1: Inmate Central, RE: The Story of Our Universe May Be Starting to Unravel... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-09-05, 08:02:25 (71.190.177.93)
Webb is doing what it was meant to do. Given the complexity and enormity of the subject it's not surprising that the currently accepted age of the universe is coming under question as a result of new .......

2: Jazz Alley, RE: Wayne Shorter - Zero Gravity... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-09-02, 09:12:07 (71.190.177.93)
After watching all three portals I realize that my assumption that I knew all about this remarkable musician was wrong. There's so much more to his life and music than I realized. The world is truly a .......

3: Jazz Alley, Thanks for posting this (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-08-25, 09:18:46 (71.190.177.93)
. .......

4: General Asylum, RE: RIP Robbie Robertson (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-08-10, 16:54:44 (98.116.99.225)
The one time I was able to hear The Band live was a show they did in 1970 or 71 in Detroit at the old Eastown Theatre. This was one of the best concerts I've ever attended. They did "Slippin' and Slid .......

5: General Asylum, RIP Robbie Robertson (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-08-09, 13:32:50 (98.116.99.225)
Man, this one hurts. .......

6: Computer Audio Asylum, I did the same thing (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-08-07, 13:29:47 (98.116.99.225)
In my case I was moving stuff around and stupidly plugged a 12 volt power supply into my RPi4. That was the end of that board. I replaced it long ago but it's good to know new boards are once again av .......

7: General Asylum, Sinead O'Connor Has Died (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-07-26, 11:43:07 (98.116.99.225)
. .......

8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows 10 Questions & recovering files..... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-07-26, 08:56:55 (98.116.99.225)
Abe, One way to access files on the drive is to remove it from the laptop and connect it to another machine. The user should then be able to find and copy those files. This assumes they aren't Bit Loc .......

9: General Asylum, RE: Bobsled configuration ,,,,,,, anyone actually have it in their home ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-06-19, 18:44:35 (98.116.99.225)
Like this? .......

10: Jazz Alley, Coltrane/Dolphy (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-06-11, 09:07:51 (98.116.99.225)
New release coming: .......

11: Critic's Corner, RE: Hedging a Bet (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-06-08, 06:31:47 (98.116.99.225)
While I've not heard those TAD speakers, I do have a pair of the Falcon LS3/5a, though not the Gold Badges. Herb's "clock radio" comment makes sense to me. The two speakers are very different and have .......

12: Digital Drive, I have it. Sounds great. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-05-27, 19:13:17 (98.116.99.225)
Hope it never needs service. Parasound says no more parts for the Halo CD-1. .......

13: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon anxiety (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-05-10, 15:45:07 (98.116.99.225)
I'd pass on this. Newly registered so no feedback, unusually low price - doesn't mean this isn't a legitimate offer but it just doesn't feel right to me. .......

14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: EAR 834p replacement parts needed (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-04-10, 10:22:15 (98.116.99.225)
Try Dan Meinwald at info@ear-usa.com There's also Mitch Singerman, who modded my EAR834P. This may help: .......

15: Speaker Asylum, RE: Famous speakers (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-04-07, 10:39:47 (98.116.99.225)
I have the Falcon LS3/5a. They sound particularly good on the 16 ohm tap of my 300B amp. .......

16: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New mobile turntable from Sozy!! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-04-01, 11:27:18 (98.116.99.225)
Happy April Fools Day. .......

17: Speaker Asylum, RE: 80 db? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-03-23, 10:18:25 (98.116.99.225)
If this is the speaker sensitivity is stated to be 82dB. Still very low. My 8 wpc SET 300B amp need not apply. .......

18: Critic's Corner, RE: Wide baffle fat-boy speakers, horn-loaded or not, do seem to be enjoying a resurgence (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-03-08, 09:56:13 (98.116.99.225)
Agreed. At the most recent Capitol Audio Fest I had the opportunity to hear both the MoFi Sourcepoint 10 and the Heretic 612 speakers. The 612 is the larger version of the 614 reviewed in Stereophile. .......

19: General Asylum, RE: "Time to play my copy of "El Rayo X" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-03-04, 12:38:53 (98.116.99.225)
The mighty Ian Wallace on drums. The band surely found the heart of rock 'n roll on this song. .......

20: General Asylum, David Lindley RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-03-04, 10:46:17 (98.116.99.225)
Time to play my copy of "El Rayo X". Thanks for the music David. .......

21: General Asylum, RE: well...Jay did ask that we share this. Maybe the most ironic thing I have ever seen (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-02-08, 13:51:41 (71.190.202.101)
I watched that video earlier today. About two minutes in he says "I was almost scammed". The title of the video is "I was scammed $10,000". This guy is FOS. .......

22: General Asylum, RE: I can't find the Contact Form at Darko.Audio. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-02-08, 09:55:50 (71.190.202.101)
I think he can be contacted on Instagram, if you use that. .......

23: Jazz Alley, RE: Zawinul... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-02-06, 10:35:19 (71.190.202.101)
I'd no idea that "74 Miles Away" had been remastered. I've owned the original vinyl since the late 60's. I really like the music but I've always found the recording kind of bright and at times hard an .......

24: General Asylum, RE: can audiogon do this ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-02-04, 14:12:03 (71.190.202.101)
To be clear - you posted a negative review on the dealer's website because they didn't thank you for pointing out an incorrect category in an Audiogon listing? .......

25: Jazz Alley, Excellent. Thanks for posting this. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-02-04, 10:29:24 (71.190.202.101)
. .......

26: Jazz Alley, RE: At the risk of invoking a "label," I ask people to nominate albums for the non-existent category of, "Best 'Chamber- (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-02-02, 09:38:54 (71.190.202.101)
Modern Jazz Quartet - "No Sun In Venice". .......

27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Very nice build ! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2023-01-31, 10:19:34 (71.190.202.101)
The chassis looks like the Deluxe 4U. That's the one I used for my M2X build. .......

28: Jazz Alley, RE: Favourite MJQ albums? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-27, 10:48:09 (71.190.202.101)
I have all those, plus others. My favorite is "No Sun in Venice". .......

29: Computer Audio Asylum, Streaming vs Other Sources (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-21, 12:55:40 (71.190.202.101)
I've been to many audio shows. Nearly all the RMAF and Stereophile shows plus others. In each instance I never failed to walk away without a bag of new records. Recently I attended the Capital Audio F .......

30: Digital Drive, RE: The RMNS Channel on Youtube (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-19, 15:27:09 (71.190.202.101)
I guess it depends upon what you consider hi res. I used Audacity to capture playback from the RMNS channel. This is what Music Scope found: .......

31: Speaker Asylum, RE: Very interesting (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-14, 09:26:18 (71.190.202.101)
I heard these speakers at CAF. I think "unforgiving" definitely applies in this case. I can think of some recordings that would be hard to take on these speakers. To my ears they border on bright. I t .......

32: Inmate Central, RE: The Lions are a constant of nature: the Pack is in a bit of a decline at the moment? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-07, 19:42:21 (71.190.202.101)
Yes. It's hard to fathom that the Detroit Lions haven't won a league championship since Dwight David Eisenhower was President of the United States. There's ineptitude and then there's the Lions. The .......

33: Inmate Central, RE: The Lions beat The Pack. Which parallel universe is this? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-07, 09:08:14 (71.190.202.101)
The Packers Lions game says nothing about the Lions but much about the Packers. Long-suffering Lions fans know this. .......

34: Inmate Central, Charles Ponzi? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-11-04, 18:56:17 (71.190.202.101)
. .......

35: Inmate Central, RE: Why did it last so long as purported? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-10-18, 07:38:56 (71.190.202.101)
Mass may have something to do with the length of the event. .......

36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone built the new amp camp amps? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-10-17, 11:16:53 (71.190.202.101)
If heat is a concern perhaps you should learn a little more about this amp. Especially with monoblocks. .......

37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone built the new amp camp amps? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-10-16, 13:02:40 (71.190.202.101)
With your experience you should have no problems assembling these amps. They were designed by Nelson Pass for novice builders. The build is simple and straightforward. Many of the problems first time .......

38: Inmate Central, RE: Got mine two or three weeks ago now. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-10-16, 10:04:44 (71.190.202.101)
"Seems like folks have tuned the whole Covid thing out though." As did I until a few weeks ago when I tested positive for COVID-19. I suspect those four vaccinations I got helped to reduce the severit .......

39: General Asylum, RE: dealer on consignment (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-10-16, 09:56:13 (71.190.202.101)
It's not exactly the same but The Music Room sells equipment on consignment. They sold a piece for me that way. It took a while but it worked. .......

40: Jazz Alley, Very nice. Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-10-09, 09:21:08 (71.190.202.101)
. .......

41: Jazz Alley, RE: Ornette Coleman (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-09-22, 09:38:10 (71.190.202.101)
I am. It began when I heard "Live at the Golden Circle" vol. 1) for the first time. I was 16 years old. .......

42: Digital Drive, RE: I pulled this from a manual - HDCD use to have a website (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-09-08, 09:52:05 (173.77.200.253)
Here's a link: .......

43: Jazz Alley, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival NYC (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-28, 17:13:01 (173.77.200.253)
This festival is an annual NYC event to honor the music of Charlie Parker. It's a 2-day celebration held on a Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's event was held in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. Today it w .......

44: Speaker Asylum, RE: The prices on all their stuff are ridiculous. nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-28, 16:34:02 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed. I've seen some of their Altec Lansing sales on eBay. Good stuff but overpriced. .......

45: Vinyl Asylum, Wendell, My Deepest Condolences (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-20, 10:44:05 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

46: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Simon Yorke is back making tables again? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-19, 09:21:49 (173.77.200.253)
I love the look of this machine. I do however, take issue with this statement from his website: "The madness of audiophilia is its refusal to accept the subjectivity of emotion. It ignores the human. .......

47: General Asylum, RE: audiogon (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-10, 11:06:24 (173.77.200.253)
There is something going on with the Audiogon website. Each time I access that site I first get a Cloudflare message screen saying that the "connection is secure". I'm then able to proceed to the site .......

48: Inmate Central, RE: The newly anointed gestapo muzzles unprecedented 1st time commie state actions in the USA. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-08, 17:47:01 (173.77.200.253)
"Gestapo"? "Commie state"? Aren't they mutually exclusive? Perhaps you should learn what those terms really mean. .......

49: Speaker Asylum, RE: Here's a photo (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-06, 09:47:36 (173.77.200.253)
Hi John, That looks to be a very solidly-built cabinet. I liked what I heard on the youtube video. I have to wonder though, there are so many good to great sounding stand mount speakers available toda .......

50: General Asylum, RE: Pacific Audio Fest (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-08-02, 18:19:27 (173.77.200.253)
Same here for airfares. NYC to Seattle round trip was about $1000 when I checked. That was the primary reason I didn't go. It wasn't that long ago that I flew Air Alaska from NYC to Seattle for about .......

51: Rocky Road, Porcupine Tree - "Harridan" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-07-26, 14:47:09 (173.77.200.253)
From the most recent release. Once again, Gavin Harrison cracks the sky. He's so good. .......

52: Speaker Asylum, Acoustic Zen (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-07-22, 09:23:31 (173.77.200.253)
Robert Lee's speakers use this design. .......

53: Inmate Central, RE: Vic, where did you get that graph? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-07-21, 08:48:02 (173.77.200.253)
It's here: .......

54: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Here's the VTV Purifi YT Video, with the best female vocal nobody has ever heard! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-07-19, 15:54:25 (173.77.200.253)
Thanks for doing this. I very much liked what I heard. .......

55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Please post the youtube video. Thanks. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-07-19, 09:00:17 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

56: Inmate Central, RE: WTF? Antifa type? nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-07-04, 17:46:33 (173.77.200.253)
Really? His Twitter account shows an image of him with a Trump flag draped over his shoulders. .......

57: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Question for the experts here (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-30, 09:03:59 (173.77.200.253)
I have the Canakit power supply for my RPi 4. I decided to try the ALLO SHANTI Dual Regulated Linear Power Supply 5V 3A / 5V 1A. I hear no difference between the two. Doesn't mean there's no differenc .......

58: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cube Nenuphar Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-30, 08:53:41 (173.77.200.253)
I was interested until I found out what they cost. Also, their website claims that "You want to completely disappear while listening to the music". There are a few acquaintances who, based strictly on .......

59: Inmate Central, RE: Bizarre request of the day ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-21, 08:50:09 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed. The last letter in the second word of the club name matches the two n's in "angling". .......

60: General Asylum, RE: How Important Is A Balance Control To You? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-20, 09:01:17 (173.77.200.253)
My preference is for individual channel level controls like those on my Cary SLP-05 preamp. .......

61: Inmate Central, RE: NAS experts... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-16, 09:11:58 (173.77.200.253)
Regarding data formatting you may be thinking about CMR v SMR. Link may help. I'd first consider a Synology NAS like the DS220+. Available at bhphoto under $500 with two 4TB drives. .......

62: Inmate Central, That's not pizza - this is pizza (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-16, 08:58:27 (173.77.200.253)
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63: Inmate Central, RE: What else can we do when you, the liberals, are determined to keep the criminals free? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-06-14, 05:33:52 (173.77.200.253)
Do you actually believe that tripe? .......

64: Films/DVD Asylum, Ray Liotta RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-26, 10:28:13 (173.77.200.253)
This is sad. I enjoyed much of his work. .......

65: Inmate Central, Eric Clapton has Covid-19 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-17, 11:49:50 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

66: General Asylum, Thanks so much for doing this (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-15, 19:06:01 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

67: Jazz Alley, Sadly, I wasn't able to attend (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-11, 09:06:35 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

68: Jazz Alley, Ron Carter at Carnegie Hall (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-08, 10:43:36 (173.77.200.253)
Just in case anyone here is interested: .......

69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My recommendation: DIY Audio First Watt M2X Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-01, 11:23:05 (173.77.200.253)
Understood. Good luck. .......

70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My recommendation: DIY Audio First Watt M2X Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-05-01, 09:58:43 (173.77.200.253)
I second this recommendation. Paired with my Cary Audio SLP-05 preamp and Jean-Marie Reynaud Offrande Supreme V2 speakers (91db) the sound is the best I've ever had in my home. I know that DIY isn't f .......

71: Critic's Corner, RE: speaker comparison (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-04-30, 12:20:29 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed. I've only heard one of these speakers but I'd imagine their sound is very different. But they both use horns and are of interest to me. I think I'd be happy with either of them. And elsewhere .......

72: Critic's Corner, AVTech Media Americas Inc (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-04-23, 09:02:57 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

73: General Asylum, RE: Very nice! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-04-20, 09:40:16 (173.77.200.253)
They're DIY. Scroll down on the site and you'll see a photo. Text is in Japanese. .......

74: Vinyl Asylum, I think it's BIC (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-04-07, 08:03:09 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

75: General Asylum, RE: -11LUFS (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-04-07, 07:55:54 (173.77.200.253)
This might help. .......

76: Jazz Alley, RE: What's your favorite iconic jazz image? Here's mine, post yours. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-04-04, 08:56:20 (173.77.200.253)
I like this one. .......

77: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Possible Raspberry Pi Competitor? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-29, 08:17:52 (173.77.200.253)
Nice case Abe. You and C-T make good points. I like that it's open source. For now RPi works just fine for me. I just wish the board prices would return to something resembling sanity. .......

78: Computer Audio Asylum, Possible Raspberry Pi Competitor? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-28, 09:47:30 (173.77.200.253)
RISC-V SBC running a full version of Linux. Interesting although RPi outperforms it at present. .......

79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: H2 Generator by Nelson Pass (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-23, 15:04:08 (173.77.200.253)
I do know. I've only tried two. Mountain View is wonderful and my preference. I'd be interested in using it on my streaming source. .......

80: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Getting my piece of the Pi. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-23, 12:21:26 (173.77.200.253)
Just in case you're interested: .......

81: Jazz Alley, RE: 8 pianists - a lot of fun!! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-23, 10:00:58 (173.77.200.253)
Amazing indeed. All great but I kept going back to Red Garland. Wow. Thanks for this. Loved it. .......

82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: H2 Generator by Nelson Pass (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-23, 09:51:13 (173.77.200.253)
This is interesting. I assembled and am using the M2X amp. To my ears it already sounds warmish and tubey. I like it very much. This doesn't look like a difficult build. I'm going to spend a little ti .......

83: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How can I use archive.org on what I have? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-20, 10:37:11 (173.77.200.253)
The stuttering could be network related. That netbook doesn't have an ethernet port? How much bandwidth do you have? Which OS are you using? If there's no ethernet port there are USB to ethernet adapt .......

84: General Asylum, RE: Here's a book I'm adding to my reading list (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-20, 08:52:39 (173.77.200.253)
I'm going to read it also. Thanks for this. .......

85: Jazz Alley, RE: Well, he certainly Already knows it! It's in the Standard Rep now for years. But (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-18, 10:59:37 (173.77.200.253)
I think he kind of made up for it on "Cousin Mary". Tommy was an excellent musician but Coltrane was in a different league. As great as it was I don't think he ever recorded "Giant Steps" again. I sus .......

86: Jazz Alley, RE: Giant steps - so which pianist really nails it? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-18, 09:11:00 (173.77.200.253)
This guy would be my choice. But then, I love his playing so much that I may well be biased. .......

87: Jazz Alley, RE: Yeah, and Tommy Flanagan thought Giant Steps was a ballad... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-18, 08:36:17 (173.77.200.253)
Tommy did his best on "Giant Steps" but you can tell he was struggling a bit. But then, that piece has challenged more than one musician. .......

88: Films/DVD Asylum, William Hurt Dies (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-13, 14:34:10 (173.77.200.253)
Sad to see him go. I enjoyed much of his work. .......

89: Computer Audio Asylum, For that price I'd do it (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-13, 10:42:21 (173.77.200.253)
It's the kind of thing that if I didn't later on I'd wish I had. .......

90: Vinyl Asylum, RE: EAR 834p - to SUT or not to SUT? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-06, 15:38:26 (173.77.200.253)
That's great. I'm glad it worked out for you. It really is an excellent SUT. .......

91: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The Ethernet Switch that Changed his Life ! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-04, 11:19:02 (173.77.200.253)
As a former IT manager I was responsible for the purchase and management of enterprise-grade Cisco switches. The existence of a 5 port switch intended for a home network selling for $2300 is an affron .......

92: General Asylum, RE: Axpona 2022 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-03-01, 10:47:23 (173.77.200.253)
There's also this one. I plan on attending. I sure hope that exhibitor list gets better. .......

93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: EAR 834p - to SUT or not to SUT? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-02-24, 14:38:13 (173.77.200.253)
I'm using a Denon AU-320 SUT. It replaced a Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131. I made the change because when I compared the two I couldn't hear a difference so I sold the 1131 as it cost much more than the .......

94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: EAR 834p - to SUT or not to SUT? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-02-24, 08:31:32 (173.77.200.253)
I've used a Mitch Singerman-modified 834p for many years. I've always matched it with MC cartridges. My experience is that using an SUT and the MM stage of the 834p has produced the best result. ::: T .......

95: Speaker Asylum, RE: Have much experience with... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-02-24, 08:25:38 (173.77.200.253)
+1. I've owned both the JMR Twins and the Reference 3A Dulcets. I used them both with tube amps. Of the two I preferred the Twins but either should work well for you. .......

96: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-02-23, 09:22:53 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

97: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I have some contenders (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-01-28, 19:12:17 (173.77.200.253)
For the one or two of you who haven't seen this one before. .......

98: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Still frustrated, am giving up. Thanks for help (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-01-27, 13:30:13 (173.77.200.253)
I don't blame you for giving up. One thing you could try is to reformat the NVMe drive and do a fresh Windows install. But that's a pain in the ass and might not be worth the effort. Wish I could have .......

99: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: i found getting BIOS to even 'see' the M.2 device is a problem (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-01-27, 09:39:22 (173.77.200.253)
Perhaps something got broken when you cloned the drive? Since the drive is detected in Windows have you tried running chkdsk to find errors on the drive? Also if you have the startup repair tool on a .......

100: Inmate Central, RE: Too many NFL playoff blowouts. A lot of these teams shouldn't have been in them. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2022-01-18, 08:55:52 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed. Out of 6 games only two were competitive. .......

101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Life changes (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-29, 09:30:52 (173.77.200.253)
Wendell, Whatever you do, don't give up music entirely. After all these years its absence might be sorely felt. Music sustains and enriches us in a way nothing else can. All the best to you and your w .......

102: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How long to air dry after vacuuming with VPI? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-20, 20:17:40 (173.77.200.253)
Yes. Following the vacuuming 10 minutes is long enough to get them dry enough to re-sleeve unless it's really humid. .......

103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How long to air dry after vacuuming with VPI? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-20, 09:07:09 (173.77.200.253)
I use an ultrasonic cleaner, clean water rinse and a vacuum machine to remove any residue after that. About 10 minutes to fully dry. I've had rotator cuff surgery. Both shoulders, a couple of years ap .......

104: Digital Drive, RE: Denafrips - Pontus II (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-19, 09:29:22 (173.77.200.253)
I owned one. It's an excellent DAC. As compared to my Border Patrol DAC SEi it's superior in a number of areas. It has better bass, better definition and a cleaner sound. Yet, I found that as good as .......

105: Inmate Central, RE: Geography Quiz #2 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-18, 16:33:11 (173.77.200.253)
Acoma Pueblo New Mexico. .......

106: Inmate Central, RE: Felt sorry for Donald Parham (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-17, 08:55:01 (173.77.200.253)
Wrong. Joe Buck mentioned later that the arm shaking "might be due to the cold" but that speculation following an injury like that was inappropriate. Nor did the cameras dwell on Parham as he was bein .......

107: Jazz Alley, RE: Apologies for the double post. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-13, 09:48:04 (173.77.200.253)
Thanks for that excellent link. RIP Barry and thanks for the great music you left us. .......

108: Vinyl Asylum, +3 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-10, 13:16:40 (173.77.200.253)
Henry, If you're reading this come on back. We miss you. Doesn't matter if you aren't playing records at the moment. .......

109: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Tell me about GPUs...I've been looking since last Christmas... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-09, 20:04:04 (173.77.200.253)
OEMs and Bitcoin miners are said by many to be most responsible for lack of stock and huge price increases. I kept thinking it was temporary and sanity would ultimately prevail. Wrong. I think this is .......

110: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New computer power supply (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-09, 14:30:01 (173.77.200.253)
You're aware of what's going on these days with GPU inventory and pricing, right? Assembling your own machine is not as much fun as it used to be. .......

111: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Stand at attention as we tear off your audiophile badges (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-12-05, 10:21:24 (173.77.200.253)
"Branded". .......

112: Digital Drive, RE: Here's an interesting looking device ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-29, 19:33:16 (173.77.200.253)
That list of "variables" they posted on the website makes no sense to me at all. Buy an RPi4, choose and install an OS, perform a simple config and connect it to a DAC. .......

113: Inmate Central, RE: You can still see these and other whale boats at the Woodward Ave Dream Cruise in Detroit. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-27, 08:53:33 (173.77.200.253)
What I remember is briefly working in Dodge Main helping to slap those boats together for Dodge and Chrysler. Different times. .......

114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tinnitus and what to do with your favorite amps (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-27, 08:44:04 (173.77.200.253)
The best advice I was ever given regarding tinnitus was to just accept it and learn how to ignore it. I know that's not what you want to hear (literally) but for me it helped a great deal. Good luck. .......

115: Digital Drive, RE: Another Perspective (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-26, 08:26:21 (173.77.200.253)
Try this: .......

116: Speaker Asylum, RE: What speakers do you have in the back room? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-21, 09:10:08 (173.77.200.253)
Spica TC-50i Rauna Tyr AR Holographic M1 ELAC Debut B6 .......

117: Jazz Alley, RE: The Jazz Crusaders....yes. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-17, 09:22:07 (173.77.200.253)
Yes. One of my favorite live jazz albums. I like it now as much as when I first heard it back in the 60's. .......

118: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Discogs users? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-11, 08:46:54 (173.77.200.253)
I've purchased several records from overseas sellers on Discogs. I don't make those purchases any differently than domestic purchases. I've never had a problem. My last one was a few weeks ago. I boug .......

119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looks pretty but at $5000 MSRP ?? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-11, 08:38:10 (173.77.200.253)
I also wondered about that price. There are a number of integrated amps with similar features and power ratings costing far less than $5000. I do like the look. .......

120: General Asylum, RE: Is the New York Audio Show Vaporware? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-10, 10:23:14 (173.77.200.253)
Yes. As jaynemo pointed out below it's been rescheduled for 3/25/2022. .......

121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Something different from Audio Research (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-10, 08:38:21 (173.77.200.253)
Complete with six finish choices, Nixie tubes, available modules for phono and DAC. I think the US price is $5000. I'm not a big fan of all-in-one designs but it might appeal to some. .......

122: Inmate Central, RE: That's great! Where the hell did you find it? nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-08, 08:33:05 (173.77.200.253)
Here it is: .......

123: General Asylum, RE: What were the standout systems for you at HiFi shows you have been to ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-11-07, 08:33:27 (173.77.200.253)
RMAF 2015 - Grace Design room Pre: Grace Design M920 Power: Luxman MQ 88 Speakers: Vivid V1.5 CD: Parasound CD1 I remember listening to Grant Green's "Idle Moments". I've heard that track many times. .......

124: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: NAS to use with PiCorePlayer /Rpi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-28, 09:19:34 (173.77.200.253)
Hi Abe, You're right that this doesn't happen very often. Still, here's an example: There's a track on Neil Finn's "Try Whistling This" album that I like. The track is "Twisty Bass". I think I first h .......

125: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: NAS to use with PiCorePlayer /Rpi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-28, 08:50:10 (173.77.200.253)
I have only one problem with this approach: Just because a track is currently available on a streaming service doesn't mean that will always be the case. .......

126: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: anyone who uses tragedy to mock people for their politics (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-25, 09:20:20 (173.77.200.253)
Absolutely agreed. I'm as capable of flinging venom as anyone else but had something similar happened to someone whose politics I abhor, like Donald Trump, I don't think I'd be celebrating, online or .......

127: Speaker Asylum, RE: Let's talk about "Monitors" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-18, 10:48:46 (173.77.200.253)
I think the term has been so diluted that it no longer has the meaning it once did. Calling a speaker a "monitor" doesn't really tell you anything about how it sounds. .......

128: Inmate Central, RE: A rant about belt loops ?!? ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-17, 10:29:32 (173.77.200.253)
50 pounds? As long as it's not down to illness, that's great. Congratulations. .......

129: Speaker Asylum, RE: Do it all monitors (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-14, 08:23:08 (173.77.200.253)
"NT"= no text. Just means the message is in the subject line and there's no need to open the post. .......

130: Inmate Central, RE: Guess you can add Jon Gruden to the "Which NFL Coach Gets Fired First List." (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-11, 18:48:33 (173.77.200.253)
When will users learn that email isn't private? .......

131: Vinyl Asylum, RE: One technique that comes to mind that might help with off-center... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-11, 10:57:39 (173.77.200.253)
That's a good idea. Thanks. .......

132: General Asylum, RE: A/V Show Online (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-10, 14:07:18 (173.77.200.253)
Or that it's the A/V industry's version of this: .......

133: General Asylum, A/V Show Online (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-09, 19:43:28 (173.77.200.253)
I don't see how this can work. Discussions will be ok but you don't need a show for that. Online equipment demos? No, just no. Or maybe it's just a scam. .......

134: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A partial solution.. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-09, 09:49:18 (173.77.200.253)
I've not encountered a lot of off-center records but for those I've heard the pitch problems are immediately obvious. Listening to a piano on an off-center record is excruciating. An inexpensive, simp .......

135: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A partial solution.. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-09, 08:05:55 (173.77.200.253)
Either that or sell a body part and buy this: .......

136: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Picked up a ream from that jungle website. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-08, 12:47:56 (173.77.200.253)
This is audiophile grade reaming. .......

137: General Asylum, RE: IIRC, that company showed a similar system at RMAF a few years back... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-08, 12:41:38 (173.77.200.253)
Based strictly on my failing memory that room was about 20' wide and 40' long. That's just a guess. That system didn't sound to me like it was going to implode anything. Maybe that was down to the mus .......

138: General Asylum, RE: IIRC, that company showed a similar system at RMAF a few years back... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-08, 12:27:12 (173.77.200.253)
If I remember correctly that system was in one of the larger rooms on the first floor. I took a photo also but yours is better. I also remember that apart from the appearance I was underwhelmed by the .......

139: General Asylum, RE: IIRC, that company showed a similar system at RMAF a few years back... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-08, 08:32:35 (173.77.200.253)
ESD Acoustic: .......

140: General Asylum, RE: Wretched excess in record players (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-05, 08:48:13 (173.77.200.253)
I get the point about this turntable being ridiculously expensive. I wondered if I were able to easily afford this whether I'd buy it or perhaps instead donate the money to something like cancer or Al .......

141: Inmate Central, RE: Tech week at my house ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-02, 08:38:37 (173.77.200.253)
What will you do about Win 11? .......

142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Need help from my eagle eared friends. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-10-02, 08:31:29 (173.77.200.253)
Might be RFI. I'd try moving components around, if possible. .......

143: General Asylum, Play It Loud (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-24, 14:55:50 (173.77.200.253)
I'm not a big fan of either JBL or Mcintosh but damn.. This system plays that pile driver of a song like it should be heard. .......

144: Jazz Alley, RE: Thanks- will see it tomorrow night (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-11, 19:23:40 (173.77.200.253)
I saw this film tonight. If you have any interest at all in this music and if it's in your area, just go see it. Cecil Taylor, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman, Albert Ayler are all well re .......

145: Jazz Alley, Thanks- will see it tomorrow night (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-10, 08:42:36 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

146: Inmate Central, Reunion Island? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-08, 16:22:38 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

147: Inmate Central, Encinitas CA (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-08, 13:50:47 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

148: General Asylum, RE: A hearty recommendation Netflix's "Count Me In". (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-07, 09:53:36 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed. It was absolutely excellent. It made me feel good just watching and listening. It would have been even better if they'd included Gavin Harrison but there's only so much time and so many great .......

149: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Shun Mook LP Clamp (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-06, 12:46:15 (173.77.200.253)
"..made for a dark sound". Maybe it was those ebony molecules? I'm not doubting that it has an effect on the sound. How that works is a mystery to me. What's equally mystifying is that someone might a .......

150: Vinyl Asylum, Shun Mook LP Clamp (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-05, 09:27:11 (173.77.200.253)
No, I've never heard it. At that price and no more RMAF it's unlikely that I ever will. Still, the description of this thing defies belief. "Electroflux"? Really? .......

151: General Asylum, RMAF 2021 Cancelled (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-09-02, 08:40:13 (173.77.200.253)
I just got an email. I had a feeling this was going to happen. Also, according to that email there will be no RMAF in the future. It's over, permanently. .......

152: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading an old HRT Microstreamer (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-31, 08:31:12 (173.77.200.253)
Have you tried contacting them on social media? They have a presence on Twitter and Facebook, though I don't know if anyone actually monitors those accounts. If you haven't already you might try: ::: .......

153: General Asylum, Maybe sell it here or USA Audio Mart? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-30, 12:02:52 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

154: Digital Drive, RE: Gear A better than Gear B. Gear C better than Gear A. Gear B better than Gear C.....Repeat .....nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-27, 08:19:20 (173.77.200.253)
I can't speak for CT but I suspect what he meant was that we often get into long and endless discussions about one piece of equipment being better than another, then something else being better than t .......

155: General Asylum, RE: Looks like I'll be 'hunkering'... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-27, 07:49:01 (173.77.200.253)
2019 RMAF was at the Gaylord. There were some problems which resulted in long wait times at the show registration desk. .......

156: General Asylum, Charlie Watts RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-24, 09:59:48 (173.77.200.253)
This one really hurts. .......

157: General Asylum, RE: In case anyone is wondering....Rocky Mountain Audiofest is a GO! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-19, 06:47:12 (173.77.200.253)
I plan on going. I've reserved a hotel room but I haven't yet booked a flight. I wonder how much smaller the show will be? .......

158: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: LOL! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-12, 11:11:58 (173.77.200.253)
I loved "Fauda". "Hit and Run", not so much. The whole thing seemed pointless and tiring. But yes, Shapira is gorgeous. .......

159: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Integrated Phono Stage Options (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-12, 10:48:30 (173.77.200.253)
You're right. I have that same cart. While my Modwright 9.0x is being repaired I'm using an ancient Bryston phono pre, MM only. Have to use an SUT. Prior to the Modwright I was using an EAR834P. I pre .......

160: General Asylum, RE: Pierre Sprey (Mapleshade) has died. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-10, 08:14:07 (173.77.200.253)
This is very sad news. His work in military aviation is legendary. He brought that same innovative approach to audio. RIP Pierre and thank you for what you did. .......

161: General Asylum, RE: Does anyone recognize this XLR interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-07, 12:31:26 (173.77.200.253)
I responded in Cables but maybe these? .......

162: Cable Asylum, RE: Does anyone recognize these cables? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-07, 12:27:39 (173.77.200.253)
Maybe these? .......

163: Inmate Central, RE: Biodiversity (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-05, 11:02:42 (173.77.200.253)
Interesting article. Thanks for the link. I think that if human activity endangers the survival of species which are beneficial to us we should fix that, if possible. Honey bees, trees, sharks and oys .......

164: Inmate Central, RE: Confrontation with a Burglar in my House this week - Creepy ......... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-05, 10:42:29 (173.77.200.253)
I'm glad no one was hurt. Have you considered an alarm system for the windows and doors? Also get yourself a couple of Louisville Sluggers and keep them handy. You think nothing will ever happen and t .......

165: Digital Drive, RE: Thanks everyone. I ordered the Border Patrol (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-08-04, 07:57:48 (173.77.200.253)
I hope you like it. Keep in mind that it needs some break-in. Right out of the box mine didn't sound great. That definitely changed. After owning the BP for several years I recently decided to try som .......

166: Inmate Central, RE: Unfairly harsh. She obviously still is the GOAT, (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-27, 16:29:45 (173.77.200.253)
She's an incredible athlete and a very strong woman. Your comment was derogatory and unnecessary. .......

167: Speaker Asylum, RE: Why did you give up your Harbeth speakers?? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-25, 19:10:58 (173.77.200.253)
I had a pair of SHL5 30th Anniversary speakers for a short while. I normally use JM Reynaud Offrande Supreme v2s, but the Harbeths were easily available to me at a good price, and I was curious. I co .......

168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "Hot" is all I need to know. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-14, 19:37:29 (173.77.200.253)
I think the " bright emitter" tube was first used over 100 years ago and has long since been replaced with tubes which operate at a much lower temperature. 3000 degrees is blast furnace level heat. So .......

169: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Line Magnetics LM-845IA (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-14, 12:25:37 (173.77.200.253)
3000 degrees Fahrenheit? Where did you read this? The tube would melt at that temperature. A lot of energy would be required to reach temperatures that high. I'm guessing the 845 tube might reach 400 .......

170: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz & Tidal or just Qobuz? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-09, 15:02:45 (173.77.200.253)
If you can't log in to Tidal isn't this a moot question? .......

171: Digital Drive, RE: What "Version" do You Recommend? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-07, 07:56:15 (173.77.200.253)
It depends upon what you're going to connect it to. I use a Raspberry Pi 4 as a streamer and just use USB, so I got the USB only version. However, if I wanted to also connect my CD player for use as a .......

172: Inmate Central, Have you spoken to building management? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-05, 07:21:15 (173.77.200.253)
This is a problem I've encountered many times. In some cases building management has been responsive and helpful. It helps to document the problem. Keep a log of dates and times. .......

173: Digital Drive, RE: New dac (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-04, 13:11:11 (173.77.200.253)
Border Patrol DAC SE-i .......

174: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How to log onto VPI Forum (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-07-03, 17:44:17 (173.77.200.253)
If you use Facebook or Twitter you can contact VPI there. Mat Weisfeld is a forum admin and can likely be reached there. .......

175: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Me Too .... It's in their best interest...................nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-30, 05:41:34 (173.77.200.253)
It looks like Microsoft is already rethinking those WIN 11 requirements: .......

176: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks very much (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-26, 14:08:29 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

177: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Link to check if 11 will work on your computer (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-26, 13:04:26 (173.77.200.253)
The TPM 2.0 compatibility requirement is going to be an issue on many older machines. .......

178: Vinyl Asylum, Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band- "Clear Spot" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-19, 20:56:29 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

179: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Dreaded Ground Loop question (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-17, 12:14:51 (173.77.200.253)
It kind of sounds like this isn't a new problem for you. Did it begin when you connected the 05? Do you still have the other preamp? .......

180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Update (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-16, 07:50:11 (173.77.200.253)
Is the hum present if you switch to cinema mode on the 05? Are you using balanced or single-ended interconnects to the amps? .......

181: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Hey, hey it's... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-11, 16:51:12 (173.77.200.253)
That tonearm doesn't look like what I'd expect from a unit like this. Looks decent. .......

182: Vinyl Asylum, El Chunko TT (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-03, 18:49:12 (173.77.200.253)
Interesting look. .......

183: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rega Ania Pro rockin in the house (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-03, 18:02:32 (173.77.200.253)
Nice. Isn't it a great feeling when you resolve an issue like that? .......

184: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No go on the new remote for the 05.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-03, 13:29:14 (173.77.200.253)
I wouldn't mess with it either. But still... .......

185: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New remote for the 05.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-03, 12:02:49 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed. It's ridiculous. Over forty buttons on that remote and I use two of them. For what the 05 costs you'd think they could do better. .......

186: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How is Cary now? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-06-03, 09:18:14 (173.77.200.253)
I used a Cary SLP-98P preamp for 15 years. I loved it. Upgraded very recently to a Cary SLP-05 preamp. As far as preamps go, I think I'm done. I don't know that I need anything better. Bought it direc .......

187: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Audiophile Reggae? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-31, 07:18:54 (173.77.200.253)
This one, although I don't think it was ever released on vinyl. Mapleshade Audio used to sell it. It's since become hard to find. Also, Bob Marley and the Wailer's "Natty Dread" was on Harry Pearson's .......

188: General Asylum, RE: Looking for MCh Pre-Pro advice. (Maybe I should have posted this on Hi-Rez?) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-31, 07:08:04 (173.77.200.253)
If you post this in Amp/Pre you might get a response from Kalman Rubinson. He's got a lot of experience in this area. .......

189: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Garland Jeffreys, "Ghost Writer" here... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-30, 08:01:43 (173.77.200.253)
Great album. "Spanish Town" is my favorite. .......

190: Jazz Alley, RE: Bob James "H" - any BJ fans here? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-28, 08:21:22 (173.77.200.253)
This one: .......

191: General Asylum, Quad ESL 63 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-28, 08:05:11 (173.77.200.253)
I've never had a room large enough to do them justice. Otherwise I'd have found a way to own these wonderful speakers. .......

192: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks C-T (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-26, 08:53:51 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

193: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New NAS in House - Infrastructure Upgrade ....... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-26, 07:04:01 (173.77.200.253)
Hi, Which power supply is that? Thanks. .......

194: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Fuse help please! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-23, 18:01:26 (173.77.200.253)
He didn't say he put the fuse in backwards. He said he put a tube in backwards. .......

195: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody else get their copies of "Out of the Cool" yet? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-20, 19:12:52 (173.77.200.253)
I got mine yesterday. It sounds great. No warps, no surface noise. It's an excellent pressing. I'd only heard this music previously on CD. The first thing I noticed is the increased sense of dynamics .......

196: Jazz Alley, RE: Here's a little more info from Detroiters (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-15, 09:14:30 (173.77.200.253)
It's sad to hear this news. Curtis was an outstanding musician. As I recall he and Yusef Lateef attended Wayne State at the same time. Rest in peace, Curtis and thank you for the great music. ::: TOPI .......

197: Inmate Central, RE: Detroit Lions fan says 'Oh no, not again' (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-14, 11:17:00 (173.77.200.253)
The Lions' opponents could all be abducted by extraterrestrials and the Lions would still find a way to lose. As an ex-Detroiter it's no longer painful for me to contemplate yet another losing season .......

198: Films/DVD Asylum, "Oxygen" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-14, 10:38:41 (173.77.200.253)
On Netflix. An excellent film with an ending I certainly didn't see coming. Even has a quick view of a nice-looking turntable with what I think was an SME 3012 arm. .......

199: Inmate Central, RE: It's usually the scared guy talking loudest. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-13, 08:08:50 (173.77.200.253)
My experience is that true patriots don't hug the flag. Their actions speak far louder than words. They just do what has to be done without fanfare, acclaim or expectation of reward. Sadly, many in th .......

200: General Asylum, RE: I despise recessed tube sockets.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-10, 08:55:21 (173.77.200.253)
Yep - I didn't even know these things existed so thanks for the post. I do feel Rocket_Powered's pain. I've done the same thing. Twice. Getting that broken guide key out of the socket without desolder .......

201: General Asylum, RE: I despise recessed tube sockets.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-10, 07:56:19 (173.77.200.253)
Good idea. Could be a problem if you use a tube cage. .......

202: Music Lane, Sometimes it all just works (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-04, 18:23:12 (173.77.200.253)
Like this: .......

203: Inmate Central, Only if you believe that magic actually exists (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-03, 08:59:44 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

204: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz via RPi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-01, 09:24:14 (173.77.200.253)
If you change your mind about UPnP mconnect works really well for me. .......

205: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-01, 08:28:53 (173.77.200.253)
I've got a copy of the Pablo "Basie Jam". It's worth it just to hear Basie playing that Hammond B3. It's a fat, warm sound that propels the music forward. Then of course, there's Ray Brown on bass. He .......

206: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL ST-85 silent - but no blown fuses, no bad tubes. Help! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-05-01, 08:10:08 (173.77.200.253)
You may have already seen this but just in you didn't. Here's a hand-drawn schematic of the VTL-ST-85 I found on diyaudio. Don't know if this will help but good luck. .......

207: General Asylum, RE: I do not listen to broadcast radio at home. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-29, 14:41:10 (173.77.200.253)
I have a 35 year old JVC tuner that I haven't used in about 30 years. No suitable antenna either. Why do I still have it? Because one day I might want to use it. Anyway that's what I tell myself whene .......

208: Video Asylum, RE: How much power do the new large flatscreens draw ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-25, 10:30:39 (173.77.200.253)
My Pioneer Kuro 50" had a power draw of 300 watts. I replaced it years ago with an LG 4K B6 OLED which has a power draw of 92 watts. My electric bill reflected that difference. .......

209: Films/DVD Asylum, Agreed - it's excellent (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-23, 08:20:10 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

210: General Asylum, Maybe it was meant to be funny? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-21, 07:28:12 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

211: Computer Audio Asylum, Another Topping DAC? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-21, 07:24:10 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

212: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: ? step up from Schitt Freya? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-16, 19:36:07 (173.77.200.253)
I have this. I've never heard the Schitt Freya so I could be wrong in thinking it's a step up. It's certainly the best preamp I've ever owned. .......

213: Inmate Central, RE: Everyday now, mass shootings in the land of the free. What solution should (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-16, 08:42:12 (173.77.200.253)
I don't know what the solution is. I do think that in a country which loves guns as much as does the US perhaps these events are inevitable. So often following these events there are the usual express .......

214: General Asylum, And then there was Andy Singer (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-15, 19:27:01 (173.77.200.253)
who proclaimed, I think on these pages, that "it was getting to be time to throw another time wasting pain in the ass audiophile out of his store". Or words to that effect. That store would be Sound b .......

215: General Asylum, RE: R.I.P. Lyric Hi-Fi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-13, 18:56:10 (173.77.200.253)
FYI .......

216: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: All you need do is look at the internals... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-11, 08:14:15 (173.77.200.253)
The large black cans in the photo - are those capacitors? .......

217: Digital Drive, RE: I'm giving in to shaming: will try Raspberry Pi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-10, 19:31:42 (173.77.200.253)
I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to set up the RPi 4 as a music streamer. You don't have to know Linux. You just need basic computer knowledge and be able to follow in .......

218: Inmate Central, RE: A San Diego company builds a constant-charging e-car (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-09, 08:03:19 (173.77.200.253)
It's beautiful but I keep thinking about the Batmobile. .......

219: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Early review of Netflix's, "The Serpent." This film very (too?) realistically (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-08, 07:39:26 (173.77.200.253)
Agreed on the timeline bouncing back and forth. I think it's done a little too often. I'm still enjoying it after 5 episodes in. Although I'm not sure if "enjoying" is the right word. That's one evil .......

220: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: As someone who was advised the same by Cut-Throat... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-07, 08:32:33 (173.77.200.253)
+1. C-T knows whereof he speaks. Raspberry Pi is a great solution. .......

221: Inmate Central, RE: Clobbered by 2nd dose of Pfizer vaccine... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-07, 08:18:12 (173.77.200.253)
Jab 2 - fever, chills, body aches, fatigue. I was told that meant it was working. OK. .......

222: Inmate Central, RE: Detroit (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-06, 08:44:55 (173.77.200.253)
As an ex-Detroiter I was going to be offended but I was laughing too hard. Thanks for that. .......

223: Jazz Alley, RE: Your favourite saxists just for their tone? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-05, 10:12:57 (173.77.200.253)
John Coltrane Sonny Rollins Paul Desmond Archie Shepp Wayne Shorter Pharoah Sanders Hank Mobley Charles Lloyd Joe Henderson .......

224: Digital Drive, RE: Minimum Broadband Speed Necessary For Uninterrupted Qobuz and/or Tidal Listening? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-05, 08:40:26 (173.77.200.253)
I think the issue is less about the amount of bandwidth you have than the reliability of the service. I lived with Verizon FIOS 25/25 for years using the same streaming services as you. I didn't have .......

225: Vinyl Asylum, I think it's "Insistently" misspelled (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-05, 08:17:23 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

226: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia:" the masterpiece (so far) of the (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-04, 08:29:39 (173.77.200.253)
Kanopy is excellent but in addition to having a library card your library has to participate with Kanopy. Unfortunately for New Yorkers NYPL does not. They formerly did but stopped the service because .......

227: General Asylum, RE: Best Wishes to an Audio Giant (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-04, 08:05:52 (173.77.200.253)
I've had several interesting conversations with Peter at various audio shows. He's a great guy. Get well Peter. .......

228: Inmate Central, RE: so... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-03, 07:33:15 (173.77.200.253)
Because the intent of the law is to suppress voting for a section of the eligible voting population who are historically inclined to vote for Democrats. .......

229: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Okki Nokki what a mess... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-04-02, 10:15:46 (173.77.200.253)
That's really frustrating. I'd be seriously pissed. You might want to consider one of these. Out of stock now but when they restock they sell very quickly. I have one. I definitely prefer it to the va .......

230: Critic's Corner, RE: stereophile stopped coming (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-30, 15:25:44 (173.77.200.253)
Did you try this? Stereophile@emailcustomerservice.com .......

231: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thank you that does help (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-30, 10:47:03 (173.77.200.253)
I think that he voices his Pass Labs amps differently than the First Watt amps. That's based strictly on the many Pass Labs amps I've heard at audio shows. I've no personal experience with them. The M .......

232: Inmate Central, RE: Stereophile stopped arriving (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-30, 10:17:38 (173.77.200.253)
I had the same problem recently. I contacted them at this address: Stereophile@emailcustomerservice.com It took a little while but they did respond and resolved the issue. .......

233: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: would you prefer 8W in Class A or 80W in Class A/B (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-30, 07:36:53 (173.77.200.253)
I've assembled two Nelson Pass DIY amps. One was the Amp Camp Amp and the other the M2x. I tried them both with my Jean-Marie Reynaud Offrande Supremes v2. Their rated efficiency is 91db into 8ohms. A .......

234: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I'm Interested in That. What Would it Be? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-29, 14:42:07 (173.77.200.253)
Not sure what Ivan was referring to but Nelson Pass First Watt amps fit that description. .......

235: Films/DVD Asylum, "The Perfect 46" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-10, 08:10:50 (173.77.200.253)
Is it Eugenics? Is it a valuable service? I don't know but I do think it's not far-fetched, given the mapping of the human genome. On Amazon Prime. The film itself is not perfect but I definitely foun .......

236: Digital Drive, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-10, 07:24:19 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

237: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Because It Was There ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-08, 07:36:55 (173.77.200.253)
Wow - that's beautiful. Great choice, Dean. Congratulations. .......

238: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Rpi 4 Power Supply Question (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-07, 09:18:24 (173.77.200.253)
Hi Aaron, I did. .......

239: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Rpi 4 Power Supply Question (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-07, 08:44:40 (173.77.200.253)
Hi Aaron, I decided to try the Allo 5V PS. At $11 US there's really no reason not to. However when I saw that ordering it from allo.com would result in a shipping cost more than double the price of th .......

240: Digital Drive, RE: Preamp Section of Benchmark DAC3 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-06, 12:45:47 (173.77.200.253)
In the few instances where I had the opportunity to listen to Benchmark DACs I found the sound lean, hard and fatiguing. Of course that could have been down to the other components. Still, I'm just no .......

241: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks Aaron - I'll take a look (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-06, 09:53:54 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

242: Computer Audio Asylum, Rpi 4 Power Supply Question (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-06, 08:34:53 (173.77.200.253)
I think I already know the answer but I'll ask anyway: When using an RPi 4 as a streamer only is the power supply critical to better sound? I'm using a Canakit power supply with an on/off switch for c .......

243: General Asylum, RE: Why don't we adore vintage, analog televisions? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-06, 08:13:32 (173.77.200.253)
I owned one of those Sony XBR Trinitron tvs and loved it. I then got a Pioneer Kuro and loved that even more. I now have an LG 4K OLED and it's much better than either. I'll admit that I thought the P .......

244: General Asylum, RE: I don't know that theirs is better than mine. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-05, 08:21:58 (173.77.200.253)
I don't disagree. I've had that experience of losing access to some music because it's no longer available for streaming. Not cool, I know. It's just that there's so much music out there that I haven' .......

245: Inmate Central, RE: Getting our one jab J&J this weekend. Wish us luck.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-05, 07:36:48 (173.77.200.253)
Best of luck, Abe. I got my second Pfizer jab on Tuesday. Chills, fever, body ache, and fatigue soon followed. Knocked me flat for about 24 hours. Obviously worth it but hopefully you won't experience .......

246: General Asylum, RE: If I've got one (physical collection) why bother paying for the other? nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-05, 07:29:40 (173.77.200.253)
I don't understand. Yours (and mine) are physical collections. Theirs are not. In addition, theirs is much, much better than mine. For me, both is the answer. .......

247: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Did Qobuz start collecting tax ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-04, 10:53:06 (173.77.200.253)
I renewed my subscription last month. No taxes were charged. .......

248: Inmate Central, RE: "It's the second shot that kicks people in the ass"... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-03, 15:13:12 (173.77.200.253)
I had no reaction to the first vaccination. The second was a completely different experience. I got the second Pfizer vaccination yesterday about 2:30PM. I started feeling a little fatigued around 11: .......

249: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Obviously defective (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-03-02, 07:48:09 (173.77.200.253)
+1. If I had it every time I played a record I'd be thinking about the wobble instead of the music. I'd send it back. .......

250: Speaker Asylum, RE: Quite depressing (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-25, 07:30:13 (173.77.200.253)
Maybe it's not the speakers? Just a thought. .......

251: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Alternative methods of controlling streaming tunes on RPI? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-22, 17:40:52 (173.77.200.253)
iPad with Moode Audio and MConnect to access Qobuz. .......

252: Inmate Central, RE: Anybody else here a fan of the TV show "Air Disasters?" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-11, 12:09:43 (173.77.200.253)
I watch as well and enjoy it very much. Among other things I've learned what some aircraft components are designed to do and how they work. I realized a while ago that this isn't a high-budget product .......

253: Inmate Central, Or this 1989 Super Bowl Incident (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-06, 08:06:57 (173.77.200.253)
Anyone remember this? .......

254: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ultrasonic cleaning - how long? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-06, 08:00:30 (173.77.200.253)
Hi Jeff, I'm cleaning 4 records at a time for 15 minutes. I have no idea why either. I must have read it somewhere and decided, based on no personal knowledge or experience, that it made sense. I do l .......

255: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary might be too "tubey" for me (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-06, 07:53:21 (173.77.200.253)
I've owned a Cary SLP-98P for many years. While rolling the 6SN7 tubes made a difference, no matter which tubes I used there was no mistaking the "tubey" character of that preamp. It does pair well wi .......

256: General Asylum, RE: Plenty of new audiophile problems to go around Geoff.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-04, 08:47:33 (173.77.200.253)
Like MQA? Aside from the obvious financial benefit to some, I've never understood why we needed it. .......

257: Inmate Central, RE: Yes I do, Rick - why do you ask? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-02-03, 09:55:16 (173.77.200.253)
From the NY Times website: .......

258: Inmate Central, RE: Hey, they made the S B in '18. Won a playoff vs 'hawks this year. Goof (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-31, 16:46:45 (173.77.200.253)
Their NFC championship was based, at least in part, by a blown ref's call. It should have been the Saints. The Rams stunk up the SB. .......

259: Inmate Central, RE: I think Minneapolis will always stay cold, because of the cold ............ (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-31, 09:40:27 (173.77.200.253)
I think you're right. As Isaac Newton never told us, a cold object tends to remain cold until it isn't any more. .......

260: General Asylum, Excellent work, Abe (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-31, 09:35:01 (173.77.200.253)
That's going to be a very nice space. Any one of those rooms shown is larger than my entire NYC apartment. Great job. .......

261: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sould be a good as the v-Tuner was... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-29, 08:50:28 (173.77.200.253)
"Internet radio is not exactly Hi Rez" - True but I've seen this same problem happen with a station to which I listen every day, radioparadise.com. Their site supports lossless FLAC streaming. I get d .......

262: Inmate Central, If this doesn't make you smile (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-26, 08:51:41 (173.77.200.253)
I don't know what will. Especially if you like ZZ Top. .......

263: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-25, 09:17:01 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

264: Vinyl Asylum, RE: IIRC, the AU-300LC was designed for the entry level DL-103. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-25, 09:08:22 (173.77.200.253)
Henry, I think you're correct that it's an entry-level product, made to be used with the 103. For the price it's a decent step-up. .......

265: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did you get the Triton (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-25, 09:06:18 (173.77.200.253)
I didn't get the Triton. I got Tergitol 15-S-3. For me Talas is a local business so I wanted to support that. Plus it seems to work well. I think you'll like the machine. .......

266: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Noticeable difference? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 14:59:36 (173.77.200.253)
I'm hearing an audible difference on some records. So far it isn't a huge difference but it is noticeable. It's such a cliche that I'm reluctant to say it but - playback is quieter and cleaner. Howeve .......

267: Inmate Central, RE: You obviously don't know my opinion on unions... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 13:12:51 (173.77.200.253)
And obviously I don't agree with your opinion on unions. But that's OK. .......

268: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You beat me by 46 seconds. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 12:42:19 (173.77.200.253)
Given the way I know you feel about the Record Doctor machines you won't be surprised to hear this but so far, and it's still early, this thing provides a better result than my Record Doctor 5. If not .......

269: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ultrasonic record cleaner (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 12:33:01 (173.77.200.253)
The wall wart is the power supply for the record holder. The IEC is for the cleaning machine. .......

270: Vinyl Asylum, Ultrasonic record cleaner (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 10:27:59 (173.77.200.253)
In case anyone is interested. I bought one. Got it in two days. Working as expected so far. My first experience with ultrasonic record cleaning. .......

271: Inmate Central, RE: Do you want fries with that?... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 09:45:36 (173.77.200.253)
You seem to be saying the players are like property and that they have no say in their careers once a contract is signed. Thinking like that is why there's a players union. They have as much right to .......

272: General Asylum, Both (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 09:36:08 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

273: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Denon AU-250 -- is it worth using vs. an AU-300LC? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-24, 09:17:11 (173.77.200.253)
I have both the AU300LC and the AU-320. The 320 replaced the 300LC. I used both with a DL-103. The 320 sounded better to me. It was quieter and smoother sounding. For me it was definitely an upgrade. .......

274: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Koetsu magic (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-23, 12:10:09 (173.77.200.253)
Thank you. That 401 is beautiful and congratulations on getting that forever Koetsu. I hope to get there one day. Or at least be in the same neighborhood. .......

275: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Koetsu magic (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-23, 08:56:33 (173.77.200.253)
I only get a little of that magic with my Koetsu Black but I do know what you mean. "Incredible" is right. .......

276: Inmate Central, RE: At the end of the day - I just want to remain relevant (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-15, 19:22:30 (173.77.200.253)
They have as much right to speak out as anyone else as long as they aren't trading in on their celebrity. Did you make a similar complaint when Jon Voight called trump "The greatest President in US Hi .......

277: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Good call. You're right.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-12, 08:56:22 (173.77.200.253)
I'm glad he got this figured out. Thanks. .......

278: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Update (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-10, 11:57:07 (173.77.200.253)
"And you may have a funky USB to Ethernet adapter with possible problems." Abe, I have a feeling that's what the issue is. .......

279: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Update (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-10, 09:12:44 (173.77.200.253)
Is one of the machines a laptop without an ethernet port? Is that why you're using an adapter? These are both Win 10 machines? .......

280: Jazz Alley, RIP Eugene Wright (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-09, 10:00:30 (173.77.200.253)
Eugene was part of the Dave Brubeck Quartet for many years. He was an outstanding bass player. He and Joe Morello played some seriously difficult time changes. He lived to be 97 years old. Rest in Pea .......

281: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bizarre ethernet problem (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-08, 16:35:23 (173.77.200.253)
There's that too, Abe. I have to admit I considered it once or twice in my long IT career. But doing a power cycle was usually the better choice. .......

282: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bizarre ethernet problem (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-08, 09:43:56 (173.77.200.253)
Have you tried bouncing your router with both machines connected? .......

283: Inmate Central, RE: What does this look like from afar?... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-07, 09:40:40 (173.77.200.253)
No. What's funny is how you can conflate what happened yesterday with the events of this summer. I didn't see any BLM or ANTIFA supporters trashing the Capitol yesterday. .......

284: Inmate Central, +5 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-07, 09:37:28 (173.77.200.253)
. .......

285: Vinyl Asylum, Captain Beefheart (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2021-01-02, 09:03:34 (173.77.200.253)
and the Magic Band - "Trout Mask Replica". .......

286: Speaker Asylum, Here's a photo (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-31, 08:38:37 (173.77.200.253)
I was just curious. .......

287: General Asylum, RE: absurd shipping (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-29, 12:45:29 (173.77.200.253)
I'm in NYC. Ordered a CD from a seller in Rhode Island on 12/16/2020. Shipped 12/18/2020 USPS. Still waiting for delivery. USPS says there are delays. As there were with the other CD I recently ordere .......

288: Inmate Central, RE: Detroit is a Lost Cause (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-26, 18:57:46 (173.77.200.253)
No. They exist to make money for the Ford family. And the last time they won a championship Dwight Eisenhower was the President of the United States. And cars had fins. .......

289: Inmate Central, RE: Outdoor dining in CT during the pandemic ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-18, 12:04:30 (173.77.200.253)
I don't know about this. Want to help the restaurants but that's actually snow on the tables. .......

290: Digital Drive, RE: A new dac (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-18, 10:16:29 (173.77.200.253)
Of these I'm only familiar with the Border Patrol DAC SEi. Mine started life as a BP DAC SE and was later upgraded by Gary Dews of Border Patrol. He's a great guy to deal with, by the way. He's very r .......

291: General Asylum, RE: Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-15, 09:01:19 (173.77.200.253)
John, Those speakers are beautiful. That room looks vaguely familiar. I seem to remember seeing it in a photo with your Stereophile review of ATC speakers. .......

292: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My favorite album cover pic. What's yours? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-11, 14:30:14 (173.77.200.253)
We can only hope. Two Snurds just aren't enough. .......

293: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My favorite album cover pic. What's yours? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-11, 11:59:52 (173.77.200.253)
I have a new favorite. The cover says they're a quartet. .......

294: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Real McCoy: Blue Note Classic Series (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-05, 09:25:17 (173.77.200.253)
I ordered that one as well. For me, side one of that album sums up why I love jazz so much. When those new to jazz ask for a recommendation that's where I point them. .......

295: Films/DVD Asylum, You're welcome (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-02, 10:13:12 (173.77.200.253)
That was my reaction as well. This film completely immerses the viewer in the war. I think the location chosen for the filming has much to do with that. .......

296: Films/DVD Asylum, "Mosul" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-12-01, 10:02:03 (173.77.200.253)
Watched this film last night on NetFlix. Powerful stuff. .......

297: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Don't generally like zombie movies (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-29, 09:52:38 (173.77.200.253)
I don't like zombie movies either but there are two exceptions - "Train to Busan" and "World War Z". Both good films. .......

298: Digital Drive, RE: Please talk me out of making a stupid purchase (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-29, 09:47:19 (173.77.200.253)
That looks like an Audio Research chassis. I'd definitely avoid this one. .......

299: General Asylum, RE: I don't agree with that at all. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-29, 09:32:48 (173.77.200.253)
I can only think of one instance where that happened to me: Years ago I replaced a Denon DL-103R with a Lyra Helikon. I got what I thought was an improvement in high frequency reproduction but ultimat .......

300: General Asylum, RE: I don't agree with that at all. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-28, 10:17:33 (173.77.200.253)
Of course, there's the other side of this: When you replace a piece of equipment and find that there's a big improvement. That improvement proves to be consistent and repeatable. That's happened to me .......

301: General Asylum, RE: The idea of "lateral move" needs more... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-27, 13:04:17 (173.77.200.253)
Hi Abe, I've always thought "lateral move" referred to sonic performance, not price. To me it meant that the new piece of equipment did not improve on the one replaced. It might have different feature .......

302: General Asylum, RE: Steve Hoffman Audio Forums hacked? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-23, 11:10:23 (173.77.200.253)
According to a Steve Hoffman post on the site one of their moderator accounts was hacked. .......

303: Speaker Asylum, RE: Giving up on Harbeth speakers (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-17, 10:22:31 (173.77.200.253)
I briefly owned a pair of Harbeth SHL5 30th Anniversary speakers. At the time I'd been using JM Reynaud Offrandes for years. I wanted to try something new. It didn't work out for me. I suspect the pro .......

304: Inmate Central, RE: And on the bright side! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-13, 13:24:12 (173.77.200.253)
Was I ever that young? Great photo and thanks for posting it. It made me smile also. .......

305: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Evidently you've never smoked a roach.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-13, 11:02:18 (173.77.200.253)
Yes - that tendency (for me) to apply too much force when using hemostat-type devices is why I looked at this tool. After re-soldering a broken cartridge lead on my Kuzma Stogi arm I decided that was .......

306: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge lead tool (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-12, 19:55:18 (173.77.200.253)
Good idea? .......

307: Inmate Central, RE: I spend my mornings (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-09, 11:11:39 (173.77.200.253)
"It could be worse.." True. At least with the coke you wouldn't have to worry about sleeping through the day. Or night. Or eating frozen pizza. .......

308: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Evil (spoiler alert for episode 2) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-08, 10:46:54 (173.77.200.253)
Oh boy. Ok -sure. .......

309: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Evil (spoiler alert for episode 2) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-07, 16:16:28 (173.77.200.253)
Then don't watch. NF=Netflix .......

310: Jazz Alley, Found something similar (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-11-07, 16:03:41 (173.77.200.253)
I know, not what you asked about but similar, I think. .......

311: Inmate Central, RE: breakfast (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-30, 11:07:04 (173.77.200.253)
You would have done better to eat the box. That's not pizza. It's more like pizza food. .......

312: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Low-Output MC cartridge into Tube MM stage (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-25, 13:43:47 (173.77.200.253)
Just get yourself a good SUT. I'm using a Denon AU-320 with my EAR 834P and Koetsu Black into the MM stage of the EAR. It sounds great to me. Not so much without the SUT but you should try anyway. You .......

313: Jazz Alley, RE: Keith Jarrett - Strokes, playing live (link) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-21, 09:44:30 (173.77.200.253)
I'd no idea Keith had two strokes. This is terrible news. It's a huge loss for those who love his music. .......

314: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Music on my phone (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-19, 10:00:43 (173.77.200.253)
You've likely already read this but if not - this indicates that hi res file playback is possible on an iPhone. I've not tried it myself. .......

315: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "I think we could use another tank flick." I am happy to help. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-12, 09:19:56 (173.77.200.253)
They used actual T34 tanks in filming "White Tiger". That alone got my attention. Understandably, the German Tiger tank was a replica. The film definitely had some flaws but overall wasn't completely .......

316: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-11, 18:54:58 (173.77.200.253)
If you have soldering experience and the right tools it isn't as hard as you might think. I did one of these about six months ago. One of the cartridge wires on my Kuzma Stogi broke off just behind th .......

317: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Will Hollywood survive? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-04, 08:01:24 (173.77.200.253)
I don't know but this is not a good sign. .......

318: Inmate Central, RE: Not sure if there will be any more Presidential debates this round, BUT... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-04, 07:58:37 (173.77.200.253)
If there's any justice in the world this will actually happen. I'd pay just to hear SLJ admonish trump. .......

319: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: vintage NAD service (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-04, 07:52:19 (173.77.200.253)
I don't think you necessarily need to find someone who specializes in restoring vintage NAD equipment. I think what you need is the schematic and a good electronics tech. The channel out condition may .......

320: Inmate Central, RE: Another Boyhood Hero gone today, Bob Gibson, at age 84 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-10-03, 08:32:49 (173.77.200.253)
As an ex-Detroiter I well remember that 1968 World Series. After the 1967 riot and more unrest the next year, the city of Detroit needed something to feel good about. That came in the form of the 1968 .......

321: General Asylum, Same here (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-09-12, 09:41:31 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

322: General Asylum, RE: Death Notice of vinnie2 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-28, 08:38:14 (173.77.254.229)
I remember some of vinnie2's posts. I'm sad to hear he's passed on. May he rest in peace. My sympathies to you and your family. .......

323: Vinyl Asylum, Bob? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-22, 17:08:44 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

324: Inmate Central, Beautiful - thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-22, 09:52:48 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

325: Inmate Central, RE: I was just about to post that, too! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-12, 09:56:56 (173.77.254.229)
Be very afraid: .......

326: Inmate Central, RE: And on the eighth day power was restored and ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-12, 09:54:27 (173.77.254.229)
Dean, You're in Connecticut, yes? That storm was amazing, although living in Manhattan it was a different experience for me. Everything's underground so no power outages for us. Queens is another stor .......

327: Speaker Asylum, RE: Small Listening room assistance (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-09, 10:56:36 (173.77.254.229)
I was trying figure out a way to use the long wall instead. That 6' width imposes real limitations. Could you move the sofa to the long wall opposite the door? I know it's less than ideal but you coul .......

328: Digital Drive, RE: TDA 1543 and a Magnavox (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-08-09, 10:15:08 (173.77.254.229)
Well, as a long-time Border Patrol DAC SEi user, I'm not disagreeing or laughing. It uses the same chip. I love the sound. .......

329: Inmate Central, You're lucky to have survived (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-30, 10:19:33 (173.77.254.229)
with everything intact. Very well written, by the way. .......

330: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I went through a similar downsizing the last couple years ............. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-30, 09:41:12 (173.77.254.229)
CT: Are those Rauna Tyrs on the top shelf? .......

331: Jazz Alley, RE: Apparently you don't know anything about Duane. His post was sarcastic. nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-30, 09:33:46 (173.77.254.229)
My mistake. Sorry. .......

332: Jazz Alley, RE: Nope (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-29, 12:14:14 (173.77.254.229)
You've dismissed his work as a "complete sham". One has to wonder how you arrived at that conclusion. The notion that Monk was faking it is, to put it mildly, ridiculous. .......

333: General Asylum, Peter Green RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-25, 10:36:24 (173.77.254.229)
A very sad loss: .......

334: Digital Drive, RE: what power cord do you use with the Node 2i? I am thinking of buying a new PC for about $100. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-19, 12:03:44 (173.77.254.229)
I agree with C-T that a new PC won't change anything. But if you really want to experiment try this cord first. It's inexpensive and can be returned. .......

335: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Kanopy." A free film app w/an amazing amount of great films--- and it's free. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-15, 10:51:10 (173.77.254.229)
I was a Kanopy user until the New York Public Library decided it was too expensive. I was told the cost to NYPL was $2.00 per play of at least 30 seconds. It's a shame because it's a good service. ::: .......

336: Jazz Alley, Very nice. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-14, 14:31:18 (173.77.254.229)
Love the flugelhorn playing as well. Thanks for posting this. .......

337: General Asylum, OK OK (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-12, 17:45:58 (173.77.254.229)
I sold the wife and kids. Why are you looking at me like that? .......

338: Inmate Central, RE: DOTD - Unexpected Visitors - Happy 4th !! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-07-04, 10:06:41 (173.77.254.229)
I live in NYC. I saw a rat the size of a small dog last night. Does that count as wildlife? .......

339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Avoid Chi-Fi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-30, 11:51:53 (173.77.254.229)
The Cayin is the only tube amp I've ever owned where I feel no need to roll the tubes. Well, I admit I did try El34 tubes at first. I like the tube but didn't particularly like the sound when used in .......

340: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Avoid Chi-Fi --- Is Cayin still in business ?? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-29, 13:05:39 (173.77.254.229)
Hi Abe, I bought my unit pre-owned on Audiogon. If I were buying new Cayin equipment I'd start with VAS Audio. Steve Leung is a great guy. I'm sure he could answer questions about their product line. .......

341: Speaker Asylum, I was in the same situation (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-29, 10:26:28 (173.77.254.229)
I resolved it by buying a pair of ELAC Debut B5 on eBay for $100. I put them on desktop stands to bring the tweeters to ear level and get the speakers off the desk. That was about two years ago. I've .......

342: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Avoid Chi-Fi (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-29, 10:16:53 (173.77.254.229)
I have a Chinese-assembled amp. It's the Cayin Audio USA A-88T Mark III. Designed in Germany. It replaced a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum, original version. The Cayin is simply better in every way. The bu .......

343: General Asylum, RE: I've had mixed luck with my DIY electronics projects (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-15, 12:09:14 (173.77.254.229)
I managed to build two amps from Nelson Pass - the Amp Camp Amp and after that, the First Watt M2X. These were my first and only attempts at DIY. I had to get some help but both got built, and both st .......

344: Inmate Central, Absolutely incredible (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-14, 11:12:48 (173.77.254.229)
What those guys did is amazing. We should never forget. Dean, thanks for posting this. .......

345: Films/DVD Asylum, I have to agree (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-07, 10:36:25 (173.77.254.229)
I've given up. It just isn't very funny. .......

346: Inmate Central, RE: I will ask this question ONE LAST TIME... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-06, 17:58:53 (173.77.254.229)
Promise? .......

347: Films/DVD Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-05, 12:10:07 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

348: Inmate Central, RE: Got a Medicare question for you olddudes... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-03, 09:43:39 (173.77.254.229)
Maybe this will help: .......

349: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Per my bro n law regarding Siege At Jadotville (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-03, 09:41:51 (173.77.254.229)
"Siege At Jadotville" - an excellent film. .......

350: Inmate Central, Assuming this is true (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-01, 16:52:45 (173.77.254.229)
what does it prove? That there are those amongst the protesters who are there for violence? This isn't news. It's wrong and we know that. And it should not distract from the real issues. .......

351: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Space Force" on Netflix (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-01, 10:39:49 (173.77.254.229)
"Few" being the operative word here. I'm up to episode 4. It feels kind of forced to me but it does have moments of excellence. .......

352: Inmate Central, RE: W Y D G A F. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-06-01, 10:33:11 (173.77.254.229)
Love it. Apparently that string line was more a suggestion than a requirement. .......

353: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-31, 13:08:22 (173.77.254.229)
OK thanks. .......

354: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-31, 13:07:52 (173.77.254.229)
Thanks Bob. .......

355: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-31, 12:45:30 (173.77.254.229)
Yes and I can see why it's addictive. I went to Amazon to order the parts I need to get started. I used Abe's excellent "RPi 4 Streamer - $90 plus a couple hours labor = hi-res streaming" as a guide. .......

356: Inmate Central, RE: 100% agree with your reply... No one can make the case that... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-31, 10:20:27 (173.77.254.229)
Your continued disparagement of New Yorkers is absurd. You clearly know nothing about us. Your comments appear to be borne from ignorance. Your beloved president's behavior isn't about NYC. It's about .......

357: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-30, 13:27:12 (173.77.254.229)
Yes, as I began reading through that thread you linked to I realized that the PI2aes wouldn't work for me. I'll try the Pi 4 first. Thanks for your help. It's much appreciated. .......

358: Inmate Central, Love it - thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-30, 12:49:15 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

359: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-30, 12:14:49 (173.77.254.229)
Hi Bob, I'm using the Border Patrol DAC SEi, USB only. You're right - support up to 24/96 only. I got the USB version only due to price. So, I'm limited to USB. I like that BP DAC so much that I just .......

360: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-30, 11:04:46 (173.77.254.229)
I have to remember that my Border Patrol DAC SEi, which I love dearly, is limited to 24/96. That's hi-res for me. .......

361: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-30, 10:22:21 (173.77.254.229)
Hi Bob, Thanks for the response. I was going to place an order today but I'm going to first read through that thread you linked. Given the little I already know I'd thought I could do hi-res streaming .......

362: Inmate Central, RE: Leadership... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 17:24:04 (173.77.254.229)
CNN is now showing protests in both DC, NYC and Atlanta. In each case there are people throwing objects at law enforcement. The cops appear to be acting with restraint. There's a burning vehicle in th .......

363: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bigger is better right? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 17:10:19 (173.77.254.229)
Yeah - I was going to order the 4GB version but seeing this changes my mind. You know how it is - you can't have too much processing power, memory, storage or bandwidth. If you can afford it you buy i .......

364: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Reliable little devices that sound excellent .............. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 16:59:11 (173.77.254.229)
Understood - thanks. .......

365: Inmate Central, RE: I hope he is acquitted... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 16:51:20 (173.77.254.229)
Why did that man have to die for what sounds like a petty, non-violent crime? One unarmed suspect, lots of cops, no law enforcement lives at immediate risk and they react that way? I don't condone the .......

366: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Reliable little devices that sound excellent .............. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 15:50:39 (173.77.254.229)
Thanks for the response. Given the very modest price of admission it's worth a try. Windows is OK until it isn't. I'd like to try something cleaner with fewer background processes. I think I'll do it. .......

367: Inmate Central, RE: I hope he is acquitted... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 15:44:08 (173.77.254.229)
That's your vision of justice? One crime offsets another? If those videos and witness accounts are accurate, those cops caused that man's death. .......

368: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Reliable little devices that sound excellent .............. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-29, 12:40:27 (173.77.254.229)
Abe, I've been using an Intel NUC running Win10 for years in my audio system. I use it with Audirvana. I subscribe to Quobuz but also use the NUC to for access to music on my NAS and for streaming fro .......

369: Inmate Central, RE: The protest just turned into the idiotic destruction of their own neighborhoods.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-28, 19:16:35 (173.77.254.229)
Unsurprisingly I don't see it the way you do. Obviously the looting and burning of those businesses is inexcusably wrong. But to state that the protestors are also participating in those behaviors isn .......

370: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-28, 10:56:59 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

371: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary SLP-98P (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-27, 12:05:49 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

372: Inmate Central, RE: SO true! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-27, 12:00:00 (173.77.254.229)
So all those deaths outside NYC don't matter? .......

373: Inmate Central, RE: Ahhh, everything is as it should be... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-25, 10:36:37 (173.77.254.229)
He probably hugged the flag again so that makes everything OK. .......

374: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Buying used electronics from Canadian sellers from the US (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-21, 16:01:45 (173.77.254.229)
A few months ago I bought a piece of audio equipment from a seller in Canada. The only real issue was payment. He wanted to use EMT which I guess is popular in Canada. My bank didn't support it so we .......

375: Vinyl Asylum, Koetsu Black (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-13, 10:55:26 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

376: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mitch Singerman (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-12, 11:05:11 (173.77.254.229)
This might help: .......

377: Inmate Central, RE: The MSM media done its job.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-08, 10:40:57 (173.77.254.229)
It's all made up by the liberal media, right? Incredible. .......

378: Inmate Central, RE: PEFECT Time Waster! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-04, 14:41:04 (173.77.254.229)
I loved watching the big cats. The people, far less so. .......

379: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fav Stone's Album? Mine, played it again today, "Let It Bleed" nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-04, 14:38:51 (173.77.254.229)
"Exiles On Main Street". Hard to pick one but Exiles is my favorite. .......

380: Inmate Central, Love it - thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-01, 11:29:45 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

381: General Asylum, RE: Axpona cancelled (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-05-01, 11:25:38 (173.77.254.229)
I wonder if an event like this can be insured? Not just for property damage but for event cancellation in a situation such as we now find ourselves? Probably unlikely but I'm just thinking. I'd hate t .......

382: General Asylum, RE: Axpona cancelled (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-30, 10:17:00 (173.77.254.229)
I wonder if RMAF 2020 will suffer the same fate? .......

383: Inmate Central, RE: in beancounting, we have what we call the "resonable person" test (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-24, 10:22:58 (173.77.254.229)
The problem is that he said it at all, whether he meant it or not. Perhaps if he hadn't suggested that the infected try Hydroxychloroquine before any real testing had been done the reaction to his lat .......

384: Vinyl Asylum, RE: De-grit your records with Degritter Ultrasonic! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-23, 12:29:20 (173.77.254.229)
$3000 to clean records. Maybe if I had a 10,000+ record collection. At a meager 2000 albums I find it hard to justify that cost. Does this thing get records cleaner than my Record Doctor V? I'm sure i .......

385: Vinyl Asylum, RE: HW19 with Rega TA (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-22, 18:11:38 (173.77.254.229)
Good point and one I also wondered about. Harry Weisfeld said that he invented the kit because some VPI users were getting older and weren't always as comfortable as they used to be with the designed .......

386: Vinyl Asylum, RE: HW19 with Rega TA (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-22, 17:52:46 (173.77.254.229)
The VPI dual pivot kit will greatly reduce the unipivot wobble. When I was still using a VPI tonearm I tried the kit. It actually did exactly what VPI claimed. .......

387: Inmate Central, RE: And the USPS wants bail-out money... for what??? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-22, 09:14:10 (173.77.254.229)
Maybe USPS needs to be fixed instead of allowed to die? .......

388: Inmate Central, Zombie Apocalypse (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-17, 17:47:20 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

389: Inmate Central, RE: Wisconson Citizens Protest (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-17, 15:56:51 (173.77.254.229)
It would help if the POTUS wasn't encouraging this behavior. .......

390: Inmate Central, Star Trek Will Save Us All (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-16, 12:21:00 (173.77.254.229)
Apparently Captain James T. Kirk had a response to the virus figured out a long time ago: .......

391: Inmate Central, RE: Looks like the WHO will be feeling the financial impacts ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-15, 12:41:59 (173.77.254.229)
I just spoke to Pete and Roger. They say they're fine. .......

392: General Asylum, RE: Condolences to his family and friends... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-14, 10:31:16 (173.77.254.229)
I feel like I've lost a good friend even though I didn't know him. .......

393: General Asylum, Art Dudley RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-14, 10:14:35 (173.77.254.229)
Very sad news. .......

394: Inmate Central, RE: No wonder the people of New York are dying by the thousands. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-07, 11:07:50 (173.77.254.229)
I live in NYC. That photo is not representative of how we're handling this situation. You could have just as easily used this one. .......

395: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: EAR repair? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-07, 09:16:37 (173.77.254.229)
Some years ago my 834P needed repair. I contacted EAR Yoshino. Dan Meinwald responded and told me to contact Mitch Singerman in LA. I did. Mitch fixed the problem. I also had him do his parts upgrade .......

396: General Asylum, As do I (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-04, 11:53:07 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

397: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That's because ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-03, 18:58:00 (173.77.254.229)
That's what I was thinking. The seller must not understand what they have. .......

398: General Asylum, RE: Would You Spend Your COVID Cash? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-03, 10:56:39 (173.77.254.229)
Mine is going to Joe Biden's campaign. .......

399: Inmate Central, RE: Some countries are monitoring cell phone data (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-03, 08:10:02 (173.77.254.229)
Agreed that it's a valuable tool and helpful when used for that purpose. In the wrong hands the data could be used as some sort of surveillance tool for the purpose of restricting freedom for purposes .......

400: Music Lane, Bill Withers RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-03, 07:59:24 (173.77.254.229)
More sad news. .......

401: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I found a Lirpa turntable on Craigslist! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-02, 15:50:41 (173.77.254.229)
That arm looks disturbingly like my Kuzma Stogi. .......

402: Inmate Central, RE: Finally someone at FEMA woke up and did something (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-02, 14:18:40 (173.77.254.229)
Yep. We need them in NYC. Just saw refrigerator trucks set up to contain the corpses of some of those killed by the disease. .......

403: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A 45 RPM day. Not necessary, but nice (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-02, 11:37:53 (173.77.254.229)
"Basie Jam". Great record. .......

404: Digital Drive, RE: DAC for Red Book CD's (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-02, 09:48:06 (173.77.254.229)
The Border Patrol DAC is truly exceptional. I bought one when they first came out. I later had Gary Dews upgrade it to DAC SEi status. It was even better. I did a review of the original here but some .......

405: Jazz Alley, Thanks very much for posting this (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-01, 10:22:16 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

406: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: wasted three plus hours (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-01, 09:53:29 (173.77.254.229)
I had a different reaction. I thought it was exceptionally well done. I'll certainly watch it again at some point. .......

407: Inmate Central, RE: Prolly some are feeling a combination of fear and mourning (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-04-01, 09:45:35 (173.77.254.229)
Absolutely right. It's OK to be afraid. It's not OK to be paralyzed by fear. .......

408: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SS amp repair (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-30, 09:54:12 (173.77.254.229)
I've never used them but they seem to have a good reputation. .......

409: Inmate Central, RE: Don't forget that other treasonous twit.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-27, 14:06:31 (173.77.254.229)
"Treasonous" Really? .......

410: Inmate Central, RE: Mental illness abounds in Michigan... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-27, 10:50:03 (173.77.254.229)
It's Rep. Haley Stevens of Rochester, Michigan. Over the top? Oh Yes. Insane? No. I think she's really scared. .......

411: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Casual Listening Table: Attempt #2 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-27, 10:17:13 (173.77.254.229)
Really nice. Are you going to get the RoNt power supply for the Bardo? I've read that it makes a big improvement but it's kind of expensive, at least for me. .......

412: Vinyl Asylum, Love it - thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-27, 10:14:25 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

413: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I dont trust the Oscar voters (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-25, 09:41:35 (173.77.254.229)
Agreed - an excellent film. There are many paths to making a great film. This is one of them. .......

414: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How is that Record Doctor V working out for you? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-24, 08:39:16 (173.77.254.229)
The Record Doctor V is still working OK for me. I'm using the KAB kit as well. .......

415: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for integrated recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-23, 12:29:36 (173.77.254.229)
If you can stretch your budget a little I'd recommend this. I have the MKIII version. It's really good. The build quality is amazing and the sound is unmistakably tubes. I don't know the seller or hav .......

416: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Why not the Kirmuss? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-23, 08:50:28 (173.77.254.229)
Yep - don't blame you. Those Pablos are really nice. I've got a 1975 Count Basie "Basie Jam". Wow. That Hammond B3 just smokes. .......

417: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-23, 08:29:45 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

418: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Why not the Kirmuss? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-23, 08:27:54 (173.77.254.229)
As I read posts like this I'm starting to feel like a slacker. I have a Record Doctor V, for now. I scrub one side with Record Doctor fluid, flip it over, suction the fluid off and repeat with side 2, .......

419: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here's another one: (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-22, 11:39:43 (173.77.254.229)
I think you're right. Thanks very much for your help. .......

420: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here's another one: (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-22, 10:55:45 (173.77.254.229)
Thanks very much. I can now see that the footprint on this machine is too large for my cramped space. However, I see that there's a smaller version, the VC-E. I may have to go with that one. ::: TOPI .......

421: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My new Project VC S2 Vinyl Cleaner (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-22, 10:13:43 (173.77.254.229)
Understood. Thanks for the link. .......

422: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My new Project VC S2 Vinyl Cleaner (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-22, 10:07:34 (173.77.254.229)
That's what I needed to know. Thanks very much for the response. Best, Gary .......

423: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My new Project VC S2 Vinyl Cleaner (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-22, 09:23:54 (173.77.254.229)
Hi, Do you feel like using this machine gets your records cleaner than did the VPI? How does the noise level compare? Are you able to play records right away after those eight turns for drying? Thanks .......

424: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens, Hadcock, Manley - almost there (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-21, 13:13:18 (174.202.13.201)
That's beautiful. Very nicely done. .......

425: Inmate Central, RE: Most renters prolly need a government check (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-20, 14:30:54 (173.77.254.229)
I don't understand it either. Thee's been discussion of mortgage payment relief but nothing for renters. .......

426: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Satisfied with analog front end for now... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-20, 12:03:01 (173.77.254.229)
Very cool. Thanks Dave. .......

427: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I want to come back (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-18, 14:17:53 (173.77.254.229)
You'll find more CDs than vinyl in Academy's West 18th street store. Try their store at 415 E. 12th street. .......

428: General Asylum, RE: Do you know anyone with Covid-19?Me either! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-18, 09:29:31 (173.77.254.229)
Yeah, right. It's all the media's fault. Also, the earth is flat. .......

429: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Satisfied with analog front end for now... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-17, 09:08:45 (173.77.254.229)
Thanks. I may do the same thing. Great turntable, by the way. .......

430: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Satisfied with analog front end for now... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-16, 09:10:13 (173.77.254.229)
Do you have a problem with static electricity? Is that what the SPI device is for? Thanks, Gary .......

431: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How many of us have finally reached... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-15, 19:28:52 (173.77.254.229)
Hi, I know that's a pretty dark photo I posted. Yes, it's a Brinkmann Bardo with a Kuzma Stogi tonearm. Both new to me. They replaced what I've been using for the past 17 years - a VPI Aries Black Kni .......

432: Inmate Central, RE: Instead of littering up the place with your usual brand of crap... why don't you pull out your... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-15, 12:47:49 (173.77.254.229)
"it will be on account of the homeless helping to spread it" Any proof of that? Any evidence to back up that statement? .......

433: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How many of us have finally reached... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-15, 11:43:37 (173.77.254.229)
I'd like to think I'm done but I know better.... .......

434: Inmate Central, RE: The reality of the situation is.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-13, 13:52:20 (173.77.254.229)
Perhaps if trump had spent less time golfing, tweeting and hugging the flag the response could have been better. I know it's easy to second-guess and I don't doubt those test kits are hard to manufact .......

435: Inmate Central, RE: More craziness ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-13, 09:52:43 (173.77.254.229)
trump supporter Jerry Falwell is reported to have said "...that the media is overhyping the threat of COVID-19 specifically to hurt Trump and suggested that the virus is a bioweapon concocted by North .......

436: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thoisday Spins (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-12, 16:17:35 (173.77.254.229)
REM "It's the End of the World as We Know It" .......

437: Inmate Central, RE: On The Upside... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-12, 11:57:14 (173.77.254.229)
And apart from basketball, what sport would that be? .......

438: Inmate Central, RE: "Fear-mongering" at its best... no further text required (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-12, 11:49:47 (173.77.254.229)
I think you're wrong. This virus has provided multiple reasons to be afraid. It's not going to be an extinction-level event but it will leave scars. Burying your head in the sand isn't going to make i .......

439: Inmate Central, RE: On The Upside... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-12, 11:41:13 (173.77.254.229)
Some of us enjoy watching those "guys bouncing a ball and throwing it into a hoop". Still, the NBA did the right thing. .......

440: Computer Audio Asylum, Finally (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-12, 10:03:09 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

441: Jazz Alley, RE: McCoy Tyner passed away (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-08, 12:10:54 (173.77.254.229)
McCoy is one of my favorite pianists. Those amazing chords, the tone he coaxes from his instrument are incredible.. As long as his recordings exist he won't be forgotten, at least by me. Thank you McC .......

442: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Gonna have to explain # 4 to me.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-07, 16:50:43 (173.77.254.229)
Maybe this? .......

443: Inmate Central, That was fun - thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-07, 16:47:56 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

444: General Asylum, RE: Audio Show Music Question (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-03-02, 09:08:16 (173.77.254.229)
I doubt very much there are fees for playing music at an audio show. If that were the case how is it that some exhibitors encourage visitors to their rooms to bring their own music? I think it has mor .......

445: General Asylum, RE: Audiophile Weed (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-25, 10:44:37 (173.77.254.229)
Girl Scout Cookies. .......

446: Jazz Alley, Miles Davis - American Masters (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-20, 11:59:24 (173.77.254.229)
On PBS 2/25/20 .......

447: Vinyl Asylum, RE: For those in the market for a new table ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-18, 12:02:16 (173.77.254.229)
It's truly awful looking. .......

448: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Would be great for the machine shop (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-18, 09:58:57 (173.77.254.229)
Agreed. And it's marked down from $45,000. .......

449: Vinyl Asylum, RE: For those in the market for a new table ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-18, 09:39:23 (173.77.254.229)
Well, there's always this. It's far less expensive. But then.. .......

450: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yup, : Switching from Deezer to Qobuz, what service do you use to transfer your Playlists ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-18, 09:16:39 (173.77.254.229)
I saw this one today. I've never used this service so I don't know if it works well or or not. It might be worth consideration. .......

451: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Thanks, 'Everything' a remarkable Search utility (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-16, 09:26:08 (173.77.254.229)
Excellent. I'm glad you got this issue resolved. .......

452: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Do you have a link for the 'Search Everything' app? =nt (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-15, 14:01:05 (173.77.254.229)
This is where I got it. I hope it helps. .......

453: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Thanks a lot, but ... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-15, 12:05:43 (173.77.254.229)
Did you try installing and using the "Search Everything" application? Just a thought. .......

454: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Switching from Deezer to Qobuz, what service do you use to transfer your Playlists ? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-15, 10:06:50 (173.77.254.229)
There's a free version of Soundiiz. I used it to move my Tidal playlists to Qobuz. There are some limitations in this version. Playlists are limited to the first 200 tracks. Playlist export to an Exce .......

455: Critic's Corner, RE: Rethm Maarga (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-02-13, 10:34:11 (173.77.254.229)
I has the sense after reading the review that Art wasn't especially taken with the speaker. .......

456: Inmate Central, RE: Is it just my imagination, or area of the country, or whatever?... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-01-31, 13:44:48 (173.77.254.229)
"the "self-inflicted" demise of Kobe Bryant". That's a odd way to describe the death of a person who, among others, died in an air crash. .......

457: Inmate Central, RE: Sir Bedevere goes to the big round table in the sky (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-01-24, 11:18:08 (173.77.254.229)
This is very sad news. After hearing this I immediately thought about one of my favorite Python skits: .......

458: General Asylum, RE: I had an Arcam that did hdcd. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2020-01-15, 16:43:55 (173.77.254.229)
It's the Arcam Alpha 9. I bought one in 1999 and still use it. It sounds absolutely great. .......

459: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jazz guys, question regarding the BN Tone Poet series... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-12-31, 10:00:23 (173.77.254.229)
I have the BN Tone Poet release of Joe Henderson's "State of the Tenor, Vol. 2". Highly recommended. .......

460: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I suggest you look at manufacturers... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-12-22, 09:19:40 (173.77.254.229)
Agreed. Like VPI. .......

461: General Asylum, Roger Modjeski RIP (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-12-11, 08:30:20 (173.77.254.229)
Saw this in the Audiogon forum. .......

462: Inmate Central, RE: Hint (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-11-19, 12:04:24 (173.77.254.229)
Looks like an M8 Greyhound Light Armored car. .......

463: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New build table (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-11-19, 11:59:57 (173.77.254.229)
Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful work. .......

464: General Asylum, RE: Not only no. But Hell no. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-11-19, 11:57:19 (173.77.254.229)
Yours is an interesting viewpoint. For me, the value derived is the music itself. I don't have to physically possess the object. It's kind of like going to a concert. What I take away from that experi .......

465: Inmate Central, RE: The NFL is in serious trouble... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-11-15, 08:29:39 (173.77.254.229)
"AND--now we have players (all members of the NFLPA) committing aggravated assault with a potentially deadly weapon on national TV--yes, that's you, Garrett." What Miles Garrett did was reprehensible. .......

466: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: DEsk set is a favorite with me. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-10-31, 14:10:22 (173.77.254.229)
I had no idea about Spencer Tracy's sexual preference but it makes no difference to me. As TWB pointed out he really was a great actor. Ideally an artist's work should be judged independently of such .......

467: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Dude (politics aside) it wasn't that well done... my wife got... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-10-31, 12:49:55 (173.77.254.229)
I was fine with it as well. I certainly now know more about the Panama Papers than I did previously. If the point of the film was to inform, caution and entertain I think that it succeeded very well. .......

468: Inmate Central, Very Interesting - thanks for posting this (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-10-31, 10:44:05 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

469: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Of course you do! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-10-26, 10:32:18 (173.77.254.229)
The idea that DeNiro and Streep are psychotic is, to put it mildly, ridiculous. I will agree that Spencer Tracy was a great actor. I remember watching his performance in "Inherit the Wind" for the fir .......

470: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I avoid Streep projects like the plague! (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-10-25, 15:06:11 (173.77.254.229)
Both she and DeNiro are masters of their art. I like their politics as well. .......

471: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any fans of the 6SN7 tube for preamps??? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-10-08, 10:39:07 (173.77.254.229)
It's an excellent tube. I've used the Cary SLP 98P pre for years. I've got four Sylvania VT-231 6SN7s in mine. .......

472: General Asylum, RE: my nearfield setup (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-08-25, 09:27:23 (173.77.254.229)
I don't see how you get any work done. Very nice. .......

473: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I just Googled "Craigslist" "Prescott" "Arizona" "Don Allen" and... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-08-18, 10:29:49 (173.77.254.229)
I think this is it. .......

474: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Can I fit a square tube preamp into a round digital integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-08-01, 10:21:25 (173.77.254.229)
Why don't you just listen to some music and stop worrying about this? .......

475: Inmate Central, RE: Good Morning, Iran (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-20, 17:22:10 (173.77.254.229)
+1 .......

476: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Complete and utter nonsense".... it certainly is NOT... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-18, 11:34:48 (173.77.254.229)
Given that our exchange violates forum rules regarding political discussions it's safe to assume that this conversation will soon be obliterated. Until then I'll say this: When you talk about Liberals .......

477: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "I'm surprised it has not been banned".... give the liberals time.... (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-18, 09:44:38 (173.77.254.229)
Complete and utter nonsense. .......

478: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did you make any modifications to the Record Doctor V? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-09, 17:33:51 (173.77.254.229)
The only change I made was to use that same KAB kit you mentioned. That did make rotating the record much easier. I also had a concern about the suction slot not making full contact across the width o .......

479: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Project RCM 12 hour review (longish) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-09, 12:22:11 (173.77.254.229)
Understood. I've been using a Record Doctor V for years. While I think it does a good job of cleaning and doesn't have the platter issue you mention, records aren't ready for play immediately after cl .......

480: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Project RCM 12 hour review (longish) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-09, 09:56:48 (173.77.254.229)
I hope you won't mind answering a question? Does the Pro-Ject rcm clean records better than the KAB EV-1? I don't mean convenience or time saved. I mean, do you think using it results in a cleaner rec .......

481: Speaker Asylum, RE: Decent near field powered speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-07, 09:39:27 (173.77.254.229)
I can only tell you that for me the class D amplification didn't get in the way of a very enjoyable listening experience. I didn't hear any trace of hardness or brightness. .......

482: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: VHS Films (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-06, 19:49:19 (173.77.254.229)
I digitized them, backed up the files, then dumped the originals. All they were doing was taking up space and gathering dust. .......

483: Speaker Asylum, RE: Decent near field powered speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-06, 19:43:28 (173.77.254.229)
I think these are worth considering. I've heard Vanatoo setups at RMAF. I thought they sounded great. .......

484: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Vacuum State JLtI - Phonostage "Just Listen To It" (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-06, 19:39:25 (173.77.254.229)
This sounds like one of those situations where you just want to make a change, not necessarily because something's wrong. I know because I've done it myself. From your description it seems to me that .......

485: Inmate Central, RE: Name the WW2 plane (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-07-01, 09:23:01 (173.77.254.229)
Perhaps the Turkish variant of the PZL P.11? .......

486: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Another Jazz LP on its way to me (Chico Hamilton) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-06-29, 12:12:44 (173.77.254.229)
You might want to check this one out. Sounds great on vinyl and not expensive. .......

487: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Another Denon 103 and general retip question (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-06-18, 17:23:32 (173.77.254.229)
I had an excellent experience with Steve Leung at VAS. He repaired and retipped my Dynavector 20X HO. .......

488: Inmate Central, RE: That is correct, but there is more. (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-05-20, 12:19:17 (173.77.254.229)
Would the other painting be Aivazovsky's "The Ship of Help"? .......

489: Inmate Central, RE: Mystery picture (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2019-05-20, 09:34:43 (173.77.254.229)
. .......

490: Speaker Asylum, RE: ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-05, 20:44:24 (96.246.147.126)
Yep, me too. TAD, Pioneer and now ELAC. He's a remarkable designer. .......

491: Speaker Asylum, ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-05, 17:29:02 (96.246.147.126)
They're right at the limit of your budget. You'd still need stands. .......

492: Digital Drive, RE: REVIEW: BorderPatrol DAC SE DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-04, 11:06:47 (96.246.147.126)
Hi Thorsten, I tried the bit-perfect setting. You're right. I do prefer that result. Thanks for letting me know about this. Best, Gary .......

493: Digital Drive, RE: Tongue and Cheek (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-04, 08:31:46 (96.246.147.126)
"Snowflake climate"? Wow. .......

494: Digital Drive, RE: A Politically Motivated DAC GREAT (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-03, 16:26:53 (96.246.147.126)
What are you talking about? What the hell does the DAC have to do with politics? .......

495: Vinyl Asylum, I've done eleven purchases on Discogs. No problems so far. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-03, 10:28:04 (96.246.147.126)
. .......

496: Digital Drive, RE: REVIEW: BorderPatrol DAC SE DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-03, 08:35:44 (96.246.147.126)
Hi Thorsten, I did not have the iDac set to Bit-Perfect. It was set to Minimum Phase. Thanks for the correction regarding the TDA1543. Best, Gary .......

497: Digital Drive, RE: Very informative, well written review--NT (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-02, 11:11:11 (96.246.147.126)
Thank you. .......

498: Digital Drive, RE: BorderPatrol??? Really? Does it have Brick WALL Filtering? (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-02, 08:09:10 (96.246.147.126)
Actually, it doesn't do any digital filtering so I'm not sure how well the analogy holds up. It is an odd name, isn't it? The first time I encountered a Border Patrol product in a show many years ago .......

499: Digital Drive, REVIEW: BorderPatrol DAC SE DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-05-01, 15:53:16 (96.246.147.126)
Model: DAC SE Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $1350 Description: NOS R-2R DAC Chip Manufacturer URL: BorderPatrol Model Picture: View Review by Gary on May 01, 2018 .......

500: Inmate Central, What a ride (0.00)
Posted by Gary on 2018-04-30, 09:05:12 (96.246.147.126)
I can't imagine how this must have felt to the surfer. .......

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