1: Headphone Heights, My Amp Mfgr. Is Pretty Enthusiastic About Them (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-05-06, 07:16:52 (24.6.59.190)
LTA makes headphone amps as well and is pretty enthusiastic about them. Here's their YT page with brief comments from some listeners. Too rich for my blood, but would be nice to hear them! ::: TOPIC:: .......

2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Considering A Change In Electronics? Any Recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-05-01, 09:47:43 (24.6.59.190)
"riding the edge of detail and resolution" Sounds like my little Avalons. Crazy as people tell me it was, the Wavelength 300B made them sound best to my ears in my small space. When I was looking at n .......

3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Considering A Change In Electronics? Any Recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-30, 14:12:13 (24.6.59.190)
I'm very content with the Linear Tube Audio ZOTL Ultralinear+ integrated I recently purchased. It does lots of things my Wavelength 300B amp did, and gives me 20 watts vs. 8 from the Wavelength. They .......

4: General Asylum, I Guess I'm a Luddite? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-29, 06:59:30 (24.6.59.190)
The format is just fine. It's clean, simple, easy to read and post. Those sites with everything you seem to prefer I run away from. I don't need an avatar, sig line, etc. One thing I would like, and I .......

5: Digital Drive, RE: What;s the output of the BD player? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-24, 10:31:25 (24.6.59.190)
Wondering that myself. The BR players i'm looking at have a separate HDMI and/or SPDF out for "audio only" which I'm pretty sure would be PCM. At what resolution I don't know. .......

6: Digital Drive, RE: I was wondering more about the audio versions. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-24, 10:12:51 (24.6.59.190)
Yes, completely different laser mechanisms. DVD is a 650 NM red laser, Blu Ray is a 450 NM blue laser, CD is a 780 NM infrared laser. That's from the Google by the way, I'm just a listener. So each on .......

7: Digital Drive, RE: Review on Soundstage hifi---NT (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-23, 17:27:04 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, It looks promising, but still a bit expensive and I do "need" the analog outs. Good review though. .......

8: Inmate Central, RE: Some US states are ticketing drivers for squatting in the left lane. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-23, 13:25:01 (24.6.59.190)
I don't know if it's in other places, but here we've got H(igh) O(ccupancy) V(ehicle) lanes. HOV lanes are operational on weekdays usually until 9:00 a.m., and in again in the afternoons. Otherwise it .......

9: Digital Drive, Reavon Blu Ray Player (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-23, 11:08:39 (24.6.59.190)
Anyone heard of, or heard this brand? Seems aimed at the abandoned Oppo market. The UBR-X200 would fit all my needs, but at $1800 it's pricey. Also from an unknown source. Sure wish Sony hadn't disco .......

10: Digital Drive, RE: The Marantz DAC probebly will not decode the bluray or dvd output (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-23, 10:32:55 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the information. I guess that doubles the need for a BR player with analog outs then. They are few and far between now (at least new) and my amp doesn't have any digital in's. I could conti .......

11: Digital Drive, Still Easter Season and It Has Risen! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-23, 10:23:15 (24.6.59.190)
Hallelujah, it has risen. My Squeeze Box Touch that is. I've had it for years, but over the last year it had developed an annoying problem of shutting down and restarting at random and any serious lis .......

12: Digital Drive, RE: Does Marantz Ruby play DVD-A and Blu-ray? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-23, 09:58:24 (24.6.59.190)
It does not. I suppose the reason is that it is not meant to be a universal player. It's transport is dedicated to CD and SACD. That's one of the reasons I bought it. I had a DVD drive based player (a .......

13: Speaker Asylum, That's What I Saw As Well (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-20, 21:14:54 (24.6.59.190)
I think they're all a bit over his height spec., but lots of coaxials. Makes sense since they are ex Tannoy people. Those Vandersteen's look nice though. I always thought his speakers were a solid cho .......

14: Inmate Central, RE: Flocks of soiled alligators... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-20, 09:20:13 (24.6.59.190)
Correct re WWII. It was offered In lieu of wage increases because of price and wage controls. Agree on awfulness, but inertia is a powerful force, even among employers who would rather get rid of it t .......

15: Inmate Central, RE: Depends on how much CC debt they are carrying (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-18, 20:30:13 (24.6.59.190)
And, well, remember, for 2 years or so there were no durable goods to be had. That has some impact on why people are purchasing now. I'm seeing lots of new cars around lately, remember the shortage? I .......

16: Inmate Central, RE: Nooooo! I managed to miss one of my favorite "so bad it's good" movies! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-15, 15:12:54 (24.6.59.190)
Ben Hur is the much better film, and more Easter appropriate as Jesus has a cameo as I recall. Great soundtrack as well. .......

17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My new preamp makes motor noise when I adjust the volume (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-14, 13:59:20 (24.6.59.190)
I have an NAD C350 integrated that I believe has an Alps pot, and yes, it does have a slight motor noise when adjusting the volume via the remote. Never bothered me. .......

18: Inmate Central, RE: I'm so glad I live in OH... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-14, 13:33:47 (24.6.59.190)
Oh, believe me I know. My wife's firm's HQ is in Cleveland, and she hears about it all the time from those that live there (and from the Pittsburgh, Dallas, Houston offices, etc.). I've always fancied .......

19: Inmate Central, RE: Unless prices tank, you no closer to the high life..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-14, 11:25:02 (24.6.59.190)
Nuts is an understatement. I don't get it at all, but people really want to live here and pay these prices. These aren't investors either, there's never any for rent, it's all family occupied (sometim .......

20: Inmate Central, RE: Unless prices tank, you no closer to the high life..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-14, 09:49:18 (24.6.59.190)
Just checked my Silicon Valley CU, they have Jumbo adjustables at 3.5% or less depending on length and points. 10, 7, 5 & 3 year terms. Houses where I live are still selling in days well over asking. .......

21: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Didn't Think 33 1/2" Would be Considered Tall (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-12, 15:10:04 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

22: General Asylum, Uhhhh, This Thread is 4 Years Old... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-12, 13:13:58 (24.6.59.190)
Anyone notice that? .......

23: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Just Came Across These... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-12, 08:59:15 (24.6.59.190)
I know all, not "REAL" HE, but not bad at 94dB and 8 Ohms. They'd work for me in my space. Not crazy about grill-less speakers though. I'd love to hear them. .......

24: Digital Drive, RE: Linn. How did I miss that brand? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-07, 09:14:41 (24.6.59.190)
Linn was a favorite of my retired dealer, an all analog guy. He carried Rega and Linn digital. I loved the Ikemi, but never quite had the $$$ for it. It didn't sound all that much better than my Rega .......

25: Digital Drive, RE: Music Streamer Choices (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-06, 16:15:10 (24.6.59.190)
And Linn, don't forget Linn! You can spend 5, 12, 27, 40k if you want. They sure is purdy too. I'm a newbie, but Roon is rock solid on my MB Pro. Sounds great through my Ruby's DAC. Can't say I'd spen .......

26: General Asylum, I Did...Temporarily I Hope (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-05, 09:29:59 (24.6.59.190)
I'm putting together a simple living room system since I won't have a dedicated room again for some time. I have a pair of Avalon Symbols, a very slim floorstanding speaker that was originally market .......

27: Inmate Central, Bandits! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-01, 08:38:17 (24.6.59.190)
Beavers and Ducks. .......

28: Digital Drive, RE: I ordered the Marantz Ruby! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-28, 09:26:58 (24.6.59.190)
Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. Warning, it's a beast to get out of the box. Really well packed, but much heavier than any other player I've ever had. .......

29: Classical Court, RE: It's the "serious" mixed with "unserious" that makes me hesitate... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-27, 12:45:34 (24.6.59.190)
And that seems to be the norm for the majors now. I am curious to see if it's working and bringing in the money for them. I just looked at Chicago and it's the same schmaltz. Wasn't one performance I' .......

30: Classical Court, RE: Yeah, but when is new "too new"?... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-27, 12:24:12 (24.6.59.190)
Well here in San Francisco we're getting the SF Symphony with Boyz II Men, something called "The Airborne Toxic Event" and Judy Garland, along with our Mahler, Dvorak, Planets and Bong Bong (or is it .......

31: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I Was One of Those Happy With 87dB (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-26, 10:27:12 (24.6.59.190)
Cardinals are my dream amps for when I have the proper space. Probably way out of my range now. Someday... .......

32: Digital Drive, I'll Me Too That... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-26, 09:21:28 (24.6.59.190)
My Ruby is a Swiss Army knife player for me. I have a large SACD collection, which believe it or not continues to grow. I just bought a superb Sibelius SACD disc that was NOT available for streaming. .......

33: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I Was One of Those Happy With 87dB (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-26, 09:10:54 (24.6.59.190)
I have a Wavelength 300B integrated that I used with my Avalon Symbols. I was perfectly fine with the combination. I have a small space and don't listen above the mid 80's according to my Rat Shack me .......

34: Inmate Central, RE: the trade in needs wheels too Dave... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-24, 10:37:11 (24.6.59.190)
I just replaced the OEM Sport Contact 6's on my A4 with Pilot Sport 4s's. Worlds better tire, SO much quieter. I'd at least try to keep them. .......

35: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrade suggestions from Sony UBP-X1000ES? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-23, 16:05:33 (24.6.59.190)
I oouldn't say. I didn't get the chance to hear the others. There was a dealer that carried the Denon, Yamaha and Marantz as well as a Technics model, but it was peak Covid and I wasn't going anywhere .......

36: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrade suggestions from Sony UBP-X1000ES? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-23, 11:19:32 (24.6.59.190)
If you are looking for a new CD/SACD player pickins' are slim at that price point. There is the Denon (DCD 1600NE) and Yamaha (CD S1000) at around $1500. Marantz has a newish player (SACD 30N) that li .......

37: Classical Court, RE: 1st Covid-era concert for us: Midori (Brahms) w/KC Symphony (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-19, 10:39:01 (24.6.59.190)
It's been several years since I heard her with the San Francisco Symphony. Only thing I remember is that she did lots of stomping with her right foot. We were in the first row and it was really distra .......

38: Inmate Central, RE: I would have gotten the Air if not for the ports (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-12, 09:06:25 (24.6.59.190)
I'm looking at a new Mac soon. I have a 2015 MBP, but the screen is a little small for me now that my eyes are going (further) South and ROON needs a bigger one than mine. I have to enlarge the screen .......

39: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Abe - you always find the best ones. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-03-04, 21:03:27 (24.6.59.190)
Thought I was the only one that did that. Roon/Qobuz via MB Pro - 15' (extra cheap) USB cable - Marantz Ruby USB DAC. Works well enough for me in the meantime. Not pretty, especially next to the equal .......

40: Digital Drive, RE: Qobuz question (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-02-25, 13:08:58 (24.6.59.190)
Agreed, that's why it's a little surprising when I come across it. Equally when one streaming service offers an album but another doesn't. I've tried to ask customer service why, but never get a respo .......

41: Digital Drive, RE: Qobuz question (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-02-25, 11:35:06 (24.6.59.190)
It's rare, and honestly a little jarring these days, but there are occasional albums that are not available to stream. I ran into one a couple of months ago with only one track streamable. I ended up .......

42: Classical Court, RE: What's going on with ArkivMusic? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-02-10, 09:41:14 (24.6.59.190)
I periodically get emails from them. This one came late January: "Over the past few months, we have been performing site maintenance and updates to create a brand new shopping experience for our custo .......

43: Inmate Central, RE: Saves movement and becomes a natural habit (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-02-02, 10:51:42 (24.6.59.190)
My Audi has 3 options when starting D (auto shutoff), D (no auto shutoff), and S (no auto shutoff) as well as the dash button to turn off auto shutoff. I usually drive in S since it's so much quicker, .......

44: Inmate Central, It's Called, "Hangry" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-02-01, 20:20:01 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

45: Classical Court, Guy Sure Gets Around for a 94 year old. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-02-01, 08:29:41 (24.6.59.190)
Better than me that's for sure! .......

46: Classical Court, Blomstedt SFS Open Rehearsal (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-31, 20:41:59 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks so much for posting that. It was very entertaining. A little sad without an audience though. He's conducting Beethoven's 5th Symphony in San Francisco this week with an open rehearsal on Thursd .......

47: Speaker Asylum, RE: subwoofers? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-29, 09:53:27 (24.6.59.190)
Good to hear. I'm looking at the SVS 3000 Micro. I like the looks of the KEF 1602, but it's twice the price and I don't think that's worth it to me. Direct order, a 45 day trial, and free shipping and .......

48: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac mini remote access woes (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-29, 09:32:30 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks again. Yeah, mine are too old too. Might be worth upgrading the iPad, battery life is going downhill, still usable though so it's in a long line of "needs", especially if I can use screen shari .......

49: Inmate Central, Me Too... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-29, 09:08:07 (24.6.59.190)
Except for CC. I've never really used it on any of my cars. Blind spot is really helpful, camera is a God send for when I'm backing out of the ice rink parking lot between 2 massive, raised, trucks. I .......

50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac mini remote access woes (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-29, 08:55:39 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for that information. I'll certainly try it when the time comes. Very happy I don't need a screen taking up space I don't have. .......

51: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac mini remote access woes (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-29, 08:50:45 (24.6.59.190)
That's exactly what I want to do. I don't need/want/have room for/ a screen. I've tried it with my iPad and IPhone, Apple says it works, but I can't get it to do what I want. I'm glad to know it's pos .......

52: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac mini remote access woes (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-28, 19:11:11 (24.6.59.190)
What do you use for access? I'd really like to do that with a new Mac Mini (yet to be purchased), and I've experimenting using screen share with my current MB Pro, iPad and iPhone, and I can't figure .......

53: Inmate Central, RE: And these Asian American students do... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-28, 08:56:55 (24.6.59.190)
And that's fine if that's what they really want. I knew more than a few that transferred and felt left behind and really struggled with it. Oh, and I transferred to and graduated from UCLA so I know t .......

54: Inmate Central, RE: Maybe the best strategy is what Asian American families... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-27, 20:49:01 (24.6.59.190)
Might be the best strategy for the parents...for the kids, not so much. We are encouraging ours (3 and 4 years away from college) to go away, and to choose a college that requires freshman (and sophom .......

55: Speaker Asylum, RE: Agree and disagree (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-27, 20:19:31 (24.6.59.190)
I think you recommended that one to me in another thread. It does look nice and would certainly "fit" in the room, albeit a bit pricey. .......

56: Speaker Asylum, RE: Agree and disagree (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-26, 20:25:25 (24.6.59.190)
I'm considering a small sub to pair with my small Avalons (originally developed by Avalon as HT speakers, they made a matching sub and center, but I wasn't interested at the time), and I don't have lo .......

57: SET Asylum, RE: My Next Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-26, 14:04:27 (24.6.59.190)
All that is a tall order. I was looking for something similar and couldn't find anything. Cary makes a 300B amp with everything on your list but the internal phono, the CAD-300SEI. I though about it, .......

58: Inmate Central, RE: I remember a Minnesota winter with cold in the -30s. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-26, 08:45:22 (24.6.59.190)
I lived in Minneapolis for a few years. One Winter, I don't think it was that cold, but close, the busses were on strike so I had to walk to the U from the Warehouse District and back in it. 2.5 miles .......

59: Vinyl Asylum, But it's LIMITED...and SIGNED! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-25, 17:23:08 (24.6.59.190)
It's like the NFT of record racks. .......

60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Forget separates (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-25, 09:52:29 (24.6.59.190)
I haven't decided yet what I'm going to do once I get the chance to rearrange my system. My space is small, so that might actually not be the best location soundwise. It would certainly look better th .......

61: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Forget separates (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-25, 09:08:04 (24.6.59.190)
Wells makes an integrated, The Majestic, that was recommended to me by Scott Frankland (who says he had a hand in the design). I went in a different direction, but if you like your Wells amp it might .......

62: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone think SF can play in the freezing cold in GB? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-22, 13:04:26 (24.6.59.190)
Remember lots of these guys played college ball in places other than Santa Clara. Jimmy G is from Eastern Illinois (and played in NE before he came here), Trey Lance played in North Dakota, Kittle pla .......

63: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Following Upon DAC Recommendations. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-22, 10:35:35 (24.6.59.190)
Comment deleted in response to the dealers follow up below. .......

64: Classical Court, RE: Not Yet... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-22, 10:32:38 (24.6.59.190)
I think I'll use The Cable Co's headphone "lending library" to try some out. I have some competent ones, Beyerdynamic DT-880's, and AKG 550's (that I was successful in replacing the crumbling earpads .......

65: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Following Upon DAC Recommendations. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-22, 10:14:22 (24.6.59.190)
I was recently in a similar situation. I was seriously looking to buy 2 pieces that were unobtainable other than via online (one dealer, one mfg.) I don't think my emails were in the hundreds, but the .......

66: Classical Court, Not Yet... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-22, 09:27:00 (24.6.59.190)
But I'm thinking about a small one to try out. I'm not a bass freak, but want to see if it fleshes anything out, and my new amp has a dedicated stereo SW input. I'm 100% classical, orchestral, opera i .......

67: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Following Upon DAC Recommendations. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-22, 09:19:29 (24.6.59.190)
Can you clarify. You paid an EXTRA $300 for service? I have a dealer here who charges $250 for auditioning, but at least that is credited back to a purchase. Just want to be clear on who to avoid in o .......

68: Video Asylum, RE: Can Anyone Tell Me What an Iso file or BDMV folder is? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-17, 09:41:35 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks. I did look it up, and there just wasn't a lot of information on those files. I gathered it was useful if you wanted to copy the BR movie, or whatever file was there, to another disc or drive. .......

69: Video Asylum, RE: And Here I Am Thinking of Putting One Together (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-15, 14:04:28 (24.6.59.190)
Well, if it is discontinued (likely) then I'll go ahead and get that Marantz receiver and then I can use whatever BR player I can find (ours is a little janky Sony, but it might be good enough). I was .......

70: Speaker Asylum, RE: No but... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-15, 12:42:27 (24.6.59.190)
Eidelons were always my dream. My dealer was a big Avalon fan and ran them with anything and everything. I've used a 300B amp on my Symbols with enough dynamics and volume for me in my space. I just w .......

71: Inmate Central, RE: I don't give a damn about Vietnam... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-13, 12:23:08 (24.6.59.190)
I may have been a loser, but I was a 10 year old loser. .......

72: Inmate Central, RE: for me, the 60s was a very optimistic time... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-13, 11:56:12 (24.6.59.190)
I remember the troop transport planes constantly flying over my house and wondering if it was going to last until it was my turn. And I remember the ones who went away and never came back. I was not o .......

73: Classical Court, Thanks, I Will Add it to the Queue! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-13, 11:47:20 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

74: Inmate Central, RE: Honda Ridgeline had that image problem too - pics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-13, 09:51:35 (24.6.59.190)
I've seen a couple of Rivians around lately and I think they look a whole lot like the new Ridgeline, at more than twice the price! The Maverick looks to me like the old Subaru Brat that had rear faci .......

75: Classical Court, I Usually Don't Engage You on This Topic... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-13, 09:10:43 (24.6.59.190)
But maybe I'm getting looney in my old age. Your opinion of the Blomstedt/LGO seems to be in the minority of the critiques I've seen. One critic says: "seasoned listeners have all formed their own opi .......

76: Video Asylum, RE: Uhg. Too much hassle (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-13, 08:59:07 (24.6.59.190)
I looked around alot last week, and the ONLY BR players I could find with analog outs were the Panasonic DP-UB820 and the Sony UBP-X1100ES. Panny has HDMI, optical and analog outs. Sony has HDMI, coax .......

77: Classical Court, I'll Take Blomstedt's Opinion Over Hurwitz's (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 21:13:54 (24.6.59.190)
I think he might have a bit more insight. .......

78: Video Asylum, RE: And Here I Am Thinking of Putting One Together (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 20:18:45 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds like we have similar tastes! That Sony was one of the BR players I was interested in (and it's little brother, the X800M2). Both were out of stock or discontinued, I don't know which. I was loo .......

79: Classical Court, RE: Hmmm... I thought his Bartok Concerto for Orchestra was pretty good... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 16:12:37 (24.6.59.190)
Just finished listening to the Bartok. Really good performance and an outstanding recording. His Beethoven 3 is one of my favorites. But it's HIP, so it doesn't count... .......

80: Video Asylum, RE: And Here I Am Thinking of Putting One Together (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 15:41:07 (24.6.59.190)
I might be able to squeeze a small SW in, took a peek at the KEF's, it might just fit. The really small one is pretty pricey, so the little 8 incher might do. When I was trying to get my MB pro and ex .......

81: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Guess I'm lucky... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 14:03:54 (24.6.59.190)
We used to have AT&T DSL. We were constantly bombarded to upgrade to fiber optic. People at our door almost daily. It was NEVER available in our neighborhood! Soon, soon, soon...never happened. Same w .......

82: Speaker Asylum, Anyone Know Anything About the Avalon Acoustics PM-1? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 09:51:41 (24.6.59.190)
Just saw it on their site and it's got me curious. Higher efficiency (for Avalon anyway) so I'm interested since I like the transparency and lack of boxiness that the old Avalons offered. I have a pai .......

83: Video Asylum, And Here I Am Thinking of Putting One Together (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-12, 08:47:25 (24.6.59.190)
Just a modest one, mostly for concert Blu Ray/DVD's. Some recent recordings are only available on those formats for some reason, and Medici TV, Berliner Philharmoniker have good video options, even YT .......

84: Inmate Central, RE: If you are going to read or watch something, The The Andromeda Strain is a better book and movie. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-10, 13:20:47 (24.6.59.190)
One of my all time favorites, both book and movie. So, there are at least 3 of us! .......

85: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Great! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-10, 10:22:24 (24.6.59.190)
I bought the ASUS BW-16D1X-U. I had just received it and had it all boxed up to go back after trying 2 other player apps, but then got bored and tried the MacGo software after finding the free trial o .......

86: Video Asylum, Can Anyone Tell Me What an Iso file or BDMV folder is? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-10, 09:06:21 (24.6.59.190)
Looking at BR player software and there are 2 options, one including the above, and one just to play the discs. I don't think I need the former, but it's only $10 more. Program is called MacGo. ::: TO .......

87: Computer Audio Asylum, Success! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-10, 08:57:55 (24.6.59.190)
So, I looked around a bit more and found watermarked trial versions of a couple of software options. The one that seemed best is called MacGo. I dowloaded it and it started right up. The free trial ve .......

88: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 21:40:30 (24.6.59.190)
Ba dum bump..tissssssss Good night, and try da' veal! .......

89: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 20:08:26 (24.6.59.190)
I've been enjoying the Medici programming (and even some YT videos). Video isn't that great sometimes, probably because of the streaming limitations of my broadband connection (and my messed up MB scr .......

90: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 17:35:13 (24.6.59.190)
Does seem that these days what's available is the most important criteria! .......

91: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 16:30:12 (24.6.59.190)
I'm ALWAYS overthinking things! Well, the issue is that my DAC (Internal to my Ruby SACD player) is located where I can't use a screen large enough to make the video connection worthwhile. I was perfe .......

92: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 15:16:20 (24.6.59.190)
I guess, before I tried this route I saw lots of comments about how people's movies played just fine. Also several sites saying the same thing with the software I tried. I must just have bad luck that .......

93: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Probably too late to help now, but I've now remembered what the SW I used was called (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 13:27:39 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, it looks interesting, but I think it's the Steve Jobs curse of hating Blu Ray. The drive I can send back, wish there was the same options for software downloads. .......

94: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 13:24:25 (24.6.59.190)
Could be, just don't have the desire to fiddle around with it, reminds me of Windows. Ironically, it would probably work fine with a Windows machine since that's the software it came with. I did come .......

95: Computer Audio Asylum, Complet Failure... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 11:50:16 (24.6.59.190)
Well, maybe not complete...Asus drive worked fine, but the software kept giving me "corrupt disc" errors for discs that play perfectly well in a normal BR player. Software in the trash and drive packe .......

96: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Suggestions for Blu Ray Playback Software for Macs? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-08, 08:43:20 (24.6.59.190)
I ordered the ASUS BW-16D1X-U. It was the only readily available external drives that is not USB powered. I have 2 USB ports and need the other one for the USB DAC. I'll see what I get with it. The on .......

97: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Suggestions for Blu Ray Playback Software for Macs? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-07, 15:46:22 (24.6.59.190)
From the link Chris posted: Combining two easily available programs -- the totally free, open-source video player VLC, and the free-while-in-beta Blu-ray ripper app MakeMKV -- can let you play Blu-ray .......

98: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Different strokes (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-07, 15:43:55 (24.6.59.190)
Figured you were just needling him. .......

99: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: But wait... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-07, 14:05:00 (24.6.59.190)
I haven't needed Windows in the 6 years since I got my MB Pro and I don't want to start again now. When I got my Mac I briefly considered installing a VMWare like program, but thought better of it. I .......

100: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I used a blu-ray app for the Mac a few years ago (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-07, 13:47:49 (24.6.59.190)
Ha, I have that article bookmarked. Seems that's all I can find too. Guess I'll try the free option first. I just don't have a setup where I can get a screen in. Was looking at small computer screens .......

101: Computer Audio Asylum, Suggestions for Blu Ray Playback Software for Macs? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-07, 08:42:09 (24.6.59.190)
I've ordered a set of Sibelius Symphonies (Lintu/RSOF) that are only available in Blu Ray format. I've got an external BR drive ordered, but it only comes with Microsoft software. Does anyone have any .......

102: Classical Court, Was "Social Merdia" a Typo? Either Way It's a Brilliant Descriptor! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-02, 17:53:56 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

103: Speaker Asylum, RE: So I'm Not the Only One With A Furniture Dolly Amp Stand! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-02, 13:23:51 (24.6.59.190)
Seriously. I was looking for a new amp recently. One of my most important criteria was weight. One of the amps I wanted to try (Pass Integrated) weighed 90 lbs. Nope, the one I had was too much for me .......

104: Speaker Asylum, So I'm Not the Only One With A Furniture Dolly Amp Stand! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-01-02, 07:29:02 (24.6.59.190)
Not sure about the acoustic properties, but it sure made moving things easier. My new amp weighs less than my new CD player though! Beautiful speakers, if I only had the room. .......

105: Classical Court, RE: Mahler's 9th (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-23, 21:07:55 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for those great comments. I'm going even simpler, I've ordered a 15' USB cable to go from my computer to my USB DAC. Not the best solution I know, but for now and the $5 Amazon Prime Video of t .......

106: Classical Court, RE: I agree with pbarach - although I haven't heard the Ninth (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-22, 20:14:18 (24.6.59.190)
Yes, I could see that connection in the brief last few minutes I was able to watch on YT. It did look mesmerizing. It's a bit pricey though, and I don't have a BR player hooked up. It's on my list of .......

107: Classical Court, Anyone Have any Comments on the Abbado 9th With Lucerne? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-22, 07:39:10 (24.6.59.190)
It's video only, I can "rent" it from Amazon for $4.99. I don't know if I can play it on my system yet, and Mahler on the computer speakers is, well... Saw a preview of the last minutes with the silen .......

108: Inmate Central, RE: FedEx whacky path to California (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-20, 08:45:17 (24.6.59.190)
I've had horrible luck lately with FedEx. Bought an amp and insisted they use UPS. No problems. FedEx would have held it in Sacramento for days...Never thought the day would come when UPS would out co .......

109: Headphone Heights, RE: I like Anker products... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-19, 10:36:22 (24.6.59.190)
My only experience with Anker is with their "indestructible" iPhone charging cables. My daughters destroy them in months. I've bought several. Recently I returned two that I still had for exchange und .......

110: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ethernet to ultraRendu or USB direct from Mini to Ayre DAC (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-14, 08:48:21 (24.6.59.190)
I only have a 2015 MB Pro, and I didn't see the replacement program for the screen until it was too late! My young girls (at the time) got me a cute (well, to them) moose screen cleaner kit. I of cour .......

111: Classical Court, RE: Pappano's Aida (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-13, 10:01:28 (24.6.59.190)
I have the Aida, but haven't listened closely to it. I like his Tosca (Alagna and Gheorghiu) and Butterfly (Kaufmann and Gheorghiu). .......

112: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ethernet to ultraRendu or USB direct from Mini to Ayre DAC (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-12, 11:00:23 (24.6.59.190)
A compact, single box solution with easy music upload and download using software that I'm familiar with, at least 256Gb of SSD storage, all for $699 made by a solid company with a warranty, service a .......

113: Inmate Central, My Car is German... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-11, 10:00:12 (24.6.59.190)
I get a louder and louder warning when the windshield washer fluid gets low. I'm afraid to find out what happens if I don't buckle up, probably involves a large German named Bruno popping out of the t .......

114: Inmate Central, Even the Bright Ones Aren't Bright All the Time (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-11, 09:53:32 (24.6.59.190)
Especially with alcohol in the mix. .......

115: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ethernet to ultraRendu or USB direct from Mini to Ayre DAC (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-10, 20:58:17 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, I thought as much. No problem running it on my MB Pro with 8, but if it offered an advantage on a new machine I'd do it. This one will just be a music server and storage device. I may get the Ai .......

116: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ethernet to ultraRendu or USB direct from Mini to Ayre DAC (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-10, 08:50:09 (24.6.59.190)
Not to hijack, but I'm looking at the new M1 Mac Mini (or a MB Air). What RAM do you find to be a minimum requirement especially for ROON? Trying to keep cost to a minimum, and I'd rather trade RAM co .......

117: Classical Court, RE: If you are already invested in LMS with the Squeeze box... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-07, 16:50:58 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, so I've been told. If I was just streaming, fine, but I still get dropouts from Qobuz and error messages during peak hours (our internet service here in SILICON VALLEY is crap, and getting worse .......

118: Classical Court, I've Been Experimenting With a Setup Like That (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-06, 17:03:50 (24.6.59.190)
While I have a Squeezebox Touch streamer, it's been giving me some problems with intermittent reboots lately (and just did it again while I was typing!) so I've been experimenting with Qobuz using ROO .......

119: Inmate Central, Great to Hear (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-06, 08:58:47 (24.6.59.190)
And really great that he's appreciative of the assistance. That appreciation is sorely lacking here, but teenagers are what they are. Tensions are the same here, we just hope we're strong enough to we .......

120: Inmate Central, Agree on Hilton Properties (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-05, 07:26:52 (24.6.59.190)
When we traveled we'd try to find a Homewood Suites (girls call them the Duck Hotel when they were little) or a Hilton Garden Inn. Any Hilton property is always clean and well managed, at least in our .......

121: Inmate Central, RE: Good Luck to You Both Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-04, 21:38:16 (24.6.59.190)
We're the other way around with ours! Mental health is so hard to find now, wait lists upon wait lists. We've been lucky lately, but it's going to be a long road. We caught some things in time we hope .......

122: Inmate Central, Good Luck to You Both (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-04, 21:12:44 (24.6.59.190)
We're struggling more than a bit with our girls, a bit younger than college age. The last 2 years have been just so hard on all of us. We hope we do the right things to get them prepared for life, but .......

123: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I guess my question is, will QOBUZ let you do this? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-02, 11:54:17 (24.6.59.190)
This just arrived in my email box, so you can with this plan I guess. .......

124: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any reasonable SET suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-12-01, 08:45:58 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds just like me and my Avalons, not supposed to be a match, but for my listening preferences and small space they work just fine. .......

125: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Analog Room - appreciate the update (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-29, 14:11:02 (24.6.59.190)
Mine was a Rega P3, traded in for an SME 20/2A with a Koetsu Black (before the price literally doubled). Bad internal cable on the iV.Vi arm, which he was infuriated by, so he gave me the one from the .......

126: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Analog Room (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-29, 12:16:13 (24.6.59.190)
My local dealer. As I heard it, Brian retired and moved down to SoCal to be closer to his son who runs a shop called Blind Dog HiFi and Records. He moved from his old location (that kept the Nimrods o .......

127: Inmate Central, RE: Dean bailed shortly after opening, and Beth Howland is the singer of note. . . (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-29, 09:31:25 (24.6.59.190)
I didn't make the Vera connection! I thought the Stritch part was fascinating, she kept wanting to push and they finally had to say enough. The next days take was so much better. I'd love to see somet .......

128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any reasonable SET suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-29, 09:24:25 (24.6.59.190)
Well, I'll tell you this, I have an 8 watt Wavelength 300B powering my Avalon Acoustic Symbols @ 87dB sensitivity. Everyone says it shouldn't work, but for me it does. I have a small space and don't l .......

129: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks fo Posting That! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-29, 08:34:22 (24.6.59.190)
I took them up on it. As I said below, who knew having multiple email accounts would come in so handy. I tried free Qobuz 3 times before finally subscribing. .......

130: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I wonder... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-29, 08:32:48 (24.6.59.190)
Well, I just took advantage of the ROON 3 month for $1 trial option (who knew having multiple email accounts would come in handy!). When my new amp gets here and I can have a proper setup where I migh .......

131: Digital Drive, RE: The SB touch could be flaky at times ............... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-28, 15:42:15 (24.6.59.190)
From day 1 it's been flaky. Took forever to get it connected out of the box as I recall. Any experience with it using a wired ethernet connection? Have wondered whether an Ethernet Over Powerline adap .......

132: Digital Drive, RE: DLNA/UPnP can save the day... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-28, 14:04:59 (24.6.59.190)
Well, I already bought a pricey non streaming SACD player (yes, I still spin discs)/DAC. I use ROON wirelessly from my Macbook to the SB Touch to the DAC via USB, SPDIF or Toslink. Looking for somethi .......

133: Inmate Central, Thanks...I'm not really a Broadway Person... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-28, 10:23:02 (24.6.59.190)
That's my wife and daughters, but I watched the whole thing! Can't say I cared too much for the music, but the process, and dedication of everyone was fascinating. I did like the part "not going getti .......

134: Digital Drive, RE: But when you buy an expensive solution ..................... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-28, 08:43:01 (24.6.59.190)
Closed loop software is definitely a dead end in digital. If you can get some years out of it, and it suits your purposes that's fine I guess. But yeah pricey stuff like Lumin, Sim Moon Mind (though I .......

135: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I wonder... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-28, 07:46:21 (24.6.59.190)
Website says they still offer a "lifetime" option for $699. I'll take monthly. Might snag the 3 months for a $1 though in the meantime and consider annually. I really liked it too, just that my SB Tou .......

136: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I wonder... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-27, 19:26:50 (24.6.59.190)
Easy. Though I'm not a fan of "credit card first and we'll start billing after your trial", it was easy to cancel. I wasn't ready to continue until the rest of my system is up and running, so I cancel .......

137: Classical Court, RE: Qobuz MOBILE Users Help Me Out Please (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-27, 18:05:46 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for confirming. Must be an ios issue then. Hope I hear back from them. I tried it on my old iPhone 6s with ios 14 (new one is 13 mini with ios 15) with the same crashes. .......

138: Classical Court, Qobuz MOBILE Users Help Me Out Please (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-27, 11:50:25 (24.6.59.190)
Can anyone who has Qobuz app installed on an iPad or iPhone try and play this one for me? I can't get tracks 5 and 6 (the first 2 tracks of The Concerto for Orchestra) to play. If they do it shuts the .......

139: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I avoid gear using 6SN7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-26, 09:40:17 (24.6.59.190)
I've got new production Tung Sol tubes in my preamp, and it sounds as good as with the NOS RCA's they replaced, which were $$$. Didn't last as long, but then again were less than half the price. ::: T .......

140: Classical Court, Black Friday Sale? Is There a Code of Some Sort? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-25, 12:47:58 (24.6.59.190)
I don't see anything on the website. Looking to buy my first Qobuz download, Szell's Mahler 4. .......

141: Inmate Central, RE: They used to make great printers. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-17, 18:01:40 (24.6.59.190)
There was no money in quality consumer products any longer. No choice but to follow the mass market in those; printers (and ink!), computers etc. The real HP is now Agilent, focusing on the far more p .......

142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: somebody here recommended a tech for my sp-10mk2, but I can't seem to find the link. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-11, 10:19:38 (24.6.59.190)
If you're still in SF Pete... .......

143: General Asylum, Don't Know About That One, But... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-10, 09:51:28 (24.6.59.190)
I was talking to an amp manufacturer who mentioned this one for next year. Put on by the same person who does Capitol Audio Fest, which just happened this past weekend. He said that one went well and .......

144: Inmate Central, RE: Summer tires... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-08, 20:07:40 (24.6.59.190)
All too many idiots out there in good and bad weather. I try hard to not be one of them! Had a very lucky day today. Got a nail in my 2 week old tire. Somehow it went just through the top of the tread .......

145: Inmate Central, RE: The future of EVs is recognizing their proper use case.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-08, 09:34:59 (24.6.59.190)
What about traffic? Wife's one way commute is 25 miles. In the before times when she had to go into the office it was often 1.5 hours each way. What's the corresponding time usage of a charge? Thinkin .......

146: Inmate Central, RE: Summer tires... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-08, 09:10:17 (24.6.59.190)
Again, not the car guy you are, but as I see it there are two factors in suitability for my climate: 1) Traction in snow, sleet, slush etc. Global warming and extreme climate changes in the near futur .......

147: Inmate Central, RE: Should be fine. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-07, 20:08:29 (24.6.59.190)
If we get more than a few below freezing days here we will have bigger problems than my tires! We aren't built for the cold here in San Jose, CA. .......

148: Inmate Central, RE: Should be fine. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-07, 20:06:56 (24.6.59.190)
That's what I was assuming. If they don't get to the temp where they are not advised, then once they get out on the road they should be fine. .......

149: Inmate Central, Away From Politics and Back to Tires (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-07, 12:26:18 (24.6.59.190)
Wondering about Summer tires on a car stored in a garage. I got a set of Michelin 4S's and am wondering whether on the few occasions where I live when the temps drop below 40˚F whether they would .......

150: General Asylum, RE: I thought the discount was a standard rate (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-07, 08:38:21 (24.6.59.190)
For me the "idea" of ripping my collection and storing the discs is great, it's the practicality of doing it that is a pain. Spent lots of time yesterday trying to rip 1 cd. For some reason, it plays .......

151: General Asylum, RE: I thought the discount was a standard rate (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-07, 08:12:03 (24.6.59.190)
Yep, If I REALLY want something to have "forever" I buy it, preferably on CD, but there are more and more OOP CD's that are tough to find new or used, so downloads are an option in that case. Current .......

152: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Congrats (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-05, 15:20:18 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, you too! Now I need new headphones/earbuds. No Apple Air (AKA Q-Tips) Pods for me. I think I have a dongle somewhere... .......

153: Computer Audio Asylum, Got Mine Today (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-05, 12:21:24 (24.6.59.190)
Went to the spaceship (Apple HQ) and got a blue 13 mini 256 GB. Wife got a blue 13 128GB. I like the size of the mini, remains to be seen how well it works for me. There's an extended return until Jan .......

154: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The 256GB model is hard to find (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-05, 08:27:18 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks. Exactly my thinking. I haven't had much memory on my old phones, so never did take pics or videos, left that to my wife and her 256GB 8. I made use of the compressed AAC format to save space. .......

155: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: And so I bought the iPhone (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-04, 08:08:49 (24.6.59.190)
I'm looking at that one now. I was amazed at how much clearer the screen is. I was thinking I would have to get the bigger version to be able to see with my old eyes, but the mini was perfectly fine. .......

156: General Asylum, RE: RGA, What's That Finish? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-02, 18:36:59 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, that was my guess after looking at their finish portfolio. The applewood is a little lighter. Beautiful finish. .......

157: General Asylum, RGA, What's That Finish? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-11-01, 10:01:25 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

158: General Asylum, So, Tell Me... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-30, 10:22:59 (24.6.59.190)
When they come back are they any humbler, or do they still know EVERYTHING? That's what I've got now, and again, It'll be a nice break, even temporarily, if they boomerang back home. .......

159: General Asylum, True... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-30, 08:36:27 (24.6.59.190)
But, at the moment they both want OUT. I'll take 4 years of college plus grad school, law school, med school I'll get to enjoy the space. They are welcome to come back with their friends and rent the .......

160: Inmate Central, RE: "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-29, 20:02:01 (24.6.59.190)
Some years ago my wife and daughters went to the SF Zoo on the first day of Summer. The first thing they had to do was spend $150 at the gift shop on sweatshirts! .......

161: General Asylum, I Lost Two Rooms... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-29, 19:12:00 (24.6.59.190)
And I didn't even move! Had two babies, now teens. After a long time of not having time, I'm claiming a section of the living room and getting new equipment to fit it. It's not ideal, but it'll do unt .......

162: Inmate Central, Yep... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-29, 18:49:29 (24.6.59.190)
New set of Michelin 4S's last week for my A4. $300 each, $1400 total, and I was very lucky there were some available. $300 more than the Michelins on my RDX, and I'll probably have to replace them twi .......

163: Inmate Central, Nope... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-29, 11:50:36 (24.6.59.190)
Had a nail in my OEM Audi tires. Took it to them (America's Tire here, same Co.) and they patched it for free. All they ask is that you consider them for tires when you need them. .......

164: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Such As...? Love to Hear About Some Specifics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-28, 10:42:51 (24.6.59.190)
Beautiful finish. I was looking at that one in the thumbnails... How would they do close to a wall? That's my biggest limitation, unless I can convince my wife to rearrange the LR. .......

165: Inmate Central, RE: LOL (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-28, 08:57:47 (24.6.59.190)
That's how I took it... .......

166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Such As...? Love to Hear About Some Specifics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-27, 08:32:41 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the rundown. I'm communicating with the Canadian importer about them now. He says they've been trying to get U.S. dealerships interested in lots of their "boutique European products" his wo .......

167: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Such As...? Love to Hear About Some Specifics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-25, 11:32:51 (24.6.59.190)
I contacted the Canadian importer and they don't have any U.S. dealers at the moment, but they are trying! So, If I'm looking for transparency and no hint of boxiness, how do these stack up? Coming fr .......

168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Such As...? Love to Hear About Some Specifics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-25, 08:19:52 (24.6.59.190)
I would love to hear those, small, efficient and nice looking. Tri-Cell is the Canadian importer, no listed U.S. Distributor or dealer. I think I'm holding off on speakers for now because so many that .......

169: General Asylum, RE: Got a part in one day (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-24, 10:38:22 (24.6.59.190)
My daughter is still waiting for a pair of shoes that's been within 50 miles of us for 4 days. We had to go and buy another pair for her dance last night. I've not had the same luck as you. Of course, .......

170: Headphone Heights, RE: Have you ruled out IEM's as an option? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-24, 07:24:34 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, pretty much for anything serious.. I can't get comfortable in them. I might be changing my mind over spending serious $$$ on a closed and getting another open; planar or e-stat and just getting .......

171: Classical Court, RE: at the risk of appearing to be picking on you (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 23:25:05 (24.6.59.190)
I get that. It happens to me as well. I hear a work and meh, then I hear it again by another orchestra performer or conductor and the light goes on. After that, it's hard for me to listen to any other .......

172: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If you need a smaller size (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 14:00:13 (24.6.59.190)
Oh, I'm sure there are circumstances, but San Jose is NOT Henderson. Long term outlook is pretty good, and my girls need the inheritance (or the low rent if they get into Stanford or Cal). There's hop .......

173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If you need a smaller size (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 13:13:10 (24.6.59.190)
It's the where that's the issue! Don't mind snow and dry cold (if I don't have to drive in it), but wet PNW cold and humidity anywhere, I can't stand. Don't really want to get into the politics, but w .......

174: Digital Drive, RE: Not For Me It Isn't......... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 12:09:50 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, and good to know, a portable player is on my list of wants. I'm looking at new headphones and would love to try e-stats and planars. Having a hard time trying to figure out how much to spend. .......

175: Digital Drive, RE: The joys of streaming audio ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 12:01:03 (24.6.59.190)
I'm on my last few days of the free trial for Roon. It really is a great system. I'm still figuring out how to integrate it best with Qobuz. I have the Qobuz desktop app open at the same time to "favo .......

176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If you need a smaller size (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 11:22:22 (24.6.59.190)
I'm glad I'm on the seller side (in theory, we're locked in until the girls go to college). Can't imagine being on the buyer side and wanting to pay so much for so little. I'll be a little torn when i .......

177: Digital Drive, RE: Not For Me It Isn't......... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 10:30:11 (24.6.59.190)
Hey John, I think it's great that we all find what works for us. I have my new Ruby SACD player/DAC and it's just lovely, perfect for my needs of a SACD disc player and DAC. Those who've given up on t .......

178: Inmate Central, RE: My brother's is a 2012. I don't know the model number. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-23, 08:48:47 (24.6.59.190)
Turbo or V6? There was a mid year model change in 2012 between the old smaller model with a turbo (XXXX-2012) and the new slightly bigger one with the V6 (2013-XXXX) So, I bought a 2013 in June of 201 .......

179: General Asylum, RE: FedEx holds it for free (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-22, 20:14:18 (24.6.59.190)
Was about to say it...they held my shipment in Sacramento for an extra 3 days for FREE! .......

180: Inmate Central, RE: "SOH-CAH-TOA"... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-22, 20:12:55 (24.6.59.190)
She's a loony. Or had a liquid lunch from the looks of it. .......

181: Digital Drive, RE: Not For Me It Isn't......... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-22, 20:11:08 (24.6.59.190)
I use it too. My Ruby has 3 inputs into the DAC: USB, SPDIF and Toslink. I have to say I think the Toslink sounds more musical from my SB Touch, of course it doesn't allow for DSD. I also like that it .......

182: Inmate Central, RE: What did you miss?... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-22, 13:34:21 (24.6.59.190)
Just chiming in to say the revamped 2013 Acura RDX was a no brainer over the sister Honda CRV at the time. Better engine, better transmission, much improved interior quality and not much more expensiv .......

183: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Going Back to the Apple Store Tomorrow... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-22, 10:23:02 (24.6.59.190)
It's been great, a hand me down when my wife got her 8 (I had a 4s at the time!). But, battery won't hold a charge anymore and I've got some mysterious inky looking splotches on the screen, so I do ac .......

184: Headphone Heights, RE: Depends on you scenario. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-22, 09:01:27 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the comments. No beach here, although we hear the traffic from the highway to Santa Cruz and we joke it's the sound of the ocean. We have a small house and share the same LR space, wife doe .......

185: Computer Audio Asylum, Going Back to the Apple Store Tomorrow... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-21, 16:39:26 (24.6.59.190)
Daughter's iPhone 7 needs a new battery...yeah, 13 year old has a nicer phone than me, stuck with a hand me down 6s. I'm weak Abe, I don't think I can leave again without SOMETHING! .......

186: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Avalons and SETs? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-21, 10:26:28 (24.6.59.190)
I know it's not supposed to, but it works for me. The sound so much better than my 55 watt PP 6550 amp, or my 60 watt SS integrated. Very musical, I can hear detail that isn't there with the other amp .......

187: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The beauty of the Swarm (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-21, 09:54:25 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks again. I'd thought about getting a pair of small subs to use with my Avalons, since low bass is what they are missing, but I didn't think I'd have the right placement options in my space. I'll .......

188: Headphone Heights, Expensive Closed Back Worthwhile? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-21, 09:40:28 (24.6.59.190)
Looking at a new pair of closed backs. I have a pair of AKG 5550s that are rotting after only a couple of years so I'm looking at hopefully better, such as the Focal Celestee. Is it really worth the e .......

189: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If you need a smaller size (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-21, 09:11:43 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, Looked at the Swarm, if I had room for those I'd have room for bigger HE boxes! My space is small, really, think typical UK sized space here in Silicon Valley. Just part of the living room. My .......

190: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Such As...? Love to Hear About Some Specifics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-20, 10:26:24 (24.6.59.190)
I know about your CAR's, but what others are out there that you'd suggest I listen to? I'm in the market, say $10,000 - $15,000+/-. No room for horns or large boxes, which seems to rule out most of th .......

191: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I've been using PC for 38 years and I'm not going to switch (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-19, 09:31:43 (24.6.59.190)
The tech that fixed my daughter's MB Air last week was once of the same mind. Never, Never Never. Until she was writing a term paper and her brand new Sony Vaio crapped out on her. Her roommate loaned .......

192: Digital Drive, RE: Hesitate to Wade In on This, But I have some Q's that Might Help OP ... and Me (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-19, 08:53:43 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds like where I'm headed. Turnkey is my best option for the main system. The Ruby DAC is outstanding and my only frustration is the quirky SBT, as much as I love what it does, loses connection con .......

193: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-19, 08:48:16 (24.6.59.190)
I've searched and read all I can find, here and all the reviews and comments from mags and forums. From everyone's opinions I'd be happy with them. However I'm very averse to boxiness (hence my love o .......

194: Speaker Asylum, RE: Listen to the brand you've only begun to audition. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-19, 08:43:59 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the comments. I am very familiar with the other Avalon speakers, at least the older line. I spent many hours in front of a pair of Eidelons at my dealer some years ago. If I had the room an .......

195: Digital Drive, RE: Hesitate to Wade In on This, But I have some Q's that Might Help OP ... and Me (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-19, 08:35:40 (24.6.59.190)
I've been using LMS for a long time with my SBT. I've been trying both Roon and Audirvana using the Marantz Ruby's internal DAC. I much prefer the Roon interface and Qobuz integration (not perfect, bu .......

196: Inmate Central, RE: I've liked the SW desert since my days stationed in Tucson... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-17, 11:01:37 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks. I think we'll plan a trip down some day and take a closer look. I know lots of folks as they "retire" and age want smaller spaces, not me. I'm tired of the Silicon Valley cracker box, I want R .......

197: Digital Drive, Hesitate to Wade In on This, But I have some Q's that Might Help OP ... and Me (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-17, 10:21:36 (24.6.59.190)
My SBT is giving me more fits, and I'm looking to replace it. So: I'm looking for a complete, built solution. I see the Allo products and they look reasonable, but a bit confusing and can get pricey. .......

198: Inmate Central, RE: Hey, I'm new to Santa Fe... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-17, 09:39:33 (24.6.59.190)
Hey Ivan, O/T (but is anything really here?) How did you come by Santa Fe from San Francisco? How do the "locals" treat you? I'm in SJ and looking to get out after my girls go OFF to college, and they .......

199: Tubes Asylum, This Guy's Roundup Preferred the Genalex...JJ Was Up There Too (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 15:59:22 (24.6.59.190)
Gen, EH Gold and JJ. All more or less the same price. Keep seeing JJ referenced as "rugged". Looked up to see if Gordon had anything to say about it. Said JJ was OK, but last message he was looking fo .......

200: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What Mac OS are You Running? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 15:50:24 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, more toys to consider! Slowly breaking down over the 13Pro, slowly. Mac mini pro huh? Apple store was hopping yesterday I'll tell you... .......

201: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: LG (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 15:33:06 (24.6.59.190)
Our LG washer died at 5. Well, it could have been repaired for $700. The "10 year warranty" was not applicable to the part that failed, of course. .......

202: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: is there anything? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 11:15:07 (24.6.59.190)
Hard to find things without all the features. We got a no frills Maytag SxS without an ice maker (nothing but trouble, and our water even filtered is AWFUL!). It was $1200 and has been pretty flawless .......

203: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Try buying household appliances now (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 10:54:18 (24.6.59.190)
California. No humidity. I lived in Knoxville for a bit and just couldn't stand the humidity. Unless you are born into it I don't think you can adjust. I also lived in MN, and had no trouble with the .......

204: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Try buying household appliances now (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 09:37:21 (24.6.59.190)
We are looking at having a new split system installed. Made it through the Summer, hopefully by Spring things will be "normal". Heater works, never had A/C...I don't think I can go one more Summer wit .......

205: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Try buying household appliances now (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 09:11:15 (24.6.59.190)
Ours died last August. We couldn't get a new one until late December, and then had slim pickins'. Had no trouble getting a dishwasher and a range though. .......

206: Tubes Asylum, Intermittent Microphonic Tube/300B Choice (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 09:04:32 (24.6.59.190)
Hi All, I got my Wavelength 300B integrated up and running thanks to Scott Frankland's shop, and it sounds great, except that I seem to have an intermittently microphonic WE 300B. Some days it's dead .......

207: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks for the Links (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 08:46:34 (24.6.59.190)
I was looking for something closer to the Allo Digi line. They have other models, but the price climbs to where I can get a Mac mini to use for streaming and storage. I'm out of space on my Macbook, s .......

208: Computer Audio Asylum, EDO Installed and Seems to Be Working Fine. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-14, 08:44:23 (24.6.59.190)
Ruby shows that it's working, sound is deeper and more detailed. Using USB until my coax cable arrives from the jungle today. Still can't believe Logitech discontinued this little miracle box. It's go .......

209: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What Mac OS are You Running? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-13, 11:59:35 (24.6.59.190)
Ooop. My mistake I'm on High Sierra. I guess I should try to update. Was at the Apple store for a repair today, hard not to walk out with a mini and a 13 Pro...really hard. .......

210: Computer Audio Asylum, What Mac OS are You Running? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-13, 08:52:37 (24.6.59.190)
I'm on Big Sur, because it works. Haven't updated in ages. Wondering if that has something to do with my Native DSD issue. Chris is on BS, but has the ASIO capable DAC, so he's good. .......

211: Computer Audio Asylum, Well Now, Here's a New Development (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-12, 18:00:42 (24.6.59.190)
Fired up the Dell. Holy smokes do I hate Windows. After all the startup, shutdown, driver download and install that is typical of Windows... Connected to the Ruby via Roon and it shows: Native DSD as .......

212: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: " I've looked around for an RPi 4, but don't know where I can get a complete built unit with USB." ..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-12, 17:05:07 (24.6.59.190)
Power supply? Case? Software? Is that all available at one location? .......

213: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I can assure you it's not the Mac (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-12, 13:07:01 (24.6.59.190)
Well, that contradicts much of what I read yesterday! So much for clarity. It's not clear then whether the DAC in the Marantz supports native DSD then. Lots of marketing buzz words in the description, .......

214: Computer Audio Asylum, SB Touch Question, for you Old Timers... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-11, 20:56:58 (24.6.59.190)
Has anyone used the E(nahnced) D(igital) O(utlet) applet on their SB Touches? Mine is working fine now, but that's never gooooood enough for us right? It's delicate, and I don't want to screw it up by .......

215: Computer Audio Asylum, Getting to Know Ruby... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-11, 20:28:58 (24.6.59.190)
I received my Marantz SA-KI Ruby a couple of weeks ago and I'm working my way through understanding how it works. So far, to me, it's a beautiful machine and sounds very, very, good on everything I've .......

216: Tubes Asylum, RE: Kt88 Compare Please (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-04, 12:49:38 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks. I think I'll stick with my 6550's. Looking at other amps at the moment, and if it's system dependent I don't want to gamble with the $$$ for now. .......

217: Tubes Asylum, RE: Kt88 Compare Please (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-04, 12:48:07 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks. Doesn't sound like something I want to experiment with at the moment. .......

218: Inmate Central, RE: Lord save me, but I love a greasy breakfast. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-03, 07:23:08 (24.6.59.190)
I get virtually NO carbs, so I make a "womelette" when I have the time. Egg whites, (from a carton, not fresh, I know, but I've got to do what I can) LOTS of chopped onion (carmelized) mushrooms, Cana .......

219: General Asylum, RE: No golden-ear + No ho-daddy is the way to go ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-02, 19:59:29 (24.6.59.190)
Thought they were just twisted up white sheets myself. NEVER underestimate the audio cable market for "innovation". Ho Daddy! .......

220: General Asylum, RE: retrofit some quad wall plug units ? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-01, 20:50:02 (24.6.59.190)
Hah, your easy and my easy are two different things! I'd at this point just like to plug a unit into the wall that gives me the outlets. I will leave the wiring of the wall receptacles to the professi .......

221: Inmate Central, RE: THAT looks good... My Mother makes the same thing but with... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-01, 11:53:04 (24.6.59.190)
I like them all, so's I go with Bob's Red Mill 13 bean soup mix. Use the after Christmas ham bone, pork shanks, smoked sausage...smother a big hunk of cornbread with it, absolute heaven in a bowl. ::: .......

222: General Asylum, Thanks All (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-10-01, 10:41:47 (24.6.59.190)
Looks like some sort of conditioning is in order. There's lots on Audiogon, some Monster, PS Audio, Equitech and Shunyata all for reasonable cost. I do have some unused equipment I'd get full retail f .......

223: General Asylum, Power Strip? Surge Suppressor? Power Conditioner? Power Regenerator? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-30, 21:40:02 (24.6.59.190)
Sooner or later we will be remodeling our house a bit, nothing major anymore, but it will require some new electrical wiring and a new panel. But that's not for awhile, so.... In the meantime I need m .......

224: Tubes Asylum, RE: Kt88 Compare Please (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-30, 08:45:29 (24.6.59.190)
What did you gain switching to KT-120's? I have an amp with 6550's in it now, but the designer suggests retubing with KT-120's. I'm looking at other amps now, so I don't think I'll spend the money on .......

225: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Geez. I think those are quite nice looking. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-29, 06:49:57 (24.6.59.190)
Sorry, I thought they were going to be some glow in the dark red color! They look pretty nice to me. The things we do for marital harmony. Best of luck. .......

226: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Stoopid question. I know, but... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-27, 17:28:40 (24.6.59.190)
If you want a more permanent solution, you could try some wood veneer. It would be permanent though. I think in an earlier thread of yours B. Scarpia mentioned veneer. .......

227: General Asylum, Ruby Step On The Way (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-27, 13:18:15 (24.6.59.190)
Ordered that piece. Should be here by the end of the week. I'll let that settle in and think about what's next. .......

228: General Asylum, +1 On The On Call Labor (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-27, 13:10:21 (24.6.59.190)
I've been switching some things around and I just can't do it anymore. Sad when I'm looking at new gear and the first spec I look at is weight. Easily eliminated that Pass Labs Int 60 at 100lbs. NOPE! .......

229: Digital Drive, Ordered The Ruby (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-27, 12:40:16 (24.6.59.190)
I ordered the Ruby a bit ago. I went with NIB for a couple of hundred more than the OB they had. It should be here by the end of the week. Hope it lives up to the buildup for a non golden eared audiop .......

230: Inmate Central, RE: Or... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 19:34:02 (24.6.59.190)
My very favorite artery cloggers would be a Monte Cristo, Croque Madame, or a Croque Monsieur, with extra Lipitor or accompanying statin of your choice! .......

231: Inmate Central, RE: Butter ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 19:28:15 (24.6.59.190)
A butter AND peanut butter sandwich is good! .......

232: General Asylum, RE: Step by step... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 16:31:12 (24.6.59.190)
Hey, more fuel is always better for learning. I've looked at Decware a bit, the style of amps don't really suit me (the connectors on top are one of my peeves). That said they do look nice and afforda .......

233: Inmate Central, RE: Best part of Thanksgiving ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 13:23:59 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds like a club sandwich to me, my "diner" order. Even better on a ciabatta, franchesi or Dutch Crunch roll. With an unhealthy amount of mayo as well. Speaking of, my wife can't handle mayo. I mean .......

234: Inmate Central, RE: The house favorite... winner and still champ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 12:50:01 (24.6.59.190)
Uhh, probably says "best by" which gives you a couple of extra decades, or a century depending on usage. I prefer a good Mendocino sweet myself. A couple of centuries fresher. .......

235: General Asylum, RE: Step by step... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 12:20:56 (24.6.59.190)
Ordering the Ruby tomorrow, I hope. Have the SME. The only phono pre I have is my full function Supratek Syrah, without a remote, which I really need. Of course if I'm playing records I've got to get .......

236: Inmate Central, RE: Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 10:06:21 (24.6.59.190)
All time favorite for me is a Thanksgiving sandwich. Turkey/Swiss/cornbread dressing/Gravy on a good roll. I could eat one of those everyday, except that I can't. Well, maybe just the one the day afte .......

237: General Asylum, RE: Anybody up for their *Dream System* description ??? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 09:55:19 (24.6.59.190)
I got in on that one just before the price literally doubled, almost overnight--for the same table! It's been idle for awhile while 2 babies grew up. Now that they are teens and want NOTHING to do wit .......

238: General Asylum, RE: Anybody up for their *Dream System* description ??? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 09:44:00 (24.6.59.190)
This is actually the system I'm trying to put together now, one that will fit the small space I've got. The dream is going to have to wait for a new room...someday. Living Voice Speakers, IBX-R4 (OBX .......

239: Inmate Central, RE: Its all about the bread ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-26, 08:41:00 (24.6.59.190)
Looks absolutely delicious. I don't think there's anything better in the world for lunch than a sandwich, a goooood sandwich, and brother does that look gooooood!. Sadly, that's my carb count for a mo .......

240: Digital Drive, RE: Well? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-24, 09:04:16 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for checking up. We are still waiting to close, so still in the "no major purchases zone" from the bank. Was supposed to be this week, now it looks like Monday at the earliest. Of course I'm on .......

241: Inmate Central, RE: Going bike shopping later. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-21, 08:34:36 (24.6.59.190)
I had intended on doing it myself, I spent some time as a Jr. bike mechanic years ago, but it's a bit beyond me now. She likes the bike she bought years ago, but never could adjust to the flat MB bars .......

242: Inmate Central, RE: Going bike shopping later. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-21, 08:08:31 (24.6.59.190)
Just FYI, everything is in short supply. Went to buy a bike for my 13 yo, nothing new in stock. Picked up a used Rockhopper with Shimano Deore components pretty cheap. She'd never ridden anything befo .......

243: SET Asylum, I Was Shocked at the Veneer for Our Kitchen Cabinets (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-19, 07:59:44 (24.6.59.190)
We've had the cabinets sitting in our garage for almost 20 years. Included with our order were several sheets of finish veneer. When we finally decided to put them in ourselves we weren't sure about u .......

244: SET Asylum, RE: "just enough carpentry mojo to pull off something convincing." (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-18, 08:54:16 (24.6.59.190)
I'm no woodworker, I wish I was, but I put in some kitchen cabinets over the pandemic. This was a great little tool. Very easy to use. Of course eventually I had to move to the bigger one, but I did l .......

245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Not sure if its the amp, but (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 21:14:24 (24.6.59.190)
I have sat in the front row, close enough to Midori to be amused/annoyed by her stamping foot during the Sibelius Violin Concerto. I think I understand what you mean now. But in my small space/proximi .......

246: Inmate Central, RE: YUP--sex sells and hp sells... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 21:02:40 (24.6.59.190)
Sitting at a light this afternoon saw one Raptor, followed by a Roush, followed 2 cars later by another Roush. Those things are real popular here in truck country...err Silicon Valley. .......

247: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac optimization and Audirvana tweaks (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 15:32:25 (24.6.59.190)
Where are my downloads going? .......

248: Inmate Central, RE: Honda sold 333,000 CRVs in the pandemic year. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 14:00:39 (24.6.59.190)
Oh, I know, I see them all the time. They improved the year after I bought the RDX, changed the transmission so it was less of a dog. I couldn't believe people would buy one, but you're right, they do .......

249: Inmate Central, RE: Who do you think buys cars? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 13:47:19 (24.6.59.190)
I do. Drove a CRV, dog of a car and no possible fix via the transmission. Bought the Acura with a V6 and horsepower, and a better transmission. .......

250: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac optimization and Audirvana tweaks (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 13:44:54 (24.6.59.190)
What does that have to do with download storage? ETA, and the MB Pro would be used as a screen for controlling a DVD player as well. This is completely separate from the streamer issue. .......

251: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac optimization and Audirvana tweaks (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 12:42:47 (24.6.59.190)
So I was thinking of a new mac mini, but would you say I'd be better off repurposing my old MB Pro? It's got Thunderbolt 2 ports, but I don't know if that's compatible with a new external drive for st .......

252: Inmate Central, RE: the Colt Turbo engine was similar... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-17, 09:14:20 (24.6.59.190)
I had the Mitsubishi Mirage. Yep, fan was on a LONG time. Zippy little thing. The only speeding ticket I've ever gotten. I5 in Northern California, for 75, at the time the limit was 55. .......

253: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 20:55:19 (24.6.59.190)
Huh, I've received several emails from members very recently. I didn't know I had it set that way. If it is, it's not very effective! I'll repost the question when I have the equipment ready to connec .......

254: Digital Drive, RE: what's wrong with Schiit? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 20:52:58 (24.6.59.190)
Juvenile, sorry my opinion only. Obviously worked for them to get their name out there, but not something I'd prefer to own. .......

255: Inmate Central, It's Heimlich! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 19:34:50 (24.6.59.190)
Someday he will be a byoootiful butterfly! .......

256: Inmate Central, RE: Owned many German & Japanese vehicles - My take..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 12:34:01 (24.6.59.190)
I got very lucky with my A4. It's pretty loaded (no rear heated seats, much to my daughter's dismay). It's great. I love the Q's, if we didn't already have an SUV I would've gotten one. I understand t .......

257: Inmate Central, RE: Sonic below Cruze? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 12:04:34 (24.6.59.190)
After my MBZ was totaled I drove LOTS of rental cars. The best was a KIA SUV that we took to the airport. When we got to our destination we had a loaded Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife chose it over a Toyot .......

258: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 11:41:54 (24.6.59.190)
I'm just too lazy to do the rips. I've never had much luck with RB rips and meta data, let alone SACD's. I did go to nativedsd and they now have up to 1024, I can't keep chasing digital forever. Thank .......

259: Classical Court, RE: I just got a notice this morning from Floor at Channel Classics (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 11:37:33 (24.6.59.190)
I know. John Ellison tells me I need to wait for a Fiio player to be released, but there will always be something more...always. I think I'll be good with the 256 the Ruby will get me. Chasing digital .......

260: Classical Court, RE: Check out the nativedsd.com site (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 11:09:24 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, They've got a few things I could try. The Gatti RCO Mahler 1, always like the Dutch. I see lots of Channel Classics in there as well, like the Ivan Fischer recordings, I have some of them alre .......

261: Classical Court, RE: Check out the nativedsd.com site (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 10:15:11 (24.6.59.190)
Looks like the Marantz I'm interested does some processing, "PCM and DXD inputs are up-converted to DSD at 11.2MHz" I don't see any reference to processing of the DSD files. .......

262: Inmate Central, RE: Owned many German & Japanese vehicles - My take..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 10:06:28 (24.6.59.190)
Our experience as well. Our Mercedes was great, but always expensive to maintain and repair. It took us far too long to find a great independent that didn't charge a fortune, then Carol totaled the ca .......

263: Inmate Central, RE: 880 - Don't get me started (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 08:51:38 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, I know, I was in one of them Saturday. I made the mistake of following my car's navigation system to get back to 880 going home. It was, interesting. And one thing about nav systems, at least mi .......

264: Classical Court, RE: DSD 128 and 256 Download Sources (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-15, 08:47:24 (24.6.59.190)
I'm close, very close to buying a KI Ruby. SA-10 is a little much for me. .......

265: Classical Court, DSD 128 and 256 Download Sources (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 20:44:39 (24.6.59.190)
John over in my thread in digital is telling me I shouldn't get the SACD machine I'm interested in. He says I need to hear what DSD 128 and 256 sound like. I'm pretty sure the player I'm looking at ha .......

266: Inmate Central, RE: I don't care about the high end either... but I do appreciate.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 20:39:53 (24.6.59.190)
I'll see your So Cal roads/drivers and raise you 880 in Oakland for both. I lived in LA and never moved fast enough to worry about bad drivers, just gunshots. Oakland this past Saturday, oh my God, 2 .......

267: Inmate Central, RE: This I get (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 20:17:03 (24.6.59.190)
We desperately wanted the Audi Q5 when it first came out, it was such a solid, great driving vehicle, unfortunately it was just too small. We had 2 babies in VERY LARGE car seats and they just wouldn' .......

268: Inmate Central, And You Couldn't Pry Mine Out of My Hands (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 19:51:28 (24.6.59.190)
My Audi is the third German car I've owned. The first was a 1976 German built Mercury Capri that was killed by an old man turning left in front of me when I was 16. The second was a 2000 MBZ C280 that .......

269: Inmate Central, RE: The Sonic was smaller than the Cruze and sold for less money. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 18:56:35 (24.6.59.190)
I had an experience with GM's decision making once. I rented a small SUV (I know, but just ignore that for now) called the Captiva. It was pretty nice. Ideal size, drove well, fit all of us. I went on .......

270: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 18:47:36 (24.6.59.190)
I'm not quite sure what it is I'm supposed to do with something like that. I'm looking to play the music I have now, on discs, both RB and SACD. As far as downloads, the NativeDSD database and the Mar .......

271: Inmate Central, RE: Sure, the Cruze is a POS. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 16:27:30 (24.6.59.190)
Actually where I live I see lots of GM cars. Malibus are all over, not quite Camry like, but pretty common. Impalas, an actually nice looking one with a big sounding V6, SS I think (went to the websit .......

272: Inmate Central, RE: GM is mass market in China. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 16:19:12 (24.6.59.190)
Was the Sonic below the Cruze? 'Cause I couldn't see how anything could be below that. .......

273: Inmate Central, RE: GM is mass market in China. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 16:11:03 (24.6.59.190)
I drove a Cruze. Drove it home from Hertz. Drove it right back and returned it for something else. If that's the best they can do, it's just sad. I have NEVER driven a worse POS in my life. ::: TOPIC: .......

274: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 12:48:24 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for helping my rationalizations along Oz, appreciate it. Feel like I'm playing beat the clock, don't think any players of this kind will be available again once the current stock is gone. Never .......

275: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 09:57:11 (24.6.59.190)
I think I understand your set up now. What I currently use is the SB Touch wirelessly to my preamp. That may be one of the reasons I've experienced so many drops. The bandwidth, if that's the proper t .......

276: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 09:42:12 (24.6.59.190)
Not that I've ever seen here in the U.S. The importer did have a demo pair for sale at a great price, but I couldn't get those at the time. They were the top of the line version with the outboard cros .......

277: Classical Court, RE: Annoying - he's STILL waylaid! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-14, 06:07:07 (24.6.59.190)
I had something coming via FedEx a couple of weeks ago. It sat in Sacramento for 3 days past my "delivery date", with the comment "may be delayed" and the expected delivery date 3 days in the past. It .......

278: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-13, 23:05:09 (24.6.59.190)
I also have a figure skating daughter. You have no idea how much that costs. And 2 private school educations, let alone college to pay for! I don't want to be greedy, the Ruby is all that I "need". Ho .......

279: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: the last thing I want ...why do I "need" more? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-13, 22:08:00 (24.6.59.190)
I guess I'm not an experienced enough listener to hear the distortion cues. Can you give me some hints on what I would be hearing if the amp is having to work too hard? I appreciate all your engagemen .......

280: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The Classic Audio Loudspeakers model T3 (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-13, 22:01:02 (24.6.59.190)
I always loved the looks of those T-3's. I never had any room for them. Are they still actively making speakers? I remember they were, um, pricey. .......

281: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-13, 21:21:42 (24.6.59.190)
Are the streamer and the desktop player synced in any way, or just run parallel for the content on the desktop interface? You don't list your system, curious as to what streamer you use. .......

282: General Asylum, RE: We're back.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-13, 21:04:12 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for all your work getting it back up and running. And thanks for keeping this site going all these years. Truly grateful. .......

283: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 12:46:32 (24.6.59.190)
I'll check it out. Still prefer tubes, but I may not get all I want at the moment because the speakers I'm most interested in aren't available for an audition locally and I'm not traveling anywhere ye .......

284: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 12:10:57 (24.6.59.190)
Replaced by ??? Looking at amps as well. .......

285: Classical Court, RE: New depths of deep fake (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 11:20:31 (24.6.59.190)
I've only seen Dudamel with the LA Youth Orchestra. Hey, you're right, they were from LA, everything's CGI coming out of Hollywood now. Double pwned! .......

286: General Asylum, That's Funny (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 10:43:29 (24.6.59.190)
Reminds me of the time I was going into a Sears and heard a dad telling his son, "I'm not buyin' you any of the pukeeman junk". .......

287: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz KI Ruby SACD player/Dac... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 10:20:01 (24.6.59.190)
Pretty much the reason I'm going after it now. This isn't the future for sure. I'm really still surprised Marantz still makes the 10. As far as I can tell there are only a handful of Ruby's left anywh .......

288: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 10:18:11 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks Jack, I always respect your opinions. Don't know if it's current, but I was thinking about that Pass Int-60 (100lbs though) and those Volti's. You do have a hefty system there. If I only had th .......

289: SET Asylum, RE: Transmitter Tube SET. What Are Your Overall Experiences? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 10:10:29 (24.6.59.190)
The only one I've ever heard was an Air Tight 211 based amp. My dealer used them to power his Quad 988's and the sound was superb. They were somewhere around $10,000/pair at the time, which was many y .......

290: Classical Court, Must be a Deeeeeeeep Fake! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 10:00:00 (24.6.59.190)
I'll take any opportunity to post this. Stunning LIVE performance of Mahler 2, cutest clarinet player and, not to go all CIL, Miah Persson. It must be the best deep fake ever! That emotion and the tea .......

291: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Not 'Unlucky', just Unwilling ............... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 09:48:56 (24.6.59.190)
True, but that's just it, I don't want to WORK to do something that is as simple as putting a disc in the tray and pressing play. Kind of reminds me of playing records. Clean, clamp, flip, sounds grea .......

292: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: SQOTD (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 09:14:52 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, yeah, I'm always leery of the "coming soon" talk with tech. I think I'll definitely need 2 boxes, whether it's continuing with my SP Touch or another device. I wish it weren't so, but we'll se .......

293: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-12, 09:07:55 (24.6.59.190)
Yes, I'm aware of that re SACD's, hence why I want the dedicated machine, either the Marantz's or the Sony BR player. The dacs in the Marantz boxes are, from reports, pretty decent on their own, and t .......

294: Digital Drive, RE: One box vs. two box digital (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 23:38:15 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, I'm considering that, using a less expensive blu ray player that plays everything as a transport into a separate DAC, but I really want to reduce the clutter of boxes, cables, etc. If I had a de .......

295: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 23:30:48 (24.6.59.190)
Noted. And I did say all comments welcome, and to try and talk me out of it, so caveat emptor. First, you have absolutely no idea what my financial situation is, or what my life is about. My house is .......

296: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 13:54:58 (24.6.59.190)
One of the nits I had with Qobuz was the track descriptions weren't complete. So say an album had 3 works on it, violin conerto, cello concerto, piano concerto, it didn't label them accordingly. It wa .......

297: Digital Drive, RE: Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 13:36:18 (24.6.59.190)
I do not have a dac. I do want the disc player though. All that I'm looking at have dacs that digital inputs (coax, optical). As far as the streamer, how much does that affect the sound? I have my SB .......

298: General Asylum, RE: Wretched excess in the interconnect business (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 12:08:31 (24.6.59.190)
I would think that an investment manager would have a big sense of monetary value. I would hope anyway. I mean. I'm looking at putting together a $25,000 system, but that doesn't mean I need thousand .......

299: General Asylum, RE: Wretched excess in the interconnect business (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 11:32:01 (24.6.59.190)
I think of it as two aspects of audiophile psychology, one for the rich, and one for the not. The rich want "the best" no matter the cost. Have to show it off, can't be upstaged among their audiophile .......

300: Computer Audio Asylum, SQOTD (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 10:59:04 (24.6.59.190)
Stupid question of the day, What determines my ability to play the Qobuz service? DAC? Streamer? software (ROON, LMS, Audirvana)? I'm looking at Marantz SACD players, one of which has a HEOS streamer .......

301: Computer Audio Asylum, You and I Both are Unlucky Then (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 10:46:33 (24.6.59.190)
I've been on their free trial, since cancelled, and like you I had many more "bugs" that I ever encountered with Spotify. Drops, failure to play a track, garbled tracks, and I was using a streamer (SB .......

302: Digital Drive, Ok, Coming Down to the Wire... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-11, 10:01:56 (24.6.59.190)
We're supposed to close on our refinancing next week and yes, I'm taking some off the top for myself to buy some new equipment. I mean, it's been 15 years since I bought anything, so... I'm leaning ha .......

303: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I listen to a lot of orchestral music -- the last thing I want ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-10, 11:40:22 (24.6.59.190)
I'm sure we've had this discussion not too long ago. I think there are two (at least) listener "styles", you and I who listen to orchestral at 70 - 80 dB (I might rarely get peaks at 90 if nobody else .......

304: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-08, 14:03:01 (24.6.59.190)
I've thought about class A SS, especially the Pass amps, but I'm getting old and weak and they are so damn heavy. The Sugden integrateds are tempting, but I think tubes are best for me. I'm looking at .......

305: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-08, 12:42:59 (24.6.59.190)
I really want the LV's. But it's lots of money without hearing them. The demo pair is gone, I could have returned that pair if I wanted to. I could go for a less costly model in the range, an R25 or t .......

306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: They do make the CAV 45 control amp, but . . . (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-06, 21:44:27 (24.6.59.190)
That's right, I didn't know it didn't have a remote. VTL makes an EL-34 integrated, as does Manley. That's why I posed my initial question about the differences between what I've got, a Sonic Frontier .......

307: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: For what it's worth (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-06, 21:42:09 (24.6.59.190)
Used to, no longer. I think they called it a "control amplifier", and I haven't seen a used one in a long time. I didn't mean I'm looking at them at the moment, but perhaps some day when I have room .......

308: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: For what it's worth (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-06, 17:40:48 (24.6.59.190)
All I can do is try the amp and see how it sounds. I would imagine the original designer of the amp circuit had an idea of what he needed in that application. Sure see lots of people asking about "whi .......

309: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-06, 08:46:32 (24.6.59.190)
Jealous of all the opportunities you've had to listen to gear. I've read your reports from HK where dealers are stacked one on top of another in high rises, if only I had that option. Few and far betw .......

310: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-06, 07:59:48 (24.6.59.190)
LIke everything these days, it's not a matter of what you want, it's a matter of what you can find. No, no kits for me. Always wish I would have started earlier when I had the ability...long gone now. .......

311: Vinyl Asylum, What a Load of... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-06, 07:11:21 (24.6.59.190)
Swamp water, er...ebony briar. .......

312: Inmate Central, This Terrifies Me... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 21:30:30 (24.6.59.190)
This is what will be happening all over the country this weekend...and every weekend for awhile. I read that all the students are vaxxed, but...Covid don't care. Hey, it's a new frat, Covid Delta! Goo .......

313: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Looked it Up on Tubes... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 20:32:40 (24.6.59.190)
You really hate that tube. And, you're not alone. Thanks for the heads up. I do get return privileges with the amp, so I can try it out first. .......

314: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 19:34:25 (24.6.59.190)
I'm not familiar with that 12AU7. What is the issue with it, sound, reliability? In their dedicated preamps they use the 12ATZ and 12SN7's (or 6SN7's), but can substitute the 12AU7's in for a lower g .......

315: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 16:31:40 (24.6.59.190)
Yes, it's tonal, not power differences I'm interested in. My original question was posed differently, but since it was posted in another forum (where I got minimal responses) I reposted here and it wa .......

316: Inmate Central, Sorry to Disappoint...or Not (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 16:19:36 (24.6.59.190)
First NFL game is Thursday Sept. 9th, rest of it starts next Sunday. You'll have to wait another week for the Steelers to start sucking. .......

317: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Space is the Place here in Frisco... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 13:41:48 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, so beautiful in the wood, I'd pay that in a heartbeat. .......

318: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 13:22:29 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I have seen that amp and it does look like a bargain. At the moment however I'm looking at integrateds, and I'm not a big fan of that particular location of input/output terminals, makes place .......

319: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Space is the Place here in Frisco... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-03, 09:50:56 (24.6.59.190)
What's the used price on one of those older wood ones? I don't even know what the new price for the ugly one's is. .......

320: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Space is the Place here in Frisco... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 22:14:12 (24.6.59.190)
I "searched it up" as my teens say, and they used to have some beautiful wood finishes, and a glorious piano black.. They went the wrong direction for aesthetes like myself, sometimes sound ain't the .......

321: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Nice (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 19:46:41 (24.6.59.190)
Pretty sure it's active with 2 12AT7's and 4 12AU7's. 14 day trial, which is nice since no real dealer network. As far as speakers, the LV's are spec'd with: H/F: Proprietary tweeter made for Living V .......

322: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Space is the Place here in Frisco... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 16:58:01 (24.6.59.190)
Not crazy about that Nextel black finish, and rather not get stand mounts, but I've always heard they were great. The Grand Veena's are nice, not quite as efficient at 90 dB and 5 Ohm (see Palustris, .......

323: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 16:47:31 (24.6.59.190)
Linear Tube Audio Z10, there are two others, the Z40, an EL-34 integrated and the ZOTL that uses an unusual tube in it. Both of those are a little more expensive. Audio Note also makes one, but as far .......

324: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Do yourself an enormous favor and stay away from 4 ohm speakers! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 12:18:52 (24.6.59.190)
Noted. Advanced calculus, real analysis, physics, and graduate statistics weren't enough science for me to learn I guess. My typing skills have deteriorated over the years I suppose though. Zu speaker .......

325: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Do yourself an enormous favor and stay away from 4 ohm speakers! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 11:49:17 (24.6.59.190)
How's about 6? One of those I'm looking at is 94Db @ 6 ohm nominal. I do intend on listening to the Devore 0/93, and some Audio Notes, really the only speakers I can listen to that come close to high( .......

326: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: One of the variables when dealing with tube amps (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 11:08:39 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for that link to your paper. I will try and digest it! .......

327: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: This depends on your loudspeakers (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 10:25:52 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I actually have a triode amp sitting in front of me! I have a Wavelength 300B integrated that is broken. It will soon be in Scott Frankland's hand who can hopefully bring it back to life. As I .......

328: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 10:22:13 (24.6.59.190)
That sounds like what I'm after, more tonal texture. The EL-84 I'm looking at is a 13 watt integrated, so if I can find that illusory 94 Db speaker (I have one in mind, just can't audition it) it shou .......

329: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I Know...I'm Looking at Speakers and Amps (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 10:18:15 (24.6.59.190)
Going to be getting both. The speaker will be on the higher efficiency side, if I can find one that fits the space. Looking at around 94Db or so. I have a medium power amp, so I'm looking at either lo .......

330: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Amp Trade... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 08:22:39 (24.6.59.190)
So to speak. What would I gain or lose sound wise by moving from a 6550/KT-88/KT-120 amp to an EL-84 (I know, low powered) or an EL-34 based amp? .......

331: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm on a Free Trial...Now They're Going to Pay Me to Subscribe! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-01, 15:40:44 (24.6.59.190)
Just kidding, I am on a free trial for another week, haven't decided whether I'll keep it or not. I did get an email that said it would be $12.99/mo. though. I don't have a great interface with LMS on .......

332: Headphone Heights, RE: A worthwhile upgrade for these 'phones is... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-01, 06:23:38 (24.6.59.190)
I do have some goo gone, guess it can't make it any worse! If I can clean that up I'm more than happy to get some new ear pads. I'd rather not get new "cheap" phones, I'd rather get some Stax or other .......

333: Classical Court, RE: Do You Get Many Qobuz Dropouts? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-31, 21:26:37 (24.6.59.190)
I'll give the desktop a go, even though I can't connect it to my system. I'll try some headphones with it. I'll probably cancel after the free trial, but when everything is together I'll give it anoth .......

334: Classical Court, RE: Do You Get Many Qobuz Dropouts? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-31, 10:33:14 (24.6.59.190)
Using Qobuz USA through LMS on my SB Touch. My other streams, including HD video have no issues what so ever. It drops when I'm in the car on my car's wifi, it drops on my iPad, and on my iPhone. I'll .......

335: Classical Court, Do You Get Many Qobuz Dropouts? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-31, 07:40:51 (24.6.59.190)
I'm doing their free trial, and I've gotten lots more dropouts than I get with Spotify. My internet connection is pretty rock solid, so I don't know what the problem might be. Very disappointing when .......

336: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Does a Standard Blu Ray Player Play Blu Ray Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-30, 12:08:45 (24.6.59.190)
So what i'm wondering now is whether you can use the HDMI out for video to connect to my MB Pro, and the coax out to a dac. I don't know if they both can be used at the same time or not. I did see a S .......

337: Headphone Heights, RE: A worthwhile upgrade for these 'phones is... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-30, 09:02:38 (24.6.59.190)
I looked for replacements at one point and couldn't find any available that fit, this was awhile ago, so if there are replacements that would be great. It's the goo from the rubber parts that I don't .......

338: Inmate Central, RE: The worst rated cars on the market... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-29, 07:38:16 (24.6.59.190)
Lots of those around where I live. It's a status thing among some groups, they have the $$$, or the lease payment anyway. Originally it was Range Rover, then the G, now it's the Maserati. Same groups. .......

339: Headphone Heights, Hope They're Better Quality Than the 550's (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-28, 11:28:45 (24.6.59.190)
Because I have a pair of those literally rotting on my nightstand. The ear cups are flaking the black material off everywhere, and the rubber parts are turning to a sticky goo. Just awful. Comfortable .......

340: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I just bought a small used computer monitor with an HDMI input for $15. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-27, 09:41:13 (24.6.59.190)
I do see some on Amazon for not too much, but I'm wondering if I could use my Macbook Pro for music storage and as a screen for the BluRay player., it does have an HDMI input (one of the last to have .......

341: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I just bought a small used computer monitor with an HDMI input for $15. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-27, 07:41:43 (24.6.59.190)
That is something I had considered in the past. "Small monitors" are not easy to find, nobody wants small. Laptop? Don't know if that would work. .......

342: Hi-Rez Highway, I Guess I'll Pass Then (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-26, 20:21:28 (24.6.59.190)
Well, if I need a screen I'll pass. I'll just be happy with the RCO performances. I do wonder why they were DVD/BluRay video releases, seems odd to me that there was not cd. I guess Chailly wanted to .......

343: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: No reason why it shouldn't (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-25, 10:51:40 (24.6.59.190)
Is it possible to run these without connecting to a screen? I kind of assume not because I'm sure it's all menu driven. I could probably memorize a sequence of buttons to get it going if I have to. I .......

344: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-25, 08:25:14 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Only question for me is can I get that same thing in a 1 box cd player, such as one of the Marantz SACD players. I need the SACD player as I have lots of thos .......

345: Hi-Rez Highway, Does a Standard Blu Ray Player Play Blu Ray Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-25, 07:57:45 (24.6.59.190)
What kind of sound would I get playing these on a standard Blu Ray player? Is there another device that would offer better sound? I don't care about the video, I've seen clips and Chailly is a madman .......

346: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sigh. The 60 watt monos and the Mid Monos are so tempting, but . . . (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-25, 07:49:56 (24.6.59.190)
Hey, I totally get that. I'm in the same boat and amps that have connections in "odd" places are an immediate reject from me. I know, my loss, but aesthetics and cable management are important, especi .......

347: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-23, 21:30:26 (24.6.59.190)
So far no luck in anyone having a pair near me. In normal times I'd just fly to Maryland where the dealer is, listen, have some authentic crab cakes and decide. I don't know if we'll ever get back to .......

348: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-23, 15:09:55 (24.6.59.190)
That's what I'm hoping. Looking for "honest" numbers though, not mfg. hopefuls. The ones I'm really interested in I can't audition! Mfg. says they were designed to work with 300B amps. They have a pai .......

349: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-23, 13:38:21 (24.6.59.190)
If I had that room I would. Alas I don't. I have a very small space in my living room and cannot accommodate anything of that size. I'm looking at the more "controversial" 94 -95 Db boxes. I'm well aw .......

350: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-23, 11:46:05 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the comments. My current system sounds similar, Sonic Frontiers Power 1 and Avalon Symbols. Not "tubey" or soft by any means. I wouldn't call it overly detailed, but it's definitely on the .......

351: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Make That 2 With Physical Disabilities... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-22, 07:36:09 (24.6.59.190)
I try to make those constant, "you can do it" DIY'ers here understand, that, no, in fact not everyone can. BTW, how do you like the CJ amp? I'm looking at SS amps to try with my speakers. Someone post .......

352: Inmate Central, RE: Left to its own devices... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-21, 20:30:06 (24.6.59.190)
Anyone wonder what's going on in North Korea? I haven't heard or seen anything on that country during the pandemic at all. .......

353: Digital Drive, RE: Gear A better than Gear B. Gear C better than Gear A. Gear B better than Gear C.....Repeat .....nt (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-21, 17:29:57 (24.6.59.190)
And I appreciate your input. Read the review, and the comments...whoo boy. I really liked that he stuck to his guns and defended his speakers. Like he said, paraphrase here, he must be doing something .......

354: Inmate Central, RE: If be happy with the Subaru (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-21, 08:55:22 (24.6.59.190)
Ok, have to respond with an anecdote on the Imprezza. My wife was backing out of our driveway (in our Acura RDX) at the same time a clown was backing down the street looking for a parking place (large .......

355: Digital Drive, RE: Gear A better than Gear B. Gear C better than Gear A. Gear B better than Gear C.....Repeat .....nt (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-19, 16:22:20 (24.6.59.190)
Not sure what your point is, but everyone has different opinions about what gear they have and have listened to. I try to learn something from anyone I can. The PL amp looks good, but won't fit my cri .......

356: Tubes Asylum, RE: How much power do you need? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-19, 12:43:17 (24.6.59.190)
Not my current speakers, no. I'm looking at higher eff models, not HIGH EFFICIENCY by the standard measures mind you, just 90 - 95 or so. I actually have a SE 300B integrated that hopefully will soon .......

357: Inmate Central, RE: Late to the Party, But... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-19, 11:57:17 (24.6.59.190)
I know! I sit there and hear their engine shut off and I want to scream! My Audi mechanic is jealous, he has an A3 that he can't defeat (well, he said he can, it would take jailbreaking the system whi .......

358: Classical Court, But School's Just Starting! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-19, 11:09:51 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

359: Tubes Asylum, Tube "Sound" Comparison (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-19, 08:45:11 (24.6.59.190)
Can anyone give me a quick sound comparison between an EL-84, an EL-34 and a 6550? I know, all in the implementation, but a general idea of what the differences might be? I currently own a SF Frontier .......

360: Digital Drive, RE: Off Topic, but relevant... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-19, 07:58:10 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the comments. Since I'm looking at an entire new system all that looks very interesting and I'll look up that review. Lots cheaper than everything I'm looking at now (well amp and speakers .......

361: Inmate Central, Late to the Party, But... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-18, 20:55:50 (24.6.59.190)
Anyone else disable the autostart (don't know what else to call it) button? The one that shuts the engine off at stop lights. Thankfully my A4 has the option to completely bypass it. Other cars I've s .......

362: General Asylum, RE: Is "System Balance" Still a Thing? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-18, 17:23:40 (24.6.59.190)
That's a kind offer. I'm kind of staying put until the latest variant is squashed. I think I remember comparing the 2.5's to my little Avalons. The ProAcs were about $1500 more and didn't have quite t .......

363: General Asylum, RE: "System Balance" ? Is that the same thing as "System Synergy" ? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-18, 16:29:15 (24.6.59.190)
No, system balance refers to the allocation of $$$ between components. But you are most correct on the synergy part, both functionally and cosmetically. .......

364: General Asylum, I Guess Things Have Changed! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-18, 10:50:03 (24.6.59.190)
Used to be a hot button issue. I guess there are so many more and different choices, especially digital sources, more computers and dacs than CD and Transports. I have a substantial RBCD and SACD coll .......

365: General Asylum, RE: Is "System Balance" Still a Thing? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-18, 10:44:01 (24.6.59.190)
I see your system profile, my now retired dealer was a big "ProAc's and Tubes" fan. Almost bought a pair until the Avalon's won me over. Now I'm looking at maybe moving to a similar speaker, Living Vo .......

366: General Asylum, Is "System Balance" Still a Thing? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-17, 07:33:36 (24.6.59.190)
When I started, ca 20 B.C. (before children) I remember lots of comments about system balance and the amount of $$$ to allocate to each component. I don't see that much discussed anymore. Has that con .......

367: General Asylum, Well, With His Superiority to the Rest of Us He's Had Lots of Practice Saying That Word (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-16, 21:02:27 (24.6.59.190)
In his so very NOT humble opinion, that is. .......

368: General Asylum, Does He Know You Stole His Cat? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-16, 20:03:42 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

369: Tubes Asylum, RE: I have a couple of Gold Lion reissue, Chinese, JJ and Sovtek. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-14, 08:47:30 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I have a GE I got from Jim, which works flawlessly. I also have a Philips, which when I bought it from Charlie at VTV was labeled a JAN 5V4GA. There's a thread here about how they were mislabe .......

370: Tubes Asylum, Good News...Bad News (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-13, 21:27:25 (24.6.59.190)
Priced out the tubes from Jim's website. Good news is he has everything I would need for a reasonable price. Bad news is it would still be $250 or so. I'll ask the tech and see what he recommends, I t .......

371: Tubes Asylum, Tube Amp Repair Question (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-13, 12:19:53 (24.6.59.190)
Ok, maybe this is an odd or naive question, but... I have two pieces I'm taking in for repair soon. One is a two box preamp that has LOTS of $$$ NOS tubes in it: 1960's RCA 5881's, 6gk5's, 1955 WE 417 .......

372: Classical Court, Thanks! I Could Even See on that Monitor! I'll Take Any Further Q's Over to Computer (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 19:37:48 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

373: Classical Court, RE: Best of luck with the "comebacks" [nt] ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 18:18:26 (24.6.59.190)
Hey Kal, Thanks for those comments. "And if I DL from several different vendors (Audite, eclassical, Linn) do they blend into a coherent list? I do not know what that means. I don't use lists much." H .......

374: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Unfortunately, K & K are no longer selling phono stages, either... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 17:45:24 (24.6.59.190)
I did see that, something about working on a better design. I wonder how long the new design has been "in the works". Lots of other options out there I guess. .......

375: Classical Court, RE: Best of luck with the "comebacks" [nt] ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 17:27:42 (24.6.59.190)
I think there's enough used CD's out there to keep me busy, and believe it or not they still make new ones too! Serious questions on classical downloads from a Luddite. How good is the meta data on th .......

376: Classical Court, RE: Help on understanding a recording format Mahler's Symp. No. 2 (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 16:37:16 (24.6.59.190)
I agree. I've not gotten into the downloads because I just don't have a handle on all of it. I stream using my SB Touch, Qobuz and Spotify, but I'm still an old physical media person (read Luddite by .......

377: Classical Court, RE: Second that! Such emotion! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 15:17:21 (24.6.59.190)
Somehow, and I have absolutely no recollection how I did it, I stripped the audio and have it separately in my iTunes library. But without the video I can't watch Ms. Persson, and that's a loss. ::: T .......

378: Classical Court, What is the Difference Between ALAC and FLAC? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 15:14:54 (24.6.59.190)
Or is it, as I would guess, just Apple being Apple and having to be "different" .......

379: Classical Court, RE: Hard to tell, since the covers do not seem to differ (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 15:13:14 (24.6.59.190)
From AllMusic it looks like it was offered in three releases, CKD 452 is the original 2013 Hybrid SACD, CKD 468 a 2014 CD, and CKR 452 a 2018 CD. The Linn recording is apparently the latter 2018 CKR 4 .......

380: Classical Court, Possible CD Source (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 12:53:00 (24.6.59.190)
Presto says they have it in stock. I've successfully ordered from them before. Might be tempted myself. .......

381: Classical Court, Mahler 2 Dudamel etc Link (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 12:44:04 (24.6.59.190)
Here's the BBC Proms Mahler 2 YT link. You can skip the intro. Spoiler alert: EVERYONE is in tears at the end. .......

382: Classical Court, RE: Help on understanding a recording format Mahler's Symp. No. 2 (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 12:40:47 (24.6.59.190)
It's a Linn recording, they are odd in their distribution, but looks like they've opened things up a bit, it's available on Apple Music now. Looks like the CD is out of print, so $$$. The Linn site i' .......

383: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here are the Integrateds I'm Considering (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 12:23:34 (24.6.59.190)
And I can locally! I'd also wanted to try the Living Voice speakers, but can't audition. Still tempted though, they would look so nice in my space! .......

384: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the Opinions and Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 10:59:25 (24.6.59.190)
Seems to be lots of "affordable" options out there, as well as some ASTRONOMICAL ones, just like anything else in this endeavor. I had great intentions when I bought my TT and cart years ago, but 2 b .......

385: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here are the Integrateds I'm Considering (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 10:17:45 (24.6.59.190)
Yep, looking at Audio Note and DeVore O/93's. My space is small, so I don't need that much power. My current speakers though...need a bit more. LTA has told me that the mono 40's would work just fine, .......

386: Inmate Central, RE: Exciting drive to work this morning ... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 10:14:57 (24.6.59.190)
Hey, glad you're ok. Left turners are killers. Lost my Benz to one last year. Stay safe. .......

387: Vinyl Asylum, Here are the Integrateds I'm Considering (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 08:11:02 (24.6.59.190)
I'm looking at either one of these 3 depending on whether I can upgrade my speakers to something more efficient. .......

388: Vinyl Asylum, RE: DIY a Phono stage (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-12, 08:05:53 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, but I should have specified no DIY, i have none of the experience, time or physical capabilities. I wish it weren't the case. .......

389: Vinyl Asylum, Integrated Phono Stage Options (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 21:06:42 (24.6.59.190)
Hi All, I am looking at an integrated amp and I have 3 choices for a phono stage: 1) No phono stage built in, so I would need an external phono preamplifier. 2) MM only phono stage built in, adds $500 .......

390: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 18:19:08 (24.6.59.190)
Handmade here in the US, not China. Substantial copper case work. Not saying any of that impacts the sound, but I think it justifies the price, since it's more than just the chip right? Not saying it' .......

391: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 14:13:58 (24.6.59.190)
No problem. Thanks for your comments! .......

392: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 12:45:13 (24.6.59.190)
Hi Mick, Didn't receive any email, so resend if you want. I understand about the sniping, especially regarding listening v. measuring. I did read a review of the Denafrips Terminator @ $4600 that said .......

393: Digital Drive, RE: Mine should get here friday nt. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 12:38:45 (24.6.59.190)
Hope it works out well. Give us a report when you work it into your system. .......

394: Digital Drive, Looked Up the Planet's Measurements... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 07:32:20 (24.6.59.190)
Last line from Atkinson in the 1997 review: "It measures as well as it needs to, as shown by the sound". Oh, and it was $800! .......

395: Digital Drive, RE: OK, no first hand info to share but..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 07:01:59 (24.6.59.190)
I miss my old Rega Planet. It was listenable. Laser died and there was no replacement available. The loading mechanism was a little clunky, but the sound was pretty good on RB cd's for a $600 player. .......

396: Digital Drive, RE: OK, no first hand info to share but..... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-11, 06:36:46 (24.6.59.190)
That's what I've read. Abe deleted his jitter post about it. I just want the most listenable experience I can get from my large RB collection. I don't really want to get into an argument about measure .......

397: Speaker Asylum, RE: I think you missed his point (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-09, 18:44:18 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks again, Normally I would prefer separates, but too many cables, cords and boxes is the downside. I'd planned on calling the dealer, giving him a budget range, and asking him to put a system toge .......

398: Speaker Asylum, RE: Another mark of merit- DeVORE FIDELITY (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-09, 14:16:20 (24.6.59.190)
I have been looking at the O/93. It's a little big, but I can at least audition it, along with the AN speakers. I see several comments about how "overpriced" it is. I'm not one that buys into that, bu .......

399: Digital Drive, Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-09, 12:32:57 (24.6.59.190)
I know there are at least a couple of you out there with the BP dac. What can you report about the unit after having it awhile? .......

400: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sub option is easy but I don't think that is really what you looking for (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-09, 12:22:28 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the comments. You know, I heard that Focal speaker long ago, it was really nice as I recall. It was the last of that line the dealer had as a demo. Next generation was the really pricey and .......

401: Speaker Asylum, RE: I think you missed his point (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-09, 07:46:38 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, I got it. So far Oregon is as close as I can get. I'll keep trying though! Hey, while you're here, Is the AN CD2.1 still competitive (for what it does I mean, RB cd's)? Also considering the 2.1 .......

402: Speaker Asylum, RE: What specific model of Avalon do you have, what you like about them (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-08, 10:37:35 (24.6.59.190)
Avalon Symbol., small slim towers that Avalon made to appeal to the HT crowd. I've said here before they have the resolution of the much more expensive speakers up Avalon's line at the time, just not .......

403: Speaker Asylum, RE: Subwoofer option? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-08, 10:18:49 (24.6.59.190)
That's one option I'm seriously considering. I don't think I'll have the option of hiding it, but if it's small I might be able to stick it in a corner. I know nothing about them, but there are severa .......

404: Speaker Asylum, RE: Would you buy a Kar without even sitting in it ? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-08, 10:12:16 (24.6.59.190)
Of course not. The difference is that I've got every single car mfg. with a dealer option within 5 miles. That includes everything from Kia to Ferrari, Lambo, Mclaren etc. I can look at them, sit in t .......

405: Speaker Asylum, RE: How do you know that Living Voice speaker is what you want if you have not heard one? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-08, 09:52:12 (24.6.59.190)
No, I haven't head them. I like that they are reasonable size, reasonably efficient and simply beautiful speakers. What competition would you suggest? I've looked at the dealers near me and most of wh .......

406: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-08, 09:46:44 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, but MUCH too big for my space. .......

407: Speaker Asylum, RE: Consider keeping the Avalons, add stereo subs to fill out the bass? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-07, 17:48:43 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I took a look at those. They are small, but my space is still just a carved out space in the small living room. I don't think I can even squeeze those in. Well, I could, but someone else would .......

408: Inmate Central, RE: Awesome (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-07, 14:13:52 (24.6.59.190)
Best I've ever had was from Byerly's in Minneapolis. 1/3 each beef, pork and veal...so good. .......

409: Speaker Asylum, RE: If you buy used, it's doable (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-07, 10:53:58 (24.6.59.190)
I've always wanted to hear the heritage Tannoys. They are beautiful, but MUCH too large for my space (not MY opinion mind you...) Thanks for the tip on Lavish in Santa Rosa. We'll be up there at some .......

410: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-07, 10:24:08 (24.6.59.190)
That list is basically all my considerations. My space is small, not much room from the wall, ideal placement isn't really an option. Kevin Scott at LV thought from the pics I sent they would work wit .......

411: Speaker Asylum, RE: Too bad you can't hear them at an audio show (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-07, 08:57:31 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, and all these years one of the better shows was half an hour away and I never got the chance to go. Of course, I wasn't in the market for any gear for all those years with little poky proddy fin .......

412: Speaker Asylum, RE: If you buy used, it's doable (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-07, 08:56:03 (24.6.59.190)
That pair of demo's is calling me, but I just can't. If I can't travel to Maryland where the importer/dealer is located, I think London is right out! .......

413: Headphone Heights, RE: Can someone sketch out a nice Stax system... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 21:40:52 (24.6.59.190)
I saw this amp referenced below. It's not their usual kit, fully built because of the high voltages involved. Looks nice to me, and their reputation around here is pretty good. .......

414: Inmate Central, RE: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 21:04:12 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds like a class mine used to take. Ostensibly called Charlie Tickner's Competitors Power Class, aka Charlie's hour of pain. Sadly the rink he used to teach at shut down. That was where there were .......

415: Inmate Central, Something YOU Don't Need. Some of Us Do. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 19:00:33 (24.6.59.190)
When I was looking ten years ago, when we bought our small Acura SUV I had to find something to fit TWO of these car seats into. I lugged them to all the dealers in the area, exactly 2 CARS fit them c .......

416: Inmate Central, RE: We could save more lives and reduce property damage.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 18:24:16 (24.6.59.190)
Agreed. My first car, a 1976 German V6 Mercury Capri was killed by an old man in coke bottle glasses turning left through a "Keep Clear" section on a busy street. He saw all the cars stopped and thoug .......

417: Inmate Central, People Don't See Any Speed Limit Signs in Parking Lots... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 18:00:06 (24.6.59.190)
So they don't think twice about speeding in them! .......

418: Inmate Central, RE: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 17:58:15 (24.6.59.190)
Keep at it, it's impressive no matter what. Yes, lots of ice time. First pair of custom boots coming in 2 weeks, about the price of a nice integrated or a decent pair of stand mounts, or both with the .......

419: Inmate Central, RE: My sister's Acura sedan has a backup camera. She hates it. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 16:55:35 (24.6.59.190)
Because, as I tried to say you can't see what's coming through your mirrors or the big clear thing because you've got 4 feet of lifted truck bed blocking your vision. And, I have an Acura, the camera .......

420: Inmate Central, RE: Kinda off topic, but (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 16:23:39 (24.6.59.190)
Nope, not me. I never had the knees. My daughter is a competitive figure skater. I'm the chauffeur 6 mornings a week. Getting close to school being back in session and it's back to 5:45 a.m. ugh. She .......

421: Inmate Central, Heartily Agree... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 16:01:56 (24.6.59.190)
And, as I've said here before, I park in a lot every day that is filled with MASSIVE pickups driven by hockey players, the vehicle of choice of the NHL and AHL (except for the occasional Ferarri or La .......

422: Inmate Central, Such a Good Description! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 13:41:11 (24.6.59.190)
I've only driven one Camry in my life, a rental, and what a snoozer, but so comfortable. My A4 is all the comfort (which I still can't believe) and the highest performing car I've ever had. Enough for .......

423: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 12:04:58 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for your comments. Kevin was very helpful and asked that I send in some photos when I was curious whether they would work in my space. I agree, it's just too much without a dealer audition at l .......

424: Classical Court, The BR Includes Everything But Pelleas et Melisande. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 11:30:43 (24.6.59.190)
Just received mine, at first glance the BR includes the first part of CD5, but not Pelleas et Melisande. Maybe they couldn't quite fit it onto the one BR and didn't want to do 2. What do I know. Haven .......

425: Speaker Asylum, RE: Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 11:12:28 (24.6.59.190)
Pig in a Poke isn't just a saying over there... Website says this: "Please note that because of the wide range of model and veneer options and that each pair is ordered to the clients individual speci .......

426: Speaker Asylum, Choosing Speakers Without Audition? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 09:34:05 (24.6.59.190)
Hey All, Haven't hit this forum with my questions yet, so here goes. I am upgrading almost everything. I do have some opportunities to audition amps and digital sources through various means, some at .......

427: Classical Court, Two More Sets for the Pile (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-06, 09:02:56 (24.6.59.190)
Two more sets for the pile: Kurt Sanderling/Staatskapelle Dresden Gunter Wand/North German Radio Symphony Orchestra .......

428: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mfg Response on Bridged Operation (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-05, 11:09:33 (24.6.59.190)
They are, and they do offer a 14 day NQA return period. You're right, the only way is to try it out! .......

429: General Asylum, RE: Why order direct ? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-05, 11:05:59 (24.6.59.190)
I just used iTunes to rip what I did and it's stored locally on my Macbook. All the NAS and DNLA is way above my head, so I either stream Spotify or use the discs. I remember at the time there was a g .......

430: General Asylum, RE: Ripping SACD's (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-05, 10:50:19 (24.6.59.190)
It's evidently possible. Here's a link with a link to a method. Involves certain DVD players or gaming consoles...too technical for me to get involved in, especially since I do have an SACD player, ju .......

431: General Asylum, Thanks, Was Wondering About the Tax...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-05, 09:56:38 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

432: General Asylum, RE: Why order direct ? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 21:45:17 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah I know that's the future (and the present for some), but I have lots of SACD's and need a player for those. I know there's ways to rip them, but it seems more trouble to me than it's worth. The 3 .......

433: Classical Court, RE: Have a friend who is a fan of Karajan... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 19:44:50 (24.6.59.190)
That early recording of #2 is unlistenable. They must've done an extraordinary job on the remaster. .......

434: General Asylum, RE: 2800 bucks? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 19:14:51 (24.6.59.190)
Well, for one thing I'm not much into used gear. I would prefer to have the full 5 year warranty, especially on a disc player. And because there will be a difference in my financial situation between .......

435: Classical Court, Another Pre-Order Over Here! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 11:08:41 (24.6.59.190)
I don't have a UDP, so the CD versions will have to do. I can steal, uh BORROW, the BluRay player from the TV cabinet, but I've never used it for an audio disc before. .......

436: General Asylum, RE: Ruby info (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 10:08:02 (24.6.59.190)
He's selling it for the same reason I'm looking at the 30n, it includes a streamer. .......

437: General Asylum, RE: Anyone Order Direct from Marantz U.S.? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 08:26:17 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the contact. Nice looking couple. Wish we had more of those shops around here. .......

438: General Asylum, I've Gotten that Advice Before (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 08:16:02 (24.6.59.190)
Ok, so I've heard. Here's the thing, I can swing the 30 now (there's even an OB special at Music Direct for a few hundred off), I'd have to wait a couple of months for the Ruby. I'm in no hurry, but w .......

439: General Asylum, RE: Why order direct ? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 07:02:16 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I didn't see MD's return policy was as "friendly" and I always forget about Crutchfield. On the other hand the dealer has 2 integrated amps that are "on demonstration" that I'd really like to .......

440: Classical Court, RE: More Karajan remastered for Dolby Atmos (woo-hoo!) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-04, 06:36:43 (24.6.59.190)
Those are fantastic performances, ahem, if I do say so myself. Even the old DG CD's are good. .......

441: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Mfg Response on Bridged Operation (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-03, 18:56:47 (24.6.59.190)
According to the mfg. the mono's are not run bridged, but parallel: "Paralleling the outputs does not change the amount of output voltage but it doubles the output current. It also halves the output i .......

442: General Asylum, Anyone Order Direct from Marantz U.S.? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-03, 17:44:28 (24.6.59.190)
Well, not really wanting to pay the dealer here that carries the piece I'm interested in (SACD 30n) a $250 audition fee, I see that Marantz has a seemingly 60 day NQA return policy. Does anyone have a .......

443: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Definitely Sounds More Complicated than the Amp Mfg. Outlined (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-03, 16:41:24 (24.6.59.190)
I have a message into them to see what their response is to these comments. Thanks. .......

444: Tubes Asylum, RE: Good, Reliable, affordable 6922's? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-02, 14:11:30 (24.6.59.190)
Middle pairing sounds familiar. It's been probably 20 years since I bought those Mullards from that guy. And, funny enough, when my older daughter wanted to learn to play the flute we went to the loca .......

445: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Next Question: What Does an Average Non Golden Ear (or wallet) Listener Get from Mono's over Stereo? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-02, 12:12:22 (24.6.59.190)
So, one of the amps I'm looking is available as a single stereo amp, or if you buy two a monoblock pair by flipping a switch. The single stereo gives 51 watts and the mono bumps that to about 100. Oth .......

446: Inmate Central, RE: With all that Covid... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-02, 12:04:48 (24.6.59.190)
I got my Shingrex vax a couple of months ago, mine was a two vial cocktail one shot deal. It was PAINFUL! Only vax I've ever gotten that really hurt. I don't remember why, but my Dr. said she liked to .......

447: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Unike Some I Really do Think There are Stupid Questions...But What the Heck (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-02, 09:13:58 (24.6.59.190)
That's about me too, I think I measured at most 80 Db at the 1 meter mark. Even if I put in 20 Db for headroom it tells me I need 20 watts. I guess all I can do is find a dealer like my old one who wi .......

448: Tubes Asylum, RE: Good, Reliable, affordable 6922's? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-02, 08:53:03 (24.6.59.190)
That's what I had been told years ago by someone who had the same amp and was selling some allegedly NOS Mullard E88C's. They were cheap so I bought a couple. I never heard a difference so I took them .......

449: Inmate Central, RE: California bacon lovers, beware.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-08-01, 10:52:02 (24.6.59.190)
Yet veal and egg producers, both well known for care of their livestock (snark) were able to comply. Hmmm. .......

450: Tubes Asylum, RE: Good, Reliable, affordable 6922's? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-31, 10:30:40 (24.6.59.190)
I have bought several tubes from Jim over the years, and have gotten wise counsel as well even when not in the market for tubes at that moment. His stock is limited to EH and Gold Lions. The matched G .......

451: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: A dealer $250 audition set up fee? Run away! Run away! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-31, 09:34:20 (24.6.59.190)
Let's just say it's a store in SF that has an "Audio Vision" as their business model. They carry, or say they carry, tons of equipment from great companies, I was interested in the Marantz SACD 30 ($2 .......

452: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Headroom for instantaneous effortless dynamic peaks and clarity with no compression.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-31, 09:07:01 (24.6.59.190)
On this forum, years ago. I recall (recollection could be faulty) that Rogue's first attempt was not well received. I haven't paid much attention to anything other than tubed amplification so I wasn't .......

453: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I Always Learn Something from Paul's Posts...and Yours as Well (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 21:36:08 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for the link and your additions to my query, it cuts down on my power requirements (as far as volume) tremendously! .......

454: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Poor Floria died twice one night (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 17:47:25 (24.6.59.190)
Sound like a Swan Lake story I heard once. Not a graceful exit. I've never had the opportunity to attend a Summer festival, always wanted to go to Spoleto, Ravinia, or Salzburg. BBC Proms always looks .......

455: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Steady 90dB with peaks to 100 at 10' is call the police level (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 16:10:44 (24.6.59.190)
Had a BIL who, when the neighbors would get too loud (and this guy was a party guy himself) would come down the stairs and fire up his massive Technics speakers and whatever huge receiver he had with .......

456: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Unike Some I Really do Think There are Stupid Questions...But What the Heck (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 15:57:52 (24.6.59.190)
Oue and Minnesota? Love the piece, haven't heard that performance. I'll give it a go with what I've got now. Thanks. I guess you ain't all bad Scarpia, pity about Floria and that knife... .......

457: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Headroom for instantaneous effortless dynamic peaks and clarity with no compression.... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 15:47:58 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks. I'm looking for Angela Gheorghiu and Miah Persson in my living room (don't tell my wife), not audiophile cred or snob appeal. Class D isn't something I'd considered because I'd read it wasn't .......

458: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Reverberant Field, is that Duke LeJeune's Music? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 15:30:17 (24.6.59.190)
That's just a fancy phrase for reflected sound from room boundaries right? So if I put that 1m distance in I get that I need 20 watts for 90 Db at 1 m. with 10 Db headroom (2 with 0 HR). I don't know .......

459: Inmate Central, RE: Shimano had to close a couple of its major factories. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 15:09:23 (24.6.59.190)
I've been out of cycling longer than audio purchases so I didn't recognize them. My road bike was Campy and my mountain bike (which I think everyone calls a gravel bike now) was Shimano Deore. Wife's .......

460: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: OK, But What's the Additional Power Doing to Make it Sound Better? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 14:49:31 (24.6.59.190)
It's hard to audition anything now, even in what few B&M stores are left. I am interested in a couple of pieces carried by a dealer near me. I was told it would be a $250 audition set up fee, refundab .......

461: Inmate Central, RE: Ordered a generator in February. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 13:31:39 (24.6.59.190)
We went to the local independents first, they literally laughed. It was a huge shock to us as we're used to just ordering and getting it in what, a week? Some rude awakenings we had last year and cont .......

462: Inmate Central, RE: What did you buy? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 13:19:35 (24.6.59.190)
One word for those of us in CA Rod, earthquakes. I know we're not prepared now, but I think some sort of solar/battery backup system is in the cards for us up here in the Bay Area. We have natural ga .......

463: Classical Court, This One? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 12:56:02 (24.6.59.190)
Is this the Haitink/Beethoven set you're referring to? He's a, a bit old (1929!), so I don't know if he's done one with them before. I know he's got a set with the RCO (probably my favorite orchestra) .......

464: Inmate Central, RE: Ordered a generator in February. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 12:38:12 (24.6.59.190)
Sounds familiar. Refrigerator went out last August. We got strung along by Best Buy for months over 2 different models that were "in transit". Gave up and went to HD, but still didn't get one until ju .......

465: Inmate Central, RE: Same with bicycles. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 12:32:58 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, was considering having my wife's old Trek overhauled to give to my youngest daughter. At least 4 weeks wait, and longer depending on part availability. Ok, how's about a new bike, nope nothing i .......

466: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: OK, But What's the Additional Power Doing to Make it Sound Better? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 12:21:44 (24.6.59.190)
OK, I get that analogy. My car has a D "drive mode" and an S "sport mode" In D it goes very fast, in S it goes very, very fast. S is also much more responsive to acceleration up and down. I'd bet ther .......

467: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Unike Some I Really do Think There are Stupid Questions...But What the Heck (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 12:14:45 (24.6.59.190)
pp, pianissimo or very quiet ff, fortissimo or VERY LOUD! .......

468: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Unike Some I Really do Think There are Stupid Questions...But What the Heck (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 11:50:03 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks! I put in 80 at 3 meters, 20 Db HR I get 180 watts needed. I don't think I really need 20, I guess I need to get out my meter and see what the loudest is at my seat. Can't see how it's more th .......

469: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Unike Some I Really do Think There are Stupid Questions...But What the Heck (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 09:51:12 (24.6.59.190)
What I'm really trying to do is determine whether I like my speakers enough to keep them, or move to more efficient ones that would use less power. My 55 watt amp gives me all the volume I need, but A .......

470: Amp/Preamp Asylum, OK, But What's the Additional Power Doing to Make it Sound Better? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 09:33:16 (24.6.59.190)
So, perhaps another stupid question. Why is it B.S.? I measure with my lil' old RatShack meter the SPL from a few feet in front of the speaker, say 3. That meter NEVER bumps over 90, it's analogue, so .......

471: Tubes Asylum, RE: Good, Reliable, affordable 6922's? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-30, 08:16:48 (24.6.59.190)
Took a couple of looks before I noticed the ~ symbol. So, yeah tricky! Thanks for the help though. Going to dig the box out of the attic and see what the OEM's are. I don't notice anything bad with wh .......

472: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is There a Formula for How Much Power to Achieve a Certain Volume for a 5 ohm Speaker (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 19:34:01 (24.6.59.190)
So if my speakers are 87 Db @ 1 watt does that mean that before I get to the point of using the "200 watts into 4 ohm" I'd be running out of the room screaming at the volume? Is it the same 2 x Power .......

473: Tubes Asylum, RE: Good, Reliable, affordable 6922's? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 16:42:13 (24.6.59.190)
The way I read that ad is that those tubes are 6N1P-VI and the ~ is "similar to" a 6dj8 ecc88 6922 6n23p-ev. I don't know enough about tubes, but I don't think they are the same tubes. "Except for hig .......

474: Tubes Asylum, OK, Not Much of an EBAYER. I'll Pay a Bit More for Certainty (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 16:03:21 (24.6.59.190)
But thanks for the information. .......

475: Tubes Asylum, Did You Mean $50 for the 6N23P? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 15:08:54 (24.6.59.190)
no text text .......

476: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Unike Some I Really do Think There are Stupid Questions...But What the Heck (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 12:08:16 (24.6.59.190)
I'm looking at amp and speaker alternatives. My current speakers are spec'd at 87 Db sensitivity, 5 ohm nominal impedance. I've been driving them with a 6550 amp rated at 55 watts and it's plenty loud .......

477: Tubes Asylum, Good, Reliable, affordable 6922's? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 11:24:47 (24.6.59.190)
Hi All, For my old SF Power 1 input drivers. Are there any of the above described 6922's available? I need 6 if I'm retubing, so NOS are NOGO. Chris at parts connection recommended some Russian 6n23P- .......

478: Inmate Central, RE: so. I figure if I'm keeping the S5... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-29, 07:28:29 (24.6.59.190)
Seems to be the choice (and don't tell Jim) they're in stock here where I live. I didn't know it before I bought the car that Summer tires are actually good in wet, not that we get much here in CA any .......

479: Inmate Central, RE: so. I figure if I'm keeping the S5... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-28, 18:29:35 (24.6.59.190)
Audi A4 Quattro with 245/35/19 Continental SportContact 6. I chauffeur my daughter back and forth to the ice rink and school. Occasionally get on the 280 freeway to San Francisco for blade sharpenings .......

480: Inmate Central, RE: so. I figure if I'm keeping the S5... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-28, 17:59:02 (24.6.59.190)
Probably not your most important criteria with that car, but how many miles on them? Only got a little over 20k on my OEM Conti's and they're near dead so I'm looking at the 4s's as well. .......

481: Speaker Asylum, That Was Great (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-26, 20:32:12 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks for sharing. It's rare to hear audio equipment opinions from those in the pits. Made me want to go and listen to them. Unfortunately my long time dealer (right down the street!) who carried the .......

482: Classical Court, KDFC Has Gone SO FAR Off the Deep End (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-26, 07:33:43 (24.6.59.190)
I didn't''t think it was possible. Now it's "modern classical" and I don't mean Berg. It's John Williams, or other movie schlock that's a ripoff of real composers. And since most of their playlists ar .......

483: Speaker Asylum, RE: Many thanks. It's embarrassing, but I actually have a new pair of Twins (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-25, 12:11:02 (24.6.59.190)
I beat that, I've had a pair in my closet for YEARS. After my daughters were born I lost my listening spaces one by one. One of mine has something rattling around in it (speaker, not daughter, though .......

484: Inmate Central, 40-50K I wish! (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-22, 20:11:51 (24.6.59.190)
My 2019 A4, bought as a CPO last March has just over 21K on it and my mechanic says the tires are worn to the bars. Conti's rated for 30k at most. Looking at those Michelin 4S's myself. I didn't want .......

485: Inmate Central, RE: The day I can take the Tonya Harding to our HP... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-18, 11:00:08 (24.6.59.190)
You must have seen this... .......

486: Inmate Central, RE: It uses natural gas... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-15, 14:39:15 (24.6.59.190)
I really want one of those. We have an available natural gas line in the garage (previous gas dryer we guess) but not ready to have it moved yet. I thought you could get a convertible one, but evident .......

487: Critic's Corner, RE: Ethics or Money (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-10, 15:06:24 (24.6.59.190)
Money? Money you ask? I think the EXTRA $200/pair for grills answers that question for me! That's got to be quite the mark up. The whole web page reeks of sales schlock. The FAQ's are hilarious. But t .......

488: Inmate Central, RE: Never "Got" Volvo... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-10, 11:26:08 (24.6.59.190)
OFFS, "P.S. Note to self: Avoid driving Volvo at least until such time as the PRC owns all of America and Volvo becomes the mandatory automobile." It was just a comment. Yeah, I can read. .......

489: Inmate Central, Never "Got" Volvo... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-10, 10:56:17 (24.6.59.190)
Slow, small, expensive. Had a rental once and trying to merge onto the highway I felt like I needed to pedal it ALA Fred Flintstone. Looked at the SUV's and the sedans about 12 years ago when I was lo .......

490: Inmate Central, Tickets? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-10, 09:17:02 (24.6.59.190)
Who writes tickets anymore. Here in CA, CHP (California Highway Patrol) is only going after those at 100+ now. I haven't seen a local city police car pull anyone over in a long while. Plenty of bait, .......

491: Digital Drive, RE: What "Version" do You Recommend? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-07, 08:52:39 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I currently use an SB Touch for most listening. I'm considering the new Marantz "Swiss Army" SACD player when I can get a setup to reflect better sound. I've been looking at BP for their Livin .......

492: Digital Drive, What "Version" do You Recommend? (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-07, 07:06:44 (24.6.59.190)
I guess I mean what connection options. I don't know anything about dacs, so USB? SPDIF? COAX? I know there's on with it all, but at an additional $800. Oh, and how much improvement over the internal .......

493: Inmate Central, RE: "Non-dairy dessert" (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-06, 07:45:55 (24.6.59.190)
Yeah, that's different, and fine (my wife is discovering she can't tolerate dairy anymore) but what they've done is use their marketing from years ago (I know, who hasn't) to now make something that i .......

494: Inmate Central, RE: Breyer's slide continued as it also added the horrific "corn syrup" to many of its products. nt (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-06, 07:09:45 (24.6.59.190)
And now Breyer's is labeled, at least some flavors as "Frozen dairy desert", not ice cream. .......

495: Inmate Central, RE: What I need it for is two jobs. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-03, 21:38:45 (24.6.59.190)
If only...somehow, and soon, we'll need to get a chipper through there to get rid of the nastiest, messiest mimosa tree that is impinging our foundation. It's massive. .......

496: Inmate Central, RE: What I need it for is two jobs. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-03, 14:25:12 (24.6.59.190)
No truck will fit through my gate! I've seen some gardeners around here with hedge trimmers with a MASSIVE blade on them, look like they'd cut through anything, would scare the bejeezus out of me. The .......

497: Inmate Central, RE: What I need it for is two jobs. (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-07-03, 12:52:23 (24.6.59.190)
Used my corded Sawzall to take out a 6 foot tall section of a dead 12" diameter cherry. Wasn't the easiest, but with the Freud 12" pruning blades it wasn't too bad. I had thought of buying a chain saw .......

498: Inmate Central, Britney Spears Circus (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-06-28, 21:16:30 (24.6.59.190)
Good Song. .......

499: Inmate Central, Sorry, Not Even Close to BH Quality... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-06-25, 21:18:14 (24.6.59.190)
Sandwich looks delicious, and you can actually tell what it is! Actually had my Dr. tell me today, "don't worry about cholesterol, we can control that". Note, it was an endocrinologist, not a cardiolo .......

500: Inmate Central, I Saw One the Other Day... (0.00)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-06-24, 07:28:15 (24.6.59.190)
Nice looking, it was at the rink, so probably an NHL player who paid through the nose to get one of the few. .......

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