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1: Digital Drive, Marantz or Metronome (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-12-28, 22:37:27 (69.234.73.193)
I like the Marantz SA8260 and Metronome CD-2V cd players. I've listened to over 25 high end cd players last summer and ended up with these two. .......
2: Digital Drive, Re: Jazz SACD's and CD's I like at the moment (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-24, 21:37:26 (12.174.95.9)
Hey, I'm in SF every week on business. Send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you regarding the music. Alvin .......
3: Digital Drive, Inexpensive but good tube equipment (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-22, 18:08:34 (69.234.138.126)
What type of system do you have? I don't think it's necessary to spend a ton of money to get good tube equipment. I have a tube integrated amp that I use with my B&W 601S3. It's a small 2 piece integr .......
4: Digital Drive, Re: Jazz SACD's and CD's I like at the moment (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-22, 18:00:38 (69.234.138.126)
I checked with the shop and they ordered a technical manual for the Marantz to be sure that they understand the circuitry. I'll check back with them in a couple of weeks. I just bought a Metronome CD .......
5: Digital Drive, I like your system, I also like tubes (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-22, 00:51:21 (69.234.138.126)
Here's my current setup: Music Reference RM 9 tube amp Music Reference Rm 5 tube preamp I'm also trying out a BAT VK-3i tube preamp EAR 834p tube phone preamp Basis TT with modified Rega RB300 tonearm .......
6: Digital Drive, Production Date (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-22, 00:46:59 (69.234.138.126)
October 2004 .......
7: Digital Drive, Re: Bad Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-22, 00:45:54 (69.234.138.126)
No, I went to a local repair shop. I was afraid that the Marantz repair shop will take forever to fix my unit. The local shop should fix it much more quickly. I really do miss the Marantz. I'm current .......
8: Digital Drive, Jazz SACD's and CD's I like at the moment (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-22, 00:39:49 (69.234.138.126)
Hi Milpai, Sorry to butt in on your conversation. I've recently bought some SACDs that you may like. Smooth Jazz Festival (FIM SACD 055) Jazz at the Pawnshop Vol 1 (Propius PRSACD7778) Standards Kelly .......
9: Digital Drive, Bad Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-15, 15:45:22 (69.234.138.126)
Just wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions. I took my Marantz to a shop and they diagnosed the problem as a bad power supply. .......
10: Digital Drive, Re: I bought one used and that happened (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-14, 22:58:53 (69.234.138.126)
Yeah, I think I'm gonna try to open it up to see if the LED light is easily replaceable. Otherwise, it'll have to go to a shop. .......
11: Digital Drive, Tried them all (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-14, 22:55:24 (69.234.138.126)
Hi Milpai, Thanks for the tips. I tried all the things you've suggested and it still doesn't work. I've called the Marantz technician and he recommended I take it to a repair shop. Alvin .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, Tubes (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-14, 11:45:11 (69.234.138.126)
I recently switched from SS to Tubes and prefer this new system. Speakers: ML Sequel II Amp: Music Reference RM 9 amp 100W (tube) Preamp: Music Reference RM 5 (tube) Phono Preamp: EAR 834p (tube) TT: .......
13: Digital Drive, Marantz SA-8260 Screen doesn't work (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-10-14, 11:35:04 (69.234.138.126)
Hi everyone, I'm sorry if I'm asking a stupid question. I just bought a Marantz SA-8260. The problem I'm having is I don't know how to turn the screen back on or determine whether the LED has burned o .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, Sounds like a scam (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-09-05, 21:50:56 (67.114.202.34)
I emailed the guy and the info provided in his reply contradicts that listed in the ebay listing. Sounds fishy to me. HI First I want to tell you that my VPI TNT MK V Turntable is brand new, unopened .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not a problem, I did. (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-09-05, 21:38:07 (67.114.202.34)
I used my Krell 300i integrated amp as a preamp to my Music Reference Tube amp. It worked very well and I've had no problems with that setup. I've since bought the Music Reference tube preamp and like .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, EAR 834p (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-09-05, 21:28:50 (67.114.202.34)
I've recently bought the EAR 834p and it sounds very good with my Basis 1400 TT and Shelter 501 MK2 cartridge. I've seen them used for around $750 but once in a while one comes up on Audiogon for $650 .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Basis 1400 (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-09-05, 21:17:58 (67.114.202.34)
I just bought a Basis 1400 used for around $1k. It looks awesome and sounds great. Email me and I can send you pictures of my setup. .......
18: Tubes Asylum, Re: Pls help: Music Reference Tube Amp making static/popping noises on left channel (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-07-31, 22:26:07 (64.60.252.68)
Thanks for your advice. After I try out everyone's suggestion I might just make a trip down there. The MR was checked out last November at RAM Labs where it passed with flying colors and new RAM tubes .......
19: Tubes Asylum, Re: Pls help: Music Reference Tube Amp making static/popping noises on left channel (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-07-27, 00:44:19 (72.254.29.91)
I'll order a set of the WBT or Cardas RCA jacks. What do I need to solder the RCA jack to? I'm sorry for the newbie questionss, but I've never done this before. .......
20: Tubes Asylum, Re: Pls help: Music Reference Tube Amp making static/popping noises on left channel (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-07-27, 00:43:19 (72.254.29.91)
I will try this as a short term fix. Thanks. .......
21: Tubes Asylum, Re: Pls help: Music Reference Tube Amp making static/popping noises on left channel (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-07-25, 23:15:39 (72.254.31.180)
Thanks. I will try that. I had a hard time keeping the nut tight. It seems to come loose easily. Thanks for the good tip. Best regards, Alvin .......
22: Tubes Asylum, Re: Pls help: Music Reference Tube Amp making static/popping noises on left channel (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-07-24, 21:42:24 (72.254.2.97)
Thanks for your insight. Hmm...I might take a day off work and drop the amp off at Music Reference. I hear they charge $400 just to take a look at it though. Thanks. Alvin .......
23: Tubes Asylum, Pls help: Music Reference Tube Amp making static/popping noises on left channel (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-07-24, 17:45:20 (72.254.2.97)
Hi everyone, I'd like to ask for your advice to troubleshoot my Music Reference Rm9 MKII tube amp. The amp makes static and popping noises on an intermittent basis. This noise only occurs on the left .......
24: Digital Drive, Re: Looking for CD Player recommendation (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-02-22, 14:10:04 (162.119.64.111)
That could be true. I thought it was a characteristic of Krell products. The Krell 300i is an integrated which I'm using as a preamp. I had the same problem with low volume listening when I used the .......
25: Digital Drive, Re: What are you hoping the Music Reference RM 5 will do that your Krell doesn't? (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-02-22, 08:13:40 (162.119.64.111)
I've heard my Martin Logans with a Music Reference (MR) Preamp and Amp and it sounded wonderful. I'd like to try to see how a full MR system compares to my current MR/Krell system. The volume on the .......
26: Digital Drive, Looking for CD Player recommendation (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2005-02-21, 22:06:13 (12.174.94.110)
Hi, I'd like to leverage the expertise of fellow AudioAsylum members. I'm looking for a CD Player for my system. My target price is $1000 or less. I'm open to used cd players. Tube and XLR output woul .......
27: Digital Drive, Saw it at the Hong Kong Hi Fi show last week (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2004-11-11, 22:46:26 (64.166.124.172)
The actual unit looks quite nice. It looks very similar to the Oracle CD-1000 CD Player. I'd post my pics from the show but I don't know how. .......
28: Inmate Systems, alvinlin's Project In Progress (0.00)
Posted by alvinlin on 2004-07-14, 22:33:16 (64.174.166.132)
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