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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: Needing new speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2023-09-12, 13:13:17 (23.84.132.134)
I really like the Marantz receivers. With that said I'd wonder if it could drive Maggies. I have a lower model Marantz which I use to drive Revel in-wall. It did alright but much better once I added a .......
2: Digital Drive, RE: In need of suggestion(s) (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2023-05-29, 08:47:26 (23.84.132.134)
Another way to use your phone and sit in your listening chair, just get a Bluetooth receiver, something like the Audio Engine B1. For Pandora this should be fine. This way your phone has a wireless co .......
3: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Hi-rez streamers with USB output (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2020-06-22, 09:19:10 (152.216.15.5)
I use an Aurender ACS10 which is USB out only, sound quality is excellent and their Conductor app is one of the best. Support is top notch. Aurender has several models you'll have to check the website .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: What speakers to pair with this amp ~$5k (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2020-04-22, 19:33:34 (75.130.216.9)
I haven't heard the new model Volti but have heard other models and they are great, IMO. Good suggestion if price is alright. No experience personally but people seem to love Tekton, high efficiency. .......
5: Rocky Road, RE: TOOL (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-09-05, 19:30:42 (71.10.194.67)
I've given the new album a couple listens, it's a good Tool album. Sound quality is decent as well. I thought Chocolate Chip Dream would make a cool demo track. Side to side sound effects and drum sol .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Mark Levinson Amps - 5802 and 5805 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-25, 18:16:16 (71.10.194.67)
Thanks for the update, and, I didn't know about the 5101, I'll have to look at that. .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Mark Levinson Amps - 5802 and 5805 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-24, 20:52:42 (71.10.194.67)
I heard the 5805 today, it was driving a set of Audio Physic speakers. I was impressed, it has the great Levinson sound and character. This integrated isn't cheap, although it's a lower price point fo .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Suitable SS Power Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-15, 20:04:37 (71.10.194.67)
Look at the Marantz power amps, forget model number but they are good for the price. The Parasound Classic line would be affordable as well. PS Audio has some great affordable amps too. .......
9: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-15, 19:57:38 (71.10.194.67)
Please do. It will also be interesting to see how the M50.2 does with it. .......
10: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-12, 18:39:48 (97.86.190.67)
My dealer has one of the two Levinson models in, not sure if the $7k version or $8500.00 version. I hope to get a listen soon and will report back. Maybe start a thread on the "amp" forum. ::: TOPIC:: .......
11: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-11, 19:31:03 (97.86.190.67)
I heard a Gamut system a couple years back and thought it sounded good. I haven't heard Sugden but everyone had good things to say about it. But guys have raved about gear before I found disappointing .......
12: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-11, 11:17:11 (97.86.190.67)
I really like the ATC stuff I've heard. I thought from one of your prior posts it sounded like you still had the 390. I also noticed the NAD is an integrated. .......
13: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-10, 08:47:21 (97.86.190.67)
Yeah, the AG's are a different animal than ML's for sure. I'm using JBL 4367's. I'll have to look at the Metronome, not familiar. It's out of my budget though and I'm satisfied with what the ACS10 is .......
14: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-09, 19:27:33 (97.86.190.67)
Nice speakers, the AG's. I also like ML, especially with a nice tube set up. I almost bought a pair but couldn't get used to the lack of the feel of the music. I wonder if the powered bass helps with .......
15: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-09, 13:57:05 (97.86.190.67)
I promise you the ACS10 is significantly better sounding than the M50.2. What are you using for a DAC? I used to have a Levinson #512 SACD player so deciding to stream I already had a high bar. I sold .......
16: Digital Drive, RE: The Innuous line of music servers... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-08, 19:21:42 (97.86.190.67)
Thanks, I missed that back when researching that you could get larger HD. That and not having their own app moved them down on my list. I spoke to reps at Axpona and they are working on an app that wa .......
17: Rocky Road, RE: TOOL (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-08, 08:49:43 (152.216.15.5)
Their new single is available now. At least on Tidal, I don't use anything else to know if on other services. Heard the new album drops 8/30. .......
18: Digital Drive, RE: Let me humbly remind you of the "OP's guidelines"............... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-08, 08:35:04 (152.216.15.5)
The OP also said, "What are my options? Thanks in advance. " Which I take to mean he is open to both one box or separate options. Or, he mmentioned he has not found many one box options which could le .......
19: Digital Drive, RE: CD + Streaming one-box solution (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-08-07, 14:18:48 (152.216.15.5)
The Bluesound Vault at $1200.00 would be an option. Even better for someone just not wanting ti rip, the Marantz 8006. I happen to really like the HEOS app. Though some suggestions are one box they al .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: advice needed (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-06-01, 08:14:04 (97.86.190.67)
A Hegel integrated would be a clear upgrade from MAD. Is one choice, includes DAC, Clean and neutral sound with good power. Reasonable prices, just depends on how much power he needs/wants. Hegel ten .......
21: Digital Drive, RE: cd changer (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-05-02, 19:46:57 (97.86.190.67)
If you can stretch the budget or take advantage of making payments at 0%.... Look at the Bluesound Vault 2i, it allows you to rip your CD's to the internal hard drive, you control it it with your phon .......
22: General Asylum, RE: My Axpona 2019 notes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-04-27, 15:29:49 (97.86.190.67)
I was the guy who came in again toward the end of the show and requested the Ella track, Fine and Mellow. I heard some groans but they were singing a different tune after the track, LOL .......
23: General Asylum, RE: My Axpona 2019 notes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-04-19, 21:32:00 (97.86.190.67)
I missed the Sceania this year. I heard them twice before and impressed. Last year with the BHK was the best though. .......
24: General Asylum, My Axpona 2019 notes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-04-18, 20:30:57 (97.86.190.67)
Where to begin.... Axpona 2019 was an interesting show for me, I saw brands I never heard of, heard excellent SET amps that wiped out my stereotype thought, and, I heard good presentations that change .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: ARC Reference series (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-04-18, 20:00:04 (97.86.190.67)
The 160M's are incredible and better than anything ARC has had in the past. I know friends on another forum about 4 has bought them. Those and other mew models are the reason older models are for sale .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tape output on Mark Levinson preamp a thing of the past? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-03-12, 11:10:36 (152.216.15.5)
This may help for some of your issue. If you set the "SSP" for one of your inputs, it's the bypass loop, it will at least avoid the volume control of the preamp. You can actually use more than one inp .......
27: Digital Drive, RE: Can I transmit full CD quality to a dac wirelessly? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-24, 13:01:40 (152.216.15.5)
In addition to Rplay, there is Denon's HEOS Link or Bluesound's Node 2i. These types of units hook to the internet, wired or Wyfi, then you control them and what you hear via an app for phone or table .......
28: Speaker Asylum, RE: powered speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-24, 12:48:33 (152.216.15.5)
Sounds like you're looking for just a speaker for streaming. If so, I'd look at the Denon HEOS or Bluesound line. They connect via Wyfi and have a choice of several music services and you control play .......
29: Digital Drive, RE: Vluesound Vault vs NAD 50.2, any experience? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-09, 06:27:39 (97.86.190.67)
I would hope some sonic benefits built into the 50.2. A nice feature, you can choose to rip or play a disc from the tray, and, there is, the 2TB mirror back up. So the 50.2 actually has 4TB total, 2 f .......
30: Digital Drive, RE: Vluesound Vault vs NAD 50.2, any experience? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-08, 18:46:12 (97.86.190.67)
Hey, that's my question, LOL I would use the digital out of which ever one into my DAC. Actually, the Vault is the only one to have a DAC built in. This seems to be a very well kept secret, which sort .......
31: Digital Drive, Vluesound Vault vs NAD 50.2, any experience? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-06, 08:14:06 (97.86.190.67)
The Vault is about $1200.00 where the M50.2 is just under $4k. There are some feature differences like the 50.2 has a mirror hard drive back up, it has the audiophile build, but both use the Bluesound .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D vs Class AB - Looking for best used budget amplifier for Magnepan MG12 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-06, 08:02:11 (97.86.190.67)
Just a thought to add what's already been suggested. Most of the Parasound amps are able to be bridged, I didn't look up your particular models, if yours can be bridged to mono, why not buy one of the .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: BIG room, 4 speakers?, dumb questions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2019-01-02, 09:47:17 (97.86.190.67)
CV's have a reputation but those not in the know aren't aware of the series that is actually really good, I think it was XL then they changed the letters. Anyway I think they would be fine for your ap .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel Michi RHA-10 Vs Newer Rotel Pres (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-30, 13:28:33 (97.86.190.67)
If I were in your shoes, Bryston would be top of the list. I can't remember features, the Hegel P20 would be excellent for you. If any are still around there was a recent blow out of those in the ligh .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel Michi RHA-10 Vs Newer Rotel Pres (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-30, 13:01:09 (97.86.190.67)
I would personally move on from Rotel, to get something more in line with the performance your amp is capable of. My Pass pre is like that, no power button, on all the time. Great preamp though. What .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hegel H590 Review (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-30, 09:20:15 (97.86.190.67)
thanks I forgot to mention both the 360 & 590 seem to have limitless power. How does the 190 do for you? .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hegel H590 Review (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-30, 09:16:24 (97.86.190.67)
thank you .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hegel H590 Review (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-29, 20:07:39 (97.86.190.67)
My Friend replaced a Hegel H360, which was driving Revel 228B's, with a Hegel H590. When I went for a listen I also brought along my Hegel HD30 DAC. Conclusion first, the H590 I predict will be the ne .......
39: Digital Drive, RE: Node 2 vs HEOS Link (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-07, 17:09:13 (97.86.190.67)
I have only used the digital out on the HEOS so far. I might try the DAC this weekend to see how it sounds, I've heard it's pretty good. I am planning to get either the Vault or NAD 550.2. I am giving .......
40: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers for orchestral music (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-03, 08:47:54 (152.216.15.5)
You might add to your options a set of Golden Ear with powered bass. They did have a set around $2500 but now have some less expensive models. I'mnot up on all the models and prices. They get good rev .......
41: Speaker Asylum, RE: Recommendations For Replacing AR25's (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-12-03, 08:09:52 (152.216.15.5)
I believe I saw a set of Wharfedale 10.1 at Music Direct for $199.00 which is a good buy. I also thought Elac had a set of bookshelf for $279.00 a pair. I'd encourage Elac if you can swing it, very go .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It was part of the rumor mill here's a link (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-29, 11:05:03 (152.216.15.5)
You still don't hear too much about Classe. I'm sure it takes a while to get back on your feet and gain the confidence of consumers again. Unfortunately, we can add AudioNet to the defunct list. Krell .......
43: Speaker Asylum, RE: Unintelligible Dialogue (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-26, 08:18:52 (152.216.15.5)
I was asking about your connections as many TV's still don't pass multichannel audio which could force your receiver, if /V receiver, to go into some type of matrix surround, or, if it doesn't do that .......
44: Digital Drive, RE: How about discussing the gear and not the people who own it? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-23, 11:16:30 (97.86.190.67)
I found a combo review in The Ear and What Hi Fi has a rave review of the SA-10. .......
45: Speaker Asylum, RE: My post was an attempt at humor (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-20, 16:51:06 (97.86.190.67)
LOL, got it. .......
46: Digital Drive, RE: Toothpaste has one. Getting him to talk about it was like pulling teeth! nt (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-20, 11:11:44 (152.216.15.5)
The Asylum has members who is rough on anyone. I sometimes feel like they just sit and wait for a post so they can attack. I used to like sharing new products but everytime I did I got accused of havi .......
47: Speaker Asylum, RE: So it's not a home theatre receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-20, 11:01:25 (152.216.15.5)
Go into "speaker set up" then to "manual", you then should be able to adjust the volume of each speaker. Klipsch offers some 5-channel speaker packs. My friend had the Quintet, they did good with his .......
48: Speaker Asylum, RE: Okay, but toes in or toes out? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-19, 16:22:33 (97.86.190.67)
I can't see photos. I've never heard of people toeing speakers outward. If I'm understanding the question, toeing outward would only have you hearing reflections, or, highly affected sound by the refl .......
49: Speaker Asylum, RE: Toe-in question (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-19, 07:40:42 (152.216.15.5)
Currently I'm toeing. I have JBL speakers with horn loaded midhigh. Thinking back though I haven't experimented with them much, just assumed with horns..... Some time back I had a set of Dynauddio whe .......
50: Digital Drive, Anyone hear a Marantz SA10? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-18, 15:51:22 (97.86.190.67)
Just curious how well it sounds. I do like the older Marantz Reference DAC's but haven't heard the SA10 or seen many reviews. .......
51: Digital Drive, Node 2 vs HEOS Link (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-18, 15:49:12 (97.86.190.67)
I had the opportunity to compare these two units going from their digital outputs into same DAC, we compared both just as a renderer playing from an external hard drive then playing Tidal high fidelit .......
52: Digital Drive, RE: AirPlay Streaming to DAC...? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-18, 15:29:16 (97.86.190.67)
Sounds like you may have already ordered the electronics. I was going to mention the Hegel integrated amps have built-in DAC, Hegel does something to airplay to make it sound better than the normal ai .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone here bought a Hegel integrated and happy with it? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-18, 10:30:58 (97.86.190.67)
Hegel integrated amps are generally a great value, reliable and perform very well at their price point. The thing to keep in mind, they are not warm & fuzzy. They are a bit dark in sound character and .......
54: Speaker Asylum, RE: What's a Good Speaker You Can Pick up Used for ~$1,000 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-02, 13:13:05 (152.216.15.5)
True, you really should decide the type of speaker you want/need. The Maggie is a fairly unique design that will require an amp that will deliver some current to them. People who like Maggies rarely g .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You would be surprised (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-02, 12:58:19 (152.216.15.5)
Your list of amplifiers are various topologies. The 532h is not a "high current" amp in the way other ML amps are, hence, the 300 at 8 and 450 into 4 ohms. The 53 is a Class D basically. The Pass amps .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sub-$500 Amp for Pioneer FS-52 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-01, 19:55:02 (24.217.191.31)
I find today's integrated amps have good channel balance, volume seems to track evenly with no issues. You should really look at the NAD, they do have built in DAC's, like the 328 or 316. I saw a Pro- .......
57: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sub-$500 Amp for Pioneer FS-52 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-01, 17:06:17 (24.217.191.31)
I haven't heard that particular Yamaha. In general I find their sound more natural compared to same price Denon or Onkyo. The latter have better bass detail but Yamaha has more natural midrange where .......
58: Cable Asylum, RE: Anyone here have Clarus Crimson or Aqua? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-01, 08:32:15 (152.216.15.5)
I use a full loom of Crimson. I find the Crimson is really good but not impressed with the Aqua so much. At first I tried one set ofCrimson interconnects and wasn't sold right off. So down the road I .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which one? - Rega Planar 2 (new one) vs. Thorens TD-203 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-01, 08:19:24 (152.216.15.5)
My vote is for Rega. I had a P3 for years that was trouble free. I used an Elys cart, then a Dynavector 10x5. They are great tables. My friend had a P2 and was able to find a lot of mods to do to it .......
60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sub-$500 Amp for Pioneer FS-52 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-01, 07:54:19 (152.216.15.5)
Used Adcom amps are a tremendous value. Or, Parasound HCA series. In $500 or less NAD bring a lot to the table. Those you mentioned, I like the Yamaha sound. Marantz have some power amps for not much .......
61: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: High current budget Integrated (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-11-01, 07:44:26 (152.216.15.5)
The more current an amp has the better it can control the speaker drivers. And, deal with difficult loads. Those who say virtually no amp does high current, find something to drive Maggies and see whi .......
62: Digital Drive, RE: DAC Streaming Question (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-29, 11:49:34 (152.216.15.5)
A stand alone DAC should sound better than the computer DAC. Did you look at the Bluesound Vault, might allow you to store CD files and stream? If you plan to use the streamer as a component yu should .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Car speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-29, 11:27:22 (152.216.15.5)
Back in the day it used to be the factory system was the first thing that had to go. Now, since I don't drive and usually kids in the car I don't bother unless the system is really bad. I used Infinit .......
64: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sansui amps with separate phono pre-amps (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-26, 07:38:59 (152.216.15.5)
Trust your ears with Sansui. I had a AU9500 integrated amp, it was built better than most I've seen today and when I hooked it up to a set of Dynaudio Audience 60's my jaw dropped, I didn't expect to .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone Used The PS Audio BHK Signature 250 Amp? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-22, 08:03:55 (152.216.15.5)
My only experience was hearing the BHK pre & power driving Sceania speakers at AXPONA. I was very impressed, remember the transparency and how the system just sounded good, not "tubelike" or solid sta .......
66: Speaker Asylum, RE: Advice wanted-speaker shopping (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-08, 11:51:57 (24.217.191.31)
If you said what your gear was I missed it. If not needing high efficiency that $10k price point is full of great speakers. Magico A3 Dynaudio new Contour, I think the 60 Monitor Audio Platnum Revel's .......
67: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone Have Experiences or Thoughts On Hegel Amplification? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-08, 11:37:39 (24.217.191.31)
To be honest, the distance bugged me more than anything. I'm used to a more realistic size for drums and such. I don't know how it would mix with your gear, the Levinson #532h is crazy cheap used. The .......
68: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone Have Experiences or Thoughts On Hegel Amplification? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-10-05, 12:15:24 (152.216.15.5)
I've had a H360 in my system a coupletimes. Hegel has plenty of power, the 360 is rated at 200x2 and I was driving JBL 4367, I got as loud as I could stand and the 360 remained clear as at lower volum .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha CX-1 vs Rotel RC1580? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-29, 14:35:01 (24.217.191.31)
My apologies, I need to pay attention to the letters before the number. You must have "RC"https://www.whathifi.com/rotel/rc-1580/review .......
70: Video Asylum, RE: Dead center channel on Onkyo TX-NR616 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-28, 09:27:00 (152.216.15.5)
I can't think of anything else. I'd probably move on to another receiver thinking the new unit wouldn't cost much more than a repair. If you could find a shop that still does free estimates it would b .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha CX-1 vs Rotel RC1580? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-28, 08:22:07 (152.216.15.5)
Depends on your use, the 1580 is a home theater processor, the only choice if HT would be of use. If only stereo my choice is the C1. I'm not a Rotel fan in regards to their sound and I've yet hear a .......
72: Speaker Asylum, RE: The listening configuration does not rotate. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-25, 18:03:09 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks for the correction. At least it was the correct brand, LOL .......
73: Speaker Asylum, RE: Do manufacturers... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-25, 13:24:15 (152.216.15.5)
I know Revel is quite proud of their rotating platform behind a curtain where they do listening tests. Supposedly, they compare a Revel with another brand and get a general public opinion on which sou .......
74: Speaker Asylum, RE: Seeking bookshelf speaker recommendations...warm, lush, smooth..Wharfedale Denton Anniversary? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-25, 12:45:08 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not familiar with model/price, although bookshelf should be within your range, you described Vandersteen. You might want to also look at Audio Note. If you have room, Quad If you could find a used .......
75: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Two pairs of speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-25, 12:32:37 (152.216.15.5)
If he uses speaker cables, most likely each pair would have synergy with a different brand cable. I'd use cables with lockng bananas on the amp end and just switch from one to the other. There are pro .......
76: General Asylum, RE: Cynic, "Veil Of Maya" (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-21, 13:17:37 (152.216.15.5)
Nice post. Cynic caught my eye, you don't see them mentioned everyday. I have one of their albums, just can't remember the name. The CD case is like a book cover. I like the album and the band. I'll h .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Inexpensive preamp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-21, 12:53:52 (152.216.15.5)
The Schiit are really good for the money. They displayed a modest set up at xpona, it sounded good, I was surprised when I learned the models were the more bottom to middle of the line of each compone .......
78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Single channel (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-09-05, 09:00:44 (152.216.15.5)
You might take a look at commercial sound amps like Bogen, they are mono due to eing designed to drive a string of speakers. The drawback could be not-traditional inputs/outputs. I'd think adapters sh .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Review: PS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier and BHK Signature 250 Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-31, 18:03:11 (24.217.191.31)
LOL, true, the Forte shouldn't need a stand. I still would love to here that new version. I had a set of older Forte, not sure if 1 or II. One of my favorite Klipsch, better balanced than most with go .......
80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Review: PS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier and BHK Signature 250 Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-31, 10:07:00 (152.216.15.5)
I heard the BHK combo with Sceana line array speakers, I was really impressed with the BHK. I heard the ceana with ARC at a different time an room, I liked the BHK better personally. Are your Heresy o .......
81: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch CF-3 question (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-29, 10:35:05 (152.216.15.5)
What do you mean "efficiency seems a bit high"? With low power amps that's what you want. The higher the efficiency rating/(SPL) the louder the speaker will play with a given input signal. For example .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 2 power amps (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-29, 10:18:49 (152.216.15.5)
This thread reminds me of an interesting amp I heard, a Carver 350, I believe that's the model. a tube amp that runs very cool, in fact, the guy reached down and grabbed an output tube with his hand a .......
83: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: He bought it new? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-07, 08:28:07 (152.216.15.5)
I think I'd take it back and exchange for another brand. He might try one of the PS Audio conditioners. Their ten outlet is under $500.00, I think they now call it a Dectet. It won't effect the amp's .......
84: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thinking About Joining The Dark Side (SS)..... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-07, 08:16:12 (152.216.15.5)
Have you thought about a tube integrated like PrimaLuna that feature auto-bias? No idea what pricing would be used/new. A friend built a preamp from a Pass Labs kit and is thrilled with it. I was surp .......
85: Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL M2 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-08-04, 12:27:09 (24.217.191.31)
Just curious what electronics you used with the 4367's and how long you allowed for break in? Especially, since they are said to be the home version of the M2, only with newly designed drivers. I have .......
86: Video Asylum, RE: Best 2-channel audio from TV (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-26, 13:13:18 (152.216.15.5)
Did you already set this up? If so, what did you do? I would think a digital connection allowing the Parasound to decode would sound better than the built-in DAC of the TV. Good to see someone from t .......
87: Digital Drive, RE: CD transport experience (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-21, 11:39:20 (24.217.191.31)
I haven't purchased a transport yet. I have a great SACD player, I just haven't made up my mind to part with it yet. On the other hand it's a bit overkill for just a transport. I shouldn't say overkil .......
88: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers for BIG room?? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-13, 12:46:18 (152.216.15.5)
All suggestions have one thing in common, high SPL/sensitivity rating. It would be good to know what you are using for an amp. Obviously, an amp with ample clean power will also contribute to resolve .......
89: Digital Drive, RE: CD transport experience (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-12, 10:19:34 (152.216.15.5)
What got me thinking about upsampling, the NuPrime CDT8 upsamples CD to various rates. My DAC can play higher rates but I don't have any high res content at this point. .......
90: Digital Drive, CD transport experience (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-11, 10:01:23 (152.216.15.5)
Considering a transport, not at the point where I want a server. I am streaming Tidal into a Hegel HD30. The Cambridge CXC is reasonably priced and seems competent. I noticed the NuPrime CDT8, the up .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It depends on the table (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-10, 13:08:28 (152.216.15.5)
Yep, the type of platter on my Clearaudio I'd be afraid not to use one. The platter is a bit slick. Seems logical a clamp would work to prevent slippage or vibration. Never used one on prior tables th .......
92: Video Asylum, RE: It depends on the size.... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-10, 12:58:47 (152.216.15.5)
The key take away from that article is HDR or Dolby Vision. The resolution itself won't make night & day, but, HDR or Dolby Vision will, even on smaller displays. HDR is what increases the color game .......
93: Digital Drive, RE: New disc spinner (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-07-10, 12:32:18 (152.216.15.5)
Hey, you ole crooner. Arcam does have a good track record for digital. Do you do any streaming? If not, I hope your spinner has an input in case you decide to try it at some point. I kicked and dragge .......
94: Digital Drive, RE: I have seen a lot of Schiit lately (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-29, 16:51:15 (24.217.191.31)
They make stellar DAC's though .......
95: Digital Drive, RE: Next step up from Chromecast Audio (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-29, 12:15:41 (152.216.15.5)
I would think aSchiit DAC would give you a nice improvement. You might also consider something like the Denon HEOS Link, however, I doubt the DAC section is on par with Schiit. I wonder though if any .......
96: Digital Drive, RE: Recommended CD player (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-29, 12:07:08 (152.216.15.5)
Adding a DAC does make the most sense. Then if you did want to stream in the future you could without spending more money. Schiit is a good rec and offers various prices. The marantz NA11s is crazy ch .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-28, 19:26:17 (24.217.191.31)
In my opinion you described the Cambridge house sound. The CX80 may be some better but I think you still may be not satisfied. I forgot to mention, the Peachtree was a good recommendation.. ::: TOPIC: .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-28, 16:54:42 (24.217.191.31)
Cambridge Audio has an integrated with DAC just under $1k, I think CX-80. My friend bought one, he drives a set of Dynaudio Audience 82's with it and hasn't had any issues. There are places online tha .......
99: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-28, 14:55:37 (152.216.15.5)
There's probably at least 3 of this brand's units for sale on another site where Prime has their manufacturer thread, I don't take that as a good sign. With that being said I have no personal experien .......
100: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Parasound A23 or McIntosh MC7100. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-06-12, 20:18:23 (24.217.191.31)
Some good points. Comes down to what Airtime was saying, sitting in the listening chair the two amps have two different sounds. The Mac will have a more relaxed sound, I'd guess best synergy with your .......
101: Video Asylum, RE: sound bar (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-05-28, 19:59:01 (24.217.191.31)
Fairly large room for a sound bar but it's probably still better than the TV. Atlantic Technology has a sound bar close to that budget, I forgot the model. No sub but it really doesn't need one. It's .......
102: Digital Drive, Finally Streaming (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-05-24, 07:27:38 (152.216.15.5)
Other than Bluetooth stuff I've not really streamed before. Now I am streaming Tidal Hi Fi to a DAC. It took me forever to decide what to use andhow to go about it. When I first began looking the Aura .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Onkyo tx-nr676e vs Yamaha rx-v683 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-05-24, 06:14:37 (152.216.15.5)
Onkyo tends to have a bit higher current amp section thnmost while the Yamaha may give up a bit of bass control, it has a more natural sounding midrange, IMO. .......
104: Speaker Asylum, RE: comparing apples to apples or... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-05-16, 19:11:21 (24.217.191.31)
I heard both models but not long enough to review. The S3's were in a large room and they were incredible. Driven by Constellation separates. The A3's are excellent and a good value. I'm not going to .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How about some pics (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-05-02, 12:49:52 (152.216.15.5)
Pass has always been differentially balanced. Recently, Pass put out a XA25 single ended that is reciving excellent reviews. .......
106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pick an amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-30, 20:03:37 (24.217.191.31)
My choice would be Marantz. I find it to be a fuller sound, leans to warm of neutral, good detail. I find vocals have a natural sound and instruments more textured compared to the A80. I found the Cam .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass int 150 vs Parasound 2.1 halo int (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-30, 19:50:24 (24.217.191.31)
The Parasound is a whale of a value, but the Pass is in another league, IMO. The Parasound also has built-in DAC. The Parasound is a neutral sound. I heard it driving KEF Blade 2, pretty amazing for a .......
108: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 100+ hours on my Audio Research Ref 6 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-30, 19:13:26 (24.217.191.31)
Nice set up. I heard the Ref 6 into the new 160M's with Wilson Alexia 2, I was amazed at the slam when called upon and the musicality. An emotional beast it was :) .......
109: Digital Drive, Astell & Kern (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-23, 14:37:57 (152.216.15.5)
Anyone use the AK for home use? If so, any comparisons to a home unit? The AK seems to have a lot of tech tucked into those little boxes and using for home use as well as portable seems like a good pr .......
110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel Integrated Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-20, 14:45:47 (152.216.15.5)
Do you use any type of power filtering for your gear? It might be worth a try ifnot. Welcome to the Asylum. .......
111: General Asylum, RE: Nice Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-17, 17:01:21 (24.217.191.31)
OMG, I should recover more before writing, I posted everywhere 106M, I knew it was 160M, crazy. Thanks .......
112: General Asylum, RE: Great reporting. Thanks nt (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-16, 18:11:04 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks, Toothpaste. I didn't see Marantz, I would have loved to see the PM/SA 10 combo. I did forget to mention along the lines of more reasonably priced, I heard the Monitor Audio Silver 300. The pri .......
113: General Asylum, My Axpona 2018 impressions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-16, 12:11:08 (24.217.191.31)
2018 was a big show and some brands I've seen in the past weren't there even. I didn't make it to every room and some I missed on purpose, or intended to hit at the end, if time. For example, Tidal an .......
114: Rocky Road, Underoath, a new album (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-09, 09:50:22 (24.217.191.31)
Erase Me. I heard this album and liked it, come to find out it's the band's 8th album. And, same band yet over the years all original members are gone. I plan to explore the back catalog. An article i .......
115: Speaker Asylum, RE: SVS PC Ultra Subwoofer- worth it? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-06, 21:24:07 (24.217.191.31)
I have had a PC13 Ultra for years. I felt it far outperformed a Velodyne SPL 12. The SVS took it's place. The Velodyne was sealed though, where the SVS is ported might have had account for some, but t .......
116: Speaker Asylum, RE: What about room acoustics? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-06, 21:05:20 (24.217.191.31)
Yep, I agree. I knew when he mentioned not getting bass from Monitor Audio there was a problem somewhere. That's an issue I've not heard with any MA. Speaker placement is always important with any spe .......
117: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Marantz 1180DC As A Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-04-06, 20:37:30 (24.217.191.31)
If you like tinkering I'd hate to take away your fun. Me personally, I'd move on and find some solid components. Used Adcom are a steal and be better than the gear you are talking about. Parasound is .......
118: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone use line conditioners (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-25, 19:52:46 (24.217.191.31)
I use the PS Audio Quintet, I think the new version is Dectet or something like that. It's good if you need several outlets and it has 4 that does not limit current, the others are specialized for dig .......
119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New power cord for my Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-20, 20:20:52 (24.217.191.31)
Now you are getting personal :) At the time I bought Pass from the West, Reno hi fi. My area Harmon dealer is Home Theatre Designs. .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New power cord for my Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-20, 19:27:51 (24.217.191.31)
I did have a Pass X250 prior, I liked the Pass combo a lot, didn't expect to change. I tried the Levinson 532h in it's place and found the better leading edges, increased transparency and faster respo .......
121: Digital Drive, RE: Auralic G2 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-15, 16:04:26 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks guys. I know the reviewer for Stereophile had issues when he reviewed the Altair. I'll check out the G2, I think that may already be for sale, or at least mentions of it come up when I did my s .......
122: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New power cord for my Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-14, 20:07:21 (24.217.191.31)
Fantja, have a look. This is my system and me, I don't think you can see any cables though. .......
123: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New power cord for my Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-12, 17:39:44 (24.217.191.31)
Crimson is the series, I have one 20 amp for my power and and use a 15 amp on my SACD and preamp. The power amp has a dedicated 10 amp line and I use a Surgex SA-20. .......
124: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New power cord for my Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-12, 17:34:02 (24.217.191.31)
The Transparent are probably 15 years old give or take, I think they were around $200.00 at the time. I'll have to check to see if a model is on them. I borrowed one cord fully expecting it to do noth .......
125: Digital Drive, Auralic, Lumin or other rec? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-12, 12:22:07 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not streaming at all now. I'm thinking of maybe doing Tidal. I'd like to have it as simple as possible and have been doing some looking. My contenders are the Auralic Altair or Lumin D1. These bot .......
126: Speaker Asylum, RE: What else you got (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-11, 16:25:05 (24.217.191.31)
I don't have speakers sitting around, I wish I had the space. I have a set of Artisan on the wall with a sub in my work out area, Revel 500 series in-wall around a flat screen on the wall and a set of .......
127: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New power cord for my Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-11, 16:17:17 (24.217.191.31)
I've had friends who used Pangea PC's, most say if you add too many to the system it begins to take away from the sound, making it too soft or muted. All, were convinced of the benefit anyway and have .......
128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: High efficiency speakers for low-power amps (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-03-02, 10:20:02 (152.216.15.5)
Come on, you guys don't know what you are missing until you get 300 or 400 watts with enough current to weld with, fast transients, plenty of head room and control..... .......
129: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The $1100 Naim Uniti (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-26, 18:45:03 (24.217.191.31)
Did you see the Uniti Adam, no dedicated phono input though. Thanks for the info Bruce. .......
130: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best New Integrated Amp for Old Klipsch Fortes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-25, 19:56:16 (24.217.191.31)
Here's one I forgot. I haven't heard this, there are good reviews published. I have heard one of the Peachtree tube amps that I thought was very warm sounding. This is another unit you can try with a .......
131: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The Hegel H80 doesn't have phono input? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-25, 19:34:16 (24.217.191.31)
You are correct, I missed that detail as well, However, it does have 3 analog inputs 2 RCA and 1 XLR. You were buying an AT table, some have the phono stage built-in which would allow you to use a reg .......
132: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best New Integrated Amp for Old Klipsch Fortes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-25, 09:05:43 (24.217.191.31)
Bruce seems to have covered your questions. You were correct in your statements. Thinking of a CDP, the transport is the part that plays the disc, the DAC converts the digital to analog. You can buy j .......
133: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best New Integrated Amp for Old Klipsch Fortes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-24, 20:19:34 (24.217.191.31)
I may have misunderstood your budget, I thought you said the Marantz combo was $2400, but you did mention the Nait and Halo were out of budget at their price. Anyway the Hegel H80 is $1999.00. You wou .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What about an SE amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-24, 19:50:33 (24.217.191.31)
The Schiit gear has come on strong as a high value product. I've yet to be able to hear anything of theirs. DAC = digital to analog converter, it's the part of your CDP that converts your 1's and 0's .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best New Integrated Amp for Old Klipsch Fortes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-23, 20:30:08 (24.217.191.31)
I do think the Naim is better if it's in your budget. You can get a matching CDP. Unless interested in the Unity. You should be able to find good reviews on the naim integrated and Unity models. ::: T .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best New Integrated Amp for Old Klipsch Fortes (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-23, 19:34:34 (24.217.191.31)
The Marantz would be a nice combo and I think you'd find the sound to your liking with the Forte. In my opinion the Naim is the better by a good margin than others on the list, you might even consider .......
137: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Speakers.. go for twice as good speakers first. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-22, 21:05:46 (24.217.191.31)
Take a look at JBL's 4367, long break in time but a great addition to the Synthesis line. I too thought ARC and Pass are strange partners. However, for different reason, I found Pass to be warm with a .......
138: Speaker Asylum, RE: speaker spikes or other options in a wood-frame house? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-19, 19:10:48 (24.217.191.31)
There's a company that makes reasonable priced stands and iso feet for speakers, I believe it's Isoacoustics. I personally like the slab of rock idea, that way it should keep bass resonances from radi .......
139: Speaker Asylum, RE: 5.1 Speaker setup help requested (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-19, 18:57:48 (24.217.191.31)
Vocals are from the center, so as Cloud Wallker mentioned, keep the center close to TV and I've found below seems to work better than the center above the TV. I'm not able to see your picture, the iss .......
140: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ceiling speakers & Bluetooth amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-02, 10:52:12 (152.216.15.5)
what is the Bluetooth amplifier? what do you mean by "real bad"? Is there distortion, lack of bass etc. Try switching one of the speaker wires at the terminal around, it may be the speakers are out of .......
141: Speaker Asylum, RE: HT remodel in progress need center channel recommendation (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-02-02, 10:42:25 (152.216.15.5)
Ideally, you want your center to timbre match your mains, same brand and series, this provides seamless panning of sound across the front. Electronically, the ML would be fine. It depends on how picky .......
142: Speaker Asylum, RE: What to Buy with 3K Budget (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-28, 20:06:51 (24.217.191.31)
Rule one, in surround sound is timbre matching, especially, the mains & center. You are about to make a mistake with not matching your center to mains. The rears should do the same but not as importan .......
143: Speaker Asylum, RE: Advice on Speakers Please (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-28, 19:49:14 (24.217.191.31)
Have you listened to the Klipsch reference? They are very efficient which makes them play loud (fill your large area) without a lot of power and fun for home theater. The horns will also be more direc .......
144: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is a Mark Levinson No.532H too much power? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-28, 19:22:53 (24.217.191.31)
Excellent, glad you are enjoying it. .......
145: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is a Mark Levinson No.532H too much power? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-27, 15:28:43 (24.217.191.31)
The 532h does sound good at lower volume, it doesn't have a certain zone. To me at real high volumes it seems like the amp quits driving the bass as hard. It's linear up to that point. The 532h isn't .......
146: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker selection help part 2 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-23, 10:34:47 (152.216.15.5)
If it was me I'd gravitate toward the Yamaha ns344, being a studio monitor I suspect they'd come closer to the VS-150 in sensitivity, although the speaker set up can compensate to some extent for that .......
147: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: WELCOME ! ! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-23, 09:37:27 (152.216.15.5)
Thanks to Schiit. I haven't had an opportunity yet for hands/ears on experience, but, their excellent reputation proceeds them, as a provider of high quality products with a top price to performance r .......
148: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is a Mark Levinson No.532H too much power? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-23, 09:28:59 (152.216.15.5)
I have a 532h and love it, I used it with Revel 52's, 6 ohm and I believe 88 or 87dB, and now with my JBL 4367 at 94dB. The amp does great in both instances. It wouldn't be too much power, but,I feel .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New To Me McIntosh (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-18, 18:07:14 (24.217.191.31)
Nice set up, congrats. .......
150: Speaker Asylum, RE: I can't believe my ears (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-15, 08:10:26 (24.217.191.31)
What are you using for an amp? Still 6 1/2 drivers but Dynaudio speakers always have good bass and tend to lean to the warm side of neutral. Definitely perform better with good electronics. ::: TOPIC: .......
151: Speaker Asylum, RE: I can't believe my ears (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-15, 08:00:32 (24.217.191.31)
The horns use JBL Pro compression drivers, highs are pristine. If you like lively dynamic sound, you'd like the JBL with horns. Take a look at the LS series and see what you think for looks, LS60 or 8 .......
152: Speaker Asylum, RE: I can't believe my ears (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-12, 21:20:40 (24.217.191.31)
Very valid point regarding audition. In the store gives you an idea but nearly apples to oranges, especially if BB was using different electronics than you have at home. What you drive the speakers wi .......
153: Speaker Asylum, RE: Personal Preference (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-05, 20:42:45 (24.217.191.31)
If anyone was interested the book is Get Better Sound & www.getbettersound.com I'm not affiliated, I'm sure there's hundreds of books on the topic, this is just one I'm aware of. One year at Axpona a .......
154: Speaker Asylum, RE: Personal Preference (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-05, 14:51:35 (152.216.15.5)
A person can have a floor of their preference. Your sound quality will improve with room treatments that stop reflections that smear. Some people like a combination of damping anddiffusing. The carpet .......
155: Speaker Asylum, RE: Help with connecting B&W DM603 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-02, 20:48:58 (24.217.191.31)
I would go with bi-wire only because you don't have the jumpers and it's a way to get both highs and lows equal power and connections. And, if buying new cables anyway, get the ones with bi-wire conne .......
156: Speaker Asylum, RE: Auidio suggestions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2018-01-01, 18:06:16 (24.217.191.31)
It never hurts to play with your speaker's placement.Tommy is right though, an amp with some current will help the speaker punch. You said you didn't know much about audio, it's very important to have .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Conrad Johnson Solid State Amp with McIntosh tube Preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-30, 19:53:11 (24.217.191.31)
Hope you don't mind me jumping in, I'm familiar with both brands but never used them together. My guess is the synergy will be good. The combo should be some sweeter than with the Rogue. Let us know h .......
158: Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 4367 and Revel Salon 2 Thoughts (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-29, 09:22:14 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks for the 705/8 tip, if I expand on HT these would be great, I suspect close timbre match to 4367 since the 7 series is also based on M2. The 7 series are reasonably priced, especially compared t .......
159: Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 4367 and Revel Salon 2 Thoughts (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-29, 08:02:33 (24.217.191.31)
I tried other settings on the 4367 as well, did listen for a while with the midrange up a notch but I'm back to the flat settings now as well. I'm not familiar with the 705/8, I'll have to take a look .......
160: Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 4367 and Revel Salon 2 Thoughts (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-28, 19:38:56 (24.217.191.31)
I have 4367's. Regarding your treble issue, did you try the controls on the front to adjust to taste/room? I personally prefer the 4367's, those compression drivers provide pristine top end, piano, cy .......
161: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: using an integrated as a pre amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-28, 19:14:59 (24.217.191.31)
I'm sure the BAT preamp section would be very good. And, using the preamp outputs might normally be an option, for like connecting to another power amp, but, I would not use two integrated amps. Use o .......
162: Speaker Asylum, RE: Wasn't particularly impressed by its predecessor (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-22, 17:33:15 (24.217.191.31)
I've heard Sceana twice, once with ARC and another with the PS Audio DMK separates, both times were impressive, I liked the PS Audio driving them the best. .......
163: Speaker Asylum, RE: Vandersteen 2Ci or Martin Logan motion 20 + ML 500 sub (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-22, 10:37:17 (152.216.15.5)
Are you using the system for more music or HT? That Klipsch center has to stick out like a sore thumb from the Vandies. Your center should be timbre matched with the mains for seamless panning of soun .......
164: Speaker Asylum, New Mac Flagship speaker (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-22, 10:20:33 (152.216.15.5)
Wow, is this because we can? Of course, I'd like to hear it. McIntosh has a new flagship speaker, and it has been reworked from top to bottom to ensure it surpasses the high bar set by its predecessor .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The new Wyred4Sound Nextgen Amp -- Will it be worth the extra cash? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-21, 18:01:32 (24.217.191.31)
I've heard the W4S SE version of their preamp is really stellar. I'm wondering how Merrill's new Cara preamp sounds, know anyone who has heard it? .......
166: Speaker Asylum, RE: HOW TO POSITION 2 PAIRS OF SPEAKER FOR ALTERNATE LISTENING (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-21, 08:38:32 (152.216.15.5)
If I were going to do that I'd set one pair to the inside of the other. So you'd have speaker, A B - open area - B A. .......
167: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The new Wyred4Sound Nextgen Amp -- Will it be worth the extra cash? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-21, 08:31:53 (152.216.15.5)
At $3600.00 the amp will have competition, they had better bring something to the table. Off the top I can think of Merrill Audio's Taranis at $2500 sticking with Class D orthe A21 in A/B. ::: TOPIC:: .......
168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sweet Spot in C-J line? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-20, 16:00:58 (24.217.191.31)
My F52's were excellent, I like them better than the new 3 series Performa. I just like my JBL's I have now better. .......
169: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sweet Spot in C-J line? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-19, 19:53:25 (24.217.191.31)
Hi Fantja, I had CJ in the past and now using Levinson. I still have a weak spot for CJ. What actually made me switch was a speaker change. Sometimes you change one thing in a system and it sends you .......
170: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sweet Spot in C-J line? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-19, 14:16:29 (152.216.15.5)
MV60 is the amp I had, two actually, I sent them to CJ and had them converted to mono. A great amp, better than the premier 11. The 60 uses EL34, the 60se had 6550's. .......
171: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sweet Spot in C-J line? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-18, 07:30:11 (152.216.15.5)
I don't think CJ is structured like that, as to have a sweet spot. Their entry preamps are a good value, a step up typically brings better performance but also a bit diferent presentation. I had a LP1 .......
172: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Low Buzz from My Speakers - Need Help (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-18, 07:14:54 (152.216.15.5)
I had a similar issue when going from single ended outputs on my Marantz processor to my Pass preamp which is balanced, as is the BAT, I was trying to use the HT bypass. Nothing I tried eliminated the .......
173: Speaker Asylum, RE: Stand mount shoot-out (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-14, 13:29:55 (152.216.15.5)
Interesting you all found the Vandies the more revealing, last I heard Vandersteen they sounded some damped or muted. They did use Vifa drivers, not sure if any more. I have to admit I liked the dome .......
174: Speaker Asylum, RE: Why don't they make an S-series standmount already? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-13, 08:23:36 (152.216.15.5)
Not sure why no stand mount S series. The A3 is a floorstander with two bass drivers, my guess is that would sell better at the same price as a stand mount. I also suspect the A3 is the beginning of a .......
175: Speaker Asylum, RE: More Affordable Magico Speaker A3 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-11, 17:07:21 (24.217.191.31)
For less than $9800 you can have a lot of things, but, it wouldn't be a Magico :) .......
176: Speaker Asylum, More Affordable Magico Speaker A3 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-11, 09:07:04 (152.216.15.5)
From the article: "So, as I've predicted, Magico is opening the door to the most affordable Magico loudspeakers ever. For $ 9,800.00 Alon Wolf is delivering a fully braced and anodized aluminum enclos .......
177: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Recomendation (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-11, 08:57:02 (152.216.15.5)
True, "low cost" is subjective. I'd start looking for used Klipsch, models known for better performance, Heresy, Forte, Chorus,etc. Look at Zu Audio, they sell dct and allow an audition with return if .......
178: Speaker Asylum, RE: How a manufacturer screws its dealers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-04, 21:12:02 (24.217.191.31)
Correct, I have a friend who is a dealer, he still carries KEF and from what he says they take care of the dealers. He was offering the same deals. In contrast, he was carrying a line of high end elec .......
179: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommend a integrated amp for Acoustats, please. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-04, 20:54:30 (24.217.191.31)
Sounds like you will need a lot of current. In used, an older Krell integrated would work and be in your budget, a kav-500i is 200x2. New I'd look into Naim, sound excellent and despite typically low .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Adcom, Luxman, Technics amp questions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-12-04, 20:38:51 (24.217.191.31)
There is some risk without being able to try them. The Adcom by itself sells used for more than $200.00. If all pieces would happen to work $200.00 is a good deal. You could put a system together and .......
181: General Asylum, RE: Charles Hansen (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-29, 14:36:23 (152.216.15.5)
I appreciated Mr. Hansen's contributions here, I'm sad to hear of his passing and he will be missed. Condolences to his family & friends. .......
182: General Asylum, RE: New cartridge, or put the money towards new speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-28, 13:05:31 (152.216.15.5)
You mention maybe going to tubes, what is it you are trying to achieve, or, another way, what is it you aren't happy with, now, with your current set up?. Both the Focal and Ortofon would bring you to .......
183: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The gain will be the same... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-27, 19:27:23 (24.217.191.31)
I may have misunderstood what was being compared. I can accept going from a balanced XLR in a RCA via an adaptor there may not be any gain. However, when using a balanced component, with both XLR and .......
184: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The gain will be the same... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-27, 12:50:31 (24.217.191.31)
It's amazing how many answers are here and how so many are wrong, or incomplete as to appear wrong. This is from Stereophile, "Balanced: Benefit or Bluff" In balanced working, the signal's positive-po .......
185: General Asylum, RE: New cartridge, or put the money towards new speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-26, 20:26:52 (24.217.191.31)
The Elys is a nice cart, I'd saying leaning warmer and more forgiving than the Ortofon would be. At some point moving to the Ortofon would be a good thing, if wanting a more dynamic or excitement from .......
186: Speaker Asylum, RE: OK to drive 8-ohm speakers with 16-ohm tap SE tube amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-26, 20:12:07 (24.217.191.31)
If all you have is a 16 ohm tap, I'd lean to think the amp was more specifically built for a speaker like that. I'm really not sure the result of not matching impedance for SET. I'm not sure the cost, .......
187: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Gain with balanced outputs (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-26, 19:54:15 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks Paul for your reply. I was certain my Pass manual said 6dB as well, you saved me some research :) .......
188: Speaker Asylum, RE: Infinity Kappa 5 bookshelf speaker (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-25, 18:42:47 (24.217.191.31)
The Kappa series are fairly well regarded. The bad thing Infinity don't have replacement parts. Re-coning shouldn't be a problem for the woofers but replacing the Emit tweeter possibly. You could try .......
189: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Power AMP Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-25, 18:29:25 (24.217.191.31)
A step up from the B&K, IMO, the Parasound A23. If that's out of budget Parasound has the more entry Classic series. There's NAD. I'm not typically a Rotel fan but I did like their 200x2 Class D which .......
190: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Auditioned a McIntosh MAC5200 yesterday (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-10, 19:53:40 (24.217.191.31)
Mac does have it's "house" sound, same as many other brands, you either like Mac's sound or not. I like it better than some but personally it's not my type of sound to have in my system. I did hear a .......
191: Speaker Asylum, RE: Luck of the draw? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-04, 07:49:24 (24.217.191.31)
Hi Tom, I think you're right, luck of the draw, unless a manufacturer is unfortunate enough to get a bad batch of parts. My Velodyne was a SPL which is rairly well regarded. I was going to get it fixe .......
192: Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone have problems with a SVS sub amp? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-11-03, 21:20:16 (24.217.191.31)
I've had my SVS PC13U probably for at least 5 years with no issues. It has already out lived the Velodyne it replaced. The amp went bad in the Velo not long after the warranty ran out. Sorry to hear a .......
193: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The first I heard of Cyrus was the last Axpona... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-31, 18:59:19 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks David. At Axpona, it was definitely separates. If the OP's amp is even 20 years old and considering the hassle and expense, probably time to move on. .......
194: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: tubes vs. solid state amps (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-31, 18:35:37 (24.217.191.31)
Pass power ratings are into 8 ohms and usually double into 4, my guess is you'd have enough power in that room with the Int 60.8. Is your amp Triode Corp from Japan? If so, you already have a really g .......
195: Rocky Road, RE: Happy Halloween (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-31, 17:30:29 (24.217.191.31)
Black Sabbath, what's Halloween without .......
196: Rocky Road, Happy Halloween (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-31, 17:17:18 (24.217.191.31)
A little Tristania for the night .......
197: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Merrill Audio, Cara Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-31, 07:37:21 (24.217.191.31)
First off, not affiliated, just sharing an interesting piece of gear, IMO. Read this review on the Cara, a preamp with separate power supply, for $3500.00. Tell me if you've ever seen this, 2 sets of .......
198: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cyrus 2 Integrated Amp - Worth repairing? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-31, 07:26:36 (24.217.191.31)
The first I heard of Cyrus was the last Axpona, Monitor Audio had some of the Cyrus driving a set of Platnum speakers. The combo was impressive. Or, that may have been year before last.. anyway. Base .......
199: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: tubes vs. solid state amps (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-30, 20:55:44 (24.217.191.31)
To me the advantage of solid state, and this is in general as there are always exceptions in both designs, SS typically provides a better transient and leading edge. I don't like SS to be offensive, t .......
200: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Merrill Audio Advanced Technologies Taranis Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-26, 19:57:18 (24.217.191.31)
Utley, I have not heard the W4S se preamp but those whom I respect opinions have them and rave about them. They aren't supposed to be dry or lack micro/macro dynamics at all.This particular preamp is .......
201: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-22, 19:40:52 (24.217.191.31)
Cool. Care to elorate on any impressions or music heard? He has some nice gear. .......
202: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-22, 19:36:03 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks for letting us know your beliefs. Writer says with more than a hint of sarcasm. Then he says with all sincerity, maybe one day you will hear a set and really know and not just speculate with ho .......
203: Speaker Asylum, RE: Focal Aria 936 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-22, 18:29:58 (24.217.191.31)
I would use the spikes, the better stabilization should help improve bass some. How much is hard to say. Sounds like a Saturday afternoon experiment. If you do, I'd be interested in hearing back how .......
204: Speaker Asylum, RE: There is supposed to be a Special Edition Double Impact (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-22, 18:22:19 (24.217.191.31)
According to the article the "special edition Double Impact" became the Ulfberth due to the many improvements. That 15 dome driver array has a patent, or pending patent. .......
205: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Merrill Audio Advanced Technologies Taranis Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-22, 18:11:55 (24.217.191.31)
Congrats on the amp. I've read some reviews and the Taranis seems like a great value. It also seems the W4S SE is really getting a rep for punching beyond it's range. I bet you, are, getting a nice .......
206: Speaker Asylum, RE: "15-dome radiating hybrid MTM frequency array" (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-22, 12:44:32 (24.217.191.31)
I know, I wondered about the dimensions myself. 24' high is gymnasium size, LOL I wonder what these get on the WAF scale? My wife don't even like my JBL .......
207: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-21, 19:42:46 (24.217.191.31)
Not sure why I have problems with posting links, LOL. .......
208: Speaker Asylum, Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-21, 19:36:42 (24.217.191.31)
A new flagship from Tekton, I'd love to hear them, looks to be a beast of a speaker with 21 drivers, 4-way, 99 dB efficient, 200 lbs. & $12k. I'm trying a link, give me time, if it don't work I'll com .......
209: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-20, 16:21:35 (24.217.191.31)
I've never used either. Shunyata definitely is more known for the great performance of their power cords and many of my friends on another forum use them with their ultra high end systems. Often you c .......
210: General Asylum, RE: Samsung buys Harman (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-19, 18:49:21 (24.217.191.31)
Lexicon introduced new HT product at CEDIA. Revel rolled out a new Concerto line up. Levinson had their new amps out but did put out a new version of the 585 with a phono stage. Most of this was proba .......
211: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: So true... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-19, 18:27:46 (24.217.191.31)
LOL, the clicking slipped my mind. It didn't bother me too much but I'm fairly tolerant. As long as it doesn't affect the sound when playing, the slightest thing can then bug me. .......
212: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: CJ PREAMP WITH A ADCOM (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-18, 17:14:26 (24.217.191.31)
I'm not sure what ax you may have with CJ, to give you the benefit of the doubt, if you heard that, it was a bad set up or something else was wrong. Some people get into tube rolling and may have had .......
213: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: CJ PREAMP WITH A ADCOM (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-17, 20:40:15 (24.217.191.31)
In my opinion the combo would sound good, however, it seems a mismatch, the gfa 555 was decent for the money but it was still a "mid-fi" piece, where the GAT is an audio statement. The GAT is fit for .......
214: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sounds like a ton of fun. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-04, 16:37:56 (24.217.191.31)
Audio Physics is new to me, I'm just going off what the rep was saying, maybe he meant the Tempo was new to the U.S. The wireless LS50 is quite a package at it's price. The passive LS50 I like, I'm n .......
215: Speaker Asylum, Speaker listening Event (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-01, 07:54:43 (24.217.191.31)
Last night I went to a friend's audio event, he is a dealer and had some new models in, so he invited everyone out to have a listen. The electronics was Mark Levinson 526 preamp, the version with buil .......
216: Speaker Asylum, RE: EV-15TRX/Karlson X-15, no bass (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-01, 07:19:32 (24.217.191.31)
No matter the brand, you can't just put a same size driver in a random cabinet, but, this is especially true with EV, and I suspect most Pro type woofers. I suspect from what you say, you already know .......
217: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thoughts On Room Equalization for Stereo? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-10-01, 06:59:17 (24.217.191.31)
I was reading about the new Anthem 2-channel preamp and noticed it includes their same equalization program that comes on the A/V processors & receivers. I'm sure it's modified for just the stereo app .......
218: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Another sad fail at audiophile humor... Why do audiophiles typically miss humor and go straight to anger?? nt (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-29, 13:47:38 (24.217.191.31)
Out of all the forums I visit AA is the worst for starting crap and being rude for no reason. In fact, I didn't see this thread and posted about Classe going under in the General forum and it's alread .......
219: General Asylum, RE: Wow, Say Goodbye to Classe' (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-29, 11:17:25 (24.217.191.31)
I agree, I'd like to see prices go down. Although I haven't heard the Bryston Cubed series of amps, so don't know how they'd comepare in sound, however, take the 4B at $5600 it is still cheaper than a .......
220: General Asylum, Wow, Say Goodbye to Classe' (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-29, 07:20:22 (24.217.191.31)
Sad to see such an established brand go down. .......
221: General Asylum, RE: The Roy Buchanan enigma (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-22, 06:22:44 (152.216.15.5)
I like roy but don't have but a couple albums, just because someone is "good" don't mean they will have a good song or album. So if you aren't into Roy, don't sweat it. Dicki Betts for example is grea .......
222: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Feedback is.. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-21, 12:00:13 (152.216.15.5)
I didn't find a reference saying the ATI had zero feedback so I stand corrected. Most companies who boast zero or no feedback seem to be referring to "global" or "negative" feedback. It would seem if .......
223: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Just curious (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-21, 10:28:47 (152.216.15.5)
I thought the 3000 series was zero feedback, I auditioned one and was told that by the dealer who brought it over. He may have assumed that from the Theta amps though. The 6000 series says, "2. The d .......
224: Speaker Asylum, RE: A long-time Thiel CS 3.6 audiophile welcomes his new Klipsch Forte III. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-20, 20:52:36 (24.217.191.31)
Congrats. I had Forte II and Heresy III, and heard several other models, the Forte is one of the best balanced sounding speakers Klipsch made, IMO. It wasn't harsh, nor did one part of the frequency r .......
225: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Help out a Reviewer - Adding Home Theater to 2 Channel System (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-20, 20:36:57 (24.217.191.31)
What's up RGA? Probably not the space saver you need, ATI make No Feedback multichannel amps. If you go 3k series or up the sound quality is beyond it's range. They also require a 20v outlet which may .......
226: Speaker Asylum, RE: PA system for music on a budget (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-18, 06:31:02 (152.216.15.5)
There are different levels of Pro gear as in home audio. Typically, Peavey I believe is what you are looking for, a good value, arguably not the top tier which in my opinion are brands like Electro-Vo .......
227: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My new Consonance C-100 integrated amp is here (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-14, 06:13:13 (152.216.15.5)
Congrats. I'm not familiar with that brand, but sme with Hegel. Thanks for the comparison. .......
228: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Toy (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-14, 06:06:06 (152.216.15.5)
Nice, enjoy. Yeah, Mac and Halo, two different presentations to be sure. .......
229: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sony TA-A1ES is outstanding and cheap (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-09-05, 08:16:01 (152.216.15.5)
Thanks, for sharing, you never know when something like the A1 might come in handy. .......
230: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Creek Evo 50 v. Cambridge CXA80? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-29, 13:42:01 (152.216.15.5)
If it helps I have some experience with the CXA80. My friend sells/installs Cambridge. He had a CXA80 on display with different speakers, the largest Revel F208's, just to see how it did. Seemed not t .......
231: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Job Amp Owners, dealing with Job (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-28, 14:40:28 (152.216.15.5)
Have you considered Parasound Halo A21, or if not needing the power A23? You might also look at Wyred4Sound. .......
232: Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustic Energy AE109? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-25, 06:42:13 (152.216.15.5)
True, you wouldn't think it makes a difference which terminals you use if the straps are in place. However, I did have a set of Revels where th manual recommended using the HF terminals. I suspect in .......
233: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Job Amp Owners, dealing with Job (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-25, 06:27:12 (152.216.15.5)
Seems you don't have any contact info either, PM or email. :) If no responses here there are Job owners at AudioShark. They have some manufacturer forums as well but not sure if for Job. Most have th .......
234: General Asylum, RE: What's going on??? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-22, 07:28:56 (152.216.15.5)
I haven't noticed anything like that yet. .......
235: Digital Drive, RE: Need help with bluetooth devices. Auris or Audio Engine? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-22, 06:45:25 (152.216.15.5)
I have the B1. I use it to stream from Spotify, Amazon etc. in a system set up for my work out room. It works well and a quality unit, it does support Aptx. You have some settings in the apps for stre .......
236: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tower speaker recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-21, 14:50:17 (152.216.11.5)
I put the link where it goes, not sure what happened. .......
237: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tower speaker recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-21, 14:44:31 (152.216.11.5)
You may want to look at the Revel F208 in the Performa 3 series and read the Stereopile review.http://revelspeakers.com/productdetail/~/product/f208.html .......
238: Speaker Asylum, RE: ESS Blue Ox Heil Air Motion Transformer Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-21, 14:23:31 (152.216.11.5)
you can check hifishark.com for current ad/or past listing prices. Or, see if a store has a Bluebook and nice enough to give you pricing. .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wow! I wonder if there is a connection between this and the closing of Spearit Sound? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-20, 17:48:15 (24.217.191.31)
Stunned, I didn't hear about Spearit Sound. I hate to hear that, I did business with them before and found them to be a class act. .......
240: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wow, thanks for the info on CJ's transfer of ownership (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-19, 09:02:48 (24.217.191.31)
Seems like CJ has kept up putting out new products, the Classic gear, some ET pieces and the newer solid state. I could be wrong but seems like they did have a DAC come out. They never were big into m .......
241: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Blue Jeans cables (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-19, 08:31:22 (24.217.191.31)
BJC is an excellent value. I did a bit of a shoot out with BJC interconnects against some others I had around. BJC held it's own against some name brand entry level. For example, I preferred Transpare .......
242: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Where does that info come from? Can't find any corroboration. nt (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-18, 16:58:34 (24.217.191.31)
I'll try again in the proper spot but if the link don't work I may have to show in the body of the post. .......
243: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Where does that info come from? Can't find any corroboration. nt (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-18, 16:48:51 (24.217.191.31)
here's a link .......
244: Speaker Asylum, RE: Do we need to see the drivers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-18, 14:50:28 (152.216.15.5)
I'm the first to admit I'm not overly knowledgeable in this area. It seems though the mot direct path would be the best. Wouldn't putting drivers inside and just letting sond out of slots introduce a .......
245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Conrad-Johnson MF2550 Is In The House! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-18, 14:42:11 (152.216.15.5)
Yeah, give us some sonic feedback. Did you knowConrad & Johnson sold the company? They sold it to I believe he was their head engineer, forget the name. He's supposed to have some big new products in .......
246: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SS amplifier for my 10 Ohm LS3/5A (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-08-07, 13:49:28 (152.216.15.5)
Seems your speakers may not be able to handle much power but if going SS, consider the McIntosh integrated amps, they use autoformers in the output stage. This should provide your speakers the same po .......
247: Speaker Asylum, Klipsch Forte has risen again (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-07-27, 17:28:39 (24.217.191.31)
I don't know where I've been but apparently Klipsch had some stuff to show at CES 2017 and of of those items was a new Forte III. 12" woofer with 15" passive radiator and new titanium mid and high dri .......
248: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What's better? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-07-20, 13:24:38 (152.216.15.5)
Vintage amps isn't really my thing, nor is low watt tube amps. I haven't heard any of these. The HK really goes back, unless you can work on them or have someone who can I'd personally put it at the b .......
249: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D amps and power chords (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-07-18, 14:35:20 (152.216.15.5)
I have a Linn 5125 which is technically Class V according to them, however, it is a 5x125 amp that weighs in at a whopping 11 lbs. I upgraded the power cable to a MIT Z and it made quite a difference .......
250: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Intigrated Amp Dilemma (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-07-17, 14:36:20 (152.216.15.5)
I noticed the McIntosh integrated amps include a DAC, the MA-5200 is about $4500 with a conservative 100x2, the MA-7900 gets you 200x2 but I didn't see a price. An interesting note on these amps, they .......
251: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Intigrated Amp Dilemma (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-07-15, 20:51:22 (24.217.191.31)
KEF used that Halo integrated at a prior audio show to drive their Blade 2, I can't see it having an issue at all with the GE. Sounds like space may be an issue, however, if you liked the Halo sound, .......
252: Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL Loft 50 or Paradigm Monitor 7 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-07-05, 11:39:40 (152.216.15.5)
The real deal in JBL is the Synthesis line which uses mostly their Pro drivers. Maybe see if any good deals on LS60 or 80. IMO the'd be better than the Paradigm. I heard and HT system with a Cambridge .......
253: General Asylum, RE: $4000 Challenge! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-06-21, 12:41:20 (152.216.15.5)
I'm just going with a few things I'm familiar with. There's a variety of similar integrated amps in the same range ie NAD, Peachtree. Cambridge Audio CXA-80 - $1k (built-in DAC) I'd like to use the Ca .......
254: Speaker Asylum, RE: Huh? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-06-16, 10:09:34 (152.216.15.5)
"Unless I missed something, I hardly think that rises to your thread title: "Many at the 2017 LA Audio Show pick the New ELAC Adante AF-61 Speakers the Best Sounding at the Show!" What did I miss?" Wh .......
255: General Asylum, RE: You Might Be An Audiophile If : (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-06-08, 20:41:29 (24.217.191.31)
"You are white, over 60, partly deaf, and haven't had a good bowel movement in this century." LOLOL, that's harsh dude. If you are listening to an album because of the sound quality when you wouldn't .......
256: General Asylum, RE: You Might Be An Audiophile If : (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-06-08, 07:10:23 (152.216.15.5)
LOL. I'll try but those are pretty good. If your system has a dedicated room but your kids share a bedroom. If you rationalize a reason to put together a system in nearly every room of the home. If yo .......
257: Speaker Asylum, RE: Paradigm Studio 60 vs. Elac UniF5 or other? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-06-02, 14:40:49 (152.216.15.5)
I can't say how much of an improvement you might get, that's ubjective. I do feel you can find something with more bass and different from what you have now. You could also add a SVS sub to the 60's. .......
258: General Asylum, RE: Brand new here. Looking for help on a home theater (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-31, 10:30:05 (152.216.15.5)
Projectors vary from $700.00 or so and up. You want to decide if 1080p is good enough or wanting 4k. The JVC 400r is an excellent projector with modern features and although not technically 4k it does .......
259: Video Asylum, RE: I would like to know.. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-31, 10:16:51 (152.216.15.5)
It depends on whether comparing apples to apples. Some brands like the mentioned LS50 wireless, Sauk or ynaudio, I'm sure others would provide great sound. These set ups would best many but fall short .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thoughts on Dynavector 10X5 for my TT and system? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-24, 14:44:13 (152.216.15.5)
I used a 10x5 on my Rega P3 and then on my Clearaudio Performance DC. The 10x5 replaced Rega's Elys. The 10x5 was quite an improvement in detail and speed. The 10x5 was also right at home with the Per .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Decisions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-24, 14:13:48 (152.216.15.5)
You could pick up a used Adcom for $200.00 or less that should be good for the job. For a bit more I've seen some Conrad Johnson preamps, pre remote era, if that matters. Also, new you might consider .......
262: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-22, 09:41:11 (152.216.15.5)
I 2nd the Elac, very good performance for the money. I would also look at direct sellers like SVS or Emotiva, in home trial with return option. I also like what I've heard from the Martin Logan Motion .......
263: General Asylum, RE: Problem in Accessing Audio Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-11, 09:15:45 (152.216.15.5)
I use IE and haven't had issues accessing AA, however, every time I switch pages I get a message asking if I only want to view the content delivered securely. It's a catch 22, you want all members to .......
264: Speaker Asylum, RE: Seeking recommendations for SMOOTH and warm powered monitors. Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-11, 08:54:11 (152.216.15.5)
A bit over your budget retail, you'd have to look for used/demo, Sauk makes a really nice sounding powered speaker. .......
265: Speaker Asylum, RE: b&W cm1 notes - midrange and bass (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-09, 19:32:13 (24.217.191.31)
Good to find a speaker you enjoy. You might look at SVS (sV Sounds) for a great sub at a reasonable price. The little Martin Logan Dynamo subs are good too. .......
266: Speaker Asylum, RE: Focal Aria 936 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-06, 19:45:49 (24.217.191.31)
I personally like Focal, typically extended high end, could stand out a bit with the wrong gear, an overall lively sound, dynamic. "Better" is very subjective. $4k does provide a lot of options though .......
267: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Updated a Devialet 200 to a 400 model...Quite a difference (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-06, 19:21:48 (24.217.191.31)
I heard a 400 with Focal and agree the sound is very good. I also heard Devialet driving Magico which was very good. The Magico set up was not using the speaker software but the Focal set up was. I fo .......
268: Speaker Asylum, RE: Axpona 2017 - Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-05-01, 16:49:24 (24.217.191.31)
Unfortunately, I missed that room, I would have liked to say hi to Merrill Wetissing as well. .......
269: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The Bryston 14B-SST³ (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-30, 16:00:12 (24.217.191.31)
I'm not looking to spend $10k, I just wanted to give a ceiling for a comparison. The 4B is comparatively reasonable compared to similar powered amps from the likes of BAT, Ayre, Levinson, Pass etc. I .......
270: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I own a 4B-SST².. Over at Audio Circle there is a whole Bryston circle ... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-30, 05:47:16 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks I'll have to check out that forum, I'm wondering how the 4B might compare to amps of similar power that cost more, under $10k. .......
271: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bryston, Cubed (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-29, 18:14:27 (24.217.191.31)
Anyone hear the Cubed series? Especially the 4B? If not aware of the Cubed, Bryston is using a new input stage, the amps are said to be quite a bit better than past models. .......
272: Speaker Asylum, RE: Opinions on Focal 706? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-29, 18:07:32 (24.217.191.31)
Nice. Glad you found something you are happy with. .......
273: Speaker Asylum, RE: Opinions on Focal 706? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-29, 15:04:41 (24.217.191.31)
Did you get another set of speakers? There's an excellent speaker that sells direct but I can't ever remember the name, something like Orum Cantus. The Spacial Audio speakers are a very good value if .......
274: Headphone Heights, Axpona 2017 - headphones (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-27, 18:38:34 (24.217.191.31)
I don't use headphones much, I do have a pair of Sennheiser HD600 and a X-can. I hit the Head-fi area of Axpona this year anxious to hear the difference between HD600 and a megadollar set of cans. It' .......
275: Speaker Asylum, Axpona 2017 - Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-26, 19:36:00 (24.217.191.31)
I wanted to separate my Axpona comments under the different forums. Here's some of my thoughts on what I heard this year. I didn't get to all the rooms. My top 2 picks are for great sound and price, a .......
276: Speaker Asylum, RE: Opinions on Focal 706? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-26, 18:44:18 (24.217.191.31)
Are your files mp3? mp3 in itself can have issues with frequency response. YouTube material can very wildly in response, and sound level. Focal has exhibited prominent highs in some systems I've heard .......
277: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers close to wall options (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-24, 20:26:37 (24.217.191.31)
Larson Speakers are designed to go right against the wall and sound good, the sound is also dispersed very well. The pair I heard had a suggested retail of $7k. There is a smaller model but I'm not su .......
278: General Asylum, RE: Raise your hand if you are under 30... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-19, 14:48:47 (152.216.15.5)
I think you can spin it both ways. For example, look at the turntable renaissance, it wasn't seniors who caused it. It was younger folk who discovered how cool it was to have something tangible and th .......
279: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Please read my review in the archives (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-18, 18:07:25 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks for the info .......
280: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anyone heard........ (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-17, 20:14:49 (24.217.191.31)
either the Conrad Johnson ET250s or the MF2550? Curious how they sound and what the difference between them might be. Any comments on one or both would be appreciated. .......
281: General Asylum, RE: You need a very quiet car to make it worthwhile. My entry-level Camry (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-14, 10:43:42 (152.216.15.5)
I agree, I've yet to hear a factory system to give much competition to an aftermarket system of quality and good install. There's a system that Chrysler uses in a few cars that is pretty good, I heard .......
282: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yes, even Pass Labs Class A get hot.... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-11, 17:40:10 (24.217.191.31)
I agree the watts are generating heat, but I'm thinking if the heat is neutralized, if you will,at the heat sycns, then less effect of room temperature. No matter how we slice it Class A is not effici .......
283: Speaker Asylum, RE: My new ATC SCM 19 v 2 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-11, 10:13:47 (152.216.11.5)
Nice, enjoy. I first heard ATC at Axpona, really impressed. .......
284: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yes, even Pass Labs Class A get hot.... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-04-11, 09:52:42 (152.216.11.5)
Obviously, Class A creates more heat by design, but how the heat is dissipated makes a difference. My X250 was A/B but it was never hot to the touch even with heavy use. It was well ventilated as well .......
285: Speaker Asylum, RE: Upgrade Speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-31, 09:03:32 (24.217.191.31)
Tekton is a good suggestion, read the reviews of the Pendragon or new Double Impact. A bit over the top but the reviewer did replace his reference Lawrence Cello's with the Double Impact, so he backed .......
286: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary Question (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-31, 08:37:16 (24.217.191.31)
I doubt it was that exact integrated, I did get a listen to some Audio Analogue at a dealer when they had it in to evaluate. My impression they have a polite sound and the presentation gives the sense .......
287: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton Design Double Impact World Class Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-22, 14:53:33 (152.216.15.5)
FWIW, Home Theater Review just put out a glowing review of these speakers. The reviewer bought a set that supposedly replaced his $18k Lawrence, Cello's. I'd like to hear a set to judge for myself. :: .......
288: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Second guessing my used tube amp purchase... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-22, 14:38:53 (152.216.15.5)
I agree with Mik Wolfe here. People drive Harbeth all the time with tube amps, harbeth are around 85 dB efficient. It's the impedance, low impedance speakers take some current which to my knowledge, i .......
289: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for an amp upgrade... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-21, 19:03:43 (24.217.191.31)
The Peachtree Nova 150 looks good, I haven't heard one but it has a powerful Class D amp section, a phono stage that will accommodate your Elys cart, and even a built in DAC. I also saw U.S. pricing c .......
290: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: best matched amp for new (new to me) speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-21, 18:38:59 (24.217.191.31)
The MA6100 are decent amps for what they are but the Proceed is in a whole other league. If wanting to act now get the Proceed, it will sound better and drive the B&W's better. .......
291: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass INT-60: how to place in the room? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-18, 19:33:17 (24.217.191.31)
I'd get a new rack. If it fits the budget get one specifically for audio with thicker shelves, some have vibration control. I recently picked up a rack from a company called VTI, their Pro series has .......
292: Speaker Asylum, RE: Modern Receiver for vintage speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-18, 19:19:18 (24.217.191.31)
Not sure on current street price, look at the Marantz entry A/V receivers. I have a 1605, it's rated at 50 watts but they seem to be quality watts, driving 3 Revel in-wall speakers fine in a medium si .......
293: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thank you, 91derlust, russ69 and Frihed89. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-18, 19:02:07 (24.217.191.31)
When I had some CJ amps converted to mono my speakers were 6 ohm, at the time of conversion I could have either a 4 or 8 ohm tap. I went with 4 ohm based on the factory recommendation, as 91 mentioned .......
294: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Used Preamp on a budget advice please. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-17, 14:46:34 (152.216.15.5)
Are you running preamp outs to the Threshold? If so, I'm not sure how you'd configure both HT preamps. Although all of those you listed should sound decent, none I'd consider warm. My personal prefere .......
295: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Controlling Volume Remotely/Increasing Volume (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-16, 14:50:52 (152.216.15.5)
To extend your remotes range, there are IR repeaters but I'm not sure how far the range is or if they can be daisy chained. The best way would be to get a preamp that has Wyfi or an ap to control the .......
296: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE final thoughts (not a professional review) (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-13, 07:38:58 (152.216.15.5)
I read on another forum a thread saying how much of an over achiever this preamp is. Your experience seems to verify this as well. If I were looking the W4S would definitely be on my list. Enjoy, I th .......
297: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated Amp upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-09, 08:41:38 (152.216.15.5)
Cambridge Audio has a $1k integrated, I forget the exact model, CX80, or something like that. My friend has one driving Dynaudio Audience 82's. To me the Cambridge has a neutral sound, definitely when .......
298: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: In search of a new amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-03-08, 13:14:37 (152.216.15.5)
Maybe a Parasound Halo A23 or 21 depending on power you can do with, or without. Maybe an ATI 2000 series. Sim is a good amp, just not sure if you can best it in your budget. .......
299: General Asylum, RE: Wanted: Recommendation for a better amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-28, 13:31:14 (152.216.15.5)
Have you experimented with another preamp? I had the CJ PV14LS2, it was a great preamp, especially for the price but it did lean more toward a warmer soft presentation. I find some models of Classe to .......
300: General Asylum, RE: selling or not (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-28, 13:02:44 (152.216.15.5)
I've listed here before with no responses. I figure most offers will either low ball you or at least shoot a lower price than you are asking. So to you all who think the listing may be too high, what .......
301: General Asylum, RE: A guy listed a SMc modded DNA-1 here for many months at $2700. Didn't sell. He now lists it at $3200. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-28, 12:46:22 (152.216.15.5)
It's because it appreciated, duh ;) .......
302: Speaker Asylum, RE: Infinity IRS Omega Vs. Renaissance 90 vs. Kappa 9.2i (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-08, 09:08:15 (152.216.15.5)
The only pairs I'm familiar with are the Kappa's. They do sound good but notorious for dropping to very low impedances. I would think the Threshold up to the task. However, these models are very old. .......
303: Speaker Asylum, RE: 10 x 20 listening room question (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-06, 12:08:03 (152.216.15.5)
I was looking at the 4401 information and saw those are near field monitors. How far do you sit from them? Also, do you use the triangle set up, where the speakers point at you and the lines make a tr .......
304: Speaker Asylum, RE: Not unhappy, mostly curious (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-04, 10:06:42 (24.217.191.31)
I don't think I've heard your exact model. What are you using to drive the JBL's? Too bright would have me curious as well. You want a sound you can enjoy and relax, but still tap a toe to :) What pri .......
305: Speaker Asylum, RE: Not unhappy, mostly curious (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-02-03, 09:47:28 (152.216.15.5)
No matter the speaker I'd recommend room treatments, if not already using. Improvements can be amazing. Check out material like GIK Acoustics and such. I have JBL 4367's, my friend sells KEF and even .......
306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Primaluna Amp & Eminent Technology Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-27, 10:20:35 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not sure what the pop would be. Could he tell if the pop was speakers or from the amp? If speakers, I'd guess you heard clipping, most times tube amps don't tend to clip that hard. I heard a pop f .......
307: Vintage Asylum, RE: Finally getting a "real" vintage receiver! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-26, 14:19:00 (152.216.15.5)
Congrats on the receiver. In speakers are you wanting vintage? In something new you might look at the Revel Concerto series, a set of KEF LS50's, JBL has a 70th anniversary 4312 out, but not sure the .......
308: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: D-52B worth fixing? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-26, 12:55:19 (152.216.15.5)
With the cost of quality amps these days I'd say if you are happy with the sound and it's doing what you want, then the cost of repair hopefully is much less than buying new. .......
309: Video Asylum, RE: Is this the right year to buy an OLED 4K TV? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-06, 13:13:52 (152.216.15.5)
I was looking at some CES coverage and looks like waiting for OLED may be wise. Hopefully it will be in the U.S. Panasonic has also gotten back into OLED and the Flagship, I believe 1002, got the writ .......
310: Speaker Asylum, RE: No more Bose 901's for sale (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-06, 11:55:36 (152.216.15.5)
The 901 had quite a run and quite the legend, love 'em or not, everyone knows them. You have to wonder how long Klipsch will continue to offer the Heritage series. I suppose as long as it makes money .......
311: Video Asylum, RE: well... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-01, 18:28:02 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks for that info, I curiously looked into it and found the 8802a has a big issue with HDR though it's supposed to be compliant. Marantz definitely knows but I didn't find anyone who has had a fix .......
312: Video Asylum, RE: Yes... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-01, 14:35:38 (24.217.191.31)
Unless the receiver or processor is 2.2 HDCP compliant there will be an issue with passing 4k or HDR. Another nice gift from the industry. So unless I upgrade my AV8003 I'll have to go direct to the T .......
313: Video Asylum, RE: umm... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2017-01-01, 07:40:57 (24.217.191.31)
If your mind was made up why ask the question? First of all on my Samsung 4k 8000 series 55" about 10 to 12 feet we saw a difference between a 4k disc and a Blu-ray. That may not be enough to mmmake m .......
314: Video Asylum, RE: the AVM 60 lacks 5.1 analog inputs... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-30, 21:14:54 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks for pointing that out, the review gave so much info and raved about the features, I missed some it didn't have. The way their room correction works Is a deal breaker for me. I know it's suppose .......
315: Video Asylum, RE: Pretty much what you said about the Esoteric fantja... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-29, 21:23:29 (24.217.191.31)
Anthem has a new processor AVM60 out, check Home Theater Review online for a review. The 60 is all current with 4k and latest decoding etc. I remember liking the clarity of the original AVM20 over the .......
316: Video Asylum, RE: Is this the right year to buy an OLED 4K TV? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-29, 21:09:49 (24.217.191.31)
I'm guessing you waited? Prices of the OLED did drop pretty good this year. Before I bought from anyone showing those low ball prices online I'd check with LG to be sure they were authorized and you h .......
317: Video Asylum, RE: How do you..... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-29, 20:31:37 (24.217.191.31)
Also with the over the air, it's digital, so you will either receive it, or not. It's not like the old days where you might get it in but with some snow, then try to adjust. Your main channel may have .......
318: Speaker Asylum, RE: is it normal for a car sub to rattle in free air? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-29, 20:15:18 (24.217.191.31)
I agree, you did the right thing by exchanging it or sending it back. I was just curious what amp you will drive the sub with? You know a sealed box will require more power opposed to ported? Also, JB .......
319: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker and Amp selection (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-29, 20:05:37 (24.217.191.31)
That sounds like a solution. Then could you control volume to each zone from the mixer? If the amp is a true 70 watts per channel, that should be more power than you'd ever need just for background in .......
320: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-22, 19:40:38 (24.217.191.31)
You are welcome :) .......
321: Rocky Road, RE: Mahavishnu Orchestra... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-22, 19:31:49 (24.217.191.31)
Sure Ashtra, why not. Thanks for the input. Although, I did by one of their CD's when they were issued on disc several years ago, sounded like something I might enjoy, I like Fusion, but the orchestr .......
322: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Adcom 5x5 vs 5x5II vs 55xx series audio differences (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-22, 13:42:08 (152.216.15.5)
I have a 535 around, I'd characterize it as having a dark, or even dull,presentation, I wasn't crazy about it. They were designed by Pass but for Adcom, and to meet a price. So don't expect a baby Pas .......
323: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pairing amp with Klipsch Horn loaded speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-19, 12:39:30 (152.216.15.5)
To add to the list of good suggestions, you might look at the NAD 275B or others in the brand. I also liked the Rotel Class D amps. Good Class D would be worth looking into, Red Dragon had a deal on t .......
324: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary CAD 120S II (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-12, 10:27:57 (152.216.15.5)
I think it would be worth while only if you preferred the sound of the Cary amps you borrowed and wanted that sound all the time. I typically also like the synergy of same brand pre & power. A friend .......
325: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Denon AVR (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-09, 19:18:51 (24.217.191.31)
Sorry, I've never used the Zone 2 stuff before either. I was just teasing about it being my next suggestion. You might try posting in the "video" forum which is like the HT forum for here. ::: TOPIC:: .......
326: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Denon AVR (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-09, 14:52:06 (152.216.15.5)
Ah, zone 2, that was going to be my next suggestion, LOL Glad you worked it out, I know stuff like that can drive you crazy. .......
327: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Denon AVR (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-08, 19:34:51 (24.217.191.31)
Hey, if you programmed the remote to operate more than one component, your wife may have accidentally pushed the button that tells the remote which component you are trying to operate. For example, my .......
328: Speaker Asylum, RE: Can I Add Stuffing To Dampen Boomy Bass? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-08, 14:57:25 (152.216.15.5)
If they are just getting put into service, as Airtime mentioned, break in period is extremely important. Typically speakers character change quite a bit in the first few hundred hours. This varies wit .......
329: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Denon AVR (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-08, 14:47:27 (152.216.15.5)
If it stayed on while unplugged...... get a priest. LOL I knew what you meant, I'd check the owner manual for a support phone number or try an internet search for your issue, sometimes it's a wealth, .......
330: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker positioning - trying to use 4 speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-04, 21:02:23 (24.217.191.31)
The Yamaha might work, you didn't mention if the Pioneer was a surround receiver, from the comments I assumed not. With the Def Tech's powered you may not need that much power from the Yamaha, if it h .......
331: Speaker Asylum, RE: SVS Speakers or Something Else? Absolutely Newbie. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-02, 14:48:31 (152.216.15.5)
Interesting the recommendation of SVS speakers then HSU subs. I'd stick with SVS for sub as well. I purchased a SVS PC13Ultra a few years back, no problems with it and I've been thrilled with the perf .......
332: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker positioning - trying to use 4 speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-12-01, 14:48:29 (152.216.15.5)
It sounds like the smaller pair is less efficient (won't play as loud with same input power) Or, the amp powering the bass module is less powerful. Either way, you can use a speaker switcher with ind .......
333: Rocky Road, RE: Name a Hard Rock band time forgot (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 19:45:59 (24.217.191.31)
Who remembers Montrose? Rock The Nation, Bad Motor Scooter, Rock Candy..... Ronnie had some solo albums Going deep, how about Gamma, featuring Ronnie Montrose? I have 1, 2 & 3. I heard there was a 4 b .......
334: Rocky Road, RE: Name a Hard Rock band time forgot (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 19:30:08 (24.217.191.31)
This is probably more trippy as a whole but who has Aphrodite's Child 666? .......
335: Rocky Road, RE: Armegeddon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 19:17:29 (24.217.191.31)
Here's a track from Dust. Some comments on YT says these albums have been reissued, not sure how current that info is. .......
336: Rocky Road, RE: Armegeddon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 18:57:32 (24.217.191.31)
Here's the track that got some play in my area, and still might on the "Klassic" show.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6nF5B7cAA .......
337: Rocky Road, RE: Armegeddon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 18:45:55 (24.217.191.31)
here we go .......
338: Rocky Road, RE: Armegeddon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 18:40:24 (24.217.191.31)
That's digging up bones :) How about Dust? I think they had more than one album but I dug one up on Amazon. I think it was one of those that if you look hard the fine print says dubbed to CDR. ::: TO .......
339: Rocky Road, RE: Pat Travers ?? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-29, 15:59:39 (24.217.191.31)
Definitely, some Pat Travers, I have 5 albums in my collection. .......
340: Rocky Road, RE: Haystacks Balboa (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-28, 20:04:31 (24.217.191.31)
Nice one, I hadn't heard of them. Really heavy sound for that era. .......
341: Rocky Road, RE: Barclay James Harvest. April Wine. Hawkwind. Demon. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-28, 16:59:07 (24.217.191.31)
I have a good amount of April Wine. RIP Lemmy .......
342: Rocky Road, Name a Hard Rock band time forgot (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-27, 19:12:19 (24.217.191.31)
In my Metallica thread someone mentioned Budgie, which made me mention BTO and Nazareth, another mentioned BOC, which still gets some spins on classic rock stations. I'd like to see who you'd turn on .......
343: Rocky Road, RE: New Metallica (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-26, 09:07:44 (24.217.191.31)
Thanks. I have two Budgie LP's, one I believe is their first album, I like it a lot, the other is a later LP, the one with Sky High..... something, it's alright but not as good as the earlier LP IMO. .......
344: Rocky Road, RE: New Metallica (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-19, 12:35:22 (24.217.191.31)
Metallica new album Hardwired is a double album. I streamed it to give the entire thing a listen before buying, I like both discs a lot. I think those who listen and give it a chance will be nicely su .......
345: Video Asylum, RE: Home theater advice, please... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-17, 19:37:14 (24.217.191.31)
I'd start with decent entry receiver, I lean toward Marantz, the slimline receivers rated at 50 watts do really perform great. However, on a budget a well featured receiver on sale in a name brand (On .......
346: Video Asylum, RE: which bluray player? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-15, 14:26:10 (152.216.15.5)
You might see what the current version of the Marantz UD7007 costs. Typically very good sound quality and highly reliable. .......
347: Video Asylum, RE: Toslink Audio Question (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-15, 14:13:16 (152.216.15.5)
My guess is the sound would be fine from the TV. Remember the sound would remainin the digital realm until reaching the DAC. Using the analog out of a TV subjects you to the TV's DAC and analog output .......
348: Video Asylum, RE: Best sounding receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-15, 14:03:59 (152.216.15.5)
I 2nd the Marantz. I had an Onkyo in my living room 3.0 then replaced it with a Marantz 1603, I was really surprised at how much better the marantz sounded. The Onkyo still had a receiver sound where .......
349: General Asylum, RE: Samsung to buy Harman International (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-15, 13:35:34 (152.216.15.5)
When I had an issue with my Samsung dishwasher the callsite was in North Carolina. I ended up getting a refund the dishwasher was a disaster. With that, the phones and washer recall, I do hope Samsung .......
350: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pre-Pro Support For Dolby Vision and HDR10 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-15, 12:11:06 (152.216.15.5)
Marantz has a new AV7703 but I didn't see a mention of Dolby Vision. It says, " 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR and BT.2020. Latest HDMI standard for future-proof compatib .......
351: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Simple integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-07, 20:36:32 (24.217.191.31)
As the prior poster stated but worth repeating, Marantz has remote apps your daughter can download to their phone, this could be your best solution. It's funny how someone can be a geek in one area of .......
352: Speaker Asylum, RE: Mcintosh MC30 with Klipsch Palladium P17B? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-07, 10:33:31 (152.216.15.5)
Your shouldn't damage the speakers unless some how the Mac went into hard clipping. Only issue may be the Palladiums aren't driven to their potential, but they are 94dB. I'd just give it a try and see .......
353: Speaker Asylum, RE: Subject: Speakers with big sound and strong bass for smallish room (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-04, 20:12:58 (24.217.191.31)
Something like this in the Dynaudio line. Something in the Excite series would work as well. Anyone familiar with Dynaudio can't deny the rep for quality bass, as well full range. https://www.audiogon .......
354: Rocky Road, RE: New Metallica (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-02, 17:23:12 (24.217.191.31)
Ah, don't be a hater, LOL If you liked Metallica and have an open mind the new stuff is pretty good. Some of the new bands are good, I really liked the last Nothing More. .......
355: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing and setting up a subwoofer to a stereo amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-02, 09:50:18 (152.216.15.5)
You might want to see if REL has a sub in your budget, they are actually designed and prefer a high level (speaker output) connection. You'll definitely need one that will accept a connection from spe .......
356: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha RXA3040 circuitry protect? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-02, 09:38:29 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not sure what the cause of the main issue is. However, for movie soundtracks your sub must be hooked to the "SUB or LFE" output in order to get the .1 programming specified in the soundtrack for t .......
357: Rocky Road, RE: New Metallica (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-01, 20:35:16 (24.217.191.31)
from same album, another new track .......
358: Rocky Road, New Metallica (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-01, 20:25:24 (24.217.191.31)
Dropping 11/18, sounding pretty good to me, best effort in a long time. .......
359: Rocky Road, RE: 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees announced... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-11-01, 14:56:48 (152.216.15.5)
Good picks, I wonder how many can go at one time, Steppenwolf had a large impact in the 60's & 70's with tracks still spinning on Classic Rock stations. J Geils may not be so commercial but I love the .......
360: Speaker Asylum, RE: Subject: Speakers with big sound and strong bass for smallish room (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-31, 08:48:06 (152.216.15.5)
You might want to look at the Elac tower, really impressive for the cost and in your budget new. Also, Monitor Audio whatever the new model of the RX6 is. Wharfedale may also have some towers new in y .......
361: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sanders Sound system (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-31, 08:36:07 (152.216.15.5)
Same here, only at audio show. However, the sound was excellent. They played a pipe organ demo the bass went very deep and controlled. And, of course, in my opinion, what can you say about electrostat .......
362: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-29, 19:12:43 (24.217.191.31)
Glad I could help and really happy for you the ground issue is resolved. .......
363: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-28, 10:51:11 (152.216.15.5)
If the Denon offers preamp outputs for mains in XLR, that's what I'd try first. You can buy XLR fairly reasonable to see if it corrects the issue. Ground loop/hum is the worst thing to try to correct. .......
364: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: ATI Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-28, 10:37:31 (152.216.15.5)
ATI is not necessarily just HT, they are only one chassis and in that chassis you can order a 2 channel up to 7, or begin with 2 channel and expand if ever needed. As example in the 3k series the 3002 .......
365: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-27, 18:43:31 (24.217.191.31)
Look into this. He exaggerates a bit but it's a strong amp that will rock your CV's .......
366: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-27, 17:11:12 (24.217.191.31)
Sorry, I'm not familiar with that brand .......
367: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-26, 16:32:42 (24.217.191.31)
I'm not a fan of Carver personally. Arcam sounds good but they are expensive and unless have changed recently spec and designed to work with 4 ohm speakers. The Adcom amps I mentioned used are a good .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Next step suggestions sought (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-26, 14:57:34 (152.216.15.5)
The LP12 has been a long standing classic and I doubt you can best it for $1500.00. I'd also suggest a cart upgrade or other modernization a bit at a time. If going to go with something new the Cleara .......
369: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-26, 10:12:43 (152.216.15.5)
You said not much money but didn't give what your budget might be. You might try a 2-channel amp for music and run the center/rear from the receiver. This should give you good power unless you listen .......
370: Speaker Asylum, RE: Waveguide/Horns moving in (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-25, 19:58:29 (24.217.191.31)
When you say "players", are you meaning turntables? If so. look at Needle Doctor, Music Direct, Acoustic Sounds etc. and local dealers in my area actually have them on display. If you want to spend th .......
371: Speaker Asylum, RE: Waveguide/Horns moving in (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-25, 18:04:36 (24.217.191.31)
I think cone drivers are here to stay. I feel trends come and go, manufacturers look for new things or bring the old things in an attempt to prompt new sales. As an example I would have never thought .......
372: Speaker Asylum, RE: How to choose a budget...... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-25, 13:07:42 (152.216.15.5)
I know you said you weren't able to audition, once you've done some research and have an idea of what you might like, are you able to buy online from a place that will allow a 30 or 60 day return wind .......
373: Speaker Asylum, RE: Waveguide/Horns moving in (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-25, 12:55:50 (152.216.15.5)
Don't forget JBL Synthesis. Although fairly efficient I'd still recommend quality watts with good current for these. I've always liked the sound of good pro compression drivers & horns like JBL or EV. .......
374: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Nikko Tr500 or Kenwood KR5040? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-25, 12:26:51 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not familiar with Nikko but that Kenwood piece is an entry level receiver. Out of your list I like the Sansui .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looking for phono stage recs; under $1k MSRP (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-21, 11:34:29 (152.216.15.5)
The link shows back order but I'm sure the New Wave is available from several sources, probably even PS Audio direct. Seems to have your criteria covered. $999.00, was $1,800.00 Phono Audio Input Conn .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looking for phono stage recs; under $1k MSRP (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-20, 11:55:47 (152.216.15.5)
PS Audio is blowing out the phono stage that has the built in analog to digital converter. It's said to be a great phono stage regardless of the conversion feature and it's at or below $1k now. Sorry .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I have to reply again (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-15, 16:23:06 (24.217.191.31)
I do have some mono LP's, it's the way it was recorded originally. I agree though about the "fullness" of mono. The mono recordings I've kept and will actually listen to seem to fill the center sounds .......
378: Vinyl Asylum, What's with all the mono reissues? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-14, 13:37:17 (152.216.15.5)
I saw an announcement of the new Ray Charles mono reissues, the ad said something like this, "in glorious mono". I heard some of the Beatles mono reissues and read how they were originally recorded in .......
379: Speaker Asylum, RE: Mama Mia that's a spicy speaker! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-14, 06:38:03 (152.216.15.5)
Seems a bit expensive for what they are but I suppose if you can afford a Ferrari who cares. Interesting they'd have home electronics. I think I'll hold out for a pair of the 24k gold finish, LOL ::: .......
380: Speaker Asylum, RE: Quadral Loudspeakers - Revel Studio - Avantgarde Uno (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-14, 06:32:14 (152.216.15.5)
I'm only familiar with the Revel Studio 2, which in my opinion is an outstanding loudspeaker. I consider it more to neutral, it's extended on both ends and revealing. The Studio does have some control .......
381: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Turntable prices (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-12, 08:46:55 (152.216.15.5)
I had a Pioneer PL-51 for probably 20 years, upgraded to a Rega P3, the improvement was large. I used to P3 for several years before upgrading again to get a table comparible to my other gear, now usi .......
382: Speaker Asylum, RE: SVS 16-Ultra Series Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-11, 13:18:23 (152.216.15.5)
Those should be outstanding if they are anything like my 13. .......
383: Speaker Asylum, RE: Wharfedale 10.7 vs Boston Acoustics M350 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-10-10, 09:58:49 (24.217.191.31)
Going from maggies to a box speaker would be quite a change for you. What is your budget and what electronics would be driving the speakers? Not that those brands you are looking at are bad, but I'd r .......
384: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Revel F52`s and Horizontal Bi-Amping (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-16, 15:57:03 (97.87.115.17)
I am a big fan of the F52, I especially enjoyed the very low response and detail. I think biamping them could be interesting, for nothing else a bit more control over the balance of high to low end. S .......
385: Video Asylum, RE: looking for a cheap 55" TV, any I should avoid? Is there a recommended brand? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-15, 20:10:54 (97.87.115.17)
No, it was actually advertised as 4k. There were Samsungs in the $700.00 range too, the one I got has their Quantum Dotand other PQ features that drives the price up. For twice what I paid, I could ha .......
386: Video Asylum, RE: looking for a cheap 55" TV, any I should avoid? Is there a recommended brand? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-15, 14:12:19 (152.216.15.5)
I recently bought a 55" Samsung for $1299.00, I saw in the store's add a Haire 55" for $349.00. I thought, I hope I got what I paid for, LOL. The model I got was a 8000 series, the picture, is, excell .......
387: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Revel F52`s and Horizontal Bi-Amping (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-15, 13:29:17 (152.216.15.5)
Keep in mind the F52's have the "contour" controls for highs & bass, this would be integrated into the crossover networks. So I wouldn't do anything to the internal crossover. What you are planning to .......
388: Rocky Road, Latin Tribute to CCR (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-11, 19:51:56 (97.87.115.17)
I was checking some of the tracks out on this album on YT and liked what I heard. Some of the CCR songs are close to traditional and others have made them their own by putting a different spin on the .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Music Hall 9.1 vs ClearAudio Performance DC Turntables (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-09, 16:08:17 (97.87.115.17)
Nice. Hope you come back after set up and listening to give us some impressions. .......
390: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Music Hall 9.1 vs ClearAudio Performance DC Turntables (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-09, 12:54:40 (152.216.15.5)
I have a Performance DC. I used a Dynavector 10x5 first then went to a Clearaudio Maestro for a bit more texture. I would advise, the magnetic arm can be more sensitive to vibration, meaning if you ha .......
391: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Link wasn't available? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-07, 16:34:48 (97.87.115.17)
Sorry, E, you helped me and I missed it .......
392: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I must admit (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-06, 17:05:39 (97.87.115.17)
a link wasn't available in this case. I thought putting all the detail would be more appreciated than going off memory. Notice the amps didn't become available until 9/1 so no personal interaction wit .......
393: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why did you copy the ATI announcement here? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-05, 19:55:14 (97.87.115.17)
Thanks Willis. Now I see why there are so few new posts on the forum. I'm interested to hear one of the new Class D to see if they have the same muscle like the A/B. .......
394: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why did you copy the ATI announcement here? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-05, 14:41:39 (97.87.115.17)
Well, Out of the thousands I chose what I chose to post. No where on AA do I see people giving a reason why they post.If you didn't find it of interest then you should have shut up and moved on. If yo .......
395: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: So ... an other vote for Hypex N-Core (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-05, 13:15:47 (97.87.115.17)
I thought that is what this means from the original post: " These AT5XXNC series amplifiers break new ground in other ways. They are the first ATI amplifiers to use micro-processor control for turn-on .......
396: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: So ... an other vote for Hypex N-Core (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-05, 11:32:08 (97.87.115.17)
Yes. And it's the first amp I've ever heard of that can sense and adjust to the A/C voltage input. .......
397: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why did you copy the ATI announcement here? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-05, 11:09:53 (97.87.115.17)
Why do you ask stupid questions? .......
398: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: For improved legibility (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-05, 08:55:52 (97.87.115.17)
I just cut the article and pasted it, I'll pass your suggestion along to ATI, LOL. Maybe something happened during the process. I use text to speech software so didn't notice. .......
399: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New Class D from ATI (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-04, 20:24:35 (97.87.115.17)
AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGIES INC. (ATI) INTRODUCES NEW CLASS "D" AMPLIFIERS USING HYPEX N-CORE OUTPUT MODULES AND LINEAR POWER SUPPLIES AT52XNC: 200W RMS PER CHANNEL, 8 OHMS; 2 TO 8 CHANNELS AT54XNC: 500W R .......
400: Films/DVD Asylum, Keep On Keeping On (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-04, 20:16:30 (97.87.115.17)
This is a documentary actually but it's good enough to be a movie, if you get what I mean, I loved it. It's about Clark Terry in his later years, he begins to lose his vision and meets a young Justin .......
401: Speaker Asylum, RE: Are the 10k speakers that good? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-09-02, 12:37:47 (152.216.15.5)
I've owned and heard speakers at a variety of levels, including $100k. Those I've owned the more expensive models did have improvements to offer, or else I wouldn't have purchased them. The shows can .......
402: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Nelson Pass Aleph P (preamp) good fit with Steve McCormack DNA 125? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-31, 14:52:11 (152.216.15.5)
The McCormack should have no problem driving the Totems, the one I heard sounded to me to be more to the neutral side from a Pass amp. I don't see any reason they shouldn't match well electronically b .......
403: Speaker Asylum, RE: What speakers would you use in your restaurant? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-26, 12:47:08 (152.216.15.5)
There's a couple approaches I'd use depending on size and layout. JBL has a series called Control, I believe, made to hang. Those with maybe an in-wall sub or so. I'd probably use a multichannel digit .......
404: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Budget amps (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-20, 17:23:11 (97.87.115.17)
NAD and Cambridge Audio have integrated amps that start in the $300.00 range, give or take. A friend of mine bought a Chinese tube amp for $150.00 that was surprisingly decent. There was no remote and .......
405: Speaker Asylum, RE: Which speakers fit my sound description? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-17, 09:54:08 (152.216.15.5)
Yeah, quite the description, but I zero in on the HD600 reference as I have a pair. Although I've never found them valed. I also think something in the Revel line might work. Price or room size would .......
406: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-14, 09:39:26 (97.87.115.17)
Curious what power and speakers you were using? I found my Marantz better sounding than the Onkyo it replaced. I'm using the receiver to drive Revel in-wall. The Marantz had a much more natural soundi .......
407: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Some advice? Left Naim, tubes aren't working and McIntosh is a dissapointment (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-12, 12:54:40 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not familiar with those speakers but didn't suspect anything, if the person can notice amp "warmup" then he is in tune with his system and it must have decent resolution. I didn't really become aw .......
408: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Some advice? Left Naim, tubes aren't working and McIntosh is a dissapointment (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-12, 06:30:42 (152.216.15.5)
Your friend may want to give Hagle a listen. Or, Sugden integrated. Conrad Johnson is a nice suggestion although I have not heard the new solid state amps. I do like the tube gear, the power amps wit .......
409: Speaker Asylum, RE: Active bi-amping on three way speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-12, 06:16:21 (152.216.15.5)
If you have 3 sets of binding posts you shouldn't need any type of resistor for the woofer. I also wouldn't think any timing issues using an outboard crossover. Audio Control has what is called a Phas .......
410: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have the PM11S3 & the SA11S3 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-08, 17:20:54 (97.87.115.17)
Thanks. Just curious what speakers you use with the 11s? I'm sure the sound from the Marantz is quite good. .......
411: Video Asylum, RE: 4K PJ options? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-08, 11:58:16 (152.216.15.5)
There was a recent article in Home Theater Review on thix topic. Sony is still the only true 4k. However, JVC is doing something that the writer says he couldn't tell the difference in the JVC picture .......
412: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have the PM11S3 & the SA11S3 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-08, 11:48:42 (152.216.15.5)
I'm surprised for a piece like the 11s it doesn't have a detachable IEC cord. .......
413: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-08, 06:34:14 (152.216.15.5)
I think you will be very happy with the Marantz sound quality, might even find it an improvement. Manual set up is fairly easy, you have to set it by ear sitting in your usual position unless willing .......
414: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-07, 19:46:00 (97.87.115.17)
I have that receiver in a small set up. I've found using the on screen menu is pretty much all you need unless checking what a certain feature does. .......
415: Rocky Road, Alter Bridge (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-06, 10:47:59 (97.87.115.17)
Unfortunately Alter Bridge has flied under my radar until recently. I saw them in July on the Breaking Ben & Disturbed tour. They did a good show but I was struck by Myles Kennedy's vocals which promp .......
416: Rocky Road, Westfield Massacre (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-08-01, 21:00:27 (97.87.115.17)
This band is tight .......
417: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New amp for HT and music....Bryston 9bsst vs Anthem A5 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-07-29, 06:29:01 (152.216.15.5)
I had a Bryston stereo amp, I've all the brands you mentioned but not side by side. Everyone has their opinion on what they like. For me I feel the Bryston and Classe is a notch above the Anthem, at l .......
418: Speaker Asylum, RE: How easy is it to blow speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-07-23, 21:45:28 (97.87.115.17)
With just a quick look KEF gives the LS50 suggested amp size of 20-100 watts, so some care should be taken with the volume control of your new amp if not wanting damage to the speakers. .......
419: Digital Drive, RE: any good cd players out there you can control the volume via remote control? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-07-19, 20:03:29 (97.87.115.17)
That used to be a regular feature on Denon units, and probably still is. You request should be easier to find these days as it seems there is a trend in using the CDP or DAC as preamp. You might also .......
420: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: amps with earthy tone (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-07-09, 20:16:36 (97.87.115.17)
When you look up "earthy" in the big book of audio adjectives, you will see a picture of the Adcom GFA-5500. Although I don't necessarily equate "earthy" with "rolled off" This amp has more power than .......
421: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Small SS Class A power amps? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-25, 20:01:25 (97.87.115.17)
You didn't mention budget, the Pass Xa30.5 or .8 comes to mind. And there's the First Watt stuff but I'm not that familiar with it. I know Coda also now have some pure Class A amps. .......
422: Rocky Road, RE: The song peaked JUST inside the Top 40 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-22, 15:48:39 (97.87.115.17)
Thanks. One of the bands subject to programmers only remembering one song. I sure didn't know that song reached 37. Wonder whatever happened to the band. I would guess a lot of pressure to recreate an .......
423: Rocky Road, RE: A lost hit from Katrina and the Waves (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-20, 14:58:41 (152.216.15.5)
I don't remember this being a hit but I agree this track and others on the album I liked better than the "hit". I still have this LP. .......
424: Speaker Asylum, RE: Center channel (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-18, 11:45:02 (97.87.115.17)
Thanks for the lesson, I always thought Low frequency was synonomous with bass. Although it's true LFE (.1) is directed low frequency for special effect it's not the only bass. So you are saying when .......
425: Speaker Asylum, RE: Center channel (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-16, 20:41:26 (97.87.115.17)
The purpose of using same brand for center as mains is timbre matching for seamless panning of sound across the front. And, optimum same brand all around for all panning and effects to be seamless. A .......
426: Speaker Asylum, RE: can 2 sets of different speakers be used at the same time? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-16, 20:25:40 (97.87.115.17)
Obviously they can, as your friend is doing it. It works for him, so as long as he enjoys it.... Who knows why some people use two pair, maybe it helps SPL in the room, it could possibly elevate certa .......
427: Speaker Asylum, RE: T.H.E. Show Speaker report, and excess opinionated rants (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-10, 20:35:04 (97.87.115.17)
Many of the Synthesis are in the Studio 2 price range or less, then, of course, you have the Everest that do reach up there a bit. .......
428: Speaker Asylum, RE: T.H.E. Show Speaker report, and excess opinionated rants (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-10, 12:54:23 (152.216.15.5)
Enjyed the report. Many of the speakers were not at Axpona which I attended. Some I did hear we agree on. I liked the Sanders & MBL a lot. The Thrax, Lyra, was an amazing stand mount and I think if yo .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If you don't get many replies (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-09, 16:30:17 (97.87.115.17)
Aw, scooped again :). I scanned the page, guess didn't go far enough. .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, Bryston turntable (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-08, 20:50:21 (97.87.115.17)
I guess manufacturers are betting on the renaissance of the LP to continue for a while, I was surprised to see Bryston will be offering one. MSRP will be $3995.00, I suppose they have to keep price in .......
431: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp Change (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-08, 16:03:22 (97.87.115.17)
I am not sure what is available in your area. You might look at the Merrill Audio either Taranis stereo or Thor monoblocks, not only are they very neutral and detailed he uses differential balanced ci .......
432: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp Change (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-06, 21:12:40 (97.87.115.17)
I've heard a fair number of Levinson and now own one and wouldn't ever describe any as "warm or soft". Naim is a great suggestion, detailed and musical. I've owned Krell before, never considered it ha .......
433: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Buzzzzzzz (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-06-03, 12:39:14 (152.216.15.5)
So if the buzz goes away when the preamp is on, what's the problem, you wouldn't listen without the preamp, right? Why not just power the preamp first then the power amps? This would seem to eliminate .......
434: General Asylum, IsoAcoustic speaker stands (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-05-30, 08:29:02 (97.87.115.17)
Anyone use or tried these? They are for sale at several places and the website shows Dynaudio sell them with a certain monitor. I listened to the video demo and wasn't convinced what I heard was bette .......
435: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker upgrade from VR-33? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-05-13, 14:29:56 (152.216.15.5)
What price range are you shopping? You might look at the Revel F208, it has "boundary" controls to use if the bass is too much when having to place close to wall or other furniture. The F206 bass is s .......
436: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Two I would consider (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-05-09, 14:38:47 (152.216.15.5)
Dealers of higher quality gear do typically allow in home audition or at least a return policy if not happy with the purchase. Most online retailers offer at least 30 days to return if not happy. Some .......
437: General Asylum, RE: Giving your Kids equipment (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-05-09, 14:20:42 (152.216.15.5)
My older son likes music but more into motorcycles and such now. He has a receiver and speakers. My oldest daughter wants me to leave her my LP's and turntable in my will, I think why would I do that .......
438: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch KG 2.5 Are these well regarded? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-30, 08:26:03 (97.87.115.17)
I didn't realize Klipsch did something different in the 2.5. I found these specs for the 2.5 if you haven't seen them yet. KG 2.5 speakers (rear) in Black Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE 50Hz-20kHz( .......
439: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch KG 2.5 Are these well regarded? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-29, 13:08:10 (152.216.15.5)
The KG is fairly well regarded. You pretty much stole them at that price, LOL. The KG, Forte and Chorus are usually the vintage series to look for, not to mention anything in the Heritage line. A lot .......
440: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Speaker management with Bryston SP3 7.1 bypass? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-25, 14:16:21 (152.216.15.5)
If you are talking about the 2-channel analog bypass that bypasses the processing for a pure signal the speaker EQ etc. would not effect the input signal. .......
441: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated Amp Recommendations . . . (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-24, 19:24:01 (97.87.115.17)
I personally think a good tube amp is magic with electrostats. If not tubes the Pass is a good choice. A McIntosh might be a nice match with the ML as well. .......
442: General Asylum, RE: Thanks for listening with your ears instead of your eyes! (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-21, 05:37:59 (97.87.115.17)
LOL, I'm the guy you refer to. Enjoyed the audition. A secret, I couldn't tell the cones were paper by listening, I just knew all the high efficient speakers I've encountered used paper to achieve the .......
443: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, New Klipsch 70th anniversary Klipschorns (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-20, 20:33:02 (97.87.115.17)
The title about says ithttp://hometheaterreview.com/klipsch-announces-limited-edition-70th-anniversary-heritage-speakers/ .......
444: Digital Drive, RE: Best sounding universal player (CD, DVD-A, SACD) (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-20, 12:51:43 (152.216.15.5)
A couple of the brands I can't comment on, although the Oppo and Marantz are good performers in their range neither can compare to Esoteric, Ayre or the Merridian. .......
445: General Asylum, RE: Quick Axpona overview (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-20, 12:25:03 (152.216.15.5)
I was able to request a song or genre in rooms I really wanted to hear, in most instances. Depended on crowd size and if a reviewer was there. Tidal acknowledged my request then politely ignored it, s .......
446: General Asylum, RE: Thanks for the follow up (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-20, 12:04:16 (152.216.15.5)
LOL, sorry for the misspell, I still don't think I heard them. I should explain something so you don't think I'm a total idiot :). I am visually impaired so I listen to the text and sometimes words ar .......
447: General Asylum, RE: My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-19, 17:37:04 (97.87.115.17)
I really couldn't pick a favorite. There were a lot of good sounding products. I will set the mega dollar stuff aside and mention a couple things that really impressed me. * With that being said, I st .......
448: General Asylum, RE: Mr Peabody, other attendees? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-19, 17:20:28 (97.87.115.17)
If I saw Jansen, I don't remember them. The only AVA I saw was in a room with Sauk, not sure the model, the system sounded great. Frank converted 600r's to mono and I was told they were putting out ab .......
449: Speaker Asylum, RE: Elac Debute B5 Reviews? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-19, 14:52:03 (152.216.15.5)
I'm not sure of the model numbers. I heard the Elac stand mount at Axpona, the one at $495.00. It was really good, I'm not sure how it could be that good and sold for $495.00. admittedly, it wasn't cr .......
450: General Asylum, RE: My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 19:33:21 (97.87.115.17)
No, Bill, the colonel. .......
451: General Asylum, RE: My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 19:31:25 (97.87.115.17)
thanks .......
452: General Asylum, RE: My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 19:20:08 (97.87.115.17)
Oops, another omission. I did go into the Wells Audio room. Axpona was my first exposure to them. I remember them sounding good but it was one of the rooms I saw Friday and can't recall the sonic deta .......
453: General Asylum, RE: My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 15:23:47 (97.87.115.17)
That may be one I missed, the name isn't ringing a bell. Thanks for adding them. .......
454: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, HE alternative to horns or single driver (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 12:26:19 (97.87.115.17)
I heard Sonist speakers at Axpona, a good sounding high efficient speaker with ribbon tweeters. Driven by a Triode Electronics 8 watt SET the Sonist had a smooth high end and good bass response. Seeme .......
455: Rocky Road, RE: Santana IV (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 12:12:26 (97.87.115.17)
Is IV original new material? .......
456: General Asylum, RE: My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 10:04:51 (97.87.115.17)
I'm back already :). I forgot to mention Merrill Audio who has a new preamp at $3500.00 which was driving the Verita monoblocks into Reference 3 speakers. Another good sounding system, quick and detai .......
457: General Asylum, My 2016 Axpona Report (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-18, 09:34:42 (97.87.115.17)
A lot of exhibits so this may be long but still just scratching the surface. I will start with "wow" factor first. The MBL room was awesome. My 2nd pass through I think they were trying to see how mu .......
458: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-12, 14:44:35 (152.216.15.5)
Nice, the 350.8. I believe a system should be balanced throughout regarding capability, with that being said I feel the source is important because nothing we can do downstream will allow us to hear a .......
459: Cable Asylum, RE: Why use fancy speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-12, 14:19:49 (152.216.15.5)
I don't know about "fancy" but I have found quality speaker cables can make an improvement in sound. It may defy logic. Some manufacturers do use larger gauge and higher quality wiring internally. The .......
460: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-09, 14:48:21 (97.87.115.17)
Here's the Yggy. One of the guys is from Theta and the other from Sumo. .......
461: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-09, 14:40:55 (97.87.115.17)
Which Pass do you have? I have not heard the 532 or 53's. I'm a bit surprised the 532 has a richer midrange over the Pass. Mine was an X250, I've heard the .5's are even warmer. I didn't think anythin .......
462: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-09, 07:12:01 (97.87.115.17)
PS, thanks for reminding me my system needed some updates. .......
463: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-09, 06:51:04 (97.87.115.17)
My digital is the #512. I have a friend who is an installer/dealer so I get a chance to hear other gear. If you are using Levinson now for digital, even older, Levinson, I wouldn't think the 200 to be .......
464: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-08, 14:46:15 (152.216.15.5)
I should add Cary sells direct now and gives a 30 day trial. If you do that I'd really advised letting it play as many hours as possible when you first get it to give it a fair shake. They were also o .......
465: Digital Drive, RE: Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-08, 14:39:38 (152.216.15.5)
I've heard the 200 & 600se. They don't sound so good to me out of the box and need some break in. With some hours on the 200 I still preferred the sound of the Marantz. I forgot the Marantz model, may .......
466: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How would the Parasound A23 pair up with a Conrad Johnson Classic 2SE (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-08, 14:21:45 (152.216.15.5)
CJ preamps use a slow turn on, so they are silent for a few seconds while warming up, I've never had an issue with noise or pops etc. with tube or solid state power amps. I know different gear, but as .......
467: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks for that. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-05, 19:09:55 (97.87.115.17)
No problem, but it sounds like you have put a lot of planning and thought into your set up. .......
468: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Summer and Winter stereo power amps for QUAD 63 OR Sub/bass duty (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-04-05, 14:13:34 (152.216.15.5)
I would use the HK on bass due to it's high current, but I wonder how good the Fostex would sound on the rest of the frequency band, I only know Perreaux by rep, if HK on bass maybe the Perreaux would .......
469: Speaker Asylum, RE: Kef Kube 200 with Surround Receiver (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-31, 10:30:38 (152.216.15.5)
The EQ would only effect the sound when the tape monitor was on. So leave the monitor off for movies and turn it on for 2-channel. Also, your receiver should have a bypass or direct mode for just list .......
470: Digital Drive, RE: [DVDP -- optical-- DAC] vs [DVDP -HDMI-- TV --optical-- DAC? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-23, 09:11:32 (97.87.115.17)
If you are using this for music a comparative listen should answer your question, however, I agree direct to DAC would be better opposed to putting the TV in the middle. If you are going to use the se .......
471: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amplifier help (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-21, 18:42:30 (97.87.115.17)
I would recommend giving Pass Labs a listen, still strong power and control with a warm and textured presentation. McIntosh might also do the trick for you, I personally like the Pass better. ::: TOPI .......
472: Cable Asylum, RE: I would like to take a poll (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-18, 13:28:17 (152.216.15.5)
The higher the resolution it should make any differences or improvements easiers to hear. However, there are so many variables it's really not worth discussing, some believe, some don't, some are more .......
473: Speaker Asylum, RE: Suggestion about how to proceed after upgrading my speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-16, 19:56:45 (97.87.115.17)
How many hours of play do the Audio Engine have on them? I had a small set for computer use, they didn't sound a whole lot better than the computers speakers I had out of the box but after about 24 ho .......
474: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Perhaps a dumb pre amp question. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-16, 06:34:13 (152.216.15.5)
What do you mean by "amp"? Doyou currently have a receiver, or is a pre or power amp the problem? I think your question has already been answered and I suspect you've found a good price on the SR18 bu .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anthem Vs Parasound (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-02, 14:58:09 (152.216.15.5)
To get close to matching the Krell, definitely Parasound. You might also take a look at the ATI 3000 series, same chassis no matter number of channels. These amps are beasts and require a 20 amp outl .......
476: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Nakamichi PA-7, how does it compare to more expensive amps? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-01, 20:09:58 (97.87.115.17)
You might find this interview with Nelson Pass interesting if you haven't read it before. .......
477: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Nakamichi PA-7, how does it compare to more expensive amps? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-03-01, 20:00:32 (97.87.115.17)
Most likely differenc in parts used. Pass also designed a family of Adcom amps. Excellent bang for the buck but not hardly on par with Threshold. The designer sometimes works within a set perimeter. W .......
478: Speaker Asylum, RE: Nominal Impedance of Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-28, 21:23:15 (97.87.115.17)
I had a couple stereo Conrad Johnson amps converted to mono by the factory, I had the option of 4 or 8 ohm output terminals. My speakers at the time were 6 ohm, the tech told me a 4 ohm tap would be b .......
479: Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL M2 Reference Monitor (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-28, 21:08:37 (97.87.115.17)
Nice. I recently bought a set of the new 4367 which is the passive JBL based off the M2 and made for home use. They took a good break in but now sound incredible. I'm driving them with only one Levins .......
480: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Threshold S/300 vs Krell KSA150 or S/500 vs KSA250 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-25, 18:58:12 (97.87.115.17)
Exqueeze me..... where did you hear that misinformation? From the KSA manual " Krell is committed to balanced operation in all products. Balanced systems have long been standard in professional audio .......
481: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Threshold S/300 vs Krell KSA150 or S/500 vs KSA250 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-25, 14:57:12 (152.216.15.5)
Sorry, I answered from my email and see folks already fround the Stereophile review and suggested the X250. The x250.5 is the next gen and X250.8 is current gen, although really expensive. As a side n .......
482: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Threshold S/300 vs Krell KSA150 or S/500 vs KSA250 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-25, 05:34:10 (97.87.115.17)
As I said the s300 is a fine amp but it is not a Krell KSA 150. You can make your decision but you asked. The KSA is a nice step up from the s300. From the Stereophile review of the KSA250 " KSA-250 .......
483: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Threshold S/300 vs Krell KSA150 or S/500 vs KSA250 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-24, 20:23:31 (97.87.115.17)
Hold on, I have a Threshold s300 Stasis, and although I agree it does lean a bit warmer than the KSA but in my opinion it's not in the same league as a Krell KSA. The KSA is pure Class A. Threshold do .......
484: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Just an update? Customer came in to track his package (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-22, 20:35:05 (97.87.115.17)
I read where Mac is going to sell some of their gear via online retailers, one of which will be Amazon. So things must be a changing. .......
485: Speaker Asylum, RE: Hsu Research Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-15, 20:29:37 (97.87.115.17)
I only know them by reputation and have only heard good stuff. Have you looked at SVS? I do have one of their subs, it replaced a Velodyne at about the same price, I could not believe how much better .......
486: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinions needed (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-15, 20:20:27 (97.87.115.17)
I'm not going to try to tell you the Parasound will sound like tubes but it does sound good and an excellent value at it's price. Listening 8 hours a day I'd say solid state is a smart move. Although .......
487: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: By the way, I finally did audition the Revel Studio 2 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-14, 16:36:33 (97.87.115.17)
I thought they might work since the port fired down. Did you play with the bass contour adjustments on the back? Another feature I thought may help. Most would agree not as pretty as the Studio but yo .......
488: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated Amp with Built-in DAC (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-12, 12:56:38 (152.216.15.5)
Not sure of every single point but the Parasound integrated comes to mind, although rated at 160x2 they would be quality watts. I've seen one drive the KEF Blade 2's. On the higher end the fairly new .......
489: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Peabody, thanks a lot for your reply.(NT) (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-11, 19:33:21 (97.87.115.17)
Thanks. But I did make one big error. I got my models mixed up, I was thinking the 160 was the step up from the 110. I totally agree with Bill K, the later Focus was much better sounding overall than .......
490: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Primare PRE 32/A34.2 Combo...Thoughts, Comments (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-11, 19:24:01 (97.87.115.17)
I have had some Primare gear owned and auditioned. I had several years ago one of their preamp processors. The digital input had a conflict with my cable box, the company fixed it and the unit worked .......
491: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Inte amp and CD player for Dynaudio 110 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-10, 06:50:24 (97.87.115.17)
If you liked the 160 the 110 will be similar but with not as much low end extention. I didn't mean to discourage you. With something like Naim or Krell the 110 would not be as dark. It's difficult to .......
492: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch RB-61 II or Elac B6 for Basement Bar? (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-09, 21:38:58 (97.87.115.17)
I haven't heard the Elac but thought the bass had to extend further than the RB61. But after reading your post completely I'd use the RB61 without hesitation, simply because the sound would match the .......
493: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Inte amp and CD player for Dynaudio 110 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-02-09, 21:15:22 (97.87.115.17)
Naim is good stuff. The Krell is a great match with Dynaudio as it gives them the current they desire, bass is also excellent with this combo. Naim also has plentry of current. I would ask if you have .......
494: Speaker Asylum, RE: Full Range Floor Standers...Help me choose a pair. (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-29, 12:50:21 (152.216.15.5)
If you and the seller can strike a deal there is a set of Revel F52's listed in the trader here for $1800.00. This speaker goes deeper than most floorstanders I've heard, incredibly low with detail, i .......
495: Speaker Asylum, RE: mid price speaker advice (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-25, 20:31:37 (97.87.115.17)
In my opinion the overall more capable speaker will be the 683. However, if you aren't planning to upgrade your power for a while the Heresy may be a better match for your current gear and better able .......
496: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mark Levinson No. 585 (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-25, 14:48:18 (152.216.15.5)
A local dealer has one but I have not heard it yet. The unit has ample power, it's currently driving KEF Ref 3's in a large room. He did have a 326 preamp with 532h in that room, he now has the 585 on .......
497: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Pre & Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-22, 15:54:41 (97.87.115.17)
If the receiver is still meeting your needs I suppose it's new enough. There's new features out like if you use Blu-ray you need HDMI to receive lossless soundtracks via DTS-MA or Dolby HD, new stream .......
498: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Pre & Amp (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-22, 12:36:24 (152.216.15.5)
If you are doing home theater as well the current Marantz HT separates are reasonably priced and a good value. If you didn't need latest tech features some of the previous A/V preamps are around new a .......
499: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sats & Subs: Matching My Large Room (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-15, 20:25:48 (97.87.115.17)
That would be a big job for a $500.00 speaker. What amp are you using? You probably need to look for speakers over 90dB sensitivity. Since you have great subs look at Zu Audio as an example. They some .......
500: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: a question.... (0.00)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2016-01-15, 19:57:03 (97.87.115.17)
Your question was answered with two options. 1. Use the Y adapter from the preamp's outputs running one leg to sub and one leg to amp, of each. 2. There are some subs that accept speaker leads (high l .......
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