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1: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-07-13, 06:33:14 (104.28.85.159)
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2: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-20, 08:02:50 (104.28.85.161)
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3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've Done So Numerous Times. Cool concept. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-17, 07:02:24 (104.28.48.72)
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4: Digital Drive, Finally, Issue Resolved (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-05, 16:04:01 (104.28.85.160)
After some coercion, Shanling agreed to provide the spare part to Shenzhen Audio who then shipped the board to me at no charge and free shipping. Thank you, Shanling. Throughout the process, the Chine .......
5: Digital Drive, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-04, 08:22:47 (104.28.85.162)
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6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Just Steer Clear of Shanling. Otherwise, I agree... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-04, 08:15:25 (104.28.85.163)
A great time for music lovers on a budget like my sons. Thanks for the heads up for what looks like a steal. Please, always buy from a US retailer where you have quick and relatively inexpensive resol .......
7: Digital Drive, RE: Shanling: Terrible Reliability, Don't Stock Spare Parts and Won't Honor Warranty (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-04, 06:08:54 (104.28.85.156)
For more detail and Shanling's pathetic and lame excuses, go to the end of this recent Shanling product thread. .......
8: Digital Drive, Shanling: Terrible Reliability, Don't Stock Spare Parts and Won't Honor Warranty (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-06-03, 06:07:11 (104.28.111.171)
In addition they don't support their Chinese dealers like Shenzhen Audio with spare parts or even technical support. This is based on my direct experience with a Shanling SACD1.3 purchased from Shenzh .......
9: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-04-26, 08:06:49 (104.28.85.162)
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10: Speaker Asylum, I owned the original Avantgarde Duos... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-04-04, 06:58:27 (104.28.111.171)
for a number of years. I'm sure your newer models are a nice improvement over the originals I had. Regardless, I greatly prefer my current ATC SCM50ASLT active speakers. I have other relatively effici .......
11: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-04-03, 05:49:07 (104.28.85.162)
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12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I had mine modified by EVS... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-04-02, 06:36:35 (104.28.85.157)
for a worthwhile improvement from stock. At some point I'm going to use one of my pro lab grade linear power supplies in place of the stock SMPS. I agree, class D has come a long way and this kit, eve .......
13: Speaker Asylum, Yamaha HS8... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-31, 08:18:44 (104.28.111.173)
We use these in two of our three studios. The other uses ATC SCM 20ASL Pro MkII powered monitors. The Yamahas hold their own at 1/8 the cost. .......
14: Speaker Asylum, BTW, I never cared for the VSMs. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-23, 06:47:48 (104.28.111.172)
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15: Speaker Asylum, They are going to cost more than a used pair of Merlin TSMs... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-23, 06:44:44 (104.28.94.169)
which are still outstanding speakers, especially the later models. .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, If I Can Feel A Scratch... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-20, 06:15:28 (104.28.111.173)
I don't play the LP and it goes in the garbage. Unless it's rare and folks are will to take a chance at a greatly reduced price given the listing has very good pictures and a "play at your own risk" s .......
17: Digital Drive, Here's a Thread on the ET-3... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-20, 06:11:38 (104.28.111.173)
High praise for the most part. .......
18: Digital Drive, Be Aware... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-20, 06:01:09 (104.28.111.173)
I ordered the Shanling SCD1.3 in late January with a delivery date the end of February. As of now it appears to have shipped but has not hit or cleared customs. At this point if I get it by the end of .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, LOL. Great moniker! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-18, 06:09:29 (104.28.85.162)
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20: Computer Audio Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-18, 06:07:55 (104.28.85.162)
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21: Tweakers' Asylum, With that said... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-16, 09:04:28 (104.28.111.173)
These also offer great value for those that insist on linear supplies (link). Most audiophile linear supplies sold in the US are the exact same, sourced from China and rebranded PS with a grossly elev .......
22: Tweakers' Asylum, Those iFi supplies offer great value. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-16, 08:47:50 (104.28.111.173)
I have many of them in my studio, either iPowerX or iPower Elite depending on current draw, on various keyboards, synths, effects and even my converters. Nice improvement over stock wall warts for a v .......
23: Digital Drive, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-03-11, 07:54:23 (104.28.111.173)
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24: Tubes Asylum, KT150 Reliability Issues (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-01-22, 06:45:10 (104.28.85.160)
I had a Zesto Bia 200 Select that ran four KT150s (two per channel) in class A. I lost three of the four in 200 hours or less; one for loss of vacuum and the other two with sparks and loud pop. The am .......
25: General Asylum, Soundsmith & Zenith Error (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2024-01-04, 14:26:00 (104.28.111.172)
I posted this recently in another forum. "I'm no longer a fan of MC cartridges after owning many and prefer Soundsmith or Grado on my turntables. Soundsmith offers the best value of any cartridge manu .......
26: General Asylum, RE: Best Thing Ever... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-30, 11:14:57 (104.28.85.157)
And for reading, I love this. .......
27: General Asylum, RE: Best Thing Ever... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-30, 11:13:07 (104.28.85.157)
Yes, Mick, for that kind of stuff, I love this, which I use almost daily... Happy New Year! .......
28: General Asylum, RE: Best Thing Ever... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-29, 09:54:26 (104.28.85.160)
LOL. Thanks, Todd. Same to you and happy new year. .......
29: General Asylum, Best Thing Ever... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-29, 06:49:45 (104.28.85.163)
for anyone with old eyes. I had lens replacement last year and no longer need glasses but the downside is that I need way more light. Even with flood track lights above my LP racks, it's still hard to .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Excellent 2 LP Set... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-28, 09:50:38 (104.28.124.140)
I continue to enjoy my original copy purchased in 1969 during 8th grade while living at a small New England prep school. .......
31: Digital Drive, Here's A Thread On The ET-3 CD Transport (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-28, 09:45:24 (104.28.124.140)
Appears to be an excellent transport regardless of price. .......
32: Digital Drive, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-28, 09:13:29 (104.28.85.155)
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33: Vinyl Asylum, My Old Eyes Thank You (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-11, 07:13:45 (104.28.111.172)
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34: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon won't update (again) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-06, 05:40:20 (104.28.111.171)
Sorry you're having these problems, usually user error. I've been running Roon with a Roon Nucleus+ for over three years over an optimized network and never an issue. Our local dealer provides free tr .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I've got a Duke album on MPS. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-05, 06:10:52 (104.28.85.162)
I love that LP as well as his work with Zappa. .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, Fantastic, Watched It Twice... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-04, 06:34:07 (104.28.85.162)
"Vinyl is like the poor man's art collection." .......
37: Digital Drive, RE: Mutec Ref 10 SE120 and MC 3+ (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-02, 19:29:25 (104.28.85.162)
Interesting. The signal from my Mutec feeds an Audio Note DAC with clearly positive results. .......
38: Digital Drive, RE: Mutec Ref 10 SE120 and MC 3+ (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-12-02, 07:55:51 (104.28.111.171)
I use the MC 3+ USB and like it. I've loaned it to a few, local music lovers who did as well. Never tried the REF10 SE120 as it's way out of my budget. One thing I've found with the MC3+ USB; it alway .......
39: Speaker Asylum, +2 but (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-10-22, 07:44:52 (104.28.123.135)
way more expensive than a good, used pair of TSMs. I've never heard Joseph speaker that sounded anything but excellent. For years, Jim Smith of Get Better sound used Joseph floor standers for his Room .......
40: Speaker Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-09-11, 08:17:00 (104.28.111.171)
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41: General Asylum, Maestro (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-08-15, 07:03:10 (104.28.85.156)
Many folks like these. Not crazy expensive. .......
42: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ordered Sonicorbiter 2.9 for my ultraRendu (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-08-07, 05:56:18 (104.28.85.155)
I have several Sonore products over three systems and have been happy with the results. Like most, I prefer fiber to wired ethernet. I look forward to trying this upgrade. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. Great LP. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-29, 06:37:37 (104.28.123.141)
nt .......
44: General Asylum, Still have my Petites... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-22, 06:59:35 (172.226.3.251)
in our bedroom and love them. .......
45: General Asylum, Indeed... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-11, 15:28:39 (104.28.85.228)
I also knew Jud and Electra. I used his line stage and monos to drive VSMs for several years. Didn't like the BAM and the Joule amps turned out to be too hot for AZ summers. I helped Jud solve a tough .......
46: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-08, 16:24:15 (146.75.176.87)
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47: General Asylum, Spot the Manley... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-07, 12:12:49 (104.28.85.232)
in this remarkable interview: .......
48: General Asylum, Love my Mahis... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-07, 12:09:49 (104.28.85.232)
and miss my Stingray. Also a big Manley fan, both consumer and pro. .......
49: General Asylum, Why a nice, dated, tube PP amp? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-07, 08:27:24 (104.28.85.229)
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50: General Asylum, Merlin TSM Monitors (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-07-07, 07:14:53 (146.75.142.103)
Almost 25 years old. IMHO, hard to beat at current used prices. .......
51: Digital Drive, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-06-29, 06:22:19 (172.226.3.118)
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52: General Asylum, LOL... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-06-28, 13:07:08 (104.28.111.247)
Epic nerd battle. Classic. .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the heads up... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-06-02, 06:04:19 (104.28.85.160)
I have a set on the way. .......
54: Speaker Asylum, RE: Fyne Audio (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-31, 06:56:39 (104.28.123.211)
My direct experience with the 500 series (not SP) found them unlistenable. The 300 series was a nice budget line but there are much better options at that price. Yes, the new owners closed the factory .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, You're Welcome and Absolutely... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-28, 09:15:50 (104.28.85.230)
Two are for the truly OCD like myself. .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody have the Humming Guru Record Cleaner? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-28, 08:16:18 (172.226.186.74)
I sold my VPI-17 Pro for which I had developed a very effective cleaning procedure using Disc Doctor products and purchased two Humming Guru cleaners, one for wash and one for rinse. I very much doubt .......
57: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Excellent post. Thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-28, 08:08:03 (172.226.186.74)
nt .......
58: Speaker Asylum, RE: Fyne Audio (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-28, 07:59:31 (172.226.186.74)
F703 speakers on Townshend Podiums are permanently installed in my main home stereo system. The only upgrade I would consider would be the Fyne F1-10S. Jim Smith of Get Better Sound also uses F703 spe .......
59: Speaker Asylum, Thanks for that. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-27, 08:42:06 (104.28.123.209)
nt .......
60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, LOL (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-05-27, 08:36:47 (104.28.123.209)
Nice LP choices. .......
61: General Asylum, Best wishes... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-04-25, 05:39:41 (104.28.33.29)
I've always enjoyed your informative posts. You'll be missed by many. .......
62: Inmate Central, I'm biased so... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-04-18, 08:16:42 (104.28.111.170)
yes! Go Birds!!! .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, I trust WAM Engineering (Wall Tools)... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-27, 06:16:02 (104.28.111.171)
That's where the Onzo evidence cited by Fremer came from. .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, +1... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-27, 06:06:51 (104.28.111.171)
An equivalently priced good MM or MI design will always be superior IMHO. .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Preamps? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-27, 05:05:18 (104.28.111.173)
Impressive review... .......
66: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thank you for your sage advice. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-18, 09:06:33 (104.28.111.172)
nt .......
67: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How about... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-18, 07:22:26 (104.28.111.173)
this stuff? .......
68: Tubes Asylum, RE: I thought that the KT77 is a beam tetrode... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-15, 10:04:51 (104.28.111.171)
Yes, you are correct in that regard. .......
69: Tubes Asylum, RE: I thought that the KT77 is a beam tetrode... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-14, 21:09:40 (104.28.111.172)
But doesn't the pentode have an additional beam forming plate, so the the two aren't exactly the same; tetrode with four elements (cathode, control grid, screen grid and anode) and pentode with five e .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, Check this one out... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-14, 09:30:46 (104.28.111.171)
Mine was signed by Mr Hackett. A keeper. I'd love to have that keyboard gig... And, yes, Foxtrot is my favorite Genesis LP. .......
71: Tubes Asylum, I thought that the KT77 is a beam tetrode... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-14, 09:18:02 (104.28.111.171)
Anyway, thanks for the nice comparison. .......
72: Speaker Asylum, +1 Merlin TSM... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-03-14, 09:11:08 (104.28.111.171)
I'll never sell mine even though I have access to a lot of nice, new speakers at less than wholesale. .......
73: General Asylum, RE: Schiit Lokius (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-02-18, 04:37:11 (172.225.108.252)
Very poorly implemented in most cases so the baby was thrown out with the bathwater. Too bad, since well implemented equalization, whether done properly in the digital or analog (Manley Massive Passiv .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, Mike Hobson of Classic Records... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-02-17, 05:50:38 (172.224.247.83)
apparently likes it as he did a heavy vinyl reissue a few decades ago. .......
75: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2023-02-17, 05:43:41 (172.224.247.83)
nt .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A couple of weeks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-12-27, 15:13:05 (71.223.62.231)
nt .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Motorized Volume (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-12-27, 08:59:45 (174.17.165.141)
I use these in all my builds... .......
78: Tweakers' Asylum, Forced or Slave Labor Sounds Very Much Like... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-18, 08:09:32 (71.223.105.157)
the US prison system. Many large US corporations are the beneficiaries. .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tough With Products Like This Coming On The Market... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-14, 20:47:31 (71.223.105.157)
You're welcome. No, the HumminGuru does not allow one to adjust the ultrasonic frequency. .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, Me too... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-12, 08:54:37 (71.223.105.157)
My wife and I saw these folks a couple of years ago in a nice venue and were spellbound for two hours. .......
81: General Asylum, RE: Why Sweat It? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-12, 08:38:32 (71.223.105.157)
Sorry, that was not directed at you Abe. Meant to be a general comment. I agree completely with your post. .......
82: General Asylum, Why Sweat It? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-12, 08:36:33 (71.223.105.157)
I thoroughly enjoy both. .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry, wouldn't know... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-10, 14:40:34 (184.4.47.77)
I don't drink. With that said, LOL. .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How do you like it? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-10, 13:50:58 (184.4.47.77)
Very much. When you look at the competition, buying two is still a good value. Unnecessary for most folks though. I bought the 7 and 10 inch adaptors; my old vacuum system couldn't clean those. Icing .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, Tough With Products Like This Coming On The Market... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-10, 05:43:11 (184.4.47.77)
I use two; one for wash and one for rinse. .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, Based On Direct Experience & Not Speculation... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-09-02, 06:50:16 (71.223.114.54)
Grado Opus3 by a wide margin. .......
87: Speaker Asylum, Legacy Audio (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-08-31, 05:40:31 (71.223.114.54)
nt .......
88: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-08-27, 05:02:59 (71.223.114.54)
nt .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Here's Another One (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-08-20, 06:20:21 (71.223.114.54)
A bit more expensive and available now. .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-08-19, 06:30:55 (71.223.114.54)
nt .......
91: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-07-31, 05:25:37 (71.223.114.54)
nt .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, Classic. Thanks For Reminding Me. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-07-17, 06:59:12 (76.172.75.157)
The Dude abides. .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, So far... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-07-16, 05:53:48 (71.223.114.54)
nt .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-07-16, 05:52:06 (71.223.114.54)
nt .......
95: General Asylum, RE: Come On Fellas... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-07-14, 10:02:23 (71.223.114.54)
Great online attitude. .......
96: General Asylum, Come On Fellas... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-07-14, 09:12:58 (71.223.114.54)
Todd's one of the good guys. I know him personally; excellent ears and great taste in music. He actually uses and trusts his ears, not as common as one would think in this hobby, and he takes time to .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, You're welcome... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-06-30, 13:17:50 (71.223.114.54)
I agree with your assessment of 80s, 90s MFSL. .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone hear the David Crosby MFSL release (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-06-30, 06:06:52 (71.223.114.54)
One of my favorite albums. There's a long thread on the Hoffman forum. Here's one of the more interesting comments and a link: "I finally compared the MOFI to the Classic Records 45 rpm. My comments: .......
99: Digital Drive, You're Welcome (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-30, 04:26:14 (71.223.106.178)
nt .......
100: Digital Drive, Step by Step... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-29, 20:06:58 (71.223.106.178)
Nice guide from an old inmate. .......
101: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-21, 04:35:43 (71.223.106.178)
nt .......
102: Cable Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-20, 07:06:49 (71.223.106.178)
nt .......
103: General Asylum, +1 Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-20, 06:31:38 (71.223.106.178)
nt .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Second Winter isn't a live album (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-15, 05:03:43 (65.112.197.130)
I know. I was responding to the three sided LP. .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, You're Welcome (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-14, 07:25:35 (65.112.197.130)
nt .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, That would be Second Winter... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-05-14, 06:07:45 (65.112.197.130)
My copy from high school has incredible sonics, killer bass. Of all my JW albums, the best SQ to my ears. .......
107: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-04-11, 05:13:43 (71.223.96.236)
nt .......
108: Speaker Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-04-10, 06:25:54 (71.223.96.236)
nt .......
109: Tubes Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-28, 16:32:08 (184.4.61.126)
nt .......
110: Tubes Asylum, RE: Yep... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-27, 07:40:45 (184.4.60.127)
I recently signed up to be a WE dealer. So far, they have not done a good job of keeping commitments. In addition, although they may know how to make tubes and gear, there are major flaws in their bus .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, +1... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-22, 05:50:14 (184.4.53.155)
My fav Woodstock performance (Bill Graham, leaning on a Leslie, going nuts at the end is icing on the cake) with Canned Heat a close second. Yes, those shots of Shrieve give me goosebumps every time a .......
112: Computer Audio Asylum, If the customer is smart... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-13, 17:17:59 (184.4.53.155)
he'll go to the Plumber Asylum forum and ask PlumberAbe or BigWrenchCutThroat or IvanWD40 for help. .......
113: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: +1 Abe... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-13, 12:48:21 (184.4.53.155)
I think I've made my dealer philosophy clear. Perhaps another dealer will chime in. In the greater scheme of things, I think it comes down to the box movers vs full service dealers. The arrival of the .......
114: Computer Audio Asylum, You're welcome. You certainly deserve it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-13, 11:00:52 (184.4.53.155)
nt .......
115: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: +1 Abe... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-12, 13:19:52 (184.4.53.155)
Yes, Abe and the usual suspects are unbelievably generous with their knowledge and time. Sadly, and these guys know, at times they have to take crap for their efforts. They certainly have thicker skin .......
116: Computer Audio Asylum, +1 Abe... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-12, 06:07:39 (184.4.53.155)
as usual. Guys like Abe, Cut-Throat and a few other highly experienced streamers on this forum are a tremendous free resource to the audiophile community (I've learned from them on occasion). When the .......
117: Shady Lane, Solderking on eBay Sells Counterfeit Cardas Solder (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-03-11, 10:06:44 (184.4.53.155)
What you get is not at all what's pictured, an empty, Cardas plastic solder spool. Cardas doesn't even make solder in the gauge you receive. Some cheap junk. Deceptive on many level. Avoid Solderking .......
118: Computer Audio Asylum, Thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-28, 08:34:03 (184.4.53.155)
nt .......
119: Tubes Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-28, 05:54:53 (184.4.53.155)
nt .......
120: Computer Audio Asylum, Audiowise SRC-DX source? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-28, 05:37:16 (184.4.53.155)
I did a search but could not find a US vendor. Are these only available from the Canadian manufacturer? .......
121: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-24, 04:15:19 (184.4.53.155)
nt .......
122: Tubes Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-22, 05:46:21 (184.4.53.155)
nt .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, Your best, lowest cost option... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-20, 09:00:10 (184.4.53.155)
is to build an ANK kit. .......
124: Tubes Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-20, 08:54:55 (184.4.53.155)
nt .......
125: Speaker Asylum, Get Better Sound (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-02-12, 06:27:03 (184.4.53.155)
Stereo set up expert Jim Smith's book Get Better Sound has the best speaker & listening position set up methodology I've yet found. Lots of other tips you may find useful. .......
126: Speaker Asylum, +1 and... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-15, 06:19:23 (71.223.120.8)
I heard an early model Vanatoo at the 2017 RMAF. The model I heard looked like their current Transparent One Encore. IMHO, sounded very nice especially for the money. .......
127: Digital Drive, More like DAC of the Week these days... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-13, 08:26:24 (71.223.120.8)
nt .......
128: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-13, 06:18:28 (71.223.120.8)
A friend had the Audial S5. He sold that after hearing the Sonnet Morpheus. He sold that after hearing the EC Designs PowerDAC-R. .......
129: Digital Drive, RE: Agree completely... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-08, 05:03:23 (71.223.120.8)
Another reviewer besides Art Dudley prefers highly distorting products built with "cheap and plentiful" tubes. These reviewers are probably "listening through the ears of reviewers anyway." "Simply pu .......
130: Digital Drive, Disinformation (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-06, 06:41:30 (71.223.120.8)
The question was about kits. You made two incorrect blanket statements. One 12AU7 is used in the assembled version only as I stated above. Two 5687 tubes are used in both 4.1x kit versions. The second .......
131: Digital Drive, RE: Disinformation (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-06, 05:40:28 (71.223.120.8)
But I do see that they use one 12AU7 in the assembled Professional Edition. .......
132: Digital Drive, Great Post (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-06, 04:42:13 (71.223.120.8)
Thanks for clearing things up. I use a 4.1x in one of my main systems. Since I sell and build these kits, due to forum rules, I can't comment on the sound quality. .......
133: Digital Drive, Disinformation (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2022-01-06, 04:33:29 (71.223.120.8)
There are no 12AU7 tubes in the 4.1x kit. .......
134: General Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-12-29, 07:11:03 (71.223.120.8)
nt .......
135: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-12-06, 03:24:21 (71.223.59.236)
nt .......
136: Cable Asylum, RE: Binding Post Recommendation??? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-27, 04:17:23 (71.223.59.236)
No doubt a good sounding post. Please keep in mind that pure copper is relatively soft and over tightening can easily strip the threads. .......
137: General Asylum, LOL. Nice one Todd... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-14, 10:15:41 (71.223.59.236)
perhaps more like this: .......
138: General Asylum, RE: Some clarifications (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-13, 04:37:02 (71.223.59.236)
Yes, 16, 8, 4 etc all refer to the length of organ pipes. Laurens Hammond (started as a "soundless" clock maker, I collect those also) was a mechanical genius and used all pipe organ terminology; basi .......
139: General Asylum, Nord (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-13, 04:13:33 (71.223.59.236)
Yes, hard not to love that sound. The current Nord keyboard lineup does a good job. Especially if you come from the day when a keyboard player required a large vehicle, at least two strong roadies for .......
140: General Asylum, RE: Not too much information (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-13, 04:06:48 (71.223.59.236)
It's a fun topic especially since keyboard players usually aren't front men; playing in the shadows, supporting the main artist. I don't sing and am not particularly creative so that's the perfect pla .......
141: General Asylum, RE: Some clarifications (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-12, 06:29:18 (71.223.59.236)
LOL, always thought a fellow Hammond lover. Don't know Leicas and BMW. What, Mingus, Monk, Miles? The A, B & C Hammonds are the large consoles. The B-3 (band) is the most popular because it's the most .......
142: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Well done. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-12, 05:28:31 (71.223.59.236)
nt .......
143: General Asylum, You're welcome. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-11, 10:08:27 (71.223.59.236)
I apologize, I should have worded my original post better. Also being a M3 lover, you might enjoy this tidbit. The Jim Avantgarde demo that sold me on the product line, now grossly overpriced in the s .......
144: General Asylum, RE: set up by Jim? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-10, 12:06:07 (71.223.59.236)
Silly statement about signs. Otherwise, I was one of his Avantgarde dealers back the day. He actually speaks about a particularly difficult room in his book, Get Better Sound, which resulted in a best .......
145: General Asylum, Anything set up by Jim Smith (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-10, 06:45:07 (71.223.59.236)
nt .......
146: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Julian Hirsch of Stereo Review reincarnated. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-11-04, 06:10:16 (71.223.101.135)
nt .......
147: General Asylum, Very interesting... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-30, 07:13:09 (71.223.101.135)
Now two fraudulent charges, $8k (commercial drone sales) and $5k (heavy equipment sales and parts), before the card was shutdown by my bank. I was able to contact both sellers (both in southern CA, I' .......
148: General Asylum, Recent example... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-28, 08:28:30 (71.223.101.135)
This morning I woke up to find that my business CC was fraudulently charged for over $8k. I never use this card for personal transactions, just on file with my vendors/manufacturers and a few online p .......
149: Speaker Asylum, Oh yeah, sorry... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-24, 18:37:20 (71.223.101.135)
No $200 speaker kit is going to sound like any Audio Note. .......
150: Speaker Asylum, RE: For DIY... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-24, 18:33:49 (71.223.101.135)
I've built both the 2 Tower and 4. The 2 Tower is great for the money. The 4 with enhancements and subs could hold its own in any reference system. .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-23, 06:11:52 (71.223.101.135)
nt .......
152: Speaker Asylum, For DIY... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-23, 06:05:57 (71.223.101.135)
I like Pi Speakers. .......
153: Tweakers' Asylum, Son of Julian Hirsch (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-21, 08:22:28 (71.223.101.135)
nt .......
154: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-14, 07:44:34 (71.223.101.135)
nt .......
155: Tube DIY Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-10-03, 08:11:54 (71.223.57.229)
nt .......
156: SET Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-09-17, 06:59:39 (184.4.38.132)
nt .......
157: General Asylum, Outstanding. Thanks for posting. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-09-05, 05:35:04 (184.4.38.132)
nt .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-09-03, 05:29:18 (184.4.38.132)
nt .......
159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Because Quicksilver is great gear. Nt (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-08-23, 08:05:49 (184.4.38.132)
Very informative. Thanks. .......
160: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Why? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-08-23, 05:13:38 (184.4.38.132)
nt .......
161: General Asylum, Pretty much the same response to any new music since the beginning of time. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-08-11, 05:57:55 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
162: Digital Drive, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-20, 06:22:18 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
163: Digital Drive, Which SMSL and how so? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-20, 05:50:28 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
164: Digital Drive, RE: Pro DAC's (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-19, 05:11:55 (71.223.99.101)
My Apogee Symphony Desktop driving active ATC studio monitors in a Michael Green tunable room sounds at least as good as my consumer DACs. I do not sell Apogee or ATC pro products. .......
165: Speaker Asylum, BTW... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-05, 08:27:40 (76.172.68.254)
AA sponsor Rich Brkich of Signature Sound is the worldwide Merlin expert and usually has used Merlin speakers in stock. He also has the ability to take most current revision Merlins to the final Black .......
166: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-05, 08:16:02 (76.172.68.254)
nt .......
167: General Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-04, 06:31:25 (76.172.68.254)
nt .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, Many will argue, (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-07-01, 07:46:22 (76.172.68.254)
including myself, that hard rock was invented with their live interpretation of Young Man Blues. My four favorite musicians are Townshend, Winwood, Stills and Kooper; these guys could do it all, the c .......
169: Tubes Asylum, Both are excellent products... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-28, 05:57:23 (71.223.99.101)
I need to finish a pair of M125 monos. I also have a VTA70 kit waiting in the wings. All three amp kits offer tremendous value. Other AA members have been delighted as well. .......
170: Digital Drive, Lately it's been more like DAC o' The Week. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-27, 19:32:24 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
171: Vintage Asylum, +1, great job & summary. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-20, 05:38:21 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
172: Tweakers' Asylum, Great idea, nicely executed. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-19, 17:30:55 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
173: Tubes Asylum, RE: Did you leave it out in the sun yesterday? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-15, 09:37:51 (71.223.99.101)
Thanks Fred, same. .......
174: Tubes Asylum, Did you leave it out in the sun yesterday? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-15, 07:35:58 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-06-01, 06:16:33 (71.223.99.101)
nt .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Another US Company with Remote (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-05-23, 06:04:27 (71.223.99.101)
One of the best amps I've heard. I wish it had a little more power; 32W in ultra linear. Really nice remote and tons of features. .......
177: General Asylum, RE: What to use for ear protection? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-05-13, 06:44:30 (71.223.99.101)
I use these for all noisy activities (RCM, mowing lawn, etc). Relatively comfortable, adequate attenuation. .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-04-08, 07:52:10 (174.17.163.230)
I recently completed a Slider (with all my normal enhancements) for a customer. Talking about value; one of the better preamps I've heard. I've not evaluated the MM phono stage. .......
179: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-03-27, 07:37:58 (174.17.165.129)
nt .......
180: General Asylum, Try finding someone to do a proper alignment (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-03-06, 08:19:59 (71.223.120.253)
nt .......
181: SET Asylum, RE: Linlai WE300Bs (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-15, 16:21:07 (71.223.98.236)
From Positive Feedback... .......
182: SET Asylum, I love your Archie comic. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-14, 07:12:01 (71.223.98.236)
nt .......
183: SET Asylum, RE: Linlai WE300Bs (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-13, 04:26:41 (71.223.98.236)
This was discussed not too long ago in another thread. .......
184: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-09, 06:31:41 (71.223.98.236)
nt .......
185: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-06, 05:18:27 (71.223.98.236)
nt .......
186: Speaker Asylum, Nice review, thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-05, 04:17:09 (184.4.55.243)
nt .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-02, 06:03:27 (184.4.55.243)
nt .......
188: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-02, 05:57:26 (184.4.55.243)
nt .......
189: Tubes Asylum, RE: Anyone tried the new Linlai tubes? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-02-01, 07:32:37 (71.223.15.176)
A customer of mine just got a pair and preferred them right out of the box to his Gold Lion 300B tubes. He's using them in the premium Elekit TU-8600R integrated amp. .......
190: Tubes Asylum, Thanks. My family has the dubious honor of being sued.. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2021-01-10, 08:51:53 (174.26.196.202)
by Mullard for patent infringement. My grandfather, Royden Albert Rothermel, manufactured and distributed audio components in the UK and Europe beginning in the 1920s. Perhaps an interest in audio .......
191: Computer Audio Asylum, My experience as well (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-12-25, 04:30:43 (174.26.196.202)
nt .......
192: General Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-12-24, 04:01:28 (174.26.196.202)
nt .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My favorite album cover pic. What's yours? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-12-12, 05:00:42 (174.26.196.202)
Gillian Welsh - The Harrow & The Harvest .......
194: Cable Asylum, RE: Sonic effect of speaker cable under the house in cold weather (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-11-22, 09:54:07 (174.26.196.202)
Hi Jim, in your climate I would be more worried about the high humidity during warmer months causing mold on the organic insulation. Perhaps the oil impregnation will prevent that. I'd inspect after a .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, VD Got to Idi (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-11-14, 05:15:48 (71.223.3.40)
nt .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, Try This... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-11-13, 07:19:31 (71.223.3.40)
Reasonably priced. No affiliation. .......
197: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Herron Audio (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-11-04, 08:21:40 (71.223.3.40)
Before folks start screaming foul play because I'm a dealer, consider that between The Vinyl Valet and Big Ear Stereo when I was an audio civilian (2005 - 2019), Herron gear was always in my main s .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, Sweet! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-11-01, 15:15:59 (71.223.3.40)
nt .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, One of my favorite LPs... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-11-01, 05:38:44 (71.223.3.40)
Some of Michael Bloomfield's best playing along with Supersession and early Butterfield. .......
200: General Asylum, I mentioned AA in my post... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-10-17, 05:36:13 (184.98.155.52)
Just not nearly as effective in my experience as USAudioMart. .......
201: General Asylum, No point paying fees... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-10-17, 05:16:48 (184.98.155.52)
USAudioMart is just as effective as Audiogon. The Asylum Trader, though not as effective, has also resulted in sales for me. .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the heads up. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-10-13, 06:39:58 (184.98.155.52)
nt .......
203: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-10-07, 06:06:28 (184.98.155.52)
nt .......
204: Computer Audio Asylum, +3 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-09-25, 09:07:39 (184.98.155.52)
nt .......
205: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-09-25, 09:05:59 (184.98.155.52)
nt .......
206: Tweakers' Asylum, No it's not... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-09-16, 08:50:28 (184.98.155.52)
It's not motor noise. It's the noise of a fan blowing air. .......
207: Tweakers' Asylum, Warning... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-09-16, 08:19:10 (184.98.155.52)
I can easily hear mine across the room at low speed so, in my opinion, it's not suitable for audio systems. It's now on my bench blowing solder fumes away from my face. .......
208: SET Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-08-27, 07:14:24 (184.101.42.229)
nt .......
209: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-08-20, 05:29:27 (184.101.42.229)
nt .......
210: General Asylum, You may find this preferable to the Sprout... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-27, 07:50:18 (71.223.22.176)
The new Rega IO at $595 retail. Tone online magazine talks about it in their latest issue, page 37 (link below). .......
211: General Asylum, My Favorite Fleetwood Mac Era As Well... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-26, 06:33:54 (71.223.22.176)
I recently very much enjoyed the documentary, Peter Green - Man of the World. He made a nice comeback in 1979 with In the Skies, a great album. A sad loss. R.I.P. .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, +4 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-25, 06:56:18 (71.223.22.176)
nt .......
213: General Asylum, Same (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-22, 07:13:07 (71.223.22.176)
nt .......
214: Computer Audio Asylum, Or better yet... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-12, 06:30:08 (71.223.23.205)
The Sonore opticalRendu and suitable power supply. I keep my modem, router (with optical), NAS, NUC (for Roon) on a separate AC line (with filtering mostly to isolate that noisy line from the rest of .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon 2M Black... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-11, 08:45:36 (71.223.23.205)
Under your budget at $755. .......
216: General Asylum, +3 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-04, 08:29:53 (184.98.226.11)
nt .......
217: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-02, 06:03:00 (184.98.226.11)
nt .......
218: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You're welcome... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-01, 17:30:59 (184.98.226.11)
He has several very good ideas which I'm now implementing in all my builds. .......
219: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks. Very interesting and well said. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-07-01, 06:35:14 (184.98.226.11)
nt .......
220: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Lot of useful information here... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-30, 15:42:32 (184.98.226.11)
Specifically on M-125 monos but some of the information applies to the 70 and 120 as well. .......
221: SET Asylum, +1 Genalex Gold Lion... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-30, 06:19:45 (184.98.226.11)
I've had no reliability issues so far. .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-26, 05:26:55 (184.98.226.11)
nt .......
223: Digital Drive, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-26, 05:11:05 (184.98.226.11)
nt .......
224: Cable Asylum, Possibly... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-20, 18:15:30 (63.149.31.129)
Don't know, not familiar with that product. Check with Parts Connection or Duelund. .......
225: Cable Asylum, No, this stuff... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-20, 17:35:14 (63.149.31.129)
See link. .......
226: Cable Asylum, RE: Is 16 gauge speaker wite ok to use with my Merlin TSMBME (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-20, 05:12:08 (184.98.226.11)
I use 16AWG Duelund wire in all my systems; for both interconnects and speaker cables. With speakers like the Merlins that allow bi-wiring, I use two pairs. I own a pair of Merlin TSM-MMM speakers and .......
227: Inmate Central, Very sad to see this... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-19, 06:11:46 (184.98.226.11)
My sons and I spend a lot of time at Roosevelt Lake. Stay safe Fred! .......
228: Shady Lane, They've been doing this for decades... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-06-01, 06:36:04 (184.98.226.11)
When I ran my first audio business, AS was the distributor for Sutherland phono stages. One of the "new" units, when opened by my customer, was defective. He found a note in the box describing the def .......
229: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best Preamps Of The Last 25 Years. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-28, 06:42:44 (184.98.226.11)
I built almost an exact duplicate of the Sachs line stage for a customer not too long ago. Although a tremendous value and, based on my experience, hard to beat for the price, I prefer the Herron. Not .......
230: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best Preamps Of The Last 25 Years. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-28, 05:20:38 (184.98.226.11)
I've had the Herron Audio line and phono stages in my main system since the late 1990s; currently the most recent revisions of both. .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, Levin Design... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-21, 07:39:49 (71.223.27.246)
Antil-static, effective. .......
232: Tweakers' Asylum, AV Room Service EVP... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-21, 07:32:25 (71.223.27.246)
From the AudioShark forum: "I've used the cheap 2x2 isolator blocks mentioned here for quite some time in various capacities, both alone and in conjunction with Isoacoustics puck style isolators. I wa .......
233: Tweakers' Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-09, 05:43:09 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-06, 06:03:28 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
235: General Asylum, Most likely. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-05-01, 07:27:48 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
236: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-04-25, 06:14:28 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
237: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-04-23, 05:25:10 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
238: Digital Drive, RE: Black Ice Audio Glass FX DSD (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-04-20, 10:55:42 (184.98.247.234)
I don't believe so. They have been transitioning from the Jolida brand to Black Ice Audio. There's been talk about greatly enhancing the website which is lacking right now but I have no idea when that .......
239: Computer Audio Asylum, Qutest retail price has recently been reduced to $1695 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-04-18, 05:40:46 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
240: Digital Drive, Black Ice Audio Glass FX DSD (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-04-18, 05:37:39 (184.98.247.234)
Last August the Arizona Audio Video Club had a well designed DAC shootout, DAC-It-Out. The three finalists were: 1) Black Ice Audio Glass FX DSD, $800. 2) Chord Electronics Qutest, $1695. 3) Schiit Au .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-04-12, 07:23:31 (184.98.247.234)
nt .......
242: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-02-17, 05:08:25 (184.101.36.60)
nt .......
243: General Asylum, Same... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-02-17, 05:06:31 (184.101.36.60)
I've had a Herron phono and line stage, upgrading revisions over that time, in my main system since the late 90s. .......
244: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-02-08, 04:41:18 (184.101.36.60)
I've found the biggest mistake folks make is buying speakers without a good audition and better yet, trying them in their home. Often they're dissatisfied and get into that cycle of trying to change t .......
245: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker Advice (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-02-08, 04:37:15 (184.101.36.60)
Larsen speakers are designed to go right against the front wall and are excellent. Remarkable bass for their size. .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-23, 05:28:39 (184.101.36.60)
nt .......
247: General Asylum, RE: Thanks Todd... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-22, 04:22:38 (184.101.36.60)
Thanks again Todd. Looking forward to hearing it. .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, Cheap and effective... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-21, 05:14:59 (184.101.36.60)
Moongel. Six for $6.99. .......
249: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-21, 04:14:34 (184.101.36.60)
nt .......
250: General Asylum, Thanks Todd... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-21, 04:12:31 (184.101.36.60)
There are a number of CD versions with varying track lists and sound quality. Which one do you have? .......
251: Speaker Asylum, Nice system (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-13, 04:51:03 (184.98.140.252)
nt .......
252: General Asylum, RE: Great concept... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-11, 07:58:03 (184.98.140.252)
Thank you, much appreciated. .......
253: General Asylum, RE: Great concept... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-11, 07:57:41 (184.98.140.252)
Yes, based on the Exposure gear, you must be Don T. We met several decades ago. .......
254: General Asylum, Great concept... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2020-01-11, 05:15:46 (184.98.140.252)
We're in Tempe and would love to host/attend future events. Could you PM me with more info? Thanks. .......
255: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: DiversiTech EVA anti-vibration pads (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-12-30, 06:21:45 (71.223.6.66)
There was discussion on another forum regarding the EVP vs EVA pads. The manufacturer of the the EVP pads posted the following: "They look similar, but the DiversiTech pads are for heavy machinery and .......
256: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-12-28, 04:23:14 (71.223.6.66)
nt .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You're Welcome......... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-12-25, 17:00:18 (174.26.202.93)
Good news, I'm glad that all worked out for you. Merry Christmas. .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Todd (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-12-25, 06:18:37 (174.26.202.93)
nt .......
259: Tweakers' Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-12-22, 05:38:29 (184.98.132.71)
nt .......
260: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-12-08, 05:03:07 (184.98.231.25)
nt .......
261: Speaker Asylum, Me too, (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-11-27, 10:25:51 (68.99.85.184)
absolutely! .......
262: Digital Drive, I agree... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-11-27, 08:20:23 (68.99.85.184)
and never shop there myself. With that said, my personal experience with Disc Doctor products over the years has been excellent. Acoustic Sounds will be wholesaling these products to other retailers s .......
263: Speaker Asylum, ATC Drivers (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-11-27, 06:48:35 (68.99.85.184)
I believe the early ProAc models used drivers manufactured by ATC. ATC no longer sells their drivers; they are now only used in ATC speakers. So, if you loose an ATC driver in those early ProAc speake .......
264: Digital Drive, I believe Acoustic Sounds bought Disc Doctor (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-11-27, 06:43:40 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
265: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Pi Speakers may be a better, lower cost alternative, (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-11-26, 05:01:57 (68.99.85.184)
especially if you build them yourself with premium parts. .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-20, 04:48:26 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks for the clarification and additional detail. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-15, 04:31:35 (68.99.85.184)
Thank you for the additional information. I was not aware of True Point or the Art of Sound forum. Looks like a lot of good information. Sorry about my initial comment. Saw the picture that PAR posted .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the clarification and additional detail. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-14, 16:04:07 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
269: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-14, 15:18:17 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, much appreciated. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-14, 11:19:33 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did he copy Gert Pedersen's design? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-14, 09:25:19 (68.99.85.184)
Thank you for the explanation. I agree, both these mod concepts make a big improvement. Just one clarification. Your comment about fishing line is misleading. Most folks would assume monofilament whic .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, Did he copy Gert Pedersen's design? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-14, 06:05:15 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
273: Speaker Asylum, Very good point... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-13, 08:52:14 (68.99.85.184)
Both I would say but the other way around, IMHO. I've come to believe that audio shows, at least for consumers, are pretty worthless for evaluating gear. The best sound is more consistent with room se .......
274: Speaker Asylum, Get Better Sound (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-13, 07:47:16 (68.99.85.184)
A couple weeks ago I spent half a day with Jim Smith of Get Better Sound, what he calls a RoomPlay Reference session in his music room in Cumming, GA. The speakers were Joseph Audio Perspective2 floor .......
275: Speaker Asylum, That would be Rich Brkich of Signature Sound (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-13, 07:32:43 (68.99.85.184)
Link... .......
276: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-10-12, 05:22:31 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
277: Vintage Asylum, Thanks... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-09-22, 05:41:11 (68.99.85.184)
We had a Lafayette retail store in West Reading, PA. Catalog 710, 1971 was my second favorite fantasy rag after the tattered Playboy under my mattress. I worked and saved the entire summer of 1971 mow .......
278: Digital Drive, Chord Mojo 2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-08-23, 06:49:07 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
279: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for a Heretical Amp (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-08-16, 06:32:49 (68.99.85.184)
Kingko KA-101 Pro. .......
280: Digital Drive, Have you compared it to the Qutest? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-08-11, 07:43:20 (68.99.85.184)
nt) .......
281: Cable Asylum, Thank Mick (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-07-31, 11:20:14 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
282: Cable Asylum, Have you guys tried the Belden 8402? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-07-31, 07:04:24 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
283: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Sub-$1000 amp for high efficiency speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-07-18, 08:27:08 (68.99.85.184)
Kingko Audio .......
284: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-07-04, 08:03:10 (174.213.11.187)
nt .......
285: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Transcendent Kit Assembly (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-07-03, 08:02:03 (174.212.14.84)
I've built several Transcendent kits. Please PM me. .......
286: General Asylum, RE: I wish I knew more about room acoustics (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-25, 07:50:12 (68.99.85.184)
I've found this to be helpful. .......
287: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-22, 19:01:15 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
288: Speaker Asylum, Klipsch RP-4000F (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-22, 06:07:30 (68.99.85.184)
Retail is $598 but you can find them discounted. Easily driven with even an 8W SET. High efficiency speakers provide effortless dynamics and presence, the key, in my opinion, for enjoying music. All t .......
289: Cable Asylum, RE: Extenders for AC Outlet......... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-19, 05:59:14 (68.99.85.184)
How about this: .......
290: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Muddying the water.... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-14, 06:14:54 (68.99.85.184)
They say, sadly, that all the Chess masters were destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire. .......
291: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry. You're correct, drying fans. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-12, 19:04:40 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
292: Vinyl Asylum, I think the Degritter from Estonia may be that machine (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-12, 14:34:41 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
293: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Way too much work for me... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-12, 14:32:42 (68.99.85.184)
I agree, the VPI used with their fluids and method does yield poor results. I developed a method years ago using my VPI and Disc Doctor fluids/brushes that is night and day much better, quick and all .......
294: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-12, 06:28:06 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Way too much work for me... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-06-12, 06:21:52 (68.99.85.184)
Drying with a dish towel at the end bothers me. I'm happy with my system. Kirmuss offers proof that all other systems don't work by pointing to white debris left on the stylus after playing a side. I' .......
296: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Really nice stereo! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-31, 05:28:08 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
297: Speaker Asylum, RE: Larsen (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-28, 17:55:08 (68.99.85.184)
Sorry, my mistake. .......
298: Speaker Asylum, RE: Larsen (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-28, 17:53:50 (68.99.85.184)
They retail for $2195, not $4000. .......
299: Speaker Asylum, Larsen 4 (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-26, 06:14:02 (68.99.85.184)
Designed to be placed against the front wall, $4k retail. .......
300: General Asylum, RE: So YOU'RE the other guy! who has one!! n.t. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-23, 16:00:41 (68.99.85.184)
That's funny. .......
301: General Asylum, Exactly my experience as well. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-23, 05:30:09 (68.99.85.184)
Love that Amperex lamp. Your's is the only other one I've seen besides mine. .......
302: General Asylum, Nice to hear... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-22, 14:14:01 (68.99.85.184)
Glad they took care of it for you. .......
303: General Asylum, RE: Anyone know of less expensive AC 120 voltage regulator than .... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-22, 10:08:37 (68.99.85.184)
APS (AZ Public Service) in Tempe, AZ. I would be shocked to find any of them to give a crap, at least when it comes to the consumer. Just to their shareholders and, even then, maybe not. Basically, lo .......
304: General Asylum, RE: Anyone know of less expensive AC 120 voltage regulator than .... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-22, 07:33:06 (68.99.85.184)
Power companies sell a product that has specifications just like any product. I would guess, by law, they have to operate within those specs. BTW, try to get the specs from a power company, not easy i .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you! Must have. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-21, 06:31:32 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
306: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Isolation Options For Pre Amp. Looking For Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-21, 06:27:50 (68.99.85.184)
Jim Smith of Get Better Sound really likes AV Room Service EVP footers under speakers and components. .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-08, 05:01:53 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
308: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-07, 04:41:03 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
309: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What rectifier tube did you switch to? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-06, 05:31:38 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
310: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schiit Saga or Freya (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-05-01, 05:27:48 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
311: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-04-29, 06:05:59 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
312: Tubes Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-04-18, 05:56:12 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
313: Vinyl Asylum, From someone who's actually heard the Sol... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-04-15, 17:46:09 (68.99.85.184)
Here's a quote from someone who has heard a rough prototype; Purr1n from SuperBestAudioFriends (he has some affiliation with Schiit, not sure if a friend or he works there). Phono stage is Schiit Mani .......
314: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-04-14, 05:29:04 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
315: Headphone Heights, Schiit... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-04-02, 05:51:40 (68.99.85.184)
I have two Lyr 3 headphone amps and love them. Out of your price range though. I bought a Vali for my youngest son. Really nice for the money ($149). Fifteen day trial period. You pay shipping both wa .......
316: Tube DIY Asylum, Yes, thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-04-01, 07:49:04 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
317: Hi-Rez Highway, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-03-23, 08:16:19 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
318: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-03-19, 06:30:51 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
319: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-03-18, 08:27:19 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
320: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-03-16, 07:48:48 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, +1 on the German AAA Leibowitz set (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-03-15, 08:26:47 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
322: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-01-25, 05:54:05 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
323: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-01-21, 05:48:01 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
324: Speaker Asylum, Thank you for pointing this out. I apologize. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-01-09, 08:30:26 (68.99.85.184)
Too many things on my mind, had the title and URL swapped. .......
325: Speaker Asylum, Jim Smith of Get Better Sound... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-01-09, 07:06:29 (68.99.85.184)
recently spoke very highly of these. I haven't tried them yet but plan to as I trust Jim's ear. Performance/price ratio appears to be very high. I currently use Herbies Soft Fat Dots between my monito .......
326: Rocky Road, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-01-09, 05:40:16 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
327: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2019-01-08, 07:41:45 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
328: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7GT Chrome tops grainy? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-26, 06:51:57 (12.228.221.133)
I'm sure he will allow you to exchange these for another pair. Send him an email and explain what you are hearing. I've found Brent to be a great tube dealer. For example, I purchased five 6SN7 tubes .......
329: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-22, 21:59:52 (12.228.221.133)
Appreciate the suggestion. I have no garage or place for any large, stationary tool. So the easy setup/teardown, portability and small storage footprint are for me worth paying the extra money for. :: .......
330: Tweakers' Asylum, Still have at least four and painted them flat black... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-22, 12:19:12 (12.228.221.133)
Did not know of you two way back when I bought mine from Jim Geiger. .......
331: Tube DIY Asylum, Truly. Thank you (nt). (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-22, 12:11:53 (12.228.221.133)
nt .......
332: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-22, 12:07:28 (12.228.221.133)
I have been wanting this table saw for years but still slogging on with my circular saw. Thanks for confirming my choice and motivating me to finally pull the trigger. I have several speaker projects .......
333: Digital Drive, Nice comparison. Thanks... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-22, 11:40:26 (12.228.221.133)
Haven't heard the others. In the last several months I've tried several Schiit multi-bit DACs including the Gungnir MB. Although my main system is vinyl only and that's the only format I sit down for .......
334: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-08, 07:48:48 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
335: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, Yes, thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-02, 10:47:10 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
336: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, TU-8200 Gain (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-12-02, 09:28:40 (68.99.85.184)
Is it possible to reduce the gain of the 8200? Useful operating range with all my headphones is between volume all the way down to about 8 o'clock. I'm driving the 8200 directly with my phono stage wh .......
337: Vinyl Asylum, Killer (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-28, 07:22:25 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
338: General Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-27, 05:04:11 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
339: General Asylum, Very nice... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-26, 09:11:40 (68.99.85.184)
How do you like those 4Pi speakers? .......
340: Vinyl Asylum, RE: +2 and Bare Wires (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-11, 06:29:38 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
341: Vinyl Asylum, +1, Big fan of the band and Michael Bloomfield (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-10, 05:00:41 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
342: Headphone Heights, Mods... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-05, 06:55:19 (12.226.164.157)
If you're into that. .......
343: Tube DIY Asylum, Thanks... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-11-04, 06:06:38 (12.226.164.157)
Very interested to hear how it sounds in your system. I built their T16 OTL years ago and regularly use their discontinued (??) tube tester built from kit. .......
344: Vinyl Asylum, Same (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-29, 07:00:10 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
345: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I prefer... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-27, 08:25:32 (68.99.85.184)
I definitely get the cat thing, dangerous critters. The Michell does cover the arm as well, keeping it fairly dust free (I live in dust city, PHX and my arm stays clean) but no cat protection. Fortuna .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, I prefer the Michell... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-26, 06:19:12 (68.99.85.184)
Only the platter needs to remain dust free. Smaller, lighter, less expensive and easer to use. But for those that prefer to cover the entire table, your suggestion is a great option. BTW, the Schiit S .......
347: Vinyl Asylum, Schiit... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-25, 06:30:47 (68.99.85.184)
If you can wait a couple months, Schiit Audio will be releasing their SOL turntable/arm for ~ $700 (currently in production but not yet shipping). Preliminary reports indicate this will be a real mark .......
348: Hi-Rez Highway, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-22, 05:43:52 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
349: Hi-Rez Highway, Kind offer... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-21, 06:32:01 (68.99.85.184)
Thanks, may take you up on that one day. Are you still president of local audio club? .......
350: Computer Audio Asylum, I think you have the Vali 2... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-21, 06:24:23 (68.99.85.184)
Just bought one for my youngest son along with the Modi 3. I paid $99 for the Vali, they had some in their B stock closeout section (always scroll all the way down the product sidebar and look at thei .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, +2... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-19, 08:10:13 (68.99.85.184)
IMHO, one of the best performances at Woodstock. .......
352: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-18, 07:55:05 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, Bill Evans - Waltz For Debby (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-13, 07:06:18 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-13, 07:02:51 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
355: General Asylum, A must if you love Polka (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-12, 11:05:46 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
356: Vinyl Asylum, Nice story... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-12, 08:28:34 (68.99.85.184)
Wish I had thought of that with my sons. .......
357: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks, really enjoyed that... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-11, 08:41:48 (68.99.85.184)
Nicely done. I like the tall cabinets with the rolling ladder. I too like (need) to be organized. .......
358: General Asylum, RE: Thanks, really nice (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-11, 07:37:23 (68.99.85.184)
You have a good memory Todd. Yes, I saw that one. Apparently they are still being manufactured. An old customer who became a good friend from Litlle Rock, AK bought it from me and still uses it with h .......
359: General Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-10, 12:25:11 (68.99.85.184)
I was a Verdier (#2) dealer decades ago. Nice photography. .......
360: General Asylum, Thanks, really nice (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-10, 12:22:44 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
361: General Asylum, Totally agree Alan... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-09, 07:18:21 (96.72.14.142)
I had a great conversation with him. He's always been very generous with his knowledge on the forums as well. .......
362: General Asylum, One of my favorites. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-09, 07:16:51 (96.72.14.142)
nt .......
363: Speaker Asylum, You nailed it... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-08, 20:54:39 (96.72.14.142)
For me, it wasn't the music being played; actually fit the vibe of the room. I enjoy hearing new, underground sounds and the music they were playing was enjoyable and interesting to me. It was the vol .......
364: Speaker Asylum, Agree... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-08, 06:09:56 (198.243.5.179)
The Joseph room was also one of my favorites. The Zu room was terrible every time I went in. Surprising since they had one of the bigger rooms so they should have been able to make it work. They did g .......
365: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-07, 18:53:42 (198.243.5.179)
You saved me about $100. .......
366: Vinyl Asylum, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-07, 18:50:56 (198.243.5.179)
My head is spinning and my ears are ringing just thinking about it. .......
367: Computer Audio Asylum, Nice. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-07, 18:45:54 (198.243.5.179)
Both Jason and Mike are geniuses but at the same time humble, approachable and funny as schiit (sorry, couldn't help myself). I really admire what they've done. I'm glad you had that great experience. .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, Similar experience on the east coast... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-07, 07:45:40 (198.243.5.179)
Blew my mind. Loved the "progressive" FM stations of the day like WMMR in Philly. .......
369: Vinyl Asylum, Both great LPs... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-07, 07:38:23 (198.243.5.179)
I also love Then Play On. What an incredible experience to see the PG FM in an intimate venue. I'm jealous. .......
370: General Asylum, LOL (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-06, 16:44:59 (198.243.5.179)
nt .......
371: General Asylum, I really liked the L2s as well (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-06, 16:43:34 (198.243.5.179)
nt .......
372: General Asylum, Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-10-05, 20:06:07 (198.243.5.179)
Agree with you on the Vanatoos. My wife and I also thought the sub was on. The entry level room concept with systems at different price points ($500, $1k, $1.5k, etc) is a great idea. As always, amazi .......
373: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Heard good things about the Schiit. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-09-28, 10:50:12 (68.99.85.184)
I recently purchased a Schiit Lyr with the optional built-in multi-bit DAC. Helping me rethink modern digital. The Lyr itself is amazing for the price. I really enjoyed reading their book, Schiit Happ .......
374: Vinyl Asylum, RE: +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-09-09, 09:51:50 (68.99.85.184)
I'm going from memory years ago before the most recent model. It interfaced perfectly with my Herron VTSP-3A line stage which is always a plus. Detailed, organic, low noise sound driven by a Lyra Heli .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-09-08, 08:07:11 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
376: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Consider Lyr 3 (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-09-03, 13:06:58 (68.99.85.184)
Great for phones. One input for your DAC. .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-09-01, 06:52:33 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
378: Tube DIY Asylum, I think it's "Building Valve Amplifiers" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-09-01, 06:36:09 (68.99.85.184)
nt .......
379: Vinyl Asylum, Same (nt (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-07-03, 06:39:44 (72.201.71.228)
nt .......
380: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Try the various presets to get started (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-06-30, 12:53:42 (72.201.71.228)
Yes. The Impulse creates no sounds or audio output on it's own. It's overkill for the casual user (designed or work with Apple's Logic Pro X recording studio and Ableton Live 10 DJ/Production software .......
381: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Try the various presets to get started (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-06-30, 09:14:57 (72.201.71.228)
Midi will allow you to use a keyboard controller (I like the reasonably priced Novation Impulse), the iPad being the sound engine, presets and tone shaping control. .......
382: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-06-30, 08:23:44 (72.201.71.228)
nt .......
383: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the heads-up... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-05-05, 11:25:14 (72.201.71.228)
Preordered on Amazon. Very exciting, love this band. Will be interesting to see how these compare to my minty original Atco LPs. .......
384: Vintage Asylum, Thanks Fred (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-05-04, 09:06:19 (72.201.71.228)
nt .......
385: Vintage Asylum, RE: Paging Mike Samra (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-05-04, 07:18:26 (72.201.71.228)
I can do that for you. I'm in Tempe. PM me if you are interested. .......
386: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-04-30, 05:56:20 (72.201.71.228)
nt .......
387: Tweakers' Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-04-14, 13:24:35 (72.201.71.228)
nt .......
388: Speaker Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-04-14, 06:22:32 (72.201.71.228)
nt .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-03-22, 09:04:06 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
390: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Nice music room, really nice system (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-02-28, 15:20:08 (68.225.195.157)
You wouldn't recognize Tempe today. I got here in '76 and miss the old Tempe. Salt River rafting has become a big, crowded racket. Loved it in the 70s before they blew up the great jumping cliffs and .......
391: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Nice music room, really nice system (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-02-28, 07:27:14 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
392: General Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-02-27, 06:29:04 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
393: Vinyl Asylum, You're welcome. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-02-16, 06:31:56 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
394: Vintage Asylum, RE: Speaker reccomendations for Dynaco ST-35 amp (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-02-10, 08:06:41 (68.225.195.157)
I hope to begin building a pair of 4 Pi speakers for my 8W monos soon. Been planning to for years, just can't find the time with everything else going on. Would love to wake up one morning and not hea .......
395: Vinyl Asylum, Recommended Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-02-10, 07:34:54 (68.225.195.157)
Excellent price/performance ratio. An easy way to get more out of your table. I performed the full Pedersen mod on my Orbe SE along with the armboard upgrade and am very pleased with the results. ::: .......
396: Tweakers' Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-01-16, 06:26:42 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
397: Hi-Rez Highway, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2018-01-09, 06:28:03 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
398: Vintage Asylum, RE: The VTA ST-70 is a GREAT amp! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-12-19, 07:05:46 (68.225.195.157)
Thanks for taking the time to document your findings and suggestions for me. I'm sold. For 2018 I'll probably build one or the other after I finish building pairs of Four Pi speakers and Rhythmik subs .......
399: Vintage Asylum, A question if you don't mind... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-12-18, 10:31:24 (68.225.195.157)
I'd love to find a clean C II and apply Jim's mods and more. Seems like clean, unmodified units are getting hard to find and expensive. I know you built and worked a lot with a Latino ST-70. I've been .......
400: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I Get to Hear it LIVE! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-12-14, 10:50:06 (68.225.195.157)
What a great experience for her. Both my sons were in the beginning party scene with Ballet Arizona for four years. Great memories backstage with them, seeing what goes on behind the scenes. My wife a .......
401: Vinyl Asylum, Jarvi's is way too fast for my tastes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-12-14, 10:26:01 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
402: General Asylum, RE: Oppo 105 LMP Mod (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-12-14, 08:22:38 (68.225.195.157)
Ric lives in Santa Cruz county, south of San Francisco. Ric Schultz Electronic Visionary Systems 602 Olive Springs Rd. Soquel, CA 95073 Phone : 831-600-7102 .......
403: Tubes Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-12-04, 07:16:42 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
404: General Asylum, Misleading... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-23, 08:09:05 (68.225.195.157)
Dr Sampson invented one of several technologies that made cell phones possible. The cellular concept was invented in 1947 by two engineers at Bell Labs (one of four divisions that made up the regulate .......
405: Rocky Road, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-19, 05:16:26 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
406: Hi-Rez Highway, Like I said... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-07, 12:59:23 (68.225.195.157)
based on what I'm hearing, I doubt there is a better sounding, more versatile product available for $1399. I'm guessing you've never heard the EVS Sonica or for that matter, any EVS product. I don't l .......
407: Hi-Rez Highway, Excellent post, a "Must Read". (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-06, 05:29:54 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
408: Hi-Rez Highway, A common complaint... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-05, 09:42:26 (68.225.195.157)
Wire routing using correct electronic principles always looks worse than neatly bundled wiring. It's not uncommon to see wires neatly bundled coming of a multi-component audio rack; power cords, inter .......
409: Vinyl Asylum, My favorite scene from one of my favorite movies... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-05, 06:36:14 (68.225.195.157)
and they deleted it!!!! Found in the bonus features. My wife makes me watch this at least once a year. .......
410: Hi-Rez Highway, False Reviews? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-05, 06:16:44 (68.225.195.157)
See link. But for the most part, you are correct; the good reviews far outnumber the bad ones. Sadly, most reviews are suspect. The revered J Gordon Holt gave one of the first CD players a rave review .......
411: Hi-Rez Highway, EVS (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-05, 05:50:32 (68.225.195.157)
I believe Ric at EVS replaces the op amps with discrete circuitry as well as many other changes. I like the results of his Sonica mod. He's in the process of applying these same principles to the 205. .......
412: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-11-04, 08:50:21 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
413: General Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-10-21, 07:52:00 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
414: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Same.. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-09-18, 18:14:15 (68.225.195.157)
Although I'm still using the Beldon 8402 DIY interconnects. Looking forward to building the Dueland DCA20GA interconnects. I understand that Jim Smith of Get Better Sound has done the same, also repla .......
415: Cable Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-09-07, 10:17:55 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
416: Vinyl Asylum, Me too... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-08-14, 08:34:57 (76.218.254.27)
When some friends and I formed our first rock band (1967, I was 12) , the first song we learned was Steppin' Stone. I think ASHRA and I share similar musical tastes partially because we are from the s .......
417: Vinyl Asylum, Couldn't get it below 12... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-07-30, 10:46:38 (76.218.254.27)
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue Led Zeppelin: First The Doors: First Love: Forever Changes The Who: Live At Leeds The Beatles: White Album The Allman Brothers: In The Beginning (cheating, first two LPs) Buf .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, Classic, LOL. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-07-18, 11:27:29 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
419: Digital Drive, Thanks John. Anyone else? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-07-16, 17:13:27 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
420: Tweakers' Asylum, +! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-07-16, 10:27:15 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
421: Digital Drive, Would this equal or better the Dragonfly Red? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-07-16, 08:49:26 (68.225.195.157)
nt .......
422: Vinyl Asylum, Same... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-06-04, 11:22:38 (76.218.254.27)
But I only sell from roughly (this year I went a little later due to this year's relatively cool spring) late October through May due to the excessive heat in Tempe, AZ during the rest of the year. :: .......
423: Tubes Asylum, RE: The best I've tried... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-06-02, 09:32:08 (76.218.254.27)
I have both and also prefer the JJ. The Tungsram is a much more rugged tube though. .......
424: Tubes Asylum, RE: +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-06-02, 09:26:50 (76.218.254.27)
nt .......
425: General Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-06-02, 08:55:28 (76.218.254.27)
nt .......
426: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-06-01, 17:59:39 (76.218.254.27)
nt .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-05-27, 05:55:02 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
428: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-05-12, 12:25:37 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-05-06, 07:05:45 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
430: Headphone Heights, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-29, 06:00:00 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
431: Vinyl Asylum, Oh yeah... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-28, 08:01:54 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks for the heads up. .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Me too... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-28, 08:00:16 (68.230.64.187)
Just like anything else, I buy low and sell high. Plenty of nice, wealthy folks (mostly Chinese lately) that have no problem with the multiples. Helping to put my kids through college. Thank you. ::: .......
433: Vinyl Asylum, Me too... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-28, 07:47:12 (68.230.64.187)
Just placed an order with deepdiscountdvd.com. I'll let y'all know what happens. .......
434: General Asylum, Art that plays music... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-28, 07:30:36 (68.230.64.187)
Beautiful and amazing, never seen anything like this. Thanks for posting. .......
435: Vintage Asylum, I owned that preamp many years ago. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-26, 16:26:43 (68.230.64.187)
Also came with an optional isolation transformer, same box that they used for the power supply. Interesting design. Stan Warren may have still been at the company at that time. A friend of mine bought .......
436: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-26, 16:17:53 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
437: Tubes Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-22, 08:08:05 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
438: General Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-20, 07:39:54 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
439: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Love it, and... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-04-12, 09:14:25 (68.230.64.187)
I remember MMR tape nights. Great station. One of my favorite rock bands and, even though Clem Clemson was a good player, I too prefer the Frampton era Pie (he did start the band, wikipedia has it wro .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, Great choice! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-03-26, 09:28:33 (68.230.64.187)
One of my favorites also. As a player and lover of Hammomd/Leslie in general, I have been a fan for decades; a great inspiration. Saw him and band at the Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood in 1973. Fantasti .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, My favorite all around musician. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-03-03, 05:19:14 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
442: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-20, 09:42:45 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
443: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, So... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-20, 09:01:14 (68.230.64.187)
Can't you or won't you answer my questions? The link shows that there is a 220uf, 16V OS-CON. Why would you not recommend these capacitors (of any value, 180uf, 220uf, etc) for the output tubes after .......
444: VK music - Sunvalley Audio Forum, RE: SV-S1628 Arrived (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-18, 04:32:53 (68.230.64.187)
Thank you. .......
445: VK music - Sunvalley Audio Forum, RE: SV-S1628 Arrived (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-17, 19:16:01 (68.230.64.187)
Is this available as a kit? If so, how much? Thank you. .......
446: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, RE: TU-8200 Cathode Bypass Caps (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-17, 19:04:19 (68.230.64.187)
Yes, I believe there is (see link). The stock output cathode bypass capacitors are 220uf 16V (same with the stock 12AU7 bypass caps). Why would 220uf be fine for the stock caps but not for the OS-COM? .......
447: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, RE: TU-8200 Cathode Bypass Caps (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-17, 18:27:23 (68.230.64.187)
I don't understand. Elekit does not approve changing the stock 220uf 16V output bypass caps with 220uf 16V OS-CON caps? Seems to me if they are an improvement for the 12AU7 drivers, the same would be .......
448: VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum, TU-8200 Cathode Bypass Caps (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-17, 16:46:06 (68.230.64.187)
The DX upgrade includes 180uf OS-CON caps for the 12AU7 bypass caps. Is there any reason not to upgrade the 220uf output tube bypass caps as well? Thanks. .......
449: Vinyl Asylum, +3 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-14, 05:27:20 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
450: Vinyl Asylum, Iberia, Reiner, CSO (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-03, 09:08:19 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-02-03, 08:56:47 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
452: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Really well (Orbe SE)... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-30, 10:14:02 (68.230.64.187)
The kit I received looks exactly like one in the first picture where you can see the molded plastic sand reservoir. If you are careful and do the job correctly, it's a very solid outcome. It really ex .......
453: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Really well (Orbe SE)... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-30, 07:54:42 (68.230.64.187)
If you scroll down, Gert's images of various modified Orbe SE turntables are pictured and look exactly like mine with different tonearms (mine is a Graham 2.2 with a newly rebuilt Lyra Helikon cartrid .......
454: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Really well (Orbe SE)... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-29, 06:45:51 (68.230.64.187)
I'll try and post something. I can understand your reservations. Many opportunities to mess it all up. I took my time and Gert was very helpful. The metal chassis spaces are filled with body work resi .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, Really well (Orbe SE)... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-27, 06:06:44 (68.230.64.187)
I finished the job several months ago. Big improvement in all areas. Well worth it. .......
456: Vinyl Asylum, Hard to beat for the money. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-22, 07:29:59 (68.230.64.187)
nt .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, Me Too! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-19, 10:01:17 (68.230.64.187)
Hard to pick favorites but I would go with the first Manassas (Classic Records reissue is incredible), Buffalo Springfield Again and Supersession. Saw him last year (with a great band) with my teenage .......
458: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-09, 06:18:30 (68.230.64.187)
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459: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks for the heads up (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-05, 09:48:42 (68.230.64.187)
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460: Vinyl Asylum, I'm guessing you missed this part of my post... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-03, 05:05:07 (68.230.64.187)
"You may have different results in moderate to high humidity environments." If you live in a very dry environment like I do, I can't explain the difference in our results. I have never seen any residu .......
461: Vinyl Asylum, I do not recommend these... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2017-01-02, 08:04:11 (68.230.64.187)
I live in the worst kind of environment for dust, AZ. Very low humidity, lots of static, especially in winter with the heater running. You may have different results in moderate to high humidity envir .......
462: Rocky Road, Saw him in Phoenix recently... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-09, 10:36:15 (68.230.64.187)
with my 17 year old son. We both really dug it, especially the keyboard player. Been a Porcupine fan for years. .......
463: Rocky Road, Love WGLS & PFM. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-09, 10:32:19 (68.230.64.187)
Grew up in Reading. Still think this area has one of the greatest concentrations of music lovers in the world. I have several PFM imports and still enjoy them from time to time. Italian, marxist, rock .......
464: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This site needs a "Like" button :) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-06, 19:10:12 (68.230.64.187)
A musician friend had also seen him and was blown away. I have not been as fortunate. Glad you got the opportunity. .......
465: Vintage Asylum, Very cool. Thanks for that. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-05, 08:04:23 (68.230.64.187)
Great FZ clip; greatly underrated guitarist. Also love that SG. .......
466: Vinyl Asylum, Love their Michael Hedges LPs (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-05, 07:49:48 (68.230.64.187)
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467: General Asylum, Thanks again to all, lots of great information as usual. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-04, 07:03:49 (68.230.64.187)
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468: General Asylum, RE: Regenerator (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-04, 06:42:45 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks. Yes, I'm very familiar with these units although I've never owned one. The better units appear to be universally praised by audiophiles. It always seems there are another areas in my systems t .......
469: General Asylum, RE: Solar Power System Impact On Audio Quality Question (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 07:25:46 (68.230.64.187)
Lol, dig. I was going to have a tilapia farm in my backyard. No complaints now but those were the days; endless hopes and dreams. .......
470: General Asylum, RE: Solar Power System Impact On Audio Quality Question (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 07:15:24 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks Fred. Your experience is very helpful. I may take you up on that offer. Same but not to your extent. I have also been very interested in this stuff since the Whole Earth Catalog days many decad .......
471: General Asylum, Good point... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 06:34:09 (68.230.64.187)
See my response to the information Adam provided. The two inverter solution is intriguing. Thanks. .......
472: General Asylum, Thanks guys (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 06:31:06 (68.230.64.187)
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473: General Asylum, RE: Solar Power System Impact On Audio Quality Question (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 06:27:59 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks Abe. Yes, you have to be on the grid for AC once the sun goes down. The grid costs supposedly are offset by the juice you will be pumping into the grid when you have an excess (massive excess f .......
474: General Asylum, RE: Solar Power System Impact On Audio Quality Question (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 06:15:06 (68.230.64.187)
Thank you Adam. Your attached article is exactly what I was looking for, specifically the true sine wave vs modified sin wave inverters. The double inverter solution, one smaller true sine for recordi .......
475: General Asylum, Thanks Chris (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-03, 05:54:34 (68.230.64.187)
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476: General Asylum, Solar Power System Impact On Audio Quality Question (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-12-02, 15:13:49 (68.230.64.187)
I'm looking into going solar and will probably go with Solar City. I see it as a triple win; better power to my gear (maybe), save money (for sure) and do the right thing environmentally (icing on the .......
477: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: You have one of the best sounding (for my ears) amps I have ever heard... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-11-20, 07:08:05 (68.230.64.187)
Send me a personal email. .......
478: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Thanks... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-11-18, 10:43:00 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks. Yes, I've seen these but like you can't find much other information. .......
479: Tube DIY Asylum, Thanks... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-11-16, 11:31:54 (68.230.64.187)
I never got the message that the Svetlanas sound better than the WEs in this design. Big difference in the price, so great news. I've been using the WEs that Brians supplied in the upgrade kit (for a .......
480: Tube DIY Asylum, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-11-16, 10:02:43 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks for that. Yes, slightly smaller than my Sound Technology analyzer (under $100 on eBay, nice if you have the space). Extra bench space is always nice. And my wife just asked me what I want for X .......
481: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: You have one of the best sounding (for my ears) amps I have ever heard... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-11-16, 09:21:43 (68.230.64.187)
Thanks. Why not go with the 310A? After all these years, I don't think Thorston or Brian would object if I send you the schematic. DIYHS was a great operation. I built these amps, Django, Cole, Cole L .......
482: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Anyone recommend an octal (6.3v heater) pentode driver for SET 300b (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-11-16, 07:31:38 (68.230.64.187)
I bought the original Basie kit. Never got around to building them. Then DIYHS came out with the Ladyday series. I bought the parts for their LD3 which includes the 310A pentode driver. I also bought .......
483: Vintage Asylum, RE: That's a different story... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-23, 05:33:42 (68.230.64.187)
$40, took forever. .......
484: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-22, 07:21:20 (68.230.64.187)
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485: Vintage Asylum, That's a different story... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-21, 06:05:51 (68.230.64.187)
and still, I only see a few over the last six months. In most cases, not cost effective for those of us doing a one off repair. Also risky in most of these cases, no guarantee the power transformer is .......
486: Vintage Asylum, Tons? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-17, 08:15:29 (68.230.64.187)
I recently finished a power transformer job. I think there have been four Stancor 54-32 on eBay since the beginning of the year. None currently available. Maybe in the past. I wish the $55 one was ava .......
487: General Asylum, RE: Pirate Radio... Play Misty For Me... Clockwork Orange... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-16, 08:28:14 (68.230.64.187)
All favorites, all excellent. Great choices. .......
488: General Asylum, RE: My favorite movie, (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-16, 08:26:28 (68.230.64.187)
Loved the Conversation and, as I recall, the haunting piano score. .......
489: General Asylum, RE: Jack Black rips CD player owners - so that trumps everything... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-16, 08:25:04 (68.230.64.187)
An all time favorite scene from one of my favorite movies. My wife tells me I'm all three characters rolled into one; probably not a good thing. .......
490: General Asylum, B3 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-10-07, 07:47:20 (68.230.64.187)
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491: Speaker Asylum, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-09-29, 07:31:11 (68.230.64.187)
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492: Cable Asylum, Agree... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-09-23, 07:31:42 (68.230.64.187)
After working as an engineer for 26 years in the design and test of large scale integrated circuits for implantable medical devices, the two most brilliant and creative electrical engineers I have enc .......
493: Vintage Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-09-16, 06:52:17 (68.230.64.187)
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494: Vinyl Asylum, Muck? (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-09-10, 08:31:12 (68.230.64.187)
I swear, I'm going brain dead. .......
495: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks so muck... (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-09-10, 08:28:41 (68.230.64.187)
Just so happens I'm looking for a table for my oldest son who's now at NAU in Flagstaff, AZ. He loves classic and prog rock. I was looking at this model and wondering if it was any good. Your feedback .......
496: Tubes Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-09-03, 07:52:36 (68.230.64.187)
I've dealt with most of the US tube vendors over the years. For service, price and quality I currently buy from Jim McShane or Tube Depot. .......
497: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-08-30, 07:33:49 (68.230.64.187)
The kits are $599, saving me about $700 a pair. To me that's icing on the cake since I build more for the enjoyment than to save money. I'm glad your new pair has worked out so well for you. I'll be u .......
498: Speaker Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-08-29, 08:14:08 (68.230.64.187)
Planning to build a pair later this year. .......
499: Vinyl Asylum, +1 Lounge (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-08-25, 07:15:54 (68.230.64.187)
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500: Tube DIY Asylum, Great post. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Vinyl Valet on 2016-08-09, 09:40:19 (68.230.64.187)
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