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1: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMG W frequency and placement (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2022-03-27, 08:04:46 (136.52.113.208)
Thanks Marc :-) .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, MMG W frequency and placement (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2022-03-25, 19:07:51 (136.52.113.208)
Hi, Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering roughly what the low end frequency response would be for the MMG W, that is placed floating in the middle of a room. I understand it was meant to to w .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Does any own the Black Ice F360 Preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2021-05-07, 10:27:04 (107.77.227.154)
Hi Just curious what your thoughts are if you own F360 Pre. Also if you tried it set up with rear speakers. .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Rythymik f12 or Rel T9 for 1.7i? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2021-01-14, 14:51:26 (107.77.228.57)
I have 1.7i. This is for a future purchase so just gathering data. Something that would work for both music and movies. I'm more into mid range vocals so don't care for much thump. Quality over quanti .......
5: Planar Speaker Asylum, Rythymik f12 or Rel T9 for 1.7i? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2021-01-14, 11:28:26 (107.77.228.57)
Hi, Do you have experience with those two subs? What are the pro's and cons? The f12 $200 lower than the T9 and larger cone. Only one subwoofer setup and not two if I do eventually buy it. Both seem v .......
6: Planar Speaker Asylum, Storing Maggies (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-12-30, 18:44:00 (136.52.113.208)
Hi, Any issues with storing Maggies in their original box and packaging? I have a new pair in the original box unopened sitting for over 6 months now. Might be another year before I moved. Thanks and .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-08-27, 14:42:07 (107.77.227.21)
Ferrite cores sounds interesting. So I decided to go with Mogami 3104, it is twisted pair. It was quick project to distract myself from the crazies of life. I will have to see if they sell the ferr .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha Natural Sound Amps (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-20, 16:32:16 (136.52.127.48)
Agreed. Blind tests shoot out and for fancy speaker cables :-) .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha Natural Sound Amps (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-20, 14:40:13 (107.77.230.17)
I was surprised to read the feedback online regarding the Yamaha. Read some where, step up from Yamaha/Marantz is NAD amd so on. I was curious about the higher priced units, will have to find out for .......
10: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-19, 12:21:37 (136.52.127.48)
Hi Norm, Very true. I gave up on audio gear for many years. I was doing fine without it. Then I hit a bottom point in my life and go so bored. Ended up wasting money on different brand gear that does .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-18, 09:16:38 (136.52.127.48)
I understand. There is a synergy/matching along the entire chain of the audio signal. Hit and miss regardless of price point, Have you tried those flat ribbon cables? .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: See also Shumi's recent sub thread (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-17, 17:51:22 (136.52.127.48)
Thanks Tim. I will enjoy reading the post you suggested. .......
13: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-17, 17:49:44 (136.52.127.48)
At what price range did you hear a difference? Was it night and day difference or subtle? .......
14: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Which would you buy? Monoprice or DH Labs (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-17, 17:43:39 (136.52.127.48)
I think I tried component video cables at one time. Might be different impedance. .......
15: Planar Speaker Asylum, Active Crossover for Sub (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-17, 09:06:26 (107.77.230.17)
Hi, I don't have a sub set up. I saw this and it makes sense: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uXErcOEdTuI I do have a dbx 223xs which I bought ages ago. Question is, how good are these? I'm using a tube .......
16: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-17, 08:58:55 (107.77.230.17)
Thanks for the info :-) .......
17: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-16, 18:33:21 (136.52.127.48)
Hi GL 1.7i Btw, my fav super hero as a kid was green lantern. Then that guy, won't mention his named ruined it with that movie they made. .......
18: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-16, 17:07:28 (136.52.127.48)
I wish I could afford $100/ft., LoL It is around $7/ft for the Mogami. I meant $100 for a pair of cables. .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yamaha Natural Sound Amps (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-16, 13:50:15 (107.77.230.17)
Hi What category of people buys the Yamaha Natural Sound integrated amps or Marantz? Some go into the $4-5K range. I was told these are for casual listening vs. 'audiophile' name brand sound quality. .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-16, 12:24:44 (107.77.230.17)
Hi, I know there are many seasoned experts here. I'm just curious what speaker cables you have tried over the years and what you settled on. I understand to some degree the bottleneck maybe the fuse. .......
21: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Mogami 3104 (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-15, 10:40:02 (107.77.230.17)
Thanks Duster. I will check out those cables. Doesn't hurt to try and lift cables off the ground. Doesn't cost anything. I probably would not hear a difference. I have tried switching PU leather and .......
22: Tweakers' Asylum, Mogami 3104 (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-14, 10:04:43 (107.77.230.17)
Hi, Is the Mogami 3104 a star quad like Canare 4s11? Big price difference beween the two. For speaker cables less than 8 feet, probably makes no difference? Btw, are those isolator things that lift yo .......
23: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Which would you buy? Monoprice or DH Labs (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-14, 10:01:00 (107.77.230.17)
Like all things, you get bored and want to try others. .......
24: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Which would you buy? Monoprice or DH Labs (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-12, 14:44:02 (136.52.127.48)
Thanks Duster! :-) I thought the onix was there best. I will order the monolith, looks to be very decent with all the high reviews. Going to order it. Cheers! .......
25: Tweakers' Asylum, Which would you buy? Monoprice or DH Labs (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-07-12, 09:31:20 (136.52.127.48)
Hi, So I have a 3' pair of DH Labs Pro Studio I built some many moons ago. I need another pair of RCA cables. Would you spend $60 for a pair of Pro Studio cables, connectors not even included in the .......
26: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube vs. Solid State for Planars (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-28, 19:29:24 (136.52.99.206)
Thanks for all the great info. Unfortunately you just can't go out and listen. Not all places carry the same equipment especially with dedicated Maggie set ups. All my past purchases have been based o .......
27: Planar Speaker Asylum, Tube vs. Solid State for Planars (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-27, 10:30:22 (136.52.99.206)
Hi, So it is known fact higher output power tends to provide improved sound quality for the planars. My question, is there something different with tube amps vs solid state that lower output power tub .......
28: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: DIY Desktop Planars? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-26, 09:01:03 (107.77.230.42)
Too rare now. Not $100 but $450 on ebay. .......
29: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What causes panel flapping? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-25, 17:07:01 (136.52.99.206)
Must have been either LFE or faulty panel section or both. I liked them for Homr theater as well. Amazing sound details in the movies. The big problem is speaker placement due to it blocking the projr .......
30: Planar Speaker Asylum, What causes panel flapping? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-25, 15:28:11 (107.77.230.42)
Hi, Question is mainly for learning/curiosity. I had a pair of 1.6 and Emotiva XPA-1's many years ago. I recall in few instances there was panel flapping when watching movies. I was told at the the ti .......
31: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: DIY Desktop Planars? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-21, 11:20:26 (136.52.99.206)
Beautiful work. It would be nice if someone like Partsexpress would start mass producing more planar drivers to make it more affordable to the diy community. .......
32: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: furniture movers? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-15, 18:50:54 (136.52.99.206)
I have to move them after listening. Very limited space and not much leverage to lift. Just want it to be effortless to move them. .......
33: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: furniture movers? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-13, 08:45:58 (136.52.99.206)
You are right. They are ugly looking and I don't think they were meant to stay under a load flr long time. I will go with casters. Does having both stands bolted to a wood panel improve the sound? Tha .......
34: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: furniture movers? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-07, 09:38:13 (136.52.99.206)
Stock stands with 1.7i .......
35: Planar Speaker Asylum, furniture movers? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-06, 21:32:50 (136.52.99.206)
Hi, Does anyone use furniture movers for their Maggies? My current setup, they cannot be permanently positioned. I need to easily move them out of the way once I'm done listening. I was thinking of t .......
36: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 1.7 vs. 1.7i How to tell the difference? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-06, 21:22:38 (136.52.99.206)
Thanks for the info gentlemen, much appreciated, .......
37: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: No bi-amping or bi-wiring on the Magnepan 1.7i. (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-06-06, 21:18:31 (136.52.99.206)
Hi, Few year back I had the 1.6 and Emotive XPA-1's. That was a nice combo. Yes, the Differentials look interesting. I just wanted to try a different flavor this time around. It is a nice idea money b .......
38: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 1.7 vs. 1.7i How to tell the difference? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-29, 07:51:04 (107.77.228.35)
I don't have any reference for 1.7 or 1.7i. You are right, no ribbons. I just wonder how you can visually see the differences and what to look for. If both i and non i are 3 way, the foil layout is th .......
39: Planar Speaker Asylum, 1.7 vs. 1.7i How to tell the difference? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-28, 19:37:01 (136.52.99.206)
Hi, How can you tell the difference between 1.7 and 1.7i visually aside from the rear panel and crossovers? Are the ribbons on the front different between the i and non i versions? .......
40: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Live with what you have for now (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-25, 17:57:01 (136.52.99.206)
I will. What's big change? Hegel 360? Primaluna Dialogue Premium? .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wait and try with your Rogue. You might be pleased. (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-22, 12:55:30 (107.77.230.143)
Thanks. I will take my time. The Atlas is high end though with amplifer tubes. I'm not so sure with hypex modules. .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Live with what you have for now (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-21, 14:36:05 (107.77.230.143)
That is sound advice. Still nice to hear other's experiences. Better seems to be out of ramge money wise when it comes to audio. For amps it jumps in the thousands. I hope the sphinx is satisfying eno .......
43: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I like my Parasound Halo int. with my LRS's nt (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-21, 13:37:16 (107.77.230.143)
Definitely used, can't afford new one. My system few years back was Emotiva XPA-1's and 1.6. .......
44: Planar Speaker Asylum, What amps under $1500 for 1.7i? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-21, 12:00:56 (107.77.230.143)
Hi, What amps or integrated would you buy for pair of 1.7i? Right now I have a Rogue Sphinx V2. My maggies have not arrived yet. Looking at other possibilities for Class A/AB. If amp only, what pre-am .......
45: Planar Speaker Asylum, DIY Desktop Planars? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-18, 17:54:09 (136.52.99.206)
Hi, Is there any DIY version for desk top planars? .......
46: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I've owned Sphinx, Hegel & Maggies (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-18, 09:23:22 (107.77.230.189)
Thanks. That good to know. I will try and get a H90. Tubes and Caps, it is that never ending, should I get these or those tubes for better sound. Hundreds of dollars later, you still wondering. lol .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, Any has a Rogue vs Hegel experience with Maggies? (0.00)
Posted by Taki888 on 2020-05-15, 14:43:22 (107.77.230.189)
Hi, Has anyone already tried the Rogue Sphinx vs Hegel H90 on their Maggies? Just curious what your thoughts are. I have a pair of LRS on order, 3 month wait. I aquired a used Rogue Sphinx v2. I am pl .......
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