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1: Hi-Rez Highway, Basic questions about using my Cary 303-200 as a DAC w/Pioneer DV 45A (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-12-07, 09:45:33 (71.232.136.228)
I just bought a Pioneer DV 45A DVD player, mainly to try a cheap player to Play SACD's, & 24/96 discs. It sounds about as good as my older Pioneer DV-525 on 24/96 discs (which is pretty darn good), bu .......
2: Hi-Rez Highway, from Ayre: they no longer have the Pioneer lasers or transports for these, but: (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-11-18, 04:33:39 (71.232.136.228)
"People have had luck buying Pioneer DV-45A players used and swapping the transports over to the C-5xe". He didn't say how common that is tho (laser failure). .......
3: Hi-Rez Highway, Would the manual saying MP on the front probably indicate an MP? Or (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-11-16, 06:04:37 (71.232.136.228)
are there any markings on the unit indicating the MP status? I did email Ayre but it was yesterday (Sunday). In the meantime I think I'll make an offer that gives me room to get it upgraded if it's no .......
4: Hi-Rez Highway, Re-Used Ayre C-5xe I made an offer on (possibly an MP?), & trying to contact Ayre (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-11-15, 05:52:07 (71.232.136.228)
I've been wanting to buy one of these for quite awhile. I have a Cary 303-200 CDP I'm quite happy with, but I also have a few SACD's & would like to get more. I also have a bunch of the 24/96 discs pu .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Well, I got new fuses, put one in, the Bryston amp is dead....now I'll see if (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-05-05, 07:42:44 (71.232.136.228)
the transferable warranty holds. I'm the 2nd owner, & have an email from Mike Pickett from a couple of years saying that it would b/c the B100 SST was bought originally from a Bryston dealer. I have b .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there a difference between different brands of fuses? Bussmann, Din, Bojack, etc. (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-05-03, 04:46:04 (71.232.136.228)
I actually meant in terms of reliability & protecting the component(s). Some of the cheaper brands on Amazon (that I've never heard of); can I trust them to protect expensive components? Maybe not wor .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is there a difference between different brands of fuses? Bussmann, Din, Bojack, etc. (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2020-05-02, 05:43:25 (71.232.136.228)
My Bryston B100 SST blew a fuse--while it was turned off apparently--not sure what that's about? It takes 6.3A 250V fuses, & I ordered 5 Bussmann fuses on eBay for about $6. Then I noticed you can buy .......
8: Digital Drive, RE: dvp-s9000es windfall (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2016-02-08, 08:34:54 (73.38.104.196)
I had a DVP-S9000es for a few years--it just sort of "failed gradually"--got more & more flakey in diff. ways until I finally sold it for $30 on CL. Someone asked about the SACD performance--I was ve .......
9: Tape Trail, Other vintage decks more reliable or robust than a BX-300? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2014-10-21, 08:06:30 (146.115.68.191)
Tascam 122 MkII? Altho most of of the ones I see on ebay need work. Or if everything works, they're $400-$500; seems nuts. Sony ES? I seem to recall they made some 3 head decks. The NAD 6300 suggesti .......
10: Tape Trail, RE: Buying & maintaining a vintage cassette deck--Nakamichi? BX-300? Or? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2014-10-19, 08:56:48 (146.115.68.191)
That makes sense. Do you have any experience with what those guys might charge to go thru an old casette deck like that & refurbish it? Too broad of a question perhaps, in the abstract? The stored-for .......
11: Tape Trail, Buying & maintaining a vintage cassette deck--Nakamichi? BX-300? Or? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2014-10-18, 07:34:37 (146.115.68.191)
I want to get another high quality 3-head cassette deck. I'd once considered a Tascam 122--they're really big and heavy (?) from what I recall; a minus for me. I guess I could look into Revox? But I o .......
12: General Asylum, RE: How many audiophile type friends do you have? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2012-10-04, 10:50:15 (146.115.68.191)
Pretty much zero. I do notice tho, when just non-audiophile people come over, & hear & see my system, they seem very interested, & seem to instantly "get it"; the whole listening to great music thing, .......
13: General Asylum, RE: Now that Audiogon is ruined, what's the next best place to sell high-end audio pieces quickly? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2012-10-02, 10:46:32 (146.115.68.191)
I find that BOTH buying, & selling, are way more difficult on A'gon now. The "offer" system is confusing. More buyers & sellers with zero FB; always a little scary. Sellers either don't answer questio .......
14: Tech Square, RE: My sincere sympathies.... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2012-09-22, 08:18:46 (146.115.68.191)
Thanks Stu. I actually have a high deductable on my homeowner's insurance. I might ask if they offer any coverage specifically for electronics (like when you add special, additional coverage on silver .......
15: Tech Square, C-J PF-R preamp: "All digital IC's are blown, not worth repairing" (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2012-09-20, 10:47:23 (146.115.68.191)
3 months ago, during a thunderstorm, I was rushing around shutting down & unplugging everything in sight, but when I got to the PF-R, it was "lit up like a Christmas tree", meaning, all the front pane .......
16: Video Asylum, HDMI or component video cables for HD cable box to HD TV? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2008-04-29, 09:49:00 (209.6.248.24)
I just got an HD cable box with both HDMI & component video outputs. HD channels don't work with the co-ax cable supplied by the cable company /:( The cable guy said either component video or HDMI cab .......
17: Shutterbug Strasse, Failing battery (or charger?) for Nikon D50. (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2007-11-12, 03:26:41 (209.6.248.24)
My battery is suddenly failing to hold a charge on my D50. I checked the Nikon site & my battery is not on the recall list (M5AAA). It's a EN-EL3a. Would it have worn out after 2 years of moderate use .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Krell 300I vs 400xi (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-23, 20:09:09 (209.6.251.190)
I haven't heard the 400xi, but I owned a KAV300i that I bought used. It was "OK" for the money used. They have quite a bit of power, but also a lot of SS "glare" or "haze" & not very transparent. Unle .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I haven't heard either unfortunately, but..... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-22, 20:58:43 (209.6.251.190)
with large, heavy tube amps, I'd be tempted to go with whatever mfg. is closest to me for service (are you on the right or left coast, etc.), in case you ever need repairs. VTL is a smaller co. (I thi .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What about a C-J MF2500A? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-15, 19:56:48 (209.6.251.190)
Or other (older) C-J SS amp? A used MF2500A would probably cost you about $1500. I use mine with a Cary SLP-98.....nice combination. .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Just Send it to Cary...... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-15, 19:52:08 (209.6.251.190)
Since no one else has answered, I'll state an obvious solution: Send it to Cary. I think they have a $125 flat repair fee; at least they did when I sent them my 303-200. Plus you pay for shipping both .......
22: Cable Asylum, Just got a pair of Acoustic Zen Matrix ref. series 2's.....amazing difference.... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-11, 19:25:26 (209.6.251.190)
I bought a slightly used pair of Acoustic Zen Matrix ref. series 2's to replace my Nordost BH IC's with my Cary 303-200. I almost can't believe the difference: There is such a sense of "space" with my .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nice amp, but what are your speakers, room size, etc? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-11, 18:10:44 (209.6.251.190)
I had a McCormack DNA 0.5 (not Deluxe) for about a week, & it sounded really nice with my Spendor S3/5 SE's. Unfortunately, the seller had placed it loosely in a large box w/o packing to ship, & the e .......
24: Cable Asylum, If my Tuner sounds fine, would that rule out RF noise going to..... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-07, 07:46:36 (209.6.251.190)
the amp (from the CDP)? No--I guess not, if the CDP is the source of the noise(?) As I know nothing about this, can you tell me where to get R-C filters, & how to connect them across the speaker termi .......
25: Cable Asylum, Re: Totems (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-05, 13:19:53 (209.6.251.190)
Wow. I guess I should have done more research before buying the Mani-2's (for my room). Interesting that what you're saying jives with my hunch that the Mani-2's need more space to sound great. Just m .......
26: Cable Asylum, Very informative responses.....I think I want to try something different than Nordost tho.... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-05, 11:36:49 (209.6.251.190)
Not to bash Nordost at all, but I like lancelot's suggestion of Cardas Golden Cross or DH Labs Air Matrix (probably because I've always wanted to try the expensive Cardas models). Interesting that you .......
27: Cable Asylum, Upgrade from Nordost BH IC's--to Acoustic Zen Matrix, or Cardas Golden Reference? Or? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-04, 18:12:10 (209.6.251.190)
A couple of months ago I changed speakers--selling my B&W M802SIII's & buying Totem Mani-2 Sigs with the Totem stands. The Mani-2's sound very good with FM & my Fanfare tuner, as did the B&W's. But wi .......
28: Speaker Asylum, Re: A Question for Merlin speaker owners: choice of amp (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-09-02, 11:06:01 (209.6.251.190)
I would never "diss" Merlins, as I owned a pair of TSM-M's that I really liked. But I'm not sure Merlins are the best recommendation for your friend. I would focus on the size of the room first--& not .......
29: Digital Drive, Used Meridian 506 or 508 would be great choices, but an Apollo..... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-08-22, 10:03:23 (209.6.251.190)
for $550 almost sounds like a "no brainer". I don't know how it compares to older Meridian players tho; they were extremely musical. A Cary 303-200 would be great also, but I think used they're more i .......
30: Speaker Asylum, Totem Mani-2 Sigs......... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-08-19, 11:04:08 (209.6.251.190)
They're the best speakers I've ever owned, possibly the best I've heard. They're great on every type of music, IMO, but esp. so on Jazz of all types, fusion, electric blues, etc. They like at least 20 .......
31: Speaker Asylum, Spendor SP1/2 vs. other bookshelf/monitor speakers (totems, merlins, etc)? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-08-07, 19:23:18 (209.6.251.190)
I may have a chance to buy a slightly used pair of Spendor SP1/2e's, with the sound anchor stands, for about $1600. I don't really "need" another pair of speakers right now, but it could be an excuse .......
32: Speaker Asylum, Merlins--TSM's or VSM's (more) (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-07-31, 19:03:03 (209.6.251.190)
I had Merlin TSM-M 2 way monitors, powered by an ARC VT100 MKII. I really enjoyed them in the year + I owned them. You could consider Merlin VSM's if you want a floor standing, more full range speaker .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, A couple of more dumb questions..... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-07-23, 11:35:35 (209.6.251.190)
--Do the 2 Signal leads to a Benz go on the top connectors, & the ground leads on the bottom? --And I should probably put a separate post on this, but: Can you recommmend any cartridges that would sou .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, I think it's the cartridge......and a couple of more questions...... (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-07-22, 19:20:48 (209.6.251.190)
Thanks. I switched the left and right channels at the cartridge, now the opposite channel doesn't work. So, it must be the cartridge, right? 1. Why would a cartridge suddenly fail on one channel? 2. T .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, Tracking down cause of 1 channel not working--cartridge? P25/Benz (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-07-22, 18:38:05 (209.6.251.190)
I've had a Rega P25 w/Benz Glider, & a C-J EF-1 phono stage for a few years. It's all worked flawlessly until last week when I bought a 3 m.o. P5 from a private seller. I mounted the Glider on the P5 .......
36: Shutterbug Strasse, Thanks for the advice.....I bought a used 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor for (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-03-14, 17:49:04 (209.6.251.190)
for about $325. Maybe I should have bought a new one for $379, but anyway, I dig the Lens. And am glad I got the D version. .......
37: Shutterbug Strasse, Difference between Nikon 105mm f2.8 AF Micro, & "D' version lens? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2006-02-20, 10:10:19 (209.6.251.190)
I did what research I could on this--apparently the non-D version 105mm f/2.8 AF Micro-Nikkor was made for a few years in the early '90's, then the current D model appeared, is that correct? Any sig. .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Has anyone compared new Rega P5 to P25 or P9? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2004-12-25, 18:26:55 (207.172.220.143)
I have a P25 with a Benz Glider going into a C-J EF1 phono stage. I'm thinking of selling the P25 to free up some cash for now, (probably keeping the cartridge) & maybe getting a P5 at some point when .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Q. about diagnosis of C-J SS amp, & Good repair shop--E. Mass?? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2004-09-01, 09:40:51 (207.172.220.143)
I have a C-J MF2250 that just suddenly stopped working. Nothing "happened", other than I moved my equip. cabinet out from the wall, & the detachable power cord might have come loose. Secured the PC to .......
40: Tweakers' Asylum, Good places to mail order fuses & other small parts? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2004-08-28, 07:35:48 (207.172.220.143)
I'm tired of calling all over town to find fuses when an amp blows one (doesn't happen often, but......), or calling the mfg (like conrad johnson) & getting the run around. Any advice for a good mail .......
41: Radio Road, Furthest range of WGBH FM Boston--S.Maine? VT? W. Mass? (0.00)
Posted by WoodyWW on 2004-07-23, 08:57:41 (207.172.220.143)
I live in E. Mass. & am addicted to the classical & jazz programming on WGBH FM in Boston. I'm thinking about relocating to Kennebunkport or Portland ME. or some other part of N.E. I notice that on my .......
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