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1: Digital Drive, RE: The Infamous ESS/SABRE Glare? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-03-09, 21:55:07 (76.144.111.207)
I have had the "choke tweak" on my 1.7s since purchase in 2013. I have thought about removing the tweak to see if any difference, but in the end have always figured if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Us .......
2: Inmate Central, RE: You do have to just love the 1970's (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-03-07, 19:58:27 (76.144.111.207)
Did somebody say Mopars? Here you go (along with a few other cars...) Click the pic on the right to get the big picture, then use arrows to navigate through the galleries. .......
3: Inmate Central, A reminder..... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-03-06, 17:35:19 (76.144.111.207)
Inmate Central Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics) is welcome. .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: Email issues with gmail.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-03-06, 11:00:44 (76.144.111.207)
Thanks Rod, all your work is appreciated. .......
5: Inmate Central, RE: Ivan303's Whereabouts? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-03-03, 21:40:35 (76.144.111.207)
Thank you very much for the update, it is appreciated. .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: Ivan303's Whereabouts? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-03-02, 12:19:26 (76.144.111.207)
Stan2, I had also noticed Pictureguy's absence and sent him an email (through the forum) a couple of days ago, have not heard back. I had previously exchanged some emails with him regarding photograph .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz is working fine for me .................. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-02-08, 14:27:02 (76.144.111.207)
Okay, thank you for your help, I will keep checking for the update. .......
8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz is working fine for me .................. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-02-08, 14:24:08 (76.144.111.207)
I also logged out of mysqueezebox.com at that time as I had heard of the upcoming changes, to see if that would affect anything. It didn't make any difference to the functioning of my PCP. ::: TOPIC:: .......
9: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz is working fine for me .................. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-02-08, 14:17:53 (76.144.111.207)
Here is what I see: Logitech Media Server Version: 8.3.1 - 1676361197 @ Fri 17 Feb 2023 06:42:42 AM CET Hostname: piCoreLMS Server IP Address: 192.168.1.20 Server HTTP Port Number: 9000 Operating syst .......
10: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz is working fine for me .................. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-02-08, 13:45:33 (76.144.111.207)
Mr. Cut-throat, I just checked for an LMS update (my LMS instance is set to download updates automatically) and it told me there were no updates available. A question if I may: I assume that you downl .......
11: Speaker Asylum, Jim Winey, Magneplanar inventor has died (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2024-01-12, 15:08:12 (76.144.111.207)
Posted in the Planar Speaker Asylum, posting here as it may be of interest to some that don't visit that forum. Link below to the posting. .......
12: Inmate Central, Eagle OTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-12-30, 15:58:06 (76.144.111.207)
Visited Finley National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon on Thursday, caught a nice sequence of an eagle coming in for a landing. I blew out the exposure on the top of his head, and the touchdown pic is a .......
13: Inmate Central, COTD (Cuda's, not cats) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-12-07, 00:54:03 (76.144.111.207)
See link for a few more.... .......
14: Inmate Central, RE: Hamtramck still has bars? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-12-04, 12:54:27 (76.144.111.207)
I grew up in the Detroit area (Royal Oak) in the 60s-70s and Hamtramck was essentially all Polish population at that time. Only recently learned that it was now majority Arabic. I remember the Detroit .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver; RAM, laptop speed. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-11-15, 11:17:41 (76.144.111.207)
I have a 16 year old(!) Lenovo laptop that I use on road trips. A few years back I updated to the maximum memory it was capable of (a whopping 4 GB) and stuck an SSD in it, and loaded Linux on it, wor .......
16: Inmate Central, RE: Best muscle car collection in the world? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-10-03, 22:05:17 (76.144.111.207)
Mike there will be a fundraiser event on Sunday Dec 3rd that you can purchase tickets for (cheap), no need to be in a car club. Send an email inquiry to info@thebrotherscollection.com for ticket infor .......
17: Inmate Central, RE: It'd be better if a few were mine. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-10-02, 11:30:50 (76.144.111.207)
They say that they are all in working order, and most of them on the floor have the keys in them. Not open to the general public, but they do have fundraisers periodically when you can buy tickets fo .......
18: Inmate Central, Best muscle car collection in the world? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-10-02, 11:05:10 (76.144.111.207)
In lil' old Salem Oregon? Check out the link... .......
19: General Asylum, R.I.P John Strohbeen (Ohm Speakers) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-10-01, 18:43:23 (76.144.111.207)
He was also the founder of Tech HiFi for those of us old enough to remember that company. Many an hour spent there as a teenager, our local store was cool with us as long as we behaved. I suppose tha .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, Raspberry Pi 5 - Available for pre-order (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-09-29, 01:00:04 (76.144.111.207)
from various retailers including PiShop.us. All production until at least the first of the year will be for single unit sales to individuals. See link below for more information. .......
21: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Synology Routers (tangentially related to audio) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-09-26, 11:38:15 (76.144.111.207)
Thanks for the reply Rod. I have used TPLink NIC's and small switches and they have preformed will. I will further investigate their, and the Asus, options. After the crappy interface of this old Net .......
22: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Synology Routers (tangentially related to audio) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-09-26, 11:32:47 (76.144.111.207)
Thanks Abe, I will look at the router you mentioned. .......
23: Computer Audio Asylum, Synology Routers (tangentially related to audio) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-09-24, 16:26:51 (193.32.127.237)
This is audio related as I run my Pi4/PiCorePlayer over wireless. I am looking for opinions on Synology routers, specifically the RT6600AX. Been using a Netgear for about 5 yrs, always absolutely hat .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Don't tell me they only used a wooden stake but forgot to remove the head too (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-09-19, 17:57:32 (76.144.111.207)
Yeah, I don't really get it. It is the group that owns NAD and PSB. Hope they got a bargain basement price. .......
25: General Asylum, MQA lives to see another day... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-09-19, 17:01:19 (76.144.111.207)
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26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I might try something like this (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-08-20, 23:53:58 (76.144.111.207)
Abe, I have been using the LightDims brand at the link below for many years. The LightDims brand come in black, white, and silver to match what you might be putting them on. These are life changing .......
27: Digital Drive, RE: PS Audio back to basics DAC ? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-08-08, 19:58:06 (76.144.108.56)
I just can't stomach Paul McGowan.... .......
28: Digital Drive, Wiim streamer steps it up with new DAC (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-08-08, 10:10:39 (76.144.108.56)
Added AKM DAC chip and analog inputs, and a remote (can use voice command with Siri, Alexa, Google if you are into those kind of things...). Price is $219 See link below: .......
29: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ohm Acoustics is "For Sale" (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-08-02, 17:41:04 (76.144.108.56)
Came here to post this, but John beat me to it. I have lusted after a pair of Ohm's for years but always put off buying a pair. I retired and bought a house 5 yrs ago, there was a pair of Walsh Tall .......
30: General Asylum, RE: Got it... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-06-20, 10:29:49 (76.144.108.56)
Thanks for all your work keeping the site up and running Rod. It is greatly appreciated! .......
31: Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone Try The $50 Monolith By Monoprice Stands? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-04-01, 00:25:09 (76.144.108.56)
I have the Monoprice Monolith $59.99 4-post stands, in my estimation a grand bargain. I filled the four posts with sand from Home Depot for about $5. Tap on the sand filled posts, no ringing at all, h .......
32: General Asylum, RE: Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-03-08, 18:10:45 (76.144.108.56)
Thanks for posting this, fun to listen to while toiling on the prep for my painting project. .......
33: General Asylum, RE: Survey on States (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-02-24, 10:49:00 (76.144.108.56)
Detroit MI - 21 yrs Seattle WA - 39 yrs Salem OR - 5 yrs .......
34: Digital Drive, RE: The RME ADI-2 DAC FS is an Outstanding DAC and not crazy expensive... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-02-23, 11:40:36 (76.144.108.56)
Abe, did you sell your PS M700's as well? .......
35: Digital Drive, RE: Nice review of RME-ADI-2.. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-02-23, 11:38:58 (76.144.108.56)
I absolutely love my RME ADI-2. My system consists of RPi4 (PiCorePlayer) USB out -> RME ADI-2 -> VTV Purifi amp -> Maggie 1.7's and Rhythmik F12SE. Best sounding system I have ever had. Simple AND ef .......
36: General Asylum, Done! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-02-18, 13:56:08 (76.144.108.56)
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37: Digital Drive, RE: Just FYI (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-02-04, 11:36:19 (76.144.108.56)
If you buy one please post your impressions. .......
38: Speaker Asylum, RE: Value of 1996 vintage Vandie 3s? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-02-03, 12:41:35 (76.144.108.56)
Your best bet is probably to check what they are selling for on the audio resale sites, HiFi Shark, Audiogon, ebay, etc. I sure wish I had room, I have owned 2C's and also 1C's (twice). ::: TOPIC:: .......
39: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: BLUE COAST MUSIC has a free "hi res comparison" download (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-01-23, 12:10:31 (76.144.108.56)
Ooops, I should know better than trying to do that on a tiny phone screen, lets see how this one works... .......
40: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: BLUE COAST MUSIC has a free "hi res comparison" download (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-01-23, 12:01:53 (76.144.108.56)
Fixed that for you.... .......
41: Inmate Central, RE: The tribulations of JPEG photography (??) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2023-01-09, 11:25:54 (76.144.108.56)
I have had the same happen to me. I shoot with Canon, a full frame 5D3 and an crop sensor (APSC) 77D. The 5D3 has dual card slots so I can do RAW to one card, and JPG to the other (most of the time I .......
42: General Asylum, Richard Schram retires, sells Parasound. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-12-14, 20:35:56 (76.144.108.56)
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43: Speaker Asylum, RE: What speakers have you bought more than once?? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-12-05, 00:11:53 (76.144.108.56)
How about three times? I bought a pair of Vandersteen 1's the early 90's, 6 yrs later I bought a pair of used Vandy 2C's, gifting the 1's to a friend. The 2C's were really too big for my small room a .......
44: General Asylum, RE: What did your folks play music on and what played? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-29, 12:00:11 (76.144.108.56)
My father in the early sixties built two Heathkit mono tube amps, and a Heathkit stereo preamp, and built "Aristocrat" folded horn corner cabinets with ElectroVoice drivers, 12in woofers and compressi .......
45: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone have any experience selling used camera gear? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-28, 16:45:16 (76.144.108.56)
> Adorama used to be on a par with B&H, I had read a bad report about thier customer service on a photo forum, I googled "adorama customer service" and the results were not good. I had bought from th .......
46: Inmate Central, RE: I've done this a few times when trading up or clearing out. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-28, 16:37:14 (76.144.108.56)
I just sold some gear to MPB (see link below). On their website you tell them what you have and self assess the condition, and they make an offer. If you decide to proceed they email you a (insured) s .......
47: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Modernizing with WiiM Mini or? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-25, 14:36:53 (76.144.108.56)
The WiiM mini is on sale right now at Amazon for $79. It will take about 5 min to set it up, the manufacturer has the process well streamlined. It has a built in DAC, but it is reported to not be very .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: Remember them well, even though we never saw many of them. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-15, 12:53:25 (76.144.108.56)
The guy I bought my wagon from had an AMX, that car was awesome. Not the one pictured of course, but similar... .......
49: Inmate Central, RE: Remember them well, even though we never saw many of them. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-15, 12:50:37 (76.144.108.56)
My first car wan an AMC (and Ambassador wagon...) but I always loved the Javelin. .......
50: Speaker Asylum, Andrew Jones new speaker reveal... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-10, 12:01:01 (76.144.108.56)
for those interested, Steve Guttenberg interviews Andrew Jones and they "unbox" the new speaker, with Steve's review coming tomorrow (which of course he will love it). It is a fun interview, if'n you .......
51: General Asylum, RE: They both have a Trial Period for Free, so try them out and decide for yourself.......nt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-11-06, 12:19:10 (76.144.108.56)
Follow link below for two month free trial with Qobuz .......
52: General Asylum, RE: music streaming (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-09-11, 15:57:54 (76.144.128.13)
There is a Bluesound Node for sale in the Asylum Trader for what seems like a decent price, see link below... .......
53: General Asylum, RE: music streaming (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-09-10, 13:58:40 (76.144.128.13)
A Wiim or Raspberry Pi is small enough to be hidden so that aesthetics becomes a non-issue. My RPi 4 is attached with Velcro to the back of my rack, easily accessible if needed, but pretty much invisi .......
54: Inmate Central, RE: there are political forums elsewhere (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-08-31, 13:22:50 (76.144.128.13)
Beach Cruiser, Thank you so very much for a calm, cogent and reasoned response. It is most appreciated. .......
55: Music Lane, RE: The Highwomen - The Highwomen (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-08-19, 15:03:04 (73.96.56.143)
Amanda Shires is my latest obsession... The Take It Like A Man album is a very fine piece of work. .......
56: Inmate Central, RE: Collections: (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-08-08, 21:32:40 (73.96.56.143)
Audio Asylum yoyo's..... .......
57: General Asylum, RE: Alicia Keys live (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-08-03, 21:58:46 (73.96.56.143)
Baltimore inner harbor! I recognize the lighthouse. Spent two years in the Columbia/Laurel area in the mid-eighties, I imagine its changed a bit. Bet that was an awesome show... .......
58: Speaker Asylum, RE: Most popular speaker brands in 1989 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-08-01, 21:30:40 (73.96.56.143)
Oops, missed the VMPS, had their "Large subwoofer" through the 90's. .......
59: Speaker Asylum, RE: Most popular speaker brands in 1989 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-08-01, 15:32:26 (174.204.199.74)
Currently own number one (model 1.7, newer model than 1989 of course), and number three (model 1C, the evolution of a model available since 1983). .......
60: General Asylum, RE: Where did you find that picture? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-29, 00:05:15 (73.96.56.143)
Just right click on the picture and choose "Save Image As..." It is a jpg file .......
61: Inmate Central, RE: On the way to Salem... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-26, 23:16:21 (73.96.56.143)
In answer to your question about the origins of "Willamette": "Willamette, pronounced "will-AM-it," is believed to derive from the colonized pronunciation of Wallamt, which means "still water," descri .......
62: Speaker Asylum, RE: Depending on xover order , tweeter outside often warranted (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-25, 14:31:45 (73.96.56.143)
Dennis Murphy says, in regards to tweeters in or out on these speakers based on the PE BR-1 kit, the answer is "Yes". See second post in this thread (post #17,802) from 7/3/22 in the link below. ::: .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Philharmonic Audio (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-24, 09:48:58 (73.96.56.143)
Thanks Brody. They are just assembly, no soldering required nor much thinking. Took about 45 min start to finish. The quick "did I do it right, do they work?" test went fine, now begins the fun of fin .......
64: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ummm... have you tried the speakers with the tweeters on the inside? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-24, 09:44:23 (73.96.56.143)
John, not yet, I had about 10 min before my wife went to bed. I just slapped them down on the stands to get a proof that they were working. Today I will be putting the spikes and blue tack on the stan .......
65: Speaker Asylum, RE: Philharmonic Audio (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-23, 22:42:14 (73.96.56.143)
Put the kit together, initial listen was impressive, but only a couple of songs as the wife needed to sleep. I need to put the floor spikes back on the stands, and some blue tack between the speake .......
66: Speaker Asylum, RE: Philharmonic Audio (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-23, 19:45:25 (73.96.56.143)
The crossovers arrived about a couple hours ago, glasses are for scale. .......
67: Speaker Asylum, RE: Philharmonic Audio (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-23, 11:28:09 (73.96.56.143)
Dennis states he doesn't make any money on the Affordable Accuracy monitors, but that "loss leaders" are sometimes good for business. See post #29 in the link below. He's been doing this for about 10 .......
68: Speaker Asylum, RE: Philharmonic Audio (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-23, 11:18:46 (73.96.56.143)
I just ordered up the parts for his "Affordable Accuracy" monitors (see link below). You order the inexpensive (Dayton Audio) drivers and the boxes from Parts Express, and the crossovers designed by D .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yep! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-21, 11:07:58 (73.96.56.143)
Can you enlighten those of us who don't know? .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Like Adcom.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-21, 11:06:45 (73.96.56.143)
Last October I took my 22 year old GFP-750 to the largest service center in Portland Oregon (Innersound) for a recap, got a call 3 days later from the technician saying that there was no need to repla .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: First Impression of a Borrowed VTV Purifi power amp. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-18, 20:42:27 (73.96.56.143)
I am 110% pleased with mine powering my Magnepan 1.7's for over a year now. And the VTV company owner (Warren Coleman) has great customer service and is a stand up honest guy. .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTV Purify high power amp (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-03, 11:30:21 (73.96.56.143)
Cawson, OP states he is powering Magnepan 3.7i speakers. As a Maggie 1.7 owner I can state that 500 watts is not excessive for his speakers. .......
73: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTV Purify high power amp (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-07-03, 11:26:11 (73.96.56.143)
Warren is absolutely a man of integrity and has awesome customer service. He is very responsive to inquires and quick to respond and helpful with his answers. I purchased the original Purifi from him .......
74: Inmate Central, RE: Hardware firewall or not for home computer? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-05-22, 21:13:55 (73.96.56.143)
This may be the answer, I haven't tried it yet but I do have a Pi 3B+ doing nothing at the moment..... .......
75: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha Integrated seems like a good deal. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-05-12, 10:51:22 (73.96.56.143)
Crutchfield has the replacement model with 60 day trial period, free two day shipping, $12 return cost if you decide to return, for $99 more... .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha Integrated seems like a good deal. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-05-12, 10:47:51 (73.96.56.143)
May or may not be a good deal. It is a discontinued model if that matters to you. Do you get full manufacturers warranty? Return period? Is it a well known reliable dealer? If it was me, I would be co .......
77: Inmate Central, RE: Saturday breakfast (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-05-07, 12:14:26 (73.96.56.143)
Two slices pineapple, one "cosmic crisp" apple, one navel orange, 8 frozen cherries, one banana, all chopped up in small pieces in a bowl, and a bowl of real (not instant) oatmeal with cinnamon and a .......
78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The VTV dilemma of too many choices.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-05-07, 11:42:26 (73.96.56.143)
Abe, VTV has a 30 day return policy on the amps, not sure about buffers/op-amps but Warren Coleman is a very helpful and honest person to do business with, and I am sure he would work with potential b .......
79: Speaker Asylum, RE: My guess? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-04-23, 23:09:24 (73.96.56.143)
He pretty much hints at that during this "Cheapaudioman" interview... .......
80: Speaker Asylum, Andrew Jones lands at MoFi Electronics (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-04-23, 00:31:28 (73.96.56.143)
nt .......
81: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New NCORE modules (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-04-21, 22:51:42 (73.96.56.143)
Coming soon.... .......
82: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: DIY diffusors (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-26, 12:51:59 (73.96.56.143)
Please do post your impressions, I am very interested in what you think. Have actually been considering this myself, just been too busy to act on the impulse... .......
83: Inmate Central, RE: Nothing exciting B'sOTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-25, 16:44:16 (73.96.56.143)
Whoa, they look really soft after the upload. Not sure whats up with that... .......
84: Inmate Central, Nothing exciting B'sOTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-25, 16:42:59 (73.96.56.143)
Been a very long time since I did a walk with the camera... Mid-day walk through the local refuge, handheld shots, man I am outta practice... .......
85: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Purifi-Eigentakt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-07, 17:30:17 (73.96.56.143)
Sorry George6, I do not have a computer connected to my system so no way to play YouTube through the system. I checked Qobuz and Tidal and found different recordings, but I am assuming you were wantin .......
86: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Purifi-Eigentakt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-07, 10:57:25 (73.96.56.143)
VTV notice on the Purifi 1ET7040SA module. .......
87: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Purifi-Eigentakt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-07, 10:54:41 (73.96.56.143)
I have Maggie 1.7's am using a VTV Purifi amp with the VTV buffer and Sparkos Labs SS2590 op-amps (also have the Sonic Imagery 990Enh, but prefer the Sparkos). My room is small (14L x 12.6W x 7.5H) an .......
88: Inmate Central, RE: Moore's law (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-03-04, 21:55:44 (73.96.56.143)
It's awesome ain't it? I have 2548 CD's ripped to high bit rate MP3 (320kb) on a 512gb microSD card in my phone. I Bluetooth connect to my car stereo. Also handy when I am out in my garden plot (won't .......
89: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How Magnepan LRSes are manufactured (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-02-20, 11:11:04 (73.96.56.143)
Very cool, thank for the link! .......
90: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I have now, but ... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-01-31, 16:59:51 (73.96.56.143)
I'm not saying its wrong, but I have never had to issue those commands when cloning a disk with Macrium. I run the clone operation unplug the old drive and boot from the newly cloned drive. ::: TOPI .......
91: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Still frustrated, am giving up. Thanks for help (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-01-27, 17:03:07 (73.96.56.143)
FEANOR, not Utley1, sorry I was just reading a post of his prior to responding to your post. My brain ain't as young as it used to be... .......
92: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Still frustrated, am giving up. Thanks for help (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-01-27, 16:52:55 (73.96.56.143)
Utley1, You stated above that the BIOS is now seeing the NVMe drive, may I suggest to try Macrium Reflect 8 home Free edition (see link below). This is great software that has never failed me in about .......
93: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks Cut-Throat! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2022-01-17, 14:56:37 (73.96.56.143)
I appreciate your evangelizing for PiCorePlayer, it really helped me out. I am LOVING this software, it is fast, stable as a rock, very configurable, and pleasing to use. I have been using Volumio fo .......
94: General Asylum, RE: It would appear that Tim Bogert has passed :( (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-30, 18:51:39 (73.96.56.143)
Almost a year ago, according to Wikipedia: .......
95: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: To DSP or not to DSP? Does DSP break the rules? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-29, 18:12:19 (73.96.56.143)
Linked .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RIP - Tommy O'Brien Cherry Amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-16, 17:41:21 (73.96.56.143)
Seems Tommy O'Brien (Cherry Amps) has passed away. Saw this on Audio circle, link below. .......
97: Inmate Central, RE: It's tough to see that logo near the top.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-15, 18:18:41 (73.96.56.143)
Reminded me of... .......
98: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Limage works well for me. -nt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-10, 17:29:17 (73.96.56.143)
MaggiesAndCats, Just recently set my 1.7s up as Limage in a small, almost square (12x14) room. Not perfect, but works really well. This past year I also changed my amps to a Purifi amp and most recent .......
99: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How much is an RPi4? - At least 3x pre-pandemic... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-09, 13:10:44 (73.96.56.143)
I just ordered a Pi 4 (4gb model) from Amazon, will try the USB out to the RME. I run Volumio on my current Pi, I have been happy with it so will use that on the Pi 4 as well. Delivery date is "Decemb .......
100: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ADI-2 FS/AKM Review (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-08, 16:36:21 (73.96.56.143)
Well, the BNC->RCA cable arrived and as expected did not resolve the issue. I will live with it for a bit prior to making a decision on keeping or returning. I purchased the RME from Amazon, so I have .......
101: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ADI-2 FS/AKM Review (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-08, 11:49:05 (73.96.56.143)
Abe, I originally ran the Pi/DigiOne combo into the CA 851D dac over RCA terminated coax, never a problem with that. I then used that cable to connect my CD player to the 851D and picked up the BNC te .......
102: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ADI-2 FS/AKM Review (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-07, 20:51:04 (73.96.56.143)
Abe, Its a two foot cable. Due to the config of my rack all my cables were two foot length. I didn't even stop to think when I ordered the BNC->RCA cable, just automatically ordered two feet, shoulda .......
103: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ADI-2 FS/AKM Review (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-07, 16:26:34 (73.96.56.143)
I just received my ESS version of the ADI-2. It sounds really good out of the gate. Trying to digest and understand all the features (and the manual) will be a bit of a process. You can certainly tell .......
104: Digital Drive, RE: Opinions please: RME ADI-2 or MiniDSP SHD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-02, 12:54:48 (73.96.56.143)
Thanks Abe, I just, like 5 minutes ago, pulled the trigger on the RME ADI-2. Your earlier post in the PC Audio forum stating that you liked it over the D90, Qutest, and Ares II was an influence on my .......
105: Digital Drive, RE: Please check out Grace Design's m900 HPA/DAC/pre (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-01, 18:57:04 (73.96.56.143)
John, Thanks for the heads up on the Grace Design offering, I will check it out. My amp (VTV Purifi) has XLR inputs only, but I know that can be worked around with cables. .......
106: Digital Drive, RE: The Gustard is still $1,500 or less (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-01, 18:53:20 (73.96.56.143)
Raingerz, Good question. I just dropped $3500 on a planned house repair, then found out about an urgent $10,000 needed repair, am getting a root canal and crown (approx. $2K), just paid property taxe .......
107: Digital Drive, Opinions please: RME ADI-2 or MiniDSP SHD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-12-01, 13:58:30 (73.96.56.143)
My Cambridge Audio DAC (851D) died a premature death, and CA now only has one repair facility and its on the east coast. It is a heavy unit, by the time I pay shipping and insurance, and repair costs .......
108: Inmate Central, RE: Our cats tend to get bored with that kind of thing very quickly. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-11-24, 12:00:59 (73.96.56.143)
Caps from the plastic milk and distilled water bottles are both of our cats favorite toys. Can't beat the price.... .......
109: Inmate Central, RE: Ghost--I'm in your neck of the woods--Oakland... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-11-23, 11:56:21 (73.96.56.143)
Sorry to hear the news about your uncle, you are in my thoughts. .......
110: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thoughts on Sanders Magtech (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-11-22, 21:15:50 (73.96.56.143)
Utley1, I am wondering how your amp replacement saga ended up. I trust you found an amp(s) that meet your needs and expectations? Kurtle .......
111: Speaker Asylum, RE: What speakers do you have in the back room? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-11-18, 01:13:33 (73.96.56.143)
ADS L570/2 Vandersteen 1C .......
112: General Asylum, RE: More Than a Feeling (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-11-08, 14:37:22 (73.96.56.143)
Congratulations on getting the music going again Story! It can be amazing when away from the system for a while, as you stated it can sound sooo good when you haven't heard it for a while. Before I r .......
113: General Asylum, RE: Let me see if I got this straight... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-23, 18:45:35 (73.96.56.143)
semuta, What? No, you didn't get it straight. Did I ever, in either post, attempt to say the Schitt was questionable in selling the product as a "B" stock item? If you read the description of their B .......
114: General Asylum, RE: My Schitt "customer service" experience (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-23, 13:29:26 (73.96.56.143)
I am not trying to convince anyone that they shouldn't shop with Schitt. As stated, I own products (5 total) of theirs that I am very happy with, and the Freya S was a very nice preamp, it just didn't .......
115: General Asylum, My Schitt "customer service" experience (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-22, 13:53:50 (73.96.56.143)
I purchased a Freya S preamp and decided prior to the 15 day return window it was not for me, so I requested an "RA" (return authorization) from them. After not hearing back from them for 4 days I se .......
116: Inmate Central, RE: HOTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-22, 12:04:39 (73.96.56.143)
Fixed it for you... .......
117: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTV Purifi Monoblocks using Purifi Amp and Purifi Input Buffer boards (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-20, 11:55:07 (73.96.56.143)
Interesting, thanks for posting this emailtim. .......
118: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: In truth I see VTV mainly as an assembler, not a designer (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-17, 11:51:00 (73.96.56.143)
The VTV buffer is designed by Andrew Sparks (Sparkos Labs) according to the VTV website. .......
119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schitt Freya S initial impressions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-12, 01:14:02 (73.96.56.143)
Well I gave the Freya S a 12 day test, giving all the modes a good listen. It is a nice unit, and does many things well for the money, but in the end it was just not a good fit in my system. While it .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is dual mono in Class D amps ex VTV or PS Audio is sisgnificant as it is in solid state units? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-05, 15:56:30 (73.96.56.143)
Utley1, I saw your post in the planar asylum. If Warren is telling you that you don't need the mono's I would go with his recommendation. He sees to be a an pretty stand up guy, at least in my dealing .......
121: Inmate Central, RE: What lurks in your kitchen? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-04, 23:04:10 (73.96.56.143)
Emailtim, I thought the same thing but went with it anyway. All the ingredients in this just mingle and the flavor is multilayered. Makes a great 24hr marinade for some chicken thighs, probably chicke .......
122: Inmate Central, RE: Me neither (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-04, 16:28:01 (73.96.56.143)
Sondek, I discovered Allepo pepper about 6 months ago, I love it! It is great on popcorn, corn on the cob, eggs, just about everything! .......
123: Inmate Central, RE: What lurks in your kitchen? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-10-04, 16:24:55 (73.96.56.143)
Hot as Feck sauce: 16-20 habanero peppers (weenies can remove the seeds) 1 - 15 oz can of peaches in syrup 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup Ingelhoffer stone ground mustard 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup white .......
124: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I doubt your initial pressions will change much (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-30, 11:24:59 (73.96.56.143)
Hello Abe, In your last three posts in this thread you are talking about passives. Maybe I am missing something here, as you definitely have more experience with components than I do, and I am always .......
125: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schitt Freya S initial impressions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-29, 22:41:32 (73.96.56.143)
Hi Abe, Yes, I am using the Freya in the 4x gain mode, not in the passive mode. The Purifi amp is actually set to 19.8db gain. The Purifi modules themselves have 12.8db gain, the input buffer adds 7db .......
126: Inmate Central, RE: Caption time... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-29, 20:10:46 (73.96.56.143)
Interesting... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Read_a_Book .......
127: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schitt Freya S initial impressions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-29, 13:56:49 (73.96.56.143)
Yes, the CA 851 dac has a preamp function, and it sounds decent, the main issue with it is the stepped volume control. The steps are not fine enough, and I find that it is always just not quite loud e .......
128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schitt Freya S initial impressions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-29, 13:42:34 (73.96.56.143)
Took delivery of a Schitt Freya S preamp this morning, following are my initial impressions. System consists of R-Pi/Allo Digione running Volumio, streaming ripped CDs from computer, and also Tidal an .......
129: Inmate Central, RE: FSOTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-23, 18:34:23 (199.229.250.28)
Holly Cole is a goddess... .......
130: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit Audio Freya S is back for limited time (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-15, 15:13:37 (73.96.56.143)
How do we know that this is a limited time only? I did not see anything to that effect on the Schitt website. .......
131: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need light weight amps to drive Mg 1.7 after loss of Emotiva's (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-05, 19:31:50 (73.96.56.143)
Emailtim, I am busy tonight/tomorrow, I will get back to you either tomorrow night or Tuesday. .......
132: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need light weight amps to drive Mg 1.7 after loss of Emotiva's (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-04, 18:38:20 (73.96.56.143)
Utley1, Sorry. Here is the link to the Audio by Van Alstine M225 amps, apparently I forgot to paste it in the earlier email mentioning them. .......
133: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need light weight amps to drive Mg 1.7 after loss of Emotiva's (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-04, 17:49:39 (174.204.196.215)
I haven't listened to organ music through my Purifi amp, but plenty of piano and classical/baroque and the spaciousness is amazing, the amp is very transparent and controls the 1.7 panels very well. I .......
134: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need light weight amps to drive Mg 1.7 after loss of Emotiva's (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-04, 17:42:48 (174.204.196.215)
Utley1, I read of lots of folks choosing tube preamps to pair with class D amps, I have no experience here. AA inmate Feanor has posted about this, using a couple of different tube pre's with his Pur .......
135: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need light weight amps to drive Mg 1.7 after loss of Emotiva's (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-04, 15:58:13 (174.204.194.225)
Check out VTV for reasonably priced Class D Hypex nCore NC1200 amps. 400/700/1200 into 8/4/2 ohms. I am happily driving my 1.7s (in a small room) with the Purifi amp (400w onto 4 ohms). The Purifi is .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Comments about EMOTIVA amp during outages (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-02, 15:57:58 (73.96.56.143)
Please do follow up with your results in regards to your claim with Tripplite. I have been using them for years and years, on computers, TV's, etc. I have never lost anything connected to one. I disco .......
137: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: the LRS won't let you down - nt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-02, 15:47:31 (73.96.56.143)
I powered both MMGs and 1.7s with Emotiva UPA-1 mono's over 10 yrs. I bought them at the end of their production run, got the pair to my door for $598. They did a credible job of powering the maggies, .......
138: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: the LRS won't let you down - nt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-09-01, 23:07:04 (73.96.56.143)
I am quite happily driving 1.7's with a VTV Purifi amp, with VTV buffer and Sonic Imagery 990 op-amp at $1640.00 400 watts into 4 ohms, super low distortion. This amp is clean, powerful and handles cr .......
139: General Asylum, RE: Ordered some new Schitt... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-07-23, 12:48:00 (73.96.56.143)
So I heard back from Schitt this morning, I was told "Sorry, but unfortunately that's a design flaw". Which begs the question, why would you release a product and talk it up when it has an undisclosed .......
140: General Asylum, RE: Ordered some new Schitt... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-07-22, 22:47:06 (73.96.56.143)
Well, sorry to report that when I received the product on Monday I opened the box and removed the product, only to find that all of the adjustment knob detents are not centered (see picture), the t .......
141: General Asylum, Ordered some new Schitt... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-07-15, 01:12:30 (73.96.56.143)
A new member of the Loki tone control family, just announced. I have been happy with the 4 band and hoping for this newer, more flexible unit since the release of the original. .......
142: Inmate Central, RE: Is anyone using ransomware/malware security software on their personal computers? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-07-10, 17:09:44 (73.96.56.143)
I have been using Macrium imaging and backup software for many years now. Never had a failure with it. It locks its backup files so that (theoretically) only their software can access it. To do any ma .......
143: Inmate Central, RE: Salem OR hit a record 117 today. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-06-28, 18:59:17 (73.96.56.143)
Cool down indeed... 116 at 4pm, 86 at 7 pm .......
144: Inmate Central, "But its a dry heat..." (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-06-28, 16:05:03 (73.96.56.143)
Still too freakin' hot... .......
145: Inmate Central, RE: Hot sizzling news! Corvallis Oregon breaks its all time high temperature record! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-06-27, 21:42:24 (73.96.56.143)
Still 100 at 9:30 pm here in Salem Oregon... .......
146: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Purifi-Eigentact Amps- Buffer question and asking for opinions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-05-15, 00:42:11 (73.96.56.143)
fstein, Can you please tell me which input buffer opamps you are using with your VTV amp? Also why you chose the one you did. Any thoughts or opinions of the amp would be most appreciated. Thanks! ::: .......
147: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Parasound HINT 6 and Maggie 1.7 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-05-14, 14:43:14 (174.204.198.154)
Can I please ask for a few examples of available less expensive amps that have followed what John Curl did? I would be very appreciative, thanks! I am a bit soured on Emotiva at this point, in less th .......
148: Planar Speaker Asylum, Parasound HINT 6 and Maggie 1.7 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-05-14, 10:48:09 (73.96.56.143)
Anyone using this combination? I have been using some older Emotiva amps (UPA-1) that provide 350watts @ 4 ohms. The HINT 6 is 240watts. I know that Parasound is good stuff and John Curl is a great d .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Purifi-Eigentact Amps- Buffer question and asking for opinions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-05-13, 19:18:02 (73.96.56.143)
Looking at the options for a Purfi amp (VTV,Nord,Apollon) I see that they all offer their own custom input buffers. VTV seems to be the only one selling the kit that was shopped to the big manufacture .......
150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, FOLLOW UP AND OPINION QUESTION - New Audio by Van Alstine Amp/Pre-amp on the way! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-04-13, 21:57:16 (73.96.56.143)
I have a opinion question in regards to the AVA Vision SET 400 amp I purchased. The amp has a transformer buzz, I can hear it when sitting 4.5 ft away from the equipment in my listening chair. It's no .......
151: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Gifted Listener Audio Centerville, Va. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-04-02, 19:39:04 (73.96.56.143)
Google is your friend... .......
152: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Audio by Van Alstine Amp/Pre-amp on the way! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-28, 22:39:12 (73.96.56.143)
Hi Stereo5, I looked for and found the thread you referenced. The reasons for the delay seemed to be valid. Communication could have been better, for sure. The poster stated on 2/25 that "I canceled t .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Congratulations (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-24, 21:05:31 (73.96.56.143)
The amp is due to arrive on Friday, unfortunately there is a 2-4 week lead time on the Preamp as the pieces are built to order and they have been very busy. The 400 amp was a "demo" ($200 off), Frank .......
154: Inmate Central, 1st shot and stimulating the economy (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-23, 13:22:34 (73.96.56.143)
Got the first Moderna shot yesterday afternoon. Got a kind of sore arm today and a slight headache, but the headache may just be the Willamete valley pollen getting to me. Yesterday was a good day al .......
155: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New Audio by Van Alstine Amp/Pre-amp on the way! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-23, 13:12:47 (73.96.56.143)
Yesterday was a big day for me, it started off with ordering a Vision SET 400 amplifier and a Vision RB pre-amplifier from Audio by Van Alstine. The amp shipped out today, the pre-amp has a 3-4 week b .......
156: Planar Speaker Asylum, AVA Synergy 300 - Maggie 1.7 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-20, 14:53:47 (73.96.56.143)
I am looking at purchasing a used (8 yr old) Audio by Van Alstine Synergy 300 amplifier. It is listed by AVA as 150 watts into 8 ohms, I am aware AVA doesn't list any power specs aside from 8 ohms pow .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, AVA Synergy 300 - Maggie 1.7 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-20, 14:52:15 (73.96.56.143)
I am looking at purchasing a used (8 yr old) Audio by Van Alstine Synergy 300. It is listed by AVA as 150 watts into 8 ohms, I am aware AVA doesn't list any power specs aside from 8 ohms power specs. .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: There is one simple rule... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-17, 20:24:47 (73.96.56.143)
I have sent an email with the specs of my pre-amp off to the manufacturer of the amplifier I am looking at, asking if my current pre-amp would be a good match. I plan on purchasing the "matching" pre- .......
159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Preamp-amp impedance matching question (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-03-17, 13:40:47 (73.96.56.143)
Can I ask for a quick explanation on this subject matter? For example, if my preamp lists an output impedance of 600 ohms on the unbalanced outputs (1200 balanced) what should I look for as an input .......
160: Inmate Central, RE: Mask efficiency: tshirt cloth appox 50%, microfiber 80%, N95 is 95%... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-30, 01:05:23 (76.115.217.111)
Surgeon?? Shes talking about Covid. Would you go to a dermatologist for a heart issue? There it was at 59:16, the QAnon calling card: WWG1WGA When we go 1 we go all - what is that supposed to mean an .......
161: Inmate Central, RE: N95 has head band; KN95 does not. Fit is a critical issue. nt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-28, 16:26:54 (76.115.217.111)
Some KN95 do have headbands. See the linked URL below for one, this one has Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. You are 100% correct, fit is of great importance. There are many ways to make a ma .......
162: Inmate Central, RE: No problem! Here are the URLs (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-28, 14:46:07 (76.115.217.111)
The vendor linked below sells the Korean KF94 masks, a reputable dealer that ships quickly from the US. They have a 10 mask mix-n-match option which is great to order a bunch of different ones to find .......
163: Inmate Central, N95 equivalents - testing and sources (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-28, 12:28:21 (76.115.217.111)
This guy is trained and works in aerosols and filtration science. He does KF94 (Korean) and KN95 (Chinese) mask testing and has recommendations and links to valid retailers for the masks he tests, unf .......
164: General Asylum, "Wake up, Maggie, I think I got somethin' to say to you" (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-24, 01:42:12 (76.115.217.111)
1971 - no correlation to my life, but a great song... .......
165: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: great amp for Maggies listed (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-14, 17:28:09 (76.115.217.111)
I understand that Parasound Halo integrated is a great amp, I would certainly consider that if I needed to replace either my preamp or the amps. As I am close to retirement and currently unemployed d .......
166: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: great amp for Maggies listed (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-13, 18:19:10 (76.115.217.111)
I have been powering my Maggies (MMGs and 1.7s) with a pair of these since 2011, great amps! I can push my 1.7's hard for hours and these barely get warm. Highly recommended. .......
167: Tweakers' Asylum, First X-over build help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-12, 16:44:45 (76.115.217.111)
Hello, I am building my first crossover as part of a kit. I have a couple of questions if I may (sorry if they are dumb questions): 1) Am I correct that the the yellow highlighted wire bends in .......
168: Inmate Central, RE: Test Shot (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2021-01-11, 01:03:34 (76.115.217.111)
Can you please name the "new software" you are using? Thanks! .......
169: Inmate Central, Ginger or Mary Ann? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-12-30, 17:33:43 (76.115.217.111)
For me, there was never any question, it was Mary Ann. Even a young boy I had a crush on her. .......
170: Inmate Central, Alto Reed passes (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-12-30, 17:19:51 (76.115.217.111)
Bob Segers sax player, a huge part of the bands sound. 72, colon cancer. Turn the page... .......
171: Inmate Central, RE: what did Santa get you? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-12-25, 11:42:34 (76.115.217.111)
I got a Schiit Loki to complete my desktop Schiit Stack from my loving wife, and I bought myself Floyd Toole's Sound Reproduction tome. Santa himself missed my house once again this year, maybe .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: what did Santa get you? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-12-25, 11:41:53 (76.115.217.111)
I got a Schiit Loki to complete my desktop Schiit Stack from my loving wife, and I bought myself Floyd Toole's Sound Reproduction tome. Santa himself missed my house once again this year, maybe .......
173: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: wiring help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-12-22, 16:35:38 (76.115.217.111)
Thanks for the help! I found them at the local Ace Hardware in various sizes. This is my first speaker kit, but won't be my last so they will be good to have for the next project. .......
174: Tweakers' Asylum, wiring help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-12-22, 14:22:18 (76.115.217.111)
I am assembling a crossover (first time for me) for a Parts Express kit (the Passive Aggressive). I found an image of the assembled crossover, can anyone tell me where to find (or what they might b .......
175: Inmate Central, RE: Soldering Iron help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-10-19, 10:49:43 (76.115.217.111)
Thanks to all for your suggestions, they are most appreciated! .......
176: Inmate Central, Soldering Iron help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-10-18, 14:37:35 (76.115.217.111)
Can I please ask for recommendations for a decent soldering rig? My wife just bought me a small desktop speaker kit for my birthday, and I will need to grab some some clamps and a soldering iron to a .......
177: Inmate Central, RE: Could we have the Water Cooler back please? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-09-20, 20:55:46 (76.115.217.111)
Seconding JoshT's idea. I enjoy Central very much, but am so very weary of all the political posts. .......
178: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Alternative stands for SMGa's? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-09-05, 11:45:06 (76.115.217.111)
We bolted them on, and put a stick on plastic foot on the front of the bar to level them out. The nuts were on the back part of the stand so didn't show from the front. These were used on carpet so .......
179: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Alternative stands for SMGa's? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-08-31, 21:17:38 (76.115.217.111)
a pic from the front. .......
180: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Alternative stands for SMGa's? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-08-31, 21:16:37 (76.115.217.111)
A pic from 2003, these raised the MMG's 7" from the floor. We bought two large shelf brackets a 3 foot length of flat metal bar that matched the width of the shelf bracket, drilled holes in the bra .......
181: Inmate Central, RE: Actually, it's not down to severity of outbreak or lack of facilities---- (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-07-23, 13:59:32 (76.115.217.111)
You are correct tinear, and unfortunately we are still in the first wave... .......
182: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone live w/ planars and "classic" monitors like ls3/5a? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-07-23, 13:54:06 (76.115.217.111)
I have Maggie 1.7's and Vandersteen 1C's that get periodically rotated. I love both of these speakers, and really enjoying listening to the differences between them. I recently bought a house, and my .......
183: Speaker Asylum, RE: Vandersteen's? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-07-23, 00:11:49 (76.115.217.111)
Nope. And holy hell that woman is annoying..... .......
184: General Asylum, RE: i need a formidable computer desk chair (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-07-07, 00:09:05 (76.115.217.111)
Seconding the Aeron chair. Mine just passed the 20 year mark last month. The arms can be a weak spot, I had to replace the arms on mine at 18 years. I got the genuine replacement arms on the Internet .......
185: Inmate Central, RE: Herman Cain has been hospitalized with COVID-19 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-07-03, 13:53:18 (76.115.217.111)
Herman Cain - 2011 - "If You Don't Have A Job And You're Not Rich, Blame Yourself" Common sense - 2020 - "If you don't wear a mask and you have Covid, BLAME YOURSELF!" .......
186: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Like Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-06-29, 13:14:34 (76.115.217.111)
I am rotating between Maggie 1.7's, Vandersteen 1C's, and A/D/S L570/2's. I picked up the Vandy 1C's in perfect shape for $200 on Craigslist, and the A/D/S for $100 off Craigslist as well. The A/D/S .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: anti-virus programs recommendation (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-04-28, 08:25:47 (76.115.217.111)
To those using Windows Defender please see the link below on Windows Update breaking Win Defender and a fix. For my Windows computers and for friends and families whose computers I support I use Eset .......
188: General Asylum, RE: Downtime... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-03-31, 13:11:56 (76.115.217.111)
No worries Rod, all your hard work is very much appreciated and I know I speak for most of us. I just made another small donation to help with all the costs. Its a grand bargain for all the time spent .......
189: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Congratulations all you Pi Users! - It's Pi day today! ........nt (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-03-14, 14:08:34 (76.115.217.111)
Love my Allo DigiOne! .......
190: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Can someone decode what the specs of this new computer mean? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2020-01-15, 00:43:29 (76.115.217.111)
You can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Microsoft offered Windows 10 for free "for a year" when it was released. The stopped offering it in the media, but if you have a valid Windows 7 or Windows 8 li .......
191: Inmate Central, The art critic.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-11-07, 21:34:12 (76.115.217.111)
He's a skeptic... .......
192: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie 1.7 vs LRS ... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-11-01, 19:58:36 (76.115.217.111)
I think the OP was inquiring about the old(er) school 1.7, not the 1.7i. As an "older school" 1.7 owner I am wondering the same thing the OP was asking about. Anyone done a comparison? .......
193: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone here have a Casper mattress? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-09-21, 11:27:00 (174.224.9.180)
Check out sleeponlatex.com. kinda cheesy name but nice beds. Consumer Reports rates them very highly, for what that's worth. Well made queen size is $795. If you find you need a latex topper to increa .......
194: Inmate Central, There is still great joy in this world (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-08-13, 23:27:43 (76.115.217.111)
This is a 60 minutes piece about a magical young lady of 12 years old. This is a must watch. Be sure to watch the second video, yes it is 13 minutes long, and it is way too short... .......
195: Inmate Central, RE: Office chairs (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-08-01, 11:19:49 (76.115.217.111)
That's an awesome score! I have an Aeron chair that is 20 years old. At 18 years I did have to replace the arms as that is a weak point on these chairs. There is a bolt that holds the arm to the back .......
196: Inmate Central, RE: water (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-06-13, 10:22:43 (76.115.193.210)
BULLETHEAD! Good to see you back! .......
197: Inmate Central, VOTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-05-20, 22:53:17 (76.115.193.210)
Video of the day, Oh Me Oh My by Morgan James .......
198: Digital Drive, RE: Well (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-05-20, 22:28:18 (76.115.193.210)
May I inquire as to what is better about dbPoweramp over EAC? I have a dbPoweramp license, and use it to convert my library from .wav to mp3 (for the car). I believe that they both use AccurateRip. .......
199: Inmate Central, RE: Airplanes are bad, too (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-05-15, 23:02:57 (76.115.193.210)
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200: Inmate Central, RE: The coast of Oregon is quite beautiful..... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-05-04, 00:22:48 (76.115.193.210)
TWB, Well I guess its a good thing there are no "crazy liberals" in California.... .......
201: General Asylum, RE: AXPONA Day 1 pictures up tonight and more in the morning (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-04-12, 23:37:41 (76.115.193.210)
Linky .......
202: Inmate Central, RE: Affinity (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-04-09, 14:13:41 (76.115.193.210)
Affinity photo for Windows is not Beta, its been out for a few years now. .......
203: Inmate Central, RE: Today's serenity exercise (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-03-20, 12:41:20 (76.115.193.210)
I spent 39 yrs in Washington, lots of natural beauty. Here is a another glimpse of serenity from the northern California redwood coast area... .......
204: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New room-Difussion treatment help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-03-06, 14:07:59 (76.115.193.210)
BDP24, They are called "Grid Fusors" and are sold by GIK acoustics (see link below). They are designed to be used in drop ceilings. but can of course be used in other ways. They are basically styrofo .......
205: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New room-Difussion treatment help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-03-05, 23:40:34 (76.115.193.210)
Thank you grantv, MarcL and Satie for the help, it is very much appreciated! .......
206: Planar Speaker Asylum, New room-Difussion treatment help please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-03-03, 23:05:08 (76.115.193.210)
I am in the process of setting up my 1.7's in my new (small) room. The diffusion I have on the wall behind the speakers really helps with the sound-stage depth. Can anyone offer an opinion on poss .......
207: General Asylum, RE: Light Dims, anyone? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-01-22, 21:40:57 (76.115.193.210)
The Light Dimms allow you to still see the led, and the status it might be indicating, but without the LED glare and lighting up of the room. 99.8% of my listening is done in a dark room, and they wo .......
208: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommend Solid State Stereo Receiver (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-01-22, 14:45:29 (76.115.193.210)
BCR's recommendation is currently on sale at Accessories4Less as a Yahama factory refurb for $89.99 Accessories4Less has a good reputation, if you are not familiar with them. I have purchased a coupl .......
209: General Asylum, RE: Yes...... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2019-01-21, 20:17:32 (76.115.193.210)
33 Watts it is. Gotta love that loose power button... .......
210: Speaker Asylum, RE: I've designed & built speakers despite being a layman ... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-12-29, 10:29:47 (76.115.193.210)
Hello Feanor, Could you talk a little more about your stand mount speakers? Or do you have a link to the build info like you do about the ZRT's? Is it safe to assume those are knock down cabinets as w .......
211: General Asylum, Registered on December 21, 2002 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-12-04, 12:02:39 (76.115.193.210)
Wow, how time flies..... .......
212: General Asylum, RE: Siegfried Linkwitz (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-09-13, 00:51:53 (76.115.193.210)
Passing along the link below to an Analog Planet/Michael Fremer interview with Siegfried Linkwitz recorded earlier this year. .......
213: General Asylum, RE: New IP addresses, possible disruptions (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-09-07, 12:12:17 (76.115.193.210)
Thanks for the heads up Rod, and thank you for all that you do! I can't imagine life without AA (okay, I can, but it wouldn't be as much fun...) .......
214: General Asylum, RE: My Schiit at night (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-08-31, 18:31:25 (76.115.193.210)
Full set of Light Dims, a lifetime supply for use where ever those nasty LEDs show up, no more distracting LED Glare! .......
215: General Asylum, RE: My Schiit at night (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-08-31, 18:25:21 (76.115.193.210)
You need these for your lights out listening sessions. I love 'em, no LED glare, but you can still see the indicator light. They come in black as well for black equipment. Highly recommended... ::: TO .......
216: Inmate Central, RE: Binoculars for bird watching and general purpose? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-08-10, 17:29:45 (76.115.193.210)
Check out the Vortex Viper HD 8x42. A well reviewed, very good quality birding bino, lifetime warranty (that actually is honored) and under your price range. There are lots of binos in your range, I .......
217: Inmate Central, RE: Ugliest cars made... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-31, 15:31:50 (76.115.193.210)
cant forget this classic.... The Javelin and AMX were nice looking cars, what were they thinking on the Pacer? .......
218: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ordering an Allo Diginone Player today, thanks to Abe and Cut-Throat! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-31, 15:22:58 (76.115.193.210)
Just got my DigiOne player about a week ago, absolutley love it! I had a RPi 2 with the HiFiberry Digi+ board (didn't survive a house move) and the DigiOne player is in a different league. I would be .......
219: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Cut-Throat, is the Allo still the streaming solution to get? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-25, 15:46:29 (76.115.193.210)
Soundcheck, The Katana DAC is now out, looks very interesting. I just replaced a Pi 2/HiFiBerry Digi+ with the Allo DigiOne player (Pi 3) and the difference is pretty stunning. Allo really seems to be .......
220: Inmate Central, RE: Wow... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-23, 11:19:18 (76.115.193.210)
You are correct mkuller, however you missed one huge good thing about the ACA and that is coverage for pre-existing conditions. If that goes away again (as is likely) many people will die as they wont .......
221: Inmate Central, RE: Listening in the dark (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-16, 00:09:55 (76.115.193.210)
You need these... .......
222: Inmate Central, RE: doggone! one of (if not "the") best deals in town is soon to be no more (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-10, 23:04:57 (76.115.193.210)
The beef hot dog is staying (beef dog and drink for a $1.50), it is only the Polish dog that is going away. So you will will still be able to get your fat, salt and sugar fix for a $1.50. No need to p .......
223: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ooma VOIP (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-07-10, 22:39:35 (76.115.193.210)
I have been extremely happy with Ooma, been with them for about three yrs now. I did not port over my old number I had for 25 yrs, got a new one and sent that out to all my contacts. I have the premi .......
224: General Asylum, Question on dedicated circuit for audio room (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-06-12, 11:09:32 (76.115.193.210)
I recently purchased a (modest) home and am getting ready to set up my audio system. I have read on AA of folks having a "dedicated" circuit for powering their system. I basically understand the advan .......
225: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 1.7i feet vs. 1.7/1.6 feet (Mye Stand question) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-05-10, 10:06:30 (76.115.193.210)
A quick email to Grant (grant@myesound.com) would probably get the quickest, and most accurate, answer. .......
226: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That's Hedley.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-05-08, 11:21:33 (76.115.193.210)
John Hiatt is one of the Gods.... .......
227: Inmate Central, RE: Good, solid refrigerator (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-18, 12:46:16 (71.227.139.93)
Been doing a bit of research myself... .......
228: General Asylum, RE: Day two of AXPONA was extremely well attended and there was much to see and hear (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-15, 11:27:37 (71.227.139.93)
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229: Inmate Central, RE: Read second to last line (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-07, 12:44:27 (71.227.139.93)
Linking the link .......
230: Speaker Asylum, RE: I have a pair (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-05, 20:59:47 (71.227.139.93)
Jonbee, I see you are local to me, can you let me know via email what price you might want to sell yours for? Do you have the floor stands as well? Thanks, Kurt .......
231: Speaker Asylum, Anyone familar with Gallo Reference Strada? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-05, 15:50:52 (71.227.139.93)
I am a longtime Vandersteen-Maggie fan, who will soon be living with cats. I have a Rhythmic sub, do you think I could be happy with these? I have never heard them, but they seem like they might prese .......
232: Inmate Central, RE: nice clean shots (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-05, 12:44:44 (71.227.139.93)
Seattle is going the way of NYC. Given enough time only the big time movers and shakers will reside there. No one else will be able to afford it. Know any good Photography forums? -Steve ------------- .......
233: Inmate Central, RE: Cancer? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-05, 10:53:28 (71.227.139.93)
Thats awesome, congratulations sir! .......
234: Inmate Central, RE: nice clean shots (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-05, 10:51:10 (71.227.139.93)
re: Salem. It's been a while since I've been there. State capitol. There'll be plenty goin' on there. Good proximity to the coastal range and the coast. Seattle has become something more than it was s .......
235: Inmate Central, RE: nice clean shots (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 18:53:03 (71.227.139.93)
The heron was about 30 feet away, taken at 280mm, 1/320, f5.6, iso200 The coyote was probably 20-30 yards, taken at 400mmm 1/400, f7.1, iso800 The redwing blackbird was probably about 15 yards, 360mm, .......
236: Inmate Central, RE: thanks for the links (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 16:18:59 (71.227.139.93)
Here are some pics taken from the car using the rice bag method .......
237: Inmate Central, RE: thanks for the links (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 15:56:46 (71.227.139.93)
That is a great way to see birds, and the tripod can be helpful. do you have IS/OS (stabilized) lens? Another thing that works really well is to get a 5lb bag of rice, park your car from a good obser .......
238: Inmate Central, RE: Grebe (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 14:17:10 (71.227.139.93)
User510, the area you live in is amazing for bird (and wildlife) watching. Below is a link to the Audubon site for Northwest birds, it can help you with identification. Also, if you haven't already, .......
239: Inmate Central, RE: Grebe (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 14:04:58 (71.227.139.93)
Grebes .......
240: Inmate Central, RE: Grebe (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 14:04:14 (71.227.139.93)
Cormorants and grebes .......
241: Inmate Central, RE: more birdies (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-04-04, 11:37:04 (71.227.139.93)
First pic is a Bufflehead (NOT Bullethead!) Third pic is a Great Blue Heron .......
242: General Asylum, RE: King's X, "Goldilox" (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-03-18, 21:29:21 (71.227.139.93)
Very enjoyable read, thanks for posting it. .......
243: Inmate Central, RE: Evidently, not all birds fly south for winter... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-01-21, 21:59:36 (71.227.139.93)
Starlings have an interesting story in North America, Below is a cut/paste from another Audubon page about them (full page link below: There are probably more European Starlings in the United States t .......
244: Inmate Central, RE: Evidently, not all birds fly south for winter... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-01-21, 21:54:09 (71.227.139.93)
Those birds are European Starlings .......
245: Speaker Asylum, RE: Well, I stand corrected for my statement about Hawthorne Audio. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-01-07, 23:10:01 (71.227.139.93)
Cool, thanks, I will check that restaurant out! .......
246: Speaker Asylum, RE: That whole audio block on Roosevelt seems deserted now. Hawthorne (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-01-07, 21:44:05 (71.227.139.93)
You speak of Hawthorne Stereo as if they are no longer on Roosevelt, but they most assuredly are (see link below), they remain along with Definitive Audio. Can you please elaborate about the "audio m .......
247: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakerlab (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-01-05, 21:53:07 (73.96.216.16)
Been driving past their old location 5 days a week for about 12 years, no signs of life in that building in the last 3 years. Kinda surprised something else hasn't moved into the location. Magnolia Hi .......
248: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakerlab (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2018-01-03, 21:58:49 (73.96.216.16)
Speakerlab closed in November of 2015. They were hardly really Speakerlab anymore though, as I remember they had just become another retail outlet for other manufacturers. .......
249: General Asylum, RE: Buying Refurbished receivers Off ebay (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-12-10, 00:24:04 (73.109.84.130)
Check out Accessories4Less, good selection, prices and manufacturer factory refurbished with 1 to 2 year manufacturer warranty. They have extended warranties at good prices. They carry Marantz, Yamaha .......
250: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Very interesting story (if that *is* the case) ... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-12-08, 23:14:30 (73.109.84.130)
Having a hard time finding verification on the internet, but that's how I remember the the story. Here is a pic of the older model, mom I would guess as that is a 20.1 .......
251: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: It seems to be a wonderful product BUT ... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-12-08, 21:55:28 (73.109.84.130)
I don't remember the story exactly, but I seem to recall that girl is the daughter or grand daughter of the woman who appeared in Magnepan advertising years ago (who I think was related to Jim Winey s .......
252: Inmate Central, RE: For BK et al (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-10-25, 21:52:35 (73.109.84.130)
Plan ahead for next year.... .......
253: Inmate Central, RE: And the last one for now... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-07-01, 11:12:18 (73.109.84.130)
The voice! No, I am not Canadian, just appreciative of the great musical contributions of our friends to the north... .......
254: Inmate Central, RE: And the last one for now... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-07-01, 11:01:46 (73.109.84.130)
Belle Starr channeling Fred .......
255: Inmate Central, RE: And the last one for now... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-07-01, 10:55:58 (73.109.84.130)
Fred Eaglesmith! .......
256: Inmate Central, RE: And the last one for now... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-07-01, 10:45:49 (73.109.84.130)
Canada has AMAZING musicians. Here is another one> .......
257: General Asylum, RE: Go look at the Outlaw RR2150 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-04-25, 20:45:24 (73.109.84.130)
There is currently one listed in the Asylum Trader .......
258: Inmate Central, CCPPOTD (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-04-20, 23:43:33 (73.109.84.130)
Crappy Cell Phone Pic Of The Day. Spent the last 10 days on the California Redwood Coast... .......
259: Inmate Central, RE: Where to get cheap meds ? ... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-04-05, 19:11:37 (73.97.17.7)
I use Candrug.com for a couple of medications that are way too expensive on my (crappy) insurance.I was told about them by a doctor at the large clinic I go to. The gastric med is $7.89 a pill from Wa .......
260: Inmate Central, RE: UPDATE ON 2017 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-03-28, 23:46:28 (73.97.17.7)
OK, now I have been undiagnosed twice in less than a month... A small price to pay for all the enjoyment and knowledge gained from the forum. Thanks for all your hard work! Kurtle .......
261: Inmate Central, RE: 12th International Submarine Races... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-03-19, 09:38:48 (73.97.17.7)
Amish christmas light display... .......
262: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: STOP ME BEFORE I PULL THE TRIGGER... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-03-18, 16:39:03 (73.97.17.7)
I have the same setup, with a powered external USB drive plugged into the Pi (1.4 TB of wav's, 30 years of CD collection), and optical out from the Digi+ to my DAC. Sounds great, and so nice to have .......
263: Inmate Central, RE: like I tell my co-workers-I like my coffee like I like my women... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-03-18, 12:21:20 (73.97.17.7)
Variation: Hot, black, strong, and on the table first thing in the morning... .......
264: Inmate Central, RE: Surviving in the Siberian Wilderness for 70 Years (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-02-23, 21:02:04 (73.97.17.7)
Very interesting, thanks for posting it. .......
265: Inmate Central, RE: Don't see many of these parked on the street... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-02-23, 20:19:35 (73.97.17.7)
I work 2 blocks from a Ferrari/Maserati dealer in Seattle and see both manufacturers cars all the time, kinda crazy. This town is lousy with expensive cars, so much money in this town now. I miss Old .......
266: Inmate Central, RE: Try some raspberry vinegar or... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-02-05, 22:32:11 (73.97.17.7)
For a delicious oil free dressing try: 3 parts Balsamic vinegar 2 parts spicy brown mustard (Dijon works well, but I like bold flavors) 1 part maple syrup (the real kind) Delicious and fat free! ::: T .......
267: Hip Pop Stop, RE: Billie Jean Variations - Favorites? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2017-02-01, 22:46:56 (73.97.17.7)
Civil Wars .......
268: Inmate Central, Another icon gone - RIP Leon Russell (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-11-13, 11:19:48 (76.104.198.228)
I am feeling older by the day as my musical hero's pass. Leonard and Leon in one week.... .......
269: Inmate Central, RE: Mozart Madness (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-11-07, 22:52:04 (76.104.198.228)
Yes, it is branching out in a way. I grew up (a looong time ago) in a house that that almost always had music playing. My father was a big fan of the music of Mozart/Vivaldi/Bach/Beethoven. I remember .......
270: Inmate Central, Mozart Madness (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-11-06, 22:25:26 (76.104.198.228)
Well, I clicked the "submit" button at Amazon on this set, will be here Wednesday. Seems kinda spendy, but when what you get is considered, it really isn't. Looking forward to exploring it, but not r .......
271: Inmate Central, RE: Groups singing in current Toyota commercials.. Nice job. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-08-31, 20:36:50 (76.104.198.228)
Wow, sorry about the horrible spelling, that is embarrassing. No, I haven't had a drink in over thirty years, I'm not drunk, don't know what happened there. .......
272: Inmate Central, RE: Groups singing in current Toyota commercials.. Nice job. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-08-31, 20:33:08 (76.104.198.228)
Haven't had a TV in 5 years, Goggled a bit for the commercial youo mentions but was unsuccessful. Got a link? .......
273: Inmate Central, RE: LWR (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-07-08, 21:28:58 (76.104.198.228)
Thank you so much for posting this update, I have been wondering/worrying about him. .......
274: Inmate Central, RE: Speaking of High - What happened to LWR? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-06-19, 19:56:59 (76.104.198.228)
I sent him an email (via the forum) about 10 days ago just to wish him well. I did not hear back from him, but didn't indicate in my email that I wanted to. Here is hoping he is doing okay. ::: TOPIC .......
275: Inmate Central, RE: I lurk (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-05-18, 23:22:09 (76.104.198.228)
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery LWR. I always enjoy your posts. Take good care. .......
276: Inmate Central, RE: For those using Windows and want to avoid Win 10 "upgrade." (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-05-18, 08:03:24 (76.104.198.228)
Check this out to stop Windows 10 updates. Seems to work very well for me. http://www.infoworld.com/article/2979572/microsoft-windows/gwx-stopper-an-easy-way-to-permanently-delete-get-windows-10-nagwa .......
277: Inmate Central, RE: Been in the hospital for 6 nights (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-04-17, 19:50:43 (24.18.184.26)
LWR, Sorry to hear you have been sick. I hope that you are on the mend. I missed your postings and was beginning to worry a bit. Take care of yourself. .......
278: Inmate Central, RE: Rodin (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-03-29, 20:13:05 (24.18.184.26)
LWR, Don't know if you ever get up to the north part of the state. There is a very nice museum (Maryhill Museum) that has a large permanent Rodin exhibit. The museum is 100 miles east of Portland on t .......
279: General Asylum, RE: Joy Williams (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-03-20, 17:52:05 (24.18.184.26)
A one hour and ten minute concert. The camerawork is annoying at times but Joy's performance is otherworldly. Their voices are so freaking good together. She is most enchanting. .......
280: General Asylum, RE: TRACKS - ENDLESS - BILLIE JEAN (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-03-19, 11:29:25 (24.18.184.26)
One more... .......
281: Inmate Central, RE: And may I request (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-01-23, 23:38:31 (24.18.184.26)
I am embarrassed that the most recent pictures I have online are 6 years old. My life is way too busy these days, about the only time I shoot anymore is when on the too short and too few vacations .......
282: Inmate Central, RE: Now and again you find an artist who (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-01-23, 19:44:03 (24.18.184.26)
Okay, you convinced me, I just ordered up the Kid Face CD from Amazon. Thanks for the head up on her, much appreciated, always looking for new female vocalists. I am about to end my dalliance with th .......
283: Inmate Central, RE: Potty Humor (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2016-01-16, 22:13:22 (24.18.184.26)
I saw this advertisement about three or four months ago. It made sense to me, and it was only $23 at Amazon, figured I didn't have anything to lose. I absolutely love this thing, it works as advertise .......
284: General Asylum, RE: Friday tracks (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-12-18, 20:52:40 (24.18.184.26)
Rickie!!! 1979, 21 years old, left the big city of Detroit and landed in (pre-growth) Seattle with $425 in my pocket on April 17th. Rented a room, got a job waiting tables the second day, visited Mt. .......
285: Inmate Central, RE: Better than Mike Hunt! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-11-20, 14:44:05 (70.199.129.150)
There is a Pho restaurant in the Seattle area named "What the Pho?" .......
286: Speaker Asylum, RE: Anybody own Dali speakers in the country before I did? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-11-10, 21:28:53 (24.18.184.26)
I don't know for sure if it was earlier than you, but both my father and myself owned Dali's in the mid-eighties. They were floor standers with two 8" (I believe) and a 1' dome tweeter (we both bought .......
287: Inmate Central, RE: bird photography (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-11-08, 10:34:39 (24.18.184.26)
... .......
288: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Elac speakers (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-10-10, 09:43:02 (68.118.45.248)
Got the email that the speakers are available late last night, just ordered a pair of the B6 about a minute ago, now the interminable wait for the delivery truck begins. Free delivery by the way... :: .......
289: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Elac speakers (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-09-30, 20:35:32 (24.18.184.26)
Here is the latest from Elac on the Debut pre-orders: ------------------------------------------ Hi Everyone, Just wanted to give you a status update on your pre-orders. Most of the products have now .......
290: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Elac speakers (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-09-28, 23:19:17 (24.18.184.26)
I had done the pre-order thing, and got an email on 9/1/15 saying approximately three weeks. As last week was three weeks and no word, I sent an email, below is what I received in return. So shouldn't .......
291: Speaker Asylum, RE: Regluing Ohm Walsh 2 cans (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-05-26, 21:48:49 (24.18.184.26)
I would give Ohm a call with that question: Toll free: 800-783-1553 Service: 718-422-1111 I have been aware of the Ohms since the 70's, and almost purchased a pair a couple years back (ended up with M .......
292: Speaker Asylum, RE: Perhaps you're thinking of HSU (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-01-24, 10:27:04 (24.18.184.26)
I have a HSU (VTF2 Mk3) with my Maggie 1.7's and am pretty happy with it, it was around $600 4 or 5 yrs ago. I am very interested in the Rythmik servo subs, anyone have experience with these that they .......
293: Speaker Asylum, RE: It is all about (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-01-21, 21:37:14 (24.18.184.26)
Arrgh! Looks like RGA beat me to it... .......
294: Speaker Asylum, RE: It is all about (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2015-01-21, 21:35:14 (24.18.184.26)
Even better.... .......
295: General Asylum, RE: What for? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2014-12-21, 01:22:57 (24.18.184.26)
I am interested in Tidal, lossless streaming would be great and the price is pretty good. I went to the web page to see what they have, perused the FAQ wherein it states: "If you would like to browse .......
296: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2014-08-26, 21:49:33 (67.183.16.254)
200 watts per channel on a closeout Emotiva amp for $299 https://emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/upa-200 I bought a couple of the last generation monoblocs (UPA-1) and made the MMG's sing. A quality .......
297: General Asylum, RE: Funniest song lyrics. . . (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2014-06-24, 21:21:17 (76.104.183.4)
If you happen to be from Washington state, this one from the early 80's is fun..... .......
298: General Asylum, RE: John Hiatt... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2014-06-24, 21:13:15 (76.104.183.4)
John Hiatt: "Little Head" I'm dirty as a man hole cover I'm lookin for my long lost lover She turned me out and now I'm sinkin' I'm just so easily led when the little head does the thinkin' I'm talki .......
299: Planar Speaker Asylum, New Maggie model? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2014-05-27, 21:21:57 (76.104.183.4)
Posted on the AudioCircle forum: .......
300: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The l-o-n-g wait begins.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-12-05, 23:15:39 (67.183.19.233)
Okay, a week of listening has cured my crankiness. I did get them last Wednesday, and had them set up and powered up in about 20 min. I can only say that they are everything I had hoped for an much m .......
301: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The l-o-n-g wait begins.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-11-25, 21:56:49 (67.183.19.233)
Well, this is certainly annoying... As yesterday was two weeks since I placed the order for my 1.7's, and I had not received the promised call to let me know that they had arrived, I call the dealer .......
302: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: two weeks isn't bad (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-11-11, 22:32:49 (67.183.19.233)
Thanks wazoo, I will post up my impressions when they arrive, knowing that they will only get better with break in. My plan is to let them play while at work, that will be about 50 hrs a week. I still .......
303: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The l-o-n-g wait begins.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-11-11, 22:27:58 (67.183.19.233)
I have absolutely loved my MMG's (they are vertical and about 7" off the floor). I know that the 1.7's will be a different world, I am so excited! .......
304: Planar Speaker Asylum, The l-o-n-g wait begins.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-11-10, 17:39:39 (67.183.19.233)
After 12 years with my MMG's, I plunked down the money for 1.7's today! I am VERY excited! I was told that the lead time is "about two weeks". Gonna be a very long two weeks.... .......
305: General Asylum, RE: This little girl is talented. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-09-18, 22:16:27 (67.183.19.233)
This young girl has more talent in her toenail than Celine Dion could ever hope to have... .......
306: General Asylum, RE: There's a Craigslist ad in our little burb for the UPA-1 monoblock (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-08-07, 23:26:22 (67.183.19.233)
I absolutely LOVE my UPA-1's with my MMG's, picked up a pair of them during one of Emotiva's sales for $598 delivered. .......
307: General Asylum, RE: Yes. My Easy Computer Audio Setup. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-05-21, 21:23:17 (67.183.19.233)
Great taste in music there Abe! Leon Russell!! .......
308: Speaker Asylum, RE: Had the new Andrew Jones/Pioneer SP-BS22s at home, briefly. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-04-18, 22:11:14 (67.183.19.233)
I own Vandersteen 1C's and Magnepan MMG's so I know how good a budget speaker can sound. I purchased the first generation Andrew Jones budget offerings (the BS-SP41's) and loved them. When I caught a .......
309: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: drkielbasa - any post burn-in new MMG impressions? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-03-13, 12:46:42 (67.183.19.233)
Thank you drkielbasa, much appreciated! .......
310: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: drkielbasa - any post burn-in new MMG impressions? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-03-12, 13:22:58 (67.183.19.233)
Please help us drkielbasa, we are hanging on your every word! Seriously, it would be nice to know you impressions after more time with them. Thanks in advance. .......
311: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG12's - Vertical or stock stands? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-03-10, 21:37:28 (67.183.19.233)
Thanks for the responses. The only thing holding me back from making the purchase is that I know two months after I do they will announce the .7 upgrade for the MG12... :-) I called Magnepan, but was .......
312: Planar Speaker Asylum, MG12's - Vertical or stock stands? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2013-03-07, 19:20:11 (67.183.19.233)
Had MMG's for over 11 years. Thinking of stepping up to MG12's (room size dictates not going for larger 1.6/1.7). I have had my MMG's vertical and about 8" of the floor for most of the time I have own .......
313: Speaker Asylum, RE: 24-30'' Fillable Stands for less than $100? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-10-22, 20:59:02 (67.183.19.233)
$99 at Parts Express, I am very happy with them. .......
314: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Music for testing your Maggies - Patricia Barber (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-06-26, 18:48:28 (67.183.19.233)
Oh. My. Gawd. I picked up the Cafe Blue gold CD (Premonition label) and am completely blown away by recording quality of this disk. In terms of quality is this a one of a kind or do the other Patricia .......
315: General Asylum, AMAZING deal on Seattle Craigslist (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-06-17, 21:55:56 (67.183.19.233)
Perusing Seattle Craigslist and came across this, thought I would share... .......
316: Vintage Asylum, RE: Seattle/Olympia place to repair Marantz MA500?? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-06-13, 08:38:50 (67.183.19.233)
John at Northwest Audio Service http://www.yelp.com/biz/northwest-audio-service-seattle http://seattle.citysearch.com/review/10797035 .......
317: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Ampage for Maggie 3.6Rs: NAD or Parasound, or other? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-04-26, 21:09:35 (67.183.19.233)
I will second the UPA-1 and USP-1 recommendation. Both the USP-1 and UPA-1 are 10% off now, bringing you two 350 watt (into 4 ohms) monoblocks and a preamp with a 30 day in home trial for $1000. Hard .......
318: General Asylum, RE: Try this... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-03-25, 18:00:21 (67.183.19.233)
Read up on Adblock "acceptable ads" (see link below), you can turn this feature off. .......
319: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggies Give Birth (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-03-22, 20:07:15 (67.183.19.233)
I laughed out loud! .......
320: Vintage Asylum, RE: What system did you lust over in high school but simply could not afford? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-03-11, 22:32:11 (67.183.19.233)
The SWTPC amps (see link below), and Ohm C2's, In the early to mid 70's I would have given my left foot for these! I inherited two 12 watt tube Heathkit amps and two mono Heathkit pre's from my fathe .......
321: General Asylum, RE: CD Player - Your opinion please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-25, 17:22:55 (67.183.20.122)
I made the jump and ordered up the Cambridge Audio 650C from Audio Advisor (despite their stupid advertising copy, and the three, count em, three copies of their catalog I get every time they send one .......
322: General Asylum, RE: Hard to say. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-24, 20:29:41 (67.183.20.122)
So I opened it up and was able to access the laser, grabbed some of the tissues I use to clean my camera lenses and gave it a good cleaning with the 99% isopropol alcohol, I didn't see any dirt on the .......
323: General Asylum, RE: Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-24, 12:35:26 (67.183.20.122)
How to go about doing this? I have some 99% isopropol alcohol, if I open the unit up will the laser be visible and can I just wipe it clean with this? .......
324: General Asylum, CD Player - Your opinion please (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-23, 22:22:50 (67.183.20.122)
My 10+ year old Cambridge Audio D500 SE CD player has decided to stop playing burned CD's, I see this as a harbinger of certain death (and hey, a guy deserves a new CD player every 10 years or so, rig .......
325: Digital Drive, Dacmagic / Pangea power supply (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-14, 14:47:16 (67.183.20.122)
Anybody buy one of these power supply units for their Dacmagic? Is it all they say it is? Have you heard a difference? .......
326: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMG / Emotiva UPA-1 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-13, 08:10:39 (67.183.20.122)
Thanks for the information Dawnrazor, it is appreciated! .......
327: Planar Speaker Asylum, MMG / Emotiva UPA-1 (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2012-01-11, 23:14:51 (67.183.20.122)
Got a pair of Emotiva UPA-1 monoblocks in the house. I picked them up on their holiday sale for $598 delivered. I pretty much like what I am hearing, they do amazingly well on the low end on the MMG's .......
328: General Asylum, RE: Cast adrift with my system - finding a realistic repair facility. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-12-28, 08:13:18 (67.183.20.122)
Yes, Northwest Audio Service. He is old school, doesn't even have a web page, but the Yelp and review sites attest to his reputation. He is located at: 7614 Aurora Ave N Seattle, Washington 98103 (206 .......
329: General Asylum, RE: Cast adrift with my system - finding a realistic repair facility. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-12-27, 21:31:29 (67.183.20.122)
John will fix you up and for a fair price, and yes, he will talk your ear off as well. Don't be put off by the shop appearance (nondescript aurora avenue storefront). You will see lots of repaired stu .......
330: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Emotiva Mono-blocks on the way... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-12-19, 18:40:38 (65.117.84.228)
You are getting the UPA-1? Can anyone comment ont he UPA-1 pair versus the XPA-2? .......
331: Speaker Asylum, RE: Pioneer SP-BS41-LR (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-12-11, 20:30:32 (67.183.20.122)
Thanks bh46118! I grebbed a pair of these, I had been wanting to check these out and then they kinda disappeared off the market, happy to get them at such a good price! I had been toying with the ide .......
332: General Asylum, RE: When was the last time you purchased from a dealer showroom? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-12-01, 21:59:37 (67.183.20.122)
2009, purchased a pair of Vandersteen 1C's from (the now defunct) Resolution Audio in Seattle. I also purchased a nice demo audio rack and a used Adcom 555 II there as well. .......
333: General Asylum, RE: hallucinations (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-11-24, 01:03:26 (67.183.20.122)
I remember feeling like that back in the seventies. Different drugs though... .......
334: General Asylum, RE: Looks Like the Free Sampling Days at Rhapsody Are Over............. (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-07-09, 09:39:46 (98.247.139.64)
I am intrigued by this, I assume we are talking MP3 format? Can anyone speak as to the sound quality of this service? Thanks in advance. .......
335: General Asylum, R.I.P. Clarence (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-06-18, 19:24:23 (98.247.139.64)
Thanks for creating part of the soundtrack of my life... You will not be forgotten. http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/2011-06-18-clarence-clemons-obit_n.htm .......
336: Speaker Asylum, RE: Refoam places in Seattle... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-06-09, 18:36:43 (98.247.139.64)
Around the Sound 323 N 105th St Ste C (between N Greenwood Ave & N Holman Rd) Seattle, WA 98133 Neighborhood: Greenwood (206) 782-7975 Haven't used them myself but they have been around forever and ha .......
337: General Asylum, RE: THANK YOU ! ! ! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-05-15, 21:25:11 (98.247.139.64)
The Yo-Yo is AWESOME! Got mine on Friday, autographed and everything.. Thanks for all the hard work to keep this place going! .......
338: General Asylum, Room treatments on the way! (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-04-14, 00:15:06 (76.104.180.202)
Okay, I am pretty excited here folks. I dropped most of the income tax return on some sound treatments (bass traps, corner traps, diffusers, and panels for the reflection points) for my room, been wa .......
339: General Asylum, RE: How often do you contribute to the asylum? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-04-06, 08:19:03 (76.104.180.202)
Didn't really realize you could contribute, but I now have and will continue to do so once a year (I placed a reminder in my calendar). Thanks for posting the question, hopefully there will be more li .......
340: Planar Speaker Asylum, Ohm Walsh? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-01-21, 00:23:18 (76.104.180.202)
Relatively small, not terribly expensive, supposed to image like the dickens and have good low end, and according to the engineer/president of the company, are at their best 12-18 inches from the wall .......
341: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Okay, who can tell me.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-01-16, 14:36:10 (76.104.180.202)
I have sent the serial number off in an email to Adcom to see if they can help in this endeavor. .......
342: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Okay, who can tell me.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-01-16, 14:32:41 (76.104.180.202)
Okay, interesting, my serial number is 143010889, but there is a orangeish circular sticker on the back that states Los Angeles Dept. of building saftey approved for electrical sale with a number CR12 .......
343: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Okay, who can tell me.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2011-01-16, 02:02:50 (76.104.180.202)
the years of production for the Adcom GFA-555 II? Is there a way to tell the age of a particular unit, e.g. a production date code, serial number, etc? .......
344: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Taking your Maggies for granted (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2010-12-09, 22:32:45 (76.104.180.202)
I had been aware of Maggie's for years but knew that they were picky about room placement, needing to be be far from the back wall, etc. and needed beefy amplification so thought they wouldn't work fo .......
345: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Seattle Audio Repair (Tubed) (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2010-08-04, 22:47:03 (76.104.180.202)
Had him do some work for me, SS stuff, but I am sure he will do tubed stuff as well. Very reasonable, VERY talkative, make sure you have at least half an hour to kill if you go in there! http://www.y .......
346: Planar Speaker Asylum, MMG's, Speaker height, oh Mye... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2010-07-18, 20:41:54 (76.104.180.202)
I currently have my MMG's about 7" off the floor and vertical on my home made Home Depot shelf bracket stands. I am considering some Mye stands (my room is tiny, I figure my best investment in improvi .......
347: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Acoustic Treatment that Works.... (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2003-06-24, 00:46:48 (12.231.120.133)
I have a small house and an old, noisy refrigerator. I have to unplug my refigerator when doing any serious listening. I write myself a note to help remember to plug it back in, but I have forgotten a .......
348: Planar Speaker Asylum, Outlaw M-200 monoblock amps (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2003-02-19, 19:24:39 (12.231.120.133)
Just wondering if anyone has tried the new Outlaw M-200 monoblock amps with Maggies? The Outlaws are rated at 300 watts into 4 ohms. I would be most interested in hearing from MMG owners. I am current .......
349: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Modified 1.6's--Stone Dead!! Help????? (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2003-01-11, 02:02:34 (12.231.120.133)
I, too, am very interested in the answer to this question. Kudos to whoever will be so kind as to post an explanation. .......
350: Inmate Systems, Kurtle - Music Box (0.00)
Posted by Kurtle on 2002-12-21, 15:53:18 (12.228.148.12)
Moniker: Kurtle System Name: Music Box System Rev Date: 2002/12/25/21:26 System Rev IP: 12.228.148.12 Amp: Two AMC 2100 amps bridged to monoblocks (250 watts each) Preamp: AMC 1100 Speakers: Magnepan .......
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