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1: General Asylum, Monster Cables ... in Walmart? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2005-01-02, 08:08:04 (152.163.100.7)
I didn't know they were made in China... or soon will be. JM2C .......
2: General Asylum, Re: "How much should we spend...??? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-12-07, 14:52:10 (65.97.145.70)
...on our: car, boat, motorcycle, house, family, et al...??? It *only* depends on what you *believe* (or are told) you need. When in doubt... Spend. Regards, Lawton. .......
3: General Asylum, Technics/Ortofon; Pioneer SX3800; Infinity 3-way's ... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-11-17, 10:35:18 (65.97.145.70)
...and WE RULED! Who could expect the journey to the High-End would eventually rival a well-known Hobbit's tale? .......
4: General Asylum, 42 ... "Into audio" in 1978... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-10-18, 10:52:14 (65.127.185.18)
..."registered audiophile" in '98 ... fully "insane" by 2002. Ignorance was bliss but high-end is expensive. .......
5: Speaker Asylum, Re: $85,000 dynaudio speakers.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-07-27, 15:03:42 (65.127.185.18)
The *most* expensive part of that $150k system, is indeed the custom *room* necessary to optimize it. Now, IF you can afford *that* room, then the $15k system likely wouldn't fill it effectively. It's .......
6: Cable Asylum, Check out HGA... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-07-26, 14:16:32 (65.127.185.18)
I believe they offer a hybrid versions of their Silver-16 speaker wire. It may be available unterminated, or in custom lengths to suit your application. There are many posts here in recognition of the .......
7: General Asylum, Re: or even other recommendations (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-06-07, 15:09:28 (65.127.185.18)
You might also consider SurgeShield - available directly from FP&L. (Other states may offer similar services.) As a Ft.Lauderdale resident, I am seriously considering this thing. The device is install .......
8: General Asylum, No. Nevertheless, my last purchase ... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-05-24, 15:25:12 (65.127.185.18)
...shipped "that day" on receipt of my official "bank check". From a bricks-n-mortar dealer in Daytona (who I'd never met), to my office - in two days. Of course, the amount of risk *you* are willing .......
9: Speaker Asylum, Re: I wanna rock... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2004-03-12, 11:53:57 (65.127.185.18)
You might try posting same over in Pro... Tannoy, JBL, or (read quietly: Bose 801) club-monitors could be an option. .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, B&K (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-12-29, 14:53:40 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
11: General Asylum, Hear! Hear! (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-12-19, 10:23:31 (65.127.185.18)
But, I've yet to place my order ... fascinating speakers. .......
12: General Asylum, Sure, why not.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-12-16, 15:38:55 (65.127.185.18)
Business is business. My dealer has also crossed-over, and claims he had to, although it's quite high-end for H/T: Revel, Mark Levinson, et al. Full-room custom install jobs with turn-key design servi .......
13: General Asylum, Magnum Dynalab would be a noteworthy exception... nt (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-12-13, 08:21:08 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
14: Speaker Asylum, Lock the listening room door.... nt (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-12-05, 14:02:06 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Best Home Theater Processor (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-14, 12:55:42 (65.127.185.18)
What is it you don't like about the AVM-20? I have one, V2.09, (with plans to install the .10 software soon), and I *could not* be happier. BTJMO, of course, good luck with your search. (System posted .......
16: Speaker Asylum, Re: speakers bottoming out? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-11, 14:08:23 (65.127.185.18)
Don't do that. All speakers have a dynamic limit, and "bottoming-out" is way past it. Speaker/Amp wattage "ratings" have little to do with in-room output levels, and "loud" is usually matter of opinio .......
17: Speaker Asylum, If you *want* to spend more.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-11, 11:43:04 (65.127.185.18)
trust me; this is the place. But, in the end, YOU must decide how good your system is... how good it needs to be... and how far you're willing to go to get there. You're a registered Inmate now... don .......
18: General Asylum, Well... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-07, 11:21:55 (65.127.185.18)
...it just might be a "bad DSP chip". That happened to my pre/pro, two weeks out-of-the-box. Of course, the warranty covers it, and my dealer had a new unit for me in 48 hrs. Call it a minor glitch in .......
19: General Asylum, Re: My incoming current is 122 (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-07, 10:48:09 (65.127.185.18)
122 is the voltage ...not current, and is within operating specs. Many things can contribute to fuse-failure, and some amps just don't like (some) power-conditioners. I'd suggest you call, or e-mail, .......
20: General Asylum, Two words for WAF's: Diamonds help. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-05, 12:19:32 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
21: General Asylum, Switch the power OFF on the sub.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-05, 12:04:57 (65.127.185.18)
before unplugging it. The caps will discharge (slowly), and shouldn't re-charge until the power is switched back on. Without a current draw no spark will be created. (you must have some big caps in th .......
22: Speaker Asylum, Don't use *any* liquids on electrostatics! But... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-11-04, 11:22:15 (65.127.185.18)
they *can* be vacuumed. Seriously. First, unplug them for a day to let the electrostatic charge dissipate. This helps release the smoke, dust, et al. Then, use the vacuum hose to clean the membrane. ( .......
23: General Asylum, Re: Another Poll! (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-27, 14:49:39 (65.127.185.18)
Cdp 10%, Amp/pre 50%!, Spks. 20%, Cbls. 8%, Rack 8%, Oth: 4%... system posted. .......
24: General Asylum, Re: Why is this system too bright/fatigueing?/ Solutions? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-16, 12:29:18 (65.127.185.18)
I concur w/ 'gme109', room factors are BIG, but manageable. Poor room interaction is a major cause of fatigue - a "bright system" will be intolerable in a "bright room". Hard floors, low or hard ceili .......
25: General Asylum, You want forgiveness... for venting... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-16, 08:51:35 (65.127.185.18)
...in this place. Forgetaboudit! Hell, a good audio-vent is what keeps it interesting. (This stuff gets a bit dry.) As mentioned below, is seems you just hit a run of component bad luck. However, to m .......
26: Speaker Asylum, What do YOU mean when you say "image"? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-15, 15:18:51 (65.127.185.18)
I agree with the prior posters descriptions; very good stuff, though 'caa' seemed a bit jaded. Anyway, to your last question: "What is a good image?" I'll recommend this: it makes YOU happy. (Happines .......
27: Digital Drive, Re: Putting something on my CD... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-13, 11:23:50 (65.127.185.18)
Something to consider are Sonic Circles. Green, rubber rings that fit over the edge of CD's & DVD's. Claim to prevent light scatter... and protect the disk. Avail. at URL below. PS, CDP's have come a .......
28: General Asylum, Re: Looking for a "minisystem"... anything better. (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-13, 10:39:11 (65.127.185.18)
Yamaha - as mentioned, has several models starting at about $300 USD. I've got the CRX-E300, at the office. (Built-in Tuner/CDP, w/ RCA inputs for MD,Tape,Aux, and a sub-out connection.) Properly set- .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Mark Levinson 334 or Pass Labs X150.5? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-13, 08:43:27 (65.127.185.18)
It was my understanding that Revel speakers were "initially voiced" using ML gear. I have the No.334, paired with the little M20's and absolutely love the combination. FWIW, hope it helped. System pos .......
30: General Asylum, Re: FM Reception? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-10-13, 07:40:10 (65.127.185.18)
Magnum Dynalab, Silver Ribbon. (Perhaps it's one you've tried.) But, I'm using it on my office system, in a concrete & metal building, with very good results. It's supposedly designed specifically for .......
31: Speaker Asylum, Re: Thank you and one question more... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-09-16, 16:31:12 (65.127.185.18)
Sorry, I had to assemble my stands... thought everyone did. The base attaches to the legs same as the top plate, only the bolts are hidden by the metal feet - they go on last. No, you don't need to d .......
32: Speaker Asylum, Why not both... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-09-15, 16:12:40 (65.127.185.18)
I filled each stand base with lead shot... #9(?) - not too small. That requires drilling a hole on the bottom, but it's easily sealed with silicone glue. The legs were then filled to the top with sani .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sure hope so... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-09-05, 11:25:15 (65.127.185.18)
this is getting expensive. Recently upgraded to a dealer-demo ML#334. Don't know if it's Grail status, but it took 12 yrs, three receivers & one 2-ch Adcom amp, to get this close. It's gotta end somew .......
34: Speaker Asylum, No, not how they age... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-09-03, 08:10:11 (65.127.185.18)
I've had a pair in daily use for well over a year, and they show no sign of what you describe. But, then again, I've never really pushed them hard. Suggest you send an e-mail to Todd, at Madrigal, Cu .......
35: Speaker Asylum, Keep 'em... you did get a good deal... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-08-01, 11:53:12 (68.192.133.237)
They're a high-output HT monitor and need a bit of break-in to sound their best. Of course, an all matched system is the ultimate in HT. But in most typical home installations, it's usually difficult .......
36: Speaker Asylum, Best results... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-24, 08:48:45 (65.127.185.18)
...will certainly be from an Axiom center, (assuming they make one) that's voice-matched to your M60. From my personal experience, mixing speaker manufactures is *not* recommended - esp. up front. The .......
37: Speaker Asylum, Mine are paired with a Levinson 334... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-16, 11:26:59 (65.127.185.18)
...and it is well. Though now out of production, I would expect demo-units are still around - at considerable savings too. Best of luck to you. .......
38: General Asylum, Audio-techno-yada-yada, at it's best... well done. ..nt (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-16, 10:41:06 (65.127.185.18)
..nt .......
39: General Asylum, Just one - happiness. ..nt (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-15, 08:42:31 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
40: General Asylum, Re: OT: Low-end “Home theater in a box” systems (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-14, 16:08:27 (65.127.185.18)
Be careful at the lower-end of the price-war scale. While most of these low-cost HTIB systems are quite similar in performance,(that's not saying much) parts-quality & reliability tend to suffer. And .......
41: General Asylum, Add another $500K+ for the listening room... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-11, 05:45:58 (65.127.185.18)
...$1M speakers will need a BIG one. JMO .......
42: Speaker Asylum, Re: Comparisons sought... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-09, 12:55:17 (65.127.185.18)
...Miss April, Miss May, or Miss June - tough choices, eh? Truth is, only you can decide between such a closely matched group. Depending on the rest of your system, listening room and music preference .......
43: General Asylum, I'll second your hope to be wrong... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-09, 07:55:05 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, DIY pins... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-07-01, 12:19:25 (65.127.185.18)
I've got a No.334 running S/E, using DIY pins, until I can decide on balanced cables. (Lots of po$$ibilities.) Solid copper worked well, but I don't know the gauge; 16... 14? ...doesn't really matter. .......
45: General Asylum, Consider a Fanfare or Magnum Dynalab... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-06-26, 14:17:08 (65.127.185.18)
...weatherproof, non-directional types that cost between $80 & $100. I've used both, 30 miles from Miami, with good results. But, there are no hills either.... FWIW .......
46: Digital Drive, You might also consider an external DAC... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-06-24, 09:11:08 (65.127.185.18)
...a Bel Canto DAC2 ($1200 new), would easily be within your price range on the used/demo market. It's "sound" is well doumented on this forum; you may like it. Of course, there are *many* others to c .......
47: General Asylum, I would just love to see... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-06-23, 15:35:14 (65.127.185.18)
JA's measurements and analysis of current BOSE 2-ch product. .......
48: General Asylum, Outstanding! ... a must read. <nt> (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-06-23, 14:49:46 (65.127.185.18)
. .......
49: General Asylum, "...on the Road to Audio Hell?" (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-05-22, 07:26:02 (65.127.185.18)
...an interesting article, which explores your particular situation, can be found at the Audio Note website. FWIW Regards, M. Lawton E. .......
50: General Asylum, Re: cheap-o Sony cdp ... which one? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-05-16, 10:47:00 (65.127.185.18)
I currently use a Sony 5-disk, CA80ES (it better not be that one) and find the sound on good recordings quite acceptable... so far... in my system. Be careful looking for "weak-links" because you WILL .......
51: General Asylum, Get out and start listening... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-05-07, 06:07:17 (65.127.185.18)
It sounds like you know what you want; at least in part. So what you need is a relationship - with a dealer. Several perhaps. You'll get many recommendations here; and that's good. But without direct .......
52: General Asylum, CD (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-05-02, 12:44:49 (65.127.185.18)
...you didn't want a reason. .......
53: General Asylum, My amp gets hot enough to be "treated like a toaster..." (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-25, 10:21:17 (65.127.185.18)
but, I haven't actually cooked on it yet... I see your point, but I don't share your pain. Best of luck to you. .......
54: Speaker Asylum, Ok ... had to be something... :( thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-18, 14:02:44 (65.127.185.18)
. .......
55: Speaker Asylum, Another reason to be in Munich this October... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-18, 13:39:03 (65.127.185.18)
...show up with cash (US), arrange for the shipping; almost pays for the trip... well, almost. Just a thought. Regards. .......
56: General Asylum, Hydrogen peroxide is safe - but it really depends on.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-18, 10:52:12 (65.127.185.18)
what ya got stuck in there. ;-) Good luck. .......
57: Speaker Asylum, Can that 2,250 EUR price be correct....? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-18, 09:57:06 (65.127.185.18)
While I certainly can't read German, that's only $2,450 USD. If so, how much could shipping to the US cost? Perhaps I'm reading it wrong....? .......
58: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Try contacting B&K directly.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-16, 05:51:22 (65.127.185.18)
...they may go to bat for you on this one. Some companies are very stand-up esp. when it comes to a serious equipment failure like that - even when the unit is *way* past the warranty period. (It's mo .......
59: Speaker Asylum, "Don't look for it Taylor... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-15, 15:14:20 (65.127.185.18)
...you may not like what you find." .......
60: General Asylum, Asking that question, just set the hook... -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-15, 14:17:22 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
61: General Asylum, Score one for the upstart.... jMtc (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-14, 13:53:34 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
62: General Asylum, Nearfield Listening ... is the best component I didn't buy! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-14, 07:09:44 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
63: Speaker Asylum, I was told by a quasi-high-end dealer... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-10, 14:37:07 (65.127.185.18)
that, strictly in terms of "speaker units" sold, Bose now has better than 70% of world-wide market share. If true, it's too sad to think about; perhaps each cube counts as a unit... FWIW .......
64: General Asylum, Try 3/4" plasitc wire shield - avail. at most autoparts stores. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-04-09, 09:54:41 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
65: General Asylum, Just compare the wav & mp3 data file sizes... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-03-28, 06:30:37 (65.127.185.18)
90% of the original CD data is DISCARDED during MP3 conversion. Regards, M. Lawton .......
66: General Asylum, ...Pearls Before Swine... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-03-20, 08:18:58 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
67: Speaker Asylum, If you don't mind the "look" of the M20 stands ... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-03-14, 05:30:01 (65.127.185.18)
..."awfully spindly" was your wording. I have those stands and eventually got used to their "low-profile" appearance. For additional stability & dampening, I loaded each base (after assembly drill a s .......
68: General Asylum, Be sure it has an ANALOG DIRECT option.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-03-13, 14:15:24 (65.127.185.18)
Some of these H/T units re-digitize *everything*! The DSP function(s) must fully disengage, (shut-off is better), for 2-ch use. Regards, M Lawton .......
69: Digital Drive, You *should* bother with the "specialty audio retailers"... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-26, 14:10:41 (65.127.185.18)
Do consider: They want you to. (even if they don't act like it.) Some dealers do carry Sony, esp the ES line. They are a huge knowledge base and there to help you. They need your business WAY more th .......
70: Speaker Asylum, Polk LSi15 ... well received by TAS last year. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-26, 08:46:27 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
71: Speaker Asylum, Re: Can they play rock music? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-25, 17:06:33 (65.127.185.18)
50% rock + 50% jazz = some difficult choices. You might consider VMPS ...word here is they rock! And, jazz with the best of 'em. I'm not sure about pricing vs the SF Sig's. They will, of course, have .......
72: Video Asylum, Re: DPL II (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-21, 14:38:15 (65.127.185.18)
It doesn't replace DD or DTS and wasn't meant to. Compared to the original DPL, it does provide a much better 5.1 "up-mix" of stereo CD's and non-DD/DTS movies. What thats worth - is up to you. Regard .......
73: General Asylum, You can't get a Lamborghini's top performance.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-20, 10:20:13 (65.127.185.18)
on Ocean Drive - but people still drive them there. Or, how about an Olympic-size pool... that no one swims in. For some, just having it matters more than how it's used. Regards, Lawton. .......
74: General Asylum, Still waiting for mine.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-20, 10:01:09 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
75: Cable Asylum, Also, Mapleshade GoldenHelix, for $85 -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-19, 13:12:27 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
76: Video Asylum, How does Yamaha HT handle analog inputs...? Help! (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-18, 15:50:23 (65.127.185.18)
Hello, I've got an RX-V795A, (3yrs old) standing-in as my pre/pro - temporarily. A few weeks ago, I found the following unpleasantness over at Hi-Rez concerning SACD playback using HT receivers: "...m .......
77: General Asylum, Damn good answer ... to a great many posts. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-18, 13:37:31 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
78: General Asylum, What we have here is a total lack of respect... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-18, 13:11:01 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
79: Speaker Asylum, Mapleshade GoldenHelix ... a steal for 85$ -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-14, 13:54:17 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
80: General Asylum, "You don't need that." (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-14, 07:14:28 (65.127.185.18)
...from a dealer who knows my system only too well. .......
81: General Asylum, First post - and you use the B-word ... prepare yourself Sir. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-11, 10:11:24 (65.127.185.18)
nt .......
82: Speaker Asylum, Try a little more toe-in on the left ... should help. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-06, 14:53:45 (65.127.185.18)
NT .......
83: Speaker Asylum, Welcome to The Asylum... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-06, 14:20:30 (65.127.185.18)
Charlie is right - only YOU can decide what is "musically satisfying" (inmates roam the basement halls at all hours of the day & night looking for that "way-out"), and then make the appropriate compro .......
84: Speaker Asylum, RE: Is X worth Z times the price of Y...? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-06, 08:56:59 (65.127.185.18)
I suspect that most SR12 owners believe it is - in their systems... and most 202 owners, if they actually compared the two, believe it isn't. Worth - is defined by WHO you ask. FYI*W* "Choosing speake .......
85: General Asylum, "The typical rock fan... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-05, 08:10:22 (65.127.185.18)
isn't smart enough to know when he's being dumped on" - Frank Zappa .......
86: Speaker Asylum, Damn! ... I had that *exact* wall-unit.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-03, 15:25:16 (65.81.68.130)
had to lose it though. To much bulk (and glass) between 2-way monitors. But, I don't suppose it really matters much with those babies - they look outstanding! Waiting for the reviews... Regards, M. La .......
87: Speaker Asylum, Re: ...further thoughts. (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-03, 14:57:34 (65.81.68.130)
Good post. I also own the baby Revels, and always enjoy reading of other perspectives on their character. Regards, M. Lawton .......
88: General Asylum, Second that advice... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-02-03, 13:45:16 (65.81.68.130)
but you will find that effective soundproofing, (as opposed to acoustic treatments designed to make things sound better on your side), is very expensive. You might try sending him a case of really goo .......
89: Speaker Asylum, Cutting the factory stands not an easy option... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-30, 05:23:04 (65.81.68.130)
...as they assemble using a threaded insert at the end of each leg. Ask your dealer if a loan of Revel stands is possible until your sure about the height. FWIW, I have found them quite acceptable, an .......
90: Speaker Asylum, Yes. Don't ... however, it can be reversed... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-29, 12:03:41 (65.81.68.130)
...by replacing the tweeters. Your octopi are an effective device designed for, among other fun techi things, a more balanced off-axis response. Do a search on "pushed-in dome" for another reason - an .......
91: Speaker Asylum, The short answer - probably... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-29, 10:11:40 (65.81.68.130)
...because *everything* in the room is a factor in the "imaging & soundstage game". And speaker placement is always about compromise, in one way or another. As for "domestic harmony" - diamonds help. .......
92: General Asylum, Buy a new $20k Harley and ride... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-22, 10:00:55 (65.81.68.130)
nt .......
93: General Asylum, ...well, a fat bill-of-materials more easily justifies the price. -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-17, 14:26:38 (65.81.68.130)
nt .......
94: General Asylum, B&O - would be on a short list. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-17, 14:17:15 (65.81.68.130)
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95: General Asylum, calaudiotech.com (Site under construction) -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-17, 05:13:33 (65.81.68.130)
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96: General Asylum, Please ...THAT has got to be a gag...? -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2003-01-15, 14:33:13 (65.81.68.130)
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97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, If it were only that simple... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-27, 15:07:39 (65.81.68.130)
...you'll be able to keep the speakers, 2-ch. amp & your front-end. But, without a preamp-processor, it's difficult to "control" the HT 5.1 application - master volume, individual speaker levels, list .......
98: General Asylum, A good year-end rant ... enjoyed it. Especially... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-27, 06:05:46 (65.81.68.130)
"...solutions to problems we didn't know we had." Perhaps, in more than a few cases I expect, problems that may not really exist. (A very effective marketing tool.) Have you read "The Price IS the Pro .......
99: General Asylum, All right Sir ...sorry to offend (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-23, 14:43:15 (65.81.68.130)
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100: General Asylum, "We have no Maseratis" - and we DO need them... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-23, 06:28:58 (65.81.68.130)
now, more than ever. Sad as it is, mediocrity continues to run rampant through much of Americana. Thank you Art, for the insightful commentary, and welcome to Stereophile. Regards, and Happy Holidays. .......
101: General Asylum, Didn't BOSE write that one...? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-19, 11:25:59 (65.81.68.130)
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102: General Asylum, Measuring "noise", is quite different from setting HT levels... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-19, 11:12:35 (65.81.68.130)
OSHA uses the 'A' setting to filter out the freq. (low & high) deemed less likely to cause hearing loss over a known period of time. That's noise. Balancing a HT system, however, is usually done with .......
103: General Asylum, Prepare yourself Son... at 18, you're in for quite a lengthy stay... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-14, 05:40:27 (65.81.68.130)
...trust *your* ears, and protect them; hearing damage is permanent. Pace your investment. Read! from the Archives. Don't ever mention the "B" word. And, above all - RUN from the white van... Regards, .......
104: Speaker Asylum, No can do. But, you are correct ... folly! -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-11, 15:16:39 (65.81.68.130)
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105: General Asylum, Get the book by Robert Harley... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-11, 14:35:59 (65.81.68.130)
..."The Complete Guide To High-End Audio" He offers an elaborate definition, but it's a bit much to retype here. I suspect that if more people had this book, there would be fewer "...which speakers sh .......
106: Speaker Asylum, The wire "guard" over (some) metal dome tweeters ... ? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-12-03, 14:53:51 (65.81.68.130)
In my case, Revel M20 - is it there for protection, sonics; both? Thanks, in advance. - Lawton .......
107: General Asylum, Front Row Center - Fort Lauderdale. -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-11-27, 04:49:53 (65.81.68.130)
-nt- .......
108: Cable Asylum, Be careful of what you ask... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-11-26, 16:09:31 (65.81.68.130)
Several months back an inmate, after having described his entire system at length, complained about his Nordost Blue Heaven cables. He asked for some cable recommendations to fix "the problem". One re .......
109: Cable Asylum, ...from Revel on the M20's power handling.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-11-26, 15:37:03 (65.81.68.130)
Todd, at Madrigal, was quick to reply to an e-mail a few months back and had this, in part, to offer on power issue: "...We've driven the M20's very hard with our Reference No33 Amplifiers and they ha .......
110: Speaker Asylum, ...over in Cables ... electrons do all kinds of things. -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-11-19, 14:53:58 (65.81.68.130)
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111: General Asylum, Watching ... robs processing power from Listening... nt (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-11-19, 14:37:23 (65.81.68.130)
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112: General Asylum, Well put ... cash is king. -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-11-19, 14:14:31 (65.81.68.130)
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113: General Asylum, Griot's Garage sells natural boar(s) hair detailing brushes. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-10-25, 14:41:08 (65.81.68.130)
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114: Speaker Asylum, Do consider Revel M20's ($2K) ... absolutely marvelous. -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-08-09, 06:31:15 (65.81.68.130)
-nt- .......
115: Speaker Asylum, You can e-mail Polk directly.... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-08-09, 06:25:18 (65.81.68.130)
They are very helpful with info & current used pricing on many of their models. I wanted some info on the Monitor 12, (last made in 1991), and they sent me an owners manual, the orig. sales brochure, .......
116: General Asylum, Cruel ... but with restraint. : ) -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-07-24, 14:39:23 (65.81.68.130)
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117: General Asylum, Just cover it ... with a sheepskin rug; works great -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-07-19, 11:16:12 (65.81.68.130)
-nt- .......
118: Whiner's Woad, All right Sir. (btw, it's YOU'RE ALL...) -nt- (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-07-19, 10:35:57 (65.81.68.130)
-nt- .......
119: General Asylum, Simple ... an acoustically perfect *room* - with a vault door. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-07-11, 14:50:39 (65.81.68.130)
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120: Speaker Asylum, Simply outstanding... (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-07-08, 14:30:21 (65.81.68.130)
...retired my M/L Aerius i's and never looked back. They are *so* much more "room-friendly", very dynamic, and without any loss of the open M/L sound that I loved. They're now at about 30hrs of modera .......
121: Speaker Asylum, ...had a slight delay w/ the cherry finish. (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-07-05, 08:58:58 (65.81.68.130)
A recent order for M20's, also in cherry, was delayed about a week. My dealer explained that Revel was having some challenges getting the "right" quality/quantity of the cherry veneers. (I didn't comp .......
122: General Asylum, Very well put ... going past the 'knee' - one should proceed with caution. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-06-12, 14:43:38 (65.81.68.130)
-nt- .......
123: Speaker Asylum, ...were those the ones covered in red shag carpet!? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-05-22, 11:08:15 (65.81.68.130)
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124: Speaker Asylum, The vicious circle ... sounds like you're ready. Keep us posted! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-05-22, 10:36:08 (65.81.68.130)
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125: Speaker Asylum, Have you considered the Revel F30 ...? (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-05-22, 09:01:15 (65.81.68.130)
Amazingly musical ... once you can get past its appearance. Of course, that's just my opinion ... FWIW And, if interested, I strongly suggest the audition be on a 100hr minimum, (more is better) burne .......
126: Inmate Systems, M. Lawton - A Just Compromise. (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-04-03, 16:20:00 (65.127.185.18)
Moniker: M. Lawton System Name: A Just Compromise. System Rev Date: 2003/10/16/13:55 System Rev IP: 65.127.185.18 Amp: Mark Levinson, No.334 Preamp: Anthem, AVM20 (v2.09) Speakers: Revel, M20 CDP: Son .......
127: General Asylum, "Caveat Emptor"... would seem to apply here. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-04-02, 15:24:17 (65.81.68.130)
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128: Asylum Feedback/Support, Duplicate Moniker Found. (0.00)
Posted by M. Lawton on 2002-04-02, 14:25:08 (65.81.68.130)
It appears that the Asylum registration system permitted the duplicate incarceration of the moniker: Lizard I thought this odd ... nevertheless, once discovered, (and since I am the new guy here), min .......
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