1: Speaker Asylum, REVIEW: MB Quart Alexxa AS-B1 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2009-08-06, 17:06:30 (71.246.111.187)
Model: Alexxa AS-B1 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1100. Description: near-field monitor Manufacturer URL: MB Quart Model Picture: View Review by NeuGeo on August 06, 20 .......

2: General Asylum, REVIEW: MB Quart Alexxa AS-B1 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2009-03-23, 14:57:44 (71.246.118.181)
Model: Alexxa AS-B1 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1100. Description: near-field monitor Manufacturer URL: MB Quart Model Picture: View Review by NeuGeo on March 23, 200 .......

3: Speaker Asylum, REVIEW: MB Quart Alexxa AS-B1 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2009-03-23, 14:57:44 (71.246.118.181)
Model: Alexxa AS-B1 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1100. Description: near-field monitor Manufacturer URL: MB Quart Model Picture: View Review by NeuGeo on March 23, 200 .......

4: Radio Road, RE: I always say: take the Wiki-Tuner Information Center's words with a grain of salt... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-14, 22:07:51 (71.246.112.223)
Its kinda like Wiki-Tuner-Center right? I can relate. yeah, there is no one absolute source for audio info(not even Asylum). You get closer to the truth if you gather information from a variety of sou .......

5: Radio Road, It was the Blackgates, I presume... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-14, 21:37:40 (71.246.112.223)
...that effected the musicality of the audio-output section, although from what I can recall, the sonic-signature is quite close to that of the pre-Sturgeon sound. They sent me a baggie filled with va .......

6: Radio Road, RE: Stereo separation 52db? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-14, 15:48:08 (71.125.216.69)
I copied the specs from my service receipt and I totally accept their accuracy. I cannot however give you exact details. Please feel free to contact Surgeons about specific test measurements and proc .......

7: Radio Road, RE: Desk radios with good FM reception (for gift)....?? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-13, 18:28:13 (71.255.58.64)
The Tivoli radios sound pretty good to me. They sell 'em at Target now but when I bought my wifes radio, I had to go to one of the local Hi-End retailers. give 'em a listen,it might be what you're loo .......

8: Radio Road, RE: Until you've considered a rhombic wire or two on some room ceilings, I wouldn't buy a Godar, not worth the (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-13, 17:55:21 (71.125.206.134)
Dude this sounds friggin interesting http://www.tpub.com/content/neets/14182/css/14182_208.htm "The highest development of the long-wire antenna is the RHOMBIC ANTENNA. It consists of four conductors .......

9: Radio Road, RE: Stereo separation 52db? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-13, 17:44:39 (71.125.206.134)
yes I agree, You just cant beat a good vintage tuning section, unless you're willing to invest in something like Magnum-Dynalab, Fanfare etc. I bought a Parasound Halo tuner in 2002, what a rip! It wa .......

10: Radio Road, RE: Okay, so what antenna are you using? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-13, 17:25:01 (71.125.206.134)
Wow,your Yagi is quite impressive, wish I could use a roof aerial. I've got three yards of single solid core ATT copper wire, thumb-tacked to the ceiling in a 'zag' pattern ('zig+zag' didn't work wel .......

11: Radio Road, REVIEW: Eumig T-1000 Tuner (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-12, 18:18:29 (71.125.222.158)
Model: T-1000 Category: Tuner Suggested Retail Price: $700. Description: high end digital tuner Manufacturer URL: Not Available Model Picture: View Review by NeuGeo on December 12, 2 .......

12: General Asylum, REVIEW: Eumig T-1000 Tuner (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-12-12, 18:18:29 (71.125.222.158)
Model: T-1000 Category: Tuner Suggested Retail Price: $700. Description: high end digital tuner Manufacturer URL: Not Available Model Picture: View Review by NeuGeo on December 12, 2 .......

13: General Asylum, RE: Recommendation for super tweeter: anyone compared Murata to Tannoy or ? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-09-26, 12:48:37 (209.183.32.43)
The Extended Response Tweeter(ERT) by AV123 I cant tell you how it sounds but the review-press is giving it a pass. I'm considering getting a pair( in a few months maybe.) Talk to you then. ::: TOPI .......

14: General Asylum, RE: You're both correct, too many variables... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-09-06, 21:45:20 (71.255.51.102)
“I'm not sure what you mean by loyalty.” What I meant was, your dedication to this hobby will be questioned. I tend to be indulgent to differing viewpoints, however I often prefer a good debate. Audi .......

15: General Asylum, the last word? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-09-02, 19:34:29 (71.125.199.192)
...Stoking the flames of discontent. Julian Dunn:Real World Performance measures "Another aspect which is often completely misunderstood is that all laser reading mechanisms are digitally perfect, eve .......

16: General Asylum, RE: You're both correct, too many variables... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-09-02, 18:20:06 (71.125.199.192)
We audiophiles are a fragmented collective. Individual opinions will invariably encounter opposition. Your competence will be scrutinized and your loyalty will be challenged. The pursuit of truth an .......

17: General Asylum, RE: You're both correct, too many variables... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-08-31, 12:38:08 (209.183.32.43)
Magnetic fields from a power supply, AC line or RF signal can induce current that causes timing error in the digital recording chain. Thermal vibration of semiconductor crystal and conductor material .......

18: General Asylum, You're both correct, too many variables... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-08-31, 06:47:51 (209.183.32.43)
This is from an article from Digital Domain website: Jitter and Digital Copies The key is in the playback, not in the transfer Many well-known devices have high jitter on their outputs, especially DAT .......

19: General Asylum, RE: "Suggesting that jitter encoded onto CDs... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-08-30, 19:49:54 (71.246.110.80)
ANAGRAM TECHNOLOGIES says "As long as a signal remains in the digital domain and satisfies all electrical timing specifications, jitter only matters at the digital to analog (or analog to digital) co .......

20: General Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Onkyo A9555 Integrated Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-07-28, 10:23:45 (71.255.48.118)
Excellent information, "shoot-out" is a win. I was originally hesitant to post someone else review. thanks for sharing. .......

21: General Asylum, REVIEW: Onkyo A9555 Integrated Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-07-27, 18:56:29 (71.125.197.129)
Model: A9555 Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $500. street price Description: integrated class D switching amp Manufacturer URL: Onkyo Model Picture: View Re .......

22: Speaker Asylum, Epos Aficionado, my biased opinion. (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-30, 17:20:26 (71.125.218.85)
I've owned a pair of Epos M12 for about five years now. In that time I have upgraded my entire system around the speakers.(except for the Classe cdp-10) With a little skill and a lot of luck, I put t .......

23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Truth, Beauty, extremism.... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-18, 20:00:50 (71.125.192.221)
Here's a bit of wisdom from our collective. Stereophile, May 2006, Vol.25 No.5 Letters to the Editor, from P.Schubert ..."Within this hobby there are extremists on either side of this debate. And,like .......

24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Very good review, but ........ (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-17, 18:08:15 (71.255.59.122)
I totally agree that tube tweaks do "take it up a notch" Two years ago I sent my preamp back to CJ for a tune-up(specification and performance evaluation) they re-tubed with Mullard 6GK5. Definitely a .......

25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Very good review, but ........ (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-16, 19:33:23 (71.246.106.167)
My previous setup included the Bryston 3Bsst,and before that the Classe' CA-101. It would be futile to attempt to assure you that my experience was genuine. That said,I know what I hear. I just never .......

26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Now this is a thoughtful review. (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-13, 11:05:21 (209.183.34.46)
Yes!...yes you were right. The original review received a deservedly tepid response. I apologize. I owe you a beer.(ale?) .......

27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Well thought out, Articulate, and (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-11, 15:33:50 (71.255.60.39)
Positive reinforcement, what a concept! I’m gratified that my efforts to inform, entertain and enlighten merit approval. Thanks. .......

28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Bryston 4B SST Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-04-10, 21:34:46 (71.125.193.40)
Model: 4B SST Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2700 Description: 300 watt/channel dual mono amplifier Manufacturer URL: Bryston Model Picture: View Review by NeuG .......

29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: LOL !! (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-07, 20:24:24 (24.188.160.225)
The SST Quad-Complementary circuit is a unique innovation in classic A/B amplifier topology. It sounds more like a class-A amplifier(imho).Very pure and open sounding. Of course I'm fully aware that t .......

30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How can you write a review if you just got it yesterday? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-06, 16:28:22 (71.246.119.9)
Yeh, I am kind of stoked about the amp. But honestly it sounds just like the 3BSST...on steroids. .......

31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Belles 350A Reference Amp (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 18:53:12 (71.125.223.38)
Good choice,great amp! theres been a price increase though "The 350A Reference costs $3995, an increase of $500 over the price of the original 350A. Even with all-new circuitry inside, 350A owners can .......

32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: so what's equal or better then the 4bsst for the $$ (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 18:32:15 (71.125.223.38)
These are well received by the audio press: Rotel RB-1092 Stereo (500 Watts/Channel) Class D (Switching) Power Amplifier MSRP: $2,499 Luminance Audio KST-150 amplifier 150 watts per channel msrp:$300 .......

33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Joke's on you, fool. (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 16:30:32 (71.246.115.101)
wow! class D amplification! thats the new hotness, isnt it? heres what some folk think about switching amps: http://www.bryston.ca/newsletters/91_files/vol9_iss1.pdf "My feeling regarding digital amps .......

34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How can you write a review if you just got it yesterday? (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 14:50:35 (71.255.57.160)
I've lived with a 3BSST for eight months(aprox) The 4BSST is like an old friend, I recognized its character almost immediately! .......

35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Expensive amps deserve fancier language... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 14:38:08 (71.255.57.160)
Alas, tis true. Finer words dost an amplifier make. Kind sir, please forgive my apparent indiscretion. .......

36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Ahh, so this review was a joke. (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 14:32:27 (71.255.57.160)
..of course its a joke. But only people who've heard Brystons SST amps can get the joke. After you go out and audition one, you'll get it too! So go right now to your nearest audio-store, I'll wait... .......

37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: At least we know ... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 13:25:17 (24.188.160.225)
..you can fool some of the people some of the time but you can fool 38% of the people all of the time. .......

38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: LOL !! (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 11:25:10 (166.214.50.119)
you've got a valid point of view! I dont think that any high-end-audio companies produce any equipment that sucks. Despite my under-achievers equipment review, the Bryston 4BSST remains a viable conte .......

39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Bryston 4B SST Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-05, 04:51:55 (209.183.34.48)
hi I normaly write articulate/entertaining(hopefully) reviews, emulating the style of professional audio reviewers. My previous review of the 3BSST must be at least 500 words. Anyway a couple of Asylu .......

40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Bryston 4B SST Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2007-03-04, 18:10:51 (71.125.212.203)
Model: 4B SST Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2700 Description: 300 watt/channel dual mono amplifier Manufacturer URL: Bryston Model Picture: View Review by NeuG .......

41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sonic Impact T-amp Amplifier - Bi-Amp (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-12-15, 12:04:45 (71.255.63.163)
I thought that one amp per speaker would be the way to go. Using the left and right outputs for the woofer and tweeter. My preamp has two L&R outputs so I wouldnt have to add a splitter in order to ru .......

42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sonic Impact T-amp Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-12-12, 16:49:41 (72.68.232.212)
Hey,since my Epos are biwire-able I was wondering about a Tripath dual mono set-up. You think there'd be any advantage to that arrangement. .......

43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Sonic Impact T-amp Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-12-11, 16:30:44 (72.68.235.166)
Model: T-amp Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $30.00 Description: Not a joke Manufacturer URL: Sonic Impact Manufacturer URL: Sonic Impact Review by NeuGeo ( A ) .......

44: General Asylum, Re: could be (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-04-27, 23:12:32 (71.255.51.18)
Well, it appears that my reviews have earned the suspicion of a small group of audiophile sleuths. That’s fine, hell I’ve been kind of paranoid since the last presidential election…or was it the previ .......

45: General Asylum, Bellari VP 129 Phono Preamp (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-04-21, 20:13:54 (71.255.57.157)
Stereophile review @ http://www.lpgear.com/Bellari_VP129.pdf .......

46: General Asylum, Re: in this case-------- (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-04-21, 19:59:28 (71.255.57.157)
..ditto. .......

47: General Asylum, Re: Total:18 posts, 7 of which are Reviews, the rest are... (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-04-21, 17:02:11 (71.255.60.210)
...is it me for a moment? .......

48: General Asylum, REVIEW: Bellari VP 129 Phono Preamp (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-04-20, 20:58:52 (71.246.124.148)
Model: VP 129 Category: Phono Preamp Suggested Retail Price: $250. Description: MM Tube Phonostage Manufacturer URL: Bellari Model Picture: View Review by NeuGeo ( A ) on April .......

49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bryston 3B SST Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-03-12, 23:09:37 (71.246.117.172)
I am continuously challenging myself to clearly express my opinions, ideas and emotions. Its been a week with the Bryston and there’s been no appreciable change in my reactions. Well almost,…the shock .......

50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Bryston 3B SST Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2006-03-07, 15:37:38 (71.125.204.204)
Model: 3B SST Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1900 Description: 150 watt/channel dual mono power amplifier Manufacturer URL: Bryston Model Picture: View Review by .......

51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Class� Audio CA-101 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-08-16, 22:55:51 (172.138.120.71)
Isn't the Classe a great piece of amp! For a great tube line-stage try, Audio Research,Cary and VTL. You'd be surprised what you can find in the pre-owned market. I prefer used components from reputab .......

52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: It will sound better in stereo mode (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-08-16, 22:34:07 (172.138.120.71)
Modern computer-designed bridged-output models from Bryston, Macintosh, Sim Audio, Classe etc. are neither substandard or compromised. Some say that tube amplifiers don’t sound as accurate as solid st .......

53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Class� Audio CA-101 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-08-15, 00:54:22 (172.137.137.220)
Model: CA-101 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1495.00 Description: 100wpc power amp, bridgeable to 350w @ 8ohms Manufacturer URL: Class� Audio Manufacturer URL: Clas .......

54: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) Premier 14 Preamplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-07-02, 20:05:05 (172.130.16.150)
Im not familiar with the Europa's. Are they the Isophon Europa loudspeakers? If you like what you hearing, you've got the right speakers. Enjoy .......

55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) Premier 14 Preamplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-07-02, 19:40:11 (172.130.16.150)
System component choices are personal. You've gotta figure out what you like and what type of copmpromise is acceptable. There is no perfect system. My choice of loudspeaker was to be a B&W CDM 1NT( d .......

56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) Premier 14 Preamplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-29, 23:27:45 (172.141.0.193)
Model: Premier 14 Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $3495. (new) Description: single ended triode linestage Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) Manufacturer U .......

57: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Class?Audio CA-101 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-23, 19:49:05 (172.166.32.216)
The sound of tube amplification is quite addictive. I've owned the Premier 11 and the MV55 by Conrad Johnson. While the sound is a musical experience compared to some "pyrotechnique" solid-state desig .......

58: Speaker Asylum, Re: Epos Acoustics M12 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-22, 19:50:11 (172.145.65.101)
Indeed, I prefered the sound of the Epos over similar monitors from B&W, Paradigm, Triangle, JMLab, and Audes. Of course the frequency extremes are not fully addressed by the M12, but it reproduces ev .......

59: Speaker Asylum, Re: Epos Acoustics M12 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-21, 19:13:09 (172.132.237.192)
Total Agreement. The M12 is quite revealing. I use them on a wall-unit(bookshelf /entertainment center).Each speaker has flat(1/8") rubber feet affixed to each corner. An acoustic-foam panel is behind .......

60: Speaker Asylum, REVIEW: Epos Acoustics M12 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-18, 23:59:43 (172.153.6.34)
Model: M12 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $895. Description: Bookshelf/monitors Manufacturer URL: Epos Acoustics Manufacturer URL: Epos Acoustics Review by NeuGeo ( A .......

61: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Class� Audio CA-101 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-17, 20:48:05 (172.134.99.215)
I agree. The idea that a simmilar amplifier circuit with more power output will sound better doesnt sound like voodoo to me. I recall a VTL amp (ST-85 ? correct me if Im wrong))that was originally cla .......

62: Digital Drive, Re: Class� Audio CDP-10 CD Player/Recorder (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-16, 20:24:20 (172.133.6.139)
Yes, its sad but true. The CDP-10 is discontinued. Classe sells a multiplayer, the CD/DVD-1. I can't comment on it though, as I havent heard it. If this new unit utilizes the same DAC and player compo .......

63: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Class� Audio CA-101 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-15, 21:58:36 (172.153.100.33)
Yes, as a matter of fact I did read these reviews while investigating this wonderful amplifier. I "Googled" the CA-101 for a couple of weeks before buying. Now it seems that Classe is going upscale(mo .......

64: Digital Drive, REVIEW: Class� Audio CDP-10 CD Player/Recorder (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-15, 18:52:15 (172.170.121.220)
Model: CDP-10 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $2995.00 CDN Description: Integrated CD player Manufacturer URL: Class� Audio Manufacturer URL: Class� Audio Revi .......

65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Class� Audio CA-101 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by NeuGeo on 2004-06-14, 22:16:34 (172.147.18.105)
Model: CA-101 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1495.00 Description: 100wpc power amp, bridgeable to 350w @ 8ohms Manufacturer URL: Class� Audio Manufacturer URL: Clas .......

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