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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: Size of the speakers (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2010-04-17, 11:58:53 (83.108.6.236)
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the 801’s versus Avalon speakers. It is not a need for improvement in sound quality with the 801’s that make me consider a change to my system and .......
2: Speaker Asylum, Replacing B&W 801 Matrix S3 with Avalon Ascendant N? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2010-04-16, 16:31:48 (83.108.6.236)
Having lived happily with my B&W 801 Matrix S3 on Sound Anchor stands since 1996, I now want a pair of speakers that are less dominating and intrusive in the living room. At the same time I want to ge .......
3: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A reviewers statement (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2008-03-10, 14:41:24 (80.202.219.250)
Thank you for shearing your thoughts on this issue. I agree with what you are saying that the effects of different products and which product works better is probably system and environment dependant. .......
4: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A reviewers statement (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2008-03-10, 02:55:38 (82.194.213.98)
I have never read any of Mr. Astor's reviews before, and I have no knowledge of his reputation as a reviewer. Is there a particular reason why I should be skeptical to this review, and the statement i .......
5: Tweakers' Asylum, A reviewers statement (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2008-03-09, 11:56:28 (80.202.219.250)
I came across this review browsing the internet (see link below). The reviewer states clearly that the Shunyata Dark Field elevators are better than the ceramic (?Precision Audio) Cable Elevators: "Pl .......
6: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Mye elevators (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2008-03-06, 09:17:45 (82.194.213.98)
Yes, they look nice. But I was wondering if any of the commercial elevators work better than the others. E.g. Shunyata Dark Field elevators are electrically conductive while the Precision Audio Cable .......
7: Tweakers' Asylum, Cable elevation works, but which cable elevators works best? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2008-03-06, 04:41:00 (82.194.213.98)
A friend of mine started experimenting with cable elevation a couple of months ago. He began by lifting the speaker cables of the floor using jam jars made of glass, and claimed to get improvements. H .......
8: Tweakers' Asylum, Cable elevation works, but which cable elevators works best? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2008-02-29, 06:12:32 (82.194.213.98)
A friend of mine started experimenting with cable elevation a couple of months ago. He began by lifting the speaker cables of the floor using jam jars made of glass, and claimed to get improvements. H .......
9: Tubes Asylum, RE: My system (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2007-09-12, 14:06:17 (194.248.178.116)
After reading your last posting, I am even more convinced that the LS16/II might be something for me. Time will show, and I will communicate my findings. The other components in my system apart from .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is Audio Research LS16 Mk.II an upgrade over ARC LS15? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2007-09-10, 15:33:04 (194.248.178.116)
Thank you for useful input. I have decided to buy the LS16 Mk.II and compare it to the LS15, and then hang on to the preamp I prefer and sell the other one. Definitely the simplest solution to this di .......
11: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6H30 tubes in Audio Research gear (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2007-09-10, 14:01:56 (194.248.178.116)
Hei Bambi B Thank you for an interesting answer. Even if I sensed that you prefer the 6911 tube models, I kind of liked the way you in between all the talk about NOS tubes describes the virtues of the .......
12: Tubes Asylum, 6H30 tubes in Audio Research gear (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2007-09-08, 15:37:53 (80.203.113.146)
I have heard a lot of people claiming that the implementations (at least the earliest) of the 6H30 tube in ARC gear was less than satisfying, compared to the earlier gear based on the 6922 tube. Is th .......
13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is Audio Research LS16 Mk.II an upgrade over ARC LS15? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2007-09-08, 15:31:18 (80.203.113.146)
I have the possibility to upgrade from an ARC LS15 preamplifier (a late version with InfiniCaps and detachable power cord) to an ARC LS16 Mk.II preamp. But will this be an actual upgrade? I have heard .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, Kontrapukt A vs C. Worth the upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2006-03-19, 15:11:03 (84.48.53.51)
I have been running with an Ortofon Kontrapunkt A pick-up for some time now, but I am thinking of replacing it with a Kontrapunkt C. Can I expect significant improvements, and if so, which? Is the Kon .......
15: Tubes Asylum, Energy storage (ARC VT100 Mk.II vs. VT130SE) (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2006-03-17, 03:23:23 (143.97.2.35)
I have looked at the technical specifications of some Audio Research amplifiers, and I wonder how important the ‘Power supply energy storage’ parameter is for the amplifiers performance. The VT100 Mk. .......
16: Tubes Asylum, Re: ARC VT100/LS15 and restricted bass reproduction (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-11-05, 15:39:41 (84.48.61.48)
Thank you very much, Paul! You have given me a lot of useful information that I will take into consideration. .......
17: Tubes Asylum, Re: ARC VT100/LS15 and restricted bass reproduction (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-11-05, 07:39:05 (143.97.2.35)
Thank you very much for an informative answer. I found your remarks on the Siemens tube particularly interesting, since the preamp is equipped with Siemens and Philips E188CC/7308 tubes at the moment. .......
18: Tubes Asylum, ARC VT100/LS15 and restricted bass reproduction (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-11-03, 07:55:16 (143.97.2.35)
I have for a while been running an ARC VT100 Mk.II in combination with a Conrad-Johnson Premier 10 preamp. The bass reproduction has been generous and unrestricted, and maybe some times almost too muc .......
19: Tubes Asylum, Preamp to go with ARC VT100 Mk.II? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-09-29, 08:58:21 (143.97.2.35)
I have just acquired an Audio Research VT100 Mk. II tube amplifier, and I am currently running it with a Conrad-Johnson Premier 10 preamp. Is this a useful combination, or can I expect substantial syn .......
20: Tubes Asylum, Re: Go for it (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-09-21, 08:52:49 (143.97.2.35)
You sensed right. I'll go and visit the seller tomorrow, but I have decided to buy if we agree on the price, - he has started a small auction. Thanks for the moral support! .......
21: Tubes Asylum, Need advice! C-J Premier 8 or ARC VT100 Mk.II (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-09-20, 08:38:15 (143.97.2.35)
I have just bought an Audio Research VT100 Mk.II, in fact, it’s still in shipping from the seller to me. But now a pair of Conrad-Johnson Premier 8 mono blocks has come on the market at a very reasona .......
22: Speaker Asylum, B&W M801 crossover specs, S2 vs. S3? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-08-29, 08:30:37 (84.48.49.183)
I know that when the Series 3 version of B&W 801 Matrix was introduced, B&W lost the APOC protection circuit, but were there other changes to the crossover itself? I have heard that the crossover stee .......
23: Speaker Asylum, Re: If the NC's are cost prohibitive, at least get the Krell Bass Aligment Filter. There are two for sale on Audiogon. (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-08-26, 10:32:01 (80.203.123.142)
The APOC system and clips connecting the midrange enclosure to the bass section belong to the S2 (Series 2) version of B&W 801 Matrix. I have the Series 3 version were B&W themselves lost the protecti .......
24: Speaker Asylum, Re: Aquire a pair of Northcreeks. (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-08-25, 14:35:03 (80.203.119.175)
I know of the Northcreeks, but they are quite expensive. I also live in Europe and since the Northcreeks are quite heavy the shipping costs are also considerable. When importing the Northcreeks 25 % t .......
25: Speaker Asylum, B&W 801 Matrix S3 crossover schematics? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-08-25, 14:20:53 (80.203.119.175)
Can anyone help me get hold of the crossover schematics for the B&W 801 Matrix S3 loudspeaker? I am planning to have new crossovers with better components made, and need the topology schematics. Thank .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, Nottingham motor specification and Pro-Ject Speed Box SE (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-04-24, 03:21:58 (143.97.2.35)
Does anyone have any technical specification on the Notingham Analogue motor? Is it possible to use the Pro-Ject Speed Box SE power supply with the Nottingham motor? According to the Pro-Ject Speed Bo .......
27: Digital Drive, "Poor digital implementation" (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-03-11, 16:43:45 (130.67.163.186)
I am no expert on digital technology, so I might learn something here: Can you be more specific regarding the "poor digital implementation"? What is the weakness with the ECD-1 design? Cheers, Arild : .......
28: Digital Drive, Why should I buy a Benchmark DAC1? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2005-03-11, 09:10:37 (143.97.2.35)
I already own an Electrocompaiet ECD-1 D/A-converter, and I am considering buying a Benchmark DAC1. But I am very much I doubt whether it is worth it or not: Can in expect a better performance from th .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Why not ask C-J themselves??? nt (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-11-03, 13:14:35 (80.203.84.99)
Thanks, Dad! That is so obvious, that I didn't think of it. Well, I have now asked C-J, and in case it has general interest, I am posting part of the reply I got: > >The MF2500 was introduced circa Se .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Conrad-Johnson MF2500 info wanted!! (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-11-02, 23:57:10 (143.97.2.35)
I believe there is an "A" version. On this forum I have seen inmates describe the improvements they have got from sending their MF2500 back to C-J for an upgrade to the "A" version (see link below). T .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Conrad-Johnson MF2500 info wanted!! (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-11-02, 13:31:40 (80.203.84.99)
Can somebody tell me when the C-J MF2500 power amp was introduced? And when the MF2500A upgraded version was introduced? Thanks. Arild .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How big is the Conrad-Johnson Premier 10? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-10-05, 14:23:18 (80.203.82.25)
I believe that is the PV10A. But I have got one of those, and the unit is in fact 16" x 4" x 10", and not 16" x 3" x 11" as they state on their web site. According to their web site the Premier 10 is .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How big is the Conrad-Johnson Premier 10? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-10-05, 12:07:10 (80.203.82.25)
I have just closed a deal on a used C-J Premier 10 preamp. I hope it will prove a marked upgrade from my C-J PV10A. But there was one thing I started to think of just now: Will the Premier 10 fit in m .......
34: Tubes Asylum, Info/facts needed, ARC SP6B/VT60SE! (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-06-28, 05:43:50 (143.97.2.35)
I have the opportunity to buy a used ARC SP6B pre-amp and an ARC VT60SE power-amp. I am however uncertain if the VT60SE is able to drive my B&W Matrix 801 Series 3 loudspeakers adequately. Can anybody .......
35: Digital Drive, Opinions on Wadia 22 (vs. Burmester Concerto) (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-06-16, 07:52:24 (143.97.2.35)
I have been offered to buy a used Wadia 22 CD transport. Can anyone give me a little introduction to this transport? When was it produced? How does it perform? What characterises it? Would you in gene .......
36: Cable Asylum, Re: DAXX R07 is another one to try... (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-01-12, 11:38:27 (80.202.45.20)
How does this cable compare to the Sound Professionals Glass Fiber Toslink you reviewed a while back (in 2002) here on the asylum? Arild .......
37: Cable Asylum, Supra X-ZAC vs. van den Hul Optocoupler vs. Transparent (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2004-01-07, 00:35:56 (143.97.2.35)
I am about to invest in a high-end Toslink optical cable, and I have narrowed the field down to these cables: Supra X-ZAC, van den Hul Optocoupler Mk. II or Transparent High Performance TosLink. Does .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Pick-up upgrade for my Spacedeck? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2003-10-07, 12:53:48 (80.202.201.186)
I acquired a Nottingham Spacedeck turntable with a Space arm some months ago, and I now want to upgrade from my Benz Glider (Mk. I) pick-up. I can get an ok trade in for a new Glider Mk. II, but I can .......
39: Inmate Systems, arildji - Stereo (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2003-08-23, 17:39:57 (130.67.227.1)
Moniker: arildji System Name: Stereo System Rev Date: 2003/08/23/18:00 System Rev IP: 130.67.227.1 Amp: Audio Research D200 Preamp: Conrad-Johnson PV10A Speakers: B&W 801 Matrix Series 3 CDP: Pioneer .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Re: New around here huh? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2003-08-22, 10:07:31 (130.67.227.63)
Yes, you are spot on: I am new here. And Kal’s reply did not make me feel particularly welcome (and neither do your reply for that matter). I found his posting both hostile and patronizing, and not at .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What causes the skating force? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2003-08-22, 08:06:40 (143.97.2.35)
Thank you very much for a constructive answer. Best wishes Arild .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, Don't you know the answer? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2003-08-22, 07:55:23 (143.97.2.35)
You don’t know the answer to my question, do you? I have done a search here, and I have read postings that looked promising, but I have not found the answer to my question. People discuss how to set t .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, What causes the skating force? (0.00)
Posted by arildji on 2003-08-22, 07:06:19 (143.97.2.35)
I understand that the skating force is a force that gives the arm a tendency to more towards the spindle, and that antiskating is a force that is applied to counteract this. Am I correct so far? But h .......
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