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1: General Asylum, Thank you, Abe (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2018-04-22, 14:41:33 (45.46.126.255)
Just a public thank you to Abe. I had a simple request/question and he was spot on with his response and assistance. I have helped people on this forum and have been helped. This is the way it should .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magna-Riser Stands? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2018-02-12, 12:58:04 (45.46.126.255)
I've got a set of the conventional MK 4s for my .7s. Well made, great finish. Very nice person to do business with. Very satisfied with mine. .......
3: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: 1" Square Metal Plate? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2017-10-20, 13:24:33 (166.182.84.233)
I've used quarters before, cheap too....only 25 cents each. .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, MMGi (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2017-06-22, 15:55:11 (45.46.126.255)
Any information on the MMGi? .......
5: Tweakers' Asylum, Electronics supply source (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2016-02-26, 11:12:02 (74.69.249.53)
Can anyone suggest a source for quality capacitors? I am re-capping an amp and am having a hard time finding all the values needed. Thanks .......
6: Vintage Asylum, Re-cap (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2016-02-21, 13:02:07 (74.69.249.135)
How would one know if a vintage, 30 year old, SS amp needed to have its capacitors replaced? Is there something specific to listen for? .......
7: Speaker Asylum, RE: Best bookshelf speakers under $150? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2015-11-17, 09:12:47 (74.69.249.135)
Pioneer SP BS 22-LR, Best Buy for $129.00, when not on sale for much less. .......
8: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott S-17 (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2015-10-14, 15:17:36 (74.69.249.135)
I hit it with some diluted white glue with a fine brush. The cone bonded very well. Worked great, can't even tell from 2 feet away. Thanks. .......
9: Vintage Asylum, Scott S-17 (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2015-10-12, 13:23:42 (74.69.249.135)
I was given a pair of Scott S-17 speakers. Kinda rough shape but I think they'll come back appearance wise anyway. I might need to replace a tweeter as it is slightly torn. The woofers are in great sh .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Did I do Wrong (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2015-09-05, 03:09:06 (74.69.249.135)
I have talked to Rogue about his exact tube swap. I understood that the bias had to be turn down to zero before the KT120s come out and then bring the bias up to 30ma for the EL34s. You asked for advi .......
11: Inmate Systems, Mainiac's Stereo (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2015-02-28, 06:43:36 (76.179.245.113)
Mainiac 's Stereo System
IP Address: 76.179.245.113
Last Update: February 28, 2015 at 06:43:36
Amplifier: Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speaker .......
12: Tubes Asylum, RE: Resolution of the Rogue Cronus Magnum (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-12-20, 04:37:12 (76.179.245.1)
I can't speak for the Nuforce, but I have had two different class D amps on quaility outboard DACs. I now own a Cronus Magnum and can say that I am not missing a thing. I feel the Cronus resolves very .......
13: Tweakers' Asylum, Caps for B&Ws (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-11-16, 15:47:09 (76.179.245.1)
I am considering replacing the caps in my Matrix 805s. Any advice as to what might be the best brand to go with? I'm not really going for a performance improvement, but replacing 24 year old capacitor .......
14: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: It'd probably help if you told us what it is. :) (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-11-14, 07:51:22 (76.179.245.113)
40 watts 8 ohms, I would assume doubled into 4. Manufacture claims 200 watts peak into 4 ohms. I know this is the very low end of power for Magnepans. Just wondering what kind of trouble I would run i .......
15: Planar Speaker Asylum, Enough for MMGs or 12s (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-11-13, 14:47:06 (76.179.245.1)
I have a NAD C 316 BEE for a secondary system. I was wondering if it was stout enough for the MMGs or larger 'pans? Small room, 14x12. Thoughts? .......
16: Planar Speaker Asylum, Choices... (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-09-06, 21:20:39 (182.218.106.200)
A few years ago I had 1.6s in a room that was really too small, and regretfully sold them. I want some Maggie's in my system again, but need to chose between MMGs with a decent sub, Super MMGs or wait .......
17: Speaker Asylum, RE: Furniture oil for speaker cabinets? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-06-28, 04:25:18 (76.179.245.1)
Howard's products are the way to go. Bought back a neglected finish on some Snells and they really glowed. Greats products and gentle on the wood. .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Monoblock expectations (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-05-22, 02:37:34 (76.179.244.43)
Amps will be Musical Fidelity M1s in mono mode driving B&W Matrix 805s, for now. Might be some Maggie's in the future... Never enough Lobsta! .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Monoblock expectations (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-05-21, 10:01:58 (76.179.245.113)
I am about to add another identical power amp (bridged) to my system so each will drive its own speaker. At this point I am just wondering what sonic advantages or benefits I can hope for with all els .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: Help with B&W Matrix 801 Series II spikes and warped top (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-05-13, 01:57:42 (76.179.244.43)
Try bwsupportgroup.com. Parts and tech support for B&Ws. I have had good luck with them. .......
21: Speaker Asylum, RE: Spade terminal (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2014-03-20, 09:32:38 (76.179.245.113)
I can see a + and - on the terminal strip, also a black line on the negative side. .......
22: Digital Drive, RE: Why are you considering using the optical (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2013-12-27, 06:32:49 (76.179.245.113)
Thanks, this is the info I am looking for. Hoping an outboard DAC will sound better. .......
23: Digital Drive, Rega Planet 2000 optical output (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2013-12-25, 12:43:32 (76.179.244.43)
Has anyone used the optical output on a Planet 2000? The manual does not even refer to it, and I was wanting to go with an outboard DAC. .......
24: Planar Speaker Asylum, Martin Logans (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-03-08, 13:48:40 (74.75.239.118)
I am wondering why there is very little discussion of ML speakers here. .......
25: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Fuse polarity (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-03-04, 07:09:47 (184.74.65.132)
Yeah...I guess I should have said polarity of the fuse holder in the circiut. I remember reading somewhere that there was a way to determine the circuit polarity with a multimeter. I will have to do w .......
26: Tweakers' Asylum, Fuse polarity (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-03-04, 05:58:48 (184.74.65.132)
I plan on replacing the fuses in my amp soon. Is there a simple way to determine polarity other than trial and error? .......
27: General Asylum, Why no pictures? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-03-02, 05:13:23 (184.74.65.132)
I don't understand why AudiogoN sellers sometimes don't include pictures of the item they want to sell. It's not hard and it's free for three pictures. Makes all the difference to me. I must just want .......
28: General Asylum, Downsizing and can't decide (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-02-25, 08:46:05 (184.74.65.132)
I am baiscally starting over and want to go to an integrated amplifier instead of separates as I have had in the past. I have two small integrates in mind and am torn as to which one I should settle o .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Downsizing and can't decide (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-02-25, 08:46:05 (184.74.65.132)
I am baiscally starting over and want to go to an integrated amplifier instead of separates as I have had in the past. I have two small integrates in mind and am torn as to which one I should settle o .......
30: General Asylum, RE: I'm freaking out!! (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-02-22, 02:25:55 (74.75.239.118)
I'm still looking for it, but enjoying the search. .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Which way to go? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-01-12, 17:41:49 (74.75.239.118)
I've got a SS preamp that I am quite happy with but my SS power amp is getting a bit long in the tooth. Looking for some thoughts about SS preamp with tube power amp vs. tube preamp with SS power amp. .......
32: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What about ZU Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-01-11, 13:54:19 (74.75.239.118)
I'm at a point where "right" may sound wrong. I am looking to what makes me want to listen. I've had conventional speakers and planars and yet I am still looking for my "right" speaker. Looks like ZU .......
33: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What about ZU Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2011-01-10, 15:05:38 (74.75.239.118)
I haven't seen much of talk of any ZU products in this forum. Any reason why? I am considering a high efficiency speaker in the future and would welcome any thoughts. .......
34: Computer Audio Asylum, Need help getting started (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-12-24, 06:57:10 (74.75.239.118)
I have been in this hobby (obsession) for about 35 years, yet have resisted the computer aspect of storage and play back. I recently won an Apple TV as a door prize and want to integrate it into my sy .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, New belt needed (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-09-29, 16:08:54 (74.75.239.118)
I need a new belt for my "The AR Turntable". Needle Doctor could not help. Where else can I go? .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Emotiva XPA's (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-09-20, 15:06:24 (74.75.239.118)
Looking for experiences and opinions on Emotiva amps. I will be replacing an amp from the early '90s soon and I don't know much about this company. .......
37: Cable Asylum, Long interconnects or long speaker cables? (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-08-19, 02:34:14 (74.75.239.118)
I have to re arrange my system. I will have to go with long interconnects, 15 feet between the preamp and power amp, or equally long speaker cables. I am leaning toward the long interconnects as I wou .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Japanese Tea Ceremony (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-08-16, 14:08:16 (74.75.239.118)
I actually described it the exact same way today to a non audiophile co-worker, funny. .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, New cartridge or new sytus (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-08-15, 13:31:56 (74.75.239.118)
I am going back to analog after about 20 years. Dug out my old The AR Turntable which is still in remarkable condition, is was not completely retired. I have an Ortofon OM 30 cartridge on it since th .......
40: Speaker Asylum, RE: B&W tweeters (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-08-06, 02:38:12 (74.75.239.118)
Sounds like they go to Matrix 800 series. I replaced the tweeters on my 805's and the part number is ZZ08532. Check with bwgroup support. What do you want to do with them? .......
41: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Defection (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-08-02, 09:33:24 (74.75.239.118)
I am looking for some advice about high efficiency speakers, low watt amps and any pitfalls to avoid. I'm not new to the hobby but I am new to this particular area. My latest experience was with plana .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggies and Termites (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-05-31, 15:31:28 (74.75.239.118)
I would get anything I was concerned about out of there. The Mylar may not appreciate any petroleum base insecticides and I would also be concerned about any residues. .......
43: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Striaght up vs. tilted (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-05-19, 02:48:28 (74.75.239.118)
When I went vertical with them it seemed to smooth out the bass response. I had a slight imbalance left to right. It was likely because of the back wave interaction with my small, asymmetrical room. A .......
44: Planar Speaker Asylum, Striaght up vs. tilted (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-05-17, 15:28:07 (74.75.239.118)
I have cured some tonality sins buy orienting my 1.6's straight up instead of tilting them back. I have owned Maggies for only 5 months and am still trying to get them "right" in my small, yet dedicat .......
45: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tone Audio reviews the Skiing Ninja 1.6 crossover (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-05-10, 07:55:24 (74.75.239.118)
Is this a kit? I don't see any leads or wires connected to anything... .......
46: General Asylum, RE: Oppo 970HD SACD Player Output voltage (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-05-04, 02:31:02 (74.75.239.118)
Check the volume on the remote. The output from my Oppo 981 HD can be adjusted from the remote. .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: My experience... (0.00)
Posted by Mainiac on 2010-04-01, 15:58:08 (74.75.239.118)
Thanks for sharing your experience, HiFi . I may vary well end up where you are with my 1.6s. Looking for cheap tweaks right now. .......
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