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1: General Asylum, RE: Were I Lori Lieberman, I'd be Royally Pissed Off... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-04-13, 07:16:18 (73.173.69.227)
Ugh, seed/pantry moths. The traps work OK, but being pheromone based they only catch the males, since they are both horny and stupid. It won't completely solve the problem. They will drill holes throu .......
2: Inmate Central, RE: Fast food workers are losing their jobs in California..... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-03-28, 04:28:42 (73.173.69.227)
Pizza Hut hasn't adjusted their business model much if at all. They never delivered in my area. Here they aren't very competitive. I'm not sure how they even stay in business. Jack .......
3: General Asylum, RE: It's happening, just like I predicted (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-03-16, 07:20:44 (73.173.69.227)
Vinyl is selling well, but half of the people buying it don't own a turntable. Yes, you can still get reel to reel players, but they aren't cheap, and neither are the limited amount of tapes. Jack ::: .......
4: General Asylum, There's no shame in personal preferences (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-03-10, 07:03:54 (73.173.69.227)
I've gone back and forth between SS to tubes over the last 35+ years. This also goes for class A, A/B and D. I've also gone from 1.5 Watts to 1.5Kwatts and everything in between. Perpetually chasing " .......
5: Inmate Central, Same here (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-03-07, 04:34:48 (73.173.69.227)
Pollen season starts 2-3 weeks earlier now. It's been a rainy week, so the air is somewhat cleared today, but that wont last long. Jack .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: Cochon de lait (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-03-03, 11:08:21 (73.173.69.227)
Looking at the picture, it looks like the are holes in the middle of the charcoal. That was a guess on my part. It could possibly be Binchotan charcoal. That is also just a guess. Hideously expensive .......
7: Inmate Central, RE: Cochon de lait (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-03-03, 06:02:40 (73.173.69.227)
The charcoal looks something like this. I like their lump charcoal, but haven't tried this. Jack .......
8: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: he's got Lowthers! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-27, 06:48:25 (73.173.69.227)
They are 93 db/w/m, according to the review linked in his post. That's really not what one would call super efficient. Plus, they only go down to 70 hz. He could get some Zu speakers that are a lot mo .......
9: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: New Speakers or New Amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-27, 05:16:40 (73.173.69.227)
Lots of possibilities, and I'm sure you've thought of them already. You don't mention your price range. 1) you could add a powered sub, if feasible. That would certainly extend the FR of your speakers .......
10: Critic's Corner, RE: He lost me with the CD/Armor All tweak (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-18, 16:14:28 (73.173.69.227)
The Armor All got cloudy after a while, and had to be buffed off. I thought it made a difference. I've tried a few other cleaners/polishers over the years, but wasn't impressed with some of them. I ga .......
11: Critic's Corner, RE: He lost me with the CD/Armor All tweak (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-16, 12:56:17 (73.173.69.227)
It did come off, with a towel and a lot of elbow grease. The moral of the story, is don't do a tweak you can't undo, easily. Jack .......
12: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10 or SA-KI Ruby (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-12, 07:50:36 (73.173.69.227)
I own both the SA11S3 and the SA-10. I can't really help you though since neither have needed laser replacement. I've had the 11S3 for seven-ish years, and the 10 for 4+. The former has tens of thousa .......
13: Critic's Corner, I'm not bald. :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-09, 04:43:57 (73.173.69.227)
Like cars, and other hobbies/interests, bling sells magazines. That said, there is a lot of reasonably priced gear that sounds very good. That's one of the biggest improvements that's happened in audi .......
14: Speaker Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-02-03, 07:44:45 (73.173.69.227)
That reminds me, that I really need to cull the herd a bit. Jack .......
15: General Asylum, That sums it up pretty well (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-01-19, 04:53:53 (73.173.69.227)
Like most here, I'm no spring chicken either, being 65. I have no plans of buying any more big ticket items, unless something blows up. I'm more content with my system than I have been in years, possi .......
16: Inmate Central, RE: Ghost of olddude's Theory of Everything: Why Amazon is All-Encompassing. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2024-01-04, 08:19:29 (73.173.69.227)
If you want to buy locally, you can check out the hardware store's website, and go you closest branch's site to see if they have it. Not only will you avoid the idiots, but it will tell you exactly wh .......
17: Films/DVD Asylum, Probably not (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-12-29, 05:55:56 (73.173.69.227)
The free shipping will eventually pay for prime. I'm thinking I may re-subscribe to Netflix, I stopped watching it years ago, and ended our subscription. I'm not happy that they choke their 4K streami .......
18: Video Asylum, RE: Is DVD Dead? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-12-29, 05:50:56 (73.173.69.227)
Not dead, but certainly not in it's prime. I don't subscribe to premium networks, not enough there to make it worth the price. I do have somewhere around 1,500 discs in my video library. I still watch .......
19: Digital Drive, This also tends to involve "perspective". (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-12-18, 07:55:38 (73.173.69.227)
Laid back tends to be more of a middle row (or farther) seats in the audience, and a forward sound is closer to front row seats. At least that's one way to look at it. I personally prefer laid back si .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What lurks in your storage? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-12-15, 13:49:23 (73.173.69.227)
In no particular order, and from memory: Amps Wavelength Cardinals Jadis DA-60 moth 2A3 Rogers high fidelity EHF-100 George Wright custom made type 10 SET Almarro SET (bigger one) Cary SLI-80 (Triode .......
21: Tubes Asylum, RE: Maybe the Wrong Wright? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-12-02, 12:30:14 (73.173.69.227)
I had some of George's gear in the early 2000s, a preamp, 2A3 SETs, and some custom made 10 SETs. He made decent gear at a reasonable price. Jack .......
22: General Asylum, False patriotism? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-12-02, 09:20:18 (73.173.69.227)
This subject comes up periodically. That list is rather incomplete, and the question is how does one define "American made"? Many "audiophile approved" parts are imported. Does sticking a European mod .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sunfire Signature Series II (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-11-23, 15:08:02 (73.173.69.227)
>>>Some audiophiles think this Sunfire Signature Series II was Bab Carver best solid state amp he ever designed. That's really not saying much. Most of his ss gear was mid-fi crud. Jack .......
24: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube 6922 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-11-17, 11:02:46 (73.173.69.227)
Good luck finding CCas these days. Back in the early 2000s, I got a matched quad of Siemens CCas, and they were hideously priced even back then. That was the only time I saw them, but damn the did sou .......
25: Speaker Asylum, RE: Question for you both (George & Jack): "Better how?" (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-11-16, 14:15:48 (73.173.69.227)
In my experience, It's overall a little cleaner, the imaging is more solid. The bass tends to be tighter, something I noticed years ago, increasing the gauge of otherwise the same or very similar cabl .......
26: Speaker Asylum, RE: To bi-wire or not. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-11-15, 11:29:05 (73.173.69.227)
It can sound better, depending on whether the speakers/crossover were designed for it, or if they just stuck a second pair of connectors to sell more speakers. That said, doubling the conductors of a .......
27: Inmate Central, RE: Zombie Viruses Are Waking Up After 50,000 Years as Planet Warms (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-10-09, 09:23:02 (76.151.187.166)
This isn't new. So far as I've heard, they've been Mimi Viruses or Pandora viruses. They infect amoebas. I wonder if they are getting enough Vitamin D. Jack .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Used to be part of Divergent Technologies Inc... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-10-09, 07:11:44 (76.151.187.166)
They started out making really cheap stuff, but they soon made better quality gear. As you say, decent stuff for the dollar. I had their Leyla amp, integrated 845 amp. It was slightly rolled off in th .......
29: Inmate Central, RE: Celebrating Kariko and Weissman's Nobel for Medicine (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-10-05, 04:55:26 (76.151.187.166)
Here's a link to the paper. It also won the 2021 BIAL award in Biomedicine. I'm one of the (many) coauthors. A complicated paper. I did the viral load work on it. A nice bit of recognition for my 39 y .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass labs warm up time (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-09-30, 08:19:24 (76.151.187.166)
I believe the 260.8s are AB amps. How much of that is biased in class A? The INT-60 takes an hour to warm up from stand-by mode. From a dead cold (switch in back) it takes 8 hours to O/N. It won't hur .......
31: Classical Court, Maybe... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-09-24, 07:40:35 (76.151.187.166)
I hit 65 next month. The last show I went to was CAF 2018. Most there were older than I was. My wife, 15 years my Jr., was one of 2 (non-employee) females I saw that entire day at the show. She was al .......
32: Inmate Central, I had one too (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-09-05, 06:32:13 (76.151.187.166)
It lasted longer than most, before getting the dreaded green/purple blobs. I eventually replaced it with a Panny plasma. I swore off Sony like you did, knowing their history for abusing their customer .......
33: Tubes Asylum, RE: Question about tube amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-07-18, 04:37:49 (76.151.187.166)
They exist. PM amps have a hi/lo bias switch. They can take just about any output tube that will fit in the socket. Is that optimal? probably not. Note: The difference in output power between EL-34s a .......
34: General Asylum, RE: Taylor Swift in Denver (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-07-17, 09:41:08 (76.151.187.166)
Not that astounding. Picture that in many cities around the country and around the world. It's pretty much the same with all of her concerts. I'm not really a fan of her music, but I do admire her. Sh .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, HiFi Rose (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-07-15, 11:56:21 (76.151.187.166)
. .......
36: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I would have agreed with you (kind of) until I saw the latest season's offerings (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-07-05, 03:28:50 (76.151.187.166)
The first 2 seasons, back when it was a BBC show were by far the best. Then Netflix bought it, and it just wasn't as good. Pity. Jack .......
37: Films/DVD Asylum, Flight 7500 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-07-04, 10:41:44 (76.151.187.166)
Not brand new, but worth a watch. It's more like a good episode of Twilight Zone. Jack .......
38: Inmate Central, Yes, the mic is the way to go. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-07-01, 14:52:59 (76.151.187.166)
I like thick bacon, so I will double up or triple up the slices. Use a lot of paper towels, in a glass 13 x 9 pan. You can do a whole pound in 13 minutes at once. Crispy. Flat. Bacon. Jack ::: TOPIC:: .......
39: Tubes Asylum, Nothing lasts forever (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-29, 04:28:02 (76.151.187.166)
A lot depends on how much you use them, and how hard the gear pushed the tubes. I've worn out some tubes, both power and small signal, over the years back when I was listening on average 6+ hours a da .......
40: General Asylum, Are you shopping? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-27, 04:21:46 (76.151.187.166)
I had a Tice isolation transformer way back when they first came out. It worked well for some things, not for others. I tried a few other "conditioners" over the years, but most made my system sound w .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank God for that. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-22, 03:32:01 (76.151.187.166)
I stopped reading his posts/blogs a long time ago. I mean really, who cares what foods he ate while listening to his entry level gear back in the 90s? I do look at the pictures of the girls though. Ja .......
42: Cable Asylum, RE: Balanced or single-ended interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-12, 04:22:41 (76.151.187.166)
I've compared both on several systems with identical cables. Which I prefer depends on the rest of the system. Since all of my ICs are 1 meter or less, noise rejection isn't a major factor. Difference .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Speaking of EL34s... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-05, 05:15:06 (76.151.187.166)
As mentioned in the post below, you can try one of the Black Ice amps with EL34s, they give you the choice of output tubes. The F22, F35 have that option, the difference is mostly power. They also hav .......
44: Inmate Central, Just Herbs (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-04, 10:18:58 (76.151.187.166)
Easy to grow, an grow fast. It's been cool here so far, they are just starting to take off. We tend to use a lot of them by end of summer. Jack .......
45: Speaker Asylum, Some general comments on Ohm speakers (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-01, 15:15:45 (76.151.187.166)
I don't know that specific model, but I lived with the Ohm Walsh 4s for a few years. I also lived with the Ohm Walsh 5000s for a few years. They are definitely more alike than different. The differenc .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: OOPS, didn't see the int. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-01, 14:32:34 (76.151.187.166)
I don't know. They used to be readily available used. Reno Hifi used to have used/demos of most of the gear. I got my INT-60 used/demo years ago. They must be having trouble getting parts, almost noth .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, OOPS, didn't see the int. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-01, 10:50:32 (76.151.187.166)
A used Pass INT-60 will fit the bill. As for tubes, Raven Audio's Osprey will work. So will some of the amps from Cary. Maybe Rogue Audio amps, Abe would be a better source of info for that. You have .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Need more info (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-06-01, 04:24:07 (76.151.187.166)
Power or integrated? What speakers, what sensitivity? You may have a lot of possibilities, but it will depend on your speakers. Jack .......
49: General Asylum, That's why the winner will pay taxes on it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-29, 04:59:25 (76.151.187.166)
For those who don't win, that's too high of a price for nothing. Jack .......
50: General Asylum, They want too much personal info. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-28, 06:17:03 (76.151.187.166)
. .......
51: Critic's Corner, RE: TAD CE1TX (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-26, 07:54:38 (76.151.187.166)
My guess is that he did play the same music, but it my not have put the amp/speaker combo in the best of light, so he found some music that was more complimentary. Jack .......
52: Tubes Asylum, Yes, they sound better too. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-26, 06:42:10 (76.151.187.166)
The EAR 834P has a lot of gain. I used one for over 20 years. Great for MM carts, not so great for Lo MC. Jack .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, No it's not (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-20, 10:49:16 (76.151.187.166)
As mentioned, there's the Swifties. She put out 4 versions of her last album. Different covers, different color vinyl, same music. Swift is a very good marketer. Of *course* many/most of the Swifties .......
54: General Asylum, RE: Tube amps (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-20, 05:09:46 (76.151.187.166)
Not really. While that may be true for high powered/high priced tubed amps, that's not necessarily true for low to medium powered tubes. Yes, the KT types of tubes are getting more expensive, but most .......
55: General Asylum, During the pandemic, (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-16, 11:01:49 (76.151.187.166)
most of the shippers changed their policies so they could sign for the packages themselves. They may not have changed them back. I've had some that needed signatures plopped on my doorstep, others I h .......
56: Inmate Central, I lost my sense of time (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-14, 06:36:37 (76.151.187.166)
It's been about 1 1/2 years for me, I retired early. The transition was euphoric and a little weird. I had a 39 year career of being rather busy, it took some time to let go. I kind of putter around n .......
57: Cable Asylum, RE: Looking for Forward Sounding Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-14, 06:00:57 (76.151.187.166)
You can try Triode wire labs. They are somewhat forward in the mids, more so than the other cables I have. That's generally not my thing, but they do so many other things well. They do have a 30 day r .......
58: Tubes Asylum, Only one source (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-13, 12:18:53 (76.151.187.166)
for KT-120s,150s,170s, and that has or is about to vanish. That said, there are a few different sources for KT-88s. Manufacturers may just have to go back to them. Jack .......
59: General Asylum, I was speaking more generally (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-13, 08:50:21 (76.151.187.166)
of class action lawsuits. I won't get into that argument about misrepresentation and/or stating falsehoods. I have no dog in this race. I haven't liked their LPs since the 70s-80s. Jack .......
60: General Asylum, Integrety, Ethics (hopefully) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-13, 04:56:11 (76.151.187.166)
The point of class action lawsuits, isn't to get money from the company per se, since usually there are so many people dividing up the settlement that everyone gets very little. The point is to punish .......
61: General Asylum, They seemed rudderless for a while (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-12, 07:19:56 (76.151.187.166)
5 or 6-ish years ago, they said they were going to cut back on their affordable gear and focus on their uber-expensive stuff. They must have changed their minds. It wasn't long after that they came ou .......
62: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That's always a possibility with sole source tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-11, 09:05:34 (76.151.187.166)
At least with KT-88s, you have other options if necessary. Jack .......
63: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I've considered Gold Lion KT-88s next time around for my VTL amps (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-10, 06:30:39 (76.151.187.166)
Those are nice tubes. I still have 8 of those that came with my old Jadis DA-60. Jack .......
64: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Don't forget the small signal tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-07, 09:09:21 (76.151.187.166)
This was per the manufacturer's instructions. Jack .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Don't forget the small signal tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-07, 08:05:46 (76.151.187.166)
I believe my old Chronus used 12AX7s AND 12AU7s. If you like what you have, stick with them. i have the same impression of Mullards. Jack .......
66: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Don't forget the small signal tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-07, 07:32:15 (76.151.187.166)
Which have just as much effect on the sound, possibly more. I recently purchased a 6L6 based integrated, and am rather pleased so far.I had to swap out the 12AT7s with some 12AU7s I had in my old stas .......
67: Digital Drive, RE: SHM CDs from Japan? Anyone? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-05-05, 11:19:43 (76.151.187.166)
I have a few. Yes, they are very good. As previously mentioned, Japanese discs tend to sound good due to the care they use in making them. SHM discs are better than typical Japanese discs. Jack ::: TO .......
68: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ungodly expensive? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-04-30, 11:00:14 (76.151.187.166)
12AU7s are common. Some are $20-$30 at The Tube Store. They should last years. Buy some spares, and you are good to go for a long time. Power tubes are another story... Jack .......
69: General Asylum, RE: Oldest and newest equipment in your current system (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-04-07, 13:53:01 (76.151.187.166)
Oldest made- Cunningham UX-310s from 1928 Oldest in my system- Tice infinite speed power cords from the late 90s. I've always had at least 1 if not 2 in my system regardless of configuration since I b .......
70: Music Lane, R.I.P. Ryuichi Sakamoto (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-04-02, 10:32:59 (76.151.187.166)
I just found out he died last week. There's little mention of him and he's not well known in the U.S. He was an interesting composer and musician. He will be missed. Jack .......
71: General Asylum, I'll believe it when I see it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-30, 13:49:48 (76.151.187.166)
They have a history of making all sorts of promises about more/other tubes, since the 90s. They finally managed to bring back the 300Bs after 20 or so years. I've been hearing for a while now that the .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Call all of the dealers around? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-24, 14:14:36 (76.151.187.166)
That's rough. To the best of my knowledge, there are no Quicksilver retailers in my state. There used to be one 25 or so years ago, but they aren't in business anymore. I'm not even sure if there are .......
73: Digital Drive, RE: The problem is they are all in various states of disrepair (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-19, 10:02:03 (76.151.187.166)
I didn't catch your price range, but there are quite a few disc players that also have multiple digital inputs, and will take many/most/all of the common formats available. Jack .......
74: Inmate Central, Q fever? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-18, 07:24:01 (76.151.187.166)
I thought that was a sexually transmitted disease in sheep. Jack .......
75: Inmate Central, Oh, please... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-15, 06:00:08 (69.143.36.35)
Whoever has the nastiest/most disastrous weather gets all the coverage. The west coast has been in the news, daily for quite a while now (weeks?). I couldn't turn the TV on without hearing about it. S .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "The KT120 ain't all that special." (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-13, 08:37:06 (69.143.36.35)
That's what I've heard from others. I'm not sure about this obsession with building bigger/more powerful tubes. Twice the price, and may or may not sound better, plus I've always been uncomfortable wi .......
77: General Asylum, And Joe S. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-12, 13:33:39 (69.143.36.35)
Joe S's experience with tubes was extremely helpful during the early days of this board. I'm not sure, but I *think* Rich passed away. Somewhere there is a list of members that have gone to the great .......
78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Availability of Pass Labs INT250 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-12, 09:01:08 (69.143.36.35)
FWIW, my 125 lb speakers are much easier to move around, than my 93 lb Pass amp. Carpet helps. Most speakers can be slid or walked across the floor. Dollies work well for boxed speakers. I had to buy .......
79: Digital Drive, RE: Benchmark DAC2 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-11, 10:07:00 (69.143.36.35)
I heard the original Benchmark DAC, and it made my ears bleed. Later, I heard an all Benchmark (don' know which version of the DAC) system driving Martin-Logan speakers at a show, more pain, I couldn' .......
80: General Asylum, I'm not a Swiftie. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-11, 07:17:19 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
81: General Asylum, There's a fine line between the two (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-11, 05:25:30 (69.143.36.35)
I'm a collector, I like physical media. Am I a hoarder? I don't know, possibly. I do have a reasonable collection of albums and audio equipment. Jack .......
82: General Asylum, You can thank Taylor Swift (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-11, 05:20:43 (69.143.36.35)
At least in part. Her last album had 4 versions on vinyl Same music, different covers, different colored LP. I'm sure millions of "Swifties" bought all 4 versions, some probably don't even have turnta .......
83: Tubes Asylum, Good to know. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-05, 15:18:43 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
84: Tubes Asylum, RE: My EL34 to 6CA7 story.... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-05, 07:54:36 (69.143.36.35)
Interesting. I've never been a huge fan of EL34s, but my experience is somewhat limited. They came with the original Rogue Cronus. My Jadis DA-60 amp could take them, but I preferred 6550s/KT88s. I ac .......
85: Tubes Asylum, Awesome (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-03-03, 15:08:25 (69.143.36.35)
They were America's answer to EL34s. Many people prefer them, and yes they supposed to be more rugged. Enjoy, Jack .......
86: Tubes Asylum, A minor side note (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-23, 06:54:02 (69.143.36.35)
The new Telefunken reissues are also made in the JJ plant, to their own specifications. I have no experience with them. Jack .......
87: Inmate Central, I have one (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-21, 12:51:14 (69.143.36.35)
I've been using it for about 4-5 years now. AL-clad works great on it. So does cast iron and carbon steel even more so. Handles don't get hot on it. We love it. The only con, is the glass on it is kin .......
88: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Tellurium Q System Disc (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-19, 07:05:29 (69.143.36.35)
I've had similar results with the Isotek disc. It shouldn't be, but it is true. Jack .......
89: Tubes Asylum, RE: Recommendations for EL34 or Equivalent for Rogue Cronus Magnum II / Klipsch Heresy II (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-16, 05:43:47 (69.143.36.35)
AFIK, all of the current Russian made tubes are under the parent company of New Sensor, regardless of brand. That doesn't mean they all sound the same, but if you are OK with one, then you should be O .......
90: Digital Drive, RE: Lots of discussion on DACs but what about transports? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-16, 03:57:09 (69.143.36.35)
A lot of Technics gear is hard to get these days, not shipping much to the US. FWIW, other brands of SACD players are available. Good luck. Jack .......
91: Tubes Asylum, How do you like the =C= 6550s? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-15, 15:06:46 (69.143.36.35)
In the amps I tried them in, they were just GLORIOUS. Not as linear as GL KT88s which I ended up using, but man they were seductive. I still have a quad somewhere, and a quad of the =C= EL34s. Jack :: .......
92: General Asylum, IMO, the trade offs are worth it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-15, 13:48:35 (69.143.36.35)
Having a return policy is a HUGE deal for me. I can audition at home, and I don't mind paying return shipping if needed. This gives people a MUCH larger pool to select from. Instead of a couple of bra .......
93: General Asylum, Sure there is (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-15, 12:09:54 (69.143.36.35)
Good one were not commonplace, bad ones were common like cassettes. Yes, there used to be a lot of retailers by me, few had a return policy. Even fewer had knowledgeable staff. Auditioning gear in an .......
94: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audio rack options (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-15, 07:38:58 (69.143.36.35)
A rack is usually preferable, If for no other reason than flexibility. They are adjustable, nice if the gear changes. I would probably go for something a little better than Ikea, something designed to .......
95: Tweakers' Asylum, Dim it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-15, 03:50:15 (69.143.36.35)
I had that problem with an amp I had. The volume display was WAY too bight. I found dim it on amazon. It's a cutable sheet that sticks my a static charge and blocks about 1/2 the light. Easily removab .......
96: Hi-Rez Highway, The Marantz house sound (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-14, 15:23:36 (69.143.36.35)
I have the SA-11S3, as well as the SA-10. They share the same house sound, smooth, detailed, relaxed, laid back. The SA-10 is more refined, but clearly a relative. :-) It's not for everyone. It is the .......
97: Inmate Central, RE: What happened to Covid?... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-14, 05:45:06 (69.143.36.35)
It's still around, but every new mutation seems to be less pathogenic, or at least low pathogenicity as a well adjusted parasite would do. It looks like it's going to be like most other respiratory vi .......
98: Digital Drive, RE: Lots of discussion on DACs but what about transports? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-14, 05:32:47 (69.143.36.35)
They are out there. Pro-ject makes them (a top loader), Cambridge, Leak, Bel Canto, McIntosh etc. Some are expensive, others are less so. Most CD/SACD players have one or more digital outs, and there .......
99: Amp/Preamp Asylum, At least in the 90s (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-14, 05:18:37 (69.143.36.35)
Very few of his blogs/posts take place in the present. More of a memory lane thing for him. Jack .......
100: General Asylum, No, that's not right (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-14, 05:11:25 (69.143.36.35)
Vivatubes.com has GL KT88s. Singles, pairs, sextets. The KT120s were only popular for a short time until the KT150s were made. Most of the current amps that take one will take either. I don't know any .......
101: General Asylum, Well, I can sure sleep better now. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-13, 14:15:09 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
102: General Asylum, RE: Everybody just chill.... it's no big deal.... it is a big deal (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-13, 14:12:39 (69.143.36.35)
The tube store does have KT-150s a popular tube these day, but not cheap. There are other brands of KT-88s. Viva tubes has many brands of KT88s, as well as Kt150 and KT170s. KT120s seem to be somewhat .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 63 and recently retired (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-02-08, 09:56:40 (69.143.36.35)
Left tubes 15+ years ago. Been thinking about tubes and their sound a bit lately, I kind of miss them in an odd sort of way. Jack .......
104: Cable Asylum, I mostly agree (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-30, 06:36:19 (69.143.36.35)
One doesn't have to pay a lot for good cables. You can always shop used, or buy from a place that has a return policy, which is very common these days. As for power cords, I hear a difference but most .......
105: General Asylum, RE: things I have always wondered about the Audio hobby ,,,,, (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-30, 06:20:07 (69.143.36.35)
1) It shows, or implies, their measurements are real and accurate and not just overly optimistic estimates. It's good PR. 2) Mass is good for platters, and I was told acrylic has a resonance frequency .......
106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A possiblity... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-28, 14:45:06 (69.143.36.35)
Enleum Amp 23R. It's 25 watts A/B and supposedly good with horns. Quiet. Common comment is "black background". I have no direct experience, but lots of good reviews FWIW. Just a thought. I'm consideri .......
107: Classical Court, That video made my day:-) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-27, 10:58:05 (69.143.36.35)
Tell us how the concert goes. Jack .......
108: Cable Asylum, They are still around (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-26, 06:03:33 (69.143.36.35)
Still selling direct. Reasonably priced too. No experience with them though. Jack .......
109: General Asylum, Good post. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-25, 09:01:33 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
110: General Asylum, I've done both (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-24, 06:54:57 (69.143.36.35)
Power ranging from 1.5W up to (claimed) 1,500W. Spent 10 years in SET-land with 300Bs, 2A3s, 10s, 845s, 811s, and a few others. Moved on to medium powered PP, then class D, then SS. There are always t .......
111: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It is done electronically (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-13, 13:00:41 (69.143.36.35)
Slightly narrower but slightly deeper soundstage. Not a huge difference. Yes, I tried polarity both ways with both connections. :-) Jack .......
112: Hi-Rez Highway, It is done electronically (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-13, 06:15:13 (69.143.36.35)
Not physically. Push of a button changes it in the menu. Jack Edit: FWIW, I eventually decided I prefer the RCA connections. .......
113: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-12, 12:07:47 (69.143.36.35)
Yes, i changed the phase. You can compare it to the RCA connections just out of curiosity. There are quite a few settings, as I said before, they make a difference. Enjoy, Jack .......
114: Inmate Central, FWIW (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-05, 13:53:47 (69.143.36.35)
Our house is in a small valley. No phone service here, regardless of carrier. Forget 5g, we can't get 4g unless we go outside and up the street a bit. Luckily, phone via WiFi works fine. BTW, we don't .......
115: Inmate Central, RE: Comcast Cable v. AT&T Fiber Optic Internet Service (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-05, 04:40:05 (69.143.36.35)
I have Comcast, and they are a lot better than they used to be, now that they have competition. AT&T is an option here, but Verizon periodically knocks on my door and gets real obnoxious with me. My 1 .......
116: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-05, 04:27:41 (69.143.36.35)
You'll like it. The Marantz house sound tends to be very smooth but very detailed, and somewhat laid back. Pay attention to the 3 filter settings. In my system they made a noticeable difference in the .......
117: Hi-Rez Highway, I have the Marantz SA-10 what's the difference? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2023-01-02, 11:58:11 (69.143.36.35)
The SA 10 is very good. Jack .......
118: Inmate Central, I had one too (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-26, 09:18:04 (69.143.36.35)
it developed serious burn in. I replaced it with a Sony OLED. Far superior in every way. Jack .......
119: Inmate Central, It was a novelty/gag gift (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-21, 13:27:00 (69.143.36.35)
Certainly not the first nor the last. The novelty wore of rather fast. Never had one, I thought they were stupid. That said, at $4, hardly conspicuous consumption. Jack .......
120: Inmate Central, Not to mention (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-20, 14:30:08 (69.143.36.35)
Breathing in aerosalized minerals certainly isn't good either. .......
121: Speaker Asylum, RE: How deep do they go there? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-20, 11:51:16 (69.143.36.35)
Klipsh does recommend placing them near a wall or corner for best bass. I auditioned the Triton 1s years ago. I didn't like the bass either. Boomy and flabby. Jack .......
122: Inmate Central, RE: In lieu of a whole-house humidifier... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-20, 08:43:00 (69.143.36.35)
Yes, a pot of boiling water works, as does pans of water, by the vents. I've done both in the past. That said, if it really bothers people, just get a decent "sonic" humidifier and use good water. pro .......
123: Speaker Asylum, How deep do they go there? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-20, 08:16:10 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
124: Speaker Asylum, RE: You misunderstood...-...-. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-19, 12:37:22 (69.143.36.35)
yes, but they'll need to be near a wall or better yet, in corners, if you want anything that resembles bass out of them. Jack .......
125: Inmate Central, RE: Not exactly.. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-14, 15:48:43 (69.143.36.35)
Not all that helpful, where did you get that chart? Just curious. Jack .......
126: Inmate Central, Link? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-14, 10:23:39 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
127: General Asylum, RE: If only there were an affordable high-performance SACD player (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-13, 15:14:59 (69.143.36.35)
I've read reviews of the Reavon, they seem to like it. I think Panasonic and Pioneer are still making blu-ray players. Not cheap, but have analog out. The sound of my TV goes to my Blu-ray player via .......
128: General Asylum, RE: If only there were an affordable high-performance SACD player (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-13, 12:48:07 (69.143.36.35)
There are some decent current well made Blu-Ray players out there, but they aren't cheap. None have a HDMI-ARC connection, I'm not even sure any have any digital inputs. Jack .......
129: Inmate Central, RE: As a general rule.... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-11, 10:26:35 (69.143.36.35)
He could file chapter 11, for protection from creditors and then get his shit together. He does not want to be beholden to advertisers. He's looking for a different source of income for Twitter. The b .......
130: Critic's Corner, RE: HiFi Rose RA180 / Julie Mullins (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-10, 08:57:03 (69.143.36.35)
Yes, that's a common price point for integrated amps. It's also common for class D integrateds to offer tons of bells and whistles. Jack .......
131: Critic's Corner, RE: HiFi Rose RA180 / Julie Mullins (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-09, 08:33:42 (69.143.36.35)
There have been a couple of reviews of the RA180 out already. Since it's everyone's new orgasmic technology, GaN, there will be more. I would find some features useful, others not so much. Interesting .......
132: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-08, 03:47:02 (69.143.36.35)
I have no problem with measurements, I usually read them as part of the review. That said, I don't use most of them when it's time to buy. I do have a problem with people who weigh specs above listeni .......
133: Inmate Central, You had to go back 61 years? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-07, 09:08:30 (69.143.36.35)
That kind of proves their point. Jack .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yes, ASR only does measurements (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-07, 08:30:34 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Why? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-07, 06:07:35 (69.143.36.35)
To confirm your biases? If they like it, will that automatically mean it sounds good? What if they don't like it? Will it suddenly suck? Jack .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What you are describing... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-07, 06:04:42 (69.143.36.35)
Sounds like what I hear from most Pass Labs amps. It is the signature sound of most of the .5 and .8 generation amps ( I haven't heard the newest 25 watt amps). Generally a crowd pleaser. Jack ::: TOP .......
137: Inmate Central, 81 here Sunday, average is 60 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-07, 03:52:47 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
138: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Isolation Footers Quest (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-11-06, 06:38:53 (69.143.36.35)
I spent a lot of time in the past with footers and such. Like many cables, I found they did more damage than good. Yes, sometimes things were a lot cleaner, but frequently at the price of changes in t .......
139: General Asylum, Perhaps your definition is off or outdated? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-22, 12:16:26 (69.143.36.35)
Liquid to me implies smooth, not necessarily warm. There's no reason why SS gear can't be liquid sounding these days. Or, perhaps mine is off? Jack .......
140: Inmate Central, Moderna all the way through 5 shots (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-15, 13:37:50 (69.143.36.35)
Virtually no side effects for any of them. OTOH, all of my techs that got the first 2 shots were sick in bed for a few days. Both times. It's an age thing. Jack .......
141: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone wonder whatever happened to the "other" Covid vaccines? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-14, 05:34:00 (69.143.36.35)
Moderna and Pfizer pretty much cornered the market in the US. J&J who's claim to fame was use of a single dose only partially took off. I believe they had some sub-contract issues, and then there were .......
142: General Asylum, RE: SO... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-12, 05:34:17 (69.143.36.35)
So you bought "the cheapest shit I could find on the internet" and you're disappointed? I'm SHOCKED! SHOCKED I say! Jack .......
143: Inmate Central, The real issue is charge time and it's price (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-04, 13:50:50 (69.143.36.35)
If they REALLY want EVs to take off, they are going to have to speed up charging for all the people who don't have their own garage(apartments, condos etc) so they don't have to sit for an hour or mor .......
144: Inmate Central, Questionable (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-04, 13:35:55 (69.143.36.35)
Their website has lots of promises, but no distribution yet. From their website: "Our goal is to finalize the production intent design by the end of this year with the goal of ramping to full-scale pr .......
145: Digital Drive, Slot loaders (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-10-04, 05:30:09 (69.143.36.35)
Some slot loaders do that, but certainly not all. Not just this machine. Many years ago, I had a music server and it scratched the vast majority of the discs I put in it. Some badly. I was less than p .......
146: General Asylum, Don't worry about it-I enjoy your posts (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-28, 05:36:12 (69.143.36.35)
There's a lot of reverse snobbery at AA. It's gotten worse over the years. Jack .......
147: Digital Drive, This has been discussed here recently (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-27, 15:39:59 (69.143.36.35)
And that's a bit of a gross over simplification. Somebody caught on. another company did end up making a hi rez version. Jack .......
148: Speaker Asylum, RE: Omni-directional-ish speakers for midsize tube amp? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-27, 05:16:06 (69.143.36.35)
Not a lot of options out there. Ohms, MBL, Duevel, possibly a few others. I have experience with Ohms speakers, while they do like power, they can still sound lovely with tubes. Your amps can probably .......
149: Inmate Central, Well said (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-26, 05:46:55 (69.143.36.35)
I agree with you for the most part. Now that I'm retired, I'm eating better than I was a couple of years ago, I have the time to cook. Retired people should learn how to cook if they can't already. Yo .......
150: Inmate Central, Make your own bread. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-25, 11:07:24 (69.143.36.35)
It's cheaper and healthier. Hell, get a starter going and you won't have to buy yeast. It's not difficult. Jack .......
151: Inmate Central, Probably Monkeys too (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-22, 07:18:15 (69.143.36.35)
Covid doesn't like most mice, no ACE-2 receptors. It REALLY likes hamsters though. It grows in Macaques as well. Easy to do. As I understand it, the only difference is a slight change in the RNA sequ .......
152: Critic's Corner, PSVANE makes reasonably good tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-20, 05:11:17 (69.143.36.35)
Maybe not as good as the best NOS, but decent sounding for current production. Jack .......
153: Inmate Central, How about "Crusty Old Fart Asylum"? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-14, 14:56:09 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
154: Speaker Asylum, Not really (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-13, 06:18:38 (69.143.36.35)
Speakers don't have to be first. It depends on what you want to build your system around. People with low powered amps such as SETs etc, usually get the amp first, and then speakers that can do justic .......
155: General Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-11, 10:28:47 (69.143.36.35)
Once it's downloaded, either music or e-books or whatever, no one is going to take it off of your laptop/network. Jack .......
156: General Asylum, Please stop shouting (caps) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-09, 15:29:40 (69.143.36.35)
It makes you look like you're 12. Jack .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That just proves the point (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-08, 05:16:30 (69.143.36.35)
Bass needs, or at least prefers power for control. Not to mention it's rather misleading to say you are running 10 W into horns, when you are using a 150 W amp for bass. Jack .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The cult of doing everything the hard way in audio (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-07, 15:44:18 (69.143.36.35)
You have bass horns. As good as they are, they tend to be large. I believe many/most high eff speakers use cones for bass and sometimes other parts of the spectrum. as well. These tend to have 10", 12 .......
159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The hard way vs. the cheap way in audio (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-07, 15:27:07 (69.143.36.35)
>>>Because if it is cheaper who would mind it being harder as well ? That would depend on how much harder it is. It would certainly be cheaper for me to build my own speakers and amp, but I'm not goin .......
160: General Asylum, RE: My monster Sony XBR CRT TV & the Plasma that replaced it - pics (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-06, 05:57:24 (69.143.36.35)
>>>I love the CS2.4 but they take a good amount of power. You have power, I thought that's why you got the PS Audio amps. Jack .......
161: Critic's Corner, RE: LSA VT-70 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-05, 09:03:29 (69.143.36.35)
Most reviews of tubed gear is done with the stock tubes it came with. An exception lately would be amps that take different output tubes, KT88,KT150s etc.. I've seen a few reviews where they swapped o .......
162: Inmate Central, They can always give some away. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-02, 12:28:54 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
163: Digital Drive, RE: I think Pacific Microsonics chips were for HDCD decoding... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-09-02, 04:29:14 (69.143.36.35)
I had a Shanling CDP that had the PM chip. I thought it sounded pretty good at the time. After it died, I replaced it with a Cary 308T that had a software decoder. I hated it with HDCDs. The Shanling .......
164: General Asylum, There's also supporting the artists (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-31, 10:43:39 (69.143.36.35)
Buying new LPs/CDs supports the musicians better than streaming does. Streaming pays the artists a fraction of a penny per stream. see link. Jack .......
165: Speaker Asylum, RE: the Martin-Logan's are unique (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-31, 06:13:37 (69.143.36.35)
I had a pair of Montis speakers a while back. I adjusted my room to accommodate them. Eventually I replaced them for various reasons. In part because of the auto standby. I found it mindbogglingly ann .......
166: Speaker Asylum, RE: LIST OF FULL RANGE SPEAKERS WITH ACTIVE BASS (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-31, 04:15:05 (69.143.36.35)
Martin Logan, NSMT, top of the line Paragon off the top of my head. There are others out there. Jack .......
167: Digital Drive, RE: Never Had Any Faith in This Reviewer (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-30, 12:24:17 (69.143.36.35)
He seriously needs an editor. He frequently repeats himself, and I find it annoying. Jack Edit: It looks like the writer is the lead (only?) editor for the site. Pity. .......
168: Digital Drive, RE: Can the DAC be switched off (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-30, 09:38:20 (69.143.36.35)
If you do get a new disc player, there is a good chance it will have some digital inputs as well. Many/most disc players do now, so that will still leave the streaming option open in the future. Jack .......
169: Tweakers' Asylum, Be careful (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-23, 04:25:16 (69.143.36.35)
I used to use Deoxit products, if fact I've tried just about all of them over the years. Concentrate, spray, wipes. I stopped using them, and found that they are only good for using on corroded tube p .......
170: Digital Drive, I always liked their digital gear. Good Stuff (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-21, 14:36:53 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
171: Amp/Preamp Asylum, There's more to audio than hearing 20hz-20khz. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-21, 06:55:07 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
172: General Asylum, RE: Progressively better piano sound (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-19, 03:58:56 (69.143.36.35)
System wise. Some recordings of piano that I wasn't initially impressed with, sounded better as my system got more resolving and transparent. In hindsight, that seems kind of obvious . :-) Jack ::: TO .......
173: General Asylum, RE: Do you especially favor piano recordings ? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-18, 15:38:23 (69.143.36.35)
Piano has gotten progressively better on my system over the years. Jack .......
174: Hi-Rez Highway, You answered your own question :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-18, 09:33:08 (69.143.36.35)
I remember there was a big kerfuffle back then and eventually a real hi rez version came out. I admit that I don't remember the detail, if I ever knew them. Jack .......
175: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6h30 Supertube (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-18, 09:18:28 (69.143.36.35)
Off the top of my head, I know BAT and ARC use them. I'm not sure who else does. I assume they have a big stash of them. Jack .......
176: General Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-18, 09:12:40 (69.143.36.35)
30+ years ago, I was heavily into folk, female vocals and baroque music. I was enamored with the sound of SETs. As time went on, I was listening to more complex music, such as ambient larger classical .......
177: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6h30 Supertube (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-18, 04:11:08 (69.143.36.35)
"Oh and what actually makes this tube super?" Advertising mostly. "Could the 6h30 (maybe with some sort of improvement) be copied by some other company outside of Russia without fear of legal action b .......
178: Hi-Rez Highway, They did eventually redo that SACD. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-17, 04:17:22 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
179: General Asylum, RE: Well, I didn't do this intentionally (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-14, 13:01:16 (69.143.36.35)
I really like their digital sources. If it hadn't taken them so long to get get out the SACD transport, I would have bought it and one of their DACs to go with it. I did wait, but eventually went else .......
180: Cable Asylum, RE: Rings all the right bells (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-12, 10:35:01 (69.143.36.35)
Not a lot of metal in those cables, I would like a heavier gauge for speaker cables, though they don't really specify what gauge it is. The title says silver plated OCC, but the description says silve .......
181: Inmate Central, Mediocre (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-09, 13:45:20 (69.143.36.35)
At best. It's frequently what companies turn to if they want to treat the employees to pizza. They are frequently close, and don't have a problem with orders of multiple dozens of pizzas. Jack ::: TOP .......
182: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ohm Walsh 100 S-3 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-08, 15:06:38 (69.143.36.35)
They should be OK there. Not ideal, but can work reasonably well flush against the wall or in corners. Jack .......
183: Inmate Central, Yes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-08, 04:35:11 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
184: General Asylum, It's working for me (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-07, 15:10:58 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tempest in a teapot? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-06, 11:29:45 (69.143.36.35)
Today it's on the front, 1/2 way down the page of their website. FWIW, I don't really care, I haven't liked their rereleases since the 80's. That said, my wife noticed it, probably a lot of people by .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, I'm surprised they even bothered (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-06, 06:57:43 (69.143.36.35)
I didn't think it was all that news worthy. Jack .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: Alex Jones - GUILTY (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-08-04, 15:15:43 (69.143.36.35)
The $4M doesn't include putative damages which will be decided by the jury later. He also has 2 more lawsuits from his crap on Sandy Hook coming up. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Jack .......
188: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: in your neighborhood (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-31, 09:31:15 (69.143.36.35)
A PS power plant (regerator) should help. It will clean up most of the crap in the power lines, and keep your voltage constant. I've got one, and it's probably the best investment I've made in my syst .......
189: General Asylum, That's my experience as well (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-30, 15:15:12 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
190: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hypothetically eliminates a potential source of RFI (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-30, 11:24:48 (69.143.36.35)
That's a common feature on disc players to be able to turn off the display. Most players I've had over the years had the feature. How large a difference there was, if any, depended on the player. Jack .......
191: Amp/Preamp Asylum, They don't have it yet. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-27, 14:53:13 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
192: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Intertesting amp, despite thye looks (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-27, 14:24:16 (69.143.36.35)
It's been getting a lot of hype these last few months. Hasn't been available in the US until recently, if at all yet. Two 200W amps(modules?) per channel for those who wish to Bi-amp. Bridgeable to 40 .......
193: Digital Drive, OK, make thaat very few. :-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-24, 05:37:39 (69.143.36.35)
. .......
194: Digital Drive, RE: SACD laser assemblies an Achille's heel? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-23, 07:31:02 (69.143.36.35)
Lasers do wear out in time, having a finite lifespan. That said, it's usually not that big of a deal to replace them. The real Achilles Heel is the drawer mechanism. Some are making them all metal, wh .......
195: Inmate Central, Yes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-22, 12:01:24 (69.143.36.35)
They own the local ABC station here. The national network took over to broadcast it. Jack .......
196: Amp/Preamp Asylum, False assumption (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-21, 07:22:45 (69.143.36.35)
You seem to be assuming that if there is multiples of gear, they were bought at or about the same time. That's probably not true. People move up in increments, not counting the occasional sideways mov .......
197: Music Lane, RE: Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" charts at Number 1 in 2022 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-07-11, 11:09:02 (69.143.36.35)
It was played on 'Stranger Things" and suddenly it had an audience that wasn't born when it first came out. I think I watched 1 episode and turned it off. Jack .......
198: Inmate Central, RE: Cockatoos meet at a pet shop! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-30, 03:57:02 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, those are Moluccans.They are native to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in Indonesia. They are very big, and very loud. I have a bare-eyed, a close cousin of the Goffen, 26 years old. Jack ::: TOPIC .......
199: Inmate Central, Lipitor made me ill (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-25, 15:50:14 (68.83.223.145)
Tried another statin, with similar results. I ended up using Lovastatin for the last 10 years or so. Jack .......
200: Films/DVD Asylum, In between the two was Lenny Bruce (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-24, 15:22:08 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
201: Digital Drive, Pro-ject makes one (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-24, 03:42:43 (68.83.223.145)
It came out about a year ago. Jack .......
202: General Asylum, Apparently, it's a storage box (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-23, 09:05:47 (68.83.223.145)
to hide ugly bits of your system. Still rather absurd. see link .......
203: Inmate Central, RE: Omigod! Bugs in my vegetable garden... Eeek! Advice and counselling urgently needed! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-22, 09:09:07 (68.83.223.145)
Most of those bugs (not the slugs) are mostly harmless unless in large numbers. The big green caterpillar may be from a swallowtail butterfly-can't tell without a pic. They like kale. The thing to do .......
204: Inmate Central, RE: It's worth getting the Blu-Ray (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-19, 12:14:06 (68.83.223.145)
I'm ot sure what you mean by "good list", but the Blu-ray is significantly better than the DVD I have. Jack .......
205: Inmate Central, It's worth getting the Blu-Ray (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-19, 06:32:41 (68.83.223.145)
The soundtrack is also available, but it's a bit odd to listen to without the movie. Jack .......
206: General Asylum, Rarely had it, never used it. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-19, 05:37:03 (68.83.223.145)
Some recordings are made with the balance skewed, I just dealt with it. Jack .......
207: Inmate Central, RE: "You and your kind did a good job of politicizing" (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-07, 10:21:07 (68.83.223.145)
"I'm stepping in to say there was plenty of reasons to not believe the hype" No, there really wasn't. My wife got infected the day before she was supposed to get her booster. She had moderate symptoms .......
208: SET Asylum, RE: I have a mess of 801A's (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-06, 06:21:57 (68.83.223.145)
They are comparable to 10s. In fact, in my 10 SETs they were a direct replacement. In those amps, they put out 1 1/2 watts (though I think they can do more). Clean, and more linear than any 10s I've h .......
209: SET Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-04, 07:45:13 (68.83.223.145)
I much prefer 2A3s to 300Bs. 801As are glorious. :-) Jack .......
210: Digital Drive, And yet... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-01, 13:15:23 (68.83.223.145)
2 years after that article, new models of players are still coming out. Regardless, none of this negates your *hypocrisy*. For all your criticism of discs, SETs and horns are the Coelacanth of the aud .......
211: Digital Drive, RE: I'd concetrate on your Speakers and Amplifiers instead .......... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-01, 09:09:44 (68.83.223.145)
What utter crap. Most people find SETs extremely limited. You have to biamp with hypex amps because your SETs can't handle the base all that well. As for horns, most people do NOT think they are super .......
212: Digital Drive, RE: I'd concetrate on your Speakers and Amplifiers instead .......... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-01, 05:53:40 (68.83.223.145)
Again, tubes (SET) and horns. I just find your comment mind mindbogglingly hypocritical. Jack .......
213: Digital Drive, RE: I'd concetrate on your Speakers and Amplifiers instead .......... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-06-01, 05:18:57 (68.83.223.145)
"focusing on archaic CD Players is waste of time." Archaic? As apposed to tubes and horns? Jack .......
214: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Go with the one box solution (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-27, 03:51:55 (68.83.223.145)
Integrateds have gotten a lot better over the years. Less boxes, less cables, decent sound. Make your life easier. Jack .......
215: Inmate Central, There's no profit in that (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-26, 11:21:42 (68.83.223.145)
FB isn't interested. Jack .......
216: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Aurender Isolation Footers. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-23, 12:30:16 (68.83.223.145)
Symposium Fat Pads and platforms work well, especially the platforms. They do increase detail, but don't change the tone of the gear on top of them. Most retailers that sell them have a return policy .......
217: General Asylum, Seems to be working now (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-22, 12:56:55 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
218: General Asylum, RE: RIP Vangelis (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-19, 15:40:04 (68.83.223.145)
Sad indeed. Many of his early works are classics. He was a master of texture. Jack .......
219: Cable Asylum, RE: Warm Side of Neutral Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-17, 04:31:44 (68.83.223.145)
I'm assuming 3 feet or so? Single ended or balanced? Several come to mind. You could try Moon-audio's Blue Dragon. It's in your price range. I tried the Black Dragon (1 step up) and it was very simila .......
220: Inmate Central, RE: Ours is still making house calls (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-15, 09:37:10 (68.83.223.145)
Back when I had dogs, our vet made house calls. There are so many vets in this area, it was a good way to compete. Jack .......
221: Inmate Central, Not that I'm aware of (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-15, 08:02:43 (68.83.223.145)
Here in the Maryland/DC area, there are still plenty of Vets around. That said, having parrots requires that I see specialized avian/exotic animal vets. They aren't going anywhere. Jack .......
222: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Orchard Audio Starkrimson Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-14, 07:29:00 (68.83.223.145)
Congratulations. I and others here have been curious about the new GaN amps. They tend to be somewhat low gain modules, with the 150W having ~17 db gain and the 500W having ~19 db gain That would expl .......
223: Inmate Central, RE: Car Shield insurance. Worthwhile? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-13, 09:00:29 (68.83.223.145)
I have no direct experience, but one of my Lab Techs used it, and swore by it. That said, she didn't have a lot of money so she bought a used car and wants to get as many miles as possible. It's basic .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, Probably true (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-13, 05:00:04 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, MHS stuff was pretty good, at least the earlier ones- Good pressings, decent but little known orchestras. They were on a budget. Back in the 2000's when I was still buying used LPs, I would scarf .......
225: Digital Drive, RE: SACD vs CD/DAC (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-13, 03:59:22 (68.83.223.145)
Possibly both, it's hard to say. I like SACDs, and still buy them on occasion. I'm not familiar with any of your gear, but can you play the CD layer directly from the Blu-ray player? Jack .......
226: Inmate Central, RE: The "vultures" are circling early today... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-12, 07:47:58 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, you can count on getting calls and mail about it for a long time. Same thing happened to me when my Dad died. Lots of preprinted mail and phone calls. This is despite the fact that I sold the hou .......
227: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Your point was made the first time. :-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-10, 07:49:14 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
228: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How are other SETs spec'd for power vs distortion? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-10, 04:18:48 (68.83.223.145)
>>> ALL SET amp owners I have ever met have all owned SS amplifiers and all of those amplifiers have had very low THD numbers. Ie; the usual bomb-proof measurements. That's not right, at least for me. .......
229: General Asylum, I agree with the folks below (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-09, 07:15:38 (68.83.223.145)
A power regenerator is the ticket. It will protect your gear, and most likely improve the sound as a side effect. :-) I wouldn't be without one. Several brands out there. Jack .......
230: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 10% distortion (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-09, 06:14:05 (68.83.223.145)
Even for SETs, that's high. Jack .......
231: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cost cost cost (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-08, 05:13:09 (68.83.223.145)
For it's asking price, It would be nice if the auto-off was defeat-able. Rather inconvenient, and it's one of the reasons I replaced my Martin Logans. Jack .......
232: Speaker Asylum, Another Holy Grail? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-07, 09:30:53 (68.83.223.145)
Looking at your previous posts, you tend to over use the term. A lot. Have you contacted Monty Python about your Holy Grail? Jack .......
233: Critic's Corner, RE: Robert Harley (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-07, 07:10:04 (68.83.223.145)
I stopped paying attention to him sometime in the 90's, after he decided he wanted to be called "Mr. Digital". Jack .......
234: Amp/Preamp Asylum, There's also the GaNFET amps out/coming out (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-06, 13:33:12 (68.83.223.145)
Including from Nord. Not as cheap as ICE or hypex (former best in the Universe), but It's the newest "thing". Jack .......
235: Inmate Central, RE: nothing to see here... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-06, 04:13:07 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, people have gotten so used to abnormally low mortgage rates, that they panic when it goes back to the normal range. Jack .......
236: Inmate Central, Boo-F***ing-Hoo (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-05, 14:17:14 (68.83.223.145)
Has everyone here forgotten the Mortgage rates of the 90's? We would have killed for 5.27%. Jack .......
237: Inmate Central, RE: Gas Prices? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-02, 09:33:40 (68.83.223.145)
$4.19 for regular, but I got 50 cents off/gallon thanks to gas points from my local grocery store. Jack .......
238: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, You'll hurt your ears long before that happens :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-02, 03:47:03 (68.83.223.145)
Horns *can* run on a few watts, but they don't have to. If they have a cone bass driver (like JBL, klipsh etc.), they will appreciate the extra power/current for control. I'm running mine with 150 W. .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Considering A Change In Electronics? Any Recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-01, 12:59:30 (68.83.223.145)
Since the AVM is getting fixed, and you clearly like it, I say stick with it. I can't help you with preamps, I haven't auditioned any in a long time-I prefer integrated amps. Jack .......
240: Inmate Central, RE: Reality begins to set-in--in Santa Monica, CA... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-01, 10:02:57 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, charging is an issue. The wife and I are perfect candidates for an EV. She's 8 miles from where she works, and I go to the store twice a week. Unfortunately, our house doesn't have garage, or eve .......
241: Inmate Central, I agree with Victor (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-01, 06:13:36 (68.83.223.145)
it's easy enough to just not give them clearance. I also agree with Biden's basic premiss though perhaps not the execution. That said, it's not *that* difficult to get an H1 visa. It happens in the Bi .......
242: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Considering A Change In Electronics? Any Recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-05-01, 05:51:15 (68.83.223.145)
Since you have a reasonable budget, you have a lot of options. I can confidently recommend both Pass and Coda gear. You may also wish to consider some integrated amps. It's been too long since I've he .......
243: Music Lane, Sad news :-( (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-30, 11:15:36 (68.83.223.145)
I'll have to play "Timewind" this weekend. Jack .......
244: General Asylum, God that's ugly (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-29, 10:52:36 (68.83.223.145)
Mid century futurism? I thought colors like that went out in the 60s. What's with the girl, does she come with the system? There seems to be more pictures of her. WHAT'S WITH THE ALBINO PEACOCK? Jack .......
245: General Asylum, FWIW, I do miss the old AA. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-29, 10:47:08 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
246: General Asylum, RE: Not in critical condition or in need of DNR instructions IMHO (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-29, 08:44:10 (68.83.223.145)
Central is by far the busiest forum here, but it's not audio. Like outside an water cooler, it was a later add on, an afterthought. Jack .......
247: General Asylum, RE: An open letter and appeal for this forum (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-29, 07:41:30 (68.83.223.145)
20+ years is a long time. It's true, AA isn't what it used to be. The hobby isn't what it used to be, namely new and exciting. Most of the originals are gone. Why? Boredom, or they just moved on, or l .......
248: Cable Asylum, Well said (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-28, 04:17:13 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
249: Inmate Central, RE: Freedom Truck Convoy arrives in Oakland CA! And is greeted with jeers and egg throwing! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-26, 16:28:26 (68.83.223.145)
>>>You'd a thunk them truckers would have smarts enough to do better planning at just where to roll their convoy. They didn't have much of a plan for anything. I saw nothing that implied "smarts". Idi .......
250: Inmate Central, I did (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-26, 16:06:26 (68.83.223.145)
My interest rate was higher, didn't have the time to refinance when rates were at their lowest. Since they changed the tax code, it was no longer advantageous to deduct the interest, so I didn't have .......
251: Inmate Central, That is awesome! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-25, 05:53:12 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
252: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Fun Fact (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-25, 04:47:59 (68.83.223.145)
The INT-250 draws 450 W at idle (non-standby), the INT-60 draws 375 W. :-) Jack .......
253: Digital Drive, It should work (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-24, 13:37:13 (68.83.223.145)
Though I'm not familiar with the model he used. I don't think there's any PCM the Ruby wont take Jack .......
254: Digital Drive, What;s the output of the BD player? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-24, 10:24:03 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
255: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass lab class A specs (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-23, 04:56:49 (68.83.223.145)
Get the Pass 350.8. It will drive your speakers mostly in A, but will have plenty of power in reserve if needed. Pass makes nice amps. Warm, smooth and authoritative, especially in the base. I own the .......
256: Cable Asylum, RE: " it turns out that I agree with him " (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-13, 11:33:23 (68.83.223.145)
>>>good gosh, there's something wrong with a speaker that is so sensitive to speaker cables. Or is it the amps/speakers? None of the above, just a recommendation. >>>Wasted time, wasted money, endles .......
257: Cable Asylum, RE: How is this helpful? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-13, 04:30:18 (68.83.223.145)
That all goes against your *snide* remark above. Why not just say that? Seeking attention? Yes, there's lots of cables and everyone hears differently. That said, Some cables do work better with certai .......
258: Cable Asylum, How is this helpful? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-12, 10:33:31 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
259: Digital Drive, Correction-found it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-09, 04:59:23 (68.83.223.145)
There is mention of standby in the button descriptions for when you go on vacation. Jack .......
260: Digital Drive, It's not mentioned in the SA-10 manual (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-08, 03:52:28 (68.83.223.145)
This conversation had me curious, so I double checked the SA-10 manual.I've never seen it in any manual in the past, so I'm surprised it's mentioned in the Ruby's manual. Jack .......
261: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz SA-KI Ruby. Leave it on 24/7 or put in standby when listening session is over? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-07, 10:26:35 (68.83.223.145)
Not that I'm aware of. It does get a lot of play time though. Jack .......
262: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz SA-KI Ruby. Leave it on 24/7 or put in standby when listening session is over? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-04, 14:02:22 (68.83.223.145)
I leave my SA-10 on all the time, and never put it in standby. It doesn't get hot, and doesn't draw a lot of power. The laser isn't on when not in use, so I don't see the point. It's predecessor, the .......
263: General Asylum, Awesome! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-04-04, 13:47:02 (68.83.223.145)
I used to have preamp/mono-block set ups. It took up way too much space. There's also the extra cables and periphery stuff that also takes up space. I simplified to an integrated years ago. They are m .......
264: General Asylum, I still love my PPP (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-31, 11:07:13 (68.83.223.145)
One of the best investments I've made in my system. Possibly THE best investment I've made in my system. Jack .......
265: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I was unaware price was involved. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-30, 07:41:25 (68.83.223.145)
And I do respect Tre. Jack .......
266: Digital Drive, There may be several issues being discussed here (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-30, 07:11:37 (68.83.223.145)
Due to vague nomenclature. What you are asking (I think), is about the absolute phase of the recording, or possibly your stereo, where the speakers start with a pull instead of a push. Some equipment .......
267: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class ab and class a (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-30, 04:28:08 (68.83.223.145)
Perhaps it is a sliding bias, I don't know. As I said, Nelson Pass claims the Int-60 puts out 60 watts, with the first being class A, before switching to A/B. You can take it up with him. No one said .......
268: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You could try the Pass INT-60 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 12:22:09 (68.83.223.145)
As I said, 60 watts, the first 30 are class A. You don't give a price range. Jack .......
269: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What speakers? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 11:07:30 (68.83.223.145)
Deceptive specs. Tweeter sensitivity = 88db. no other sensitivity given. There's a good chance you'll be in A/B territory on any A A/B amp. Not that that's necessarily bad. If you want Class A, you wi .......
270: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What speakers? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 10:43:08 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
271: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I agree completely (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 10:25:16 (68.83.223.145)
I am assuming the OP is inquiring about a similar situation. FWIW, I went from electrostats to horns. Jack .......
272: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: first few (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 10:02:13 (68.83.223.145)
Again, it depends on how they are biased, as I said in my previous post. The first few can be quite a few actually. Did you read my other response to the OP? Jack .......
273: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class ab and class a (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 09:32:03 (68.83.223.145)
Some (many?) can be biased so that the first few watts are in class A. Jack .......
274: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class ab and class a (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-29, 08:47:29 (68.83.223.145)
That depends, we need more details such as efficiency of the speakers, and the Bias of the amp. ie how many watts it puts out before going from A to A/B. For example, in my room, 19 x 23 x 8 my Pass I .......
275: Digital Drive, I'm still buying SACDs. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-26, 10:32:26 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
276: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I Was One of Those Happy With 87dB (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-26, 10:18:25 (68.83.223.145)
I used my Cardinals to drive both 94 and 96db speakers at various times with no problem at all. In fact, I had them in my video system for years with excellent results. They certainly don't require 10 .......
277: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz vs. Luxman CDP (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-26, 08:15:02 (68.83.223.145)
Many/most new disc players also act as DACs, having digital inputs. I know the Marantz does. A good thing for those of us who have large disc collections and don't wish to burn them. My Marantz will t .......
278: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz vs. Luxman CDP (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-25, 15:24:17 (68.83.223.145)
I can't comment on the Luxman, but I have a Marantz SA-10 (Ruby's big brother) SACD player. Like the Ruby, it converts CDs to DSD before converting to analog. They sound very good. Jack .......
279: General Asylum, Time is your friend (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-25, 15:16:46 (68.83.223.145)
Give it a week, you can always return after that. I assume you have longer than that to return it. Jack .......
280: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, That's an idea (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-25, 10:06:27 (68.83.223.145)
I have the Rivals, not the prettiest speaker in the world but the Razzes may be more acceptable. Certainly easy to drive, demoed with 300B amps. Jack .......
281: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Looking for a Friend - Good Looking Speakers for 300b SET Amps ......... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-25, 09:59:53 (68.83.223.145)
You could look into something with a built in powered subwoofer. It won't give you 100db, but it will make the load easier, and still give him bass. Here is a link for an example. This is not a recomm .......
282: Tubes Asylum, RE: Yep... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-24, 09:03:37 (68.83.223.145)
They closed last time in the early 2000s. For 20 years they were promising to re-open (soon!). Now they are back and there's a really long wait time last I heard. I can't even imagine what the wait ti .......
283: Tubes Asylum, RE: Western Electric considers manufacture of other tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-24, 06:59:54 (68.83.223.145)
They did, but it took them decades. Jack .......
284: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any CODA CSiB Owners? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-24, 06:57:04 (68.83.223.145)
FWIW, there's nothing wrong with the Pass amp,I've lived with it for over 3 years and it's a very good amp. It's a matter of which "house sound" you prefer. You've got a while to go with beak in. It w .......
285: General Asylum, RE: Breaking In The Music Hall C-dac (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-24, 06:47:26 (68.83.223.145)
Just run signal through it 24/7 (infinite repeat). Leave the amp off, and come back 4-7 days later. What could it hurt? You don't even have to listen to it. Worst case scenario, you lose a week. The b .......
286: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any CODA CSiB Owners? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-23, 13:31:05 (68.83.223.145)
I didn't feel the need to try other biases, since my speakers are about 100db sensitive. I really don't need the 400W of V3, 150 is plenty for me. Jack .......
287: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any CODA CSiB Owners? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-22, 10:09:54 (68.83.223.145)
I've had one for about 9 months now. I got the V1 version, 150W AB, first 18 class A. It's a nice integrated. Clean extended treble, clear mids, fast tight tuneful bass. Rock solid imaging and decent .......
288: Inmate Central, RE: Picking a time and sticking with it? The Senate voted to make DST permanent. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-15, 15:41:04 (68.83.223.145)
We just went into Daylight Savings Time (DST). If it passes, there will be no more changing the clocks. I'm a morning person, and absolutely hate DST. Jack .......
289: Tubes Asylum, May not be feasable (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-13, 14:44:51 (68.83.223.145)
Either financially or logistically. Any equipment manufacturer who isn't sitting on a huge stash, may be SOL at least for a while, especially for some of the sole source tubes. Jack .......
290: General Asylum, Have you tried a regenerator? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-10, 03:55:02 (68.83.223.145)
They put out an almost pure 60 cycle sine wave at 120V. PS audio makes some, but there are other brands as well. Jack .......
291: General Asylum, No comments on the wretched excess? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-03-03, 06:01:11 (68.83.223.145)
Or doesn't that apply if Magnepan and PS Audio are mentioned? Jack .......
292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cyrus Pre2 DAC/Preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-26, 05:10:44 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, they have very little presence in the US. A few years back, I was looking into one of their disc players, but it was mostly M.I.A in the US. It's kind of a shame, their gear get good (non-US) rev .......
293: Inmate Central, Excellent! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-22, 07:16:35 (68.83.223.145)
I'm glad things are working out for you. Some folks here might suggest all 3, but preferably not in that order. :-) Enjoy it. Jack .......
294: Digital Drive, I was wondering when the whining would start (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-17, 11:53:01 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
295: General Asylum, RE: Consider the Schiit Loki Max (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-17, 09:40:34 (68.83.223.145)
Get one and let us know how it is. Jack .......
296: General Asylum, RE: Nothing wrong with integrated amps but all-in-one systems are not for me (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-16, 04:49:00 (68.83.223.145)
everything is digitized for the DSP. I understand that, but like I said, mt SA-10 is going to be better than anything that amp does, and I don't want it messed with. Jack .......
297: Inmate Central, RE: Paxlovid! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-16, 04:44:50 (68.83.223.145)
hamsters are one of the better animal models for COVID. COVID really likes hamsters, and can give them ridiculously high viral loads. Unlike monkeys, hamster show symptom when infected. They are also .......
298: General Asylum, RE: I haven't considered an integrated for a long time (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-15, 14:41:42 (68.83.223.145)
Nothing wrong with integrated, depending on the features. I like them, and use them exclusively at this point, but I won't get one with a built in DAC. I do NOT want a Swiss Army Knife for audio, not .......
299: General Asylum, FWIW, TAS really liked it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-15, 06:47:32 (68.83.223.145)
Different systems etc. Jack .......
300: Inmate Central, It sounds like things are under control (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-13, 08:01:28 (68.83.223.145)
Just let it happen, and enjoy. Jack .......
301: Inmate Central, Awesome (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-12, 06:42:43 (68.83.223.145)
I'm glad it's done. :-) Enjoy, Jack .......
302: Inmate Central, Good for you! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-11, 12:52:11 (68.83.223.145)
You clearly like her. One of the reasons for the piece of paper, is for Drs, hospitals, other medical issues. Privacy is taken very seriously by those folk. Good luck Jack .......
303: Inmate Central, RE: I'm 65, she's 73, and the first one was great... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-11, 10:00:33 (68.83.223.145)
You didn't mention love and it's none of my business so I'll leave it out of the equation. As you said, it's not about money for either of you. It's about company and companionship. Do you want and/or .......
304: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Despite my pessimism... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-10, 14:47:57 (68.83.223.145)
I do hope the newer technologies (Purifi, GaN chips) do become a step up. That said, look how long it took ICEpower to get really good. I haven't heard PS Audio's amps, but love their digital gear. Ja .......
305: Critic's Corner, Website says $4,900 USD/pair (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-10, 13:08:33 (68.83.223.145)
So the price went up in 2 years, not surprising with all prices going up lately, especially wood. Jack .......
306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Modern class D based amplifiers////where have you been all of my life? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-10, 12:50:47 (68.83.223.145)
I thought HYPEX was supposed to be the best in the universe for all time. Apparently not. I have the wyred4sound STI-500 V2 and the Mamp mono-blocks with matching pre. I prefer the former, by a large .......
307: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Modern class D based amplifiers////where have you been all of my life? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-10, 12:33:49 (68.83.223.145)
You may also want to look into GaN based modules as well as Purifi. Jack .......
308: Critic's Corner, RE: The Mayfly (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-08, 08:33:24 (68.83.223.145)
It's not online yet, so I haven't read it yet. There is a review on Wall Of Sound. They are a very small company hand making products. They aren't the only one. I've always tended to favor companies l .......
309: Inmate Central, RE: If there is a "great beyond"... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-02-08, 07:47:57 (68.83.223.145)
Dealing with some estates is a PITA. Dealing with my dad's took well over a year. Lawyers are supposed to make it easier, but they really don't, or do so minimally. You have my sympathies. Jack ::: TO .......
310: Films/DVD Asylum, No. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-31, 08:39:35 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
311: Inmate Central, It could be the sage... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-29, 08:33:11 (68.83.223.145)
That's usually what distinguished breakfast/county sausage from others. As I understand it, fennel is usually used in Italian sausage (both mild and hot)to me, that a big portion of the Italian sausag .......
312: Inmate Central, That's probably why it never happened. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-29, 08:24:13 (68.83.223.145)
I learned the metric system in Jr. High. The country was supposed to convert over. Industry balked, so it never happened. This was one of the most useful things I learned in High School. Working in th .......
313: Inmate Central, I was afraid you'd say that (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-28, 12:07:39 (68.83.223.145)
, .......
314: Inmate Central, OK, gotta ask (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-28, 11:11:38 (68.83.223.145)
What are your butcher's spices? Jack .......
315: Critic's Corner, Fyne Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-28, 10:17:35 (68.83.223.145)
Have been making the reviewer rounds lately. A lot of them. Jack .......
316: Inmate Central, Hey Dark- How'd the sausage turn out? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-28, 10:15:29 (68.83.223.145)
Just curious. Jack .......
317: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Dune: Part One. Finally Herbert's novel is getting a decent shot. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-28, 06:06:59 (68.83.223.145)
It was a decent film translation of the book. I haven't read it since the 70's, but this seemed fairly true to the story(so far). Needless to say, any book that comes with it's own glossary is going t .......
318: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bowers and Wilkins B&W speakers - a good used buy? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-28, 05:28:07 (68.83.223.145)
There's a new generation of the 800 series, so you can get the previous one at a substantial discount. Make sure you know what you are getting into though. As others have said, B&Ws have a tilted up F .......
319: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The other option... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-27, 11:52:19 (68.83.223.145)
Would be to get more efficient speakers so you don't need 400 watts. Jack .......
320: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My father had vacuum tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-27, 05:50:57 (68.83.223.145)
If he had class D, I'd probably be a toddler. :-) That said, while class D amps may have come a long way, the technology is still maturing. I'm glad you found an amp you like. Jack .......
321: Inmate Central, RE: Today's Project--sausage... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-21, 06:47:51 (68.83.223.145)
Alton Brown's recipe for breakfast sausage is quite good. Jack .......
322: Inmate Central, RE: Is it truly lamb though? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-19, 09:15:07 (68.83.223.145)
U.S. lamb usually is older, sometimes corn fed the last 2 weeks. Gamey. Aussie lamb is much milder, Icelandic is as good or better if you can find it. Jack .......
323: Speaker Asylum, Rogers has a new sub(s) the L3/5s sit on (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-18, 11:52:32 (68.83.223.145)
Designed specifically for them. Jack .......
324: Cable Asylum, RE: Battle of the $100 interconnects (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-17, 09:05:29 (68.83.223.145)
in my systems, they have always been very laid back, more so than the seven or eight other ICs I've tried in my systems. Jack .......
325: Cable Asylum, RE: Battle of the $100 interconnects (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-17, 07:52:09 (68.83.223.145)
I'm familiar with the Analysis Plus and Alpha Core sounds. I own the AP solo crystal ICs, not the same cable but it has the same house sound. Warm, smooth with a slight emphasis on the upper bass/lowe .......
326: Inmate Central, Snakeheads (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-15, 11:07:04 (68.83.223.145)
Nasty fish. You see babies in stores, aggressive, and the adults get quite large too. Locally they've become a nightmare. Some escaped/were let loose in the wild and they are eating everything they co .......
327: General Asylum, I remember as well (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-15, 04:12:45 (68.83.223.145)
They also sold a separate unit that just did that. I had one. There was one spot, and everything had to be measured within a quarter inch. No moving your head either. It worked in some ways, but also .......
328: Inmate Central, Good for him! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-14, 08:39:25 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
329: Inmate Central, I had one too (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-14, 08:37:10 (68.83.223.145)
mid 90s-mid 2000s. 90 gal. plus 20 gal. refugium, the whole works like yours. I loved it, an almost complete ecosystem and mostly self sustaining. Then I had a power failure for 72 hours. Most of the .......
330: Inmate Central, RE: All in the course of 24 hours--no wonder we're all confused... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-13, 07:05:00 (68.83.223.145)
The news I saw said the CDC was thinking about the recommendation of N95s. I can think of several reasons why they didn't. Just off the top of my head: 1) they may not want to see a massive rush on N9 .......
331: Video Asylum, Uhg. Too much hassle (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-13, 06:48:16 (68.83.223.145)
Even though my music and video systems are in separate rooms, I still only have 2 channels for video. Way too much hassle for me, and I'm not thrilled with multichannel. I'm using a decent and very re .......
332: Inmate Central, RE: Currently, old age is classified as old age, a perfectly normal thing ........... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-11, 05:50:46 (68.83.223.145)
But you can't put "old age" on the death certificate anymore. They stopped that (in the U.S.) in 1959. So, if a 103 year old man's heart finally gives out, officially he died from cardiovascular probl .......
333: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker similar to Vandersteen but more resolution (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-10, 05:58:17 (68.83.223.145)
B&W speakers tend to have a tipped up Frequency response, at least the 800 series does (listen to that detail!). Vandersteens tend to have a warmer, softer, fuller sound, though it's been a while sinc .......
334: Cable Asylum, RE: Warm Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-08, 07:34:55 (68.83.223.145)
The Shunyata venom is somewhat on the warm side, You want something warmer? Jack .......
335: Tweakers' Asylum, Not a fan of Rhodium, despite being fashionable. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-04, 09:21:45 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
336: Cable Asylum, You're not exactly using zipcord now (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-04, 09:19:11 (68.83.223.145)
So yes, they can make a difference. As others said, you'll have to try some in your system to see if you can hear a difference, if you like it, and it's worth the money. price is frequently detached f .......
337: Speaker Asylum, RE: So I'm Not the Only One With A Furniture Dolly Amp Stand! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2022-01-03, 11:06:24 (68.83.223.145)
It moves much easier than you would think. It slides really easily. :-) Jack .......
338: General Asylum, Agreed, who cares? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-29, 07:54:49 (68.83.223.145)
There's nothing new here. Jack .......
339: Cable Asylum, Helium is sometimes used (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-26, 12:57:21 (68.83.223.145)
I don't know if its better though. Jack .......
340: Tubes Asylum, He is also known for his Silver Seven monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-23, 09:48:17 (68.83.223.145)
With something like 15 6550s per side. Supposedly very good but rather expensive. His ss gear from that era was gimmicky mid-fi dreck. Jack .......
341: Inmate Central, I generally like YoutubeTV (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-20, 12:47:47 (68.83.223.145)
The squabble lasted 1 or 2 days. When my attic antenna goes fuzzy due to weather, we switch over to YoutubeTV. The picture is generally very good, especially with the subchannels that they offer-not a .......
342: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not completely worthless (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-14, 09:41:19 (68.83.223.145)
They tell you of the gear's existence (pretty much an advertisement) and give features. The former being most important. There is a lot of good gear out there, but the problem is finding about it and/ .......
343: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Help picking an amp when I can't audition it. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-14, 06:42:48 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, things have gotten better since the 90's. There are many, many good amps out there at all price ranges. They do NOT all sound the same, but may still be good. That said, find one, or a store that .......
344: General Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-14, 06:22:46 (68.83.223.145)
The whole world has gotten nastier in the last 20 years, not just the audio community. Naming your blog "Audiofool Reviews" certainly doesn't help. Jack .......
345: SET Asylum, I lived with 1.6 W amps for a few years (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-10, 09:01:32 (68.83.223.145)
Custom made 10 SET monoblocks hooked to 100 db speakers. They sounded glorious, one of my favorite amps. Despite having plenty of dynamics and volume, there was a "ceiling" to the music, either real o .......
346: General Asylum, Why did you bother to read the review? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-10, 07:15:27 (68.83.223.145)
Any review that isn't for budget gear seems to piss you off. They are advertisements and entertainment only. Don't take it so seriously. I'm not defending the cables or their price, and didn't bother .......
347: General Asylum, RE: Nature? the subject is audio (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-10, 06:46:26 (68.83.223.145)
Most people probably wouldn't like neutral, even if they heard it. Jack .......
348: Inmate Central, Giant/Shell does it here (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-03, 09:58:34 (68.83.223.145)
I get groceries at Giant anyway, so it's not a big deal but it does save money on gas. Jack .......
349: General Asylum, *Rolling eyes* (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-12-01, 05:24:02 (68.83.223.145)
Your stereo isn't reproducing a live event, that's a fantasy, it's reproducing a recording. That "mumbo jumbo" is frequently on the recording. If it's on the recording, I'd like to hear it. See JA's e .......
350: Inmate Central, Not my local lists. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-29, 15:16:52 (68.83.223.145)
$3.34-$3.39 Jack .......
351: Digital Drive, RE: Using an external DAC with CD player - newbie question (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-29, 14:39:48 (68.83.223.145)
Oh man, I really lusted for one of those Revox players when they first came out. But, that was a long time ago. Jack .......
352: Inmate Central, RE: Most tend to be extremely careful (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-28, 12:31:09 (68.83.223.145)
Not a lot of BSL4 labs out there. Glad I'm out before this new variant popped up. Delta was bad enough, but stress levels and pressure from this one will be through the roof. Jack .......
353: Inmate Central, Most tend to be extremely careful (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-28, 11:20:59 (68.83.223.145)
I ran a Molecular Biology lab (retired in September) specializing in viral loads. We were contracted by various pharma to test potential vaccines ant various antivirals against Covid. It's BSL3 contai .......
354: General Asylum, " In a way, you can see that when you look at the people who frequent the remaining audio stores and shows" (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-27, 10:28:14 (68.83.223.145)
Yes. My last show was CAS 2018. I was 60, and still one of the younger folks I never felt so young. My wife at 45 was almost a child there, not to mention one of the VERY few non- sales rep/staff fema .......
355: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, A power regenertor cn do wonders. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-23, 07:23:06 (68.83.223.145)
Clean, consistent power. Jack .......
356: Tubes Asylum, RE: 300b amps (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-23, 06:19:53 (68.83.223.145)
That's not new. Cary had SETs with an 845 (or 211) driven by a 300B decades ago. Can't comment on the sound or reliability. Jack .......
357: Speaker Asylum, Gearsluts of the world unite! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-23, 06:13:04 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
358: Digital Drive, Many of us have (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-22, 06:39:11 (68.83.223.145)
Of course, I've been burned by recommendations here too. Jack .......
359: General Asylum, Lots of sour grapes there (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-21, 09:38:13 (68.83.223.145)
I'm not even remotely in that spending range, yet most people can't understand putting the money I did into my system. They don't think the value is there. I disagree. Diminishing returns and all that .......
360: Speaker Asylum, RE: You still got your one eyed Martian Solos and the ESPs!!!? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-18, 10:25:48 (68.83.223.145)
Yes I still have them. Those Gallos aren't bad, possibly the best treble I ever heard on a speaker. I haven't listened to them in a while though. Wished I had sprung for the bigger model. The Bodhrans .......
361: Speaker Asylum, RE: What speakers do you have in the back room? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-17, 10:50:01 (68.83.223.145)
In no particular order: Silverline Sonata IIIs Ohm Walsh 5000s ML Montises Gallo acoustic Solos ESP Bodhrans doing Video duty I'm probably forgetting some... Jack .......
362: General Asylum, RE: Audiophile (audiophool?) fuses (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-17, 08:28:12 (68.83.223.145)
Amp first, then DAC, then the rest. If they are that cheap, do amp and DAC at the same time. That way if there is a difference, it will be more readily apparent, and if you don't, there's less of a qu .......
363: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: dumb questions. High / low efficiency threshold? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-11-02, 12:42:06 (68.83.223.145)
I'm not sure there is an official number for high efficiency but mid 90s and up fit the bill. All else being equal, higher efficiency is preferable. A flat and/or high impedance can also help. Unfortu .......
364: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ayre V-3 amp wanted (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-30, 13:01:11 (68.83.223.145)
Wow, that's a blast from the past. I had one of the earlier versions of it. My first "high-end" amp. Are there any still around? Jack .......
365: Critic's Corner, RE: why does burn in only make things better? It doesn't (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-25, 07:32:45 (68.83.223.145)
No, it was a long time ago(90s), but it was just about at the end of the return period, so I'm guessing almost 30 days. Jack .......
366: Critic's Corner, why does burn in only make things better? It doesn't (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-24, 11:35:38 (68.83.223.145)
I had a CD player that sounded *worse* (painfully bright) after burn in. I took it back. I've had cables that didn't sound better. Tubes? ditto. This doesn't get mentioned very often, if at all but it .......
367: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Dune 2021 Spoil alert! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-21, 09:17:44 (68.83.223.145)
It's been too long since I've seen it, but I've never really wanted to watch it again. BTW, the new one is one of two, which might explain the lack of ending. Jack .......
368: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Dune 2021 Spoil alert! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-21, 06:44:05 (68.83.223.145)
Lynch's version difficult to follow? That's an understatement. It was clearly made for people who read the book. I saw it when it first came out. I had read the books not too long before hand so I cou .......
369: Digital Drive, I wished they came out with this 3-4 years ago (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-17, 11:24:52 (68.83.223.145)
It took them long enough. I would have bought one when I was in the market. I like their gear even if it is pricey. Jack .......
370: Tubes Asylum, Agree on the JJs (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-14, 12:52:17 (68.83.223.145)
I had them in my Cardinals for years. Built well, sound OK, good bass. I never cared for EHs. People seem to rave about the Genelex 300Bs, but I haven't heard them. Jack .......
371: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Vibration Control/Isolation For Power Conditioner (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-14, 06:13:40 (68.83.223.145)
You could try various types of wood under it, either blocks or a small board. Try Herbie's SuperSonic stabilizers. two usually does the trick. Jack .......
372: Films/DVD Asylum, Then you answered your own question (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-08, 07:41:26 (68.83.223.145)
I don't doubt those numbers, but money probably plays a role. Not all discs or streaming are done at max bit rate. Netflix has stated that it was cutting back on bit rates, other sources may not be do .......
373: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I'm surprised - why would their 4K bit rate be less than their 2K bit rate? [nt] (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-06, 15:22:32 (68.83.223.145)
No idea. It's in the info when they stream. I don't know if other sources do this too. They don't give the info. Maybe it takes too much bandwidth? .......
374: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Blu-ray streaming appears to be an unreachable goal because of (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-06, 07:43:26 (68.83.223.145)
That depends on you internet speed. Netflix streams 1080p (Blu-ray equivalent) at about 25 Mbps. I don't know about other services. That's in the ballpark of most Blu-ray discs. Their 4k is only about .......
375: General Asylum, RE: I don't care. I'm not whining. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-04, 05:01:35 (68.83.223.145)
No, but your periodic complaining about high priced gear is really annoying. You do care, or you wouldn't complain about it. Jack .......
376: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube emitting tone (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-03, 13:45:08 (68.83.223.145)
Sounds like vibrations/microphonics. Get some tube dampers from Herbies. They work. Otherwise, get a new tube. Jack .......
377: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Blu-ray: how does it compare to (modern) streaming quality? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-03, 10:15:39 (68.83.223.145)
Blu-ray looks noticeably better than 1080p streaming on my set, both in detail and colors. Sounds better too. Now 4K streaming is another story. I don't have a 4K disc player to compare. The best 4k s .......
378: General Asylum, Why do you care? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-03, 09:37:47 (68.83.223.145)
There's excess in many/most hobbies. Don't like it? Don't buy it, but stop whining about it. Jack .......
379: Inmate Central, Ghostery and other blockers (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-02, 13:06:24 (68.83.223.145)
Will block some people's pictures. I have to pause Ghostery to see Abe's pics. Some other people's as well. Jack .......
380: General Asylum, Lots of opinions out there... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-10-01, 05:50:44 (68.83.223.145)
I've tried a few different PLCs and such over the years, but I've stuck with a regenerator. I'm using a PS Audio PPP, and have been for quite a few years now. Best investment I've ever made in my syst .......
381: Video Asylum, RE: Audio Connection from Sony XR55A80J Widescreen to 2 channel audio system (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-30, 05:30:13 (68.83.223.145)
That will work. I can't comment on brands. However, I have a Sony OLED, and use the ARC HDMI in/out to my Oppo 103 (ARC) player, and then the analog out of the Oppo to my TV. It's unfortunate that mos .......
382: Digital Drive, Very Good! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-27, 14:44:22 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
383: Digital Drive, RE: Well? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-24, 09:55:44 (68.83.223.145)
Good to hear on the players and Wavelength amp. I had Wavelength Cardinals in my main system many moons ago. Still have them, in storage. Have WE 300Bs from the 90's too. I prefer 2A3s, 10s and 845s. .......
384: Digital Drive, I'd like to know as well. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-24, 05:51:23 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
385: General Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-24, 05:45:55 (68.83.223.145)
I have a PS audio PPP, and power cords *after* it make a difference. Some gear more than others. That said, I won't spend huge amounts of money on them, so I guess my PCs are more like ho-mommies. Jac .......
386: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SL7 Tube Recommendations for Aretha Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-14, 05:20:28 (68.83.223.145)
If you are familiar with NOS 6SN7s, I've found their 6SL7s cousins to have a similar sound. I don't know about current production. Jack .......
387: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-12, 12:27:10 (68.83.223.145)
Coda CSiB V1 integrated amp. 150 W A/B first 18 are class A. It comes in 3 versions with different biases/amounts of class A. It's more transparent, cleaner, not quite as warm, with faster, tighter ba .......
388: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-12, 11:41:46 (68.83.223.145)
That works, that's a good price for the Ruby. I got the SA-10 OB. Couldn't be happier with it. It will also make all your CDs sound better as well. I replaced the Pass, still have the Volti speakers. .......
389: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-09-12, 06:54:04 (68.83.223.145)
I have the SA-10. The differences between the SA-10 and the Ruby are not huge. Balanced out, more internal shielding, and more adjustable filters. The latter being rather significant, since it can dra .......
390: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass labs (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-07-11, 13:45:02 (68.83.223.145)
Pass amps are very warm sounding,the .5 series more so than the .8. Jack .......
391: Inmate Central, RE: SES.... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-02-27, 12:00:08 (68.83.223.145)
I got my first Maderna vaccine a couple of weeks ago. Zero side effects. OTOH, several of my techs had REALLY sore arms. One couldn't go in today. That said, the second one may be worse. Jack ::: TOPI .......
392: Speaker Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-02-21, 07:48:14 (68.83.223.145)
Not for Music. I had Montises a while back. With some tweaking placement etc, they we fine without a sub. Actually, I thought the powered woofer was the best part of the speakers. Jack .......
393: General Asylum, Ghostery (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-02-21, 07:39:44 (68.83.223.145)
Ghostery block many images. All of the one Abe posts are blocked. Pause Ghostery, and they all come up. Jack .......
394: General Asylum, RE: I suppose I deserved the snorts, no you don't (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-02-06, 07:42:39 (68.83.223.145)
There has been an uptick in disc players and transprts in the high end. That said, the $100 CD players of yesteryear are gone and not coming back. There are still billions of discs still out there, an .......
395: Speaker Asylum, RE: +1 on considering Ohms. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2021-01-01, 07:00:14 (68.83.223.145)
I'll also recommend Ohms here. While I haven't tried it, I would bet they would be great in a HT. Jack .......
396: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Have you heard one in a good setup? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-11-19, 15:24:38 (68.83.223.145)
Not all SETs sound the same, different tubes etc. One generally doesn't pick the power, they pick the tube. They go for the sound, that's the priority for them. Jack .......
397: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Have you heard one in a good setup? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-11-17, 14:00:54 (68.83.223.145)
They can be quite beguiling. Someone once said they sounded more real than real. I lived in SET-land for a good 10 years. I still have 7 SETs lying around, I got quite attached to most of them. Audio .......
398: Video Asylum, RE: Should I consider a new Blu-ray player? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-10-31, 11:55:21 (68.83.223.145)
Only if you want to buy 4K discs. Jack .......
399: Speaker Asylum, When was the last time you cleaned them? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-10-12, 08:37:26 (96.73.172.17)
They need vacuuming with a dust buster periodically. They attract dust like a magnet. Jack .......
400: General Asylum, RE: Gold MFSL disc problem (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-09-19, 13:14:30 (68.83.223.145)
I had a Jean Michele Jarre' disc do the same thing. Not a fan of MFSL packaging. I stopped buying their discs. Besides the annoying packaging, I find them too warm sounding. Jack .......
401: Digital Drive, It took them long enough (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-09-07, 08:55:24 (68.83.223.145)
I would have bought it and the DAC in a heartbeat when I was in the market. Jack .......
402: Vinyl Asylum, It sounds like music. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-09-07, 08:49:24 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
403: Digital Drive, RE: When a SACD player won't read a redbook disc (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-28, 04:49:49 (96.73.172.17)
If its just one or two discs that repeatedly won't play/read, then it's the disc. It happens with most disc players, and is inevitable if you have a large collection. Oddly, it's a different disc(s) f .......
404: Digital Drive, Yes, the phase is inverted compared to the US standard. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-15, 08:27:05 (68.83.223.145)
Switching it makes a small improvement, depending on the disc. Jack .......
405: Digital Drive, RE: Overly Agressive? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-15, 08:19:09 (68.83.223.145)
Th SA-10 is also sensitive to different power cords if you want to go that route. Best source I've ever owned. Jack .......
406: Digital Drive, Overly Agressive? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-15, 05:20:29 (68.83.223.145)
I've had the SA-10 for a while now.I certainly wouldn't call it aggressive. I(n fact, it is probably the most laid back, relaxed source I've ever owned. That is the Marantz house sound, more so for th .......
407: Hi-Rez Highway, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-11, 04:33:42 (96.73.172.17)
There is so little clearance with that disc drawer, I doubt a cleaning disc would even get in the SA-10 Jack .......
408: Video Asylum, Same panel, different processor (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-07, 15:04:42 (68.83.223.145)
LG is the only maker of OLED TV panels. It's the processor that makes the difference. Jack .......
409: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-08-05, 05:54:44 (96.73.172.17)
I have a PS audio PPP. It does a good job. That said, there is an audible effect of different power cords going from the wall to the regenerator. There *shouldn't* be, but there is. jack .......
410: Vinyl Asylum, Soundsmith (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-26, 07:11:29 (68.83.223.145)
Has a fair number of Low output moving iron, but they don't have a replaceable stylus. Jack .......
411: Inmate Central, The wife and I tried both.. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-20, 04:13:37 (96.73.172.17)
Impossible and beyond on the grill. We felt neither one had the taste or texture of beef. She preferred impossible, I preferred beyond. While they were edible, if the goal was to convince us we were e .......
412: General Asylum, Yes it is (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-19, 13:11:49 (68.83.223.145)
As previously mentioned, it can work, and work quite well. I had a passive in my system, and really liked it. Unfortunately, it didn't have enough clicks for volume. It had 28, but #4 was too loud, an .......
413: Inmate Central, My mother had a 240Z (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-16, 12:28:39 (96.73.172.17)
One of the earlier versions, before they added more pollution controls that slowed it down. I drove it a few times. Fun car. :-) Jack .......
414: Inmate Central, RE: Charcoal? Really? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-16, 08:49:32 (96.73.172.17)
Had problems getting lump charcoal earlier in the pandemic. Supply chains are a mess right now. Jack .......
415: Inmate Central, RE: Think of it like we express "viral load" in HIV patients... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-09, 05:15:05 (96.73.172.17)
I don't think we do that for most diagnostic covid samples. As a general rule. It's more time, energy and expense. I thought it was just +/- for most of the time. Clinical *studies* being the exceptio .......
416: Inmate Central, N95s don't have ear loops (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-07, 04:16:05 (96.73.172.17)
They have bands that go around the head. Jack .......
417: Speaker Asylum, RE: Considering Ohm Walsh Options (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-07-02, 09:52:51 (96.73.172.17)
I owned the 2s many years ago, which got me to buy the 5000s a while ago. There is a definite house sound. That said, the newest generation is a bit suaver sounding, especially in the treble region. Y .......
418: General Asylum, Some classical here (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-06-27, 13:15:01 (68.83.223.145)
Probably about 35% of my music us classical, another 35% is ambient, and the rest is a mishmash of classical rock, blues, folk, county etc. Jack .......
419: General Asylum, RE: Any genre as long as (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-06-27, 07:58:33 (96.73.172.17)
One manufacturer/exhibitor once told me that he 3 minutes to impress some who just walked into the room. He chose his music carefully. jack .......
420: Inmate Central, Maybe, maybe not (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-06-26, 07:58:15 (96.73.172.17)
Rabbits don't have to live in cages. They can be litter trained, and with some precautions, can be allowed to roam through the house. House rabbits make very good pets. Intelligent, and affectionate. .......
421: Speaker Asylum, RE: Powering Ohms (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-06-25, 06:38:07 (96.73.172.17)
I have the 5000s. They are not difficult to run, but are insensitive at about 87 db. They can sound quite lovely on mid powered tube or ss amps, but they really sing with power. It's not an issue of v .......
422: Video Asylum, RE: Very Rare (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-06-23, 06:59:52 (96.73.172.17)
I generally don't, since my music system is separate from my video system. I think it's a great idea, since my wife streams Pandora while she works from home. It would save wear on my TV. However, I d .......
423: Video Asylum, Very Rare (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-06-22, 08:22:49 (96.73.172.17)
Interesting idea, bit probably little demand for it. I haven't seen any 4K TVs with that feature. Jack .......
424: Inmate Central, Didn't hurt me at all. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-05-27, 06:39:28 (96.73.172.17)
. .......
425: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Fair point :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-05-16, 07:11:30 (68.83.223.145)
Hear is a quick list off the top of my head, and is by no mean complete. Volti Audio Klipsch JBL Zu Audio Daedalus Tekton There are many others. I only mentioned the brands, not the models since you .......
426: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Rather vague (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-05-15, 15:52:37 (68.83.223.145)
There's lots of types of high efficiency speakers, depending on your definition of the term. Horns, single drivers, regular style speakers,etc. They all have their pluses and minuses. I have horns, an .......
427: Inmate Central, RE: Question--what is pit beef? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-05-05, 07:22:26 (96.73.172.17)
A chunk of beef, usually top round slow cooked over coals seasoned with salt and pepper only. Thinly sliced and put on a roll. Quite good actually. Jack .......
428: Digital Drive, I just peeked. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-05-02, 07:34:54 (68.83.223.145)
Music direct has a SA-10 Open box on sale. It has a full warranty. If you can stretch your budget, get it. They sell quickly. It also lets you adjust the noise shaping and other filters. No affiliatio .......
429: Digital Drive, RE: Get the Marantz SA-Ki Ruby (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-30, 04:32:13 (96.73.172.17)
I have the SA-10, partly because of the balanced circuitry. That is one of the few differences between the 10 and the Ruby. I bought an open box/demo, for just a little more than the Ruby lists. That .......
430: Digital Drive, Get the Marantz SA-Ki Ruby (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-28, 12:18:00 (96.73.172.17)
It will play SACDs well, and make your CDs sound better than ever. It also has lots on inputs, so it can be a good DAC as well that will take whatever you throw at it, so no obsolescence. The Technics .......
431: Inmate Central, RE: Yes and no... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-27, 12:08:01 (96.73.172.17)
Who's got a vaccine that works in monkeys? jack .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Users of LO MMs/MIs - such as Grado "Statement' series, Pickering XLS4500S or Stanton 785LZE ... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-26, 07:35:01 (68.83.223.145)
Soundsmith also makes some Low output MIs that put out .4 mV. Jack .......
433: Inmate Central, Nothing (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-25, 06:31:21 (68.83.223.145)
This has been my lifestyle for years now. Jack .......
434: Inmate Central, Few or no cops here (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-25, 06:27:56 (68.83.223.145)
I haven't seen any these days. Camera traps are still working. That said, there is still light traffic here every day. Many if not most people in the DC metro area seem to be essential. Jack ::: TOPIC .......
435: Inmate Central, No (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-24, 10:41:09 (96.73.172.17)
My technician got a flu shot a couple years ago, and she was negative on the covid test. They are completely unrelated viruses. Jack .......
436: Films/DVD Asylum, I actually preferred to the original (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-23, 04:21:20 (96.73.172.17)
There were interesting implications that the original lacked, assuming you ignore the sequel. Jack .......
437: Inmate Central, Here too (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-20, 07:53:07 (96.73.172.17)
Local Wegman's only lets in a small number at a time, and more as others leave.Everything is sanitized, carts, belts at the checkout. Giant also has one way arrows in the store isles. State law requir .......
438: Inmate Central, Not in my area (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-19, 07:56:46 (68.83.223.145)
There's no name brand paper anything. Just generic stuff if can get that. 3 ply? Seriously? Jack .......
439: Inmate Central, This isn't flu (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-19, 06:01:27 (68.83.223.145)
The most likely source for this was bats. It doesn't mutate nearly s fast or a dramatically as flu viruses, most viruses don't. That's why *most* vaccines work so well. It has a 97+% genetic homology .......
440: Inmate Central, For people who don't drive much (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-18, 07:32:52 (68.83.223.145)
If you are an older person who may only drive a few miles to work, and the grocery store once a week, it may make sense. If you are someone (usually younger) who drives all over the place then the ext .......
441: Inmate Central, Grow a starter. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-13, 11:00:18 (96.73.172.17)
. .......
442: Inmate Central, Not true (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-09, 09:28:59 (96.73.172.17)
Virus has been isolated from Patients in Washington state. Jack .......
443: Inmate Central, RE: Is this for real? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-09, 09:27:42 (96.73.172.17)
The PCR tests read/measure the viral RNA. Jack .......
444: Inmate Central, I just let my freak flag fly (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-07, 09:13:27 (96.73.172.17)
I haven't had my hair cut in 12+ years. jack .......
445: General Asylum, Donate it (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-05, 05:46:55 (68.83.223.145)
The wife and I haven't decided where yet. We'll make that decision when we get it. Jack .......
446: Inmate Central, It has a 97% homology (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-03, 12:14:29 (96.73.172.17)
To Bat SARS-CoV (bat Coronavirus). That's been known for a while. Jack .......
447: Inmate Central, They take it seriously here (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-04-01, 04:27:31 (96.73.172.17)
Store are open here 6-7 for *vulnerable* people. Not just the elderly (60 and up), but also people who are immuno-compromised/suppressed, people with pulmonary issues etc. That said, my wife and I wer .......
448: Inmate Central, SARS-CoV-2 (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-29, 15:38:48 (68.83.223.145)
Is the real name. Jack .......
449: Inmate Central, To add to that... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-29, 06:41:25 (68.83.223.145)
There are all the labs working with it. This virus is strictly BSL3 for lab work. This requires full PPE, tyvek, gloves scrubs and PAPR (battery powered air filter) just to go into the BSL3 suite. Jac .......
450: Inmate Central, Seriously? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-27, 11:08:49 (96.73.172.17)
Unless its something that has already been approved, it will have to be tested before it can go in humans. At best, that takes many, many months. Then it goes into small scale phase 1, to make sure pe .......
451: Inmate Central, Yes (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-26, 04:59:18 (96.73.172.17)
There has been a serious shortage here. My preference is Jumbos, but I'm lucky if I can get any larges. I do like eggs on weekends when I have the time to make them. Jack .......
452: Inmate Central, Are you folks getting robocalls these days? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-25, 14:24:37 (68.83.223.145)
They have stopped here. Sad that it took this virus to stop them. Nothing else did. Jack .......
453: Inmate Central, RE: I didn't think any had been approved yet. nt (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-25, 13:40:42 (68.83.223.145)
I did a quick scan, looks like most are still PCR tests. There are still issues with most antibody tests, too much cross reaction. Jack .......
454: Inmate Central, Not that bad now (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-25, 08:15:34 (96.73.172.17)
Stores are stocking. People can only horde so much. Still can't get a thermometer. :-( Jack .......
455: Inmate Central, They changed the original picture (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-24, 10:58:10 (96.73.172.17)
Not surprising... My question is, don't they get cold? Jack .......
456: Inmate Central, RE: Weird scenes inside the Giant Eagle... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-23, 07:26:17 (96.73.172.17)
We went to our local Giant during senior/high risk hours (6-7 AM). We got there at 6, the parking lot was more crowded than I've ever seen it. Ever They were still stocking shelves, but there seemed t .......
457: Video Asylum, RE: Just replaced mine with a Sony OLED (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-22, 12:44:30 (68.83.223.145)
LGs seem to have a greenish tint, not sure why. keep in mind that LG Displays makes ALL OLED tv panels right now. The big difference is in the processors. All OLEDS are vulnerable to burn in and unifo .......
458: Inmate Central, RE: Any factual or anecdotal evidence that fever (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-22, 11:41:54 (68.83.223.145)
Maybe, maybe not. I would probably feel it, but I can't say everyone would. Regardless, we are well aware of the disease and going into self quarantine when you get a fever, is just being prudent. The .......
459: Inmate Central, RE: You can't safely associate with others outside your immediate household... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-22, 10:31:56 (68.83.223.145)
My employer requires us to take our temp every morning, and stay at home if it spikes. Jack .......
460: Video Asylum, Just replaced mine with a Sony OLED. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-21, 14:14:09 (68.83.223.145)
Big Difference. Jack .......
461: Inmate Central, RE: Got my new LG OLED TV Set up Yesterday ....... Video...... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-19, 06:27:25 (96.73.172.17)
BTW, you may have to hunt down 4K/8K video. There isn't a lot out there barring short videos on YouTube. Make sure your Netfilx account is set to maximum speed/bandwidth. Look for videos/movies/TV sho .......
462: Inmate Central, I wish you luck (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-19, 05:25:20 (96.73.172.17)
The biggest issue here, is meat. I'm not vegetarian. The shelves in all of the meat departments are empty. I'll have to see what's online, but not local delivery. As a side note, since they haven't be .......
463: Inmate Central, RE: here's a link for you........ (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 14:47:48 (68.83.223.145)
My point was that the Diamond Princess that you mentioned was atypical. And spare us the comparisons to the Spanish flu (1918 H1N1 pandemic). Jack .......
464: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, Thanks - A stunning video indeed .............. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 14:40:50 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, the stores were using that on the sets when I was shopping for TVs. Enjoy, Jack .......
465: Inmate Central, OOPS, my bad (rough day) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 12:13:35 (96.73.172.17)
It's Bulgaria 8K HDR It won't let me do a link, but I found it in search. The beginning has mountains in it. It's 5:39 long Jack .......
466: Inmate Central, here's a link for you........ (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 12:07:31 (96.73.172.17)
I've posted this before. It's updated daily. Note the death rate of closed cases. Jack .......
467: Inmate Central, RE: Got my new LG OLED TV Set up Yesterday ....... Video...... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 12:03:57 (96.73.172.17)
Nice TV. Pull up Bolivia 8K HDR from youtube. I will blow your mind. jack .......
468: Inmate Central, RE: Depends on the Reaction to the Crisis .......... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 10:44:35 (96.73.172.17)
It's always been that way, but A is more common. jack .......
469: Inmate Central, RE: What are the details of your order ? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 10:17:51 (96.73.172.17)
All the stores are wiped out inventory-wise. They can't get supplies fast enough. Ordering online won't change that. Jack .......
470: Inmate Central, RE: Depends on the Reaction to the Crisis .......... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-18, 10:15:18 (96.73.172.17)
A and B are not strains, they are classes of influenza. each class can have a dozen or more specific strains. Jack .......
471: Inmate Central, RE: That's the assumption (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-17, 08:33:21 (96.73.172.17)
That's the basis for vaccines-mumps, measles smallpox, etc. They are good for many years. Flu is an exception due to it's rapid mutation rate. Jack .......
472: Inmate Central, That's the assumption (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-17, 08:10:01 (96.73.172.17)
If it doesn't mutate. But it hasn't been proven yet, AFIK Jack .......
473: Inmate Central, RE: It reminds me of the Outbreak movie.... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-17, 06:02:18 (96.73.172.17)
That movie was a lesson on what NOT to do in a lab, and how NOT to handle infectious material. I *cringed* through most of that movie. Jack .......
474: Inmate Central, RE: Wish I could afford a sample to answer for my lab... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-16, 04:53:53 (96.73.172.17)
lol. I hear you. :-) We've got 4 7500s, and a ddPCR system. None are automated, but we aren't clinical, and aren't in as much of a hurry. In non-clinical settings, Covid-19 is BSL3. That complicates t .......
475: Inmate Central, Interesting (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-15, 15:01:56 (68.83.223.145)
It's a hood start, but not quite ready for prime time. Needs to be confirmed with PCR (maybe not in China). A good start. Hopefully more to come.Jack .......
476: Inmate Central, Source? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-15, 13:42:07 (68.83.223.145)
I hadn't heard that. Keep in mind, all the info coming out right now is not peer reviewed. No time, just need to get data out there. Sort out details later. Jack .......
477: Inmate Central, That sums it up pretty well (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-15, 12:51:48 (68.83.223.145)
Keep in mind, if it's probe based (a dye labeled primer that binds in the4 sequence between to the the forward and reverse primers), can detect single digits of RNA. Ultimate sensitivity depends on qu .......
478: Inmate Central, No ALISAs at this point (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-15, 12:44:23 (68.83.223.145)
AFAIK, right now, there is only RT-PCR. The kits contain primers/probe buffer/enzymes. There is a shortage of RNA extraction kits from Qiagen and other places. Take a swab, place it in liquid extract .......
479: Inmate Central, Slow turnaround for tests (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-15, 08:30:27 (68.83.223.145)
At the moment. My technician had to be tested, it took 4 days to get an answer. She was clean. It should NOT have taken that long. Jack .......
480: Inmate Central, Not Everything (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-15, 07:12:49 (68.83.223.145)
But you can certainly blame him for calling it a hoax. Yes, they can shed it before they show signs. He was tested, came up negative. Jack .......
481: Inmate Central, Single ply TP (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-14, 10:56:12 (68.83.223.145)
Was gone 3 days ago. Frankly, if I was going to hoard TP, it wouldn't be single ply. Jack ii .......
482: Inmate Central, RE: I shopped today... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-14, 06:40:52 (68.83.223.145)
Just got back from our weekly shopping. We don't need TP or PT, there was 0 pasta, almost 0 meat of any kind. There was some ground turkey, and some duck breasts, but nothing else. Very little frozen .......
483: Inmate Central, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-13, 06:06:30 (96.73.172.17)
It's better to err on the side of caution. I live in MD, so schools will be closed, and many Gov't employees will be telecommuting. Traffic is going to be extremely light for a while. :-) Jack ::: TOP .......
484: Inmate Central, Those are "official" numbers (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-10, 11:06:39 (96.73.172.17)
They may or may not reflect reality. Note: the death rate of concluded cases is 6%. Jack .......
485: Inmate Central, Link (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-03-10, 10:25:50 (96.73.172.17)
Updated daily. Jack .......
486: General Asylum, Some harmonics (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-28, 08:16:50 (96.73.172.17)
. .......
487: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA8004 vs Ruby KI inquiry (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-22, 10:00:35 (68.83.223.145)
It was designed to handle pretty much any digital format you throw at it. Jack .......
488: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA8004 vs Ruby KI inquiry (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-20, 13:57:46 (68.83.223.145)
Yes, that upsampling to DSD does wonders for CDs too. My CD collection has never sounded so good. Jack .......
489: Inmate Central, I'm surprised they lasted this long (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-18, 05:10:27 (96.73.172.17)
They mostly did cheap Asian junk. That was their thing, and they wore it on their sleeve. I haven't been to one in decades. There was a point when they started out, that the quality of their products .......
490: Speaker Asylum, That is why some speakers are priced each, not per pair.(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-16, 14:07:13 (68.83.223.145)
. .......
491: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Advances in SACD Playback Over the Years (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-15, 14:05:01 (68.83.223.145)
Dedicated SACD players have gotten better. I'm not a big fan of universal players. I have an Oppo, and it's great for video, but that's all I use it for. Take Hawkmoon's advise, get a Marantz Ki Ruby .......
492: Films/DVD Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-13, 04:24:26 (96.73.172.17)
I've seen some on that list. Good movies. Jack .......
493: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree-spoilers (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-11, 09:24:13 (96.73.172.17)
I didn't really care for the characters either. I also thought it was a bit odd that father Kim attacked father Park. Overall, I thought it was a decent movie, kind of a generic Korean movie. I suspec .......
494: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: First Korean flick? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-11, 08:22:16 (96.73.172.17)
It does take some getting used to. Especially since guns aren't embedded into their culture like in the US, they tend to be especially creative as to the weapons used. Parasite was not nearly as *inte .......
495: Films/DVD Asylum, First Korean flick? (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-11, 05:17:29 (96.73.172.17)
With the vast majority of Korean flicks that I've seen, there is a lot of death. Sometimes just a lot of pain and suffering, but usually death. Lots of it. Even the Rom-Coms. I watched a lot during th .......
496: General Asylum, RE: Pioneer, Panasonic, and Sony have several models. (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-11, 05:04:19 (96.73.172.17)
I doubt it. I'm in the same boat. I have the 103, and it's still hanging on, but I don't know for how much longer. The problem for me, is that none of the new players, 4K or otherwise, have a digital .......
497: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Just saw Oscar winner Parasite-SPOILERS! (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-10, 09:58:30 (96.73.172.17)
I was a little surprised, but not terribly. It struck me as (mostly) a typical Korean flick. Well done, good production values, but not as intense as others. I knew going in, that people would die, I .......
498: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Advice (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-07, 05:20:44 (96.73.172.17)
I agree with G Squared. Ohms tend to work very well in oddly shaped rooms. They can also fill a large room if need be. If you can swing it, go for the 4000 tall (prices are for 1 speaker). They also h .......
499: Inmate Central, RE: The bulk of the "free" commercial tax software... (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-06, 06:36:14 (96.73.172.17)
My father's taxes are too complicated for any of the programs. My wife and I just use TurboTax. It's relatively fast and easy, and we get confirmation from the feds and state in a couple days, last ye .......
500: General Asylum, One's definition of "good sound". (0.00)
Posted by Jack G on 2020-02-03, 08:20:29 (96.73.172.17)
We all hear differently, and we all have our own priorities. We tend to define good sound differently. There's a lot of good gear out there, at all price points, but I don't know anything that does *e .......
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