1: Inmate Central, RE: SCOTUS (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2022-04-21, 12:04:02 (67.131.247.234)
Darwin will have the last word....Regards,. Jeff .......

2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: This one came very close to... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2020-08-07, 18:36:00 (98.33.49.89)
SFL2 with VCap ODAM....Magic caps.... .......

3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Agreed... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2020-08-07, 18:33:34 (98.33.49.89)
I saw your post and thought I would add a few words. Your description is accurate.....but what if....the 4 MIT 3.3 caps were replaced with the new VCap ODAM oil caps. Absolute magic I will tell you. C .......

4: Inmate Central, RE: Second wave of Covid-19 coming soon? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2020-06-06, 22:07:00 (98.33.49.89)
The protests are a test tube for the government to see if the Covid is dying off or still prevalent. We will soon know. My guess, we see various spikes, and again in the fall. Jallen .......

5: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker repair (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-06-07, 22:48:24 (67.174.204.38)
Just got them back, 4 woofers, all impeccably restored. Factory new appearance. They also test them....Great place,. Jeff .......

6: Tweakers' Asylum, New VCap Oil/ODAM (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-05-23, 17:21:54 (174.215.3.224)
New VCaps have arrived.... https://www.v-cap.com/odam-tester-comments.php .......

7: Tube DIY Asylum, New VCap Oil/ODAM (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-05-23, 17:09:16 (174.215.3.224)
New caps being offered from V Cap notice in my email today. I have had great results with their film caps in the past. Anyone buy some?Jallen .......

8: Speaker Asylum, Speaker repair (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-05-09, 12:31:33 (174.214.24.233)
My go to speaker driver repair went under, Orange County Speaker. Many great repairs there. I found a new one which is stellar, wanted to share the good fortune. Jallen Paul Johnston President and Ch .......

9: Critic's Corner, RE: Not a bad list. I might add to it? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-04-14, 17:45:09 (67.174.204.38)
For SS amps, I would add an amp or two from Pass from the Aleph series, and from his current line , 160.8, and the smallest 25-30 watter.... Superb. Also, more from Mark Levinson, 23/23.5, were superb .......

10: Critic's Corner, RE: I would add any OTL amp from Atma-Sphere (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-04-14, 17:16:15 (67.174.204.38)
Agreed. They figured out the OTL mystery better than anybody. .......

11: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Amp circuit? Plate impedance calculation. (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2019-01-09, 20:44:40 (67.174.204.38)
All great comments. In UL/PP mode, there is less power, but better adaption to speaker impedance variation than say a pentode design, but a pentode makes great power as do class B circuits with bifila .......

12: Tube DIY Asylum, Amp circuit? Plate impedance calculation. (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2018-12-26, 10:46:07 (174.222.159.223)
A math question for tube amp builders... How do you calculate the "Ideal" Plate Impedance of a circuit, for example a push-pull, ultralinear circuit with 6550 tubes, running 550 volts on the plates. J .......

13: SET Asylum, RE: SET's in push-pull config (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2018-09-23, 22:30:18 (67.180.5.99)
Greetings, Not just lower distortion, THD, IM, but linearity, stability (less oscillation risk), and UL push pull drives variable impedances better. The most power from a tube may not mean it sounds t .......

14: Critic's Corner, RE: Herb Reichert/ Power Cords and Puzzlements (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2018-07-25, 11:01:35 (76.220.72.45)
Agreed. I have two Thunder, and 5000 Niagara. A significant improvement. The HJR review should have also tried the 5000 with amp installed. The 5000 has more reserve capacity. I have two Quicksilver M .......

15: Digital Drive, RE: Have you heard about the Schiit Yggydrasil? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2017-04-20, 16:15:02 (70.197.15.250)
Any Yggy owners out there. I have had one 3 months, and the reviews by TAS and Stereophile are for real. It is a superb DAC. A very good value but give it 600 hours breaking in, and interconnects real .......

16: Critic's Corner, RE: This article didn't read like the obit I was expecting... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2016-01-28, 09:17:47 (50.141.29.42)
Add Pachelbels Canon in D (D for dreadful)to that list. I feel the article would have been better timed at a 1 year mark or so. To discuss the negatives so soon is just poor form. Millions of fans ha .......

17: Wine Asylum, RE: Just got back from Paso Robles... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2016-01-08, 13:54:07 (50.141.29.33)
A must purchase is the Turley Zin, Hayne vineyard. Legendary flavor. A massive fruit bomb. Al s o, the Justin vineyard, and an Isoceles fix cannot be missed. Paso rocks....Jallen... .......

18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I wonder why there are so many "conceptually wrong" amps? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2015-09-18, 18:30:13 (70.214.14.30)
Agreed. The room is the final frontier as many of us do not have dedicated listening rooms, and have to mix the audio placement with WA interests. Jallen .......

19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I would say nearly all amplifier designs are conceptually WRONG! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2015-09-18, 17:58:34 (67.188.253.128)
#7 distortion vs frequency My amplifier is tubed, push pull with minimal feedback and was measured on a HP distortion analyzer....0.08%THD, 1 watt, at 1khz, standard parameters, frequency response 5hz .......

20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I wonder why there are so many "conceptually wrong" amps? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2015-09-18, 15:48:18 (50.141.30.160)
There are as many conceptually wrong transistor amps as there are tube amps conceptually wrong, and right. The Rowland and other companies are refining Class D circuitry to be very good amplifiers. Tu .......

21: Tubes Asylum, winged C 6550 Rises Again? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2014-08-23, 20:00:50 (67.188.253.128)
Are Winged C 6550 being made again? Check Upscale Audio... .......

22: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: thanks for stopping by [no text] (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-10-03, 20:10:51 (67.188.253.128)
Greetings, Good luck breaking 90dB with 10-15 watts. The math is good in theory, but does not account for frequency variation among other factors. Try playing some organ music, large symphony, drums, .......

23: Critic's Corner, RE: Any support for TAS writers? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-09-20, 15:45:51 (174.240.0.91)
Josh358 I agree with you. I want to read about what experiences or technical data is worth sharing, not if a reviewer is agreed with or liked. I give reviewers credit for having the cojones to print a .......

24: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I did open one new one. bigger caps, different coils. I will use the new ones (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-08-28, 21:10:22 (67.188.253.128)
Eliabeth, You can use Maggie pins by Cardas, and they will allow your cable to slide right in the Maggie steel connectors, or you can just remove them, and put posts on the Xover like I did. Best, jal .......

25: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 3.6 (new style) crossover box AT amp instead of on speakers? Ok/Not OK??? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-08-28, 21:07:56 (67.188.253.128)
Elizabeth, Bryston makes large spades which will work with Bryston posts, and fit in two 8TC cables. They just have to be soldered in. Bare wire oxidizes rapidly and degrades the sound. Silver solder .......

26: Tubes Asylum, RE: TungSol EL34 Alternates (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-06-16, 19:44:38 (174.234.7.155)
My favorites.....liquid....and sound so good...jallen .......

27: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-06-16, 19:42:41 (174.234.7.155)
Have you tried v-caps yet? They are very impressive, but large and difficult to locate if the real estate is limited. Jallen .......

28: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-06-16, 19:41:27 (174.234.7.155)
Have you tried v-caps yet? They are very impressive, but large and difficult to locate if tbe real estate is limited. Jallen .......

29: Critic's Corner, RE: The Absolute Sound and Stereophile are merging!!! Just found out TODAY (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-04-21, 18:35:35 (174.254.211.104)
Ironic that after 30 plus years of drivel you seem to still be interested? .......

30: Critic's Corner, RE: S'phile Recommended Components & Audio Research (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-03-18, 17:01:34 (174.253.226.0)
While I enjoying bashing the press as much as the next phile, I have, over the years found many pieces of equipment to sound dramatically different from one combination, room, etc. to another. Thus, I .......

31: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 3.6r amp selection (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2012-02-11, 13:10:11 (174.234.66.113)
The Rotel RB1080 is a splendid amp I used with my 3.6 pre Bryston 4BSST. The difference is smaller than the price. Only lacks high treble purity when compared to the high$ stuff. Jallen .......

32: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT-88, 90 & 120 qualities re: Quicksilver amps (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2011-12-23, 08:25:41 (174.253.240.121)
I called Quicksilver and Mike S. told me he likes the JJ tubes. He has screened/tested sets of them so they will be more reliable. Sonically I agree. Jallen .......

33: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT 88 tubes (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2011-11-20, 14:56:28 (67.188.253.128)
The Silver 88 is not much different than my silver monos or silver 90. One of the best sounding tubes is the JJ, but they have not exactly cemented their name with reliability. If you get a good pair, .......

34: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Halo amps with Maggies anyone ? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2011-10-08, 14:04:22 (174.253.250.219)
I tried them and they were just a bit polite and I preferred the bryston 14bsst. Jallen .......

35: Critic's Corner, RE: Over on the goN is a question: Why is there no Stereophile review of Magnepan 3.7? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2011-08-02, 22:12:49 (67.188.253.128)
Easy, Have Sam Tellig have a listen. The only thing he measures is the level of beer in his mug. Perhaps this is why his ears are still golden.... .......

36: Critic's Corner, RE: Paul McGowan is Desperate (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2011-07-05, 21:33:15 (67.188.253.128)
If that is the case, you should start feeling disrespect for every manufacturer who uses quotes from others to promote their product(s)or positive reviews whether from publications or consumers. Isn't .......

37: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Amps and Dynamics (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2011-04-10, 20:38:04 (67.188.253.128)
The answer is more complex and yes, power and sensitivity are very important, but that snap factor on drums, etc. is also determined by how well matched the damping factor of your amp is matched to yo .......

38: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie 3.6R vs Martin Logan CLX (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-11-30, 21:21:16 (24.5.249.241)
I recently auditioned a pair of ML speakers priced at about 15-16K and have a pair of the 3.6, and after listening to the ML, I was glad I had the 3.6, they were more musical, better top end, and bett .......

39: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: In what way does less bass result from toeing them in more?? nt (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-11-05, 19:43:41 (24.5.249.241)
With a minor toe-in (10-16 degrees)there is little change, but with a severe toe-in as some like at 45 degrees or so, the bass loses focus, and is a bit muddy in my room. Try first in the room to see .......

40: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: You might like to try locating them so that the centre of the bass panels ... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-10-28, 20:24:59 (24.5.249.241)
The more you move them from the rear wall, the less the bass, but the deeper the stage. Toeing them in gives more focus, but the bass may suffer a bit. These things have to be dialed in over the next .......

41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Regarding amps: power vs. quality (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-09-12, 06:40:19 (24.4.17.87)
I still have not seen where you have measured a magnepan 3.6 in a large room, and I have carpeted floors, not a closet sized room with hardwood floors. Second, I measured and played music. Music cover .......

42: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Regarding amps: power vs. quality (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-09-11, 22:03:01 (24.4.17.87)
All 4 amps were checked for power output and distortion, all measured in spec. In fact, they were making far less distortion than your amps. They were at o.1% or .5% at full power, 90wpc, and I have b .......

43: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Regarding amps: power vs. quality (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-09-11, 08:12:36 (24.4.17.87)
With all due respect, I could not disagree more. First, what size of room are you getting 100dB from a Maggie? Second, in a moderate size room, you will be lucky to coax a maggie past 90dB with 40wpc .......

44: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Someone Please Answer Me This....Long (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-09-10, 21:06:38 (24.4.17.87)
I have posted similar information before, but there seems to be new Maggie owners going through what I did a few years ago. I have had numerous amps with the 3.6, and can tell you that a CJ MV55 is en .......

45: Planar Speaker Asylum, Maggie 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-08-05, 06:38:27 (24.4.16.29)
Elizabeth, I just returned from the CA audio show and I did not hear anything that made me want to give up my 3.6. The Legacy Whisper HD which I do like, was a bit disappointing with 75Kk 100wpc singl .......

46: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Best One Amp for 3.6's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-07-29, 19:08:35 (67.164.88.32)
The Pass wth the most power. These are power hungry and need sheer horsepower. The Classe mentioned is a good choice. The Bryston 14BSST is great, try one if you cn audition one. I have tried 14BSST, .......

47: Critic's Corner, RE: Audience cables Review - Latest Stereophile (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-07-25, 21:14:30 (67.174.249.202)
I reviewed teh Au24 and was less than impressed, evenmore umimpressed with the speaker cables. They were both musically problematic. I built cables for 50.00 I preferered by a large margin. To confirm .......

48: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie 3.6R vs 20.1 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-07-23, 22:41:35 (68.127.95.103)
Greetings, My .02 worth...I own 3.6, as does my friend Ron, another friend owns 20.1, and another owns 20.0. Thus I have listened to all the above at length with various amps etc. The 3.6 are very clo .......

49: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Not how I would describe JC-1's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-07-15, 07:51:17 (67.174.248.150)
Exactly my point. Each room, system, can yield very different perceptions with subtle changes in size, acoustic absorption etc. I have heard the JC-1 in several systems, and they were very different i .......

50: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Review: Varkdriver's Magnestand 3.6R (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-07-10, 22:00:15 (67.125.106.119)
Greetings, I tried the Parasound JC-1 and did not warm up to their sound with my 3.6's. A bit sterile, lifeless, and uninvolving. Not bad sound, just not involving. I have heard them better with other .......

51: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Ask Magnepan..... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-06-01, 20:59:15 (71.134.190.119)
I would cover the Maggies in plastic so they are protected. Seal the bottom so all the termites don't run to the Maggie life-raft and set up shop there....seriously, just to keep the gas out. I would .......

52: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 110 posts for a subwoofer with a planar speaker! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-05-07, 19:36:39 (75.146.48.98)
Deep bass is just not that important to everyone. A sub only helps if you want sub 50Hz info. or some kind of foundation for the music. Not all music has information down there. Vinyl doesn't venture .......

53: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: what mods to further improve sound from MG3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-04-21, 09:27:51 (69.232.174.187)
1. What is the size and shape of your room? 2. Where do you have the speakers now? 3. What are the position measurements from side walls and back walls? 4. Where is your listening position? 5. In addi .......

54: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Jorg - that is TERRIBLE!! :-(( ... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-04-17, 09:47:54 (67.53.213.94)
Measure the Xover to see if it is crossed over high enough for the mid tweeter. .......

55: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Jorg - that is TERRIBLE!! :-(( ... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-04-17, 09:45:25 (67.53.213.94)
MY guess is that the 50wpc amp was distorting, and overdriven. I have used a 4BSST on the 3.6 and it was just now so effortless and dynamic. Thus, 50wpc or 100wpc into 4 ohms is simply just not enough .......

56: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Does the pre-amp outputs get divided in halves? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-03-23, 16:49:09 (68.127.84.12)
I think your reference to passive bi-amping is also known as vertical biamping. My preference is monoblocks or stereo. When amps are bridged, some are only good into an 8 ohm load, the maggies are 4 O .......

57: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 4BSST here. Good combination (nt). (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-03-11, 08:35:16 (12.232.239.162)
I agree with the 4BSST recommendation which is a good match, just read the review in soundstage by John Crossett on the match. I also use the Quicksilver Silver mono which also give a fuller sound and .......

58: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: EMOTIVA SS Muscle Amps (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-03-07, 19:11:01 (68.127.95.40)
I have seen those and have wondered how they sound. They look good, but how do they sound????? .......

59: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Short List of Amp Candidates for the 3.6's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-03-05, 17:13:12 (65.121.75.131)
Any magie philes in CA who want to hear the 14/4, tomorrow in Central CA. E-mail a request to attend. Saturdy night from 1700-2300, Wine, Beer, food, music...Jallen I get the 14 for only 3 more days.. .......

60: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Short List of Amp Candidates for the 3.6's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-03-05, 17:10:21 (65.121.75.131)
I have posted several times the amps I have tried with the 3.6, and will spare the list in its entirety, and I still go back to the Brystons. I am currently using the Marchand XM44, crossed over at 40 .......

61: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 3.6R 8-pack cap upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-02-17, 15:49:56 (75.157.23.104)
The caps are usually listed as +/- 5% or 10%, so the difference is likely not audible. What voltage rating are the stock caps? I would guess at least 200V-250V. Thanks, Jallen .......

62: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need Help with Ribbon Surrounds to go with Maggie 1.6's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-02-04, 21:58:52 (198.134.98.12)
I just tried the Sunfire CRW-2 and compared them to my 1.6 and the 3.6 I have, and in surround mode. They (CRW-2)are more efficent, and the tonal balance is very different. They are brilliant, excitin .......

63: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie Pins? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-02-03, 20:12:48 (69.237.48.75)
The Maggy pins are great. I use them on my 1.6's and I use the post conversion on my 3.6. They will accomodate a large wire gauge which you need with the Maggy. Don't use cheap small gauge wire or you .......

64: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Looked at Magnestand's Website and Models of Magneplanars (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-30, 08:04:59 (65.121.75.131)
Greetings, I agree completely as I have had the MMG, now own the 1.6 and 3.6, and the 3.6 is clearly better, especially at the extremes. the 1.6 has ab it more midbas bloom but lack the toip end trans .......

65: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 3-way active 3.6 system measurements (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-26, 17:15:43 (69.239.205.92)
Where did you measure? Did you measure each speaker at 1M using 1Khz as a reference point and everything compared to that, and did you measure at the listening position, and in different areas of the .......

66: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I'd give Magnepan a call and then post their answer(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-18, 07:55:37 (69.232.175.33)
I don't see any tape on my 3.6s. Perhaps a mod courtesy Duct Tape// .......

67: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 3.6R electrolytic XO caps (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-08, 17:46:46 (12.107.115.2)
Very intersting as my caps are yellow and no marks/values on them. They have changed the Xover again if those are stock caps. Jallen .......

68: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone mod a Marchand XM44 ??? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-02, 11:34:24 (68.127.90.69)
The XM44 is very sensitive to changes inside. I re-wired it with Cardas 19.5 and the sound changed to a fat, slower sound and a midbass hump. I used 19.5 hookup wire. I removed it and installed silver .......

69: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Another amp suggestion thread (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-02, 11:27:17 (68.127.90.69)
I second the Rotel mention as I have had it and used successfully with 3.6 full range, and they were just a little lacking in top end purity, but with good midrange and bass. Jallen .......

70: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone mod a Marchand XM44 ??? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2010-01-02, 08:03:43 (68.127.90.69)
The XM44 sounds so good, it would be easy to sideways or backwards. The interconnects have proved to be more important variables than the transparent XM44 which just gets out of the way. Also, the spe .......

71: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: mixed feelings (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-12-28, 17:30:22 (71.138.23.15)
The way Magnepan should address this is to offer a standard speaker grade, then a "special edition" with Mundhorf silver and oil caps, or the ones they find make the best improvement for the money, an .......

72: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Favorite Solid State amp used for 3.6...... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-12-26, 16:52:23 (68.127.82.227)
You don't need to spend that much money, but if you want to spend that much, I would go biamp, and use the Marchand XM44, or if you want a little more, get the Pass labs XOVER, the best. Amplifier wis .......

73: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: HELP with Bi-amping Magnepan 20.1 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-25, 09:08:22 (69.237.49.190)
For the Mid/Tweeter, I have used the Quicksilver Silver mono for a verygood sound which is just warm of neutral and great if you listen to all digital. Warmer is the V4 Quicksilver. A bit brighter sou .......

74: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Blown 20.1 tweeter! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-21, 11:19:07 (67.88.206.99)
I would like to see a pic if possible....morbid curiosity. jallen .......

75: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 3.6R bi-amping plus REL Sub (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-15, 07:05:47 (216.46.89.187)
Greetings, I agree with the potential of the 3.6 in the bass. The bass is very impressive, but there is some music where a well integrated sub will add to the listening experience. I have had both the .......

76: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Amazing! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-08, 20:35:21 (69.110.88.74)
At the first of the year I will be moving probably to Brentwood or the Danville area like Dublin or Concord and hopefully find a few maggie owners there. Jallen .......

77: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Maggie owners in Sacramento? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-08, 00:55:50 (71.133.254.253)
A very tranquil city, little traffic, plenty of smog so I have good reason to sit inside and listen to the maggies. There are about 4 maggie owners here, 2 3.6, a 20.1, 20.0 owner, some Avalon Eidolon .......

78: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Maggie owners in Sacramento? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-06, 09:55:49 (69.237.49.40)
Go 3 hours south and tomorrow we are having a maggie session in Visalia, CA from 5:00pm until ....well midnight seems to be the usual stopping time. They are not Gunned, but they are to be tubed and B .......

79: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Listened to Maggie 3.6's at dealer with Bryston 4B-SST2 nice.. I am salivating (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-11-03, 19:04:08 (69.238.89.173)
I get no brightness out of the Maggies with my 4BSST. I use a tube preamp though which may explain it. I use the Quicksilver full function and I use the Music Reference RM 5 MK III. Cable and preamp a .......

80: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Problem with my 3.6 bass panel - please help! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-10-19, 07:24:59 (68.127.84.120)
You might check the amp/preamp by switching by switching speaker leads and see if the sound follows them. If not then internally the speaker has an issue. Possibly a delamination of the panel internal .......

81: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What recordings sound Best / Worst on your Magneplanars? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-10-07, 16:54:32 (68.127.82.13)
Some of the best recordings I hear on the maggie 3.6 are from an Acoustic Zen sampler CD and some RR recordings. Nothing does strings, especially plucked ones as well as the maggie ribbons...the speed .......

82: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: ClarityCaps (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-14, 06:38:54 (68.127.85.209)
I have found that proper amplification for the maggie is more important than XOVER caps changes. This and room placement. I can get great sound with the stock XOVER or my electronic XOVER if the amp i .......

83: Cable Asylum, RE: Belden cable 12 AWG X4 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-12, 07:00:29 (69.228.14.129)
Is this the 12awg each version as well. If so, are you willing to sell some of it. Thanks, Jeff .......

84: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: ClarityCaps (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-09, 19:47:17 (71.138.190.45)
The Hovland caps are a bit of a mixed thing. I have heard them in some systems and they sound great, but in others, they can be a bit hot and bright. They are like any other cap, must fin into the cir .......

85: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG 3.6/R has new XO? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-09, 19:42:27 (71.138.190.45)
Don't just snap a pic, lift the hood on the Xover and give us a peek...jallen .......

86: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: ClarityCaps (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-08, 06:38:34 (69.239.205.46)
What are they used for? Some caps make a good Xover cap, but bad in a circuit used in an amplifier. If this is for a Xocer, I prefer the Mundorf Silver, but for the price, the MR, ESA seem to be a goo .......

87: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: mg 3.6 -improve sound -what quick mods to do (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-06, 07:09:11 (68.127.81.7)
This sounds like you are "letting go" AKA clipping and the distortion is coming through the speakers. I would have to know your components to give a better answer, but Maggies are known for their powe .......

88: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker Cable Insulation is 'melting'. (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-04, 14:40:11 (99.15.96.121)
The wire may have been overheated of exoposed to a solvent. Jallen .......

89: Critic's Corner, RE: Unlike John Atkinson.... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-04, 14:30:30 (99.15.96.121)
I too shall miss J. Gordon Holt, but I would like to have known more about him, his social and political opinions, and perhaps more of his interests. Whether they were different than mine or not would .......

90: Cable Asylum, Belden cable 12 AWG X4 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-09-01, 08:36:55 (69.226.65.204)
Does anyone know where a good source of Belden Cable is? I am looking for the teflon coated 12awg X4 similar to the 12 awg seen on parts express for their power cables, only they use 3 bundles of 12 a .......

91: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Finally have actively biamped... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-30, 16:57:59 (69.238.89.42)
If you want some binding posts I have a few Cardas laying around I am not using for a project which was cancelled. Price will be fair. You will need 4 pairs of posts. They will be priced near Michael .......

92: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: mg 3.6 -improve sound -what quick mods to do (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-28, 22:24:24 (69.237.48.75)
The stock Xover is barely adequate. It fits the budget range of the speaker, but you can do much better active. Try the Marchand XM44, and as much as I like Mac gear get Bryston 4BSST or 14BSST or lat .......

93: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Considering getting back into Magnepan sound after 30 years (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-23, 07:33:19 (68.127.80.17)
Give a listen to the Maggie 3.6 and see how you like them. They are fine full range if you feed them a good diet of power like a Bryston 4BSST, or the 4BST, ( a thinner sound). Tubes will work with lo .......

94: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Active XO (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-14, 06:02:07 (69.238.89.232)
The flexibility is limited to the module you choose to purchase which can get a bit expensive if you don't know what frequency you want to Xover at. There are five + and five- positions for the freque .......

95: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Active XO (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-11, 06:27:04 (69.226.64.17)
The best known Xover for 3.6 are the Pass labs, Marchand XM44, and Bryston. Avoid the Ashely, Beringer. I have tried themn and the XM44 is much better. The XM26 is very tubey so unless you have very b .......

96: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Under $1000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-07, 23:19:40 (68.127.89.100)
One of the great surprises for me was how good the Rotel RB1080 stereo amp sounded with the Maggie 3.6 speakers driving them full range. Aside from top treble softness and a bit of grain, the mids, mi .......

97: Cable Asylum, RE: Suggestions on reasonably priced SILVER Interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-07, 09:51:37 (99.15.96.121)
A great silver cable is the Signal Cable Silver, great sound and very reasonable price. Also, making your own with silver plated silver yields a great cable. I like the tried and true Kimber 3 wire br .......

98: Cable Asylum, RE: Suggestions on reasonably priced SILVER Interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-07, 09:47:06 (99.15.96.121)
I have had the KCAG and they were just too hot in the top end. They are best with very warm ripe tube gear and they will be fine. With SS gear they will peel paint off the walls in my system. In the r .......

99: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: possibly damaged 3.6r ???- what to do ??? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-08-06, 22:26:12 (68.127.81.110)
Do they play OK or is there noise. If the plastic is Ok, odds are ....so are the speakers. If one side is replaced, I would not worry too much. Maggies break in, but should not sound too different onc .......

100: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Marchand tubes for Bi amping 20.1 Maggies (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-07-31, 06:16:41 (68.127.91.66)
I have the 3.6, a friend has the 20.1. We both tried the XM26 and XM44, both of us had the same summary. Unless you have SS equipment with an ugly spike needing a little taming, go with the XM44 as it .......

101: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What should I listen for (Maggie 1c vs. 3.6 mod'ed) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-07-14, 06:09:00 (69.232.174.202)
To put another amplifier option out there, the Bryston 4BST is good as a budget amp, the 4BSST is even better, and what I use for the bottom, and the 14BSST ideal as it won't run out of juice. 200wpc, .......

102: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Will be in LA on July 9-13 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-27, 07:21:52 (76.245.35.126)
You can call me or e-mail at jalanalog@yahoo.com or 559-972-1075 Jeff .......

103: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Will be in LA on July 9-13 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-24, 20:29:59 (69.228.14.144)
We will be likely be having another maggie party at my place or another one of the maggie fans north of LA about 2.5 hours. I have 3.6, the others have 3.6, 20.0, 20.1. We will likely be evaluating so .......

104: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Jallen: How difficult to put on Cardas Posts? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-21, 15:25:36 (71.142.8.225)
I would not call the job easy, but the drilling is the easiest part. The posts soak up a lot of heat and they usually need a large gun to heat it up enough. I used one of the drill bits that are taper .......

105: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The new 3-6r crossover (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-21, 06:41:26 (69.227.84.202)
I have seen one and it hangs parallel with the panel, and internally it appeared similar to the previous one. Since the caps in the big stack don't have a value print on them, it is hard to know if th .......

106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amplifiers: PSE vs. Odyssey vs. something else (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-20, 10:53:36 (69.226.65.78)
The PSE are great amps and worth fixing to keep. Also good are the Rotel RB 1080 amps. The larger 1090 is good, but miserable to repair. All audio equipment eventually fails, SS or tubes. Get what you .......

107: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Help: Recommed Amp Upgrade for Magnepan 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-12, 11:51:48 (99.15.96.121)
The 3.6 has high power demand so the amp you have now fits that well. The amps I have used are in biamp mode. The 3.6 is just lightweight in the midbass/bottom end for me. I use a sub from 80Hz down a .......

108: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MGIIc's low bass popping (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-06-10, 19:04:54 (69.227.85.44)
The Maggie does consume a bit of power. My 3.6 crossed over at 80Hz for a sub still need 400wpc into 4 ohms to cover 80-250Hz. This will get the lights to flash on a Bryston 4BST, not exactly a testos .......

109: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: brain storming with Magnepan (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-05-30, 06:32:05 (68.127.92.208)
Welcome Wendell, Your presence is a pleasant surprise and will be appreciated in whatever capacity that involves. Perhaps one of your passions can include the endorsement of the "boss" in the future b .......

110: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE:interesting comments (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-05-27, 06:03:54 (69.226.65.222)
If you did not see my other post on the amp comparison we did, we tried the 3.6 maggie with a biamp setup using tubes on top and from 80-250Hz, several SS amps. First the big Proton which was OK, then .......

111: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: My new 20.1 tweeters on the outside or inside?? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-05-25, 18:35:42 (69.228.15.215)
I noticed the tweeters on the inside. My friend has the 20.1 and we liked the tweeter on the outside, as did I with my 3.6. Also, they won't have the space they are capable until they are 6ft. out fro .......

112: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG3.6, Bryston 4Bs, need preamp and CD advice! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-05-17, 22:43:15 (71.138.190.218)
I have used tubes and SS with the 3.6. I have used the 550K Musical fidelity boosters and they do have a signature despite the claims...they sound like SS, what can I say. The Bryston 4BST was very le .......

113: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG3.6, Bryston 4Bs, need preamp and CD advice! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-05-13, 08:19:38 (69.106.178.99)
First thing to recommend is that you switch the 3.6 so the tweeter is on the outside, unless you have already tried that and like them on the inside. On the outside, they can open up the stage a bit w .......

114: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "in addition, I added a 80Hz (HP) XO so the 3.6 does nothing below 80Hz, and the sub handles all of that" (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-04-28, 19:48:04 (70.133.197.78)
You are right in that there are some very special recordings out there. The Sheffields, some Chesky, Nimbus, M&K, and others have some real bass energy. Unfortunately, many Vinyl recordings were cut .......

115: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Help? newbie Bi amping Maggie 3.6's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-04-24, 06:37:18 (69.228.14.14)
I followed the Magnepan recommendations and they have worked out fine. High pass 200Hz 6dB/octave Low pass 250Hz 18dB/octave Sub crossed over at 80Hz for the james 1500. The speaker works above 80Hz, .......

116: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Help? newbie Bi amping Maggie 3.6's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-04-23, 21:15:39 (69.237.48.39)
My advice is to return the Xover you ordered and get a Marchand XXM44. I tried several with my 3.6 and none were close to the XM44. We tried an Ashley which the store liked better than the Behringer a .......

117: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "if the parts are available at Radio Shack" ... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-04-18, 09:01:03 (67.125.107.175)
I have the 3.6, went to the James 1500 sub, and a 3-way Xover Marchand XM44, and ditched the passive. I crossed the bottom over at 80Hz, and can now adjust the low frequency to be better in the room. .......

118: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I am at a crossroad with XOs (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-04-13, 06:43:07 (68.127.92.96)
I have compared the XM26, Ashley, and XM44 Xover and the XM44 was easily the winner. The improvement in sound with the biamp option is not subtle. If you like any volume, then the biamp version is the .......

119: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Cabling for Maggies? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-04-08, 19:43:09 (70.141.52.78)
Depends on amplification and taste in musical presentation. I like Cardas and AQ cables, neutral Reference and various AQ cables. The recent Audience`AU24 E was also good. .......

120: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Breaking in X-overs ???? RE-READ SLOWLY (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-03-27, 15:41:29 (99.15.96.121)
Crossovers usually take about 300-400 hours to break in the capacitors. I like using a break-in track from a CD and playing the 1 track over 10-14 days. This usually has things right sonically. Jalle .......

121: Tubes Asylum, RE: JJ 6922 Opinions? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-03-21, 20:19:43 (71.142.8.246)
They are a C+ or B-, just average, not great. Try a Jan Phillips 6922 if you want a more vivid sound. I like the Russian 6922 tubes also lke the Sovtek, or 6H23. The best NOS I have heard is the bugle .......

122: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube gear-seeker looking for positive reinforcement (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-03-21, 20:14:30 (71.142.8.246)
I have had just as many SS failures as I have had tubes fail. The difference is that tubes can be fixed, and parts are usually easy to find. SS....well, hope the board is available. Some tube stuff is .......

123: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "25 - 50 watts are fine" (for the 3.6 mid/tweeter amp) - I don't think so! :-)) ... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-03-09, 13:48:44 (66.122.174.26)
I have tried the 250wpc Bryston, Class D 500wpc, Nu force, and the Quicksilver silver 90, and the power output was not as critical as long as there was at least 100wpc. I used the MV55 (55wpc) CJ and .......

124: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: please help..active crossover question?? maggie 3.6? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-03-07, 22:43:38 (71.137.158.82)
I just finished assembling 3 XM44's, one for me, the other two for friends. This is a very good Xover, much better than an Ashley we tried earlier which collapsed the stage and sounded very small. I a .......

125: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie Cable recomendation (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-22, 08:28:56 (69.110.88.140)
The Cardas Neutral Reference have been good, as the Golden reference. The Golden REf's a bit warmer. The AQ cables have been also good. I have tried the CV 4.2 and sonically they were very good. The c .......

126: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: spectron musician or audio research vt 100 mk11 for maggie 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-15, 12:32:22 (71.128.248.18)
It is only possible to use two pair of amps with an electronic crossover. You will need to get a Marchand XM44, XM26, or other companies Xover at least a 2-way or 3-way. Jeff .......

127: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Building the XM-44 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-14, 08:50:01 (69.228.15.173)
I looked for the Maggy room, but I found out after they were near the Alexis Park...I wanted to see and hear the room, but didn't get there. I had too little time to find it. I asked several people an .......

128: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: spectron musician or audio research vt 100 mk11 for maggie 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-13, 06:47:51 (69.238.89.129)
The Quicksilver monos play so loud we cannot talk and be heard while music is playing. They play very loud. The tube preamp I used with the Spectron, Bryston, and ARC was the Quicksilver full function .......

129: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: spectron musician or audio research vt 100 mk11 for maggie 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-12, 21:10:20 (69.238.89.129)
I have tried the Spectron big class D amp and the Nu Force amp with the Maggie 3.6 and they were both less than ideal. They controlled the panel well, had tight, but pinched and lean bass, and the mid .......

130: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone sent out their 3.6 Xover`s and...... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-12, 20:55:30 (69.238.89.129)
I am in the process of assembling 3 XM44's, one for me, the other two for friends. I have the 3.6 as does another friend, the other the 20.1. I have been happy with the current external X-over and hav .......

131: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Less than impressed.. what's wrong? (Re: 4 Quicksilver V4s) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-02-06, 22:30:13 (69.238.90.26)
I had a pair of the V4 with maggie 3.6 and they needed silver speaker cable and interconnect, like Quicksilver's own. I used silver jumpers, and JJ KT88's gave the best sound. I also used Winged C tub .......

132: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Looking at some Martin Logan SL3's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-29, 06:24:07 (68.127.91.140)
The ML company is good about repairs, but it is not a free lunch, they charge for this. I would look for newer ones as you will be sinking money into these likely. They sound descent, but are a bit th .......

133: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Congrats Nils (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-24, 22:21:16 (68.127.86.60)
I used the V4's for my 3.6's and they present a rather easy load as it is a flat 4ohm load for the mid tweeter and bass panel. The one pair of v-4s drove them with ease. I like the SED or Winged C tub .......

134: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: CES new product for CD's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-20, 22:06:12 (69.239.205.2)
The spray is an isopropanol base liquid which is sprayed on and wiped off. The disc is extremely bright and clear looking after. Very little information is given due to proprietary interests. The resu .......

135: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Pass Amps built like a tank.... reliable as ...heck (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-19, 18:35:47 (71.137.156.71)
Regarding the Pass, they are known to work with Maggies. I just had the Bryston 4BST driving the 3.6's, compared them with the Spectron 500wpc amp and they were close, with transparency going to the S .......

136: Tweakers' Asylum, CES new product for CD's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-18, 09:24:38 (68.127.94.165)
I returned from CES filled with music from many great systems and one new product distributed from www.Maxxhorn.com BlueMaxx CD cleaner The product is a CD cleaner/polisher and the results are just st .......

137: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: See..... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-17, 20:18:51 (70.133.197.127)
I have posted my amplification before, but will again in the event you missed the post. Last night I and the phile group compared the Bryston 4BST, Spectron 500wpc amp TAS loved so much with my trusty .......

138: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: *Last* Impressions: 3.6/r (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-11, 22:59:16 (69.238.88.232)
IMHO, the Bryston overdamp the Maggies, and prevent the panel from moving an adequate amt., like putting the brakes on too fast, and the sound is lean, stripped of body, and overly lean. I like tubes .......

139: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: One more thing... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2009-01-11, 22:53:16 (69.238.88.232)
I tried the XM26 Marchand with Maggie recommended Xover points and did not like the change and went back to passive. I will try the XM44 in the future. The XM26 was too veiled and the transparency los .......

140: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 3.6 marchand crossover (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-29, 15:34:14 (66.122.174.26)
Are the modules the same for the XM44 and XM26? I just bought some modules for the XM26 and may be getting the XM44 in the future. I thought the XM26 added too much bloom in the system. Perhaps the SS .......

141: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Cardas CCGG (short) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-29, 09:26:23 (66.122.174.26)
Another vote for the Cardas. Easy to solder and measure vanishingly low resistance...great product. jallen .......

142: Tubes Asylum, RE: re-tubing QSilver Pre-amp, told to stick with $12 Chinese (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-17, 18:10:46 (71.128.249.118)
I just retubed with the QS tubes, and they are the Chinese, and they are cheap and quiet. The preamps eat tubes at the rate of about every 1-2 years. The Chinese tubes are very dynamic, and open on to .......

143: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: speaker of the decade? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-17, 18:07:40 (71.128.249.118)
The 3.6 is an enduring classic. Not perfect, but close, ever so close, for a speaker. A little more bass, be 96db sensitive, not 86db, be a little smaller, be a little easier to position to get the ho .......

144: Tubes Asylum, RE: Quicksilver Mono KT88 amps - anyone modded these? (pics) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-13, 22:03:17 (71.133.254.140)
Another Polystyrene that has gotten good press and is very musical is the Rel Rt, and they are very reasonably priced from Michael Percy Audio, about 11.50 for a .22/600v. A very warm, full and rich s .......

145: Tubes Asylum, RE: Quicksilver Mono KT88 amps - anyone modded these? (pics) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-10, 21:38:52 (68.127.86.130)
I get them through a amplifier builder who doesn't let go of them easily. The reason is that polystyrene is not in great supply, in fact has not been produced for several years, thus a dwindling suppl .......

146: Tubes Asylum, RE: Shopping for KT88s (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-10, 07:18:43 (69.232.174.117)
I have purchased 8 Quads of JJ KT88's, hundreds of hours, Zero failures in the past year. In the past year I have had failures of EH, Winged C, but the longevity of the Golden lion was not assessed. I .......

147: Tubes Asylum, RE: Shopping for KT88s (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-08, 19:46:27 (69.228.15.58)
Go with JJ tubes, they easily outperformed my EH tubes, Winged C, or Golden Lion which were a big disappointment. They cost less and are better. They stay biased month after month. A great tube. Jalle .......

148: Tubes Asylum, RE: Quicksilver Mono KT88 amps - anyone modded these? (pics) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-08, 19:43:03 (69.228.15.58)
I upgraded my silver monos with Military spec custom Polystyrenes and the sound transformation is dramatic. The bass is tighter, faster, a more open top end, more detail, and an end to the soft sou .......

149: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quicksilver silver Mono/Maaggie 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-08, 18:44:47 (69.228.15.58)
Prior to the Silver monos, I had the V-4-s and they were a magnificent match. However, I upgraded the silver monos and they outperformed the V-4's. With your v-4s upgraded, they are no doubt ahead aga .......

150: Speaker Asylum, Nestorovic 5ASMKIV Parts needed (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-05, 06:42:52 (69.232.174.108)
Does anybody have and woofers or parts for the Nestorovic 5AS MKIV? Thanks, Jeff .......

151: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How much power? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-04, 18:53:02 (71.133.255.42)
For a modest price the previously mentioned amps, especially the ones without boards or potential board issues are great in that they can last for literally 10-20 years and all the parts can be easily .......

152: Planar Speaker Asylum, Quicksilver silver Mono/Maaggie 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-12-03, 16:00:14 (70.133.196.156)
Just up on the Asylum is a pair of silver monos by quicksilver. They match very nice with the Maggie 3.6 panels. I run them myself, actually I have two pair now, and just one pair is enough to really .......

153: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 3.6R mismatch? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-28, 22:19:16 (71.137.158.115)
Room asymetry requires a balance adjustment in my room and this is common for this type of speaker design. Adjust to get the vocalist in the center, pour a cold one and enjoy the music. Nothing is per .......

154: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How much power? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-28, 22:15:57 (71.137.158.115)
Greetings, The Quickies are great and the Eico even better. The HF89 is only a basis of design. They are actually built on the general circuit, with many modifications to the amp design, with differen .......

155: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How much power? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-28, 08:56:51 (67.125.106.129)
This is a similar post I have made elsewhere here, but to reiterate some of it, the Quickie choices are good, and add to that the V4, M80, Silver mono, Silver 100, and M135, all Quickies. And add to t .......

156: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG1.6 or save for 3.6 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-19, 10:49:56 (66.122.174.26)
Yes, the 3.6 does so much for so little, and for so long now,one can only wonder why others spend so much for so little....Jeff .......

157: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Power for 3.6's.. do you think... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-11, 18:47:04 (67.125.106.143)
Of what you speak is true, but the curiosity still exists of "what else is there" and knowing that the recording studio only gets about 50% of the material on a good day keeps me in search of the emot .......

158: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Power for 3.6's.. do you think... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-10, 05:58:05 (69.226.65.196)
The ARC VS 110, VT 100, VT120, not the VT200 though as it has too many tubes, meaning that if it blows one, it could take out the board and leave you with a 2-3k bill to get it going again...happened .......

159: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Power for 3.6's.. do you think... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-09, 12:03:31 (69.226.65.196)
Greetings Leslie Loh, Thank-you for your kind words and sharing with other audiophiles your experience which is similar to mine. I have heard the ARC too and they are indeed magnificent amplifiers wit .......

160: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Power for 3.6's.. do you think... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-09, 11:46:10 (69.226.65.196)
The mathematical equation for a sensitivity of 86db at 1 watt like the 3.6 would place it at about 101db at 32 watts for peaks, and 104db max at 64 watts peaks,not continuous. The mathematical formula .......

161: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Power for 3.6's.. do you think... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-11-09, 09:42:10 (69.226.65.196)
There is a big misconception out there about Maggies needing lots of power. While they do need more than single ended power, a good 70wpc as Dusty has noted or a good 100wpc-150wpc is adequate. That i .......

162: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Did your 3.6s not come with the external passive XO? nt (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-10-11, 20:40:41 (71.138.190.46)
They are listed as "maggy pins", and will have a hole on the side, then a banana like end with no leafs. They are bout 5-6.00 each. They slide into the back of the speaker and into the crossover. They .......

163: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Did your 3.6s not come with the external passive XO? nt (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-10-08, 21:10:17 (69.238.88.30)
Don't give up on the passive yet. Putting silver jumpers between the xover and speaker, using Cardas silver rhodium maggie pins, silver internal xover wire, Cardas binding posts, silver soldering the .......

164: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Real bass for Maggies (and Ap's) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-10-08, 20:52:18 (69.238.88.30)
The James EMB 1200 and 1500 both work very well with my 3.6's, and my friend enjoys his JL subs. Can't gp wrpmg with either. Set-up determines success or not. .......

165: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What maggies do well... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-10-04, 06:42:29 (68.127.91.158)
The top of the bass is great with my 3.6, but for the real strong bass, the foundation, I use a James EMB 1500....real impressive, as was the 1200 the even the small 1000. I cross over at about 55hz a .......

166: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: audio manufacturers pay for reviews (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-09-27, 22:41:15 (68.127.84.196)
I am an audio and laser consultant, and not in that order. .......

167: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: audio manufacturers pay for reviews (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-09-20, 22:48:34 (68.127.80.237)
One thing I failed to mention is that my maggie 3.6's are driven by a highly modified Quicksilver silver mono pair with new power cords and very high quality mil spec polystyrenes on the coupling caps .......

168: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: audio manufacturers pay for reviews (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-09-06, 22:59:35 (71.134.191.80)
I have tried the latest nuforce and they were sterile, bright, and just non-musical. I have yet to herd a musical class D amp. This is the future, but it is not ready for prime time now. Tubes, tubes, .......

169: Shady Lane, A scammer among us!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-09-06, 07:36:10 (68.127.93.229)
Be aware there is a scam artist sending bad checks. Her name is Susan Cole, e-mail is S.cole_32@yahoo.com. AKA Margaret Perryman 113 Queens Gate South Kensington, London SW75LR UK. Following below is .......

170: General Asylum, A scammer among us!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-09-06, 07:36:10 (68.127.93.229)
Be aware there is a scam artist sending bad checks. Her name is Susan Cole, e-mail is S.cole_32@yahoo.com. AKA Margaret Perryman 113 Queens Gate South Kensington, London SW75LR UK. Following below is .......

171: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Pass Labs vs. Bryston on Magnepans? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-07-30, 20:55:13 (69.237.48.183)
Keep the V4's, they are great on maggies. I have the 3.6 and have used the V4's and they sing very well. Use of good silver speaker cable improves things immensely, as well as the jumpers. I compared .......

172: Speaker Asylum, RE: Amp for Aerial 10T ... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-06-29, 10:20:38 (71.133.255.99)
I have the D300 and the 10T and they are a good match together. Use a tube preamp and they will sing together. Jeff .......

173: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need a used amp for around $1500 to drive Magnepan 3.3's. (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-06-27, 10:58:15 (66.122.174.26)
Try the ARC D300, or Muse 150, or even the sonic Frontiers SFS80. .......

174: Vinyl Asylum, AR ES-1 motor/bearing (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-01-25, 19:22:55 (69.237.49.240)
Has anyone recently replaced or overhauled the bearing/motor in the AR ES-1? Mine is doing the ticking thing which is supposed to mean a bearing is on the way out. I called Jerry Raskins and they call .......

175: Tubes Asylum, RE: No, but Mike Sanders is generally right (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2008-01-06, 10:10:28 (71.128.248.217)
With regard to the Silver mono, do not be afraid of low impedances. A tube amp is not as affected by the drop in impedance as a SS amp is. Thus the reason so many use tubes with Martin Logans. The Sil .......

176: Tubes Asylum, Re: Why does he need to make new products if the current (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2004-09-19, 09:34:07 (69.19.148.139)
Tim de Paravincini has been making the same amp for 25 years in the EAR 509, with a few variations. I asked him about this at the last CES and he said "why change something drastically if it was engin .......

177: Cable Asylum, Re: Name brand copper cables that members have found to sound Sweet (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2003-10-30, 04:56:53 (69.19.175.244)
Try the Cardas Golden Reference or the Neutral Reference. They are very good with the Golden Reference being the sweetest at the top. Jallen .......

178: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Aries / JWM10/ Dyna 20X First Impressions and questions!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-12-27, 19:12:39 (66.81.33.216)
EdM, You should consider a 16.5 cleaner. If you are serious about vinyl as your purchase of the Aries suggests, you deserve to hear vinyl at its best...clean. Static can also cause the problem you dis .......

179: Cable Asylum, Re: DIY speaker cable ( my experience with cable resonance) (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-12-26, 18:26:29 (66.81.212.101)
Tube Cadet, I have had the same experience with the Cardas cable. I used the 11.5 hookup wire and I used the twisted pair of 11.5 and the latter was better to use because it was already twisted and in .......

180: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Philips SACD 1000 Problem (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-10-27, 07:29:22 (66.81.54.35)
gs, I had a similar problem and I sent the unit back to Phillips (In TN) as they are the only place to work on SACD players for Phillips. They simply replaced my unit. The service by Phillips was very .......

181: Cable Asylum, Re: Silver Cables (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-10-20, 16:34:17 (66.81.45.232)
I have had good success with enamel coated silver (solid core) cable for interconnects. I found the bass to be more articulate than with stranded silver with polyethylene dielectric. However, the stra .......

182: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Hmm, you're scaring me... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-08-04, 07:10:33 (66.81.53.151)
I must clarify my earlier description of the Phillips. The player is not overly wrm, just warm, full and present with bloom, like real music. So much digital I have heard is dry, etched, threadbare an .......

183: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Philips SACD-1000 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-08-03, 19:30:31 (66.81.36.20)
Dormant, I second the opinion of the Phillips SACD 1000. It is a very warm unit. My system is without tubes and it fits in well. I can see how a tube based system may get too much of a good thing. The .......

184: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Shure Bros. V15VxMR questions (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-07-21, 09:08:50 (66.81.40.218)
I have the latest Shure V15 and am very happy with it. I have had the Sumiko Blue Point Special high output MC in the past and it was also very good. The Shure was a bit warmer, the Sumiko a bit more .......

185: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Newbie: Recommendations for single cd/sacd player for under $1000 (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-07-09, 05:07:23 (66.81.57.108)
I have just received my Phillips SACD 1000 and was not prepared for how good it would really sound. This is a fabulous sounding player. Sweet, silky, and dimensional are a few of the adjectives I woul .......

186: Cable Asylum, Re: using 2 runs of cables per speaker (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-30, 19:10:24 (66.81.143.223)
Regarding two runs of cables, I would exercise some caution because "more" cable can creat too much capacitance, and you can have the equivelant of a 300 or 400 mic capacitor over the speaker leads. Y .......

187: Cable Asylum, Re: These are my favorites (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-27, 19:55:47 (66.81.143.135)
I am a fan of the Vampire Bananas as they are very tight and have good spring tension. I do not crimp them because they do split if the wire is not fat. They come in two sizes. Vampire is now called S .......

188: Cable Asylum, Re: Looking for warm interconnect (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-23, 07:41:22 (66.81.143.188)
Bosh is right on about the Cardas cables. The Neutral Reference is a great AV cable because it is coax in design and resists EMI/RF problems as good as any cable. And, it is very warm and well...neutr .......

189: Cable Asylum, Re: Best RCA option for Belden 89259 IC's (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-19, 19:24:45 (66.81.134.101)
I agree with Jon on the Cardas plugs. The one I like is the SRCA, the rhodium one. They have good spring tension and are easy to work with. Solder flows very well on them. In addition, they work very .......

190: Cable Asylum, Re: Well it was Audioengr.... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-12, 19:40:22 (66.81.139.140)
Have you used teflon tubing to be used for the insulation material? Teflon tape is a difficult material to work with. Jallen. .......

191: Cable Asylum, Re: What IC's go good with Jeff Rowland equipment? (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-11, 19:57:11 (66.81.131.53)
I have been using silver with my Rowland ConcentraII which uses as you know is the 112 and Synergy preamp. I made the speaker cable and I am using silver for CD to preamp which I also made. I experien .......

192: Cable Asylum, Re: A bit of a problem with my silver ics.... (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-03-11, 19:37:26 (66.81.131.53)
I share your enthusiasm for silver interconnects. I like both solid core and stranded cables. I have used larger gauge cables however, 22ga and 24ga. I have used 32ga cables with copper. Small cable i .......

193: Digital Drive, Re: SONY NS9000 DVD/SACD/CD (0.00)
Posted by Jallen on 2002-02-14, 18:48:44 (66.81.141.122)
The DVP9000ES is going to be discontinued and replaced with the NS900 according to several sources I have heard. They are essentially the same players but with different cosmetics and a few minor non- .......

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