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1: Inmate Central, Maybe Yahoo Finance will be interested in having me write an article. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-04-25, 16:51:06 (68.81.214.195)
I could espouse on how to turn a $50,000 investment into $32,000 in short term investments. :/ .......
2: Inmate Central, Billy Mays!!! (RIP) (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-04-15, 16:35:32 (68.81.214.195)
One of Billy Mays famous sales pitches! .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Congrats!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-04-13, 14:06:39 (192.234.111.8)
Let us know what you think in another week or two. I am enjoying my ARC Ref 5SE with my Pass Labs XA-100.5 mono-block amps! .......
4: General Asylum, Audio Doctor Dave + Troy? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-04-09, 18:37:16 (68.81.214.195)
If so, that fellow is very annoying, and has ruined many threads. .......
5: General Asylum, so this "elder female grey"..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-04-09, 17:52:22 (68.81.214.195)
....is an alien 'cougar'? .......
6: Inmate Central, We got your COLD COLD COLD (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-04-09, 17:34:31 (68.81.214.195)
We've had below average temperatures for the last 6 weeks now on the east coast. Highs in the mid 40's in April sucks!! I wanna golf!! .......
7: General Asylum, RE: LoL !! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-20, 12:10:04 (192.234.111.8)
A quick Google search will show many sites with Steak and BJ Day cards, but I wouldn't hold my breath for Hallmark to pick up that mantle, as they make their living selling cards to women (Valentine's .......
8: General Asylum, I prefer to celebrate 3/14 with the..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-19, 14:37:24 (192.234.111.8)
....Steak and a BJ day! It's newer, a man's answer to Valentine's day a month earlier. No flowers and chocolates, just steak and a BJ! :^) .......
9: Inmate Central, Congratulations! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-18, 19:21:45 (68.81.214.195)
I'm jealous! I go back to work tomorrow after a 9 day spring break in Florida.......sigh. I'm looking at another 7 years....give or take. .......
10: Cable Asylum, Very Nice! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-08, 05:04:10 (68.81.214.195)
nt .......
11: Cable Asylum, You need to try the Vajra SE power cord... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-07, 10:35:12 (68.81.214.195)
....open your ears. .......
12: Whiner's Woad, This just in...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-07, 10:07:33 (68.81.214.195)
No One Cares .......
13: Inmate Central, I know exactly how you feel..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-02, 10:16:22 (192.234.111.8)
....I usually feel some guilt pang after sleeping with a crack whore, but life goes on. ;^) .......
14: Inmate Central, Maybe you should put it back down again. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-03-02, 10:11:58 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
15: Inmate Central, I'm so old.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-19, 11:53:31 (68.81.214.195)
...what was I saying? .......
16: Inmate Central, Jason Kelce goes off at the Eagles parade!!! NSFW!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-08, 12:33:21 (192.234.111.8)
No One likes us, we're from Philly, no one likes us, we don't care!! Too funny!!!! .......
17: Inmate Central, That's the first thing I noticed!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-08, 06:32:10 (192.234.111.8)
Here in the Philly area, we don't put no mayo on no cheesesteak!!!! Yo, mayo on a turkey hoagie, fine, but don't ruin a perfectly good cheesesteak with mayo!!! Usually, they are greasy enough they don .......
18: Inmate Central, You'll have to forgive me if I don't cry for the Pittsburgh. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-06, 02:15:10 (68.81.214.195)
4 sports teams and Philadelphia has exactly 2 Championships in the last 35 years, and that includes the Super Bowl (1st one) two days ago. I know, you don't count the Penguins, but here in Philly, we .......
19: Cable Asylum, $2,200 for termination (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-05, 16:45:49 (68.81.214.195)
Dude, that is some SERIOUS terminations!!! Tara Labs must terminate the HELL out of these cables!!! ;^) .......
20: Inmate Central, Anyway, didn't Red Sox fans tear up Boston pretty good in 2004? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-05, 16:36:36 (68.81.214.195)
Yeah, The Dill sounds like a bitter Beantowner. Look, Boston can't win them all. They certainly win WAAAAAAAY more than their fair share, but they can't win them all. .......
21: Inmate Central, That was pretty obvious (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-05, 16:32:46 (68.81.214.195)
However, their "uplift and heartwarming" looked an awful lot like "boring and sappy" to me. My wife complained about how bad the commercials were this year too. Maybe The Donald had his thumb on them? .......
22: Inmate Central, And bad coaching.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-05, 09:49:56 (192.234.111.8)
Jeff Fisher had Jared Goff, Nick Foles, and Case Keenum, and made all 3 look horrible. All 3 QB's look pretty good without Fisher!!! .......
23: Inmate Central, VERY weak year for Superbowl Commercials (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-05, 09:44:20 (192.234.111.8)
About as bad a crop of commercials as I ever recall seeing. A bunch of PC crapola! Thank god the game was entertaining!! .......
24: Inmate Central, Tom Brady now 1-3 in Super Bowls against the NFC East (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-05, 09:15:28 (192.234.111.8)
Fairly mortal numbers. Yeah, I get what you're saying, Brady is a legend. I just had a feeling about this Eagles team, because NOBODY expected this, not even before all of the injuries. Most here in P .......
25: Inmate Central, UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-04, 20:57:29 (68.81.214.195)
WE FINALLY WON!!!! .......
26: Inmate Central, I TOLD YOU THE EAGLES WOULD WIN!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-04, 20:54:20 (68.81.214.195)
Though my 27-24 final score was a bit too low. I just had a feeling about this team, because NO ONE in the PHILLY area had any idea this was coming! In our Super Bowl losses in 1980 and 2004, we al .......
27: Inmate Central, Wentz, no doubt at all!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-04, 20:45:56 (68.81.214.195)
No disrespect to Foles, he is a great backup QB, and could probably be a starter for half the teams in the NFL. But Wentz was in his 2nd season, and would have easily won the NFL MVP this year had he .......
28: Inmate Central, Eagles 27 Patriots 24 (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-04, 10:20:40 (68.81.214.195)
I got a good feeling about this game as an Eagle fan, because NOBODY expected the Eagles to be any good this season, and NOBODY thought the Eagles had a shot after Wentz went down several weeks ago .......
29: Inmate Central, Man, you watch a LOT of TV!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-01, 06:49:33 (192.234.111.8)
I'm more apt to watch a movie, because I can't dedicate the time it takes to watch, and keep up with a TV series. I watch about 10 hours of TV a week, about 1-2 sport events, and 1-2 movies. In my opi .......
30: Inmate Central, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-01, 03:39:11 (192.234.111.8)
Alex Smith has been a very serviceable NFL starter for many years, and it is hard to argue that he did not deserve to be the first pick in the 2005 draft. However, if the Niners could do it all over a .......
31: Inmate Central, I can't watch TV with my wife. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-02-01, 03:34:50 (192.234.111.8)
Her choices of shows just gives me a headache. Say Yes To The Dress Pit Bulls and Parolees Brother vs Brother Love It or List It Tanked etc. Sorry, I'm in the other room on the computer. I have zero i .......
32: Inmate Central, I'm halfway through the first season of Breaking Bad..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-31, 17:15:01 (68.81.214.195)
....so I might get around to watching Last Chance U by 2028 or 2029. I don't watch much Telly-vision, aside from my sporting events. I get to watch my sporting events, outside of that, my wife pretty .......
33: Inmate Central, No, I have never seen Last Chance U. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-31, 13:07:59 (192.234.111.8)
Most divisions have their "Browns". In fact the Patriots division is loaded with patsies. When was the last time the Jets, Dolphins, or Bills were relevant? Are they irrelevant because of the Patriot .......
34: Inmate Central, Washington ownership doesn't appear to know how to build a Super Bowl contender. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-31, 11:58:42 (192.234.111.8)
True, but they are not alone. There are a LOT of clueless owners in the NFL. Personally, as an Eagles fan, I am happy to see incompetence within my division. ;^) .......
35: Inmate Central, The Redskins weren't going to win a Super Bowl with Cousins either. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-31, 08:38:26 (192.234.111.8)
Sure, they could have locked up Cousins years ago, but they didn't. I'm not defending the Redskins moves, lots of NFL teams make bad moves, that's life in the NFL. All I'm saying is that the Redskins .......
36: Inmate Central, Not really that surprising, it's all about the Benjamins. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-31, 07:16:39 (192.234.111.8)
The Redskins have not been able to reach a long term deal with Cousins agent, and are getting tired of paying Cousins as the 3rd highest paid QB in the NFL, as the franchise tag requires. So, while on .......
37: Inmate Central, Funny...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-28, 08:18:18 (68.81.214.195)
......I was just talking to the wife a couple weeks ago as this being the best method for clearing snow and ice. .......
38: Inmate Central, I was a hockey fan, but have lost interest in the last decade or so. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-27, 15:20:49 (68.81.214.195)
Today's NHL players are too big and fast, and skill seems to be a thing of the past. Too many goals go in off skates and asses, just whoever gets the lucky bounce seems to win these days. I enjoyed .......
39: Inmate Central, Yeah, that is a bit surprising. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-27, 10:17:56 (68.81.214.195)
Not a total shocker though, since I know there is bad blood between Pittsburgh and Philly due to the NHL. Us Flyer fans feel the same way about the Penguins as most feel about the Patriots, we root fo .......
40: Inmate Central, Might be a tad excessive! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-26, 17:44:07 (68.81.214.195)
As an Eagle fan, I have been heckled by Cowboy fans for many decades now. All the Cowboy fans I know are either rooting for the Patriots, or hoping that the roof of US Bank Stadium collapses taking ou .......
41: Inmate Central, Some might call it weird, while others might call it a conspiracy. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-26, 17:35:11 (68.81.214.195)
There have been many jokes for many years how the Patriots always seem to get all the breaks from the officiating crew. Phantom pass interference calls on their opponents, or like the Jaguars fumbl .......
42: Inmate Central, Not Pederson (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-26, 16:21:19 (174.201.6.0)
Eagles got the ball back with a 21-7 lead, less than 30 seconds left in the half at their own 25 yard line. I expected them to take a knee. Pederson was aggressive, and they wound up tacking on anoth .......
43: Inmate Central, We'll see (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-26, 16:16:27 (174.201.6.0)
You have not seen much of Big Balls Doug yet. Eagles defense has given up a total of 17 points through 2 playoff games. All 17 points were scored in the first half. Zero second half points in both ga .......
44: Inmate Central, Jaguars, great defense, no offense (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-26, 11:46:29 (68.81.214.195)
Jaguars should have won that game, but they went conservative on offense. They didn't play to win, they played not to lose. Prevent offense or defense prevents you from winning. Doug Pederson is proba .......
45: Inmate Central, Don't need no stinkin' asteroid!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-26, 09:09:57 (192.234.111.8)
The Eagles are going to take down the Patriots just like the Giants did, with a dominant defensive line!!!! Brady is Brady, but the Eagles are stronger in the trenches on both sides of the ball. ::: T .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nice, I see that MD-100 tuner.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-21, 08:13:54 (68.81.214.195)
....do you actually still use it much? I always WANT to have a nice tuner, and my last one was a MD-108. Unfortunately, I had to be honest with myself, and I never really used the FM Tuner in the last .......
47: Inmate Central, I hope that you are right about the Eagles (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-21, 08:07:52 (68.81.214.195)
Had it not been for the finger-gate issues going on with Brady this week, I would have predicted the Pats. However, I know Brady will play, but what effect that injured throwing hand will have I do no .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I've always enjoyed the sound of MacIntosh gear..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-21, 07:29:19 (68.81.214.195)
As long as you are happy that is all that matters!!! Stylish is in the eye of the beholder. I'm all for American made gear, though my speakers, phono stage, and phono cartridges are currently not Amer .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've always enjoyed the sound of MacIntosh gear..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-20, 11:20:25 (68.81.214.195)
....in fact it was the first tube gear I ever heard, in the mid 80's, a real ear opener. However, I could never get past the looks of their equipment, not my cup 'o tea. It looks like laboratory equip .......
50: Inmate Central, Making China Great Again. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-17, 14:26:33 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
51: Inmate Central, Matt Ryan, Big Ben, and Drew Brees..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-15, 17:08:03 (68.81.214.195)
....all shown the door by Nick Foles, Blake Bortles, and Case Keenum???!!! Who says that you need a "premium" QB to win in the playoffs? Tom Brady is the only 'Pro Bowl' QB left.... .......
52: Inmate Central, The flipside of this particular coin is crime pays (until one gets caught). (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-15, 17:02:19 (68.81.214.195)
Of course if you can make enough money at your crime to buy the politicians, then you can change the laws to make your crimes legal. ;^) .......
53: Inmate Central, Apparently.....YES! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-15, 12:46:40 (192.234.111.8)
Lord knows that as much success as the Patriots have had, the Bill Belichick coaching tree is barren. Yet that won't stop desperate teams from trying to pick Bill's brain. It's a copycat league. ::: T .......
54: Inmate Central, Only reason to watch is to root against Eagles. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-15, 11:58:18 (192.234.111.8)
As an Eagles fan, than I am rather enjoying your misery right now. ;^) I was pulling for the Vikings, as I wanted no part of Brees/Payton again. I am a realist though, and in no scenario can I see the .......
55: Inmate Central, Rumor has it was a mutual separation, not a firing. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-15, 11:49:38 (192.234.111.8)
Titans asked Mullarkey to fire his OC, Terry Robiskie, and he refused, so they just agreed to part ways. Titans are going after Patriots OC, Josh McDaniels. .......
56: Inmate Central, Best game of the playoffs yet!! DILLY DILLY!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-14, 17:58:48 (68.81.214.195)
4 lead changes in the last 3 minutes of the game???!!! WOW!!!!! As an Eagles fan, I was pulling for Minnesota. Yes, the Vikings have a great defense, but I've seen enough of Brees and Sean Payton over .......
57: Inmate Central, HOLY COW! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-14, 17:15:48 (68.81.214.195)
That Saints - Vikings game was the best game of the playoffs so far! .......
58: Inmate Central, Belicheck and Saban..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-14, 15:21:12 (68.81.214.195)
.....same as it ever was. Just win baby! .......
59: Inmate Central, Maybe QB's are over-rated???!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-14, 15:19:04 (68.81.214.195)
Matt Ryan, Big Ben, and now Drew Brees appears headed for an exit!! Tom Brady is the only QB left with a pedigree!! Could be the year of the defense and the no-name QB! Jags - Vikings would make for a .......
60: Inmate Central, I hope that you are wrong (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-14, 09:07:02 (68.81.214.195)
Not that I am a Steelers fan, I am an Eagles fan, but the Jaguars brand of football is just so damn boooooooring!!! Zzzzzzzzzz..... I know, I know, defense wins championships, but it really can be bor .......
61: Inmate Central, I think Belichick will be gone after this season. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-14, 07:45:19 (68.81.214.195)
That is why he gave away the future of the Patriots in Garoppolo and Brisett. I think where there is smoke there is fire, and there is a lot of truth to the article that leaked out about the Pats feud .......
62: Inmate Central, New Orleans and Minnesota are "Dome Teams" too. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-13, 21:08:58 (68.81.214.195)
Eagles are not that impressive, but could stumble bass ackwards into the Super Bowl.....and lose to the Pats again. .......
63: Inmate Central, The price of car batteries didn't go up....... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-11, 09:25:45 (192.234.111.8)
....the value of the dollar has gone down. It's all an illusion. ;^) .......
64: Inmate Central, RE: That took some BIG cojones!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-09, 11:43:30 (192.234.111.8)
Maybe I gave him too much credit then. I agree that Saban had to try something, but alternating QB's is a bad plan for winning. Was last years Super Bowl played in Atlanta? .......
65: Inmate Central, That took some BIG cojones!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-09, 03:36:34 (192.234.111.8)
Benching your starting QB, who has a 25-2 record for a true freshman who hasn't started a game at halftime in the National Championship Game???!!! You have to give it to Saban, he laid it all on the l .......
66: Inmate Central, Looks like just ESPN on my Cable network. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-08, 16:59:06 (68.81.214.195)
Sorry, that's a shame!! .......
67: Inmate Central, "I was looking forward to the Bill/Jax game" (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-08, 06:57:01 (192.234.111.8)
You didn't miss a thing! By FAR the worst game of the weekend. Nothing like watching two incompetent QB's going 3 and out. Maybe you would enjoy it, if you love watching punters work their craft.... I .......
68: Inmate Central, RE: Ratings... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-08, 06:48:24 (192.234.111.8)
I doubt worry about ratings, my point is that boring football does not interest me personally. Watching the Jags is boooooring. Yes, great defense, I get it. 10-3 just does not interest me though. The .......
69: Inmate Central, I hope that you're wrong. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-08, 03:32:00 (192.234.111.8)
The Jags defense is terrific, but they are a brutal team to watch. Bills-Jags was the worst game to watch last weekend. I'd like to see as few of those boring games as possible. If you listen, you can .......
70: Inmate Central, RE: NFL playoffs. Weird and wacky as usual. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-07, 15:22:20 (68.81.214.195)
I guess it surprised me a bit as an Eagles fan, because the couple of games that we played without Zach Ertz, Trey Burton stepped right in and we didn't miss a beat. In fact the Eagles were handling i .......
71: Inmate Central, The Jags defense is incredible, no doubt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-07, 15:17:43 (68.81.214.195)
The offense is very weak though. Sure, other teams have won the Super Bowl with outstanding defense and zero offense, most recently the Ravens come to mind. So I guess the Jags have a shot, we'll see .......
72: Inmate Central, RE: NFL playoffs. Weird and wacky as usual. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-07, 11:06:58 (68.81.214.195)
Not a Chiefs fan, but that game epitomizes how important one player can be. The Chiefs offense just died when Kelce left with a concussion. Similar to how the Eagles offense has looked since the loss .......
73: Inmate Central, I'll take NCAA football anyday!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-06, 11:48:38 (68.81.214.195)
NFL is full of slimy, greedy owners. One of the reasons I root for the Packers, as they are publicly owned. Call me a Commie!! Normally, I rarely watch any NFL game unless my team (Eagles) is in the g .......
74: Inmate Central, Amen! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-06, 11:23:48 (68.81.214.195)
Steal Thousands, and they will hunt you down and lock you up! Steal Billions, and you get Time Magazine Man of the Year! .......
75: Inmate Central, You live in San Diego GL! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-05, 18:06:11 (68.81.214.195)
You mean you need to take a vacation from vacation? My heart bleeds from this frozen tundra of the Northeast corridor! Temps well below 20 degrees all weekend! WHOOPEE!! .......
76: Inmate Central, Absolutely!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-05, 17:40:54 (68.81.214.195)
I don't know how I'd survive without knowing what my niece had for dinner, or if my sister's dog went outside today!!!! .......
77: Inmate Central, RE: The defense was better than it seemed. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-02, 12:56:58 (192.234.111.8)
I'm 57 years old, your PSU ties go back further than mine. Of course I gained interest in PSU football on my own, my father had no interest in college football. I would say that I started following PS .......
78: Inmate Central, Well, I wouldn't say that the 1994 PSU team was the best I ever saw. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-02, 08:51:56 (192.234.111.8)
I would say that their offense was the best I ever saw. As I recollect, their defense was pretty weak though. .......
79: Inmate Central, RE: No kidding? Me too. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-02, 08:31:17 (192.234.111.8)
Only game I ever saw in person was a PSU-Temple game in Philadelphia at Franklin Field in 1994. That was the year of Kerry Collins, Ki-Jana Carter, and Kyle Brady. Penn State ran the table that year, .......
80: Inmate Central, Great game!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-02, 06:59:48 (192.234.111.8)
By far the best game of the Bowl Season!! I was more surprised at how good Oklahoma looked in the 1st half then I was with how Georgia looked in the 2nd half. I actually thought that Georgia would win .......
81: Inmate Central, I'm a Big 10 fan, and PSU is my squad.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-02, 06:47:29 (192.234.111.8)
....but as a college football connoisseur, it is obvious to me that the two best teams are playing for the Championship. I predicted that the "Real" SEC Championship game would prevail in the National .......
82: Inmate Central, Not surprising at all (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-02, 02:35:50 (68.81.214.195)
Both favorites won. The Georgia-Oklahoma game was very entertaining, perhaps the best game of the Bowl season. A pity the games start so late though. I couldn't watch the Alabama-Clemson game, and pro .......
83: Inmate Central, The only problem with that approach is..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2018-01-01, 11:11:52 (68.81.214.195)
....that by the time you are "Sold" on any collegiate player being a successful NFL player with "Staying Power", it is much too late to draft that player. The whole thing with the draft, is that you h .......
84: Inmate Central, RE: It doesn't have to be Super Bowl wins. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-31, 21:23:40 (68.81.214.195)
Well, you'll never find staying power with any first or second year QB. .......
85: Inmate Central, Myself? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-31, 19:05:30 (68.81.214.195)
I'm not saying that Wentz and Watson are HOFers either. All I'm saying is that a pathetic team like the 0-16 Browns screwed the pooch by trading these two assets away in a QB driven league. The only w .......
86: Inmate Central, Do you even watch the NFL? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-31, 16:55:05 (68.81.214.195)
Again you seem to be stuck on this number of 3 games that Deshaun Watson played. Once again, I will say that Watson played in 7 games. Sure, not Hall of Fame worthy, but 7 is more than twice the sampl .......
87: Inmate Central, You sound like a Browns fan (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-31, 10:33:35 (68.81.214.195)
My condolences. Funny that you are not sold on Wentz, or even Watson, but you are totally sold on college kids who haven't played in the NFL at all. Wentz was having an MVP season through 12 3/4 games .......
88: Inmate Central, Big Ten sure looks like the best conference this season. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-30, 21:01:39 (68.81.214.195)
PAC 12 looks like the weakest. .......
89: Inmate Central, RE: "Those poor Browns." (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-30, 20:59:33 (68.81.214.195)
Wentz actually went to North Dakota State. You are thinking of Jared Goff, he went to California. .......
90: Inmate Central, "Those poor Browns." (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-30, 11:08:30 (68.81.214.195)
Hahahaha! They traded away Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson in the last two years, so they are due to pick their next Johnny Manziel!! LOL!! .......
91: Inmate Central, I'll bet Darnold will still come out.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-30, 08:39:29 (68.81.214.195)
.... and I'm sure he will still be a Top 3 pick in a desperate NFL. I wouldn't want my team to pick him, as he looks a lot like Matt Barkley to me. But some desperate team like the Browns will take a .......
92: Inmate Central, So far, Big 10 Conference is 5-0 in Bowl Games (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-29, 21:57:37 (68.81.214.195)
SEC: 0-3 PAC 12: 1-7 ACC: 4-3 Big 12: 4-2 Big 10: 5-0 SEC has 6 games left, so they could turn this around. PAC 12 has only 1 game left, so the best they can do is 2-7. .......
93: General Asylum, RE: Highly reviewed (regarded) equipments that turned out to be disappointing (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-20, 18:15:52 (68.81.214.195)
Mark Levinson No.38S preamp comes to mind immediately. Sounded so bad even my wife noticed (she rarely pays attention). I recall her saying that it sounded worse than her car audio, and I had to agree .......
94: Inmate Central, I enjoy it as much as a trip to the dentist (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-15, 17:47:20 (68.81.214.195)
I still go to the dentist though.....it is what it is, part of life. I hear that Christmas isn't so popular in the Middle East and Far East, perhaps you might find peace there? .......
95: Inmate Central, Corporate Power wins every time!!! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-15, 17:43:51 (68.81.214.195)
nt .......
96: Inmate Central, You have now reached the end of the internet (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-15, 17:35:46 (68.81.214.195)
Please resume your normal life. .......
97: Cable Asylum, RE: Preamplifier Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-08, 20:34:34 (68.81.214.195)
If you are seeking natural truth, Silent Source The Music Reference power cord. .......
98: Inmate Central, Chicken Pot Chicken Pot Chicken Pot Pie (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-08, 20:23:05 (68.81.214.195)
Chicken Pot Chicken Pot Chicken Pot Pie .......
99: Inmate Central, Could be a Georgia vs Alabama final??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-12-08, 10:34:11 (68.81.214.195)
The SEC Championship game that everyone was expecting a few weeks back. Alabama may be healthy come playoff time. .......
100: Inmate Central, RE: At least W. Michigan is an FBS team...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-11-15, 01:58:14 (68.81.208.64)
Penn State's problems in the 4th Q are that even though they have some great skill position players now, they still haven't caught up with the Ohio State's, Michigan State's in the trenches. PSU's Oli .......
101: Inmate Central, RE: At least W. Michigan is an FBS team...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-11-14, 14:50:15 (192.234.111.8)
I do see that USC did play one legitimate non-conference team, Notre Dame. How did that work out for your squad? Yes, Florida State is 3-6 now, but they were ranked #4 when Alabama played them. Losing .......
102: Inmate Central, Really? You're selling W. Michigan? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-11-14, 14:47:43 (192.234.111.8)
I do see that USC did play one legitimate non-conference team, Notre Dame. How did that work out for your squad? Yes, Florida State is 3-6 now, but they were ranked #4 when Alabama played them. Losing .......
103: Inmate Central, Bama (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-11-14, 12:51:59 (192.234.111.8)
"Sadly, the Pac-12 needs to play more teams like 'Bama does." Didn't Bama wreck Florida State's season by destroying their QB in week 1 this season? Who did USC open against....oh yeah, Western Michi .......
104: Inmate Central, Florida - God's Waiting Room! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-10-22, 06:06:01 (68.81.208.64)
nt .......
105: Inmate Central, Globull warming! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-08-31, 13:19:04 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
106: Inmate Central, There is no money in UFC fighting. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-08-28, 03:51:49 (192.234.111.8)
That is why MacGregor wanted to go over to boxing. He made $100 million dollars, much more than all of his UFC fights combined. Neither Mayweather nor MacGregor lost, they each walked away with $100 m .......
107: Inmate Central, $15K is still a HELL of a lot cheaper than the real thing... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-08-17, 22:17:10 (68.81.208.64)
...and much lower maintenance costs too! .......
108: Inmate Central, Plot Twist!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-07-30, 12:17:57 (68.81.208.64)
That's a MAN baby!! .......
109: Inmate Central, D'oh (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-07-27, 19:03:46 (68.81.208.64)
D'oh .......
110: General Asylum, Van "The Man" Morrison - who else? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-06-20, 09:33:56 (192.234.111.8)
Van.... .......
111: Inmate Central, RE: Netflix and chill (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-06-19, 13:14:51 (68.81.208.64)
Yeah, I'm down with the verbiage of today's youths. Netflix and chill also means let's smash! .......
112: Tubes Asylum, RE: Cary SLP 98L and the PSVANE C181-Tll (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-28, 19:44:35 (68.81.208.64)
I ran a Cary SLP-98P with a quad of Psvane C181-TII's with great results. I never tried to mix and match them with other brands though. .......
113: General Asylum, RE: Gregg Allman RIP (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-27, 17:49:35 (68.81.208.64)
Tragic! ABB is one of my all-time favorite bands. Gregg Allman was a great front man. Great vocals. To lose Chris Cornell and Gregg Allman in a span of less than 10 days is just crushing. Music has .......
114: General Asylum, My experiences are similar to yours. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-25, 09:27:22 (192.234.111.8)
I agree that it is a shame that AA Trader does not have more volume. I sell most of my stuff on US Audiomart. If I get more desperate, I'll break down and list it on Audiogon. Normally I don't have to .......
115: Inmate Central, he says he does it because he can't find a good woman. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-24, 16:57:12 (68.81.208.64)
Any addict has 1001 excuses as to why they use. Believe me, I've been there, I know. .......
116: Inmate Central, Better 456? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-20, 23:12:02 (68.81.208.64)
Save!!! .......
117: Inmate Central, RE: Looks like Trump..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-20, 22:33:56 (68.81.208.64)
666 .......
118: Inmate Central, RE: Looks like Trump..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-20, 18:55:44 (68.81.208.64)
glurp .......
119: Inmate Central, Looks like Trump..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-20, 17:01:12 (68.81.208.64)
* .......
120: General Asylum, RIP Chris Cornell (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-18, 03:46:52 (192.234.111.8)
It is with deep sadness that I heard of the sudden passing of former Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell at the young age of 52. His music meant a lot to me, and I will miss him. Here is a video of .......
121: Inmate Central, Times change, people don't. Chris VenHaus link (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-05-05, 09:14:00 (192.234.111.8)
I've attached a link that I received from Chris VenHaus through his VH Audio website. I found it very funny looking at audiophiles in 1959 in England....not so much different from today. The more thin .......
122: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Poll: Do you value / want / use "REC OUT" on your preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-29, 10:44:53 (68.81.208.64)
I don't own a headphone amp, or headphones. Gasp! .......
123: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Poll: Do you value / want / use "REC OUT" on your preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-29, 07:47:50 (68.81.208.64)
No, haven't used the REC OUT function in more than 20 years. .......
124: Cable Asylum, RE: Mark Tunis Cables...anybody have any experience with them? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-19, 08:44:21 (192.234.111.8)
*A little thin and bleached in my system*. - Mick Wolfe That has been my experience with silver clad copper. I find pure silver much smoother sounding. I wish Mark Tunis would advertise his wares mor .......
125: Inmate Central, Monty Python's Flying Circus - World's Funniest Joke (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-19, 08:29:10 (192.234.111.8)
Monty Python's Flying Circus - World's Funniest Joke .......
126: Inmate Central, So you saw the Blue Man Group? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-19, 08:23:18 (192.234.111.8)
Blue Man Group .......
127: Cable Asylum, I have not heard them, but I have seen the thread on Audiogon. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-10, 12:04:10 (192.234.111.8)
I also see that Teo Audio is selling the Splash R interconnects for more than 4X's the price of the Game Changers!! .......
128: Inmate Central, RE: if it gets to that point (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-03, 13:05:59 (192.234.111.8)
I have a feeling the ones with ammo will not be bartering. .......
129: Inmate Central, Deflation......where??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-03, 09:31:55 (192.234.111.8)
Where is this deflation that you speak of? I certainly have not witnessed it in my neighborhood. .......
130: General Asylum, March 2001 nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-02, 11:05:52 (68.81.208.64)
NT .......
131: General Asylum, RE: Selling/Trading Audio Gear Here and Elswhere (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-02, 11:01:37 (68.81.208.64)
I've sold a couple of items here over the years, but not many. I've sold a lot more through US Audiomart. I only use Audiogon anymore if I've had zero interest on these two sites for several months. : .......
132: Inmate Central, She's precious!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-04-02, 09:50:01 (68.81.208.64)
Brings back lots of good memories!! I coached baseball for 15 years while my 3 boys were growing up. Good times! I have a grandson though my eldest and his wife, but he is a couple years away from T B .......
133: General Asylum, RE: Wife/GF Hobby Acceptance (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-03-29, 17:39:58 (68.81.208.64)
My wife of 33 years accepts my audio nirvana, and I accept her TV addiction. We are WAAAY past the trying to share one hobby with the other though. Nothing she watches on the telly has any interest to .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Forte 4a nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-03-15, 09:21:11 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Actually, ARC and Pass Labs mate pretty well. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-03-13, 14:27:59 (68.81.208.64)
I know many who use a ARC preamp with Pass Labs amps with good results. I am using a Reference 5 preamp with my XA-100.5's and the sound is great! Nothing wrong with mixing and matching! .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sure is purdy! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-03-13, 06:40:47 (192.234.111.8)
Nice piece of gear! I hope that you enjoy it for many years! I love my XA-100.5 mono-block amps!!! Yes, Mark from Reno HiFi is great to work with!! .......
137: Inmate Central, I haven't had Papa John's in years! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-03-05, 13:06:05 (68.80.159.124)
Takes me back to when my boys lived home. They're all grown up and gone now I recall only dipping the crust in the garlic sauce though. Made the crust edible as I recall.... .......
138: General Asylum, RE: Audio equipment interest? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-27, 11:45:32 (192.234.111.8)
I guess I'd have to say that my interest over the decades seems to be cyclical in nature, but seems to be dwindling as of late. I "upgraded" all sources and electronics in 2016, and I have no itch to .......
139: Inmate Central, I saw a lot of them in LA. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-25, 12:02:34 (68.80.159.124)
I was out in LA for a year about 5 years back. Lots of Ferrari's, Lambo's Lotus', Tesla's etc. Even a Bugatti here and there. Mercedes, BMW's, Land Rover's were as common as Honda's, Toyota's, Ford's .......
140: Inmate Central, Possibly....or possibly another chicken and egg philosophy question. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-17, 18:15:23 (68.80.159.124)
You say: "People with humor and ready smiles deal with life with lower stress." While I will not disagree with that statement, one could also say that those who have lower stress in their lives tend t .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Probably a capacitor issue. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-17, 18:01:48 (68.80.159.124)
I really tried to like BAT gear. From 2002-2010 I owned 9 pieces of BAT gear, including 3 preamps (31SE, 50SE, 51SE). All three preamps had to be sent back to BAT for service issues. All had problems .......
142: Inmate Central, 56 going on 76. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-17, 17:47:57 (68.80.159.124)
I agree with those that have said that genetics are the key. I do not have good genes, my father died at 62, and my grandfather passed away at 48. I have a laundry list of health problems, and I have .......
143: Inmate Central, I worked in LA for a year, circa 2011..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-15, 17:53:02 (68.80.159.124)
....and noticed that fist bumps were the big thing out there too. Of course I also noticed that folks don't wash their hands much when using the restrooms in LA either. Maybe some sort of connection t .......
144: General Asylum, RE: Was America Beautiful? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-10, 08:31:45 (192.234.111.8)
Yes, America was beautiful many, many moons ago. Before white man come over and destroy this land. .......
145: Inmate Central, I fell asleep and missed it. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-06, 02:45:32 (68.80.159.124)
My sons came to visit with their wives and grandson. Everyone left at halftime. After a busy day prepping for the "party", and chasing grandson around, early in the second half started I fell asleep o .......
146: Inmate Central, Interesting..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-04, 22:11:34 (68.80.159.124)
.....as an Eagle fan, I could never pull for a divisional foe. I have friends that are Giant, Cowboy, and Redskin fans, and they all feel the same way too. As soon as Green Bay knocked out the Gian .......
147: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary SLP-98P F1 version replacement remote (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-02-01, 08:24:49 (192.234.111.8)
Can't Cary give you the code to program into a standard Universal remote? .......
148: Inmate Central, RE: Now that it doesnt matter anymore (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-26, 10:11:25 (192.234.111.8)
JFK stadium with two very grateful female cadets at an Army/Navy football game. At work in a blue chip pharmaceutical corporation manufacturing area. Inside a Martin's Aquarium retail store (the only .......
149: Inmate Central, Doesn't really matter..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-23, 16:26:54 (68.80.159.124)
....the only poll that matters is the one at the end of March Madness!! Villanova has been short-handed too. Omari Spellman was ruled ineligible for academic reasons for the season, and now it looks l .......
150: Inmate Central, So now #2 is on top now..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-23, 03:38:43 (192.234.111.8)
....last I checked, my Villanova Wildcats were on top. Then I have an old habit of considering #1 "on top". .......
151: Inmate Central, internet TV might get interesting around noon (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-20, 07:49:49 (192.234.111.8)
No TV for me today, hours of music only. I have no interest in politics. The wife has book club tonight, so there is no need to turn the boob tube on!!! .......
152: General Asylum, I'm not disputing that fact.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-19, 12:17:03 (192.234.111.8)
....only lamenting that fact. I simply wish that there were more educated consumers. .......
153: General Asylum, I wish folks would stop using Audiogon. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-18, 07:32:01 (192.234.111.8)
I have sold more on this site and US Audiomart in the last couple of years than on Audiogon. I avoid that site as much as possible as a seller. Unfortunately, if something sits on these other sites fo .......
154: Inmate Central, RE: Good lord, I am exhausted. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-15, 17:34:12 (68.80.159.124)
I didn't think the Pack had a chance this week, so you can't ever count Rodgers out! My teams season ended months ago (Eagles). So the only joy I've had lately is watching our divisional foe's seasons .......
155: Inmate Central, I should be more outraged..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-13, 20:16:39 (68.80.159.124)
....however, 33 years and counting of working in the *evil* pharmaceutical industry makes it hard for me to reach your level of outrage. I'm certainly not wealthy, but I do very well for a blue collar .......
156: Inmate Central, The only constant is change. nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-11, 05:38:03 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
157: Inmate Central, Here is North Carolina restrooms..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-10, 16:34:01 (68.80.159.124)
....or so I've been told. ;^) .......
158: General Asylum, Perfect Sound Forever? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-09, 19:44:39 (68.80.159.124)
"By the end of the year, all FM broadcasts in Norway will have ended, replaced by Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) transmissions that generally offer better sound quality." Sorry, been there, done th .......
159: Inmate Central, RE: It's time....the last big game...'Bama & Clemson! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-09, 18:26:03 (68.80.159.124)
Roll Tide!!!!!!! .......
160: Inmate Central, RE: I've been taking two Benzo's at bedtime for almost 30 years now.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-08, 17:23:19 (68.80.159.124)
It's a shame that you are not married with a children....then going back to work on Mondays wouldn't be so stressful. Sometimes I even look forward to Mondays. ;^) .......
161: Inmate Central, I've been taking two Benzo's at bedtime for almost 30 years now.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-08, 16:27:34 (68.80.159.124)
....for a sleep disorder. No drugs = no sleep. .......
162: Inmate Central, Just goes to prove what a fascist country the USA is turning into.....Money rules (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-06, 17:14:15 (68.80.159.124)
Turning into??? LOL!!!!! You're a few decades late with that warning!!! .......
163: Inmate Central, I haven't heard that on the East Coast. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-04, 07:02:30 (192.234.111.8)
Maybe those in the know in the southwest feel that way. It would have been nice to see Oklahoma get a serious Bowl game though. It's hard to count the 8-5 Auburn team as a serious test, a team who has .......
164: Inmate Central, All time classic game.....even if the wrong team won!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2017-01-03, 03:56:36 (192.234.111.8)
By far the best game of an otherwise weak bowl season. Too many bad games this year, but the Rose Bowl was a doozy, even if my team lost. I could feel it slipping away, as PSU got conservative offensi .......
165: Inmate Central, I still haven't recovered from Harambe's tragic death! :( (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-29, 12:11:25 (68.80.159.124)
Will it never end???!!! .......
166: General Asylum, Tickets to see the Philadelphia Orchestra... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-26, 10:09:13 (68.80.159.124)
... perform the Glorious Sounds of Christmas. Alright, technically that was a gift to my wife, but someone had to take her. Also got an Amazon Fire, a 2 TB hard drive, a Keurig, and some other stuff. .......
167: General Asylum, Merry Christmas to all!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-26, 10:02:09 (68.80.159.124)
And a Happy and Healthy 2017!!! .......
168: General Asylum, So sad, he was too young! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-26, 10:00:01 (68.80.159.124)
Goodbye George Michael. .......
169: Inmate Central, No system can possibly fix all the controversy. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-04, 16:29:17 (68.80.159.124)
There will always be controversy, but I don't have a problem with the way this year shakes out. There is no doubt in my mind that Alabama deserves the 1 seed and Washington is the weakest of the 4 tea .......
170: Inmate Central, Very weak year for the Heisman!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-04, 16:19:25 (68.80.159.124)
Some years there are 2-3 very deserving candidates, some years there are none. This years class is horrible. It's a damn shame that one of this group will actually win the Heisman. .......
171: Inmate Central, I'm really NOT making a case for Penn State. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-04, 12:23:44 (68.80.159.124)
PSU DID have 2 losses, and none of the top 4 teams had 2 losses. Yes, PSU did beat OSU on a fluky block FG return for a TD late in the game. However, PSU got whipped by Michigan early in the season. T .......
172: General Asylum, I vote for the speaker/amp interface first. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-04, 11:18:11 (68.80.159.124)
I believe that the amp/speaker interface is the critical match to making or breaking a system. Listen to as many combinations as you can, and determine what sounds best to you, then try to replicate i .......
173: Inmate Central, College Football Playoffs (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-12-04, 10:40:11 (68.80.159.124)
As a Penn State fan of 40+ years, I have to say that I am fine with the selection committees choices. Though I must admit that if I were an Athletic Director, I would be a bit confused. Yes, Penn Stat .......
174: General Asylum, Yes. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-11-25, 20:43:58 (68.80.159.124)
I grew weary of their flowery prose decades ago. Glossy rags are nothing more than a marketing division for the audio industry. Let your own ears be the judge. .......
175: Inmate Central, Nope! Just celebrated Thanksgiving today! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-11-25, 20:34:38 (68.80.159.124)
My eldest is now married with child, so he asked if we could change our Thanksgiving from Thursday to Friday. I checked the schedules of our other two boys, who are single, and they had no problems mo .......
176: Inmate Central, Roll Tide! nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-11-05, 23:01:34 (68.80.159.124)
nt .......
177: Inmate Central, That's what they told the Cubs in 1945!! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-11-03, 16:49:52 (68.80.159.124)
Sadly, I wanted to see the Indians prevail, but in a Battle Royale of Losers, someone has to lose!! .......
178: Cable Asylum, RE: Quality Silver Plated Copper Pure Silver Interconnects. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-10-21, 15:02:16 (192.234.111.8)
Personally, I have always preferred the sound of pure silver cables over the silver plated copper competitors, including Nordost. I find the silver clad copper cables to have that grain, or edginess i .......
179: Whiner's Woad, RE: How the hell did Bud Grant get in the Hall of Fame? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-10-11, 17:51:42 (192.234.111.8)
Let's just say that I've won as many Super Bowls as Bud Grant and Buddy Ryan put together did. ;^) .......
180: Whiner's Woad, How the hell did Bud Grant get in the Hall of Fame? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-10-11, 15:29:02 (192.234.111.8)
What is so special about an 0-4 Super Bowl record? They even lost one Super Bowl (IV) where they were a 12 point favorite! .......
181: Inmate Central, We shall see..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-10-01, 09:54:57 (68.80.159.124)
Yeah, the Buckeyes have some hurdles left yet, we are only 4 games in. Bama has a few hurdles left too, as I think the SEC West and the Big 10 East are the two toughest divisions in college football r .......
182: General Asylum, RE: Danger of 'too much' upgrade: some recordings once OK, now just plain suck. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-30, 21:13:29 (68.80.159.124)
Life is a double edged sword. Be careful what you wish for....you just may get it. ;^) .......
183: Inmate Central, PAC-12 not looking so strong this year. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-30, 20:51:09 (68.80.159.124)
Sure, the PAC-12 champ will probably be in the playoffs, but the National Champion will probably come from either the SEC or Big 10 conference. The Big 10 seems to be rising again with the additions o .......
184: Inmate Central, I gotta have more cowbell, baby! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-29, 19:43:31 (68.80.159.124)
Guess what? I got a fever! And the only prescription.. is more cowbell! .......
185: General Asylum, Inspire KT88 SEP amp (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-26, 18:00:26 (68.80.159.124)
Created by Dennis Had formerly of Cary Audio Design. Interesting concept and idea, I really wanted it to work, but alas, it did not in my system. .......
186: Inmate Central, I agree! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-22, 12:15:47 (192.234.111.8)
Players are too big and fast these days to make the NHL game in those small rinks of any interest. Too many goals are scored by luck, bouncing in off someone else's leg, skate, hip, etc. The Internati .......
187: Cable Asylum, Actually, his top cord sells for $20,900 for a 1 meter cord (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-21, 06:28:03 (192.234.111.8)
Quite pricey indeed. I have to admit that I am not a fan of Rick's sales methods, nor I was not a fan of his Virtual Dynamics designs, but his High Fidelity cables sound pretty good to me. I am still .......
188: Inmate Central, Love is grand.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-15, 17:26:29 (68.80.159.124)
....divorce is a hundred grand. Good luck .......
189: Inmate Central, Just checking for perverts!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-14, 13:25:27 (192.234.111.8)
Just checking for perverts!!! .......
190: Inmate Central, Always has been..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-09-13, 17:03:26 (68.80.159.124)
Always has been.... .......
191: General Asylum, Roughly 35 years ago. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-08-18, 03:50:50 (192.234.111.8)
Welcome to the 21st century!! .......
192: Cable Asylum, Sniff, sniff.....I miss Eyespy and mrtycrafts.....nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-08-07, 17:30:05 (68.80.159.124)
I SAID NT!!! .......
193: Inmate Central, USA military is biggest socialist operation in the world!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-08-04, 17:51:41 (68.80.159.124)
USA military totally funded and run by the USA government!! Socialism!!! Gasp!!! .......
194: General Asylum, So I have to know......why Cardas wire? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-07-13, 09:56:58 (192.234.111.8)
You would have gotten better resolution with Nordost wire. ;^) Congratulations!!!! .......
195: Cable Asylum, RE: Cable Adaptors (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-07-07, 13:18:30 (192.234.111.8)
I own HFC cables, but I have not heard their adapters. I did own Bybee adapters years ago, but couldn't really compare them with HFC, as there were many years in between. Just to confuse matters more, .......
196: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The Wells Audio Majestic is quite a bit less than $6K. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-07-05, 12:42:29 (192.234.111.8)
Quite a bargain. .......
197: Inmate Central, RE: Funny pics NSF all situations (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-06-17, 11:14:15 (192.234.111.8)
#1) When you're such a whore even you breathe tells on you. #2) Never trust a fart on Wednesday after Taco Tuesday. #3) Rookie mistake: She is upside down, has the arrow pointing to the wrong hole for .......
198: Inmate Central, RE: So God sent us the rich folks to save us??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-06-10, 02:35:37 (69.253.206.186)
Haha, NO WAY!!! Don't lump me with Hillary the witch either! I'm 56 years old, and I think this is absolutely the WORST two candidates being offered for POTUS that I've ever seen, and it's not even cl .......
199: Inmate Central, So God sent us the rich folks to save us??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-06-09, 14:34:32 (192.234.111.8)
What a dark sense of humor that God has!!! I'm glad you told me they were saving me, because it feels like they are assaulting me. Now that I know this beating is for my own good, and God has delivere .......
200: General Asylum, Listening Chair (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-06-07, 18:17:34 (69.253.206.186)
I listen alone, yeah With nobody else I listen alone, yeah With nobody else You know when I listen alone I prefer to be by myself Listening Lazy-Boy recliner....ahhhhhhh .......
201: Inmate Central, It just doesn't matter anymore. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-06-03, 12:48:06 (69.253.206.186)
Sad but true. .......
202: General Asylum, My question is what is the likelihood of lodging a complaint with the FedEx location manager to try to recover (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-31, 08:00:25 (192.234.111.8)
I would say that the likelihood of you lodging a complaint would be about 50/50. I would guess the likelihood that you receive any monetary response to cover your cell phone bill as slim to none, and .......
203: Inmate Central, Addadictomy? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-18, 10:23:27 (192.234.111.8)
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. .......
204: Inmate Central, Shhhhhh!! Sleeping Cougar....... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-16, 12:33:26 (192.234.111.8)
She's had a long night and the poor thing is tuckered out!! .......
205: General Asylum, Please define 'best'. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-10, 17:09:17 (69.253.206.186)
Gear will usually move quicker on Audiogon, but I avoid that site as much as I can. Too many scamsters, tire kickers and lowballers. I sell 75% of my stuff here and on US Audiomart (mostly US Audiomar .......
206: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I moved back to an integrated after decades of separates... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-06, 20:15:34 (69.253.206.186)
....and I can't see myself going back to separates again. Simpler is better, for me anyway. There are so many good integrated amps out there these days to choose from too. Sonically, I think you would .......
207: Inmate Central, Some people really believe the puppets are real! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-06, 20:03:52 (69.253.206.186)
It never ceases to amaze me how folks get all worked up about politicians, and throw all their rotten tomatoes at these puppets. I would think their angst would be better aimed at the puppetmasters .......
208: Inmate Central, When I was a young man I had an elder explain the mathematical theory of time relativity. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-05-02, 05:33:05 (192.234.111.8)
I'm going back maybe 35 years ago or longer, I was about 20 then, but I still remember his words because they made sense to me then. He said that the reason time seems to go faster as we age is becaus .......
209: Inmate Central, A shame they didn't make the playoffs last year. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-04-30, 21:14:20 (69.253.206.186)
I really thought that Ohio State was the only team in the country that could give Alabama a game. The best team doesn't always win, Michigan State got very lucky to beat Ohio State. Their luck ran out .......
210: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated Amp Recommendations . . . (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-04-26, 05:39:26 (192.234.111.8)
I'd look for a VAC Avatar Super on the used market if looking for tubes. For SS, the Ayre is a good reco. A nother unit to check out is the Wells Audio Majestic, great bang for the buck. .......
211: Inmate Central, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-04-08, 05:57:04 (37.205.61.206)
I watched the first 4 Villanova games, but have been in Europe on business, and I missed the last two games! I am a big fan of the Cats, and not seeing that National Championship game killed me. I am .......
212: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Doge 8 LP Preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-24, 11:00:02 (192.234.111.8)
Congrats on the new preamplifier Wendell! Let it burn in for awhile and it may open up. If need be you can always start playing with some tubes. You can try NOS tubes, or Psvane makes pretty good curr .......
213: Cable Asylum, Whatever happened to anti-cables? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-21, 19:01:31 (69.253.206.186)
For many years you sang the praises of anti-cables. Have you filed for irreconcilable differences? .......
214: Inmate Central, Half my Final Four are dead (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-21, 13:24:02 (192.234.111.8)
Michigan State and Kentucky RIP. I still have Kansas and Oklahoma alive, but I have Kansas beating Michigan State in the Championship game, that's not going to happen. .......
215: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Don't shoot the messenger! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-16, 13:14:50 (192.234.111.8)
ARC is just following the market demands. No different than the direction other American companies are taking. Look at the prices of VAC and BAT gear lately. The rich are getting richer, the poor are .......
216: General Asylum, It's a good thing you didn't mention HI END SR Black fuses!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-16, 12:56:18 (192.234.111.8)
That would be something completely different!! .......
217: General Asylum, RE: Any There Any Country Music Fans Around Here? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-16, 12:48:05 (192.234.111.8)
I am not a fan of country music, but my wife is. Though it sounds like she is a fan of what you call popular country music. As for the car issue, we seem to have solved that problem. We haven't turned .......
218: Inmate Central, RE: What's in the refrigeration section of your fridge? Here is what I got.. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-16, 10:00:40 (192.234.111.8)
Just in case. .......
219: Inmate Central, RE: Forget about Pi day! It's Steak and a BJ Day!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-14, 17:23:11 (69.253.206.186)
Well played Sir! .......
220: Inmate Central, Forget about Pi day! It's Steak and a BJ Day!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-14, 10:01:01 (192.234.111.8)
Enjoy the male version of Valentine's Day (1 month later)!! .......
221: Inmate Central, Kitty of the Day (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-13, 12:23:44 (69.253.206.186)
Not a cat fan, but this is a nice pussy pic. .......
222: Inmate Central, I don't watch TV much, but the wife is glued to it. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-13, 12:21:57 (69.253.206.186)
She puts on the most mindless drivel, and then wonders why I don't come sit with her. Ha! I do enjoy sports, and will watch the TV for an occasional football game or golf match, an occasional movie. T .......
223: Cable Asylum, RE: Inexpensive but Good cables Poll (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-12, 06:55:21 (69.253.206.186)
Do not be fooled by list prices, these can regularly be had for under $200. To me, that is inexpensive. Inexpensive is a relative term. .......
224: Cable Asylum, RE: Inexpensive but Good cables Poll (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-11, 23:13:29 (69.253.206.186)
Amadi Maddie Signature Cerious Technologies Nano Signature .......
225: Inmate Central, You just need a woman with a funny vagina. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-11, 23:01:00 (69.253.206.186)
nt .......
226: Inmate Central, Mark Twain (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-07, 08:17:16 (192.234.111.8)
Things haven't changed. .......
227: Inmate Central, My son gave me season one as a Christmas present (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-05, 21:09:26 (69.253.206.186)
My wife and I watched the whole season, one disc at a time (4 discs). After each disc we both felt like taking a shower. Not a fan. Don't get me wrong, it is well written and the acting is great. It's .......
228: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Here's the answer to all of your problems! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-03, 10:25:22 (192.234.111.8)
All you need is a cool $50K, though I did see a used one selling on Audiogon for only $30K (a steal!). 200 watts @ 8Ω 400 watts @ 4Ω 800 watts @ 2Ω .......
229: Inmate Central, Well, he won't make that mistake again!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-03-03, 09:40:15 (192.234.111.8)
Another Darwin Award winner!! .......
230: General Asylum, This is my reference song. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-29, 11:43:24 (192.234.111.8)
Anyone I play it for is awestruck!! .......
231: General Asylum, Musicians????? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-29, 11:38:24 (192.234.111.8)
LOL! Hell No!!! Eye Candy Only. Video killed the Radio Star. .......
232: General Asylum, RE: Hmmm... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-29, 11:37:07 (192.234.111.8)
More like dessert album. ;^) .......
233: Inmate Central, It's a real shame..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-27, 20:31:12 (69.253.206.186)
.....that the car owner with the odometer reading of 123456 didn't use some foresight, so that his Trip odometer would read 789.0. It would have just meant setting the Trip odometer at 122667. Is that .......
234: General Asylum, I guess that's why she is number 1 on this list. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-26, 17:47:59 (69.253.206.186)
Yummy .......
235: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-26, 17:24:22 (69.253.206.186)
That is a killer amp! I am a long time fan of Kevin Hayes work, though I also love simplicity. So I am using a VAC 160iSE integrated amp. Yes, stock VAC tubes are very good, so don't be in any rush to .......
236: General Asylum, I guess I like blondes..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-26, 16:36:47 (69.253.206.186)
I'd have to go with Britney Spears, though I am not a fan of her music. .......
237: Inmate Central, Both (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-25, 18:37:40 (69.253.206.186)
I hate to watch folks live their life with their faces staring at their palms. As many tend to get too wrapped up on living a cyber-life instead of an actual life. Many have simply plugged themselves .......
238: Inmate Central, RE: Giving up Drinking. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-22, 09:26:39 (192.234.111.8)
I gave up alcohol 4.5 years ago, and I'm still here. Coffee I drink occasionally, but ALWAYS decaf. I do sleep much better these days. And I'm married, so I don't have to worry about a social life, as .......
239: Inmate Central, LOL!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-22, 02:32:05 (69.253.206.186)
Direct news from Alex Jones! The world's leading Conspiracy theorist! .......
240: Inmate Central, Reminds me of a Terminator movie, just watching those machines work. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-16, 03:37:16 (192.234.111.8)
nt. .......
241: General Asylum, RE: CC through PayPal. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-14, 19:54:02 (69.253.206.186)
Yes, it is easy. USAudiomart has more traffic than the Trader here, but both are better options than AudiogoN. .......
242: General Asylum, CC through PayPal. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-14, 17:49:23 (69.253.206.186)
No site is safe, or will help you if there is a problem, not even Audiogon. The one major snafu I've had buying/selling audio gear the last 30 years came on Audiogon about 10 years ago. Though Audiogo .......
243: Inmate Central, No Anchovies Please!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-14, 17:36:47 (69.253.206.186)
J. Geils classic!! .......
244: General Asylum, Tough market in times like these. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-02, 06:54:54 (192.234.111.8)
What with the market looking a bit shaky, I suppose consumer confidence is a bit rattled. Enough to put off buying luxury items anyway. .......
245: Inmate Central, RE: Pop Survey: Which color makes 2013 Nissan Altima Look Its Best? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-02-01, 13:15:42 (192.234.111.8)
I'm not a fan of either, but if I had to choose between the those two, I'd take the Mettalic Slate. If ordering, I'd get the Cayenne Red Metallic. .......
246: Cable Asylum, Here is a link to TCC. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-26, 10:26:54 (69.253.206.186)
Basically they lend you cables to listen to in your system for a given time for a fee. I'm not exactly sure, as I've never used them. I find it easier to just buy and try cables on the used market. I .......
247: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Allnic H1201 (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-26, 10:20:03 (69.253.206.186)
Very nice phono stage with up to 72 dB of gain. .......
248: Cable Asylum, RE: High Fidelity Cables CT-1 power cables (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-24, 16:57:42 (69.253.206.186)
Just a note Wood1, if you look on the HFC website you will notice that the CT-1 power cords are recommended for low current applications, source, preamp, etc. So your decision to use them on your tran .......
249: Inmate Central, Have fun with Chip! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-16, 19:11:21 (69.253.206.186)
Maybe he will learn the difference between men and boys the second time around. .......
250: Inmate Central, RE: LOL... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-14, 13:38:54 (192.234.111.8)
I live in the Philly area, Eagle fan, and I never cared for Chip. I didn't like the hire in the first place. Gimmicks don't really work in the NFL. .......
251: Inmate Central, However, on the downside, your Niners now have Chip Kelly. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-14, 12:02:08 (192.234.111.8)
Good luck with that! .......
252: Inmate Central, Bottom line: Winners find a way to win and losers find a way to lose. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-12, 09:23:42 (192.234.111.8)
Just ask the Bengals, Steelers, Seahawks, and the Vikings. .......
253: Cable Asylum, RE: High Fidelity Cables CT-1 power cables (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-11, 12:21:04 (192.234.111.8)
Hello wood1, happy new year! Yes, the HFC stuff is very impressive. I have not heard the CT-1 power cords, but I did own (2) CT-1U power cords. In my opinion, the HFC stuff changes my previous cable c .......
254: Inmate Central, 3 and outs by the offense leave the defense gassed.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-03, 16:31:41 (69.253.206.186)
....just watched it here in Philly with Chip's Eagles. Defense is just exhausted by the end of the game. Chip never did get a clue. He still says time of possession is a meaningless stat. That is why .......
255: Inmate Central, So far PAC12 and SEC lead the way (6-2). (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-02, 01:07:43 (69.253.206.186)
Probably have to give the edge to SEC as Alabama is still alive for the National Championship. .......
256: Inmate Central, RE: OSU's best defensive player (and probably the first player picked in the upcoming NFL draft) gets (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2016-01-02, 00:53:42 (69.253.206.186)
The highest I've seen Joey Bosa mocked is 2nd overall. Definitely top 5 pick. At this point the consensus number 1 pick in the draft is: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss .......
257: General Asylum, 55/39 nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-31, 22:31:21 (69.253.206.186)
nt .......
258: Cable Asylum, RE: Thanks! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-31, 22:21:23 (69.253.206.186)
Wow, that's really going back a long way. I've had the modded Marantz for over 9 years now. Let's see, as I recall, I sold a BAT VK-D5SE w/ Super-Pak, and a EMM Labs CDSA SE when I listened to the mod .......
259: Cable Asylum, Thanks! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-30, 15:53:03 (69.253.206.186)
nt .......
260: Cable Asylum, RE: LOL! Too many to name! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-30, 13:20:05 (69.253.206.186)
CDP: Marantz SA-11S1 w/ Ultimate tube mod from pcX. Siemens 6922's in the buffer stage. Turntable: VPI Scout w/ Scoutmaster platter, VPI JMW 9 tonearm and junction box wired with Nordost cable. Ortofo .......
261: Cable Asylum, RE: LOL! Too many to name! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-29, 18:49:13 (69.253.206.186)
Funny, I have always found Thiels to be too bright/lean for my tastes, and CJ, K-S to be too warm/slow for my tastes. Just goes to show you, it's all about system synergy. I love the VAC house sound,i .......
262: Cable Asylum, RE: LOL! Too many to name! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-29, 08:52:15 (69.253.206.186)
My friend that owns and loves Thiels, he has the 3.6 and 6, he is using a CJ preamp with a Classe amp. He also has a deHavilland preamp with McIntosh monoblocks, but he prefers the CJ/Classe match. He .......
263: Cable Asylum, RE: LOL! Too many to name! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-28, 20:12:16 (69.253.206.186)
No, I have never had the opportunity to audition any Stage III cords. I have heard of them, especially the Kraken, and if the opportunity arose, I would jump at it. I am even more intrigued by the Si .......
264: Cable Asylum, RE: LOL! Too many to name! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-28, 17:07:02 (69.253.206.186)
Hero??? That's a first! Most just think I have a screw loose. Anyway, Elrod and Kubala Sosna both fall into the cord category, as I've never heard cables for either. I've owned cords from both compani .......
265: Cable Asylum, LOL! Too many to name! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-28, 13:00:53 (69.253.206.186)
I'll try though. I have used, in no particular order: Monster MIT Audioquest Tara Labs Cardas Kubala Sosna Kimber Straightwire Acoustic Zen JPS Labs Purist Audio Transparent Nordost Stealth Jade Gabri .......
266: Cable Asylum, RE: Onda cables, a gem from a boutique shop (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-28, 08:26:50 (69.253.206.186)
If you click on the (A) next to my moniker there is a link to my system. I'm currently running my two Onda Rapture power cords on my Bybee Stealth power conditioner and my VAC 160i integrated amplifie .......
267: General Asylum, My wife of 31+ years bought her own engagement ring. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-17, 18:49:36 (69.253.206.186)
LOL! I guess I was quite the catch. Best investment she ever made I think, since it got her out of the workforce for 15 years. I'd buy someone a ring too if they paid my living expenses for 15 years! .......
268: Cable Asylum, RE: Cables that offer similar sonics to the HF CT-1 IC? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-11, 00:31:35 (69.253.206.186)
I have owned and experienced the CT-1 and CT-1E cables. I also own CT-1U power cords. The High Fidelity cables are amongst the very best that I have heard, period. The balance between musicality and r .......
269: Cable Asylum, RE: Onda cables, a gem from a boutique shop (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-11, 00:20:43 (69.253.206.186)
I have a couple Onda Rapture power cords that are very impressive. Well made, revealing, yet not harsh at all. .......
270: Cable Asylum, Elrod (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-11, 00:12:43 (69.253.206.186)
From my experiences, I still can't find anything that beats the older Elrod EPS-2/3 Signatures in that price range (in my system, to my ears). .......
271: Cable Asylum, RE: High Fidelity cables and Bybee QSEs (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-11, 00:06:40 (69.253.206.186)
I currently have High Fidelity cabling throughout my system, including power cords, and I am using a Bybee Stealth power conditioner with much success. I haven't tried the Bybee Quantum Signal Enhance .......
272: Inmate Central, Looks like a good lineup. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-12-09, 23:06:17 (69.253.206.186)
I liked the fact that they dropped OU from 3 to 4. I think OU and Bama are the two best teams, I didn't want them to meet in the semis like last year. Bama - Ohio State was the two best teams last yea .......
273: Inmate Central, The idiots in Philly are drooling for Kaepernick. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-11-23, 11:57:16 (192.234.111.8)
Not me, but many folks here are positive that CK is the perfect QB for Chip's system. Personally, I've seen enough of Chip, and I'd like to see him out the door. He's done enough damage here with his .......
274: General Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-07-28, 09:50:27 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
275: Inmate Central, Trump is a comedian's dream. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-07-24, 20:16:51 (69.253.136.80)
He provides endless material. .......
276: Digital Drive, I'll vote for the Marantz (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-06-25, 07:41:38 (192.234.111.8)
I am still using a Marantz SA-11S1 with the Ultimate Tube Mod by pcX. Great player, very musical, yet very different from Esoteric gear. I have also owned a couple of Esoteric CDP's. Yes, the Esoteric .......
277: Inmate Central, Snopes says it's bogus. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-06-05, 22:20:00 (69.253.136.80)
This has been cycling around for a few years now. Very funny, but it's a ruse. .......
278: Inmate Central, No surprise there. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-05-05, 09:53:38 (192.234.111.8)
I could have told you before the fight that a rematch was going to happen. Both fighters LOVE the $$$!!! .......
279: Inmate Central, Congrats!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-04-13, 05:02:08 (192.234.111.8)
That is exciting news indeed!! I just found out in January that I'm going to be a Grandad for the first time. My son and his wife are expecting in August, it's a boy! .......
280: General Asylum, I haven't encountered that particular problem. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-04-11, 19:17:55 (69.253.136.80)
I've had no problem getting replies to my inquiries as a buyer. The problem I have had is getting inquiries as a seller. Obviously this doesn't have the traffic of Audiogon, but I find it does not ev .......
281: Inmate Central, COTD meets WOTD (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-04-04, 22:58:30 (69.253.136.80)
Insert pussy joke here __ .......
282: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for 300b integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-31, 08:02:58 (192.234.111.8)
An Allnic T1500 should mate well with your Allnic H3000. Congrats on the H3000, by the way. I just picked up a H1201 and I love it!! .......
283: Inmate Central, Always remember to buckle up for safety!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-30, 18:47:08 (69.253.136.80)
Always remember to buckle up for safety!! .......
284: Inmate Central, You like this! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-30, 18:44:11 (69.253.136.80)
You like this! .......
285: Inmate Central, Definition of a keeper! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-30, 18:41:39 (69.253.136.80)
Definition of a keeper!! .......
286: Inmate Central, Her cups runneth over. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-29, 05:48:10 (69.253.136.80)
My baby can't even afford a fancy bra like that. :( .......
287: Inmate Central, The Captain of my boat (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-29, 05:43:55 (69.253.136.80)
Aye-Aye Captain! .......
288: General Asylum, Actually, his moniker on Audiogon was Hooper. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-25, 21:23:58 (69.253.136.80)
He must have been a big fan of Jaws. True story. .......
289: Cable Asylum, RE: Request for speaker cable recs, where to go from Kimber 4TC (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-24, 12:12:20 (192.234.111.8)
Well, I don't really know what your budget is, but I have never been a big fan of Kimber. They strike me as decent cables, but over-priced for what you get. You have some nice gear, really, the only w .......
290: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pullleeezzeee......... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-22, 17:54:06 (69.253.136.80)
I agree. I'm happy with my VAC Sigma 160i integrated amp, but I dream of something like this Statement setup. Maybe when I hit the lottery. .......
291: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: BAT's tend to have cap problems (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-22, 12:11:03 (69.253.136.80)
It's not only the amps though. I've had caps go bad in a VK-31SE, VK-50SE and VK-51SE preamp, as well as a VK-P10SE w/Super-Pak. Seems like a pattern when 5 out of the 9 pieces I've owned have had cap .......
292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, BAT's tend to have cap problems (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-21, 19:50:06 (69.253.136.80)
I've owned 9 pieces of BAT gear in my time, including a VK-75SE with cap issues, which I had modified by Bob Backert. He replaced them with V-Caps, wiring, and circuit mods, major improvement. BAT gea .......
293: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pullleeezzeee......... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-21, 19:41:56 (69.253.136.80)
That $85K would make a nice down payment on some quality audio gear like these sweet custom VAC Statement products!! .......
294: Inmate Central, Spring......yet right! We got 6 inches of snow here today. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-20, 20:06:45 (69.253.136.80)
In SE PA. Happy Spring....feels an awful lot like winter!!! .......
295: Tubes Asylum, RE: Psvane (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-17, 08:59:01 (192.234.111.8)
I'm also a fan of the Psvane tubes. I have a pair of the 12AX7's, and have owned a quad of the CV181's (6SN7), and a quad of their KT88's as well. All sound very, very good. .......
296: General Asylum, Forget about Pi Day!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-15, 11:48:50 (69.253.136.80)
I was too busy celebrating Steak and a BJ Day yesterday!!! I think it's time for another nap now. ;^) .......
297: Inmate Central, A pole looks great on the front porch! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-12, 17:35:31 (69.253.136.80)
They also look great in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom. ;^) .......
298: Inmate Central, I do the shoe shopping for my wife. ;^) (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-12, 12:54:22 (192.234.111.8)
I just picked her up a pair of these awesome shoes today!! .......
299: Cable Asylum, RE: They are on my audtion list. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-11, 11:16:41 (192.234.111.8)
Well of those that you've mentioned, I've owned the Cerious Technologies Nano Reference and Audioquest Sky, as well as the K-S Emotion, Tara Labs The One interconnects and power cords. Currently, I am .......
300: Cable Asylum, They are on my audtion list. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-06, 23:15:59 (69.253.136.80)
Too many toys, not enough time or money. I haven't heard the Vitus cables either. I have heard PAD, Tara Labs, Cardas, Kubala, Nordost, Stealth, High Fidelity, Acoustic Zen, Audience, Analysis Plus, A .......
301: General Asylum, Well for starters..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-06, 22:58:43 (69.253.136.80)
....I'd grab some custom VAC Statement phono preamp, preamp and monoblock amps. Combine them with some Magico Q7 mk II speakers, Continuum table/arm with a MSL Signature Gold cartridge, Esoteric 01 .......
302: General Asylum, Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-06, 22:39:56 (69.253.136.80)
Too obvious??? Have fun!! .......
303: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Can you really get 100W out of 4 kt88's? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-02, 05:36:38 (192.234.111.8)
I'm getting 85 wpc out of my VAC Sigma 160i integrated amp which uses 4 KT88's. I see the VAC 200 Phi is heavier, so I'll assume bigger transformers. I'm sure Kevin can squeeze out another 15 wpc usin .......
304: General Asylum, I do, without a doubt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-02, 05:31:00 (192.234.111.8)
She *may* test better on a hearing test, but she does not listen for noises. If a tube goes bad and starts hissing, I can hear it from another room, when I come in to fix things, she will say "what's .......
305: General Asylum, Spot on RGA. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-02, 05:21:11 (192.234.111.8)
I know many, many folks who just stay married for the children, I am one of them. I stayed the course for the sake of the children, my stereo system, my assets, etc. Simple economics in a business rel .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Jeff! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-03-01, 17:30:12 (69.253.136.80)
I got one to, though for $169 from Music Direct. .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, DOH!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-28, 18:36:17 (69.253.136.80)
Too late...congrats!! .......
308: General Asylum, Allman Brothers Band -Blue Sky (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-28, 18:19:58 (69.253.136.80)
I can't wait for the weather to warm up, so I can open the windows and drive to some ABB again!! .......
309: General Asylum, .Question Mark & The Mysterians - 96 Tears (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-26, 06:41:24 (192.234.111.8)
Today's earworm. .......
310: General Asylum, More USPS Frustration! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-19, 17:22:51 (69.253.136.80)
So I have been tracking some cables that I have coming from Greece via USPS. They shipped out last Monday 2/9/15. Apparently they tried to deliver today, but could not because no one was home to sign .......
311: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: KT150 (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-19, 06:40:35 (192.234.111.8)
I know Dennis Had does not care for the KT120 tube. He prefers the KT88 or KT150. He says they will both clip softer than the KT120, which clips hard. I guess when you are designing SEP's that only ge .......
312: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The V4 doesn't look like a Single Ended design. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-18, 19:31:18 (69.253.136.80)
Not with 170 wpc!!! .......
313: General Asylum, Zero. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-18, 19:28:49 (69.253.136.80)
I have subscribed to quite a few publications in the past, but with the advent of the internet, I no longer feel the need. .......
314: General Asylum, RE: I was off today, and listened to a lot of music. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-17, 13:21:53 (192.234.111.8)
I got the whole story. LOL! The driver did NOT stop by my house yesterday. Here is what happened: the seller sent the Klyne phono preamp with a Signature required. No one is home during the day, so I .......
315: General Asylum, RE: I was off today, and listened to a lot of music. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-17, 09:22:13 (192.234.111.8)
After wasting 10 hours of my time, and my wife's time, I think I can be critical. I do have a FedEx account, and I do ship through them regularly. However, damage claims cannot be taken to a FedEx off .......
316: General Asylum, RE: I was off today, and listened to a lot of music. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-17, 09:13:10 (192.234.111.8)
That's interesting, I don't like USPS because they charge too much NAD their tracking is terrible. I do use USPS for International shipping though, basically because they are cheaper there. ::: TOPIC: .......
317: General Asylum, I was off today, and listened to a lot of music. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-16, 17:47:45 (69.253.136.80)
Not much else to do in this frigid weather. Though I am a bit pissed at FedEx, who were supposed to drop by today between 8 AM -6 PM to pick up a phono preamp that the seller says was damaged in ship .......
318: General Asylum, USPS Tracking is horrible..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-16, 17:40:31 (69.253.136.80)
....I don't know why they even bother. I avoid USPS if at all possible, though I do use them for International shipping, due to costs. .......
319: General Asylum, Absolutely! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-15, 19:21:57 (69.253.136.80)
*How important to you is it to have used gear ship in its original box?* Pretty important, I keep all the original boxes. No original box is the same to me as a notch or two down on the condition char .......
320: Cable Asylum, Progressed? Maybe. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-12, 06:51:51 (192.234.111.8)
Cables, just as everything else in audio, have changed, some feel for the better, some feel for the worse. Even Tara Labs cables have changed a lot in the last 20 years, they are more articulate and r .......
321: General Asylum, Unbiased audio reviewers are a myth...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-12, 06:46:09 (192.234.111.8)
....just like honest politicians and bigfoot. .......
322: General Asylum, 96 Tears by ? and the Mysterions. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-11, 09:41:04 (192.234.111.8)
Yeah baby!! .......
323: Inmate Central, Stephen Colbert/ Jon Stewart ticket in 2016... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-11, 08:58:50 (192.234.111.8)
...Presidential Race. Politics will be entertaining at least. ;^) .......
324: Inmate Central, One of my childhood heroes. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-09, 06:40:14 (192.234.111.8)
The front four of the Vikings were also referred to as the Purple People Eaters. Alan Page, Jim Marshall, Carl Eller, and Gary Larsen. Page was the leader though, with 9 Pro Bowl selections. It's a sh .......
325: General Asylum, No question, patience is a virtue. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-03, 06:45:13 (192.234.111.8)
Both as a buyer and a seller. Those that need to buy or sell quickly will pay the price. .......
326: General Asylum, RE: Easy.....prices. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-03, 02:43:14 (69.253.136.80)
The "sales" that you have been involved in most of your life, were they used pieces? I think people are more conscious about prices when buying used gear. I mean why pay 75-80% of retail on used gear? .......
327: Cable Asylum, I use a tape measure to measure my power cords. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-02, 18:43:00 (69.253.136.80)
Most of them are 6 feet long, though I also have a couple of 5 footers. The cord on my digital equipment is 6 foot though. ;^) .......
328: General Asylum, Easy.....prices. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-02, 18:34:05 (69.253.136.80)
I have to laugh at what some of these sellers think their product will sell for and laugh. I look through some ads and wonder: "Why did they even bother to post an ad?" I mean the speakers are 12 yea .......
329: Inmate Central, I hope they don't make it back and it haunts them forever. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-02, 18:07:41 (69.253.136.80)
I can't say that I'm a fan of those thugs. Didn't like them going in with their trash talk and Lynch's clown act. Baldwin's classless TD celebration and the fight at the end only further prove what a .......
330: General Asylum, They already have a Power Cord category. nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-02-02, 05:27:51 (69.253.136.80)
;^) nt .......
331: Speaker Asylum, Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-30, 06:18:14 (192.234.111.8)
I almost went with the DeVore Nines. I had narrowed my recent speaker search down to a pair of Nines or a pair of Reference 3A grand Veenas. I found a seller with the Grand Veenas was more flexible th .......
332: Cable Asylum, RE: What Power Cord Are You Using With Your Compact Disc Player & Phono Stage? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-30, 06:06:21 (192.234.111.8)
Elrod EPS-2 Signature on my CDP. Cerious Technologies Nano Signature on my phono stage. .......
333: General Asylum, Oh yeah, well I haven't changed anything in my system in 2 days!!! nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-30, 06:02:13 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
334: Inmate Central, Cialis Inflate-a-ball (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-28, 17:56:27 (69.253.136.80)
;^) .......
335: Inmate Central, Maybe it will force the NFL to have their officials handle the balls. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-23, 03:40:51 (192.234.111.8)
Like the rest of the sports. MLB pitchers don't pick out the balls before the game. WTF??!! Does the NFL not make enough money to provide secure playing balls??!! .......
336: General Asylum, I'm sorry, I must have missed that memo. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-20, 03:45:05 (192.234.111.8)
Exactly when did you become King of the internet? .......
337: Inmate Central, Amazing comeback? Or Amazing Collapse??? nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-19, 12:29:50 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
338: Cable Asylum, How about $42,000 for an 8 foot pair of speaker cables? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-15, 07:04:25 (192.234.111.8)
I hope you don't need to bi-wire or tri-wire. .......
339: Cable Asylum, That is a bargain cord compared to the PranaWire's Avatar II. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-15, 07:00:10 (192.234.111.8)
$21,900 for a 1.5 meter length. .......
340: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 24 years is not too old for an amp..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-14, 11:53:57 (192.234.111.8)
....but I would make sure the caps have been changed fairly recently, with documentation to proof it. If not, count on shipping it directly to Krell to have the caps replaced. The transformer, transis .......
341: Inmate Central, Oregon Football and Chip Kelly's offense can make for a fun watch when playing lesser opponents. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-14, 09:01:06 (192.234.111.8)
The lack of any National Championships or even a playoff win for Kelly shows that this offense tends to bog down when playing against tougher opponents. Chip Kelly's team was 3-5 against teams with a .......
342: Tubes Asylum, They worked great in my Cary SLP-98P F1. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-13, 13:06:36 (192.234.111.8)
I thought they sounded better than a lot of NOS tubes I tried. I had no reliability issues at all, aside from the fact that I sold my Cary preamp and no longer use these tubes. I have a quad I'll be .......
343: Inmate Central, No doubt about it, Ohio State are the CHAMPS!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-13, 11:37:06 (192.234.111.8)
I was simply contesting Josh's statement that: But seriously, I think the best two individual teams in the country played last night, and the better of the two teams won demonstrably. I know that Oh .......
344: Inmate Central, One could argue that the two best teams in the country slugged it out on January 1st. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-13, 09:31:13 (192.234.111.8)
Seeing how Alabama's 42-35 loss was a much more competitive game than last night's beat down. .......
345: Inmate Central, Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and fuk the prom queen. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-13, 09:22:47 (192.234.111.8)
Typical whiney Oregon fan response!! No class at all!! .......
346: Inmate Central, Hardly David vs. Goliath..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-12, 09:38:21 (192.234.111.8)
....but it would be nice if the game was played on a weekend if they have to start so late. Both programs have been powerhouses long enough that no David label need apply. Maybe if it was Arizona, or .......
347: General Asylum, This hardly qualifies as news. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-09, 18:47:04 (69.253.136.80)
Trickle down/ Flow up economics have been redistributing wealth upwards for the last 34 years now. Look at Malls, Sporting venues, Luxury automobiles, boats, watches, audio, etc., etc. Fewer people ha .......
348: General Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2015-01-02, 06:46:43 (192.234.111.8)
US Audiomart has more trafffic than the Asylum Trader. I have sold items on AA, US Audiomart and Audiogon. Audiogon has by far the most traffic, but a lot of slugs too (low lowballers). US Audiomart i .......
349: General Asylum, VAC Sigma 160i (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-12-25, 19:38:04 (69.253.136.80)
Sweet little integrated amp.....still searching for new speakers to mate with it. .......
350: Cable Asylum, RE: I've noticed that too. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-12-23, 02:32:18 (69.253.136.80)
Well I've noticed that the PAD Praesto series has had trouble moving at 60-70% off list prices. I also just picked up some High Fidelity cables at over 70% off list, and I just saw some Stealth Audio .......
351: Cable Asylum, I've noticed that too. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-12-22, 06:11:14 (192.234.111.8)
Though when looking around, it seems like many other cable companies are in the same dire straits when it comes to selling used. I think the problem is that too many of these companies sell new produc .......
352: General Asylum, A nice new pair of DeVore Silverbacks. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-12-22, 05:59:59 (192.234.111.8)
Devore Silverback .......
353: Inmate Central, Not surprising to me, I've been saying this for years. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-12-02, 02:44:10 (69.253.136.80)
As an Eagles fan, I realized years ago that running QB's were not going to win a Super Bowl. Sure, some mobile QB's like Wilson, Rodgers, and Brees can win a Super Bowl, but you have to move to pass, .......
354: Inmate Central, So I suppose that means that Oregon has a great track team....LOL!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-19, 09:39:37 (192.234.111.8)
Oregone is nothing but a clown fashion college football team for Nike. They win the award for stupidest looking uniforms, that's about it. It's like watching games on Boise State's blue grass....it st .......
355: Inmate Central, Typical uneducated college football fan (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-17, 12:10:46 (192.234.111.8)
You don't seem to realize that all conference teams finish .500 every year against each other. For every conference game winner, there is a loser. SEC is the best conference, anyone who knows footbal .......
356: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Krell vs. Classe vs. Mark Levinson (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-11, 09:59:59 (192.234.111.8)
Of the three that you ask about, I would consider the Classe the best mate for the B&W's. Since they both have the same parent company, they do quite a few shows together. Levinson and Krell are both .......
357: Inmate Central, I have a hard time seeing the Pats in the big game.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-10, 12:00:41 (192.234.111.8)
....their whole team revolves around Gronk. When he is healthy, they are a force to be reckoned with, when he is not healthy, they are a mediocre team. He has had his share of problems staying healthy .......
358: General Asylum, I am not an audiophile...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-04, 08:14:44 (192.234.111.8)
.....but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. ;) .......
359: General Asylum, Seems to be focused on audio gear...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-04, 08:11:22 (192.234.111.8)
.....hardly a forum for the best of everything. .......
360: General Asylum, RE: Manufacturers who are first-rate........ (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-11-04, 08:08:51 (192.234.111.8)
Kevin Hayes of VAC and Dennis Had, formerly of Cary and currently with Inspire are two that immediately come to mind. Dennis' enthusiasm is particularly contagious. .......
361: Inmate Central, You're welcome....... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-10-29, 17:11:57 (69.253.136.80)
.....from The Phillies! .......
362: Inmate Central, My wife has celiac disease...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-10-29, 17:08:41 (69.253.136.80)
.....and she keeps wanting me to get tested, because she claims that for everyone diagnosed with celiac, another 8 are walking around undiagnosed. I tell her I'd rather die. That's how bad that stuff .......
363: Inmate Central, Should be a great NLCS!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-10-08, 06:55:49 (192.234.111.8)
Each team has won two World Series in the last 8 years. Two very gritty teams, should be fun to watch. The ALCS may also be interesting, but showcases two fresh teams with lots on playoff inexperienc .......
364: Inmate Central, Actually, I think baseball's biggest problem is the lack of baseball players, not athletes. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-30, 11:26:59 (192.234.111.8)
There are plenty of guys like Dominic Brown in MLB, 5 tool guys, can run, throw, field, hit for power and average. The problem is they do not understand how to play the game, and they really have no i .......
365: Inmate Central, sniff....sniff.....ahhhhhhh (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-30, 11:02:08 (192.234.111.8)
Thanks Larry, I needed that!! .......
366: Inmate Central, That's the ebb and flow of the NFL these days. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-29, 12:13:10 (192.234.111.8)
As an Eagle fan, I had this game in the L column before the season even started. Even though the 49ers were 1-2 and the Eagles were 3-0 going into the game, I still figured out it would be a loss. Fig .......
367: General Asylum, Gee willikers.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-25, 17:39:54 (69.253.136.80)
....maybe one day I'll grow up and be just like your Dad. LOL! .......
368: General Asylum, I agree, I wouldn't consent to their new rules. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-25, 06:43:04 (192.234.111.8)
So I'm out. It was a fun 14 years, but F^ck Audiogon!! .......
369: Inmate Central, Very true!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-18, 08:25:37 (192.234.111.8)
It's easy for Florida State, Oklahoma and Oregon to look pretty good, when you play in an easy conference and can take weeks off. One where you are not tested week after week after week. There ARE ve .......
370: Inmate Central, That's not news...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-17, 18:38:48 (69.253.136.80)
.....is there even a question? My team is in the Little 10, but I love watching SEC football. It's as close to watching the NFL as you get on the college level. .......
371: Inmate Central, Winners win, losers whine about the officiating... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-16, 19:12:33 (69.253.136.80)
....works the same no matter what the sport. .......
372: Inmate Central, Yes Please!! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-12, 07:30:21 (192.234.111.8)
nt .......
373: General Asylum, RE: I've sold many items here and no longer use A'gon (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-09-10, 11:29:14 (192.234.111.8)
Me too, here and through US Audiomart. Forget Audiogon. .......
374: General Asylum, No problem, keep me posted. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-08-18, 11:25:20 (192.234.111.8)
nt. .......
375: General Asylum, I live fairly close to Huntington Valley. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-08-18, 10:04:34 (192.234.111.8)
I would be happy to drop by, but the soonest I could get there would be Tuesday evening (8/19). If that works, pm me her details and I'll give her a call. Cheers, John .......
376: General Asylum, GNR...."Used To Love Her" (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-06-26, 12:49:58 (76.99.3.182)
I used to love her But I had to kill her I used to love her, Mm, yeah But I had to kill her I had to put her six feet under And I can still hear her complain I used to love her, Oo, yeah But I had to .......
377: Cable Asylum, Also Discovery Essence (used). nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-23, 21:57:29 (76.99.3.182)
nt .......
378: Cable Asylum, Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference (used). nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-23, 21:30:15 (76.99.3.182)
nt .......
379: General Asylum, I agree with most of the other responses here. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-15, 23:20:09 (76.99.3.182)
Trying to delve into previous owners experiences is not justified research when looking to buy used items. Getting a serial number and checking service history with the manufacturer is fine, and recom .......
380: Inmate Central, Congrats Jim!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-15, 22:57:10 (76.99.3.182)
I don't expect to ever break under 200 pounds, at least not living healthy. However, in the last couple of years I dropped 195 pounds (yeah, that's right, 195 pounds LOST), and I am now down to 200-20 .......
381: Cable Asylum, RE: Warm side of Neutral Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-07, 13:24:50 (76.99.3.182)
Jena Labs Twin 11 or Kubala Sosna Emotion should do the trick. .......
382: Inmate Central, Maybe the way Unemployment is calculated should change. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-05, 06:05:15 (76.99.3.182)
Maybe that is part of the problem. Unemployment does not factor in underemployed or discouraged workers. They can also artificially lower the Unemployment numbers by cutting emergency Unemployment ben .......
383: Inmate Central, Thanks Dean. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-04, 19:03:47 (76.99.3.182)
I'm not really looking for sympathy, I know that many out there are suffering. It's talk about economic recovery that pisses me off every time. There is no end in sight, there is no recovery. Figures .......
384: Inmate Central, RE: is it political to talk about how bad the US economy is? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-04, 14:28:40 (76.99.3.182)
50 years from now our children will be studying about the 2nd Great Depression. No one wants to bring up the "D" word now, they are afraid of a total collapse. It won't take much to bring down this ho .......
385: Cable Asylum, RE: Uhmmm... could someone explain this to me? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-05-01, 13:19:44 (76.99.3.182)
Well....they are 100% authentic and 20 inches long!!! .......
386: Inmate Central, But the question on everyone's mind is...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-04-29, 19:27:36 (76.99.3.182)
.....what cables and power cords was he using??? ;^) .......
387: Tubes Asylum, RE: Dennis Had "Inspire" amps using KT150's (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-04-24, 23:53:49 (76.99.3.182)
I have nothing but good things to say about Dennis Had, his passion for the hobby is infectious!! I am still using a SLP-98P F1 preamp that he designed and I bought from you Kevin. That said, I did .......
388: Inmate Central, RE: Sixers Win! Sixers Win! Sixers Win! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-04-05, 14:41:31 (76.99.3.182)
Hopefully we get to say that more in the next few years!! Two lottery picks last year, including the probable ROY, and probably two more lottery picks this year gives us something to build around. ::: .......
389: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've owned two pair of monoblocks with no troubles at all. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-04-05, 06:23:43 (76.99.3.182)
nt. .......
390: Cable Asylum, RE: Do not get rid of your extra cables (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-29, 07:14:29 (76.99.3.182)
Well I've gone through so many cables and power cords that I could not afford to keep them all. Your point is well taken though, because any simple change can change EVERYTHING. I have spent much of t .......
391: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone seen/heard these open baffle designs.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-28, 19:30:54 (76.99.3.182)
You are right Bill, I just found out that these speakers are only 90 dB efficiency. .......
392: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone seen/heard these open baffle designs.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-28, 11:07:58 (76.99.3.182)
Dennis hasn't said anything about them, maybe he's not ready to release them yet. He sent me a few photos of them, but when I tried asking for more info, he just went back to talking about his Insp .......
393: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone seen/heard these open baffle designs.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-27, 16:12:43 (76.99.3.182)
I'm sorry, perhaps this post is misplaced. Obviously I am not a speaker designer. I just assumed that since Dennis Had's new Inspire amps were 5-12 watt single ended tube amps, with his personal favo .......
394: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinions of AE-3 DJH (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-27, 12:53:43 (76.99.3.182)
"My SLP-98P uses two tubes in each line and phono stages, and another two tubes in each stage for buffers, 8 tubes total. No tube rectification though." That should read: "My SLP-98P uses two tubes in .......
395: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinions of AE-3 DJH (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-27, 12:50:42 (76.99.3.182)
It has to do with how much of the preamp is tube, some of the gain stage, all of the gain stage, buffer stage, even whether it has tube rectifiers in the power supply. Some tube preamps are hybrids, u .......
396: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Anyone seen/heard these open baffle designs.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-27, 12:25:50 (76.99.3.182)
....from Dennis Had? .......
397: General Asylum, RE: Shifting for what reason? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-22, 07:37:16 (76.99.3.182)
I made that move a while ago, when Audiogon started with their price gouging 2% fee. Screw them greedy bastards!! I use this site and US Audiomart now, they work out pretty well, for me. This has ten .......
398: Cable Asylum, We are here solely for your amusement! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-22, 07:31:25 (76.99.3.182)
I'm amused that we have 3 Digital forums! Something for everyone! LOL! .......
399: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Passive disappointment... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-18, 23:05:42 (76.99.3.182)
Yeah, passives never worked for me either. I tried 3 of them about 10-12 years ago, definitely quieter, cleaner sounding....and sterile and clinical too. I'm sure passive technology has evolved in the .......
400: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-17, 12:05:19 (76.99.3.182)
Thanks for the words of wisdom. I don't foresee buying any 6V6's, as Dennis is sending me some. If I like them, I'll use them, if not, I'll probably run the KT88's. I would like to try the KT150's at .......
401: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I'm sorry Marty, I didn't mean to be an amp tease. ;^) (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-15, 22:11:38 (76.99.3.182)
Yes, I will post my impressions, though it may take awhile to try all of the different tube combinations. Here is a list of what tubes this amp can play with: *5 watts per channel - 6V6 output tubes a .......
402: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Dennis is a 6V6 guy too....... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-15, 13:41:33 (76.99.3.182)
....that's why he's throwing them in there to have me check them out. I've never heard the 6V6 tube. It's supposed to ship out on Monday, I can't wait!! .......
403: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Some more recent pictures. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-14, 19:41:35 (76.99.3.182)
I don't think Dennis is about profit margins, the KT-150 amp costs $300, or 22% more than the KT-88. It could be that he ran out of the KT-150 transformers, as the transformers he uses in his KT-66, K .......
404: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-14, 19:35:36 (76.99.3.182)
Well sort of. My amp is a KT-88 amp and will come with KT-88 tubes. Dennis said that the 6V6 is his favorite tube, and he was burning my amp in with both KT-88's and 6V6's. He loved the blue color tha .......
405: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Some more recent pictures. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-14, 18:15:18 (76.99.3.182)
I have his private e-mail, but I won't post it in a public forum. The best way to contact him is through Ebay, his moniker is: radioman731 As for the KT-150 vs the KT-88, well maybe you will have bett .......
406: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Some more recent pictures. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-14, 13:31:07 (76.99.3.182)
The amp is now done and Dennis is burning it in with both KT88's and his choice, 6V6's, which cut the power to 5-7 wpc and require a different regulator tube. Just something else to play with .......
407: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-14, 13:24:17 (76.99.3.182)
Thanks Greg! Dennis seems to favor the 6V6 over the KT88, as he's burning in my amp using both, but prefers listening to the 6V6. He says the 6V6 is sweeter, where the KT88 is more dynamic. The 6V6 re .......
408: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 18:36:56 (76.99.3.182)
Abe, click on the "Completed Listings" tab on the left side of the screen. Never mind, here is a link: .......
409: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 18:32:23 (76.99.3.182)
Wow! You've driven Maggies with a 5 wpc Inspire?? That's comforting, though the room looks rather small. My room is 15 X 25 X 9. I don't expect any issues with my speakers. I'm just a bit nervous as I .......
410: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 11:16:42 (76.99.3.182)
Room is moderate size, 15 X 25 X 9. Head banging days are long gone, listening levels are moderate too. I'm pretty sure that I'll be fine. .......
411: Amp/Preamp Asylum, He's right there....in the 5th photo!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 09:40:54 (76.99.3.182)
LOL!! .......
412: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 09:27:46 (76.99.3.182)
That is actually the amp that I was interested in when I first contacted Dennis, the KT-150. Dennis seemed to be more interested in selling me a KT-88, he seemed to really like the ability to roll .......
413: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 09:16:45 (76.99.3.182)
Thanks. In the beginning I was actually thinking about one of his KT-150 amps, but Dennis seemed to be very fond of the KT-88 design, so I went with that. I think I could still run KT-150's, but that .......
414: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 09:10:12 (76.99.3.182)
Soliloquy 6.3i's, at 91 dB and a stable 8 ohm load, I'm thinking that 12 wpc should be enough power for me. We'll see. .......
415: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sweet little amp! Enjoy (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-13, 09:08:14 (76.99.3.182)
Thanks Charles! This is a return to tubes for me as well. It's only been a bit over two years with a SS amp, and though I can't really complain about the sound, it just feels like something is missing .......
416: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks Marty! nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-12, 19:58:13 (76.99.3.182)
nt .......
417: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pics of Dennis Had building my new Inspire amp. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-12, 19:39:58 (76.99.3.182)
I'm having Dennis build me one of his Fire Bottle KT-88 single ended Inspire amps. He just sent me a few pics of it as he's started to assemble it now that it's Jaguar Blue chassis has bee .......
418: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Well I went ahead and ordered one. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-06, 21:51:41 (76.99.3.182)
The Fire Bottle KT-88. It'll probably take a couple of weeks, after all, he is semi-retired. LOL! .......
419: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone had a chance to listen to...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-06, 21:48:53 (76.99.3.182)
I agree 100%. Dennis was the heart & soul of Cary. It is incredible how much passion he still has for this hobby, even in his "retirement". .......
420: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ships that pass in the night. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-06, 21:41:18 (76.99.3.182)
After going back to a SS amp about two years ago (Coda Model 11 - 100 wpc Class A), I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of a tube amp again. It's being custom made by Dennis Had, so I expect it will t .......
421: General Asylum, RE: CODA built Innersound amps. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-04, 08:31:43 (76.99.3.182)
Well I'm not too familiar with Innersound, other than I know that CODA built their amps, but I know for a fact that CODA also designed and built the Legacy amps. Bill Duddleston of Legacy, is a speake .......
422: General Asylum, CODA built Innersound amps. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-03, 19:13:13 (76.99.3.182)
CODA also built the Legacy amps, hence the family resemblance. I've owned several CODA products and I know some of the folks there, good people. .......
423: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Has anyone had a chance to listen to...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-03-03, 12:21:42 (76.99.3.182)
.....one of Dennis Had's new SET Inspire amps? If so, what do you think? I'm considering trying one out. .......
424: Cable Asylum, RE: Cerious Technology Nano Reference Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-21, 18:11:06 (76.99.3.182)
I know this reply is a little late, but I just bought a pair of Bob's Nano Reference interconnects a couple of months ago. I have been very impressed. These cables are a steal at his asking price, IMH .......
425: Inmate Central, I agree, International hockey is much more exciting! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-21, 15:35:38 (76.99.3.182)
It's amazing how fast paced and exciting this game can become when you take the goons off the roster and open up the ice with a larger surface. There is more skating and passing skills visible in the .......
426: General Asylum, Or this..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-19, 17:37:09 (76.99.3.182)
Save the Orphans .......
427: General Asylum, Not only have I heard of it..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-19, 17:31:48 (76.99.3.182)
.....I've done it on several occasions. Of course the circumstances were different. The buyer was not setting up the shipping arrangements to avoid damage, they usually do it to lower shipping (and ov .......
428: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Cartridge for VPI Scout (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-17, 19:14:35 (76.99.3.182)
The Dynavector 10X5 is the obvious choice, as Dynavector and Lyra are the most recommended cartridges for VPI tables/arms, and you won't find a new Lyra for $500. The Dynavector 10X5 (2.5 mV) has quit .......
429: Inmate Central, Oh, I see.....so it didn't happen..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-09, 14:40:11 (76.99.3.182)
.....in America. .......
430: Cable Asylum, Does it need to be new? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-08, 17:41:59 (76.99.3.182)
If not, here is my recommendation. .......
431: General Asylum, Here he is one year later on Ellen. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-08, 17:27:06 (76.99.3.182)
I don't think he has gotten any better. LOL!! .......
432: Inmate Central, Now wait just a damn minute here! Do you really expect me to believe.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-08, 17:08:30 (76.99.3.182)
.....that there are still drive-in theaters around??? LOL!! .......
433: Inmate Central, We just got power back on last night after 63 hours without.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-08, 17:01:29 (76.99.3.182)
....from the ice storm in the Mid Atlantic last Wednesday. This winter has been brutal, as bad as I can ever recall. .......
434: Cable Asylum, Can't say that I'm surprised. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-02-02, 13:52:30 (76.99.3.182)
I've tried many, many, many cables and cords over the years, and have never found any that work better in conjunction with more of the same. I gave up on the dream of using just one manufacturer years .......
435: Cable Asylum, RE: Purist Audio Cables (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-01-24, 16:00:38 (76.99.3.182)
Makes me wish I had bought that local pair of Colossus speaker cables a few months back.....oh well. When I asked Jim Aud about them, he told me that his current Genesis cables would far surpass his .......
436: Inmate Central, RE: Eagles fan here..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-01-05, 07:38:19 (76.99.3.182)
I've seen enough of Vick, it's time to move on. One of the reasons I wasn't thrilled with the Chip Kelly hire was because I was afraid he would bring Vick back.....and he did. The team has potential, .......
437: Inmate Central, Eagles fan here..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-01-04, 22:09:02 (76.99.3.182)
....Kelly was thoroughly outcoached in this game. Yes, he was in over his head, but then Sean Payton has outcoached a lot of other NFL coaches, especially when they wear green. Payton has killed the E .......
438: Inmate Central, Yeah, Foles broke Brees' Westlake high school records. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-01-04, 22:01:16 (76.99.3.182)
He graduated 10 years after Brees, from the same high school. Congrats to your Saints, though they have their work cut out for them next week. I had the feeling that whoever won this game was one and .......
439: Inmate Central, E-A-G-L-E-S..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2014-01-04, 16:52:49 (76.99.3.182)
.....GO EAGLES!!! Pretty cool story with both QB's from the same high school. I just heard that this is only the second time two QB's from the same high school have faced each other in the NFL playoff .......
440: Inmate Central, "The greatest cannot have these lackluster post season stats. " (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-31, 12:40:14 (76.99.3.182)
Bingo!! Well said! .......
441: Inmate Central, RE: You really cannot compare Joe Montana with Peyton Manning.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-31, 12:38:11 (76.99.3.182)
You are right, 6 in 27 years would not really constitute a preponderance. However, look at the numbers, of the 10 QB seasons throwing over 40 TD passes, 5 have come in the last 3 years alone. You have .......
442: Inmate Central, RE: You really cannot compare Joe Montana with Peyton Manning.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-31, 06:41:37 (76.99.3.182)
Alright then, disregard all of the facts. How do you explain the preponderance of 5000 yard passing seasons and 40+ TD's in a season recently? Prior to the "Golden Era" only Dan Marino threw for over .......
443: Inmate Central, RE: You really cannot compare Joe Montana with Peyton Manning.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-30, 18:06:52 (76.99.3.182)
"I don't see where the game has changed all that much." Well that pretty much sums up your experience watching the NFL then. Since you don't remember when holding receivers was legal (Pre-1978), or .......
444: Inmate Central, You really cannot compare Joe Montana with Peyton Manning.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-30, 13:30:47 (76.99.3.182)
....the game has changed too much. I know people get their jollies trying to play these mental gymnastics, but it just can't be done. Just as we cannot compare baseball players from the dead ball ear .......
445: Inmate Central, Agreed. NT. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-30, 13:19:43 (76.99.3.182)
NT .......
446: Inmate Central, I don't believe you understood me. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-30, 13:06:15 (76.99.3.182)
I never said that winning Super Bowls was all that mattered. What I did say was statistics are not all that matter either. It takes a special combination to be declared "Absolutely, Positively, Beyond .......
447: Inmate Central, LOL!! I would agree if there were no postseason games. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-29, 23:09:41 (76.99.3.182)
Peyton has lots of great numbers, but for me the test of a great QB is postseason pressure and how well they handle it. With Peyton's 9-11 postseason record, and 8 one and done performances, I don't t .......
448: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I had a similar "Aha" moment.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-15, 21:21:21 (76.99.3.182)
....with a $6500 integrated amp (VAC Avatar Super) versus over $20,000 of separates. I was stunned by how musical that little VAC integrated amp was. It wasn't quite as revealing as the +$20K separate .......
449: General Asylum, Cary SLP-98P (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-15, 21:10:04 (76.99.3.182)
F1 version, direct coupled with MC phono stage .......
450: Inmate Central, I've already had it with winter...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-12-14, 09:54:34 (76.99.3.182)
.....and winter hasn't even officially started yet!!! .......
451: Speaker Asylum, On average, about 4-5 years. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-11-04, 12:15:01 (76.99.3.182)
I've owned 8 different pairs of speakers over the last 37 years, which breaks down to about 4.6 years per speaker change on average. I tend to change speakers less frequently than other items due to t .......
452: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Lamborghini Veneno costs $4 million each!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-11-04, 11:53:43 (76.99.3.182)
I'm sure it has a bigger trunk than the Aventador though. ;) .......
453: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Mostly because of media relations...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-10-06, 16:15:06 (76.99.3.182)
.....don't worry about such trivial questions, have a Coors and relax! .......
454: General Asylum, Thanks for the reply (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-08-17, 14:07:18 (76.99.3.182)
Yeah, I know that sometimes things can get emotional in the cables forum, but I thought it was worth a shot. The pair of Colossus that I'm looking at I would not say the cost is next to nothing, or I .......
455: Cable Asylum, Purist Audio Colossus versus newer PAD designs (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-08-16, 17:08:41 (76.99.3.182)
I am considering buying a bi-wire pair of PAD Colossus Rev B speaker cables, but I am not able to audition them before buying. I have owned some more recent PAD cables and power cords, but I have neve .......
456: Inmate Central, I don't really care one way or the other. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-26, 09:03:00 (76.99.3.182)
The NBA is to basketball what the WWE is to wrestling. It's all a scam, all about the box office and TV ratings. The script is preordained. .......
457: Inmate Central, RE: So what??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-25, 15:58:09 (76.99.3.182)
So whether we root for David or Goliath is simply a matter of whether we are David or Goliath. Sounds rather petty and primal to me. Whatever floats your boat!! .......
458: Inmate Central, RE: So what??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-25, 09:38:39 (76.99.3.182)
I don't disagree with that "rooting for David" philosophy. Though it does make me wonder how many are really rooting against Goliath when I hear "USA!! USA!!! USA!!" chants. I would expect that same " .......
459: Inmate Central, So what??? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-24, 21:58:57 (76.99.3.182)
They lost at home to Chicago in the last round too. The Heat can be beaten in a game, they just can't be beaten in a series. .......
460: General Asylum, Mostly USA... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-23, 09:51:33 (76.99.3.182)
Soliloquy speakers - North Carolina CODA Amplifier - California Cary Preamp - North Carolina VPI table/arm - New Jersey Cartridges - Japan, Germany Marantz CDP - Japan - modified in Canada Cables and .......
461: Inmate Central, You mean this show is worse than Honey Boo-Boo??? nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-23, 09:28:26 (76.99.3.182)
I SAID NT!!! .......
462: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VAC better thenARC (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-20, 13:08:04 (76.99.3.182)
I've owned a ARC Ref 3 and VAC Renaissance mk II preamps. I preferred the VAC in my system. The ARC was very transparent and fast, but could sound a bit lean and lightweight in the bass. The VAC was a .......
463: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I don't know that I can recommend tubes that will improve your bass.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-20, 12:57:15 (76.99.3.182)
....but I know a couple of power cords that could help you out. Look for a used Elrod EPS-2 or 3 Signature, or a Purist Audio Design Dominus cord. That should have you kicking again. .......
464: General Asylum, Left channel and Right channel are as different........ (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-20, 12:40:57 (76.99.3.182)
......as Left Twix and Right Twix. ;) .......
465: Inmate Central, I agree 100%!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-19, 08:28:23 (76.99.3.182)
I see the exact same thing. The more paths for communication that open, the more lost the art of communication becomes. My 3 sons, ages 22-29, are all into texting, they don't care to communicate ver .......
466: Inmate Central, Yeah, I wasted my money, lesson learned. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-15, 17:48:14 (76.99.3.182)
In theory, I guess that Angie's List is a good idea. Just like everything else in this world, reality never meets theory. .......
467: General Asylum, No. nt (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-15, 05:45:40 (76.99.3.182)
nt .......
468: Inmate Central, I just joined about 6 weeks ago, and they are already getting.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-15, 05:44:05 (76.99.3.182)
....on my nerves.. E-mails coming in every damn day...begging for reviews. They even want me to review contractors who simply gave me an estimate. Apparently, it doesn't matter whether I hire these co .......
469: Inmate Central, RE: They grow up fast ... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-15, 05:36:55 (76.99.3.182)
They sure do. My youngest of three sons, the baby, just graduated from Shippensburg University last weekend. He's already got a job lined up and will be living about 125 miles away from home. Makes me .......
470: Inmate Central, LOL!! This reminds me of many conversations with management!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-05-13, 09:29:48 (76.99.3.182)
As a mechanic in a pharmaceutical plant, we used to have supervisors who came from the floor, so they had years of experience and understood the business. Then it became en vouge to hire kids right ou .......
471: General Asylum, I saw them in 1981, what a disappointment!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-30, 05:56:12 (192.245.50.52)
It was their 'Tattoo You' tour, I was in my early twenties. I remember having a family of four in front of me and my friend, all wearing their disco Jordache jeans, screaming "Play Start Me Up" for tw .......
472: General Asylum, RE: Do sales incentives exist? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-30, 05:43:58 (192.245.50.52)
Absolutely sales incentives exist! That doesn't mean that the Ortofon 2M Bronze isn't a very good cartridge in that price range though. Do some homework yourself, serf the web and the audio websites .......
473: Whiner's Woad, Spoken like a true British twit. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-30, 05:30:16 (192.245.50.52)
I'm sure that you are an engineer who is 38 years old, and still living in Mummy's basement, preaching to the world. What a wanker!! LOL!! .......
474: General Asylum, Only in West Virginia and parts of Kentucky. :) nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-13, 03:44:32 (76.99.3.182)
nt .......
475: General Asylum, Anyway but Fed Ex Ground (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-13, 03:41:56 (76.99.3.182)
I've shipped several items to Canada, and the receiver in Canada has to pay duties on incoming goods. Many buyers will try to have me lower the price on the custom forms, so they can save some money. .......
476: Inmate Central, Don't get me started! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-11, 19:40:23 (76.99.3.182)
Women and credit cards go together as well as drinking and driving!! Both can kill you!!! .......
477: Inmate Central, Thanks. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-09, 09:29:53 (192.245.50.52)
nt .......
478: Inmate Central, Well I had Louisville picked to win it all.... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-09, 09:10:02 (192.245.50.52)
....so I did very well on my pool. If Syracuse had beaten Michigan, I would have won. I had picked a Louisville-Syracuse final with Louisville winning 78-75. .......
479: General Asylum, RE: Oh, that was a mistake! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 18:49:34 (76.99.3.182)
Many folks loved the Helikon Wendell, and the Krell, Levinson and Valhalla. They just weren't my cup 'o tea. :) .......
480: General Asylum, RE: Oh, that was a mistake! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 14:58:56 (192.245.50.52)
Easily sold, I didn't buy new. I bought used on Audiogon. .......
481: General Asylum, Agreed...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 12:45:41 (76.99.3.182)
....unless those hard core inmates escape into the regular asylum. Maybe we were all better off with them in isolation. .......
482: Outside Asylum, Well your thought process does seem logical Rod...... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 12:42:11 (76.99.3.182)
.....however, have you prepared for any vile spillover and contamination of the other forums? Though I'd like to stop paying for prisons, I think there is a need for them in society. The same thought .......
483: General Asylum, RE: Oh, that was a mistake! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 12:34:27 (76.99.3.182)
Mark Levinson No. 380S Krell KPS-20i Krell KRC-HR EMM Labs CDSA-SE Nordost Valhalla Virtual Dynamics Revelation Analysis Plus Crystal Oval 8 Lyra Helikon Just a few that immediately spring into my min .......
484: Inmate Central, I hope you are right Elizabeth. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 11:41:35 (76.99.3.182)
Politics and religion always seems to bring out the worst in people. .......
485: Inmate Central, OH NO!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 07:58:19 (76.99.3.182)
This used to be my favorite forum (Inmate Central). I've ventured into the Outside Asylum and the Water Cooler, but found that is where they keep the certified loons in the Asylum. Now that they ha .......
486: Inmate Central, That's funny, thanks!!! nt. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-08, 07:39:19 (76.99.3.182)
nt .......
487: General Asylum, RE: I like to demo gear in my own home. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-01, 12:22:06 (76.99.3.182)
Thanks for the update, now I don't feel like I am missing out on something major. I think I will let things settle down a little bit before I put my feet in the computer audio pool. I love VAC sound, .......
488: General Asylum, RE: I like to demo gear in my own home. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-01, 09:12:11 (76.99.3.182)
Computer audio is a frontier I have not yet encompassed. LOL! I'm stuck in the 20th century, I like tubes and vinyl. I do own a nice CDP, but I haven't progressed into computer audio yet. I wouldn't r .......
489: General Asylum, I like to demo gear in my own home. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-01, 05:00:14 (76.99.3.182)
So I use what I refer to as the Audiogon Buy N' Try method. I've been disappointed too often bringing home stuff that sounded good in the showroom, only to find it didn't sound the same in my room/sys .......
490: General Asylum, LOL! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-04-01, 04:39:57 (76.99.3.182)
Not a business, just OCD...LOL! I have found the "Absolute Sound", a couple of times, but that doesn't stop me from changing things and screwing things up again. Hahaha .......
491: General Asylum, RE: Value of Used Equipment For Sale (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-31, 18:17:24 (76.99.3.182)
You can change the word "desperate" for "motivated", whatever makes you feel more comfortable. I think one of the reasons I am less "motivated" to sell these days is to slow down my buying. Since Audi .......
492: General Asylum, It all depends on the desperation of the seller..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-29, 21:25:52 (76.99.3.182)
....and how fast they NEED to sell it. Since I am rarely in a hurry to sell, I usually price a little higher. I've found that if you are patient, you may just find a desperate buyer, who is willing to .......
493: General Asylum, I don't think that it's the internet..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-23, 18:17:40 (76.99.3.182)
....but Stereophile has become a lot less important to me than it used to be. I was a hardcore subscriber for 20 years, but I've kind of outgrown the glossy rag thing. Maybe it's because I have enough .......
494: General Asylum, I'm done......I think. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-18, 19:58:43 (76.99.3.182)
I made a lot of changes the past three months, and in the last week or two, everything is starting to sound awesome. So why did I put a bid in on a pair of speaker cables? I don't know, but I won't b .......
495: General Asylum, No, you can buy from whomever you want as a consumer. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-10, 20:25:31 (76.99.3.182)
However, you cannot tell a business owner how to run their business. If you don't like their business practices, avoid their business, do not try to tell them how they should run their business. ::: T .......
496: Water Cooler, You're absolutely right!! (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-09, 14:42:35 (76.99.3.182)
So what do we do as a country to force companies to pay more money so that working becomes worthwhile again? Decades of de-regulation have lead to the exodus of middle class jobs, and people are figur .......
497: Water Cooler, The real punch line is that... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-09, 14:28:45 (76.99.3.182)
....the cola drinking guy, the one who did nothing but watch two government workers work, is a Wall Street CEO who doesn't pay taxes anyway. ;) .......
498: Tubes Asylum, I bought a quad of Psvane CV-181-TII's for my Cary SLP-98P. (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-09, 14:19:22 (76.99.3.182)
They are VERY impressive sounding. I love 'em. They beat my black glass Ken-Rad's 6SN7's in every area imaginable. .......
499: Speaker Asylum, Dynaudio Confidence C4's..... (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-09, 14:10:44 (76.99.3.182)
.....would be my choice. There are a couple of pairs for sale on Audiogon right now. .......
500: Inmate Central, Is that show still on? (0.00)
Posted by Justlisten2 on 2013-03-08, 20:55:28 (76.99.3.182)
Between Keeping up with the Kardashians, Jersey Shore and Honey Boo Boo, I didn't even realize American Idol was still around. Idol reached it's climax with William Hung. :) .......
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