1: Cable Asylum, RE: Mystery Interconnect, ATTN: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-24, 13:36:19 (24.21.110.24)
Yes Duster, that's it. Upon closer look, you are correct really not that similar. .......

2: Cable Asylum, RE: Mystery Interconnect, ATTN: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-24, 05:47:29 (24.21.110.24)
I think you might be right Duster, those odd RCA's are not familiar, however after looking at the new black Furutech rca's looks are very familiar. Thanks for your input ... .......

3: Inmate Central, RE: Tesla Model 3 - horrible car for audio. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-23, 19:45:17 (24.21.110.24)
What, too much EMI? .......

4: General Asylum, RE: Scam attempt on Craigslist (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-23, 06:04:57 (24.21.110.24)
I have done hundreds of Craigslist sales since the creation of CL. All transactions are done in my garage with a camera operating and recording. I put in the ad that it is a cash only sale, no offers .......

5: Cable Asylum, Mystery Interconnect, ATTN: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-23, 05:35:56 (24.21.110.24)
A person over on AudiogoN asked if anyone knew what kind of interconnect this was. The RCA's look to me like an earlier version of current Furutech black RCA. Do you have any idea what brand these mig .......

6: General Asylum, RE: Scam attempt on Craigslist (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-22, 18:17:32 (24.21.110.24)
Any more red flags and you would have a parade ... .......

7: General Asylum, RE: Where to buy nice looking audio furniture / rack? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-22, 11:30:30 (24.21.110.24)
Try VTI Manufacturing. I have a pair of their speaker stands, very good products at good prices. .......

8: Speaker Asylum, RE: Driver surround repair experience (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-22, 05:56:16 (24.21.110.24)
Contact Jamac, they specialize in speaker repair. .......

9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Matsuo preamp from Japan. Anyone listen to one? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-18, 17:55:58 (24.21.110.24)
That is cool, view from the rear. Maybe a Marantz 7 clone +. .......

10: General Asylum, Flare Audio (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-15, 06:32:59 (24.21.110.24)
Has anyone tried these? .......

11: Whiner's Woad, RE: Woo Hoo! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-15, 05:26:34 (24.21.110.24)
Maybe they could put a fly on it ... .......

12: Cable Asylum, RE: Ground Pin Broke On Valab Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-04, 14:13:16 (24.21.110.24)
This one too. .......

13: Inmate Central, RE: King Lear is my favorite play... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-10-02, 05:59:43 (24.21.110.24)
I was thinking more of a Dr. Seuss character. .......

14: Inmate Central, RE: Question on 12 volt car batteries (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-29, 04:49:27 (24.21.110.24)
Interstate from Costco. Had one that they said tested questionable, only 2 1/2 years old and they replaced it, no charge. Make sure you have the generator/alternator checked. .......

15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Marantz: A nice brand gone ugly on us ? Your opinion please..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-24, 05:40:26 (24.21.110.24)
For sure. I certainly like the classic look of the earlier units, better. I just has this one gone through, new caps, etc. .......

16: Inmate Central, RE: Hoarding (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-17, 14:21:10 (24.21.110.24)
Hoarding Disorder defined. .......

17: Inmate Central, RE: I've got tons of "stuff"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-17, 08:07:10 (24.21.110.24)
My wife & I own an estate sale company and we have seen it all. The garbage and animal hoards are by far the worst, it destroys the house itself, we won't touch it, smoker's house either. However, the .......

18: Inmate Central, RE: He wrote a book? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-15, 18:44:10 (24.21.110.24)
Yes, a couple. .......

19: General Asylum, RE: Anybody else having problems with A'gon loading. Takes forever lately for me. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-15, 05:12:31 (24.21.110.24)
Back up and running nice and fast this morning. .......

20: General Asylum, RE: They say they're performing maintenance which is fake news.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-14, 07:20:55 (24.21.110.24)
Although loading slow, I can see the individual ads and have access to the whole site other than the forums. .......

21: General Asylum, RE: Anybody else having problems with A'gon loading. Takes forever lately for me. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-14, 05:49:52 (24.21.110.24)
Well, everything seems to be working fine this morning, except still no access to the forums. .......

22: Inmate Central, RE: Current Bellingham WA sky. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-11, 19:50:43 (24.21.110.24)
There are 8 fires burning in the Bellingham, NW Washington area alone, I don't think that the California or Oregon fires have much to do with the smoke. Don't see any south to north wind to move smoke .......

23: Speaker Asylum, RE: pulled the trigger on a pair of Infinity RS 4/B's (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-09, 18:39:53 (24.21.110.24)
The Orion Audio Blue Book says they where made from 1981-1987 with a final retail price of $1120.00 a pair. .......

24: General Asylum, RE: How to search for a specific inmate? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-09-05, 10:55:20 (24.21.110.24)
Put their screen name in the "Text to Find" window. .......

25: Speaker Asylum, RE: Great observation! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-30, 16:34:27 (24.21.110.24)
I thought so, I use them under my rack, speaker stands, and turntable. I also use the tall tenderfeet under the plinth of my VPI turntable and under all of my components. .......

26: Speaker Asylum, RE: First update . . . I'm keeping the Gibbon 8.1 as the center channel . . . (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-30, 06:00:29 (24.21.110.24)
The Super Nines sure have a classy look and your whole setup looks great. Are those Herbie's gliders under the spikes of the speakers? .......

27: Speaker Asylum, RE: VMPS RM1... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-29, 05:44:55 (24.21.110.24)
Interesting spot for the turntable on top of the subwoofer. .......

28: Inmate Central, RE: (in my Seinfeld voice:) "and what's the deal with those dryer balls?" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-27, 19:32:18 (24.21.110.24)
If you have pets with long hair, they separate the hair from the clothing to form a wad that is easy to grab and dispose of after the dryer cycle is done. .......

29: Inmate Central, RE: Destroy Hurricanes (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-27, 05:33:52 (24.21.110.24)
Well, maybe if one called it hoax, it would go away .... ;-) .......

30: Inmate Central, RE: Oh--so which side were you on (to be in that position)?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-22, 05:37:16 (24.21.110.24)
Glad to see you are back BH! .......

31: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tonal Characteristics of 6922/6dj8/EC88 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-17, 14:20:37 (24.22.117.64)
I suggest Matsushita 7DJ8 tubes. .......

32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why would you want (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-13, 08:13:50 (24.22.117.64)
Not defending or attacking anyone, however Nelson Pass has been sharing his project designs with the public for years. .......

33: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sir Duke - 1965... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-12, 05:28:54 (24.22.117.64)
a cigarette, watch worn over his sleeve, Harman Kardon Festival TA 7000X Stereo Tube Receiver and some type of reel to reel, Tandberg or Wollensak? .......

34: Vintage Asylum, RE: why? ~nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-08, 05:33:48 (24.22.117.64)
No, not Audio Specialties. I'll check with him and get back to you. He only does Marantz. .......

35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Virus remains but my Covid Audio Rack project is complete, or, turning a Flexi into a Firmi. (Pictorial) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-05, 05:32:13 (24.22.117.64)
Rack looks great! You might try painting the cinder blocks flat black and rotate them up so the holes are not visible. .......

36: Vintage Asylum, RE: marantz restoration (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-08-03, 12:53:29 (24.22.117.64)
I know a guy in SE Portland, OR who does 70's Marantz gear if you are in the NW. .......

37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Even better... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-30, 07:38:00 (24.22.117.64)
Might need to. When they fail, you have backups ... .......

38: Cable Asylum, RE: When dealing with Verastarr,what is one to do??? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-20, 18:51:44 (24.22.117.64)
Nice to hear the other side of the story ... .......

39: General Asylum, RE: Caption This Picture...... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-12, 18:02:31 (24.22.117.64)
I wouldn't comment unless I heard it ... .......

40: General Asylum, RE: Error Message (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-12, 04:55:09 (24.22.117.64)
Seems to be working now. .......

41: General Asylum, RE: Error Message (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-11, 16:51:14 (24.22.117.64)
You are welcome HiOnFi, sometimes we get lucky and it's a simple fix, enjoy! .......

42: General Asylum, RE: No, but here's my question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-11, 05:46:53 (24.22.117.64)
I don't. I can only see your response when I press the arrow button next to your name on the Last Post - Date line. I only can see the current last post, no others. .......

43: General Asylum, Error Message (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-10, 18:04:59 (24.22.117.64)
Since this morning, I have received the following alert when clicking a post to read. Anyone else experience this? Internal Server Error The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration an .......

44: General Asylum, RE: Equipment Valuation (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-07, 12:36:18 (24.22.117.64)
Orion Audio Blue Book, AudiogoN Blue Book, eBay sold search. .......

45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PSA GCC 250 went dark after nearby lightening strike (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-06, 05:50:26 (24.22.117.64)
Looking at the rear panel, it looks like it has a circuit breaker, give that a try. .......

46: Inmate Central, RE: Is this too political? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-07-03, 19:34:35 (24.22.117.64)
Looks like he is on his way to Mt. Rushmore. Sadly DJT Jr. will not attend as his girlfriend has tested positive. It is amazing how well the administration's attention to the virus has produced such w .......

47: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ...but everyone knew her as Nancy (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-29, 05:49:00 (24.22.117.64)
"I was sitting in my office reading the glass on my office door - regnaD kciN -" .......

48: Inmate Central, RE: Willamette V? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-28, 17:35:01 (24.22.117.64)
Eugene to KC? Talk about culture shock ... ;-) .......

49: Vintage Asylum, RE: New addition (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-28, 15:49:41 (24.22.117.64)
Looks good, however is that the wrong size cabinet for that unit? Looks like a McIntosh cabinet but for a larger model. .......

50: General Asylum, RE: Audio Show in Seattle (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-28, 15:39:16 (24.22.117.64)
I have an idea. Instead of dreaming up possible scenarios, let's re-visit this thread in six months. Is that possible? .......

51: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ...but everyone knew her as Nancy (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-28, 05:48:57 (24.22.117.64)
" Audrey, Audrey Farber, you mean Nancy". She's in the aviary studying trees, I'll return with her straight away, you can sit here in the waiting room or wait here in the sitting room." .......

52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What's still kicking? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-27, 05:59:43 (24.22.117.64)
I have a mostly vintage system in the garage. Pioneer RT-707, CAL Icon MKII and Marantz 1060 that was just re-capped and sounds great! .......

53: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone care to guess how long it takes to get back to "normal" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-26, 18:44:38 (24.22.117.64)
Normal will be: So, best guess on when things go back to Normal. -Indoor restaurant , no virus -Disneyland type attractions, no virus. -Churches of worship, no virus -Traveling to other countries...Ai .......

54: General Asylum, RE: Why didn't you just state that in your OP?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-20, 16:28:32 (24.22.117.64)
Only found out the time an hour and a half later in a very helpful post by JCarney. I do read complete threads, maybe you should too. The show is scheduled for August, 2021. .......

55: General Asylum, RE: And gathering in an enclosed area once you get there? Nope. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-20, 14:10:44 (24.22.117.64)
Remember, the show is scheduled for August, 2021. .......

56: Whiner's Woad, RE: a small town that fought back (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-20, 05:53:24 (24.22.117.64)
What about the separation of church & state? Why would one need either to protect us from ourselves? .......

57: Cable Asylum, RE: Is 16 gauge speaker wite ok to use with my Merlin TSMBME (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-19, 14:30:50 (24.22.117.64)
I would go to 12 gauge. .......

58: General Asylum, RE: Audio Show in Seattle (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-18, 05:31:31 (24.22.117.64)
Time will tell, the show is scheduled for August, 2021. .......

59: General Asylum, RE: Audio Show in Seattle (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-17, 14:36:21 (24.22.117.64)
Here you go. The show is scheduled for August, 2021. .......

60: Inmate Central, RE: Dragging my ass home today... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-17, 05:43:38 (24.22.117.64)
Well, at least you get some ass ... ;-) .......

61: General Asylum, Audio Show in Seattle (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-17, 05:24:23 (24.22.117.64)
Just got word from a friend, that is in the business, there is an audio show being planned for the Seattle area. Eighty exhibitors have been signed up with exact location and dates yet to be determine .......

62: General Asylum, RE: respectfully disagree re Radio Road (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-13, 05:19:13 (24.22.117.64)
Here is a good site for tuner info. .......

63: Inmate Central, RE: Speaking of Fiat , ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-06-12, 14:47:57 (24.22.117.64)
No, plus they have Chrysler now. .......

64: General Asylum, RE: The USPS truck doesn't have reverse? ~ nt ~ (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-27, 13:55:29 (24.22.117.64)
How did you get all your stuff in there? .......

65: Inmate Central, It's Really All About (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-26, 05:49:00 (24.22.117.64)
Getting people back in certain hotels, resorts, restaurants, golf courses and 10,000+ person venues. .......

66: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Unknown Cones (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-25, 04:31:39 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks Duster, both photos are of the same three cones, both sides. I wonder why (2) have threads and one is flat?? .......

67: Tweakers' Asylum, Unknown Cones (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-24, 17:23:48 (24.22.117.64)
Just came across these 3 cones, (2) have threaded studs, (1) a flat padded surface. Does anyone know what they are or what gear they came off of? .......

68: General Asylum, RE: You have an automatic handgun? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-22, 05:07:39 (24.22.117.64)
I use Duck Duck Go and Ghostery too, plus being a contributor here, eliminates the ads. .......

69: Inmate Central, RE: I'm having a quantine party this weekend. No one is invited. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-19, 18:42:42 (24.22.117.64)
Great! What can't I bring? .......

70: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bass Light Floorstanders? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-19, 04:34:12 (24.22.117.64)
I have found that speakers with front firing ports sound better if one needs to position them near walls. .......

71: Inmate Central, RE: There should be a Memorial Day for COVID-19 dead (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-15, 18:10:33 (24.22.117.64)
"I don't know which incompetent and uncaring government you mean." Yes, you do ... .......

72: General Asylum, RE: Some people have no morals. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-14, 20:19:19 (24.22.117.64)
"Its bad enough when makers of cables and interconnects dupe people into taking their money" Maybe he is just tired of people that say things like this ... .......

73: Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone Ever Seen These Speakers Before ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-12, 05:55:45 (24.22.117.64)
Found some info in the link below. Pay attention to the posts made by freefryfro1 .......

74: Cable Asylum, RE: Tonearm Cable Identification (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-09, 17:11:58 (24.22.117.64)
The connectors look like old Sumiko or Vampire. .......

75: Inmate Central, RE: Murder the "Murder Hornets"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-05-06, 05:55:50 (24.22.117.64)
"...apparently, they're delicious!" and you can get a buzz from them ... ;-) .......

76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody looked into Herbie's feet? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-28, 06:14:57 (24.22.117.64)
Now using Tenderfeet under all my components. I have also replaced the factory Sorbothane pucks under the plinth of my VPI Jr. turntable with the tall Tenderfeet. Also use the Cone/Spike Decoupling Gl .......

77: Inmate Central, RE: He didn't say that either... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-24, 12:35:52 (24.22.117.64)
And now the spin, will blame the media in today's pep rally too. But speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Friday, Trump insisted his comments were misconstrued. "I was asking the question sarcast .......

78: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg and Sonarquest (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-23, 05:31:10 (24.22.117.64)
Me too Duster :-) .......

79: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg and Sonarquest (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-21, 17:29:36 (24.22.117.64)
Cryogenic treatment starts at at -310 degrees F, the freezer will do nothing. .......

80: Vintage Asylum, RE: Thanks for the blast from the past! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-15, 13:17:17 (24.22.117.64)
Yep, that's the one I went to. Remember, you would place the order, then the item would come down that ramp with the steel wheels from the upper floor. You would then grab it and proceed to checkout. .......

81: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Roland V-Drums Tweaks (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-14, 05:58:33 (24.22.117.64)
Interesting experiment Duster, look forward to the results. .......

82: General Asylum, RE: Stanley? Get real... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-12, 18:03:15 (24.22.117.64)
Sounds plain to me ... ;-) .......

83: Vintage Asylum, RE: Jafco Catalog, 1974 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-12, 14:40:28 (24.22.117.64)
Using a the US Inflation Calculator, the $1000.00 spent in 1974 translates to $5,235.60 in today's dollars. .......

84: Vintage Asylum, Jafco Catalog, 1974 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-12, 11:19:20 (24.22.117.64)
All you people from the PNW will remember this place, bought lots of stuff from their store. See more photos in the link below. .......

85: Whiner's Woad, RE: Sorry, (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-10, 18:33:50 (24.22.117.64)
Well, your self banishment didn't last long at all, what's up with that? .......

86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Its a Leonard ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-09, 16:39:08 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks Dean, yes, the Indian is the one I have. .......

87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Entry to vinyl ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-09, 14:59:11 (24.22.117.64)
Hey Dean, is your avatar an Indian mini reel? I just came across one and it looks like it. .......

88: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ventilation for my Cary SLP-05 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-07, 14:22:35 (24.22.117.64)
I would not worry about it. If it was a power amp, I would be concerned, tube preamp no. .......

89: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rubber washer? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-06, 18:52:38 (24.22.117.64)
Yep, it goes on the spindle, then put your record on then the clamp. Designed not to create a concave. I have one for my VPI clamp and it is: 1 1/4" dia. 1/8" thick and the center hole is spindle size .......

90: Inmate Central, RE: They've arrived! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-05, 18:38:29 (24.22.117.64)
What happens when they get stolen? .......

91: Inmate Central, RE: DIYer's with too much time on their hands ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-05, 17:25:40 (24.22.117.64)
Rum and Pepsi? That's just not right .... ;-) .......

92: General Asylum, RE: had a total breakdown today, wife almost called 911 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-04-05, 05:51:33 (24.22.117.64)
Green, don't forget to clean all your connection points upon re-assembly, all cable ends too. .......

93: General Asylum, RE: Downtime... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-31, 13:06:38 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks Rod, I appreciate all your efforts. .......

94: Inmate Central, RE: Question about gasoline quality (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-26, 17:28:47 (24.22.117.64)
There are many cars that have to use premium gas, Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac to name a couple. I don't think that is a problem. .......

95: Inmate Central, RE: You know what's next...nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-26, 16:25:26 (24.22.117.64)
I do, my brother memorized the whole skit years ago and reminds every once in awhile. .......

96: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Shorting unused phono inputs (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-26, 16:22:17 (24.22.117.64)
Or buy them. .......

97: Inmate Central, RE: I'm having Spam, eggs, bacon, and Spam! nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-26, 13:18:25 (24.22.117.64)
The eggs are off ... .......

98: Inmate Central, RE: Glenn Beck is trying to make Dan Patrick look "sane"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-25, 10:15:15 (24.22.117.64)
Or, he has greater love for his financials. .......

99: Speaker Asylum, Blast From the Past, Egg-Streamly Cool (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-20, 16:22:54 (24.22.117.64)
Not mine. .......

100: Inmate Central, RE: I'm afraid to get a much needed haircut. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-20, 04:33:09 (24.22.117.64)
I signup online and I am the first person there when they open. More often than not, there is nobody else there besides one other stylist. .......

101: Inmate Central, RE: no reason this should be the bottom... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-18, 19:04:08 (24.22.117.64)
"Unless Trump hires Obama to manage the response." Except Trump inherited the market that was rising under the Obama administration and all those gains are now gone. .......

102: General Asylum, RE: Changes and font issues... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-10, 04:54:12 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks Rod I like the changes, cleaner, more modern look. .......

103: General Asylum, RE: Changed to make it better for phones ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-09, 17:11:16 (24.22.117.64)
Well, just hope you don't have a medical event, accident or unforeseen situation. I have 3 friends that having cell phones saved their lives. .......

104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Here's the D70 Relay and Thermistor (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-01, 19:08:44 (24.22.117.64)
Oh yea Charlie, he is very much in business. He also designed and builds the amps below. Tell him Graham sent you ... Also check out Classic Tube Audio on Facebook. .......

105: Inmate Central, RE: Is that you, Aristarchus? nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-01, 17:34:03 (24.22.117.64)
And, you have only have been here for 80 days, making friends and influencing people. What potential, are you a band member? .......

106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Here's the D70 Relay and Thermistor (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-01, 16:45:37 (24.22.117.64)
Charlie, Contact Pat Hickman at the link below, he can help you. Located in Wilsonville. .......

107: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Estate sale update (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-03-01, 06:01:05 (24.22.117.64)
Ah, family run. By not taking bids on the gear they are effectively putting reserves on them, but not unexpected as that is where the money is. I would have not taken that sale under those circumstanc .......

108: General Asylum, RE: Part II: My father, the audiophile -- Stereo House 2.0 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-28, 09:57:41 (24.22.117.64)
Very interesting reading and looking forward to the next chapter. Are there any photos of his achievements? .......

109: Vintage Asylum, RE: Estate sales must be run differently where you live. I have never (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-27, 10:26:26 (24.22.117.64)
"In my experience, all the high quality items are snapped up immediately and paid for within the first hour" - Yes, that is sometimes the case if the items are priced right, desirable and, or have roo .......

110: Vintage Asylum, RE: I only found two 124s over $1800 in the sold column, and the majority (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-27, 08:29:46 (24.22.117.64)
Remember, it is an estate sale and they are bid items. The estate sale providers are hired to provide the client with the best prices they can get for all items, not just the audio stuff, everything i .......

111: Vintage Asylum, RE: The sale link is below. Vintage on eBay is high, but I found the (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-26, 19:10:44 (24.22.117.64)
I see up to $1981.00 & $3000.00 sold. Depends on what arm, base or cartridge too. This is a very popular table. There is lots of desirable gear on that list and lots of interesting items at that sale. .......

112: Vintage Asylum, RE: There is an estate sale on Bainbridge Island, Washington this (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-26, 14:47:21 (24.22.117.64)
Check the eBay sold prices for these items and you will see the asking prices are not out of the ballpark. If this is a professionally run sale, by an estate sale provider, all this equipment are bid .......

113: General Asylum, RE: Remembering my father -- audiophile, amongst other things... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-25, 04:48:32 (24.22.117.64)
Very interesting, thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next chapter. .......

114: Vintage Asylum, RE: A pic of vintage gear you gotta love (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-21, 05:48:18 (24.22.117.64)
"And what you can't see is the Marantz 8B" Maybe not, the preamp is a 7T, not tube. Hidden might be a Marantz 14 or 15. .......

115: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm going to whine about Amazon shipping... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-13, 17:27:45 (24.22.117.64)
No, I buy from experienced record sellers, that use record mailers with inserts, not the Amazon box with 2 air bags inside type shippers. .......

116: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Advice (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-06, 19:36:41 (24.22.117.64)
Better. .......

117: Inmate Central, RE: Lummy, always such a pleasure to read your stories! nT (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-04, 17:35:12 (24.22.117.64)
I agree totally .... .......

118: Inmate Central, RE: What's it Worth? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-02-02, 15:50:57 (24.22.117.64)
I hear Sharpie prices have tanked .... .......

119: General Asylum, RE: What a rip Audiogon has become. ..Really? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-31, 18:53:19 (24.22.117.64)
"Only bottom feeders and flippers buy on Craigslist and sellers who charge "eBay prices" are hanging there for months and months" That has not been my experience at all. Since CL has started I have do .......

120: General Asylum, RE: What a rip Audiogon has become. .. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-31, 15:48:23 (24.22.117.64)
Total listings as of 3:30pm today: AA Trader: 538 AudioMart: 7170 AudiogoN: 7113 Craigslist is great, however very limited selection in different locations. Just say'n ... .......

121: Inmate Central, RE: I've always wanted a "cause and effect" speaker (NSFW) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-24, 05:26:48 (24.22.117.64)
That photo was taken in 1997, I am sure the grill cloth has faded a bit by now ... ;-) .......

122: Speaker Asylum, RE: I had a great experience with Craters & Freighters (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-18, 18:36:30 (24.22.117.64)
+1 Craters & Freighters .......

123: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Phono plugs touch !!!. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-18, 17:53:37 (24.22.117.64)
Makes no difference, both channels share the same ground. .......

124: General Asylum, RE: "Freeloader" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-16, 18:50:12 (24.22.117.64)
" Contributing useful posts, which you do, is what makes this a viable forum" And the contributors that help to keep the lights on ... .......

125: General Asylum, RE: California Audio Labs Icon MkII "Power Boss" ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-15, 19:47:54 (24.22.117.64)
I still have one of those Dean (minus Power Boss). That and a Pioneer RT-707 are the sources for my garage system and still looks and sounds good. .......

126: General Asylum, RE: It's all relative (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-13, 16:21:07 (24.22.117.64)
Well, here are a few that sold over the last couple months. .......

127: Speaker Asylum, RE: Small Room Speakers - Cost No Object (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-12, 19:16:57 (24.22.117.64)
in a small room, I have found that a front ported speaker sounds best. .......

128: Inmate Central, RE: where does the snow go once it's on your shovel? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-10, 04:51:01 (24.22.117.64)
They throw it over the fence into Gillette Stadium, they have plenty of room and don't need the space for awhile ... ;-) .......

129: Inmate Central, RE: Have been looking at filters (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2020-01-01, 04:43:06 (24.22.117.64)
We use a Brita filter/pitcher and keep it in the fridge. Nice cool water all the time. .......

130: Cable Asylum, RE: Attn: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-25, 06:33:41 (24.22.117.64)
I have finished the re-termination project and it turned out great. I was able to twist the wire ends and then bend them to make a thicker mass to insert in the lug. The end result was too thick to fi .......

131: Inmate Central, RE: How many of the blokes here cook meals as often / ) / as your partner? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-24, 06:47:03 (24.22.117.64)
We rotate, we each prepare our own breakfast, then one chooses menu, fixes lunch & dinner and the other cleans up, then we switch day to day, so one only cooks every other day. Works great for us. ::: .......

132: General Asylum, RE: What happened to Fenderlover? Not the Big Sleep I hope (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-18, 14:40:49 (24.22.117.64)
Good to know, thanks. .......

133: Cable Asylum, RE: Attn: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-18, 06:05:09 (24.22.117.64)
Good idea, I have some Teflon tape in the toolbox. Thanks much for your guidance Duster. .......

134: Inmate Central, RE: "Let's meet up in study hall!" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-18, 05:58:35 (24.22.117.64)
Nicely said Lummy ... .......

135: Cable Asylum, RE: Attn: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-17, 19:26:20 (24.22.117.64)
I am thinking of AudioQuest 1056/G or Furez SP8-W38NP (link below). I would be interested in your recommendations and would like to keep the cost reasonable. .......

136: Cable Asylum, RE: Attn: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-17, 16:45:47 (24.22.117.64)
Ok, I'll give that a shot. I don't know how many pieces I can get in there (16 ga. solid core). Thanks for your help Duster, I appreciate it and will check back in a week or so when completed. ::: TOP .......

137: Cable Asylum, RE: Attn: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-17, 15:42:35 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks for your idea Duster. Just to clarify, I would be using the short pieces to cram into the lug with the speaker wire and then crimp the group to provide more mass to fill the void inside the lug .......

138: Cable Asylum, Attn: Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-17, 08:53:58 (24.22.117.64)
I want to re-terminate a twisted (2) 16ga. solid core silver speaker cable. Intend to use spade lugs and my question is: Should I use lugs with small screws, solder lugs or crimp lugs? I do have an ol .......

139: Inmate Central, RE: No seat on the bench. Clever picture. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-12, 19:17:14 (24.22.117.64)
Dean is correct, the wooden seat portion of the bench is missing. .......

140: Tubes Asylum, RE: I'm Amazed at what this tube is going for on Ebay! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-08, 18:30:12 (24.22.117.64)
Don't think it was a shill. Take a look at his sold items on eBay. Seems to be doing quite well. .......

141: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Tiffany (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-07, 18:51:11 (24.22.117.64)
I think this is the one Duster. .......

142: Inmate Central, RE: Not to brag, but I'm kinda gifted like this. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-07, 11:46:35 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks for showing us the door ... ;-) .......

143: Inmate Central, RE: Names--I need names... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-04, 10:44:44 (24.22.117.64)
Volume & Balance or Treble & Bass .......

144: Shady Lane, RE: Wow craigslist scammers are quick! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-12-04, 06:13:06 (24.22.117.64)
I have been there Green and understand. Since Craig started the list, I have done hundreds of transactions on CL, most non audio related and have come up with a process that works very well. This is h .......

145: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: parts (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-30, 17:37:18 (24.22.117.64)
That is what search engines are for ... ;-) .......

146: Speaker Asylum, RE: You might be able to get the woofers reconed- this is a lot less expensive (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-29, 12:58:43 (24.22.117.64)
If you need them reconed, I recommend Jamac. They do a great job. .......

147: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cambridge Duo phono stage - wow. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-29, 05:51:22 (24.22.117.64)
The JD 9 has (2) 12ax7's. Throw in a a pair of vintage Telefunken 12ax7's, upgrade the output caps and upgrade the IC's and you have whole new animal. Plus, with all the settings, it is easy to dial i .......

148: Inmate Central, RE: Old tackle ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-23, 17:57:58 (24.22.117.64)
You have some cool sh_t Dean, very nice presentation! .......

149: Inmate Central, RE: Alpenrose OR (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-23, 17:54:37 (24.22.117.64)
Nope still there and open. The family has sold the property that also includes a 1/4 midget track, an old town replica and a world class little league baseball stadium. The new owners claim they will .......

150: General Asylum, Fenderlover's Account Has Been Deleted???? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-20, 15:48:27 (24.22.117.64)
What happened? .......

151: Inmate Central, RE: China has learned their lesson... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-17, 17:35:17 (24.22.117.64)
So RGA, what is happening in Hong Kong? From looking at the news, things are getting ugly over there. Is your safety compromised? .......

152: Speaker Asylum, RE: I want to thank The Dill for recommending the Herbie's Dot for under my speakers (below) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-15, 08:37:30 (24.22.117.64)
Herbie's, small fat. .......

153: General Asylum, RE: The ebay feature requires a store or $$$ (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-13, 15:10:32 (24.22.117.64)
Ok, now it makes sense, thanks ... .......

154: General Asylum, RE: New and Very Useful Ebay Feature (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-13, 05:26:52 (24.22.117.64)
I can't seem to get the results you did. What exactly is the search procedure you used to get the results? .......

155: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thank goodness (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-08, 06:16:14 (24.22.117.64)
"Does everyone with a stereo need to have a few hundred dollars' worth of receptacles to get good sound?" It is not a question of need, nobody needs it, nobody needs a high-end audio system, we want i .......

156: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: best value on receptacles (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-07, 05:55:50 (24.22.117.64)
+1 on the Oyaide outlet. .......

157: Vintage Asylum, RE: MAC MX114 Problem (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-03, 15:20:05 (24.22.117.64)
Try playing with the stereo/mono switch. I had a Tandberg receiver recently that did not engage unless the switch was pulled out, with my fingers, all the way. It might have dirty contacts from lack o .......

158: Speaker Asylum, RE: I want to thank The Dill for recommending the Herbie's Dot for under my speakers (below) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-02, 21:02:16 (24.22.117.64)
You are welcome Phil, glad they worked out for you. .......

159: Inmate Central, RE: Fact Checking? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-11-01, 16:43:49 (24.22.117.64)
Don't forget FOX ... .......

160: General Asylum, RE: Thankful to have internet back after PGE mad Comcast .... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-31, 05:58:13 (24.22.117.64)
PGE is Portland General Electric PG&E is Pacific Gas and Electric - your utility provider .......

161: Inmate Central, RE: I didn't think they were coming today (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-29, 15:57:11 (24.22.117.64)
Is that an HOA thing Abe? .......

162: Inmate Central, RE: All these new mattress companies (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-21, 16:00:32 (24.22.117.64)
Nice to get the new mattress delivered in a box. But, what does one do with the old mattress & box spring? .......

163: Speaker Asylum, RE: what makes these good? thanks Dill (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-19, 06:10:30 (24.22.117.64)
I use several of Herbies's products and think they are reasonably priced. Most are not weight dependent, do not leave any marks on the surfaces that they are used on (Sorbothane leaves a nasty ring on .......

164: Speaker Asylum, RE: I need the dots for my speaker stands that the speaker sits on (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-18, 15:51:38 (24.22.117.64)
Use the small ones, 4 per speaker. .......

165: Inmate Central, RE: As a re[igion, is the discussion of UFOs and aliens now banned? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-12, 07:40:33 (72.19.54.77)
Could be because the aliens are not participating in the group discussion, so in fairness, their side is not heard ... ;-) .......

166: Whiner's Woad, RE: Well rested from my weeks vacation and I can tell you one thing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-12, 07:33:54 (72.19.54.77)
It is not a question of doing things wrong, it is about doing things right ... .......

167: Inmate Central, RE: that's me (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-08, 17:54:08 (24.22.117.64)
Why not just put Epson salt in your bathtub? Did she come with it .. ;-) .......

168: Inmate Central, RE: Money Magazine "Best Places to Live 2019" in US (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-01, 12:38:05 (24.22.117.64)
Take the last train to .... .......

169: Inmate Central, RE: Are there any decent companies for auto insurance? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-10-01, 05:46:06 (24.22.117.64)
USAA here... .......

170: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Al, feel free to contact me by email when you are here.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-28, 05:35:42 (24.22.117.64)
"I've actually dealt with Echo Hifi in Portland in the past." Echo Audio has moved from downtown to the suburbs, check their website for the new address. Record stores: .......

171: General Asylum, RE: (OT):Here's Six And A Half Minutes You Can Never Get Back. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-21, 19:43:32 (24.22.117.64)
Wow, someone that is actually worse then I am on the guitar, didn't think that was possible ... .......

172: Cable Asylum, RE: He's one of the (many) people that make this place great... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-20, 13:04:56 (24.22.117.64)
+1, I am amazed at Lummy's memory for details. .......

173: Inmate Central, RE: I'm an old man :p and I prefer... Merrell "Jungle Mocs" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-17, 12:39:18 (24.22.117.64)
Totally agree with mrh, Jungle Mocs are great! I have 12 pairs of them!! They are all I wear. .......

174: Cable Asylum, RE: Periodic cable refitting. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-11, 05:01:15 (24.22.117.64)
+1 on FenderLover's periodic connector maintenance, I also suggest using Flitz metal polish on power cords and IEC connectors. It is amazing how much black crap you can get off the metal contacts. ::: .......

175: General Asylum, RE: RMAF Pictures (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-08, 18:12:24 (24.22.117.64)
One would think, even a reviewer could create a link and spell correctly ... .......

176: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TT bearing lube. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-06, 13:39:26 (24.22.117.64)
I use Mobil One in the inverted bearing of my VPI. .......

177: Inmate Central, RE: Caption time... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-09-05, 20:35:53 (24.22.117.64)
"I can't believe it, they even took the wine cooler" .......

178: Inmate Central, RE: Great News: We Can Stop Hurricanes with Nuclear Bombs! NT (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-08-27, 19:14:21 (24.22.117.64)
"I swear, some people here will find something to complain about, no matter how well life is going." You know, it isn't always ALL about the money .... .......

179: Inmate Central, RE: why am I getting advertisements for women's clothes and chinese and ukrainian women? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-08-19, 19:52:34 (24.22.117.64)
If you are talking about this site, become a contributor and most will go away. You might also want to install Ghostery for ad and tracking relief on all sites. .......

180: Inmate Central, RE: New school at U. of Washington to study fake news (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-08-05, 12:47:04 (24.22.117.64)
"I guess UW was waiting on a grant from Knight" Knight is a University of Oregon guy, can't see UW getting money anytime soon. .......

181: Vinyl Asylum, RE: No gasp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-22, 20:13:08 (24.22.117.64)
What about grinding some metal off of the counterweight, enough to balance the tonearm so you will have room to adjust without using added weight on the headshell. .......

182: Inmate Central, RE: Meet Mr. Pickles... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-21, 17:41:02 (24.22.117.64)
Very handsome, no doubt he will be a familiar face at your house. .......

183: Vintage Asylum, RE: I wonder if there is a way to hook-up my sub.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-19, 17:55:49 (24.22.117.64)
The tape out is fixed, not usable for a sub. .......

184: Inmate Central, RE: Talking With Scammers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-19, 10:51:59 (24.22.117.64)
Yea, but it sure is fun and that counts for something ... .......

185: General Asylum, Sound Familiar? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-16, 19:01:26 (24.22.117.64)
Enjoy. .......

186: Inmate Central, RE: Who's going to Area 51? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-16, 17:28:00 (24.22.117.64)
86 and his girlfriend 99 hopped into car 54, stopped and picked up 007 took rt. 375 to area 51 ... .......

187: General Asylum, RE: California Audio Show July 26th-28th (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-16, 07:08:20 (24.22.117.64)
Who ever is going to the CAS this month check out a friend of mine's room. He builds all his amps by hand and is developing quite the following. Whammerdyne Heavy Industries - room 5218 .......

188: Inmate Central, RE: Proof for Suzie Q? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-14, 08:45:07 (24.22.117.64)
Isn't that Beavis? .......

189: Inmate Central, RE: So is there an actual advantage to buying something from Amazon Monday? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-12, 19:07:36 (24.22.117.64)
"You're a dolt" Why, for calling you out? Those in the know don't use Google, there are better search engines. I see you finally got your Amazon answer tho, congrats ... .......

190: Inmate Central, RE: So is there an actual advantage to buying something from Amazon Monday? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-12, 16:54:22 (24.22.117.64)
You are welcome, glad I could point out the obvious ... .......

191: Inmate Central, RE: So is there an actual advantage to buying something from Amazon Monday? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-12, 14:16:38 (24.22.117.64)
You could have had the answer in less key strokes than you used to type your post. .......

192: Inmate Central, RE: Berkeley (CA) to ban natural gas in new construction (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-11, 10:03:30 (24.22.117.64)
There is another benefit of not using gas in a new development or community is a reduction in damage & loss of life in the event of fires or explosions caused by earthquakes or other means. No gas = n .......

193: Inmate Central, RE: Easier to scan the code (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-10, 20:43:44 (24.22.117.64)
The item in the shopping cart is a hand truck. Awe-d-o-file's photo of the wooden frame with (4) casters is a dolly. .......

194: Inmate Central, RE: Rear-end Fridays (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-06, 13:24:34 (24.22.117.64)
My wife's car, much better looking than my Tahoe. .......

195: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: TAD-125 Hibachi Monoblock Amps (Tube Audio Designs) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-05, 16:26:23 (24.22.117.64)
They have awfully small cooking grates ... ;-) .......

196: Inmate Central, RE: A Dream Come True (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-05, 05:41:38 (24.22.117.64)
I hear the sex is out of this world .... .......

197: Vinyl Asylum, RE: radiansservices.top registered its domain 6/18/2019. Suspicious1 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-07-04, 14:36:34 (24.22.117.64)
Based in 18 Zarbog St. Tashkent, Uzbekistan Kiss your 85 bucks good by .... .......

198: Inmate Central, RE: This will make you switch from Colgate toothpaste (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-30, 17:46:24 (24.22.117.64)
"To prevent confusion, now we have to use different toothpaste." Or, one needs to read and just not look .... .......

199: Speaker Asylum, For All You Kappa 9 Fans (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-27, 11:38:26 (24.22.117.64)
Enjoy! .......

200: Inmate Central, RE: A diet that allows sausage sandwiches ? ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-27, 11:29:51 (24.22.117.64)
Diets are a temporary fix Dean, most wind up gaining the weight back in time. When I needed to loose weight, due to high blood pressure, the trick for me was the following: First, use a smaller dinne .......

201: General Asylum, RE: Do NOT delay! Chance of a lifetime! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-27, 05:27:44 (24.22.117.64)
They have closed the downtown Portland store, bought their own building (the old Vern Wenger electronics store) and will open on July 12th. It is a 3800 sq.ft. building with parking. 5904 SW Beaverton .......

202: General Asylum, RE: How many Audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-23, 05:26:24 (24.22.117.64)
Worldwide - 27,465,985 .......

203: Inmate Central, RE: Wrong S&M Monkey.... I call millennials snowflakes... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-22, 17:41:02 (24.22.117.64)
"They want government to solve ALL their problems" Well, if most of the cabinet are "acting", not confirmed, lack of knowledge and experience has created a whole new gaggle of problems. So are you bla .......

204: Tubes Asylum, RE: Half Of A 6DJ8? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-15, 17:34:03 (24.22.117.64)
3DJ4 ... ;-) .......

205: Inmate Central, RE: Think you can't get hacked? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-15, 16:46:48 (24.22.117.64)
"I've been known to have conversations with my refrigerator. Don't ask me about how I can do that." Just don't piss the fridge off, remember it chills your Coors Light! .......

206: Inmate Central, RE: The ones from Trinidad... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-15, 12:58:57 (24.22.117.64)
Looks like Bullethead pulled the plug again. .......

207: Inmate Central, RE: Eating wild mushrooms off lawn (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-13, 15:35:42 (24.22.117.64)
Welcome back Bullethead! .......

208: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage Sansui AU 7900.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-13, 04:38:36 (24.22.117.64)
I think it is in the ballpark, a couple on eBay sold for more. There is one on AudioMart that has been recapped for $500.00 CAD. .......

209: Critic's Corner, RE: Banned by Audiophile Review (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-11, 19:22:39 (24.22.117.64)
"This is the post that did it." Maybe it was just the final straw. .......

210: General Asylum, RE: Connecting Bose 901 to Quad 33 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-10, 04:21:51 (24.22.117.64)
"Connecting Bose 901 to Quad 33" Why? .......

211: Vintage Asylum, RE: Do I want somebody's else's Vintage/Junk? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-08, 20:29:38 (24.22.117.64)
Don't listen to people that are not in your part of the country. Items vary in value depending on your location. Check out what the stuff is worth in your general, expanded geographic location. ::: TO .......

212: Inmate Central, RE: Mine sound much better stuffed with meth. See my profile. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-07, 05:40:55 (24.22.117.64)
Super fast cone action .. ;-) .......

213: General Asylum, RE: "I don't remember ever hearing a tuner this good." (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-05, 17:29:20 (24.22.117.64)
"It's a radio station - it's free, the advertising pays for it." If your streaming, it isn't, you pay for access to the stream. "This is Old, Tired and Not True - " ... and spoken by someone who was i .......

214: General Asylum, RE: "I don't remember ever hearing a tuner this good." (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-05, 08:27:29 (24.22.117.64)
I guess, if one wants to pay for it and likes digital sound. .......

215: General Asylum, RE: Building a new home with dedicated listening room (Bonus Room) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-04, 17:15:17 (24.22.117.64)
As far as the listening position goes, I would start with the Cardas method and go from there. .......

216: Inmate Central, RE: Price is fair and ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-02, 17:09:02 (24.22.117.64)
Thanks Dean, I now have a Marantz 1060 as the hub of the garage system and the speakers are rare Siefert Research Maxim III speakers, see link below for photos. Love the Marantz but would like some mo .......

217: Inmate Central, Attention Reelsmith (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-06-01, 17:26:41 (24.22.117.64)
Dean, Should I get these for my garage system? .......

218: Speaker Asylum, RE: In fairness To VMPS (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-31, 05:18:17 (24.22.117.64)
You might be interested in this ... .......

219: Speaker Asylum, RE: In fairness To VMPS (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-30, 17:35:26 (24.22.117.64)
Wow, 9 years later. Pianoman, you are right on top of things ... ;-) .......

220: General Asylum, RE: Shed as a stereo room? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-28, 13:24:51 (24.22.117.64)
I think that would work fine. Are you going to eliminate the windows? I would also suggest this for heating/cooling. .......

221: General Asylum, RE: Shed as a stereo room? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-28, 04:39:45 (24.22.117.64)
I think it would make a great listening space. What model are you looking at? .......

222: General Asylum, RE: Shed as a stereo room? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-27, 19:01:52 (24.22.117.64)
Tuff Sheds are excellent, however, they are built onsite and are glued & screwed together and do not allow disassembly without destroying the shed. If that is not an issue, go for it! .......

223: Shady Lane, RE: US Audio Mart Seller (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-26, 17:17:12 (24.22.117.64)
I would pass ... .......

224: Inmate Central, RE: He literally poohed the scrooch (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-05-02, 18:31:49 (24.21.110.29)
The old saying might be true: " Everything looks good after the bar closes" .......

225: Inmate Central, RE: Fishing sinker (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-27, 05:34:34 (24.21.110.29)
Thanks YRY, evidently it is called a claw sinker, appropriate name I would say. .......

226: Inmate Central, RE: If you have a plan B... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-26, 18:52:22 (24.21.110.29)
Not with Medicare in the USA ... ;-) .......

227: Inmate Central, Mold of the Day (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-26, 10:01:15 (24.21.110.29)
Recently I came across this and I don't know what the item is. The mold weighs 20 lbs. is 8 1/8" wide - 4 1/2" deep - 2 1/4" thick when put together. The lead piece it makes is 2 1/2" long - 2" wide - .......

228: Inmate Central, RE: Need some help with a business issue ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-23, 16:26:36 (24.21.110.29)
Time to change the cell phone plan, gas card and the EZ pass account. Maybe also time to review your partnership agreement. .......

229: Tubes Asylum, RE: Need To Develop A Short List Of Tubes For a BHK Pre Amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-23, 04:43:01 (24.21.110.29)
I suggest the Matsushita / National 7DJ8, excellent, well rounded sounding tubes that won't break the bank. .......

230: Inmate Central, RE: Dinner? Indian Brown Beef Stew! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-10, 15:56:08 (24.21.110.29)
The wife's away and your wine glass is empty! What's up with that? .......

231: Inmate Central, RE: "Stupid & not relevant" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-06, 20:11:15 (24.21.110.29)
Actually, I was talking about the the acronym of the second word of your screen name. BTW, there is no more room on the trophy shelf... .......

232: Inmate Central, RE: COTD (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-06, 17:22:47 (24.21.110.29)
Stupid & not relevant .......

233: Vintage Asylum, RE: decoupled or isolated, I think I am.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-05, 10:58:07 (24.21.110.29)
Might want to double up on the c cards so they don't bend too much. .......

234: Vintage Asylum, RE: decoupled or isolated, I think I am.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-05, 07:39:23 (24.21.110.29)
If possible, set the spikes high enough so the bottom of the cabinets are not touching the carpet. Rock the speakers back & forth gently to help force the spikes thru the carpet. .......

235: Vintage Asylum, RE: decoupled or isolated, I think I am.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-05, 04:42:13 (24.21.110.29)
You coupled them to the floor by using spikes, if you went thru the carpet into the floor. .......

236: Vintage Asylum, RE: A museum of fun. Thanks. I am prejudiced towards the Marantz 1060. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-04-03, 05:27:52 (24.21.110.29)
Me too, I have one in my garage system ... .......

237: General Asylum, RE: Reply Regarding "Cone Sag" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-27, 04:35:40 (24.21.110.29)
Saw a photo of an old girlfriend recently. Looks like she has that also ;-) .......

238: Inmate Central, RE: Having a backup key made for Audi (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-12, 17:27:09 (24.21.110.29)
Better locksmiths have codes from all the smart keys. My wife got her spare Mercedes key made by them and saved about $125.00 over the dealer. Just call around and ask if they do Audi smart keys. ::: .......

239: Inmate Central, RE: Boy... selling a house is a MAJOR pain in the ass! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-12, 15:09:37 (24.21.110.29)
You have to draw the line at some point. Just say no. .......

240: Inmate Central, RE: who gets to cock it? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-09, 18:46:36 (24.21.110.29)
Good one Green ... ;-) .......

241: Inmate Central, RE: Thought you meant... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-08, 05:53:49 (24.21.110.29)
Very cleaver ... ;-) .......

242: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6922 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-04, 10:29:19 (24.21.110.29)
I have tried many tubes in my Pathos Classic MKIII and the two best are National Matsushita 7DJ8 & Amperex 6922 PQ. Stay away from the Russian & Chinese 6922 & 6DJ8, they just don't cut it. Stick with .......

243: Tubes Asylum, RE: FAKE ? GE 6550 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-03, 11:27:57 (24.21.110.29)
Just heard back from the seller on eBay that I told where fake tubes. "Maybe. But it sounds very good." .......

244: Tubes Asylum, RE: FAKE ? GE 6550 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-03, 09:35:43 (24.21.110.29)
I sent him a message stating the tubes are fake along with the photo of the Russian tube I linked to above. He has lots of other stuff, besides tubes listed at silly high prices. If you look at his so .......

245: Tubes Asylum, RE: FAKE ? GE 6550 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-03, 07:41:12 (24.21.110.29)
Yes fake GE's. .......

246: Inmate Central, RE: cut up lips (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-03-01, 18:50:22 (24.21.110.29)
What you need is some good lip service ... ;-) .......

247: Inmate Central, RE: How much do you pay for car insurance? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-27, 06:04:43 (24.21.110.29)
About $1.20 per day for full coverage, I say that is a great rate, however one only knows for sure how the company performs after an accident. .......

248: Inmate Central, RE: Caption time... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-24, 18:45:59 (24.21.110.29)
Turn your head and cough .... .......

249: Inmate Central, A Bridge Too Far nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-17, 05:40:09 (24.21.110.29)
nt .......

250: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How do you bridge two integrated amplifiers ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-13, 16:57:53 (24.21.110.29)
Here you go. .......

251: General Asylum, RE: Audio Is The Whole Body (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-13, 04:29:14 (24.21.110.29)
Just like my speakers, I prefer cans with the covers off ... ;-) .......

252: Inmate Central, RE: Do you ever get something stuck in a tooth... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-05, 19:04:12 (24.21.110.29)
- .......

253: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Turntable wall mount: Target VW or Solidsteel WS-5 which is better? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-02-01, 06:49:31 (24.21.110.29)
I have a Target PSW-1 wall Shelf mounted with (4) of these heavy duty screws, easy to install, no problems. .......

254: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I am getting worse LF feedback on wall shelf (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-30, 05:24:07 (24.21.110.29)
I had a similar problem with my VPI Jr. I solved it by replacing the 4 pucks that where between the plinth and the turntable base with Herbie's Tenderfeet. I realize the Rega design is different, howe .......

255: Inmate Central, RE: Thanks! I was thinking about picking up a Strat (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-29, 16:23:53 (24.21.110.29)
It will be interesting to see what it sells for. .......

256: Inmate Central, Attention FenderLover (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-29, 16:14:22 (24.21.110.29)
Thought you might find this interesting. David Gilmore is auctioning 120+ guitars for charity and includes a white Stratocaster, circa 1954, with the serial number #0001 .......

257: Speaker Asylum, RE: Follow up the Fried RII thread below...re: tweeters (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-28, 18:25:47 (24.21.110.29)
It is just too easy .... .......

258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp Pictures - post yours (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-27, 05:43:39 (24.21.110.29)
... .......

259: General Asylum, RE: Light Dims, anyone? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-22, 18:57:42 (24.21.110.29)
Get some grey Post-it-notes (for silver faced gear) and a hole punch (a 3 ring binder punch works fine). punch out the hole in the sticky part of the note. Then place the round piece over your led, wo .......

260: Inmate Central, RE: Pellet Grill Smoker: What do you think ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-14, 13:49:36 (24.21.110.29)
I have 2 friends that have Traeger pellet grills and love them. After having more than a few good meals cooked on them, I can say they cook well. .......

261: Cable Asylum, RE: Entry-Level Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-13, 05:49:41 (24.21.110.29)
DH Labs Silversonic BL-1 .......

262: Rocky Road, RE: Who was the greatest American rock band of all time? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-12, 05:52:49 (24.21.110.29)
Pink Floyd is not an American rock band. .......

263: General Asylum, RE: Soundbar for (Sony 900F) tv, and for casual music listening (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-10, 11:23:49 (24.21.110.29)
I have 3 tv's that sit on top of the Zvox. Only the large tv rattled a bit. I solve this with 1" dia., thin Sorbothane discs under the feet completely eliminated the rattle. .......

264: Inmate Central, RE: If I joined an alien cult, would I get to meet actual aliens? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-10, 05:32:48 (24.21.110.29)
I think only aliens can join an alien cult. .......

265: General Asylum, RE: Soundbar for (Sony 900F) tv, and for casual music listening (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-10, 05:28:25 (24.21.110.29)
Agree, Zvox all the way, I have 3 of them. .......

266: Speaker Asylum, RE: which damping feet (for heavy monitors on stands)? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-07, 14:02:48 (24.21.110.29)
Try Herbies .......

267: Inmate Central, RE: In the truck thread below ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-07, 07:57:00 (24.21.110.29)
Look for Ames Tools at Home Depot Abe or just about anywhere. They are made in America. .......

268: General Asylum, RE: Blue Circle (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-05, 15:03:32 (24.21.110.29)
Gilbert's new adventure... .......

269: Inmate Central, RE: Hey Timbo In Oz (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2019-01-01, 11:54:44 (24.21.110.29)
BH, try one of these. .......

270: Inmate Central, RE: Hey Timbo In Oz (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-29, 17:08:34 (24.21.110.29)
Ah Fosters, the PBR of Australia .......

271: Inmate Central, RE: Amazon Answers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-28, 10:07:49 (24.21.110.29)
Only if you want a low sodium, visual experience ... ;-) .......

272: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Doing IT For Real (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-20, 15:44:24 (24.21.110.29)
A friend of mine has done just that and it seems to be working. .......

273: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Welcome to Audio Check (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-20, 05:36:14 (24.21.110.29)
Interesting Duster, thanks. .......

274: Inmate Central, RE: I want this for Xmas (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-12, 04:42:12 (24.21.110.29)
Go for it green, get it! .......

275: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Antique record... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-02, 14:18:58 (24.21.110.29)
Free "economy shipping" is a plus .... .......

276: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Floor Protectors for Spikes (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-02, 12:44:27 (24.21.110.29)
Herbie's Gliders .......

277: Inmate Central, RE: Hate it. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-12-02, 05:29:03 (24.21.110.29)
Me too, never play it. .......

278: General Asylum, RE: Just Experienced the World's Best Stereo System...... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-25, 06:41:35 (24.21.110.29)
But is it "stereo"? .......

279: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Elac Miracord 50H (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-24, 20:29:56 (24.21.110.29)
Nice, that was my first turntable in the early 70's. .......

280: Inmate Central, RE: Seen last night three blocks away (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-24, 07:46:55 (24.21.110.29)
Talk about over the top. There is an entire block in Portland, OR that lives Christmas big time. .......

281: Tubes Asylum, RE: 7DJ8 Telefunkens (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-24, 07:38:42 (24.21.110.29)
I have been using the 7DJ8 in my Pathos Classic One MKIII and they sound almost as good as my Valvo Cca's. How many hours do you have on them? Give them some time, they might come around. I use the on .......

282: Vintage Asylum, RE: JBL L100 ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-22, 09:21:57 (24.21.110.29)
According to the Orion Blue Book, the Century L-100's in 1978 (final year) listed for $980.00 a pair. Inflation Calculator says: $3800.00 in 2018. The new ones got rid of the foam around the tweeter. .......

283: Inmate Central, RE: Today's used boat (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-20, 17:54:27 (24.21.110.29)
My nephew is the service operations manager for Hampton Yacht Group Seattle. .......

284: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: An amp for a Pass Labs Aleph P preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-17, 20:00:41 (24.21.110.29)
I used a Pass Aleph 3 when I had an Aleph P and it sounded great. Maybe an Aleph 5 if you need more power. .......

285: Cable Asylum, RE: There is a dude.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-16, 12:27:31 (24.21.110.29)
Yea, he claims he developed a "secret" formula based on the damping factor of the amp, cable length and speaker impedance. results would provide optimum length & gauge. Two have tried it and posted po .......

286: General Asylum, RE: Selling story - WWYD? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-12, 16:57:21 (24.21.110.29)
"I agreed to hold the item for three weeks with a 10% deposit." You fullfilled your obligation by holding it for him for 3 weeks and not selling it to someone else for 10%, that has some value. You ha .......

287: Inmate Central, RE: Rain (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-10, 17:51:29 (24.21.110.29)
It seems that someone doesn't want it to rain on their parade. .......

288: Whiner's Woad, RE: Selective editing on threads by the mods..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-09, 14:21:32 (24.21.110.29)
Nothing like they do over at the AudiogoN forums. .......

289: General Asylum, RE: Reducing sound reflections improves bass response, ex. Rug on the wall (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-08, 18:00:45 (24.21.110.29)
The tar & nicotine in the listening room might also provide a bit of damping .. ;-) .......

290: General Asylum, RE: For Those who have Stepped Back from Expensive Power Cables Please Share your Story. . . (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-05, 18:26:07 (24.21.110.29)
I read your sub title, however, Cable Asylum might be a better venue fof this topic. .......

291: Speaker Asylum, RE: What's a Good Speaker You Can Pick up Used for ~$1,000 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-11-02, 14:56:16 (24.21.110.29)
Your room might be a bit small for Maggies. .......

292: Cable Asylum, Interesting Speaker Cable Thread on AudioGon (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-10-17, 04:39:16 (24.21.110.29)
What do you think? Click reload if it doesn't appear. .......

293: General Asylum, RE: RMAF 2018 Pics ..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-10-10, 04:33:16 (24.21.110.29)
Great job Todd, just like being there, thanks! .......

294: Vintage Asylum, RE: Cary 300SEI 300B tube amp not used for years (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-10-08, 13:11:00 (24.21.110.29)
Yes, bring it up slowly with a variac. .......

295: General Asylum, RE: I'M MAD AS HELL & I'm not gonna take it ANYMORE (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-10-01, 19:26:33 (24.21.110.29)
You had 6 months to cash in your refund. They have to clear their books. Back in the day when you would receive a check for a rebate or refund, there was usually a "Good until" date printed on the che .......

296: Shady Lane, RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-10-01, 18:53:07 (24.21.110.29)
Send a phony name back with the address of a police station. .......

297: General Asylum, RE: I'M MAD AS HELL & I'm not gonna take it ANYMORE (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-10-01, 18:49:19 (24.21.110.29)
I wonder is all of this would have happened if you where not the "procrastinating type". Just saying .... .......

298: General Asylum, RE: Is the Inmate Picture Gallery down ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-28, 20:36:23 (24.21.110.29)
No Abe, I can't get in either. .......

299: General Asylum, RE: No one could have known then... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-27, 05:25:23 (24.21.110.29)
I was a dealer for BitWise in the early 90's and paired the D/A converters with the Monarchy DT40 laser disc transport using the AES/EBU interface. I think BitWise had 2 models and both sounded excell .......

300: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics SL-1000R (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-26, 21:10:11 (24.21.110.29)
18 grand? .......

301: Inmate Central, RE: Toppled tablet (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-25, 19:03:15 (24.21.110.29)
Don't worry about it ... .......

302: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone else suffer from ranida phobia? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-24, 04:59:24 (24.21.110.29)
Yes, I cringe whenever Ginger Baker starts the drum solo ... ;-) .......

303: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-22, 13:22:53 (24.21.110.29)
The vertical blue stripes on the short wall are different. There is a rope around the bedspread. There is a hose under the stairs. Power lines in the view of the water. .......

304: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-22, 12:35:25 (24.21.110.29)
There is a hole in the wall just above the shelf to the right of the couch. The pillar outside has 3 chunks of concrete on it. .......

305: Speaker Asylum, RE: The Passive P4 look nice ... Especially in the Bamboo .... Thanks! ....nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-14, 14:19:53 (24.21.110.29)
I have used a pair of P4's in my desk system for many years, great speakers. .......

306: Inmate Central, RE: So, I'm online looking up parts prices for my car... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-14, 05:43:37 (24.21.110.29)
If you become a contributor, the outside ads disappear. .......

307: Inmate Central, How About a German Car ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-09-06, 16:07:41 (24.21.110.29)
.. with an American engine ??? .......

308: General Asylum, RE: Now what (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-29, 19:22:40 (24.21.110.29)
Audio rack. .......

309: Cable Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Mad Scientist Audio Black Magic USB Cable Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-29, 11:29:01 (24.21.110.29)
Here is a bit different view of MSA ... .......

310: Inmate Central, RE: At this point, I call it a toss up - keep or roll into a new one. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-29, 10:44:56 (24.21.110.29)
Does the daughter believe in oil changes? ;-) .......

311: Critic's Corner, New Magazine? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-27, 06:41:51 (24.21.110.29)
I just came across this and never heard of it before. I know it is part of PS Audio. The first issue was March, 2016. .......

312: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is that a Fender F-330 12-string acoustic? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-26, 08:50:05 (24.21.110.29)
I have the clone of the D-28, a Takamine F-360S, mid 70's vintage, love it. .......

313: Inmate Central, RE: Caption time... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-22, 16:37:37 (24.21.110.29)
Have you heard that nothing runs like you? .......

314: Inmate Central, RE: First time in 22+ years I've walked through the door and... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-20, 10:26:32 (24.21.110.29)
Been there and will be there again, very sorry for your loss and that empty feeling. Rupert had a good long life, you made sure of that. Our Gracie is 11, love to have her until she is 22. ::: TOP .......

315: Inmate Central, RE: Looks like it could be something you clamp onto something, maybe (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-17, 21:00:41 (24.21.110.29)
Wittek is a hose clamp manufacturer. My guess is that it is from an aircraft because of the hole on the finger grip. It could be used to wire the screw part to another part so it won't turn and become .......

316: Inmate Central, RE: WWII trivia question for Fender (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-17, 19:31:15 (24.21.110.29)
A hose clamp from a M-3 half-track. .......

317: General Asylum, RE: Banana plugs or pins? I need something that will take... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-15, 06:06:37 (24.21.110.29)
I use these. .......

318: Cable Asylum, RE: A Budget Silver or Silver Plate IC (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-14, 05:36:44 (24.21.110.29)
I use and enjoy Silnote Apollo & SoundSilver Clarity solid silver interconnects. .......

319: Inmate Central, RE: Just don't leave them out in the weather, then, eh? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-11, 05:25:27 (24.21.110.29)
Timbo is right, the trick is keeping it out of the weather. I have restored this after 20 years of reliable service. We use it weekly, all year round and it is under a patio overhang that keeps it out .......

320: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My New Turntable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-10, 16:53:13 (24.21.110.29)
Congrats on your new turntable, it is after all, all about one's lifestyle, enjoy .... .......

321: General Asylum, RE: Anyone had contact with Ayre lately? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-07, 17:12:46 (24.21.110.29)
Check out their FaceBook page for more info about the move. .......

322: Cable Asylum, RE: power plug and IEC connectors (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-08-01, 10:50:45 (24.21.110.29)
How about these ... .......

323: General Asylum, RE: California Audio Show Next Weekend In Oakland (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-21, 05:38:25 (24.21.110.29)
For all you show goers, checkout my friend Pat Hickman's amps. He will be showing with The Pure Audio Project. .......

324: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated amp recommendations at $500? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-18, 15:23:03 (24.21.110.29)
Cambridge Audio 840A, Rega Brio R, Yamaha A-S801, Jolida JD 302B, Rotel RA-12. .......

325: Cable Asylum, Evidently This Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-17, 19:25:48 (24.21.110.29)
Has a very fluid presentation .... .......

326: Critic's Corner, RE: "Sorry I groped that woman your honor, but I was in pain" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-15, 16:06:19 (24.21.110.29)
Absolutely! Welcome back Sue ... :-) .......

327: Inmate Central, RE: so elliptical! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-14, 07:43:53 (24.21.110.29)
I know, but I prefer line contact .... ;-) .......

328: Inmate Central, RE: Coincidence or perfect timing? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-13, 14:18:42 (24.21.110.29)
Both ... .......

329: Vintage Asylum, RE: JBL L220's (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-13, 12:39:33 (24.21.110.29)
$4000.00 is too much, there is plenty of info about this model available online. Google is your friend. .......

330: Vintage Asylum, RE: Why part them out??? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-13, 05:38:21 (24.21.110.29)
All depends on the situation. Does the seller want to bother with shipping? These are large, heavy speakers. Depending on his location, can a local buyer be found? What condition are the cabinets in? .......

331: Vintage Asylum, RE: JBL L220's (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-12, 13:04:18 (24.21.110.29)
You might want to part them out. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_CAds&_fpos&_fspt=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_sacat&_sadis&_sop=12&_udhi&_udlo&rmvSB=true&_fosrp=1&_nkw=jbl%20l220&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc& .......

332: Inmate Central, For Those Who Like to Listen Loud (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-12, 05:44:43 (24.21.110.29)
And not damage your hearing. .......

333: Critic's Corner, RE: Not because... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-09, 05:13:21 (24.21.110.29)
I guess we all have to remember, it is always all about you, don't we? .......

334: Tubes Asylum, RE: Can somebody please gimme a line on a tube that won't hiss after three or four months of use? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-09, 05:09:59 (24.21.110.29)
Try the Matsushita 7DJ8, made in Japan, excellent sound, reasonably priced. I use them in my Pathos Classic One MKIII. .......

335: Critic's Corner, RE: Insulting you? "a guy like you", why is that an insult? Unless ... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-06, 19:04:40 (24.21.110.29)
"SpotCheck called her a TWAT over post about dying friend." While the Audiostream review comment might have something to do with it, I am more inclined to think the thread below was the culprit. ::: T .......

336: Critic's Corner, RE: Insulting you? "a guy like you", why is that an insult? Unless ... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-06, 14:36:14 (24.21.110.29)
Sorry, next time I will be more direct and simple. It was intended as an insult. Tell me, do you know exactly what happened to cause Sue to leave? A summary of the interaction is posted earlier on thi .......

337: Critic's Corner, RE: I was sorry to read that Sue Kraft has deleted her AA account and moved on. I always... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-06, 12:41:53 (24.21.110.29)
"If a person can't adapt to how the internet works they should just stay off it." Yea, but then the internet would be filled by guys just like you ... .......

338: Critic's Corner, RE: I was sorry to read that Sue Kraft has deleted her AA account and moved on. I always... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-06, 10:22:51 (24.21.110.29)
"Sensitive people should just stay off the internet." So should ornery people ... .......

339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Out of luck on Moscode Mods (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-06, 05:49:44 (24.21.110.29)
Contact Pat at Classic Tube Audio, he might be able to help you. .......

340: Inmate Central, RE: Euthanasia.. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-03, 15:29:19 (24.21.110.29)
It seems like Sue has deleted her account. .......

341: Inmate Systems, The Dill's Wife's System (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-01, 19:11:21 (24.21.110.29)
The Dill 's Wife's System System IP Address: 24.21.110.29 Last Update: July 01, 2018 at 19:11:21 Amplifier: Marantz 2215B Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Speakers: B&W .......

342: General Asylum, RE: found image of LRE SK-300 Decorette speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-07-01, 06:19:55 (24.21.110.29)
Yep, sure looks like them. .......

343: Vinyl Asylum, Denon DP-47F (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-29, 05:18:34 (24.21.110.29)
According to the Orion Audio Blue Book, the last year this turntable was offered was 1999 and it's retail price was $650.00. Is this a really desired model? Do you think the asking price for this item .......

344: Inmate Central, RE: no (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-29, 04:52:46 (24.21.110.29)
On the rocks, with 3 full ashtrays? Are you on the Keith Richards health plan? .......

345: Inmate Central, RE: I see brushless motors have come to cordless drills. Bah! Humbug! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-27, 06:10:49 (24.21.110.29)
I have a Bosch PS31 Abe and really like it. Although it is only 12v, it packs quite a punch, it small, doesn't weigh much and has a light too. .......

346: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Replacements for Thiel cs 1.5s (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-22, 05:37:22 (24.21.110.29)
Try Coherent Source. .......

347: Speaker Asylum, RE: Passive speakers for nearfield listening (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-21, 04:52:52 (24.21.110.29)
I agree with all that suggested the Audioengine P4 speakers. I have a pair on my desk and I recommend the DS2 stands too. .......

348: Inmate Central, RE: Teaser Tuesday (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-19, 17:22:31 (24.21.110.29)
I hope it is another MQA thread ... ;-) .......

349: Inmate Central, RE: Silk Stockings Saturday (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-16, 05:39:27 (24.21.110.29)
Perfect shoes for that environment ... .......

350: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage Marantz SS integrated amps (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-14, 05:17:00 (24.21.110.29)
I have a restored 1060 in my garage system and enjoy it very much. .......

351: Inmate Central, RE: Porterhouse ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-10, 17:57:22 (24.21.110.29)
You deserve it Dean, I am sure you enjoyed it! .......

352: Speaker Asylum, RE: 23 year old Polks (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-10, 17:50:27 (24.21.110.29)
Photo hint BH: turn the lights off in front of the camera. It creates a dark, shadowy image just like this one. Your lighting for the subject should be trained on from behind the camera and use the fl .......

353: Inmate Central, RE: Cut the poor guy some slack... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-06-09, 05:40:56 (24.21.110.29)
His good friend found him. He hung himself with his bathrobe's belt. .......

354: Inmate Central, RE: At 68 I have to swill prune juice just to manage. Taco Bell is not a problem for the likes of me. nt... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-31, 17:21:26 (24.21.110.29)
You can stack the TP and use them as tube trap room treatments .... .......

355: Inmate Central, RE: Jobs long gone. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-27, 09:58:47 (24.21.110.29)
I bet he would have had a complete Schiit system ... ;-) .......

356: Inmate Central, RE: $40 simple workbench/table hybrid (go easy on me) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-26, 14:35:25 (24.21.110.29)
Here is the full wall. .......

357: Inmate Central, RE: $40 simple workbench/table hybrid (go easy on me) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-26, 14:30:57 (24.21.110.29)
Looks good Green, I would secure it to the wall if you can. Mine is and you can stack it with other stuff. .......

358: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it possible to connect a sub-woofer using a two-channel amp? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-21, 04:35:07 (24.21.110.29)
Yes, there are subs available with speaker cable hookups. You run both speaker cables to the sub and then from the sub to your main speakers, see link. .......

359: Vintage Asylum, RE: Q: What particular chems and methods . . . (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-18, 05:13:04 (24.21.110.29)
I have cleaned many vintage face plates and I use Sprayway glass cleaner from Costco. It is ammonia free and I have never had a problem. Just cleaned a 60's harman/kardon face plate yesterday with it. .......

360: General Asylum, RE: Interesting Customer Service at Schiit Audio (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-15, 05:15:14 (24.21.110.29)
Maybe you can buy your Schiit from a distributor in your country. .......

361: Tubes Asylum, RE: Anyone know why Tung-SOl chose to make no 6922/6DJ8 tubes either in the past or as a remake? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-11, 05:42:45 (24.21.110.29)
Wow 8 seconds, I'm beat. .......

362: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Finally found some replacement feet for my vintage turntables.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-10, 18:49:02 (24.21.110.29)
And they do a great job keeping the gear from sliding off the shelf ... ;-) .......

363: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What about kitty litter? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-05-01, 16:01:48 (24.21.110.29)
DO NOT use kitty litter, it absorbs moisture and makes a mess inside the stand. I use washed small pebbles that are available at Home Depot in 40lb. bags. Works great, doesn't leak and easy to empty a .......

364: General Asylum, RE: Shelf CD+speaker system referral please (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-28, 08:02:30 (24.21.110.29)
Sounds like these might work for you. .......

365: Whiner's Woad, RE: Agreed (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-25, 15:19:15 (24.21.110.29)
Yep, taking a drive on Whiner's Wd. .......

366: Inmate Central, RE: Aww, boys, just because disgruntled geezers missed the opportunity to take advantage of... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-25, 12:55:38 (24.21.110.29)
$114 in 1942 is about $1,800.00 in today's dollars. The average American's yearly income in 1942 was $1,885.00 .... .......

367: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel Integrated Amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-20, 19:56:50 (24.21.110.29)
That might be your issue. Verify with the extension cord experiment. .......

368: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel Integrated Amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-20, 19:28:11 (24.21.110.29)
Is the light switch, in the next room, on the same circuit as the amp? If so, get a long extension cord and plug it into an outlet that is on a different circuit. Plug in your gear and see if you have .......

369: Inmate Central, RE: Good, solid refrigerator (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-19, 17:47:24 (24.21.110.29)
This is the one we have. .......

370: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Shipping styles. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-16, 19:36:46 (24.21.110.29)
It is so the record doesn't shift during shipping and tear the inner sleeve or the jacket. .......

371: Whiner's Woad, RE: Now hold on there. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-16, 09:28:37 (24.21.110.29)
I like the pizza photos, they are better than the whine ... ;-) .......

372: General Asylum, RE: What's in your system? nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-14, 19:13:26 (24.21.110.29)
Looks like it is a "secret" and has "no weakness". Almost sounds imaginary ... .......

373: Inmate Central, RE: Prime Rib to go (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-13, 05:38:57 (24.21.110.29)
Good deal, hard to beat for 10 clams. .......

374: Speaker Asylum, RE: What about room acoustics? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-06, 20:11:37 (24.21.110.29)
The space is way too big for the gear you have. You will need bigger speakers, much more power, maybe (2) powered subs to get satisfying bass in such a large room. .......

375: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: HK Citation-II vs ARC Ref-75SE amps (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-06, 12:48:00 (24.21.110.29)
Absolutely! .......

376: Speaker Asylum, RE: Monitor Audio Silver 6 - where to go from here? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-06, 09:22:12 (24.21.110.29)
The Rega output power is at the low end of the recommended power Monitor Audio states in the specs. You might want to bump up the power, especially if you have a large shop. I would also look to upgra .......

377: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Photos Not Appearing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-05, 12:28:03 (24.21.110.29)
Thanks for the quick response Rod. It turned out to be a Ghostery setting I had to modify for this site. Working fine now. .......

378: Asylum Feedback/Support, Photos Not Appearing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-05, 11:42:15 (24.21.110.29)
I have a new computer and photos posted by other inmates are not coming up. I get the small, green square broken link symbol. Any ideas on what could be wrong? My other 2 computers don't have the pro .......

379: General Asylum, RE: Can you imagine if this was your listening room. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-03, 05:38:02 (24.21.110.29)
Or this ... .......

380: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Chang Lightspeed CLS-309 ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-04-02, 20:50:53 (24.21.110.29)
I agree with Dean on the Chang Lightspeed units. I have two, one on the main system and one on the TV/Zvox system. .......

381: Cable Asylum, RE: Cable ID? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-31, 06:07:22 (24.21.110.29)
Tiffany, Vampire same connectors, DH Labs sell them now too. They are well made small RCA's that fit in tight spaces. They are van den hul 300 mk ll cables. .......

382: General Asylum, CDs and vinyl are outselling digital music downloads (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-22, 19:43:12 (24.21.110.29)
Interesting ... .......

383: Inmate Central, RE: Bombing suspect apparently suffered from dandruff (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-21, 15:03:35 (24.21.110.29)
I hear he was beside himself. .......

384: Inmate Central, RE: OK, here's a hard one for you guys to work out .. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-21, 15:01:51 (24.21.110.29)
"HARD" to tell .... .......

385: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Marantz 1060 main speaker select button pop. Normal? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-16, 09:17:51 (98.125.156.214)
Make sure that the volume control is all the way down before you turn it off & on. .......

386: Tubes Asylum, RE: Telefunken 7dj8 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-16, 07:20:35 (98.125.156.214)
I am using Matsushita 7DJ8's and they sound great. .......

387: Cable Asylum, RE: OK, I'm going to take the plunge... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-13, 05:59:54 (24.21.110.29)
I would try the cords without the line filter first, with the pre & power amps to see if you might like that better. If you want to keep the filter in, then I think the line filter should get the seco .......

388: Cable Asylum, RE: Power Cord Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-10, 05:41:25 (24.21.110.29)
I am using a Gutwire G-12 on my Cambridge 840C cd player and it was worthwhile improvement to the Kimber PK-14 that it replaced. .......

389: Inmate Central, RE: Had to play baseball with a pitbull's head this morning (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-04, 07:05:49 (24.21.110.29)
#2 most dangerous dog .......

390: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommendations for a phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-03-03, 05:40:18 (24.21.110.29)
Jolida JD9 II .......

391: Speaker Asylum, RE: speaker spikes or other options in a wood-frame house? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-21, 05:49:32 (24.21.110.29)
I use Herbie's Gliders under my speaker stands, equipment rack & turntable. Excellent product. BTW: If you want to use spikes, you will not notice the holes in the carpet as they are small enough when .......

392: Vintage Asylum, RE: One of the worst speakers I have ever heard! Sure glad I found a pair! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-18, 11:45:01 (24.21.110.29)
Interesting ... .......

393: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Calling all belt drive TT experts (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-15, 19:31:45 (24.21.110.29)
I wonder if your new "house in the country" has a voltage fluctuation that effects the speed. Maybe a sump pump, water pump (if it has a well) or any other device?? .......

394: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Calling all belt drive TT experts (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-13, 17:36:45 (24.21.110.29)
Take the belt off and clean the pulley groove on top of the motor with a pipe cleaner with a bit of Windex. Also, clean the edge of the platter, where the belt rides. Gently wipe off the belt with a d .......

395: Vinyl Asylum, RE: the first high end turntable I recall seeing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-13, 04:50:03 (24.21.110.29)
That looks like a JA Mitchell Hydraulic. .......

396: General Asylum, RE: how to make complaint to Nagra (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-09, 06:10:15 (24.21.110.29)
You can message them through their FaceBook page. .......

397: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Early Comments on New Schiit Freya Preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-08, 10:32:02 (24.21.110.29)
Regarding LED brightness, I have an easy solution. Find Post-It-Notes that are near the color of your unit. Then get 3 or single hole punch and punch out a dot, if one dot isn't enough, stack them. Th .......

398: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sherwood S-5000II restoration/copper polish (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-05, 12:45:13 (24.21.110.29)
Very nice, well done! There is your answer Keith. .......

399: Inmate Central, RE: AND THERE WAS MUCH REJOICING!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-05, 11:34:42 (24.21.110.29)
And trashing of their city, at least Boston is in one piece. .......

400: General Asylum, RE: That's what an Oregonian would say. Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-04, 18:22:35 (24.21.110.29)
Yea, but I have only been here for 41 years .... .......

401: General Asylum, RE: Geriatric hip-hop (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-04, 17:43:16 (24.21.110.29)
Warts and all, it was still the best halftime show of the season ... ;-) .......

402: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sherwood S-5000II restoration/copper polish (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-04, 14:08:56 (24.21.110.29)
I would be concerned about the possible leaching of the wax, if areas of the chassis get hot enough. Is there a type of clear coat or lacquer that is heat resistant I wonder? .......

403: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sherwood S-5000II restoration/copper polish (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-04, 12:34:01 (24.21.110.29)
I prefer Flitz Metal Polish over Brasso and be careful around any writing on the copper as the polish might remove it. .......

404: Vinyl Asylum, RE: All purpose turntable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-03, 11:38:05 (24.21.110.29)
No .......

405: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Crosstalk on Cary SLP98l? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-01, 19:07:34 (24.21.110.29)
Have you tried moving the tuner farther away from the Cary? Is your antenna close to the Cary? Do you use coax or flat 300 ohm antenna wire? .......

406: Vintage Asylum, RE: Best practices to ship old turntable console overseas (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-01, 16:04:52 (24.21.110.29)
It will no doubt be very expensive. .......

407: Vintage Asylum, RE: Take me, I'm free (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-01, 16:01:16 (24.21.110.29)
The stereo stuff or the girl 51? .......

408: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The best tweaks ever (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-02-01, 06:58:08 (24.21.110.29)
Interesting Todd, would you explain what a "limp membrane bass trap" is? .......

409: Speaker Asylum, RE: Infinity Renaissance 80 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-24, 19:19:17 (24.21.110.29)
The woofer surrounds look fine. .......

410: Critic's Corner, RE: Do you prefer print or web-based audio publications and why (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-23, 19:54:24 (24.21.110.29)
I prefer print magazines for several reasons: it is nice to open up the mailbox and find something other than junk mail or bills, I like physically turning the pages and it can be read in places one c .......

411: Speaker Asylum, RE: Infinity Renaissance 80 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-23, 18:10:10 (24.21.110.29)
Great deal, I just sold a pair in September for $550.00. The woofers in this model have rubber surrounds, as I recall, so rot should not be a problem. Because of the unique design, the tweeters & mid- .......

412: Critic's Corner, RE: MQA DACs great! ... will there be a MQA Transport soon? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-23, 05:30:14 (24.21.110.29)
Maybe Alan could add MQA, as an option for the Cable Cooker .... .......

413: Tubes Asylum, Telefunken NOS 60's Tubes (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-22, 05:48:41 (24.21.110.29)
Did Telefunken produce gold plated, small signal tubes in the 1960's? (12AX7 - 6DJ8 - 6922, etc.) .......

414: Critic's Corner, RE: MQA DACs great! ... will there be a MQA Transport soon? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-21, 17:22:42 (24.21.110.29)
If it does, it would be interesting if you put in a shirt without the MQA label, what would happen? .......

415: Critic's Corner, RE: MQA DACs great! ... will there be a MQA Transport soon? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-21, 15:28:17 (24.21.110.29)
My tonearm is MQA ready! .......

416: Tubes Asylum, RE: Phoenix Acoustics SE-15 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-21, 12:58:34 (24.21.110.29)
Contact Pat at Classic Tube Audio. .......

417: Inmate Central, RE: Millennial job interview (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-19, 07:30:55 (24.21.110.29)
Good one! .......

418: Vintage Asylum, RE: Thanks! This fixes some of the bass issues? (n/t) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-18, 11:18:40 (24.21.110.29)
I did notice better low end definition when using the balanced outputs and using the "pass though" provided a tad more clarity if memory serves. .......

419: Vintage Asylum, RE: One word: Bass (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-18, 06:07:01 (24.21.110.29)
I have the Cambridge 840C and have done what Doug suggested in his review below. If your model allows, set it to the "Pass Through" mode. I also use the balanced outputs and they do sound better as I .......

420: General Asylum, RE: Yeah, it's a bug of sorts.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-17, 18:26:24 (24.21.110.29)
That makes sense Rod, thanks ... .......

421: General Asylum, Interesting Ad View Count (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-17, 17:23:10 (24.21.110.29)
Check out the view count in the link below. It was posted today. Also check out his other ads, they all have super high view counts. What's up with that? .......

422: Critic's Corner, RE: Prima Luna / Schiit / Ads (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-17, 14:01:00 (24.21.110.29)
"Do you think the latest advertisements seen in Stereophile and Absolute Sound by the companies Prima Luna and Schiit help or hurt the integrity of the mags mentioned and also the high end Hi-fi commu .......

423: General Asylum, RE: no, cannot hear the elevators (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-17, 05:53:45 (24.21.110.29)
Put a compass near the wall but away from any transformers in your components. If there is no deflection from true north then I would say you are good to go. .......

424: Vintage Asylum, RE: Schematic for a Portal Panache integrated amplifier (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-15, 15:51:16 (24.21.110.29)
Try to contact Joe Abrams at: (888) 737-4434 or (520) 867-8072 or (704) 543-0207 or (704) 543-0076. .......

425: Vintage Asylum, RE: $50 for shipping an empty box?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-15, 15:10:20 (24.21.110.29)
Well, it is an inner & outer box and I would want them shipped in a third box, so with the size & weight (I would guess 20lbs. total). $50.00 cross country is not unreasonable. .......

426: Vintage Asylum, RE: Marantz 2230B OEM Original Box (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-15, 15:04:16 (24.21.110.29)
"So are you proposing that these boxes have been serviced??? LOL!!! Or am I missing something here (like the 2230 itself)?" -I was pointing out the current sales of the receiver itself to the OP's que .......

427: Vintage Asylum, RE: Possible scam problem and questions (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-15, 09:40:55 (24.21.110.29)
I would cancel the sale. .......

428: Vintage Asylum, RE: Marantz 2230B OEM Original Box (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-15, 04:57:16 (24.21.110.29)
The 2230B was made from 1976-1977 and had a retail price of $400.00 or so. Looks like serviced ones are in the same ballpark. .......

429: Critic's Corner, RE: Not even MQA can top this (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-10, 04:35:57 (24.21.110.29)
Aren't they naked already? .......

430: General Asylum, RE: The one that sticks out in my mind ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-05, 16:39:32 (24.21.110.29)
Maybe Noel should go sue Godzilla ... :-) .......

431: Critic's Corner, RE: Plus the ML's look like they'd be less susceptible to... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-04, 15:07:04 (24.21.110.29)
Hey, I am pretty good at making that shot in wii bowling. .......

432: Tubes Asylum, RE: Buy better tubes?? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-04, 09:19:39 (24.21.110.29)
"Gold is a poor conductor... Period." Well, that is just not true. .......

433: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Benz Ace HO (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-04, 06:27:15 (24.21.110.29)
I have my Glider set at 1K. .......

434: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Hana SL cartridge for my TT? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-03, 05:43:32 (24.21.110.29)
The JD9II will be a good match for this cartridge. It is one of the most flexible phono stages around and has plenty of gain settings to play with. You will have no problem. I do suggest you get a pai .......

435: General Asylum, RE: You using Levatron platforms?... N/T (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2018-01-02, 05:46:08 (24.21.110.29)
Good thing the turntables use a clamping system ... .......

436: Speaker Asylum, RE: Triad Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-28, 11:50:53 (24.21.110.29)
Yea, the 2270 is quite desirable, there is one on Portland CL now for 900 clams. My wife has a cute little 2215B in her system. .......

437: Speaker Asylum, RE: Triad Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-28, 06:14:26 (24.21.110.29)
Yes Coner I still have the 1060. It is the cornerstone of my garage system. I bought it from a seller on Craigslist and picked it up at his tech's place. He told me what he did to the amp so I think i .......

438: General Asylum, RE: What tweak or a group of tweaks have you done that made a huge difference. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-28, 05:55:56 (24.21.110.29)
+1 for Herbie's gliders. I use them under my rack & speaker stands. .......

439: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-27, 09:05:54 (24.21.110.29)
You can contact him through eBay. .......

440: Speaker Asylum, RE: Triad Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-27, 07:08:17 (24.21.110.29)
You might start here: .......

441: Critic's Corner, RE: Credibility. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-26, 10:59:27 (24.21.110.29)
"When shopping it's best to compare measured test specs." That is the last thing I do .... if at all. .......

442: General Asylum, RE: really? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-26, 10:53:17 (24.21.110.29)
Yea, at least his moniker is on target... .......

443: Vintage Asylum, RE: Is it Festivus yet? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-23, 19:39:17 (24.21.110.29)
Dead link. .......

444: Cable Asylum, RE: Good quality terminated grounding cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-23, 11:14:30 (24.21.110.29)
Here is one I can recommend. .......

445: Speaker Asylum, RE: powered speakers for tv (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-22, 05:47:58 (24.21.110.29)
These are great, sound good and easy to install. I have 3 of them. .......

446: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best way to clean tubes from tape residue. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-20, 15:16:55 (24.21.110.29)
A small amount of Goo Gone with a Q-tip. Do not apply it on the writing at it most likely remove it. .......

447: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any thoughts on this Krell combo on ebay? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-19, 13:48:35 (24.21.110.29)
Looks suspect to me as this pair sold once before. .......

448: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How can you be in two places at once, when you're not anywhere at all? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-15, 18:21:37 (24.21.110.29)
Nick Danger, 3rd Eye ... I was sitting in my office chair listening to the staccato sound of rain on my desk top and reading the glass on my office door "regnaD kciN" , when slowly the door opened, "G .......

449: Critic's Corner, RE: Absolute Sound / New Low (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-15, 15:48:15 (24.21.110.29)
Only $3500.00, peanuts, check out stehno's rack system, no MQA tho ... ;-) .......

450: Critic's Corner, RE: I am grateful I do not own, not expect to ever own.. any MQA shit. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-12, 15:00:00 (24.21.110.29)
Darn, I just got my phono stage upgraded to accept MQA. I guess that was a waste of money ... .......

451: General Asylum, RE: Dealing with crappy acoustics... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-11, 18:37:57 (24.21.110.29)
I second bcowen about Herbie's decoupling gliders and use them under my speaker stands and gear rack. .......

452: Inmate Central, RE: I got excited (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-08, 17:53:42 (24.21.110.29)
Yep, Costco has big ones. .......

453: Vinyl Asylum, RE: the point is (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-06, 13:20:14 (24.21.110.29)
John said: "It's not possible to hear anything that can't be measured." What about depth, width, height, 3 dimensional imaging, the goose bump effect when a recording really gets to you? Not just buzz .......

454: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Need Help with Volume Issue (Long) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-12-06, 10:20:38 (24.21.110.29)
I am wondering if the D/A output is meant to go to a sub's crossover, not an integrated amp. .......

455: Inmate Central, RE: 'Baby on Board' signs are NOT there to keep you further back from their vehicle (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-30, 06:04:00 (24.21.110.29)
Now if you had an "Audiophile on Board" sign displayed, one might become a target ... ;-) .......

456: General Asylum, RE: Marantz Tube Receiver and Speaker Recommendations (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-23, 09:32:44 (24.21.110.29)
Do searches on eBay on the brands I suggested above. That will give you a sense of what is available at different price points. An upper end Marantz, quality restored receiver will be in the $500.00+ .......

457: General Asylum, RE: Marantz Tube Receiver and Speaker Recommendations (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-23, 05:56:36 (24.21.110.29)
As Tesla pointed out, Marantz never made a tube receiver. I would look at Fisher, Scott, Harman/Kardon, Sherwood, Sansui and Kenwood. Anything vintage would require a trip to a tech for a check up. Vi .......

458: Speaker Asylum, RIP Arnie Nudell (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-21, 20:52:24 (24.21.110.29)
RIP .......

459: Vintage Asylum, RE: Used Cambridge Audio Azur 851C (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-20, 05:06:03 (24.21.110.29)
I have the Cambridge Azur 840C and love it. The 840C did have a capacitor problem that eventually led to noise problem, however mine was upgraded, fixed and that problem was addressed in the later 851 .......

460: Speaker Asylum, RE: Room (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-17, 16:05:17 (24.21.110.29)
This might be of help. .......

461: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: BEFORE selling.. I suggest putting all the stuffBACK, and check it again. because: (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-15, 15:35:43 (24.21.110.29)
I agree 100% .......

462: Inmate Central, RE: Edgeless pools (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-10, 14:32:11 (24.21.110.29)
There's a pool? .......

463: Critic's Corner, RE: Ouch! That Hurts! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-07, 04:28:38 (24.21.110.29)
Interesting read, I hope he removes his had before getting to work ... ;-) .......

464: Critic's Corner, RE: Speculating? Hardly. Here's my 3rd attempt to get your response to your listening experiences.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-04, 17:22:45 (24.21.110.29)
Not a troll John. Looks like he just loves to type and maybe it's a round about way of gaining your favor so he can submit one of his (John Stehno) products for review. Check out on his site "The Stat .......

465: Critic's Corner, RE: I just bought my Christmas present (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-03, 14:33:38 (24.21.110.29)
Very nice Sue! Can it process MQA? .......

466: Cable Asylum, Update on the Gutwire B-12 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-11-03, 07:58:08 (24.21.110.29)
I received the power cord with postage paid by bullethead via USPS Priority Mail super fast. Thank you for your generous gift. Upon opening my mail locker the smell of cigarette smoke hit me. Now, to .......

467: Inmate Central, RE: What is wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-31, 06:47:12 (24.21.110.29)
It's the perfect in-law's apartment... ;-) .......

468: Inmate Central, RE: Caption? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-27, 19:23:18 (24.21.110.29)
For a warm smooth time ..... .......

469: General Asylum, RE: MQA for dCS Rossini (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-26, 11:27:51 (24.21.110.29)
Well, there goes your discount from another dealer. You might want to put out the torch before crossing the bridge in the future. .......

470: Tubes Asylum, RE: Fake Tubes/Bad Seller? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-26, 07:12:49 (24.21.110.29)
Well, it seems that old_guy_radiola is selling out. "WE ARE SELLING THE BUSINESS SOON . TO DOWN SIZE IS A MUST." .......

471: Inmate Central, RE: Millennial math (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-25, 16:16:17 (24.21.110.29)
"Happens once every thousand years, so I'm told." No, it happens every year. .......

472: Tubes Asylum, RE: How to get rid of cigarette smell from tubes? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-25, 16:10:07 (24.21.110.29)
DO NOT use Simple Green on vintage tubes, it will remove the silk screening. .......

473: Cable Asylum, RE: Heck, I didn't WANT a the power cable... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-24, 09:30:44 (24.21.110.29)
I offered the same fix & return. .......

474: General Asylum, RE: Dumbest remark of the week from an audio dealer (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-23, 15:11:24 (24.21.110.29)
Then how do we know that you are not just trolling and making this all up? You are providing no facts. .......

475: General Asylum, RE: Dumbest remark of the week from an audio dealer (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-23, 14:17:38 (24.21.110.29)
So, what was the store and what are you spending five figures on? .......

476: Cable Asylum, RE: Attention Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-23, 12:58:08 (24.21.110.29)
Thanks Duster, I appreciate your thoughtful response. .......

477: General Asylum, RE: Dumbest remark of the week from an audio dealer (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-22, 16:54:58 (24.21.110.29)
When I was in the business in the 90's, dealer discounts where 40% - 60% off of retail prices and varied with the size of the order. .......

478: General Asylum, RE: Dumbest remark of the week from an audio dealer (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-22, 15:54:23 (24.21.110.29)
So, what was the store and what are you spending five figures on? .......

479: Cable Asylum, Attention Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-22, 05:58:38 (24.21.110.29)
Have you done business with this eBay seller? If not, do you believe they are selling official factory items or knockoffs? Thanks for your input. .......

480: Tubes Asylum, RE: How to get rid of cigarette smell from tubes? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-19, 17:37:46 (24.21.110.29)
Windex will likely remove all printing on the tube, especially older tubes. For example a NOS Telefunken 12AX7. I use a water based glass cleaner SprayWay from Costco and only clean around the writing .......

481: Vintage Asylum, RE: In lieu of Orange County Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-17, 16:51:07 (24.21.110.29)
Another option. .......

482: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Steve Deckert and usable power (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-14, 09:31:28 (207.118.14.21)
And the clickable link: .......

483: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New to me preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-12, 07:43:34 (207.118.14.21)
Yes, as long as the output can be controlled by the volume control. .......

484: General Asylum, RE: RMAF Day 2 Pictures and Day 3 pictures (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-10, 04:58:16 (24.21.110.29)
"That's because the moderator will let you put my page on a post and won't let me. So thank you very much" theaudiobeatnik.com Ok got it, just read the "special rules". My apologies, I didn't know. :: .......

485: General Asylum, RE: RMAF Day 2 Pictures and Day 3 pictures (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-09, 17:59:56 (24.21.110.29)
Here is the link. .......

486: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What a Deal! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-09, 04:49:00 (24.21.110.29)
"There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase closely associated with P. T. Barnum, an American showman of the mid-19th century, although there is no evidence that he said it. Early examples of its .......

487: General Asylum, RE: Thanks you are correct (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-07, 17:17:45 (24.21.110.29)
Got to use the "Optional Link URL" box at the bottom of the message box to turn it into a clickable link. It's like magic! .......

488: General Asylum, RE: things to look forward to at RMAF (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-07, 05:40:24 (24.21.110.29)
Presto! .......

489: General Asylum, RE: RMAF Day 1 Pictures (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-07, 05:38:45 (24.21.110.29)
Now with a clickable link! .......

490: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thiel CS 1.5 noisy mid/woofer? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-05, 14:36:31 (24.21.110.29)
And now they are for sale. .......

491: Inmate Central, RE: Can anybody identify the watch... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-04, 20:13:00 (24.21.110.29)
What watch? .......

492: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thiel CS 1.5 noisy mid/woofer? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-10-02, 14:25:46 (24.21.110.29)
With the power off and grill removed, spred your fingers out in a spider pattern and place them on the speaker cone about 2" or so from the inside of the surround, then gently push the cone in slowly .......

493: Critic's Corner, RE: You mean.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-28, 04:55:54 (24.21.110.29)
Are you building a dedicated listening room in the basement Sue? .......

494: Cable Asylum, RE: Best Overall Audio Grade Receptacle / Outlet (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-27, 21:35:58 (24.21.110.29)
Used said: "IME the Hubble that Alberts sells or used to sell is TOPS. I still say IMO the hubble HBL8300H is one if not the best we can have esp for our hungry power amplifiers HBL8300H= more current .......

495: Inmate Central, RE: 50 shades of gray (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-26, 05:32:48 (24.21.110.29)
Good one! .......

496: Inmate Central, RE: I kinda thought my response was... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-24, 17:52:51 (24.21.110.29)
Stop it, you're killing me .... .......

497: Speaker Asylum, RE: PA system for music on a budget (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-17, 14:39:02 (24.21.110.29)
This is really not the correct forum for what you want, but here you go. .......

498: General Asylum, RE: Thanks for replies (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-17, 09:48:46 (24.21.110.29)
Well, she still might get the cd and now at no cost to her. It could get found and put back in the system. .......

499: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel RA-970BX Fuse Question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-11, 20:35:41 (24.21.110.29)
Thank you very much sleeper! .......

500: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rotel RA-970BX Fuse Question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2017-09-11, 19:01:04 (24.21.110.29)
My brother has a Rotel RA-970BX integrated amp that has a blown speaker fuse. The left & right channel has different fuses installed (1) 125V-1.6A & (1) 250V-7630ma, these are the smaller 3/4" length, .......

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