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1: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PrimaLuna vs Rogue tube amp (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2023-10-25, 08:40:23 (64.135.218.163)
If you decide on Rogue (highly recommended) skip the Atlas and buy the ST-100. The price difference isn't that big but the ST-100 is IMO substantially better. I auditioned both at home before buying a .......
2: Rocky Road, Funny story (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2022-06-08, 18:56:30 (104.159.220.34)
I owned a pizza place from 1995 to 2016 and one of my regular accounts was the local Sears department store. On one particular order for delivery I asked the caller where my driver should go; he respo .......
3: Rocky Road, That's a good one too (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2022-01-12, 07:47:07 (172.58.163.7)
I think I was mistakenly attributing 'You Don't Remember...-' to Alcatrazz. I saw Graham Bonnet three years ago in a small theater near Chicago. His voice was still very strong and he was very enterta .......
4: Rocky Road, I always liked this one. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2022-01-11, 17:15:30 (104.159.220.34)
I also always thought Graham Bonnet did the vocals until a few years ago. He didn't, but I still like it. .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I was very impressed with it. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-11-21, 07:19:04 (104.159.220.34)
In fact I prefer it to the bigger, more equipped, and more expensive Brio. In the end it wasn't a great option for me in the system I wanted it for (don't need phono, would prefer an internal DAC) but .......
6: Rocky Road, I was already a longtime fan when this came out. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-11-21, 07:12:25 (104.159.220.34)
I was exposed to Iron Maiden with the release of 'Killers' in 1981 and saw them open for Judas Priest on their 'Point of Entry' tour. (Now THAT was a show!) 'Somewhere...-' is a bit of a departure for .......
7: Rocky Road, I agree 100% (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-11-21, 07:05:33 (104.159.220.34)
The speed and rawness of their earlier releases certainly have a place but 'Seasons' is my favorite due to its comparative refinement. .......
8: Rocky Road, My favorite from him. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-09-15, 04:12:16 (172.58.139.227)
I've always loved this song, and now that I know Chic was part of it I understand why. Thanks for teaching me something today. .......
9: Rocky Road, RE: Great White does Zep - Unplugged (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-05-06, 16:21:18 (162.205.48.107)
A couple of years ago I saw Jack Russel do an entire show of Led Zep songs. He was fantastic; one of the better shows I've seen. .......
10: Rocky Road, No bigger JP fan than me: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-04-27, 15:59:15 (162.205.48.107)
...but I don't think this album is very good. I saw this tour (as well as 19 other Priest shows) and I'm sure I enjoyed it, but I never listen to this album. That said they did perform'Turbo Lover' on .......
11: Rocky Road, RE: Fleetwood Mac Before the Beginning 1968-1970 Live & Demo Recordings (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2021-03-20, 06:23:58 (162.205.48.107)
I love this era! .......
12: Inmate Central, If the Bears are smart they will. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2020-12-24, 13:54:58 (162.205.48.107)
Trubisky has done nothing to solidify himself as the starter and the team has not confirmed they will exercise their option for next year....which means they probably won't. .......
13: Inmate Central, "Attention all hands..." (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2020-07-14, 16:11:16 (98.206.91.132)
"FOD walk-down has been cancelled for today. That is all." .......
14: Rocky Road, RE: Supertramp, "Cannonball" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2020-07-13, 00:53:51 (162.205.48.107)
I work part time at a friend's high end audio store. Whenever I'm demonstrating a system for a potential sale I use this song. It appeals to fans of jazz, blues, rock, swing, and even metalheads like .......
15: Rocky Road, Great read, thanks for posting. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-12-03, 05:36:07 (50.226.226.194)
I'm a fan of everything related to that skit, but I have experienced a real downside to it. The last BOC show I went to was part of an outdoor music festival and there were dozens of people randomly b .......
16: Inmate Central, I've also experienced this. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-12-02, 14:30:21 (50.226.226.194)
I live in Chicago and the winter is always cold and dry. I overcame it by drinking a lot more water; like at least five or six 16oz bottles every day. I also use Gold Bond moisturizer in the green bot .......
17: Inmate Central, My high school friend served on the Midway. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-11-25, 06:38:01 (50.226.226.194)
He was a jet engine mechanic. I enlisted a couple of years after he did (him at 18, me at 21). This was in the late 80s-early 90s; I was in avionics/cryptographic repair so we were both involved with .......
18: General Asylum, You stopped at the wrong Chicago dealer. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-11-25, 05:34:32 (50.226.226.194)
When you mentioned the Node my first thought was "please don't let me read he was at the same dealer I frequent..". Based on the rest of your post I concluded that you weren't. If you like to discuss .......
19: Inmate Central, NAVY... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-11-12, 14:29:59 (50.226.226.194)
...is actually an acronym: Never Again Volunteer Yourself. (USN cryptographic repair, '91-'94, and I actually loved it) .......
20: Rocky Road, I saw that tour. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-10-30, 17:20:50 (162.205.48.107)
I've been a headbanging, earth-dog, rivet-head Maiden fan since I saw the Killers tour. IMO they peaked at the Powerslave-7th Son era but I'm glad they're still out there. Bruce' solo album 'A Chemic .......
21: Rocky Road, Great song! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-07-13, 15:37:25 (162.205.48.107)
Such perfect production and musicianship on his records. .......
22: Inmate Central, It has a very low seat height. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-06-18, 16:55:46 (162.205.48.107)
I have short legs (30" inseam), and I sat on one with both feet flat on the ground and knees bent considerably. I'll bet you can find a gently used one close to $5k. .......
23: Rocky Road, RE: Dave Mustaine has throat cancer. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-06-18, 10:34:28 (50.226.226.194)
"Whadyya mean my white blood cells are low?" "No seriously...what does that mean?" .......
24: Inmate Central, Here's one: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-06-18, 10:10:20 (50.226.226.194)
Seems to check all your boxes. My wife almost bought one but decided she wanted to learn how to shift and bought a NC700X instead. .......
25: Inmate Central, Hello Travis. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-06-17, 07:59:39 (50.226.226.194)
. .......
26: Rocky Road, 37 years apart! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-05-19, 04:46:07 (74.69.13.160)
We were lucky enough to recreate the photo: .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rogue Audio (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-05-13, 14:18:15 (50.226.226.194)
Nice tube sound at very reasonable prices. The ST-100 amp is all the power someone could want at about $3k. Pair with any of their preamps and for about $5k you'll have a legacy system. .......
28: Rocky Road, RE: Judas Priest 2019 tour (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-05-13, 13:19:34 (50.226.226.194)
You are correct. I saw them twice last year with one of those shows they opened for Deep Purple.I have to admit I didn't stay for all of DP; . It was a weeknight and I had an hour drive home. I don't .......
29: Rocky Road, Judas Priest 2019 tour (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-05-13, 12:46:17 (50.226.226.194)
US leg started last week and I'll be seeing at least three of their upcoming shows. I'm flying from Chicago to Albany, NY to see them twice at the same venue (and with the same group of friends) where .......
30: Films/DVD Asylum, Agree completely. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-05-13, 12:41:00 (50.226.226.194)
I tell my movie loving friends to skip this one. .......
31: Rocky Road, Spine chiling guitar solos #7 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-04-06, 19:16:17 (162.205.48.107)
A very young Michael Schenker; fun starts at 3:45. .......
32: General Asylum, Cocktail Audio. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-03-09, 13:22:33 (99.140.99.72)
I've never heard anything from them and while the idea of a single unit that serves as a ripper/storage/playback has a lot of appeal I'll never audition their equipment. I can't get past the ridiculou .......
33: Rocky Road, RE: Led Zeppelin, "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-03-09, 09:05:55 (162.205.48.107)
Have you heard Jack Russell of Great White perform this? He gushes over his love of all things LZ often and recently toured performing an entire show of Led Zep covers. It was a great show and he some .......
34: Films/DVD Asylum, Quite the man he was. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-01-13, 14:07:03 (162.205.48.107)
I believe he served in the O.S.S. during WWII. One of the asylum members is a relative of his and has posted some memories about him, maybe he'll see this and chime in with some more anecdotes. ::: TO .......
35: Rocky Road, Forgot about this one! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-01-05, 06:37:47 (162.205.48.107)
Always liked it, thanks for the reminder. .......
36: Rocky Road, Ive been a fan since I first heard 'Le Freak' on the radio. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2019-01-01, 11:26:58 (162.205.48.107)
Chic started my decades long love of funk and a small but distinct playlist of disco/dance. The list of great songs written and/or produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards is staggering. Fun story .......
37: Films/DVD Asylum, 'Vice' (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-12-24, 18:40:42 (162.205.48.107)
Just got home from this and without getting into the political aspect...which is probably impossible here...I thought it was fantastic. Bale unsurprisingly was absolutely perfect but the entire cast w .......
38: Rocky Road, RE: Quiet Riot, "Cum On Feel The Noize" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-12-08, 14:29:06 (162.205.48.107)
Saw QR twice at two sold out shows at the height of thier popularity. For the second show I managed to get in the front row just a few feet from the stage. I tossed a banner we made from a bedsheet at .......
39: Inmate Central, Saturday morning inspector: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-11-17, 09:58:17 (162.205.48.107)
"I'm not approving this crap!" .......
40: Inmate Central, We have six. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-11-15, 17:57:03 (107.77.206.110)
And two big dogs. All 8 are literally off the street as kittens or pups. .......
41: Rocky Road, Thanks for the flashback. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-11-12, 01:09:32 (162.205.48.107)
I remember the song but I don't think I've ever seen the video. So much hair.... BTW I enjoy your stories here. They're always thoughtfully constructed and reflect a well-lived life full of friends an .......
42: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'Bohemian Rhapsody': Not too . . . (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-11-07, 17:11:59 (162.205.48.107)
I loved this film. I'm a Queen fan and saw them in 1980 so I was hoping it wouldn't be a letdown, but it was excellent. Hardcore fans will have some quibbles over timelines but the 'errors' are incons .......
43: Rocky Road, Speaking of Buck... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-11-07, 16:49:25 (162.205.48.107)
These guys were from my hometown of Albany, NY and Buck heard them in the studio one day. He asked if he could sit in, ended up playing the solo and has a cameo in the video. .......
44: Rocky Road, 'What A Man' (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-10-06, 11:23:57 (50.226.226.194)
In 1993 my platonic female roommate caught me absent-mindedly dancing to that Salt N Pepa song in our apartment. (I thought she was still sleeping and I was grooving while cooking breakfast...) Her hy .......
45: Rocky Road, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-09-26, 02:12:53 (162.205.48.107)
Are you familiar with Audiokarma? I also go by 'Prisoners' (long story, but it involves the Iron Maiden song and their tribute to the classic British TV series 'The Prisoner'). We use profile pics the .......
46: Rocky Road, You could say I'm a fan: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-09-23, 19:48:50 (162.205.48.107)
Rob Halford is by far my favorite artist, and between his solo bands and JP I've seen him perform 17 times. About 10 years ago he did a Fight reunion in L.A. with a meet and great party capped by w .......
47: Speaker Asylum, my buddy has these; quite impressive. n/t (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-09-16, 09:14:53 (162.205.48.107)
. .......
48: Rocky Road, The opening riff hooked me immediately. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-09-16, 05:34:09 (162.205.48.107)
For some reason though I never made a real effort to find more from them that I liked. I have them in my one hit wonder mental folder with a couple of dozen other metal bands. (Looking st you Metal Ch .......
49: Inmate Central, the cost would've been prohibitive. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-07-27, 19:11:39 (162.205.48.107)
Despite trying every other recourse the septoplasty was considered an elective procedure and therefore wouldn't be covered by insurance. If I wasn't a wartime veteran and eligible for VA healthcare th .......
50: Rocky Road, Thanks, going in a few weeks. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-07-27, 16:37:13 (162.205.48.107)
Outdoor arena on a summer night, should be a fun time. .......
51: Inmate Central, Suffered for decades with recurring sinus infections. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-07-27, 16:32:55 (162.205.48.107)
Then last year I went to a specialist at the local veterans hospital. They inserted a fiber optic camera all the way into and around my sinus cavity and found roughly 70% blockage where there should'v .......
52: Inmate Central, Banks hate cash. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-07-26, 19:18:08 (162.205.48.107)
They make nothing on it. Every time a debit card gets used the financial system makes something from the transaction fees. Every retailer and restaurant has to pay a percentage of the amount charged, .......
53: Inmate Central, Are less than useless. n/t. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-05-19, 16:18:33 (162.205.48.107)
. .......
54: Rocky Road, I was 10 when that came out. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-04-28, 14:17:31 (162.205.48.107)
My mom took me to a house party that her friends were having (guess she couldn't find a sitter) and at only 29 herself I'm sure she and her friends were still partying strong. Anyway, the guy who thre .......
55: Rocky Road, Wife and I are going to see Saxon tomorrow night. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-03-31, 13:10:41 (162.205.48.107)
Of course I'll be wearing my finest Easter denim and leather. .......
56: Rocky Road, Thats the only song I really like from them. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-03-17, 16:18:47 (162.205.48.107)
Other than the odd, abrupt ending...unless that's just a flaw in my copy. .......
57: Inmate Central, Slayer: 'South of Heaven' (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-03-01, 14:30:08 (50.226.226.194)
Opening stanza: "An unforeseen future nestled somewhere in time. Unsuspecting victims no warnings, no signs. Judgment day the second coming arrives. Before you see the light you must die!" ::: TOPIC:: .......
58: Rocky Road, I've seen them 17 times. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-02-28, 15:37:04 (107.77.209.155)
I'm lukewarm on the last two albums but absolutely loved 'Nostradamus'. If old-school Priest is more your flavor check out Rob Halford's solo material released while he was on hiatus from Judas Priest .......
59: Inmate Central, highly reccommended (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-02-26, 14:43:24 (50.226.226.194)
I've been using the humble twin for about four years. The Dr Carver shave butter is among the best I've ever used and that includes products from The Art Of Shaving. .......
60: Rocky Road, Big fan here. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2018-01-11, 13:59:43 (50.227.194.234)
His playing was always full of blues scales that had such a great tone. Saw Fastway and love his work w Lemmy. .......
61: Rocky Road, 'Conan The Barbarian, (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-12-31, 09:19:10 (162.205.48.107)
Yes I'm serious, if you haven't heard it give it a listen. .......
62: Rocky Road, LOVE THEM! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-12-27, 14:44:43 (50.227.194.234)
I absolutely love their more well-known songs. Early In The Morning, Party Train, Burn Rubber, etc. I'm 49 and remember when the songs came out, still never gets old. .......
63: Rocky Road, Got married last year at a Chic concert (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-11-16, 07:43:06 (162.205.48.107)
Well I suppose it was a Duran Duran concert, but Chic opened. We got a nice card and gift from DD but I enjoyed Chic more. .......
64: Rocky Road, Zappa: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-10-29, 20:50:29 (162.205.48.107)
37 years ago tonight I saw Frank Zappa at The Palace Theater in Albany, NY. I didn't really get his music then, and after all these years I still don't. .......
65: Inmate Central, Someone DID save time in a bottle! nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-10-27, 19:01:44 (162.205.48.107)
. .......
66: Inmate Central, Thats the fastest color. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-10-26, 20:36:58 (162.205.48.107)
The Honda ST1300 fit me a little better but I'd love an FJR too. A real beauty you have there. .......
67: Films/DVD Asylum, Wakefield (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-10-01, 09:04:46 (99.8.10.255)
If, like me, you're a big fan of Bryan Cranston's work and said to yourself "Well he's in it, so it should be pretty good..." let me save you a couple of bucks and two hours of time. It was awful sel .......
68: Rocky Road, Funny story: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-09-25, 19:45:15 (99.8.10.255)
About five years ago a customer called my pizza place to order for delivery. He was working at Sears and when I asked him his name and what department he was in he replied "my name is Luca, I'm on the .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have one too. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-09-01, 19:16:37 (99.8.10.255)
For a couple of years it was in my main system. I had to go way upstream to make a difference but it now does daily duty in my second system and it's a better fit. I have it with a pair of Monitor Aud .......
70: Rocky Road, Thier last strong album IMO. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-07-17, 06:24:12 (99.8.10.255)
Everything since has been mediocre at best with the occasional strong track. Mustaine has also undergone some dramatic ...ummmm...changes since that time. Probably not a coincidence. .......
71: Inmate Central, She was a big fan of Queen. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-05-13, 08:45:40 (99.8.10.255)
That was my first concert (1980) and she insisted on going with me to "make sure there's no trouble." I think she enjoyed it more than I did. .......
72: Inmate Central, Very cool. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-05-13, 08:43:09 (99.8.10.255)
Sounds like a pretty good experience .......
73: Inmate Central, Mother's Day (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-05-13, 05:33:17 (99.8.10.255)
I'd wager most mothers wouldn't let their 12 year old son go to a Judas Priest/Iron Maiden concert; but mine did. Most wouldn't let their 13 year old son skip school to meet Motley Crue at a record st .......
74: Rocky Road, RE: Sophie B. Hawkins, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-05-09, 21:13:24 (99.8.10.255)
This was frequently on the radio when I first met my now wife. We dated for a few months back then but she went to school abroad and I was on active duty (USN) so we lost touch for nearly 20 years. La .......
75: Rocky Road, 1982 was the peak of the NWOBHM (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-03-18, 21:56:02 (99.8.10.255)
I was a Maiden fan a year earlier and was lucky enough to see them on the 'Killers' tour. That year they opened for Judas Priest on thier 'Point of Entry' tour; my first metal show and it honestly cha .......
76: Rocky Road, Pearl Jam's '10', Judas Priest's 'British Steel' (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2017-01-24, 09:19:54 (107.0.36.142)
One a debut with material the band had been playing for a couple of years; the other a fast, polished effort from a band that started to find success and focus. .......
77: Inmate Central, Brutal. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-12-26, 06:18:06 (99.8.10.255)
I had dared hope for a Raiduhs/Cowboys Super Bowl. .......
78: Films/DVD Asylum, I have the Criterion release. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-12-06, 09:41:11 (107.0.36.142)
Agree, it's a great film and you described it perfectly. .......
79: Speaker Asylum, I've never heard a Dali speaker that I didn't like. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-28, 08:25:15 (107.0.36.142)
. .......
80: Rocky Road, Saw Michael two years ago at a small venue. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-28, 08:22:50 (107.0.36.142)
I'd never seen him before but I've loved his UFO and Scorpions work since the early 80s. His MSG albums never did much for me (except for 'Assault Attack') and I was thrilled to be able to finally see .......
81: Inmate Central, crowd control... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-25, 09:32:32 (107.0.36.142)
Apparently it didn't extend into the seats: someone kept pointing a green laser at Houston's quaterback throughout most of the game. You could see it reflecting off his helmet and jersey on TV. ::: TO .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, easy way to remember: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-21, 10:26:54 (107.0.36.142)
Turn on the equipment in the same order as the signal flow. Source-> Pre-> Power. When powering down simply reverse the procedure. .......
83: Hi-Rez Highway, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-17, 11:38:08 (107.0.36.142)
Also the 3100ES. Obsolete as a video player but for strictly CD/SACD it's a great sounding machine. Can be had very cheap, but the OP shouldn't be dissuaded by a near give-away price. I don't think p .......
84: General Asylum, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-10, 08:20:56 (107.0.36.142)
I'd go to that! .......
85: Rocky Road, Neil Young never did anything "for the money". (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-07, 06:26:55 (99.8.10.255)
Pono is essentially dead and sales of physical media have been steadily declining for years. He has to have some avenue to make his work available to fans old and new. .......
86: Inmate Central, I was surprised by how much I had emotionally invested in the Cubs. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-03, 08:41:36 (107.0.36.142)
I'm a NY transplant to Chicago and still a Yankees fan, but I lived and died with every pitch this series. I have to admit I'll remember these moments with more clarity than any of the relatively rece .......
87: Rocky Road, CD quality (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-11-01, 12:19:40 (107.0.36.142)
Mine is noticeably subpar as well. Not sure of the label but I'm pretty sure it's not a re-release of any kind. 'Seasons.." is much better from a production standpoint. .......
88: Rocky Road, Thanks, I really like those three studio releases. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-30, 13:41:36 (107.0.36.142)
I was tempted to get this but I think I'll skip it. .......
89: Rocky Road, I know it's cool to disregard the R&R HOF.... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-18, 15:30:19 (107.0.36.142)
..but I couldn't care less who gets in or is even nominated. I like who I like, respect who I respect (even if I don't particularly care for the music), and sometimes like the music but hate the artis .......
90: Films/DVD Asylum, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-17, 16:12:36 (107.0.36.142)
I bought 'Insomnia'. (almost bought Blood Simple too...) .......
91: Films/DVD Asylum, Criterion 50% off sale begins today (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-17, 09:42:06 (107.0.36.142)
Only lasts 24 hours so don't wait! .......
92: Digital Drive, praise for the Oppo rather than discredit to the NAD. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-15, 16:21:12 (99.8.10.255)
I've heard the M51 at a friends house quite often and I always felt impressed. I have a BDP-83 that I really enjoy; would like to own a 105D. .......
93: General Asylum, The Departed (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-13, 11:41:29 (107.0.36.142)
Brief scene toward the end with an impressive McIntosh stack. Also American Psycho and the "Huey Lewis" scene. .......
94: Inmate Central, Too bad no one will understand his acceptance speech. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-13, 08:19:54 (107.0.36.142)
. .......
95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I had some Audioquest cables that were problematic. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-12, 16:04:52 (107.0.36.142)
They tested OK electrically but always caused ground hum and other noises, just not with every piece of gear. That made identifying the problem frustrating. .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, LCR (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-12, 13:53:27 (107.0.36.142)
Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance? OP might not be familiar with the abbreviations. .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Do all class A amps transition to AB at some point? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-11, 08:55:14 (107.0.36.142)
Honestly asking. I wouldn't think all of them do and I don't know if the Bedini 25/25 does. .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A timely question. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-11, 08:31:52 (107.0.36.142)
Recently I swapped out a Denon POA-2200 amp (class AB, 200wpc) for a Bedini 25. (class A, 25wpc). Neither are a high end product even by the most liberal definition, but I much preferred the Bedini. .......
99: Rocky Road, 42-39-56 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-11, 08:05:42 (107.0.36.142)
You can say she's got it all! .......
100: General Asylum, I understand. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-10-10, 11:50:59 (107.0.36.142)
After spending almost a grand on a nice enclosed rack I found a nice deal on a beautiful Theta Dreadnought. There's no way it will fit front to back though; and I simply don't have the space to leave .......
101: Inmate Central, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-20, 16:36:13 (107.0.36.142)
I have six...sometimes can't tell where one starts and another begins. .......
102: Inmate Central, Give him a better home... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-20, 16:35:11 (107.0.36.142)
...yours! .......
103: Speaker Asylum, I'm with you. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-20, 11:03:03 (107.0.36.142)
As much as I like the idea of a new car it's such a lousy way to spend a lot of money. As long as my current one looks/runs with no issues and I still enjoy driving it then I'm not getting into debt. .......
104: General Asylum, Funny; my wife is the enabler. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-20, 10:08:56 (107.0.36.142)
She's always wanting to buy another piece to add to our stack. I say "our" because she's just as passionate about the hobby as I am and has come home with some nice finds. Oppo player, NAD integrated, .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Every time I've heard Joseph speakers.. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-19, 10:07:06 (107.0.36.142)
..at either audio shows or dealers they've been paired with Bel Canto electronics. Probably a reason. .......
106: Speaker Asylum, Nice car. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-19, 08:56:46 (107.0.36.142)
I have a 2003 Acura CL-S that I bought in 2004. It now has 204k and my goal is 250k before considering a replacement. As much as I'd like to get another Acura I just don't like anything they currently .......
107: Speaker Asylum, From the people that brought you this? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-19, 06:29:45 (99.8.10.255)
Wretched design. .......
108: Films/DVD Asylum, Add Robert Hanssen and the Walker family... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-16, 07:36:22 (99.8.10.255)
...and you'll have Monster Island. .......
109: Rocky Road, No argument. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-15, 10:36:21 (107.0.36.142)
I really like a few songs from the post Rust In Piece albums; specifically 'Kill The King', 'A Tout le Monde', and 'Trust'. But yeah, otherwise there's a lot of forgettable stuff. Maybe related...Mu .......
110: Rocky Road, Good points (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-15, 09:26:04 (107.0.36.142)
IMO 'Rust In Piece' is the best release from either one. While Kill 'Em All, Ride The Lightning, and Master Of Puppets are in regular rotation at my house they all fall a bit short in comparison to Ru .......
111: Rocky Road, Love that record! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-14, 13:35:31 (107.0.36.142)
Bought it that year and it holds up well. .......
112: Films/DVD Asylum, I look for it tonight thanks! nt. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-13, 09:23:55 (107.0.36.142)
. .......
113: Inmate Central, Word. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-13, 08:35:40 (107.0.36.142)
I'm not in his skin, and while I probably wouldn't take his position I refuse to condemn him for it. BTW most people who claim his and other's actions "disrespect the military" probably never wore th .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Don't know. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-12, 10:17:34 (107.0.36.142)
They no longer offer the standard Metis, and may not offer it in any form now...it's no longer listed on their site. .......
115: Films/DVD Asylum, My wife gave me the blu ray set last week. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-09, 10:39:44 (107.0.36.142)
I've had the VHS, then DVD, and now blu ray. The added effects really enhance the episodes without overdoing it. I've seen them so many times that I can tell immediately when something has been added .......
116: Rocky Road, He's on tour soon... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-06, 22:03:32 (99.8.10.255)
...doing classic Accept songs. .......
117: Rocky Road, Different strokes... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-06, 12:15:50 (107.0.36.142)
I absolutely love the 70s albums from them with the Blackout album being a major changing point...and not for the better. The Uli Jon Roth years and the too few albums with Michael Schenker still get .......
118: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I listened to it extensively. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-06, 11:39:52 (107.0.36.142)
"Lush" it is not. That's not a criticism at all because I thought it was a terrific pre-amp with a refreshing amount of features. For my tastes however I preferred the less expensive Metis Magnum, wit .......
119: Digital Drive, I got one recently also. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-25, 11:27:01 (107.0.36.142)
I use it exclusively for CD into a Music Hall 25.3 DAC. Love the player and it's cool drop down panel. .......
120: Rocky Road, Very sad to read this. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-23, 14:10:35 (107.0.36.142)
Like most of us here I've never actually met him, yet I still feel the loss. .......
121: Rocky Road, Which led to this... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-22, 14:33:25 (107.0.36.142)
Enjoy! .......
122: Inmate Central, "Well, you did ask for the 'large teabags'..." nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-16, 10:42:28 (107.0.36.142)
. .......
123: Films/DVD Asylum, One more gritty English series: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-11, 20:59:51 (99.8.10.255)
Southcliffe. At times not an easy show to watch, but exceptionally well done. Similar levels of intensity and shocking imagery. .......
124: Films/DVD Asylum, Loved that one! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-11, 11:55:21 (107.0.36.142)
I'll check out Marcella. Fans of either should also see Wallander. I enjoyed both versions with a slight nod to the all Swedish series. .......
125: Inmate Central, RE: What fighter jet is this ? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-08-05, 17:14:29 (107.0.36.142)
Probably the loudest sound I've ever been subjected to. Even with ear muffs and plugs it was agonizing...thankfully it was only once as the pilot was only stopping at our base on the way to somewhere .......
126: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I heard that Bryston at APOXNA (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-29, 17:24:57 (107.0.36.142)
I thought it was the best room in the entire show. .......
127: Inmate Central, Works great...if you're trying to get E.coli. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-29, 17:20:07 (107.0.36.142)
Sorry but that's a really bad idea. .......
128: Speaker Asylum, I did it once... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-23, 13:43:23 (99.8.10.255)
Foam surrounds on a pair of Acoustic Rsearch speakers gave way during a particularly loud listening session. They were probably getting a bit brittle with age anyway... .......
129: Rocky Road, NWOBHM: I was there! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-23, 09:18:14 (99.8.10.255)
'81-'84 was a great period for music, and I still see (most) these bands every time they tour. .......
130: General Asylum, Yep (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-18, 09:09:57 (107.0.36.142)
Might be disc only. Doesn't seem to be available with streaming. .......
131: Rocky Road, Met Chuck Billy in Vegas (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-18, 08:54:37 (107.0.36.142)
Testament were opening for Halford and he was very friendly..even after I interrupted his craps game. I knew he was a big guy but I had no idea how massive an individual he really is. .......
132: General Asylum, Netfix? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-18, 06:51:43 (99.8.10.255)
I don't see it listed.. .......
133: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Yeah... right... you never dealt with Comcast, I presume. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-15, 16:16:58 (107.0.36.142)
Here you go: .......
134: Films/DVD Asylum, Apple TV or any other streaming device will get HBO Now (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-15, 16:00:54 (107.0.36.142)
Again..no need for cable TV. .......
135: General Asylum, "doot... du du du du doot..." (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-15, 15:56:09 (107.0.36.142)
...born to be ALIVE!!! .......
136: Films/DVD Asylum, Subscribe to HBO Now (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-14, 20:49:28 (99.8.10.255)
$15 a month and you can binge watch all of them, plus a whole bunch of other films/programming. No cable required. .......
137: General Asylum, Doobie Brothers "Jesus Is Just Alright" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-14, 10:03:32 (107.0.36.142)
Originally a Southern Gospel standard but I love their version. .......
138: General Asylum, Judas Priest covered a couple quite well: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-14, 08:17:55 (107.0.36.142)
-Joan Baez' Diamonds and Rust -Fleetwood Mac's Green Manalishi .......
139: General Asylum, We made the news: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-14, 08:11:47 (107.0.36.142)
One last bit of self-aggrandizing.. .......
140: General Asylum, Naval Air Station Glenview (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-13, 10:10:55 (107.0.36.142)
Now defunct and even then it was so small that unless you were in the P-3 community you may not have ever heard of it. .......
141: General Asylum, Good one! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-13, 10:09:01 (107.0.36.142)
(it was a fairly short leftover piece I had in the 'spare cables box' that we all have) .......
142: General Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-12, 19:44:21 (99.8.10.255)
Our vows were constructed of our favorite band's song titles. Maybe I'll publish them here. .......
143: General Asylum, cake: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-12, 19:18:48 (99.8.10.255)
Delicious too! .......
144: General Asylum, Pics of the cake and invitations: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-12, 19:17:26 (99.8.10.255)
The bakery really outdid our expectations! .......
145: Rocky Road, Speaking of Duran Duran.... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-12, 15:29:59 (107.0.36.142)
Hope you find this interesting. .......
146: General Asylum, Got married last Saturday..audio themed wedding (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-07-12, 13:12:36 (107.0.36.142)
Since meeting at a record store in 1992 music has always been a very important part of our lives. We dated for several months back then and with me being active duty Navy and her going to school abroa .......
147: Films/DVD Asylum, Curious... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-03-14, 07:57:48 (99.8.10.255)
..did you like Borat and/or Bruno? I laughed pretty hard at both, especially in the theater with a packed house. Wanted to see this one but I also value my time and money. .......
148: Rocky Road, Tommy Clufletos (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-02-06, 06:04:48 (99.158.170.117)
He's played with Ozzy for the past 5 years and worked with Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. .......
149: Rocky Road, Love that one! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-02-05, 09:57:05 (99.158.170.117)
I've been singing "Burn baby burn!" in conversations with a lot of people lately. I think that's about all I can say here. :) .......
150: Rocky Road, I saw the 1/22 show in Chicago (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-02-05, 08:41:12 (99.158.170.117)
Wasn't expecting a great show, would've been happy if Ozzy got through it as long as the band was solid. Turned out to be one of the best shows I've ever seen. Ozzy was better than ok and Tony and Gee .......
151: Films/DVD Asylum, Excellent film with a great cast. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-01-11, 10:13:45 (99.158.170.117)
I've watched it more than once. .......
152: Digital Drive, This looks promising: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-01-10, 21:28:43 (99.158.170.117)
A buddy at CES met with Sony and was impressed with it. Pretty sure he's going to start carrying it at his shop to complement his other ES products. .......
153: Inmate Central, Not strange at all (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-01-10, 17:34:43 (99.158.170.117)
I've eaten countless egg sandwiches exactly as you describe. .......
154: Inmate Central, Love this! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-01-10, 15:08:18 (99.158.170.117)
.....but then again I did grow up in a New Yauk Italian neighborhood .......
155: Rocky Road, Adrian a Smith is the best part of Maiden. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-01-01, 21:29:34 (99.158.170.117)
NPFTD showed his playing was essential by its absence. Dickinson's A Chemical Wedding is better than any Maiden record IMO. .......
156: General Asylum, 47. At age 10 I built an AM crystal radio (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-30, 20:01:15 (99.158.170.117)
Been hooked ever since. The gear gets better but I never lose the passion for the same music I grew up listening to. Of course I've expanded my tastes but I still love my 70s heavy metal. .......
157: Films/DVD Asylum, 'Making a Murderer' on Netflix (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-30, 06:36:29 (107.77.111.121)
Just finished it last night and I'm still trying to understand how this happens. .......
158: Rocky Road, Lemmy is dead (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-28, 17:43:30 (99.158.170.117)
Dammit. .......
159: Rocky Road, I saw Michael just about a year ago for the first time. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-07, 23:12:07 (99.158.170.117)
He played old Scorpions and UFO almost exclusively, with maybe a song or two from MSG. Nothing from Assault Attack however, which is such a great album. Of all the shows I've been to...well over 100 a .......
160: Rocky Road, My favs from Slayer are the long epic songs. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-07, 23:07:10 (99.158.170.117)
Seasons in the Abyss and South of Heaven being the prime examples. .......
161: Inmate Central, Yeah... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-02, 19:26:02 (99.158.170.117)
I need to run an errand but in case this is gone when I get back I'll say thanks for the info. .......
162: Inmate Central, Understood. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-02, 19:11:04 (99.158.170.117)
So far at least you've been spot-on. .......
163: Inmate Central, MSNBC said two brothers (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-02, 19:01:45 (99.158.170.117)
Can I ask how you know this? .......
164: Inmate Central, Ummmm (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-12-02, 18:12:23 (99.158.170.117)
How did you hear that? MSNBC just said the same thing. .......
165: Digital Drive, My settings: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-29, 07:30:28 (99.158.170.117)
DSEE-Auto DSD Remastering-On Oversampling-Precision I think this machine sounds fantastic and is by far the most frequently used source in my house. .......
166: Digital Drive, That's a different function. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-28, 17:58:26 (99.158.170.117)
You're referring to Sony's DSEE process, which is the biggest reason to buy this player. The OP is referring to a different option. .......
167: Digital Drive, I've had mine for almost a year (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-28, 14:51:32 (99.158.170.117)
Never took it out of Normal until just now. I'll let it ride in Precision for awhile and see which I prefer. FWIW I've absolutely loved this thing in the Normal setting. .......
168: Digital Drive, Hard to beat this: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-23, 10:59:09 (99.158.170.117)
Just add whatever speakers fit your taste/budget/space. .......
169: Films/DVD Asylum, interesting story here: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-21, 18:17:41 (99.158.170.117)
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/plane .......
170: Digital Drive, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-17, 09:01:12 (99.158.170.117)
The only time I use my disc player is either with my SACDs or to try new CDs before deciding to load them into the Z1 .......
171: Digital Drive, Winner! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-17, 06:23:43 (99.158.170.117)
I've been extolling the virtues of this incredible unit for almost two years and it's amazing how many people don't get it. I hear the same questions every time: "Can I use my DAC with it?"- No, beca .......
172: Inmate Central, I also change it every 5k (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-16, 11:18:48 (99.158.170.117)
Full synthetic every time, and like you said I can probably go to 8k but it's easier to remember at 5k. I now have 194k on my Acura and it has always run without issues. .......
173: Digital Drive, I did the same thing: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-14, 15:19:10 (99.158.170.117)
Went from a CD-based system to a computer as my primary source but had a lot of confusion along the way. Which dac, what software, type/size of hard drive, etc. The solution for me and several of my .......
174: Digital Drive, Have you considered the Sony HAP-Z1ES? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-13, 06:55:54 (99.158.170.117)
Not exactly a DAC in the conventional sense, but if a computer is your primary source than its a perfect solution. Not only does it sound fantastic but it will make listening sessions more enjoyable b .......
175: Rocky Road, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-11-13, 06:42:24 (99.158.170.117)
Motörhead is maybe the only band equally revered by both punks and metal heads, and he was an indispensable part of their success. .......
176: Speaker Asylum, Keep them. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-21, 12:54:48 (99.158.170.117)
You were happy with the speakers, the price, and how they sound in your system. Either way they're out of warranty and unless you bought them with the intention to immediately flip then the age doesn' .......
177: Digital Drive, Sony components (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-17, 18:52:05 (107.77.85.55)
Top down: Sony XDR-F1 HD tuner, Pro-Ject Tube Box phono stage Sony 3100ES Cd/DVD/SACD player Sony HAP-Z1ES server Sony TA-A1ES integrated amp .......
178: Rocky Road, I always kinda liked them. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-06, 17:59:41 (99.158.170.117)
The image of several thousand fans extending a middle finger in time to 'Stick It' is something I recall quite fondly. It was 1984 and they opened for Judas Priest...but I can't think of Great White a .......
179: Films/DVD Asylum, Damin was very good in the Bourne films (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-06, 17:42:50 (99.158.170.117)
Affleck probably a better director than he is an actor. Argo and Gone Baby Gone were both pretty solid under his command. .......
180: Films/DVD Asylum, 50% sale at Criterion.com: 24 hours only! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-06, 09:58:43 (99.158.170.117)
Enter code Suzy at checkout. Perfect time to add a few favorites to your collection. Nobody does it better than Criterion, .......
181: Digital Drive, Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-03, 19:16:03 (99.158.170.117)
I probably sound like a Sony fan boy but I'm very happy with this system. I've heard more detailed amplifiers and I've also heard richer, more lush amplifiers but this one is imo a very nice balance o .......
182: Inmate Central, Navin R. Johnson said it best: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-03, 14:02:22 (99.158.170.117)
Navin R. Johnson: You have great skin. Are you a model? Marie: No. I'm a Cosmetologist. Navin R. Johnson: A Cosmetologist? Really? Wow. Must tough to handle the weightlessness. .......
183: Digital Drive, I have one too! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-10-03, 06:54:57 (99.158.170.117)
It's absolutely fantastic and so convenient to have all of my music in one place. Now instead of 6,000 CDs taking up an entire room they are safely boxed up, and having to load them into my Mac min .......
184: Films/DVD Asylum, Not yet...thank you! nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-28, 13:57:59 (50.4.97.225)
. .......
185: Films/DVD Asylum, Thanks! I buy a couple every time . nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-28, 13:47:16 (50.4.97.225)
. .......
186: Films/DVD Asylum, saw that too. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-28, 11:59:09 (50.4.97.225)
Good show. HBO has "Into the Storm" about the war years and Churchill. I thought it was very well done. .......
187: Films/DVD Asylum, It was interesting. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-28, 09:49:30 (50.4.97.225)
The subject is just too big to be handled in a two hour show but I enjoyed it. I hope the same format is used for a more detailed program on individual events that give more detail though. For exampl .......
188: General Asylum, Never saw the appeal either. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-22, 07:41:10 (50.4.97.225)
The idea of being a slave to a rolled up piece of paper hanging out of your mouth is just idiotic. Add in the expense, filth, and the near certainty of a slow, painful, and disfiguring death and I'm f .......
189: Rocky Road, I saw Alice Cooper last fall. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-22, 06:55:22 (50.4.97.225)
He headlined a Halloween weekend show and it was fantastic. He's 67 and by his own accounts it's a minor miracle that he survived the 70s. .......
190: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'True Detective': Frustrating . . . (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-17, 11:11:42 (50.4.97.225)
I enjoyed the first season. I watched episode 3 of season 2 and I'm out. I'm just not interested in any of the storylines or characters. .......
191: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No it isn't. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-15, 16:56:37 (50.4.97.237)
Peachtree uses an ESS Sabre DAC in their integrated amplifiers and Class D amplification. This Quad is using a Cirrus-Logic chip for the DAC stage. No mention of the type of amplification but at 45wpc .......
192: Digital Drive, easiest and best solution: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-13, 12:19:19 (50.4.97.237)
(but not the cheapest) is a Sony HAP-Z1ES. I have one and it's completely changed the way I enjoy music. Seriously it's that good. I had my doubts and the same questions everyone else has but it's on .......
193: Rocky Road, My favorite Sting performance: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-10, 21:34:46 (99.158.170.117)
It's like the whole song is a bass line .......
194: Rocky Road, And this one: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-10, 13:49:34 (69.47.217.131)
"Thunderfingers" indeed! .......
195: Inmate Central, service costs for reference: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-10, 11:46:34 (69.47.217.131)
ouch .......
196: Speaker Asylum, yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-08, 13:54:14 (69.47.217.131)
TSW-110s I'm guessing. I've had several of the line. .......
197: Inmate Central, That was one of Jerry Seinfeld's rides in his 'Cars and Coffee' show. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-08, 13:44:58 (69.47.217.131)
A real beauty. .......
198: Films/DVD Asylum, Dollhouse was unwatchable. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-06, 16:19:57 (69.47.217.131)
I thought Sarah Connor Chronicles ended in perfect sync with Terminator: Salvation being released in the theater. Too bad that sucked beyond my ability to fully articulate. I went to the midnight prem .......
199: Rocky Road, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-06, 12:58:26 (69.47.217.131)
I've tried to like this music at my friend's house (he went to all three shows). He's also played Phish and Susan Tedeschi but it just doesn't do anything for me. The closest thing I've heard that I c .......
200: Rocky Road, Dead in Chicago: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-06, 09:48:39 (69.47.217.131)
Nothing about the Grateful Dead phenomena appeals to me; not the music, the culture, or the prevailing lifestyle among the legions of fans. I will say this though: with hundreds of thousands of fans m .......
201: General Asylum, I'm curious also. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-03, 10:19:01 (69.47.217.131)
I read most of your posts (even if I don't often comment) and I'd like to know what you've done music-wise. If you'd rather remain anonymous I get it though. .......
202: Films/DVD Asylum, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-07-01, 13:28:16 (69.47.217.131)
I did however greatly enjoy the TV series with Lena Heady. .......
203: Rocky Road, But yet you still felt the need to comment. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-06-15, 13:16:02 (69.47.217.131)
If you disagree with his "political views" or anything else you could've remained silent but instead you decided to self-congratulate and smirk because someone has a different interpretation of that e .......
204: Inmate Central, I rented a Corvette convertible in L.A. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-06-09, 09:57:35 (50.4.97.34)
It was very cool driving up PCH with the top down in a powerful sports car. They didn't have a balls-out version with a manual but a base 'Vette is still pretty powerful. .......
205: Inmate Central, Ronda was on Howard Stern recently: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-29, 10:48:34 (50.4.97.34)
It was a great interview, and she said that if she really dislikes her opponent she's tempted to prolong the bout in order to inflict more pain. Yikes! .......
206: Rocky Road, Maybe he had...... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-15, 16:09:33 (50.4.97.34)
....Vertigo. .......
207: General Asylum, Yaz: Upstairs at Eric's (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-15, 15:39:29 (50.4.97.34)
I was never into this sound until my g/f played it for me a few months ago. I had heard a few Erasure songs but honestly couldn't tell them apart from the various side projects that were related. Anyw .......
208: Films/DVD Asylum, I'm in. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-15, 13:54:47 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
209: Rocky Road, Big Maiden fan here but this album did nothing for me. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-14, 15:16:47 (50.4.97.34)
IMO the addition of Janick Gers was not an improvement. The best part of Maiden is the collaboration with Dickinson and Adrian Smith, which is why my favorite "Iron Maided" album was actually Bruce Di .......
210: Rocky Road, back at ya (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 14:43:30 (99.158.170.117)
USN 1990-1994. You? .......
211: Rocky Road, just read about David Wayne... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 13:21:21 (99.158.170.117)
Wow, very tragic. I'm a vet myself and have high regard for medics and corpsman. .......
212: Rocky Road, I really like 'The Dark' from them. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 13:18:21 (99.158.170.117)
Great vocals, especially on Watch The Children Pray. I'll look for this one too thanks! .......
213: Rocky Road, I had no idea this existed. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 13:15:28 (99.158.170.117)
The Cars were the second band I ever saw live. It was the fall of 1980 on the Panorama tour and while it wasn't a great show ( especially compared to Queen who I saw just a couple of weeks earlier) I .......
214: Inmate Central, Correct! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 12:25:07 (107.77.87.28)
I own a pizza/pasta place and have been to several sanitation classes as required by law. I'll wager most restaurants have cleaner kitchens than the vast majority of residences. .......
215: Inmate Central, No harm if it's the only thing being rinsed at the time. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 09:23:15 (50.4.97.34)
There is however no real benefit in doing it , so I guess the clear risk of cross contamination out weighs the minimal reward. .......
216: Speaker Asylum, Bi-wiring by my (and most definitions): (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 08:35:10 (50.4.97.34)
...running separate cables from the amplifier to the speaker terminals, but because at some point the wires converge (either at the amp end or the speaker end) there's virtually no difference. Even if .......
217: Inmate Central, I'd say the body paint artist for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition is a better job. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 08:28:19 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
218: Inmate Central, basic but essential food safety practices. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-13, 08:27:13 (50.4.97.34)
Sadly the vast majority of Americans have no idea how to cook and prepare food safely. How many people thaw a frozen chicken on the counter? That's a breeding ground for salmonella but people do it be .......
219: Speaker Asylum, That pic is the same as using a jumper. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-12, 18:41:30 (50.4.97.34)
It isn't bi-wiring or bi-amping. .......
220: Inmate Central, Gamesmanship (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-11, 16:10:06 (99.158.170.117)
Pine tar, stick-em, Vaseline, nail files, baseball glove that slightly exceeds regulations...every sport has it and while illegal it's a comparatively small punishment when caught. This is no differen .......
221: Inmate Central, Plenty of cases where people have lost their job because of image. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-11, 15:45:07 (99.158.170.117)
Most recently a woman was fired from Subway for her views on the killing of a police officer. Rice was only suspended two games and there was virtually no investigation until public outcry became too .......
222: Inmate Central, Absurdly harsh (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-11, 15:17:49 (99.158.170.117)
...and I'm not even a Pats fan. Ray Rice got two games for beating the snot out of his wife until the public outcry was (rightfully) overwhelming. It's getting harder to remain a fan of the NFL. ::: T .......
223: Rocky Road, Saw Ministry last Friday night (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-10, 11:32:23 (99.158.170.117)
Place was packed and rockin'. I wasn't familiar with their first half of the set list but they closed very strong. The finished with my favorite from them, 'So What' and really stretched it out wit .......
224: Rocky Road, I was an early fan of Def Leppard (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-09, 17:01:47 (50.4.97.34)
Bought 'On Through The Night' on cassette and saw them on the High n Dry tour when they opened for Blackfoot. Yeah I agree...an odd pairing. In fact my buddy and I went to that show in the summer of .......
225: Inmate Central, He does have a supermodel wife... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-09, 07:34:40 (50.4.97.34)
...and I'm sure a quite luxurious home with plenty of money for hobbies. Sounds like a good deal to me. .......
226: Speaker Asylum, They are a difficult speaker to drive. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-06, 08:24:38 (50.4.97.34)
They really need big power to sound their best, which is unfortunate because big power is usually expensive....the opposite of what most potential buyers of these will have. .......
227: Speaker Asylum, I have two pair of these: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-05, 12:45:09 (50.4.97.34)
One pair for surrounds in an otherwise fairly expensive System Audio set-up. (Fronts and center were together more than 10k...only mention price in context in favor of the Pioneers) Other pair is us .......
228: General Asylum, My speakers make up about 1/2 the investment. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-05, 12:19:04 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
229: Digital Drive, Yes, and when you're finished importing do this: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-05, 12:05:10 (50.4.97.34)
Buy a Sony HAP-Z1ES. All of your discs will be transferred to it's internal hard drive (currently 1TB but expandable) and you won't need the computer attached to the system. .......
230: Rocky Road, That is a great one! Nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-03, 08:20:08 (99.158.170.117)
. .......
231: Rocky Road, 'Fair Warning' was thier best IMO (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-02, 14:45:36 (50.4.97.34)
That record was as dark and depressing as they got. Their last flash of brilliance. .......
232: Rocky Road, Two that honestly changed my life: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-05-02, 12:10:30 (50.4.97.34)
The first was Van Halen's debut in 1978. I was 10 years old and my mom had taken me to a house party. She was still young herself, only 30. The guy at the stereo system was playing a lot of LPs and w .......
233: Rocky Road, RE: Metallica: ...And Justice For All (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-24, 07:54:10 (50.4.97.34)
I grew up in upstate NY and saw this tour. That year my musical preference was dominated by Iron Maiden's 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' record, which remains my favorite from them. Megadeth had start .......
234: General Asylum, I'll be there sat and sun. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-24, 07:35:45 (50.4.97.34)
So much goodness to see! .......
235: General Asylum, RE: home audio system suggestions (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-23, 20:41:55 (99.158.170.117)
This is another option. .......
236: Hi-Rez Highway, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-23, 08:58:59 (50.4.97.34)
The only problem I have with Esoteric is they aren't in my budget. An aspirational line of products for certain. .......
237: General Asylum, A few come to mind... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-21, 10:16:16 (50.4.97.34)
All of the Bottlehead products are just silly. Cocktail Audio. Seriously? That's the best they came up with? Audeze headphones. I don't care how good they are; the name is stupid and it makes me an .......
238: Inmate Central, My mistake (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-20, 16:14:39 (50.4.97.34)
That's good to know. .......
239: Inmate Central, $20 hr to serve hot dogs and soda? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-20, 16:13:46 (50.4.97.34)
I'm in the wrong line of work. .......
240: Inmate Central, They don't care about profits from a hot dog. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-20, 15:09:17 (50.4.97.34)
Minimum wage employees and knowing you won't spend less than $150.00 per trip means they can charge below cost at the food court. .......
241: Inmate Central, When did hot dogs become so expensive? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-20, 13:27:38 (50.4.97.34)
I was approached by my local Little League to supply hot dogs from my pizza place on opening day. Even at wholesale price they're over $5.00 per pound, meaning I need to charge the concession stand ab .......
242: General Asylum, That tour was the loudest show I've ever seen. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-16, 08:53:42 (50.4.97.34)
It's still the only show that I held my hands over my ears and was relieved when it ended. It wasn't just the climactic explosion and collapse of Lady Justice either, the entire concert was just too l .......
243: Video Asylum, If I may chime in... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-11, 11:18:43 (50.4.97.34)
The Fiio D3 does this very well for the absurdly low price of about $30. .......
244: Hi-Rez Highway, A matter of opinion I suppose. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-11, 09:30:04 (50.4.97.34)
Mine doesn't run hot and the lack of pre-outs is not a defect,just a feature that isn't there. I wouldn't describe it as "artificial" but I'm not claiming it's the last word in amplification either. I .......
245: General Asylum, I thought her Superbowl show a couple of years ago was terrific. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-10, 12:48:55 (50.4.97.34)
IMO it was the best of those typically awful spectacles. .......
246: Hi-Rez Highway, Link: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-09, 16:28:06 (50.4.97.34)
I compared it to a few of the better amps that I've either owned or took home for a couple of weeks. I've owned plenty of others that weren't in the same league such as Yamaha, Integra, Adcom, and B&K .......
247: Films/DVD Asylum, 80s TV commercial (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-07, 18:41:43 (50.4.97.34)
Yeah that caught my interest enough to buy the book. I was in high school then and tried to read it but couldn't understand it....so I put it away and thought that I wasn't yet educated enough to comp .......
248: Inmate Central, 1776 from David McCullogh (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-06, 11:45:13 (50.4.97.34)
A real page turner despite knowing how it ends. :) It was especially interesting for me as I grew up in upstate NY. He references many places that I frequented as a kid, and not just the big ones in .......
249: Films/DVD Asylum, 'Going Clear' on HBO: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-06, 07:24:28 (99.158.170.117)
Anyone see it? .......
250: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony 3100 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-05, 06:50:49 (99.158.170.117)
Here it is with the other Sony pieces .......
251: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony 3100 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-05, 06:45:36 (99.158.170.117)
So much that I bought a second one. It sounds great with SACD and better than every other disc player I tried with CD. I had a Denon 2900 and an Integra DPS 6.7 on hand for a direct comparison. SACD w .......
252: Inmate Central, Short hair and high cheekbones will get me every time. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-04, 17:11:49 (50.4.97.34)
Oh and the girl is cute too. .......
253: Hi-Rez Highway, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-04, 14:00:24 (50.4.97.34)
I use my Sony 3100ES disc player for SACD and used to play CDs through it and a Peachtree iDac. Now all of my CDs have been transferred to a Sony HAP-Z1ES player and I no longer have the Peachtree. Oc .......
254: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: pc audio noob! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-04, 13:26:41 (50.4.97.34)
Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC. It plugs in to a USB port on your Macbook, then you need a simple mini to RCA cable. Mini end to the Dragonfly, RCA end to a L and R input on the Sony pre-amp. Run the v .......
255: Inmate Central, We have a similar set. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-04-04, 12:33:40 (50.4.97.34)
Those and our collection of All-Clad cookware has made me a believer in fine kitchen products. .......
256: Rocky Road, NIce post! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-31, 06:54:27 (50.4.97.34)
They opened for Halford on his 'Crucible' tour and I attended the Chicago and Vegas shows. A few hours before the concert in Las Vegas I was wandering the casino floor of Mandalay Bay looking for a $5 .......
257: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Had a quick listen last week. . (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-26, 15:53:47 (50.4.97.34)
It was connected to the matching ST-100 power amp (which is the best $3500 amp I've ever heard) but I forgot which small two-ways were in the room. I only really listened to the headphone stage of the .......
258: Rocky Road, Check out this thread: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-21, 12:12:03 (50.4.97.34)
Be prepared for a LOT of reading! Holy cow what an imagination the writer has...it really brought back those days for me. .......
259: Rocky Road, I read Ozzy's book. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-21, 11:36:43 (50.4.97.34)
His love for Randy seems genuine but he continued the massive amounts of drugs and alcohol for years after the accident. Rhoads' all to brief discography really contains some incredible playing. ::: .......
260: Rocky Road, March 19, 1982 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-21, 11:02:21 (50.4.97.34)
Unbelievably the tour continued with first Bernie Torme on guitar then after a couple of weeks Brad Gillis (most notably with Night Ranger). I had tickets to the April 11, 1982 show but because that .......
261: Inmate Central, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-18, 15:32:19 (99.158.170.117)
Nice of you to say that. Circumstances can change dramatically for the better and the worse and I've lived both. Life is very good these days thanks to a very special person and I have much to look fo .......
262: Inmate Central, RE: Agree 100% (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-18, 14:55:44 (99.158.170.117)
I was once in a very dark place, and considered my options including that irreversible step. Never once did I not think about who would have to deal with the immediate scene. .......
263: Inmate Central, Agree 100% (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-18, 09:34:45 (50.4.97.34)
Witnessing such an event is hard enough, (I have) but to involuntarily be connected to it..despite having no control over the outcome..is the highest level of selfishness. .......
264: Speaker Asylum, Made from latex. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-14, 08:33:47 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
265: Inmate Central, Not quite enough for my house. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-14, 08:09:28 (50.4.97.34)
My girlfriend and I have seven cats and two dogs. We prefer them to kids and aren't apologetic about it. .......
266: Inmate Central, Upon closer examination... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-09, 16:02:27 (50.4.97.34)
That Pacer has dual exhaust and very wide tires...neither of which were stock. I'd say that at first glance there may not be much to get excited about once you fire it up there's almost certainly a re .......
267: Inmate Central, Sam Simon dead at 59 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-09, 13:01:54 (50.4.97.34)
One of the most altruistic people to ever live. His talents as a writer were exceeded only by his charitable efforts and compassion for animals. .......
268: General Asylum, "I have the world's largest collection.... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-08, 21:10:07 (99.158.170.117)
...of seashells. I keep it on all the beaches of the world. Perhaps you've seen it."- Steven Wright. .......
269: General Asylum, 4k+ (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-08, 08:06:01 (99.158.170.117)
Last year my g/f and moved in together and merged our music/gear. We add about 5-6 per month and are about 1/3 finished loading all of our discs on a Sony HAP-Z1ES. Finding an actual store with a good .......
270: Inmate Central, Awesome! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 17:11:59 (50.4.97.34)
I can't simply walk, there's a fairly good market value. Not enough to retire on, but certainly enough to buy a modest home. .......
271: Inmate Central, Zing! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 16:43:37 (50.4.97.34)
I'm guessing sooner rather than later...canned mushrooms can speed things up. .......
272: Inmate Central, It's all good! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 16:42:27 (50.4.97.34)
Chicago has a wealth of good pizza places and no shortage of live music either. Thanks for the tip. .......
273: Inmate Central, Quality ingredients aren't cheap. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 16:29:41 (50.4.97.34)
A 16" pizza can feed four people, $6 a head for a good pizza is hardly expensive. I typically throw in a 2L for free too. .......
274: Inmate Central, Those aren't fresh veggies. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 16:06:14 (50.4.97.34)
Those mushrooms and green peppers are from a can...inexcusable. .......
275: Inmate Central, RE: $18 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 13:49:33 (50.4.97.34)
16" with one topping: $20.50 including tax and delivery. I've been doing this for 20 years this month, but it's time for something else. I'm on my feet 60+ hours a week and haven't had a vacation sinc .......
276: Inmate Central, I need more people like you near me. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-07, 13:23:08 (50.4.97.34)
Disclaimer: I own a pizza place. .......
277: Inmate Central, Yes..... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-04, 10:54:57 (50.4.97.34)
However as the XO of the ship he was certainly qualified and authorized to wear line officer collar devices. (confessions of a Star Trek geek and USN vet) .......
278: Inmate Central, I worked in Albany for a few years. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 17:40:25 (50.4.97.34)
Had a gopher job (go for this, go for that) in the Capitol building from 88-90. Quit to join the Navy. .......
279: Inmate Central, RE: Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 17:30:01 (50.4.97.34)
I grew up there, went to LHS class of '86. Left the area in '91. .......
280: Inmate Central, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 17:27:33 (50.4.97.34)
I grew up there, went to LHS class of '86. Left the area in '91. .......
281: Inmate Central, RE: Kiddo's ?? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 16:17:24 (50.4.97.34)
Troy. On 124th street between 4th and 5th ave. .......
282: Inmate Central, I wouldn't change much from my youth. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 12:43:01 (50.4.97.34)
If I had kids I'm not sure I'd them do what I did though. .......
283: General Asylum, Agreed. Just became aware of Porcupine Tree. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 12:31:09 (50.4.97.34)
I'll add Tool to the artists who release an album instead of a group of individual songs. .......
284: Inmate Central, I spent my afterschool hours at the local bar. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 12:21:56 (50.4.97.34)
True. While I was in grade school my mother didn't want me home alone so for appx. three hours everyday I hung out at Kiddo's until she got home from work. This was in the mid 70s near Albany, NY and .......
285: Inmate Central, Exactly my experience; also 47. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 11:55:13 (50.4.97.34)
Great post! .......
286: General Asylum, Rogue amplifiers and Dali speakers. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-03-03, 08:30:53 (50.4.97.34)
Whatever models would be in my budget. .......
287: General Asylum, My old neighbor had a 1970 Barracuda (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-28, 08:44:15 (50.4.97.34)
The paint was a deep purple color and his plate read "HWY STR" .......
288: Inmate Central, RE: Spock now a spook (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-27, 13:50:28 (50.4.97.34)
Ever since I was a kid I've aspired to be brilliant, but I've fallen a bit short. I make great efforts to master my emotions, but at times fail. I've tried to always be analytical and logical regardle .......
289: Films/DVD Asylum, Loved it! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-25, 21:24:13 (99.158.170.117)
Tom Hardy is a chameleon. .......
290: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NAD (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-24, 12:45:48 (50.4.97.34)
I was also impressed by the 390DD but based on what you originally posted I'd say the 356BEE might be an option. Yeah I know it's not pretty, but I really enjoyed how it sounds. I had a very hard tim .......
291: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hegel is pretty great. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-24, 12:21:14 (50.4.97.34)
I've spent a lot of time at the local dealer listening to several integrated amps from them. I understand about the DAC issue though. I was also impressed with the newest integrated amps from NAD. In .......
292: Digital Drive, Saw them in Audio Advisor (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-23, 18:14:21 (50.4.97.34)
Haven't heard anything yet but I have to say.....that's the worst name for an audio company I've ever seen. I honestly couldn't buy anything from them because I'd get tired of being laughed at. "Hey g .......
293: Rocky Road, RE: R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-23, 13:01:44 (50.4.97.34)
I hated that song. For almost all of '91 I was going through avionics school while in the Navy. Some of our instructors were Marines who didn't exactly fit the description of shiny or happy...and some .......
294: Rocky Road, RE: That Metal Show (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-23, 11:13:52 (50.4.97.34)
I like Eddie Trunk. His knowledge of music is encyclopedic and he seems very approachable. I'm just not a fan of the other two....to me they seem to play to the lowest common denominator and almost du .......
295: Inmate Central, We get old..it happens. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-17, 11:30:21 (50.4.97.34)
I thought Dan and Lorraine did a nice job of recreating the original. I'm glad they did that rather than just show the original....I can get that on youtube. .......
296: Inmate Central, The products are great. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-16, 12:53:21 (50.4.97.34)
I use the 'humble twin' and the shaving lotion. Much, much cheaper than the Gillette blades and the lotion is every bit as good as anything from The Art of Shaving that I've used at a fraction of the .......
297: Inmate Central, A few thoughts: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-16, 12:49:45 (50.4.97.34)
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift...Why? Sir Paul just can't sing anymore. That was tough to listen to. Chevy Chase is my top pick for the celebrity dead pool. He's a heart attack candidate any day. Kanye .......
298: Speaker Asylum, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-12, 08:44:42 (50.4.97.34)
I lean toward the idea that any well-made cable that specs well will be a noticeable improvement over what they used for 'Cable A', but I'm not prepared in any way to spend more than a couple hundred .......
299: Inmate Central, i work about 65 hours a week. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-11, 17:15:13 (99.158.170.117)
Haven't had a vacation in 5 years. At this point I'm considering my options...life is too short to work this much. .......
300: Inmate Central, Actually I've owned a pizza place since 1999. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-11, 15:38:57 (99.158.170.117)
I don't have the problems that you've described, but then again I don't hire teenagers. .......
301: Inmate Central, All that from one visit? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-11, 10:55:34 (50.4.97.34)
So you had one experience at this store, dealt with one kid who's probably in his first job, and eventually got what you needed just by asking for the manager. This reads like a huge overreaction to .......
302: Inmate Central, They'd get my vote. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-11, 09:02:21 (50.4.97.34)
Yes im serious....and that's all I'm willing to say here. :) .......
303: General Asylum, If your daughter starts telling you... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-11, 08:36:00 (50.4.97.34)
"Whaddya mean I didn't finish my homework? Got nuthin better to do.", you'll know who put the idea in her head. .......
304: General Asylum, It may sound sappy... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-10, 19:44:41 (99.158.170.117)
...but I think it's great that we share this hobby. Of course we each have our own things to enjoy individually too. .......
305: General Asylum, Lucky man! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-10, 18:19:20 (50.4.97.34)
Of course so am I....my better half gave me a Sony HAP-Z1ES for Christmas. The deal was it has to include her music as well, but I couldn't ask for a better companion. (I mean her...not the Sony..) : .......
306: Inmate Central, "Don't give up...don't ever give up." (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-10, 15:48:06 (50.4.97.34)
Jimmy V. .......
307: General Asylum, Good one! nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-10, 12:49:34 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
308: General Asylum, 'Black Betty' from RamJam (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-10, 10:33:16 (50.4.97.34)
I was just old enough to think that the lyrics were suggestive and even dangerous, but not yet old enough to understand. I certainly understood the power chords and crashing drums which led me to Sabb .......
309: General Asylum, Great post! Nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-10, 10:30:01 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
310: Films/DVD Asylum, Denzel is always very good, even if the film itself is bad. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-09, 09:39:54 (50.4.97.34)
'Out of Time' and 'Deja Vu' were even worse than their clichéd titles suggested but at least he was enjoyable to watch. I liked ' The Equalizer' though, even if it was a bit over the top. ::: TOPIC:: .......
311: Hi-Rez Highway, I bought the original Dragonfly last year. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-09, 09:01:15 (50.4.97.34)
I have to admit it's very impressive. I'm using it from my Mac mini to a Melos headphone amp with Grado 325i cans. I took home a few full size DACs from Hegel, PS Audio, and Teac that were all in the .......
312: Rocky Road, None bigger than Quiet Riot (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-07, 11:47:13 (50.4.97.34)
They sold out a 3,000 seat theater twice in one week, the first in about 90 minutes. I went to both shows, and for the 2nd rushed the stage. Got about four feet from Kevin DuBrow and he caught the ban .......
313: Rocky Road, Love British Steel... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-07, 10:25:23 (50.4.97.34)
..but 'Stained Class' and 'Killing Machine' really set the pattern for them. I think my fav JP album would be 1/3 'Sin After Sin', 1/3 'Stained Class', and 1/3 'Killing Machine'. Maybe I'll just mak .......
314: Rocky Road, 1983. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-07, 10:16:18 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
315: Hi-Rez Highway, There's a few others I'd like to buy (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-07, 07:35:23 (50.4.97.34)
Most of the Black Sabbath recordings have been released on SACD as well as the Dio-era Rainbow. Blue Oyster Cult's 'Agents of Fortune' is also available but all of those are commanding $70 and up. I c .......
316: Hi-Rez Highway, That's the one I have. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-07, 07:29:36 (50.4.97.34)
I'm not an aficionado of Miles, but I did have the CD and the LP before buying the SACD. The tape hiss is still there but what really did it for me is the SACD is at the correct speed. It's a bit slow .......
317: Hi-Rez Highway, Fair enough. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-06, 08:42:44 (50.4.97.34)
I have 40 something discs. Most are at least good, a few have been downright bad, and a few are just stunning. I'll mention the stand-outs good or bad: Deep Purple's 'Machine Head'- This is what SACD .......
318: Rocky Road, Yes it did. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-05, 18:30:40 (99.158.170.117)
Best Metal Song or whatever they call it. My favorite Slayer albums are South Of Heaven and Seasons in the Abyss. I guess both can be considered slow for them, but those are the ones I listen to most .......
319: Rocky Road, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-05, 17:58:27 (50.4.97.34)
I went to so many shows in those days, well over a hundred. Tickets were cheap and I had a job with not many financial obligations. I can't even remember every band but when I tell my young employees .......
320: Rocky Road, My mother was great about concerts and music. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-05, 16:57:43 (50.4.97.34)
First show I ever went to was Queen on 'The Game' tour; she took my friend and I. A month later she took us to see The Cars on the 'Panorama' tour. It's worth noting she was a fan of both bands. Once .......
321: Rocky Road, 'Dissident Aggressor' (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-05, 15:48:02 (50.4.97.34)
I thought Slayer's cover absolutely destroyed the original version on Sin After Sin. Then I heard Priest do it on 'A Touch of Evil: Live'....they took it back! .......
322: Rocky Road, NICE! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-05, 15:41:53 (50.4.97.34)
I've been a Priest fan since I first saw them in 1981...at the innocent age of 12 years old. I've always thought 'Painkiller' was their heaviest...and 'brutal' is a perfect word for this one. It's not .......
323: Amp/Preamp Asylum, good choice. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-05, 11:37:06 (99.158.170.117)
I was going to say look at Rogue. very hard to beat for the money. .......
324: Hi-Rez Highway, Maybe you could've asked (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-04, 19:41:43 (99.158.170.117)
You could've wrote "I'd be interested in hearing about which SACDs fell short of expectations " or something similar, but instead you publicly took an antagonistic tone and questioned the validity of .......
325: Hi-Rez Highway, I owe you no explanation of any kind. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-04, 10:59:55 (50.4.97.34)
I've purchased $50+ OOP SACDs (that's Out Of Print, so now you don't have to bother yourself researching what that means) that have sounded terrible compared to other SACDs. It's not a "baseless gener .......
326: Hi-Rez Highway, Me too! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-02-03, 12:07:11 (50.4.97.34)
I'll buy it if the reviews are good. I've heard too many $50 SACDs that sound like garbage for me to buy it without someone else saying it's good. .......
327: Inmate Central, Good point. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-31, 19:13:32 (50.4.97.34)
I don't think it aired yet but when it does....it's gonna be ugly. .......
328: Inmate Central, His life, he should be left alone. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-31, 09:57:53 (50.4.97.34)
What he does to himself doesn't affect anyone but him, not even his family. How they (and anyone else) reacts to him reveals far more about themselves than anything else. .......
329: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I'd rather buy the finished product. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-31, 07:23:38 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
330: Amp/Preamp Asylum, If you've never heard the Heritage series from Klipsch... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-30, 20:42:55 (99.158.170.117)
...listen first. When I started to get serious about this hobby Klipsch was all I read about. I visited a dealer who carried all of them and sat for hours with all sorts of amplification driving them. .......
331: Hi-Rez Highway, I read that also. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-30, 18:31:01 (50.4.97.34)
I was looking forward to that, especially given Sony's huge back catalog of music but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. .......
332: Rocky Road, I saw him in '84 when he was still in Alcatrazz (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-30, 16:29:44 (50.4.97.34)
Graham Bonnet was on vocals and they opened up for Ted Nugent. They really put on a great show...so much that I think ol' "Terrible Ted" tried to outmatch them. For the opening song he raced out to th .......
333: Hi-Rez Highway, Album art. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-30, 10:49:20 (50.4.97.34)
After 600+ covers I've only found one error: Billy Idol became Al Stewart. :) .......
334: Hi-Rez Highway, Same here. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-28, 20:03:13 (99.158.170.117)
I got mine last month and I'm thrilled with it. I've got about 150G of lossless music loaded so far but have yet to purchase any hi-rez downloads. I dont fully understand the up converting process tha .......
335: Films/DVD Asylum, I binged-watched the series. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-24, 18:28:05 (99.158.170.117)
Enjoyed it very much, especially Toby and the Jimmy Smits characters. I wouldn't read more into it than a well-written, supremely acted series. .......
336: General Asylum, Very nice gear. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-24, 07:48:18 (50.4.97.34)
I'm pretty familiar with Bel Canto and a collection of their pieces is an impressive system. Have you considered a Sony HAP-Z1ES? You'll end up having all of your CDs on the internal hard drive, would .......
337: Inmate Central, No comparison. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-23, 14:05:19 (50.4.97.34)
Give me the previous NSX over virtually anything that's available today. It's the last world-class car that's still a car and not a supercomputer on wheels. I'm all for automotive progress to make a d .......
338: Inmate Central, Very nice. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-23, 13:44:40 (50.4.97.34)
Always loved them. I have a CL-S but it has little in common with the NSX. I'm approaching 200k miles and the car has been exceptionally reliable. I'd love an NSX but they still command a high dollar. .......
339: Inmate Central, Acura NSX. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-23, 12:50:41 (50.4.97.34)
6 cylinder, no turbo. .......
340: Inmate Central, I need more practice. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-23, 10:52:51 (50.4.97.34)
I have an Acura with a 6-speed but heel-toe action is something I still have trouble with. .......
341: Films/DVD Asylum, YES!!! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-16, 14:16:24 (50.4.97.34)
What a great show that was! .......
342: Films/DVD Asylum, Gravity (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-13, 19:43:56 (99.158.170.117)
If not for the spectacular images the film is otherwise nearly unwatchable. ....and at the risk of labeling myself a hooligan I've never laughed so hard at a theater then when I saw Jackass 3-D. ::: .......
343: Films/DVD Asylum, George Clooney had a speech. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-12, 19:08:14 (50.4.97.34)
I didn't hear a word he said however because I couldn't stop looking at Amal. .......
344: General Asylum, RE: Caption time... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-11, 17:15:31 (50.4.97.34)
How Mormons let their hair down. .......
345: Rocky Road, I'm a huge Halford fan. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-09, 18:11:47 (50.4.97.34)
I thought his work in Fight and his later solo releases were as good as anything he did with JP. I saw him three times on his solo tour and many times with JP..always a great show. Even met him in NY, .......
346: Digital Drive, Nonsense. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2015-01-09, 14:45:35 (50.4.97.34)
That's a gross generalization. There's top-shelf gear of all eras, and the best of today is every bit as good, and often better than, yesteryears. with inflation-adjusted prices taken into considerati .......
347: Speaker Asylum, Don't forget System Audio (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-29, 11:23:52 (50.4.97.34)
But yeah...the Dali Epicon Six is the best speaker I've ever heard, IMO. They would make me exceptionally happy. .......
348: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I heard the new NAD DAC/preamp recently: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-27, 18:12:36 (50.4.97.34)
Very impressive and perfect for someone who doesn't have an analog source. .......
349: Inmate Central, Sony HAP Z1-ES (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-27, 13:26:54 (50.4.97.34)
My g/f really loves me, I think I'll keep her. .......
350: Inmate Central, Sadly I agree. . (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-23, 10:34:47 (50.4.97.34)
He's been one of my favorite players since he came in the league, but it's not easy to watch him now. Every pass more than 15 yards downfield starts to wobble; a sure sign there's not even average zip .......
351: Films/DVD Asylum, Totally agree. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-22, 14:48:19 (50.4.97.34)
This season was really going along great, but last night was a disaster. At one point I started to wonder if this was a two-hour episode. Nope,it just felt like it. The whole mother/brother thing seem .......
352: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My exact thoughts as well. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-16, 10:21:06 (50.4.97.34)
I've listened to the Stingray, Cronus Magnum, and the new hybrid from Rogue called the Pharaoh. Of the three my pick is the Cronus for the same reasons you stated. .......
353: Inmate Central, All my friends that are my age... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-13, 18:02:29 (50.4.97.34)
...I'm 46..are married with kids. That's absolutely not for me, so I made new friends, most of who are 10-12 years younger than I am. Of course I still have my old ones, but we rarely get together owi .......
354: Inmate Central, Zing! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-13, 17:02:57 (50.4.97.34)
Never heard that one. .......
355: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hege makes great products. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-08, 16:15:49 (50.4.97.34)
I would describe them as very subtle and smooth. There's not a lot of dynamic swings in any one area but I've listened to a couple of the integrated amplifiers (forgot which models) for a few hours an .......
356: General Asylum, RE: Mine: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-06, 08:55:52 (50.4.97.34)
I should say I don't own this system, "mine" meant my choice. .......
357: General Asylum, Mine: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-06, 08:50:38 (50.4.97.34)
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum integrated amp: $2300 Sony HAP-Z1ES server: $2000 Dali Ikon 7 speakers: $2700 add a few hundred for cables. .......
358: Inmate Central, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Button? nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-03, 12:43:52 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
359: Inmate Central, The refurbished stadium ? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-03, 10:49:22 (50.4.97.34)
You mean the one that backs up raw sewage into the locker rooms whenever it rains? That refurbished stadium? .......
360: General Asylum, Secret to a happy co-existence? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-03, 10:10:58 (50.4.97.34)
Separate bathrooms. .......
361: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-02, 20:35:55 (99.158.170.117)
I've been waffling between the Cronus Magnum or the ST-100 amp to go with my Cary SLP-88 preamp. I've had several decent solid state power amps paired with the tube pre; came to conclusion that I wan .......
362: Rocky Road, Saw him a couple of weeks ago. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-12-01, 11:51:13 (50.4.97.34)
Loved the show! His guitarist can play as well as she looks too. My favorite songs from the show were 'Killer' and 'I Love The Dead', which lead right into those great covers. What an ending to a fan .......
363: Inmate Central, Lack of a pass rush really hurt the Pats. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-30, 17:48:11 (99.158.170.117)
Rodgers had way too much time to sit back and read the secondary. He just doesn't make mistakes. Neither does Brady for that matter. .......
364: Inmate Central, Another fun shopping related gag: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-29, 12:50:35 (50.4.97.34)
Get in line behind someone who's cart you've placed something very inappropriate without them knowing until they check out. Ex: condoms in an old man's cart. .......
365: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NAD 326BEE and the Pioneer sp-bs41 speakers. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-29, 12:33:30 (50.4.97.34)
Can be had new together for under $600. Why buy used at that price? .......
366: Inmate Central, Absolutely disgusting that this still happens. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-28, 10:19:24 (50.4.97.34)
When will people stop filming in portrait mode? :) .......
367: Films/DVD Asylum, Tasneem...oh man I could look at her all day. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-28, 09:35:16 (50.4.97.34)
So can Frankie. Black cat likes black ops TV! BTW, I know this looked photoshopped or enhanced, but all I did was take the pic using my iPhone in a low-light room. .......
368: Inmate Central, Yeah, I suppose. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-26, 11:56:20 (50.4.97.34)
I'm just predisposed to not be interested in or care much about strangers. It wouldn't even occur to me to offer a fix, but I would certainly notice the static. Friends/family is another story...they .......
369: Inmate Central, My philosophy: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-26, 11:28:11 (50.4.97.34)
MYOB. It rarely backfires. .......
370: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sony? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-24, 12:19:04 (50.4.97.34)
I've been very impressed with these. .......
371: Inmate Central, '73 Ford Torino coupe (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-24, 12:15:15 (50.4.97.34)
This was in '84 and it was a rusted POS. I had grandiose plans of having it painted red with a big white stripe over the roof and down both sides....yes I was a big fan of Starsky and Hutch. Of cours .......
372: General Asylum, I'm done. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-15, 06:45:52 (99.158.170.117)
Nearly 30 years of frequent binging has been enough. Not preaching or anything but I've reached a point where the price outweighs the fun. I still crank the tunes but the intake of all things is down .......
373: General Asylum, good fun. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-15, 05:30:04 (99.158.170.117)
I've almost stopped that kind of partying completely though. Last week I did that and it took me three days to recover. The spirit is willing but the body says enough. .......
374: Inmate Central, I like the cat pics more. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-14, 14:32:56 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
375: General Asylum, My g/f said the same thing. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-14, 14:06:58 (50.4.97.34)
We hang out with another couple much like ourselves (mid 40s, no kids) and the husband and I are both big into this while the ladies tolerate the gear because they love the music. The girls are convi .......
376: Rocky Road, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-08, 12:58:46 (50.4.97.34)
thanks for playing! .......
377: Inmate Central, "Who is this guy anyway??!" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-08, 12:44:35 (50.4.97.34)
...sez Little Cow. .......
378: Films/DVD Asylum, If you like The Sopranos you gotta see Ray Donovan. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-08, 10:36:53 (50.4.97.34)
Both series feature a top notch cast. For me Ray Donovan wins at the wire by the slightest of a nose. .......
379: Inmate Central, I have two dogs... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-08, 09:12:54 (50.4.97.34)
..and seven cats. Oh, and Frankie doesn't like your attitude. .......
380: Films/DVD Asylum, No, BB was better. Empire is very good though. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-07, 18:24:50 (50.4.97.34)
. .......
381: Inmate Central, Nice! george Clooney told this story: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-07, 11:25:09 (50.4.97.34)
He was young and had a roommate with a cat. The guy wasn't very good at keeping the litter box clean, so George starting cleaning it daily without telling his roommate. He began to get concerned abou .......
382: Inmate Central, Got the flu for the first time four years ago. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-06, 10:53:51 (50.4.97.34)
I was 42 and in excellent health, but was bed-ridden for a week. I never realized how brutal it can be and now I totally understand how it can be fatal to anyone not in good health. I've gotten a flu .......
383: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've heard a couple of DACs with volume out: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-06, 08:30:08 (99.158.170.117)
NAD M51, Bel Canto, and Hegel, all highly regarded. I've spent a few hours with each and decided that I need a preamp in my system. Everything that I liked about the digital source and DAC was made be .......
384: Rocky Road, Sounds like it's a good thing he doesn't have a rocket launcher. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-04, 16:07:39 (64.53.249.6)
I crack myself up! .......
385: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary SLP-05 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-04, 10:38:54 (64.53.249.6)
I have the SLP-88 and heard the 05 at a friend's house. I'd start there if that was my budget. .......
386: Critic's Corner, My bad as in I should've referenced it more. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 18:19:20 (64.53.249.6)
...but I still threw it away. .......
387: Critic's Corner, My bad. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 17:55:07 (64.53.249.6)
The writers seem exceptionally well read and are very thorough but when I think about the amount of time wasted....yes it's wasted....that it took to do the work and then write about it I shake my hea .......
388: Critic's Corner, Fair enough. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 17:46:05 (64.53.249.6)
Truthfully I was so disgusted I tossed it in the trash but I fished it out. .......
389: Critic's Corner, Want me to read it for you too? C'mon man... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 17:41:09 (64.53.249.6)
OK fine...the foolishness begins on page 66. .......
390: Critic's Corner, November issue of TAS. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 17:15:45 (64.53.249.6)
. .......
391: General Asylum, "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!" nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 16:54:54 (64.53.249.6)
. .......
392: Rocky Road, Reminds me of the Columbia record/tape club (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 16:31:52 (64.53.249.6)
You placed the stamps on your offer card and mailed it back to them. .......
393: General Asylum, Solid C (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 16:26:04 (64.53.249.6)
If I hear something that will greatly improve what I already have I'll do what I can to acquire it. The asking price is secondary...IF I can afford it. About a year ago I borrowed something that broug .......
394: Critic's Corner, Now I'm supposed to stack BBs on my DAC?? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 15:22:00 (64.53.249.6)
No, I've had enough. So long TAS....less time reading = more time listening. .......
395: Computer Audio Asylum, If you alread have a computer... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-11-01, 11:14:31 (64.53.249.6)
...and I'm assuming you do by your presence here...THIS is all you need: 1TB internal HD and handles every type of file that you can give it. It's a storage device, server, and DAC all in one with an .......
396: Inmate Central, More to the story: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-18, 09:56:05 (64.53.249.6)
There's a lot that goes on in locker rooms/practice fields/sidelines that goes unreported. .......
397: Rocky Road, It's actually fun. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-17, 19:16:38 (99.158.170.117)
Just forget there's people there and immerse yourself into the song. If it's a song you really love and it moves you at home then there's no difference. .......
398: Rocky Road, Saw Deep Purple a few weeks ago. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-17, 19:09:29 (99.158.170.117)
Ian just can't do it anymore. Saw Judas Priest last month, and Rob Halford sounds amazing. .......
399: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Got it thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-17, 10:03:14 (64.53.249.6)
I'm familiar with the remote app but I thought you were using the iPad directly as a monitor. That would be very cool! .......
400: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How did you use the iPad as a monitor? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-16, 20:31:26 (99.158.170.117)
Sorry to thread jack but I'm trying to do the same thing with my Mac min and iPad. .......
401: Rocky Road, Being drunk worked for Ozzy. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-16, 20:24:25 (99.158.170.117)
He's not exactly known for having a great singing voice. .......
402: Rocky Road, I can't sing a note... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-16, 16:03:24 (64.53.249.6)
..but I did this better at a karaoke bar than these guys did. At least I didn't stumble over the words. .......
403: Inmate Central, RE: The Silver Streak (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-14, 18:29:15 (64.53.249.6)
My buddy bought two of these in Alaska. With a friend he drove them both to his home in Florida, then gutted and fitted them both as an RV. Sold them to buyers in Denmark for big money. .......
404: Inmate Central, "Nice pose kid, what agency are you with?" (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-10-01, 08:35:22 (64.53.249.6)
...said Sarge. .......
405: Inmate Central, My weird cat (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-27, 08:05:03 (64.53.249.6)
I have seven and have had several over the years, but this one is the strangest. I'm certain he's bipolar and the way he contorts his body seems impossible, even for a cat. .......
406: Inmate Central, Unbelievable. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-26, 07:26:01 (99.158.170.117)
The plan was for him to take the field in the top of the 9th by himself, then allow for the extended ovation. Then Baltimore tied it up in the 8th, so the moment was denied. The no-script beauty of sp .......
407: Inmate Central, Derek Jeter's final home game tonight. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-25, 17:24:56 (64.53.249.6)
Yeah he's hitting .250-something and can't run like he used to...but tonight in his first at-bat he gets an RBI double and scored one batter later. Say what you want but the man comes through when the .......
408: Inmate Central, My DirecTV nightmare: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-20, 14:17:15 (64.53.249.6)
I own a small pizza place that's carry-out and delivery. There's no actual dining room, just a small area (10x25) in front where people can look at the menu and order/wait for their food. No bathrooms .......
409: Digital Drive, That would explain the ES designation and the added cost. Nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-10, 14:27:07 (99.158.170.117)
. .......
410: Digital Drive, Got it thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-10, 09:44:57 (64.53.249.6)
Now I'm wondering what the 2k machine does that the 1k doesn't..aside from twice the storage. Not to mention you don't get the amp or headphone amp in the bigger one. I was told by more than one perso .......
411: Digital Drive, My friend has one; I'm still saving my pennies. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-10, 05:21:06 (99.158.170.117)
The only hiccup in the loading process he had was his own fault: he admitted to not reading the manual carefully and ended up loading a lot of duplicate files that made the process longer than necessa .......
412: Digital Drive, Huge difference between the two: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-09, 16:22:09 (64.53.249.6)
Unless I'm mistaken the Marantz needs to have your computer on and active because it has no internal storage. I haven't hear the Marantz but I've spent several hours with the Sony and I think it sound .......
413: Inmate Central, Update: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-09, 14:48:47 (64.53.249.6)
TMZ now reporting that in order to avoid more publicity Janay Palmer has changed her last name. She's now known as Janay Fister. .......
414: Inmate Central, Yep... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-09, 14:47:10 (64.53.249.6)
That's pretty much how I ended up with seven. .......
415: Hi-Rez Highway, Great answers. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-06, 11:36:58 (64.53.249.6)
I wouldn't have been able to resist responding with "R.T.F.M.", but you were much more polite. .......
416: Inmate Central, If it gets destroyed there's little harm. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-09-06, 11:26:18 (64.53.249.6)
Much less destructive than an oil rig or reactor. .......
417: Inmate Central, It's the team's fault. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-20, 11:13:02 (64.53.249.6)
In this era of no personal responsibility how were people expect to know to dress and hydrate appropriately? .......
418: Inmate Central, Any members here live in New Orleans? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-20, 06:30:03 (99.158.170.117)
Looking for interesting things to do next February. I'll be going with a group of 40 somethings for mardi gras but these days I prefer a more relaxed and quiet scene. .......
419: Inmate Central, Parisian women shielding the kids with their own bodies. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-19, 08:11:00 (64.53.249.6)
Parisian men hiding in the window ledges. .......
420: Inmate Central, "Gringo with no teeth ". Nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-17, 11:10:55 (99.158.170.117)
. .......
421: General Asylum, I work all day. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-15, 10:23:56 (64.53.249.6)
I don't listen to music while I'm working, and on my days off in the summer I prefer to do things outside. My main system has been powered up about 5 times this summer. .......
422: Inmate Central, It's easier to surpress and bury things than talk to someone. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-13, 22:44:19 (99.158.170.117)
Of course eventually the internal stress becomes unbearable and something bad happens. Music, movies, and books all stopped being enjoyable, which is unthinkable to anyone who knows me. Just writing t .......
423: Inmate Central, I have all of his books. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-13, 16:40:45 (64.53.249.6)
'IV' is probably my favorite, but I enjoyed every one of them. .......
424: Inmate Central, Yeah, I know. Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-13, 16:20:54 (64.53.249.6)
It's absolutely agonizing and draining for me to ask for help with anything but I've learned that I don't always have the answer or solution to everything. The relative anonymity of this place makes e .......
425: Inmate Central, RE: Robin Williams: his family. His friends. The millions that (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-13, 12:46:21 (64.53.249.6)
Why does the death of someone I've never met bother me sometimes but not always ? I wasn't a huge fan of his stand up but I enjoyed his dramatic roles. This one has me upset more than any other celebr .......
426: Inmate Central, So hard to watch. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-11, 18:06:15 (99.158.170.117)
I tried so hard not to tear up watching that. .......
427: Inmate Central, Very sad. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-11, 16:22:57 (99.158.170.117)
Someone so talented, successful , and truly respected and loved by so many yet still does this. .......
428: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Good choice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-10, 18:39:48 (99.158.170.117)
Just for kicks one day try it as a DAC/Pre with an external power amp. It's a nice Swiss Army knife type of tool. .......
429: Films/DVD Asylum, Ray Donovan. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-08, 09:33:10 (64.53.249.6)
Leiv Schrieber, Jon Voight, and James Woods are just the biggest names in a great cast. .......
430: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Given our similar thoughts on the Sony and Cary gear: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-06, 14:36:08 (64.53.249.6)
I'm confident you'll like the Peachtree Nova 125SE. I had the Decco2 and really liked it as a DAC/Pre, but thought the power amp stage was a little flat. The Nova 125SE changed all of that; it's a fan .......
431: Inmate Central, If mine could band together I've had it. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-03, 07:25:56 (99.158.170.117)
I share my house with seven of them, but they haven't yet forged a strong enough alliance to start dictating terms to me. .......
432: Inmate Central, Twice in fact: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-01, 10:24:48 (64.53.249.6)
maybe it's a Tuxedo cat thing.. .......
433: Inmate Central, Hey! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-08-01, 10:22:43 (64.53.249.6)
I've seen that before.... .......
434: General Asylum, THIS!!!! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-28, 17:17:12 (64.53.249.6)
I recently finished loading all of my CDs on an external HD and streaming them to my system. Having all of them at my choosing from the couch is the best improvement I can make because it means more l .......
435: Inmate Central, RE: oh man I made the mistake at elevator chat (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-26, 08:01:01 (64.53.249.6)
It's all funny but start at 2:20 if you want. .......
436: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Exactly! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-24, 12:02:48 (64.53.249.6)
The new ST-100 stereo amp is so great...and the M-180 monoblocs...I took them home for a week and was left completely unsatisfied with what I was previously thrilled with. .......
437: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Very nice! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-24, 07:01:46 (99.158.170.117)
I concur about the Sony, and that's a beautiful collection of gear. I'm also diggin the Van Halen and Billy Idol! .......
438: Inmate Central, You know what's worse than being lactose intolerant? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-23, 16:03:15 (64.53.249.6)
(which I totally am BTW) Hearing people tell me how they are lactose intolerant. .......
439: Inmate Central, I have 7 (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-21, 13:27:07 (99.158.170.117)
And they all have their quirks.....pretty much like any family. .......
440: Inmate Central, "...never commented upon..." (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-18, 14:21:37 (64.53.249.6)
Because reporting the news accurately is the entire reason they exist in the first place. I don't think congratulations are due for a person or organizaton for doing what is expected. "Hey there bus d .......
441: Inmate Central, "These" because there's been several instances of careless reporting. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-18, 10:03:22 (64.53.249.6)
I wasn't condemning all journalists, just the talking heads on TV and in the control booth who aren't even aware they're being made a fool of. .......
442: Inmate Central, Exactly. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-18, 09:23:43 (64.53.249.6)
My point wasn't to discredit the long-established fraternity of professional journalists whose history of documenting world events is invaluable. The spread of instant communication however has in man .......
443: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I see what you did there .... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-18, 07:11:56 (99.158.170.117)
Good one! .......
444: Inmate Central, Some fact verification by the tv crew is in order. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-17, 18:49:07 (64.53.249.6)
This makes it clear how little care is given to reporting the truth vs being first with the "news". All these callers do is point that out. .......
445: Inmate Central, Man...these news anchors are brilliant... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-17, 15:29:54 (64.53.249.6)
The constant race to be first on the air with an "exclusive" without checking facts means they deserve every bit of abuse they can get. .......
446: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hope you enjoy the Sony. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-17, 09:11:59 (64.53.249.6)
If you don't care for it I'm sure you'll have no trouble unloading it. (ahem...) .......
447: Films/DVD Asylum, The Brood (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-16, 17:55:50 (64.53.249.6)
Kids can be small monsters, right? .......
448: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I listened to that Sony for several hours. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-16, 17:47:25 (64.53.249.6)
Coincidently the same system had the huge Rogue Apollo mono blocs and the Herra II preamp. I put that Sony integrated in place of those keeping the Sony HAPZi-ES as the source, speakers were the Sony .......
449: Inmate Central, Worse decade..70s or 80s? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-15, 18:29:44 (64.53.249.6)
Not an easy question. Music, cars, movies....neck and neck I'd say. .......
450: Inmate Central, He's not holding press conferences. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-11, 16:58:26 (64.53.249.6)
Is it really his fault there's a million sports "reporters" with nothing to cover when the NBA, NHL, and NFL are all idle? .......
451: Inmate Central, I hope this means we won't see Eric Spoelstra on TV anymore. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-11, 16:56:29 (64.53.249.6)
He's got the most punchable face in all of sports. .......
452: General Asylum, RJD was among the best.. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-07, 09:22:53 (64.53.249.6)
..but Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, and Maynard James Keenan are all still going strong. .......
453: Inmate Central, Could be one of these; if you have devilish friends. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-06, 15:00:29 (99.158.170.117)
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/b278/?itm=annoy_a_tron&rkgid=274593751&cpg=oggdgt1&source=google_gadgets&creative=7871642565&adpos=1t1&device=m&network=g&matchtype=e&gclid=CMi_v8TXsb8CFQyCaQod9EoAYw .......
454: Inmate Central, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-06, 10:48:05 (99.158.170.117)
If it's a single chirp at regular intervals it's almost certainly a detector with a low battery. .......
455: General Asylum, Stuff it ! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-06, 09:01:31 (99.158.170.117)
I doubt you will ever sit and critically listen, but much of the genre features guitar virtuosos, extraordinary drummers, and vocalists who rival the best opera singers. If I thought you would give it .......
456: General Asylum, Yep. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-04, 11:22:23 (64.53.249.6)
Given that it's Independence Day I thought I should drive my Ford van to work today instead of my Acura or my Honda motorcycle. Then I thought "well, my van was built in Spain by European workers but .......
457: Inmate Central, prevent black eyes. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-02, 09:36:17 (64.53.249.6)
. .......
458: Inmate Central, Taken as a complete series there's never been a better show. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-07-02, 09:31:23 (64.53.249.6)
Cast, writing, cinematography, directing....best drama ever. .......
459: Vintage Asylum, Nah, I was just sayin' they might be there for show. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-28, 13:21:02 (64.53.249.6)
Sometimes that sells more than anything else. .......
460: Vintage Asylum, doesn't mean they're all connected. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-28, 12:29:38 (64.53.249.6)
. .......
461: Inmate Central, Well we lost but move on. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-26, 11:09:23 (64.53.249.6)
Just like Vietnam. .......
462: General Asylum, I love the bowling alley sound effects . Nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-25, 02:26:55 (99.158.170.117)
. .......
463: Inmate Central, Where's Kermit Washington when you need him? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-24, 14:57:47 (64.53.249.6)
This game needs an enforcer to settle shit like this once and for all. .......
464: Inmate Central, I'm more this guy: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-21, 07:06:22 (64.53.249.6)
link .......
465: Hi-Rez Highway, Thanks, that sounds frustrating. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-19, 15:45:58 (64.53.249.6)
I've spent a few hours with the Z1 and was saving up for a purchase based strictly on how it sounds....but that was only with what was already loaded at the dealer. I had the same goal: eliminating my .......
466: Inmate Central, Carrot Cake (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-17, 18:30:58 (64.53.249.6)
She's a calico, looks like the inside of a carrot cake. .......
467: Inmate Central, He played Herman Munster on TV. nt (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-16, 19:24:28 (99.158.170.117)
. .......
468: Inmate Central, Tony Gwynn died today. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-16, 08:46:30 (64.53.249.6)
One of the best ballplayers of all time and surpassed by only Ted Williams as a hitter. As a huge baseball fan of the 80s I admired his approach to the game: always respectful of the fans, the game, a .......
469: Speaker Asylum, Looks are important. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-15, 05:57:13 (99.158.170.117)
You see it 24/7, you hear far less often. .......
470: Speaker Asylum, Dali. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-14, 06:36:44 (99.158.170.117)
My favorite line of speakers at pretty much any price point, from a couple hundred bucks for a small two-way up to their Epicon series which reach 5 figures. They have a few models at that price level .......
471: Speaker Asylum, I am . (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-14, 05:52:18 (99.158.170.117)
After combining households I had an Integra AVR that wasn't being used. On a whim I tore down my two - channel system and put this in its place. I was surprised at how good it sounds in this role and .......
472: Inmate Central, If you can see Chuck Norris... (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-13, 13:27:15 (64.53.249.6)
..he can see you. If you can't see him, you may be only seconds away from death. .......
473: Speaker Asylum, Love that room! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-13, 11:27:09 (64.53.249.6)
Exceptionally laid out and the attention to detail is obvious. I've heard the Joseph line quite extensively and while they aren't quite my taste (I prefer Dali) they are an exceptional speaker. Well d .......
474: Inmate Central, It's not surprising, remember this couple? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-13, 08:10:53 (64.53.249.6)
I sincerely hope they have experienced tremendous misfortune in the past 12 months. .......
475: Vintage Asylum, It's just not enough power. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-12, 09:48:02 (64.53.249.6)
Especially for playing LPs, where despite the phono stage's task of boosting the output signal to that of a line level it often isn't enough. If you are asking for advice I'd say pass on the Allied an .......
476: Inmate Central, good stuff! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-12, 09:28:19 (64.53.249.6)
That reporter is a bit young to be a 'cougar'. but the location certainly has plenty to go around. .......
477: Vintage Asylum, I had one of those Allied units. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-12, 08:24:21 (64.53.249.6)
Nice sounding and very cool looking, but just not enough power to base a system on. You can do better with that budget. .......
478: Vintage Asylum, All very good points. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-11, 18:19:17 (64.53.249.6)
However the Rogue M-180 uses a KT-120 power tube. Their ST-100 amp also uses the same tube in a single stereo chassis with the circuit and transformer designed from the ground up specifically for that .......
479: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-11, 08:59:30 (64.53.249.6)
The Rogue M-180 can be had for about $6k for the pair. It's hard to justify spending anything more. .......
480: General Asylum, I also like driving alone. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-10, 19:03:15 (64.53.249.6)
My girlfriend has her own motorcycle and her own audio system even though we live together. Of course we listen/ride together on occasion but just as often we do our own thing. It works for us. ::: TO .......
481: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-10, 16:11:01 (64.53.249.6)
First off I haven't heard a pair of vintage MC-60s, so take this for waht it's worth: Having listened to new McIntosh tube amps (fantastic, but big bucks) and a pair of Rogue M-180 mono blocs (literal .......
482: General Asylum, I always thought this hobby was an individual thing. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-10, 08:32:33 (64.53.249.6)
Kinda like reading; it's best enjoyed on your own time. Once in awhile I'll have a buddy over to listen to something new (music or gear) and I have several friends who are also into this stuff but for .......
483: Inmate Central, Good point. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-07, 15:15:55 (166.147.104.41)
I'm staying away from crazy Russian girls though. .......
484: Films/DVD Asylum, Reservoir Dogs. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-07, 11:48:15 (64.53.249.6)
If you seen it, you know what scene I'm talking about. .......
485: Inmate Central, Based on her picture I'd guess she would drink this: (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-07, 11:44:08 (64.53.249.6)
Seems appropriate .......
486: Inmate Central, I was an AT also. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-01, 20:03:38 (99.158.170.117)
After A school went to several crypto repair schools in Norfolk, Cecil Field, and Mirimar. Fun times! .......
487: Inmate Central, I was there for almost all of '91. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-06-01, 19:59:39 (99.158.170.117)
No restrictions and I spent a lot of time/money down there. .......
488: Hi-Rez Highway, Do you have Madman on SACD? (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-27, 18:21:18 (108.74.210.73)
I think that sounds fantastic...was wondering how you think it compares to this bluray audio disc. .......
489: Films/DVD Asylum, Ugh. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-19, 12:52:50 (108.74.208.17)
That's bad news for me because while Pacific Rim was better than I thought it would've been (I was expecting Transformers... I watched about 30 minutes of the 1st one) I still didn't think much of the .......
490: Inmate Central, My experience with the VA has been outstanding. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-12, 09:31:25 (108.69.175.43)
Everyone that I had to see...administrative or medical...was absolutely professional and efficient. I was seen within a few minutes of my scheduled appointment every time and recieved excellent care. .......
491: General Asylum, Mine was very encouraging of my obsession. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-12, 07:35:53 (99.158.170.117)
Took me to my 1st concert when I was 12: Queen in 1980. Gave me my first real piece of hi-fi: Denon DCD-810 CD player in 1986. Bought countless LPs/CDs over the years; including many that most parents .......
492: Speaker Asylum, Try Home Depot (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-12, 07:20:00 (99.158.170.117)
They have an entire aisle of replacement furniture parts including threaded feet for couches etc. Maybe you can bring one of the spikes in to match up the thread size. .......
493: Films/DVD Asylum, I love Conan The Barbarian (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-09, 19:27:40 (108.66.52.34)
My impression of him though is a tough-talking Hawk who never served, reportedly rejected because of asthma. I dunno. He apparently hates Rush Limbaugh..so he's got THAT going for him...which is nice. .......
494: Inmate Central, I'm dyin'! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-09, 19:21:45 (108.66.52.34)
Great pics! I have seven cats and this makes me want a bigger house. .......
495: General Asylum, I'd rather put the money into the home system. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-03, 11:52:21 (108.74.209.14)
Stock AM/FM/CD is all I need. I use the road time for AM news or books on cd anyway. .......
496: Inmate Central, "It wouldn't have mattered, believe me." (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-03, 07:21:59 (108.74.209.14)
-Bill Clinton. .......
497: General Asylum, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-02, 12:07:11 (108.74.209.14)
You didn't mention them but Tool is one of my favorite recent acts. I'm also a big fan of RJD's work, especially with Rainbow. The first few Scorpions LPs are excellent; pretty much everything that ca .......
498: Hi-Rez Highway, Yes. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-01, 16:37:13 (108.74.209.14)
Both the HAP-Z1ES and the HAP-S1 made strong showings. I've heard both at length and the S1 would indeed make a perfect small room/headphone amp. I'm considering one of each. .......
499: General Asylum, I love Peter Green's FM! (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-01, 12:04:56 (108.74.209.14)
Those Boston Tea Room concerts are spectacular...and certainly have a bit of metal sprinkled in..even if they happened before Sabbath established the genre. .......
500: General Asylum, I stand corrected. (0.00)
Posted by Prisoners on 2014-05-01, 07:16:18 (99.158.170.117)
Although I don't agree about the subtle aspects you claim. There's plenty of contrasting notes /scales played by Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, and others that a top quality playback system can .......
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