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1: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: OK, I just found out everything I think and hear isn't true. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2024-03-20, 18:39:58 (23.28.105.242)
This was the line that made me call "bullshit" on the entire article: "Churnside uses lossless files for his technical work in audio production, but the reasons are more complex than just because it " .......
2: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Interesting (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2024-01-17, 14:48:05 (23.28.105.242)
As long as the mini PC has an intel chip, a purpose built OS like Daphile would also be an improvement over Windows IMHO. .......
3: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB-C splitter cable. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2024-01-17, 12:16:25 (149.19.60.20)
Something like this? You'd then need two USB-C to USC-C cables: one to the charger and another to your device. .......
4: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Interesting (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2024-01-17, 08:35:25 (35.0.192.17)
As long as the mini PC has an intel chip, a purpose built OS like Daphile would also be an improvement over Windows IMHO. .......
5: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: No multi USB ports on DACs? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2024-01-08, 13:05:23 (149.19.60.15)
I have a second, older DAC where the USB input failed (actually pulled away from the circuit board). I still wanted to use the DAC so I got one of these, and it works fine. I just use the COAX input o .......
6: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Vortexbox better than Daphile (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-11-10, 08:40:03 (149.19.60.15)
1) It's all controlled from a web page over your network. - Daphile is controlled in this manner. You can also use the Squeezer app to control it. 2) It includes a cd ripper that fully automates the p .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How to get my computer out of my audio chain? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-10-31, 12:54:16 (149.19.60.14)
Dawnrazor - you don't "need" a USB input, but it helps. To get optimal audio, you'd want the PC to output a digital signal. Typically that's going to be USB unless your PC's sound card has an optical .......
8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How to get my computer out of my audio chain? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-10-30, 13:08:34 (149.19.60.23)
What's a NAS? It's a small computer in a unique box that provides access to the contents of your hard drives and/or USB storage devices to other devices on a network. The computer in a device like the .......
9: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Tidal or Qobuz or both (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-10-13, 16:56:31 (24.192.30.115)
WRT HD Tracks, yes they are still around though I have no insight regarding their profitability (or losses). I will say that, for those who want to own their own media (digital or physical), the strea .......
10: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Sbooster Vbus2 Isolator for self-powered USB DACs (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-06-14, 16:54:21 (24.35.25.7)
Did the power supply come from here? https://teddypardo.com/ .......
11: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Best quality way to split large .APE and convert to FLAC / WAV? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-05-29, 12:59:44 (24.35.25.7)
>>Is there any quality loss doing it like this? None >>Should I go for WAV if I don't mind the larger files? There's no difference btw FLAC and WAV audibly, so if you like the ability for your music .......
12: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Not my Experience at all ....................... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-05-06, 17:59:40 (24.35.25.7)
>>Every time I've been using network services like NFS, Samba/Cifs on my RPi based audio system, the perceived sound quality got worse. That behaviour alone makes NAS a NoGo to me. I've used a NAS fo .......
13: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Spend your money slowly! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-02-22, 06:30:30 (149.19.60.6)
If you're just trying out a PC - based audio setup to see whether or not you like it, there's no need to spend much money at all!! 1) If you have an old, unused laptop sitting around, it really doesn' .......
14: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ROON Q's - don't need to start over! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-02-07, 12:59:59 (149.19.60.25)
I'm not a Windows fan, I'll say that at the outset. I run Linux on my home computers. However: - There's nothing wrong with running Windows for a dedicated audio server/source. - There are many sites/ .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: is there a raspberry music player that supports an IPONE app? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-01-23, 18:18:11 (24.192.229.38)
Raspberry Pi supports mpd. https://www.lesbonscomptes.com/pages/raspmpd.html .......
16: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: MacBook importing noise via Ethernet cable caused by modem's a/c adapter (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2023-01-23, 11:24:16 (149.19.60.5)
This thread is an interesting read. I've had pretty good luck with both Powerline networking and MESH. I've got 3 ASUS routers via a mesh network. Before the mesh network, I used powerline networking .......
17: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Sound on Linux (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-09-13, 13:38:40 (149.19.60.20)
Yes, a few adjustments might be required depending on what app/package you're using. Generally, the thought process is to tweak the output in the app so that the output is via ALSA and not PulseAudio, .......
18: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Spotify HiFi (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-08-05, 02:37:08 (24.192.229.38)
Spotify continues to say little more than "we don't have timing details to share yet". When will Spotify HiFi come out? The short answer is that we don't know when Spotify HiFi will arrive, beyond the .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: It's the Software ..................... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-06-13, 13:21:32 (149.19.60.21)
No, I didn't. I was actually agreeing with you that the RPI is not on its way out. I was simply pointing out that the Wiim is great for making the music streaming venture very simple for those who don .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: It's the Software ..................... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-06-13, 09:43:31 (149.19.60.5)
RPI is probably not on the way out, since it has a number of uses that are not limited to music playback. And, some folks really like to tinker with them. However, safe to say that for those that just .......
21: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Any Linux guys out here? Question about Zorin OS 16 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-06-02, 11:28:30 (149.19.60.30)
Just my $0.02: The easiest way to build a Linux box for PC - based audio is to use one of the purpose-built Linux distributions. The two that top the list for ease of configuration and use are Volumi .......
22: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: A simple question (Wifi Receiver for Main Audio System)... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-05-21, 14:54:26 (24.192.229.38)
If you want simple: https://www.amazon.com/Streamer-Bluetooth-Multiroom-Multizone-Assistant/dp/B09KBSK2RS If find myself using this device more frequently all the time. I stream music from files on my .......
23: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: If Zen or the new Node model (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-04-05, 13:23:31 (149.19.60.37)
As DoubleJ said, you really don't need a dedicated device to stream Spotify. Spotify has an app for Mac, and here's some guidance on how to install it on a Mac Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_ .......
24: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Bluesound Node and Amazon music unlimited/HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2022-02-10, 17:51:03 (24.192.31.215)
Stan - I had a Node for a while. In my experience it didn't offer me anything I didn't already have with my pc based audio system. If you want the Node to check out Amazon HD - which the Node does ta .......
25: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "No Sudden Move:" Steve Soderbergh's latest film starring Don Cheadle (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2021-07-08, 06:23:12 (170.146.220.21)
Born and raised in Metro Detroit, I absolutely loved it. The film really did a GREAT job capturing the Detroit of the '50's. .......
26: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: How can Bugs From Space (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2021-07-08, 06:21:01 (170.146.220.71)
Surely it would be a less entertaining movie if the bugs weren't down here on earth menacing mankind. Think of how far less entertaining it would have been if Godzilla fought Mecha-Godzilla on the moo .......
27: Digital Drive, RE: Wireless routers (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2021-06-20, 18:06:00 (24.192.31.215)
I'm going to politely dissent to some of the messages herein that suggest wired home internet connections "sound better" than wireless. Sure, WiFi will be more prone to interference and latency issues .......
28: Digital Drive, RE: That transport is 30 years old (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2021-05-07, 02:53:30 (24.192.31.215)
Just one thought about the ifi device: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-ifi-ipurifier-s-pdif-digital-audio-filter.2189/#js-post-59420 .......
29: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why don't I ever see this DAC discussed? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2021-04-28, 06:36:25 (170.146.220.71)
I think they do make a "DAC only" version: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ADI2DACFS--rme-adi-2-dac-fs-2-channel-da-converter?mrkgadid=3341929109&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=stud .......
30: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Gustard DAC-A18 Question (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2020-12-23, 17:57:16 (24.96.240.12)
I thing Abe's got it right. In fact, the folks at Schiit recommend leaving their DAC's powered on, and pot the power switch on the back of the unit as if to emphasize the point. Also, you never have .......
31: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: If it costs more than $300 and isn't made by Topping... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2020-04-27, 18:32:21 (23.28.107.95)
Subjectivism and objectivism both have their place in audio. Stage 1) I can objectively examine the claims made by a manufacturer, see if they make sense, and then determine if the product manufacture .......
32: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The Roon trial is back on (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2020-03-10, 20:30:19 (23.28.107.95)
Curious: ever tried Daphile? Free to try and go use. Can be run off a USB stick or installed on a hard drive. Web, Android and Kindle (Squeezed app). .......
33: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Network options (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2020-02-20, 17:29:09 (23.28.107.95)
I've had good results using power line networking. I'm using Netgear's Powerline 1200, and stream 24/192 files with no difficulty. My music is on a drive connected to my router. The music the streams .......
34: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-12-11, 08:22:33 (23.28.107.95)
Curious why you'd want both Tidal and Qobuz? Is it that there are artists available on one and not the other? If you were forced to choose, which one would you cancel? .......
35: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-12-11, 08:19:47 (23.28.107.95)
Spent some time critical listening last night. I'm guessing that its mostly due to the differences in mixes. For example, I was listening to a playlist on Tidal that included Billy Joel's "Allentown. .......
36: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-12-10, 17:10:56 (23.28.107.95)
Daphile IS the OS - https://www.daphile.com/ Yes, the DAC display indicates the correct sample rate whether standard or hi res. .......
37: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-12-10, 02:51:56 (23.28.107.95)
No, there's no resampling. It simply is a setting in the app (Tidal, Qobuz, erc.) that allows for playing the highest resolution stream available from the source. It's more about adjusting for availab .......
38: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-12-09, 17:39:46 (23.28.107.95)
Daphile to DAC. Set to the highest resolution in Daphile's app settings. .......
39: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-12-08, 08:55:29 (23.28.107.95)
In the Free Trial period with both Qobuz and Tidal at the moment. Thinking that such services might be a convenient way to listen to the music I like while finding new music to check out. While I've .......
40: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: PC audio (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2019-09-03, 18:59:15 (23.28.107.95)
I second the sugestion for Daphile. Actually, one doesn't need to wipe out anything to try Daphile. Follow the instructions on their website and load daphile to a bootable usb stick. You'll be back to .......
41: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Sold a PS Audio Nuwave DAC at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-07-03, 10:25:02 (75.114.4.240)
Interesting how some buyers think that private sales on Audiogon, Craigslist and elsewhere must function under the same rules as brick and mortar retail establishments, complete with no questions aske .......
42: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Program to convert FLAC to WAV? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-01-23, 08:32:59 (107.147.255.245)
Foobar 2000 will do it. I think VLC will do it as well. Both are freeware. .......
43: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB REGEN Power Supply Option? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-01-21, 16:28:17 (107.147.255.245)
Thanks for that link! I'll check it out. .......
44: Computer Audio Asylum, USB REGEN Power Supply Option? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-01-21, 10:32:25 (107.147.255.245)
This caught my eye over at Parts Express. Wondering if it might be a good option for powering a USB Regen? http://www.parts-express.com/astec-12v-24a-288w-regulated-and-filtered-power-supply-with-cas .......
45: Computer Audio Asylum, DSD Playback - "On the Fly" Conversion to PCM (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-01-04, 13:53:00 (107.147.255.245)
My DAC is an Antelope Zodiac - purchased in 2012 or so. It does not play back DSD files natively. I recently read that Music Player Daemon (MPD) will playback DSD files as described here: http://www .......
46: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Digital Gadget makes $10 earbuds sound like $200 headphones... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-01-04, 13:30:41 (107.147.255.245)
Good marketing can overcome the laws of physics every time. .......
47: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Linux / FLAC / PC Audio Demo (Fedora Linux, Native 16 bit 44.1 Aune Audio S16 DAC) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2016-01-03, 10:49:54 (170.146.221.62)
For some real fun, go to the deadbeef site and download / install the Jack Audio plugin. Then run deabbeef audio through Jack audio. See if you like the sound of that combo. .......
48: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The Results are in.... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-12-31, 16:24:25 (107.147.255.245)
Linux is my daily driver for music. You've got several good options for music players from full featured to minimal. However, for music server its hard to beat MPD (Music Player Daemon). I've set up .......
49: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Microsoft's new $1500 Surface Book laptop (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-10-07, 04:32:55 (75.114.254.236)
I guess I'm wondering, with the rest of the world moving to tablets or hand-held devices in the sub $500 range, why Microsoft thinks the time is right to launch a line of laptops with a base price of .......
50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How Are You Using A Laptop In Your Sound System? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-09-17, 12:03:07 (75.114.254.236)
Music is on a USB drive connected to the network. I have networked laptop connected to the DAC that streams music from the USB drive. The laptop runs mpd, so that I can control playback / select track .......
51: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The "STATE" of Computer Audio/Digital Playback (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-07-27, 16:26:27 (75.114.254.236)
To each their own. I may change my mind at some point but right now I have zero interest in a single box device. While some manufacturers make such boxes "future-proof", all too often that's no guaran .......
52: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Debian 8 much less cluttered and faster than Ubuntu (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-06-08, 05:07:29 (170.146.221.26)
Since a piece of software called "hal" is deprecated in Debian, I need to stick to Ubuntu. Through the efforts of some in the Ubuntu community, hal can still be installed in Ubuntu and its variants. T .......
53: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Help with PC setup please SQ diminishes after one track! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-05-23, 06:11:58 (107.147.253.75)
Frank - Suggest that you try stripping your playback chain down to the bare essentials first. Start here: Laptop Windows 7 > JRiver MC 19 using WASAPI > iFi cables > iFi USB > iFi Micro iDSD > Headph .......
54: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Is There Any Hope for Linux Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-05-07, 04:17:05 (107.147.253.75)
"Fact is. Removing Pulseaudio from your system, usually leaves you with a (to a certain extent) broken system." No, it certainly does not. There are Ubuntu variants - Lubuntu comes to mind - that don' .......
55: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Is There Any Hope for Linux Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-05-05, 18:05:29 (107.147.253.75)
Most music players that come pre-packaged with Linux distros (like Banshee or Rhythmbox) route the audio signal through Pulse Audio, which is the equivalent of Windows mixer. To get the best performan .......
56: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ethernet over power line Audio Quality ? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-04-19, 19:41:26 (107.147.253.75)
Wow, no more than 50 mbps? Ouch. While I never get close to the rated 500 mbps, I'm usually in the 180 range. That's in a house with almost 50 year old wiring. .......
57: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ethernet over power line Audio Quality ? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-04-16, 16:59:21 (107.147.253.75)
I'm quite satisfied with powerline networking in my home, but agree that success can vary with the quality of wiring in your home. I'll also say that the newer powerline networking gear is superior to .......
58: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The Resonessence Labs Mirus DAC (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-03-05, 16:51:52 (107.147.253.75)
Excessive, over the top, unnecessary. Just because you post on an internet forum doesn't mean you need to check your decorum and decency at the door. Post like yours speak far more about you than the .......
59: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Definition of "audiophile" just got a bit more ridiculous (response to T. Lauck). (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-02-10, 16:31:09 (107.147.253.75)
I guess I'm not sure what point you're making here. It sound like you're saying that one must be an painter to enjoy or comment competently about Rembrandt? Or a scupltor to appreciate Michaelangelo? .......
60: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB: can it flow? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-02-05, 20:28:52 (107.147.253.75)
I'm listening to my sucky computer based audio system this evening. So disappointed by how its giving me the best, most enjoyable playback I've ever experienced ever in almost 40 years of messing with .......
61: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Can I ask a network question? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2015-01-14, 08:06:39 (107.147.253.75)
It's possible, perhaps even likely, that your PC's network card required driver software for Windows XP to work properly. it's also very likely that Win 7 will come preloaded with the correct driver f .......
62: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: foobar priority setting (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-12-29, 13:26:16 (107.147.253.75)
These are buggers to diagnose, but I've felt your pain. I've got an Acer Aspire that suffers from similar issues under Win 7 (wireless or wired), but has no such issues at all under Linux. I also use .......
63: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: If it's async then it's probably your system or port (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-11-28, 03:59:45 (107.147.253.75)
Agreed. With many pc's, especially lower spec laptops, it's also best to be sure that the USB DAC is the ONLY thing plugged into any of the PC's USB ports during music playback. .......
64: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ubuntu Studio--)Jack Audio--)DAC--)Bliss (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-11-20, 04:08:14 (107.147.253.75)
I've never used Mac gear but have used Win 7 based systems and other versions of Linux. I've also used Audiophile Linux, but they' have transitioned from using Linux Mint as a base to using Arch Linux .......
65: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ubuntu Studio--)Jack Audio--)DAC--)Bliss (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-11-16, 15:20:37 (107.147.253.75)
The DAC is connected via USB .......
66: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ubuntu Studio--)Jack Audio--)DAC--)Bliss (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-11-16, 08:22:02 (107.147.253.75)
Here's some info about what JACK is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JACK_Audio_Connection_Kit "...a professional sound server daemon that provides real-time, low latency connections for both audio and M .......
67: Computer Audio Asylum, Ubuntu Studio--)Jack Audio--)DAC--)Bliss (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-11-15, 17:07:23 (107.147.253.75)
Lately my modest setup has never sounded better. Have been experimenting with Ubuntu Studio (with its low latency kernel) and sending the output of the music player (deadbeef or VLC) through Jack Audi .......
68: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Suggestions for "Budget" expandable 4TB NAS drive (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-08-10, 10:51:56 (107.147.253.75)
If your router has a USB input, you could hook on of these to your router. Your computer can access it like a network folder. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178461 ::: TOPIC: .......
69: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: That looks like an ideal Linux candidate (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-03-04, 18:47:03 (24.33.245.48)
Awesome! Once you had a chance to kick the tires on it for a couple of weeks, it might help to post a review. I'm sure the maintainer of that distro would welcome the feedback, but it might also help .......
70: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: great, audiophile linux... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-02-26, 18:10:45 (24.33.245.48)
Both. I really can't hear much, if any, difference. But please don't regard these ears as the last word on anything! :-) .......
71: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: spare laptop question, Windows 8.1 or Linux? Any windows experts here? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-02-24, 09:24:02 (170.146.220.23)
If you're only going to use the laptop for music playback, and are open to Linux, you might consider: http://www.ap-linux.com/ I tried it, worked great. However, I also need my pc to do networking and .......
72: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: But, for 11 years (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2014-01-27, 13:57:16 (170.146.221.29)
Using double - blind testing methodology I have determined conclusively that streaming digital audio over Bright House Networks sounds significantly better than streaming over Comcast. ;-) ::: TOPIC:: .......
73: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You should really try Puppy. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-09-07, 15:46:39 (97.69.212.60)
I have. As I stated earlier, I just don't hear any difference between various flavors of low - spec Linux on my set up. Particularly when running Jack, since it takes its place at the head of the line .......
74: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: On what Linux? Standard Linux distro? Puppy? Or Tiny Core? (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-09-07, 12:19:52 (97.69.212.60)
The Linux distro is called Crunchbang: http://crunchbang.org. Set up with either deadbeef or vlc passing the audio signal to the Jack sound server. Sounds sweet. At least on my system, this setup get .......
75: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "it was the quietest os" (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-09-06, 05:38:40 (170.146.225.16)
Tinkering around last night with using the "Jack audio" plugin for deadbeef (found here: http://deadbeef.sourceforge.net/plugins.html), along with the Jack Audio Connection Tool Kit: http://qjackctl.s .......
76: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Tiny Core Linux + Deadbeef (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-09-03, 19:07:37 (97.69.212.60)
There's nothing to offend. This is a hobby, and it's all about personal preferences, right? What's right for me might be total crapola for someone else. The best playback I've had on my system is wha .......
77: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Tiny Core Linux + Deadbeef (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-09-03, 06:22:00 (170.146.225.17)
I think the answer is, as always: "It depends." I think the idea of going a bit minimalist is probably a good idea. However, if you start comparing most Linux distributions to Windows, you're already .......
78: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New to HiRez, somewhat disappointed (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-09-01, 07:16:55 (97.69.212.60)
I jumped into pc-based audio wholesale in 2011. I have, I think, a pretty decent set up, including the Zodiac Anetlope DAC fed by a properly set up PC running Linux. My "other hi rez source" is vinyl. .......
79: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Your thoughts on preamp vs DAC/preamp (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-02-16, 12:05:02 (174.84.192.251)
I'll be the contrarian here. I had the chance to run my DAC - an Antelope Zodiac - straight into my amp. It has a volume control but not an additional analog input. The music never sounded better. Now .......
80: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Me too for many reasons (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-01-30, 16:43:43 (174.84.192.251)
A lightweight Linux distribution like Lubuntu or Crunchbang works well if you need to have your PC networked or otherwise do more than serve music files. I'm using Crunchbang since I also need the PC .......
81: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: 96/24 cool-aid....sad to say (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2013-01-22, 19:36:48 (174.84.192.251)
I think he's referring to Sony and Phillips, the two corporate forces behind bringing CD audio to consumers. .......
82: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Why do we multitask with audio computers? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2012-12-22, 12:49:12 (174.84.192.251)
Your post ignores the reality that it's not all that hard to tweak a PC to function as an ideal part of an audio system. There are also purpose-built PC products available for audio enthusiasts. Their .......
83: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: GNU/Linux (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2012-04-13, 13:32:14 (170.146.225.4)
Your set up and mine are pretty similar. I use Lubuntu 64 bit, which is an Ubuntu variant that uses less system resources to get the job done. My music is also on a 2TB Seagate Go Flex USB drive. Sou .......
84: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: W7 optimization - once more (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2011-12-22, 05:53:04 (170.146.225.4)
Yet we hear many of the same frustrations with Windows: both XP and Windows 7 have significant challenges and shortcomings when it comes to reproducing bit perfect audio for some users. I'm certainly .......
85: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: W7 optimization - once more (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2011-12-19, 13:53:17 (170.146.225.4)
The easiest way to optimize Windows is remove it and install Linux. :-D .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Katy Lied" is (in)famous - here's why (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-11-25, 12:42:45 (170.146.225.4)
http://www.steelydan.com/dennys3.html .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MM carts are for ? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-11-25, 07:12:46 (170.146.225.4)
Still love my Stanton 881S. Its been going strong for years, and I have a couple replacement "Stereohedron" styli that will keep me in business for some time to come. On either my Technics 1210 or my .......
88: Rocky Road, RE: Worst concerts you have attended? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-11-03, 06:05:51 (170.146.225.4)
The Moody Blues, circa 1982 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. They were just "off" that night: no energy at all in the performance, like they we're just putting in time until the tour was over. It go .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics SL1200MkII Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-08-05, 09:37:50 (170.146.91.6)
You Tube video showing how to change out a Technics tonearm: http://www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDQK1FnHv9mo&ei=A7Z5So2YDYmXlAfCypyZBQ&usg=AFQjCNGDTgFdXXhy13mFvhA_9-_EkFMsCA&sig2=Sd3TzAj7kYcrCzH1G6k0 .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SL-7 platter rings like a bell...damping vs balance question (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-06-20, 05:37:05 (76.226.214.200)
If you have an Auto Parts store like Pep Boys near you, pick up a product called Dynamat. You can cut it to size and place it on the underside of your platter. This will virtually kill the ringing pla .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Phono Stage In Marantz 1060 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-06-19, 14:32:18 (76.226.214.200)
I don't think I'd toss it, as many really like the 1060. You might find someone who wants to give it a good home. However, for the money you'd put into it to get it fixed, you might look at a Hagerman .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics overhang - EPA 100 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-06-01, 06:34:32 (170.146.91.6)
I don't know that the 52 MM measure applies to the SL-1000 with the EPA-100 tonearm as it does with the tonearms from the SL-1200 series, or variants. The EPA-100 arm is 250 MM in lenght, and the 1200 .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Replacement stylus for Shure V15 type V (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-04-21, 08:52:02 (170.146.91.6)
http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=SHVN5P The above works well if you can live without the dynamic stabilizer brush. Your other option might be to hav .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge Retip from Soundsmith (longish) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-04-13, 12:47:31 (170.146.91.6)
I've seen some comments here and there about Soundsmith and their cartridge re-tip services. I wanted to convey my recent experience. Yours truly, aka "fumble fingers", mishandled my Ortofon Kontrapu .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, I'd just store myself for a year with my albums! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-03-10, 08:51:51 (170.146.91.6)
NT .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Question About Technics SL1210M5G Tonearm? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-20, 17:59:03 (76.226.208.184)
It is an adjustment screw for the static lateral tonearm damping system. It is to provide some additional control while scratching, but has no use in a home system. Nor does its presence detract from .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ELP better than I remember (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-19, 19:49:18 (76.226.208.184)
I enjoy both the ELP album, and Works when I'm in the mood. A few months back I dragged out Brain Salad Surgury, which I played seemingly an infinite number of times in my youth, but hadn't played it .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, I guess they can list it for whatever they want when its out of stock! :-) NT (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-16, 21:38:01 (76.226.208.184)
NT .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Those who talk about getting rid of their table when they find another...don't! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-12, 12:07:30 (170.146.91.6)
I agree, but for slightly different reasons. I have two tables - one for "serious listening" and one for "casual listening". Since my serious listening table is fully manual, my casual listening table .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics sl1210 the Grand Master (long-ish) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-12, 07:56:54 (170.146.91.6)
I run a SL-1210 M5G today. Those posting and making comparisons to a stock 1200 versus the 1210 M5G are somewhat misplaced. As others have mentioned, the M5G comes not only with upgraded OFC wiring, b .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ouch - (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-01, 19:32:15 (76.234.155.136)
They stock stainless steel, nylon, and brass options. Just a little corner ACE hardware, but they seem to have their bases covered. .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge Nuts (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2009-01-01, 17:30:24 (76.234.155.136)
I got mine at my local hardware store. Bring the screws with you and they can match them up for you. .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Opiniions asked for, based around a Technics SL-1200MKII (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-12-31, 11:50:29 (170.146.91.6)
It would seem to me that the fluid damper would have the longest - term payoff. It would have the added advantage of giving your current Denon DL-110 a slightly different flavor (sound), as the cartri .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, RE: spare cartridge for ATN 30E? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-12-31, 08:44:39 (170.146.91.6)
The AT30E and AT31E styli were interchangeable, but that's about the limit of interchangeability for that particular stylus. And, since the AT31E was actually an improvement over the AT30E, that pract .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SL-1210 & Record Weight (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-12-27, 17:11:25 (76.234.129.151)
I suspect you can use whatever record weight you like, given the high torque of the Technics. .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Can MM carts be as good as the MCs? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-12-24, 08:50:28 (198.246.222.7)
Cost is a huge variable here. MM cartridges can be as cheap as $30 or so, and the best MC cartridge prices can get stratospheric. If we're looking in the $200 - $300 range, and the race would be fair .......
107: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Why not ask him? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-12-22, 10:33:26 (170.146.91.6)
I've found Kevin to be very accessible, via email and even more so via phone. You may sometimes get voice mail when you call. If you don't feel like leaving a VM - and in this case, I'd suggest to wai .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics 1200MK2 cartridge setup (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-12-07, 23:26:53 (76.226.97.11)
You can make it more complicated for yourself than necessary by downloading one of the on-line free protractors of buying the Turntable Basics tool. But the alignment jig that comes with the 1200 seri .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics SL1200 vs. Technics SP-25? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-11-27, 14:58:43 (76.226.97.11)
I'd take the SL-1200 MK II or above. I know of no place to get parts for an SL-25, but parts availability for the 1200 is not an issue. .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Hagarman Archer Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-09-02, 10:35:05 (170.146.91.6)
I got a deal on this when one was "closed out" on Audiogon auctions. I don't think many of these were made or sold, and it has since been replaced in Hagarman's line up. But man, this thing sounds gre .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics table: the arm. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-08-26, 10:35:23 (76.226.99.30)
Which Technics table are you referring to? The 1200? If so, there are variations in design and execution of the 1200 arm within the 1200 series. It would be helpful to know what specific table you're .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I remember seeing a post about the labels being wrong a couple weeks back. -nt (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-02-17, 19:55:57 (76.226.108.54)
Yup, that was my post. Not only are the labels reversed, but if you check the dead wax, they were stamped incorrectly too. .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Unfortunately, I've never heard a Thorens (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-01-06, 08:16:14 (76.226.110.168)
I used to own a Thorens TD-145. I did a few of the mods, such as replacing the flimsy bottom board, adding damping, etc. At some point, in came the Technics 1210 M5G for a test drive. At some point th .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Need new turntable. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-01-05, 13:21:58 (76.226.110.168)
Call me biased, but you just described a Technics 1200 series. Do yourself a favor and call Kevin at KABUSA, or visit KABUSA.COM. .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, New Eagles Album....huh??? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-01-05, 13:19:36 (76.226.110.168)
So, my Christmas present to me arrived a couple of days ago, and it came in the form of the new Eagles Album - Long Road out of Eden. I ordered it from Elusive Disk, and it did arrive promptly even wi .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nothin yet! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-01-05, 10:57:01 (76.226.110.168)
But a "girls night out" for the missus means some vinyl will be hitting the table tonight. .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics SL12xx tonearm rewire (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-01-05, 10:55:04 (76.226.110.168)
Call Kevin at KAB and get his take on your questions. The pricing for all his modifications, including the tonearm rewire, is on his web site. I think it runs about $160, plus shipping, if memory serv .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, olddude55 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2008-01-04, 17:58:52 (170.146.91.6)
Just wanted to publicly thank this member. He recently sold me a cartridge, and some other analog accessories. Everything arrived, packed to survive a direct strike by a bunker-buster, and was exactly .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, RE: RIP Oscar Peterson. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-12-24, 12:05:33 (76.226.110.168)
A sad day indeed. One of my very favorite jazz artists. Spin one tonight for him for sure! .......
120: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anything Spinning? Soul Christmas (ATCO) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-12-12, 18:01:00 (76.226.177.118)
Atlanta Rhythm Section - A Rock and Roll Alternative .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Use the Technics gauge? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-11-21, 17:13:19 (76.226.200.116)
As I mentioned in an earlier post, Technics uses their own geometry for their tonearms. It doesn't quite match Stevenson, Baerwald, etc. .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Use the Technics gauge? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-11-21, 14:42:47 (76.226.200.116)
Yes, that's ALL I use to align carts on my M5G. As the previous poster noted, I don't think it will make a night / day difference, but you'll at least know that the alignment is correct. .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Gear Problems - Technics m5g and AT150 - overhang? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-11-21, 08:48:21 (170.146.91.6)
Are you using the alignment gauge/jig that came with your m5g? Remember that the Technics arm use a proprietary geometry, so they don't quite match up with Stevenson, Baerwald, etc., though some repor .......
124: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just sent you mail - Technics SL-1200 215mm Baerwald (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-11-19, 22:31:53 (76.234.135.158)
Could you guys share the Technics protractor PDF?? .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge for old Technics 1200 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-11-10, 05:38:42 (76.234.135.158)
If moving coil is an option, the Denon 103R should be on your short list. .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Recommended New Vinyl (All are winners) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-11-08, 12:04:42 (170.146.91.6)
I'll second the Plant/Krauss album. Just gave it a spin last night. What a pleasurable experience it was!! .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you thought about the technics 1210 or 1200 (they are the same table)? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-10-27, 10:19:45 (69.216.127.1)
The 1200 and 1210, particularly the 1210 M5G, are not quite the same table. I'd recommend the 1210 M5G for home applications, as the tonearm has some improvements in construction and wiring versus the .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If you can DIY, the Hagerman Cornet II is hard to beat (pic). (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-10-27, 10:17:23 (69.216.127.1)
I'm not skilled with DIY stuff. Also, unless the tubes are enclosed, I'll have to pass, with little ones here in the house. .......
129: Vinyl Asylum, Phono Preamp Needed (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-10-27, 08:12:32 (69.216.127.1)
I'm in the market for a phono pre. Related equipment: Technics 1210 M5G w/KAB Stanton AE Cartridge Carver Lightstar Direct Pre PS Audio Trio A100 Amp Klipsch RF-7 speakers The Carver sounds best when .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Bellari VP 129 Phono Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-10-18, 19:05:03 (170.146.91.6)
Are you using the stock tube or did you roll in something else? .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Busy Weekend... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-10-09, 11:47:48 (170.146.91.6)
Your gear looks great, but that's a pretty massive-looking tonearm. Please choose your cartridge wisely. :-) .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone here given the KAB/Stanton 890LE a listen? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-10-08, 11:20:18 (170.146.91.6)
The D22E stylus on the 890LE is the same one that KAB is using on the Discmaster AE integrated cartridge. Don't know if that's what was used on the Groovemaster. I've got the Diskmaster, and love the .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, RE: remember the days of the dbx (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-09-20, 11:22:16 (170.146.145.50)
The Aphex 204 Aural Exciter with Optical Big Bottom is a piece I'm playing with right now. Not sure whether or nor I like it, but it is fun to tinker. .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Td145 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-09-13, 03:04:44 (69.222.71.26)
The 145 is essentially the 160, with the addition of a mechanism that lifts the tonearm at the end of a record. .......
135: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Krauss and Plant (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-09-13, 02:58:16 (69.222.71.26)
I've pre-ordered it on vinyl. This one is going to be a real treat. .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Sweet Home Alabama" Lynyrd Skynyrd , and... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-09-12, 03:43:23 (69.222.71.26)
Yep, the Skynard tune have to get my vote, too. .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yes, it certainly can be... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-08-31, 17:33:47 (69.222.66.224)
...a great table for home use. Search out Kevin at KABUSA.COM, and he can get you moving in the right direction. After much research, I settled on the Technics SL-1210 M5G. KABUSA.COM sells this table .......
138: Vinyl Asylum, RE: WELCOME back, old friend (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-08-29, 20:03:30 (69.222.66.224)
It is a blast, isn't it? I packed up all my old albums when I moved into my first apartment, around 1989. I had just started purchasing CD's a couple of years before, and thought that digital was the .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Journey From The High-End to Mid-Fi (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-08-17, 20:21:46 (69.216.138.131)
I wonder if Kevin would let you trade the Stanton for his Ortofon Pro 30. I've got that cartridge on my Technics and its a wonderful combo. .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, RE: KAB modified Technics SL 1200 turntables--anyone own one? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-08-10, 20:30:06 (198.246.222.7)
Almost, but not quite. Right now I'm spinning a Technics 1210M5G, purchased locally, with a KAB Ortofon Pro 30 cartridge. I must say I really like this combo...A LOT. I don't yet have the fluid damper .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here's a silly question: 1200 vs. Scout (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-08-01, 18:31:48 (69.216.101.227)
For about the same price as buying a Scout, you could, as suggested in this thread, upgrade tonearm cables on your 1200, and/or pop on the fluid damper from KAB. You might find that these are a terrif .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: AT-440MLa aligned correctly on SL-1200MK2 via Baerwald? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-08-01, 18:26:48 (69.216.101.227)
It may not be correct. Technics tonearms on the 1200 series use a proprietary geometry, that is a variation on the Stevenson geometry. KABUSA.com sells the alignment gauge for the 1200. It think the p .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, RE: does anyone know how to set dual cs-606 tonearm? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-31, 13:41:24 (170.146.145.50)
Does the tonearm look like this one for the CS 741Q? The numbers on the counterweight are the settings for the anti-resonator, and not the tracking weight. http://www.vinylengine.com/library_model.ph .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, RE: PIoneer pl-117d Cart (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-21, 03:03:04 (69.216.101.227)
http://www.jukemania.com/atmain.htm You could order up a replacement stylus for your AT for a modest price. .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, Chester and Lester (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-15, 20:55:25 (69.216.101.227)
NT .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Really?!? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-10, 05:30:56 (170.146.145.50)
So, if I'm reading this right, the VTA should be slightly down at the headshell, and up at the counterweight? That, of course, is the exact opposite of how it is set up now! :-) .......
147: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning..." (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-09, 18:59:07 (69.222.69.144)
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning..."NT .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yes the Stanton st8-80 has straight arm no offset (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-09, 18:46:27 (69.222.69.144)
NT .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, RE: No more than 60 - 70 hours tops (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-09, 18:42:39 (69.222.69.144)
NT .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, What am I doing wrong? Ortofon OM 30 Super gives no bass (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-09, 18:17:20 (69.222.69.144)
I've read lots of reviews, and most don't complain about the bass output on the OM series. On my table, the bass is extremely light, when compared to a Shure M97ex on the same table. Some suggestions .......
151: Vintage Asylum, RE: Speaking of turntables... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-06, 00:20:39 (69.222.69.144)
VPI TNT turntable .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Gah... ! How should I set the anti skating on my turntable? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-07-03, 21:18:33 (69.222.66.242)
Anti skate is typically set to equal the tracking force. So, for example, if your tracking weight is set at 1.5 grams, your anti skate is set to 1.5. Beyond that, it is certainly possible to adjust th .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, What album did you formerly love, that now seems dated? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-28, 15:53:35 (69.216.139.0)
A funny thing happened on the way to the turntable the other day. I used to love to listen to ELP's Brain Salad Surgury in my teens and early 20's. Like many others, the vinyl went into storage when C .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'll 2nd "Who's Next", or maybe ELP Works (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-28, 15:48:29 (69.216.139.0)
I have great memories of riding along with my older brother in his car with that album blasting away on his trusty 8 track player. Now I've got 2 LP's: one MCA and one Decca. We both had ELP's Works o .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'll 3rd this (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-22, 20:17:47 (69.216.97.110)
NT .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, RE: thorens 160 super advice please (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-18, 11:49:26 (170.146.145.50)
Its a darn nice table when properly set up. You'd like have to spend a heck of a lot more money to improve on it. .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, Currently at $16000, and that's a h@!! of a lot of money to pay just for bragging rights. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-18, 11:47:39 (170.146.145.50)
NT .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Shure V15 for sale? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-14, 05:59:58 (170.146.145.50)
If you want an Ortofon OM 10 Super, cartridge and stylus, I have an extra that I'd be willing to part with. You can email me at whell-at-yahoo.com (remove the "-at-" and insert a "@"). .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, KAB Fluid Damper - Need your thoughts (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-09, 12:29:29 (69.216.134.144)
With 3 kids 5 and under, including 2 year old twin girls, I don't get a chance to sneak away to the music system as much as I'd like to. However, I've got a bit of extra cash and am considering the fl .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is it at all possible for a layman to pull off a tonearm rewire... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-09, 03:08:13 (198.246.222.7)
The M5G interconnects are of a bit higher quality than those of a standard 1200. Did you notice much of a difference? .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Ditto on the Stanton 681EEE (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-09, 03:00:34 (198.246.222.7)
NT .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Will a conical stylus wear out records faster than elliptical? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-06-09, 02:57:54 (198.246.222.7)
Text borrowed from NeedleExpress.com: Because of the symmetrical design, needles with conical design are the least costly to manufacture. However, they also produce the lowest level of fidelity and th .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Simply Vinyl - Eagles 'Hell Freezes Over' (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-05-06, 22:59:55 (70.236.202.100)
Can't sleep, so I'm listening to it right now. It's a very dynamic pressing, some hiss/sibilance in parts that I don't recall hearing on the DTS disk. All in all, its enjoyable to listen to. ::: TOPIC .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Recommendations for Dual Turntables (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-05-01, 10:39:08 (170.146.145.50)
I own the CS 607. Not a bad table, but I'm not sure mine is the best specimen due to some play at the pivot point (bearings?) of the tonearm. Still plays OK though. Be careful you get all the accesso .......
165: Vinyl Asylum, Re: My SL-1210M5G arrived! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2007-04-06, 11:02:40 (170.146.145.50)
I've had mine spinning for about 2 months now. Probably one of the more pricey purchases I've made, but I'm liking it. I've got one of KAB USA's Ortofon integrated cartridges, with an OM 30 stylus on .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What would you do with your Thorens? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2006-09-06, 18:43:14 (70.227.69.177)
Thanks, gents. I'm greatful for all your replies. Looks like the common theme is suspension tuning. I've got some reading to do to get up to speed on what this is all about. Thanks again! .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, What would you do with your Thorens? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2006-09-05, 22:49:14 (70.227.69.177)
I have recently come to own a TD-145 MKI and a TD 165. Both are stock, and all I've done so far is to replace the belts. I've been over the the analog department site, and seen what a number of folks .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Don't recall there was a setup procedure for the anti-resonance (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2006-06-05, 19:51:31 (75.9.251.99)
On the CS series, the filter is adjustable. It adjusts by rotating the counterweight in marked increments. This does not adjust tracking force; there is a seperate dial for that. .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, Dual CS 607 Resonance Filter (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2006-06-05, 18:05:14 (75.9.251.99)
I owned this TT back in my younger days, and have just reacquired in a fit of middle age crisis. Got it set up and running. However, for the life of me I can't remember what the paramters are to set u .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Setting Up New Technics SL-1200 MKII (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2005-10-22, 20:40:24 (69.216.120.244)
Sounds like an alignment issue to me. As far as an alignment tool that will get you 99.9% of the way there, check this out: http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=15779 ::: TOPIC:: .......
171: Video Asylum, Opinions on the Outlaw 990? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2005-08-12, 03:58:47 (69.216.112.203)
My HT receiver is dying, and its time for me to go the route of seperates. Anyone have any opinions on this pre/pro? .......
172: Video Asylum, A musical pre/pro? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2005-07-01, 05:57:57 (170.146.145.50)
Is there such a thing? I keep hearing that good music reproduction and pre/pro's don't really mix. I enjoy watching a weekend DVD, but the primary thrust of my system is music. I don't have room, or t .......
173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: New amp for my Klipsch RF-7's? How much power?? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2005-05-26, 03:21:45 (12.2.140.174)
This may be a bit cynical, but Klipsch also markets the Aragon line, which includes some pretty powerful amplifiers. Their suggestion that low power amps are not enough for the RF-7 might be the "comp .......
174: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: CDP Hooked Directly To A Carver ZR1000 Possible? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-12-16, 12:15:01 (170.146.91.6)
Yes, this is theoretically possible. Matching the output of your CD to the input sensitivity of the Carver Pro might be tricky, and the gain is pre-set higher than a typical consumer amp. In other wor .......
175: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: is 15 watts enough for these speakers? Yes! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-11-23, 17:13:04 (4.229.66.195)
NT .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Help choosing a cheap, efficient digital amp.. (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-11-23, 07:57:47 (170.146.91.6)
This little amp should fit the bill quite nicely. Lots of good comments and a very good review. http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-9712494-2201424?asin=B00009W44B&AFID=SMX .......
177: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Carver ZR 1600 and Hisssssssssssss (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-11-15, 07:29:30 (170.146.91.6)
Hmmm... Set the sensitivity to 0.316 vmrs via the jumper settings on the internal board. Hiss is still present. Also have a fair amount of humm coming from the transformer that now is being picked up .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Carver ZR 1600 and Hisssssssssssss (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-11-12, 09:23:40 (170.146.91.6)
Inserting a Carver Pro ZR 1600 amp into my system has had some significant sonic improvement. There is one unfortunate characteristic that has also been added - hiss. The Carver Pro does have a user .......
179: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Vintage Sansui G7000 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-11-08, 09:29:33 (170.146.91.6)
If the SR 8000 has pre outs, then it can be done. Feed the signal from the SR 8000 pre outs to the "Aux" input of the Sansui, then connect your speakers to the Sansui. Whether you'd want to do it is a .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Amp replacement (home system) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-10-26, 13:37:23 (170.146.91.6)
I'd certainly add the latest class of digital "T" amps to my shortlist. I've got the Carver ZR 1600 playing in my system now, and I have to say I've not heard anything better in the price range....or .......
181: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Adcom GTP-760 Switching Problem (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-10-26, 13:32:58 (170.146.91.6)
I appologize if this is a "too obvious" suggestion, but have you double checked whether the analog output on your SACD player is defaulted to 2 channel output? My Philips SACD player is has a selectab .......
182: General Asylum, Re: Speakers with highest WAF ever! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-10-13, 13:21:46 (170.146.91.6)
I pity the dealer for those monstrocities. He's selling his "demo unit". That's probably the only pair of those he can afford to have around, and he's getting rid of them. .......
183: Vinyl Asylum, Which Shure V15 III Stylus? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-10-08, 11:32:21 (170.146.91.6)
I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish, but: I need to replace the stylus on my V15 III. It came mounted on a Thorens TT that I bought some time ago. The cartridge, at that time, had an "afte .......
184: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Do I need to worry? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-10-07, 08:42:24 (170.146.91.6)
No worries. In fact, speaker damage is often caused by an amplifier that is being driven too hard. 300 watts would create ample reserve for most systems driven even above "normal" listening levels. :: .......
185: Video Asylum, Re: 2 Channel Setup for Home theater with Adcom GFP-750 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-10-06, 07:53:08 (170.146.91.6)
I second the suggestion to review the settings on your DVD to make sure its sending the correct signal though. You should find a menu option or setting to select either multi-channel or two channel (s .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Entry Level vs. Vintage Thorens (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-09-28, 06:29:44 (170.146.91.6)
You could spend about $200 or less on a vintage Thorens TD 145 or 160, including a decent cartridge, and be good to go. If you're into mods, you can have some fun tweaking your Thorens to wring the la .......
187: Vintage Asylum, Re: advisory that Buyer must pay PayPal fees : Is this fair ? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-09-24, 12:29:24 (170.146.91.6)
Here is California's definition of "retailer", as it applies to California law regaring the use of credit cards. Me thinks Kerrb might very well fit the definition. " (e) "Retailer" means every person .......
188: Tubes Asylum, Kenwood Tube Receiver (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-09-23, 10:09:44 (170.146.91.6)
Found one at a garage sale today. The gentleman wants $40 for it. Didn't see a model number on the front, and I couldn't turn it around. However, looks like all the tubes are there, and it was playing .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon OM-10 or OM 10 "Super" (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-09-03, 09:30:06 (170.146.91.6)
What is the difference between these two cartridges: "Super" versus "non-Super" version. A local dealer has both new in their "left over" invetory, hasn't sold Ortofon in a while, and could not be spe .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, Adjusting VTA on a Thorens TD-145 Stock Table (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-08-26, 13:24:48 (170.146.91.6)
I'm trying to use this page as a guide, but for the life of me I can't seem to find a synonymous adjustment point on the tonearm of my TD 145: http://www.theanalogdept.com/adjusting_vta.htm I'm lookin .......
191: Vintage Asylum, I've always heard that alcohol and pot don't mix (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-08-19, 13:41:24 (170.146.91.6)
NT .......
192: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What's spinning this Saturday night? - Yes and Gerry Mulligan (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-08-07, 22:02:36 (65.212.160.75)
Gary Wright - Dream Weaver Dan Fogelburg - High Country Snows Steely Dan - Aja Traffic - Low Spark of High heeled Boys Oscar Peterson - Cole Porter Songbook .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, Thoughts on Sumikp Pearl? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-08-07, 06:24:40 (65.212.160.76)
I've got the chance to pick up a Sumiko Pearl, very gently used, for $45. I'll be pairing it with a Thorens TD 145, Marantz 1060 integrated amp, and Klipsch RF-3's. Any thoughts on this cartridge fro .......
194: Vintage Asylum, Re: Now, who remembers E. J. Korvette? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-07-19, 05:53:02 (170.146.91.6)
I DO! I DO! When I was a teenager, and the closest Peaches was over 25 miles away, it was THE place for me to go buy records. At that time, $3.99 and $4.99 per LP (double albums $7.99 and $8.99) was a .......
195: Vintage Asylum, Re: Please help me select a vintage receiver... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-07-12, 06:01:55 (170.146.91.6)
Sounds like you've got your eye on a selection of units that are either local or you know the owner. If that's the case, you've got some great choices, and the Mac or the Pioneer 1250 would be outstan .......
196: Vintage Asylum, Re: Sansui 8080dB (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-06-09, 14:14:35 (170.146.91.6)
Subjective question, but to me, absolutely yes. .......
197: Vintage Asylum, DCM Time Window 1 A (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-06-08, 06:46:24 (170.146.91.6)
Had these up until about 9 years ago, and used them for about 4 years total. Very finicky speakers regarding: - amplification - Time Windows can be fairly power hungry, needing an amp that is stable t .......
198: Vintage Asylum, Re: Yamaha T-85 vs Onkyo T9090II (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-05-18, 11:37:22 (170.146.91.6)
Never owned the Onkyo, but I can attest that the T-85 did a great job in the Metro Detroit area for me. If you're a DX'er, and need a machine to cut through the clutter, you could do alot worse than t .......
199: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: that kind of price range (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-05-10, 10:44:02 (170.146.91.6)
I concur with the Adcom suggestion. I'm running the 555 right now w/o any mods and it sounds great. Can't really go wrong with the 555 or the 545 IMHO. .......
200: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: home theater 5 channel amp and pre/processor? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-04-14, 10:43:13 (170.146.91.6)
Depends on what you are after, but you could pick up 3 used 2 channel amps for WAY less than $1000. For example, you could pick up 3 Adcom GFA 535's. Still a highly regarded little amp after all these .......
201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Transformer or Power Supply Hum? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-04-08, 07:55:32 (170.146.91.6)
So I get the new RCA jacks installed on my Adcom 545 and thought I'd test it. Removed the Adcom 555, and dropped the 545 in its place. Flipped it on, and started listening to music. Everything sounds .......
202: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp "Whines" when powering off (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-03-29, 03:08:16 (64.63.220.8)
I have 2 Adcom amps: a 555 and a 545. When powering down the 545, I've begin to notice that it makes a "whining" noise several seconds after it is powered off. Starts off modertely loud, then trails o .......
203: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Adcom GTP 750? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-03-04, 10:52:54 (170.146.91.6)
Sometimes can find them for $500 or so. Also, the Sherwood Newcastle AVP 9080 is decent performer and can be found at a bargain price. .......
204: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Monarchy Audio SM-70's (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-03-04, 10:50:53 (170.146.91.6)
Great little monoblock (or stereo) amps, class A zero feedback, rich sounding, and rave reviews. Definately worth checking out. They pop up from time to time at Audiogon. The SM-70 can be had often fo .......
205: Vintage Asylum, Re: Garage Sale Treasure (Quite Long) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-03-01, 13:11:45 (170.146.91.6)
A great example of the fact that there is a special bond between members of the military and their families that those of us outside the military will never uunderstand. Great story, and truly a heart .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, Re: help a digital escapee out! recommend a $500 turntable... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-30, 13:54:02 (170.146.91.6)
Gotta agree with AdamC on this one. When I made the decision to venture back into vinyl, I wanted to make sure that it was something I had the time and the patience to do correctly. Vinyl as a source .......
207: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: HT/Audio electronics upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-21, 08:41:19 (170.146.91.6)
If your budget is $2000, I'd suggest taking a look at a seperates: Seperate amp and Preamp/Processor. This would provide more flexibility to upgrade over the long haul. Plus it would give you the audi .......
208: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: HT/Audio electronics upgrade (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-21, 08:41:19 (170.146.91.6)
If your budget is $2000, I'd suggest taking a look at a seperates: Seperate amp and Preamp/Processor. This would provide more flexibility to upgrade over the long haul. Plus it would give you the audi .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Door to vinyl opened a crack... Advice on next step? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-15, 10:06:11 (170.146.91.6)
One other note - if you were to go with a new TT, many have found the offerings from Music Hall to be quite good, from the middle of their product line and up. .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Door to vinyl opened a crack... Advice on next step? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-15, 10:03:15 (170.146.91.6)
Depends on if you want to stay vintage or go new. For vintage, the next "step up" might be a Thorens 145 or 160. The 145 has auto lift at end of record, the 160 is fully manual. Excellent results can .......
211: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Newbie Amp & Pre Amp help please (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-15, 05:26:17 (170.146.91.6)
An interesting amp to look at would be the Monarchy SM-70 or SM-70 Pro. These SS amps run in pure class A, sound like heaven, and are built like tanks. The SM-70 Pros put out, if memory serves, about .......
212: Cable Asylum, Re: Is It Ok To Splice Speaker Wire? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2004-01-14, 03:21:11 (64.63.220.8)
I would not reccomend it as a permanent solution. But if it helps with a short term exercise to help with your RF investigation, then go for it. If moving your equipment turns out to be the answer, yo .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, NOTHING!! I have to work today! :-( (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-12-31, 10:20:22 (170.146.91.6)
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214: Digital Drive, Re: Monarchy Audio (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-12-29, 11:44:45 (170.146.91.6)
I noticed that their web site is down today as well. I was able to reach teh company via phone, however: Phone: (650) 873-3055 .......
215: Digital Drive, Re: NAD T532 rumbling noise? [cross-post] (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-12-29, 11:42:20 (170.146.91.6)
Currently own a NAD T-550 and enjoy it thoroughly. It has worked flawlessly in the 2 years I've owned it. The only issues I've noticed is that the unit doesn't tolerate heat well, so ventilation is im .......
216: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Monarchy sm70 VS NEW a20.1 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-10-27, 03:14:49 (67.72.217.178)
If you're interested, I have a Monarchy SM-70 Pro that I might be selling. I bought two, but I'm finding that I really only need one to get the most from my Klipsch RF-7's. Klipsch and Monarchy are a .......
217: Cable Asylum, Re: Is my speaker wire good enough? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-10-20, 12:20:18 (170.146.91.6)
Sound King is a "run of the mill" copper cable, without much shielding. You can do significantly better. I've seen last years model Monster M series cable go for decent prices on Audiogon. While Monst .......
218: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Are there any high powered amps that sound very good at low volume (and what role do the speaks play in that)? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-10-15, 07:18:57 (170.146.91.6)
Amps are designed differently to accomplish different objectives. You can search the forum to look for explanations on amplifier "bias", which refers one of the parameters of amp design. In your examp .......
219: Cable Asylum, Cable Causes Loud Buzz/Humm?? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-09-27, 13:31:13 (66.2.148.159)
Tried to put a Nordost Solar Wind 1 meter interconnect between my Monarchy SM-70 Pros and my Marantz receiver's pre-outs. I've got cheater plugs on the amp power cords. Loud humming and buzzing whehte .......
220: General Asylum, Monster Power Blues (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-09-26, 21:42:38 (66.2.148.27)
I own an HTS 3500. I've come to find that the remote switchable outlets no longer power on/off with my receiver. All the lights on the front of the unit are lit, and stay illuminated when I switch the .......
221: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Monarchy Amps are in the House! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-09-26, 21:35:55 (66.2.148.27)
I was looking for a good 2 channel amp to hook up to my HT receiver. I found a dealer who was selling 2 Monarchy Audio SM-70 Pro's. Two amps for $1000 plus $65 for shipping. I thought that this might .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, Great responses, thanks to all! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-09-03, 20:58:54 (66.2.148.244)
Great responses, thanks to all! .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, Aligning cartridge on Thorens TP 16 Arm (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-09-01, 22:24:50 (216.203.223.79)
Using Turntable Basics alignment tool. I'm trying to align a Shure V15 III on my Thorens TD145. It appears that the result of the alignment is to align the cartridge on the headshell such that the car .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Was this a good haul? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-26, 05:23:54 (198.246.222.7)
If they are all in VG+ or better, its a great haul for $0.25 each. .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, Not all... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-24, 12:44:21 (216.203.223.101)
I have the "Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook." Oscar doesn't sing at all on this one. I've got a couple of others of his that are "vocal-less" as well. .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Take off you hoser! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-19, 17:22:43 (66.2.148.6)
Thanks to this post, I'm having flashbacks to many late nights at college watching SCTV, where the original hosers had their start! Thanks! .......
227: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Pearl cartarge Lathargic? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-18, 18:52:04 (66.2.148.198)
I'm wondering if break in is the real issue here. I've certainly got about 20 - 25 hours on it, but not 50. You're the second person to suggest the number for break in time. I guess I'll slap it back .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, Sumiko Pearl versus Shure V15 III (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-18, 10:57:52 (198.246.222.7)
Here's my experience, and I'm wondering what yours is. I had placed a relatively new Sumiko Pearl cartridge on my Dual TT. Then, low and behold, a Thorens T145 comes my way at a bargain price, and I j .......
229: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, that was the first item I checked (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-03, 18:41:35 (66.2.148.74)
NT .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, TD-145: Needle Slides Past Lead in Groove (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-08-03, 18:18:52 (66.2.148.74)
Note sure what's causing this an am open to some suggestions. My Thorens TD-145 is equipped with a Shure V15 III, which has a new stylus. An issue this table has had for a while is that when I drop th .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry, but this particular b*tch has nothing on.... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-31, 05:08:50 (198.246.222.7)
...the decision making behind the move to CD's from vinyl. Music industry execs are probably still wondering how they pulled this one off. Lower the quality of the product, albeit more convenient pack .......
232: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Have the chance to sell a collection of 36,000 LP's, your opinions wanted (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-30, 07:57:38 (198.246.222.7)
No question that the most profitable way to dispose of the collection is to sell one at a time, or in small lots of related records (common artists. Certainly a substantial time investment, but if you .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Vinyl sound/gear question... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-29, 05:01:47 (198.246.222.7)
One other item to consider. I find myself drawn back to the 70's mainstream rock (Who, ZZ Top, Alman Bros., etc) that I listened to when I was in high school/college. But I also find that as I progess .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens Headshell - need mounting screws (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-24, 18:34:21 (66.2.148.95)
Any suggestions on where I can get replacement screws to mount a cartridge on my TD-145 turntable. It has the stock tonearm with the original headshell. I mean, these are conventional screws, right? C .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Not me (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-24, 18:30:01 (66.2.148.95)
I love re issues. It enables other folks pay exhorbitant Ebay prices just to have the priveldge of owning the "first issue", and lets me pay a predictabe market price for the same music of the same (a .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Why I love vinyl .... (or what's on my turntable toight) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-22, 22:02:31 (66.2.148.95)
A vote for vintage with the exhortation to be careful. After comparing used and new with my budget ($200 or less for the whole set up), I ended up with a nice Thorens TD-145 with a like-new Shure V15 .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Why I love vinyl .... (or what's on my turntable toight) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-22, 21:50:44 (66.2.148.95)
On line auctions can sometimes deliver bargains or headaches. Definately try a new belt. Adjusting tracking force has no bearing on how fast the platter rotates. You might also try to locate a service .......
238: Vintage Asylum, Re: Yamaha CA-810 Problems - Where to look? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-21, 05:19:01 (198.246.222.7)
FWIW - its frequent that the meter lamps on these units will be found to be burned out. This is not a sign of anything wrong, other than the lamps themselves are challenging to replace. .......
239: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens 160 - Life Without the Head Sled (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-16, 12:58:36 (170.146.91.6)
Can anyone provide a picture of this? I'm having some challenges with cartridge mounting flexibility on my TD-145, and can't visualize what you're describing here. .......
240: Vinyl Asylum, Yes... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-08, 17:57:45 (66.2.148.187)
Found mine today at a local record store outside Detroit. .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, Depends on if you have Yankee twang or Southern drawl (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-08, 12:36:53 (170.146.91.6)
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242: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Another record mat: an old record... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-08, 12:35:31 (170.146.91.6)
Probably fixed an issue that you might have been having with your VTA.... .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Well, my Thorens TD-145 is up and running and...... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-08, 07:27:15 (170.146.91.6)
You can also make a good case for the Shure. I'm using the V15 III with the TD-145 with excellent results. The 97 is also supposed to be a good product. .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry for all the typos! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-07, 18:45:03 (66.2.149.60)
Sorry for all the typos! (NT) .......
245: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Why I love vinyl .... (or what's on my turntable toight) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-07, 18:42:10 (66.2.149.60)
Remember, neither vinyl or CD's are "perfect playback mediums, though vinyl has the potential to get you close tot he "real thing". The CD is a set of compromised loaded onto a convenient and portabl .......
246: Inmate Systems, Whell - Analog System (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-04, 09:44:04 (216.203.223.106)
Moniker: Whell System Name: Analog System System Rev Date: 2003/08/22/08:19 System Rev IP: 216.203.223.106 Amp: Marantz pm 7000 Preamp: None Speakers: Klipsch KG-4's CDP: Marantz DV 4000 - used as CD .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, The german pressing of Rubber Soul is awesome (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-04, 02:28:16 (216.203.223.68)
NT .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Why I love vinyl .... (or what's on my turntable toight) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-04, 02:26:55 (216.203.223.68)
The wife is at her friend's place, the duaghter is in bed, and dad's spinnning: Yes - Fragile ZZ Top - Deguello Allan Parsons - I Robot Oscar Peterson - Plays the Cole Porter Song Book .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Pictures at an Exhibition (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-07-01, 11:12:12 (170.146.91.6)
ELP .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe yet another category? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-23, 06:37:25 (170.146.91.6)
The non-audiophile (audiophile wanna be?) who has a decent mid-fi system (Thorens TD 145, Marantz PM 7000 integrated, Klipsch KG-4) who is "rediscovering vinyl". He currently has about 150 records and .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What are the turtable settings for a Shure V15-Type III-DU (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-20, 13:59:01 (170.146.91.6)
These cartridges can track between .75 & 1.5 grams, though you can push them a bit harder if you want. .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD 145 questions (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-18, 13:03:08 (170.146.91.6)
Is the main bearing the cylander that the platter rests upon? Is the lube applied to the area INSIDE the cylander? .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, Re: How was your Father's Day? Mine was pretty good... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-17, 17:06:02 (66.2.148.78)
A very special day. My daughter in 21 months old. We took her to a petting zoo for the first time. She was absolutely enthralled with all the critters. She even went for a pony back ride. Then she fel .......
254: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD 145 questions (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-17, 14:19:37 (170.146.91.6)
I'm pretty pleased overall with my recent purchase of a gently used Thorens TD-145. Seems to me in great shape, but I'd appreciate suggestions for any preventative maintenance that would be a good ide .......
255: Vintage Asylum, Re: Infinity Qa speakers (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-13, 12:46:51 (170.146.91.6)
Its a pretty decent example of the early EMIT designs. Its one of the first speakers I ever owned, and one that I regret I no longer own. Feed it clean power, as the EMITs of that era were easily frie .......
256: Rocky Road, U2 Lead Guitarist "The Edge" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-05, 13:07:06 (170.146.91.6)
NT .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, New releases on vinyl (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-06-01, 21:39:25 (66.2.148.163)
Just getting back into vinyl after being away for about 15 years. Ventured into a hifi shop the other day, and was surprised to find them stocking limited supplies of new vinyl releases like Nora Jone .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Can an Accurate Critique of LPs Be Done Through Horn Speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-05-19, 19:28:44 (66.2.149.95)
Can you qualify "horn speaker" a little more? Do you mean fully horn loaded, from low to high end transducers? Or would any Klipsch speaker qualify? If so, my KG-4's are the heart and soul of my vinyl .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, Good for a laugh (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-05-15, 11:33:07 (170.146.91.6)
http://www.audioweb.com/Ad/AdInfo.asp?adid=133245 Check this one out. Selling his 1986 TT, and hoping to get every dollar he paid for it, including money spend on routine maintenance. I guess everyone .......
260: General Asylum, Gramophone sells KEF, and could guide you on the repair issue. <nt> (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-05-15, 07:06:50 (170.146.91.6)
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261: General Asylum, Re: trying to get into vinyl....dont know where to start (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-05-09, 07:25:59 (170.146.91.6)
Most recent Sony receivers do not have a phono input. Most turntables require a specific phono input on the receiver or amp that the turntable plugs into, because the signal coming from the turntable .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Grado Blue vs Sumiko Pearl (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-05-06, 10:01:13 (170.146.91.6)
Interesting comments. I'll have to play this cartridge a bit longer then. I must say that the HF have become more pronounced, but I've only played it for about 3 - 4 hours total. .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, Grado Blue vs Sumiko Pearl (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-05-04, 04:48:11 (216.203.223.68)
Posted on this topic earlier, as I thought Iwas having trouble getting the Sumiko set up propperly. Now that I've had the chance to listen to both cartridges, not in an A/B comparison but somewhat mor .......
264: Vinyl Asylum, Re: $75 to spend on a Technics SL1200 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-23, 07:23:41 (170.146.91.6)
Seems to me that with $75, you could do better than a Grado Black. I'd spend the money on the cartrige, since you'll need to live with that choice for a while, and go back for cleaning supplies when I .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Sumiko Pearl Blues (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-20, 06:42:20 (66.2.148.138)
Unfortunately, no adjustable VTA on my table. I watched the dealer do the alignment using a protractor, etc. He shoed me the finished alignment and it look OK. I'm wondering if something is amiss with .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, Sumiko Pearl Blues (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-19, 16:51:12 (66.2.148.122)
A victim of the "Grado Dance", I decided to replace my Grado Blue with another cartridge. My dealer installed a Sumiko Pearl, Now, I have no dancing stylus issues, but the high frequencies are now gon .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Poor record play (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-13, 09:38:01 (66.2.148.179)
Following the suggestions in previous posts, I attempted to curew the "Grado dance" by applying about an ounce worth of "blue stuff" to the top of the headshell, and rebalancing. This worsened the pro .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Poor record play (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-13, 07:25:36 (66.2.148.96)
Not sure what is happening with this record, but I'd sure appreciate some advice. My equipment is: Grado Prestige Blue tracking at 2 grams, Dual 504 turntable. Here's what I'm observing: Cleaned the r .......
269: Vintage Asylum, Re: pawn shops---good deals to be had? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-09, 13:47:30 (170.146.91.6)
I got lucky once: found an employee at a local pawn shop who maybe was new, and didn't check with the owner on correct pricing before he sold me a Yamaha T-85 tuner for $50. These can fetch as much as .......
270: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 2 channel upgrade for my 5.1 channel system (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-04-09, 12:52:21 (170.146.91.6)
Currently, I'm running a Marantz SR-19 EX receiver on a 5.1 channel system with Klipsch RF-3/RC-3 up front, and Klipsch RB-5's in the rears. Obviously I use the system for 5.1 surround movies/TV, but .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, Help with cleaning vinyl (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-03-31, 01:14:32 (216.203.223.73)
Been "back into vinyl" for about a year now. I returned to vinyl with all the leftover habits that I cultivated in my youth, including the use of a Discwasher brush and D4. I suspect I am not getting .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, Ground Problem - Dual 504? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-03-31, 00:51:10 (216.203.223.73)
Getting a low level (ground?) hum that is audible when using my TT. Not audible on other sources on my system. Have switched receivers and hum is still present. Id this is a ground problem, is this an .......
273: Speaker Asylum, Check closed auctions on Ebay, or Audiogon's Blue Book (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-03-26, 13:10:47 (170.146.91.6)
nt .......
274: Speaker Asylum, Re: Speaker suggestions >$1500 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-03-12, 12:36:49 (170.146.91.6)
Well, there will probably be as many opinions on this as colors in the rainbow. However, I suggest that you audition a set of Klipsch RF-5's. These are very revealing speakers, and will quality upstre .......
275: Vintage Asylum, Re: Vintage speakers (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-02-19, 12:18:02 (170.146.91.6)
Vintage Klipsch (or current Klipsch models for that matter) make a nice marriage with tube gear. Very efficient, and very revealing. .......
276: Vintage Asylum, Re: Marantz, low versus high power? 45 or 70? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-02-10, 05:54:18 (170.146.91.6)
I don't think you're missing a thing, since your JBL's are relatively efficient, and you have a compact listening room. The "sound" difference among the units is minimal, if there is any at all. ::: T .......
277: Vintage Asylum, Re: cassette toys (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2003-01-05, 06:48:06 (172.140.94.124)
I've recently begun to use my Yamaha CT-1000 tape deck again. It has auto bias fine adjust and dbx noise reduction. Using metal tapes, I'm hard pressed to find alot of difference between the source an .......
278: Vintage Asylum, Re: Repair of Sansui 8080DB (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-23, 06:34:38 (170.146.91.6)
Someone else might chime in here with a source, but from what I've seen and heard, if I wanted to repair my Sansui 9090, I'd need to go out and find a working "parts unit" that I could canibalize. One .......
279: General Asylum, Best and Worst? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-10, 09:55:14 (170.146.91.6)
Troll, yes. Interesting observation, sure! There are a number of recordings of live performances that are simply, for lack of a better term, bootleg quality recordings in pretty packaging. There are s .......
280: General Asylum, Re: FM signal amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-09, 11:32:19 (170.146.91.6)
There are two reasons. Both are not terribly flattering to me: - cost: I was able to get the Magnum antenna for a good price and was able to install it myself w/o getting on the roof of my 2 story hou .......
281: General Asylum, Re: FM signal amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-07, 07:31:25 (172.148.45.3)
Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions! .......
282: General Asylum, FM signal amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-06, 20:10:11 (172.147.17.29)
From what I understand, an FM antenna signal amplfier, like the kind sold at Radio Shack, might benefit someone whose cable length coming from the outside antenna running to the FM receiver exceeds 25 .......
283: Vintage Asylum, Re: Marantz versus Kenwood, Sherwood, JVC et al. ok sound off! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-03, 11:31:00 (170.146.91.6)
What did you say? I didn't hear you. .......
284: Vintage Asylum, Re: Marantz versus Kenwood, Sherwood, JVC et al. ok sound off! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-03, 09:21:34 (170.146.91.6)
At this point, some of the variance in perceived "sound quality" might also be due to the various degrees of degradation of the internal components of the receivers you're referring to (capacitors, et .......
285: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Who's winning the war? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-02, 14:01:25 (170.146.91.6)
Well, for people like me who bought a DVD player before the advent of SACD, I can play DVD-A disks, but cannot decode SACD disks. .......
286: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Are you a troll? Are you serious? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-02, 07:53:39 (170.146.91.6)
Thanks for the insult, my friend. I'll be sure to avoid/ignore future posts from you. I'm actually new to this section, and was looking for some objective feedback. Thanks for making a newbie feel wel .......
287: Hi-Rez Highway, Who's winning the war? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-12-02, 06:40:55 (170.146.91.6)
Well, here we are nearing the end of 2002, and the rivaly between various formats in the audio/video world appears to be with us into the new millenium. In the 1970's, it was beta versus VHS and 8 tra .......
288: Vintage Asylum, Re: Kiss me I just bought a Marantz 18 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-26, 19:34:25 (172.136.246.102)
The seller for this unit lives right in my area. Boy was I tempted. Thanks for buying it so my wallet doesnt take another hit! .......
289: Speaker Asylum, Re: Spendor S 3/5 vs. Klipsch RB-5 II... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-26, 19:31:26 (172.136.246.102)
All depends on what you like in a speaker, what kind of music you play, upstream equipment, etc. I know nothing about the Splendor, but I own a pair of RB-5's. They are a wonderful speaker. They sound .......
290: Speaker Asylum, Re: 5.1 speakers,receiver (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-26, 11:42:51 (170.146.91.6)
If the system is for home theater only, and will not double as a music system, the Klipsch Quintets might give you everything you're looking for. Lots of clarity from a small speaker, and they are eas .......
291: Speaker Asylum, Bi-wiring: is this an acceptable method? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-26, 11:39:24 (170.146.91.6)
I've got a pair of Wharfdale MFM-3's that support bi-wiring. Could I run two sets of wires from my receiver to the speakers, with each wire being connected to one of two speakers terminals (terminals .......
292: Vinyl Asylum, No Platter Rotation on BSR 620 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-20, 12:03:57 (170.146.91.6)
A friend asked me to look at her old BSR 620 turntable. When I plug it in, there is no platter rotation. I cannot seem to determine how to remove the platter, the rubber mat is glued to the platter an .......
293: Vintage Asylum, Re: weekend find - Pioneer RT 701 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-18, 06:03:46 (170.146.91.6)
Well, I used to own a Sony Reel to Reel in my teen years. Not sure I could put up with that hassle again. On the other hand, I've been playing around with my Yamaha K-1000 casette player in recent we .......
294: Vintage Asylum, Sherwood S-5000II (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-11, 08:53:30 (170.146.91.6)
An auction is ending within the next several hours that has me mildly interested. I have been considering a foray into tube electronics, but I hesitate due to my lack of electronics background. I cert .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Technics 1200 audiophile deck?? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-07, 08:59:14 (170.146.91.6)
Depends on alot of things: the upstream (cartridge) and downstream (amp/preamp, etc) equipment that the Technics are attached to is the most obvious. I've notices that the Rega and Music Hall crowd ha .......
296: Vintage Asylum, Re: Yamaha vs Tandberg (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-05, 12:17:24 (170.146.91.6)
I also own a Yamaha CA-810 integrated amp from the '70's. I never cease to be amazed at the quality of sound that this unit puts out. Detailed and warm, with amazing bass response. Can't reccommend th .......
297: Vintage Asylum, Re: To B or Not to B (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-05, 12:15:07 (170.146.91.6)
For what its worth, my 2220B is singing away behind me. I have it in my office for a small sound system....found it at an estate sale for $20!. IT truly is one of the sweetest sounding units I have he .......
298: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Kenwood KT-7300 tuner (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-02, 03:19:49 (172.157.214.127)
You also might try posting this question on Yahoo's Kenwood forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kenwoodaudio/ .......
299: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Marantz MM 9000 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-11-02, 03:16:27 (172.157.214.127)
You CAN use bananas with the Marantz 9000. CAREFULLY drill out the plastic center caps on the speaker terminals. These are, as I understand it, put in place to comply with European manufacturing regul .......
300: Vintage Asylum, Get them, but...... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-10-31, 11:36:21 (170.146.91.6)
...make sure that the tweeters are in good shape. You can spot a bad EMIT tweeter many times by simple visual inspection. Look at the tweeter from the front. You'll be able to see the individual condu .......
301: Vinyl Asylum, Good Source for TT Belts? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-10-11, 13:23:01 (170.146.91.6)
My Dual TT's belt is not in bad shape, but it is a bit stretched and could be replaced. Any suggestions for a source for purchasing new belts? .......
302: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Questions on Dual 504 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-10-10, 04:15:39 (172.164.242.125)
I'll look for that little screw. Thanks!! .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Questions on Dual 504 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-10-09, 18:37:01 (172.166.43.2)
Thank you oth very much for the suggestions! .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, Questions on Dual 504 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-10-09, 12:45:21 (170.146.91.6)
Sorry for the double post on this, but I realized I did not title the original post to well. Found at a garage sale, seems to be in OK condition. The platter turns when the arm is moved into the play .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, Found Dual 504.... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-10-09, 11:22:42 (170.146.91.6)
...at a garage sale, seems to be in OK condition. The platter turns when the arm is moved in the play position, cueing still seems to be damped, arms swings freely and doesn't seem to "catch", leasing .......
306: Vintage Asylum, Re: what happened to classic sansui site (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-19, 19:12:55 (172.169.116.115)
A post on the Yahoo Sansui site from the classicsansui.com webmaster indicated the the ISP carrying the site went belly up. He was looking for options and planned to be back online soon, though no spe .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, Your thoughts on new turntable please (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-18, 03:13:04 (172.143.18.168)
My return to vinyl has brought the Turntable I used as a teenager and college student out of retirement: a 1975 vintage Sanyo TP-626 belt drive turntable with a Grado Black cartridge. This is not a ba .......
308: General Asylum, Van Morrison - "Stoned me to my Soul" (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-17, 08:32:05 (170.146.91.6)
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309: Vintage Asylum, Re: ok, i yust bought a broken harmon kardon citation 18 tuner... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-16, 10:39:03 (170.146.91.6)
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mjzuccaro/myhomepage/business.html Your choices are many. If you don't mind shipping it to him, Mike Zuccaro is reputed to be pretty good "with all things tuner". ::: TOP .......
310: Video Asylum, Re: What the hell is going on!?!?!? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-16, 08:22:51 (170.146.91.6)
This post is one of the many reason why I feel very comforatble waiting before I spend any money on a new TV. My current 15 year old 27" RCA is working just fine, and I hope it will continue to work f .......
311: Video Asylum, Re: Any thoughts on a HT sound system... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-16, 08:08:53 (170.146.91.6)
I purchased my VTF-2's for about $400 last year. If you have a source that can get 2 of them plus quality satellites for $700, than that would be some news I could use. .......
312: General Asylum, Re: Here's my 0.000001c worth... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-11, 19:03:05 (172.159.189.76)
What is wrong, in your opinion, with Marantz amps? .......
313: Cable Asylum, Re: Digital and analog coaxial cable (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-09, 11:48:24 (170.146.91.6)
Yes, standard analog cable can be used for a digital coax connection in a pinch. However, the digital cable is disigned to pass a signal at a specific value (75 ohms). Thus, the theory goes, that if .......
314: Cable Asylum, Single run of M1000 Cable (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-09, 11:45:18 (170.146.91.6)
Anyone know where I can find/order a single run of 0.5 meter Monster M1000 interconnect cable? I contacted Monster directly, and they refer me to my dealer to do a special order. My dealer says that h .......
315: Speaker Asylum, Re: Best speakers for $1500 or less (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-08, 05:13:46 (172.156.235.138)
This is always a "your milage may vary" kind of question. What sounds OK to me might sound lousy to you. Personnaly, I think the Klipsch Reference Series 3 offers alot of bang for the $$$and sound gre .......
316: Vinyl Asylum, Re: New to vinyl, picked up a Thorens TD 150.... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-04, 12:24:03 (170.146.91.6)
I agree with the last post. The only rubber parts on a cartridge that I am aware of is the rubber collar that attaches the cartridge shaft to the rest of the assembly. Replacing the stylus will also r .......
317: Vinyl Asylum, Re: choosing a cartridge/stylus (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-09-02, 06:02:00 (172.128.15.176)
I posed the same question a couple of months ago, and I am on a similar budget. A number of folks suggested the Grado Black cartridge, which I was able to pick up from WB Saunders for about $45, shipp .......
318: Vintage Asylum, Re: Middle-aged tuner has impaired short-term memory (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-29, 11:23:48 (170.146.91.6)
Some Yamaha tuners used an onboard battery to retain preset stations in memory. It was one of the "watch-style" flat round batteries. Possibly its as simple a fix as locating and changing the battery. .......
319: Vintage Asylum, Re: Noisy Phono section - Sansui 9090 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-23, 18:41:04 (152.163.201.142)
Yes .......
320: Vintage Asylum, Re: Noisy Phono section - Sansui 9090 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-23, 08:15:04 (170.146.91.6)
No. But I've tried the turntable with another receiver, and no hiss was detected. .......
321: Vintage Asylum, Noisy Phono section - Sansui 9090 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-23, 02:31:20 (152.163.201.148)
When using the phono input on my 9090, I am noticing some low level hiss that seems to increase as I raise the volume. I have unplugged the turntable from the input jacks at the rear of the 9090, but .......
322: General Asylum, Re: BEST sounding 2 channel receiver out there (old or new) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-21, 20:13:51 (205.188.199.212)
Geez, a question like this leaves the field so wide open. I'd would be great to divide this into 2 camps, or even 4. Two camps would be: 1. All time best Solid State Vintage (Say, Pre 1985) 2. All tim .......
323: Video Asylum, Re: Help! Sherwood Newcastle problem... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-21, 04:44:31 (170.146.91.6)
SHERWOOD AMERICA 2346 EAST WALNUT AVENUE FULLERTON, CA 92831 U.S.A. TOLL FREE: 1-800-962-3203 TEL: 1-714-870-5100 FAX: 1-714-870-6300 E-MAIL: sales@sherwoodusa.com .......
324: General Asylum, Re: Any Don Scott moded tuners in use? Opinion? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-18, 20:24:53 (172.132.149.21)
I considered doing a tuner mod a while back and decided against it. If you live in a rural area, and need the additional selectivity and sensistivity, you might chose to pursue it. Having an outdoor a .......
325: General Asylum, Re: Yamaha DSP-1 (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-18, 20:20:55 (172.132.149.21)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/index.html You can go to the above link and score a copy of the manual. You might be able to order the remote direcly from Yamaha as well. .......
326: Vintage Asylum, Re: Sorry for double post NT (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-18, 15:21:27 (172.143.223.229)
Sorry .......
327: Vintage Asylum, Re: Will CD overload Fisher (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-18, 15:20:22 (172.143.223.229)
This might be a dumb question, but does your CD player have a variable output, or can you obtain one that does? .......
328: Vintage Asylum, Re: Will CD overload Fisher (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-18, 15:20:12 (172.143.223.229)
Might be a dumb question, but does your CD player have a variable output, or can you obtain one that does? .......
329: Vintage Asylum, Detroit Area - Vintage Electronic Repairs? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-17, 02:44:28 (172.132.172.108)
Anyone know of someone in the Detroit area that specializes in restoring 70's vintage audio gear? I'm interested in having someone go through some of my older pieces and replace resistors and caps. Do .......
330: Vinyl Asylum, Quadraflex Reference 520T Turntable (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-16, 03:45:55 (172.138.6.218)
This turntable is available for sale near me. It appears to be in pretty good condition, and is from the 1970's. It is not a name I immediately recognize, though doing a quick web search I can across .......
331: Vintage Asylum, Re: Recommend vintage budget tuner, please!!! (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-15, 03:28:02 (172.150.129.121)
I got lucky and stumbled across a Yamaha T-85 tuner at a pawn shop, and got it for $50. These regularly go on Ebay for about $300. The T-80 is the T-85's predecessor, and is also quite good, and can b .......
332: Vintage Asylum, Re: Is 70's vintage electronics really "better"... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-13, 11:25:33 (170.146.91.6)
Great explanation! Thanks for making the issue understandable for me, a non-technical person. Is there anyone out there that specializes in replacing capacitors and resistors in vintage gear? Are the .......
333: Vintage Asylum, Re: Is 70's vintage electronics really "better"... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-13, 11:20:31 (170.146.91.6)
It may be hard to evaluate, but I'll try to provide some "similar" examples. Since the 9090 was Sansui's top of the line receiver when it was manufactured, here are some apprpriate 2 channel units for .......
334: Vintage Asylum, Is 70's vintage electronics really "better"... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-08-13, 09:16:02 (170.146.91.6)
...than current electronics? For example: 1. One of Kenwood's top of the line '70's vintage integrated amps was the KA-9100. Dual mono construction, built like a tank with huge heat sinks, etc. 2. Sa .......
335: Vintage Asylum, Re: Looking for Marantz tuner (late 70's)... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-31, 13:10:22 (170.146.91.6)
You and about 10 million other people.... .......
336: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thanks for the reccomendations! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-30, 07:28:33 (170.146.91.6)
Thanks for the reccomendations! .......
337: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge Reccomendations (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-28, 19:31:15 (172.135.141.239)
I've recently ressurected the turntable I had in my teen years (mid-1970's...can't believe the thing still works!): a Sanyo TP-626 belt drive, with no bells or whistles to speak of. Still in all, it i .......
338: Vintage Asylum, Re: KENWOOD KA-7100 Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-24, 06:30:47 (198.246.222.7)
This is from the same family as my KA-9100 integrated amp. This is a great sounding amp with dual-mono construction, and built like a tank. The poteniomter develops problems over time. I'm not technic .......
339: Vintage Asylum, Re: Finxing a Sansui FR-D3 turntable (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-19, 02:38:34 (172.137.202.232)
Great suggestions here, and thanks. I'll try them all. I figured that for the small cost of ownership on this, if it bad, I'm only out a few dollars. I did try running it overnight. That did not seem .......
340: Vintage Asylum, Finxing a Sansui FR-D3 turntable (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-18, 06:40:02 (170.146.91.6)
I recently found an old Sansui FR-D3 turntable at a garage sale. No cartridge or headshell. I paid only $5 for it. It has a universal headshell mount, and I have one on my other turntable, so I tried .......
341: Vintage Asylum, Re: Found a Yamaha Ca-810 amp - NEED UR OPINIONS please :) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-17, 05:22:46 (170.146.91.6)
I've got a CA-810 sitting next to me right now in my office, playing beautifully. This one is mint, and should really be a museum piece with the condition that it is in. In stock form, it is a nice so .......
342: Vintage Asylum, Re: HX Pro is a Dolby creation, not dbx (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-15, 06:18:09 (170.146.91.6)
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343: Vintage Asylum, Re: Technics M253X cassette deck, 3-head with dbx... (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-15, 06:16:53 (170.146.91.6)
I've got an Akai cassette deck of approximately the same year of manufacture that I've used to record a number of dbx tapes. Before that, I had a Technics dbx deck. You're right, there is nothing like .......
344: Vintage Asylum, Re: On the subject of FM (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-12, 06:28:55 (170.146.91.6)
Have to agree with some of the comments already posted here. The 2110 might not be the tuner for the job. However, if you're desirous of pulling in distant stations, the 2110 might be fine with an ap .......
345: Vintage Asylum, Re: Akai amps, tuners? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-11, 06:38:36 (170.146.91.6)
I owned an Akai receiver from the same era. I was big, heavy, rated at 120 wpc. It took a beating as the receiver that I went back and forth to college with in the late 70's and early '80's. It was so .......
346: Vintage Asylum, Re: DBX NR unit (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-11, 06:33:25 (170.146.91.6)
May not be much of a comparison, but I have an old Akai cassette deck that has built in DBX, and the compression is supposed to be the same scheme as the 224. The deck really does a great job in DBX r .......
347: Vintage Asylum, Re: Technics SA-8600 Amp. and ST-8600 Tuner (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-06, 10:43:48 (172.172.47.98)
Mark Kouts operated a Technics vintage site until very recently. A number of folks used the graphics and text from his site w/o permission, so he yanked the site down. If you do a Yahoo seach on Kouts .......
348: Pro Audio Asylum, Re: PA Speakers for Home Theater (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-03, 05:08:42 (170.146.91.6)
The LaScala's are crap! Peaveys are much better. Let me help you out. You'll be all set when you just drop the Peavey's in where the LaScala's were. And I'll make you financially whole by buying your .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, Where to you buy YOUR vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-03, 03:56:03 (172.141.95.95)
Garage sales? Second hand shops? Pay DCC's high prices for scatch and pop free new pressings? Just curious! .......
350: General Asylum, Re: Help choose integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-02, 13:01:42 (170.146.91.6)
Had a pair of those, and they do like a little extra clean power. Good on vocals, and highs. Lacking a bit of punch on the low end. When I auditioned them at the dealer, they were mated with Parasoun .......
351: Vintage Asylum, Remember Vector Research? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-02, 11:20:36 (170.146.91.6)
Does anyone remember Vector Research well enough to convey any history on the company? I seem to remember that the equipment they produced had a good reputation. What ever happened to them? ::: TOPIC: .......
352: General Asylum, Re: open reel decks (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-02, 06:45:53 (170.146.91.6)
Why are you choosing to go the open reel route to record your vinyl? If you're looking to preserve your vinyl on tape, open reel tapes have advantages and disadvantages, but the most notable disadvant .......
353: General Asylum, Re: Help choose integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-07-02, 06:40:47 (170.146.91.6)
Need to know what kind of speakers you have. High efficiency speakers might benefit from tube equipment, to provide you with the natural balance (warmth) that you seek. Tube equipment and low efficien .......
354: General Asylum, Re: Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-06-10, 09:20:43 (170.146.91.6)
Should have been a little bit clearer about the "window". This is one of those "glass towers" of which I am only on the 2nd floor. Bottom line, there is a window, but it does not open. There is no way .......
355: General Asylum, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-06-09, 19:08:27 (172.166.29.85)
I have a decent system in my office, with a Yamaha T-85 tuner. With the system being in an office building (I do have a window in my office), FM and AM reception is less than ideal. I have tried the s .......
356: General Asylum, Re: What kind of power amp needed when converting HT receiver to preamp (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-04-23, 09:26:50 (170.146.91.6)
This is very possible. Currently, I run the pre-outs of my Marantz SR-19EX receiver to a Marantz MM-9000 5 channel amp. Before that, I ran the L/R pre-outs to a two channel Acurus amp. My experience .......
357: General Asylum, Re: Question on DVD-Audio vs. DVD-Video (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-04-22, 13:30:50 (170.146.91.6)
As I've written elsehwhere on this board, I'd listen long and hard to the 5.1 channel music format, and compare it to well recorded/printed 2 channel counterpart (i.e., Diane Krall Love Scenes DTS dis .......
358: General Asylum, Re: Digitals Future (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-04-22, 06:31:35 (170.146.91.6)
Here's a couple of thoughts on this topic. 1. I have not had the opportunity to listen to SACD, but have bought a few DTS disks, and a couple DVD Audio disks. I have a system that is sufficient to be .......
359: General Asylum, Re: what is your oldest audio component still in constant use? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-04-18, 14:14:56 (170.146.91.6)
My oldest is a Rotel RX-803 receiver. Unfortunatly, the FM section no longer works propperly (receives an FM signal, but will does not decode stereo FM). I'm informed that this is a part that will nee .......
360: General Asylum, Re: MICHIGAN AUDIO SHOPS (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-04-18, 13:56:54 (170.146.91.6)
The strip of Woodward Ave between 13 mile and 15 mile roads in Royal Oak, MI, is the densest collection of audio shops in the state. There are at least 4 - 5 in that strip that includes Audio Dimensio .......
361: General Asylum, Re: Early 70 thru circa 82 equipment (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-04-18, 13:52:38 (170.146.91.6)
Yes, much of the equipment of this era can drive less effiecient, and higher load speakers with relative ease. I remember how some of the vintage Infinity speakers sounded on my old Technics receiver, .......
362: Video Asylum, Re: $3000 budget surround system ideas? (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-18, 05:25:28 (170.146.91.6)
Note: some of the following denote prices for used equipment (*). There are almost no good reasons I can think of for a careful, knowledgable shopper not to consider used equipment, especially amplifi .......
363: Video Asylum, Re: Adcom HT pre/pros in stereo mode (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-18, 05:03:00 (170.146.91.6)
I may be a lousy source, but I did have the GTP 750 for a while. I ahd nothing but trouble with it, and ended up selling it. As a 2 channel processor, it was OK at best. Adcom, at the time they were p .......
364: Vintage Asylum, Rotel RX-803 Receiver Parts (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-15, 10:03:35 (170.146.91.6)
I've got a 70's vintage Rotel RX-803 receiver that still works quite well, with the exception of the FM section. The FM section will receive FM, however the output of the FM section is in MONO only. I .......
365: Speaker Asylum, Re: $1200 or less speaker ideas (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-08, 20:16:43 (172.158.166.31)
One thought would be to try some different interconnects that would add bass and roll off the highs of the speakers. Monster's M1000i did exactly that for my system, taming some rather bright Klipsch .......
366: Cable Asylum, Re: Monster M1000i (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-07, 18:04:22 (172.162.178.50)
I do have them, but just got them. The sound does not seem to be quite the same as what I heard in the dealership. However, the cables there were "burned in", and I was cautioned to allow a couple of .......
367: Cable Asylum, Monster M1000i (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-07, 13:09:57 (170.146.91.6)
Does anyone have any experience they can relate about these cables? I have the RCA 0.5 meter version. I'm interested in your experience with: - burn in time - price/performance ratio - sonic quality - .......
368: Video Asylum, REVIEW: Marantz MM 9000 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Whell on 2002-03-05, 12:29:35 (170.146.91.6)
Model: MM 9000
Category: Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $1200
Description: 5 channel amplifier, 150 WPC Manufacturer URL: Marantz Manufacturer URL: Marantz
Review by Whe .......
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