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1: Vinyl Asylum, Toronto...-may disappoint you. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2023-10-09, 11:43:26 (142.126.75.11)
Most stores anywhere sell older records, overpriced in questionable condition or new pressings - CDs on vinyl. I don't know anybody who focuses on what you're looking for. I may be a bit jaded, but af .......
2: General Asylum, Brothers in Arms.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2023-04-03, 09:19:48 (142.126.75.11)
The opening track - "So Far Away". I've been using that LP for my test and setup record since it first came out - now with the 45 RPM version. Green Onions is a good one as well, everyone knows the t .......
3: General Asylum, All you need is a DC 12V relay in a box..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2023-01-19, 05:12:58 (174.95.77.61)
and maybe an IEC male and female recessed connector on either end. You put the box inline with the AC power cords, connect the trigger wires to a couple of external terminals, and you're good to go. .......
4: General Asylum, Trivia tip of the Day..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2023-01-12, 13:04:04 (174.91.85.167)
Lady GaGa named herself after that song. .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, You might find the bypass accomplishes nothing..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-12-30, 04:56:15 (174.91.85.167)
Depending on the gain of the phono stage in your integrated amp. Sure, cutting the leads from the tonearm to the built-in phono stage to a hard-wired cable that you can connect to your amp isn't a big .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-12-22, 17:05:34 (174.91.85.167)
Didn't mean to upset you. I'll just move on. .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, What turntable and cartridge are you using? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-12-22, 12:54:01 (174.91.85.167)
I would have thought that would be the most important part of the equation. .......
8: General Asylum, Grundig Fleetwood Console (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-11-30, 04:39:13 (142.112.65.125)
My dad played jazz records - mostly from 33-1/3 10" LPs that he bought in the 50's. He was also very open to new music and took to artists who had something to say such as Bob Dylan. My mother prefer .......
9: Inmate Central, B-17 didn't have a chance.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-11-13, 04:52:00 (174.91.85.167)
Getting T-boned blind like that. That clip does a better job of showing what happened. .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, There's a simpler solution..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-09-12, 05:39:46 (142.112.65.125)
I use a "people counter", a clicker - the ones people use for, well, counting things. I estimate each 33-1/3 LP at a 40 minute run, and suspect that's as much accuracy as anyone could ever need. You .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, I have a similar plinth..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-09-09, 08:17:52 (174.90.59.3)
From that same vendor in Moldova for a TD-124 that I'm rebuilding/restoring. I went with the thicker plinth (7 layers). For feet, the best solution I could find was with the IsoAcoustic Gaia IIIs. The .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, but that's not the point..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-07-21, 06:33:15 (209.226.227.34)
The point is that we should be able to simply buy the digital file with a download and not bother with the LP. Of course, who's going to pay $125 for a digital file? Fraud is fraud - and using a digi .......
13: General Asylum, Chow Mein Noodles! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-07-15, 06:13:51 (142.112.65.125)
I use Chow Mein Noodles. They cook up fast, but I don't cook them fully. When they're close - I suppose the pasta equivalent would be "al dente" I plunge them into cold water and leave them there for .......
14: Computer Audio Asylum, It's all about the video loading..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-06-29, 06:17:48 (174.90.59.3)
I bought new laptops for my wife and I last year - a Dell Inspiron 7000 i7 16GB (15") for her, and an Alienware m17 R3 i7 16GB (17") for me. She doesn't need a bigger display because her laptop is in .......
15: General Asylum, Don't be a troll...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-30, 12:04:45 (174.91.87.177)
Mocking people making serious commentary and then saying "I was joking" is what trolls do. Don't be like that - it's nothing to be proud of. .......
16: General Asylum, RE: actually, and amusingly, one CAN have a signature line here... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-30, 03:47:13 (174.91.87.177)
Oh, I was aware you could have a signature line - I've just never felt the need to tell online strangers anything about myself. As for the wonderful stereo systems people own, for all I know they exis .......
17: General Asylum, That's exactly the type of commentary we don't need..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-30, 03:44:33 (174.91.87.177)
And perhaps why people don't participate here as much as they used to. .......
18: General Asylum, You may have a point...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-29, 12:40:42 (142.112.65.125)
I'm not saying you're wrong, just that I'm not sure how important it could be. Not being anything other than a participant in any audio forum, I can't say that the interface of any one is more appeali .......
19: General Asylum, From an Engineering perspective..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-29, 06:39:08 (142.112.65.125)
You have to clearly define the problem before you start to look for solutions. While you may believe that a more classic, BBS style interface could be the cause, others may have a different opinion. .......
20: Inmate Central, European business model..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-17, 04:17:51 (174.91.87.177)
I was part of a development team years ago for a power device controlled with purpose-built circuit boards and using a 386 processor. Most of the design work had been done in Germany - we had a protot .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Handel's The Messiah..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-04-16, 11:55:09 (174.91.87.177)
I know a lot of people think of it as Christmas music, but it was intended to celebrate the Resurrection. Edit: That Coltrane version of "A Love Supreme"? I thought it was fabulous. I know there was s .......
22: Inmate Central, Essentially what you're saying...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-03-10, 05:20:11 (142.112.65.125)
Is that their country and homeland isn't worth fighting for, that they should surrender? .......
23: General Asylum, You don't need a reference for live music! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-03-01, 04:27:58 (142.112.65.125)
The test of an accurate sound system is whether it's capable of duplicating what you heard live at the same venue and approximate seating position. It isn't about trying to form some sort of nebulous .......
24: Inmate Central, No more horns..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-02-07, 16:33:17 (174.91.86.169)
An injuction, based on a lawsuit filed against objectionable noise now means that you can protest, but without any honking of horns. For all intents and purposes, the protest is effectively over unle .......
25: Inmate Central, Ottawa made a mistake..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-02-07, 07:21:45 (142.112.65.125)
In allowing the protestors to park downtown and completely block city streets. Now they realize that it's hard to get rid of big rigs with tractors or tractor/trailers. The police force has rightfull .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for That (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-01-19, 12:35:30 (174.91.86.169)
I have the basic MoFi version and just don't play it much. It hasn't aged well. While I do like her singing voice the arrangements and the songs just doesn't have that same feeling it once did. Carol .......
27: Inmate Central, Being Canadian, I just don't understand that argument. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-01-19, 12:29:18 (174.91.86.169)
Firstly, nobody in Canada has an issue understanding that they need to show ID in order to vote. That's just common sense - how else can you prove you're eligible to vote, whether you're registered or .......
28: Inmate Central, RE: The problem goes back to the founders. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-01-19, 12:23:00 (174.91.86.169)
Not necessarily wealthy, but anyone who owned property, which isn't exactly the same thing. That was true everywhere. In Canada, property requirements were in place until 1920. .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, Can I state the obvious..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2022-01-09, 13:22:18 (174.91.86.169)
Contact Soundsmith and explain your situation to them. They do consistently high quality work, and I'm sure they would appreciate the opportunity to have a close look at that cartridge. However, you .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Try to sell them all to a record store...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-30, 04:02:17 (172.98.66.168)
As a package deal. I sold a carefully curated progressive rock, psychedelic, rock collection of about 1,500 LPs a few years ago. That was after I had spent a number of years carefully recording them .......
31: General Asylum, The Tube Store! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-28, 10:58:26 (174.91.86.169)
In Hamilton, Ontario. Buy with confidence - I've bought from them many times and was always pleased with the service and the response to any questions. .......
32: General Asylum, I don't know that in the 19th century.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-23, 16:23:43 (174.91.86.169)
That anyone would have cared. If the point you're trying to make is that live music is a subjective thing and cannot be properly quantified, then I suppose we would all agree with you. If you're look .......
33: General Asylum, But isn't that the goal? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-23, 12:27:24 (174.91.86.169)
To have the recording sound as close as possible to the live event? .......
34: Inmate Central, What will you use it for? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-15, 13:12:26 (174.91.86.169)
I like Dell computers because I think they're great value and are designed to run for a long time - more of a corporate than home user design. I like to play video games, but I don't want a power PC s .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, I've had good luck with stuff from Europe.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-10, 05:12:01 (174.91.86.169)
But the shipping costs can be high. .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, Make your own! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-12-01, 04:41:16 (209.226.227.34)
If the belt is round and made from O-ring cord you can make your own. Buy a suitable length of O-ring, use a razor knife to cut the ends square to the length you want, and join the two together with c .......
37: General Asylum, The most important part of shipping to Canada..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-11-18, 09:00:45 (142.112.65.125)
Is don't use a courier! Companies such as FedEx or UPS add what they call "brokerage fees" and hold your item hostage until it's paid. If you send by USPS, they hand off to Canada Post that charges ( .......
38: General Asylum, Thinks have changed..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-08-17, 08:05:12 (209.226.227.34)
In that you can buy a streaming integrated amplifier so that the only other thing you need is speakers and decent wires to those speakers. If you compare that to what we grew up with in separate compo .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Down Under..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-08-08, 16:08:40 (174.91.86.169)
I'm Canadian, but work for a company that has an office in Australia. I was there a couple of years ago, and was surprised to discover that Down Under from that album has now become an unofficial Aus .......
40: General Asylum, It would be helpful knowing the type of speakers you have..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-07-02, 06:30:42 (172.98.66.165)
I would think that would make a huge difference. You're not going to want to sit on top of a wide soundstage and lose the edges, and if they're a smaller bookshelf type that could be preferable. ::: T .......
41: General Asylum, Bachman Turner Overdrive - Winnipeg Arena 1975 (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-06-30, 13:13:08 (174.91.86.169)
I was going to college, first time in the big city. I thought the warmup band was a lot better and could have listened to more of their stuff. It was some nobody called Bob Seeger, doing that solid r .......
42: Inmate Central, Goorin Brothers Hats (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-20, 06:56:39 (174.95.77.227)
Made in USA .......
43: Inmate Central, The issue is that it isn't considered news anymore...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-14, 04:17:15 (174.95.77.227)
But entertainment. As budgets were cut and revenue fell off, true reporting was dramatically reduced to the point of being almost non-existent. Now, it's all about clickbait BS articles to steer peopl .......
44: Inmate Central, I think the main issue is this...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-05, 13:02:31 (174.95.77.227)
We're no more intelligent than people who lived 10s of thousands of years ago, but because we have better technology we think we are. The Nazca lines? Likely built a scale model and had some means of .......
45: General Asylum, I have a hard time with the mixed message..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-05, 12:54:47 (174.95.77.227)
Do you want to be known as a skillful guitar player or as a little tease who doesn't like to wear a lot of clothing. I would have thought them mutually exclusive. I get the part where women have to .......
46: Inmate Central, That was the explanation for the Nazca lines...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-05, 10:21:38 (174.95.77.227)
Or one of the explanations according to a person I used to work with - they were there to provide landing instructions and guidance for UFOs. My answer was "Wait a minute. Aliens fly over here in a sp .......
47: Inmate Central, In that case, not much of a leak, is it? nt (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-05, 10:16:40 (174.95.77.227)
*.* .......
48: Inmate Central, Look at it this way....... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-05-05, 02:55:10 (174.95.77.227)
As my father once quipped, "Name one thing any government has been able to keep secret." In this case, with that whole Area 51 thing and the big coverup in Roswell, to keep that quiet hundreds, if not .......
49: General Asylum, That's funny..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-22, 16:35:34 (184.146.65.6)
That anyone would think that the saccharine harmonies of the Raspberries "Beatles Light" sound could ever compare to the rough and ready sound of Grand Funk. I like them both, but if it was one of tho .......
50: General Asylum, Isn't there a rule against that? :) (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-22, 05:20:18 (184.146.65.6)
Making a provocative statement without providing any details? .......
51: Inmate Central, I thought that name was familiar..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-16, 12:33:19 (184.146.65.6)
All good. .......
52: Inmate Central, You still need to report it..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-16, 07:36:50 (184.146.65.6)
But never mention their name - like the person in NZ who is in jail and was refused all requests for statements, interviews or anything that would ever mention him ever again. .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, Never had the opportunity..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-08, 06:17:03 (174.91.85.226)
I live in the boonies - about 4 hours north of Toronto. All of my musical purchases are based on what's available and on reviews. That may sound ridiculous, but the option of "try it at home" just do .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry to have upset you. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-07, 13:16:06 (174.91.85.226)
I thought this was an Audio forum where we could discuss things. Unfortunately, it's too late for me to delete my post as it's been replied to, but I do apologize for upsetting you. It won't happen ag .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thought the Planar 10 came with an RB3000 arm... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-07, 11:23:46 (174.91.85.226)
It does. Not much different from the RB1000, apparently. I think the bearings are different, although I'm unclear as to how that can be improved. .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, I had a P9 with the RB1000 arm...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-07, 05:40:01 (174.91.85.226)
Frankly, I wasn't taken with it. It reminded me of the Denon DP-75 that I had for many years. The sound was OK, but it seemed a bit dead, as if there was a light blanket hanging in front of it. There .......
57: Inmate Central, Can't say Gypped anymore.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-05, 08:54:56 (174.91.85.226)
It means you were cheated by Gypsies, and presumes they're nothing but sneaks and thieves. You can say cheated, that still works. .......
58: General Asylum, Converter? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-04-01, 11:36:39 (174.91.85.226)
The only way you can get a 240 VAC gizmo to work on a 120 VAC circuit is with a transformer. Note that your house does have 240 VAC, but would need a special circuit run from the panel. Many stereo .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Clearaudio uses the Linn hole and mounting style.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-08, 06:06:05 (174.91.87.244)
Meaning there are a lot of options out there that use the same configuration. Are you sure the tonearm is called "Ebony"? All I see in Clearaudio with that name is a cartridge. In any event, as othe .......
60: Inmate Central, That's not a bad idea. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-08, 05:55:02 (174.91.87.244)
Go to a fixed front and get rid of that shifter. I can manage that. .......
61: Inmate Central, It does look like it's best to keep the bikes.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-08, 05:53:37 (174.91.87.244)
I appreciate the comments - it's hard for me to evaluate the best option not knowing all the details involved. .......
62: Inmate Central, Thanks for that. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-07, 17:01:31 (174.91.87.244)
Yeah, it looks like stay with what I have or look for something that already has the IGH. I don't have an issue with derailleurs, something I grew up with. My wife struggles a bit with when and how t .......
63: Inmate Central, Now that this is the Bike Forum.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-07, 16:48:43 (174.91.87.244)
I was wondering about something. My wife and I have the Norco Indie 2 bikes. I installed the Ergon grips, pedals and seats, the rest is stock. My question is whether it would be worth installing a h .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, I recorded over 1,500 albums and then sold them..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-06, 12:09:19 (174.91.87.244)
And for those who say "You can't own the music if you don't own the records" my answer is "Thanks for your comment, and have a nice day." Selling records to dealers will get you at best 5 to 10 cents .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Metadata solution for digitized LPs? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-05, 13:12:48 (174.91.87.244)
I did the same. I recorded with a Korg MR-2000S at 1 bit/5.66 MHz and then used AudioGate to convert to 24/96 FLAC. I tried 24/192 but didn't hear any difference. If you're using AudioGate to convert .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Metadata solution for digitized LPs? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-05, 12:20:15 (174.91.87.244)
As I mentioned in a previous response, look at using VinylStudio. It will assign the tracks the Internet lookup names and cover art. There is a learning curve with the program, but that's true with mo .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, I do RIAA correction digitally..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-05, 12:16:01 (174.91.87.244)
I used to record with a Korg MR-2000S through a preamp tape monitor loop, but did RIAA equalization through a phono preamp. Now with a Devialet Expert Pro 440 monoblock, I connect my phono input dire .......
68: General Asylum, Yes, but..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-05, 12:02:07 (174.91.87.244)
I ended up with digital recordings of about 1,500 LPs and close to 1,000 CDs - a great collection of mostly rock and roll with a focus on late 60's to mid-70s psychedelic and prog rock. But there wer .......
69: General Asylum, Does anyone even broadcast analog TV? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-03-05, 11:54:13 (174.91.87.244)
I think it's pretty much gone. I suppose you could use one with RGB inputs to play an old game console. .......
70: Inmate Central, From my perspective...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-02-08, 11:05:31 (174.91.87.244)
It's not that accurate information isn't available, it's more that information has become more specialized to specific fields and from that very compartmentalized. I'm not talking about home theaters .......
71: General Asylum, Yup, few people realize that..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2021-01-06, 02:59:49 (174.91.87.244)
The US has been using metric fasteners on vehicles since 1975. .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-16, 04:36:14 (174.91.87.244)
And I don't buy many MOFI titles anymore, but the quality of the original file, whether digital or not certainly will make a difference. After that, I suppose it's all down to the quality of the DAC t .......
73: General Asylum, College? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-13, 12:53:00 (174.91.87.244)
It was 1975. I was living on $150 a month, $100 of that was room and board in Winnipeg, an older couple on Toronto Street. My "stereo" was a small Sony AM/FM radio. I cancelled my bus pass because it .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, 99.999% of the time it will be digital...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-12, 05:01:31 (174.91.87.244)
Who records with an analog board onto tape anymore? I despair about the kids spending $30 on their "grail" find of a digital recording pressed onto vinyl so they can play it on their $120 turntable. .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, Just about anything from eBay will do..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-11, 05:48:04 (174.91.87.244)
The one shown here has a base on it so you can set it beside your turntable. I use something similar, the audiophile version with a chromed case. I use a value of 30 to 40 minutes per LP to track st .......
76: General Asylum, All good...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-10, 13:42:16 (174.91.87.244)
Ask Rod for your own forum and you can do your thing - I don't have an issue with that. To a casual observer, however, it would seem that you've hijacked Rocky Roads for your own purposes. It doesn' .......
77: General Asylum, Rock Forum (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-10, 12:36:42 (174.91.87.244)
Is there any purpose to this forum anymore? Let's rename it "Luminator Ruminator" and call it a day. Man, years ago I used to do album of the week. Luminator, dude - If you're listening - less is more .......
78: Inmate Central, RE: It's not about you. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-10, 12:31:02 (174.91.87.244)
Jim, No worries. The title of your post seems to indicate a bias, that's what I was responding to. I feel deeply for our First Nation brothers, and having lived in northern Quebec and Manitoba - and h .......
79: Inmate Central, It's not about you. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-09, 16:25:42 (174.91.87.244)
Our First Nation brothers deal with issues that most of us can't imagine. Cramped, inadequate housing with no possibility of social distancing, poor health care, lack of education, isolated communitie .......
80: Computer Audio Asylum, Are you Roon Ready? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-08, 13:11:21 (174.91.87.244)
If you have stereo gear that is Roon Ready then yes, you will hear a noticeable and immediate difference. I went from the same stereo (Devialet Expert Pro 440 monoblocks) running JRiver from a laptop .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, How about none of the above? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-12-08, 13:05:46 (174.91.87.244)
Are you looking for something stylish or the best possible sound? Rim drive in any flavor won't give you that. .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Why not contact Michell? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-10-25, 04:43:10 (70.31.22.90)
Or perhaps you tried with no response? .......
83: Rocky Road, I always feel sorry for those kids..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-10-06, 11:37:12 (209.226.227.34)
It makes you wonder whose dream they're living. .......
84: Inmate Central, For bare spots...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-10-02, 10:12:12 (209.226.227.34)
If not too big an area, simply rake, sow the grass seed and cover with peat moss. The peat moss keeps away the birds, holds in the moisture and then decomposes to act as a natural fertilizer after th .......
85: General Asylum, Bachman Turner Overdrive (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-09-29, 05:28:44 (209.226.227.34)
In 1975 at the Winnipeg Arena. The opener was Bob Seger, nobody had ever heard of him. .......
86: Inmate Central, The leaders of the free world..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-09-20, 13:20:34 (70.31.22.90)
Have the worst record on the planet When it comes to Covid 19 fatalities, soon to be surpassed by the great democracy of India. You're number one. You win. .......
87: General Asylum, More accurately, a CD on LP (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-09-12, 03:08:59 (70.31.21.39)
I just don't see the point. Buy a CD on an LP so you can play it with a turntable of possibly dubious quality that is poorly setup so you can ruin the LP. .......
88: General Asylum, The next time the Martians come back we'll be ready! nt (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-08-18, 08:12:30 (209.226.227.34)
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89: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Monitoring input signal (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-06-08, 16:40:01 (70.31.21.39)
Hey, if worse comes to worse you swap out preamps when recording LPs. It's all worth it in the end. .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, Tascam AD/DA functionality (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-06-08, 05:30:27 (70.31.21.39)
I see the Tascam has an AD/DA function as you have mentioned. Does that not allow you to record to the unit but output through the DA to another preamp input so you can listen and monitor the recordin .......
91: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Help with JRemote (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-05-28, 08:27:41 (76.70.89.4)
The JRemote connection to JRiver is without or without authentication using a name and password. The name and password isn't for your network, it's for the name and password you entered into JRiver. I .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, I use a clicker...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-05-26, 12:37:26 (76.70.89.4)
The audiophile version, of course - also known as a people counter. The super deluxe model on eBay was around $5. I disagree with the article where they state that wear is when you hear "gritty sound .......
93: Rocky Road, My Mistake..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-05-19, 05:20:41 (76.70.89.4)
Was confused with something else. .......
94: Rocky Road, Their debut album..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-05-18, 13:30:58 (76.70.89.4)
With that retro Sci-Fi cover - always wondered if that helped or hindered album sales. It's a great album. Play that and the next when we get into a southern rock mood at home. .......
95: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: That's a lot of vinyl to digital !! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-05-08, 14:17:18 (76.70.89.4)
VinylStudio drops in track breaks based on the times picked up from an Internet data search - Discogs works best. There's a bit of creep that happens as the track times don't account for dead time bet .......
96: Computer Audio Asylum, I recorded about 2,000 LPs (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-05-07, 04:12:14 (76.70.89.4)
Using a Korg MR-2000S digital recorder connected to a tape monitor loop of my preamp. It records to an internal hard drive. I now record (the few not already done) with a USB digital output from a Dev .......
97: Inmate Central, Most Effective Leader on the Planet? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-28, 17:07:26 (76.70.89.4)
Who writes this BS? NZ, an isolated island with a population of 4.8 M that needs to import all manufactured goods because they don't have the capacity to make anything? If you're talking about the abi .......
98: Rocky Road, Always told him he should write a book...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-25, 10:35:24 (76.70.89.4)
How many people have the Warlocks, later The Grateful Dead play at their wedding? .......
99: General Asylum, Voltage is important for only one reason..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-18, 07:14:52 (76.70.89.4)
When the fuse blows, its voltage rating is how much potential it can withstand without flashing over and closing the circuit again. The voltage rating of any fuse should be equal or greater than the .......
100: General Asylum, Whatever, dude. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-13, 13:35:35 (76.70.89.4)
You're smart, I'm an idiot, you win. .......
101: General Asylum, The solder job doesn't look to be very good..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-08, 12:57:03 (76.70.89.4)
But you need to do those voltage checks first that I detailed for you in another post. .......
102: Inmate Central, Not the size so much..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-06, 05:33:47 (76.70.89.4)
The cruise ship was designed for icy waters and has a reinforced hull. Had it been a regular design the results may have been far less humorous. .......
103: General Asylum, The diode is just to absorb the inductive kick..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-06, 05:28:10 (76.70.89.4)
When the relay is turned off. It should be easy to test if the relay is working. You should have voltage on one terminal (on the long sides of the relay) that has a connection on it and not on the ot .......
104: Computer Audio Asylum, I bought if after the trial period...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-04, 12:43:43 (76.70.89.4)
And despite some issues that I'm not happy about, such as full volume on a cold start. But the difference for me compared to what I've been using for years is the sound. The sound is the best I've ev .......
105: General Asylum, Looks like a relay..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-04, 05:27:08 (76.70.89.4)
Check the URL below. It looks like a DPDT - meaning double pole (two contacts), double throw (normally open and normally closed contacts for each pole). The two pins on the right side with the diode a .......
106: Rocky Road, Cliffs of Dover...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-01, 14:01:39 (76.70.89.4)
Is my ring tone that I edited from the track on that album. I always know it's my phone that rings - except for that one time in the grocery store when they were playing it at full volume when I was .......
107: General Asylum, That's going back a long ways...... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-04-01, 13:57:27 (76.70.89.4)
I can't remember 10, but some do spring to mind. Led Zeppelin II Santana - Abraxas Slade - Slayed? Johnny Winter - Still Alive And Well Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn. I'm Just a Singer In a Rock and .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, I went with the Clearaudio drill... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-03-09, 07:45:56 (209.226.227.34)
Yeah, I know, the cost. But the way I figure it, I buy it once and I'm good for life so the cost averages out to nothing. A reamer? Just don't push too hard or you'll end up with more than you wanted .......
109: Computer Audio Asylum, i bumped a post on the issue I'm having..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-03-07, 15:12:46 (76.70.89.4)
And yeah, same thing - something that's been ignored for too long. Seriously? Startup volume at 100%? .......
110: Computer Audio Asylum, i had a 30 day trial..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-03-07, 05:29:08 (76.70.89.4)
And was comparing to JRiver with both streaming from the same laptop to Devialet hardware. With JRiver I use the AIR driver supplied by Devialet. As Devialet is "Roon Ready" they have their own implem .......
111: Cable Asylum, Balanced is more expensive.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-03-07, 05:12:31 (76.70.89.4)
Because of the additional hardware, to say nothing of the real estate needed for the larger connectors. If you consider that balanced was developed for noise rejection in a professional setting where .......
112: Inmate Central, All good points..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-03-02, 06:24:00 (209.226.227.34)
You raise a number of excellent points and the effectiveness of any battery pack in very cold weather will obviously be an issue. Maybe we could do what we used to in Underground mines years ago. Hav .......
113: Inmate Central, Best one is the Nest (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-02-15, 04:18:48 (70.31.21.69)
It talks in clear, well spoken English or language of your choice. If you have more than one they link through WiFi. .......
114: Inmate Central, You know something? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-02-04, 08:29:53 (209.226.227.34)
In my 62 years I have never, ever heard a Canadian pronounce about that way. This is some kind of Americanism that seems to persist and has no foundation in fact. I don't dispute you may have heard i .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, I recorded all my mine first..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-29, 12:25:39 (209.226.227.34)
Took me years to record about 2,000 LPs in high resolution digital. It was all part of the downsizing exercise. I have the music, I don't care about holding a jacket in my hands. And for those who say .......
116: Inmate Central, Best Operating system ever..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-28, 09:24:44 (209.226.227.34)
And I'm not joking. It does everything, and does almost all of it very well. Sure, it's a big program, but you need to consider how much effort these days goes into security - especially now that eve .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, Level of Accuracy (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-28, 09:19:08 (209.226.227.34)
Does anyone really try to set VTF to within .01 or .001? I would think that within 0.1 or 0.2 would be more than enough. I've seen this same issue with young technicians being trained on instrumenta .......
118: General Asylum, That's not how it goes..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-20, 16:34:52 (70.31.21.69)
It goes like this - If a man is alone in the forest, is he still wrong? .......
119: Inmate Central, If only I could say the same.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-18, 10:33:08 (70.31.21.69)
North Bay, Ontario scheduled for another winter storm, but not that we find that surprising. .......
120: Inmate Central, It has nothing to do with honesty. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-18, 03:45:08 (70.31.21.69)
If it's your house, it's your property. .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, Not how I heard it..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-13, 04:17:20 (209.226.227.34)
He was on a path of continual improvement, taking lessons at 62 years old, working on improving to what most would likely find subtle details and nuances to improve his skills. He stopped playing beca .......
122: General Asylum, Even if it's true..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-13, 04:13:03 (209.226.227.34)
I suppose then the big question is who isn't doing that? On a lighter note and without any conspiracy theories, I follow the first and basic rule of any email correspondence - you should be able to p .......
123: General Asylum, No! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-12, 13:44:36 (70.31.21.69)
For goodness sake, it was bad enough with cassettes, now we're going to do R2R? I had a B77 1/4 track 3-3/4/7-1/2 with the editing hubs, real time tape counter, wired remote control and dust cover. Ic .......
124: General Asylum, Gmail, only way to go. (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-12, 10:37:24 (70.31.21.69)
Not only is it a high quality service at no cost and with no advertising, if you set it up properly it can synchronize across multiple device. In my case this is with a phone, iPad and laptop. ::: T .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If you have a smartphone.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-08, 10:00:36 (209.226.227.34)
I see that now - sorry for wasting your time. .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, If you have a smartphone.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-08, 03:19:20 (70.31.21.69)
You can use an app called RPM. You put your phone on the platter and get it up to speed. The display shows the speed with two decimal places. The display on the phone rotates so that it maintains a co .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, I go by the following guide..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-07, 11:46:43 (209.226.227.34)
I made a condensed version as well, but have always used this as a reference. MINT or M A mint record should look like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws whatsoever. It should look as t .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What do you expect from NM grade LPs? (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-07, 11:45:54 (209.226.227.34)
I go by the guide below. I made a condensed version as well, but have always used this as a reference. MINT or M A mint record should look like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws whatso .......
129: Inmate Central, My brother lives in Ottawa (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-04, 03:54:00 (70.31.21.69)
In the Glebe, going back to the 1920's and earlier. There may be parking for a single car in a driveway, so the contractors all park on the road. They mark your tires with chalk and give you a ticket .......
130: General Asylum, And, don't forget the optional hardware.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-04, 03:49:09 (70.31.21.69)
That little equalizer hidden away to correct for the failings of the speaker they were trying to sell. "Listen to the bass on these babies". Then, when you mentioned they sounded different at home, t .......
131: Computer Audio Asylum, As an alternative..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2020-01-02, 05:03:58 (70.31.21.69)
Consider the Musical Fidelity V-Link converter. It's USB powered and is rated for a 24/192 output to SPDIF. The unit is discontinued, but still available on the used market. I have one available shou .......
132: Rocky Road, RE: Lord Huron (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-12-29, 11:11:57 (70.31.21.69)
Saw them open for Wilco in Toronto for the first concert of their North American tour. I don't know if they were trying too hard, but they jumped from rock to rockabilly to country to Sinatra crooning .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, RE: All you're missing now is Adjust + (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-12-27, 03:15:28 (70.31.21.69)
I never liked the unipivot tonearms for that reason, I could never get them dialed in with the precision I wanted. I set, naturally, the overhang and alignment using the Feickert protractor. I'll use .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, All you're missing now is Adjust + (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-12-24, 12:37:36 (70.31.21.69)
Should you be able to easily adjust azimuth. The last step after correct alignment. I hesitated, tried the Fozgometer, didn't like it. With azimuth properly adjusted I no longer panic at channel imba .......
135: Inmate Central, RE: Chilli, Thai foods? Capsacin heat is not spicy, it's just HOT! (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-12-23, 05:12:41 (70.31.21.69)
Tim, Agreed, it's like some sort of misguided macho thing - can you take the heat? No, and I don't want to, I would rather taste the food than burn my mouth. I occasionally cook something from Paul Pr .......
136: Inmate Central, Had a friend with the 455 HO (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-12-14, 10:10:52 (70.31.21.69)
Can't remember the year, somewhere around 1973. I don't think most people realize how big those cars were. It was the thing to do. The best I recall was another friend who had a Z28 with the 350 LT1 b .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, I still use my turntable.... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-12-10, 04:05:37 (209.226.227.34)
Pretty much every weekend, as I continue to record the LPs that I have left. It's likely the best turntable I've owned, a Clearaudio Innovation Compact with the Universal tonearm and VTA lifter. Cart .......
138: Inmate Central, Just a suggestion..... (0.00)
Posted by StephenJK on 2019-10-25, 05:55:32 (209.226.227.34)
When your cat comes back, place it in a room where you can close the door and isolate it. Make sure she's well taken care of with food and water, but the idea is that she shouldn't have any contact wi .......
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