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1: General Asylum, RE: Lots of them... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-07-12, 05:25:34 (73.11.5.216)
Yes, Classé became part of the Bowers & Wilkins Group in 2001, and in 2018 it was acquired by Sound United, parent company of Denon, Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, Polk, Definitive Technology, HEOS and Bo .......
2: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: AC/IEC polarity checker (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-07-11, 15:44:10 (73.11.5.216)
Her is a link: .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Temporary cheap preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-07-04, 16:03:31 (73.11.5.216)
Why would leaving it on overnight kill the unit? .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: Just received this from the SSA... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-07-04, 05:22:35 (73.11.5.216)
No, you received that from Frank Bisignano who is a business man, that had little knowledge of what Social Security is and who's wife donated close to a million bucks to Trumps campaign. .......
5: Speaker Asylum, RE: Listening to orchestral music in my room- my experiment (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-23, 06:00:08 (73.11.5.216)
Do you have the laundry room door closed while listening? You could make a temporary platform that rests on the step carpet and install brackets just below the handrail door frame on each side of the .......
6: Inmate Central, What Happened to Reelsmith.? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-20, 17:54:04 (73.11.5.216)
Reelsmith. or Dean - has not posted and his account has been deleted. "User reelsmith. does not exist or has been deleted." .......
7: Speaker Asylum, RE: Best TYPE of sub for small room (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-20, 06:59:04 (73.11.5.216)
I have a similar situation in my office. It is about the same size as your room and I use a Velodyne VA68X2E subwoofer. .......
8: General Asylum, RE: Any glimpses of your past? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-18, 06:09:48 (73.11.5.216)
Early 2000's - Pass labs, Cairn, VPI, Silverline, Pioneer, Harman/Kardon, Arcicci. I still have the Pioneer RT-707 in my garage system and 1 Arcicci stand. .......
9: Inmate Central, What Happened to Green Lantern? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-12, 19:59:05 (73.11.5.216)
He hasn't posted in over a year ... .......
10: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are these even Siemens tubes? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-09, 19:38:42 (73.11.5.216)
Have you checked out Brent Jessee's website? https://www.audiotubes.com/6dj8.htm .......
11: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are these even Siemens tubes? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-09, 18:32:55 (73.11.5.216)
Siemens 6922 tubes have date codes beginning with an A; their Cca tubes have date codes beginning with a G. For example: Date codes A phi 3 7J, October 1967 and A phi 6 OG July 1966. Military grade, .......
12: Inmate Central, RE: "It's Just a Freaking Mess Right Now." (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-06-02, 15:29:00 (67.171.233.76)
"General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories" .......
13: General Asylum, RE: Another caption challenge! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-05-20, 05:30:38 (67.171.233.76)
Built and sold by a Russian company called A20, designed for clubs & cafes. It has flashing colored lights inside that change with the music. The price is about 4 million rubles, about $49,000.00 a pa .......
14: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: 20th anniversary of the Intelligent Chip! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-30, 13:31:18 (67.171.233.76)
Intelligent Chip! ... Wouldn't they be "WISE" .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Plinius 9200 no sound (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-30, 13:24:17 (67.171.233.76)
Found this in the owner's manual. I wonder if this failed or didn't auto-reset. I think you need to remove the bottom plate to expose the entire transformer. OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION The Plinius 92 .......
16: Speaker Asylum, RE: Why no reports on Axpona Audio fair (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-28, 05:08:59 (67.171.233.76)
Here are a couple of resources: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Axpona+2025&atb=v314-1&ia=web .......
17: Inmate Central, RE: DC bagmen (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-26, 05:31:39 (67.171.233.76)
How come he isn't being deported? Not enough tattoos? .......
18: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tubes in the Audio Research SP8 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-26, 05:21:24 (67.171.233.76)
This is a 17 year old thread and Bambi hasn't posted in 3+ years. .......
19: Speaker Asylum, RE: How Not to Sell Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-21, 16:14:57 (67.171.233.76)
Or "her" - .......
20: Speaker Asylum, How Not to Sell Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-21, 05:33:00 (67.171.233.76)
The ad says it all! .......
21: Inmate Central, RE: Why Oak became synonymous with most atrocious furniture designs ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-17, 05:43:24 (67.171.233.76)
One needs to look for antique quarter sawn oak furniture for the good stuff. When we owned an estate sale business, this type flew out the door at great prices for us. .......
22: General Asylum, RE: How Would You Rate This Setup? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-16, 05:27:21 (67.171.233.76)
Listening room is way too small. .......
23: Tubes Asylum, RE: okay to use steel brush to polish pins? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-09, 05:21:19 (67.171.233.76)
Don't worry about it, use the steel brush on the steel pins. If you come across copper or brass pins, use the corresponding brush. After brushing, wipe off the pins with an alcohol swab. .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Does anyone have the time ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-02, 05:03:22 (67.171.233.76)
Time to hire an interior decorator and get rid of the ugly socks ... .......
25: Cable Asylum, RE: Best Budget XLR Cables? Share Your Recommendations! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-04-01, 05:27:44 (67.171.233.76)
This is just an ad for his company. .......
26: General Asylum, RE: The proper way to dispose old vinyl recods (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-03-16, 19:04:38 (67.171.233.76)
You can buy record mailers (about $1.00 ea.) and ship USPS Media Mail (about $4.65) .......
27: General Asylum, RE: The proper way to dispose old vinyl recods (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-03-16, 05:10:04 (67.171.233.76)
I have sold approx. 430 albums using eBay & CraigsList, some on eBay for very good money. .......
28: General Asylum, RE: Recommended shielding (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-03-09, 09:27:52 (67.171.233.76)
I this it? .......
29: Cable Asylum, RE: Help with Furutech IEC connector (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-03-07, 05:42:46 (67.171.233.76)
Are you sure the screw itself is stripped or the flange/clamp it goes into? .......
30: Inmate Central, RE: Well (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-03-07, 05:37:47 (67.171.233.76)
Looks like his last post as tweaker456 was Feb. 8. .......
31: Cable Asylum, RE: Help with Furutech IEC connector (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-03-05, 05:13:53 (67.171.233.76)
Is it like this? .......
32: General Asylum, RE: Trying to find the problem (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-28, 17:55:07 (67.171.233.76)
Also you might try another source to eliminate the dac as the culprit. .......
33: General Asylum, RE: Trying to find the problem (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-28, 17:51:25 (67.171.233.76)
No, but your gear has been unused for 6+ months. Switches & controls haven't moved in that time and the wipers could have debris on them. .......
34: General Asylum, RE: Trying to find the problem (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-28, 17:13:51 (67.171.233.76)
With the preamp, rotate all the front panel controls fully to each side about 15 times, including the switches, all with power off. Make sure the power supply cable is seated fully. .......
35: General Asylum, RE: Trying to find the problem (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-28, 17:03:26 (67.171.233.76)
Double check all your interconnect & speaker cable connections. Do you have another set of speakers to test in order to rule out the Maggies? Pop the top of the preamp and re-seat the tubes. Also on t .......
36: Cable Asylum, RE: Here is the scoop (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-27, 19:15:21 (67.171.233.76)
Wow a 10 year old thread! BTW: Selling is not allowed in the forum section. .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Remote for a Classe CAP-101 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-22, 14:43:14 (67.171.233.76)
Update: - Just received my remote from VAT and I have to say, I am impressed. Worked perfectly right out of the box with no syncing required. It is compact, easy to use/handle and has rubber coated bu .......
38: Inmate Central, RE: Over the course of my career, I've met many "brilliant idiots"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-22, 05:17:19 (67.171.233.76)
Kind of like Sheldon Cooper. .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Remote for a Classe CAP-101 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-11, 06:08:38 (67.171.233.76)
Thanks, I just ordered one. .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Remote for a Classe CAP-101 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-08, 11:12:42 (67.171.233.76)
Has anyone done business with VAT Remote Control World? If so, any comments. .......
41: Inmate Central, RE: Show us your Internet speed (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-06, 05:46:31 (67.171.233.76)
Xfinity wired: 948.3 Mbps -------- 61.3 Mbps .......
42: Speaker Asylum, Having a Hard Time Resisting These (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-02-06, 05:37:31 (67.171.233.76)
Only $25,000 invested in their development! .......
43: Inmate Central, RE: Philly plane crash or was it a missle? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-31, 20:09:57 (67.171.233.76)
There is no such thing as a "missle" It seems you are "miss leading" .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: A Japanese receiver would have had a plugin cable for the (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-30, 17:31:01 (67.171.233.76)
It's an integrated amplifier. .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How to replace the potentiometer on Plinius 9200 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-30, 05:43:54 (67.171.233.76)
With the amp off, rotate the volume knob all the way from left to right about 20 times. That might solve the problem. Also can you access the pot itself? You might check to see if there are slots on t .......
46: Cable Asylum, RE: Best Sounding Cheap AC connectors? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-25, 05:21:17 (67.171.233.76)
Yes, they don't ... .......
47: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-23, 05:14:02 (67.171.233.76)
Too cluttered ... .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: What happened... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-22, 05:43:36 (67.171.233.76)
As in a figment of one's imagination ... .......
49: Inmate Central, RE: Tax season again! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-21, 15:19:33 (67.171.233.76)
IRS has a $5000.00 threshold for the 2024 tax year. .......
50: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-16, 19:42:07 (67.171.233.76)
Everything ... .......
51: Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes! They sound terrific! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-16, 18:36:05 (67.171.233.76)
I wonder if the reviewer's home is still standing ... .......
52: Cable Asylum, RE: Ali Express Valhalla, Odin, IC's and Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2025-01-10, 13:23:47 (67.171.233.76)
This thread is over 2 years old. .......
53: General Asylum, RE: Might as well post question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 18:15:14 (67.171.233.76)
But why brass at one end and metal at the other? .......
54: General Asylum, RE: Might as well post question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 12:44:14 (67.171.233.76)
Thanks for being so helpful ... .......
55: General Asylum, RE: Exactly what part of an audio system (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 12:26:09 (67.171.233.76)
"Never in fifty years have I ever seen such a fitting used for any turntable, tape deck, CD player, streamer, amplifier, equalizer, speaker, etc ." - Either have I and the mystery continues ... ::: TO .......
56: General Asylum, RE: Do A "Think Back" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 09:18:02 (67.171.233.76)
No, did not buy them, been in drawer in my shop for years and don't know where they came from. I am beginning to think they where one offs from a machinist made many years ago as I can't find anything .......
57: General Asylum, RE: How about... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 08:54:55 (67.171.233.76)
Not until I find out what it is for ... .......
58: General Asylum, RE: Help us understand (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 05:35:13 (67.171.233.76)
"its relevance to audio." Yea, I am trying to establish that ... .......
59: General Asylum, RE: Mystery Adapter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-31, 05:34:09 (67.171.233.76)
"I agree, I've seen these on microphone stands for vintage mics" Doubt it as it is too hard to pivot, I needed to put it in a vise and use a dowel to get it to move. I have searched for stands, mounts .......
60: General Asylum, RE: Mystery Adapter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-30, 18:29:36 (67.171.233.76)
I agree Kal, but what's with the brass insert? .......
61: General Asylum, RE: Try some WD40. Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-30, 18:22:46 (67.171.233.76)
Tried that months ago. .......
62: General Asylum, RE: Mystery Adapter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-30, 17:04:29 (67.171.233.76)
No way, it works too hard. 2 3/8" long - one end 3/8" brass thread with Allen lock screw - one end 3/8" steel thread, no lock screw. .......
63: General Asylum, RE: Mystery Adapter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-30, 15:36:26 (67.171.233.76)
I am beginning to think this might be nautical as it takes so much force to pivot it. No way to pivot it with just a mic on it. I had to insert 2 dowels and use the workbench to get enough leverage to .......
64: General Asylum, RE: Mystery Adapter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-30, 10:51:32 (67.171.233.76)
Yea, I found 2 earlier posts asking the same question with slightly different photos. Maybe someone new will know. .......
65: General Asylum, Mystery Adapter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-30, 09:20:56 (67.171.233.76)
Does anybody know what this is? Have had 2 of them for years and I thought it might have something do with drum sets or mic stands, however I can't find anything. Google Lens keeps sending me to swive .......
66: Tubes Asylum, RE: Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-23, 05:34:21 (67.171.233.76)
There should be no problems using the 5881 tubes, it should be quite an improvement. .......
67: Cable Asylum, RE: Crimping advice (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-18, 05:26:36 (67.171.233.76)
Back in the day when I had my high end store, I made lots of speaker cables, re-terminated them too. The plier like Klein crimper needs lots of finger/hand force to get a good crimp. The ratchet type, .......
68: Cable Asylum, RE: Crimping advice (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-17, 14:04:22 (67.171.233.76)
This is mine and sold it last year. Easy to use, works great and was easy to sell. Had it for over 30 years. .......
69: Inmate Central, RE: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Releases Report Confirming Radioactive Material Lost in Transit — Shipping (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-16, 17:54:08 (67.171.233.76)
Not wasting my time reading that rag. Funny you mention "hate". You sir seem to ooze hate in many of your posts here on central for the last couple years. You should be happy with your new administrat .......
70: Inmate Central, RE: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Releases Report Confirming Radioactive Material Lost in Transit — Shipping (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-16, 14:46:22 (67.171.233.76)
Really? Jim Hoft's Gateway Pundant? Talk about far right & fake news .... might be your bible. .......
71: Inmate Central, RE: One like yours. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-10, 11:53:53 (67.171.233.76)
And our Siberian "Lily", she likes the tunes! .......
72: Inmate Central, RE: I wonder where he went ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-12-09, 05:18:03 (67.171.233.76)
He is a new cabinet member of the next administration ... .......
73: Inmate Central, RE: Yes - there's an 11/19 thread about this over on General (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-11-30, 05:13:23 (67.171.233.76)
"Harmon International" - There is no "o" in Harman ... ;-) .......
74: Inmate Central, RE: Middle class eraser. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-11-22, 05:54:03 (67.171.233.76)
"Retail 2019: The average cost per pound of coffee was @ $4.14. Retail 2024: The average cost range for a pound of ground coffee is $8-$20." Was your quote of $4.14 a pound for whole bean or ground? - .......
75: Tubes Asylum, RE: Vintage TungSol JAN-CTL-6L6WGB tubes (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-11-17, 19:18:15 (67.171.233.76)
Sounds like he is asking if your tubes are similar to the "Tung-Sol "6L6G "big bulb" or the "Coke bottle" shape. Many owners of vintage gear prefer that shape instead of the shape of your tube. You mi .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Good sounding cost effective 6J5 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-11-12, 06:10:17 (67.171.233.76)
I have 3 metal can 6J5 tubes that I don't need that tested: Ken-Rad - 90 Packard - 94 Ken-Rad - 85 on a calibrated B&K 606 Dyna Jet tube tester, 65 - 120 is good. .......
77: Inmate Central, RE: 40 Monkeys escape from South Carolina Bio-research Labs (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-11-07, 14:52:40 (67.171.233.76)
Future applicants for top jobs in the new administration? .......
78: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tell me again what those elaborate cheap speakers were called... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-11-03, 04:49:05 (67.171.233.76)
White Van speakers? .......
79: Inmate Central, RE: One of the problems with many Americans... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-23, 10:13:20 (67.171.233.76)
Maybe everyone doesn't read every post. .......
80: Inmate Central, Something Completely Different (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-23, 08:49:42 (67.171.233.76)
To lighten up your day ... .......
81: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-22, 05:22:02 (67.171.233.76)
I suggest Mogami or Supra brand speaker cables. .......
82: Tubes Asylum, RE: worth? $20. What will someone pay for it? Who knows. $40? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-16, 18:20:28 (3.87.135.153)
TubeStore .......
83: Inmate Central, RE: You are getting sleepy, very sleepy (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-04, 19:12:11 (3.144.188.3)
Wow 2 people, such a find. Must be a conspiracy. .......
84: Inmate Central, RE: You are getting sleepy, very sleepy (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-04, 14:59:22 (3.144.188.3)
I am sure your suggestions will be better than all others. .......
85: Inmate Central, RE: You are getting sleepy, very sleepy (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-04, 14:24:38 (3.144.188.3)
DT Jr. took the above out of context. This is what she said: "And the federal relief and assistance that we have been providing has included FEMA providing $750 for folks who need immediate needs bein .......
86: Inmate Central, RE: Where did the FEMA hurricane money go ??? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-10-04, 13:54:04 (3.144.188.3)
"Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane season" AP article below. .......
87: Inmate Central, RE: training day... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-27, 12:56:35 (3.14.133.71)
Like there are no POS (R) out there either, right? .......
88: Inmate Central, RE: off-audio topic (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-15, 18:34:54 (54.153.78.188)
Better than the opposite, try to be like your turntable, well tempered ... .......
89: Inmate Central, RE: Shot fired again at Trump (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-15, 15:28:06 (54.153.78.188)
Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics) is welcome. .......
90: Inmate Central, RE: Here we go again (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-15, 15:27:35 (54.153.78.188)
Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics) is welcome. .......
91: Cable Asylum, RE: A few cheap speaker cable recommendations (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-14, 05:35:59 (67.171.233.76)
Silver Sonic T-14 .......
92: Cable Asylum, RE: Chinese "Shunyata" power cords...more like ShunNADA (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-06, 14:06:54 (3.141.44.167)
"The Chinese Shunyata cords are not what they appear to be." - I think they are exactly what they appear to be, a crummy imitation of Shunyata cords. .......
93: Vintage Asylum, RE: start simple -- dirty controls? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-04, 18:44:29 (54.193.19.186)
"The case screws are on too tightly for me to remove." Might be tough for him to do if he can't get inside. It certainly won't hurt to do it dry. I think he should take it to a tech and get it checked .......
94: Vintage Asylum, RE: Kenwood KR-9060 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-04, 13:39:44 (54.193.19.186)
Check the rear of the unit and make sure the U jumpers are inserted Pre-out / Power-in slots. Also, on the front panel, make sure the Tape Monitor switch is not engaged. .......
95: Inmate Central, RE: Are you a math genius? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-09-04, 05:36:10 (67.171.233.76)
It's insurance math Victor. They make "sure" you don't understand your statement ... ;-) .......
96: Whiner's Woad, RE: I thought we were buds, Mr. Potato Head. Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-08-17, 13:44:58 (34.219.73.116)
Cool, we haven't had a new post in Whiner's Woad for 8 months!! .......
97: Inmate Central, RE: "My Cybertruck just shut off!" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-07-28, 19:48:09 (67.171.233.76)
Great, maybe they can all be scrapped and turned into high end pots & pans, Tesla-Clad! .......
98: General Asylum, RE: Less is more (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-07-16, 16:41:41 (54.188.176.172)
Welcome back Geoff, you have been gone for awhile huh ... .......
99: Inmate Central, RE: Who's Ron? -nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-07-14, 18:51:41 (34.219.73.116)
Itman - User Record has been deleted! .......
100: Inmate Central, RE: Perfect summer weather (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-07-14, 07:09:04 (67.171.233.76)
I guess, if you like high temperatures and humidity... ;-) .......
101: General Asylum, RE: put together a system that changed my understanding of the hobby ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-07-11, 05:09:15 (67.171.233.76)
You might be stuck on how good it sounds for the "price" of it all. But, hey that's what it is all about, congrats. .......
102: Speaker Asylum, RE: New desktop speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-06-16, 08:22:16 (3.144.188.3)
Congrats! I have had a pair for years, you are going to love them. A sub under the desk is a plus too. .......
103: General Asylum, RE: THE Show 2024.... Some Thoughts.... (Pics to Come) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-06-10, 05:17:36 (67.171.233.76)
I am glad Songer did so well as I know the owner of Whammerdyne and his amps are sometimes used at shows. He has 2 Songer models at his home and they both are very nice and pair well with the amps. :: .......
104: General Asylum, RE: What would be one of your favorite LP covers? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-06-06, 05:14:52 (67.171.233.76)
It is framed and on the wall in the listening room. .......
105: General Asylum, RE: Wisconsin? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-05-20, 14:35:31 (34.219.200.144)
GeerFab Audio D.BOB digital breakout box Specifications- Kalman Rubinson Stereophile Serial number of unit reviewed: None (footnote 1); "Designed in Milwaukee/Manufactured in China." Also Positive Fee .......
106: General Asylum, RE: Routing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-05-20, 05:44:25 (18.144.74.21)
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC) is a country in East Asia. It is located at the junction of the east and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Taiwan is a | Semi-president .......
107: General Asylum, RE: Trade war coming for your entry level audio (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-05-16, 14:43:19 (18.237.117.170)
"I have no interest in supplying funds to any company owned/controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Make no mistake, the CCP is involved with EVERY business in China." -Your D.BOB Digital Bre .......
108: General Asylum, New Toaster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-05-07, 17:16:34 (52.12.120.127)
But it still has filaments ... ;-) McIntosh: Introducing the all new McIntosh toaster oven, limited to 70 units to commemorate the 70th anniversary .......
109: Inmate Central, RE: what does this have to do with Audio? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-04-21, 12:42:36 (35.92.203.252)
Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics) is welcome. .......
110: Inmate Central, RE: And I gonna buy a high-rise in downtown SF! Convert it to housing for the homeless! What else... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-04-20, 17:56:21 (35.163.230.178)
"I applaud your efforts (if you do)--you should just boot the governor and his lib cronies, but that is another story." -- Dave, Oregon's governor is a woman as vacuous is from Oregon. .......
111: Tubes Asylum, RE: Interpreting Amplitrex 1000 Reading (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-03-30, 05:43:19 (13.52.104.80)
I realize this is a power tube, not a rectifier, however this is a data sheet from a Amplitrex 1000 tester, it might give you an idea. I am not sure the readings you have are from an Amplitrex. :: .......
112: General Asylum, RE: Help with amp choice for a beginner HiFi system (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-03-29, 05:42:04 (52.37.108.0)
Having owned several pieces over the years I would go with the Rotel, good quality at a reasonable price. .......
113: Cable Asylum, RE: No-nonsense .5 meter XLR cables (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-03-23, 05:24:12 (3.218.145.59)
Here you go. .......
114: Inmate Central, RE: Well done! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-03-18, 14:32:11 (52.37.108.0)
On a totally unrelated topic regmac, I checked out your profile page and noticed something that might need correction. Your birthday & age don't seem to add up .... ;-) Age: 54 Birthday: January 4, 19 .......
115: General Asylum, RE: Caption this (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-03-15, 05:33:36 (3.142.189.184)
Where are the "black curtains"? .......
116: Inmate Central, RE: San Francisco's Macy's will close next year most likely (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-03-08, 05:29:06 (54.197.6.130)
Macy's is closing many stores. .......
117: Speaker Asylum, RE: Huh? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-25, 05:08:33 (13.58.170.11)
Yep, on the ML website they have a list of $799.99 each. .......
118: Tubes Asylum, RE: Disposing failed tubes? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-21, 18:48:17 (18.236.139.134)
They are great for target practice ... .......
119: General Asylum, RE: Music bars in the US (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-19, 11:23:47 (52.53.245.94)
Portland, Oregon has decibel sound & drink .......
120: Speaker Asylum, RE: Who is buying these 50 year old referb JBL L100 for $2400? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-16, 12:27:08 (34.219.122.191)
Only 1 that I found. .......
121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Will Vincent Baldwin Amps (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-05, 05:46:49 (52.53.126.76)
208-791-0805 -- autospecialty27@gmail.com .......
122: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Will Vincent Baldwin Amps (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-04, 14:08:24 (52.35.137.225)
Will is very active on Audiomart, see link below. .......
123: Inmate Central, RE: Does anybody you know still watch a crt television? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-02-02, 05:19:18 (3.222.205.168)
Did a search and found this: In the 2000s and 2010s, CRTs still offered advantages over flat-panel technologies in some categories, such as better color richness, better response time, and better mult .......
124: Speaker Asylum, RE: Not exactly your everday speaker! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-31, 05:24:43 (3.137.165.216)
I hear they are out of this world! And, a bargain at $1,269,560 for the larger pair. .......
125: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Levinson 33H repair help needed (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-22, 05:22:14 (54.153.78.188)
This is a 13 year old thread and serge is no longer active here. Someone else might chime in or you could start another thread. .......
126: Cable Asylum, RE: Need a reasonable $50-60 tonearm cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-15, 20:13:04 (18.237.117.170)
Here you go ... .......
127: Vintage Asylum, RE: HK Citation II Rebuild ala Jim McShane (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-13, 13:49:54 (34.222.49.138)
This thread is over 10 years old. .......
128: Inmate Central, RE: Pete Carroll stepping down as Seahawks' HC. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-11, 05:22:49 (3.141.37.214)
And now Bill Belichick is on his way out .... .......
129: Cable Asylum, RE: REVIEW: VH Audio CHeLA Speaker Cable Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-07, 05:32:55 (18.218.181.9)
Yea, and it is now $43.99 a foot. .......
130: Inmate Central, RE: If you're talking about Jan 6...... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2024-01-03, 16:47:46 (52.35.151.123)
insurrection-noun The act or an instance of open revolt against civil authority or a constituted government. A rising up; uprising. The act of rising against civil authority or governmental restraint; .......
131: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Lummies System (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-18, 09:02:40 (54.183.150.233)
Luminator's System Amplifier: Simaudio 760A Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Simaudio 740P Speakers: Totem Element Fire Sources: CD Player/DAC: Simaudio 750D Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: Speaker .......
132: General Asylum, RE: New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-17, 09:57:16 (54.158.201.28)
It turns out this is a standard Toslink panel connector that can be used in 4 different directions. All hooked up and works fine. Thanks again for all your help! .......
133: General Asylum, RE: Are These Antenna Mounts? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-16, 11:55:18 (18.218.181.9)
No, I don't intend on using them, I just want to know what they are. Google Lens was no help. .......
134: General Asylum, Are These Antenna Mounts? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-16, 10:51:07 (18.218.181.9)
They are 2 1/2" long, the larger end has brass threads and the small end just base metal, weigh about 4 oz. .......
135: General Asylum, RE: New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-15, 05:58:07 (52.53.126.76)
Thanks Abe, that makes it clear! .......
136: General Asylum, RE: New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-14, 18:39:15 (52.12.18.245)
Ok, I can't open the link, however I understand this is a newer socket that accepts the standard Toslink inserted in any of 4 orientations, unlike the older version that can only be inserted one way. .......
137: General Asylum, RE: New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-14, 17:50:09 (52.12.18.245)
No, I get This "page isn't workingIf the problem continues, contact the site owner. HTTP ERROR 406" .......
138: General Asylum, RE: New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-14, 16:30:20 (52.12.18.245)
The link is not working. .......
139: General Asylum, RE: Yes. That's what it says on it! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-14, 14:36:40 (52.12.18.245)
I have seen the adapter that Rod showed in the photo. It looks like you insert a standard Toslink connector in the square end and the other into the odd optical audio output of the new tv. I'll get on .......
140: General Asylum, RE: Yes. That's what it says on it! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-14, 09:40:40 (54.224.56.153)
It says Optical Digital Audio Out below the output Kal. My question is: What type of jack is it? It does not look like regular Toslink, there is however another connector called the Mini-Toslink that .......
141: General Asylum, New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-14, 08:49:14 (54.224.56.153)
I have an older Zvox tv base sound bar only has coaxial RCA & Toslink optical digital inputs. I would like to use it with a new 2023 TV however the TV only has an one that I think I can use. It is .......
142: Tubes Asylum, RE: EL34 power tubes life (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-08, 05:52:47 (3.138.201.68)
Yes. .......
143: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Great Powerful Bass (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-12-03, 18:27:59 (52.35.151.123)
An amp would be better ;-) .......
144: Tweakers' Asylum, When It Was Called DE-OX-ID (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-24, 11:35:43 (3.21.242.142)
Still have a half bottle left! .......
145: General Asylum, RE: no connection ??? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-24, 05:39:27 (3.21.242.142)
One more thing Will, you must be logged in the Audio Asylum for anyone to contact you. That also applies to AudioMart. Once you log in, just stay logged in. .......
146: General Asylum, RE: Tough to sell things here Will... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-23, 15:59:25 (34.219.74.188)
"I try and buy something and I never hear from the seller when I email them." Double check your email address and make sure it is current and correct. Try and contact me via the item I have for sale h .......
147: General Asylum, RE: Also do you have a Facebook Page for your Company ? ........... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-23, 09:20:04 (54.213.248.201)
Yes Abe, the rebuilt Dynaco amps where done by Will. Cut-Throat is correct, you need an internet presence to be successful. .......
148: General Asylum, RE: no connection ??? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-23, 05:27:13 (54.213.248.201)
You might need to fill out your profile, home page. If you click on my moniker "The Dill" you will see my profile, home page. You can explain all about yourself and your business there, list links to .......
149: General Asylum, RE: i will try it (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-20, 05:27:46 (54.176.136.115)
I've had several RT-909 & RT-707 decks over the years and have a RT-707 in my garage system now. I use Sprayway glass cleaner (Costco) on all my faceplates. It does not contain ammonia and have not ha .......
150: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube 6922 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-16, 16:16:57 (52.89.216.144)
I have found the Valvo CCa sounded best in my amplifier. .......
151: Vintage Asylum, RE: Hum appears out of nowhere on vintage integrated amp (all functions): is it toast/repairable ($...)? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-16, 11:49:27 (54.183.185.103)
I would not invest that kind of money in that unit. It would likely cost more to repair then it's worth. .......
152: Whiner's Woad, RE: That's a running cat.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-14, 12:49:22 (35.92.39.7)
But cats run on 4 legs .... Romy - Lummy, same person? .......
153: Whiner's Woad, RE: Irrespective of the fact that Lummy's posts... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-14, 11:21:09 (18.216.60.127)
"Irrespective of the fact that Lummy's posts likely drive others, who have something of value to contribute, away from this place." - I highly doubt that, although that silly clapping cartoon you insi .......
154: Whiner's Woad, RE: constant reviewers....you know who you are (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-14, 08:51:40 (18.216.60.127)
All the complainers above had a very simple solution on how to deal with Lummy's posts. "DON'T READ THEM". They did, however choose to campaign against posting his musings. Lummy has the right to post .......
155: Whiner's Woad, RE: constant reviewers....you know who you are (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-11-10, 17:45:37 (54.191.172.75)
"I won't bother to read anything any of you have to say." Thank you, please put me on your list. .......
156: Inmate Central, RE: Any pistol/rifle collectors here, seeking advice (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-10-23, 13:31:26 (54.198.212.225)
I owned an estate sale business for 25 years and whenever we had a sale with a gun collection we would hire a local dealer (with a FFL) to sell them onsite, usually one by one. I suggest you print up .......
157: Inmate Central, RE: Central's deputy sheriff is AWOL. No sightings since Sept '22. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-10-20, 14:02:21 (52.11.223.196)
Well, he was trying to maintain the mission statement of this section of the asylum. "Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics .......
158: Inmate Central, RE: Central's deputy sheriff is AWOL. No sightings since Sept '22. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-10-20, 12:43:14 (52.11.223.196)
You can find him on the Audio Mart Forum. .......
159: General Asylum, RE: "OK Cable Deniers.......... " [yt] (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-10-05, 16:08:56 (18.236.139.134)
Why is this thread not in the Cable Asylum category? General Asylum: "General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories." Cable Asylum: "Interconnects, speaker wire, power cords. Ask the Ca .......
160: General Asylum, RE: Nobel prize in physics 2023 - study of the electron (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-10-03, 18:27:27 (52.13.124.36)
It wasn't Sheldon Cooper? .......
161: General Asylum, RE: Component stacking (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-09-10, 05:38:50 (34.209.48.150)
You might be dealing with noise issues by possibly being in the magnetic field of the sub magnet and/or the power amp inside. Vibration would be another issue. I wouldn't do it, but try it and see ... .......
162: Inmate Central, RE: My late uncle's estate... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-09-09, 06:49:00 (35.92.203.252)
"I wouldn't call him a "hoarder", because there weren't piles of old newspapers everywhere, and everything was neatly organized, but he clearly accumulated far more than he needed." Being in the estat .......
163: Inmate Central, RE: the great funnel (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-09-07, 20:27:38 (54.200.67.4)
No, selling a 60 piece set intact these days would be a Herculean task. I would use Etsy or eBay, piece out the serving pieces, candle sticks, etc., maybe sell the plates & bowls in groups of 2 or 4. .......
164: Inmate Central, RE: Sometimes I feel... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-09-07, 18:59:58 (54.200.67.4)
I recently retired from an estate sale company my wife and I owned for 28 years. With over 1300 completed estate sales, I have seen that packed storage unit many times, packed garages, basements, whol .......
165: General Asylum, RE: Used to be 20 grand and some 200 items and it would be reported... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-09-05, 16:25:13 (35.92.203.252)
"Used to be 20 grand and some 200 items and it would be reported" - It is my understanding that this is the current system. "Now it's $600." - It is my understanding this program was not implemented, .......
166: Inmate Central, RE: She gets the prize! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-26, 17:38:01 (34.219.74.188)
Yea, she's a doll. That photo was taken in February when we first got her. Here she is "helping" my wife with the puzzle, taken in June. She is the second Siberian we have had. .......
167: Inmate Central, RE: Saturday is Caturday... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-26, 13:58:06 (34.219.74.188)
New Siberian kitten Lily ... .......
168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel A11 Tribute, Part 8 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-26, 05:28:56 (52.33.8.61)
I enjoy reading your posts, however I don't think you can blame Caitlin or Rosa for the spelling error here. There is no "o" in Harman ... ;-) "Yes, because of the music, I would talk about high-end a .......
169: Inmate Central, RE: 7-11 near Area 51? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-25, 05:12:16 (52.13.124.36)
Must be entertaining watching him run ... .......
170: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are these real fat base Mullards? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-18, 05:51:50 (54.191.82.124)
These are not real Mullards. .......
171: General Asylum, RE: Underwood Wally (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-13, 05:07:17 (52.37.81.140)
Nice going Abe ... .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: Snake falls out of the sky and lands on a woman mowing her yard. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-12, 05:17:03 (54.184.55.248)
Cool, free snake oil! .......
173: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks for the suggestion (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-07, 12:23:14 (54.149.61.57)
I wonder why the ATT person felt like the top of the speakers would be a good place to put his tools ?????? .......
174: Speaker Asylum, Silverline Audio Speaker Owners (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-08-07, 09:42:08 (54.149.61.57)
I have a sealed cd that might be of interest to you, please contact me if interested. .......
175: Tubes Asylum, RE: Jolida JD-9 phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-07-13, 05:24:28 (35.91.153.175)
I had this preamp for over 10 years. There are plenty of switchable gain settings on the back panel, check out the chart at the link below. One of the best mods I found was replacing the existing op-a .......
176: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube testers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-07-09, 05:20:10 (34.220.132.134)
If I where local, I would buy them all. Fix, clean them up and sell individually. .......
177: Inmate Central, RE: Toyota claims battery breakthrough (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-07-07, 05:31:40 (34.208.142.9)
Mercedes has a breakthrough too! Ignore the first 30 seconds. .......
178: General Asylum, RE: What's up with audio magazine prices ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-07-05, 20:30:49 (54.200.221.136)
Stereophile --- 24 issues for $30.00 - $1.25 per issue, cost more to ship it - dirt cheap .......
179: Inmate Central, RE: Secret Service investigating 'white, powdery substance' found in West Wing.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-07-05, 05:42:43 (18.236.179.92)
I hear he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist without his band. .......
180: Tubes Asylum, RE: The old "identify these tubes" game (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-26, 05:23:03 (54.202.143.118)
Just grab it near the base and gently rock back & forth a bit while pulling it upwards. You don't need a tube puller. .......
181: Tubes Asylum, RE: The old "identify these tubes" game (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-25, 13:39:53 (54.218.81.213)
If there is a diamond shape on the bottom, it's a Telefunken. .......
182: General Asylum, RE: What Are These? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-24, 15:35:40 (34.222.22.190)
Thanks 51, I had a feeling. Both are the same, just one is in the straight position and one is pivoted. Do you know what the actual name for these are? Google Lens keeps telling me they are angle sock .......
183: General Asylum, What Are These? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-24, 14:24:26 (35.91.195.223)
I have a faint memory of these being related to mike stands or a drum kit. They are about 2 1/4" long, have a very stiff pivot and each has an Allen head lock screw on the large end. .......
184: General Asylum, RE: Problems accessing Trader Rod? /nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-20, 05:12:36 (54.200.221.136)
Yep, seems like it is down. .......
185: Cable Asylum, RE: What ever happened with the Fiber Optic RCA cables? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-10, 17:12:53 (54.191.171.110)
I don't think there has ever been a fiber optic RCA cable. If memory serves the fiber optic interconnect used a Toslink connector, not an RCA termination. .......
186: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: CD tweak DIY (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-06-06, 08:43:29 (34.220.132.134)
While this doesn't address Geoff's point, I just came across three of these in my collection. They are very thin. .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: Advantage: California (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-05-21, 14:28:42 (52.38.206.67)
"not to mention the fact that finding a good Deli in SD or some good pulled pork requires an act of Congress" - These days, I am not sure Congress could even pull off pork ... .......
188: Vintage Asylum, RE: Speakers for 70's tuner (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-05-21, 11:19:11 (52.38.206.67)
The Kenwood KR-4600 is not a tuner, it is a receiver. Look for some JBL speakers in your price range. .......
189: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Replacing power indicator light in Jolida 202a (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-05-16, 14:23:52 (52.38.206.67)
No doubt is is a blue LED miniature with pigtails that needs to be soldered to a circuit board. That is what my Jolida JD9 had. Scroll down on the page in the link to the photo of the insides. It is t .......
190: General Asylum, RE: What inmate misstl said. Here's my settlement share... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-05-13, 05:40:19 (54.245.30.204)
I hope you put that check in your audio account Abe ;-) .......
191: Speaker Asylum, RE: Is there a tool out there that fits ELAC 3-leaf clover binding posts? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-05-12, 05:28:40 (34.217.81.129)
Standard pliers. If you are worried about scratching the posts, just put some felt over the posts to keep the jaws from contacting the surface. .......
192: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon anxiety (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-05-11, 05:41:12 (35.160.170.243)
I am not finding this Simaudio ad on AudiogoN. .......
193: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Cleaning heavily oxidized vintage RCA jacks? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-04-27, 05:34:32 (54.202.143.118)
Use some car polishing compound with 2500 grit sandpaper. .......
194: Inmate Central, RE: Too much Fox News. Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-04-08, 20:23:53 (34.221.42.216)
Maybe not. .......
195: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Marantz Remote (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-04-05, 11:37:16 (34.220.132.134)
It was posted on a local stereo store's website, Echo Audio for April Fools Day. .......
196: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New Marantz Remote (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-04-01, 17:01:36 (35.88.23.159)
Initially just an experiment, we are astounded how this tube modified remote smooths out the sound of any post 1990 Marantz unit. The tube warmth remains intact through the infrared stream. ::: TOP .......
197: Inmate Central, RE: The Woke Revolution Comes for NPR... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-04-01, 05:47:37 (54.200.221.136)
Thanks for your reply. As I read your text it became apparent, to me, that "wokeness" in some cases, really could be applied to both sides of the isle. .......
198: Inmate Central, RE: The Woke Revolution Comes for NPR... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-03-31, 18:38:12 (54.200.221.136)
Interesting, I read your complete post and the NPR article you posted a link to and never saw the word "Woke" anywhere other then your title line. Would you kindly define what you mean by "Woke"? On a .......
199: Cable Asylum, RE: Do you elevate your speaker cables, and to what effect? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-03-28, 13:22:28 (34.209.46.248)
I found no audible difference after trying it twice with several months in between. However if one has non carpeted floors, it makes it easier to clean underneath the cables ... ;-) .......
200: Speaker Asylum, RE: Small, Light speakers to be Suspended from Ceiling (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-03-23, 06:25:33 (35.88.74.223)
I suggest Audioengine. .......
201: Tubes Asylum, RE: PSA Bad ebay seller anthonybrian23 AVOID! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-03-16, 16:28:44 (52.34.203.209)
I don't see a Mullard 12AX7 on his eBay sold page. .......
202: General Asylum, RE: Do high end dealers lease extremely expensive equipment ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-03-07, 20:25:26 (52.39.53.165)
I never did and I have never known a dealer that leased any gear. Would not want to take the risk. .......
203: Inmate Central, RE: You are wrong, of course. Just talk to those who have done that (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-21, 05:37:48 (34.215.41.0)
"People do that all the time, for things like hunting trips and shooting competitions." Correct, like I have done in the past, however the targets have changed from paper and cans and animals in the w .......
204: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: How do I set dc bias with no pot..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-18, 19:22:05 (98.232.162.162)
So you have to set it when you are straight? ... ;-) .......
205: General Asylum, RE: Got it, Thanks! Just going by what the usps site says. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-14, 05:37:14 (35.160.170.243)
I use Media Mail and it sometimes beats Priority Mail & First Class speed wise, go figure. I can get up to 3 albums in a record mailer ($1.00) each in bulk and up to 2 lbs. cost $4.35 to ship using eB .......
206: General Asylum, RE: OMG! Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) Singing from "The War of the Worlds"--LAST MONTH!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-13, 18:26:08 (34.217.145.42)
I am in the process of liquidating my record albums and I have this one on eBay right now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125642653861 .......
207: Cable Asylum, RE: Crystal Cable Future Dream 22 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-13, 13:02:39 (34.217.145.42)
Cable Company's got them. .......
208: Inmate Central, RE: Continuing a long tradition of ignoring Super Bowl halftime shows... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-13, 05:41:14 (35.163.214.85)
There's a half time show? I always thought it was a break in the action to go get more beer! .......
209: Inmate Central, RE: Not at all, but it begs the question... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-12, 05:25:57 (52.39.53.165)
I am the one that goes shopping when they open in the morning or if it is a 24 hour store, between 6 & 6:30am. never a parking problem. .......
210: Vintage Asylum, RE: Disadvantages Of Buying Vintage Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-09, 05:30:50 (54.188.130.19)
Try ... .......
211: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Not what I have said. Read much? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-09, 05:27:35 (54.188.130.19)
It's an endless loop of mumbo jumbo with him morricab. Won't stop until he thinks he has won the argument and becomes defensive when challenged. He is not worth the time to engage, in his mind he know .......
212: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Material To Reduce Display Brightness? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-08, 15:53:13 (52.38.206.67)
Put a blue Post-it-note over it. I use a paper hole cutter and punched a small O out of a grey Post-it-note's sticky part to dim a bright LED on/off light on my cd player, works great. If you need mor .......
213: Vintage Asylum, RE: This is a tough one, hoping somebody out there can help (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-05, 05:44:47 (34.217.46.207)
Your welcome, evidently you are the type of person that wants others to do the research for them, even when you provide the incorrect data. Hope you are a better woodworker than a forum participant. : .......
214: Vintage Asylum, RE: This is a tough one, hoping somebody out there can help (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-04, 13:16:35 (54.218.100.100)
The Fisher X101 is not a receiver, it is a tube integrated amplifier and has no tuner. You should be able to find the size of the interior of the case and faceplate online. .......
215: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Take your pick Mr. Do.....nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-03, 20:08:29 (35.91.195.223)
It must be: NT Neurologically Typical .......
216: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: not relevant nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-03, 19:19:58 (35.91.195.223)
nt, might be your best post yet, however which one is it? ---------------------------------------------------------------- NT Northern Territory (Australian state/territory) NT No Thanks NT New Techno .......
217: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I, like everyone else here, expressed my opinion... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-03, 05:35:40 (52.12.200.159)
Pot kettle black - it seems you want to be the king of snark, rude and condescending comments. You seem to have an answer for everything. So what are the three different businesses you own? ::: TOPIC: .......
218: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg VP1606 5N OFC RISR 6 Square AC Power Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-02, 19:49:30 (54.212.224.51)
I need a .75 meter to 1 meter length, 1.5 m is too long as I have very limited space. .......
219: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Claims based on self delusion have no basis in objective fact.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-02, 15:59:44 (54.212.224.51)
I guess this is what the OP gets for sharing, with excitement, a significant purchase that he is very excited about. It has turned into a fight about the cost of everything digital regurgitated by peo .......
220: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg VP1606 5N OFC RISR 6 Square AC Power Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-02, 10:13:05 (54.218.140.139)
I have sold my VPI turntable & phono stage and selling my album collection. The only source I have now is a Cambridge Azur 840C and using the balanced outputs with SoundSilver Clarity interconnects. I .......
221: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg VP1606 5N OFC RISR 6 Square AC Power Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-02-01, 10:30:55 (54.149.61.57)
After reading Oscar's opinion on this cable, when paired with a Pathos Classic One MKIII, I decided to get one and take a listen for myself as I have the same amp. It came in a foam lined, sturdy box. .......
222: Cable Asylum, RE: 12 gauge IEC power cord (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-31, 20:10:38 (54.201.182.174)
Silver Sonic .......
223: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg VP1606 5N OFC RISR 6 Square AC Power Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-30, 10:59:47 (54.201.182.174)
Great thanks very much, very much appreciated and also your picking up the reigns from Duster, you are big help for many here. I'll let you know my thoughts after an evaluation. .......
224: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg VP1606 5N OFC RISR 6 Square AC Power Cable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-30, 05:47:01 (54.201.182.174)
I own a Pathos Classic One MKIII and am thinking of trying a different power cord other than my current Kimber Basic BK10. Which cable do you recommend for this amp, Viborg MBU 1501 or MBU 1606. Thank .......
225: General Asylum, RE: things I have always wondered about the Audio hobby ,,,,, (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-29, 20:29:43 (35.87.35.58)
At your age, you don't need to worry about any of that stuff ... ;-) .......
226: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It's off topic for this thread. Save the snarky insults. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-29, 20:08:26 (35.87.35.58)
Pot kettle black ... .......
227: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 222C Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-29, 15:55:53 (35.87.35.58)
They are the 4 in the front, next to the cover of the controls and should have shields on them. .......
228: Cable Asylum, RE: VERY nice work.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-22, 05:48:30 (35.88.23.159)
They look like Monosaudio outlets. .......
229: Inmate Central, RE: Most likely a new truck in my near future?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-22, 05:42:02 (35.88.23.159)
Go for it Dave. It's a win / win, you get a better truck for a good price that might last you the rest of your life. You get your dealer buddies out of a jam and you get a cool new truck! .......
230: Inmate Central, RE: Welcome to the desert... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-17, 05:33:25 (34.217.81.129)
Maybe they can get their water from Kari Lake ... ;-) .......
231: General Asylum, RE: AudiogoN Problems (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-05, 20:45:30 (73.11.122.198)
That's it John thanks, it seems like AudiogoN has now fixed the problem. .......
232: General Asylum, RE: AudiogoN Problems (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-05, 15:20:38 (73.11.122.198)
Did you click on the "Recents" tab John. .......
233: General Asylum, RE: Yup - same Audiogon forum problem here (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-05, 14:21:05 (73.11.122.198)
That's it Abe. .......
234: General Asylum, RE: AudiogoN Problems (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-05, 09:22:14 (35.87.201.188)
"Why does anyone still use audiogon?" Talking about the AudiogoN forums only, not the sales area. .......
235: General Asylum, RE: AudiogoN Problems (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-05, 09:20:19 (35.87.201.188)
"What do you mean by "Recents" ? How do you get there ?" I am talking about the AudiogoN forums Abe, under the "Browse" tab. .......
236: General Asylum, AudiogoN Problems (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2023-01-05, 06:14:54 (35.87.201.188)
Is anyone else having a problem? I can't get into the "Recents" and just keep getting this screen. Application error An error occurred in the application and your page could not be served. If you are .......
237: Inmate Central, RE: GEORGIOUS Cabinet and nice TV too !! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-31, 12:46:41 (34.222.22.190)
Abe, I see records but no turntable ... .......
238: General Asylum, RE: Replace a broken belt with a cable? Why not? ~pic~ (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-17, 05:24:17 (34.221.42.216)
I'd go with the XLR version, that way one could click the ends together for a more "balanced" look ... ;-) .......
239: Inmate Central, RE: Can anyone identify the model name of this car?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-14, 11:53:32 (54.202.143.118)
The question was: "Can anyone identify the model name of this car and the year it was made?" - While he did not ask for the make of the car, or anything else for that matter, it is a Caddy. The correc .......
240: Vintage Asylum, RE: My vintages at the storage at sf area (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-14, 05:40:36 (35.86.162.128)
https://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/search.mpl?forum=vintage&searchtext=Wlee - This is not a link to any photos .......
241: Inmate Central, RE: Can anyone identify the model name of this car?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-13, 20:28:42 (54.187.194.186)
1965 DeVille .......
242: Tubes Asylum, RE: Do these look like real GEC KT88 tubes? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-13, 05:36:08 (54.201.196.31)
The base on the right one looks crooked. .......
243: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Got it..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-12, 16:21:37 (54.218.121.17)
Worked for me now, thanks Rod! .......
244: Inmate Central, RE: The "countdown" has begun... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-12, 14:41:23 (54.218.121.17)
The tent with the US flag on it is 60ft. long by 30ft. wide. .......
245: Inmate Central, RE: The "countdown" has begun... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-12, 07:37:31 (54.245.9.66)
Speaking of MASH type tents. My brother is an avid, lifelong collector of anything military. This GP Large has served as our kitchen, meal and gathering tent for 20+ years. The sides are rolled up for .......
246: Asylum Feedback/Support, Unable to Leave Feedback (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-12, 05:56:42 (54.245.9.66)
Every time I try and leave feedback for a buyer, I get an error page followed by a hundred lines of code. .......
247: General Asylum, RE: I quit using Audiogon over 15 years ago ................ (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-04, 12:37:10 (35.86.162.128)
I certainly agree about using this site, I use it all the time however AA just doesn't get the exposure of sites like AudiogoN & AudioMart, therefore choices are restricted. As of today, below are the .......
248: General Asylum, RE: Why does your link go to my gallery. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-12-03, 05:24:11 (54.188.130.19)
It seems that the link goes to the clicker's gallery for some reason. When I click the link, it goes to my own gallery, strange. .......
249: Cable Asylum, RE: I'm Out. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-29, 05:51:46 (34.220.132.134)
Going to miss your insight, descriptions and photos. You helped fill the void when Duster left us and will be missed but thank you for your contributions and I hope you have long, fulfilling future. : .......
250: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone have any experience selling used camera gear? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-28, 16:19:40 (52.12.200.159)
What model Canon DSLR do you have? .......
251: Inmate Central, RE: That's OU, not OSU. nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-24, 05:31:08 (35.163.214.85)
No, it is not "OU", it is UO, University of Oregon. .......
252: Cable Asylum, RE: Anybody tried the "Accuphase 40th Anniversary" cables on AliExpress? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-23, 16:34:16 (54.201.182.174)
Here are authentic Accuphase Cables: .......
253: General Asylum, RE: Caption this----- (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-17, 05:46:03 (34.217.145.42)
"Being the only girl here, you would think I'd get more attention. What's wrong with me?" .......
254: General Asylum, RE: looks like a Soundcraftsman Graphic EQ /nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-16, 06:23:02 (54.188.130.19)
Looks like SAE electronics. .......
255: Tubes Asylum, RE: "British Made" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-13, 20:20:39 (54.218.100.100)
Well, there you go, I have never seen "British Made" on a Mullard tube before. That PL38 certainly looks real to me. I still think the OP GZ tube is fake. .......
256: Tubes Asylum, RE: Here is a picture (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-13, 20:10:59 (54.218.100.100)
The tube in the photo is not a Millard GZ34, it looks like a genuine Mullard GZ34. There is no "i" in Mullard, however if your tube says Millard, it is fake. .......
257: Tubes Asylum, RE: The Fake Tube Thread (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-13, 18:42:01 (54.218.100.100)
I am currently in contact with the seller in China. He, of course, denies they are fake. The tubes just don't look like Mullard tubes and I have never seen "British Made" on a Mullard tube. ::: TOPIC: .......
258: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are there any other signs (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-13, 12:58:23 (54.218.100.100)
If you click on the link in the original post you will see the eBay ad. The seller is in Shenzhen, China and sells nothing but "brand new" products of all types. If you look at the lousy photos of the .......
259: Tubes Asylum, RE: The Fake Tube Thread (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-12, 17:27:36 (54.191.171.110)
I have never seen this tube with printing "British Made" on them. Just from the looks, it is a fake. .......
260: Vintage Asylum, RE: So how bad does this pic look to you of socket wiring? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-09, 15:14:44 (34.218.59.71)
Everything in that photo needs to be replaced. .......
261: General Asylum, RE: TMR Audio in Erie CO is ~40 Minutes North of Denver (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-11-03, 08:36:10 (52.13.58.154)
I agree with Abe, TMR is the perfect solution in this case. .......
262: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Deoxit D cleaner + deoxit enhancer gold (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-31, 06:36:48 (52.13.58.154)
I have been using the old De-ox-id for years with no problems. .......
263: General Asylum, RE: Capital AudioFest 2022 just a month away (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-29, 17:57:29 (54.187.194.186)
Checkout the Songer Audio - Whammerdyne room at Capital Audio Fest for a unique experience. .......
264: Vintage Asylum, RE: What a long, strange trip it's been (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-22, 10:51:43 (54.148.156.165)
Rule #1 in shipping stereo gear is NEVER ship the unit installed in the wood case. They have to be shipped separately. I list the wood cases separately at a later date. .......
265: Cable Asylum, RE: custom XLR cables (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-16, 13:27:23 (35.160.133.170)
Moon Audio .......
266: General Asylum, RE: dealer on consignment (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-16, 05:37:56 (54.149.61.57)
I have done hundreds of sales on Craigslist out of my garage all cash, audio related & not. I use a counterfeit pen to verify the bills also have a camera outside the garage so the car & license plate .......
267: Inmate Central, RE: Do you even own an audio system? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-13, 17:36:36 (54.201.196.31)
Well, it seems you might have struck a nerve. All posts are in Central, of the last 500 archived, none are audio related. .......
268: Speaker Asylum, RE: what was your asking price? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-13, 11:25:17 (52.12.200.159)
The asking price for the speakers he is selling is $2500.00 so $100.00 is just 4% of the asking price, cheap really. He is also not willing to ship so that narrows the buyer pool. .......
269: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Speaker Spade Compression (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-13, 06:03:16 (54.201.196.31)
That's a good idea. .......
270: Speaker Asylum, RE: You think Agon is bad, try fleebay.. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-12, 17:57:54 (54.245.10.184)
Sold thousands of items on eBay. Just add 14% or 15% to whatever you want to sell to cover the fees. .......
271: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Speaker Spade Compression (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-12, 17:36:38 (54.245.10.184)
Do you want to modify the post or the spade? .......
272: Speaker Asylum, RE: What's with audiogon? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-12, 17:26:39 (54.245.10.184)
Well one gets much more exposure on AudioGon then on AA, larger readership. Since you won't ship the speakers you might have better luck with your local Craigslist. I use CL all the time with great re .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, I Don't Think So (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-11, 13:10:51 (34.217.81.129)
We need to have a little talk son. .......
274: Tubes Asylum, RE: Selling tubes on ebay. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-06, 05:54:47 (52.12.123.86)
"Why not sell here at the asylum trader?" - I have done that in the past with some success, however because of the limited readership it takes longer, sometimes much longer to make the sale. eBay offe .......
275: Cable Asylum, RE: Chinese NordOst Valhalla SCs 'N Da House (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-05, 15:39:56 (35.88.23.159)
Yep, I have been using Clear Day Double Shotgun's with my Pathos Classic MKIII for 5 years now with no desire to change. .......
276: Inmate Central, RE: Who turned the lights out? Got real dark for a long time! n/t (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-02, 11:50:12 (35.160.169.165)
Rod explains over in General. .......
277: Tubes Asylum, RE: Selling tubes on ebay. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-10-02, 11:45:58 (35.160.169.165)
Byrd gave good advice. I too have had success selling on eBay with about $22,000 in sales in the last year and a half. You need a good, calibrated tester and willing to include test data in your ad fo .......
278: Tubes Asylum, RE: My new LA Audio amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-27, 05:22:49 (34.220.132.134)
Tubes should never be installed when shipped. I usually ship them in a separate box. .......
279: Tubes Asylum, RE: My new LA Audio amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-27, 05:15:22 (34.220.132.134)
Please tell me the amp wasn't shipped with the tubes installed. .......
280: Inmate Central, Attention Rod (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-25, 11:27:47 (35.160.133.170)
I was trying to add photos to my most recent ad when I got the error message below. I tried it several times even with one photo. Could this be something from your end? ----------------------------- I .......
281: Asylum Feedback/Support, Attention Rod (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-25, 11:27:47 (35.160.133.170)
I was trying to add photos to my most recent ad when I got the error message below. I tried it several times even with one photo. Could this be something from your end? ----------------------------- I .......
282: Whiner's Woad, RE: More interesting... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-24, 05:43:06 (54.188.130.19)
"Not that I care - he came across as a pompous self-important jackass when he was doing "moderating"." Huh, that's kind of what I think of you ... Especially after you deleted your original account wi .......
283: General Asylum, RE: The man whose sound systems make you feel you're on psychedelics (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-21, 05:56:42 (54.218.140.139)
Interesting piece geoff. .......
284: Inmate Central, RE: Did you choose a *black* car, suv, or pickup ?? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-16, 05:27:27 (54.245.30.204)
My wife chose a black MB for her car, they do seem to look good in black. .......
285: Tubes Asylum, RE: 80 bucks per tube?? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-09-08, 05:24:53 (34.221.42.216)
I sold a few Tele 12AU7's in the last couple months for $60.00 each used & tested. .......
286: General Asylum, RE: I wanted to call the Seller to ask them if they may know... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 19:02:14 (34.218.59.71)
Phone numbers are never exchanged on eBay. You need to communicate via the eBay email system. Now since you have a computer that will not let you contact the seller and you do not want me to do it for .......
287: General Asylum, RE: Because I could not find Ebay's phone number (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 18:46:57 (34.218.59.71)
Why would you want to call eBay and tell them "you" broke an item you bought from an eBay seller? .......
288: General Asylum, RE: No need, *I* broke it (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 18:26:37 (34.218.59.71)
Ok, so why did you start this thread? .......
289: General Asylum, RE: No, my Macbook Pro is version 10 which not updated (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 17:33:58 (34.218.59.71)
If you want, give me his eBay screen name and I'll contact him on your behalf. .......
290: General Asylum, RE: No, my Macbook Pro is version 10 which not updated (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 17:31:51 (34.218.59.71)
Time for a newer computer. It's not eBay's fault. .......
291: General Asylum, RE: I tried that, but it would not work for me (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 17:14:49 (34.218.59.71)
Ok, is your computer operating system updated? Is your browser updated? .......
292: General Asylum, RE: Because I would like to contact the seller (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-20, 16:26:44 (34.218.59.71)
You can contact the seller directly. Click the seller's name and his page will come up. In the right corner click "contact". You can take it from there .... .......
293: Inmate Central, RE: Booze And Texas (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-15, 12:44:34 (35.88.23.159)
So Inmate51, why did you delete your account and re-register using the same name 3 days ago? .......
294: Inmate Central, RE: The newly anointed gestapo muzzles unprecedented 1st time commie state actions in the USA. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-08, 19:58:15 (73.11.122.198)
"Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics) is welcome." - It's not rocket science ... .......
295: General Asylum, RE: Takin' out the trash. Pic. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-08-07, 11:57:55 (73.11.122.198)
Not in the recycle bin? .......
296: Inmate Central, RE: Having FB censors censor FB censors is pointless wouldn't you say ? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-07-31, 06:14:16 (54.218.121.17)
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably .......
297: Inmate Central, RE: Do Not Worry (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-07-20, 18:14:05 (52.39.53.165)
"The U.S. electrical power grid is just fine. The Government has everything under control." - Let's see if the Texas grid cuts the mustard this time ... .......
298: General Asylum, Pacific Audio Fest (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-07-03, 07:55:24 (54.187.235.220)
These amps where designed and hand built by a friend of mine. I have heard this system and it sounds wonderful, you will not be disappointed. Be sure to check them out in the Whammerdyne / Songer Audi .......
299: Vintage Asylum, Why Would Anyone Do This? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-07-02, 12:44:19 (35.88.105.86)
To a Marantz 4270? .......
300: Speaker Asylum, RE: Near-field listening gone amuck (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-06-26, 19:39:33 (34.220.132.134)
The front & rear walls are covered in acoustic panels, so there is space behind them. I'm thinking that the way the photo was taken, gives the illusion of a narrow room but is actually wider than it l .......
301: Inmate Central, RE: Being the tour guide - pics (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-06-23, 18:49:07 (34.209.46.248)
Ah, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, lived there when stationed at Ft. Carson. My father would stay at the Broadmoor when visiting. .......
302: Inmate Central, RE: Unfortunately, the closest location is Virginia. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-06-20, 06:01:13 (35.160.50.172)
I use Spray-Away from Costco, it is an ammonia free formula and seems to do a better job then Windex. .......
303: Inmate Central, RE: Had many a wild time in a Pinto. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-06-10, 05:19:47 (35.165.116.26)
In a Pinto huh ghost, that could have been hot, especially if you where rear ended ;-). .......
304: Cable Asylum, RE: ELF Cables/Ernest Farley (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-06-08, 05:26:37 (52.39.53.165)
Your ad belongs in the classified section, not the forum. .......
305: Inmate Central, RE: A new entry into "the game"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-31, 05:53:34 (54.188.130.19)
That actually is an interesting concept. If it catches on, there will be copycats, prices will drop and choices will increase. .......
306: General Asylum, RE: it was interesting until (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-30, 18:48:52 (34.209.136.40)
"the big amps with vertical displacement, and I saw the horizontally mounted output tubes. Maybe they have a really good reason for that but it goes against everything I've learned and has been said. .......
307: Vintage Asylum, RE: kefKit3_ Concerto...thrift store find... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-29, 07:11:49 (18.236.165.182)
Here is a list, with photos of kef drivers. .......
308: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: has anyone.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-28, 05:45:58 (54.68.178.80)
Try these guys. .......
309: Inmate Central, RE: Do you shave every day? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-27, 11:53:55 (54.148.156.165)
No, twice a week unless I have an event or something. .......
310: Inmate Central, RE: 14 chidren and a teacher (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-24, 19:11:00 (34.216.190.120)
"Your comment on "My gun is bigger than yours" tells me you know nothing about firearms and probably shouldn't own one." - I was in the US Army in the early '70's. My MOS was 24M20, Vulcan Systems Mec .......
311: Inmate Central, RE: Texans, the most heavily armed people on the planet couldn't stop it. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-24, 18:22:44 (34.216.190.120)
"Criminals target people and places they think are soft targets. That's why you don't see them robbing a police station of a gun store. Because they know nearly everyone in there is carry a firearm." .......
312: Inmate Central, RE: 14 chidren and a teacher (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-24, 18:17:23 (34.216.190.120)
"There are an estimated 350 million guns in America." - U.S. Population Estimated at 332,403,650 on Jan. 1, 2022 "What percentage of those guns are used by good people to kill other good people?" - S .......
313: General Asylum, RE: Helping a friend downsize (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-21, 16:43:38 (54.218.121.17)
Marty gave you great advise and I might add contacting Audio Concepts in Dallas. .......
314: General Asylum, AudioMart Issue 471, October 2001 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-18, 10:51:47 (54.201.182.174)
A bit of a different format back then. .......
315: Inmate Central, RE: Speaking of Crytpo.... what are real coins worth? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-17, 05:45:40 (54.202.171.30)
We have used the same coin dealer in our business for 15+ years. 1964 vintage Kennedy 1/2 dollars have the highest silver content and would now be in the ball park of $11.00 - $11.50 per coin minus 10 .......
316: Cable Asylum, RE: RIP Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-14, 19:09:22 (18.236.165.182)
Nick Tube, Duster died last year. Translation: Hello Judith, I am new to this forum and have a question about your diy Mundorf silver gold cable. In my network switch I replaced the internal wiring wi .......
317: Vintage Asylum, RE: What exactly is Vintage ?? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-13, 05:57:00 (35.87.72.6)
2022 Merriam-Webster vin·​tage | \ ˈvin-tij \ Definition of vintage (Entry 1 of 2) 1a(1): a season's yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard (2): WINE especially : a usually superior wine all or most .......
318: Inmate Central, RE: I feel like somebody beat me up with a bat... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-11, 05:31:27 (34.209.46.248)
Time to upgrade Dave. .......
319: Vintage Asylum, RE: Pretty sure that's not what the seller means (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-07, 06:18:02 (54.245.10.184)
"He almost certainly means that he was originally asking $8,000." Well maybe, however not here as he just registered on 5/5/2022. .......
320: Vintage Asylum, RE: Original price $8,000... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-06, 19:55:33 (35.88.191.170)
Price it is bit high for a unit that has not been updated, however he is not out of the ballpark. .......
321: Inmate Central, RE: "Prove it" ok (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-05-02, 06:13:41 (54.68.178.80)
"The rule does not apply to sales of pre-owned cars, and it wouldn't do anything to force the millions of existing gasoline-powered cars off roads." .......
322: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help find a location in WALDO, New Mexico, by record cover please (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-27, 06:07:32 (35.88.23.159)
Try Google Lens .......
323: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sansui AU-70 int. tube amp., opinions?. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-26, 05:27:44 (52.38.206.67)
Might be worth a bit more when re-capped. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649586603-sansui-au-70-integrated-tube-amplifier/ .......
324: General Asylum, RE: Is Arcici still around? Can't locate their website. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-19, 18:59:50 (34.217.192.243)
Nothing like having 25lbs. of solid lead in your listening room. I was an Arcici dealer in the 80's & 90's. The Lead Balloon was replaced by the Leadless Balloon because of the hazard caused by the le .......
325: General Asylum, RE: Is Arcici still around? Can't locate their website. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-19, 14:48:06 (34.217.192.243)
Ray Shab An ex-theatre manager & salesman based in New York, USA that started marketing rigid stands for the Quad ESL63 around 1986 that he sold under the Arcici brand, Mr Shab claims to have started .......
326: Inmate Central, RE: The point flew right over your head. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-18, 19:48:19 (35.87.201.188)
"Most of the units are studios or one-bedroom apartments. -The audit found 14% of the units build exceeded $700,000 each, and one project in pre-development is estimated to cost almost $837,000 per un .......
327: Inmate Central, RE: The point flew right over your head. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-18, 19:06:10 (35.87.201.188)
If you read more then the title, you will find that is the approx. cost of of the construction of each of the apartments. I am sure that rent will charged. Over the lifetime of each unit there will be .......
328: Inmate Central, RE: The point flew right over your head. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-18, 18:49:30 (35.87.201.188)
"Ever wonder why LA is spending $750,000 to house each homeless ???" - Wow last week it was over $800,000, get your story straight since you rarely provide any proof of your constant complaining and p .......
329: Tubes Asylum, RE: Citation II KT88 Tube Matching (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-18, 18:35:34 (35.87.201.188)
Contact Jim McShane .......
330: Inmate Central, RE: Moskva update (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-17, 18:36:50 (35.88.74.223)
Get them while they are hot. .......
331: Inmate Central, RE: Oatmeal beats no-meal. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-15, 05:41:56 (18.236.165.182)
I have owned 2 businesses since 1985 and just recently retired. Didn't have to or want to work hours like you. I found that hiring the "right" people and treating them right is the key. .......
332: General Asylum, RE: EBay problem (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-15, 05:33:05 (18.236.165.182)
Give them a call, very easy to deal with over the phone. .......
333: Inmate Central, RE: Oatmeal beats no-meal. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-14, 19:02:40 (54.218.100.100)
If you worked 5 days a week, that would only leave you 5 hours per day to sleep, eat, shop, post on AA and use the bathroom. Or 7 1/2 hours if you worked 6 days a week. It's now easy to see why you ar .......
334: Inmate Central, RE: Oatmeal beats no-meal. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-14, 18:47:14 (54.218.100.100)
"I commuted 3+ hours a day working 80+ hours a week" Oh really? .......
335: Inmate Central, RE: Getting to know my new "boarders"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-09, 17:29:33 (54.177.169.117)
Dave, you and Evelyn are doing a great thing, I admire your commitment, your generosity and compassion. Thanks for sharing your day to day experiences with us, it really is inspiring. .......
336: General Asylum, RE: Is this guy trying to pull a fast one? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-07, 05:35:58 (54.215.100.7)
Rarewaves is a large company that uses many venues including Amazon for selling their products. I have bought from them many times and I don't think they are trying to rip you off. .......
337: General Asylum, This Not Your Father's Console (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-04, 14:06:34 (18.144.21.112)
Plus, they offer financing! .......
338: General Asylum, RE: You need one of these! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-04-02, 05:09:04 (54.201.196.31)
That is an April Fool joke ad. By looking at the metal, it is clearly not silver. .......
339: Vintage Asylum, RE: OT, how are the new speakers? I saw that the others sold. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-26, 13:36:32 (18.144.52.82)
Yes, I sold them locally, he is now not clueless. I am really enjoying the T+A Criterion T100's. Very dynamic and revealing, even at low volumes. That was a surprise to me. Good extended bass that doe .......
340: Vintage Asylum, RE: Not Restored if it's Painted White. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-26, 05:39:39 (54.183.181.4)
" I am also including the 2270 piano white lacquer case I special ordered from Path Wings in Berlin Germany" - Might sell better without it .......
341: Vintage Asylum, RE: At least his pets don't smoke; my cat is having a cigar right now. That paint would be yellow in no time. Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-25, 15:56:07 (35.88.74.223)
Yea, it's the white case that makes it look silly. .......
342: Vintage Asylum, Once You See It, You Can't Un-see It (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-25, 14:50:56 (35.88.74.223)
Marantz 2270 Receiver Fully Restored in very good Condition .......
343: General Asylum, RE: In need of a basic decent sounding table radio (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-15, 18:22:49 (54.193.221.147)
Checkout Tivoli Abe. .......
344: Inmate Central, RE: JOTD (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-09, 05:44:59 (18.144.57.159)
Know exactly what you are talking about GL, I changed the pulls on the kitchen cabinets to prevent that from happening. .......
345: Inmate Central, RE: Inmate challenge! Which famous person is depicted in this photo? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-04, 18:33:44 (34.220.132.134)
emailtim's wife ... .......
346: Whiner's Woad, RE: A Lot Of The Talk Around Here... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-04, 18:26:53 (34.220.132.134)
Like second home for you here, huh? Maybe you can build a house on the right side of the Woad. .......
347: General Asylum, RE: Never "Click the link below" ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-03, 14:09:18 (54.193.55.116)
No, I would never do that. Just wanted to know if this was a real issue or what. I was going to contact AG directly, however everything is back to normal now without doing anything. Thanks all. ::: TO .......
348: General Asylum, AudioGon Account Locked (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-03, 06:14:59 (54.193.32.19)
I am always logged into my AG account and this morning I wasn't, so I tried to log in and got this on my login page: "Your account has been locked. You may follow the unlock instructions in your email .......
349: Inmate Central, RE: Ukranian girl shows others how to drive captured Russian tank (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-01, 15:41:41 (54.183.8.196)
That is not a tank, it is an armored vehicle with tires. .......
350: Inmate Central, RE: I believe your thinking of this plane, errrr Gun Ship (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-01, 15:37:14 (54.183.8.196)
Yes, the AC-130 Gunship, Spectre version two M61 20mm Vulcan cannons (3000 rounds per minute) one L60 40mm Bofors cannon with 256 rounds one M102 105mm howitzer with 100 rounds one 25mm GAU-12 Gatlin .......
351: Inmate Central, RE: I wonder what a couple of a10 warthogs could do to that 40 mile long Russian convoy? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-03-01, 05:21:08 (54.189.163.153)
"But are they anti-tank?" Yes, that is their primary mission, anti-armor. I worked on the M61 Vulcan, the 20mm version of the 30mm nose gun on the A-10. Even the Vulcan could pierce light armor. ::: T .......
352: Inmate Central, RE: Well..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-25, 19:17:31 (3.101.30.67)
Thank you for answering my question ... .......
353: Inmate Central, RE: Well..... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-25, 17:28:32 (3.101.30.67)
"Wow, your mind is so twisted, it is incapable of perceiving reality." Interesting that your post & video has nothing to do your original thread and you are talking about reality. Seems for you, that .......
354: Inmate Central, RE: After much re-consideration yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-22, 17:51:54 (54.183.16.185)
Congrats DD, it seems you have a good one there. Maybe she doesn't like the rides you have in your garage ... ;-) .......
355: Cable Asylum, RE: Decent and affordable flexible 14awg power cords? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-19, 14:53:12 (54.176.33.128)
Yes, Kimber PK14, early blue version. Great for sources. .......
356: Inmate Central, RE: "This could be something:" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-19, 05:55:50 (35.160.133.170)
Well, it is another attempt of distraction and one inmates chosen path. .......
357: Speaker Asylum, RE: Foam surround question (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-19, 05:48:18 (35.160.133.170)
Yes, Jamac, Portland, OR .......
358: Inmate Central, RE: TOTD (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-18, 14:33:00 (35.86.252.173)
Darn, saw TOTD but had something totally different in mind ... ;-) .......
359: Inmate Central, RE: True that! ;) nt. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-16, 19:58:51 (35.86.149.192)
Amazing how you can take a thread about a gun manufacturer and twist it into a tale about a Covid center in Australia. Who are you working for? I have my ideas. .......
360: Inmate Central, RE: Must be easy being you. : ) Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-16, 19:13:07 (35.86.149.192)
Yea, must be a blast at parties, provided he ever got invited to one. .......
361: Inmate Central, RE: It's called right of self defense, (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-15, 13:35:13 (54.176.225.235)
"It's called right of self defense" You are correct, all the students & teachers should have had similar weapons on them too, right? "Holding Remington responsible for misuse of their product would be .......
362: Inmate Central, RE: WOW! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-15, 13:20:36 (54.176.225.235)
"So the gun did the killing?" - It did, by being a weapon created for inflicting mass casualties by using high round magazines designed for killing, along with the operator. "What is the killer's li .......
363: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker cable spades for vintage receivers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-13, 13:45:26 (13.52.255.242)
What is your speaker cable? I have some older AudioQuest small spades that will work. If you are in Portland, Oregon, you can bring them over and I'll install and shrink wrap them. .......
364: Inmate Central, RE: Please, Can We PLEASE Get On With Real Life? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-13, 13:32:07 (13.52.255.242)
Switch to the golf. There has been a hole in one yesterday & today on the 16th stadium hole. Water bottles where flying everywhere in celebration. .......
365: Inmate Central, RE: It's a "done deal"... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-12, 15:29:21 (13.57.250.245)
Congrats Dave, I am sure Dark is on board too .... .......
366: Inmate Central, RE: The "cougar" has landed... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-11, 14:14:44 (54.218.100.100)
Oh good, bad advice from DT667, nobody needs that ... Go for it Dave .......
367: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Placement (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-11, 14:03:21 (54.218.100.100)
Here is a guide for you. .......
368: Inmate Central, nilknarf - Music Lover/Audiophile (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-10, 19:26:08 (13.52.185.111)
795 posts and counting since August 8, 2021 - All on Inmate Central - 500 are retrievable - None are audio related - Evidently you are neither a music lover or audiophile - Inquiring minds want to kno .......
369: Cable Asylum, RE: IC advice (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-02-05, 05:55:40 (13.56.211.2)
All of my cables are solid silver and when I was making the transition (over a year or so replacing one cable at a time) I noticed similar harshness too. I came to realize, after subbing in copper cab .......
370: Inmate Central, RE: Chiefs, Bengals ain't ready for Prime Time yet (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-30, 14:39:10 (54.193.231.18)
Maybe not .... .......
371: General Asylum, RE: Kenwood GE 1000 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-22, 19:25:31 (54.177.111.140)
Here you go, sold. .......
372: Inmate Central, RE: Best new ad on TV? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-22, 17:31:37 (54.177.111.140)
"Best new ad on TV?" Is that an oxymoron? .......
373: Inmate Central, RE: comedy? ... of course not ! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-21, 05:48:39 (35.88.23.159)
"Expect only "God-level" intellectual content, sir." Keep practicing, then practice some more, so others might come to that conclusion too ... .......
374: Inmate Central, RE: no attempt at humor was made ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-20, 12:54:48 (54.177.145.0)
"Please enjoy your afternoon in spite of the impending doom." LOL, having a great time reading your musings, you should be a comedy writer ... or are you? .......
375: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Conditioner help (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-20, 08:51:15 (54.188.130.19)
I have been using Chang Lightspeed filters in my audio and video systems for almost 20 years. I have tried others, however they all seemed to limit dynamics. These do not, at all. I use the CLS 9600 I .......
376: Inmate Central, RE: third person ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-20, 08:35:36 (54.188.130.19)
- DT said: "Using the 3rd person allows an individual to see themselves from an outside perspective in an objective manner. No emotion is involved. Narratives and outcomes are more easily controlled w .......
377: Inmate Central, RE: Geese honking all night. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-20, 08:22:27 (54.188.130.19)
This photo is about 1/3 of a flock that landed in a park all at once. It was loud and a bit disconcerting. .......
378: Inmate Central, RE: not sure covid is the problem ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-20, 05:19:10 (54.188.130.19)
You totally missed my point dt, think talking in the "third person". It's likely to cause you to become stuck in the rut of your own thoughts and immersed in the emotions that might be leading you ast .......
379: Inmate Central, RE: for sure ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-19, 14:47:02 (54.176.172.147)
DT667 is talking in the third person, I am not sure covid is the problem ... .......
380: Inmate Central, RE: OK maybe in some cases (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-17, 17:20:16 (13.56.82.184)
In general, when you see a yellow gas pump handle, it signifies that it is an e85 gas pump. E85 is an alternative fuel often known as biofuel that is commonly created from corn. .......
381: Inmate Central, RE: Mailbox full of money!...silly neighbors... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-09, 19:48:42 (52.53.253.218)
What I want to know dark is, who is going to plow your neighbor's driveways when you croak from lung cancer? Cigarettes ... really?? .......
382: Inmate Central, RE: I wish. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-04, 19:53:34 (13.52.185.111)
51 said: "I don't know anything about the Koch brothers" Also said: "Secondly, try reading geological science history instead of blindly following the crap you're fed by people who want to scare you i .......
383: Cable Asylum, RE: Do speaker cables really make much difference? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2022-01-04, 05:11:51 (54.189.184.112)
Opinions are just starting points and are really of no real value other than choosing a price point as cables sound different to different people in different systems. You must experiment for yourself .......
384: Inmate Central, RE: Abe - are the wildfires near your place? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-12-31, 05:08:19 (54.215.61.114)
He did post yesterday at 9:12am on another thread here on central, not fire related. .......
385: Inmate Central, RE: Thank-you for laptop suggestions! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-12-30, 17:24:19 (54.183.8.196)
Hey Abe, just saw a news story about the fires and wind in the Denver area. Are you being effected by them? .......
386: Speaker Asylum, RE: Favorite 28" speaker stand? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-12-20, 05:09:24 (35.86.252.173)
Try VTI, they make six series of stands. .......
387: Speaker Asylum, RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-12-02, 05:34:18 (54.67.83.164)
I would suggest you straighten the speaker cabinets and pull them out from the wall so they are parallel to the rug and just about touching it. Also, get them up on some isolation footers so they are .......
388: Inmate Central, RE: from top of page quoted (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-30, 15:40:44 (13.57.244.149)
For some reason you think that your constant pounding of the left's beliefs need to pointed out for ridicule. Do you realize, I could write the same paragraph, you did and change the "the left's echo .......
389: Inmate Central, RE: from top of page quoted (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-30, 05:39:31 (54.183.193.27)
I understand that, however this is the Audio Asylum and 29 other categories all relate to "audio". Of all emailtim's posts the vast majority are in central and have nothing to do with audio and appear .......
390: Inmate Central, RE: Unabomber resigns from Twitter (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-29, 19:59:13 (54.153.43.50)
Just an idea since you are posting on an audio forum. Why don't you post something about audio? The vast majority of all your posts are not audio related and mostly inappropriate and baiting. Why do y .......
391: Inmate Central, RE: Samsung chooses Texas as site of new $17bn chip plant (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-26, 18:55:05 (54.189.165.15)
No doubt they where lied to regarding the stability & reliability of the power grid in Texas. Although, it might give Samsung reasons to raise their prices. .......
392: General Asylum, RE: Did he misappropriate your idea? Possibly so! Lol (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-24, 16:32:44 (54.151.23.195)
"Some materials, such as metals, are good conductors of electricity; these possess free or valence electrons that do not remain permanently associated with the atoms of a solid but instead form an ele .......
393: General Asylum, RE: Scam on eBay (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-21, 10:49:23 (13.52.240.174)
Looks like they removed the ad. .......
394: General Asylum, RE: No sour grapes here (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-21, 10:10:09 (13.52.240.174)
"If you got the money and wanna buy 'em, godblessya'. I just don't understand how you spend that much money for any audio component." You need to understand how many of the wealthy operate. Sometimes .......
395: General Asylum, RE: Scam on eBay (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-21, 08:16:36 (13.52.240.174)
That's just it, they don't go by the bids. You need to contact them via their email to make the sale off of eBay. That Luxman amp is worth way more than 3 grand. They have 11,000 items listed the same .......
396: General Asylum, Scam on eBay (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-21, 06:05:46 (13.52.240.174)
Looks like some poor schmuck's account was highjacked in the UK. Ad text blatantly states he doesn't sell though eBay and to contact him directly via email. Click: See other items. .......
397: Inmate Central, RE: Straight from the horse's mouth (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-20, 19:24:25 (18.144.74.35)
Now, if you actually read the article instead of just cherry picking the chart, you would understand the reasons why prices change during different administrations. Conclusions In a nutshell, here ar .......
398: Inmate Central, RE: Straight from the horse's mouth (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-20, 18:43:20 (18.144.74.35)
Ok, provide the source for this meme. How does one know this is not Photoshopped? .......
399: Inmate Central, RE: For those that watch the talking heads, ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-20, 15:28:24 (34.221.204.187)
That's all you got? That has you shaking in your boots? Seems like the right wants to move to an autocracy judging by the previous president's fondness of autocrats. Gerrymandering, voting restriction .......
400: Inmate Central, RE: Jed, move away from there. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-20, 14:58:59 (34.221.204.187)
Not confused at all, lost the rose colored glasses years ago. "The US is NOT a democracy" Actually, the United States is both a democracy and a republic. Are you confused? .......
401: Inmate Central, RE: Jed, move away from there. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-20, 14:30:07 (34.221.204.187)
"The one-party mob rule has to end." It did, last November. .......
402: Speaker Asylum, RE: T+A Criterion T100 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-20, 12:01:54 (54.193.192.39)
Ok, update on the speakers. Got them upstairs and all hooked up. The binding posts are angled on the bottom and was a bit of a pain to hook up & tighten. 6 ft. apart and I sit about 5 1/2 - 6ft. aw .......
403: Inmate Central, RE: JOTD (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-19, 18:36:42 (34.222.42.88)
Good one Green ... :-) .......
404: Inmate Central, RE: Could have, could have, could have (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-19, 18:34:29 (34.222.42.88)
"Next, let's focus on the a-holes in Seattle, Portland, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, etc., etc." What about the "a-holes" in Dallas? Are they part of the "etc., etc."? .......
405: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone know of a small, reliable small printer? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-18, 05:16:34 (54.213.17.181)
I have a HP 1006 and has been working great for over 10 years. .......
406: General Asylum, RE: almost exactly (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-14, 05:11:25 (13.57.205.38)
Turnpike or Parkway? .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, Thursday Funny (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-11, 08:21:27 (13.52.100.33)
Not an oral exam. .......
408: Speaker Asylum, T+A Criterion T100 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-09, 05:31:32 (54.186.99.28)
Just got in a pair of these in black and wondering if anyone has heard them and would maybe share your thoughts. I won't be able to hook them up to the main system until next week. They are in fantast .......
409: Inmate Central, RE: Laundry room redo (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-11-08, 04:56:04 (3.101.37.196)
Looks good! When your done with that Green, you can work on that giant pile of cardboard boxes in the garage ... ;-) .......
410: Cable Asylum, RE: Spade for 2 10 gauge wires (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-27, 17:10:29 (18.144.126.201)
You need a 7 gauge lug. You can cut out the width of the hole to turn it into a spade lug. .......
411: Inmate Central, RE: Vintage Libbey Glass 22k Gold Etching.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-19, 05:22:27 (73.11.122.198)
Don't ever put those in the dishwasher Rod, always hand wash & dry. .......
412: Speaker Asylum, RE: Do it all monitors (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-13, 14:43:20 (52.33.249.175)
I know you requested stand mounted suggestions, however please consider the Silverline Preludes. They have a small footprint and a big sound. I used them in a small room with a low powered tube amp an .......
413: Vintage Asylum, RE: What's Going On with Prices??? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-12, 13:55:45 (13.57.243.141)
Asking prices are only a start, the real number is the selling price. The sold ones are the only ones I look at when doing research. Also, overseas buyers are more likely to pay more, sometimes a lot .......
414: Inmate Central, RE: What's for dinner tonight? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-10, 17:46:54 (52.53.222.227)
Don't agree with 51 much, but damn that dinner looks great. Nice job! .......
415: Speaker Asylum, RE: How far back do you need to sit from a 3 way? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-07, 05:24:19 (73.11.122.198)
I always like to be in the middle of a 3 way ... ;-) .......
416: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Boyuurange amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-07, 05:22:13 (73.11.122.198)
Behind this small door. .......
417: Whiner's Woad, RE: Apparently not... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-03, 13:39:57 (3.101.63.27)
Sure does, out of 25 threads on the current Whiner's Woad page. 51 started 13 of them. .......
418: General Asylum, RE: Power Strip? Surge Suppressor? Power Conditioner? Power Regenerator? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-10-01, 05:35:06 (73.11.122.198)
I have been using these products in my audio & video systems for 20 years, no problems. .......
419: Inmate Central, RE: Weather (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-24, 13:13:57 (54.202.31.38)
NASA - Scientists define climate as the average weather for a particular region and time period. It's really an average pattern of weather for a particular region. - They are intertwined, you can't ha .......
420: Inmate Central, RE: U.S. (non-HI) coffee. Ready? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-24, 05:40:49 (54.202.31.38)
"As if 2 degrees one way or the other from one summer to another is going to matter. WEATHER is the key to growing a crop, as every farmer knows." - Climate change causes weather changes as every farm .......
421: Vintage Asylum, RE: Marantz 2245 Repair In Kauai, Hawaii (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-16, 12:54:17 (54.186.85.91)
Thanks sherod, good idea, I did just that. .......
422: Inmate Central, RE: Mrs. Ghost needs a new desktop. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-14, 11:38:54 (73.11.122.198)
Checkout Woot. I've bought several HP desktops and never had a problem. The latest one is a HP ProDesk 600-G2, Intel i5-6500, 3.5GHz, 512Gb SSD, 16GB DDR4 ram, Win10Pro. It is fast, and virtually sile .......
423: Inmate Central, RE: Was an "all analogue" Saturday, yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-12, 05:20:04 (13.52.99.74)
"Didn't do a single damned "productive" thing all day!" But you did. You enjoyed yourself and I look at that as being most productive, especially in these days and times. Good for you Dave! ::: TOPIC: .......
424: Vintage Asylum, Marantz 2245 Repair In Kauai, Hawaii (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-09, 16:30:29 (52.53.248.120)
My brother in law has an issue with his receiver and wondering if there are anyone on Kauai that can take a look at it. .......
425: Inmate Central, RE: Wiper blades-recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-06, 17:26:37 (54.186.99.28)
+1 for Costco wipers. I think they are Goodyear. .......
426: Speaker Asylum, RE: RIP Stewart Tyler Proac Founder (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-06, 05:32:45 (50.18.245.72)
Sad to hear, my very first pair of high-end speakers where ProAc Super Towers in the early 80's. .......
427: Inmate Central, RE: Uh-oh, jdaniel! Your "Gunshot victims wait as horse de-wormer overdoses overwhelm hospitals" story. . . (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-05, 11:58:50 (34.216.70.227)
Oh yea, the Russian RT, really reliable. From their website: "RT creates news with an edge for viewers who want to Question More. RT covers stories overlooked by the mainstream media, provides altern .......
428: Vintage Asylum, RE: Ranking Of Vintage Tube Preamps While We Are At It (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-05, 10:57:13 (54.244.149.209)
WOW, an answer to a 6 1/2 year old question. .......
429: General Asylum, RE: Should be good now... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-05, 08:21:34 (73.11.122.198)
Working now, thanks Rod. .......
430: General Asylum, RE: Is Audioasylumtrader down? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-04, 19:22:23 (54.151.106.55)
Seems so, nothing here either. .......
431: General Asylum, RE: It's John's man-cave - he has lots more space than I do. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-09-04, 18:00:51 (54.151.106.55)
Moderator, please delete the photo above. It is not audio related. .......
432: Vintage Asylum, RE: Recommend a Marantz solid state receiver (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-30, 17:00:38 (54.184.203.116)
I would suggest a Marantz 2245. .......
433: Inmate Central, RE: We got clearance on both ends, so... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-29, 17:48:46 (54.151.106.55)
So Dave, witch one are we talking about? .......
434: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: OMG...... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-27, 14:25:26 (3.101.55.147)
Yea, it was a shocker. Duster was a drummer in the band Romeo Void and was a very interesting guy. Checkout Arron's thread in Cable Asylum, "RIP Duster". .......
435: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Shout Out to Duster......... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-27, 05:19:05 (73.11.122.198)
Hope it is a loud shout out as Duster sadly passed away last month. .......
436: Vintage Asylum, RE: getting my Marantz 2238 serviced tomorrow (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-26, 18:51:44 (34.219.145.219)
I had a similar service done on my Marantz 1060 integrated Green, well worth the expense. You will be surprised how good it will sound! .......
437: Inmate Central, RE: would it be unpatriotic to point out the U.S. hasn't won a war (as solo effort) since 1898? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-15, 18:27:59 (52.53.152.0)
20 years Green, nice. Thank you for your service. .......
438: Vintage Asylum, RE: 30 YO equipment is Vintage, right?... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-11, 05:03:39 (13.57.56.116)
For 30 bucks, what's not to like? Nice score. .......
439: Inmate Central, RE: "We're spreading our wings."... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-09, 15:32:14 (52.13.109.109)
"It's funny how the "news" media goes on and on about a largely Conservative gathering, but they barely said a word about the largely Liberal Lapaloosa festival in Chicago." - It seems the gathering w .......
440: Speaker Asylum, RE: Recommendations for speaker isolation feet (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-05, 05:26:40 (73.11.122.198)
"I'd like to go as cheap as possible while being effective. Any recommendations?" Getting them up off the floor will help and I like Herbies products or for really cheap the rubber and cork HVAC pads. .......
441: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks again! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-08-04, 05:28:41 (73.11.122.198)
Also, try dry wiping it. Rotate the pot from side to side completely about 25 times without spraying anything into it. I have had luck doing this. .......
442: Cable Asylum, RE: "Why single women can't get laid in San Francisco" (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-30, 05:26:14 (34.216.70.227)
Good question Alan, I wondered that too. .......
443: Cable Asylum, RE: RIP Duster (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-29, 15:57:31 (18.144.126.201)
What a loss to our community. Duster (Larry) was always willing to help, constantly experimenting, trying new ideas and sharing his findings, true class. .......
444: Inmate Central, RE: Trucks and cars Americans love best really are as big as tanks. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-28, 05:23:56 (73.11.122.198)
Today's trucks are far from uncomfortable, however a mid size SUV would fit the bill. Pop-up tent trailers are available in many weight classes. https://thecampingadvisor.com/pop-up-camper-weigh-on-av .......
445: Inmate Central, RE: We finally made our decision... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-15, 05:13:19 (73.11.122.198)
Great choice! I bought mine used 22 years ago. About 10 years ago I replaced all the wood, installed cast iron grates and changed the "flavorizer bars" to stainless steel. We grill all year. ::: T .......
446: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass labs (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-10, 17:41:24 (13.52.163.2)
When you are ready, buy from here. Excellent service! .......
447: Inmate Central, RE: Never "Got" Volvo... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-10, 11:22:00 (73.11.122.198)
The OP is talking about the heavy truck division, not cars. .......
448: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit freya plus interconnector (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-09, 17:15:56 (13.52.251.145)
Yes, just use one for each channel for the power amp. The other outputs could be used for powered subwoofers. .......
449: Inmate Central, RE: Today is move back day and my wife claims there's a hurricane... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-09, 05:14:46 (73.11.122.198)
Floors look great Rod, with new paint too, it must look like a new place. After a new wood floor installation, I replaced the wheels on my wife's and my office chairs, like the one in the link below. .......
450: Inmate Central, RE: Food that you should never eat raw... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-08, 19:22:49 (52.53.248.120)
or cooked. .......
451: Inmate Central, RE: Is this a separate system from Paypal? nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-07-06, 15:33:59 (52.32.146.133)
Yes, PayPal is out of the loop for sellers, however buyers may still use it along with Google Pay and credit cards. I like managed payments, however it takes a bit of time to get used to it. ::: TOPIC .......
452: Inmate Central, RE: Beaches, no horrible winters and affordable housing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-25, 19:01:26 (73.11.122.198)
"Which is it dill, do you wonder or do you not wonder? You seem a bit confused along with being obviously incorrect." Not confused at all, it seems to me you are not capable of talking about non-absol .......
453: Inmate Central, RE: The Pentagon is ignorant as usual (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-25, 18:22:03 (73.11.122.198)
Or they are just not telling. .......
454: Inmate Central, RE: GMAFB. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-25, 18:16:41 (73.11.122.198)
"I'm sad, maddened and disheartened with the people who elected our President and Vice President." Me too, however that was back in 2016. .......
455: Inmate Central, RE: Beaches, no horrible winters and affordable housing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-25, 16:54:28 (73.11.122.198)
"There is only so much to say about audio" - So why are you on an audio site when the majority of your posts are not audio related? "You have zero credibility." - Don't think for a nano second I care .......
456: Inmate Central, RE: Beaches, no horrible winters and affordable housing (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-25, 15:59:11 (73.11.122.198)
They move to Florida so they don't have to pay state income tax, but it's not worth the heat, humidity, bugs and hurricanes. Look forward to rising sea levels that a low sea level state will have a ha .......
457: Inmate Central, The Apple Daily (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-24, 19:05:01 (24.21.110.24)
RGA, how does this last media outlet if it's kind in Hong Kong effect life in HK? .......
458: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Blackout stickers have been around forever.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-09, 05:00:38 (24.21.110.24)
+1 on Abe's suggestion. If you have a silver faced unit, find some grey Post-It-Notes and use that punch out. It will blend in with the faceplate better than the black. .......
459: Inmate Central, RE: For Ghost... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-02, 05:02:04 (24.21.110.24)
Speaking of station wagons, I just picked this hoopdee up for a song. 1992 BMW 525iT, 147,000 miles, garage kept with all the service records, everything works. .......
460: General Asylum, RE: I wonder why (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-06-02, 04:50:41 (24.21.110.24)
When I was in the business, discounts where 40% - 60% off of retail, not including shipping. Cables where the larger most of the time and the more units of any gear you bought usually could get you a .......
461: General Asylum, RE: eBay Charging Sales Tax Depending on State Law? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-30, 04:57:59 (24.21.110.24)
With managed payments, PayPal is out of the chain except if the buyer uses it for payment. eBay now manages all the payments including collecting the appropriate sales tax for each state from the buye .......
462: General Asylum, AudioGon (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-28, 17:39:26 (24.21.110.24)
Just tried to log on and got this message. I have the proper protection installed, and was just on AG 2 hours ago. Anyone else? Your connection is not private Attackers might be trying to steal your i .......
463: Inmate Central, RE: Related to a previous post regarding trust in gov't... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-28, 05:41:44 (24.21.110.24)
I agree with dave. Public elected positions should have term limits. .......
464: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Altec info (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-20, 08:40:04 (71.226.35.224)
https://greatplainsaudio.com This is a great place to lose yourself in the Altec world. I have Valencia's and am working on a 414 woofer based two way. Your amp will drive these nicely. .......
465: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ayon Audio (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-19, 05:18:10 (24.21.110.24)
Do a Google search for Ayon Audio. Click the images tab and find a photo of the rear of one of their products. Zoom in on it and you will see Made in Austria. .......
466: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Need recommendation for integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-12, 05:00:07 (24.21.110.24)
After downsizing from an all Pass Labs Aleph system, I have been very happy with my Pathos Classic One MKIII. .......
467: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What 6922 tubes are you using? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-11, 05:35:08 (24.21.110.24)
I have used these in my MKIII, excellent sounding, very close to my favorite Valvo Cca. .......
468: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cambridge Audio CXA81 vs. Pathos Acoustics Classic One (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-05-10, 18:48:06 (24.21.110.24)
If your Classic One has plastic covered binding posts, it is a MKIII. .......
469: Inmate Central, RE: Like many inmates who have gone through this experience, I'm still distraught today. . . (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-27, 21:03:38 (24.21.110.24)
I am truly sorry for your loss, we have been though this twice before and have a 12 year old now. You provided a wonderful home, took great care of his needs and that is the reason he lived a long 20 .......
470: General Asylum, RE: ESL is a top quality shop. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-26, 20:28:04 (24.21.110.24)
Looking for a service tech in Hawaii. He won't want to ship it. .......
471: Speaker Asylum, RE: Show your driver(s) Sunday. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-26, 15:56:20 (24.21.110.24)
Where to sir ... ;-) .......
472: General Asylum, RE: have you tried a cheater plug? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-26, 13:54:01 (24.21.110.24)
Green, the receiver was built in 1972 and has a 2 prong plug and I think he gets the hum in the FM mode. .......
473: General Asylum, Marantz 2245 Repair (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-26, 05:33:01 (24.21.110.24)
My brother-in-law built a house in Hawaii and moved there from Oregon 2 years ago. He has recently finally got around to hooking up the receiver. Upon turning it on, it only emits a hum or buzzing noi .......
474: Inmate Central, RE: Dashboards (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-23, 13:12:15 (24.21.110.24)
Wow, paradise by the dashboard lights take on a whole new meaning! .......
475: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thank you, I purchased the table, arm and cartridge locally, yesterday. Nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-22, 20:04:42 (24.21.110.24)
I saw that on Craigslist, glad you picked it up. .......
476: Inmate Central, RE: "No taxation without representation." I think we fought a war over that very thing? nt (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-22, 13:19:51 (24.21.110.24)
"DC has a representative IN the House." That is true, however none in the senate and NO voting power in either. .......
477: Inmate Central, RE: "No minds are ever changed." I changed my mind.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-16, 18:46:20 (24.21.110.24)
Nice looking pets Abe and your new listening room looks cool too. .......
478: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Tri amped Sentry IV system now with measurements! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-16, 04:53:01 (152.208.39.101)
Looks like some room ringing and the woofer level is 10-15 db high. Otherwise typical of a given household environment. 40hz roll off is decent too. .......
479: Tubes Asylum, RE: Cleaning up Old Vacuum Tubes - Base and Glass.......... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-15, 16:43:27 (24.21.110.24)
Any type of cleaner, including water will remove the graphics unless they are etched in the glass. I use water based SprayAway cleaner lightly sprayed on a small piece of paper towel to clean the glas .......
480: General Asylum, RE: R.I.P. Lyric Hi-Fi (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-13, 17:06:32 (24.21.110.24)
How do you know this? .......
481: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone remember Stan Klein aka Klein Audio Labs? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-04-12, 18:32:07 (24.21.110.24)
Stan Klyne (360) 273-8477 20604 Grand Mound Way SW Centralia, WA 98531 kstan21@comcast.net .......
482: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker for my turntable (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-24, 05:13:34 (24.21.110.24)
What amplifier are you using? .......
483: Inmate Central, RE: If you don't learn something new everyday... yesterday's lesson... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-16, 05:47:50 (24.21.110.24)
You can get similar wheels for your office chair. They are great, quiet, rolls on low pile carpet and you don't need a floor pad. .......
484: Inmate Central, RE: Shocking! (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-11, 15:57:57 (24.21.110.24)
Yea, love the RockAuto band ;-) .......
485: Inmate Central, RE: Most of them are women. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-07, 12:37:47 (24.21.110.24)
"I don't know when the GOP Health Plan will be announced." I don't see that happening anytime soon. .......
486: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Rolling Pathos Acoustics Classic Model One MK ll (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-06, 13:50:19 (24.21.110.24)
The amp stand is a good idea. One more tweak you might consider that I am using. Four Herbies Tall Extra Firm Tenderfeet, one behind each factory foot. I also have them under my phono stage, cd player .......
487: General Asylum, RE: Why don't we adore vintage, analog televisions? (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-05, 14:15:30 (24.21.110.24)
Many online gamers prefer tube tv's. They claim they are faster, less blurring and sharper. .......
488: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sounds too good to be true... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-03, 16:20:35 (24.21.110.24)
Not that hard to get right, just takes sometime positioning the speakers right. They sound best in smaller rooms and are not marketed anymore. The Clues rarely popup on the used market and are priced .......
489: Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes ... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-03-03, 05:24:58 (24.21.110.24)
We remodeled about 7 years ago and my listening space was reduced. I needed a pair of speakers that where smaller and was able to be placed near a wall. Found a pair of the clue speakers and they foot .......
490: Inmate Central, RE: Yipes. That's not good news. Probably largely due to "tire kickers" who come in, see a product, (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-28, 05:12:19 (24.21.110.24)
"$16/hr minimum wage at Costco sounds like a good deal to me. I bet they offer their full timers health insurance as well." Yep, bonuses, vacation pay, stock options and 401K too. My brother-in-law ju .......
491: Inmate Central, RE: Lady Gaga Dog Walker shot. (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-26, 18:50:26 (24.21.110.24)
Maybe the dog walker was in on it, just saying .... .......
492: Inmate Central, RE: So you agree... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-25, 05:11:37 (24.21.110.24)
Actually this is not just limited to USPS. We live in a 90 unit, 10 acre town home community. FedEx, UPS and Prime trucks are in and out multiple times each, everyday. It might also have to do with th .......
493: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Rolling Pathos Acoustics Classic Model One MK ll (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-23, 10:44:53 (24.21.110.24)
You are welcome, glad to help. Yes, the 7DJ8 tubes can be used in the 6DJ8/6922 positions, no problem. My MKIII has many hours with those in them. BTW: do you have a MKII or MKIII. The difference bein .......
494: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Rolling Pathos Acoustics Classic Model One MK ll (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-23, 05:45:58 (24.21.110.24)
Here is a photo of the PQ's I have in there now. I use a Kimber Base 10ga. power cord and use solid silver interconnects & speaker cable. Silnote Apollo silver interconnects RCA, SoundSilver Clarity i .......
495: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Rolling Pathos Acoustics Classic Model One MK ll (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-22, 16:24:58 (24.21.110.24)
I've had the MIII for about 10 years now. I am currently running a pair of Amperex PQ 6922 and are a very good performer. In my stash I also have Valvo CCa, Matsushita 7DJ8/PCC88 and electro-harmonix .......
496: Inmate Central, RE: Hey Beemer owners.... (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-22, 11:53:23 (24.21.110.24)
This might help. .......
497: Speaker Asylum, RE: Suggestions for shipping 50lb AR-1 speakers (carrier and packing) (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-22, 10:10:52 (24.21.110.24)
Used them several times with no problems. .......
498: Vintage Asylum, RE: Strange to come to this forum and ask that. Over many years, I (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-22, 05:29:08 (24.21.110.24)
"And there is no burying it in shipping because they also get 18% of that." - eBay's cut is 12.35% + $.30, not 18% .......
499: Vintage Asylum, RE: I like my Santiagos (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-21, 05:11:45 (24.21.110.24)
mhardy: What is that object, to the right of the reel to reel in the middle of the floor? It looks like a plank with a pivot point. .......
500: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Eat your hearts out - Best Record Player of 2021 (0.00)
Posted by The Dill on 2021-02-20, 08:32:50 (24.21.110.24)
Interesting as these are presented as record players and not turntables. Of course they are, however most here, I assume would not. Not that there's anything wrong with that ... .......
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