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1: Planar Speaker Asylum, I'm surprised at how the LRS+ measures. GR Research video (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2024-03-26, 17:19:58 (75.134.104.120)
It seems like a bargain to upgrade this popular speaker. Maybe someone can shed some light on the subject of Magnepans and how they measure. FWIW here is the link: .......
2: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it even though it was a bit hard to follow I got the gist of it. thanks nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2024-03-26, 14:45:36 (75.134.104.120)
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3: Music Lane, I love Can, thanks for the info and RIP Damo Suzuki nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2024-02-25, 10:58:01 (75.134.104.120)
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4: Inmate Central, no fair they have Lamar AND a great defensive line! ; ) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2024-01-20, 21:04:40 (75.134.104.120)
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5: Inmate Central, neat little car and an interesting video. Thanks! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-12-12, 07:07:39 (75.134.104.120)
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6: Films/DVD Asylum, it's better than most movies of this sort +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-12-03, 19:35:49 (75.134.104.120)
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7: Films/DVD Asylum, Barbara is included with a Prime subscription. I will watch it soon. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-11-29, 13:37:52 (75.134.104.120)
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8: Films/DVD Asylum, I've watched his Phoenix and Transit a few times each and will watch them again I am sure. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-11-27, 22:15:00 (75.134.104.120)
His films are really good. I look forward to Afire. .......
9: Tubes Asylum, maybe 3D tinted glasses :) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-11-21, 15:22:07 (75.134.104.120)
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10: Inmate Central, they are trying to decide between beer or baby food :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-09-06, 21:14:30 (75.134.104.120)
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11: Tubes Asylum, where are you guys buying the JJ 12AX7? Thanks nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-08-23, 08:23:36 (75.134.104.120)
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12: General Asylum, The first microwave oven! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-08-23, 05:56:10 (75.134.104.120)
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13: Tubes Asylum, I've read good things about the PSBs but never heard them. Enjoy. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-07-22, 11:47:55 (75.134.104.120)
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14: Tubes Asylum, I got the Jupiter cap upgrade and glad I did it is seamless (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-07-22, 05:42:04 (75.134.104.120)
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15: Tubes Asylum, Zu Dirty Weekends a match made in audio heaven (so far) I have only had the amp 2 weeks so, time will tell. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-07-18, 20:04:51 (75.134.104.120)
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16: Tubes Asylum, I appreciate your answer thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-07-18, 18:22:48 (75.134.104.120)
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17: Tubes Asylum, Thank you all! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-07-18, 18:21:32 (75.134.104.120)
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18: Tubes Asylum, What is harder on tubes? Turning it on and then off after 1 hour of listening (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-07-17, 21:04:27 (75.134.104.120)
and then leaving it off for an hour and then on again. Or just leaving it on between listening sessions? FWIW the amp is a Black Ice FX10. Thanks, Phil .......
19: Films/DVD Asylum, really enjoying "The Diplomat" thanks for the heads up nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-05-01, 08:05:08 (75.134.104.120)
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20: Films/DVD Asylum, The Fabelmans, damn, Spielberg can make a movie! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-04-15, 19:31:05 (75.134.104.120)
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21: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, Ling. That is the general consensus it seems. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-04-04, 13:02:52 (75.134.104.120)
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22: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, guys. I live in SW Michigan. I do not know of a tech service nearby. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-04-03, 07:46:51 (75.134.104.120)
There must be one in Chicago or possibly Detroit. Replacing a cap makes sense (if I could reach it). Any suggestion for a tech guy would be appreciated. Phil .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Audio Note TT1 turntable platter spins backwards or does not move at all (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-04-02, 08:45:20 (75.134.104.120)
sometimes it spins the correct direction. What do I need to fix or replace? Phil .......
24: Films/DVD Asylum, No, just giving fair warning to those interested. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-03-07, 17:40:38 (75.134.104.120)
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25: Films/DVD Asylum, 3 hours that flew by pretty quick... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-03-05, 06:21:35 (75.134.104.120)
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26: Films/DVD Asylum, Tar is available on Amazon Prime right now for $2.99. I enjoyed it. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-03-03, 16:03:46 (75.134.104.120)
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27: Films/DVD Asylum, silly and mildly amusing also pretty gross nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-03-01, 10:54:07 (75.134.104.120)
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28: General Asylum, can of worms officially opened... :) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-01-30, 19:39:48 (75.134.104.120)
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29: Films/DVD Asylum, craziest stuff ever, I loved it and watched it twice, Kyle kills it in a duel role. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-01-30, 16:01:09 (75.134.104.120)
I am a Lynch fan to begin with fwiw. .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, good information thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-01-23, 10:12:40 (75.134.104.120)
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31: Vinyl Asylum, I need a platter for an Audio Note TT1 turntable, any suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-01-22, 15:54:51 (75.134.104.120)
It used to be easy to talk to Peter Q but but the phone number is now euro style (I will try tomorrow to call it) and the website has a weird email interface that I can not get to work. I know this i .......
32: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thanks everyone! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-01-20, 20:02:51 (75.134.104.120)
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33: Planar Speaker Asylum, what is the allen wrench size for the speaker wire posts on the LRS? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2023-01-20, 11:31:49 (75.134.104.120)
I lost mine... Thanks Phil .......
34: Films/DVD Asylum, I will miss him. RIP (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-12-13, 19:34:36 (75.134.104.120)
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35: Planar Speaker Asylum, I think the white looks less like a monolith than the black so I prefer it. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-12-08, 22:45:55 (75.134.104.120)
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36: Speaker Asylum, JM Reynaud Trente (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-11-27, 07:08:03 (75.134.104.120)
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37: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-10-11, 09:02:43 (75.134.104.120)
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38: General Asylum, ROKU 4 has optical out (if you can find one) FWIW nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-09-20, 17:15:30 (75.134.104.120)
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39: Films/DVD Asylum, that screen is huge! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-07-13, 09:22:31 (75.134.104.120)
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40: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 It's worth a look. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-06-08, 12:56:21 (75.134.104.120)
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41: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2022-02-13, 20:55:29 (75.134.104.120)
I am happy for Stafford after 12 years in Lion purgatory. .......
42: Films/DVD Asylum, My mistake sorry, I do recall they used letters to identify them (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-12-16, 15:30:55 (75.134.104.120)
and I do not remember what happened to Y. .......
43: Films/DVD Asylum, that jogged my memory, I get it now you were joking! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-12-16, 11:11:09 (75.134.104.120)
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44: Films/DVD Asylum, You remember it and comprehend it better than me. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-12-15, 19:15:17 (75.134.104.120)
I think you are talking about a monolith but my memory is not very good and its been a few months since I saw it. .......
45: Films/DVD Asylum, I watched it twice and really enjoyed it both times (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-12-15, 08:54:18 (75.134.104.120)
I really liked all the narration; it explains what is going on with more detail. It's funny, at one point I wondered if there was any spoken dialogue, which there is, but the transition to narration i .......
46: Films/DVD Asylum, TCM is showing it early Sat morning - fwiw nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-11-19, 12:26:08 (75.134.104.120)
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47: Films/DVD Asylum, nice one, thanks! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-09-06, 13:35:36 (75.134.104.120)
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48: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, they have a terrific presence, throw a massive image and have very good bass (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-08-25, 08:05:31 (75.134.104.120)
I do not care about specs the bass is excellent and satisfying. I recently bought a pair and plan to keep them. .......
49: Cable Asylum, Duster always helped every time I asked. He will be missed. RIP (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-07-30, 13:38:22 (75.134.104.120)
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50: Films/DVD Asylum, I don't know how you find them but this is worth a look, thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-07-27, 21:31:25 (75.134.104.120)
it got stuck in 2nd gear in the middle but the ending was thoughtful. .......
51: Films/DVD Asylum, Excellent series! +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-06-22, 16:24:02 (75.134.104.120)
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52: Inmate Central, where is an iceberg? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-06-08, 11:52:24 (75.134.104.120)
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53: Planar Speaker Asylum, i had a much older and cheaper MF amp with my 1.6s and it was very bright nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-05-13, 18:56:01 (75.134.104.120)
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54: Films/DVD Asylum, No guilt just pleasure for me... : ) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-05-10, 17:06:44 (75.134.104.120)
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55: Films/DVD Asylum, glad to help. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-05-03, 06:45:13 (75.134.104.120)
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56: Films/DVD Asylum, The Apu Trilogy is on TCM right now! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-05-02, 17:02:39 (75.134.104.120)
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57: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it. Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-04-22, 10:20:32 (75.134.104.120)
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58: Video Asylum, me and my measly 60" 1080P do OK : ) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-04-18, 11:39:39 (75.134.104.120)
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59: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree. I liked the 1st and 2nd season but 3 and 4 were much weaker. Its a shame.... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-26, 08:36:17 (75.134.104.120)
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60: Films/DVD Asylum, She lived a hell of a life and she narrated it all. I did finish it. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 12:04:58 (75.134.104.120)
I am curious about your question... .......
61: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, funny! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 10:20:04 (75.134.104.120)
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62: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I've thought about the Zu wire but I'm pretty happy with the Duelund 16 ga. but will keep the Zu cable in mind (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 10:18:48 (75.134.104.120)
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63: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, the only thing that gave me pause is inconsistent reports on the bass (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 09:49:56 (75.134.104.120)
haven't heard the 'Little Girl w/ Guitar' comment before. What am I missing? .......
64: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I will order the Clarity Cap upgrade. Thanks for all your tips I am chompin' at the bit! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 09:43:51 (75.134.104.120)
Of course I will report my findings - in a few months I imagine. best, Phil .......
65: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, "you are there" is where I am at! (or will be soon) : ) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 09:36:21 (75.134.104.120)
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66: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I found it, thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-07, 06:33:54 (75.134.104.120)
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67: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Omen Dirty Weekend speakers. What do you like or dislike about them? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-06, 18:06:13 (75.134.104.120)
Kicking around the idea of buying a pair on the 25th (when they will be on sale). Any info is appreciated. Phil .......
68: Films/DVD Asylum, I'm not sure when that will be but sure... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-05, 09:34:47 (75.134.104.120)
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69: Films/DVD Asylum, it's in my queue, thanks again! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-04, 15:31:58 (75.134.104.120)
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70: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it, thanks! Man, that guy could talk! : ) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-03-04, 09:17:37 (75.134.104.120)
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71: Planar Speaker Asylum, I love my Parasound Halo with my LRSs. Beautiful tone and control. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-02-22, 16:27:54 (75.134.104.120)
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72: Planar Speaker Asylum, different size panels must have different resonant points which affects the sound I imagine (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-02-16, 18:46:11 (75.134.104.120)
I do not recall reading anything about it regarding Magnepan speakers. Does it make sense that there is a sweet spot panel size? Just a thought. .......
73: Music Lane, This is right up my alley, thanks so much! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-02-13, 20:00:25 (75.134.104.120)
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74: Films/DVD Asylum, Right on! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-02-09, 06:53:31 (75.134.104.120)
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75: Inmate Central, I agree, a terrible rule... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-02-08, 09:36:55 (75.134.104.120)
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76: Video Asylum, Thank you, noted... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-01-26, 17:22:37 (75.134.104.120)
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77: Video Asylum, 60" 4K TV in the $1000 range is there a clear best buy? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2021-01-25, 17:04:20 (75.134.104.120)
any info appreciated... Phil .......
78: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-12-22, 13:26:25 (75.134.104.120)
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79: Films/DVD Asylum, really good, very realistic. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-12-04, 19:39:24 (75.134.104.120)
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80: Films/DVD Asylum, I will give it another try, I never made it thru the first episode before (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-11-06, 18:55:00 (75.134.104.120)
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81: Films/DVD Asylum, One of the most disturbing films I have seen. Aleksandra Cwen gives one hell of a performance. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-09-08, 11:57:08 (75.134.104.120)
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82: Films/DVD Asylum, You might want to give Crashing a look (also by PWB) on Netflix (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-08-28, 16:36:37 (75.134.104.120)
It's more juvenile (!) and just plain bad in parts but can be hilarious. .......
83: Films/DVD Asylum, on Netflix for free, a fun little romp. thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-08-18, 21:36:17 (75.134.104.120)
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84: Digital Drive, makes sense to me thanks Duster... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-21, 09:55:57 (75.134.104.120)
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85: Films/DVD Asylum, It hurts just to think about it! If ever there was a clusterf**k this is it. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-20, 16:32:12 (75.134.104.120)
I did however really like the very end where they created the void (or whatever it was) with some nice visuals and imagination. Most show would have skipped it. I did enjoy the show but half as much s .......
86: Films/DVD Asylum, +1, not to mention the movie is worth a look... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-20, 09:54:37 (75.134.104.120)
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87: Digital Drive, Thanks everyone I did not mean to resurrect "does wire make a difference" argument :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-20, 07:59:06 (75.134.104.120)
I will report my findings later... .......
88: Digital Drive, good find, I bought the Pangea. thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-20, 07:53:25 (75.134.104.120)
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89: Digital Drive, what do you mean? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-19, 17:42:20 (75.134.104.120)
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90: Digital Drive, interesting.......... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-19, 11:17:10 (75.134.104.120)
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91: Digital Drive, what power cord do you use with the Node 2i? I am thinking of buying a new PC for about $100. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-19, 06:33:58 (75.134.104.120)
What kind of SQ improvement did a new PC provide? .......
92: General Asylum, funny :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-12, 08:05:40 (75.134.104.120)
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93: General Asylum, Project Overkill (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-12, 08:03:10 (75.134.104.120)
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94: Films/DVD Asylum, glad I watched it, thanks for the tip nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-08, 15:11:14 (75.134.104.120)
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95: Films/DVD Asylum, Once Upon a Time in the West is right up there. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-07-02, 21:57:59 (75.134.104.120)
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96: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 Good call! A heck of a movie and better than most action films. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-27, 12:35:07 (75.134.104.120)
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97: Inmate Central, funny and I kind of feel the same... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-07, 22:23:12 (75.134.104.120)
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98: General Asylum, You guys answered all of my questions thank you very much! I could not find that info on their websites! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-07, 22:20:23 (75.134.104.120)
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99: General Asylum, How much better is the SQ of the premium vs regular music on Tidal/Qobuz? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-07, 16:13:43 (75.134.104.120)
I recently bought a Node 2i and am using the regular service of both Tidal and Qobuz which sound pretty good. I do prefer the Qobuz SQ over Tidal, not a huge difference but noticeable. Are the upper .......
100: Films/DVD Asylum, I watched Kaili Blues twice and look forward to seeing Long Days Journey into Night again (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-06, 15:35:31 (75.134.104.120)
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101: Films/DVD Asylum, A great story to make a film out of and they did a good job. +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-06, 09:25:38 (75.134.104.120)
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102: Films/DVD Asylum, I'm usually not the biggest Clint Eastwood fan, I think most of his stuff has a dry clinical quality but this (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-06, 09:23:09 (75.134.104.120)
one is very good. I think the guy who played Jewell was very convincing with a heartfelt performance. .......
103: Films/DVD Asylum, I watched "Long Day's Journey into Night." on the Criterion Channel (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-01, 12:17:18 (75.134.104.120)
I found both films to be dreamlike with beautiful settings and very unique. .......
104: Films/DVD Asylum, Topic thru Amazon Prime does not have much but they do have Kaili Blues fwiw nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-06-01, 10:47:56 (75.134.104.120)
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105: Planar Speaker Asylum, I like my Parasound Halo int. with my LRS's nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-05-21, 13:34:02 (75.134.104.120)
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106: Planar Speaker Asylum, $715 total is what they told me (and I paid) several months ago (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-03-28, 22:24:16 (75.134.104.120)
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107: Planar Speaker Asylum, FYI YouTube review (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-03-14, 09:48:08 (75.134.104.120)
this might help .......
108: Films/DVD Asylum, He had a terrific presence. RIP (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-03-10, 18:46:48 (75.134.104.120)
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109: Planar Speaker Asylum, I think a DWM woofer panel is interesting with the LRS, it seems to me it would extend the bass down to 40hz. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-03-04, 17:34:16 (75.134.104.120)
Is there any reason this would not work? 40hz is satisfying on a Maggie in my experience. If I had the room I would have pursued this myself. .......
110: Films/DVD Asylum, good to know and welcome back! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-03-02, 18:33:36 (75.134.104.120)
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111: Films/DVD Asylum, Amazon Prime has it as well. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-03-02, 08:29:31 (75.134.104.120)
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112: Films/DVD Asylum, I usually trust this guy... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-02-08, 17:21:04 (75.134.104.120)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhsRpAG8ScI&t=282s .......
113: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it from start to finish - good call! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-02-08, 13:03:47 (75.134.104.120)
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114: Films/DVD Asylum, the first episode is free on Youtube for a limited time. I enjoyed it (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-02-03, 12:44:26 (75.134.104.120)
not as a Star Trek fan but standing on it's own it was well done. I will probably get CBS All access to see the rest of the episodes. So, their plan to troll for new customers worked on me. ::: TOPIC: .......
115: Films/DVD Asylum, That might explain their poor marksmanship! :^) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-30, 12:24:25 (75.134.104.120)
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116: Films/DVD Asylum, probably to tug at your heartstrings, the Hollywood hit machine at work. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-29, 15:49:36 (75.134.104.120)
Maybe not epic material but I did not care, it worked for me. .......
117: Films/DVD Asylum, 1917 has the best surround sound I ever experienced. I have never experienced such immersive blend of picture and sound. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-28, 19:55:24 (75.134.104.120)
I really enjoyed the movie once I forgot about the one long take part of it, which is silly to me but mostly worked. It almost had a first person effect in the action scenes which was pretty cool. If .......
118: Films/DVD Asylum, I got 1/2 way thru the first episode and bailed. I agree POS! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-28, 19:45:11 (75.134.104.120)
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119: Films/DVD Asylum, I finally saw it as well. WOW a great ride plus the sights and sounds were terrific (I agree). (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-28, 13:06:44 (75.134.104.120)
a must see imo. .......
120: Films/DVD Asylum, Mindhunter vs Real Life Ed Kemper - Side By Side Comparison, fwiw (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-22, 13:02:26 (75.134.104.120)
this is interesting to me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDYBmNYc8IA&t=144s .......
121: Planar Speaker Asylum, I still feel I need a certain volumn for my LRS to sound their best (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2020-01-06, 18:11:56 (75.134.104.120)
a bit better than 1.6 in this area imo low level listening is one of their only weaknesses (except lack of upper and lower extension of course) .......
122: Films/DVD Asylum, that will be enough for me :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-12-15, 18:57:54 (75.134.104.120)
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123: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree it is difficult to keep track of all the people and dates but I am sticking with it as well nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-12-12, 12:47:13 (75.134.104.120)
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124: Films/DVD Asylum, A very solid effort with a great ending that I did not guess. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-12-07, 12:46:52 (75.134.104.120)
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125: Films/DVD Asylum, Computer Generated Imagery (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-12-01, 06:19:56 (75.134.104.120)
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126: Films/DVD Asylum, I thought the 'younger' DeNiro's eyes looked odd, too blue and almost glowing. I was disappointed in the CGI (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-30, 15:02:50 (75.134.104.120)
in general which was a bit of a distraction. Otherwise I think Scorsese did a fine job. .......
127: Films/DVD Asylum, of course you missed it you were running from the pterodactyls! :) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-29, 11:42:15 (75.134.104.120)
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128: Films/DVD Asylum, I felt exhausted when it was over almost like I had raced Le Mans. Ford v. Ford might be more accurate... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-23, 16:29:00 (75.134.104.120)
Interesting story and well told. There was a lot of racing which almost had a first person POV. I really enjoyed it the whole thing moved right along and was very engaging. .......
129: Inmate Central, I agree it's very good. I slightly preferred season 1 to 2 but they both beat most shows out there. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-22, 12:22:31 (75.134.104.120)
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130: Speaker Asylum, top of the line Linn (I think). The bass should be terrific - good find! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-18, 20:37:08 (75.134.104.120)
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131: Films/DVD Asylum, shes waiting... :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-11, 14:05:43 (75.134.104.120)
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132: Films/DVD Asylum, I'll give it a look anyway. :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-11, 14:00:28 (75.134.104.120)
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133: Films/DVD Asylum, I think North by Northwest may be his most watchable film. Pure enjoyment. The 39 Steps is a must watch. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-10, 18:58:36 (75.134.104.120)
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134: Inmate Central, "Did not taste of can" high praise indeed! ;) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-09, 06:53:02 (75.134.104.120)
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135: Speaker Asylum, I should mention that all frquencies were improved in focus and nuance and the overall listening experience nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-09, 06:44:32 (75.134.104.120)
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136: Films/DVD Asylum, I saw a show that explained Casablanca was made in a production line of movies. Nothing special they just (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-09, 06:34:34 (75.134.104.120)
made it along with several other films that were not nearly so popular. Which to me means they got lucky. It just has several elements that draws attention and boom a classic was made. .......
137: Music Lane, Thanks i will give her a listen! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-06, 13:42:11 (75.134.104.120)
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138: Music Lane, Dead Can Dance seems like a good match though I prefer Obel. I am officially jealous! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-03, 07:34:05 (75.134.104.120)
I really like all of her stuff and look forward to her next release. .......
139: Speaker Asylum, I want to thank The Dill for recommending the Herbie's Dot for under my speakers (below) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-11-02, 15:56:18 (75.134.104.120)
They replace the tiny (1/4") dots that came with the speaker stands. My speakers were too small to fit on the entire dot so I bought the Herbie's. The bass is more tuneful and fits with the other freq .......
140: Films/DVD Asylum, I take it back, what was I thinking? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-24, 12:47:17 (75.134.104.120)
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141: Speaker Asylum, I am keeping my comments to a minimum until they are broken in (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-21, 14:17:28 (75.134.104.120)
Mads Buchardt said to me in an email: "you are really in for a treat when you get them broken in." I look forward to it... .......
142: Speaker Asylum, LSA .5 and JMR Trentes ( a big monitor) I thought the .5 imaged well but (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-19, 21:52:58 (75.134.104.120)
the S400 is twice as big a soundstage. Frankly the Buchardt S400 has a much bigger and more open soundstage than my LRS Maggies. .......
143: Speaker Asylum, I bought the Herbie's and may yet try the Blu-Tack, thanks! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-19, 14:07:04 (75.134.104.120)
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144: Speaker Asylum, after one day with the Buchardt I feel they image better than anything else I have owned (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-19, 14:03:54 (75.134.104.120)
an open window to the soundstage .......
145: Speaker Asylum, my speakers are monitors about 7" wide 9" deep and 20 lbs each (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-18, 22:30:18 (75.134.104.120)
the stands are similar to Osiris (built like a tank) with a metal platform on top. .......
146: Speaker Asylum, what makes these good? thanks Dill (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-18, 22:27:38 (75.134.104.120)
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147: Speaker Asylum, I need the dots for my speaker stands that the speaker sits on (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-18, 15:12:09 (75.134.104.120)
Not sure if I want to use Blu-Tack, (will it clean off of speaker?) Are there some good rubber (?) footers that are reasonably priced? What the heck are those things called anyway? 8 of them for $20 i .......
148: Speaker Asylum, I will do that and I have my fingers crossed :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-13, 17:07:51 (75.134.104.120)
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149: Speaker Asylum, tweeter and waveguide are supposed to blend with the woofer really well (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-13, 07:54:16 (75.134.104.120)
I hope so because I ordered a pair .......
150: Speaker Asylum, +1 on the Trentes (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-12, 16:21:14 (75.134.104.120)
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151: Films/DVD Asylum, How did you like season 2? I can not get into it... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-10, 17:35:44 (75.134.104.120)
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152: Films/DVD Asylum, they have ramped up the tension right from the start of the season (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-08, 20:52:23 (75.134.104.120)
I do enjoy this show and will miss it when it ends .......
153: Films/DVD Asylum, one of Nicolas Cage's best films thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-10-08, 20:49:42 (75.134.104.120)
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154: Music Lane, thats on her Citizen of Glass album probably her quietest release thats a bit subtle (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-26, 09:29:34 (75.134.104.120)
At first I was not sure what to think but after repeated listens the subtle qualities come out. Frankly she is one of my favorite artists of recent years. .......
155: Music Lane, Agnes Obel's music is addictive despite it's POP sound. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-25, 13:25:52 (75.134.104.120)
from AllMusic: striking success in her home country of Denmark with her debut is all the more remarkable given how understated Philharmonics is as a listen, a seemingly straightforward piano/vocal alb .......
156: Films/DVD Asylum, stopped seeing the Day-Glo mankini by the end of the second episode.- good one! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-13, 12:52:02 (75.134.104.120)
that soon? LOL .......
157: Films/DVD Asylum, maybe it's an abstract thought. It would not be the first for me :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-07, 19:00:32 (75.134.104.120)
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158: Films/DVD Asylum, a bounty hunter brings someone in who turns out to be formidable but they have mutual respect by the end (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-07, 17:37:07 (75.134.104.120)
I agree there is no comparison of the locations NZ is amazing. .......
159: Films/DVD Asylum, Booksmart is one of the best teen movies I have seen with tons of great bits nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-07, 15:35:24 (75.134.104.120)
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160: Films/DVD Asylum, reminds me of Midnight Run. I give it C+ (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-07, 11:35:39 (75.134.104.120)
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161: Planar Speaker Asylum, sometimes mine sound a bit murky but then a better recording plays and there is no veil. So it is the source. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-09-01, 06:32:48 (75.134.104.120)
I do feel the need to play them a bit on the loud side to get a more engaging sound. So there is still that Maggie quality left. .......
162: Films/DVD Asylum, I just finished The Boys, a dark and dirty black comedy (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-28, 20:54:40 (75.134.104.120)
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163: Planar Speaker Asylum, I liked the big image they threw, it really added to a lifelike effect. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-20, 09:38:24 (75.134.104.120)
I would have stayed longer if they let me :) .......
164: Planar Speaker Asylum, I waited 7 weeks for mine (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-17, 06:00:20 (75.134.104.120)
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165: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have owned both, on different systems, but I would pick the LRS (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-15, 18:58:33 (75.134.104.120)
it's more coherent, smoother top end and more detailed. .......
166: Cable Asylum, I live in an apartment so will not change the outlets thanks anyway (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-14, 05:08:43 (75.134.104.120)
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167: Cable Asylum, Thanks Duster but I bought the Supra LoRad before you posted (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-13, 18:58:28 (75.134.104.120)
I move like a sloth with DIY projects anyway. .......
168: Planar Speaker Asylum, Kazoo Audio is 5 minutes away from me, Thanks! now about that RSVP... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-12, 19:38:39 (75.134.104.120)
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169: Cable Asylum, thanks for the sound advice, when I had a house I did most of that (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-11, 16:00:54 (75.134.104.120)
but now I live in an apartment so the PC will have to do. Peter Walker would have agreed to your question so you are in good company. :) .......
170: Cable Asylum, Looking for a 2 meter power cord for Ares DAC under $100, suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-11, 08:18:39 (75.134.104.120)
Thank you Phil .......
171: Films/DVD Asylum, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is fun... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-04, 15:22:11 (75.134.104.120)
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172: Films/DVD Asylum, the 159 minutes flew by for me. Nice camera work throughout and hilarious ending (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-08-03, 18:32:39 (75.134.104.120)
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173: Planar Speaker Asylum, mum is the word from now on (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-29, 18:32:45 (75.134.104.120)
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174: Planar Speaker Asylum, marketing@magnepan.com (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-29, 10:04:45 (75.134.104.120)
for Eric .......
175: Films/DVD Asylum, the best thing to do is quit Netflix and wait until it has several things you want to see than start up again (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-20, 17:36:09 (75.134.104.120)
I do this all the time and it's easy to do too .......
176: Planar Speaker Asylum, I'll second 'Out to Lunch' terrific sound and performances (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-15, 21:12:52 (75.134.104.120)
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177: Digital Drive, let us know how the sound improves. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-13, 07:21:49 (75.134.104.120)
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178: Digital Drive, I get your point but I like all the inputs this has and the sonic descriptions interest me, thanks nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-12, 17:37:17 (75.134.104.120)
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179: Digital Drive, Thanks marc! Nice read! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-09, 18:07:52 (75.134.104.120)
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180: Digital Drive, I bought the Ares for $662.71 and expect it mid Aug. I will give my 2 cents then. Thank you all. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-08, 17:04:53 (75.134.104.120)
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181: Digital Drive, I think under $400 is a bit farther away than a few months but good point (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-06, 08:53:02 (75.134.104.120)
here is a Denafrips thread on Audiogon from 11/17 that had a lot of interest https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/denafrips-dac-owner-impressions-feedback-general-discussion-que thanks for posting : .......
182: Digital Drive, looks nice! also, I like the warranty, thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-04, 15:54:29 (75.134.104.120)
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183: Digital Drive, What competes with the Denafrips Ares at this price? Steve Guttenbergs review has me chompin at the bit. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-07-04, 10:16:48 (75.134.104.120)
Before I take the leap is there another DAC I should consider? I am slightly concerned using my CC overseas is this justified? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Phil. .......
184: Planar Speaker Asylum, Welcome Buck! These guys know a lot and are very helpful. fyi (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-25, 13:08:40 (75.134.104.120)
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185: Planar Speaker Asylum, I agree they still sound like a Maggie. I blame the tone which is improved but still a bit 'clinical' (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-23, 17:01:40 (75.134.104.120)
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186: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have about 50 hours on mine, it is hard to imagine them getting better (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-21, 18:57:15 (75.134.104.120)
During my limited experience with the LRS I hear a very precise soundstage, side to side and front to (deep) back. I have owned 5 pairs of Maggie speakers and have never observed this nearly to this l .......
187: Planar Speaker Asylum, I've had mine since Monday and they are very impressive. I will post more when I have time. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-21, 04:37:48 (75.134.104.120)
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188: Films/DVD Asylum, "What would Captain Insano do?" he pokes him in the eye - doink... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-16, 12:19:34 (75.134.104.120)
some high quality H2o there. .......
189: Films/DVD Asylum, Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a classic, no guilt here... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-14, 21:37:13 (75.134.104.120)
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190: Films/DVD Asylum, Adam Sandler's The Waterboy, he put himself out there for this one, Henry Winkler was great too. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-14, 17:10:55 (75.134.104.120)
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191: Planar Speaker Asylum, It looks nice and a few at AVS forum agree with you. thanks... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-13, 12:19:56 (75.134.104.120)
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192: Planar Speaker Asylum, a little bright is what I expected, guess I will find out for myself soon. thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-12, 17:21:18 (75.134.104.120)
BTW what are you driving them with? thanks .......
193: Planar Speaker Asylum, the option to send it back is a draw for me. I probably won't but if I like it enough maybe get the .7 instead (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-10, 12:38:40 (75.134.104.120)
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194: Planar Speaker Asylum, I am just happyMagnepan is doing well so we have the option to buy them. Bravo to a unique & excellent product (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-07, 15:55:43 (75.134.104.120)
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195: Films/DVD Asylum, it had a good ending - not great but you may as well go for it at this point... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-07, 13:40:57 (75.134.104.120)
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196: Films/DVD Asylum, actually if you get MUBI thru Prime you get considerably more movies than regular MUBI (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-04, 21:20:17 (75.134.104.120)
I have not compared Fandor (s) .......
197: Planar Speaker Asylum, I tried Rogue M120 mono amps (120 watts tube) and it was lifeless it did not work at all (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-03, 17:32:15 (75.134.104.120)
though it did have nice tone on Maggie 1.6 btw fwiw .......
198: Films/DVD Asylum, Samsara on Prime has amazing images fwiw (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-03, 17:28:01 (75.134.104.120)
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199: Films/DVD Asylum, Amazon Prime's Cold War. What a breath of fresh air! Beautiful B&W cinematography (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-02, 10:08:53 (75.134.104.120)
terrific music and sound quality and terrific acting. A real pleasure. .......
200: Films/DVD Asylum, if you have Amazon Prime you can get it thru them for $3.99 but channels thru Prime can have different (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-02, 07:57:25 (75.134.104.120)
selections than the original site (Fandor for instance) but I joined just last night because there are a few movies I want to watch and for $3.99 an easy choice .......
201: General Asylum, I've enjoyed his song Burn the Flames many times RIP nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-02, 07:22:18 (75.134.104.120)
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202: Planar Speaker Asylum, I also ordered on 4/19 (noonish) I'll be curious to see who gets their's first... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-06-01, 07:15:38 (75.134.104.120)
as long as there is nothing wrong with my pair I am OK with the long wait signed, Quietly Salivating :) .......
203: Inmate Central, What's load bearing mean? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-29, 17:05:44 (75.134.104.120)
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204: Planar Speaker Asylum, shipping is $65 for all orders (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-27, 17:40:58 (75.134.104.120)
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205: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thank you for an excellent response! I especially liked "There is no veil" very good news! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-27, 09:34:39 (75.134.104.120)
I am even more anxious to get mine now. Thank you again. .......
206: Planar Speaker Asylum, kafue1@hotmail.com how do you like your LRS speakers? I presume you have been listening to them... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-26, 16:14:37 (75.134.104.120)
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207: Inmate Central, I decided I do not want to watch.. UGH! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-26, 10:04:18 (75.134.104.120)
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208: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-19, 11:51:39 (75.134.104.120)
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209: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have a pair of SMGa's and they have a big midrange sound I have not noticed in other Maggies (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-18, 17:17:11 (75.134.104.120)
that I enjoy, big and warm sounding .......
210: Planar Speaker Asylum, thanks for the info. I thought 3 weeks was optimistic with all the hype they got (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-16, 08:42:01 (75.134.104.120)
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211: Music Lane, Beth Gibbons killed it! I love the whole album, not as much as I used to but still excellent! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-15, 17:14:44 (75.134.104.120)
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212: Films/DVD Asylum, mindless mush gave me a smile or two... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-14, 12:24:01 (75.134.104.120)
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213: General Asylum, listening as I type this, good call, beautiful! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-11, 05:58:13 (75.134.104.120)
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214: Films/DVD Asylum, John C. Riley is a draw for me but who knows what the public thinks, anyones guess :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-08, 19:50:55 (75.134.104.120)
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215: Films/DVD Asylum, the terrible name did not help sales, most people looked no further imo (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-07, 09:14:09 (75.134.104.120)
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216: Planar Speaker Asylum, I am anxious to get mine... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-06, 16:22:54 (75.134.104.120)
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217: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-05, 08:53:47 (75.134.104.120)
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218: Planar Speaker Asylum, I tried a Musical Fidelity with my 1.6's it was the brightest thing I ever heard... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-04, 15:42:58 (75.134.104.120)
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219: Films/DVD Asylum, Gloris Swanson is terrific, required viewing imo (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-05-02, 18:58:02 (75.134.104.120)
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220: Planar Speaker Asylum, I ordered mine 4/19 and was told 3 weeks as well by Eric (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-04-29, 20:11:58 (75.134.104.120)
I could not resist at 1/2 the price of a 0.7. .......
221: Films/DVD Asylum, I mostly enjoyed it but that was due to Brie Larson being a badass... ;) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-04-21, 16:03:08 (75.134.104.120)
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222: Films/DVD Asylum, its worked fine for me on several occasions nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-04-20, 20:30:59 (75.134.104.120)
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223: Films/DVD Asylum, its really worth seeing all three, sad but very good (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-04-19, 11:42:02 (75.134.104.120)
and beautiful cinematography. .......
224: Films/DVD Asylum, holy cow! so much Ozu! :) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-04-09, 11:17:42 (75.134.104.120)
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225: Planar Speaker Asylum, .7 upgrade means QR on both drivers instead of just the tweeter, am I right or (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-03-28, 18:17:39 (75.134.104.120)
are crossover components upgraded as well? .......
226: Planar Speaker Asylum, I wonder how much better it would be than my MG12... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-03-28, 12:10:03 (75.134.104.120)
the highs would be similar which is the worst part of the speaker IMO My two cents... .......
227: Inmate Central, allegedly ;) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-03-18, 12:51:46 (75.134.104.120)
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228: Films/DVD Asylum, good action and story ( though nothing new agreed) 2 robot thumbs up! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-23, 19:24:08 (75.134.104.120)
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229: Films/DVD Asylum, it is actual makeup. I agree very well done. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-18, 17:33:42 (75.134.104.120)
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230: Films/DVD Asylum, given your taste in fine film - not sure this qualifies... in fact it does not. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-17, 14:09:11 (75.134.104.120)
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231: Films/DVD Asylum, most people like it (it does feature Kevin Spacey however) Do not read much about it (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-17, 12:09:42 (75.134.104.120)
because there is a reveal at the end give it a try .......
232: Films/DVD Asylum, I usually can't stand Jonah Hill or Jack Black but they were good in this. A sleeper hit imo nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-17, 12:07:00 (75.134.104.120)
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233: Films/DVD Asylum, Oscar winners become richer, the award has no merit otherwise (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-16, 13:29:02 (75.134.104.120)
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234: Speaker Asylum, I have some DM 23's (1985) that still play fine. nice speaker (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-02-02, 17:24:07 (75.134.104.120)
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235: Films/DVD Asylum, I was disappointed, especially after all the hype, it is an average super hero movie imo... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-29, 13:12:21 (75.134.104.120)
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236: Cable Asylum, I ran the 8402 to an analog input of the Halo and compared it to the $5 S/PDIF using Halo DAC (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-15, 12:45:36 (75.134.104.120)
Sorry everyone I am terrible at getting my thoughts onto the page. Duster as usual I am glad you posted thanks! .......
237: Cable Asylum, Lifeatec is very good I am using it with my Roku (!) to the Halo DAC and it sounds good, relatively speaking (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-14, 13:00:14 (75.134.104.120)
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238: Films/DVD Asylum, it all has a familiar ring to it but I am eating it up anyway... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-14, 12:56:19 (75.134.104.120)
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239: Films/DVD Asylum, that opening scene was really well done, in IMAX I felt like I was riding in the cockpit with him! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-13, 08:56:27 (75.134.104.120)
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240: Cable Asylum, I should just ask what digital coax cable do you like? I will take it from there. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-13, 06:39:28 (75.134.104.120)
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241: Cable Asylum, I am already using the optical input on the Halo thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-13, 06:36:47 (75.134.104.120)
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242: Cable Asylum, thanks Tom I will keep that in mind... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-12, 15:59:44 (75.134.104.120)
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243: Music Lane, Allen Toussaint's "Bright Mississippi" had not heard it in a while and forgot how brilliant and soulful it is (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-12, 08:49:47 (75.134.104.120)
if you have not heard this album, make a point of doing so because it may be perfect... ;) .......
244: Films/DVD Asylum, if you have Amazon Prime watch the end of the first episode, when she is drunk onstage. you will like it! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-12, 07:33:01 (75.134.104.120)
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245: Cable Asylum, BDP 83 to Halo via RCA vs digital coax almost no sonic differences, is it worth upgrading coax to improve sound? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-12, 07:21:30 (75.134.104.120)
trying to improve the sound of my Oppo BDP 83 by using coax to my Halo integrated's DAC. The sound difference of Monoprice $5 coax vs Belden 8402 IC is minimal. Is it worth upgrading the coax to imp .......
246: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: +1 at the very least watch the first episode - great fun! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2019-01-07, 04:38:29 (75.134.104.120)
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247: Films/DVD Asylum, I hate when they spell out obvious things when that time could go toward adding depth (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-12-28, 16:16:01 (75.134.104.120)
marketing rules over quality in Hollywood .......
248: Films/DVD Asylum, Can You Ever Forgive Me? (not Will) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-12-08, 14:04:28 (75.134.104.120)
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249: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it as well. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-12-08, 10:27:02 (75.134.104.120)
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250: Films/DVD Asylum, good find. a nice little movie. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-12-02, 11:53:14 (75.134.104.120)
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251: Films/DVD Asylum, I joined monthly and look forward to it! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-30, 17:52:14 (75.134.104.120)
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252: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree Black Mass is quite good. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-28, 12:31:56 (75.134.104.120)
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253: Films/DVD Asylum, Please Johnny Depp don't be in it... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-26, 21:21:18 (75.134.104.120)
so tired of him .......
254: Films/DVD Asylum, I liked the Slow West, a nice little film that was a bit quirky with an outrageous ending. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-22, 06:59:13 (75.134.104.120)
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255: Films/DVD Asylum, I found it about as good as any of them, not really compelling but interesting and dark instead. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-17, 11:58:48 (75.134.104.120)
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256: Films/DVD Asylum, I think the Oscar nods are accumulative, he needs a few more movies under his belt... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-12, 17:01:40 (75.134.104.120)
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257: Films/DVD Asylum, thats good news. I really like Claire Foy in the Crown and look forward to this. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-11, 15:22:40 (75.134.104.120)
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258: Films/DVD Asylum, Malek killed it as Freddie and the recreated concerts rocked out really well which was enough for me... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-11, 10:21:04 (75.134.104.120)
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259: Films/DVD Asylum, it has a high quality production but a fairly ordinary story. I agree about the parental warnings... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-11-04, 16:35:11 (75.134.104.120)
it may deserve an R rating or at least a PG-13. .......
260: Films/DVD Asylum, looks interesting thanks! available on Netflix (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-18, 19:45:08 (75.134.104.120)
I found it to be a movie that knows what it is and gives you what you want to see. Not perfect but some new ideas well done. .......
261: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed season 1 but quickly lost interest in season 2, maybe I did not stick with it long enough... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-14, 16:08:10 (75.134.104.120)
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262: Films/DVD Asylum, the family scenes were a bit dry and the flight scenes were almost harrowing (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-14, 12:04:59 (75.134.104.120)
overall a mixed bag but if you wonder what it was like to be an astronaut back then I can not imagine a better portrayal. .......
263: Films/DVD Asylum, my mistake, I meant FilmStruck, glad you have it... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-09, 17:32:21 (75.134.104.120)
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264: Films/DVD Asylum, try Film Threat, they let you browse without joining, despite their terrible name they have lots of vintage (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-09, 15:05:32 (75.134.104.120)
films to offer. .......
265: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-07, 10:47:13 (75.134.104.120)
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266: Films/DVD Asylum, it was directed by John Krasinski (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-04, 13:09:16 (75.134.104.120)
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267: Speaker Asylum, I had a Nak 250 and Fosgate PR235 and a dedicated battery - surprised I can hear anything now! :) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-10-01, 17:40:56 (75.134.104.120)
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268: Speaker Asylum, I used to own the 200C they sounded very good and got unbelievably loud in my car (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-30, 13:58:04 (75.134.104.120)
rock on... .......
269: Films/DVD Asylum, I often like this sort of thing but I got bored after a few episodes and bailed (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-24, 21:27:41 (75.134.104.120)
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270: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed Robert Mitchum answering to Kirk Douglas, not many have the gravitas for that role over Mitchum (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-22, 17:25:12 (75.134.104.120)
I guess Laura and Rebecca both felt alone? .......
271: Films/DVD Asylum, a few more to add to your excellent list: (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-19, 16:11:22 (75.134.104.120)
Laura - 1944 The Killers - 1946 Out of the Past - 1947 .......
272: Films/DVD Asylum, the part where Jack and his girlfriend both had contact with the POTUS was especially hard to believe. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-11, 13:24:38 (75.134.104.120)
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273: Films/DVD Asylum, I finished it last night. Not exactly compelling, it has a TV movie of the week quality. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-10, 17:06:41 (75.134.104.120)
Pretty standard fare as far as story goes (average ending) good quality acting is not enough to offset the rest. .......
274: Films/DVD Asylum, I think I would rather rewatch Alias thank you (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-09, 08:04:34 (75.134.104.120)
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275: Films/DVD Asylum, I thought it was really well done but very sick and disturbing (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-09, 08:02:04 (75.134.104.120)
if you can get past the subject matter the killing of one's own family I recommend it .......
276: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 nice review! it does not resonate until you start watching that every scene is viewed through a phone (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-09-07, 11:17:18 (75.134.104.120)
or computer camera but they pull it off pretty well. I felt like the ending was kind of tacked on but overall the movie was compelling enough to fly by. nicely done .......
277: Films/DVD Asylum, try The Testament of Dr. Mabuse by Fritz Lang, the ideas still seem fresh and innovative! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-08-30, 12:18:07 (75.134.104.120)
fwiw M is one of my favorite movies ever, what a story! .......
278: Films/DVD Asylum, I am always amazed at the quality of the special effects in 2001, a timeless masterpiece imo nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-08-28, 21:54:55 (75.134.104.120)
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279: Films/DVD Asylum, check out Haywire with real life action star Gina Carano (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-08-18, 22:13:14 (75.134.104.120)
some have tried to get her in the ring with Rousey but I don't think they ever pulled it off. Carano beats Channing Tatum in a fight (in Haywire) and it looks like she could pull it off in real life. .......
280: Films/DVD Asylum, just watched it a second time tonight and it was better than I remember and I remember it being pretty good (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-08-08, 21:11:06 (75.134.104.120)
easy to get into, very watchable despite the subject matter .......
281: Films/DVD Asylum, in all his movies the women fawn over him - kinda creepy... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-31, 11:57:16 (75.134.104.120)
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282: Films/DVD Asylum, typical MI stuff with an exciting ending, they dragged it out but it worked for me... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-29, 15:20:33 (75.134.104.120)
a good motorcycle chase as well with some terrific camera views .......
283: General Asylum, power bill? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-27, 18:07:10 (75.134.104.120)
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284: Films/DVD Asylum, I liked the entire movie except for Jeff Bridges one note acting job. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-26, 12:34:49 (75.134.104.120)
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285: Films/DVD Asylum, Ben Foster has turned in a few good performances, he was also in Hell or High Water nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-25, 14:39:18 (75.134.104.120)
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286: Films/DVD Asylum, Ant-Man and the Wasp was silly, fast paced and fun. CGI up the yin yang and zero credibility (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-25, 13:27:04 (75.134.104.120)
just the way I like them! better than the first Ant-Man imo... .......
287: Films/DVD Asylum, I ignored the story and had fun. I think the dinos looked terrific (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-07-07, 12:08:40 (75.134.104.120)
of course it is a stupid movie but I can see past that (with my immature goggles) :) .......
288: Films/DVD Asylum, yup and I even liked Ryan Phillippe, then theres Laura Linney too... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-24, 10:40:11 (75.134.104.120)
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289: Films/DVD Asylum, very good spy thriller Breach is available on Amazon Prime fyi nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-23, 12:11:46 (75.134.104.120)
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290: Films/DVD Asylum, a bit slow to start but a very fun second half. I slightly prefer the first to the sequel nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-23, 11:47:18 (75.134.104.120)
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291: Films/DVD Asylum, was it not repetitious to you? a Mel Gibson trait is violence times 3... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-19, 17:35:03 (75.134.104.120)
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292: Films/DVD Asylum, I thought they needlessly showed violence over and over without advancing the story (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-18, 14:59:03 (75.134.104.120)
He rescued a lot of people I get it already. I liked it otherwise... .......
293: Films/DVD Asylum, nice story thanks for sharing (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-10, 06:36:11 (75.134.104.120)
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294: Speaker Asylum, Focal XS 2.1 (if you can find a pair) sound very good (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-06-05, 19:41:36 (75.134.104.120)
I love mine .......
295: Speaker Asylum, sound advice RED however I pulled the trigger on an Elac sub and will report my findings later (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-29, 18:39:30 (75.134.104.120)
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296: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it quite a bit, action packed from start to finish... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-27, 12:44:32 (75.134.104.120)
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297: Planar Speaker Asylum, nice read! are stacked Quads like a two story dollhouse? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-24, 19:55:06 (75.134.104.120)
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298: Speaker Asylum, I'm in over my head, thanks so much for taking the time to make this diagram nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-23, 18:22:39 (75.134.104.120)
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299: Speaker Asylum, thanks BCR (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-23, 13:47:01 (75.134.104.120)
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300: Speaker Asylum, my concern is do I buy a sub with or without an amp inside also do I use the speaker output hookup method? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-22, 19:37:21 (75.134.104.120)
thanks for your help but I want to look into these things a bit more .......
301: Films/DVD Asylum, that's a funny observation, I doubt it's true but still a good one. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-22, 19:33:53 (75.134.104.120)
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302: Films/DVD Asylum, a lot of it felt stale to me but I still laughed and the girl with luck as her power was fresh nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-22, 15:45:52 (75.134.104.120)
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303: Speaker Asylum, here is a picture of the Halo rear panel if anyone cares to look and make a suggestion (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-22, 11:30:58 (75.134.104.120)
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304: Speaker Asylum, 1973shovel could you clarify? a pair of ICs with the RCAs cut off and then hook it up to speaker out? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-22, 11:20:46 (75.134.104.120)
and the other end to the subwoofer? thanks .......
305: Speaker Asylum, thank you guys (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-20, 19:12:12 (75.134.104.120)
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306: Speaker Asylum, what sub woofer would you buy for Halo int. and LSA .5 speakers? $500.00 or less (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-20, 07:04:16 (75.134.104.120)
never owned a subwoofer before. Is there a clear choice in this price range? How would you hook it up with the Parasound Halo integrated amp? Is a powered sub the best? btw the LSA .5 speakers are rea .......
307: General Asylum, I actually bought one of his first albums, yikes I am toast now LOL (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-19, 19:56:15 (75.134.104.120)
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308: Films/DVD Asylum, funnier than the first and maybe more raunchy, a bit too long but in the end that's a good thing. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-19, 19:53:35 (75.134.104.120)
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309: Films/DVD Asylum, this film has your name all over it VK, very nuanced, thoughtful and unusual. Near the end when she held his (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-18, 20:51:07 (75.134.104.120)
lame hand was a metaphor for her unable to identify with feelings and his unfeeling hand. Excellent how she got out of the bathtub to answer the phone too. good call guys! .......
310: General Asylum, Laurel for me but I can vaguely hear Yanni riding on top of it - or so it seems... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-18, 12:34:50 (75.134.104.120)
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311: Speaker Asylum, I own a Halo int. and it's bass is terrific (FYI) did you check the phase of the speakers? good luck nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-15, 10:25:06 (75.134.104.120)
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312: Films/DVD Asylum, I am surprised Jean Luc Godard is still cranking them out - thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-06, 06:38:20 (75.134.104.120)
fyi when I say a super hero movie is good I am only comparing it to other movies in the genre, of course they are easily bettered in the grand scale of things. fwiw imo and any other acronym I can thi .......
313: Films/DVD Asylum, I remember that and it makes sense but the world needed saving come on now Hawkeye (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-06, 06:35:42 (75.134.104.120)
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314: Films/DVD Asylum, I'm on the second episode and was not into it, maybe I'll give it another go (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-05, 06:43:35 (75.134.104.120)
about to watch Dear White People season 2 on Netflix I really enjoyed season 1 .......
315: Films/DVD Asylum, while being interviewed the Russo brothers said they totally forgot Jeremy Renner's character (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-04, 16:23:26 (75.134.104.120)
I find it hard to believe but they said it... it seems more likely they did not want to pay another minor character, at least Scarlett brings in more viewers I imagine. .......
316: Films/DVD Asylum, yeah it's a cheap shot but likely an illusion of some sort I concur (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-01, 20:30:20 (75.134.104.120)
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317: Films/DVD Asylum, it's the biggest in scope of story and CGI also very intense and dramatic (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-05-01, 16:35:28 (75.134.104.120)
I wonder how (if) they get out of this one. It probably is the best of the Marvel universe. Hard to believe what they did with the story I do not want to give anything away so will remain vague but wi .......
318: Films/DVD Asylum, you just have to beat the kids before school lets out! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-27, 22:32:21 (75.134.104.120)
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319: Films/DVD Asylum, Nolan's Batman movies have gone down in flames around here, I think you are spot on, a POS (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-27, 17:21:18 (75.134.104.120)
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320: Films/DVD Asylum, you are very fast! and with good news, I hope to see it tomorrow (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-27, 17:17:19 (75.134.104.120)
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321: Films/DVD Asylum, Baldwin used to be good, now just a schmuck (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-17, 19:36:30 (75.134.104.120)
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322: Films/DVD Asylum, yup it's better than it sounds (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-16, 17:06:03 (75.134.104.120)
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323: Films/DVD Asylum, Killing Eve on BBCAmerica Sundays at 8 est. silly smart tv series starring Sandra Oh (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-15, 18:20:59 (75.134.104.120)
who is trying to catch the hired assassin played by Jodie Comer (who is wickedly bonkers). The silliness is offset by a slightly dry british humor and the dialogue is smart enough to draw you in. an e .......
324: Films/DVD Asylum, I'll jump on the Samuel L. Jackson wagon, I am sick of his shtick. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-15, 09:49:04 (75.134.104.120)
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325: Films/DVD Asylum, I thought it was redundant to ask, I guess I was hoping RPO was better... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-15, 09:45:31 (75.134.104.120)
I thought it was interesting that Rampage had a better audience score than RPO even though the critics prefer RPO. .......
326: Films/DVD Asylum, did you prefer Rampage over Ready Player One? thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-14, 19:09:22 (75.134.104.120)
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327: Films/DVD Asylum, looks good, thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-04-01, 21:32:36 (75.134.104.120)
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328: Planar Speaker Asylum, let us know what you think - I wonder if it will be a rave... nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-03-24, 17:31:03 (75.134.104.120)
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329: Planar Speaker Asylum, welcome to enlightenment! and congrats! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-03-20, 16:45:25 (75.134.104.120)
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330: Films/DVD Asylum, yeah, yeah, yeah, besides looking great she did a very good job too bad the movie was average* otherwise (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-03-18, 16:48:46 (75.134.104.120)
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331: Films/DVD Asylum, I liked the first half (but looking back I can remember very little of it) engaging but not memorable (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-03-18, 08:23:57 (75.134.104.120)
the end was the usual boring fight scenes C+ .......
332: Films/DVD Asylum, I thought it was just OK but I did like Alicia Vikander and her new toned body ;) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-03-17, 13:43:47 (75.134.104.120)
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333: Inmate Central, nice collection, I think this one fits here: (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-03-10, 07:47:13 (75.134.104.120)
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334: General Asylum, looks nice! my dad left me a NAD 3020 and B&W DM23 speakers, he was 91 a year ago when he died (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-28, 19:33:50 (75.134.104.120)
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335: Digital Drive, toslink seems like such a clumsy interface but hearing IS believing (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-28, 16:24:45 (75.134.104.120)
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336: Digital Drive, yes from their website (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-28, 14:04:05 (75.134.104.120)
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337: Digital Drive, the Lifatec optical cable is: quite frankly hard to believe it's this good (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-27, 18:54:48 (75.134.104.120)
my only comparison is the Monoprice which is listenable but the only way it compares to the Lifatec is in general overall tonal balance. Quite a compliment for the Monoprice imo. which has a decidedly .......
338: Films/DVD Asylum, it was fast paced start to finish but most of it was too stupid to believe which dragged it down (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-26, 16:23:05 (75.134.104.120)
agreed not worth a walk in .......
339: Films/DVD Asylum, a creepy little movie, a bit scary too when you consider what happens to all animals in the zone (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-26, 13:31:59 (75.134.104.120)
the flashbacks seemed to serve no purpose... it was a neat story but I did not care about anyone in it overall I give it a C+ .......
340: Films/DVD Asylum, halfway thru the first episode and she hasn't cried yet! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-21, 13:36:27 (75.134.104.120)
the lack of credibility has me crying... :) .......
341: Digital Drive, that is good news, the Monoprice sounds pretty good sometimes (I think it is the Halo DAC I am hearing - nice) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-20, 16:38:23 (75.134.104.120)
I am chompin at the proverbial bit... .......
342: Digital Drive, yes they have a bad track record but I did not need to hear it again... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-19, 18:07:19 (75.134.104.120)
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343: Digital Drive, Amazon basics vs Monoprice battle of the $5 toslinks. the clear winner is Monoprice (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-18, 09:20:26 (75.134.104.120)
I had been using the Amazon and decided to order the Monoprice (based on comments below). I am a bit floored by the difference: the Amazon basics cable has a big bass sound and is recessed in the mids .......
344: Digital Drive, wow! good to know! thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-15, 12:49:28 (75.134.104.120)
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345: Digital Drive, I watch movies on it and run the optical cable to my Halo amp's DAC for stereo sound (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-14, 17:14:15 (75.134.104.120)
I was just mentioning what I know of internet radio it does not apply to the Roku feel free to ignore me... ;) .......
346: Digital Drive, no, my computer, I did not make that clear... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-14, 16:13:37 (75.134.104.120)
I have a Prime membership so I use Amazon (sometimes) for music... .......
347: Digital Drive, I feel like a dinosaur talking about toslink but it is the only choice with the Roku. thanks for the info (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-14, 14:15:44 (75.134.104.120)
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348: Digital Drive, Duster thanks! glass over POF got it! Lifatec is just a little more than Supra ZAC so worth it imo (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-14, 14:12:55 (75.134.104.120)
I ordered Monoprice Toslink ($5) and will compare with the Amazon basics I already have. The Amazon is starting to sound relatively good (with Roku driving it) not sure if I will take the step up to L .......
349: Digital Drive, the occasional WFMU on earbuds is all I bother with... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-14, 13:53:58 (75.134.104.120)
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350: Digital Drive, so far I have not done that at all, I use good ol fm radio (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-13, 20:30:13 (75.134.104.120)
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351: Digital Drive, i am stuck with it as the only option from my Roku 4 to my DAC... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-13, 13:27:43 (75.134.104.120)
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352: Digital Drive, I had seen those but thanks... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-13, 13:26:33 (75.134.104.120)
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353: Digital Drive, optical cable differences, are there any? cannot find thread that states with certainty any differences (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-12, 14:14:19 (75.134.104.120)
the title should read: sonic differences I have an Amazon optical cable and it does work but of course, I wonder if there are sonic gains to be had without breaking the bank or is coax a better altern .......
354: Films/DVD Asylum, in the movie they blame a delusional third party, who knows, basically everyone portrayed is a liar. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-10, 10:50:33 (75.134.104.120)
Margo Robbie is a good ice skater she did a lot of what was used in the movie (according to espn) one of the few bright spots... .......
355: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: the hill-billy trailer trash thing loomed largely and it was gloomy for me, fwiw, nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-09, 20:46:32 (75.134.104.120)
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356: Inmate Central, Lions don't need him... anyway how long can he keep up that level of play? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-06, 14:23:44 (75.134.104.120)
just saying... .......
357: General Asylum, RE: I changed my email preferences to accept incoming thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-04, 15:13:50 (75.134.104.120)
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358: General Asylum, Mike, you are using what to drive your TV (or computer) thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-04, 14:03:28 (75.134.104.120)
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359: General Asylum, thanks guys, it sounds iffy. fwiw I rarely have problems with Netflix or Amazon Prime but my sister does (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-04, 14:01:58 (75.134.104.120)
she lives in Phoenix and I live in (Podunk) Michigan. I don't know if that is the source of her problems... the big city. .......
360: General Asylum, anyone try YouTube TV? how do you like it? what problems do you have? (if any) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-04, 08:46:12 (75.134.104.120)
they promote it for phone, laptops and PCs and they do mention supporting Roku (which is my main concern) it seems like regular TV viewing is an afterthought but it is the main place I would watch it. .......
361: Cable Asylum, thanks mingus and stereo5 those look like excellent choices (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-02-03, 08:21:21 (75.134.104.120)
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362: Films/DVD Asylum, I've seen the first 2 now and it's good enough that I will watch the 3rd not compelling but fun (for me) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-31, 20:30:29 (75.134.104.120)
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363: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-31, 17:31:35 (75.134.104.120)
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364: Inmate Central, themselves? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-30, 18:30:01 (75.134.104.120)
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365: Films/DVD Asylum, it was mesmerizing during and still after... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-30, 18:29:07 (75.134.104.120)
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366: Films/DVD Asylum, The Shape of Water II the creature reads the paper while Sally Hawkins complains about eating fish again (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-30, 16:08:51 (75.134.104.120)
OK OK I went to see a movie but I fell down a rabbit hole instead and this surreal dream about beastiality happened and then I went to church and said 500 Hail Mary's and you know what? I like Sally H .......
367: Inmate Central, stupid (pathetic) comment by visiting DJ (from another station) these guys lost a star interview (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-29, 17:06:05 (75.134.104.120)
I do not blame Brady for not wanting to go back .......
368: General Asylum, the music is mostly terrible, I tried to watch parts but gave up... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-29, 17:02:09 (75.134.104.120)
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369: Cable Asylum, above my pay grade, besides you did not like them it sounds to me... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-25, 12:43:48 (75.134.104.120)
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370: Cable Asylum, it is pretty darn remarkable imo, I am picking nits at this point thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-25, 12:42:27 (75.134.104.120)
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371: General Asylum, OHHH Rusty is a dog! were they playing? LOL nice share (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-24, 17:56:39 (75.134.104.120)
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372: General Asylum, RIP... I love his music (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-24, 17:54:34 (75.134.104.120)
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373: Cable Asylum, what speaker cables are you using with Parasound Halo int amp? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-24, 17:53:28 (75.134.104.120)
or should I post this question in the amp section? someone told me there is a big difference between speaker cables with this amp, I am using AQ Type 4 with very good results but it is a bit bright (M .......
374: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-23, 12:54:16 (75.134.104.120)
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375: Films/DVD Asylum, it started a bit slow but the final 3/4 flew by for me (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-22, 16:26:43 (75.134.104.120)
I will look into the Brian Cox movie you mentioned... .......
376: Films/DVD Asylum, yes Halifax was weak (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-21, 08:33:16 (75.134.104.120)
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377: General Asylum, I just bought a new Pangea 4 shelf rack at Audio Advisor for $105.99 delivered! Thanks guys! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-21, 08:10:30 (75.134.104.120)
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378: Films/DVD Asylum, I finally saw Darkest Hour, holy cow! just go see it! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-20, 16:54:27 (75.134.104.120)
I could not put my finger on who played Clementine Churchill now I read it is Kristin Scott Thomas she is good here and looks great .......
379: Films/DVD Asylum, thumbs up for End of the F***ing World, much better than the synopsis sounds (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-20, 08:11:33 (75.134.104.120)
both kids were very good .......
380: Inmate Central, how the heck did 43 miss him? just a little push and game over! but I root for the Lions :( nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-15, 13:11:41 (75.134.104.120)
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381: Digital Drive, thanks, I thought that would be the case but could not find it in either's manual (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-14, 07:50:22 (75.134.104.120)
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382: Digital Drive, I thought that was all there was to it but could not find it in writing (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-13, 20:00:25 (75.134.104.120)
I can compare USB to optical and see for myself which is better .......
383: Digital Drive, Oppo BDP 83 to Parasound Halo integrated amp's DAC, how to? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-13, 17:44:45 (75.134.104.120)
if I were to run an optical or USB cable between the two would it default to using the Halo's DAC? Is there something else I need to do first? Which would have better sound? Waiting delivery of the Ha .......
384: Films/DVD Asylum, a good ending as well - a solid effort (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-07, 17:02:58 (75.134.104.120)
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385: Films/DVD Asylum, yeah they milked it but I enjoyed it anyway, tho Stranger Things is more fun. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-05, 12:44:10 (75.134.104.120)
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386: Films/DVD Asylum, it seemed like an arena to exercise their acting chops about things that attract Oscar votes... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-02, 06:56:38 (75.134.104.120)
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387: Inmate Central, they were terrible! never seen such fumble fingers and choking nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-01, 18:23:05 (75.134.104.120)
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388: Amp/Preamp Asylum, thanks, It's interesting they stopped putting tubes in the pre amp section (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-01, 08:17:40 (75.134.104.120)
have you compared yours with other amps? thanks again .......
389: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I should mention I own a Marantz PM8004 and Outlaw RR2150, I want to make sure the next amp I buy is a step up (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2018-01-01, 07:29:19 (75.134.104.120)
and also I really want the optical in. The Marantz is pretty good so I am thinking about the Parasound Halo or possibly even a Rogue Cronos Magnum (but no optical in and not sure if I want all tube ou .......
390: Amp/Preamp Asylum, good call! now to find a used Halo integrated... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-31, 13:23:37 (75.134.104.120)
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391: Amp/Preamp Asylum, integrated amp with 100 watts, 3 RCA inputs and 1 optical input for $1-$2K used (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-31, 08:52:32 (75.134.104.120)
to drive Eminent Technology LFT 8B speaker I hope to find a ss (integrated) or tube pre and ss power mix (integrated) to drive these speakers Wyred 4 Sound mINT only has 2 RCA inputs otherwise I would .......
392: Films/DVD Asylum, I turned it off about the same time! LOL (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-30, 17:08:50 (75.134.104.120)
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393: Films/DVD Asylum, The Great Wall was unwatchable, so stupid it ruined any involvment potential nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-30, 11:39:42 (75.134.104.120)
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394: Films/DVD Asylum, Very impressive are the exact words I was thought of to describe Gary Oldman's performance in a short (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-22, 22:28:58 (75.134.104.120)
clip I saw then I read your review and saw the same words I really look forward to the entire film Ben Mendelsohn as the king! (a bit of a surprise) .......
395: Films/DVD Asylum, John Bernthal is a one note wonder! (the big brute) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-17, 21:02:41 (75.134.104.120)
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396: Films/DVD Asylum, it's a bloody good time! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-13, 15:28:27 (75.134.104.120)
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397: Films/DVD Asylum, good to know, also I should give Gomorrah another go (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-13, 13:04:41 (75.134.104.120)
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398: Films/DVD Asylum, I have seen T & D, the chainsaw/bees sequence was great! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-13, 13:02:24 (75.134.104.120)
it is a good time (a bit lighter than Ash vs Evil) .......
399: Films/DVD Asylum, The Crown season 2 is available now on Netflix (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-12, 15:48:37 (75.134.104.120)
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400: Films/DVD Asylum, STARZ Ash vs Evil Dead available on Netflix is slapstick/horror a genre? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-12, 15:47:09 (75.134.104.120)
one of the most watchable trashy, crude and just plain stupid shows ever. yes stupid but it moves right along and is funny and fun if you liked any of the Evil Dead movies then you have to watch this .......
401: Films/DVD Asylum, heck of a story made a terrific movie! Francis McDormand is a national treasure... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-03, 12:59:57 (75.134.104.120)
great acting (and juicy roles for all) very enjoyable .......
402: Planar Speaker Asylum, impressive! bravo! enjoy! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-12-01, 18:46:28 (75.134.104.120)
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403: Films/DVD Asylum, frankly there were times watching that movie that I forgot it wasn't Andy Kaufman, Carrey's best work imo. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-11-18, 16:26:47 (75.134.104.120)
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404: Films/DVD Asylum, there were slow parts but parts of it were terrific, some tense scenes with Superman that I enjoyed (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-11-18, 16:23:35 (75.134.104.120)
Gal Gadot does not even have to talk, she rocks out pretty good (I know I am a pig). Aquaman was pretty cool but he was still Aquaman and the guy could not act Batman was reminded that he is mortal an .......
405: Films/DVD Asylum, Justice League got 40% on RT but 51% on MRQE (which is usually tougher on all movies). Time Out gave it 3 out of 5! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-11-18, 09:48:59 (75.134.104.120)
I am sure it is stupid (as all super hero movies are) so I think I will go! and give my 2 cents later .......
406: Films/DVD Asylum, in my mind the 1974 version was darn near perfect, but I suppose Branagh wants to make money :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-11-12, 14:35:38 (75.134.104.120)
his Poirot is awful though... .......
407: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree, also, why even try to remake the 1974 classic? ho hum... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-11-12, 09:48:23 (75.134.104.120)
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408: Films/DVD Asylum, a silly CGI fest and not nearly as good as the reviews suggest. I noticed Led Zeppelin music but was (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-11-09, 16:33:08 (75.134.104.120)
distracted by it (not more involved) during the fight scenes it was in. I preferred Guardians of the Galaxy, this was sloppy in comparison. .......
409: Films/DVD Asylum, "I'll kill them, I'll kill them all!"* yup there has to be at least one more (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-23, 11:59:34 (23.121.124.120)
*John Wick .......
410: Films/DVD Asylum, hard to believe it's been that long, I saw him just before he died, thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-17, 16:50:46 (23.121.124.120)
I have heard many of the Zawinul albums my favorites being: The Rise & Fall of the Third Stream and Zawinul. The show in Detroit (which I admittedly only caught the 2nd half) was very fast paced, prob .......
411: Films/DVD Asylum, SO jealous! I never saw Weather Report but did see Zawinal at the Detroit Jazz Fest a few years ago, not the (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-16, 14:35:38 (23.121.124.120)
same guy as when he was with Weather Report - understandably but still not my choice of music, kind of a hyper world music sound (if that makes sense) .......
412: Films/DVD Asylum, 'JACO' documentary on Jaco Pastorius, a treasure trove of interviews and information from the best jazz musicians (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-11, 20:34:31 (23.121.124.120)
most of them talking about Jaco. If you love Weather Report (and Jaco and Zawinul) like I do this is a must see. on Netflix .......
413: Films/DVD Asylum, he probably has small hands... the SOB (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-11, 13:52:12 (23.121.124.120)
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414: Films/DVD Asylum, I don't recall that, but then my head was ratteling from the volume. I thought of AI myself (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-07, 16:51:43 (23.121.124.120)
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415: Films/DVD Asylum, this is the only film I have seen on IMAX and was blown away at the clarity of picture and sound (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-07, 16:14:44 (23.121.124.120)
I would characterize it as interesting rather than compelling frankly it was better than I expected, I cautiously hoped it would be this good and had fingers crossed. I agree with Billy that the aweso .......
416: Films/DVD Asylum, looks interesting thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-10-01, 16:01:00 (23.121.124.120)
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417: Films/DVD Asylum, Kingsman was pretty terrible, a shame because I quite liked the first one (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-09-27, 15:49:48 (23.121.124.120)
amazed I did not get a headache with all the over the top action .......
418: Inmate Central, sounds perfect - RIP (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-09-20, 14:30:57 (23.121.124.120)
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419: Films/DVD Asylum, I am glad I saw him in Twin Peaks the Return recently, a terrific actor nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-09-16, 16:15:11 (23.121.124.120)
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420: Films/DVD Asylum, crazy amount of close ups! Robert Pattison is quite good in this the film is a little rough but I liked it too (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-29, 18:44:34 (23.121.124.120)
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421: Films/DVD Asylum, it doesn't compare to Wind River that is for sure, but still fun imo (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-26, 12:30:01 (23.121.124.120)
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422: Films/DVD Asylum, beautiful, subtle and powerful, more of a think piece than action (there is some of that too) really good! nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-26, 12:26:35 (23.121.124.120)
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423: Films/DVD Asylum, the hillbilly Ocean's Eleven, different than most films of it's ilk (fewer stereotypes) and pretty good (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-24, 12:33:17 (23.121.124.120)
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424: Inmate Central, thankyou exactly what I needed to hear, I have been a little nervous to pull the trigger but I feel better :). (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-17, 21:27:45 (23.121.124.120)
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425: Inmate Central, thank you Abe (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-17, 16:58:27 (23.121.124.120)
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426: Inmate Central, good point but I trust you guys with my stereo which I love almost as much as money... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-17, 16:57:35 (23.121.124.120)
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427: Inmate Central, RE: less than $100,000.00 but still a lot of money to me ;) thanks (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-17, 16:55:03 (23.121.124.120)
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428: Inmate Central, off topic question, is it safe to open an online savings account? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-17, 11:12:29 (23.121.124.120)
I want to accrue interest on a fairly large sum of money and local banks offer very little at least CITBank online offers 1.3%. Is there a preferred way to go about this? Maybe I should avoid complete .......
429: General Asylum, off topic question, is it safe to open an online savings account? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-17, 11:12:29 (23.121.124.120)
I want to accrue interest on a fairly large sum of money and local banks offer very little at least CITBank online offers 1.3%. Is there a preferred way to go about this? Maybe I should avoid complete .......
430: Films/DVD Asylum, it has some terrific dialogue but I have not finished it yet, I feel emotionally walled-off from the film...nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-13, 07:49:35 (23.121.124.120)
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431: Films/DVD Asylum, a very gritty and mesmerizing film, one of the most intense I have seen. very good nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-06, 13:35:24 (23.121.124.120)
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432: Films/DVD Asylum, agreed, a killing machine... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-08-01, 13:20:00 (23.121.124.120)
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433: Films/DVD Asylum, Atomic Blonde plays like an 80's music video but with hella good fight scenes Charlize Theron is a very good action star (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-28, 16:19:32 (23.121.124.120)
and I do not mean just for a woman but believably good and gritty half way thru I was thinking the film was ordinary but by the end it had won me over (or rather Charlize Theron had won me over) no .......
434: General Asylum, Hejira is not my favorite of hers but Blue is right up there for me (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-27, 16:47:55 (23.121.124.120)
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435: Inmate Central, darn! I have to get out of my podunk midwestern town! :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-27, 14:29:38 (23.121.124.120)
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436: Video Asylum, when I go from my 60" to my brothers 50" it seems tiny, both about 12 ' away (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-27, 14:25:54 (23.121.124.120)
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437: General Asylum, scrolling thru the top 10 I was thinking "where's Joni Mitchell?" then I got to #1! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-26, 17:38:24 (23.121.124.120)
have not listened to Beyonce but Lemonade, really? .......
438: Video Asylum, thanks for taking the time to post, this is a good start and the prices are reasonable (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-26, 14:33:49 (23.121.124.120)
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439: Video Asylum, thankyou Rod I think this is a bit over my head, maybe in the future I could figure it out ;) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-26, 14:32:27 (23.121.124.120)
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440: Video Asylum, looking for a good (($500) TV hard drive (DVR) with tuner (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-22, 08:31:31 (23.121.124.120)
need tuner for over the air reception any clear winners in this category? .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, U-Haul small $.99 ea and they seem sturdy (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-08, 14:28:55 (23.121.124.120)
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442: Vinyl Asylum, I guess its off to U-Haul I go, thanks guys! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-08, 09:47:39 (23.121.124.120)
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443: Vinyl Asylum, looking for storage boxes for my vinyl collection, recommendations please? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-07, 17:04:32 (23.121.124.120)
I am moving and have about 500 albums to pack up and move and possibly store for a few months (years?) is there an inexpensive solution? I bought some metal wire boxes several years ago and do not rem .......
444: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan color recommendation (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-07, 13:02:13 (23.121.124.120)
I find the black to be a bit overwhelming during the daytime (monolith! but it blends in ok during the evening). I chose white for my MG12s because they seem less imposing plus they are less evil ;) m .......
445: Films/DVD Asylum, neat creature too (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-04, 07:58:29 (23.121.124.120)
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446: Films/DVD Asylum, nice review, moves right along, stylish and fun all around B+ I actually like Jamie Foxx as an jerk (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-01, 14:22:57 (23.121.124.120)
and Jon Hamm did a good job too. Spacey could do this role standing on his head. Lily James is a darling... I meant Jamie Foxx as a jerk .......
447: Films/DVD Asylum, if those actresses can not save it, it must be terrible. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-07-01, 04:54:58 (23.121.124.120)
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448: Planar Speaker Asylum, I always liked the vintage burlap bag (?) fabric but I guess it was not acoustically transparent... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-06-30, 16:24:10 (23.121.124.120)
the grey is ugly imo... .......
449: Films/DVD Asylum, I thought it a bit weird with all the time WW hung out with Chris Pine and friends (female directors touch?) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-06-01, 21:57:40 (23.121.124.120)
Wonder Woman showed vulnerability, innocence and strength during this time which I liked (but it was different than most super hero movies). However the finale was worth the wait, we learn something a .......
450: Films/DVD Asylum, manages to be a bit better/different than standard zombie stuff (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-29, 11:55:29 (23.121.124.120)
still a zombie movie... .......
451: Films/DVD Asylum, great film but pretty sad (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-28, 19:50:46 (23.121.124.120)
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452: Films/DVD Asylum, still pretty scary! ; ) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-28, 19:21:25 (23.121.124.120)
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453: Films/DVD Asylum, Coraline probably highlighted the graphics more (not necessarily better tho) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-22, 19:22:28 (23.121.124.120)
these were tasteful without being over the top .......
454: Films/DVD Asylum, Kubo and the Two Strings available on Netflix streaming now (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-21, 10:51:51 (23.121.124.120)
adventure tale well told with tasteful graphics is worth a look aimed for a younger crowd it's still enjoyable .......
455: Films/DVD Asylum, it was better than I expected, the 137 minutes flew by (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-14, 17:47:11 (23.121.124.120)
like most sequels it had more and bigger action than the first and was superficial but had some true enjoyment which often centered on baby Groot and some heart as well that reminded me (gasp!) of Fir .......
456: Films/DVD Asylum, I love 'The Great Beauty'. Sorrento is great. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-05-08, 12:43:31 (23.121.124.120)
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457: Films/DVD Asylum, season 2 especially (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-04-19, 20:13:53 (23.121.124.120)
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458: Films/DVD Asylum, Fargo season 3 starts tonight! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-04-19, 14:00:37 (23.121.124.120)
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459: Films/DVD Asylum, it was pretty good but the story is average, the CGI city they created is well done and fun (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-04-08, 12:13:24 (23.121.124.120)
but I still only give it a C .......
460: Films/DVD Asylum, they should be fighting cows they've been milking it so long... snore... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-04-06, 16:50:08 (23.121.124.120)
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461: Films/DVD Asylum, a pretty good analogy (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-03-27, 16:32:25 (23.121.124.120)
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462: Films/DVD Asylum, I lost interest in Daredevil in Season 2 as well, ho hum... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-03-27, 12:51:38 (23.121.124.120)
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463: Films/DVD Asylum, I'm having a tough time keeping interested thru ep3 so I gave up on it nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-03-27, 08:13:40 (23.121.124.120)
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464: General Asylum, is there a stereo among those diffusers? man cave! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-03-04, 19:55:58 (23.121.124.120)
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465: Films/DVD Asylum, the ending was easy to guess but that did not spoil it for me, I agree about Betty Gabriel, she is terrific (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-26, 20:12:48 (23.121.124.120)
I liked the hypnotism sequences as well Chapelle nailed it (hypothetically) interesting how we disagree so often I do respect your opinion but we often wind up with different opinions and of course y .......
466: Films/DVD Asylum, 'Get Out' a finely crafted black comedy / horror film. Engaging from start to finish. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-26, 04:29:15 (23.121.124.120)
I saw it without knowing what happens in the second half and enjoyed it completely. Congrats to Jordan Peele for such a fine job on his first film. .......
467: Films/DVD Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-23, 14:18:36 (23.121.124.120)
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468: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree about Moonlight (if there was a like button I would have pushed it) nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-21, 20:52:02 (23.121.124.120)
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469: Films/DVD Asylum, the locations are terrific and beautiful... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-15, 15:06:13 (23.121.124.120)
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470: Films/DVD Asylum, good idea, this one has more fighting and less story fwiw (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-13, 13:27:11 (23.121.124.120)
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471: Films/DVD Asylum, Keanu must have been tired after this shoot. I was exhausted just watching it. Just OK for what it is. (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-02-12, 13:50:01 (23.121.124.120)
not worth 90 on RT, more like 70 imo... I guess there is a market for this but I wish I had seen Lego Batman instead :) .......
472: Films/DVD Asylum, One of my favorites John Hurt dies from cancer at age 77 RIP (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-27, 19:31:31 (23.121.124.120)
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473: Films/DVD Asylum, Moonlight is a tough watch and affected me more than Manchester, different strokes... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-23, 15:01:17 (23.121.124.120)
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474: Planar Speaker Asylum, I see thanks for the lesson it makes perfect sense... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 18:46:49 (23.121.124.120)
parts ordered I will report back with sonic results and thanks again. .......
475: Inmate Central, I stopped going there, pricey but very good (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 12:49:21 (23.121.124.120)
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476: Planar Speaker Asylum, thankyou Satie, pardon my ignorance, are you saying to replace the Solen cap with the Dayton Audio? ($1.37)! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 12:46:54 (23.121.124.120)
total novice here .......
477: Inmate Central, Kalamazoo, but went to Detroit and Ypsilanti to compete in the 70s (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 09:41:03 (23.121.124.120)
we may have crossed paths... .......
478: Inmate Central, beautiful choice! the game has changed with trick shots during match play etc... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 09:31:50 (23.121.124.120)
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479: Inmate Central, where do you live? I was in Chicago during the 80s but now live in Michigan (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 06:52:22 (23.121.124.120)
btw the team we beat for 1st last summer went on to win expert doubles at the World Championships a month later. Also I am 58 and just can not do the things I used to so that is my last tourney I used .......
480: Planar Speaker Asylum, what is the current best sound deadener sheets to razor my MG12s? (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-22, 05:51:30 (23.121.124.120)
looking to buy sound deadener sheets (what is now available, as old link is obsolete) and upgrade my speakers when I take them apart to fix a rattle that the right speaker has (near the top of the myl .......
481: Inmate Central, there are some invisible snake shots and I have blocked them to win a tournament before (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-21, 20:54:58 (23.121.124.120)
alright! foosers in the house! :) .......
482: General Asylum, I recntly refused to use their CC payment luckily the seller accepted cash. nt (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-21, 15:48:39 (23.121.124.120)
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483: Films/DVD Asylum, he must save his magic to convince the bankers :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-21, 15:45:53 (23.121.124.120)
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484: Films/DVD Asylum, Split is absolutely average, another miss by M Night Shallowman. thumbs down from me (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-21, 14:04:54 (23.121.124.120)
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485: Inmate Central, gee you had me at foosball but i see it is a typo... ;) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-21, 13:59:52 (23.121.124.120)
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486: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree, a fun movie (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-19, 15:11:28 (23.121.124.120)
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487: Digital Drive, thanks guys! unplugged monitor for 10 minutes and it now works! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-19, 14:15:17 (23.121.124.120)
I am a bit nervous and frustrated now but for $99 for a 24" screen I am OK with an occasional glitch. If it dies completely I will not be happy... fyi this is the model number so buyer beware: Samsung .......
488: Digital Drive, the 10 minute thing worked! thanks so much! I had unplugged it for 30 seconds before, it did nothing (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-19, 14:07:10 (23.121.124.120)
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489: Films/DVD Asylum, his having asperger's syndrome did not seem necessary to the story, more of a catchphrase... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-18, 17:33:44 (23.121.124.120)
mild thumbs up from me .......
490: Digital Drive, HDMI stopped working on my new Samsung monitor, don't know if its PC (HP) or the Samsung (VGA works) help! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-18, 17:30:14 (23.121.124.120)
please help anyone know how to troubleshoot this problem? sorry this is off topic Phil .......
491: General Asylum, Neat! also Jay Pritzker Pavilion (Chicago) was pretty cool and sounds great (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-15, 06:34:40 (23.121.124.120)
my two cents... thanks .......
492: Films/DVD Asylum, it was sappy but I loved it, tasteful and a tremendous production imo (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-13, 16:58:43 (23.121.124.120)
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493: Inmate Central, getting fat (ter) just looking at it... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-10, 20:25:29 (23.121.124.120)
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494: Planar Speaker Asylum, I am glad Drew divorced Tom Green... (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2017-01-02, 09:07:14 (23.121.124.120)
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495: Films/DVD Asylum, a fresh take on the musical with dazzling production and lots of heart (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2016-12-30, 13:04:02 (23.121.124.120)
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496: Films/DVD Asylum, so sorry to hear, RIP Patrick, you will be missed (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2016-12-26, 18:28:07 (23.121.124.120)
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497: Speaker Asylum, rave review, they look really good for being so old, good job! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2016-12-25, 06:50:33 (23.121.124.120)
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498: Films/DVD Asylum, to each his own, I go full on regular Pepsi myself :) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2016-12-23, 17:30:34 (23.121.124.120)
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499: Films/DVD Asylum, the leftover sludge in the bucket has perfect viscosity for your car! (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2016-12-22, 21:06:42 (23.121.124.120)
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500: Films/DVD Asylum, why go diet Coke? if you'll eat the 'golden' topping on the popcorn ;^) (0.00)
Posted by PhilJ on 2016-12-22, 14:25:03 (23.121.124.120)
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