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1: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Opinion Eminent Tech or Magnepan 1.7 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2015-06-17, 06:40:55 (184.75.214.42)
Most people don't really know what they want but they're pretty sure they haven't got it - its all good ☺ .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone using deffusion panels ? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2015-06-01, 02:41:11 (99.245.25.33)
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3: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The infamous Magnepan slap. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2015-04-01, 13:12:43 (99.245.25.33)
Plenty of solutions offered - Not one question asked. How about a little history on these speakers before we diagnose them towards Limage position for possible solution ☺ known origins - previous repa .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Pic here too (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2015-03-26, 14:58:08 (184.75.214.42)
Your problem is internal it can't be seen - Magnepan's business in repairing their own speakers is quite lucrative - I never recommend buying older Maggies - your solution is simple - either send them .......
5: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Swordfishtrombones (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-11-14, 12:26:26 (99.245.25.33)
Chameleon songstress Holly Cole tops among females in the genre. .......
6: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Rear Wave Damping (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-10-27, 17:04:26 (99.245.25.33)
Corning 703 - 3 absorbers in centre - two are 4” middle one is 6” - various diffusors on sides - 2” absorbers on ceiling - works well in this space. .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wendell Diller goes off on Stereophile.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-06-09, 16:39:26 (99.245.25.33)
Thanks Josh - I understand dialogue and HT requirements - we’ll perhaps discuss that subject another day - meantime - back to music for me in 2 channel playing the great "30 Years Fidelity" CD - my ol .......
8: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wendell Diller goes off on Stereophile.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-06-07, 14:25:38 (184.75.214.42)
Enough already with " the center is needed to accommodate the crowds " BS Wendell - what other speaker manufacturer pulls this stunt when accommodating larger crowds? - and then " it slid through the .......
9: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wendell Diller goes off on Stereophile.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-06-06, 17:38:11 (99.245.25.33)
Thanks for clearing that up Josh - somewhat misleading to the masses when it’s assumed as a 2 channel system - isn't it? .......
10: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wendell Diller goes off on Stereophile.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-06-06, 17:00:59 (99.245.25.33)
This is all interesting - however - the quote from JA that got my attention was: " the .7s sounded quite lovely with a Bryston SP-2 amplifier and either a Pioneer or Denon CD player. Thanks in part to .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Sorbothane isolation stand (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2014-02-10, 07:36:11 (99.245.25.33)
I replaced the spikes on the Sound Anchors Maggie stands with Herbie’s Threaded Stud Glider - sound improvements may be elusive - I bought them solely for the ease of sliding the speakers on the carpe .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "PI" - The best $6 Snake Oil tweak some of you will ever try (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-12-15, 16:43:01 (99.245.25.33)
Been playing with it for awhile - with the sub activated I cannot claim any changes - without the sub analog playback with very familiar recordings - It’s a challenge for me to hear the possible impro .......
13: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 1.7's and room temperature (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-12-11, 03:26:46 (99.245.25.33)
The dampness/moisture will surely collect everywhere - my garage is at mid-40’s - you may need a one room residence. .......
14: Planar Speaker Asylum, Such Tests Are Meaningless. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-12-02, 07:49:46 (99.245.25.33)
" I'd also be tempted to 'offload' some demands on the panel by NOT running them full-range but rather hi-passing them at maybe 80hz with a 50hz sub crossover. The 50->80hz region is the 'fill' caused .......
15: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "PI" - The best $6 Snake Oil tweak some of you will ever try (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-12-01, 20:49:44 (99.245.25.33)
JBen - the integrated tube amp in photo is for an all analog playback - it’s not connected to the Vandersteen sub - the test sans sub is quite doable - sub kicks in with the Crowns in digital playbac .......
16: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "PI" - The best $6 Snake Oil tweak some of you will ever try (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-12-01, 17:25:41 (99.245.25.33)
Can’t comment on possible improvements yet - I like the look though. .......
17: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "PI" - The best $6 Snake Oil tweak some of you will ever try (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-12-01, 09:17:48 (99.245.25.33)
I have the perfect size PI on hand - been a boring Sunday morning I gave it a whirl - took about 10 minutes to cut and fit - can’t really comment on improvements at this time - but aesthetically I lik .......
18: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Davey Roger JL (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-11-10, 08:16:32 (99.245.25.33)
White Bear Lake will chuckle - I certainly did. .......
19: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Subwoofer w/ Maggies (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-10-30, 16:37:04 (99.245.25.33)
Single Vandersteen 2Wq smack dab between Maggie 1.6 @ 80Hz - the 80Hz xover point matches the input impedance of the Crown amps - sub volume on the fly via Preamp bass control compensates if required .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New setup (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-09-16, 15:43:01 (99.245.25.33)
Allan like you my 1.6 are passively vertically bi-amped with 2 Crown K1 stereo amps with a Vandersteen 2Wq sub crossed at 80 Hz - it’s taken years of trial and error to get here - I have no desire to .......
21: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Here's 5 songs (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-06-28, 16:54:36 (99.245.25.33)
'Best Of…’ CD’s are usually not reference material when chasing geese - in my experience female vocals close miked is where one might look - Holly Cole’s Temptation for one would be excellent - person .......
22: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Clarifications (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-06-16, 17:37:32 (99.245.25.33)
When the OP states: “Again, my system sound absolutely fabulous, except for the sibilance on some lyrics.” I’d be willing to let it go at that - my solution to entire mess - send the speakers to Bear .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MC-2 Factory Visit Offer (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-04-29, 03:44:36 (99.245.25.33)
This is a niche product - best suited to custom cabinetry for better homes magazines - the coolness factor will appeal to the non-audiophile. .......
24: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan & Subs (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-03-08, 10:46:46 (99.244.35.166)
Many love their REL with the Maggie’s - I opted for Vandersteen 2wq .......
25: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficiency and the power needed. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2013-02-11, 03:50:20 (99.244.35.166)
"WHEN have you pushed them this hard and something didn't break?? I seriosuly doubt any Maggie will get close to that loud. Even the biggest Apogees couldn't really play this loud!! With power compre .......
26: Planar Speaker Asylum, Every time I read one of these experiences I get angry (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-10-01, 03:37:10 (62.212.72.172)
Degenerates sans moral compass knowingly selling faulty audio equipment to the unsuspecting are a disgrace to the community - mandatory justice for these parasites should be an early long and slow pai .......
27: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 3.7 and Velodyne DD-10 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-08-20, 19:11:49 (99.244.35.166)
For a couple of years I ran two Hsu/VTF-3/MK2 in stereo configuration - this set up was very good and appealed to most enthusiasts - however it never really convinced me for long term. I now run a .......
28: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Reference 3A Dulcet Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-08-03, 14:55:26 (99.244.35.166)
This comment acknowledges that I read this review in its entirety. .......
29: Speaker Asylum, RE: Since you want a "musical" sub... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-06-14, 07:45:40 (99.244.35.166)
You may want to look at Vandersteen 2Wq for 2 channel application. .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Passive biamping works fine. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-04-23, 16:37:43 (99.245.112.210)
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31: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Off to Magnepan (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-04-09, 17:40:30 (99.245.112.210)
Check out the speaker model used with the famous 35 WPC receiver in the lobby. .......
32: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Emotiva and Magnepan 1.7 – A Match Made in Heaven (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-04-08, 18:20:55 (99.245.112.210)
"replace the fuses in the emotiva amp with hifi tuning fuses. You wont believe the difference. Its night and day." Emotiva might be interested in this revelation, don’t you think? .......
33: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Emotiva and Magnepan 1.7 – A Match Made in Heaven (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-04-08, 18:11:39 (99.245.112.210)
I enjoyed reading your impressions – until I arrived at this bit: “Also, the HDTV in our great room is on the same circuit as the amps and the picture looks noticeably clearer when the amps are power .......
34: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Subwoofer usage (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-16, 09:34:18 (99.245.112.210)
You may want to explore the Vandersteen 2Wq - best sub integration with my Maggie 1.6 .......
35: General Asylum, RE: Performance? Better? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-11, 19:37:00 (99.245.112.210)
Thanks Rod - Jackie is the culprit - no coincidence all returns to normal once he’s dumped. .......
36: General Asylum, RE: Performance? Better? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-11, 19:12:46 (99.245.112.210)
An hour ago all was back to normal speed - you definitely changed something that worked - starting to grind again now. .......
37: General Asylum, RE: A significant improvement but (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-11, 19:07:32 (99.245.112.210)
Using Win 7 IE9 - after your post all was normal on everything - now however it's starting to lag. .......
38: General Asylum, RE: A significant improvement but (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-11, 03:29:15 (99.245.112.210)
Happy to hear yours got better – unfortunately the speed for me remains the same – surely I can’t be only one. .......
39: General Asylum, RE: More info (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-05, 01:56:50 (99.245.112.210)
Lancelot comments mirror mine – same gear Win 7 IE - as shown pages don't fully load even after the eternal wait. .......
40: General Asylum, RE: Slow download speed on AA (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-03-04, 04:45:54 (99.245.112.210)
Sorry - my thread “Site Is Painfully Slow” from couple weeks still applies in my case – nothing has changed – Trader has definitely reduced site speed – Win 7 flies on all other forums – I pride my PC .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Site Is Painfully Slow (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-02-21, 21:17:31 (99.245.112.210)
Thanks for confirming gentlemen – I’ll dig deeper. .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, Site Is Painfully Slow (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-02-21, 16:33:50 (99.245.112.210)
since last week – anyone else? – every other site visited is normal speed – do I need the secret handshake to speed me up here ☺ .......
43: General Asylum, RE: The "Audio Industry" (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-02-19, 19:28:11 (99.245.112.210)
" Perhaps you have a solution for the problems you complain about? Or is your confrontational style just another display of public vanity and bandwidth-hogging self-promotion? It's hard to argue the t .......
44: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Advice from Magnepan (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-02-13, 19:04:05 (99.245.112.210)
"Does the side you listen to effect (affect?) the lobing? Or the direction thereof?" This is something I don’t lose sleep over – can’t recall this abnormality ever presenting itself as an issue in m .......
45: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Advice from Magnepan (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-02-13, 17:07:45 (99.245.112.210)
Normally I avoid the topic – I settled years ago with tweets outside – I was cleaning and rearranging the equipment other day – when this thread came to mind and propelled me to revisit the subject - .......
46: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggies and 'chest thump' (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-02-03, 12:30:48 (99.245.112.210)
Chest thumps or kicks are usually discussed in HT environment – usually by juveniles who congregate in mobs – where each tribe defends the colors with the highest SPL generator - thumps or similar des .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MAG test CD/Songs for rattles/buzzing (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-29, 17:04:44 (99.245.112.210)
Madonna "Hard Candy" CD track #3 revealed the flapping on my 1.6 -the album is great workout for most frequencies – turn it up somewhat. .......
48: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 3.6r amp selection (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-25, 21:15:42 (99.245.112.210)
" the fact that the Magnepan factory has a 35wpc amp driving a set in their from lobby" I’ve read the above comment many times – does anyone know what model is been used and what brand/model amp exa .......
49: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: No need to justify your curiosity and purchase to anyone ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-21, 12:33:28 (99.245.112.210)
...in excess one needs both – I spin Adagio’s and similar non dynamic pieces through the modest 40W integrated at comfortable levels when mood prevails – I take delight when spinning LP’s with a taste .......
50: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Josh – it’s a new dawn! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-13, 19:10:37 (99.245.112.210)
Thank you Josh - Jim ... the duck was a gift I suspect a local artist – Peace and Love to all Audiophiles. .......
51: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Josh – it’s a new dawn! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-13, 15:53:08 (99.245.112.210)
I’m excited on this day - the Vandersteen sitting between Maggie 1.6 is now a mere ½ db louder than the speakers – the 80 hours of break-in proved correct – Maggie with all its warts is singing like a .......
52: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: All I can say is that my 27 year old MGIIIA's are doing just great! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-12, 21:17:30 (99.245.112.210)
I have a toaster that's approxitimately the same. .......
53: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Sorry, I don't stir things up (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-12, 21:13:13 (99.245.112.210)
I had to google Howard Cosell ☺ .......
54: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What would happen if... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-12, 20:56:29 (99.245.112.210)
In the haste to shield – your choice of words: "off the wall", "shoddy", "milking", "foil falling of new speakers", are simply an exaggeration to discredit anyone that may have a legitimate issue - re .......
55: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What would happen if... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-12, 18:28:56 (99.245.112.210)
Josh ...why so defensive? I may just have a legitimate experience with delam and QC after all. .......
56: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What would happen if... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-12, 17:26:21 (99.245.112.210)
Magnepan …? Surely you jest Jim – how about them getting respect from those IN the know – the delam failure rate is unforgiveable – it’s not always environment related, trust me – the business model i .......
57: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Trust your ears (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-11, 04:02:46 (99.245.112.210)
Perfectionism aside – it’s the best sub to have come through here – thanks for the tips – prior/during critical listening there’s a ritual in place for this – lights/phones are turned off, candles str .......
58: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I’m developing a complex (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-10, 17:28:38 (99.245.112.210)
I must be the only red headed child here ☺ Nevertheless it’s coming along – at this stage it’s 1 ¾ dB louder than Maggie – by week’s end I expect sub/speakers to be equal partners in the union – .......
59: Planar Speaker Asylum, Vandersteen Wq Sub Breaking In… (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2012-01-08, 19:54:31 (99.245.112.210)
It’s sitting between Maggies 1.6 (2 channel only)– 80 hours as per Richard Vandersteen – he also mentioned reversing the polarity on the sub may integrate better with Maggies – anyone to share hands o .......
60: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hey Mart, MUG home is down. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-12-25, 10:40:03 (99.245.112.210)
Same here - it's been awhile. .......
61: General Asylum, RE: Ad Block Plus and NoScript........... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-07-23, 19:41:45 (99.245.10.100)
I concur – using Ad Muncher. .......
62: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hmmm? Left speaker is louder than right (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-07-14, 17:01:05 (99.245.112.43)
Good news indeed if you can move the problem at will – anyway you can reset the MX-135 – this might be all that’s required – assuming surge merely jumped the settings. .......
63: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hmmm? Left speaker is louder than right (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-07-14, 16:39:38 (99.245.112.43)
For your own satisfaction and to better describe the dissimilarity in loudness between both speakers why not alternate removing speaker cables from speaker - while running test disk with left/right to .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hmmm? Left speaker is louder than right (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-07-14, 14:51:39 (99.245.112.43)
You don’t state loudness difference between left and right speaker – have you had power interruption in the home prior to this session? .......
65: General Asylum, RE: Not so much closed minded as programed with "knowledge" (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-06-24, 12:47:30 (99.245.112.43)
Bernays ... .......
66: General Asylum, RE: pic of your system summer 2011? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-06-21, 18:26:53 (99.245.112.43)
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67: General Asylum, RE: (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-05-30, 17:10:33 (99.245.112.43)
Audiophools simply have too much time on their hands and usually want to appear more knowledgeable than they really are – the poor souls just want to be accepted in the phools club – membership in the .......
68: General Asylum, RE: Our friend Al Sekela has passed away. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-03-05, 12:59:08 (99.245.112.43)
Sad to hear this - I always enjoyed reading Al's posts - condolences to the family. .......
69: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: So what's first, the egg or the Chicken!! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-03-03, 14:18:16 (99.245.112.43)
Isn't a picture worth a ....... .......
70: Digital Drive, RE: seek help (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-02-24, 02:07:41 (99.245.112.43)
My Parasound C/BD-2000 transport was successfully repaired this past summer in Toronto – indeed it does have a belt and still sounds fabulous with its DAC companion. .......
71: Digital Drive, RE: Repair CEC TL-2 transport (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-02-24, 02:01:25 (99.245.112.43)
My Parasound C/BD-2000 transport was successfully repaired this past summer in Toronto – indeed it does have a belt and still sounds fabulous with its DAC companion. .......
72: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Planar Porn - Show Us Your Stuff! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-02-17, 17:00:03 (99.245.112.43)
. .......
73: Planar Speaker Asylum, Flapping Maggie (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2011-02-14, 16:05:25 (99.245.112.43)
One of the 1.6 started ‘flapping’ on bass notes starting at about 80/90 db’s – main culprit seems to be Madonna’s Hard Candy CD on certain cuts and frequencies – upon removing the sock some wires were .......
74: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Haha - yes I wish they did! :-)) ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-12-11, 14:51:16 (99.245.112.43)
Yes – it houses all the shielded interconnects – more recent photo shows the speaker cables with wrap. .......
75: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Haha - yes I wish they did! :-)) ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-12-11, 13:44:19 (99.245.112.43)
This is the solution for my space. .......
76: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Appreciation of the art form ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-11-26, 02:35:40 (99.245.112.43)
.. may be an acquired taste ☺ .......
77: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 40 hz once more... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-11-12, 15:11:05 (99.245.112.43)
Running 1.6 full range – sub set at 40hz augmenting LF – foundation is solid and blends beautifully. .......
78: General Asylum, RE:Ritual (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-21, 16:25:02 (99.245.112.43)
Lights out - candles on - Crown and ginger - feet up – press play – good for a disc or two. .......
79: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Her rear is pure beauty!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-19, 16:25:55 (99.245.112.43)
Ideally the middle of the panel should be same height as ear height - you may need to adjust height on listening chair – tilt panels forward or back to achieve desired height equivalent of the ears – .......
80: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Her rear is pure beauty!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-15, 11:08:48 (99.245.112.43)
Unfortunately my ears are not that golden - however the insulation does keep cables warm in standby if you will ☺ cables are DIY Canare 4S11 .......
81: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Is that the Sound Anchor stand in the picture? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-15, 02:39:16 (99.245.112.43)
Once tilt is established and turnbuckles tightened speakers are locked in regardless of positioning or accidental bumps the tilt remains rock solid – if you’re going the route gets the gliders - .......
82: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Is that the Sound Anchor stand in the picture? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-14, 06:54:54 (99.245.112.43)
Improvements in focus/bass definitely better – the ability to tilt is a plus – replaced the stock spikes that came with the stands with 'Threaded Stud Gliders' from Herbies – as such moving the 1.6 is .......
83: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: JUST FOUR SCREW (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-12, 16:44:10 (99.245.112.43)
This is what you'll find - your brown wire should be connected to the fuse. .......
84: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: This fallacy originates from where? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-01, 21:48:04 (99.245.112.43)
I didn’t realize “accepted wisdom” had anointed Maggies on lower levels as such – you don’t seem to have experienced this wisdom – nor have I – in my space unacceptable sound at low levels is a myth - .......
85: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: This fallacy originates from where? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-01, 21:09:11 (99.245.112.43)
Drab at low volumes. In response to - "What's The Real Reason Maggies Sound Drab At Low Volume?" ☺ .......
86: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: This fallacy originates from where? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-01, 20:53:32 (99.245.112.43)
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87: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: You don't need them ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-10-01, 16:42:13 (99.245.112.43)
Great on Maggie QR 1.6 - Get some machine screws # 8-32 x ½ - they make life easier – available local hardware anytime – you won’t miss the original tiny gremlins. .......
88: Planar Speaker Asylum, Yes I have... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-28, 15:37:02 (99.245.112.43)
Jim’s book was prime motivator in aligning center of panels to seat height. .......
89: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: anyone using spikes for the floor contact under their maggies,,?? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-27, 19:00:40 (99.245.112.43)
The gliders (Herbies) replaced the spikes on Sound Anchor Stands on the 1.6 - ideal for wooden floors/short carpet - incremental placement is now a joy on my carpet. .......
90: Planar Speaker Asylum, Follow up on ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-20, 03:24:12 (99.245.112.43)
...previous post where I stated: “This past week I’ve removed the fuses on my 1.6 – everything within the soundstage seems to be better defined” this is indeed quite true however the fuse bypass can’t .......
91: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Connection Plate On 1.6 Now Open... Pictures (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-18, 17:39:29 (99.245.112.43)
Thanks Dave – are you suggesting this configuration disables conventional hook up? Prior to the acquisition of the two identical amps (passive bi-amp) the conventional hook up works fine – schematics .......
92: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Connection Plate On 1.6 Now Open... Pictures (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-18, 13:54:02 (99.245.112.43)
I’m also passive bi-amping – what needs to be done to correct for proper configuration Davey? .......
93: Planar Speaker Asylum, Second Picture (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-18, 13:12:56 (99.245.112.43)
This one not as abused ☺ .......
94: Planar Speaker Asylum, Connection Plate On 1.6 Now Open... Pictures (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-18, 13:08:38 (99.245.112.43)
Wanting to bypass the fuses by releasing/connecting brown wires to opposite end of fuse box - I find the brown wires have already been released and connected to the lower right jumpers – obviously t .......
95: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: what did you really notice when upgrading or bypassing the fuse (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-16, 09:06:50 (99.245.112.43)
This past week I’ve removed the fuses on my 1.6 – everything within the soundstage seems to be better defined – if there was a pictorial step by step I might attempt removing the fuse holder and go wi .......
96: General Asylum, Speakers and Rooms ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-06, 09:07:21 (99.245.112.43)
...Room acoustics are vital - in my case any minor sibilance on certain recordings disappeared once acoustic treatments were in place you may not need this particular arrangement but – first reflectio .......
97: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 50/50 Proposition -- ratio of amp-to-speaker? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-05, 08:40:58 (99.245.112.43)
"Maybe having my speakers Gunned will make them sound better. Just an opinion but not a fact." This reminds me of something I always forget to ask – has there ever been any measured data on stock Ma .......
98: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: ductless (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-09-03, 07:36:29 (99.245.112.43)
Space is coming along and looking good – the Mits is indeed quiet– however it may not pass the audiophile test – you may find the lower fan speed acceptable - on the bright side you can cool the space .......
99: Tubes Asylum, RE: E34L-CZ Question (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-08-12, 18:55:34 (99.245.112.43)
Well - the tubes are running/biased and all’s well – I also replaced all in preamp section – the reason for new tubes all round was to start the process of elimination – the right channel as of late i .......
100: Tubes Asylum, RE: E34L-CZ Question (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-08-10, 19:48:22 (99.245.112.43)
Thanks will insert them tomorrow night. .......
101: Tubes Asylum, RE: E34L-CZ Question (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-08-10, 19:10:25 (99.245.112.43)
The surprise I guess came where they’re advertized as 8 pin – so when I only saw the seven pins? - OK is it safe to install them leaving the one pin socket empty? .......
102: Tubes Asylum, E34L-CZ Question (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-08-10, 18:08:32 (99.245.112.43)
My first order for the TAD E34L – CZ has arrived – all my previous power tubes for the Jolida 202 A have been 8 pin – the E34L has 7 pins – this is new to me – can someone explain before I do somethin .......
103: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I have 3 grand to shop ADVICE ANYONE? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-30, 14:53:50 (99.245.112.43)
Any one up for Room Acoustics with the leftovers? .......
104: Critic's Corner, The Holy Trinity ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-30, 14:49:07 (99.245.112.43)
I would like to thank Mr. Iverson for helping me understand what’s going on in my head – now I’m clear and will try not to confuse the ratios and their values – the author truly is an outstanding thin .......
105: Planar Speaker Asylum, Visually professional ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-25, 08:48:19 (99.245.112.43)
hence it will sound superior to the left over floor scraps ☺ .......
106: General Asylum, RE: What are your fondest audiophile memories? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-22, 16:16:10 (99.245.112.43)
It was late 60’s when an older woman invited me to her apartment – after dinner she started spinning some vinyl recordings of the day mostly romantic vocals – it wasn’t until late in the evening and a .......
107: General Asylum, RE: Who are you listening to now? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-11, 17:49:19 (99.245.112.43)
Howard Hanson - Fiesta in Hi-Fi .......
108: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Mmmm, I guess I need to ask you to elucidate, as you said: ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-02, 07:15:52 (99.245.112.43)
Even though I run two Crown MK 1 in passive bi-amp to the Maggie’s 1.6 and often times a Jolida integrated for volumes under 85dB ... I still like what you said. .......
109: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Reattack (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-07-01, 14:31:04 (99.245.112.43)
The sound part of your review with graphs would be welcomed by all ... please procede. .......
110: Critic's Corner, My buddy Arthur is excited ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-06-11, 12:24:49 (99.245.112.43)
I'm happy for him. .......
111: Planar Speaker Asylum, True dat (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-05-05, 04:01:37 (99.245.112.43)
. .......
112: General Asylum, Tom Danley (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-12, 15:18:00 (99.245.112.43)
Danley Sound Labs .......
113: Planar Speaker Asylum, .... Tru Dat .... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-12, 04:37:05 (99.245.112.43)
nt .......
114: Pro Audio Asylum, RE: Best Amp for Audiophile (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-10, 22:15:57 (99.245.112.43)
I run a pair of Crown K1 on Maggie 1.6 vertically bi-amped excellent amps for fabulous sound. .......
115: Tweakers' Asylum, Reptile Lubricant ? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-05, 06:13:36 (99.245.112.43)
nt .......
116: Digital Drive, UHF Magazine Issue No.47: (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-03, 18:33:31 (99.245.112.43)
Can be purchased online with complete review of the Parasound C/BD-2000 transport and D/AC-2000 converter - UHF went as far as making the pair the 'reference' for the mag which in turn replaced the Sp .......
117: General Asylum, Maggie's (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-01, 04:31:46 (99.245.112.43)
... .......
118: General Asylum, Maggie's (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-04-01, 04:27:15 (99.245.112.43)
... .......
119: Digital Drive, RE: Owned Transport / DAC combo for the last 9 years ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-03-30, 15:35:38 (99.245.112.43)
Pingsound ... tried to send PM - your account may not be set up for it – PM me if you like. .......
120: Digital Drive, Owned Transport / DAC combo for the last 9 years ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-03-29, 15:41:23 (99.245.112.43)
Purchased from Toronto dealer floor model - price was right for the pair considering stellar reviews, reputation, not to mention that ‘UHF Magazine’ was using the pair for their digital reference. The .......
121: Cable Asylum, RE: Blue Jeans Cable Return Poilcy Must Read. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-03-10, 16:50:46 (99.245.112.43)
“One aspect of this situation which is regrettable is that Wayne's tone in responding here wasn't the tone that we like to put forth, and Wayne knows that. For that, both he and I apologize.” Maintain .......
122: Planar Speaker Asylum, Outside the Box... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-02-08, 16:28:21 (99.245.112.43)
Get appropriate speakers for HT/move Maggie’s to the basement if you have one – create new environment/space for an audio only play room ... you already have the amps – subliminally this is your desti .......
123: Planar Speaker Asylum, Neat and compact ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-02-06, 18:14:53 (99.245.112.43)
...sans consideration to the Maggie’s – I’m sure your non audiophile friends are pretty envious – sell them to someone who might appreciate their true purpose instead turning them into mantle pieces. .......
124: Speaker Asylum, Surprisingly and ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-01-17, 18:37:19 (99.245.112.43)
Certainly not in the upper echelon but the Mackie HR 824 although with a forward presentation delivers full warm male voices IMHO – I have three in the front stage of the HT, then again they may not c .......
125: General Asylum, RE: (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-01-17, 15:32:11 (99.245.112.43)
Once more. .......
126: General Asylum, RE: A picture of our systems (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-01-17, 15:26:26 (99.245.112.43)
Brings surprises and joy on many recordings. .......
127: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Any other impressions from CES on the 1.7's? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2010-01-15, 19:37:54 (99.245.112.43)
Same binding posts I presume. Now that would have been a revelation. .......
128: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie 1.6QR set screws: allen wrench (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-12-30, 03:26:40 (99.245.112.43)
As suggested by another member. Machine screw # 8-32x1/2 with either Phillips/Robertson head has been my choice in dealing with this antiquated design handy when experimenting with biamping. My plug o .......
129: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: It gets better (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-09-04, 11:31:07 (99.245.112.43)
After much testing as suggested as well as various approaches I’ve concluded it to be a room mode. Once the sub went back in crossed at 57Hz the low frequency resonance disappeared and clarity returne .......
130: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: It gets better..... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-30, 06:40:23 (99.245.112.43)
What test tones do you recommend? I have Audiophile Test 2 CD. Appreciate the help from a Maggie veteran. .......
131: Planar Speaker Asylum, It gets better..... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-29, 15:38:19 (99.245.112.43)
I downloaded the 1 Hz increment test tones 20hz/300hz played at 70db and was shocked at the results. In general all frequencies ranged from 82db to 88db at the listening position. Brought most of the .......
132: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anything else running? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-24, 18:49:57 (99.245.112.43)
All day trouble shooting disconnected everything; the room now is a disaster. Eliminated all three amps one at a time, it’s not the amps, same with cables and wires no culprit there either. Moved the .......
133: Planar Speaker Asylum, What is Ailing the Maggies? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-24, 13:31:21 (99.245.112.43)
I love my QR 1.6. However, as of late they’ve acquired this drone/resonance at low frequencies that’s impossible to excuse. A little background: I acquired them over a year ago, with a confirmed buil .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Exactly. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-13, 16:36:37 (99.245.112.43)
I’m with Kal on this one. .......
135: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: too much bass? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-05, 03:54:23 (99.245.112.43)
If the set up has been optimized, the shotgun configuration may be the culprit. Similar situation here at present, once‘passive bi-amp’ was introduced to the system on Maggie 1.6. I experienced ‘too m .......
136: Speaker Asylum, Passive bi-amping is not subtle in my world...... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-08-02, 10:53:09 (99.245.112.43)
My non audiophile grade Crowns K1 pair in vertical configuration on Maggie’s 1.6 produce outstanding bass, wider/deeper soundstage, speakers do a better vanishing act. Assumming the hook-up is diligen .......
137: Critic's Corner, Everyone has a role.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-07-20, 19:10:26 (99.245.112.43)
and Dudley plays the ‘intellectual outsider' for the zoomers that may relate to the character. Be it what it may, he sold out. .......
138: Speaker Asylum, Buy them... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-07-20, 18:33:36 (99.245.112.43)
Seller is funny guy, no. Q: Hello from Marseille, How much costs the shipping to France? Regards, Emmanuel A: Is Marseilles in the United States? .......
139: General Asylum, Music...what music? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-07-12, 13:44:59 (99.245.112.43)
nice feet though, I make a funny...no .......
140: Planar Speaker Asylum, Rock or Mahler no problem with... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-06-29, 16:33:24 (99.245.112.43)
Maggie1.6 QR powered by a Crown K1, assisted by a Hsu 3.2 sub, and directed by an Outlaw ICBM is a good combination, not much lacking. .......
141: Critic's Corner, RE: What employment tests are given to audio component reviewers? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-06-21, 02:33:18 (99.245.112.43)
Poor RBG still searching for clues. .......
142: Critic's Corner, Knowing Arthur well, I’m surprised by his appearance here (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-06-18, 03:29:11 (99.245.112.43)
Normally he doesn’t respond to ignorant comments made by a challenged reader. .......
143: General Asylum, RE: ABOVE & BEYOND!!!! Parts Connexion (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-06-17, 15:55:06 (99.245.112.43)
Superb service always. .......
144: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: specifics (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-05-08, 11:46:04 (99.245.112.43)
"I will stick by the statement that appying one single crossver design to a range of differing speakers is insane." Agreed! Most people don't know what they want... but they're pretty sure they haven' .......
145: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Who's got the lowest powered amp for the MMG's? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-04-02, 18:53:32 (99.245.28.69)
Just wanted to add my impressions with Maggie 1.6 powered with an older modified Jolida 202A integrated amp rated originally at 40W per, after the triode mod it certainly should be less 25W per I real .......
146: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Some 6moons-worthy system photographs (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-03-09, 17:21:19 (99.245.53.155)
Extremely envious of the Altar. .......
147: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: PA amp? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan 90 on 2009-01-08, 17:43:05 (99.245.53.155)
My Maggies 1.6 love the Crown K1 pair. .......
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