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1: General Asylum, Not To Worry (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2018-03-27, 20:56:52 (45.49.225.112)
If you are anything like me I go through different phases. In the past, I've obsessed over camera equipment and photography, computers and my latest is power boating after having been a sailor most of .......
2: General Asylum, RE: What one song do you want played at your funeral? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-06-19, 12:44:14 (172.248.33.47)
I want to have myself sitting up like an automaton singing along to Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie. .......
3: General Asylum, RE: And your point is? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-04-04, 17:33:25 (45.49.226.200)
Sorry. My post was really directed at the OP but I mistakenly posted it to your comment. .......
4: General Asylum, And your point is? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-04-04, 16:25:45 (45.49.226.200)
Agreed. I'm wondering what the point was for posting a pic of Clapton in a very unflattering circumstance? Is that something you would want for yourself? I don't think so. .......
5: General Asylum, RE: A coworker sold me his stereo soon after he married... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-03-28, 17:54:58 (45.49.226.200)
Sadly, he allowed it. No one put a gun to his head. .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Wife/GF Hobby Acceptance (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-03-28, 17:53:35 (45.49.226.200)
My wife doesn't have an ounce of interest in my audio passion. I know she was relieved when I moved my gear from the den to a small mother-in-law attached structure and made it into a dedicated music .......
7: General Asylum, RE: Audio equipment interest? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-02-26, 13:47:27 (45.49.226.200)
Not me. I have been involved in audio gear starting in the late 60's. While my interest has ebbed and flowed and my involvement now is greater than ever which includes and ever present desire to "reac .......
8: General Asylum, RE: Caption This Pic! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-01-24, 13:23:08 (45.49.226.200)
Yeah, I'm a luck man. My wife is really into this audio stuff. .......
9: Speaker Asylum, RE: Magico speakers... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2017-01-08, 20:34:26 (45.49.226.200)
Over the last 45+ years I have had too many speakers to count. After extensive listening to the Magico S1 MK11 at the 2016 CES, audio retailer and an home audition I decided to pull the trigger and pu .......
10: General Asylum, RE: Quick Axpona overview (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2016-04-19, 21:21:17 (45.49.226.200)
Enjoyed your overview. Made me all the more eager to attend the Newport Beach Show in June. .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Great American Sound Original ampzilla Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2016-04-01, 20:45:55 (45.49.226.200)
Yep, my Dad bought an Ampzilla and drove Dalquist DQ 10s with a passive Dalquist subwoofer. His source at the time was a Nakamichi cassette deck. Very good sound for the time. .......
12: General Asylum, RE: A Real Life Tragedy....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2015-05-03, 22:30:35 (76.95.229.106)
Very touching story. I know it must have also been very frustrating for you to watch your buddy"s life blood being sucked from him and you could do nothing to stop it. His wife is unquestionably a sel .......
13: General Asylum, RE: How should I price these items? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2015-03-23, 20:26:22 (76.95.229.106)
BUBKAS Donate them to the Salvation Army .......
14: General Asylum, RE: Used Vinyl for high price? really!!! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2015-03-07, 22:22:37 (76.95.229.106)
I believe the seller who is someone named P.T. Barnum .......
15: General Asylum, RE: I'm An Audiophile and I Won't Apologize for It (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2015-02-21, 10:10:29 (76.95.229.106)
The writers seems pretty defensive to me. I have been an audio enthusiast since the 60s and I don't recall people ever picketing in front of my house because I have very expensive gear. Frankly, most .......
16: General Asylum, As one American of questionable accomplishments said..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2014-05-24, 21:25:49 (23.242.144.65)
"What difference does it make?" .......
17: General Asylum, Love it. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2014-05-23, 17:01:13 (23.242.144.65)
Along with turning the patient into a liberal, they found that post surgery patients also began craving The Carpenters music. .......
18: General Asylum, RE: Jay, were you at CES? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2014-02-15, 14:34:00 (23.242.144.65)
Hi Tommy, No, this was only about the second or third time in over third years that I've missed the show. My wife had a serious accident in Sept. which thankfully she is now fully recovered but it nec .......
19: General Asylum, I can't speak for anybody but myself but..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2014-02-13, 22:35:43 (23.242.144.65)
I for one have been turned off by the overly zealous moderators and their penchant for banishing relatively innocuous posts that somehow upset their sensitivities. I would in no way promote flame war .......
20: General Asylum, This reminds me of….. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-11-19, 20:30:56 (23.242.144.65)
the dickhead who after consuming a particularly gaseous meal walks up to a lady sitting at the bar and…..oh, never mind. .......
21: General Asylum, Count me in too….. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-11-12, 21:54:28 (76.94.47.220)
All these new fangled do-dads have taken the fun out of real music. I remember using my comb and tissue paper to play Turkey In The Straw at the local ho-down. Now that was live music. .......
22: Whiner's Woad, I'll second that…... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-11-08, 17:19:01 (76.94.47.220)
and frankly I find AA less fun that it used to be. Would imagine this topic will soon be headed for Whiners Woad. .......
23: General Asylum, The quality of the sound...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-10-22, 21:13:14 (76.94.47.220)
doesn't really matter to Joe 6 Pack nor to the majority of the listening public. What does matter is the music and whether the listener enjoys it. Last week Paul McGowan wrote a short piece in his da .......
24: General Asylum, Shed Two Tears For the Death of the Stereo (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-10-22, 08:34:36 (76.94.47.220)
Here is a nostalgic commentary from Jewish World Daily that some may find fun to read: http://www.jewishworldreview.com/1013/albom102213.php3#.UmaaoxZLJYs .......
25: General Asylum, RE: Cuban Missile Crisis AM Radio...what brand??? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-10-16, 20:00:14 (76.94.47.220)
I was in the Army during the Cuban Missle Crisis and on bivouac training near Camp Hunter Liggett. We were in the boonies and all the troops were sitting around anxiously listening to a small transist .......
26: General Asylum, Do you mean you don't like the cocktail glasses ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-10-12, 22:13:28 (76.94.47.220)
clinking in the background and the sound of the audience chattering? Who cares about the music anyway? .......
27: General Asylum, I totally agree with you Gary..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-10-12, 22:08:10 (76.94.47.220)
but why burden yourself with the OPs antiquated audio gear. Since the OP does not appreciate jazz I can't imagine that his equipment would be worth very much. I am willing to sell it on ebay and split .......
28: Whiner's Woad, Hey, I like this idea..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-10-08, 23:34:18 (76.94.47.220)
Count me in. Where do I send the $? I plan to send twice the membership fee so that I can "borrow " the gear twice as long. BTW, what is the penalty for selling it on A'gon before it is passed on to t .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Check your PP account: - You've Got Money! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-09-07, 10:40:55 (76.94.47.220)
Dear genungo, Due to your selfless generosity I am now living in the lap of luxury in Rio de Janeiro. Keep the checks coming. I assure you it is money well spent. Now I must sign off as I have a "date .......
30: General Asylum, RE: Would you rather spend $20,000 on new gear, or on many, many live concert tickets? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-09-05, 23:38:26 (76.94.47.220)
Dear genungo, I am really perplexed by your question and decidedly uncertain how I would spend the $20,000 on the two choices you presented. Please immediately deposit the funds to my PayPal account a .......
31: General Asylum, I would like to add..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-08-27, 10:53:10 (76.94.47.220)
Gary Katayama of Affordable Audio in Playa Del Rey, CA. As as customer, I have found Gary to be immensely helpful, patient and always available to help me through complicated issues. encountered. He c .......
32: General Asylum, What an incredibly stupid thing to say... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-08-06, 20:52:13 (76.94.47.220)
Do you have any kind of moral filter on your mouth or do you simply regurgitate the first thing that comes out? .......
33: General Asylum, Holy Cow! I never realized how..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-31, 17:50:10 (76.94.47.220)
physically exhausting playing an Lp can be I'm exhausted just thinking about it. I think that Lps should come with a warning label urging the listening to first talk with their doctor to insure they a .......
34: Shady Lane, If what Karmanfamily is reporting is accurate.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-29, 23:10:23 (76.94.47.220)
then I fully agree this scammer should be made public loud and clear and would be deserving of negative feedback. Fact is the OBs post would likely get more exposure here on GA than on Shady. I once .......
35: General Asylum, Don't know what happened to the happy lala guy with (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-23, 21:45:56 (76.94.47.220)
the great rug. He seems to have disappeared. Was it something I said? .......
36: General Asylum, The words are catchy but the..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-23, 21:36:32 (76.94.47.220)
girly/boy and his rug are truly unforgettable. Now I hope I can sleep tonight. .......
37: General Asylum, Since I am not much of a movie goer..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-22, 21:53:09 (76.94.47.220)
I had no idea what the OP was referencing until I Googled Pacific Rim. Kept looking for an imaginary Utube attached to the post. .......
38: General Asylum, Pick it up and bring it home..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-21, 17:28:29 (76.94.47.220)
connect it to your system and leave it on for a couple of weeks. If no problem occurs during this test period sell it as is. If the problems reoccurs then ask NAD for a replacement. .......
39: General Asylum, RE: Why Does All The Good Stuff Come From Other Countries (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-21, 17:21:32 (76.94.47.220)
Todd, you're analysis of foreign financial factors is just the opposite from reality. Just returned from a visit to the Northern Europe/Balkin countries and was astonished to learn about the cost need .......
40: General Asylum, RE: Pacific Rim - bottom end (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-07-21, 17:01:14 (76.94.47.220)
Yes, this is truly phenomenal. Never seen anything like it said the little boy sitting on the curb as he watched the the naked king pass by. .......
41: General Asylum, What a beautiful boxer..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-26, 22:47:28 (76.94.47.220)
I wouldn't even care is she didn't like my music system. .......
42: General Asylum, I think my wife just considers my music system... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-26, 19:06:58 (76.94.47.220)
as part of the baggage that goes with me. Quick story: When we first met my wife came over to my house. She noticed the Echo Buster triangular room treatments in the corners of my living room. Puzzled .......
43: Inmate Central, RE: Your wrong (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-22, 21:39:21 (76.94.47.220)
Les, I found your post tremendously helpful in alleviating some of my concerns about switching to an android devise. I have read reviews and watched several uTube videos comparing the iPhone with the .......
44: Inmate Central, Galaxy s4 vs iPhone 5 Dog fight (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-22, 18:47:30 (76.94.47.220)
You may find this uTube helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkPsZ-rsGYM .......
45: Inmate Central, RE: Coincidently, I am facing nearly the same.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-22, 17:54:15 (76.94.47.220)
Thanks Mike. You've given me a lot to think about. On the other hand, I never use my cel phone for business transactions, I don't even know how to text and have no desire to learn and no bank transfer .......
46: Inmate Central, Coincidently, I am facing nearly the same.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-22, 16:49:48 (76.94.47.220)
exact dilemma. I have Mac everything. You name it I got it. I have the iPhone 4 and I have not been terribly thrilled with it because of the smallish screen. I know the iPhone 5 has a slightly larger .......
47: General Asylum, Newport Beach Show (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-22, 08:42:11 (76.94.47.220)
I spent two full days at the Newport Beach Show this year and found there was lots to see and hear. I think that most companies wanted to highlight their reference systems although there was still a .......
48: General Asylum, This is why we can count on you to help us to.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-21, 09:53:35 (76.94.47.220)
unravel these complex everyday problems that keep us in a perpetual fog. BTW, I'm never quite sure when to throw away a used tube of toothpaste when I suspect there is still some paste that could be s .......
49: General Asylum, I saw some nice shoe laces on Ebay. I think there is still time to bid. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-21, 09:41:30 (76.94.47.220)
n/t .......
50: General Asylum, Just to let you know that..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-21, 09:37:37 (76.94.47.220)
I've forwarded all the cruelty to cats posts to PETA. Would suggest you get all your stereo equipment and valuables out of your house before they arrive. .......
51: General Asylum, Well that DEPENDS...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-21, 09:24:38 (76.94.47.220)
No, wait. My answer was directed to the previous question regarding peeing. .......
52: General Asylum, RE: High End Shop FAIL by YOU ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-20, 22:08:57 (76.94.47.220)
The suggestions that you offer may be helpful but I don't think they should be a prerequisite for receiving courteous professional treatment when visiting a B&M store. I remember the good old days whe .......
53: General Asylum, I warned him.....keep smoke smoke smoke that (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-19, 21:22:36 (76.94.47.220)
cigarette and you'll smoke yourself to death. .......
54: General Asylum, I could not read this post without it ..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-19, 20:35:57 (76.94.47.220)
sounding like rap lyrics and no more comprehendible than same. But what the hell do i know? I like Gretchen whoever that is. .......
55: General Asylum, RE: I hear crocodiles do. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-19, 16:50:15 (76.94.47.220)
I would urge you to give due consideration before challenging the crocodiles sincerity. .......
56: General Asylum, Damn, you beat me to it..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-19, 16:44:35 (76.94.47.220)
I was going to say that I once as I was walking down by the river I saw a little white cloud that sat right down and cried. I told the cloud that she could cry me a river because I cried a river over .......
57: General Asylum, Hey that would make a great song title..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-18, 22:21:27 (76.94.47.220)
No wait, I think Poetry In Motion sounds catchier. .......
58: General Asylum, Anyone have any Echo Busters? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-18, 22:15:12 (76.94.47.220)
There seems to be an echo around here. Probably due to excessive hard surfaces. .......
59: General Asylum, RE: Rightness in Motion (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-18, 09:06:37 (76.94.47.220)
Very astute observation and commentary. Again, your assertion points to the fact that one can never "get there" because "there" is transitory and based on conditions that are always in a state of flux .......
60: General Asylum, RE: I guess your friend had a million to piss away (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 20:54:43 (76.94.47.220)
Sudz, to answer your question it would be a violation of privacy to reveal names without permission and it would add nothing to the topic. I think we are straying from the subject. .......
61: General Asylum, RE: I guess your friend had a million to piss away (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 17:34:39 (76.94.47.220)
My friend, who I believe is fairly well known in the Audiophile world did not "piss away" the funds used to build his music system and listening environment. Like Don Quixote, he has been on a quest t .......
62: General Asylum, I have decided to start a new service...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 16:54:06 (76.94.47.220)
For a small fee per component, I will designate your equipment as being officially"high-End" and even send you a sticker to place on your gear attesting that your stuff has qualified for this title. Y .......
63: General Asylum, Do you distinguish between..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 16:26:22 (76.94.47.220)
snobbery of owning high end products and pride of ownership. I have a friend whose gear along with his dedicated listening room has what I would estimate to run close to a $M. I have never picked up .......
64: General Asylum, Re: Walmart Costco and Target sell mid-fi (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 15:35:52 (76.94.47.220)
Maybe the afore mentioned stores do not sell mid-fi as we commonly think of it but I still wouldn't call their electronics junk. It likely does not measure up to our standards here on AA but to those .......
65: General Asylum, RE: 'affordable' is NOT high end. The whole point of "High End" is only the very rich can afford it (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 11:18:57 (76.94.47.220)
Elizabeth, I think you are confusing the concept of "high-end" with that of "State Of The Art". The two are definitely not the same. Your equipment would certainly qualify as high-end to all but the m .......
66: General Asylum, A rather cynical view me think.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 11:03:03 (76.94.47.220)
I would never suggest that people of all income levels can comfortably engage in this hobby. However, the audio industry like most private enterprises is a capitalistic free enterprise industry that f .......
67: General Asylum, By all means check out...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-17, 10:34:07 (76.94.47.220)
Affordable Audio in Playa Del Rey, CA http://affordableaudio.biz This is not an ad for same but rather a very satisfied customer who has found it a pleasure to do business with this very fair minded d .......
68: General Asylum, Placing pot under my equipment didn't.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-16, 09:10:00 (76.94.47.220)
improve the sound but I found that I had an irresistible urge to giggle when the music was playing. .......
69: General Asylum, No it does not..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-15, 23:42:37 (76.94.47.220)
I put several joints under all my gear and the difference was negligible. .......
70: Whiner's Woad, I think I read about your irresponsible spending.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-13, 23:20:30 (76.94.47.220)
in the Wall Street Journal. I also reported it to the IRS but they already knew about it and somehow even had a video of you eating it. .......
71: Whiner's Woad, That's the best advise on this thread (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-13, 23:17:57 (76.94.47.220)
"Relax ... we are all friends here!" n/t .......
72: Whiner's Woad, I wonder if the OP would be interested in..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-13, 15:14:03 (76.94.47.220)
some ICs I have sitting around? I'm willing to let them go for $1.5K for 1M. I think I picked them up at a garage sale but am willing to print any logo he wants on them. Nordost, Synergistic Reseach, .......
73: Whiner's Woad, I say...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-13, 07:21:17 (76.94.47.220)
string the bastard up. Expose him to public humiliation and if that doesn't work hold him down and give him a pink-belly. Better yet, turn him into the IRS. .......
74: General Asylum, Is that where the expression.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-12, 20:31:07 (76.94.47.220)
"Don't touch my junk" comes from? .......
75: General Asylum, I cry when I hear..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-12, 20:26:14 (76.94.47.220)
the deep soulful sound of the cello playing Kol Nidre during the Yom Kippur service. .......
76: General Asylum, Would strongly suggest for a start..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-11, 17:51:36 (76.94.47.220)
you clean up your user name. .......
77: General Asylum, Got it. ...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-11, 16:19:39 (76.94.47.220)
I see your point. I think that comparing the search for a particular piece of audio gear and a high precision car is not the best analogy. Take Sudz out of the equation and just focus on the fundament .......
78: General Asylum, I beg to differ...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-11, 09:06:51 (76.94.47.220)
Many High-End enthusiasts periodically buy and sell gear not because they are unhappy with their present set-up but rather give in to curiosity or that desire to seek the next level of improvement. To .......
79: General Asylum, Give it up Sox...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-11, 08:50:20 (76.94.47.220)
this was a Gotcha Moment. .......
80: General Asylum, RE: The two Audio research components I own are also pretty rare and never up for sale. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-11, 08:46:42 (76.94.47.220)
Hey Elizabeth, I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse. Said in my best east coast Italian accent. .......
81: General Asylum, Maybe I'm mistaken but...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-11, 08:43:52 (76.94.47.220)
I suspect that Sudz was using a metaphor when siting the relative availability of an audio component and a Ferrari. I doubt that any particular Ferrari model is relevant to his point. I do think the t .......
82: Computer Audio Asylum, Help me understand..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-08, 22:20:49 (76.94.47.220)
I have a dedicated harddrive for my PCM library which consists of ripped CDs and hi-res downloads. How did you acquire your DSD titles. Were they ripped from SACDs, on-line DSD downloads or what? I am .......
83: General Asylum, RE: Caveat Emptor (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-08, 21:13:48 (76.94.47.220)
That is essentially how I feel but if I were the seller I would not accept a check. Cash on the line or PayPal. If the buyer did not have an PayPal account I would only turn over the goods once the ch .......
84: General Asylum, Correct me if I'm mistaken but..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-08, 21:06:57 (76.94.47.220)
I seem to recall that when you use PayPal to purchase an item on Audiogon the seller does not have immediate access to the funds. The buyer must first leave positive feedback for the seller or a short .......
85: General Asylum, Just for that..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-08, 20:55:23 (76.94.47.220)
tomorrow I'm going to Costco and buy the cheapest system I can find. You know, the ones that customers are always blasting as you walk by the TV aisle. .......
86: General Asylum, Sure there is Mid-Fi. It is any thing other than what I have (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-08, 17:50:03 (76.94.47.220)
n't .......
87: General Asylum, Pretty neat memories..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-08, 08:35:31 (76.94.47.220)
I seem to recall listening to the Dewey-Truman Presidential elections of 1948 on my grandfather's radio. I have a vague memory of him telling me that when the music stopped they would announce the win .......
88: General Asylum, Pretty neat memories..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-07, 08:35:20 (76.94.47.220)
I seem to recall listening to the Dewey-Truman Presidential elections of 1948 on my grandfather's radio. I have a vague memory of him telling me that when the music stopped they would announce the win .......
89: General Asylum, RE: Your comments are reminiscent of.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-06, 21:35:34 (76.94.47.220)
Hi Bill, You mentioning your KLH radio reminded me of my first stereo system I bought in the late 60's. It consisted of a Kenwood receiver, KLH 17 speakers and a Thorens turntable. I went to my first .......
90: General Asylum, RE: Your comments are reminiscent of.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 22:39:44 (76.94.47.220)
Hi Bill, I learned about McLuhan in an anthropology class as an undergraduate around 1964. I think we were assigned his book. It made a very strong impression on me at a time when I was essentially di .......
91: General Asylum, RE: Your welcome //(*_*)\\ (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 17:41:35 (76.94.47.220)
Thank you again Teresa. You are fount of important information as well as being a fine writer. BTW, my Opus 3 series SACDs are some of the best sound reproduction software I own. .......
92: General Asylum, Thank you for your thoughtful response... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 16:58:03 (76.94.47.220)
Much appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post. I too have moved to computer based audio utilizing ripped CDs and PCM AIFF hi-res files. My ripped SACDs are of course downloaded as red book .......
93: General Asylum, Differing slightly from this topic...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 11:24:34 (76.94.47.220)
Teresa, I would love to know your choice of the 10 finest sounding SACDs in your library. Yes, I know. This should be posted under the hi-res or music forum but I wanted this to come to Teresa's atten .......
94: General Asylum, Your comments are reminiscent of.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 11:16:34 (76.94.47.220)
the classic book The Medium is the Massage written by Marshall McLuhan many years ago. In his book, McLuhan posits that the medium, whether it be written, audio only, film and TV largely determine the .......
95: General Asylum, Paul McGowan's blog 6/5/13 Enjoying our limitations (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 10:33:58 (76.94.47.220)
As promised: Enjoying our limitations A couple of readers have asked a good question. ”A digital recording of a live event doesn’t always sound as good as an analog recording of the same, yet you say .......
96: General Asylum, RE: Well in fact...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 10:17:53 (76.94.47.220)
My mistake. You're right and I'll look for Paul's blog .......
97: General Asylum, Well in fact...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 09:02:46 (76.94.47.220)
I've never entered that endless debate since in the past I would concede that the finest analogue system outperforms the best digital digital system in terms of musicality, a rather broad term. Inter .......
98: General Asylum, RE: You don't like McDonalds...even their fries? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-05, 08:14:23 (76.94.47.220)
I'll have you know that McDonald's fries were awarded the best fries in the US recently. I should know since I was the only judge. I dismissed the other judges who disagreed with me. Many years ago I .......
99: General Asylum, RE: Agree ... but it isn't all over, there are challenges! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-04, 12:35:37 (76.94.47.220)
Bromo, we certainly are on the same page. For many years, we saw incremental improvements in tried and true technology. Nothing revolutionary but mostly evolutionary. Now with digital we have a whole .......
100: General Asylum, You don't like McDonalds...even their fries? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-04, 10:12:35 (76.94.47.220)
Pursuing vinyl playback at this stage is like trying to follow an unbelievably complicated recipe and being hopeful it all comes together. .......
101: General Asylum, I'll help you go the second half...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-04, 09:37:23 (76.94.47.220)
Treat yourself to a listening session using a very good computer based system. Then think about the comparative cost of an analogue based system let alone the never ending care, adjustments. calibrati .......
102: General Asylum, As Henny Youngman used to say..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-04, 09:15:47 (76.94.47.220)
"Take my wife...... Please" Just kidding. .......
103: General Asylum, RE: Agree and disagree ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-04, 09:10:16 (76.94.47.220)
I think I would more or less agree with your assessment of the respective merits of analogue and digital SQ in compatible play back systems. But having said that, I think it is important to recognize .......
104: General Asylum, All I know is....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-03, 16:54:27 (76.94.47.220)
I sat in for the demo. My audiophile buddy and I listened and we agreed the sound was pretty damn good. We both think it would be a strong contender for a great budget system. .......
105: General Asylum, In a few more years..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-03, 11:07:18 (76.94.47.220)
I believe with some certainty that computer based audio will rival and surpass the best analogue systems. It is already fast on the heels of vinyl. I also think there will always be a niche that prefe .......
106: General Asylum, Here's your pic (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-03, 10:41:42 (76.94.47.220)
You can go to Enjoy The Music http://www.enjoythemusic.com/the_show_newport_2013/saturday/ for the pic of the Maggies Super MMG shown at the Newport Beach Show. .......
107: General Asylum, RE: I'd rather have my digital setup over the best analog setup (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-03, 09:48:08 (76.94.47.220)
No Sudz, I didn't attend the vinyl seminar on Saturday. But your point begs the question. I did not assert that computer based audio is superior to the best analogue, at least not yet but I think it i .......
108: General Asylum, Magnepan Super MMG (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-03, 00:34:27 (76.94.47.220)
Magnepan made their usual good showing and had lines waiting for their demos. This Super MMG ($1199, or $1750 with an extra bass panel) three-piece system is specifically designed to mate perfectly a .......
109: General Asylum, RE: Rube Goldberg lives....and plays vinyl. * (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-02, 21:22:42 (76.94.47.220)
Very funny enophile. I think there is a race on to see who can build the heaviest platters and utilize the most pulleys going every which way. Really doesn't matter whether these mega buck shiny creat .......
110: General Asylum, RE: Can anyone at the Show answer a magnepan question for me? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-06-02, 18:21:04 (76.94.47.220)
Since I don't know the exact dimensions of the new MMG I can't answer your specific question but I will say that I was impressed with the sound quality and the subwoofer (table) seamlessly complimente .......
111: General Asylum, RE: "badges.. We don't need no stinking badges.." nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-29, 00:38:32 (76.94.47.220)
That's what I'll tell them at the Newport Beach Show when they ask to see my badge. .......
112: General Asylum, HD800 with the Woo Audio WA6 (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-29, 00:30:33 (76.94.47.220)
n/t .......
113: General Asylum, Hi Bromo (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-28, 13:42:07 (76.94.47.220)
Take a gander at my short dialogue with Teresa and I think you'll understand. I think her ailments and increasing memory loss hinders her ability to comprehend the subtle distinction of humor vs the s .......
114: General Asylum, Teresa, with all your ailments you still.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-27, 23:16:53 (76.94.47.220)
are a fine writer and I only wish you the best. Thanks again for your many enlightening contributions to the world of fine sound. .......
115: General Asylum, Yeah, but he built a hell of a car.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-27, 23:11:17 (76.94.47.220)
way better than his radio. I hear he is now working on a battery that can last for more than a few miles. .......
116: General Asylum, Good point Sudz I think you are right. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-27, 18:29:39 (76.94.47.220)
N/T .......
117: General Asylum, I agree and .... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-27, 18:19:35 (76.94.47.220)
I love seeing pics and drawing of families huddled together in their living room and listening to their big console radio. Kind of like a Norman Rockwell painting. I love the radio and particularly th .......
118: General Asylum, I was only joking..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-27, 18:04:20 (76.94.47.220)
Hi Teresa, my post was an answer to the OP which was in itself a satirical question and as you can see from the responses attracted light humor. However, the fact is that many audio enthusiasts spend .......
119: General Asylum, I can listen to my audio system for hours on end... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-26, 22:26:23 (76.94.47.220)
and every once in a while I even take notice of the music. Does that qualify me? .......
120: General Asylum, Thanks for letting us know... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-26, 13:57:21 (76.94.47.220)
Sounds like this issue will be satisfactorily resolved. I guess that stuff sometimes happens. .......
121: General Asylum, Think he will be at the ..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-25, 21:16:01 (76.94.47.220)
Newport Beach Audio Show May 31, June 1 & 2. Think those of us who are AA members and plan to attend this show might consider paying him a "friendly" visit and in a diplomatic way mention this post to .......
122: General Asylum, I already have one of these.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-24, 09:18:58 (76.94.47.220)
but unfortunately the doctor attached it too low and now I look lopsided. .......
123: General Asylum, Fair enough..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-23, 21:04:43 (76.94.47.220)
Perhaps my critical comments of James Boyk were a bit stale since my recollection of him were based on radio appearances a long time ago and would likely be irrelevant today. I sure wish there were p .......
124: General Asylum, Don't know what Boyk is like now.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-23, 16:28:40 (76.94.47.220)
but back in the 70s he used to regularly be a guest on an Saturday FM program called Infidelity with Peter Sutheim. I found him to be an insufferable bore and never stopped chattering long enough for .......
125: General Asylum, What kind of pets do you have? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-23, 16:16:21 (76.94.47.220)
My Yellow lab and Miniature Schnauzer like to hang out with me in the lounge. .......
126: General Asylum, My Man Cave/Cigar Lounge (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-23, 10:31:32 (76.94.47.220)
My Man Cave/Cigar Lounge is located in a separate guest house attached house. It houses my secondary music system which consists of a Creek Destiny Integ. Amp, Spendor SA 1 speakers, Sonos Co .......
127: Whiner's Woad, Agree.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-19, 21:24:12 (76.94.47.220)
I don't think the OP needs his mother's approval just her attention. .......
128: Whiner's Woad, Hey folks, this guy has been posting on AA since.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-19, 21:21:18 (76.94.47.220)
12/2007 with 172 posts listed. A brief sampling of his posts will tell you that he is not the sharpest pencil in the box. Got to wonder if he is simply trying to put people on or just incredibly naive .......
129: General Asylum, You are kidding of course... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-19, 17:38:47 (76.94.47.220)
While you are having the audiological exam it might also be helpful to have a colonoscopy to make sure your head is not inadvertently stuck up your a.. which could of course impede ones hearing. ::: T .......
130: General Asylum, RE: hi Jay....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-19, 09:39:11 (76.94.47.220)
Same here Mike. Hello to your lovely wife. .......
131: General Asylum, That's great Elizabeth..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-19, 08:46:09 (76.94.47.220)
Congratulations on your big win. It couldn't have gone to a nicer more deserving person. Now I don't want to appear mercenary but I'm wondering if you could possibly see your way to making a generous .......
132: General Asylum, What a coincidence....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-19, 08:37:20 (76.94.47.220)
It just so happens that Mikel, the above poster and a personal friend had a strong influence on my decision to buy audio gear that was unseen and unheard. I had asked Mike if he had ever bought speake .......
133: General Asylum, If you were to place a Want Ad.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-17, 07:28:46 (76.94.47.220)
in your local newspaper and the item didn't sell would you then expect a refund? The problem is that there seems to be a general expectation that services like Audiogon and Ebay provide should be fre .......
134: General Asylum, Les, I totally second your computer based ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-16, 09:31:06 (76.94.47.220)
experience. I have added a CA system to my main system last year and it has transformed the means that I can access and listen to my music collection. Even more surprising is the realization that Redb .......
135: General Asylum, Yes and will soon write about ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-15, 19:28:27 (76.94.47.220)
my computer audio evolution. .......
136: General Asylum, I tried placing this little gem for sale and.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-13, 11:38:11 (76.94.47.220)
it wouldn't post. Maybe I should try the Audio Asylum Trader. What do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1894-S-Barber-Dime-PCGS-CAC-Proof-64-BM-Major-U-S-Rarity-/350789060421? .......
137: General Asylum, No problem here.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-13, 10:19:13 (76.94.47.220)
I just checked the buy n sale and all was fine. I never use the forums. I use AA for that. .......
138: General Asylum, RE: Now, now, Mr USofA ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-13, 08:37:16 (76.94.47.220)
Hi Sox, I believe the general apathy amongst the young in our country towards correct spelling and the use of proper spelling is appalling. I put this condition directly at the doorstep of our educati .......
139: General Asylum, I volunteer to be.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-12, 21:19:58 (76.94.47.220)
the official dutch rub rubber. If that doesn't work then I will administer the feared "Sleeper" move which Mr. Moto, the infamous wrestler of the 50's used. He would force his opponents into submissio .......
140: General Asylum, Hey, is that you Popeye? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-12, 20:16:32 (76.94.47.220)
ND .......
141: General Asylum, RE: What is spel chek ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-12, 20:14:08 (76.94.47.220)
It's where you leave your jacket before you're seated at a restaurant. .......
142: General Asylum, Sox, you're right as usual.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-12, 20:11:08 (76.94.47.220)
Poor spellers live in a perpetual state of ignorance and are not to be trusted especially if they forget to capitalize the first word of every sentence. I think some of the worst offenders must be rel .......
143: General Asylum, Not only should they be banned but... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-12, 20:05:48 (76.94.47.220)
also subjected to unremitting ridicule and harassment. If that doesn't curb their horrific habit then a serious case of "pink belly" should be publicly administered. .......
144: General Asylum, Elizabeth, you're to be congratulated.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-12, 20:01:29 (76.94.47.220)
Your spelling has improved immeasurably. I can almost understand what you have written and this is coming from a member whose second language is english. So far no one has been able to identify my fir .......
145: General Asylum, Teresa, you truly puzzle me.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-07, 22:26:10 (76.94.47.220)
I am not trying to negate how you experience yourself yet you are clearly one of the most erudite writers on AA as well as PF. Somehow, you seem to be able to muster your thoughts well enough to write .......
146: General Asylum, I've used that expression a thousand times... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-07, 22:09:36 (76.94.47.220)
yet I have no idea what a banchee is. I just know it is something that screams real loud.... like a banchee. I guess I could ask Websters but it is more fun just blithely slipping it into descriptions .......
147: General Asylum, All right Enophile.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-07, 11:16:31 (76.94.47.220)
Way to go. I love spontaneous humor. Wish I had authored it. .......
148: General Asylum, You say tomato I say tomawto... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-06, 22:19:03 (76.94.47.220)
tomato, tomawto let's call the whole thing off. .......
149: General Asylum, RE: Prices will come down in time. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-05, 00:02:30 (76.94.47.220)
My Bel Canto DAC 2.5 plays files up to 24 bit/192khz but not DSD files. Thanks for the info. though. .......
150: General Asylum, I hear ya Teresa... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-04, 21:50:28 (76.94.47.220)
It is actually a relief to get off the audio buying merry-go-round while trying to reach for the golden ring. I really agree with you that hi-res sources significantly increases my enjoyment. In fact, .......
151: General Asylum, Here's something to ponder.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-04, 17:02:53 (76.94.47.220)
A Teenage band from a Japanese girl's school playing Benny Goodman as good as Benny Goodman! WOW!!!!!!!! If you are old enough you will smile, if you are young, you will love it. This is music! ! ! Re .......
152: General Asylum, Hey guys..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-04, 16:54:49 (76.94.47.220)
you have to admit that Sudz posts are kinda fun and keeps things lively. Has anyone not gotten at least a laugh from them? No need to take his posts so seriously. .......
153: General Asylum, Dear Bullethead..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-04, 10:58:32 (76.94.47.220)
Thank you for your erudite response. I think I'm beginning to see the light. (Hey, aren't these song lyrics?} Two hundred years from now folks will be emotionally moved by the ethereal truth of the so .......
154: General Asylum, I used to love classical music until.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-04, 09:39:18 (76.94.47.220)
I listened to this Utube for about 10 seconds. Made me realize what I had been missing by not expanding my appreciation for more "creative and futuristic" genres. Btw, have you heard Yoko Ono sing wit .......
155: General Asylum, I kinda agree with you Teresa except..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-04, 08:21:02 (76.94.47.220)
don't forget human nature and the natural curiosity to see if the grass is really greener on the other side. I personally no longer have the urge to keep tweaking my music system as I'm very happy wit .......
156: General Asylum, Gallo Speakers WAF (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-03, 23:19:47 (76.94.47.220)
I took some pics of the Gallo A'dvia Ti Micro at the CES this year. I was thinking of using them for a second system I was building for my home Cigar Lounge. i showed them to my wife who I mistakenly .......
157: General Asylum, It totally depends how you.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-03, 16:06:15 (76.94.47.220)
listen to music. If your music listening habits are like those of 99.99999% of the public then a simple system with a receiver, speakers and source will suffice and keep you happy. End of subject. How .......
158: General Asylum, Okay, boys and girls...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-02, 21:37:23 (76.94.47.220)
time to break it up. Shake hands and move on to the next insignificant issue to get mad over and hurl personal insults. That's why I love AA. In some ways, aside from the boring audio stuff, it has be .......
159: General Asylum, Same here..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-05-01, 08:55:31 (76.94.47.220)
So did I. Two 2TB HDs for music storage and one optical drive for my MacMini. .......
160: General Asylum, I don't even know what the term..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-30, 19:51:42 (76.94.47.220)
sexist means anymore. It seems me that it is an accusatory term that is loosely thrown around that insinuates males or females treat members of the opposite sex in a differential manner. Stop the pres .......
161: General Asylum, Mod: Would this subject be allowed under AA rules? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-30, 08:53:33 (76.94.47.220)
Pursuant to the last subject and subsequent thread would the AA rules permit us to list our favorite audio dealers along with the experiences that led us to our opinion. If so, critical comments about .......
162: General Asylum, RE: "...but still try to sell you the next best thing.. because they have five of those in stock." (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-29, 23:17:14 (76.94.47.220)
Since I have never been a Bose basher I have to wonder what this Vancouver store carried that was within the same price point as Bose particularly since they carry such expensive high-end gear. I have .......
163: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I second the V-moda M-80 (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-29, 22:02:36 (76.94.47.220)
I've had mine for over a year and am very pleased with it. As a side benefit, it also lets me listen in bed without waking my wife. .......
164: General Asylum, Elizabeth your cynicism ...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-29, 21:50:08 (76.94.47.220)
ill behooves you and you come across as an angry person who is lashing out at an entire industry. I'm sure that I have been at this hobby for as long as you have (mid 60s) and probably longer and I ha .......
165: General Asylum, Nothing intrinsically wrong with sales incentives... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-29, 16:43:05 (76.94.47.220)
but the prospective buyer still has the responsibility to do his/her homework first. When uncertain alway read the reviews both consumer and professional. No reviews? Then buy your ticket and take you .......
166: General Asylum, Hey, this guy is definitely a contender for... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-28, 23:55:39 (76.94.47.220)
the role of Champion Offensive Arguer in the heavy weight division during the fights to be held at the AA Convention. jezsmith will be like everyones favorite wrestler to jeer but keeps coming back to .......
167: General Asylum, The Newport Beach Show (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-26, 17:39:10 (76.94.47.220)
Hi Tommy, Yeah, I'll probably go to the show for one full day. I found last year was really enough time to cover most of it. If you get an opportunity try to audition the new Magico S1. I listened to .......
168: General Asylum, Apples and Oranges Sudz.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-25, 12:52:18 (76.94.47.220)
The home and car listening experience are very different. You can enjoy both. No need to to dissect. Like dining in a fine restaurant or a fast food chain. You don't expect the same quality and servic .......
169: General Asylum, This is exactly....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-25, 12:02:53 (76.94.47.220)
my point in my answer to this OP. We have different expectations of the music based on the source. I don't really think we need to look much further when comparing our experience listening to a car mu .......
170: General Asylum, Absolutely Sudz Excellent Topic....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-25, 11:53:36 (76.94.47.220)
I have often had the same experience over the many years I have been involved in this crazy hobbie (passion). I find the answer to why I am totally forgiving when listening to music on my car music sy .......
171: General Asylum, RE: Dear Inmate51...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-24, 19:33:52 (76.94.47.220)
Watch out Inmate51. Pointing out a misspelled word could bring about charges of having a bias against people coming from a country where english is a second language. I recently received an irate, pro .......
172: General Asylum, RE: FREE MEDS (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-24, 09:15:39 (76.94.47.220)
Not exactly free meds but I'm thinking of having pretty girls giving out Gummy Bears shaped like audio gear. You know, red ones shaped like little amplifiers, green ones like DACs, etc. .......
173: General Asylum, Works for me (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-24, 09:11:29 (76.94.47.220)
The same thing at the CES. Makes it difficult for me to concentrate on why I'm there. .......
174: General Asylum, Dear Inmate51...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-24, 09:07:54 (76.94.47.220)
Thank you for your concern about the Foundation but I would urge you not to get bogged down in such arduous and boring details such as our financial structure. Attending to all the voluminous details .......
175: General Asylum, RE: The young Russian pole dancers (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 19:16:21 (76.94.47.220)
Obviously to promote the Svetlana tubes mfg in st. Petersburg, Russia. Should add a nice touch. .......
176: General Asylum, You bet and .... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 19:13:37 (76.94.47.220)
balloons dropping from the ceiling at the main venue. I will encourage people to take out their aggression on the balloons rather than who ever is standing next to them. I also plan on having a tube c .......
177: General Asylum, Great. Now lets have a..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 17:07:52 (76.94.47.220)
huge group hug. Rock back and forth and sing Kumbaya. All together now...wait, Sudz you're not singing. Don't be a party popper. .......
178: General Asylum, RE: Audio Asylum Convention (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 16:48:05 (76.94.47.220)
fstein, brilliant. Stop stealing my thunder. There is only room for one comic around these here parts and that's me. I may have to challenge you to a laugh-off. .......
179: General Asylum, Holy Cow!.....Can't we at least.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 16:10:09 (76.94.47.220)
wait for the convention to begin. Pre-fights remind me of the professional wrestling matches on TV. The contestants are already baiting each other, insulting and instigating before the match even begi .......
180: General Asylum, RE: I nominate Romy The Cat for favirite whipping boy NT (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 15:53:14 (76.94.47.220)
I thought he disappeared and may have started his own Web Site. I suppose he could be a surprise guest where people had to guess who he was. He could give hints by using his usual colorful language. : .......
181: General Asylum, Obese cable tug-a-war is okay but (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 15:49:14 (76.94.47.220)
I'm hesitant to allow any cable named after snakes like Anaconda. They scare me. I would much prefer Dachshund cables. .......
182: General Asylum, Good idea and the Tube Booth can.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 15:39:28 (76.94.47.220)
keep lining up different folding chairs to try out for comfort. I think the best ones may come from Russia/ .......
183: General Asylum, RE: I fit in: I am "knowledgeable, opinionated, argumentative, arrogant, helpful and perennially confused" (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 12:42:03 (76.94.47.220)
Elizabeth, I think that Inmate51 just gave you a backhanded compliment. Now I'm thinking we may have a credible nominee for King of the Show. I can hardly wait for the dramatic King and Queen grande e .......
184: General Asylum, I think we can coax her to come if...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 12:30:00 (76.94.47.220)
she were to be nominated as Queen Of The Show even though she is a tad shy and retiring. She has always been one of my favorites. .......
185: General Asylum, RE: Just so long as we could have a partition to keep us true music lovers away from those gear fetish people. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 12:03:54 (76.94.47.220)
Your wonderful poetic and touching suggestions literally brought me to tears and made me rethink my entire relationship with music and the gear that brings it to life. However, you're still not getti .......
186: General Asylum, RE: As long as we can throw things... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 11:57:53 (76.94.47.220)
That's fine Elizabeth just so none of the objects have sharp edges. I guess I could even sell said objects at the arguing booth. .......
187: General Asylum, Now you're cookin Sudz.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 11:51:07 (76.94.47.220)
That's the whole idea. We'll finally have a chance to put a face to our fellow AA members. Attendees will be given name tags and no fair writing someone else's username. Pre-show tickets will be given .......
188: General Asylum, How the heck could I leave out he Wack-A-Bose booth (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 10:34:18 (76.94.47.220)
Yeah, you can have the booze concession and we can discuss the charge per drink and my cut in private. .......
189: General Asylum, Excellent suggestion.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 10:14:24 (76.94.47.220)
Of course we need funding. Doubt any companies will be willing to underwrite this project since so many products will be subject to ridicule and criticism. We should fund this project ourselves. I am .......
190: General Asylum, RE: Just so long as we could have a partition to keep us true music lovers away from those gear fetish people. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 09:42:57 (76.94.47.220)
Enophile, I like your suggestions. I've just appointed you my czar of programming. Immediately quite your employment as your new responsibilities will be a full time job. Just realized that we will ne .......
191: General Asylum, RE: I nominate Sudz for the dunking booth! JK!!! nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 08:56:47 (76.94.47.220)
Sudz has informed me that he is willing to sit in the dunking booth but it will cost folks a dollar a throw or five throws for four bucks. He gets to pocket the dough which he claims will go towards t .......
192: General Asylum, An Arguing Booth...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-23, 08:09:34 (76.94.47.220)
Did I forget to mention that we will also have an Arguing Booth with the chairs sufficiently separated so to avoid pushing or hitting. The booth will also have bleachers so the audience can cheer or j .......
193: General Asylum, RE: I fit in: I am "knowledgeable, opinionated, argumentative, arrogant, helpful and perennially confused" (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-22, 22:58:44 (76.94.47.220)
Damnit Elizabeth I am voting for you no matter how much you doth protest. .......
194: General Asylum, Audio Asylum Convention (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-22, 22:14:12 (76.94.47.220)
Here's an idea. Let's have an Audio Asylum Convention in a large convention hall. We could have booths representing all the various forums including Whiners Woad and Central along with discussion pane .......
195: General Asylum, Confused...No need to look for a sub context because... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-22, 21:27:45 (76.94.47.220)
there is none. I'm simply trying to describe a jazz combo to a friend who is unfamiliar with a particular group. There is absolutely no racial connotation involved other than trying to be descriptive. .......
196: General Asylum, Come on Elizabeth..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-22, 16:09:00 (76.94.47.220)
you know very well what referring to someone as black or white means. There is seldom any confusion there unless someone want to pretend there are too many distinctions to understand the designation. .......
197: General Asylum, I see nothing wrong with labels..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-22, 16:01:45 (76.94.47.220)
as long as they are reasonably accurate. How else do we identify people with similar hobbies, interests, political and religious affiliations and yes even good and bad character descriptions. Some fol .......
198: General Asylum, Here along I thought they were best known for waffles (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-14, 20:29:42 (76.94.47.220)
N/S .......
199: General Asylum, I loved it.....Thank you (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-14, 12:38:05 (76.94.47.220)
After seeing the movie Quartet I realized that I may have a hidden appreciation of opera. .......
200: Tubes Asylum, What a coincidence you should ask ......... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-13, 21:47:35 (76.94.47.220)
I have a PrimaLuna Dialogue One with the original EL34 tubes. I have had this amp since 2011. I had also purchased the Nola Boxers at the same time from the same dealer. About a year ago I upgraded my .......
201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I am a very happy owner of a....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-13, 20:38:30 (76.94.47.220)
Primaluna Dialgue One Integr. amp. It comes with EL34 tubes. It drives my Master Merlin TSM MMI speakers beautifully. If you are thinking about adding a subwoofer, the Primaluna Prologue Premium has a .......
202: General Asylum, Can't say that I have but...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-13, 13:50:50 (76.94.47.220)
over the many years I have participated in this hobby/passion I have encountered my share of arrogant condescending A..H...s. I don't think they would qualify as nuts but one wouldn't mistaken them fo .......
203: Computer Audio Asylum, JRiver for Mac.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-09, 09:28:11 (76.94.47.220)
is still in the beta stage. I presently use Amarra and iTunes. I would estimate that iTunes is able to retrieve about 75% of the album art which certainly makes the ripping process more labor intensiv .......
204: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Wow, (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-09, 09:21:42 (76.94.47.220)
Thanks JeffH. This site is very helpful. I am in the midst of ripping hundreds of my CDs. This site certainly makes finding the cover art much easier than going to Amazon. Now I'm waiting for you to f .......
205: General Asylum, My almost almost a bad mistake... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-08, 14:36:17 (76.94.47.220)
In 2011 I decided to take the plunge into Computer Audio. I loved the idea of the convenience CA offered along with the option of downloading hired files. This was a bit of a scary move on my part sin .......
206: General Asylum, I agree..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-07, 21:53:37 (76.94.47.220)
I have had my Primaluna Dialogue One since 2011 and absolutely love it. Those 35WPC from the EL-34 tubes are plenty to drive my Master Merlin TSM Mmi monitors. The newer Primaluna Prologue Premium has .......
207: General Asylum, Would recommend you check out the.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-07, 19:53:18 (76.94.47.220)
Primaluna Prologue Premium. Wonderful integrated amp and has everything you are looking for. Don't think you are going to want to keep any tube amp in a closed environment. Needs ventilation otherwise .......
208: General Asylum, RE: the Amanda Knox effect..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-07, 17:32:28 (76.94.47.220)
Ah, I see what you're saying. I guess that I'm being presumptuous to suggest that Italy has a notorious history of being terribly inefficient and habit of calling a strike of one kind or another every .......
209: General Asylum, RE: the Amanda Knox effect..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-07, 08:13:16 (76.94.47.220)
I agree with Mike. On a trip to Europe in 2001, our experience in Italy was so filled with with problems from train strikes, filthy trains, being ripped off by venders, multiple misleading directions, .......
210: General Asylum, I'm an Amazon.com junkie.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-05, 22:44:31 (76.94.47.220)
I have also thought about the consequences to my bank account if Amazon were to offer HiRez downloads. I would have to enter a 12 step AAP (Amazon addiction program) .......
211: General Asylum, RE: I like to demo gear in my own home. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-01, 10:24:49 (76.94.47.220)
Yep, you're right. Computer Audio is certainly the new frontier. I think it is just entering the piston engine phase of development. After a couple of false starts, dealing with a high-end MacMini mod .......
212: General Asylum, RE: I like to demo gear in my own home. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-04-01, 08:50:46 (76.94.47.220)
Very interesting post. Most appreciated. Your commitment to achieving the nth of realism is quite commendable. As I'm sure you would agree, it's a journey that has no end and leaves us always reaching .......
213: General Asylum, Holy Cow!..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-31, 20:14:38 (76.94.47.220)
that's sure is a lot of gear you have sold over the last decade. Still 2-3 times a month is not exactly chopped liver either. If this is not a business it sounds like you are in search of the holy gra .......
214: General Asylum, RE: Value of Used Equipment For Sale (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-30, 08:24:32 (76.94.47.220)
I would personally take the term "desperate" out of the equation and replace it with "motivated" or "attractive". I have sold many $Ks of equipment over the years and I have found that when an item is .......
215: General Asylum, Almost identical experience... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-28, 10:21:42 (76.94.47.220)
I too have a boat, a 38' sailboat. I love sitting in the cockpit while in the slip, indulging in one of my other passions namely smoking fine cigars and listening music on my headphones or just listen .......
216: General Asylum, I changed my subscript. to.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-22, 19:51:48 (76.94.47.220)
a digital copy and read it on my iPad. Still contains interesting articles and reviews but like you inferred with the Net. TAS and Stereophile are not the only game in town. .......
217: General Asylum, RE: Recommended CD (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-20, 17:19:36 (76.94.47.220)
Thanks Sgreen. listened to samples of this CD on Amazon and loved it. .......
218: General Asylum, RE: I felt the same way.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-18, 20:20:40 (76.94.47.220)
I know what it does for me. In the 30+ years I have been attending the CES it has provided me with desires both attainable and those that live in the stratosphere. I have in fact redirected my audio g .......
219: General Asylum, I'm done and I really mean it this time.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-18, 17:48:49 (76.94.47.220)
honest. No more. Time to get off the up-grade merry-go-round. What's that you say? Ya don't believe me? Ah ye of little faith. My word is as good as gold at least until the next CES. .......
220: General Asylum, RE: I love reading your posts. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-14, 12:08:32 (76.94.47.220)
So do I. I search them out sometimes as I usually find them witty, makes her point with few words and and often has an edge to them just like this one. Of course she likes listening to music. My guess .......
221: Computer Audio Asylum, This is not a MacMini..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-09, 08:16:53 (76.94.47.220)
OP was mistaken to think this model was a MacMini. There is no such thing as a Mac Mini Pro. Here are the dimensions of the Mac Pro. Size and Weight 20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 inches 51.1 x 20.6 x 47.5 cm 39.9 .......
222: General Asylum, Think you've been out voted. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-03-05, 14:06:32 (76.94.47.220)
Audiogon is far from perfect and there are always glitches that can be worrisome but frankly, they are the only serious game in town. I too have had many success buy and sell transactions totaling man .......
223: Computer Audio Asylum, New Computer Audio System question (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-13, 17:15:04 (76.94.47.220)
I am in the process of attempting to add a computer audio system to my music system. I am using a modified MacMini for Mach2Music (now out of business), Bel Canto 2.5 DAC, USB Connector, 2TB HD. I hav .......
224: General Asylum, Well I've taut about it and... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-12, 09:59:44 (76.94.47.220)
still believe the juries out. .......
225: Speaker Asylum, RE: 6 Moons Reviews are.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-10, 22:08:15 (76.94.47.220)
I wish others would give their opinion on 6 Moons long rambling reviews although I doubt it would make much of an impression on the self indulgent writers. The fact is I usually fast forward to the co .......
226: Speaker Asylum, 6 Moons Reviews are.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-10, 08:19:50 (76.94.47.220)
tedious at best. I have given up trying to make any sense of their long blathering reviews. Not sure who they are aimed at but they do wonders for insomnia. Got to wonder if anyone on their editorial .......
227: Computer Audio Asylum, I understand....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-04, 21:10:48 (76.94.47.220)
As a non techy guy myself, it has taken me a considerable amount of time and waste $$ just to obtain a modicum of computer audio understanding. After my first unsuccessful attempt of adding a CA syste .......
228: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Just getting started in computer audio (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-02, 22:28:48 (76.94.47.220)
Yours is one of the finest posts I have ever read on AA. To suggest that the learning curve on computer audio is at all similar to that of building an analogue system is pure rubbish. My confusion and .......
229: General Asylum, Experience at the CES this year...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-02-02, 09:21:27 (76.94.47.220)
that tells it all. In the VAC room I listened to the new Magico S1s driven by a VAC integrated amp. You could assume it was not an ideal demo environment since the listening position was only a few fe .......
230: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: question. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-01-25, 22:41:40 (76.94.47.220)
What purpose does it serve to question the OP motives when this same question could be helpful to others who are also looking to add a computer audio system to their music system. I have found that "d .......
231: Computer Audio Asylum, Macbook Pro vs Dedicated Music Server (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2013-01-21, 22:28:43 (76.94.47.220)
I am trying to add a computer audio system to my music system. I was not at all happy with my initial attempt which included an Ayre QB9, which I sold and a Mach2Music Mac Mini, now out of business, p .......
232: General Asylum, Audiogon hacked yet again AVOID AVOID (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-11-13, 07:33:29 (76.94.47.220)
I too received this email appearing to come from Audiogon asking me to confirm my membership and asking for my username and password. The email address they give is clearly not Audogon and appears to .......
233: General Asylum, You nailed it again..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-11-10, 07:22:54 (76.94.47.220)
You can see from the many disparate opinions that there are many levels of listening satisfaction and ones ultimate goal is ultimately quite subjective. .......
234: General Asylum, You don't need that...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-11-04, 12:28:39 (76.94.47.220)
you can use your accelerator or brake and you've solved the problem. .......
235: Whiner's Woad, Thanks all for a good laugh... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-10-23, 22:41:47 (76.94.47.220)
Love him or hate him you've got to admit that sudz brings out the best, make that creative, sarcasm from the Inmates. For some reason, I find the threads to his posts along with Elizabeths humor very .......
236: General Asylum, I couldn't have said it better myself. Truly good advise (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-10-11, 22:02:03 (76.94.47.220)
I'm still whirling over the accretion that McIntosh is mid-fi. Then I wouldn't mind having a few of those mid-fi components. .......
237: General Asylum, Several years ago I purchased.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-09-23, 23:32:07 (76.94.47.220)
an SME 30/2 TT, SME V tonearm and a 90X cartridge from 2juki. Saved a several $k with this purchase and the gear was delivered in a few days from HK. I learned of 2juki from two very reliable high end .......
238: General Asylum, Unlikely will find at garage/estate sales (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-09-20, 17:35:51 (76.94.47.220)
Hey Elizabeth, I have been an avid garage/estate sale junkie for over 30 years and was fortunate to be able to take advantage of treasures from the "Golden age" of record collecting although I have si .......
239: General Asylum, I would buy this puppy in a NY minute but... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-31, 20:49:32 (76.94.47.220)
I would have trouble fitting in my new Canon G1 X camera bag. Also, might be a bit cumbersome when traveling. .......
240: General Asylum, Truer words have never been said.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-27, 21:17:10 (76.94.47.220)
nt .......
241: General Asylum, LOL (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-21, 21:37:54 (76.94.47.220)
n/t .......
242: General Asylum, Would strongly urge you... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-21, 21:35:41 (76.94.47.220)
to read Paul McGowan's series blog on system set-up and sub-woofers. Sorry I don't have the link but he has written very concisely on this subject. I followed his instructions and immediately noticed .......
243: General Asylum, Funny you should ask.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-19, 22:05:21 (76.94.47.220)
I am truly thrilled with my present system and set-up. I have been following Paul McGowan's recommendation for system set-up and used the Stereophile's Test CD 3 along with the Reference Recording Tut .......
244: General Asylum, I'll go..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-16, 22:15:57 (76.94.47.220)
$2,999,000 and not a penny more. But first I want to see if I can find a used pair on A'gon or eBay. .......
245: General Asylum, How can one member... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-11, 20:51:20 (76.94.47.220)
take AA in any direction. Unless, I'm mistaken no one is forced to respond to Sudz. Seems to me that we are all individually responsible for the posts we read and our decision to respond...or not. I t .......
246: General Asylum, This is absolutely great...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-09, 20:55:11 (76.94.47.220)
The CD hasn't even been released yet and already she is getting slammed by the effete audiophile music critics. She may not be in the same league with Sarah and Ella but to me Diana is the sexiest bal .......
247: General Asylum, You nailed It. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-09, 08:40:19 (76.94.47.220)
No more needs to be said. .......
248: General Asylum, RE: Anyone a member of Angie's list (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-05, 09:57:39 (76.94.47.220)
Throw out an inflammatory statement and people are going to naturally react. .......
249: General Asylum, I love eBay.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-03, 21:41:24 (76.94.47.220)
I have bought and sold many $k worth of items on ebay's auctions and Buy It Now options. Just today I auctioned off the last of four fairly pricey pieces of Canon photographic equipment. I initially t .......
250: General Asylum, RE: I do not haggle. if a discount is easy, then yeah, i will take the discount. i do not argue about it. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-08-03, 21:24:43 (76.94.47.220)
Elizabeth, I like your style. I like a good deal as much as he next guy but if I see that an item I am looking for is reasonably prices then I go for it. Can't stand trying to nickel and dime someone .......
251: General Asylum, I would agree that..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-31, 20:33:21 (76.94.47.220)
the general public wants "quality/good" sound but my basic premise is that quality sound to the non-enthusiast is worlds apart from what we as critical listeners seek in a sound system. Sure, Joe Publ .......
252: General Asylum, Of course....the whole issue of quality opens up (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-31, 16:40:15 (76.94.47.220)
an entirely new subject and certainly one foreign to non audiophile type people. I'm not saying that's bad but most people simply listen to the music that is being played, tap their feet and hum along .......
253: General Asylum, RE: elite group: in some ways, as unusual, but not in other ways as 'chosen by God' crap.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-31, 13:22:50 (76.94.47.220)
Sure sounds reminiscent of Obama's all too familiar rant against the wealthy. eg. putz, rich ahole. I don't know if most audiophiles are elitists anymore than any other others who are passionate about .......
254: General Asylum, Holy cow Enophile..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-29, 21:00:59 (76.94.47.220)
I had to look up the definition of "synchronicity" to find it's meaning. I thought maybe you were using foul language or something. Even my Scrabble/Word with Friends playing wife didn't know the defi .......
255: General Asylum, RE: These? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-29, 12:20:58 (76.94.47.220)
Good move, Highlander. I have bought and sold many items on A'gon and Ebay and know how important fast, accurate, reliable communication is to the confidence of all parties. I wouldn't trust the selle .......
256: General Asylum, Realistically your looking at Garage Sale stuff.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-26, 21:15:18 (76.94.47.220)
As you can see from the other posts, this equipment likely dates back to the late 60's or 70s and was descent gear in its time for young folks who wanted something more than a typical table radio. I w .......
257: General Asylum, Agreed but would add.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-20, 10:44:05 (76.94.47.220)
I love fine cigars. I like to light up one of my favorites, sit back and listen to jazz which is generally my genre of choice. .......
258: General Asylum, Insightful and descriptive post (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-10, 08:00:45 (76.89.178.62)
I find that a system that can effortlessly present a broad dynamic range to be particularly satisfying and one of the top qualities that I look for when evaluating gear. .......
259: General Asylum, Frustrating true but...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-09, 23:08:04 (76.89.178.62)
still the only game in town. About two months ago I listed my Nola Boxer loudspeakers and Nordost Heimdall speaker cables on both Audiogon and AA classifieds. Sold both on Audiogon and not a nibble on .......
260: General Asylum, RE: Are you hooked by looks? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-02, 20:02:02 (76.89.178.62)
You bet! The equipment aesthetics are very important to me but do not trump SQ. Today, you can have it all. .......
261: General Asylum, Got it. ...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-01, 15:35:40 (76.89.178.62)
That's the problem with writing on the Web. Sometimes it is hard to correctly translate a message when you cannot hear the inflection with which it is written. I find Teresa's writing skills and stron .......
262: General Asylum, Don't even know who journey is..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-01, 10:05:35 (76.89.178.62)
I'm talking Drifters, Buddy Holly, et. al. Buddy is my all time favorite. In fact, there is a part of me that still mourns his passing. I go back to the Doo Wop era and in some ways I'm probably still .......
263: General Asylum, When In Doubt..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-01, 09:48:57 (76.89.178.62)
trust your instincts and punt. Not worth your time, anxiety and potential problems. .......
264: General Asylum, RE: No surprise. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-07-01, 09:34:59 (76.89.178.62)
I don't get it Kal. Teresa, in her very descriptive writing style traced her own history of music genres preferences. The fact is, her taste in music listening has changed and is quite explicit when d .......
265: General Asylum, Paul's Posts (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-30, 07:43:27 (76.89.178.62)
For those of you who may not be aware, Paul McGowan of PS Audio publishes a free daily subscription blog called Paul's Posts. No, this is not an advertisement nor a means to promote his products. In f .......
266: General Asylum, RE: That particular problem AIN'T spelling.... Jus' sayin' nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-25, 08:11:05 (76.89.178.62)
Hope you didn't take offense. I enjoy your posts and I like your sense of humor so I thought this might give you a chuckle. Also, Jus sayin. .......
267: General Asylum, RE: I never allow anyone in my listening space. period. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-25, 08:00:31 (76.89.178.62)
A very astute observation. Yep, I misspelled "exception". It's comforting to know that there is a human spell check function on AA. Of course, correcting spelling errors and grammatical errors on AA w .......
268: General Asylum, RE: "Isolationism" is taking yourself too seriously. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-24, 23:21:51 (76.89.178.62)
Here is a few pics of my former dedicated listening room. Was very pleased with the end result but the bottom line, I did feel isolated and spent very little time there. Now that my new syste .......
269: General Asylum, I've told this story before but...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-24, 22:33:34 (76.89.178.62)
I think it is highly relevant to the OP. Back in the late 80s I happened to meet a young fellow while we were looking in the window of high-end lp store in the SF Valley. We got to talking the convers .......
270: General Asylum, RE: I never allow anyone in my listening space. period. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-24, 22:07:08 (76.89.178.62)
Elizabeth, I want to publicly thank you for having me over for a listening session. You have a wonderful music system and I hope you didn't take acceptation when I referred to it as promising work in .......
271: General Asylum, Send me your email address and ....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-24, 18:18:43 (76.89.178.62)
I'll tell you story about selling my TT, arm and cart. Really don't want to pub. it in the forum. .......
272: General Asylum, Not I says I (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-24, 11:13:55 (76.89.178.62)
When I am finish with a component that's it. A'gon or AA here it comes. There has never been a time where I regretted selling a component I was no longer using. Whoops, make that almost never a time. .......
273: General Asylum, Nice motorcycle, Wish I had one. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-21, 14:25:38 (76.89.178.62)
n/t .......
274: General Asylum, Darn, couldn't open..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-21, 13:58:59 (76.89.178.62)
n/t .......
275: General Asylum, Says I...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-21, 07:53:33 (76.89.178.62)
I've always contended, there's no accounting for taste. Some people even like squash. .......
276: General Asylum, RE: XM/Serius radio has transformed my auto music radio listenning. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-19, 22:29:24 (76.89.178.62)
Add my name to the amen chorus. I love Serius/XM. Wouldn't think of buying a car without it. Favorite stations: 40s, 50s Sinatra, Jazz, Old Time Radio and Fox News. .......
277: General Asylum, Not really (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-19, 20:31:23 (76.89.178.62)
Audio Snob, regardless of the strong response to your assertion, I think your conclusion is absolutely spot on. What you are saying seems axiomatic to me though I fully admit that zero time listening .......
278: General Asylum, RE: If you knew what you knew now (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-17, 20:14:55 (76.89.178.62)
What I know now is the total sum of many year of experience dating back to the early days of HI-FI. I don't regret most of the purchases and trial and error decisions I made along the way. If somehow .......
279: Speaker Asylum, RE: Curious follow-up commentary (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-17, 17:12:01 (76.89.178.62)
Hi mt, I see your point. I try not to gush too much or ascribe "perfection" to most anything as that kind of description leaves little room for improvement. I know that I for one can get very enthusia .......
280: Speaker Asylum, Curious follow-up commentary (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-17, 16:52:41 (76.89.178.62)
I found your commentary on the Merlin VSM-Master speakers both interesting and a bit puzzling. First of all, I want to say up front that I am an extremely pleased owner of the Merlin Master TSMs which .......
281: General Asylum, I love that! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-15, 19:54:16 (76.89.178.62)
" Yeah, I got your better price" while simultaneously drawing attention to your groin area. .......
282: General Asylum, Yeah, tell him in Yiddish, it's comes across as even stronger (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-15, 16:32:58 (76.89.178.62)
n/t .......
283: General Asylum, Would you accept irritated? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-15, 16:22:16 (76.89.178.62)
You offer for an item for sale at a fair value price and someone comes along bottom feeding and makes an absurdly low offer. Here's an example. Last week I offered a new never used Honda 5hp outboard .......
284: General Asylum, RE: "It's only the music I'm Interested in" (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-15, 08:46:29 (76.89.178.62)
I certainly agree there is more than one course to achieving one's audio goals and I'm not sure that one is more legitimate than the other. For some, simply listening to their favorite music without u .......
285: General Asylum, You got that right.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-14, 17:04:44 (76.89.178.62)
I haven't a clue what drove Eldragon to get nasty and lash out at a straw man of his own creation. I find that most of the threads here are reasonably respectful, interesting and often humorous. For .......
286: General Asylum, RE: it's the same with Jazz ! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-14, 16:41:43 (76.89.178.62)
For some reason I am better able to distinguish the style of jazz groups easier than classical arrangements. I assume that is because I listen primarily to jazz and therefore I have become more famili .......
287: General Asylum, RE: It's not one or the other...yes it is. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-14, 09:02:29 (76.89.178.62)
I'm not so arrogant to dispute what rings someone else's chimes when listening to music. Yet at the risk of sounding presumptuous I suspect that the music of Bach or any other great composer listened .......
288: General Asylum, Not sure what's gone wrong here.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-14, 08:27:45 (76.89.178.62)
Maybe you're confusing me with another post. Of course, I would attribute the quality of the sound reproduction to the delivery system along with the quality of the software being played. My whole poi .......
289: General Asylum, RE: "It's only the music I'm Interested in" (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-14, 06:29:06 (76.89.178.62)
Yeah, the only thing worse than poor sound is poor attempts at humor. .......
290: General Asylum, I've wondered about that myself..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 16:58:19 (76.89.178.62)
Why would a professional musician who is sitting in the 4th row of a symphony orchestra be at a better vantage point to hear the subtle nuances of the music or a brass player in a jazz band hearing th .......
291: General Asylum, RE: You're a lucky guy (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 16:35:52 (76.89.178.62)
I think you're right. While I enjoy classical music in moderation I don't listen to it that often. Jazz on the other hand best keeps my attention and I think I more focused on the artist and his/her s .......
292: General Asylum, I'll second that.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 16:28:57 (76.89.178.62)
I'm not sure that I would necessarily call audio components aesthetic works of art but for me it comes close. I was looking at some gorgeous turntables at the recent Newport Beach Show and thinking ho .......
293: General Asylum, Not what so ever..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 10:46:40 (76.89.178.62)
I was only reporting how I listen to recorded music. I would never have an argument with anyone else's listening habits. Strictly a personal decision. Just like one's choice of equipment. .......
294: General Asylum, RE: San Francisco (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 10:43:32 (76.89.178.62)
Damn wished you lived closer. I am in So. Calif. near Santa Monica. Prior to our downsizing last year I had a dedicated listening room. My gear consisted of the Joule VZN 80, Merlin VSM-MX, VAC Standa .......
295: General Asylum, Where are you located? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 10:12:18 (76.89.178.62)
n/t .......
296: General Asylum, Follow up....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 09:25:15 (76.89.178.62)
Well said. I have always had difficulty distinguishing the differences between renditions of the same symphony performed by different conductors/orchestras. The same holds true for other genres as wel .......
297: General Asylum, "It's only the music I'm Interested in" (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-13, 08:20:17 (76.89.178.62)
Here is a short commentary from Paul McGowans daily blog that I found interesting and a similar topic that has been tossed around on AA periodically. I for one, have difficulty separating my interest .......
298: General Asylum, If anyone can read this and... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-11, 22:16:44 (76.89.178.62)
not crack up, they have no sense of humor. I'm only pissed off that I didn't think of it first. I'll just have to use it on another forum and take full credit. .......
299: General Asylum, I concur..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-11, 09:06:21 (76.89.178.62)
this is a great series and captured the musical mood of the jazz eras. I too love jazz and I would say probably 75% of my listening is to jazz but the more contemporary Kenny G. style is not my cup o .......
300: Water Cooler, I seem to be missing something here.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-10, 20:22:11 (76.89.178.62)
I'm glad you folks in E. WA enjoy this unique and highly entertaining sport but could you fill us in as to how this relates to anything audio? .......
301: General Asylum, RE: Guilty as charged your honor..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-09, 08:48:58 (76.89.178.62)
There is very little about your post that I take issue with. Your comment about "spending money on a new hip rather a new pair of loudspeaker" is one of the funniest lines I have ever read on AA. Only .......
302: General Asylum, Guilty as charged your honor..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-09, 07:26:24 (76.89.178.62)
Yep, if positing that some popular styles could be better categorized as atonal cacophonous noise that some elitist insist should be given the respect and standing as any other genre then I suppose th .......
303: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: thanks Jerry Brown! NT (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-08, 22:59:31 (76.89.178.62)
This should come as no surprise. Anything the Democratic controlled state legislature can do to squeeze as much $ from the the public let alone private businesses you can count on them to do. Gee, and .......
304: General Asylum, RE: I doubt it.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-08, 21:26:39 (76.89.178.62)
I'm not suggesting that all audiophile recording are works of art. What I am saying is if you are walking along a road and see a load of horse manure, no matter how it is shaped it is still horse manu .......
305: General Asylum, RE: no, once you get used to gunshots, they are hardly worth noting. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-08, 21:03:02 (76.89.178.62)
Elizabeth, you are easily the best "tongue-in-cheek" writer on this forum. You're posts never fail to entertain and get a grin out of me. See my post of 6/8 titled Proper grammar when posting... ::: .......
306: General Asylum, I doubt it.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-08, 20:43:54 (76.89.178.62)
When I visit the multitude of rooms at the CES and other audio shows, I almost never hear rock music being played to demonstrate the equipment. Perhaps an acceptation to that occurred a number of year .......
307: General Asylum, Curious spin and congratulations.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-08, 15:17:08 (76.89.178.62)
I think this is the first time I've ever heard anyone arguing for the merits of poor English. Ah yes Dr Sumflow, since you brought it to my attention I'm certain that my "miss spent youth" strongly c .......
308: General Asylum, Proper grammar when posting... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-08, 06:52:45 (76.89.178.62)
Sumflow, a godzillion years ago when I was in high school I remember some kids rationalizing their poor use of English by claiming "it was the idea that counts, not the spelling or grammar". I was pro .......
309: Whiner's Woad, RE: Too many audio shows (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-06, 17:59:03 (76.89.178.62)
The shows are not all in the same city. They are spread to different parts of the country and the world. With the shrinking number of audio salons and fewer opportunities to audition audio gear, how e .......
310: General Asylum, RE: I represent that remark. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-04, 23:32:42 (76.89.178.62)
Teresa, you are easily one of the finest writers on this forum as well as other audio related forums including your own Web Site. I for one much appreciate your contributions and have learned much fro .......
311: General Asylum, I agree to a point.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-04, 23:26:41 (76.89.178.62)
I too find it irritating when posters to AA don't take the time to spell check their posts and at least read over what they have written and see if it comprehensible or at least coherent. I realize th .......
312: General Asylum, RE: Her music bores me to sleep but I like Elvis - nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-04, 07:43:28 (76.89.178.62)
Sorry to hear that Abe. Diana speaks very well of you. I love DK and only wish she would start recording more often. I think her last album was her Christmas CD. The only problem I have with DK is she .......
313: General Asylum, RE: Strange Attitude (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-04, 07:34:47 (76.89.178.62)
As my audio buddy commented and I was quietly thinking, her voice sure doesn't match her face. JW is by no means unattractive. She is 65 y/o and like all of us has aged. One could easily mistake her f .......
314: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Need SS amp to return my Merlin Magic (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-04, 07:26:35 (76.89.178.62)
I seriously doubt your problem is caused by insufficient power. From this very happy Master TSM user, I would lay odds that the major issue is your listening room acoustics. Don't know if this would b .......
315: General Asylum, RE: Silence is golden. Best keep your mouth shut unless asked for an opinion (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-03, 21:02:58 (76.89.178.62)
Elizabeth, I couldn't agree with you more. In general, I find you need to be very judicious when responding to a request for a critique and if unsolicited then forget about it. Like an audiophile bud .......
316: General Asylum, RE: Voodoo gadget..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-03, 20:48:02 (76.89.178.62)
or the 4 single thin stands with some kind of small box on the top platform. They only run for $1k a stand. Not saying they don't work but I could just imagine coming home and telling my wife, "Look w .......
317: General Asylum, RE: That's odd.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-03, 20:42:10 (76.89.178.62)
I know exactly what you mean. I don't recall hearing any vocalists on the MBL but I find in general the huge mega buck speakers tend to exaggerate single vocals which I find distracting. My music of c .......
318: General Asylum, I love fine cigars... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-03, 17:02:44 (76.89.178.62)
They had about 3 different brands there and they gave you one free cigar. You didn't miss a thing. Nothing special about these cheap cigars. .......
319: General Asylum, RE: funny about MBL (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-03, 16:59:16 (76.89.178.62)
Absolutely right. I really don't pay much attention to the price since they are listed in the stratosphere but it's still fun to music of any genre reproduced in such a convincing way. I find that som .......
320: General Asylum, RE: How do the systems sound at the Newport Beach show (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-06-03, 09:33:47 (76.89.178.62)
Spent the first two days at the Newport Beach Show. There were so many factors aside from the gear that had a huge impact on the SQ. Of course, the room was #1 factor effecting the sound. Room treatme .......
321: General Asylum, RE: what was your most embarrassing audio moment? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-27, 16:45:01 (76.89.178.62)
Back in the mid 80s I was on a job in the San Fernando Valley when I took a break to visit a high-end record store located on Ventura Blvd. It was closed so I just stood there a while peering in throu .......
322: General Asylum, RE: Now: total info, free.. places to buy stuff like never before.. so yes now is the time. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-27, 08:48:28 (76.89.178.62)
True, but one can search for relevant information from various on-line sources and likely acquire a broad range consensus of opinion. .......
323: General Asylum, RE: Now: total info, free.. places to buy stuff like never before.. so yes now is the time. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-27, 08:45:06 (76.89.178.62)
Outstanding post Elizabeth and totally right on. Great summation of the evolution and ease of acquiring information other than from the local audio salesman or glossy mags such as High Fidelity and St .......
324: General Asylum, RE: Golden age of audio (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-26, 21:55:18 (76.89.178.62)
If the Golden Age of audio is referring to sound quality then I would have to agree that era is now. There were some very attractive gear in past years but I believe there has been a steady upward evo .......
325: General Asylum, Now I get it....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-26, 18:57:24 (76.89.178.62)
If the poster doesn't like a genre of music then it must be crap. If he likes it then it's the best thing since sliced bread. He should write a book separating everything into two lists, crap and ecst .......
326: General Asylum, Well said... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-26, 09:09:11 (76.89.178.62)
I agree with everything you wrote except I grew-up with big band and popular music of 50s playing in the house. Sure hope we can get back to the values and direction that made this this the greatest .......
327: General Asylum, Sorry you feel the music of the 50s... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-26, 09:01:44 (76.89.178.62)
is dreck. Many of us who grew up in that generation have a special affinity for it. Gosh, music that actually has simple (innocent) lyrics you can understand and melodies that are not terribly complic .......
328: General Asylum, RE: Forget tinnitus, I'm getting carpal tunnel from having to copy & paste links! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-25, 11:24:14 (76.89.178.62)
Thanks for the URL posting option. Have not used it before. .......
329: General Asylum, New therapy helps tinnitus suffers (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-25, 08:34:53 (76.89.178.62)
Saw this article today in Jewish World Review and though I would pass it along since this has been a concern some of you have struggled with. www.jewishworldreview.com/0512/tinnitus.php3 .......
330: General Asylum, Perhaps a bit crass in her.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-24, 22:35:04 (76.89.178.62)
indelicate style of writing but I think she does make a point. I doubt that many of us, including myself, have never heard of Paul Fussell and wonder what he had to do with music or audio? I thought .......
331: General Asylum, RE: Different folks.. yeahh. definitely..no problem. i like my setup. i don't need to hear a bunch of so-so stuff (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-22, 20:24:10 (76.89.178.62)
Your post absolutely cracked me up. I think we may have a similar sense of humor. A few comments regarding same. "Smelly body, cheap second hand cloths, scuzzy hair" so what's the problem? Sounds to m .......
332: General Asylum, RE: I would never waste money going to a show about audio equipment.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-22, 17:24:07 (76.89.178.62)
Hey Elizabeth don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel. Yeah, I guess that hearing some of the worlds finest equipment in less than ideal conditions is not near as much fun as sitting home naked a .......
333: General Asylum, RE: It's risky, but sometime there's little alternative (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-22, 17:05:20 (76.89.178.62)
Several years ago I bought an SME 20/2 TT, SME V arm and a Shelter 90X cartridge from a dealer an on-line dealer in Hong Kong that came highly recommended by two friends in the know. I had not even se .......
334: General Asylum, You mean it isn't? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-22, 11:51:05 (76.89.178.62)
nt .......
335: General Asylum, Odd as it may sound..,, (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-22, 11:47:18 (76.89.178.62)
I disagree with your #1 premise namely buying without first auditioning. Sure, ideally it would be wise to first audition but in most cases that is inpractable because of lack of opportunity and even .......
336: Hi-Rez Highway, Esoteric X-05 (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-17, 10:01:36 (76.89.178.62)
Totally quiet and outstanding sound. May find some pre-owned bargains on A'gon. .......
337: General Asylum, CES Sweetheart of the 80's (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-17, 09:51:32 (76.89.178.62)
I have been going to the CES for 30 years and I remember walking around the various rooms and in the early 80s hearing "Last Dance" wafting from the various rooms. This album was a real favorite in th .......
338: General Asylum, Speakers. What speakers? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-15, 20:06:53 (76.89.178.62)
Funny, I never noticed there were speakers in this ad until you pointed them out. BTW, have you ever noticed that Audio Advisor has been using the same brunette model in their catalogue for years? I s .......
339: General Asylum, Just a wild guess but... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-12, 17:21:21 (76.89.178.62)
I bet you're not married. .......
340: Computer Audio Asylum, Need Computer Audio Consult West LA (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-07, 20:42:54 (76.89.178.62)
I am in need of an experienced computer audio consultant. Preferrably a professional. Here is my situation. Last year I entered the realm of CA. This is in addition to my digital system. My CA system .......
341: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayon Spirit III experience? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-06, 08:52:11 (76.89.178.62)
I will soon be receiving a new pair of Merlin Master TSN monitor speakers. I will initially match them with my Primaluna Dialogue One tube integrated amp. I will evaluate that combination for a period .......
342: General Asylum, I finally get it.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-03, 20:58:17 (76.89.178.62)
I was assuming the zen meditating position, soft clouds of incense wafting gently in the air and listening to my favorite music on my very state of the art music system. Then the inner meaning of the .......
343: General Asylum, This is brilliant.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-03, 10:23:03 (76.89.178.62)
thanks for a good laugh. I think you could have a career in satirical writing. .......
344: General Asylum, All this time.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-03, 10:14:25 (76.89.178.62)
I've got a pretty darn good system but I still can't figure our the meaning of Emily Lou Harris's lyrics. All this time I thought is was because she has a habit of mumbling when she sings. Now I've co .......
345: General Asylum, Would add three little words at the end.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-03, 10:05:03 (76.89.178.62)
"other than mine." .......
346: General Asylum, RE: Subjectivist Audiophiles ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-03, 09:53:04 (76.89.178.62)
Hi Bromo, I love your quote, "a burning crusade to prove yourself correct...." and think it is very insightful. Wondering where you found it? .......
347: General Asylum, RE: how about a $30,000 for a meal? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-02, 09:34:52 (76.89.178.62)
Since a five grand meal was not good enough for you I'm retracting my offer and replacing it with a McDonald Happy Meal. You get to keep the toy. BTW, I'm having the $1,000 pizza for lunch. I wonder i .......
348: General Asylum, RE: so you and Howard have some sort of psychic connection? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-01, 20:53:47 (76.89.178.62)
Let's touch base one hundred years from now and see if your premise is correct. If it is I owe you a five grand meal. I was perfectly happy with my Billy Bags amp stands that I sold when we down size .......
349: General Asylum, RE: so you and Howard have some sort of psychic connection? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-01, 20:28:36 (76.89.178.62)
Hey bwb, five grand on a meal? I'm hoping you'll invite me to dinner. Can I choose the restaurant? In fact, Howard and I do have a psychic connection however due to atmospheric conditions I seemed to .......
350: General Asylum, Lighten up.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-05-01, 15:26:43 (76.89.178.62)
the guy is just pointing out the foley in such an absurdly priced piece of equipment. Got some pretty humorous responses. OTOH, I was hoping that Elizabeth would list one of hers on A'gon so that I co .......
351: General Asylum, Agree.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-29, 22:06:37 (76.89.178.62)
May be an interesting post but I was put off by how compressed the entire commentary is. Maybe you could still edit your post to make it more readable. Just trying to be helpful. .......
352: General Asylum, This would be an excellent question for... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-29, 10:30:24 (76.89.178.62)
Dear Abbey .......
353: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated amp for Merlin TSMs (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-22, 20:37:11 (76.89.178.62)
Thank you Andy. Correct, Bobby did recommend the ARS-Sonum which I trust is an outstanding integrated tube amp. However, since the ARS does not have a remote control it was a non-starter for me. The L .......
354: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Integrated amp for Merlin TSMs (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-22, 12:08:27 (76.89.178.62)
I will soon be getting a pair of Merlin Master TSM speakers. They are rated at 87db sensitivity. I am presently running a Primaluna Dialogue One to drive my Nola Boxers which have a slightly higher se .......
355: General Asylum, Fully Agree... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-22, 11:57:03 (76.89.178.62)
The excessive cost of shipping large items is only one half of the equation. Have you noticed how carefully and secure gear is packed when it comes directly from the mfg? Last year I sold a very expen .......
356: General Asylum, Use caution when making blanket statement. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-21, 14:35:14 (76.89.178.62)
I generally prefer tube amps also but I must admit my experience listening to a great number of amps other than at the CES is limited. Very seldom are audio enthusiasts offered an opportunity to make .......
357: General Asylum, That's a nobel admission..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-19, 11:32:51 (76.89.178.62)
NOT. .......
358: General Asylum, Why in the heck... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-19, 11:23:29 (76.89.178.62)
do you label reactions to your opinion as "guy crap?" Are you suggesting that women have lower ethical business standards than men? That may be the case but I would not be eager to advertise this bel .......
359: General Asylum, RE: OK I CHANGED MY MIND: You guys are 100% correct the seller IS a slimeball.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-19, 10:47:03 (76.89.178.62)
Slippers, an outstanding analogy. Reminds me of verbal scuffles I have with my wife. No matter how much my logic is spot on it seldom changes the direction of her argument. At times, I also try to wal .......
360: General Asylum, RE: Being pissed because he realized he was way underpriced? not sorry for you at all (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-18, 20:26:54 (76.89.178.62)
Elizabeth, I had to read your post twice to determine whether you were just kidding. Evidently you were not. The buyer and seller came to an agreed upon transaction. Buyer sent the money and seller th .......
361: General Asylum, Aren't you forgetting something? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-17, 16:31:22 (76.89.178.62)
For someone whose posts didn't contain a "sliver of genuity" then why did the threads to his posts usually extend around the block. Obviously many AA members found his posts thought provoking even if .......
362: General Asylum, I agree (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-17, 09:15:53 (76.89.178.62)
That took guts, Tommy. I agree. He often asks interesting questions that generated a lot of discussion. Hope to see you at the LA Audio meeting. .......
363: General Asylum, RE: Waldorf Astoria drinks (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-15, 12:36:21 (76.89.178.62)
Did you get to keep the fancy leather wallet? .......
364: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any Move From Separates to Integrated Amps? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-12, 10:51:54 (76.89.178.62)
Yes, when we downsized last year I sold all my gear and rebuilt a smaller system. I last went from a Joule VZN 80 amp and a VAC Standard LE pre. to a Primaluna Dialogue One tube integrated amp. It's a .......
365: General Asylum, I would slightly change the question to ask... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-11, 22:13:58 (76.89.178.62)
1. Are your Audio spending habits driven by the need to have the latest and greatest that you can afford? or 2. Do you view this hobby as a quest to get a little bit closer to achieving the .......
366: General Asylum, Just looking at the photo.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-07, 12:59:12 (76.89.178.62)
I can feel myself slipping into a psychotic break and I didn't have far to fall. Excuse me, I have to go answer a call I hear in my head. .......
367: General Asylum, Precisely...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-06, 11:07:52 (76.89.178.62)
This is exactly the concern that I was told about from the Rolex website. I was not comfortable with a transaction that required that I send a bank wire even though the potential sellers were well res .......
368: General Asylum, RE: South Korea Audiogon Deal (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-06, 10:32:19 (76.89.178.62)
No, I have never filed a dispute with PayPal. I only posited this opinion based on the policies some sellers have on The Rolex Forum.com. I was curious why a few Rolex sellers would only take bank wir .......
369: General Asylum, Nothing wrong with feeling proud... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-06, 10:13:58 (76.89.178.62)
I don't find anything particularly sinful about buying a product with a prestigious reputation. In all likelihood, the product or company has probably earned their high status on the merits of their p .......
370: General Asylum, RE: South Korea Audiogon Deal (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-06, 09:50:01 (76.89.178.62)
Yep, things can even go wrong using PayPal. If there is a dispute the PayPal policy favors the buyer. I am not suggesting this may not be a perfectly legitimate buyer but if it were me I would insist .......
371: General Asylum, Easy choice (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-03, 15:28:11 (76.89.178.62)
For the little bit of difference go for the 3 (New iPad). Got mine the first day with a pre-order. Love it. As others have said, the graphics and the speed are wonderful. .......
372: General Asylum, Here's what I would do.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-02, 20:21:21 (76.89.178.62)
I would send them a picture of me grabbing my crotch with the caption, "Review this." .......
373: General Asylum, This is truly great news! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-04-01, 22:33:01 (76.89.178.62)
Yep, they must have caved to our pressure. Unfortunately, they will be going back to the new A'gon on April 2. .......
374: General Asylum, RE: That's one damn cute doggy... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 15:58:05 (76.89.178.62)
You're right. Otto rules the roust. I will tell him "No treat" he asks too often. He then becomes quite insistant and gets our 11y/o Yellow Lab to join him. I'm sure that one of these days I'm actuall .......
375: General Asylum, RE: "preference for high quality SACD records. " (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 12:28:43 (76.89.178.62)
Ya got me, Ozzy. I also noticed my misnomer after I posted. I never call my CDs/SACDs records. I guess this is just a painful reminder that I foolishly sold my entire record collection last year when .......
376: General Asylum, Very cute! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 12:00:14 (76.89.178.62)
Maybe we'll start a whole new trend showing our pets with our audio equipment. .......
377: General Asylum, RE: Mine likes to sit on my lap when I listen. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 11:47:59 (76.89.178.62)
I also have a computer audio system and when I read your subject heading I thought it read that your dog likes to sit on your laptop. I thought, that's not a good idea. My little guy Otto the Minia .......
378: General Asylum, Would urge you to rethink your response (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 10:22:30 (76.89.178.62)
Applauding a company's financial problems because you don't like them is detestable. Best Buy in not some huckster camera store in Brooklyn. It is a nationwide home electronic chain that provides jobs .......
379: General Asylum, Problem with that argument... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 09:45:27 (76.89.178.62)
I have two dogs. They are not particularly interested in my audio equipment although my Miniature Schnauzer has expressed a preference for high quality SACD records. What in the world do my dogs have .......
380: General Asylum, There was no one.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-31, 09:24:32 (76.89.178.62)
around at that time to set the odds and Vegas was not built yet. My best friend has a receiver that I think would classify as a real dinosaur. .......
381: General Asylum, Doubting Thomas (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 20:56:12 (76.89.178.62)
Stay tuned. I'm going to post a pic. .......
382: General Asylum, RE: the odds are (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 20:51:08 (76.89.178.62)
After I read your post I got so excited that I ran outside and started hand picking the blades of grass from my yard and the yards of neighbors in a 6 sq block area. So far I don't think I've found th .......
383: General Asylum, I wouldn't do that... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 09:36:09 (76.89.178.62)
You could be holding up a legitimate sale while waiting for the non-existent check. .......
384: General Asylum, You are the winner for the best answer..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 09:29:17 (76.89.178.62)
BTW, you should be commended by everyone for your inspirational generosity. I'm about to send you my application and a check for $50 + 3% PayPal fee. I just need your account info. .......
385: General Asylum, Holy Cow! I think I'm on my to winning.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 09:18:21 (76.89.178.62)
because I've been struck by lighting 799 times without any harm. Now I just have to find a thunder storm and dance around nude while pointing a steel rod in the sky. Not a pretty picture. .......
386: General Asylum, RE: I would give at least half of it away - nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 09:08:18 (76.89.178.62)
Thanks, Abe. email me so I can get in line first. .......
387: General Asylum, What bank is that.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-30, 09:02:58 (76.89.178.62)
Where in the world (literally) are you going to find a bank that pays 4% interest on anything. Doesn't exist but a nice fantasy non the less. .......
388: General Asylum, RE: IT IS FRAUD !!! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-28, 22:15:02 (76.89.178.62)
That's exactly what I did. I first checked recent activity in My Account and confirmed there were no new unauthorized transactions. I then immediately reset my password which was very easy to do. I do .......
389: General Asylum, RE: Sorry all (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-28, 22:04:32 (76.89.178.62)
Hey, that's great Gag. Welcome back to earth. .......
390: General Asylum, Have a cup of tea and try to relax around a cozy.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-28, 22:00:10 (76.89.178.62)
fire. You'll feel better in the morning. Your hyper-cynical rant reminded me of some of the political activists of the 60s Much of their ramblings struck me as intellectual masturbation with a touch .......
391: General Asylum, I did respond unfortunately... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-27, 20:41:30 (76.89.178.62)
Usually I am very careful about these possible frauds but this one got buy me and like other members I did not want to lose my long history of positive feedback. I have sent Audiogon a an email asking .......
392: Cable Asylum, RE: Banana to spade adapter. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-26, 12:42:04 (76.89.178.62)
Much thanks for taking the time to help me out. I will follow-up. .......
393: General Asylum, Excellent definition (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-26, 10:06:10 (76.89.178.62)
You're right. Very Wells and Verneish with a hint of Mr. Toad's wild ride. You wouldn't believe the outfits my sister and her husband wear for Steampunk events. She goes by the SP name of Maisey Teasw .......
394: Cable Asylum, Need Help: Banana plug to spade conversion (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-25, 21:03:39 (76.89.178.62)
I have ordered a pair of monitor speakers that only accept spade cable connectors. My present speaker cables, Nordost Heimdall have banana plug connectors. Is there any drawback in using a banana plug .......
395: General Asylum, RE: Punk Rock and Steampunk are worlds apart.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-25, 20:31:52 (76.89.178.62)
Right, Uncle Mike. I must have had a senior moment and confused Punk Rock with the Steampunk world. There is no resemblance. I'm a tad embarrassed over my goof-up. I've never felt the whole Punk Rock .......
396: General Asylum, You're absolutely right (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-25, 10:52:09 (76.89.178.62)
Sorry Chad. Of course it's Steam Punk. Not sure what I was thinking. My sister, the Steam Punk queen would never forgive me. Thanks for the correction. .......
397: General Asylum, RE: Punk Rock Invention. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-24, 23:19:09 (76.89.178.62)
It's rare that you will even find anyone that has heard of Steam Punk. It's not exactly a major sub-culture like the hippies were in the 60s. While I only know about it through my sister who is in her .......
398: General Asylum, RE: Are you thinking of (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-24, 19:56:34 (76.89.178.62)
Yep, my sister and her husband have become heavily into that in the Seattle area and thus I've become fairly acquainted with this weirdness. You wouldn't believe some of their costumes and the names t .......
399: General Asylum, Punk Rock Invention. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-24, 12:23:17 (76.89.178.62)
No joke. I'm almost positive what these are. Has anyone heard of the Steam Punk movement. I only know about it since my sister is heavily involved in it and in fact designs jewelry with a Punk Rock mo .......
400: Inmate Central, Guess what..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-21, 21:03:28 (76.89.178.62)
You can still buy the baking powder powered sub on eBay. It's called DIVING SUB .......
401: Inmate Central, Makes perfect sense to me (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-21, 20:56:49 (76.89.178.62)
Now you have me curious about Gottlieb Happy Clown pinball machine. I used to get frustrated as hell playing pinball machines. Not only would the ball go into the bottom hole very quickly but sometime .......
402: General Asylum, RE: Give him my bank account number? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-21, 10:48:24 (76.89.178.62)
Elizabeth is right. Just ask your bank how to give wire instructions. Forward on to your buyer. If he is willing to wire your bank the cash then fine. Proceed with the transaction. customs may be anot .......
403: Inmate Central, RE: I remember it well (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-20, 23:20:55 (76.89.178.62)
Yep, that tops mine but I accept the challenge. My next plan is to again stuff a used Co2 tube with match heads soaked in lighter fluid but this time add the scrapings from the radium on old watches. .......
404: Shady Lane, More thoughts on this... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-20, 23:10:38 (76.89.178.62)
When I read about creeps like him it makes my blood boil. This jerk obviously attempt to intimidate people he has screwed over into submission. Did you see his response on this thread. He must view th .......
405: Inmate Central, I remember it well (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-20, 14:57:12 (76.89.178.62)
I loved those rockets you would fill with caps and throw in the air. I also loved anything that flew or drifted like a parachute. I think that I can top you with my home made rocket. When I was in hi .......
406: Inmate Central, Very neat. Thanks (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-20, 11:26:47 (76.89.178.62)
I can still hear my mother saying, "Be careful or you'll shoot someone's eye out." This was one of my all time favorite gifts as a kid. Do you remember when they used to offer this BB gun on the back .......
407: Inmate Central, Say what? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-20, 09:57:04 (76.89.178.62)
No the Daisy Red Ryder BB gun shot BBs. It had a wooden stock and a picture of a cowboy, Red Ryder. No clock. In the movies, Red Ryder was played by Wild Bill Elliot and his Indian companion, Little B .......
408: Inmate Central, RE: I had one too! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-19, 17:45:54 (76.89.178.62)
You bet I remember the rocket/hose toy and of course we drank from the hose. You are probably not old enough to remember the Lone Ranger Atomic Bomb rings where you could look into the bomb and see "a .......
409: Inmate Central, RE: I seem to recall as a kid having a toy submarine that ran on baking soda, ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-19, 16:16:49 (76.89.178.62)
Sheesh, you're dating yourself. I thought that I was the only one old enough to remember those baking soda driven toy submarines. Wish I had one now to play with. I'm still longing for my lost Lone Ra .......
410: Shady Lane, I like the previous poster who.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-19, 13:29:21 (76.89.178.62)
recommended that you have Guido visit this guy. Jerks like this only understand one kind of "encouragement", if you catch my drift. These vultures pray on the unsuspecting. Also, let this serve as a w .......
411: Inmate Central, In a word, No (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-19, 09:58:20 (76.89.178.62)
Putting aside the obvious difficulty in building an underwater model train, the danger to the fish would be excessive. Tropical fish are rather delicate little creatures and susceptible to toxic objec .......
412: General Asylum, Yes, of course.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-18, 10:55:13 (76.89.178.62)
to see if the amp has a temperature. .......
413: General Asylum, Here here and bravo. Well said. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-15, 22:14:30 (76.89.178.62)
n/t .......
414: General Asylum, RE: Bored request for civility (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-14, 22:35:58 (76.89.178.62)
I believe it is high time the Bored steps in to lend a helping hand to those who are not able to refrain from spewing insults and character attacks. Censorship, hardly. Just a reminder that participat .......
415: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thinking about upgrading my SACD player (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-13, 16:53:21 (76.89.178.62)
Congratulations DMP. I hope you will be as happy with your X-05 as I am with mine. Sometime you may want to try one of the SHM SACD discs. They are about $60 a pop so a bit pricey compared to the much .......
416: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Funny you should... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-13, 14:13:30 (76.89.178.62)
Your post almost made me pick a fight with my wife and then I thought better of it. BTW, the case for my new iPad came today and The New iPad is scheduled to arrive on fri. Can't wait. JayG the origi .......
417: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thinking about upgrading my SACD player (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-13, 10:09:42 (76.89.178.62)
I agree with your assessment. Looking to upgrade your gear and hopefully the SQ of your system is a natural and expected outcome of this hobby. I find it a joy to realize improvements in sound from ch .......
418: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thinking about upgrading my SACD player (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-13, 09:51:39 (76.89.178.62)
Hello DB, I have not had an opportunity to A/B various CD players to determine their character, strengths and shortcomings. Instead, I tend to depend mostly on user and professional reviews and reputa .......
419: Computer Audio Asylum, Funny you should... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-12, 20:52:43 (76.89.178.62)
say that. My wife absconded with my iPad 1 and uses it every night to play Scrabble and Word With Friends. We also both use it to read books. The Remote Control app works terrific when I am listening .......
420: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thinking about upgrading my SACD player (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-12, 20:42:19 (76.89.178.62)
I purchased the Esoteric X-05 late last year. Previously I owned a modified Sony 777ES Sacd/CD player. I found the X-05 made a huge difference and when I added the Esoteric Master Clock G-03X it broug .......
421: Computer Audio Asylum, So Do I..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-08, 20:53:40 (76.89.178.62)
Controller App works well and has excellent graphics. .......
422: General Asylum, Thanks musetap.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-05, 21:33:12 (76.89.178.62)
what a joy it was to see and hear Buddy Rich again. .......
423: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is it just me or could SACD be getting a little more attention lately: (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-04, 17:52:18 (76.89.178.62)
I bought the SHM-SACD Sampler. As you may know, it contains the SHM-SACD and the standard SACD version of the same cuts. I certainly heard a very significant difference as the sound stage and overall .......
424: General Asylum, Count me in (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-04, 09:51:21 (76.89.178.62)
For someone who has used A'gon extensively over the years, I must say that I am very impressed with the new AA Trader format and would not hesitate to use it. Initially I was concerned that we would l .......
425: General Asylum, Not a big thing (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-02, 11:03:28 (76.89.178.62)
No personal criticism intended. Just saying...... .......
426: General Asylum, What do you want from the guy.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-03-01, 16:12:29 (76.89.178.62)
He's not a paid professional reviewer from Stereophile or TAS. He just an audio enthusiast giving his brief impression on a product that he likes and finds worthwhile. I don't think his comments were .......
427: General Asylum, Which Headphones For The iPod? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-25, 00:21:01 (76.89.178.62)
I had my second pair of Sennheiser PX-100IIs break down recently. Based on comments in other forums the small cable ending that connects to the iPod is very weak and tends to easily break. I generally .......
428: General Asylum, RE: Stop. Please stop. I'm a weak man... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-24, 12:08:45 (76.89.178.62)
How can I stop you when I can't even stop myself. I do most of my viewing when my wife is not in the office. All hell broke out when I got back from this years CES and started raving about some new sp .......
429: General Asylum, RE: Here's one for you ... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-24, 10:07:31 (76.89.178.62)
Thanks Reelsmith. Beautiful Sub. I just purchased a mint condition Rolex GMT Master II series D which I absolutely love. Here is the sight that I visit daily and I purchased my watch from. http://www. .......
430: General Asylum, RE: Audio gear and the Web! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-24, 09:10:40 (76.89.178.62)
I seem to alternate between viewing Rolex watches which I consider a thing of beauty and precision and audio equipment. I seem to have thrown out the "Though shall not covet" commandment a long time a .......
431: General Asylum, RE: Why do people say Audiogon is dead (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-23, 21:25:05 (76.89.178.62)
I don't find your reply to my post offensive but certainly puzzling. If you are a regular subscriber to AA then you have read a tremendous number of critical posts generated by the changes in the Audi .......
432: General Asylum, RE: Why do people say Audiogon is dead (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-21, 11:38:47 (76.89.178.62)
Perhaps Agon is not dead but I suspect it's on life support. Yes, people are still placing ads on this site because for a long time it was the only effective and widely read high-end classifieds on th .......
433: General Asylum, Simply a matter of taste.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-20, 14:03:55 (76.89.178.62)
I didn't care for her at first but the more I listened the more I was attracted to her voice, sultry style and certainly good looks. I only wish that she recorded more but I guess her twins must keep .......
434: General Asylum, RE: The people at those stores are IDIOTS, total IDIOTS and I would NEVER let one pack thier own lunch nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-15, 08:55:37 (76.173.239.15)
Not a problem, Bob. I too am a nut when it comes to packing. I have shipped many items in the past and never fail to worry about the condition it will arrive in even though I take extra precautions to .......
435: General Asylum, RE: The people at those stores are IDIOTS, total IDIOTS and I would NEVER let one pack thier own lunch nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-14, 21:00:16 (76.173.239.15)
The buyer in the case that I sited did provide his shipping account number. I provided the buyer with the shipping documents on my end along with the photos of the TT before it was boxed. In addition, .......
436: General Asylum, That's just me........ (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-14, 14:46:06 (76.173.239.15)
I would assume that most folks negotiate price particularly on big ticket items. I'm not talking cables or smaller gear that is easier to ship. As I mentioned in a previous post, I had a buyer actual .......
437: General Asylum, I know it sounds crazy but..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-14, 13:35:21 (76.173.239.15)
if I were buying a large as in floor speakers or very heavy tube amp from someone a long distance away (within the CONUS) I would consider flying to the buyer's location, inspect and pick-up, rent a v .......
438: General Asylum, RE: The people at those stores are IDIOTS, total IDIOTS and I would NEVER let one pack thier own lunch nt (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-14, 10:43:35 (76.173.239.15)
Hey Elizabeth, don't be shy. Tell us what you really think. Last year I sold a very expensive turntable, arm and cartridge to a buyer out of state. I had the original packing material and took photog .......
439: General Asylum, RE: I think Fremer is off base... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-14, 10:07:02 (76.173.239.15)
Right but all professional reviewers are loaned equipment for free but must return it. If there was a violation of this rule, the reviewer and their publication would loose all credibility. They could .......
440: General Asylum, I think Fremer is off base... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-14, 00:07:55 (76.173.239.15)
The "average person" in all likelihood doesn't have a clue about high-end audio. It is a niche market whom the vast majority of the buying public are not even aware of it's existence. One can go to Co .......
441: General Asylum, So do I..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-09, 20:17:26 (76.173.239.15)
Amazon is a great source for used CDs. In fact, I wonder why folks still buy new CDs when there are an infinite number of used CDs for a fraction of the price of new ones. On Amazon you can also choos .......
442: General Asylum, Got it.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-07, 18:01:49 (76.173.239.15)
Your painful experience should serve as a lesson to all of us. Wish we could hang the guy up by his jewels. Strongly hope that some good stuff comes your way soon. .......
443: General Asylum, Why not PayPal? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-07, 15:30:07 (76.173.239.15)
I hate to hear of scammers taking advantage of honest descent folk. Maybe it's naive but when one conducts themselves in an honest way I guess it is human nature to think that others will do the same. .......
444: General Asylum, The answer is easy... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-06, 13:32:37 (76.173.239.15)
Audiogon had been the most respected (go to) and trusted site for buying and selling pre-owned gear. We audio enthusiasts who cannot afford or choose not to buy new equipment have relied on Audiogon f .......
445: General Asylum, Stereolist...Anyone use it? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-06, 09:25:42 (76.173.239.15)
Just took a quick look at the Stereolist. At first glance, it appears rather impressive but not very well attended. Did not see many ads. Has anyone had any experience with it. .......
446: General Asylum, Hey guys.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-06, 09:08:00 (76.173.239.15)
it seems to me that we're between a rock and a hard place when it comes to preserving and referring our A'gon feedback on another site. Bottom line question, what choice do we have. Most have us, suc .......
447: General Asylum, Further thoughts..... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-05, 12:30:23 (76.173.239.15)
Hi Wayne, You read my mind. I can see how simply cutting and pasting ones feedback could fairly easily lead to fraudulent feedback. Though I am not familiar with "porting", is that the same as linking .......
448: General Asylum, RE: Can I add one more bitch about Audiogon? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-05, 09:59:11 (76.173.239.15)
This issues again point to the strong need for an effective well designed alternate site. I would happily pay a reasonable fee for the service. I believe this kind of venture could be profitable. Our .......
449: General Asylum, Not a problem.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-05, 09:50:30 (76.173.239.15)
Wayne, copying and storing your feedback in documents is easy. I did this last week. Posting a link to your Audiogon feedback will probably work but I personally do not feel confident with Audiogon an .......
450: General Asylum, Holy Cow! (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-04, 23:28:32 (76.173.239.15)
AA should hire this guy. What an outstanding contribution to this site. I strongly suspect that J.Mac is an expert on marketing as he clearly knows what his is talking about. .......
451: General Asylum, Feedback History Problem & PayPal (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-04, 09:25:07 (76.173.239.15)
I know what you mean. Without a valid feedback history, buyers and sellers are both more venerable to unscrupulous people. I see the feedback history factory as the most perplexing problem in changing .......
452: General Asylum, RE: AA Format? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-03, 22:04:49 (76.173.239.15)
I was quite pleased with the entire "old" Audiogon format including the classifieds, display of the catagories, forums, easy to navigate, intuitive, member look-up, et. al. Though I didn't think about .......
453: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon Feedback History (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-02, 22:48:19 (76.173.239.15)
Excellent idea Tubeguy but I still wish AA had a format more similar to Audiogon. Somehow for me, it just looks more professional. Even the previous light yellow, as I recall it, background was better .......
454: General Asylum, RE: Transferring Feedback History (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-02, 16:31:18 (76.173.239.15)
Bambi, that would be a great idea. I wonder if AA could do that. Following in the footsteps of another AA member I copied all my feedback, 59 positive transactions, and have stored them in my document .......
455: General Asylum, Audiogon Feedback History (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-02, 16:11:28 (76.173.239.15)
I wish there were a way to transfer our feedback history from Audiogon to AA. It can take years and many transactions to build a substantial history. I would personally be very hesitant to engage in a .......
456: General Asylum, Play what? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-02, 16:00:19 (76.173.239.15)
Does she play an instrument or something? I didn't get that far. .......
457: General Asylum, RE: Life is so unfair (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-02-02, 09:34:52 (76.173.239.15)
Jim I don't even know you but being the good samaritan that I am, I'm willing to take this frightened foreigner to lunch. It really doesn't matter where you are located you can count on me. No need to .......
458: General Asylum, This suggestion could only come from... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-31, 20:41:15 (76.173.239.15)
someone who is not married. It's hard enough dealing with all the WAFs let along putting holes in a beautiful hardwood floor. I replaced the spikes to my speaker stands with inexpensive screw-in floor .......
459: General Asylum, RE: its good to grow up in a conservative household (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-30, 22:09:45 (76.173.239.15)
Good seeing you at the LA & OR Audio meeting on Sun.Tom. I completely agree with your comment about growing up in a conservative environment. Seems kind of scarce these days. Hope to see you next mont .......
460: Computer Audio Asylum, Need help downloading Hi-Rez files (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-30, 21:58:00 (76.173.239.15)
I am relatively new to computer audio and I need a little instruction on how to download on-line hi-rez files. I am presently in the process of ripping my CD collection and that is going fairly well. .......
461: General Asylum, RE: Which category did you fit into? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-29, 17:50:38 (76.173.239.15)
That's easy. I certainly like cars but I don't stop and stare like I do with.... .......
462: General Asylum, Strongly agree and it is a bit of a curse (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-29, 10:46:05 (76.173.239.15)
n/t .......
463: General Asylum, I hear you but...... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-29, 10:43:38 (76.173.239.15)
I just cannot get by the sound. I've often thought that if I were a true aficionado of music I would concentrate on the music more than the sound but I would say it is equal for me with possibly a sli .......
464: General Asylum, RE: survey - suppose the audio hobby was not IT, what's second place? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-29, 10:33:57 (76.173.239.15)
Sailing. I'm on my 4th boat a Catalina 375. Additional passions, hanging out with good friends and stimulating conversation. Used to be photography but I got tired of lugging around a ton of equipment .......
465: General Asylum, Is there room for me in your club? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-29, 10:26:18 (76.173.239.15)
What's the yearly dues for the women's club? Nah, it doesn't matter I'll just pay it. .......
466: General Asylum, What is Prime? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-26, 00:54:22 (76.173.239.15)
Is this a source for buying CDs? .......
467: General Asylum, I bet you like squash too. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-23, 20:56:54 (76.173.239.15)
I hate squash. All kinds except pumpkin pie. .......
468: General Asylum, My preference....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-21, 20:14:01 (76.173.239.15)
is to love the haters that hate who I hate just as long as they don't turn on me and start hating the good guys. However, if the good guys by chance start to ally themselves with the bad guys then I h .......
469: General Asylum, Where else can we go.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-18, 20:51:00 (76.173.239.15)
to publicly voice our displeasure with A'gon. The General Asylum is just that, a forum to post on a wide variety of audio related topics. Sure, AA could have a forum strictly dedicated to complaints a .......
470: General Asylum, Outstanding answer.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-18, 09:34:03 (76.173.239.15)
DaveT doesn't seem to understand that A'gon has created a significant problem that potentially effects thousands of audio enthusiasts who have come to rely on this well established site to further the .......
471: General Asylum, RE: I hope they saved the template for the old site (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-17, 14:20:25 (76.173.239.15)
Well said ArdRi. It's obvious that communications regarding their new format are not only ignored but very likely sent to the cyber circular file in the sky. Thankfully, AA does provide a forum to exp .......
472: General Asylum, Anyone heard back from Audiogon? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-16, 15:49:37 (76.173.239.15)
Just wondering with the many hundreds of critical posts on AA as well as to the Audiogon staff regarding their new site including myself, has anyone heard anything back from them or are they just arro .......
473: General Asylum, Chances are... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-15, 21:20:15 (76.173.239.15)
if I am asked that question I know the person asking it is not familiar with high-end audio but I never bad mouth Bose products. I intensely dislike audio snobbery in any form. If someone enjoys music .......
474: Shady Lane, RE: Ebay's rip-off - BEWARE: of seller siberian-shop (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-15, 19:02:32 (76.173.239.15)
I know it feels terrible to get ripped off from an unscrupulous seller but I have to wonder about the wisdom of buying from a seller in Russia or any eastern block country for that matter. I think the .......
475: General Asylum, Not so by a long ways (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-13, 20:42:20 (76.173.239.15)
I just got back from CES and the T.H.E Show. This was my 30th year in attendance. My sense is that attendance was up considerably from last year, particularly at the T.H.E Show. and the two high-end s .......
476: General Asylum, RE: Personally I think too many are running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. RELAX... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-08, 11:05:08 (76.173.239.15)
Elizabeth, let me try to answer your rhetorical question. You are certainly right, it is not a life or death issue. Audiogon may in time eventually work out the kinks in their new format. This is only .......
477: General Asylum, I couldn't have said It better myself (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-08, 10:27:24 (76.173.239.15)
These Audiogon clowns do not even have the basic courtesy let alone basic business sense to make sure they have their ducks lined up before launching a major revision to their site. Just unfortunate t .......
478: General Asylum, Note I sent to Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-07, 20:57:57 (76.173.239.15)
"Dear Sirs, By now I'm sure you are well aware of the reaction to the "New" Audiogon site. I know it is new and still has some bugs to work out but I think it would serve you well to go on Audio Asylu .......
479: General Asylum, RE: I feel sorry for.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-06, 23:14:02 (76.173.239.15)
Well put, Ceres. At first I felt a tad sympathetic for the tech.crew who is in charge of the overhaul. Then I realized that not only did they prematurely release the "beta" site, they seemed to have m .......
480: General Asylum, I feel sorry for.. (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-06, 21:14:16 (76.173.239.15)
the hundreds of sellers who have current ads in Audiogon as the buyers who were in negotiations. Could you imagine how distressful it would be if you had already began a transaction and suddenly you l .......
481: General Asylum, Be patient....... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-05, 21:11:54 (76.173.239.15)
It is already getting better since this afternoon. Faster, photos and list by mfg. Still has some bugs to work out but I think in the long run it may be a significant improvement. Check out the photo .......
482: Whiner's Woad, RE: Sudz going into retirement (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-04, 21:00:39 (76.173.239.15)
Right on IEaudiodude. I'm with you. I personally want Sudz to stay. Yeah, he has an unorthodox style of posting but so what? Is anyone harmed or the lesser for it? I have enjoyed most of the threads h .......
483: Whiner's Woad, RE: Sudz going into retirement (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-04, 10:32:45 (76.173.239.15)
Sudz, I wish you would reconsider. Your posts and the responses they generate have been very thought provoking and I believe that in the whole have been an asset to AA. There will always be detractors .......
484: General Asylum, RE: one summer night... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-01, 17:02:03 (76.173.239.15)
Yeah, you're probably right but I can think of a lot more romantic spots to listen to music than laying down in the middle of the street. Ain't young love grand? .......
485: General Asylum, RE: one summer night... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-01, 15:23:16 (76.173.239.15)
Gee, that doesn't sound like the safest place to listen to music. Besides he would loose all sense of staging. depth, imaging. pace, etc. .......
486: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: In the past............... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-01, 15:19:45 (76.173.239.15)
Absolutely right. The softwear venders used to exhibit in a a big room at the Alexis when the CES high-end exhibits were at that venue. I believe the T.H.E Show started at the hotel complex next to th .......
487: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Teresa doesn't post here anymore (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-01, 14:14:19 (76.173.239.15)
Hi Chris, Happy New Year. I see that Teresa posted on General Asylum as late as 12/30/11. Do you mean she has been banned since then or only on Hi-Rez. At any rate, this is very surprising to me since .......
488: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: ????? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2012-01-01, 08:36:41 (76.173.239.15)
Surprised you would write this Kal. I've been going to the CES for the last 30 years and I've seen you there. In the past, I've bought CDs and Lps at the CES and more lately the T.H.E Show at Show Spe .......
489: Hi-Rez Highway, Ping Teresa SACD Recommendations (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-31, 18:59:04 (76.173.239.15)
Hello Teresa et. al. I will be attending the CES in less than 2 weeks and hope to score a significant number of SACDs at the show. I love jazz trios, vocals, gospel and tend to be fairly eclectic in m .......
490: General Asylum, Very Fishy (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-30, 21:51:29 (76.173.239.15)
I also found it odd that someone would take out this very expensive full page ad in the 1/12 edition of Stereophile for an unknown butt ugly speaker. I couldn't even find anything on it when I googled .......
491: General Asylum, Against The Law (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-28, 10:41:45 (76.173.239.15)
This reminds me of an incident that happened many years ago when I was waiting in a line at the bank. Somehow I got into a conversation with the teller and mentioned that I was an audiophile. The guy .......
492: General Asylum, RE: Have you met any audio legends (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-27, 14:05:08 (76.173.239.15)
Saul Marantz and John Dalquist at the CES back in the late 70s as well as many other big names in the industry. This will be my 30th year in attendance. Have seen a lot of changes in the show. ::: TOP .......
493: General Asylum, Impressions (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-27, 11:53:13 (76.173.239.15)
I remember a teacher I once had in high school who commented that people will judge you on how you write. It made an impression on me and I try to always write coherent sentences with proper spelling. .......
494: General Asylum, RE: Correct spelling (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-27, 10:24:05 (76.173.239.15)
Must admit that I've thought about this also. I've wondered why some posters don't edit their posts before sending and use spell check when needed. I also assume that some posters may be from a foreig .......
495: General Asylum, RE: Favorite Audio purchase 0f 2011? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-26, 15:43:00 (76.173.239.15)
Thank you musetap. In some ways the new system surpasses my old one. I am very pleased with it depending of course on the source material. But like most of us, I have that endless curiosity wondering .......
496: General Asylum, RE: Favorite Audio purchase 0f 2011? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-26, 09:48:51 (76.173.239.15)
When we downsized this year and moved to a smaller home I sold off my entire sound system which was located in a dedicated listening room. My new system is smaller and is located in our smallish den. .......
497: General Asylum, RE: My psychiatrist asked me, if I liked to listen to music? (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-25, 23:15:38 (76.173.239.15)
I had a similar experience. I was worried about my obsession with high-end gear so I asked my psychiatrist if he thought I might have OCD? He then asked me if I love to listen to music and being rathe .......
498: General Asylum, RE: Asit states. like to make things perfect, but CAN walk away if any need to (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-25, 23:06:57 (76.173.239.15)
Congrats Soulfood, this is one of the funniest posts I've read in a long time. I got a mental picture of the two AA members spinning around in the revolving door with each one hoping the other would e .......
499: General Asylum, Well said... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-24, 22:50:17 (76.173.239.15)
I agree. Attacks on the OP are annoying and reminds me of high school bullying. One may not agree with the OP but one has to admit that his posts are often thought provoking regardless of which side o .......
500: Whiner's Woad, Wait A Minute.... (0.00)
Posted by JayG on 2011-12-24, 14:05:03 (76.173.239.15)
what's wrong with this logic? As you stated, the Audiogon price was evidently 10% less than the Audiogon seller. So you walked because of a 10% difference? Ten percent is peanuts unless you are talkin .......
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