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1: Critic's Corner, RE: Arm recommendation (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2017-08-26, 21:49:38 (101.166.139.50)
Charles, Still hoping Ayre will perform the 20 upgrade to your phono stage OR release a new phono stage..........PLEASE!!! :) .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Vandy's (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2017-03-02, 18:04:49 (139.130.146.5)
I think Ayre have played enough with digital! They don't need to release a R version....just a twenty version adding the new tricks they have learnt over the years would be good. please see what you c .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ayre Reference Phono Preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2017-02-17, 04:15:08 (101.166.139.50)
Any news Charles? Been awhile! :) @Charles Hansen .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: What? No balsa wood driver mention? nt (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2013-09-29, 17:39:51 (218.186.17.227)
Yes, morricab, the Vandersteen Seven drivers are indeed AWESOME! Really! Here is a story regarding how Richard Vandersteen selected balsa wood and carbon fiber for his drivers.....: http://www.ultraau .......
5: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Ha! Another one of those dodgy kanai san's invention.... (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-12-18, 22:50:09 (165.228.142.22)
Jerome, Maybe if she cleaned the casing with the disinfectant it would sound better??????????????????????!!!! :o) .......
6: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pinging Charles Hansen (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-05-23, 15:04:42 (121.45.152.136)
Many thanks Charles....I thought that would be the case.... .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, Pinging Charles Hansen (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-05-22, 14:03:10 (121.45.152.136)
Hi Charles, A quick question. I don't have WiFi internet at home and listen to Computer Audio at home with a Mac Book Pro. I am thinking about buying an iPad to control my Mac using the wireless conne .......
8: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: still yet to hear denis' player (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-05-03, 19:18:52 (122.49.141.46)
"...really, but where's the proof that every player ever made has got the RAM problem?" I was joking Jerome. When you find the perfect player please let me know... .......
9: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: still yet to hear denis' player (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-05-02, 19:47:20 (122.49.141.46)
Jerome, Go and listen to Dennis' player. Also, every player ever made has your RAM problem so let's leave this out of player evaluation..... Lemme know how you go! :o) .......
10: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: CDs sounds better than ever because... ? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-05-02, 06:15:30 (121.45.152.136)
Jerome, Are you going to tell your mates at Sony the secret on how to make a decent sounding CD/SACD player? ;o) .......
11: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... from Vacuum State (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2011-02-28, 23:25:03 (121.45.110.205)
Very sad news. I was fortunate to have met Allen and even had him as a guest at my place some time back.....he was a great friend..... Allen was a brilliant designer and a wonderful source of knowledg .......
12: Inmate Systems, Mark Hoepfl's Home (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-12-15, 03:24:29 (118.210.239.43)
Mark Hoepfl
's Home System
IP Address: 118.210.239.43
Last Update: December 15, 2010 at 03:24:29
Amplifier: V
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): V
Speakers: V
Sources:
CD Pla .......
13: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Clarification Requested - still a bit nonplussed (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-04-01, 01:16:14 (118.210.167.92)
Jerome, For an enlightening listening session on "jitter", please contact me. I have a friend in Singapore with a Level 7 Sony 777 VSE modded player with Uber Clock. NO company uses the technology (ye .......
14: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: thanks for the follow-up....and some comments (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-02-10, 02:32:50 (121.45.124.94)
Jerome, How you keep trying to dig yourself out of your own hole. This ain't a reference disc by a long shot. I have asked you on another thread and personally by email to visit a friend with his modd .......
15: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: i heard mark "hopeful"'s VSE'd DVP-S9000ES and wasn't impressed. (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-01-24, 03:44:01 (118.210.129.40)
Dearest Jerome, I think I need to chime in here. This is Mr. Hoepfl ( not 'hopeful' but I get the joke...have heard it a few times before...! :o) ) One of your "reference"/"tell tale" discs you used .......
16: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Another objective, unbiased opinion? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-01-05, 04:30:38 (118.210.204.56)
It was never intimated that I accompanied Allen to Singapore. I am not sure if this is relevant to this topic. Anyway, after having my player modded I had been in touch with him about my player and th .......
17: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Another objective, unbiased opinion? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-01-02, 17:12:27 (118.210.196.86)
Tom, I ain't a "minion" and do not wish to get into a verbal slanging match. The Marantz player I heard in the store did not sound like music at all. I have heard this with other Marantz players as we .......
18: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: THe SA7si I heard (don't own one)... (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2010-01-01, 12:55:29 (118.210.196.86)
I remember the day well Allen. The Marantz player was actaully starting to give me a headache (!) .......
19: Hi-Rez Highway, Vacuum State Electronics - Uber Clock site is up! (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2009-02-06, 21:53:43 (220.255.7.249)
Information is now available on Vacuum State's website! Direct link: http://www.vacuumstate.com/fileupload/NewsletterFeb_2009_1.pdf Vacuum State's website: http://www.vacuumstate.com I HIGHLY recommen .......
20: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics DVP-9000ES Level 7 SACD Player (Modded) (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2009-02-06, 18:06:30 (220.255.7.185)
All, Vacuum State have updated their website and have more information on the Uber Clock. http://www.vacuumstate.com/ .......
21: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics DVP-9000ES Level 7 SACD Player (Modded) (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2009-01-24, 08:01:30 (220.255.7.216)
In regards to considering a modded player it's best you look over the Vacuum State website and read up on it. There are plenty of review links there as well. The reason that Allen mods the players is .......
22: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics DVP-9000ES Level 7 SACD Player (Modded) (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2009-01-24, 00:44:00 (220.255.7.195)
finmann500, I agree with your comments. I think overall it is an excellent recording as I mentioned, but I would not say that it is cutting edge. And, yes, I can easily hear the break up on the first .......
23: Hi-Rez Highway, REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics DVP-9000ES Level 7 SACD Player (Modded) (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2009-01-15, 04:13:42 (220.255.7.208)
Model: DVP-9000ES Level 7 Category: SACD Player (Modded) Suggested Retail Price: Contact VSE Description: VSE Level 7 Manufacturer URL: Vacuum State Electronics Review by Mark Hoepfl o .......
24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What are you really asking? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-12-17, 15:05:38 (220.255.7.187)
Charles, In regards to the Thiel crossover, I don't think your comment would apply to using the Thiel passive crossover when using Thiel speakers? (the passive crossover is not actually connected anyw .......
25: Speaker Asylum, RE: Let me try again... (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-12-16, 02:57:15 (220.255.7.152)
this is all very interesting. richard vandersteen actually mentions on his answers to peoples questions on his companies website that he only recommends the power cords he supplies. link: http://www.v .......
26: Inmate Systems, Mark Hoepfl's Mine (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-12-02, 03:21:48 (220.255.7.143)
Mark Hoepfl
's Mine System
IP Address: 220.255.7.143
Last Update: December 02, 2008 at 03:21:48
Amplifier: .
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): .
Speakers: .
Sources:
CD Play .......
27: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Blu-spec CD: Sony Develops High-quality Audio CDs Using Blu-ray Technology (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-11-05, 08:55:48 (220.255.7.132)
BSCD.....it certainly is BS! :o) .......
28: Digital Drive, RE: We'll be making one soon (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-11-03, 17:49:57 (203.125.243.154)
Thanks Charles, Any plans to make a player in the R series some time?? .......
29: Digital Drive, RE: We'll be making one soon (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-11-03, 15:31:56 (220.255.7.225)
Charles, Can you reveal any further details on the series 9 player? When you mention less expensive than your other products, are you referring to your series 5 and 7 series players? .......
30: Speaker Asylum, TAS review of Thiel 3.7s is online (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-10-17, 02:42:02 (121.97.28.3)
Great review of a truely amazing speaker, a modern classic.......from NOV 2008 issue of TAS:- http://www.thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/PDF_files/PDF_reviews/CS37/TAS_nov08.pdf .......
31: Speaker Asylum, RE: Issue #186 will be online soon and you can download the review...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-10-17, 02:28:50 (121.97.28.3)
review now online: http://www.thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/PDF_files/PDF_reviews/CS37/TAS_nov08.pdf .......
32: Speaker Asylum, RE: Pick up the TAS on the newsstand and read it...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-10-16, 16:07:13 (220.255.7.241)
yup, but its not on the newsstands where i live.......... hope you can reveal something....? ;O) .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: I still love mine... (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-10-16, 03:36:41 (203.125.243.154)
mkuller, would love to hear more about the review of the 3.7 in TAS...... thanks mark .......
34: Hi-Rez Highway, Pinging Charles - Question (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-07-11, 19:16:09 (165.21.155.112)
Charles, Would a ferrite used internally in a CD player on the ground wire only be acceptable? (I presume the ground wire would carry no current - please correct me if I am wrong...) Thanks Mark ::: .......
35: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thanks for the info (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-06-29, 00:00:41 (220.255.7.216)
Charles, If you had the same circuitry as your current CD player but used a TEAC metal tray based transport I wonder how much better it would sound???? It would double the cost of your player but I am .......
36: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: until this post I didn't know a $15,000 component exists and I am an audiophile, yes I know about $5,000 (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-06-01, 18:09:42 (203.125.243.154)
Teresa, Take a look at the link below. Check out all 19 pages, there are lovely pictures and even more lovely prices. Please ensure you are sitting down when you view this and don't eat just before yo .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: General Cleaning of Ayre MX-R - pinging Charles (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-05-29, 23:31:29 (203.125.243.154)
hi brad, yes, i called him...forgot to post what he said: 1) use windex 2) use microfiber cloth 3) do not clean over the ayre logo as it can be removed easily, light dust is fine.... cheers mark ::: T .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: General Cleaning of Ayre MX-R - pinging Charles (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-05-26, 01:28:12 (203.125.243.154)
thanks andrew, hope to hear from ayre as well... cheers mark .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, General Cleaning of Ayre MX-R - pinging Charles (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-05-22, 08:27:51 (220.255.7.242)
I just purchased a pair of MX-Rs and running in now. Just wondering what is the recommended way to dust/generally clean them? Any recommended type of cleaning cloth (and product if need be...) Thanks .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ayre K1-xe - processor pass thru (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-05-02, 07:39:29 (220.255.7.211)
thanks charles... cheers mark .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre K1-xe - processor pass thru (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-05-02, 05:51:54 (165.21.155.10)
hi, i dont think the ayre k-1xe has a processor passthru. so what do you need to do when you have it set up for stereo using the same player (dvd/cd) and want to watch a dvd? cheers mark .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Are you sure? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-04-27, 18:24:16 (203.125.243.154)
> Well, it seems some people seem to think so (!) Do you think class D will ever match/surpass linear amps? .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Are you sure? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-04-27, 03:22:14 (220.255.7.214)
Hi Charles, As you are an esteemed and respected designer of amazing equipment I was kinda hoping you would give me your 2 cents about my question....! :o) .......
44: Hi-Rez Highway, How far are audiophile systems from real live music? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-04-26, 15:05:09 (220.255.7.244)
I was just thinking (and I know it depends on what system/components/room etc etc etc), in general, with audiophile set ups, in percentage terms, how close can we get to a real live performance with a .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Class D Amps (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-04-24, 21:25:39 (203.125.243.154)
Does anyone think Class D Amps will catch up to the best that solid state amplification can do today some time in the future? 5 years? 10 years? Would love to hear your thoughts... Cheers Mark ::: TOP .......
46: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Best SACD which feature drums? - here's a few I like (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-03-28, 05:39:19 (165.21.154.104)
Thanks for your input.... I already had the Steve Davis Project SACD and it is incredible. I picked up the Far More Drums DMP SACD and was impressed but the performance wasn't quite there... Picked up .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp stands/power cables for Ayre MX-R amps? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-03-25, 04:57:48 (165.21.154.104)
Hi, I am looking at getting amp stands (1 for each monoblock) for the Ayre MX-R amps. Anyone have any recommendations (at a reasonable cost...) that fit these? Also, would I need to ensure that my pow .......
48: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: VSE Level 6,"Breath of Life" mod -Sony DVP-S9000ES (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-03-22, 20:10:43 (165.21.154.98)
Yes, unfortunately you just can't go down the corner store to listen to one.....hope you get the opportunity one day... Your profile says you live in Ohio, maybe another AA member may live in your nec .......
49: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: VSE Level 6,"Breath of Life" mod -Sony DVP-S9000ES (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-03-22, 19:36:03 (165.21.154.103)
Of course one can read all they want - you need to have a listen yourself. I can guarantee you will hear a huge difference - no question. .......
50: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: VSE Level 6,"Breath of Life" mod -Sony DVP-S9000ES (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-03-22, 19:20:39 (165.21.154.100)
Waynefi, I am not sure what modders you contacted but there is a HUGE difference between an unmodded 9000es compared to a modded 9000es. I have been told on very good authority that it even gets close .......
51: Hi-Rez Highway, VSE Level 6,"Breath of Life" mod -Sony DVP-S9000ES (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-03-10, 19:16:02 (203.125.243.154)
I just had my Sony DVP-S9000ES player upgraded from Level 5 to the Level 6 "Breath of Life" mod (balanced). The upgrade is significant - instruments are more defined and a more defined soundtage. Musi .......
52: Hi-Rez Highway, Best SACD which feature drums? (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2008-02-20, 21:31:54 (203.125.243.154)
Not sure if there are many/or any SACDs that feature drums (or have a lot of drums)....? If so, what do you think is the best in regards to sound quality? .......
53: Speaker Asylum, RE: Krix Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2007-11-27, 18:19:28 (203.125.243.154)
Krix are going very well in Australia and overseas, both for consumer speakers and commercial cinema speakers. They offer excellent value and are made in Australia. They have quite a lot of new models .......
54: Speaker Asylum, Krix Loudspeakers....Great Video Advert! (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2007-10-24, 02:43:27 (203.125.243.154)
Very, very clever ad from a speaker manufacturer to the world based in Adelaide, Australia, Krix…… Video link is on the right hand side in the middle… http://www.krix.com.au/ making of the video is he .......
55: Speaker Asylum, Thiel 3.7s (0.00)
Posted by Mark Hoepfl on 2007-07-11, 22:03:49 (203.125.243.154)
Any more members have a chance to listen to the Thiel 3.7s??? If so, what do you think? .......
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