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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sunday at Newport with the Count (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2012-06-12, 00:19:28 (50.137.180.107)
Hi Jonathan, If you knew Mike at all, you would know that you are highly mistaken about him. I was actually on a panel discussion and had asked Mike, due to his familiarity with the Wave Kinetics NVS .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: not to be cheeky, but... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-09-11, 09:26:29 (24.22.93.24)
JW, Yes, it is really incredible how this whole business has changed. The internet certainly gives the audio community a chance to become aware of products that in the past might never have made it to .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, RE: not to be cheeky, but... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-09-10, 23:45:21 (24.22.93.24)
"Another Talea dealer said that Joel Durand will not be offering this new arm through his dealers at all. Something to the effect that the new arm would have to cost about $25,000 with a dealer markup .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, RE: new 12" tonearm from Joel Durand, the "Telos" (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-09-10, 00:43:23 (24.22.93.24)
Mike is obviously very excited and rightfully so. The Telos is wonderful. While I agree with him about the comparison of the Reed versus the Talea I, I think the Talea II is more different than just .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How do *you* define ergonomics..... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-09-10, 00:17:57 (24.22.93.24)
I do not understand why Dan is answering the way he has. Mike described the arm in a way that is fairly correct. The arm does not have the bells and whistles that some have come to expect in a tonearm .......
6: Speaker Asylum, RE: Who makes their own drivers ? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-09-09, 13:04:39 (24.22.93.24)
We do for our MMMicro Series. Jonathan Tinn Evolution Acoustics .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, Actually... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-05-21, 13:00:43 (24.22.93.24)
Our converters will allow up to 24/384 PCM as well as 6.1 MHz DSD through USB. Jonathan Tinn Playback Designs .......
8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pure Music 1.8 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-05-21, 12:57:14 (24.22.93.24)
Seriously... yes. Our converters will all play DSD (up to 6.1MHz) over USB and there are a number of music download sites that are making files available immediately. I am sure others will follow very .......
9: Computer Audio Asylum, Wrong again! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-05-14, 08:24:20 (24.22.93.24)
It is not a pipe dream. It is going to happen much sooner than you know. .......
10: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Confused about new 32/384 dac (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2011-05-13, 22:40:57 (24.22.93.24)
Wrong :) The floodgates will certainly open soon. .......
11: Digital Drive, RE: footers for playback designs mps-5 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2010-05-10, 14:00:14 (24.22.93.24)
Hi Gady, When we developed the Wave Kinetics, most of the testing with digital components was actually done with the Playback Designs MPS-5. As for amplification, testing was done with the big Boulder .......
12: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What DACs can play 24/176 or 24/192? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-10-15, 21:45:27 (24.22.93.24)
Playback Designs, of course! .......
13: Critic's Corner, RE: Wes & the darTZeel integrated (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-09-10, 19:49:03 (24.22.93.24)
I thought John McEnroe was from Queens, NY :) I do agree about Federer. .......
14: Critic's Corner, I think you miss the point of out sourcing (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-09-10, 19:46:31 (24.22.93.24)
Yes, short term outsourcing costs way more but the big picture is much different. How much does it cost to have a factory with proper square footage, tooling machines and routers, assembly for boards, .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: In defense of Playback Designs (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-07, 22:29:44 (24.22.83.191)
Charles, You appear to be going out of your way to mislead and manipulate people here about things you have no knowledge of. I have tried to email you privately but you will not accept unsolicited ema .......
16: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Common!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-07, 11:41:27 (24.22.83.191)
Gordon, What is this WWA tag team? USB is just one connection and that is all it is. You guys act as if it is some breakthrough technology. If you want up to 24/192 use AES. Give it a break! Jonathan .......
17: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: A bit of advice to you Charles... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-07, 11:36:33 (24.22.83.191)
Hi David, No, I do not believe so. This started with a statement that Charles made in: http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/4/45406.html All I said in response was: "Actually with the P .......
18: Computer Audio Asylum, I agree... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-06, 23:47:21 (24.22.83.191)
Very well said Fmak. .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Not really (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-06, 23:45:26 (24.22.83.191)
Charles, I cannot believe you actually said, "It's the best technology available today." Statements like these crack me up. You know it is absolutely not true and this is the typical thing that makes .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, A bit of advice to you Charles... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-06, 23:32:56 (24.22.83.191)
If you want to give someone advice doing it in a public forum is self serving and very obvious. If you are truly sincere, private emails show it better. It appears obvious to me with each of your resp .......
21: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Please forgive the natural scepticism - but we've heard that before. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-06, 12:34:11 (24.22.83.191)
It is okay to be skeptical. Being obnoxious or sarcastic is just impolite. .......
22: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Please forgive the natural scepticism - but we've heard that before. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-06, 11:52:29 (24.22.83.191)
I assure you that it was not only my ears listening at THE Show, but everyone who attended heard the same thing. There was no sonic difference regardless of the transport. .......
23: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yea but zero is unobtainable! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-06, 11:39:38 (24.22.83.191)
Hi Gordon, First of all, our Playback Designs DAC can receive up to 24bits/192kHz in addition to raw DSD. It has a discrete architecture meaning that it is not based on any standard-off-the-shelf chip .......
24: Computer Audio Asylum, DAC sound regardless of transport used (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-05, 16:24:55 (24.22.83.191)
Yes Charles, that is exactly what I am saying. To prove our point, at THE Show we used a Sony Discman, which generates an immense amount of jitter into the DAC section of our player and compared it he .......
25: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Let the grenade throwing begin... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-02-05, 14:31:59 (24.22.83.191)
Actually with the Playback Designs 2 dimensional DAC, the connection itself is irrelevant. Since the Playback Designs is immune to jitter, it does not matter whether you use Toslink, USB, SPDIF, AES, .......
26: General Asylum, RE: Now .... TAS! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-01-21, 17:50:50 (24.22.83.191)
Doug, As a publisher it is your decision on whether you want to offer your readers complete coverage or not. I would just hope you disclose that to your readers who may expect more. Certainly when I .......
27: General Asylum, RE: Very strange thinking.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-01-20, 10:20:29 (24.22.83.191)
Doug, What I do not understand is why you as "the press" are taking this stance. THE Show is of as much interest to the readers of your magazine as is CES. Isn't your responsibility to your readers? .......
28: General Asylum, Agreed! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-01-15, 20:30:31 (24.22.83.191)
nt .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Any 2009 CES photos online? Links? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-01-15, 20:28:46 (24.22.83.191)
Kudos to the Stereophile crew for very complete coverage! .......
30: General Asylum, RE: Any 2009 CES photos online? Links? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2009-01-15, 20:27:21 (24.22.83.191)
Hey Doug, How come there was no Souundstage coverage at T.H.E. Show? .......
31: Speaker Asylum, BAD INFORMATION (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-12-21, 16:04:13 (67.169.210.13)
I am sure you are not trying to spread bad info, but nonetheless, it is not true. Kevin and Albert parted ways on extremely good terms. As a matter of fact, after Kevin left VSA, he continued to help .......
32: Speaker Asylum, Who are you and where do you come up with the STUPID comments? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-12-21, 15:55:39 (67.169.210.13)
Where does this stuff originate? I would like to know who is spreading these lies around. It is entirely untrue and I think you should do your homework before posting these lies. Also, Chambers Audio .......
33: Speaker Asylum, Whooooaaa... that is INCORRECT!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-12-21, 15:48:08 (67.169.210.13)
While I do not always agree with policies of manufacturers, I am loyal and still a proud Von Schweikert Audio dealer. Where did you get your information from? It is incorrect! Jonathan Tinn Chambers A .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Aria Audio WT-350XM Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-11-01, 11:35:03 (67.169.210.13)
I read your review and found most of it quite interesting and am genuinely happy for you if you have finally turly found what you are looking for. I do have some issues: You state: "Enter the Arias. W .......
35: General Asylum, Re: Where did I say that the Arias failed? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-08-14, 09:27:36 (24.21.105.227)
Andy: You said: "Sonically, I have few regrets (at least lately), but the repairs seem to be stacking up." That seems to be a statement which is in the present, not past. As a writer / editor, you cho .......
36: General Asylum, Re: Where did I say that the Arias failed? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-08-14, 07:55:10 (24.21.105.227)
You did not have to. It is obvious to me and everyone else that knows you that something has happened. What, you were just curious 7 months since you had a problem? Wow, Andy you are to predictable. : .......
37: General Asylum, Look at what you are doing... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-08-12, 08:41:02 (24.21.105.227)
Look at what you are doing and whether others who have the same equipment are having the same problems. You have gone through 3 sets of amplifiers due to problems. One pair, I know for sure was justif .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Owned the DarTZeel, heard the Goldmunds (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-07-24, 22:03:23 (24.21.105.227)
Andy, now that seems even more of a lie. As your friend, dealer as well as the North American distributor of the darTZeel products, you called me for an authorized repair center for the amps. I never .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Owned the DarTZeel, heard the Goldmunds (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-07-16, 09:30:00 (24.21.105.227)
I am so tired of you not taking responsibility for your misuse of the darTZeel amplifiers. It is pathetic. You treat the amplifiers with some after market enhancer and then blow an amp up. I tell you .......
40: General Asylum, Re: Adept Response vs. Shunyata Hydra-8 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-05-17, 11:58:03 (24.21.105.227)
I prefer the AdeptResponse. They have 12 totally isolate outlets versus the duplexes that are used in the Hydra. I just think everything is more alive through the AdeptResponse. On a side note, I like .......
41: Speaker Asylum, Re: Audiomachina the Ultimate speakers - anybody hear them? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-05-14, 11:16:36 (24.21.105.227)
The speakers are perfect for your application. The have a small footprint, are beautifully made, are full range and very musical. Dynamics are also excellent. .......
42: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Upgrade Details? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-05-11, 14:12:22 (24.21.105.227)
The only other thing that has not changed is the power supply. Everything else is changed. No upgrade necessary on your CDSD. .......
43: Speaker Asylum, Re: Looks like the VR-5SE's... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-05-09, 20:56:46 (24.21.105.227)
Well, as a VSA dealer and huge supporter, I can tell you they are fantastic and quite a jump over the VR4SR's. Other than the cabinet, the speaker is much more like a VR9 than a VR4jr. I am also prett .......
44: General Asylum, Re: They did it again ! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-05-09, 13:47:54 (24.21.105.227)
Audioall: First let me welcome you to the EMM Labs family. Secondly, let me try to clear a few things up. You stated: "The reason there are so many EMM Labs pieces on sale at Audiogon is that EMM Labs .......
45: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Upgrading DCC2 to Signature specs (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-05-09, 12:58:04 (24.21.105.227)
Hi DkB: I know you addressed this to Mike, but I thought I might help out. 1. There is so much misinformation about differences in the the previous generation of the EMM Labs product that a decision w .......
46: General Asylum, Re: an invitation to hear Joe McQueen live (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2006-01-22, 18:29:28 (24.21.105.227)
Ray, I got a chance to listen to your new SACD. It is not only a terrific recording (as usual), but the performance is also incredibly enjoyable!!! .......
47: Digital Drive, Re: EMM Labs DCC2 volume knob color question (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-12-25, 11:11:41 (24.21.105.227)
No, there is no difference. .......
48: Critic's Corner, Re: At the risk of... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-11-30, 00:22:18 (24.21.105.227)
Way too funny!!! :) My mother, if she were still alive, would be in absolute hysterics! .......
49: General Asylum, Re: I think that it is transport related. Some transports love it, some don't. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-10-31, 20:27:42 (24.21.105.227)
You are really pushing it Jack. .......
50: General Asylum, Re: Yes Joe... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-28, 10:21:05 (24.21.105.227)
LMAO!!! .......
51: General Asylum, and, the question? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-27, 20:31:27 (24.21.105.227)
. .......
52: General Asylum, Serial Number... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-27, 20:30:23 (24.21.105.227)
John, you are starting to sound like a broken record. First Quint, now me. If I remember correctly it was #12 or 13, but I certainly cannot be sure. I think it also had MES on it. If your accomplice b .......
53: General Asylum, Re: Yes Joe... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-27, 17:43:58 (24.21.105.227)
Joe, I am assuming you meant "buy" not "sell". Well, have you heard one? Do you own one? If so, what was your prior reference? One of the gentleman I know bought one and was promised a reasonable deli .......
54: General Asylum, Re: Au contraire (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 23:36:56 (24.21.105.227)
I guess that qualifies me to "get into it", because I had one too. When you start a response with "maybe it's not my business", you are probably right. .......
55: General Asylum, Yes Joe... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 23:34:39 (24.21.105.227)
Quint is a customer of mine as well as a friend. He is incredibly trustworthy and someone whose opinion I value. .......
56: General Asylum, Re: There were only 38 every made and I know where (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 17:29:01 (24.21.105.227)
You ever sell one to a dentist? No, but one I know bought it used. And, I think he sold it to seomone else. Do you know who he is? Bob BACK OFF! .......
57: General Asylum, Re: "I contribute a lot to AA, and, as I said, my record of integrity here stands for itself" Yes it does, Quint. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 17:27:26 (24.21.105.227)
I will make you a deal, John. He gets you a picture of the unit along with the serial number, and when he produces it you send him a brand new Blowtorch to make up for your rudeness. Sound fair? ::: T .......
58: General Asylum, Brian, you are right... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 17:17:14 (24.21.105.227)
It's not your business. .......
59: General Asylum, Re: Try the truth next time as other than Japanese (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 17:12:44 (24.21.105.227)
Bob, that is quite an accusation. I know Quint extremely well and he is not one to lie. If he says he had one, you can bet the cat on it. Although your records may be quite good, I have no doubt that .......
60: General Asylum, Not quite true Bob... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 17:04:12 (24.21.105.227)
I know of Mark Senior getting rid of his as well as another customer. Some people just do not feel the same way about it as you do. .......
61: General Asylum, Re: Can you believe that someone is selling a Blowtorch? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-25, 17:02:22 (24.21.105.227)
I know of two that where up for sale. Why is it such a suprise? .......
62: Speaker Asylum, Are you a LIAR, or just STUPID? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-09-24, 09:01:58 (24.21.105.227)
Oscar H: I do not know you at all. I also do not know your motives here. You are taking pot shots at a speaker I am certain you did not listen to. I know this because there is only one pair in the Uni .......
63: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Why so much Lamm gear on Audiogon? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-08-10, 10:10:13 (24.21.105.227)
Nor can the 2.2's sufficiently drive Maggie 20's .......
64: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Why so much Lamm gear on Audiogon? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-08-10, 10:08:40 (24.21.105.227)
Frank P: The 20% lower bvolume setting on your preamplifier has nothing to do with the power of either set of amplifiers. It has to do with the input sensitivity of the amps. .......
65: Critic's Corner, Re: Off Topic (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-07-31, 10:29:32 (24.21.105.227)
Come back for a visit anytime! .......
66: Critic's Corner, Re: You miss the one critical point... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-07-26, 09:21:30 (24.21.105.227)
Lynn, You are minimizing the importance of component matching. Most people have their reference system. Some might have an extra amplifier but most do not have multiple sets of speakers, amps, preamps .......
67: Critic's Corner, You miss the one critical point... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-07-25, 22:28:35 (24.21.105.227)
A movie is all about personal preference. With different audio components involved, synergy comes in to play. .......
68: Critic's Corner, Re: Anyone care to argue with Srajan?... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-07-25, 22:24:06 (24.21.105.227)
Jay, I do agree with some of your reasonable standards, but I totally understand what Srajan means. We have all experienced poor synergy between components. We have heard a component sound incredibe i .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Monoblocks VS. Stereo amps (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-06-23, 18:52:15 (24.151.101.51)
My experience is vertically biamping stereo amps is better than a pair of monoblocks, if your speakers can be biwired. It is the equivalent in some ways to 4 monoblocks. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Aesthetix Rhea Phono Stage Tube Noise (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-05-30, 21:09:38 (24.21.105.227)
Although my experience as a past dealer has been extremely similar to yours, I do know of a few people who have had some luck with different tubes quieting the Aesthetix down. I personally have not be .......
71: General Asylum, Re: Pjay at HE2005 trip report (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-05-02, 19:11:38 (24.151.101.51)
The room you speak of was my room. Our attempt, although we realized it might not be completely understood at first, was to purposely show a very large speaker in a very small room. Most speakers that .......
72: Speaker Asylum, Re: Von Schweikert VR4-SR (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-04-20, 08:04:38 (24.21.105.227)
Dave: The possibility exists that you and Quint heard the speakers at different times. What I mean by that is you may have heard the VR4SR's prior to a tube change and Quint might have heard them afte .......
73: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I wish ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-03-22, 08:23:01 (24.21.105.227)
The speakers used at CES, the Von Schweikert VR9SE's, did indeed have amplification for the built in subwoofer, but not for the two woofers per cabinet. They were being driven by the darTZeel NHB-108 .......
74: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: darTZeel (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-03-22, 08:19:08 (24.21.105.227)
There is a real misconception here. Why would one think that a solid state amplifier would have a problem with a low impedence speaker? The darTZeel has a setting which maximizes it's performance for .......
75: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Avalon Diamond with Dartzeel (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-03-15, 08:04:06 (24.21.105.227)
What size room? .......
76: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: A different opinion on this subject from one who listened.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-02-07, 23:01:22 (24.21.105.227)
You may be underestimating the importance of remaining in DSD vs conversion back to PCM. The EMM Labs converts PCM to DCD while the Esoteric converts SACD to PCM. What's wrong with this picture? ::: T .......
77: General Asylum, Re: We all believe that we bought 'the best' we could and I woudn't want it any other way... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 22:41:53 (24.21.105.227)
Chris: If Mes did not think it was the best sound he ever heard, I am sure he would not have bought it. :) Why would he ever have to disclaim that he owns the same system? I think you are just being o .......
78: General Asylum, You mean... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 22:29:23 (24.21.105.227)
Von Schweikert/Blue Light Audio/darTZeel/EMM Labs/Jena Labs/Silent Running Audio room. :) How's that for a cheap plug :) AC: I would have to say the combination of personalities involved in that room .......
79: General Asylum, Ooops... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 22:11:39 (24.21.105.227)
Tiredude: I think you mistyped. The VR7's need a much larger cabinet than the VR9's because they are indeed ported. The VR9's and VR11's have the sealed enclosure. Wish you were there. I had a blast a .......
80: General Asylum, Re: Not an enjoyable room in my opinion (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 22:05:38 (24.21.105.227)
Hi Geoff, The difficulty for me in setting this room up was mostly in the selection of music to play. I have over a thousand SACD's, with many of them multi-channel, but I have never listened in anyth .......
81: General Asylum, I know that guy :) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 21:49:25 (24.21.105.227)
Isn't that Michael T. Greene on the left? I recognize the suit. :) .......
82: General Asylum, I am confused... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 21:47:30 (24.21.105.227)
With all due respect Geoff, how can one judge any single component in a room where one is not intimately familar with the rest of the system? Saying you loved the sound of a room makes a lot more sens .......
83: General Asylum, Ray... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2005-01-13, 21:29:22 (24.21.105.227)
The new Beethoven Violin Conciertos you recorded are amazing...Thank You!!! .......
84: Speaker Asylum, Re: Any advance news on VR4sr 's (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-12-25, 22:57:35 (24.21.105.227)
The VR4sr looks like a larger version of the VR4jr. It goes deeper and moves more air as one would expect. The driver compliment improves on resolution and refinement. The expected price is to be 8k. .......
85: Hi-Rez Highway, 2 Channel by default (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-07-08, 23:32:19 (67.168.211.17)
All CDSD's are factory set for 2 channel. It takes a second to hit the switch mode button to use multi channel. .......
86: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: GTT better update their website then, (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-07-03, 18:39:10 (67.168.211.17)
Yes it is. Email me and I can point you somewhere that might be easy for you to travel to to hear them along with the Kharma's. .......
87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Thanks for all of the great responses (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-07-02, 22:40:10 (67.168.211.17)
GTT Audio is NOT a TENOR AUDIO DEALER. .......
88: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Not for your kind of music, - IMO............. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-07-02, 22:30:11 (67.168.211.17)
Sordidman: Where do you come up with this stuff? What kind of experience do you have with the Tenors? EMM Labs? Audio Aero? Kharma? .......
89: Cable Asylum, Re: Jena Pathfinder v. Silversmith Palldium (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-03-12, 08:32:01 (67.160.131.36)
What were the rest of the cables in the system when you did the comparison? If I am not mistaken, you had all Concierto cables and only replaced one with the Jena Labs. .......
90: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Tom Evans Design.......what's up? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2004-03-11, 07:55:27 (67.160.131.36)
There are legal problems between the distributor and TEAD. No units are being paid for or ordered by the distributor and no units that are in for repair are being released by Tom Evans. Bad news. ::: .......
91: Digital Drive, Re: Recommend transport to go with Meitner BiDat (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-11-20, 20:54:58 (204.119.0.55)
Just find a matching Museatex CD-D. The combo is terrific and inexpensive. .......
92: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Tenor Audio 300HP: First Impressions (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-10-22, 14:56:07 (208.187.51.246)
Jwm: Do you mean the VTL Sigfreids? Hmmm. :) .......
93: Hi-Rez Highway, JimTreanor... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-10-20, 19:44:49 (208.186.77.96)
If you would like to know the entire story, I will be happy to share with you privately what occurred. Please email me and I will promptly respond. Best Regards, Jonathan .......
94: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: OK, OK - there's only one way to finally sort this out. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-10-20, 16:02:09 (208.186.77.96)
Hey Chris, I have no desire to embarrass anyone here. I have stated what I needed to regarding the modification and I hold strongly to it. My intention was to keep all parties involved out of it and I .......
95: Hi-Rez Highway, Chris, please re-read the thread... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-10-19, 02:08:04 (208.186.77.96)
you may find that the story here is not as it seems. I am sure you will end up retracting your statements. Regards, Jonathan .......
96: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: That was a sorry episode (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-10-19, 02:04:53 (208.186.77.96)
Metralla: I never targeted anyone. I was very careful to protect Richard's reputation. The thread was not about him, it was about protecting EMM Labs customers. It was a warning to those who may have .......
97: General Asylum, Can I come too? :) Road Trip!!! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-09-01, 06:38:20 (208.186.77.202)
. .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Forsell Air Reference Turntable Setup (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-09-01, 06:31:50 (208.186.77.202)
Do you have the instructions for yours? Can I get a copy? .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Forsell Air Reference Turntable Setup (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-31, 20:52:07 (208.186.77.202)
Thanks Jack! I will keep that in mind. .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Forsell Air Reference Turntable Setup (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-31, 20:45:50 (208.186.77.202)
Thank you, but mine does not have the flywheel. .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, Forsell Air Reference Turntable Setup (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-31, 14:57:21 (208.186.77.202)
I recently recieved one of these turntables and have some questions: 1. Did they originally ship with instructions? 2. Does anyone have them to email? 3. Is there a parts list for this table? I want t .......
102: Digital Drive, Re: Best Transport in the $2K-$4K range? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-26, 07:44:51 (208.186.77.205)
Find an Audiomeca Mephisto II Transport. They are fantastic. .......
103: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: SACD1000 THE "FIX". Preliminary data.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-24, 08:16:24 (208.186.77.205)
Alex, you are a class act! This is quite an opportunity for you and you are handling it in a very unselfish manner and I am justifiably impressed. I hope for all the Philips SACD 1000 owners that this .......
104: Hi-Rez Highway, Yes they do. <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-15, 21:18:28 (208.186.77.202)
. .......
105: Hi-Rez Highway, Your EGO is the problem (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-08, 08:33:14 (208.186.77.98)
Ric, I have nothing against you personally and respect your right to make a living. You are criticizing a product and an engineer without any basis of truth - "You see, Meitner is holding all SACD rec .......
106: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Well done Ric! Meitner and JTinn have an ego problem. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-08, 07:35:26 (208.186.77.98)
Now that is the the funniest statement I have heard all week. .......
107: Hi-Rez Highway, Your EGO is the problem (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-08, 07:32:56 (208.186.77.98)
Ric, I have nothing against you personally and respect your right to make a living. You are criticizing a product and an engineer without any basis of truth - "You see, Meitner is holding all SACD rec .......
108: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Tenor 300's anyone? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-07, 20:41:28 (208.186.77.98)
I have the first pair and as the Tenor Audio distributor, I will have to curb my enthusiasm. :) .......
109: Hi-Rez Highway, Why not buy one for yourself... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-06, 17:25:44 (208.186.77.207)
and see what you can do rather than using someone else's unit for you to experiment on. It is easy for you to try and second guess the designers of these great components and attempt to use the so cal .......
110: Hi-Rez Highway, It was Not ANY MODIFIER that Posts Here! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-05, 21:08:29 (208.186.77.207)
. .......
111: Hi-Rez Highway, There is a filter setting? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-04, 23:02:13 (208.186.77.207)
I was not aware of it. It must be for the DAC section of the Philips. If it is, it is immaterial as the Philips when used with the DAC is only used as a transport. .......
112: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: A reverse ? Can a Dan W tube mod be Meitnerized without undoing Dan's work ? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-04, 22:59:50 (208.186.77.207)
Dan's mods are very good. I have heard them and am always impressed. In terms of using a Dan Wright modified Philips SACD 1000 for use with an EMM Labs DAC, I think it would in your best interest to s .......
113: Hi-Rez Highway, The Point is Missed!!! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-04, 20:41:51 (208.186.77.207)
It is unimportant who actually did the mod. It could have been anyone and the results probably would have been the same. The post was meant as a warning to purchasers of EMM Labs equipment not to mess .......
114: Hi-Rez Highway, Alex is right.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-03, 20:39:54 (208.186.77.207)
It was not him! :) .......
115: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: OK, who's the loser who just couldn't leave well enough alone? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-03, 14:17:07 (208.186.77.207)
The funny thing is the customer who did this is one of my very good friends. He did not tell me he was going to do it for fear that I would come down hard on him. Luckily for him, there is no out of p .......
116: Hi-Rez Highway, WARNING!!! Unauthorized Modifications to EMM Labs equipment (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-03, 11:49:51 (208.186.77.207)
There is a customer who sent their "EMM Labs Meitnerized" Philips SACD 1000 to a very well respected gentleman who suggested additional modifications. Needless to say the modifications failed and dama .......
117: Hi-Rez Highway, EMM Labs DAC 6 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-03, 08:52:16 (208.186.77.207)
I would like to thank all the AudioAsylum members who purchased the EMM Labs DAC 6 for their patience through the unforeseen delays. We have started shipping and most of you should be receiving your D .......
118: General Asylum, Re: Hydra 8 -vs- Hydra (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-02, 16:00:23 (208.186.77.207)
I never called you dumb, I called what you said dumb. I did not mean to offend you. The fact that the HYDRA 8 does not use the granite chassis definitely helped bring the price down. But internally, t .......
119: General Asylum, Re: Hydra 8 -vs- Hydra (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-08-02, 10:17:37 (208.186.77.207)
That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard! What or who would have given you that impression? .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, He is not in Portland, Oregon... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-07-16, 23:16:20 (208.186.77.205)
he is in Washington. I am not aware of him being a BAT dealer. .......
121: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Dems fightin' woids! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-07-16, 22:58:06 (208.186.77.205)
I have to disagree. A proper demonstration of multi-channel SACD leaves two channel sounded flat. You have not heard it at the level you are used to. I do not think there is a multi-channel system tha .......
122: Digital Drive, Re: What is Entec Number Cruncher 1.1 DAC? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-07-06, 09:22:04 (208.187.51.244)
I had a 2.1 with the G&D UTP1 which I gave to my father. He loves it, but the Audio Aero was preferred by a wide margin. The Entec / G&D is pretty special. It does something right and has lasted as a .......
123: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: EMM Labs Switchman ll (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-07-02, 20:49:28 (208.187.51.250)
Hi Rick, I would have contacted you through email, but you have it listed as "no unsolicited email". Without your full name, I do not know who you are. I do not know who you have been in touch with, b .......
124: Speaker Asylum, Re: Anybody know how much the new Kharma Exquisite Reference Mini 1A... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-06-25, 18:49:19 (208.186.77.99)
Hey Mike, Tentative pricing we expect to be at 50k. It will include the diamond tweeter and enigma crossover and wire internally. Best Regards, Jonathan .......
125: Digital Drive, Re: Eliminating SACD capablity? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-06-25, 18:29:05 (208.186.77.99)
I would have to disagree. I am a dealer for Audio Aero, BAT and the distributor for EMM Labs. I have had numerous Wadia trade-ins. The Wadia is a nice player, but has a hi-fi sound. It is a bit thin a .......
126: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Oops - Corrected Meitner Review Web Link (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-06-19, 17:23:02 (208.187.51.250)
Hi Jerome, I am pretty sure every one of them was done on the EMM Labs equipment. All of the REALLY good ones I am sure about :) Jonathan Tinn EMM Labs Distributor .......
127: General Asylum, Re: Different take (perfectionist tweaker) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-06-11, 16:48:41 (208.187.51.250)
One of the concerns for most people with modifications is the voidance of the warranty. With $400 Philips peices, it is not a big deal. When you are talking about modifying a $10,000 DAC, people just .......
128: Digital Drive, No comparison! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-05-25, 22:12:04 (208.186.77.89)
If you were to ask Ed that question, he would laugh. The Bidat & Idat were very special products and certainly two that truly outlasted most of the products of their day, but Ed has moved forward in a .......
129: Digital Drive, EMM Labs DCC 2 (Meitner) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-05-24, 13:06:56 (208.186.77.99)
Upfront, let me say I am the distributor of EMM Labs products. That being said, I have owned the 27ix/270 combo as well as the Elgar/Purcell combo (also Delius) and have moved on since, due to the adv .......
130: Digital Drive, Re: Improving 390S with Mark Levinson 30.6 or 360S DAC (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-05-24, 11:23:02 (208.186.77.99)
If the only option you are willing to accept is other Levinson gear, I would stay with what you have. It has the Anagram chipset and is a big improvement over the "older" Levinson products. As far as .......
131: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Multichannel preamps? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-05-17, 08:23:07 (208.187.51.251)
Antoher suggestion is the EMM Labs Switchman /2 .......
132: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: The M2.1 is 250W how much more would you recomend? nt (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-28, 08:10:08 (208.187.51.248)
As a dealer for LAMM, you should know your products better. The amps put out 200 w, not 250 w. .......
133: Speaker Asylum, Re: My Kharma 3.2 Enigma's have shipped.... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-27, 22:33:54 (208.187.51.248)
I can't wait for you to hear them!!! .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Lamm reliability (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-27, 22:28:41 (208.187.51.248)
There is no reliability problem with Lamm gear. It is built like a tank. On the other hand, I think you are making a mistake mating your MG 20's with them. They will drive them, but you will need more .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Tenor 75Wp monoblocks & Amati Homage (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-27, 22:26:07 (208.187.51.248)
The Tenors drive the Amati's quite well. There are some real impedence dips in your speakers, and if you like listening at extreme levels or happen to have a very big room, you can use an autoformer t .......
136: Digital Drive, It really is exceptional... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-27, 22:13:02 (208.187.51.248)
But if you think that is good, you should hear his newest creations. EMM Labs is Meitner's new company and he is producing the finest digital playback available at any price. .......
137: Hi-Rez Highway, Norm, that won't take long :) <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-17, 20:13:33 (208.186.77.208)
. .......
138: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Is DCS the only choice? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-17, 20:11:55 (208.186.77.208)
The EMM Labs DAC 6 not only converts CD to DSD, plays SACD, but also will do so in 6 channels. The dCS is definitely not the only choice. If you check your SACDs, I think you will find that well over .......
139: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: mikel has compared it to his Linn CD-12 ... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-16, 08:19:43 (208.186.77.208)
I think mikel feels that at the time the Linn had a tad more microdynamics while the EMM Labs had a wider soundstage and better detail retrieval within the soundstage. Since then, his comments to me a .......
140: Hi-Rez Highway, Try the EMM Labs DCC 2 or DAC 6 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-04-16, 08:12:12 (208.186.77.208)
Read the reivew by HP in the most recent TAS or check out David Robinsin's comments in Positive feedback: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue4/meitnerdac.htm .......
141: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: have often spoken with Wendel about Guy (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-24, 08:01:43 (208.186.77.93)
You sure are trying way to hard to protect Magnepan. They were in the wrong as well and they continued to allow these actions on Guy's part. .......
142: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: so the client is arrested when his lawyer steals the judge's car? _ <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-23, 07:08:05 (208.186.77.93)
Look Mart, Magnepan acknowledged the relationship with Guy and the fact that he worked for them. They also said they would help me get my speakers which I never did. Your analogies are ridiculous. Ple .......
143: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: identity theft (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-21, 17:10:26 (208.186.77.93)
Guy Brummel did actually work for Magnepan and has sold plenty of product for them, of course with their knowledge. There is a long history of the relationship between the two. So, he was both a resel .......
144: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: ... for being Guy's client? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-20, 12:23:49 (208.187.51.249)
The defendant is still responsible for the attorney he hires and would have to possibly pay the price of his attorney's actions. .......
145: Planar Speaker Asylum, Magnepan is at fault... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-18, 16:38:14 (208.187.51.246)
They hired Guy and it is their responsibility to protect their domain and anyone who dealt with Guy while he was employed by them. If an employee of an insurance company has someone write a check to t .......
146: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Why Magnepan? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-18, 16:24:08 (208.187.51.246)
The main reasons are as follows: 1. The address, guy@magnepan.com, leaves one with the impression that he did in fact work for Magnepan in some capacity. If you received an email from guy@microsoft.co .......
147: Planar Speaker Asylum, Magnepan & Guy Brummel Class Action Lawsuit (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2003-03-16, 20:05:29 (208.187.51.246)
I am looking for other people who have been burned by Magnepan and Guy Brummel. I am out hard earned money for a pair of 20.1's that I paid for almost two years ago and have never received. Magnepan d .......
148: Cable Asylum, Re: Shunyata Lyra & Aries ? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-12-26, 10:14:50 (208.186.77.202)
I have heard them both and I am very impressed. They are very smooth and natural sounding with excellent extension. The compare favorably with cables we have at twice the price. As a Shunyata dealer, .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Touche David!!! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-11-10, 16:22:51 (208.186.77.98)
. .......
150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: A Revolutionary Amp! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-11-10, 16:18:50 (208.186.77.98)
Sounds like an advertisement to me. :) Hype :) .......
151: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Save your money... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-11-10, 16:13:54 (208.186.77.98)
All of the preamps you mention are very fine, but for my taste, I prefer the passive route. Stay with what you have. .......
152: General Asylum, Re: Calling all Portland, Or., inmates (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-10-20, 09:33:01 (208.186.77.93)
Why not support a local Oregon business like Music Millenium? They have an excellent selection and two locations, both of which are closer than the Tower on 102nd. .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Tom Evans VIBE owners..... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-10-05, 21:51:51 (208.186.77.207)
First let me say I became a dealer for the Tom Evans equipment. But I did so only after auditioning the Vibe in my reference system. It is absolutely top notch and compares favorably with all of the o .......
154: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Anyone heard the Parasound Halo JC1 yet? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-10-01, 10:13:40 (208.187.51.251)
This information is very good news. Most people who have good experiences tell very few. When something goes wrong, the word gets around very quickly. It is a tribute to John Curl that the results are .......
155: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: new bat integrated (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-09-30, 21:02:24 (208.187.51.251)
Hi Abe, The person that could best answer your technical question is Victor. If he is around, maybe he can properly respond. As far as whether the VK300x could replace the 200 & 30se, I think it easil .......
156: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Anyone heard the Parasound Halo JC1 yet? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-09-30, 08:56:25 (208.187.51.251)
I have not heard them yet and cannot give an opinion. I have heard there have been a few reliability issues. Might just be hearsay. .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: new bat integrated (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-09-30, 08:51:32 (208.187.51.251)
The new integrated is quite a nice piece. It comes in a number of configurations and the one I heard was with the 6h30's. It is extremely well built and very user freindly. I am a BAT dealer and am av .......
158: Speaker Asylum, Re: What amps are Khorus-X owners using.....? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-09-03, 09:28:35 (208.186.77.98)
Tenor Audio. Anything would not be temporary in your system. The Tenor match with the Khorus X is such a great match. The speakers are efficient and stable enough to be driven incredibly well with the .......
159: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: CALLING Guy Brummell! If you are not a crook, please post your address. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-08-18, 19:00:53 (208.187.51.252)
Here is what I have: Guy Brummel 33 Eastern ave RR#1 Belleville Ontario, K8N4Z1 613-961-7059 The address may not be current as I though he bought a new house a while back. .......
160: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Magnepan & Guy Brummel (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-08-17, 18:55:41 (208.187.51.252)
I thank all of you for your input and I will consider your suggestions quite carefully. I will let you know how it plays out. .......
161: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: One thing to say... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-08-17, 18:53:34 (208.187.51.252)
As dumb a response as you just made, I sure hope that even you do not have to go through what I am dealing with. .......
162: Planar Speaker Asylum, Magnepan & Guy Brummel (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-08-16, 21:09:54 (208.187.51.252)
Well, I have been patient enough and I think it is time to share my tragedy. Around June of 2001, I was approached by guy@magnepan.com about buying a new pair of MG20.1R's. I made a deal with him and .......
163: Cable Asylum, I hope you like jammin too! n/t (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-07-04, 19:52:43 (208.186.77.201)
. .......
164: Speaker Asylum, Re: talon speakers (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-05-23, 10:27:10 (208.186.77.91)
After a VERY long break-in period, I was shocked at the changes that took place with the Khorus X. I find it to be world class in many ways. .......
165: Tubes Asylum, Re: Preamp- ARC Ref 2 Mk2 or what? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-05-22, 16:47:31 (208.186.77.98)
Alternatives: Aesthetix Callisto MK II BAT VK-50SE CTC Blowtorch Joule Electra LA-100 MKIII Lamm L2 All are amazing in their own right. Although I a dealer for Aesthetix and BAT, the others in my list .......
166: Tubes Asylum, Re: Anyone tried these tube dampers (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-05-14, 10:11:56 (208.186.77.207)
I use them on the Tenor Audio amplifiers and there was a substantial improvement. The background became blacker and I seemed to hear deeper into the reording. I used the HAL-O 9's on the 12ax7's, 6h30 .......
167: Cable Asylum, Re: You seem to have your share of defamatory posts also! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-29, 09:58:51 (208.187.51.245)
You are ridiculous... My statement was; "BTW, you are recommending a cable, and you are a dealer. Should people pay attention to you? I think it is actually safer to deal with someone a customer can m .......
168: Cable Asylum, Re: Surely everyone has to start somewhere (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-27, 21:40:30 (208.186.77.96)
For the most part, I agree with you. Cyber-relationships are succesfull more often than not. However, they are still risky when someone is not really established. An example, I sold a pair of amps for .......
169: Cable Asylum, Dealer Recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-27, 17:30:28 (208.186.77.96)
What makes you think most dealers won't allow people to audition cables in their homes? Even prior to going into the business, every dealer I have dealt with always ENCOURAGED in-home auditions. Jena .......
170: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cord recommendation please? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-27, 17:19:28 (208.186.77.96)
The Anaconda is currently shipping, but it has not been officially announced as Shunyata wants to be able to keep up with the orders. The demand is already fairly high. .......
171: Digital Drive, Re: Capitole 24/192 Demo (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-26, 13:22:48 (208.186.77.96)
The MK I's orice is currently $6800 and the MK II's price is $8700. .......
172: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cord recommendation please? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-26, 13:17:35 (208.186.77.96)
A few to consider are the David Elrod Power cords as well as the new Shunyata Anaconda. As a dealer, I can say there are many good products out there, but these two are what many of my customers seem .......
173: Cable Asylum, Re: Dan Wright's 'PC Shootout' (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-26, 13:12:25 (208.186.77.96)
And what would you have done if Dan liked your cable best and wanted to sell your product based on his observations? .......
174: Speaker Asylum, Driver help needed (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-26, 12:45:40 (208.186.77.96)
I am looking for a high quality 12", 8 ohm driver that has a Qts of .55 (+ or - .05) and an Fs of 22-26 hz. Any suggestions? .......
175: Speaker Asylum, Re: a small breakthrough in Talon speaker "break-in" (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-26, 11:33:20 (208.186.77.96)
I am currently breaking in a pair of Khorus X's. It was so bad for a while that I wanted to through the speakers off my deck. I spoke with a friend who has extensive experience with the speakers and h .......
176: Tubes Asylum, Re: Graaf GM200 vs Wolcott Presence (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-09, 10:08:05 (204.119.0.67)
Yes, I think the heat could eventually do damage to the amplifier. I have not experienced it personally, but I think it is a real possibility. I would try to find some long term 200 owners and find ou .......
177: Tubes Asylum, Re: Graaf GM200 vs Wolcott Presence (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-08, 13:52:58 (204.119.0.79)
I think they are both fine amplifiers. While I do not sell either, I can tell you that the Wolcott's brought the best sound I have ever heard out of Maggie's and sounded terrible on Wilson's. The Graa .......
178: Speaker Asylum, Re: Piega P-10's (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-08, 13:42:43 (204.119.0.79)
I am a Piega dealer and will only share what a customer shared with me regarding his comparison with the Avalon Eidolon and the P10. He felt the P10 was much more coherant. He always complained of a m .......
179: Cable Asylum, Re: Elrod Power System and Hydra Power conditioner. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-05, 10:22:36 (204.119.0.79)
As a dealer for many products, I have the opportunity to try many different products in combination with other products. David's cords surprise me in that there has not been any electronics that I hav .......
180: General Asylum, Contacting David Elrod (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-04-05, 10:16:01 (204.119.0.79)
The best way to contact David Elrod Power Systems is by phone. Their number is: 864.227.9107. If you need him to contact you, I would be happy to forward your email or phone number to David. Regards, .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Phono stage best match for Koetsu Urushi Platinum (upgraded) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-03-18, 09:40:29 (208.187.51.247)
One of the best combinations I have heard is the Aesthetix IO with the Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum. Unbeleivable dynamics and musicality. I would think the Urishi would be as good a match. You .......
182: Tubes Asylum, Re: Tenor Audio 15w amps..did anybody catch the the IAR review? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-03-13, 12:13:16 (208.187.51.247)
The Inner Ear Report raved about them. As stated in the other reply, they could find no faults. They were so taken with the amplifiers, they used a pair at CES in their room. Jonathan .......
183: Digital Drive, Re: Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-03-11, 20:49:29 (208.187.51.251)
As a dealer for Audio Aero, I have a number of customers that are using the Jena Labs Symphony's, Nordost Valhalla, Silversmith and Siltech. Most are running single ended but there are quite a few run .......
184: Planar Speaker Asylum, You're killing me!!! :) <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-03-06, 10:07:08 (208.187.51.251)
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185: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Waiting for 20.1's since June (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-03-06, 10:06:18 (208.187.51.251)
Maybe if I went through the local Magnepan dealer, I would not have had this problem. Hindsight is 20/20. .......
186: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Waiting for 20.1's since June (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-02-22, 19:36:28 (208.186.77.96)
I already own and love the Piega P10's. Nice suggestion. :) .......
187: Planar Speaker Asylum, Waiting for 20.1's since June (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-02-22, 07:59:57 (208.187.51.244)
Anyone in the same position? I am disgusted and fed up. Does anyone have any suggestions? .......
188: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Audio Aero SACD? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-02-20, 15:27:29 (208.186.77.97)
The Audio Aero Prestige was supposed to be released last September and has been pushed back to September 2002 at the very earliest. If it is nearly as good at SACD as my customers tell me their Capito .......
189: Hi-Rez Highway, No preamp! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-02-11, 11:28:48 (204.119.0.57)
Contact ModWright about their SACD tubed output stage with volume control. Absolutely stunning sound. .......
190: General Asylum, Re: Halcro, Atmasphere, etc. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-02-05, 15:22:10 (208.186.77.96)
Seiji, It is obvious that you have an educated ear. I agree with your assessment of some of the equipment you have auditioned. I would also agree, with the equipment you listened to, that the Wilson's .......
191: General Asylum, Well said Brian! :) (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-01-17, 21:00:18 (204.119.0.54)
I agree, it was quite fun meeting Romy as he danced up a storm in our room (Tenor/Rockport/Audio Aero/Jena Labs/Machina Dynamica.) Things actually got too mellow after Romy went next store to visit wi .......
192: Hi-Rez Highway, Me Too! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-01-05, 12:29:50 (204.119.0.62)
Monday through Friday evening. .......
193: General Asylum, T.H.E. Show (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2002-01-05, 12:09:09 (204.119.0.62)
Those of you attending, please stop by the Tuscany and say hello. I would love to finally get a chance to meet those of you I have had a chance to converse with. I will be in Siena Room 2 (Rockport Hy .......
194: General Asylum, It is not $75,000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-31, 21:02:18 (204.119.0.88)
It is only $73,500. .......
195: Speaker Asylum, Give the Rockport Antares a listen (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-12, 22:40:33 (204.119.0.89)
Call Ernie in HK and setup an audition with the Rockport Antares. They are in the same price range as the Temptations and may be a real surprise for you. They are pretty special. Though I have not hea .......
196: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: I thought Jennifer Crock... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-10, 20:51:02 (204.119.0.90)
I happen to agree with Mike as I was a willing participant in the listening session. It was very clear the vinyl crushed everything else. I think Jennifer still stands behind her statements in PF, but .......
197: General Asylum, Well said! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-10, 20:38:00 (204.119.0.90)
. .......
198: General Asylum, Re: Jonathan - is that really you?? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-07, 19:10:27 (204.119.0.90)
Looking forward to it! .......
199: General Asylum, I didn't know I had a second twin! :) <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-07, 14:10:13 (204.119.0.90)
. .......
200: General Asylum, Trade her in on a new model! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-12-07, 14:07:10 (204.119.0.90)
:) .......
201: Cable Asylum, Re: Speaker Cables: Silver Gold, Copper.....Huh? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-30, 12:33:11 (204.119.0.78)
It really depends on your equipment. If you have an SET, I would recommend silver. Anything else, I would stay with copper. .......
202: General Asylum, Re: Balanced tube preamp with classic tube sound? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-14, 11:24:08 (204.119.0.56)
What amplifier are you using? If you are using a solid state amplifier, it may be harder to achieve your goal with a tube preamp rather than the other way around. You can also go with some of the prea .......
203: Cable Asylum, Please check you post and correct yourself... (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-12, 20:46:43 (204.119.0.79)
You said: "The $6000 speaker cables at 3' may be out of this world, but can't borrow at that level, so I can't say." I have checked the website and Jena Labs does not make a $6,000 speaker cable. The .......
204: Cable Asylum, Re: I am wondering why bother with idots? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-12, 20:41:42 (204.119.0.79)
I will certainly ignore your insulting remarks. 1. Others have talked about the cable prices in their comparisons. You do mention that the Jena cables was near the bottom but neglect to mention more i .......
205: Cable Asylum, Re: Your comparisons seem unfair. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-12, 19:43:16 (204.119.0.79)
BTW, Although I am a dealer for a number of the cables you mentioned, I am not questioning your findings, only how you arrived at them. Respectfully, Jonathan .......
206: Cable Asylum, Your comparisons seem unfair. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-12, 19:06:09 (204.119.0.79)
While I admire what you are doing, I have to say that my initial impressions of your comparisons are not fair to any of the cable companies. #1. You are comparing cables that are not comparably priced .......
207: Cable Asylum, Tekunda... Ignore them. (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-10, 11:25:02 (204.119.0.76)
You are doing great. While some people may disagree with your findings, they do not hear what you hear in your system. It may be different for them and if they cannot accept your opinions, f*&k em. Th .......
208: General Asylum, Re: Is triamp better than biamp ? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-04, 17:28:11 (204.119.0.83)
I have a friend who has a separate amp on each driver. It is one of the finest systems I have ever heard. .......
209: Speaker Asylum, Girls just wanna have fun! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-03, 11:58:43 (204.119.0.83)
I love the Trans Am thing! .......
210: Speaker Asylum, The Rules! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-03, 11:24:41 (204.119.0.83)
It has come to my attention that I have not followed the rules as carefully as I should have. I have been a member of the Asylum for quite some time. I am an avid (rabid) audiophile and am very passio .......
211: Speaker Asylum, Greatly Exagerated (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-02, 22:03:26 (204.119.0.83)
Kharma certainly is not dead in the US. Damoka has taken over distribution and I am sure they will do a fine job. My understanding is they are currently expecting a huge shipment from the Netherlands .......
212: Speaker Asylum, Defamation - NEEDS TO BE MODERATED! (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-02, 21:39:50 (204.119.0.83)
I am taking this as the final personal attack by you. You harrass me every opportunity you get and I will not stand for your abuse any longer. You need to learn a lesson about manners. I promise if I .......
213: Tubes Asylum, Re: Tubes with Ribbons? Can anyone advise? (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-02, 08:07:22 (204.119.0.83)
Try the Wolcott Presence P220M's. Call Duke at Audio Kinesis, he is a gentleman and will give you unequaled service. .......
214: Speaker Asylum, Piega P 10 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-11-02, 08:04:01 (204.119.0.83)
Callaway: I second your thoughts on the P-10's. They are the most surprising speakers I have ever heard. I drive them with Tenor Audio Classic 75 amplifiers and they are so clear, open and natural. Go .......
215: Inmate Systems, Jonathan Tinn - Tenor Audio / Kharma / EMM Labs / Jena Labs (0.00)
Posted by Jonathan Tinn on 2001-10-30, 12:43:49 (208.187.51.248)
Moniker: Jonathan Tinn System Name: Tenor Audio / Kharma / EMM Labs / Jena Labs System Rev Date: 2003/04/28/08:36 System Rev IP: 208.187.51.248 Amp: Tenor Audio Classic 75 Monoblocks Preamp: EMM Labs .......
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