1: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: ditto (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-05-18, 11:22:27 (160.84.253.236)
Well there's always the Schiit Vidar @ 100 watts. I have not heard that one but it gets good reviews and is just above your price range. .......

2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: more info (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-05-18, 09:58:37 (160.84.253.236)
Yeah, you'll need every bit of that 100 watts. As stated above, go used. If you already have a preamp, your best bang for buck will be a good used SS amp. You'll not find a tube amp that can drive tho .......

3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 60-100 watts budget $500- power or integrated recs (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-05-18, 04:53:40 (160.84.253.236)
500.00 for a "pretty resolving setup"? That's a tall order. The only thing that comes remotely close in my mind in sound quality is a Schiit Aegir. But it's way under your minimum power requirement. I .......

4: General Asylum, RE: I think I'm subwoofing now (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-05-16, 06:28:14 (160.84.253.236)
I have a pair of HSU ULS-15 II subs and initially had them set up similar to your picture, only a little behind the plane of the speakers. I thought that sounded pretty good until I tried them in the .......

5: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Aries II. How does this table stack up to newer mid priced tables? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-05-04, 10:47:46 (160.84.253.236)
Yes, I will most likely get the Super Feet from VPI. .......

6: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Aries II. How does this table stack up to newer mid priced tables? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-05-04, 04:02:00 (160.84.253.236)
I've always loved the elegant look of the Aries. I just bought a used one in excellent condition and it's on the way to me now. What are the opinions of how well this table has aged? Is it still a con .......

7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hey Abe - how's that LA4 sounding now? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-04-08, 14:45:35 (204.111.132.38)
The LA-4 gets my "thumbs up " too. Extremely transparent and dynamic but involving too. .......

8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Good luck with ANY sort of customer support from VTL... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-04-06, 06:30:23 (160.84.253.236)
....especially Bea.... .......

9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: better phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-31, 06:26:04 (160.84.253.236)
I agree about the sideways move. That said, if you can up your budget to 2K, I'd highly recommend an SPL Phonos preamplifier. I got one in a few weeks ago and it is a great piece. Very versatile and e .......

10: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: He mentioned those ...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-25, 09:54:01 (160.84.253.236)
I wouldn't sell them short in the sound department until I'd heard them. The newer heritage speakers can compete with a lot of "upscale" offerings. .......

11: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How about Forte IVs? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-25, 05:07:42 (160.84.253.236)
Not quite 100 db, but close. And nice looking, but not very obtrusive. Near wall placement is fine. .......

12: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A dynamite album from a jazz newcomer (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-24, 03:39:07 (160.84.253.236)
Thanks. She reminds me a lot of Sarah. Will listen to.... .......

13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I'm liking it a LOT so far......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-21, 04:38:36 (160.84.253.236)
Thanks for the report. I agree about the Cary gear. I owned an SLP-98 around 20 years ago and it was very colored sounding to me. I much preferred my AI Modulus 3a. A couple of years ago I gave an SLI .......

14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Abe, how is that Benchmark pre? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-20, 15:12:22 (204.111.132.38)
I just picked up a used one, should be here by the end of the week. What's the verdict on it to your ears? .......

15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Benchmark In the House ! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-13, 16:25:50 (204.111.132.38)
This one is on my radar. Looking forward to your impressions. .......

16: General Asylum, RE: Axpona 2022 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-02, 06:11:20 (160.84.253.236)
Yeah if you really want to know about a thing: Follow the $$ Follow the political connection Lifting mandates when it suits either of the above tells you all you need to know about how critical the ma .......

17: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What exactly is she comparing? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-01, 06:16:24 (160.84.253.236)
If she's using Spotify, she is definitely comparing lossy to lossless. I think so many people don't understand the difference. They look at all streaming as being equal to each other, and to other med .......

18: General Asylum, RE: Axpona 2022 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-03-01, 05:56:06 (160.84.253.236)
Mask, vaccine, test mandates would surely keep me away. Maybe the lack of interest in some of the companies you mentioned means they are thinking the same way. .......

19: Vinyl Asylum, I've always wondered..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-28, 08:16:42 (160.84.253.236)
....how you get the pups to pose like that? They are adorable. .......

20: General Asylum, RE: Had one. It's OK. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-25, 12:16:10 (160.84.253.236)
Yeah the leather one is what I'm interested in because you can remove the headrest. .......

21: Digital Drive, RE: Here's a review of the MHDT Pagoda DAC (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-25, 06:34:57 (160.84.253.236)
I owned this DAC for a while, just recently passed it along to my son. It is an incredible sounding DAC. Beat the natural pants off a Metrum Acoustics Pavane that I brought in. .......

22: General Asylum, Who here likes a Poang? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-25, 06:29:15 (160.84.253.236)
Thinking about one with an ottoman for myself. .......

23: Digital Drive, RE: Vinyl Guy Wants to know (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-24, 09:37:57 (160.84.253.236)
I am a vinyl guy too. All I can do is tell you what I have. Lumin U-mini Synology NAS with ripped music Denafrips Pontus II DAC This sounds very close to my vinyl rig. I also stream Qobuz which an exc .......

24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Speaking of modern sound (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-16, 11:06:04 (160.84.253.236)
I would imagine any SS amp of that era would be ripe for recapping. So unless this were done, any comparison to something modern would be inconclusive. Not to mention the reliability issue. ::: .......

25: General Asylum, RE: My computer causes mechanical noise in my amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-15, 06:21:01 (160.84.253.236)
If you are using the computer to stream audio, get rid of it. There are too many high quality streaming devices available today to continue using a computer. .......

26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Don Sachs model 2 or Cary SLP98? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-02, 05:13:22 (160.84.253.236)
I have owned both. If you value transparency and dynamics but with a touch of tube goodness, go with the Sachs. The Cary is euphonic and colored to me. Some people love it, but I didn't keep it very l .......

27: Vinyl Asylum, Hear, hear! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-01, 09:44:39 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

28: Vinyl Asylum, RE: YOU call it censorship. They don't necessarily see it... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-01, 09:28:23 (160.84.253.236)
Since the vaccine is not a vaccine, but only a covid "treatment", anyone who doesn't get it only puts themselves in jeopardy. If that. You can still get it and spread it, "vaccine" or not. No harm to .......

29: Vinyl Asylum, RE: And Spotify can do whatever they darn well please. Yes, I'm still... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-01, 09:12:07 (160.84.253.236)
Spotify can. But it's still pressure from artists who don't like opposing views. It might not have had the outcome they desired, but censorship was the outcome they had hoped for. .......

30: Vinyl Asylum, Laughable huh? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-01, 07:55:49 (160.84.253.236)
It's the same as the left tries to do every time. If you don't do "A", I will withhold "B". So Young and Mitchell try to hold the "gun" to Spotify's head. Pull Rogan or we walk. That is the power. So .......

31: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Way overboard and out of line reference. One exercising their freedom (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-01, 04:28:07 (160.84.253.236)
It's not just about exercising their right to take their business elsewhere. Of course it is that, but it's much more. It's about trying to "cancel" another human being for having a different opinion .......

32: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-02-01, 04:22:24 (160.84.253.236)
I like the music of both artists. But was that a boneheaded move? Absolutely. I like it when cancel culture takes it in the teeth. Nothing good can come from it. I don't agree with either of them poli .......

33: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Driving Klipschorns (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-27, 04:58:21 (160.84.253.236)
LaScala IIs with a pair of 15" sealed subs beat Khorns in my room. YMMV.... .......

34: General Asylum, RE: My review of the new Butcher Block Acoustics Midnite series (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-26, 06:16:32 (160.84.253.236)
I have a Rigidrack and an amp stand from Butcher Block. Jim was a real pleasure to deal with. Much recommended from me too. Oz .......

35: General Asylum, Here's the best solution (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-20, 05:00:14 (160.84.253.236)
Separate your audio from your video. Use a sound bar/sub combo with the TV and move the serious audio gear into it's own space. This will improve your two channel listening experience immensely. Oz .......

36: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My video of an under the radar MM cartridge (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-13, 11:18:34 (160.84.253.236)
*Bass .......

37: Digital Drive, RE: AN DAC4.1x kit ... really? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-06, 17:01:04 (204.111.132.38)
"Of course you're going to find people who say they do but it's based on purely subjective preference." Seriously? Isn't subjective what we are all looking for? I don't listen to measurements and real .......

38: General Asylum, RE: Anyone going to CES? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-06, 04:38:08 (204.111.132.38)
Yeah, that's the ticket...-lol .......

39: General Asylum, RE: Anyone going to CES? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-05, 16:13:20 (204.111.132.38)
You, good sir, are correct...- .......

40: General Asylum, RE: Anyone going to CES? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2022-01-05, 14:31:21 (204.111.132.38)
There's a 0.5 % chance you'll die. I'd skip if I were you...-...-...- .......

41: Digital Drive, RE: Question for Lumin App users (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-26, 14:29:59 (204.111.132.38)
Lumin and Qobuz only recently got together to allow indexing favorites by alphabetical order. Before that it was only by date added. I consider this to be a huge improvement that took a long time to c .......

42: Digital Drive, RE: Denafrips - Pontus II (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-18, 12:01:14 (204.111.132.131)
I have had one for about three weeks now and I'm extremely happy with it. My last two dacs were a Lampizator Level 4 Gen 5 and a heavily modified MHDT Pagoda. Of those two I preferred the Pagoda, but .......

43: Vinyl Asylum, Happy Birthday Kuma! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-18, 11:52:25 (204.111.132.131)
Many happy returns........lol Oz .......

44: Speaker Asylum, RE: I spent 10 years 'acclimatizing' to the Klipsch sound... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-16, 04:11:44 (160.84.253.236)
If you could hear the current Klipsch offerings you might have a change of heart. .......

45: Speaker Asylum, RE: Indeed! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-09, 09:14:26 (160.84.253.236)
Two, as a matter of fact. But I had them with the CW IV also. .......

46: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Cornwall v Altecs (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-09, 05:23:13 (160.84.253.236)
The CW IV is head and shoulders better than any cornwall that came before it. .......

47: Speaker Asylum, Indeed! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-12-09, 05:20:37 (160.84.253.236)
I owned a pair for about a year and was extremely happy with them. I recently moved on to a pair of LaScala IIs which were a nice upgrade. But there is no denying the magic of a pair of CW IVs. Oz : .......

48: Speaker Asylum, RE: Subs and a Dac (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-11-16, 05:48:33 (160.84.253.236)
Never heard an SVS sub, but many Klipsch owners use them. .......

49: Speaker Asylum, RE: Subs and a Dac (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-11-15, 06:15:47 (160.84.253.236)
I had Cornwall IVs and was using a pair of HSU ULS-15 II subs. They were great with the Cornies and work great with my current LaScala IIs. Oz .......

50: Digital Drive, Lampizator DAC with USB cable (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-11-09, 05:42:15 (160.84.253.236)
I just purchased a used Lampizator Level 4 Gen 5 DAC and I've tried the coax inputs and the balanced input, but Lampizator says they like the USB best. I'm using a Lumin streamer. Anyone have any thou .......

51: Critic's Corner, What would this forum be without Mark.....? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-10-21, 08:20:44 (160.84.253.236)
...he singlehandedly keeps it going. There would be no threads without him. Oz .......

52: General Asylum, RE: Leftover Trumpster? Nt (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-10-19, 04:14:26 (160.84.253.236)
Funny how when common sense wins the day, all fingers point to Trump. Congratulations, you win the "knee jerk award" of the day......... .......

53: General Asylum, RE: So he is a troll because he has a different opinion? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-10-18, 05:42:09 (160.84.253.236)
Agreed. And even for those in the risk group, it should be optional. No one is talking about natural immunity and why that matters if you've already had the 'Rona. Why? Because natural immunity doesn' .......

54: General Asylum, RE: I've never been a Clapton fan and i'm not going to start now. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-10-18, 04:59:44 (160.84.253.236)
You should be a fan if for no other reason he supports individual health choice, not mandates. Even if you got the jab, you have to believe in freedom of choice? .......

55: General Asylum, So he is a troll because he has a different opinion? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-10-18, 04:58:10 (160.84.253.236)
Fascism much? .......

56: General Asylum, RE: A/V Show Online (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-10-10, 13:57:45 (73.147.164.136)
Ridiculous. That's about all you can say about that...-...- Oz .......

57: Critic's Corner, RE: YG Acoustics Carmel 2 Loudspeaker (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-30, 07:24:15 (160.84.253.236)
Keep in mind, that sometimes things cost more for a reason. And although you and I might not be a buyer for such things, the free market will decide if a speaker, preamp, amp etc. is worth the asking .......

58: Critic's Corner, RE: YG Acoustics Carmel 2 Loudspeaker (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-28, 10:27:10 (160.84.253.236)
You make a big deal about these reviews of expensive equipment that you never have any intention of owning. It makes one question why you care so much about something you'll never see or hear...... Oz .......

59: General Asylum, RE: My Friday evening activities (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-05, 14:45:42 (73.147.164.136)
Why is the speaker placement so screwey? Oz .......

60: General Asylum, RE: Here's the photos (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-05, 14:44:06 (73.147.164.136)
Why is the speaker placement so screwey? Oz .......

61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I feel it is a bit better than that. I've hads one for a couple of years. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-03, 15:33:15 (73.147.164.136)
Ok, so its as good as a 300 dollar preamp. I guess that says something. .......

62: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The lowly Schiit Mani preamp has 47K and 48 dB settings. /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-03, 04:24:39 (160.84.253.236)
The Mani is ok in a pinch. But even spending a little more gets you a lot more. My son had a Mani and replaced it with a Project Tube Box DS. On the used market it was only about 200.00 more than a ne .......

63: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New TT, Arm and MC cartridge (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-09-02, 04:17:33 (160.84.253.236)
So sorry to hear about your wife, I am sure that was devastating. Good luck with your new vinyl rig. I hope it brings you years of enjoyment and helps ease your pain. Oz .......

64: General Asylum, RE: Looks like I'll be 'hunkering'... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-08-27, 07:59:44 (160.84.253.236)
The only "risk" you'd be taking is standing in line with a bunch of other people just like you.......lol .......

65: General Asylum, Oh brother..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-08-27, 05:01:37 (160.84.253.236)
.....>rolls eyes .......

66: General Asylum, RE: First hi-end component audio experience? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-08-13, 06:13:27 (160.84.253.236)
Original Vandersteen 2cs driven by Adcom 555 and Tandberg preamp. Sony ES cd player. That was the first system I heard in someone's home. Prior to that I heard the big Polk Audio SDA SRS in a shop, do .......

67: Vinyl Asylum, If anyone cares, I have a Maxxed Out for sale here in the Trader....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-08-13, 05:07:10 (160.84.253.236)
.....shameless plug...... .......

68: General Asylum, Me too (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-08-13, 05:04:02 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

69: General Asylum, I've got two items listed on the Asylum Trader right now..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-08-13, 05:00:34 (160.84.253.236)
......I hope you were trying to contact me......;-} .......

70: Critic's Corner, RE: Blind Handicap Match (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-07-30, 05:09:15 (160.84.253.236)
No winner. No chicken dinner. .......

71: Speaker Asylum, RE: Why did you give up your Harbeth speakers?? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-07-25, 16:41:04 (73.147.164.136)
I concur with your assessment. I have posted several times in that audiogon thread. After a year with my Cornwall IVs I am mightily impressed. Oz .......

72: Critic's Corner, RE: Blind Handicap Match (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-07-23, 05:16:31 (160.84.253.236)
I seriously doubt you have any of those on hand. .......

73: Critic's Corner, RE: Ethics or Money (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-07-16, 11:42:37 (160.84.253.236)
"If it was real would you want to buy a speaker at that price given the world situation?" What "world situation" would possibly prevent you from buying a pair of 2K loudspeakers? Trouble with finances .......

74: General Asylum, RE: PS?! P.U.!! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-07-12, 09:37:18 (160.84.253.236)
What makes you more special than any of their other customers? Why should you get a discount over someone else? Or should everyone receive the same discount? So according to your post, you bought anot .......

75: General Asylum, RE: IFi Power Conditioner (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-06-02, 04:09:43 (160.84.253.236)
Do you plug your amps into conditioners, or just front end equipment? If so, I'd run them straight into the wall, if you don't do that already. Oz .......

76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PRE for DECWARE (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-28, 03:34:43 (160.84.253.236)
I have owned Forte IIIs and now own Cornwall IVs. I'm sure you will be very happy with your purchase. I also used a Decware Torii II with some Klipschorns a few years ago and it was a great match. Oz .......

77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PRE for DECWARE (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-27, 09:57:20 (160.84.253.236)
Listen to the Corwnall IV or the Forte IV. You might change your mind. .......

78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PRE for DECWARE (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-27, 07:41:40 (160.84.253.236)
You might be forgiven for thinking that in the past. What was the last klipsch speaker you listened to? .......

79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PRE for DECWARE (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-27, 06:53:33 (160.84.253.236)
What Klipsch speakers are you considering? .......

80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PRE for DECWARE (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-27, 04:17:37 (160.84.253.236)
I have one too and love it! Oz .......

81: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PRE for DECWARE (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-26, 04:58:15 (160.84.253.236)
I think you will be "overamped" with the Parasound out front. I'd think something more ambitious. Oz .......

82: Digital Drive, RE: Streaming Question (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-13, 07:41:35 (160.84.253.236)
I will tell you two things. I upgraded from a Bluesound Node 2i (using outboard DAC) to a Lumin U-1 mini using the same DAC. This was a nice improvement. I dropped a hard wire and a network switch int .......

83: Digital Drive, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-05-13, 07:37:33 (160.84.253.236)
I agree with your suggestion. I have an MHDT Pagoda that was highly modified by the original owner. Since buying it I tried a Metrum Acoustics Pavane and the Pagoda sent it packing. I haven't thought .......

84: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-30, 09:57:28 (160.84.253.236)
Depends on what you consider "high sensitivity". I guess it means different things to different people. The Spatial Audio X3 OB speaker is 97 db efficient. I call that much higher than average. Oz : .......

85: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-30, 04:47:25 (160.84.253.236)
"I doubt anyone would disagree on the open baffle comments. big size without big bass? any takers?" I'll play. You can have big bass in an OB design. One need look no further than the offerings of Spa .......

86: General Asylum, Is this a riddle.....? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-30, 04:44:35 (160.84.253.236)
... .......

87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mini Review: Maxxed out McCormack DNA-1 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-22, 05:33:06 (160.84.253.236)
I have owned an original standard DNA-1, DNA-1 delux monoblocks, a DNA-2, and a DNA Gold Revision. All have been wonderful. I have been firmly in the vacuum tube camp for many years, but I still remem .......

88: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mini Review: Maxxed out McCormack DNA-1 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-19, 09:27:12 (160.84.253.236)
Congrats. Steve makes some seriously good amps and I bet this one is everything you say it is. Oz .......

89: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Heritage Hype (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-03, 16:34:08 (73.148.31.195)
My post wasn't to you .......

90: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Heritage Hype (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-03, 15:49:17 (73.148.31.195)
Go listen to the Cornwall IV and I'll have your dish of crow warmed up and ready to serve....... .......

91: General Asylum, RE: New Here..My System (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-04-01, 04:46:09 (160.84.253.236)
Welcome to the forum. System looks good, especially that kit tube amp you built. Good job! Oz .......

92: General Asylum, RE: Classical WAF (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-03-24, 10:26:28 (160.84.253.236)
"Most likely this is because a large population of "non-audiophiles" listen in their cars and without compression the soft passages would be inaudible because of road noise." Be careful, Officer Story .......

93: General Asylum, RE: 'engineered for car playback' (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-03-24, 10:24:05 (160.84.253.236)
Hate all you like. I'm not a "classical only lover" and I'm certainly not whining. Mainstream Pop music is highly compressed and it doesn't have to be. I have several examples of rock and pop recordin .......

94: General Asylum, Sometimes I have to just shake my head at your posts....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-03-24, 09:30:37 (160.84.253.236)
.....you are asking for "less" resolution and dynamic range, which is the forte of classical music. But you want it to sound like mass produced pop which is engineered for car playback? I think a Wave .......

95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Don Sachs Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-03-08, 09:34:47 (160.84.253.236)
I wouldn't call it "ruthless revealing" by any stretch. It is very transparent for a tube preamp, but very full bodied with good tone. Not at all like modern day Audio Research gear, but nothing like .......

96: Speaker Asylum, RE: Quit your griping and buy these... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-25, 09:49:14 (160.84.253.236)
I think you have hit on a good point. Poor Bill is expecting caviar at hot dog prices. .......

97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Frustrations with the reviews (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-12, 10:13:19 (160.84.253.236)
I agree with all your bullets....... Oz .......

98: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Hana Cartridges (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-12, 04:29:26 (160.84.253.236)
I have an EL and like it very much. It's no giant killer but an excellent contender at it's price point. The thing that stands out for me is how low the noise floor is. This cartridge pushes surface n .......

99: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Forte upgrade: (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-12, 04:26:55 (160.84.253.236)
Well go listen in person. .......

100: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Forte upgrade: (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-12, 04:26:11 (160.84.253.236)
I concur. I owned the Forte III briefly and now own the Cornwall IV. This is an amazing loudspeaker and far removed from previous iterations. The early buzz about the Forte IV is that it is very good .......

101: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Forte upgrade: (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-12, 04:24:31 (160.84.253.236)
"I wish this COVID thing would permit me going to have a listen and possibly sell my panels." So are you saying the audio stores are closed, or you are confined to your home for some reason? Just curi .......

102: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I'm loving my NEW / OLD preamp (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-02-03, 07:19:42 (160.84.253.236)
I owned a Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 DAC and SFP-1 Signature phono stage back in the day and loved both of them. Later I bought a Power 2 amp, but unfortunately it was a steaming pile of crap..... Congrats .......

103: General Asylum, Rod Stewart - "Tonight's the Night" (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2021-01-22, 07:18:48 (160.84.253.236)
nt .......

104: General Asylum, Ahhh , there it is....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-30, 04:46:11 (160.84.253.236)
.....couldn't resist? Let me remind you, the postal service has always been crap. Doesn't matter who's sitting in that chair. It's indicative of what happens when you let the government handle somethi .......

105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Aegir Review -- Challenging Stereotypes (pun intended & longish) (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-27, 16:20:03 (73.148.31.195)
Nice review. Thanks for sharing. Oz .......

106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, But I AM helping......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-08, 11:07:59 (160.84.253.236)
......to divorce you from your $$$..... .......

107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: shopping for a new tube preamp.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-08, 10:09:11 (160.84.253.236)
I had considered the Erhard pre but went with the Sachs. It is a very good preamp and easy on the eyes too. Oz .......

108: General Asylum, RE: Tidal VS Deezer VS Qobuz (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-05, 03:37:46 (73.148.31.195)
I have been back and forth with Tidal and Qobuz for a while now, both have their merits. Tidal has a better sort feature in the Lumin app, Qobuz only sorts by date added. I like the curated playlists .......

109: General Asylum, RE: An Amp/Pre, Speakers, HE, Tube DIY, Vinyl, and Tweakers all-in-one Post (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-04, 06:21:08 (160.84.253.236)
Thanks for that detailed response. They do indeed sound like great speakers, and I am a horn fan. I'd love to hear a pair if anyone is near virginia. I guess I could post in Wayne's forum. Oz ::: TO .......

110: General Asylum, RE: An Amp/Pre, Speakers, HE, Tube DIY, Vinyl, and Tweakers all-in-one Post (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-12-04, 05:02:14 (160.84.253.236)
Nice looking system. I have always been curious about those 4pi speakers. If you could share more, that would be great. Oz .......

111: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody crazy enough to do RSD tomorrow? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-26, 17:22:45 (73.148.31.195)
You'd stand a better chance of dying in a car crash on the way to the record store. Guess Walmart is out of the question for you too..... .......

112: General Asylum, You should have spent some of that $$ on..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-26, 17:16:07 (73.148.31.195)
....a camera. .......

113: Speaker Asylum, Not a slow night..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-18, 03:50:13 (160.84.253.236)
.....just another night of sophomoric questions that no one really cares about. Nothing to see here. .......

114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: not as many (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-18, 03:43:24 (160.84.253.236)
Call me what you will. I'm not easily led. .......

115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why do audiophiles.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-17, 11:01:33 (160.84.253.236)
Ok, wear it, don't wear it. I don't care. And if me not wearing one scares you, keep away. We'll call it me doing my part for social distancing......... .......

116: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why do audiophiles.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-17, 10:57:14 (160.84.253.236)
Stay home if you are sick. Wash your hands. Don't touch your face. Don't get around sick people. It's all the common sense things we have done for many years to avoid OTHER viruses. The death rate now .......

117: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why do audiophiles.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-17, 07:19:29 (160.84.253.236)
Comparing a virus to a scientific law just makes you look silly. But be my guest..... .......

118: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why do audiophiles.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-17, 06:35:10 (160.84.253.236)
Yes, yes. You are all so smart. Pat yourself on the back for your virtue signaling................... .......

119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why do audiophiles.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-17, 06:32:12 (160.84.253.236)
And I'm just as adamant that you wearing your mask (especially alone in your car) tells me how stupid you are. Two opinions there, mate. .......

120: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Merlin TSMs if you can find any... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-17, 04:22:07 (160.84.253.236)
Not very efficient though......... .......

121: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Recommendations for low-power amps ? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-13, 11:18:23 (160.84.253.236)
He also didn't ask for low bass. Heresy is not a stand mount speaker, but many use it that way. I've seen them on desktops too. Really doesn't matter. Hoffmans Iron Law states that you CAN have two. T .......

122: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Recommendations for low-power amps ? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-13, 09:45:37 (160.84.253.236)
Nope. You can have two of the three, just can't have the third. Which is why I recommended Heresy III. Small size and high efficiency, just not low bass. Oz .......

123: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Recommendations for low-power amps ? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-11-13, 09:43:40 (160.84.253.236)
How about a used pair of Heresy IIIs? Oz .......

124: Speaker Asylum, RE: What are the best subwoofer makes for music, not boomy HT. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-10-30, 18:13:17 (73.148.31.195)
Two of what? .......

125: General Asylum, RE: Ditto (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-10-23, 04:54:07 (160.84.253.236)
Cheaply made and ring like a bell. Yes they are cheap, but those racks change the sound of a system, and not for the better. Oz .......

126: General Asylum, RE: Are those Cornwalls? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-10-23, 03:40:54 (160.84.253.236)
Yes, those are the newest version of the Cornwall. I like them very much. Nice tone and of course dynamics off the chart. They are much better than the versions that came before. Oz .......

127: General Asylum, RE: Where to buy nice looking audio furniture / rack? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-10-22, 05:32:19 (160.84.253.236)
I bought a butcher block acoustics rack a couple of months ago. Very good quality and great customer service. .......

128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yes and it was a disaster! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-10-11, 04:25:41 (73.148.31.195)
I tried pendragons too. They were not bad, but I moved on. Bass was not the issue. Your mistake was thinking they would be broken in after only three days. Not happening with these or most any speaker .......

129: Vinyl Asylum, Let me help you with that...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-18, 08:39:37 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

130: Vinyl Asylum, RE: move up from K&K phono, any suggestion? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-09, 09:09:33 (160.84.253.236)
If you haven't already, send it back to Kevin to get all the upgrades. What you have now is a very good phono stage. The maxxed out version will be hard to beat. Oz .......

131: Speaker Asylum, RE: Spatial Audio M3 Sapphires (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-09, 09:07:17 (160.84.253.236)
Congrats. Clayton makes very good products at real world prices. Oz .......

132: General Asylum, RE: Beware: shipping times SUCK big time (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-01, 06:47:54 (160.84.253.236)
The effect will be something other than what you think if mail in voting becomes the norm. .......

133: General Asylum, RE: Dirac Live (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-01, 06:42:18 (160.84.253.236)
"My experience is that the "life" of music is often seriously reduced if electronic room treatment is applied......" This has been my experience too and I have heard it happen first hand. Oz ::: .......

134: General Asylum, RE: Room upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-01, 04:31:05 (160.84.253.236)
I live in Lynchburg. That's why I thought we could possibly split the cost of his travel. That is, if you are still in Danville. We can take this offline if you like. Oz .......

135: General Asylum, RE: Room upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-09-01, 04:07:59 (160.84.253.236)
What is the cost for his service? Since you are only an hour away from me, maybe I should get him to swing by my place when he's done. Oz .......

136: Digital Drive, RE: Importance of streamer in relationship to DAC (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-08-05, 04:01:28 (160.84.253.236)
I went from a Node 2i to a Lumin U1-mini and the improvement was quite noticeable. Much more natural sounding and real. The Bluesound was good, but a little sterile and analytical. I think it's well w .......

137: General Asylum, RE: Anybody here use uship? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-07-20, 17:11:19 (50.203.64.62)
Spatial Audio X3. .......

138: General Asylum, RE: Anybody here use uship? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-07-17, 11:04:23 (160.84.253.236)
I have decided to go with Old Dominion Freight. The risk is not worth saving a few hundred dollars on such a big ticket item. Thanks for all the responses. Oz .......

139: General Asylum, Anybody here use uship? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-07-17, 07:02:39 (160.84.253.236)
I need to ship some rather large speakers from Va. to NY. I got a quote from a shipper on uship that is very reasonable. However, the cargo insurance uship provides is capped at 2500.00 and the speake .......

140: Digital Drive, RE: Itching to buy a new transport (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-06-15, 07:15:54 (160.84.253.236)
Why would you want to buy a new transport when it seems that you have already proven to yourself that streaming can sound better. Why not buy a better streamer and ditch the Sonos and the Pioneer? Som .......

141: General Asylum, RE: R.I.P. Albert Von Schweikert (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-06-01, 03:45:33 (160.84.253.236)
In 1996 I was on the fence about buying a pair of VR4s. I went to Hi-Fi 96 in Manhattan and Albert was there showing a pair of the VR4 Silvers. He was a gracious host and quite a gentleman. After that .......

142: General Asylum, RE: It's 102!.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-27, 12:10:10 (160.84.253.236)
No nanny state for me, thanks. Since I don't believe in ManMadeGlobalWarming, I don't give it a second thought. Oz .......

143: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Only Preamp for the last 20+ years (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-27, 10:15:21 (160.84.253.236)
I had one of those around 1997. I didn't keep it long, just didn't work for me. Oz .......

144: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The Atma-Sphere MP-1 was the first balanced line preamp (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-27, 03:41:55 (160.84.253.236)
" But everyone is going to list their favorite so soon there will be 100 preamps mentioned on this thread :)" I agree, because that's what we do. ;-} I haven't heard some of the higher dollar preamps .......

145: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best Preamps Of The Last 25 Years. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-27, 03:38:14 (160.84.253.236)
If you had asked this question a few weeks ago, my answer would have been very different. However, after putting 50 hours on my new Don Sachs preamp I have to say it's the best out of the 20 or so I'v .......

146: General Asylum, RE: With time on my hands, I solved my problem (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-27, 03:31:02 (160.84.253.236)
A Bluesound Node 2i would be soooooo much better. And they are dirt cheap. I don't understand why anyone uses a computer to stream anymore. Oz .......

147: General Asylum, RE: It's 102!.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-27, 03:28:49 (160.84.253.236)
There's this new thing, you might have heard of it. It's called an air conditioner. This, my friend, is a game changer.......... .......

148: Speaker Asylum, RE: A wrap around (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-26, 05:01:15 (160.84.253.236)
You are overthinking this. Instead of using a band aid approach, if you don't like the speakers for whatever reasons, save your pennies until you can afford something you like better. Just MHO....... .......

149: Cable Asylum, Ice Age Audio (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-11, 09:28:46 (160.84.253.236)
Anyone familiar with these guys? Pretty nice looking and inexpensive power cords. Anyone tried any of their stuff? Oz .......

150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I really like my Mine ................................... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-01, 15:20:35 (73.148.31.195)
Don says this one has all the goodies. Oz .......

151: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Don Sachs preamp on the way (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-01, 09:53:21 (160.84.253.236)
Yes, I think it is a dual purpose control. It does have a remote using a Khozmo 64 step attenuator. I have fond memories of the 1.6/RM9 combo. That was a pairing that shouldn't have worked on paper, b .......

152: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Don Sachs preamp on the way (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-05-01, 04:15:01 (160.84.253.236)
Leaving the frozen tundra today headed south.... .......

153: Critic's Corner, RE: Pinging Jim Austin, Stereophile (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-24, 03:36:02 (160.84.253.236)
I was wondering when you'd go there, and just like on Audiogon, you never fail to disappoint. Get over it, he's still your president. And a damn fine one at that. I'm done with you here, just like I'm .......

154: Critic's Corner, RE: Pinging Jim Austin, Stereophile (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-23, 12:19:26 (160.84.253.236)
Smart is living your life being prudent, but not overreacting. You probably couldn't go out and get COVID-19 on purpose if you tried. But the media would have you believe it's the plague....... ::: T .......

155: Critic's Corner, RE: Pinging Jim Austin, Stereophile (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-23, 03:41:27 (160.84.253.236)
Panic much? Oz .......

156: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE:proof that tubed amps are better? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-16, 07:02:03 (160.84.253.236)
Sorry, I forgot the link. .......

157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is this classified information? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-16, 05:06:01 (160.84.253.236)
Ok, but you still didn't say which Class D amp you settled with. I'm a died in the wool tube fan, but a good Class D amp intrigues me. Now there is no reason other than sonics for me to make a switch .......

158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is this classified information? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-16, 03:48:48 (160.84.253.236)
Are you not allowed to divulge the identity of said amp under pain of death? Oz .......

159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE:proof that tubed amps are better? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-16, 03:45:37 (160.84.253.236)
For a little more than 6000.00 you can buy these. I am pretty sure they will drive your Thiels. Problem solved. Oz .......

160: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit Saga Plus update (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-16, 03:42:17 (160.84.253.236)
I had an original Saga that I bought used, so I never experienced the break in process. But I didn't have any hum at all. It was a very nice little device. Even with a pricey NOS tube, I still preferr .......

161: Digital Drive, RE: How much do you plan to spend in $$$? nt (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-14, 08:11:49 (160.84.253.236)
For 1500.00 you can get a Bluesound Node 2i and a very good DAC that will kill any 1500.00 cdp. Just a thought. Oz .......

162: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Maybe you should try the speaker forum..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-09, 04:28:39 (160.84.253.236)
....... .......

163: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bluesound 2 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-04-08, 03:39:39 (160.84.253.236)
I would say that not only would the audio quality not suffer, but it would improve. I had a Node 2i and it's a lot of performance for the $$. I upgraded to a Lumnin U1-mini which was another leap in S .......

164: Vinyl Asylum, You mean non-reviewed it......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-03-30, 04:06:41 (160.84.253.236)
.....what a waste of time reading that...... Oz .......

165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, For 550.00 I'd want more than a Geisha.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-03-18, 03:46:02 (160.84.253.236)
.....you'll not get the "happy ending" with a Geisha. No pillowing for you bare san....... Oz .......

166: Rocky Road, RE: Warren Zevon, greatest rocker? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-02-27, 08:03:57 (160.84.253.236)
I saw Warren at the Carefree Theater in West Palm Beach back in the early 90s. Helluva show. I was a fan before, but that did it for me. Simply awesome. Oz .......

167: Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe one of you guys can shed some light!!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-02-19, 12:08:13 (160.84.253.236)
Does your preamp invert polarity. I know some CJ preamps do. If so, maybe you are in absolute polarity now. Oz .......

168: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: what is the least "shouty" horn speaker? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-02-15, 16:08:30 (73.148.31.195)
Kilpschorn with upgraded crossovers. Oz .......

169: General Asylum, RE: Any Serious Listener should have it all. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-01-23, 09:21:47 (160.84.253.236)
I agree and I don't have just one format. I think my digital rig sounds great too. But on a good vinyl front end with matching quality cartridge, ticks and pops are relegated to being almost non-exist .......

170: General Asylum, RE: Thinking about buying a vinyl rig (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2020-01-23, 08:42:34 (160.84.253.236)
If you are more worried about the expense and inconvenience, stay away from vinyl. If better sonics and a more engaging musical experience is important to you, embrace vinyl. Yeah, it sounds like digi .......

171: General Asylum, RE: Could it be a mistake? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-12-19, 04:02:56 (160.84.253.236)
Yeah, I'd tell em to send it back to me. You can certainly sell a brand new 400.00 cd player for more than 169.00. Oz .......

172: General Asylum, Yeah, there's more to this story..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-12-19, 04:01:50 (160.84.253.236)
....never have I heard of a 60% restock fee. The absolute worst I've heard of is 20%. If I were the OP I wouldn't waste time with emails. I'd have someone on the phone at MD, and I don't mean a salesm .......

173: Speaker Asylum, Maybe the Elacs are just flat out better than the Tektons..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-12-17, 03:43:16 (160.84.253.236)
....ever think of that? Oz .......

174: General Asylum, RE: It did not sound good at all (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-12-16, 08:45:06 (160.84.253.236)
If your friend is using the Node DAC, try going into a better one. I am using a Node 2i into an MHDT Pagoda DAC and it sounds great when streaming my own files or Tidal/Quobuz. Oz .......

175: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: IsoAcoustics Gaia question (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-11-27, 14:46:28 (73.148.31.195)
Thanks. So are you using the Gaias on carpet sans spikes? Oz .......

176: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: IsoAcoustics Gaia question (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-11-26, 09:23:17 (160.84.253.236)
I thought the Oreas were designed for components only? You use them under speakers? .......

177: Tweakers' Asylum, IsoAcoustics Gaia question (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-11-26, 03:54:49 (160.84.253.236)
Does anybody use the Gaia with speakers on a carpeted floor without the Carpet Spike accessory? I would really rather avoid the additional 170.00 upcharge for these things. And any and all opinions of .......

178: Speaker Asylum, RE: Just turned my subs facing out (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-11-01, 06:11:54 (160.84.253.236)
And the amp is fully adjustable to sub audible to booming bass! I love having more bass than I want! Better than not enough. That statement, along with the pic, speaks volumes........... Oz ::: T .......

179: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-22, 03:51:32 (160.84.253.236)
I think his poor health/grooming issues are totally unrelated to his vinyl collecting. Some people are just lazy slobs with no regard to their health. BTW, if he's not showering or brushing his teeth, .......

180: General Asylum, RE: Perhaps you would prefer .. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-17, 11:31:33 (160.84.253.236)
The Dude approves....... .......

181: Speaker Asylum, What is the twist...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-17, 04:01:00 (160.84.253.236)
.....? Looks like cones in a box to me...... .......

182: General Asylum, RE: Love it (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-17, 03:57:33 (160.84.253.236)
Yeah, just not a room where you listen to music........... .......

183: General Asylum, RE: Hi-Fi Chair (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-17, 03:54:53 (160.84.253.236)
Compare it to one with a low seat back and your GTO chair will end up next to the curb post haste.......... .......

184: Speaker Asylum, RE: We both had the same idea (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-02, 04:50:24 (160.84.253.236)
Yes. And as I mentioned, that picture is very "entertaining" to say the least......... .......

185: Speaker Asylum, RE: Do you have a mono setup? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-01, 04:30:58 (160.84.253.236)
How about a picture from the listening position. THAT I would love to see, if only for entertainment value.......... Oz .......

186: Speaker Asylum, All I see...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-01, 04:29:48 (160.84.253.236)
....is four different speakers placed side by side. I can't imagine whatever you have going on there can sound good. Oz .......

187: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon Boycott? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-10-01, 04:25:44 (160.84.253.236)
I haven't used Audiogon as a seller in many years. I still buy from time to time. US Audio Mart is taking off and I have sold quite a few items there. Their content has grown a lot recently. Sadly, Au .......

188: General Asylum, That's nice, what does your husband drive? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-11, 11:50:04 (160.84.253.236)
NT .......

189: Computer Audio Asylum, Abe, Try this.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-11, 08:40:29 (160.84.253.236)
...Andre M. Strul is the guy who helped me. andre@allo.com .......

190: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Allo Shanti - 2x5V supercap LPS - BIG FAIL (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-11, 05:00:27 (160.84.253.236)
I had a problem with my Digione last year and Allo was very responsive to replace it under warranty. Oz .......

191: General Asylum, RE: Pot, kettle... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-10, 03:35:14 (160.84.253.236)
LOL, you are right. I try to remember to hit return, and do mostly. Oz .......

192: General Asylum, RE: In one word--YES (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-09, 03:44:03 (160.84.253.236)
You should hit the return key a couple of times after your post. Every time I read one, I think your signature is part of the post........ .......

193: Rocky Road, RE: TOOL Died? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-07, 06:45:53 (160.84.253.236)
Streamed it through Tidal last night. I like it a lot. Oz .......

194: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Their preamps sound the same........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-05, 05:44:54 (160.84.253.236)
.....at least the SLP-98 that I owned did. Didn't keep that one long either. But boy was it purdy........... Oz .......

195: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary SLI-80 integrated amp with vinyl (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-09-04, 03:50:58 (160.84.253.236)
I had an SLI-80 for about a week. It was the most uninvolving amp I have ever heard. It didn't sound bad, it was just slow and plodding. I moved it on out the door ASAP. Oz .......

196: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Question about Tidal Masters and Picoreplayer (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-16, 16:12:00 (174.226.134.60)
So this may be a dumb question, but are the Tidal Masters only MQA? And one would need an MQA dac to process them of course. Is this correct? Or are there other hi res tidal recordings that a 24/96 da .......

197: Computer Audio Asylum, Question about Tidal Masters and Picoreplayer (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-16, 04:28:15 (160.84.253.236)
Has anyone figured out how to listen to Tidal Masters when using Picoreplayer as a streaming platform? Oz .......

198: Critic's Corner, RE: My problem with his review... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-14, 05:49:51 (160.84.253.236)
I agree, this would have nothing to do with placement. But he only mentioned hearing it with the Airtight amp. To my way of thinking, that's a speaker telling you about your front end. And to include .......

199: Critic's Corner, RE: My problem with his review... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-14, 04:08:27 (160.84.253.236)
From what I understand, he never had them sealed in the corners. At that point, the review is a bust. Before anyone points out that this model has enclosed backs, they will still perform better IN cor .......

200: Critic's Corner, RE: Klipschorn's / Art Dudley (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-14, 04:05:43 (160.84.253.236)
Shame on Klipsch for approving that room. And shame on Dudley for thinking that would work. The klipschorn in the right room with the right ancillaries can produce sound FAR beyond it's price point. T .......

201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Because they 'suck' (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-06, 04:09:00 (160.84.253.236)
Listen to an LDR preamp. You'll change your mind........ .......

202: Rocky Road, Is this a much older, less polished version of......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-08-02, 04:13:56 (160.84.253.236)
.....Luminator? Oz .......

203: Speaker Asylum, RE: Come on - $7k (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-07-31, 04:21:35 (160.84.253.236)
There are lots of monitors that go for more $$ than that. This one is hardly worth getting worked up over....... Oz .......

204: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yes, - streaming via the INternet is just lower quality (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-06-21, 04:50:00 (160.84.253.236)
For the sake of discussion, music streamed through Tidal in my system is indistinguishable from the same music streamed from my personal hard drive. Take that for what it's worth....... Oz ::: TOP .......

205: Critic's Corner, RE: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-28, 08:52:48 (160.84.253.236)
If you have the room for them, get a pair of Klipschorns. Replace the xovers with something from Volti Audio, replace the midrange compression driver with the A55G. Then sit back with a smug smile whi .......

206: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Volti Audio Rival Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-18, 15:47:59 (73.148.34.53)
Congrats. I have Greg's xovers in my klipschorns and like them very much. He is a great guy. Oz .......

207: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is This Cheating ? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-15, 04:10:35 (160.84.253.236)
"Now 2 dB is hard to discern in loudness, but not necessarily in tonal quality." I think you have that completely backwards. My preamp has 0.5 db steps and if I increase the volume by 4 steps it is a .......

208: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Could they have picked a better porn star name? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-11, 15:38:05 (73.148.34.53)
Me thinks not........ .......

209: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Cornwall mk3 special ed. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-10, 06:20:03 (160.84.253.236)
Got them last June. Love 'em. Oz .......

210: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Cornwall mk3 special ed. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-09, 03:53:10 (160.84.253.236)
Well my experience after trying several tube amps with horns is that my Decware Torii II sounds better than anything else I have tried. Seems like the perfect amount of power and tonal balance for my .......

211: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Cornwall mk3 special ed. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-08, 04:11:34 (160.84.253.236)
I agree with the others, listen to the two amps you have first. I have owned the Plinius SA-102 and it is one of the finest SS amplifiers I have ever heard. I think it will be head and shoulders bette .......

212: General Asylum, RE: Japanese High School Marching Band (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-05-03, 03:57:10 (160.84.253.236)
Very impressive. I like it. Oz .......

213: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tri-Art-audio speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-04-16, 03:49:09 (160.84.253.236)
Very interesting site. Looks like they have something for every occasion. Didn't see any prices though. Oz .......

214: General Asylum, RE: What time's the train I can push her husband in front of? I'm in love! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-04-15, 08:26:45 (160.84.253.236)
Yes, ideally you would need to be at that distance. I sit about 12-13 ft. from the front wall, so the speakers do cross a couple of feet in front of me. This is a good compromise because the lateral i .......

215: General Asylum, RE: What time's the train I can push her husband in front of? I'm in love! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-04-13, 17:13:24 (73.148.34.53)
My room is 26 x 15, speakers on the short wall. I assure you the klipschorns sound glorious in this space. Oz .......

216: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: My new babies (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-04-12, 15:44:39 (73.148.34.53)
They would sound better if you actually had them in a corner. Just sayin....... Oz .......

217: Vinyl Asylum, Good to see you around........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-04-05, 11:12:29 (160.84.253.236)
.....been a while. Oz .......

218: General Asylum, Your analogy is flawed........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-04-05, 10:49:47 (160.84.253.236)
....the store is in the business of selling pants. The transaction is not what you are buying, you are buying pants. To further this argument. A lot of retail businesses will charge you a restocking f .......

219: General Asylum, For me, maybe..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-03-15, 04:21:57 (160.84.253.236)
I don't post here as much anymore. I will come by once every other day and just check out what's what. But the posts are fewer and the content less interesting. I certainly don't enjoy the place as mu .......

220: General Asylum, RE: Steven Wilson Remasters........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-02-22, 15:34:17 (73.148.34.53)
The Yes remasters by Steve Wilson on Tidal is very good. Noticeable improvement over the original recordings. Oz .......

221: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Question for Loki users..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-02-15, 05:45:01 (160.84.253.236)
I agree with viridian. Your system in it's current form should be the farthest thing from bright. I would look to room treatments, speaker placement, or both. You shouldn't need tone controls IMHO.... .......

222: General Asylum, That's probably the only reason she was considered..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-02-12, 05:16:29 (160.84.253.236)
....the Grammys being what the Grammys are. Real talent often gets overlooked. Oz .......

223: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, it's carpet........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-01-31, 04:02:54 (160.84.253.236)
..."unpush" the panic button............ Oz .......

224: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Try the Schiit Saga..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2019-01-17, 06:29:37 (160.84.253.236)
......cheap and I am pretty sure you won't be able to tell it's in the system. Oz .......

225: Vinyl Asylum, Happy Birthday to Kuma....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-12-18, 03:43:14 (160.84.253.236)
.....and to Keith Richards and to ME........ Oz .......

226: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bent Audio NOH vs Mod Squad Deluxe Line Drive (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-12-12, 09:34:51 (160.84.253.236)
I have owned both, though not at the same time. The Bent is far and away more dynamic and transparent. Most transformer/autoformer preamps are. Oz .......

227: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Line Magnetic (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-12-09, 16:19:56 (73.148.34.53)
That's not a line magnetic product, not even close. Oz .......

228: General Asylum, September 21, 1999...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-12-04, 11:32:31 (160.84.253.236)
.....my how time flies..... Oz .......

229: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Volti Rivals-a preliminary opinion (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-11-16, 09:09:46 (160.84.253.236)
Congrats. I bought a pair of Greg's crossovers for my Khorns and couldn't be happier. Quality stuff. Oz .......

230: Computer Audio Asylum, Tidal Masters on Samsung tablet (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-11-06, 08:00:06 (160.84.253.236)
I am running Tidal (installed in LMS) from sqzctrl on my Samsung tablet to my digione running picoreplayer. Is there any way to access the Tidal Masters this way? I can see them from the desktop app, .......

231: General Asylum, RE: Oh Boy, Nothing Compares to This. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-10-26, 12:33:45 (160.84.253.236)
That should be a good fit for her. Makes perfect sense...... Oz .......

232: General Asylum, Nice..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-10-05, 07:05:12 (160.84.253.236)
...and they got the RIGHT speakers, that's fer sure...... Oz .......

233: General Asylum, RE: Hi-fi bars arrive in Los Angeles with vinyl-only audiophile sound (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-10-05, 05:39:52 (160.84.253.236)
I think it's a fine idea to acclimate the unwashed masses to something good and as a reminder to those who may have been lost from the fold. That said, one could also say it's another gimmick that wil .......

234: General Asylum, So YOU screwed up and it's Toshiba's fault?......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-10-02, 03:48:49 (160.84.253.236)
.....this is what we have become as a society. They should have sent you a "victim" card instead of a "gift" card..... Oz .......

235: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "I prefer it in passive mode" (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-11, 03:40:56 (160.84.253.236)
Unlike some think, there is NO gain in either mode. I tried it with a Treasure CV181-Z tube and the stock Sovtek that comes from the factory. The CV is more lush and tubey, the Sovtek more neutral. I .......

236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Saga Update ...... This Schiit ain't bad ! ................ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-10, 11:28:22 (160.84.253.236)
I picked up a used Saga locally this weekend. I am very happy with it. It has no right to be as transparent as it is for the price. I have tried it with the stock Sovtek tube and a Treasure CV181-Z. I .......

237: General Asylum, RE: Basic ads are free..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-07, 09:51:40 (160.84.253.236)
Ok, that makes sense. I didn't really want to use the invoice system, but the buyer requested it. Oz .......

238: General Asylum, US Audio Mart question (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-07, 08:32:48 (160.84.253.236)
I have used US Audio Mart to sell a few things in the past few years. I just sold an amp today and they took 1% of the selling price directly off the top. Is this fee something new? They still pitch t .......

239: SET Asylum, How about an 845 amp? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-05, 03:53:21 (160.84.253.236)
Line Magnetic 845 amps have balls for days (shameless plug for my for sale ad). Oz .......

240: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I don't know Schiit .... Saga or Freya ? ..................... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-04, 06:07:55 (160.84.253.236)
Interested to know what you think. I recently acquired a Decware Torii amplifier that has a volume pot. I tried a TVC with it and preferred the sound direct in. But I too, would like remote control, s .......

241: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: All new enclosed Klipschorns (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-03, 13:11:14 (73.148.34.53)
But klipschorns in even their most basic form are still awesome....... Oz .......

242: General Asylum, You and bullethead have the same camera...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-09-01, 03:46:27 (73.148.34.53)
...lol...?. Oz .......

243: General Asylum, You think that's something...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-30, 04:42:05 (160.84.253.236)
....I had "high end" system on a motorcycle. Wind noise? LOL Alpine head unit JL Audio speakers in the fairing JL Audio amplifier in one saddle bag JL Audio subwoofer (yes, you read that right) in the .......

244: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Speakers might not care.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-22, 10:20:06 (160.84.253.236)
Right over your head......... I was commenting on YOUR comment. Not on the topic at hand. Lemme expound. I care whether or not I am listening to music with tubes or SS. I prefer muchly not to own spea .......

245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Speakers might not care.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-22, 03:43:07 (160.84.253.236)
...whether or not it's tube or SS. But I sure as hell do....... Oz .......

246: General Asylum, RE: Meadowlark is back with new designs (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-16, 09:07:23 (160.84.253.236)
I briefly owned a pair of HR Shearwaters back in the early 2000s. And I do mean briefly. IIRC, it was less than two weeks. Was happy to see 'em go too. Oz .......

247: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-14, 03:32:02 (160.84.253.236)
Why not pick up a used pair of Forte IIIs? There is a pair on US Audio Mart for 2K. Oz .......

248: Vinyl Asylum, RE: HiFi Heaven? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-13, 09:36:27 (160.84.253.236)
I bought a pair of speakers from them back in the spring. Great to deal with. I got an excellent price and had them at my front door in 3 days. Highly recommended. Oz .......

249: Jazz Alley, I have "Play that Thing"....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-07-26, 04:05:40 (160.84.253.236)
....excellent music and excellent recording. Oz .......

250: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any Hattor Passive Preamp Owners? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-06-11, 12:00:23 (160.84.253.236)
Very impressive. Do they all ship in flight cases? Oz .......

251: Computer Audio Asylum, Customer support at Allo (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-22, 03:48:31 (160.84.253.236)
A week ago last Thursday my digione failed. For several months now it would intermittently lose connection to my DAC. A reboot would always get it going again. But it finally just died and wouldn't co .......

252: General Asylum, RE: Interesting Customer Service at Schiit Audio (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-15, 05:31:43 (160.84.253.236)
As a general rule, I try to avoid doing business with companies that don't allow you to speak to someone on the phone. Sometimes I have to break that rule, but it's a last resort sort of thing. If som .......

253: General Asylum, RE: Thy're back......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-14, 09:30:03 (160.84.253.236)
Hope the new offerings are better than what came before. I bought a used pair of HR Shearwaters about 17 years ago and couldn't get rid of them fast enough. Highly overrated if you ask me. Oz ::: TO .......

254: General Asylum, Steve Zipser........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-11, 08:45:28 (160.84.253.236)
......now that's truly a blast from the past..... Oz .......

255: Vinyl Asylum, Could just as easily go in amp/preamp forum......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-10, 03:54:02 (160.84.253.236)
.....just saying..... Oz .......

256: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipschorn midrange drivers K55M? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-04, 03:57:54 (160.84.253.236)
I only have experience with the cornwall, cornscala, Heresy, original Forte and now my Forte IIIs. None of those have honked. Oz .......

257: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipschorn midrange drivers K55M? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-03, 11:35:04 (160.84.253.236)
Neither are "honkey" if properly set up and amplified. Oz .......

258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How about some pics (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-05-01, 03:55:58 (160.84.253.236)
What are the pillows for? Oz .......

259: General Asylum, Which ad? All 82 of 'em? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-04-25, 03:55:39 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

260: General Asylum, RE: Stereo System/Subwoofer Matching/Connection (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-04-10, 00:49:54 (73.148.34.53)
Whatever sub you choose, I say use speaker level connections. I have had the best luck with speakers and subs using them. Oz .......

261: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Brand new microRendu streamer, weekend special discount (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-04-02, 09:43:07 (160.84.253.236)
Well my DAC (MHDT Havana) has a USB input, but it's not asynchronous, so I only use the SPDIF input Oz .......

262: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Brand new microRendu streamer, weekend special discount (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-04-02, 09:21:30 (160.84.253.236)
Don't you need a USB input on your DAC to use the rendu products? .......

263: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Brand new microRendu streamer, weekend special discount (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-04-02, 04:12:35 (160.84.253.236)
As long as Allo sells the Digione, no DIY necessary. But I don't think the microrendu and the Pi customer are the same. One is for USB and the other geared more for ethernet or wifi. Oz .......

264: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Time to put the tube amp away (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-03-30, 16:17:04 (73.148.34.53)
There is this new invention. It is called "air conditioning". I swear to you this new thing is going to revolutionize the way people enjoy time in their homes. Investigate if you can........ Oz ::: .......

265: Computer Audio Asylum, My opinion is the same...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-03-22, 15:55:30 (65.154.78.126)
The Allo digione wipes the floor with the SB Touch. Oz .......

266: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Do you leave your Allo DigoOne powered-on all the time? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-03-16, 03:50:08 (160.84.253.235)
Agreed. But the digione is NOT 35.00 Oz .......

267: Vinyl Asylum, "March of the Toy Soldiers"........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-03-05, 04:06:27 (160.84.253.236)
.....came with the record player my parents bought me when I was five. It was the "demo" record, LOL. IIRC, there wasn't anything at all on the "B" side. Oz .......

268: General Asylum, RE: Now..... Something Totally Different............ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-03-05, 04:02:44 (160.84.253.236)
I agree with the gimmicky part. But it seems to be surprisingly well made for 550.00. Oz .......

269: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: High efficiency speakers for low-power amps (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-03-02, 03:58:13 (160.84.253.236)
"but I think we're past the age of tubes." What in the hell does that mean? Seems like a silly statement. Oz .......

270: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Speakers.. go for twice as good speakers first. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-02-21, 11:24:38 (160.84.253.236)
You'd get more than 5K. There's a pair of Sophia IIs out there right now for 5.5K, and that's a steal, those won't last long. I still say at least seven thousand. Oz .......

271: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Speakers.. go for twice as good speakers first. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-02-21, 09:40:59 (160.84.253.236)
"But I would get nothing for the 8's" Depends on your definition of "nothing". I would say you could get at least 7-8K for them. That is a nice down payment on a speaker upgrade. Oz .......

272: Speaker Asylum, RE: 3.7i's vs 1.7i's? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-02-12, 04:16:38 (160.84.253.236)
In that room I would opt for the 1.7i. Your amp should be sufficient for them, but if you decide to go for the 3.7, too much power is just enough. P.S. Try your question in the planar forum. Lots of .......

273: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bass Response (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-02-05, 04:06:33 (160.84.253.236)
Look no further than this pair of GR Research Super Vs here on the Asylum Trader. If your room is large enough, these will not disappoint. And once you hear open baffle bass,it's hard to go back to an .......

274: General Asylum, Nice to see a "Cage the Elephant" reference..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-31, 10:52:35 (160.84.253.236)
....those mofos rock! Oz .......

275: General Asylum, 18 years and four posts...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-31, 10:48:36 (160.84.253.236)
you should slow down, you don't want to overdo it... Oz .......

276: General Asylum, RE: Like every other awards show....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-30, 11:09:11 (160.84.253.236)
I'm talking about the "entertainers" at the Grammys, the "entertainers" at the Academy Awards, etc...... I was not in any way referring to the jedrider. Oz .......

277: General Asylum, Like every other awards show....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-30, 08:43:24 (160.84.253.236)
..politically charged out the ass. Yes, everyone knows you hate the president. But do we have to hear it at every turn? Sometimes a thing should be just about the thing itself....... Oz ::: TOPIC:: .......

278: Music Lane, RE: The Internet - Ego Death (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-29, 09:42:19 (160.84.253.236)
I clicked on that link expecting some sort of music. Can I get my click back?? .......

279: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker selection help (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-19, 12:12:08 (160.84.253.236)
When you say "help" the CV, do you mean use in conjunction with? I highly suggest not augmenting one pair of full range speakers with another pair. This is fraught with disaster. Sell the Cerwin Vegas .......

280: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your Thoughts on the BAT VK-3i (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-12, 03:52:03 (160.84.253.236)
Looks like no one is giving you any love, so I will chime in. I bought one in 1998. It replaced an AI Modulus 3a, I really wanted something with remote. The BAT was pretty good, but ultimately I prefe .......

281: General Asylum, Probably not a good idea to drink and post..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-08, 14:42:45 (73.148.34.53)
Fail........ Oz .......

282: Vinyl Asylum, Preamp/Amp....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-01-08, 03:43:49 (160.84.253.236)
.....in that order. Speakers next. Oz .......

283: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Problem with files ripped to LMS (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-29, 10:43:02 (73.148.34.53)
No, still do not have the online streaming set up yet. I did clear and rescan the library, and my directory is like yours. There is no logical reason I can think of why two cds scanned the same way wo .......

284: Computer Audio Asylum, Problem with files ripped to LMS (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-28, 15:42:55 (73.148.34.53)
I just ripped 30 cds to my hard drive using jriver media center v23 using the flac encoder. This is the first time i've used jriver, I usually use media monkey. All the files show up in my folder in t .......

285: General Asylum, RE: GMAFB... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-15, 11:37:00 (160.84.253.236)
The "existing" thread started in PC Audio but got moved. I think the consensus was it wasn't relevant for that forum. And it was a shitstorm anyway..... Oz .......

286: General Asylum, You REALLY need another hobby...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-15, 08:36:44 (160.84.253.236)
.....this one is driving you batshit crazy .... Oz .......

287: Speaker Asylum, RE: More Affordable Magico Speaker A3 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-12, 06:27:26 (160.84.253.236)
Yes, I don't think my 20 watt SET would work very well with Magico either. And not to throw Magnepan under the bus, I am a former maggie owner myself. But I moved on to designs that work well with tub .......

288: Speaker Asylum, RE: More Affordable Magico Speaker A3 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-11, 15:08:37 (73.148.34.53)
Ok, but not everyone wants a speaker that needs to be driven by an arc welder...... Oz .......

289: General Asylum, RE: Hey ! Hey ! My new licence plates arrived today !! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-11, 15:04:36 (73.148.34.53)
Nice, but what about next year when you upgrade speakers? Oz .......

290: General Asylum, RE: Neil Young Archive website (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-12-04, 12:01:54 (160.84.253.236)
phys.org? Check your link......... Oz .......

291: General Asylum, Anyone else see a red flag? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-11-17, 09:22:13 (160.84.253.236)
This may get moved to Shady, but that place is like a ghost town. Wilson Max II here in the trader for 10K. I told him I would pick them up this weekend. No response, of course. Now if I had offered t .......

292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It's also their biggest defecit.........(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-11-01, 03:59:04 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

293: Speaker Asylum, Another solid recommendation...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-26, 10:51:12 (160.84.253.236)
.....I had considered these myself once. Oz .......

294: Speaker Asylum, RE: A blend of Lore & Omen (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-26, 09:24:37 (160.84.253.236)
I own a pair and I can tell you that they do it for me. Oz .......

295: Speaker Asylum, Here ya go..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-26, 03:51:46 (160.84.253.236)
this pair right here on the Trader. Not sure where you are, but there is another pair in SC listed on Audio Circle. These are exactly what you describe. They don't have double digit sens*., but you wo .......

296: General Asylum, Up To Here........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-18, 11:51:42 (160.84.253.236)
is one of my favorite rock albums of all time. Not a stinker on it. And if you can listen to "New Orleans is Sinking" and not want to move your ass, check your pulse......... Oz .......

297: General Asylum, RE: Best Way to Connect Sub/s (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-17, 09:17:30 (160.84.253.236)
Another vote for speaker level. It's much easier to get the right blend with the main speakers this way. Oz .......

298: Digital Drive, RE: How Much Will Streamer/CDP Affect Sound Through Separate DAC? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-16, 05:47:55 (160.84.253.236)
The player will make a huge difference. I went from a SB Touch to a Chromecast renderer using Jriver media server. The improvement was dramatic. I then bought a Digione Pi player attached to Logitech .......

299: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-09, 04:27:30 (160.84.253.236)
Get a pair of Fortes or Heresy. Look on CL, they are usually not hard to find. Oz .......

300: Computer Audio Asylum, Another vote for the Squeeze Ctrl....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-05, 10:55:46 (160.84.253.236)
.....it works like a champ with the digione. Oz .......

301: Digital Drive, RE: I wonder what you think about older CD players? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-05, 07:56:55 (160.84.253.236)
I agree that it will be time consuming (albeit, not difficult) to rip all your music. But if you knew the sound would be head and shoulders above what you experience now, would you still say no? I hav .......

302: Digital Drive, RE: I wonder what you think about older CD players? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-10-05, 04:19:18 (160.84.253.236)
I don't think much of older OR newer seedee players now that you can get into the file streaming side with a good DAC for so little. I'm not sure how much you'd have to spend on a player to better the .......

303: Computer Audio Asylum, Shout out to Cut Throat (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-09-30, 03:50:40 (96.235.195.7)
I want to thank Cut Throat for all his help in setting up my Digione with picoreplayer. My situation was a little different than normal but he got me through it. He's a real trooper with a lot of pati .......

304: Speaker Asylum, RE: But how do they sound with music? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-09-14, 04:36:34 (160.84.253.236)
Agreed. Speakers should be able to play more than just classical or "girl with guitar/piano" music. Throw some Tool, Rage Against the Machine, or Primus at a pair of speakers. If they can handle this .......

305: Speaker Asylum, RE: Schweikert VR-5 HSE Opinions (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-19, 04:23:59 (96.235.194.131)
I'd say you stole those for 2k. I have recently seen them going for almost twice that. I have owned many VS speakers over the years starting with the original V R4. The last pair I owned were the VR4 .......

306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VK-3ix (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-18, 03:59:37 (160.84.253.236)
I had the VK3i and the VK-30 several years ago. I am pretty sure you are going to like the Sonic Euphoria much better. Oz .......

307: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sonic Euphoria preamp (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-14, 03:57:25 (160.84.253.236)
IIRC it was the mid to late 2000s. I had one for a while and it is indeed a fantastic preamp if your system is passive friendly. It beat out some much more pricey active preamps in my system. Oz ::: .......

308: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ALAC files on chromecast? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-13, 03:47:22 (96.235.193.4)
Thanks for your input. I replaced my SB Touch and CIA power supply with the chromecast and the improvement was not subtle. I'm sure there are better solutions, but this sounds so damn good for so litt .......

309: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ALAC files on chromecast? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-11, 18:23:16 (96.235.193.4)
Thanks Abe. What is the easiest way to convert these files? .......

310: Computer Audio Asylum, ALAC files on chromecast? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-11, 17:50:06 (96.235.193.4)
I am running J river media server into a chromecast using a hificast as a controller. Do I have to convert my ALAC files or is there a setting to get this to work? What to do? Oz .......

311: Speaker Asylum, The pair of speakers is hardly worth much more than a pair of replacement tweeters.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-08-08, 11:51:27 (160.84.253.236)
...just sayin.... .......

312: General Asylum, You and bullethead shop at the same camera store..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-07-27, 09:53:23 (160.84.253.236)
....JK Nice system. Oz .......

313: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How long is a ball of string........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-07-21, 03:54:21 (160.84.253.236)
.....that's the easier question. Oz .......

314: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, they are only one of the best bands of all time.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-07-08, 03:41:29 (108.57.121.130)
.....I see yer point...... .......

315: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, they are only one of the best bands of all time.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-07-08, 03:40:44 (108.57.121.130)
.....I see yer point...... .......

316: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, they are only one of the best bands of all time.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-07-08, 03:38:44 (108.57.121.130)
.....I see yer point......... .......

317: Speaker Asylum, He likes Paradigm speakers.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-07-01, 02:58:33 (96.235.195.65)
....so it really doesn't matter too much....... Oz .......

318: Vinyl Asylum, I have that on seedee...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-06-17, 03:22:59 (108.15.190.166)
.....and it is excellent. As are all his recordings. Oz .......

319: General Asylum, RE: Happy birthday to me! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-30, 04:12:33 (160.84.253.236)
I would NOT consider a Yamaha A/V receiver to be a gift. I had one many years ago and the gift to me was the day I sold it. Oz .......

320: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, That explains a lot....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-29, 03:56:23 (108.57.122.10)
....nuff said. Oz .......

321: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, If you learn just one thing.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-25, 03:48:58 (160.84.253.236)
....my work here is done..... .......

322: Speaker Asylum, Contrary to popular belief..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-25, 03:44:44 (160.84.253.236)
....they do sound better when pulled out into the room. I know the name is corn WALL, and that's what it implies. But trust me on this. The way you have them set up now, they sound like a good pair of .......

323: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, You fail at the internet.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-24, 15:45:05 (108.15.190.135)
......links are easy. Even you could do it. Oz .......

324: Rocky Road, Good stuff..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-24, 09:31:56 (160.84.253.236)
...too bad MP3 is all that's available. Oz .......

325: Speaker Asylum, Posting a link is....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-24, 08:38:51 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

326: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch Cornwall II...worth getting if not updating? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-23, 03:48:26 (160.84.253.236)
Depends on what your expectations and/or requirements are. They are fun speakers that are room filling and very easy to listen to, as you probably already know. I have owned a pair that I didn't updat .......

327: General Asylum, You aren't done....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-22, 03:52:59 (160.84.253.236)
....because I don't see a turntable....... Oz .......

328: Rocky Road, RE: Heartless Bastards (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-21, 04:26:58 (96.235.194.134)
Saw them a few years ago in a small venue in NC. Great show. Erika is a great guitarist and front man (woman?). Oz .......

329: General Asylum, RE: RIP Chris Cornell (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-19, 03:28:45 (108.57.120.122)
Spun some Temple of the Dog last night. Godspeed Chris. Oz .......

330: Speaker Asylum, Thanks for showing your ignorance...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-14, 12:18:17 (108.57.120.70)
....much appreciated. Oz .......

331: General Asylum, RIP Colonel Bruce Hampton (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-05-02, 09:13:56 (160.84.253.236)
Sad, sad news. Back in 1997 I went to see him at a little club in Winston Salem called Ziggys. Before the show I saw him having dinner in a nearby steakhouse. I went up and got his autograph and bough .......

332: General Asylum, All I can find is microrendu...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-20, 03:53:31 (160.84.253.236)
....is that the same thing? Oz .......

333: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, If you are going to spam this forum like you did Audiocircle..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-17, 11:10:37 (160.84.253.236)
at least get your thread title correct. NOT Blue Moon. THAT is a beer, not a webzine...... Oz .......

334: Speaker Asylum, Almost all scammers.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-17, 08:36:24 (160.84.253.236)
....on craigslist have one thing in common. A gmail account....... Oz .......

335: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I almost... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-15, 03:34:05 (96.235.193.45)
Yes, I think you are right. Good job! Oz .......

336: SET Asylum, Your loss...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-15, 03:30:33 (96.235.193.45)
.....cause they are outstanding amps. Oz .......

337: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looks... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-14, 14:59:57 (96.235.193.45)
Look closer. You can see the band (Airplane) in the cloud at the top. Oz .......

338: Vinyl Asylum, Jefferson Airplane..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-14, 07:35:13 (160.84.253.236)
...Crown of Creation. Oz .......

339: Vinyl Asylum, Time has marched on...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-14, 03:57:17 (160.84.253.236)
.....you really need to hear current digital products. And the beauty of it is, the price for extremely high quality digital reproduction is way less than it was 10-15 years ago. Your cdp has been bet .......

340: General Asylum, RE: got that covered (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-07, 11:36:02 (160.84.253.236)
"I stick to Coors light, but providing the bongs is a gentlemen thing to do :)" ......"wink, wink, nod, nod....." .......

341: General Asylum, RE: MHDT: A Class Act (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-06, 12:45:01 (160.84.253.236)
I have an MHDT Havana and have enjoyed it very much. No issues at all, but it's good to know the customer support is there if needed. Oz .......

342: General Asylum, RE: haha! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-06, 11:29:41 (160.84.253.236)
You seem like you would be a cool guy to hang out with, drink a beer and listen to some tunes. Just wish you had better taste in music.....;-} .......

343: General Asylum, This video may be inappropriate....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-05, 09:03:52 (160.84.253.236)
...geez man, what the hell is on that thing? Oz .......

344: SET Asylum, RE: Speaking of Line Magnetic... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-05, 03:54:04 (160.84.253.236)
There have been rumors of gray market amps and downright counterfeit products as well. If that is a first run genuine production amplifier, then the dealer/importer markup is truly horrendous. I guess .......

345: SET Asylum, RE: Almarro (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-04, 06:37:48 (160.84.253.236)
Yeah, I figured you wouldn't reply, and you didn't disappoint........ Oz .......

346: Speaker Asylum, RE: my 'WOW' moment of the week (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-04, 06:34:41 (160.84.253.236)
As many good qualities that Maggies have, and they do have quite a few, resolution isn't their strong suit. I'm not surprised that you are hearing information that was missed. Too bad the KEFs can't d .......

347: SET Asylum, RE: Almarro (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-03, 12:49:06 (160.84.253.236)
"the Chinese are sinking the ship with their poor quality garbage." Line Magnetic excepted, of course....... Oz .......

348: SET Asylum, RE: Almarro (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-02, 04:29:11 (96.235.194.202)
If you haven't already, check out the Line Magnetic stuff. I recently bought a 518ia and couldn't be happier. Oz .......

349: General Asylum, RE: Survived auditioning speakers.. whew, almost bought them... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-04-02, 04:18:36 (96.235.194.202)
Every time I have heard Quads I have enjoyed them. But just as soon as I turn them up enough to a realistic volume, things get ugly. I couldn't live with that for long. Oz .......

350: General Asylum, Sept. 1999 for me...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-30, 04:02:48 (160.84.253.236)
....I was a holdover from the original Audio Review forum. Came here and never looked back. Used to do ICQ chat with members Hyperion, DaveF, DaveB and Kuma before this place came online. Oz ::: TOPI .......

351: Speaker Asylum, RE: Upgrade Speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-25, 04:31:53 (108.57.121.208)
So far you have had a few suggestions to keep the speakers. That is not my take. I don't think the Meadowlark speakers were that great in their day, and time has certainly marched on. If you want dyn .......

352: Speaker Asylum, RE: They are OLD... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-25, 04:22:58 (108.57.121.208)
The pictures bear out the fact that the finish doesn't match. And this wasn't done during shipping unless someone opened the box and replaced a speaker with one with a poor finish. As far as the tweet .......

353: Speaker Asylum, RE: Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-24, 12:08:37 (160.84.253.236)
It is entirely possible that this pair of speakers were originally sold as "seconds", not an uncommon practice for manufacturers. Then the obligation falls to the reseller, be it an individual or a re .......

354: Speaker Asylum, RE: Who bears the liability (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-24, 08:35:23 (160.84.253.236)
"And Kevin SHOULD have known better to include working/tested but "AS IS" It's hard to make that statement when you haven't even connected the speakers. Oz .......

355: Speaker Asylum, RE: Here are pictures and information (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-24, 07:17:14 (160.84.253.236)
I agree. I don't see any way he lost money on this deal. And in a previous post I pondered why he would even sell a speaker without checking it out first, that makes no sense at all. Oz .......

356: Speaker Asylum, RE: Upgrade Speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-24, 07:14:17 (160.84.253.236)
I think you would be better served with a speaker upgrade first. Years ago I brought in a pair of Shearwater HR speakers. They wouldn't come close to filling up my room, which at the time was very sim .......

357: Speaker Asylum, Another important question to consider... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-24, 04:08:08 (160.84.253.236)
....how can a dealer take a pair of speakers in on trade and not at least give them a cursory listen to make sure everything works before sending them out the door? I'm sorry, but someone who has been .......

358: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I disagree. I do not either, but it is something which matters... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-23, 08:41:47 (160.84.253.236)
I never said it doesn't matter. It certainly does. But I'm going to fiddle with it on every record I spin. I'd rather listen to music. Oz .......

359: Vinyl Asylum, Anybody that sets VTA to EVERY record..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-23, 04:10:19 (160.84.253.236)
.....is whacked. I know all of us pretty much are, or we wouldn't be here. But that is truly ridiculous. Oz .......

360: Speaker Asylum, RE: Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-23, 04:03:59 (160.84.253.236)
Usually all you see is an online lovefest for Kevin Deal. My experience is more akin to yours. A little over 20 years ago I ordered a pair of tubes from Upscale Audio. A couple of days later I called .......

361: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Second guessing my used tube amp purchase... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-22, 09:23:37 (160.84.253.236)
As long as you don't have a huge room and/or listen at lease breaking levels, you should be fine. Oz .......

362: Vinyl Asylum, Well harrrrrummmphhhh...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-17, 12:07:11 (160.84.253.236)
....the lowly peasants are all aquiver.... Oz .......

363: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for an amp upgrade... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-15, 04:04:33 (160.84.253.236)
If you have 1500.00 to spend, I'd go directly to tubes. There are offerings from Rogue, Prima Luna, and Audiospace in your price range on Audiogon right now. And I wouldn't sweat it about the 100 watt .......

364: Tubes Asylum, Tube-sale.com, anybody ordered from them? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-15, 03:56:05 (160.84.253.236)
Looking at ordering some 845s from this place in China. They seem reputable, but has anybody dealt with them? Oz .......

365: General Asylum, RE: What are those tweets? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-10, 08:20:00 (160.84.253.236)
I can only imagine how horrible that setup sounds. There are so many things wrong with that picture, it's hard to know where to start..... Oz .......

366: Critic's Corner, If that's true...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-09, 08:36:13 (160.84.253.236)
....swap that Audionote amp for a Yamaha receiver and put some coin in your pocket. Sheesh! Oz .......

367: SET Asylum, RE: Emotive Audio Caeli 300B (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-09, 03:49:39 (160.84.253.236)
"These tubes don't sound "better" than the late model WE300B. But they do sound better." I apologize, but you are going to have to splain that to me. Oz .......

368: SET Asylum, If this is true..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-08, 03:44:47 (160.84.253.236)
...why are you even here? Just to bless us with your presence? Oz .......

369: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Whudja get instead? nt (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-08, 03:41:54 (160.84.253.236)
I recently bought a pair of high efficiency speakers, so I got a Line Magnetic 518ia integrated SET. Oz .......

370: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Conrad Johnson lp66s (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-07, 14:59:43 (108.15.190.60)
Keep spreading the word, brother. I have one for sale....... Oz .......

371: Speaker Asylum, RE: mad speaker decision (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-05, 03:46:58 (108.15.190.33)
Try some Klipsch speakers. Forte, Cornwall, Lascala. You will get what you are hearing now, but more refined. Oz .......

372: Amp/Preamp Asylum, These are your best choices..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-05, 03:44:01 (108.15.190.33)
....seriously? Oz .......

373: Vinyl Asylum, If you think Rush sounds bad...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-03-02, 08:58:18 (160.84.253.236)
.....there are other things afoot. All Rush recordings from "Moving Pictures" and back are at least decent, with some (Moving Pictures,Fly By Night, Permanent Waves) being excellent. I will let others .......

374: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Shopping for gear is hilarious (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-27, 11:03:45 (160.84.253.236)
And in another Agon listing you can get a complete Scout for only 1075.00. What is that guy smoking? Oz .......

375: General Asylum, RE: Are we listening too close to our speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-24, 04:11:10 (160.84.253.236)
Your room nodes will dictate how far away you should listen, to a certain extent. If you get into a node that exaggerates bass response or diminishes it, you will need to move your chair. And it's usu .......

376: Speaker Asylum, RE: Want to try monitors - now I'm making myself crazy (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-22, 08:43:48 (160.84.253.236)
Haven't heard the KEFs, but the vandys will put you to sleep. You have been warned. Oz .......

377: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Heartless Bastards!! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-21, 15:22:20 (108.57.120.224)
Arrow is a great record, I spun it last weekend. I saw the Heartless Bastards live a few years ago, great show! Oz .......

378: Rocky Road, RE: Thanks to... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-21, 12:16:47 (160.84.253.236)
What is trying your sanity? Oz .......

379: Vinyl Asylum, Deep Purple "Made in Japan"....... or... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-21, 09:33:09 (160.84.253.236)
Talking Heads "The Name of this Band is Talking Heads"... either one will work "bigly".... Oz .......

380: Speaker Asylum, RE: Want to try monitors (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-21, 09:31:04 (160.84.253.236)
Not sure you will find a better monitor than a GMA, How about the Eos HX? Oz .......

381: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Good suggestion..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-20, 12:12:50 (160.84.253.236)
.....but I would say to also look at an LDR. Better performance than even TVCs. Oz .......

382: Speaker Asylum, RE: What type of music are you listening with these ML speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-20, 04:08:33 (160.84.253.236)
You guys describe what I've always heard with ML speakers. To me, there is a skeletal impression in the midrange. No meat on the bones. Yes, they are very transparent and open, but are better suited t .......

383: Speaker Asylum, RE: Open Baffle vs Martin Logan (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-19, 10:59:32 (108.57.122.84)
Just sent it again. .......

384: Speaker Asylum, RE: Open Baffle vs Martin Logan (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-19, 04:18:41 (108.57.120.47)
Mike, I sent you an email. Tim .......

385: Speaker Asylum, RE: Open Baffle vs Martin Logan (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-18, 16:12:11 (108.57.120.47)
As above: Martin Logans Electros are hands down superior sounding to Dipoles. .. erm.. Open Baffles Not a chance in hell........ Just sayin....... Oz .......

386: Speaker Asylum, RE: Open Baffle vs Martin Logan (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-18, 14:19:43 (108.57.120.47)
Mike, Haven't talked to you in a while. I know we tend to like the same audio stuff. I am a recent convert to the OB camp, having just bought some GR Research Super Vs. Really good! Oz .......

387: Speaker Asylum, RE: Are there any open baffle monitor speaker designs? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-17, 08:31:08 (160.84.253.236)
Did you ask in the OB forum at Audiocircle? .......

388: Speaker Asylum, RE: Pricey? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-17, 05:44:05 (160.84.253.236)
I guess my apprehension was that they are an unknown, at least to me. Not that that is an indication that they aren't good. It's just that I'm more familiar with the others you mention. And to an earl .......

389: Speaker Asylum, RE: timing is everything.. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-17, 04:00:58 (160.84.253.236)
I've never owned stats, but heard my share of them. I have owned maggies though. It's not that I don't care for stats, they have their strengths and weaknesses pretty much like all designs. However, I .......

390: Speaker Asylum, RE: timing is everything.. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-16, 15:47:33 (108.57.118.116)
ML Stats won't even be in the same zip code sonically. But good luck with your search. Oz .......

391: Speaker Asylum, RE: timing is everything.. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-16, 11:39:49 (160.84.253.236)
You should just buy these and pocket the 2K. They will outperform most anything you could buy for 10K (maybe more) and under. Oz .......

392: Vinyl Asylum, Exactly! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-16, 06:42:14 (160.84.253.236)
How popular do you think this Janis Ian release is among anyone other than an audiophile? To me, pop music is something that has been spun to death on the radio and is instantly recognizable. This rec .......

393: Speaker Asylum, RE: What makes these so pricey...? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-16, 06:39:58 (160.84.253.236)
I'm not trying to poke holes in your purchase. I just didn't see or read anything that would make me want to drop 2.5K, much less 5K, on these dimunutive two way speakers. Oz .......

394: Speaker Asylum, What makes these so pricey...? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-16, 04:01:07 (160.84.253.236)
They look like a 500-1K speaker. Surely there is something that makes them special? Nothing in the description to alert one. Oz .......

395: Vinyl Asylum, I would hardly call it pop..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-16, 03:57:53 (160.84.253.236)
It's a great album for sure. And I don't know how I would classify it, but pop seems like a stretch. Oz .......

396: Speaker Asylum, RE: I am not making this up... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-14, 09:27:30 (160.84.253.236)
"I helped uncrate and assemble and set up a pair of Alexandria IIs, which is the photo above.those things are worth the price of admission to you is another story. I'd have no problem is an experience .......

397: Inmate Central, RE: Good riddance, Netflix (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-14, 03:59:09 (160.84.253.236)
Ok, so you don't want to pay 80-100 for cable or satellite. I guess I can kind of understand that. But if you are too cheap to pay 10.00/month for netflix, you get no sympathy from me. Sure, they don' .......

398: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: ???? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-13, 04:07:26 (160.84.253.236)
When you consider what you get for 1699.00, it's a true bargain. You get a 100 watt/channel integrated amp. You also get a headphone amp. You also can use it as a stand alone preamp. At 500.00, I thin .......

399: General Asylum, Couldn't agree more (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-02-10, 03:59:42 (160.84.253.236)
......just terrific to be alive.... Oz .......

400: Speaker Asylum, RE: Been mostly lucky myself. Otherwise? Hate to name MFR names, but... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-27, 13:21:21 (96.235.196.74)
I tried the original Sophia. It was pretty good, but ultimately didn't hang around for very long. I've heard plenty better for far less $$$. Oz .......

401: Speaker Asylum, I agree.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-26, 10:58:20 (160.84.253.236)
...I have made costly speaker purchasing mistakes in my time. At first, you are in denial and try to justify that you can "make it work". After a while you just have to cut your losses and move on. Oz .......

402: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Lyric Audio / looks good to me! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-26, 10:55:46 (160.84.253.236)
Mike Kay was the proprietor of Lyric Hi Fi in NYC. He passed away a few years ago. Oz .......

403: Rocky Road, The Tragically Hip - "Up to Here".... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-24, 08:34:47 (160.84.253.236)
gets my vote. Oz .......

404: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It's a good thing that three people were willing to help..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-21, 04:38:21 (96.235.196.109)
......glad you recognized that. Oz .......

405: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Got my cartridge back from SoundSmith (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-19, 09:08:37 (160.84.253.236)
So you've been using a "used" cartridge for 13 years? And the guy before you, several years too I suppose? I'm sure your record collection is in fine shape....... Oz .......

406: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Music ref rm-9 - tubey or neutral? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-19, 03:57:09 (160.84.253.236)
Depends. If you consider a Sonic Frontiers amp neutral, then the RM9 is tubey. But frankly, I consider the SF amps to be a bit bright and sounding more like bad SS. So in that regard, the RM9 could be .......

407: Rocky Road, She's good, but love her husband..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-10, 08:49:16 (160.84.253.236)
...he is the s&*t..... Oz .......

408: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Somebody should have given you a camera for Christmas... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2017-01-05, 09:38:27 (160.84.253.236)
...even my f&*ked up Blackberry takes better pics. Oz .......

409: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Speakers for the Garage System (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-12-21, 07:28:33 (160.84.253.236)
They sure are purdy! Oz .......

410: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hey Jerry S, how can you give a product a rave review, announce you bought it, then sell it 6 months later? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-12-21, 07:27:20 (160.84.253.236)
Rick, I really like your music, and usually like your posts. But this time I think you are reaching. There are many of us who can't be satisfied with one thing for very long. And I think reviewers ten .......

411: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is there any thing noticeably better than my P-25 Rega....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-12-12, 06:19:04 (160.84.253.236)
I used to have a P-25 and replaced it with a Nottingham Spacedeck. Big improvement. I replaced that with a Well Tempered Labs Amadeus. It made the Spacedeck sound broken. I would really advise you to .......

412: Speaker Asylum, So what's the verdict....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-12-09, 07:41:59 (160.84.253.236)
....who is the winner? Oz .......

413: General Asylum, Talk to bullethead...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-11-11, 05:55:24 (160.84.253.236)
...he loves that stuff.... Oz .......

414: General Asylum, RE: In 4 years we're in for it next Presidential Election. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-11-09, 06:54:17 (160.84.253.236)
No, we didn't elect the Liar in Chief this time. Thank God! Oz .......

415: Vinyl Asylum, Stephen Stills, Dexter Gordon, Tesla (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-10-23, 06:24:16 (96.235.192.113)
. .......

416: General Asylum, Nirvana and Alice In Chains, MTV Unplgugged....not together, mind you.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-10-11, 08:25:10 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

417: General Asylum, RE: Is this what you were aiming at? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-10-07, 04:34:17 (160.84.253.236)
Can you imagine the air quality (or lack of) in that room? Oz .......

418: General Asylum, Don't mean to be rude.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-10-07, 04:32:25 (160.84.253.236)
....but between your camera quality and your lack of photography skills, you embarrass yourself every time you post a pic. Just sayin......... Oz .......

419: General Asylum, Screaming Females - "Rose Mountain"..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-09-29, 06:49:00 (160.84.253.236)
.....keeps finding it's way onto my turntable. Excellent band, excellent music! Oz .......

420: Rocky Road, RE: Courtney Barnett (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-09-27, 06:29:12 (160.84.253.236)
I first heard about her a little over a year ago from a Tone Audio review. I picked up her debut album and I absolutely love it. Can't wait for more from her. Oz .......

421: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: that explains alot...but (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-08-11, 04:58:11 (160.84.253.236)
. .......

422: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ebony Denon DL 103 50 years too late? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-08-02, 05:55:00 (160.84.253.236)
Thanks for the review. I have been using my Soundsmith modified DL103 for almost 3 years now. Still love it. It handily beat my Benz L2. Oz .......

423: Speaker Asylum, RE: I like you're thinking - The Xover (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-08-01, 09:47:30 (160.84.253.236)
Ok, good enough.....{-: .......

424: Speaker Asylum, RE: I like you're thinking - The Xover (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-08-01, 07:33:49 (160.84.253.236)
If you are implying that the GV has increased distortion, I would sincerely ask if you have heard this speaker? I have owned a lot, and I mean a lot, of speakers over the years. The Grand Veena stands .......

425: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Reference 3A Monitor... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-07-30, 06:14:33 (108.57.120.126)
I have the Reference 3a Grand Veenas and I concur with your assessment. Oz .......

426: Speaker Asylum, RE: how about posting a pic of your system? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-07-29, 05:34:58 (160.84.253.236)
Very nice! Oz .......

427: Speaker Asylum, RE: how about posting a pic of your system? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-07-29, 05:34:14 (160.84.253.236)
Here is mine. .......

428: Speaker Asylum, Just remember........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-07-25, 08:30:18 (160.84.253.236)
....it's easier to damage a speaker with too little power than too much. Oz .......

429: Speaker Asylum, Borderline non-sensical post....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-06-24, 01:33:57 (108.15.191.142)
. .......

430: Speaker Asylum, RE: Kicking tires, graduating from Gallo Ref 3.5 (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-06-23, 06:19:59 (160.84.253.236)
I second that recommendation. Great speakers! Oz .......

431: General Asylum, RE: Looks more like 2-3 days to me ... sort by date in classic view (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-06-17, 10:46:25 (160.84.253.236)
Yep. Looks like it might be an issue with that forum. Oz .......

432: General Asylum, No new threads in Digital Drive for almost 30 days?...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-06-17, 08:17:45 (160.84.253.236)
....so digital really is dying a slow death (just kidding).... I thought I saw some tumbleweeds blowing through. Oz .......

433: Vinyl Asylum, And one under my Well Tempered Amadeus.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-06-03, 10:25:11 (160.84.253.236)
nt .......

434: General Asylum, Love those guys..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-25, 06:34:09 (160.84.253.236)
..."Up to Here" might be one of the best rock albums of all time. Really sad to hear about Gordon. Oz .......

435: Vinyl Asylum, RE: K&K Maxxed-Out Phono Preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-23, 06:08:04 (160.84.253.236)
I have had my K&K phono stage since 2001 and it has gone through various upgrades. It has been the ONLY component that has stayed the course. Everything around it changes, but it remains. Once your pr .......

436: Rocky Road, RIP Guy Clark (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-17, 07:42:33 (160.84.253.236)
A true story teller and genuinely great musician. His kind are hard to come by these days. We'll miss ya Guy...... Oz .......

437: General Asylum, RE: Suggestions for James Darby of Stereomojo..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-16, 04:03:00 (160.84.253.236)
It's not just the spelling. Every article comes off like it was written by someone in middle school. Just not a very professional webzine. Very amateurish. Oz .......

438: General Asylum, RE: Suggestions for James Darby of Stereomojo..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-13, 15:10:58 (108.57.122.198)
Retring from his real world job. Listen, if you are going to pretend to be a professional online publication, you should at least attempt to look professional. Oz .......

439: General Asylum, Suggestions for James Darby of Stereomojo..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-13, 10:07:15 (160.84.253.236)
Since you formally announced your retirement in your Axpona show report, perhaps you will now have time to do the following: 1) Learn formatting so that your margins and type set aren't ALL over the p .......

440: Rocky Road, Slow Turning...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-05, 10:19:03 (160.84.253.236)
...equally as good, in some ways better. Oz .......

441: Headphone Heights, RE: Thanks for the replies......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-04, 16:36:25 (108.57.121.126)
Thanks for the reply. My plan is to go big or stay home. I will either replace my main speakers/amp/preamp with a good rig, or stay with what I have. I really don't need both. What I have to figure ou .......

442: Headphone Heights, RE: Thanks for the replies......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-03, 10:25:09 (160.84.253.236)
So the "C" is the closed version, and the Ether is the open back? Oz .......

443: Headphone Heights, RE: For 2K, assuming that you already own at least one source component ... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-03, 08:11:54 (160.84.253.236)
Thanks for the reply. What kind of power would I need for these? I like the Decware amp you mentioned, but I am also looking at the Woo Audio WA6-SE. Would either/both of these work? Oz .......

444: Headphone Heights, RE: For 2K, assuming that you already own at least one source component ... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-03, 04:24:03 (160.84.253.236)
I checked out the Tesla T-1 and the buzz online is a mixed bag. What can you tell me about them? Oz .......

445: Headphone Heights, Thanks for the replies......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-03, 01:26:39 (108.57.118.153)
I already have a pretty good vinyl and digital source. 2K is not the ceiling for my budget, but I would like to keep it close to that. I will have a pretty good chunk to spend if I sell my Grand Veena .......

446: Headphone Heights, How many have replaced systems with headphone systems? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-05-02, 07:45:14 (160.84.253.236)
How many members have replaced full blown "audiophile approved" systems with a headphone/amp system? I thought the day would never come when I would contemplate such a move, but wheels are turning and .......

447: Speaker Asylum, Here is the 3A Grand Veena in a similar color.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-26, 04:30:13 (160.84.253.236)
I like 'em....... .......

448: General Asylum, Let's start a camera fund for bullethead....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-23, 03:49:56 (108.57.120.236)
....so he can get rid of that 90s era digital thing he has. Oz .......

449: General Asylum, I think you know which one...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-11, 05:38:38 (160.84.253.236)
.... .......

450: Vinyl Asylum, Geez, I thought Hillary had checked out......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-07, 10:33:13 (160.84.253.236)
...take it easy guys, just a joke...... Oz .......

451: General Asylum, F&*king waste of bandwith, it is.......(NT) (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-07, 10:30:21 (160.84.253.236)
.... .......

452: Speaker Asylum, I see the fire extinguisher in the background...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-06, 06:38:16 (160.84.253.236)
....was he worried about something...? ;-}} Oz .......

453: General Asylum, Welcome back Pete...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-04-05, 06:21:30 (160.84.253.236)
....I'm still here. A little older and a lot uglier.... Oz .......

454: Rocky Road, I love me some Courtney Barnett..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-25, 09:27:38 (160.84.253.236)
...her debut album is pure gold..... Oz .......

455: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amplifier help (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-22, 05:59:33 (160.84.253.236)
I have owned a Plinius SA-102 and while I wouldn't call it "warm" in the sense that some tube amps are considered warm, it was a very good sounding SS amp. I would say that the "warmest" SS amps I hav .......

456: General Asylum, Why are you..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-16, 01:41:00 (108.15.190.133)
....using XLO cables? Why not RS zip cord and the interconnects they throw in the box for free? Why all the "audiophile BS" stuff? Don't you love hypocrites? Oz .......

457: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Consider JL Audio for amps (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-11, 04:25:08 (160.84.253.236)
I had JL Audio on my Harley. Good stuff! Oz .......

458: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinions on Audio equiptment (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-10, 04:40:58 (160.84.253.236)
You will use the preamp outputs of the head unit, therefore bypassing it's own amplifier. I once owned a HD Streetglide with JL Audio 6.5s, JL Audio Sub, and JL Audio 5 channel amp using an Alpine hea .......

459: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Canary Audio (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-06, 03:13:00 (108.57.90.220)
The gear sounds good. But good luck if you ever have a repair issue. Don't ask me how I know...... Oz .......

460: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Holly Cole "Temptation" on Classic Records (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-03, 06:33:39 (160.84.253.236)
I bought my 200g version of this record ~20 yrs ago for somewhere around 40.00 or so. It's very good, but I hardly ever listen to it anymore. I might have to pull it out this weekend for a spin. Oz : .......

461: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have a friend (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-03-01, 05:02:46 (160.84.253.236)
Exactly how does one live in Arizona and NOT have air conditioning? I was out in Phoenix the year they broke the record @ 118 degrees F. Dry heat my ass. That's hot any way you slice it. Oz ::: TOPIC .......

462: Amp/Preamp Asylum, There's this new thing, not sure if you've heard of it.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-28, 04:34:30 (108.57.81.99)
......air conditioning. Try it, you mght like it..... Oz .......

463: General Asylum, This one..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-26, 05:11:48 (160.84.253.236)
Grace Potter .......

464: Critic's Corner, RE: When an issue of Stereophile costs me $0.58 per month, I guess I signed back up! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-25, 07:38:18 (160.84.253.236)
"Me too and they are offering free earbuds if I pay upfront." As opposed to 14 easy installments of only &1.00/month, LOL? Oz .......

465: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You won't be buying anything from Radioshack....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-19, 01:40:26 (108.57.88.2)
....anymore..... Oz .......

466: Speaker Asylum, RE: Can Magnapans handle a 20 watt amp? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-13, 12:14:06 (108.57.83.206)
I think you have that backwards. Maggies can certainly handle those amps. The problem is, those amps can't handle maggies. That is, unless your listening room is the size of a small bedroom and you li .......

467: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 2nd that....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-08, 03:57:07 (160.84.253.236)
.....great passive line stage. Oz .......

468: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone use a autoformer passive preamp (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-02-04, 08:45:45 (160.84.253.236)
I had the Sonic Euphoria PLC for many years and loved it. The only thing that could topple it (tried preamps up to 8K) was an LDR, which I now own. Oz .......

469: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I recommend any version of the K&K phono preamp... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-01-24, 04:27:09 (108.57.90.27)
....I have had one for almost 16 years and upgraded it to the latest version. It is the only "pry from my cold dead hands" piece that I own. Oz .......

470: General Asylum, RE: Von Schweikert... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-01-24, 04:25:03 (108.57.90.27)
I met Albert at the Stereophile Hi FI 96 show in NY. I was on the fence about buying a pair of VR4s at the time. After listening to his VR4 Silver in that hotel room, I came straight home and ordered .......

471: Vinyl Asylum, RE: doh! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-01-20, 04:27:57 (160.84.253.236)
I did the same thing 20 years ago to an Audioquest cartridge with a robe sleeve early one Sunday morning. Made me sick. Oz .......

472: Vinyl Asylum, Hard to beat a Denon 103...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-01-17, 04:11:49 (108.57.93.150)
....one replaced a Benz in my system. Oz .......

473: General Asylum, Yeah, especially if the seller can't even spell AWESOME correctly..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2016-01-05, 04:05:35 (160.84.253.236)
....nt .......

474: General Asylum, Bias? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-12-31, 03:16:30 (108.57.82.141)
Even moderators are people too. Are you saying they can't prefer tubes over SS, and if they do, they can't say it in the forum? It's not like this is CNN vs FOX. It's just a GD audio forum fer chrissa .......

475: Rocky Road, Courtney Barnett... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-12-30, 08:52:27 (160.84.253.236)
"Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit" A real masterpiece. Can't wait to hear more from this young lady. Oz .......

476: General Asylum, My answer would be "No"...... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-12-29, 04:31:08 (160.84.253.236)
....this is just adding more signal processing, which is never good. Just buy a tube amp and enjoy the real thing. Oz .......

477: Rocky Road, This album had potential........ (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-12-11, 05:33:30 (160.84.253.236)
.....but then they f&*ked it all up with that silly auto tune. Isn't that better left for Pop Radio? Oz .......

478: General Asylum, Maybe, just maybe....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-11-18, 05:19:42 (160.84.253.236)
...this listening room was designed for adults with an IQ a few points above plant life. Not everyone needs hand holding in our pansy society...... Oz .......

479: General Asylum, Sounds pretty bad....... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-19, 17:36:30 (108.57.83.239)
.....hope you figure out what's making that noise. Oz .......

480: General Asylum, Were you able to find out what the problem is..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-19, 09:19:28 (160.84.253.236)
....it sounds serious. Good luck..... Oz .......

481: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Doesn't appear so..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-14, 04:27:18 (160.84.253.236)
...I have used tube amps/preamps/DACs, etc. for years. Even in blistering summer heat. I don't get the "tube amp/winter, SS amp/summer" thing. Listen to what sounds best. Life's too short..... Oz ::: .......

482: Speaker Asylum, RE: Name these speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-13, 11:54:05 (160.84.253.236)
I haven't heard them, but they are Marten Djangos. Oz .......

483: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It's always tube time......... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-12, 15:54:14 (108.57.88.192)
....doesn't matter what time of year it is, that's why we have air conditioning. You keep listening to whatever crap that is you're peddaling........ Oz .......

484: Speaker Asylum, stereo5, Pendragons? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-05, 08:42:20 (160.84.253.236)
All that fanfare about the new speakers, but no mention yet, here or on Agon, as to how they actually sound to your ears? Oz .......

485: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-10-03, 03:55:53 (108.57.90.198)
"keep in mind this is not for optimal listening." Yeah, judging from the picture, not even close. Congrats on the speakers. Personally, if the ding isn't too bad, I might just live with it. If it's wo .......

486: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Tekton Pendragon's On The Way! (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-09-28, 04:01:46 (160.84.253.236)
I had a pair for a short time. I think they are pretty good and have no glaring errors, only a sin of omission. They aren't the last word in resolution, but you wouldn't expect that at their price poi .......

487: Speaker Asylum, I don't think he was rude at all..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-09-22, 03:57:39 (160.84.253.236)
....hang around here a little longer if you want a good demonstration of "rude". I have been anointed that title a few times myself. Oz .......

488: General Asylum, RE: Power upgrade Pt. II:Power Plant Premiere (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-09-08, 04:10:26 (160.84.253.236)
I have had a PPP for several years now. No issues at all. And I didn't notice an increase in the power bill. Oz .......

489: Speaker Asylum, RE: This is what happens... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-09-07, 03:34:25 (108.57.87.15)
So you think Bobby wasn't making a profit on a 12K+ pair of floor standing two way speakers? Seriously? Oz .......

490: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Neuance support almost ready. (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-09-06, 07:52:54 (108.57.87.15)
I've had one under my turntable for nigh on about 15 yrs and I love the thing. Oz .......

491: Speaker Asylum, Star Wars? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-29, 03:28:11 (108.57.85.121)
That top section looks like Darth Vader's helmet...... Shakey .......

492: General Asylum, RE: It's the excruciating detail of High School that gets me, (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-26, 10:48:45 (160.84.253.236)
Judging from the time line, 42-46 yrs. old. Oz .......

493: Vinyl Asylum, Well you will be in store for some impressive sonic fireworks.... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-26, 04:19:38 (160.84.253.236)
...but only lackluster content. Oz .......

494: Speaker Asylum, RE: What new speakers to replace my Magnepans? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-26, 04:17:58 (160.84.253.236)
I would consider getting rid of that monstrosity of a preamp before I would start speaker shopping. A much simpler design will reap huge benefits with resolution and transparency. Then you can look fo .......

495: General Asylum, RE: What exactly is wussy music? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-26, 04:06:00 (160.84.253.236)
If you follow his posts, you will know he has delusions of grandeur. As he has stated previously, you are one of the unwashed masses who knows little about music or audio. Oz .......

496: Vinyl Asylum, Bellybutton..... (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-23, 03:53:49 (108.57.87.164)
....was one of my favorite albums in the 90s. Oz .......

497: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Has The Denon DL-103R Over Stayed It Welcome? (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-11, 03:38:32 (160.84.253.236)
I bought a stock 103 a couple of years ago to see what all the fuss was about. I liked it so much that I shelled out nearly 1K to Soundsmith for his fully modified version. I still have the original 1 .......

498: Speaker Asylum, RE: Switch to Full Range Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-10, 10:35:33 (160.84.253.236)
"Is it the additional drivers, or the larger size, that gives full range speakers the more full-bodied sound?" Both, actually. The additional drivers will produce more bass, but to do so they need add .......

499: Speaker Asylum, RE: Switch to Full Range Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-10, 08:54:38 (160.84.253.236)
The most important question to be asked is regarding the size of your room. Will it support low bass? Don't buy more speaker than your room will accomodate. That said, the Bach should give you very si .......

500: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You get it no matter what. The difference is, by not stating it, those dumb enough to do it anyway (0.00)
Posted by Ozzy on 2015-08-09, 16:00:05 (108.57.83.10)
You clearly misunderstand my intent. That whole "rat's ass" thing applies here. I don't give one. Do what you like. You aren't likely to be taken seriously around here. And it has nothing to do with y .......

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