:47:44 (69.76.223.152)
Placebo: My Sweet Prince Bernstein: Adagio for Strings (Barber) Nice question. Lb .......
159: General Asylum, Totem Arro's (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2009-01-01, 00:31:39 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: The Totem Arro's are very good. Especially with McIntosh integrated. El Monte .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, This is a very good album (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-11-28, 17:26:10 (69.76.223.152)
My favorite is "Pretend". It makes my heart ache. El Monte .......
161: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre Sophie's Choice (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-02-29, 19:12:10 (69.76.223.152)
I have an all Proceed system. CDP to PRE to BPA amp. I can add only one component. I would like it to be Ayre. CX7e to proceed Pre/Amp? Proceed CDP to AX7e? The speakers are Sonus Faber Grand Pianos. .......
162: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yes. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-02-29, 18:17:28 (69.76.223.152)
Thanks Frihed89: Trying to decide if a Ayre ax7e can replace my Proceed amp/pre. Sounds like the tape out is not an issue. I'm concerned about the 60 watts for my Sonus faber GP's (87db) thanks for yo .......
163: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for the answer (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-02-29, 12:36:23 (70.141.98.227)
Thanks maabx. That's what I needed. El Monte .......
164: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-02-29, 11:36:48 (70.141.98.227)
Frihed89: Thanks for the response. I misspoke in my subject line. It is a tape out not tape loop out. Will the tape out provide a signal from the source that I can amplify and control volume with anot .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tape loop out same as preamp out? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-02-29, 09:07:17 (70.141.98.227)
Can I use the tape loop out connections in the same manner as a preamp out? I currently use a pre in my main system that has a pre amp out, to send a signal to an integrated that runs my outside speak .......
166: Music Lane, Grieg "Ases Tod" (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-02-07, 17:56:47 (69.76.223.152)
I love this. I have it on " Karajan:Adagio" cd. My question is where is the best version of this song and is there more like it. Thank you. El Monte .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry, ASHRA (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-01-20, 11:16:49 (69.76.223.152)
It's such beautiful music, I wanted to share. .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, Stile Antico: Music for Compline (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-01-19, 20:26:02 (69.76.223.152)
It's late and I'm just getting started, but I love this cd. I think I heard about this from a John Marks column in Stereophile or post on AA. This and "The John Rutter Christmas Album" by the Cambridg .......
169: Music Lane, Michael Kamen (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-01-11, 23:01:07 (69.76.223.152)
Pulling out some old records. "Everything that touches you" Nice song. Lynell .......
170: Speaker Asylum, Great to have young people in our sport (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-01-05, 19:10:23 (69.76.223.152)
Skye: Thanks for your post. I like seeing young people in our sport. Everyone is talking about the death of hi-fi, but you give me hope. My son is 24, has a tube amp and knows his way around a 12AX7. .......
171: Speaker Asylum, RE: Well... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-01-04, 23:50:14 (69.76.223.152)
Thanks, Lummy: Always follow your posts. I have Arro's in a second system and appreciate your take on them. Deb loves the look of the SF's in piano black. I know there are better speakers but I have l .......
172: Speaker Asylum, Bringing Sonus Faber GP's (concert) to life (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2008-01-04, 21:44:17 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: I have SF GP's in my main room. Concert series. Concertino's in the open adjoining room. Proceed amp/pre/cd on front end. it's nice, nice but it's all i know. The Sonus Faber's must stay. Huge WAF .......
173: Video Asylum, Picture but no sound through HDMI (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-12-15, 14:42:57 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: I just picked up a Sony KDL-32XBR4. I've hooked everything up as shown in the instructions. I'm running my DVD into HDMI 1 and it works fine, I'm running my HD cable box, Scientific Atlanta 8300HD .......
174: Tubes Asylum, RE: Dynamic tube set for Cary SLI-80? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-11-21, 18:43:25 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: I've had my SLI-Sig for 4 years. bought used on agon. i like this amp alot. I've only traded drive tubes so far and that was based on a post by a guy named Gregg. He said Ei 6922 and EH 6sn7. It r .......
175: Water Cooler, RE: Are Macs really cool? Or, (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-11-03, 00:16:41 (69.76.223.152)
I like Ray-Bans. .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: System Change (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-10-14, 12:34:43 (69.76.223.152)
Hi: Heat is a valid concern. Perhaps the pre is an issue. I've read the Blue Circle BC22 runs pretty cool. I've considered the Bel Canto amp but am unsure if that is the sound I want. I've considered .......
177: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Balanced? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-10-14, 12:26:45 (69.76.223.152)
Good point. I just knew that someone told me that even though the PRE had XLR inputs it was not a truly balanced pre. Not sure how important that is. Perhaps should rethink preamp selection. Thanks fo .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, System Change (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-10-13, 23:35:31 (69.76.223.152)
Greetings: I'm thinking of changing all the electronics of my main system. I have an all Proceed system. For several reasons. (BPA amp too big, Proceed CDP not reading cd's very well, PRE not balanced .......
179: Inmate Central, RE: Security in Saskatchewan (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-07-20, 22:24:56 (69.76.223.152)
My son-in-law is from strasbourg. 750 people. Been there in winter. It's cold. .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre ax7e vs proceed seperates (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-06-15, 23:17:12 (69.76.223.152)
Not sure I have the right letters but I'm thinking Ayre integrated vs Proceed BPA amp (120 wts) and proceed PRE. I know it's less powerful but is it better? I've liked the Proceed for a few years but .......
181: General Asylum, I felt included. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-06-07, 21:36:43 (69.76.223.152)
Interesting how people react to this. I've kind of liked it. Usually like a Joule Electra. But I love that i know that brand and that story. "If you know __ you know the wonder... I do agree with the .......
182: Music Lane, Recorded in one day (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-04-07, 19:13:03 (69.76.223.152)
Hi all: I'm listening to "Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section" recorded 1.09.57 Just before Coltrane "Blue Train" recorded 9.15.57 Started with Chet Baker "Embraceable You" recorded 12.09.57 This has .......
183: General Asylum, My big bitch is the refrigerator (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-04-06, 17:46:39 (69.76.223.152)
Posted about this a few years ago. Still haven't changed anything, but it has got to change. I need fans to sleep, not to listen to music. I've heard GE, KitchenAid, & Thermador are fairly quite. We l .......
184: Speaker Asylum, Magic Stands (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-03-10, 20:44:46 (69.76.223.152)
I have JMR Twin MKIII. Read the same reviews. Started on 24" Target stands. Sounded great.. Recently moved to Magic stands (28") from Bob at Amherst. Really just wanted the whole JMR experience. There .......
185: General Asylum, The art of conversation (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2007-03-09, 22:18:35 (69.76.223.152)
I love the art of conversation. It is under-appreciated. I also think the art of writing a letter is gone. It's not the i-pod people at fault. Regards, El Monte .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, Nice (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-11-04, 18:16:46 (24.94.183.14)
There are a lot of trainmen in my family. My father was a brakeman for Santa Fe. Two of my brother-inlaws are engineers for BNSF. I can remember when we were young my folks would take us to the train .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, scout or Horizon SE (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-10-27, 19:06:45 (24.94.183.14)
I'm leaning Scout because my system is a bit laid back. Proceed to old SF Grand Pianos. I may need new speakers but why do you think Scout is better than Horizon SE. Or do you? El Monte .......
188: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Wet Amp (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-10-23, 19:43:28 (24.94.183.14)
This is good stuff to know even if it is dusty or a splash of martini. El Monte .......
189: Digital Drive, CD-120 Linear (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-10-20, 22:53:49 (24.94.183.14)
Interesting player. Wasn't big enough in the living room with Proceed electronics and Sonus Faber Grand Pianos . Moved it to the smaller room with Cary/JMR. Wonderful. Still not tall, but very open. I .......
190: General Asylum, Re: Don't you just love tracking your purchase. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-09-29, 19:43:36 (24.94.183.14)
Mother... It's in Lenexa. This is so cruel. Friday night. Again. I'll call tomorrow. El Monte .......
191: General Asylum, Re: I especially love the part when... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-09-27, 21:48:38 (24.94.183.14)
Deb says I'm like a puppy on expected delivery day. I hear a FedEx or UPS truck and I run to the door in anticipation, mostly disappointed, because it's a Pottery Barn delivery for Ellen or something .......
192: Speaker Asylum, You might think Totem (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-09-27, 21:24:04 (24.94.183.14)
I have a pair of Arro's and they rock. Have them with a Consonance EL34 tube amp. Compared with CJ integrated and mainly judged on the blues. Consonance and Totem was good. Very tight and very right. .......
193: Planar Speaker Asylum, Planar post from non-planar guy (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-09-27, 20:48:38 (24.94.183.14)
Greetings: My son just moved to Chicago. Went to visit last week. We were walking his neighborhood (Wicker Park) and along Milwaukee. Went into a...the only stereo shop I'd seen. Mostly used Pioneer r .......
194: General Asylum, Don't you just love tracking your purchase. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-09-27, 19:55:48 (24.94.183.14)
The tracking number is a wonderful thing. I bought a new CD player from Montana yesterday. It shipped today and I know it is in Kalispell, MT tonight. It started in Whitefish, MT. I'm in Kansas City. .......
195: General Asylum, Re: Outdoor speakers for NAD 320BEE (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-07-14, 22:33:06 (24.94.180.87)
I use the B&W WM4 outside speakers. They sound good. I run a pre-amp out from my main system into an NAD receiver, into the B&W speakers on the deck. Our deck is like another room. I know outside is " .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Da*n tinnitus - thinking of giving up my vinyl/audio hobby for good... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-06-18, 19:04:52 (24.94.180.87)
Alberto: It's not good. I have it and wonder often why someone who loves listening to music so much is cursed with this affliction. Don't give up on music. I found a study by the University of Oregon .......
197: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Cool running tube pre-amps (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-06-08, 22:28:50 (24.94.180.87)
Thanks Manek: Not to familiar with Quad other than magazines. Looked at your system and I do like NAD. Had them for many years. Bought the BEE integrated for my daughter. My son has a 521bee player Go .......
198: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: C-2200. No heat exchange at all. nt (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-06-08, 22:19:53 (24.94.180.87)
Hi Duilawyer: Interesting idea. I have a Mac 5100 in a third system but had never thought about Mac for a pre for my main system. Is it really low heat? May be just right. Thanks El Monte .......
199: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Cool running tube pre-amps (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-06-08, 19:06:28 (24.94.180.87)
Bare: You may be right. Not sure I need a tube pre. I'm currently running a Proceed PRE with a Proceed BPA2. The amp has got to go (WAF). It must fit in the cabinet. Maybe the PRE would work fine with .......
200: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cool running tube pre-amps (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-06-08, 18:22:17 (24.94.180.87)
Hi: Can you have a tube pre-amp in an enclosed cabinet? I am going digital on the amp side but I want to smooth that out with a tube pre-amp. WAF dictates that all the equipment fits inside a cabinet. .......
201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary CAI-1 Concept Series (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-05-31, 17:56:12 (24.94.180.87)
Hi: Does anyone know what digital concept Cary used on this new integrated. ICE, Tripath, something new? I've searched and can't find an answer. I have an SLI-80 in my front room and I love it, which .......
202: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Integrated (+1) comparison requested (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-05-24, 19:59:50 (24.94.180.87)
greenpig: Tough question. I only answer because I have had both NAD and B&W and I've lived your upgrade path. Had the 302's with NAD and old MAC amplification. With the the electronics you're talking .......
203: Digital Drive, Proceed Repair (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-05-21, 22:22:09 (24.94.180.87)
I bought this Proceed CDP on Audiogon 4 years ago. It's been great. A while back the transport tray started sticking and it wouldn't read some CD's. Local dealer sent it in to factory (during buyouy o .......
204: General Asylum, Re: "resist the urge to breed...The end result is not worth it." (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-05-21, 21:42:10 (24.94.180.87)
Racerguy, Al and Pinkus: Just saw my son "walk the hill" at Kansas University today. Only KU people know what that means. Kids are expensive. I paid my way, he didn't have to. I gladly do it. Did it c .......
205: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Cary SLI80 Sig Triode or Ultra Linear (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-04-23, 01:19:02 (24.94.180.87)
PZman: I have SLI-80 Sig with JMR Twin MKIII. I like Triode. Your question made me look. Fliped it during "Chet" by Chet Baker. Triode to UL to Triode. I prefered Triode. UL is good Triode is more som .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Boy do I need some advice please..... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-03-26, 20:54:17 (24.94.180.87)
Records: My kids are 25& 23. Just right. Recalling audio and child rearing takes me back. Not sure I worried much about touching equipment. Probably should have. Best part was music. They hated the ja .......
207: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Pre for Nu Force (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-03-25, 17:51:05 (24.94.180.87)
Abe: My PRE has XLR but I don't think it is truely balanced in design. I would love a tube pre but in this system, the equipment is in a cabinet (WAF) and I'm concerned about heat. Perhaps that is not .......
208: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pre for Nu Force (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-03-24, 23:08:50 (24.94.180.87)
Current: Proceed CDP to Proceed PRE to Proceed BPA2 to Sonus Faber GP's (Concert}and some Concertion"s in the adjoinining room. Bryston switcher. Thinking Nu Force amp. Size and cool running is a fact .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Help me get back into vinyl (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-03-16, 21:41:16 (24.94.180.87)
Greetings: I don't even know how to start. I held on to vinyl until the record stores told me they didn't carry them anymore, I needed to move on to CD. My turntables were B&O. It felt right at the ti .......
210: Music Lane, Re: You'd like the JATP sessions, too. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-01-21, 18:36:11 (24.94.180.87)
Thanks Sigmund. I've heard of it but never listened to any. I'll check it out. El Monte .......
211: Music Lane, Norman Granz Jam Sessions (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-01-20, 22:28:21 (24.94.180.87)
Greetings: I'm sure many of you have already heard this set. I just bought it after reading John Marks comments. Wow. Really I didn't buy it, my wife did. She saw my scribbled notes after a night on t .......
212: General Asylum, Re: Brain fodder from a Dookyhead... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-01-12, 21:30:50 (24.94.180.87)
"recruitment is part of the job" I agree. Not sure we can depend on any mfg's to do this. It is our responsibility to bring new people into our hobby. I gave my son an extra tube amp I had and some B& .......
213: General Asylum, One of the highlights of my daughter's wedding (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-01-12, 19:47:08 (24.94.180.87)
was selecting the music. The summer before her September wedding she and I spent many evenings listening to music for the wedding. I think what I loved most of all were those evenings we spent listeni .......
214: Cable Asylum, Re: Please Norm, just re-read the thread. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2006-01-01, 20:27:50 (24.94.180.87)
Don't know either of you except for posts. Don't always agree with Norm but read his opinions. Fiddler. I don't know you. I'll search to see your sway. You're not coming off real cool with this post. .......
215: General Asylum, Bob Neil (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-09-04, 23:16:13 (24.94.180.87)
Bob: Trying to send an e-mail to Amherst Audio but it's not going through. I want to talk to you about a set of Magic Stands for some Twins I got from you a while back. If I can't figure e-mail, I"ll .......
216: General Asylum, Re: good barber in NYC? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-07-22, 21:47:56 (24.94.180.87)
This is probably not right. I love Barber by Bernstein. Adagio for Strings. It makes me cry. El Monte .......
217: General Asylum, Onkyo CR-305TX (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-06-24, 18:11:36 (24.94.180.87)
Hi Budrew: I have found this system to work very well in the bedroom. I've had it for a couple of years (read about it in a John Marks column) so I'm not sure it's available. Cost was about $300. The .......
218: General Asylum, Hire the DJ (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-04-15, 17:02:26 (24.94.180.87)
This can't be about speakers. Great speakers and bad music do not make a good party. Unless your sister rocks, hire the DJ and enjoy the party. El Monte .......
219: General Asylum, Charles Houston (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-03-12, 00:41:24 (24.94.180.87)
Greetings: I was rereading all my old posts (you should do that). Charles Houston came up a lot. What happen to him? Sorry, I just don't know. El Monte .......
220: Music Lane, Re: Sarah Vaughan (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-03-11, 22:46:36 (24.94.180.87)
Greetings: My memory of her is at the Wichita Jazz Festival in the early 80's. I think she played with Basie. You all may have known her earlier. I didn't. She blew my mind. I bought everything I coul .......
221: Music Lane, Re: What is the best song there is?... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2005-03-11, 22:06:08 (24.94.180.87)
Aja by Steely Dan. At least right now. El Monte .......
222: Asylum Feedback/Support, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-12-21, 09:16:43 (24.94.180.87)
and find myself asking the same question. So sorry. Thanks. El Monte .......
223: Asylum Feedback/Support, Select username drop box (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-12-19, 13:23:09 (24.94.180.87)
Hi: Each time I select a thread I get a drop down box asking me to select a username. Both names in the box are El Monte. I checked my registration and it appears OK. This just started a week or so ag .......
224: Tubes Asylum, Intermittent hum in Consonace EL34 PP (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-12-13, 18:14:42 (24.94.180.87)
Greetings: A while back I gave my son a tube amp I had had for a couple of years. It's the Opera Audio Consonance M100SE, push-pull EL34. Always worked great for me. Worked great for him till he start .......
225: Vintage Asylum, Pumping up the McIntosh 5100 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-08-10, 20:19:24 (65.26.31.76)
Hey: I've got a MAC 5100 that I've had in and out of systems since the mid 70's. Sits in a closet for a while but I just can't get rid of it. Recently put it into a second system with Totem Arros afte .......
226: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anyone hotrod a MAC 5100? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-08-09, 21:39:49 (65.26.31.76)
I've had it for 20 years. It's been in and out of systems at various times. I just brought it up from storage to power a second system with Totem Arros. Had Consonnace tubes, but gave them to my son. .......
227: General Asylum, Second the Bryston (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-08-06, 10:38:27 (65.17.86.37)
Mechanical switching. Doesn't adjust for impedence, so have some power. I usually only run two sets of speakers although it has 3 outputs. El Monte .......
228: General Asylum, Thanks for all the responses (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-18, 20:14:58 (65.26.31.76)
You all have been most kind in your responses. Everyone has a slightly different skew on the question. I do believe that it may be a bit about me wanting to share/force my love of tubes on him. On the .......
229: General Asylum, Thanks for the reply (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-18, 20:06:19 (65.26.31.76)
Matts: Paul came home for the weekend and we talked a lot about this. I knew he wanted to upgrade to the newer NAD BEE stuff. He's listened to it at a shop in Lawrence. He also likes brand synergy, wh .......
230: Tubes Asylum, Does it really matter? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-16, 21:18:23 (65.26.31.76)
Maybe. I'm not sure. I'll pay for new tubes. What sounds best. An extra year vs better sound is not an option. El Monte .......
231: General Asylum, Should I give my son a tube amp? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-16, 20:42:27 (65.26.31.76)
Greetings: I've always passed down my stereo stuff to my son. He currently has an NAD 7150 reciever and NAD cd into B&W 602's and a set of B&W 302's running off his Apple i-pod/powerbook as a secondar .......
232: General Asylum, Re: Some heretofore inexplicably omitted. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-16, 19:42:31 (65.26.31.76)
I especially love the EV - Patrician advertising. That's WAF. My 50's fantasy. Women in dresses, sipping martini's, listening to McIntosh tubes through EV Patricians. That can't be bad. El Monte ::: T .......
233: General Asylum, Re: Definitely! (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-16, 19:16:50 (65.26.31.76)
Agree on not good for i-Mac. .......
234: General Asylum, Re: Has the internet helped you to make good upgrades? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-16, 19:05:56 (65.26.31.76)
John: Great question. The internet (AA, Audiogon, 6mooms, ETM, Soundstage, ecoustics, to name a few) have become mainstays. For me, it has made me question my system. I got my first higer end system 4 .......
235: General Asylum, Ouch (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-07-08, 20:50:17 (65.26.31.76)
I still love them anyway. "Katy Lied" and 'Aja" are so important in my life. El Monte .......
236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Proceed AMP2 vs BPA2 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-06-29, 21:23:49 (65.26.31.76)
Quick question. I have the BPA2 which my dealer said was better than the older AMP2. The AMP2 is smaller and matches my PRE and Proceed CDP. Any one have any experience with BPA2 vs AMP2? Thanks. El M .......
237: Speaker Asylum, Re: which amp for B&W 602? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-05-21, 20:22:31 (65.26.30.0)
yfei: I've driven my 602's with several amps; NAD, MAC 5100 and Connsonace EL34 tube amp. All sound good. I must say, for me, the old MAC integrated was a perfect match. Smooth electronics with detail .......
238: General Asylum, Re: donato, Re: midrange emphasis (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-05-21, 18:20:33 (65.26.30.0)
mt10425: I can't speak to the electronics, but I am using the Twins III with a Cary SLI-80. The Cary is very warm but with decent detail. The Twins are vey clear and alive. For me they are not overly .......
239: General Asylum, Re: On the other hand... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-05-21, 17:50:03 (65.26.30.0)
Hamerfan: My wife brought in a decorator to do some stuff to our living room, where the main system resides. Sonus Faber Grand Piano's (which I like) plus Proceed electronics, He could hide the electr .......
240: Cable Asylum, Good speaker cables for long length (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-04-16, 22:38:21 (65.28.106.149)
Greetings: I'm looking for speaker wire suggestions when they must be 20ft long. Currently using 8ft Audioquest Granite bi-wire from Proceed amp to Sonus Faber Grand Pianos. (old style - 8ohm) Wife de .......
241: General Asylum, Re: well its 1;45 am and cant decide what jazz album to play. so (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-03-11, 20:00:51 (65.28.43.109)
Goodnight: 10:00 CST here. Listening to Brubeck "Time Out". "Take Five" just came on. I really like that song. El Monte .......
242: Digital Drive, NAD 515 as a transport (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-02-21, 17:26:24 (65.28.43.109)
Greetings: Has anyone ever used an NAD 515 5 disc CD as a transport into a DAC such as a Bel Canto or Scott Nixon? The 515 has been a faithful servant but I need to upgrade my source. Have things chan .......
243: Tubes Asylum, Can tubes cause hum? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2004-01-24, 20:52:57 (65.26.31.130)
Greetings: I have a slight low level hum out of only my left speaker. I've checked the speaker wire connection and source was pulled and hum was still there. My amp is a Connsonace SE 100 integrated. .......
244: General Asylum, Thanks for all the input. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-12-28, 14:55:53 (65.28.40.114)
Thanks everyone. El Monte .......
245: General Asylum, Perhaps off topic, but: Most quiet appliances? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-12-27, 17:15:09 (65.28.40.114)
Greetings: Deb and I were sitting in the kitchen talking and listening to music and the refrigerator compressor kicked off. "Did you hear that." I said. A quiet, black background that was so evident. .......
246: Speaker Asylum, Old B&W speakers never go away (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-12-23, 16:44:07 (65.28.40.114)
I have (have had) 602 S2 and DM302. Still in the family. I thought they were a bit bright. My son loves them. He's had both in his college condo. He currently has the 302's with NAD integrated. I'm us .......
247: Speaker Asylum, ps: (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-11-26, 21:30:17 (65.28.104.195)
I'm limited to only being able to bring the speakers out from the rear wall about 2' to the front baffle. This is for my den system approximately 12' x 15'. Thanks El Monte .......
248: Speaker Asylum, Silverline SR-17 vs De Cappo 3A or JMR MK III (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-11-26, 21:22:29 (65.28.104.195)
Greetings: I've only read about any of these speakers, but what I've read leads me to think they are close to what I want. Detailed but smooth. Lean more towards smooth. My hearing doesn't like excess .......
249: Speaker Asylum, Speakers for Cary SLI-80 Sig (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-11-21, 23:51:53 (65.28.104.195)
Hello: Recently bought an SLI-80. Love the Cary. Warm, smooth, open. I like the sound. Currently usinging Totem Ar .......
250: Digital Drive, Old vs New (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-08-31, 14:08:48 (65.26.124.69)
Greetings: Any thoughts on older used CD players such as Theta Miles ($900/$2500) or Audio Research CD-1 ($999/$3000) as oppossed to some newer ones such as the Cary 308 ($875/$1500) or the Carin Fog .......
251: Speaker Asylum, Re: I am Going To Give You Some Tough Love ! (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-08-17, 13:51:20 (65.26.29.94)
ka7niq: Thanks for you candor. That's what I expect in the asylum. El Monte .......
252: Speaker Asylum, Re: Totem Arro (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-08-16, 13:13:03 (65.26.29.94)
Layman: Thanks for the information. Very helpful. I will try the felt. I'm not sure any amp is going to fix the problem. Thanks again. El Monte .......
253: Speaker Asylum, Can't get the Arro's right (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-08-15, 22:41:45 (65.26.29.94)
Sorry if I keep beating this horse. I like much of what the Arro's do: open, big soundstage, very open and clear. I struggle with the bright top end. I've used Opera Audio EL34 integrated and thought .......
254: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Cary SLI-80 or Classe CAP 151 with Totem? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-08-09, 21:03:19 (65.28.82.31)
Gregg: Thanks for your input. I think the 805's and Arro's may have some similarities. As I said, my gut feels the Cary could be real good but I read in an Absolute Sound review of the Arro's that the .......
255: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary SLI-80 or Classe CAP 151 with Totem? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-08-09, 19:38:23 (65.28.82.31)
Greetings: I've had the Totem Arro's for a while. They tend to be a bit bright, but have a great soundstage and openness to them. I have heard that Classe works well with them, as they are a bit warm. .......
256: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Well, as I said, it will depend, and you may rip exactly ZERO benefit. (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-07-26, 21:16:21 (65.26.31.240)
Apparently XLR does not mean balanced. I have a Proceed CDP and PRE preamp,all of which have XLR. A dealer told me i would be better using XLR from CDP to PRE than PRE to Amp because the PRE is not re .......
257: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Unico vs Cary SLI-80 (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-27, 20:52:31 (65.28.40.163)
Scott: Great to see another KC audio friend. Al is a great guy/dealer, one who loves talking audio with you. While I buy on Audiogon, I stll feel obligated to buy from AL, at times, for all he has don .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for the input (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-27, 20:43:17 (65.28.40.163)
Thanks all. The Cary is feeling very good. Hope Al gets the Unico soon or I may just have to go Cary. El Monte .......
259: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: SLI-80 vs SLI-80 Signature (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-27, 20:39:58 (65.28.40.163)
Gregg: Thanks for your responses to both of my posts. I did an initial search, but I will look further. May be able to find it on the Cary website too. Basically looking for someone to say; "GO with t .......
260: Amp/Preamp Asylum, SLI-80 vs SLI-80 Signature (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-26, 22:09:56 (65.28.40.163)
Hello: Is there a big difference between the Cary SLI-80 and the SLI-80 Signature version? Should I care? Looking to use with 4ohm Totem Arro's. El Monte .......
261: Asylum Feedback/Support, Select user name drop box (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-21, 08:22:55 (65.28.40.163)
Rod: I was messing with my system stuff last night and now I get a box dropping down all the time asking me to select a user name. What did I do and how can I fix it? Thanks El Monte .......
262: Digital Drive, Dac/DVD vs CD Player (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-20, 22:52:59 (65.28.40.163)
Greetings: Not sure which way to go. Music is by far the most important. Thinking Bel Canto 1.0 or 1.1 and DVD. What kind of DVD? Also been looking at Jolida and Cary 308, used but DVD availability on .......
263: Cable Asylum, Madrigal vs Harmonic Pro Sillway (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-20, 21:52:46 (65.28.40.163)
Silway. Sorry. Madrigal GZ GEL El Monte .......
264: Cable Asylum, Madrigal vs Harmonic Pro Sliway (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-06-20, 21:43:42 (65.28.40.163)
Greetings: Similar used price. Using in Proceed electronics / Sonus Faber system. Comparisons? Recommendations? Thank you. El Monte .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the input (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-01-05, 09:51:35 (65.26.124.6)
Greetings: Thanks all for the responses. Sounds like it's not necessarily age but quality. It sounds like I could get much better vinyl sound from a newer Rega or MMF or something like that, even thei .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, How much better are newer turntables? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2003-01-04, 18:51:47 (65.26.124.6)
Greetings: This is my first post on the vinyl forum. I recently set up a third system upstairs consisting primarily of old equipment I have held on to over the years. I brought out my old Mac 5100 int .......
267: Cable Asylum, Re: quick ? (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2002-11-28, 19:27:22 (65.28.82.208)
2MS: Jumpers are the metal pieces that come with bi-wireable speakers and connect the top and bottom terminals. Some of the metal ones are not the best and some people suggest that if using a single r .......
268: Cable Asylum, Re: Yes, but you won't receive the most benefit this way... (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2002-11-28, 19:21:34 (65.28.82.208)
Paul: Thank you for your response. I had heard that you could strip a 5" lenght of the wire and run it through both terminals. Your point about having too much exposed wire is a good one. I probably h .......
269: Cable Asylum, Can I make a bi-wire out of a single run (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2002-11-27, 15:27:06 (65.28.82.208)
I have a run of Audioquest CV-4 speaker wire. Currently have it hooked up to my concertinos as a single run with jumpers. The CV-4 has 4 distinct wires inside. 1 red, 1 black, and 2 white. Can I bi-wi .......
270: Tubes Asylum, Tube rolling on Consonance M100SE (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2002-11-22, 20:38:16 (65.28.82.208)
Greetings: Does anyone have experience rolling tubes with the Consonance? I believe it is similar to the DIY Ella. Current tubes are (4)Electro Harmonics EL34, (2) Sovtec 12AX7LPS and (2) Chinese 6N8P .......
271: Inmate Systems, El Monte - Den System (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2002-01-04, 21:42:29 (65.28.40.163)
Moniker: El Monte System Name: Den System System Rev Date: 2003/06/20/21:25 System Rev IP: 65.28.40.163 Amp: Opera Audio Consonnace M100SE Integrated 40wt EL34 Preamp: None Speakers: Totem Arro CDP: N .......
272: Inmate Systems, El Monte - Main System (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2002-01-04, 21:22:28 (65.28.40.163)
Moniker: El Monte System Name: Main System System Rev Date: 2003/06/20/21:20 System Rev IP: 65.28.40.163 Amp: Proceed BPA2 - 125wts/channel Preamp: Proceed PRE Speakers: Sonus Faber Concerto Grand Pia .......
273: Tubes Asylum, I want to show my tubes (0.00)
Posted by El Monte on 2001-10-30, 15:00:06 (65.17.86.38)
Greetings: My audio dealer has a Copland CTA 402 he took in on trade, for a great price. I'm going to listen to it tomorrow. The problem...I can't see the tubes. Most of what I've been looking at, CJ .......
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