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1: Tube DIY Asylum, Jim nicholls schematic (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2022-08-09, 17:53:40 (98.33.70.237)
anyone have a schematic for a Jim Nichols Dynaco modded Amplifier? Thanks .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: AC Plug Orientation (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2018-07-10, 20:29:13 (67.180.220.197)
Old Technics and old head-amp. Noise is not the issue. But Audio Tekne is still around and his powercords are not grounded nor polarized. Sigh. Noise is not the issue its sound quality. And if you are .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, AC Plug Orientation (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2018-07-10, 16:59:01 (67.180.220.197)
Hello, It's been awhile since I've posted. But I did a search and it seems the subject hasn't been addressed. Many of our audio toys have plugs that can be plugged in both ways. They aren't polarized .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: Yamaha ns1000M (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2017-09-30, 00:00:05 (66.87.119.6)
I guess everything matters. After looking over original question I want to re formulate. Any compromise you find optimizing? .......
5: Speaker Asylum, Yamaha ns1000M (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2017-09-29, 15:55:32 (66.87.119.52)
Noticed that bringing stand height to 12 inch made a compelling argument for itself. More presence and body. Better musical texture....Generally I have them twice that height. Resulting in more articu .......
6: Tube DIY Asylum, Sakuma-san (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-09-20, 13:42:09 (166.205.136.72)
Hello, I was browsing this gentleman's website last week and this week the link is scrambled and inaccessible. Could anyone enlighten me as to why this is the case. www.2.big.or.jp/~dh Just as I was .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, fostgage phono (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-07-17, 20:42:50 (166.205.137.62)
Went today, late. I didn't know that it closed at 4pm. But, I did end up in another Musical Surroundings room hosted by Music Lovers. They had the Sophias, Ayre amp, Fostgate all tube mm/mc phono amp .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: california audio show (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-07-16, 13:57:35 (166.205.136.28)
looks like I'm going again Sunday morning. The opportunity to hear that luxman system is too good to pass up. Yes, it takes time and can be exhausting. They offered $20 for all three days which makes .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, california audio show (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-07-16, 11:00:33 (166.205.136.28)
Please, everyone who has the opportunity should go to this. Generally, we should go to audio shows. Its really the only way to get perspective on our passion. There aren't many acoustically optimized .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Custom build or prototype...?.... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-03-08, 02:10:23 (70.132.0.184)
link is above my message .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, counterpoint emt preamp replica (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-03-07, 10:50:44 (70.132.0.107)
http://www.hifido.co.jp/KW+/G0307/P0/A10/E/0-10/S0/C09-48616-39016-00/ looks like cali manufacturer has produced things not on his website. Pretty cool, although it lacks EMT provisions for Moving Coi .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, RE: transformer for ortofon (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-01-08, 00:19:09 (70.231.246.27)
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-AMPEX-BRIDGING-INPUT-TRANSFORMERS-TESTED-WORKING-/110633115553?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c23f5fa1#ht_514wt_932 info .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, transformer for ortofon (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2011-01-07, 20:09:55 (70.231.246.27)
20,000 ohm ampex input tranny. does this work with ortofon sl15 moving coil .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, black is plastic body.... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2006-09-15, 22:38:20 (71.146.144.20)
nt .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, pickiering 190 tonearm (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2006-09-15, 21:57:07 (71.146.144.20)
hello, any one know how to measture tracking force on this arm? it is a single bar with a piviting, spring loaded headshell inside. a conventional balancing scale assumes the arm has a constant downw .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, I hear you...Maybe its a question of decent powersupply regulation or lack thereof (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-05-28, 01:31:02 (64.105.172.253)
Also, I think the powersupply is not very good. I don't have the latest V motor incarnation--does that improve powersupply? But, I do have a custom power supply(previous owner built this) that is repo .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I will if you will (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-05-27, 15:13:51 (64.105.172.253)
My "system" is listed: just click, I think, on my moniker. that said, I see no reason to doubt your interpretation of things. You seem to have the equipment to locate shortcommings at the source. I st .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, Johon can you list your system?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-05-26, 21:59:50 (64.105.172.253)
. .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What's the concensus on SOTA Sapphire, and. . . (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-05-26, 19:45:30 (64.105.172.253)
I love mine. It is versatile, easy to set up and maintain. It mates with any tonearm, as long as the cart is properly matched to it. It is beautifully constructed, a masterpiece. It is timeless and lo .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, rotel rmb-100 mosfet monoblocks vs. Original CJ Motif? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-05-21, 22:08:38 (64.105.172.253)
I'm hoping someone can help me decide on whether to buy the Rotels, which I am auditioning, or wait on a Conrad Johnson Motif amplifier. I wont be able to audition the Motif. The Motif is the original .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, A/C isolation Question (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-03-21, 20:25:24 (69.3.150.157)
In using the MonsterCable power strip, I’ve discovered the following: the overall sound of music presented is a function of the number of plugs in use at any given time. For example, an applianc .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Ringat vs Linn felt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2003-02-21, 01:22:51 (63.203.77.47)
the best solution would be no mat: they all impart a sonic signature. With the linn, you're left with the signature of the metal which is not a sympathetic material to couple to vinyl. An apparent sol .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Damn! I was just thinking...! (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-12-20, 00:37:37 (63.203.74.183)
Similar to redpoint platters. Or maybe we could juse spindle bearing dimensions to accomadate their platter. Maybe Redpoint would invest in the idea. Omar .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, any one working on a diy Direct Drive table? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-12-18, 22:21:18 (63.203.74.106)
I'd be intersted in investing in such a project. seems all but the super expensive ones are belt driven. I must say both have their atributes. But, it would be nice to see some audiphile dds make some .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, sony ps- x75 biotracer question (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-12-17, 18:43:10 (63.204.134.117)
Ths table was beat up in route to me. So, I don't know if my arm is properly working or not. If you have used it, I would like help with setting arm. It seems that the black piece under the arm is too .......
26: General Asylum, I was thinking upon those lines!nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-12-14, 02:35:34 (63.204.133.23)
. .......
27: General Asylum, Bypass mode: not "passive". (sorry)nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-12-13, 11:23:14 (63.204.133.23)
nt .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Wheaton Triplanar IV Anti-Skating problem (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-02-03, 20:20:57 (63.203.76.15)
I had similar problem with my ultracraft unipivot. I found that one must use some pressure when screwing the counterweight or else the weitht is mostly spining in place and thus the vta reading is ina .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, Call Immedia, their really nice folk. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-17, 00:15:13 (63.203.72.238)
;Incredible sound from that table! .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Most amazing music, ever! very abstract masquerading as the most transparant: the classical of funk. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-15, 00:31:35 (63.204.132.121)
. .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, also (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-14, 13:23:51 (63.203.75.77)
I noticed pronounced skipping if any lateral movement is allowed via set up: lateral movement should be tuned out via set-up. After, tuning out, vertical movement oscillated wildly due to real world t .......
32: Tweakers' Asylum, Is there a way to change an unbalanced jack to balanced?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-13, 13:53:26 (63.204.135.120)
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33: Vinyl Asylum, you're right regarding weight. nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-13, 03:13:01 (63.203.75.82)
. .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, how can vtf be off by so much? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-12, 13:56:03 (63.203.75.82)
I balanced my unipivot with it's own calibration. But, when set on the sure it needs 2 more grams of weight. Is this unique to unipivots--Which guage is correct? .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, How can we obtain said arm for 700$ when it is 2500pounds?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-12, 13:28:07 (63.203.75.82)
. .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, Nope! (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-11, 02:09:03 (63.204.133.24)
I think this is it for me. If my set up sounds this good, I don't need anything else. But, I am looking for some coincident ic's. Have any leads (deals)? .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, listened extensively to poorly set up sme...recommend the rpm, though. (long) (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-09, 19:11:31 (63.203.72.150)
I listened at Berkeley's Music Lovers. Haven't listed to the York. . They had $12,000 worth of cabling and Specrtral reference pre and amp w/ avolon speakers (#?); but they used the premier 14 all tu .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, byg is a label not an acronym... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-08, 21:46:06 (63.204.135.107)
Maybe you thought I meant "Big"? Nope, I meant BYG the lablel: Actuel: Jimmy Lyons, other afternoos. .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, I think my statement is pretty specific (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-08, 21:42:39 (63.204.135.107)
I never said all reissues are bad. Indeed, there are many that are much better than the original, which is the whole point: instead of taking the opportunity to amend or, if the original was ideal, to .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, that "jackson" album is at least listenable on cd. great stuff, too. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-08, 14:46:38 (63.203.74.67)
the vinyl, if you have a revealing system, is a joke .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, nuded my van den hul mc1 (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-08, 03:04:35 (63.204.133.131)
Can't say how it differs because I've been tweaking my turntable in the process. The mod was recommended by owner of Music Lovers berkeley whom wouldn't listen to it in any other configuration. I rave .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, new Prince album is great! (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-08, 02:45:22 (63.204.133.131)
Well produced audiophile sonics. Great material, very political, which I think is a good thing especially today. I understand he "rants" ala Malcolm X in concert. Again, that's a good thing. I wish mo .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, do all the byg 180grm reissues sound bad? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-08, 00:41:45 (63.204.133.131)
Got the Jimmy Lyons and it is the worst sounding thing. I have an original of Yusef Lateef and the original production sound is gorgeous. My suspicion is that it has been digitally remastered. It anno .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, platter bearing Leak (?)linn (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-03, 14:46:06 (63.203.72.208)
But its the platter bearing. I left some oil in the well to while platform was off: nothing leaked. Everytime I do take it off after normal use, the board is stained and there's oil leaking from the b .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, late night (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-03, 14:45:23 (63.203.72.208)
But its the platter bearing. I left some oil in the well to while platform was off: nothing leaked. Everytime I do take it off after normal use, the board is stained and there's oil leaking from the b .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, audiocraft tonearm question? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-03, 14:35:46 (63.203.72.208)
The well for din was deep so I left part out so that linn cable would fit. But, now (predictably) I have no room for raising tonearm. question is: was that piece really for vta? Also, does anyone have .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, silicon mess (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-03, 14:32:28 (63.203.72.208)
second hand audiocraft poorly packed. dripped down bearing shaft. how do I clean it? what risk are run while it sits? I'm not familiar with unipivots,so if requiring disassembling please be detailed. .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, I think I have a leaky bearing (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-03, 03:06:41 (63.203.72.136)
Anyone have a replacement? Serial # 11370 thanks .......
49: Tubes Asylum, thanks nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-02, 10:27:11 (63.203.72.136)
. .......
50: Tubes Asylum, 6gu7 question (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2002-01-01, 16:06:02 (63.203.74.112)
I finally got around to swapping my westinghouse to rca and it made a big positive difference. Swapping can be a pain. It's been a year since I swapped this time and unless someone definitely says swa .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, how do you remove thrust pad?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-31, 17:35:12 (63.204.132.10)
. .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, I'd place my bet on the Supertrack--but I'm very partial to oil capacitors. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-30, 02:16:45 (63.204.132.80)
Nos oil capacitors were added to my tube lazarus step up. Also, if I had the funds I would use them everywhere! dream on .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, rega eos question (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-28, 01:21:41 (63.204.134.101)
The specs are better than any commercial stage I've come across: -100 s/n @ mm and close to that for mc! Is this the definition of great sound and why? And you can get it used for 100 pounds! ::: TOPI .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, the new rega has better specs and is probably cheaper (nt) (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-28, 01:15:29 (63.204.134.101)
. .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, Also, make sure your Monolith is not inverted polarity. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-28, 01:11:44 (63.204.134.101)
In fact, my problem stemed from this for over a year. Of course, by then I had fucked everything else up trying to get the right sound I knew was available. Now I have to reverse all my modifications- .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, make shure everything is polarized correctly... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-28, 01:08:44 (63.204.134.101)
If any of your ac plugs are unpolarized, then try changing direction. Makes big differences. Of course, all of the ac non-polarized plugs must be synchronized to get the best sound. Omar .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, incredible looking though (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-26, 22:53:25 (63.204.135.26)
. Obviously, only the super rich can aford their products. If I was rich I would give them a ride. .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, talked to walker, himself.. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-26, 22:34:18 (63.204.135.26)
Very nice guy. We don't think its the motor drive. It most certainly is in the tt, maybe loose connection somewhere. Think I'll go ahead and upgrade the Walker anyway; but must wait to after the ces s .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, my lp12 is pre-valhalla (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-26, 00:50:46 (63.203.74.65)
I thought I might upgrade to valhalla but if I can connect directly to Walker I'd like to know how. .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, does vahalla power supply provide cleaner transients?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-25, 22:20:34 (63.203.74.65)
? .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, linn lp12 electronic problem (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-25, 22:12:24 (63.203.74.65)
I think that there's a problem: 70's make, light switch failed but continues to "work"; randomly stops or slows; touching switch lessens some hum; sometimes I notice that sound even changes when touch .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, diy damage? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-25, 02:18:17 (63.204.133.244)
I decided to try soldering myself today. I wanted to change the input wire back to original and change the mc resistor to vishay. Well, I read some online help pages and got down to buisness. Unfortun .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, thanks!(nt) (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-14, 02:36:43 (63.203.75.55)
. .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Why are these Ortophon trannys so special? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-12-12, 17:50:44 (63.204.135.16)
ortophon transformers .......
65: Cable Asylum, Lindsey Interconnect. Anyone have any info on these? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-28, 12:18:50 (63.204.133.165)
Looking for best connector for appliation between tube headamp and preamp. Highwire? .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, Still... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-25, 20:32:23 (63.203.72.198)
I started with a Heavyweight. Sent my arm off to be ol'd. Incognito had been preinstalled so I knew the sonic signature. The heavyweight is tipped up in the highes, which makes for a bright presentati .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, I thought the ol mod was better (much) than the heavy weight. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-24, 12:35:29 (63.203.73.218)
bass is deeper and backgound is blacker with the ol. Much more musical and non-fatiguing. Unlike the heavyweight. Going to HeavyWeight is a complete step backwards. .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, Get rid of arm first (nt) (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-21, 17:55:57 (63.204.135.101)
. .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, connection between stepup and preamp: advice? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-21, 01:56:33 (63.204.135.101)
Is it advisable to use the same connectors from turntable between step-up and preamplifier? I kind of like the incognito wire and wondered if a simple interconnect could be made using the same wire. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, German pressings (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-20, 17:02:15 (63.203.74.146)
I'm listening to a 1970 pressing of Eric dolphy's Far Cry! Never heard a better sounding piece of vinyl. So what's the best german record vender for used jazz online? .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Gave away my LP12 (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-20, 00:12:33 (63.204.132.86)
What phono preamplifier do you use? That could be your bottleneck to decent sound. .......
72: Tweakers' Asylum, For John Curl (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-15, 02:43:57 (63.204.132.113)
What do you think about the Sota Headamplifier you designed? Was it a cost no object design? Were there compromises that can be improved upon? .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Phono board in Rowland Concentra II??? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-12, 13:36:28 (63.204.133.183)
audioideas.com has an interesting review. I think the phono stage is where most money should be spent. .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, thorens vacuum disk stabilizer (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-05, 23:50:03 (63.203.74.70)
Anyone have one of these? How well do they work? Are they still available? .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, phono application and resistor brands (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-04, 01:52:14 (63.204.134.147)
I would like to experiment with quality resitors. I have some carbon ones. I started with vishay but lost them switching out for mc application. I want to buy a new stash. I wanted to try the Caddocks .......
76: Welborne Labs, phono application and resistor brands (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-11-04, 01:50:53 (63.204.134.147)
I would like to experiment with quality resitors. I have some carbon ones. I started with vishay but lost them switching out for mc application. I want to buy a new stash. I wanted to try the Caddock .......
77: Tubes Asylum, the healthkit museum doesn't answer any of my questions listed.nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-31, 14:34:44 (63.204.132.83)
. .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, What's "crystal phono"? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-31, 00:42:30 (63.203.74.236)
My amplifier(heathkit aa-151) has two phono inputs, crystal and magnetic. .......
79: Tubes Asylum, Re: Heathkit aa-151: recording? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-31, 00:19:10 (63.203.74.236)
5. How does one record from this amplifier? there is no tape output. .......
80: Tubes Asylum, Heathkit aa-151 (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-30, 23:04:26 (63.203.74.236)
1. Could someone tell me if this is a dual mono design? "the six-position function selector switch gives you instant selection...independently or through both amplifier channels" (got this off a copy .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, Has anyone else had the impression that one side of his record has better fidelity than the other? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-30, 22:24:29 (63.203.74.236)
Side one of PJ harvey's "stories from the city, stories from the sea" appears better recorded than side two. Can the process of transfering to the vinyl be asymmetric? .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Anyone using the Mod Squad phono in conjuction with the Line Drive? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-25, 00:10:27 (63.203.74.30)
Please e-mail me. I'd like to ask a few questions, please. .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Any info on the source turntabe? web?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-24, 14:25:42 (63.203.74.30)
. .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, I like this cartridge, in comparison to my denon dl 103 (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-22, 18:06:48 (63.204.135.38)
This is highend enough for me. I'll just keep retipping. .......
85: Rocky Road, Re: beck: midnight vultures (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-22, 00:09:52 (63.204.133.251)
...actually owes more to Parliment as much as Prince. .......
86: Rocky Road, beck: midnight vultures (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-22, 00:06:30 (63.204.133.251)
Just got to say this is so amazing an album: Prince can't make music like this anymore or can he. Nonetheless, has Beck has made Prince a genre in itself and not just a personality. Has Beck released .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What cartridge?vdh mc-one. nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-21, 22:58:34 (63.204.133.251)
. .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, looking for my last tonearm within these parameters: help, please. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-20, 02:53:37 (63.204.135.177)
1. Non-linear 2. Antiskate must be self-correcting: normal antiskate is usually unvaried and to my ears unacceptable. The Morch seems to assert that there arms have this compensatory feature but the w .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Morch UP 4 antiskate question. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-20, 02:38:05 (63.204.135.177)
"The antiskating force is applied by a watch spring. Its tension is adjustable for maximum accuracy even while a record is playing. The tension is transferred via a nylon string which is attached to t .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, pilot light problem on lp12 switch fixed. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-19, 12:26:07 (63.204.135.177)
There was a bad connection. new power cord on phono drive which the table is connected to was only halfway connected as I didn't know it could go any further. the pilot light has been bright and const .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, lp12 pilot light dimming/brightening variation (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-17, 22:02:17 (63.203.75.176)
It's old style with red on/off switch. I've cetech modded the subchassis but haven't done any electronic changes. It runs through a goldmund phono power supply which has a 33/45 rpm toggle. For a few .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, Isolation transfomer question... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-17, 17:22:34 (63.203.75.176)
I was thinking of doing this just to eliminate ground problems except I'm afraid of introducing another coloring component. Is there any trade offs with using this? Omar .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, Ken Lyon: excuse me, I meant antiskate... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-17, 17:20:10 (63.203.75.176)
I pulled out my db systems protractor. Usually, I use the geo-disk but it's hard to align the cartridge body thus as the protractor verified. I never understood the directions of db systems before tod .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, right tracking force is problematic... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-17, 16:21:07 (63.203.75.176)
My ears tell me now too much. I can tell when the needle is perfectly in the groove. Only, this perfection is only achieved within a limited space on the record. That is, I can't achieve clarity on on .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, vector tonearm: any opinions?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-17, 15:19:45 (63.203.75.176)
. .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, how many phono upgrades have you done in a year? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-16, 21:29:17 (63.203.75.176)
I thought this would be fun. We come to the asylum to learn how to improve our system, receive tips, to review the competition, etc. It usually compels us to upgrade. At least it has for me. I've mad .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, looking for schematic/manual for lazarus mc headamp.nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-16, 20:21:18 (63.203.75.176)
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98: Vinyl Asylum, ex actly (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-15, 19:56:11 (63.203.74.122)
The 160 is 1.6v, which is too low to realize it's dynamic capabilities. It just sounds like treble: the detail probably gives the illusion of better resolution compared to mm carts but the body of the .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, dj slip mat is not a felt mat! nt. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-15, 14:25:36 (63.204.133.139)
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100: Vinyl Asylum, MM INPUT - For cartridges with more than 2mV output. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-15, 14:12:08 (63.204.133.139)
I've noticed a lot of interest in high output mc cartridges. But these are usually still below 2mV. And even at 2mv I find that the dynamics suffer. The average mm cartridge output is 5mv which is a b .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, Response from McCormack on the Mod Squad phono drive. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-15, 13:48:47 (63.204.133.139)
The Phono Drive was produced from (roughly) around 1989 to 1993. All models were laid-out the same way, and there were no dual-mono versions produced. The Phono Drive is really 2 units in one. It cont .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, mod squad phono drive history? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-14, 10:21:20 (63.204.132.189)
I understand that there's a dual mono version with two volume pots. Was this made after the single volume pot version or afterwards or concurrently? Was the dual version a deluxe version? Thanks. ::: .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector XX-2 Phono cartridge (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-13, 20:30:45 (63.204.135.231)
Seems too heavy for a rega 250. Is this true? Do you need a high mass arm? xx2 @ 12.5 grams. Denon @ 8grms and alledged to be too heavy. Am I missing something? Maybe the compliance is lower and count .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, hifi testing a sony cart question (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-09, 01:26:31 (63.204.134.52)
So, I get no signal on the second to the last track for setting antiskate. What's up with that. It tracks other two. I don't use the torture track as instructions implies its usless. Cart is a Sony xl .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What about that Beck , Midnite Vultures lp? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-09, 00:56:44 (63.204.134.52)
It's available here in the US for $11 dollars. If you want...email me. Omar .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, What about that Beck , Midnite Vultures lp? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-08, 17:47:36 (63.203.75.5)
On 180 grams of beef and Brilliant. Style is nothing but a genre. This is an important idea, that some are realizing in jazz (thinking of Wallace Roney's "genrefication" of Miles mid sixties band)but .......
107: Vinyl Asylum, Misnomer (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-07, 02:08:50 (63.204.132.92)
I called discovery rep and he said that these "pins" are actually clips. .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, cartridge pins (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-05, 11:19:03 (63.204.133.118)
Anywhere in the states that one can get cartridge pins to attach clips to clips. Clearaudio makes them but their only in the uk and australia. Omar .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, And I was thinking of getting some Miles... (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-10-02, 18:55:10 (63.204.134.47)
I bought ESP, which if recollection serves, I have in storage the original. This 180 reissue sucks! Why would they waste so much effort? Any industry insight? Omar .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, standing alone or integrated with another preamp? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-30, 19:11:59 (63.204.135.158)
It seems that combining it with another preamp is better than using it independent of one. .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, any experience with mod squad phono drive?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-29, 22:06:04 (63.203.74.41)
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112: Vinyl Asylum, Arista catalogue is more "interesting" to me. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-28, 01:03:20 (63.204.133.46)
This was a parallel universe that has to be judged by its own standards. The standards put most the world to shame. These guys made/make some of the most challenging improvisational music in the world .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, when I turned off my cdp, the hum dissappeared, yet makes no sense. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-27, 00:42:01 (63.203.74.92)
the cdp is connected to a conditioner; the phonodrive is not; although they both are connected to those multiple socket cord/terminals. Omar .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, I saw that performance at Yoshi's! nt. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-26, 23:42:48 (63.203.74.92)
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115: Vinyl Asylum, Also, hows that Standards album. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-26, 20:15:43 (63.203.74.92)
I recall thinking that there was an intellectual/aesthetic gap between the trio and braxton that just mad it a failure. I really like the idea of him doing standards, except that the whole band should .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, Did you know there were mail services in northern cal? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-26, 19:50:46 (63.203.74.92)
Really, if you have a title, give Rick @ Groove Yard a call. Tel 510 655 8400. Fax 510 655 7554 .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, Any early, 70-80's, Anthony Braxton fans here? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-26, 14:59:38 (63.203.74.92)
I'm really staggered this man's genius. His creativity as a composer is equal his abilities as a player. Which is complex, technically difficult, beautiful, and breathtaking. creative orchestra music .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, Mod Squad Phono Drive noise question. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-26, 14:42:27 (63.203.74.92)
I get a buzz in the right channel . Can someone give me some trouble shooting tips. The buzz in the left is minimal. There's only one grounding post on the phono drive. It is connected to a preamp tha .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, Don't forget to degauze your mc carts! (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-26, 04:46:51 (63.203.74.92)
I hadn't used my Cardas Sweep in months and a little irritation and fatigue insinuated itself into my listenig session. Marion Brown Quartet, Live in Willsau. My Style Last wasn't doing the trick. So, .......
120: Vinyl Asylum, Mono mc cartidges? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-22, 23:15:06 (63.203.72.18)
Thought I read about this somewhere. can't find a source on the web. Any recommendations? Omar .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, New Toy: Lazarus tube(!) headamp (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-10, 18:47:02 (63.204.134.73)
This is a tube (four Sovtek 9922) with outboard power supply. Sits atop a Conrad Johnson motif mc7. Immediate, detailed, holographic, quiet. Have owned McIntosh mc1, Denon head amp, Signet tranny, an .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, Sorbothane use/observance (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-06, 17:28:22 (63.203.74.141)
Hey, I placed a piece under my signet transformer and the treble fleshed out. Everything is more liquid and better organized. Temporary relief until a mod squad phono pre-pre and tube head-amp arrive .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, This works well and sounds good, too. nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-05, 17:04:47 (63.203.74.19)
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124: Vinyl Asylum, Conrad Johnson PREMIER-6 Moving Coil Tube Pre-Preamp? Any Experience with this, you'all?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-09-03, 23:44:46 (63.203.74.0)
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125: Vinyl Asylum, audio research ph 1 (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-08-06, 08:20:32 (63.204.132.146)
I can't find anything in the archives regarding this model. Is it Solid State? .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, indeed! (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-31, 23:52:09 (63.204.133.227)
You will get a more music, especially definition. The leads should be seen as interconnects and we all know that some are better than others. .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, The function of a decision (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-30, 18:26:22 (63.203.75.31)
How committed are you to vinyl? If you're going to stay with the medium, you owe it to yourself to hear a good mc. You must match it with appropriate tonearm, you should know what the compliance is of .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, Casey uses The Grove phono stage by Tom Evans. nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-30, 08:54:20 (63.204.132.74)
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129: Vinyl Asylum, Denon dl 103 load optimized! Thank you Casey. (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-30, 08:51:38 (63.204.132.74)
This is a letter of thanks, that I wanted to share with the asylum. An asylum member and Cetech distributer optimized my Conrad Johnson Motif solid state preamp, Sunday. It was a reality check to hea .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, How heavy is the Zeta tonearm?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-27, 21:33:38 (63.203.73.30)
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131: Vinyl Asylum, Why does a sme 3009's match with denon dl103? (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-26, 21:37:25 (63.204.132.41)
Apparantly, this is an arm geared toward "high-compliance" or MM cartridges.(?) .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, How do you obtain "lead" tape to tweak a tonearm?nt (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-26, 21:35:48 (63.204.132.41)
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133: Vinyl Asylum, Lead tape is illegal(?) unless you know something I don't. Also, (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-26, 20:40:17 (63.204.132.41)
How are you measuring the amount of much mass you've added? There is aluminum tape at my local hardware shop. I'v wondering about how to measure the amount of mass, though. Small scale, I guess. ::: .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Rega 250/Denon dl103 tweak (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-26, 04:21:33 (63.204.132.213)
Don't know. thought I would mention this method of changing the sound/performance of the combination . .......
135: Vinyl Asylum, Rega 250/Denon dl103 tweak (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-25, 16:16:59 (63.204.135.214)
After reading about the apparent incompatibility of this combo, I wrapped, approximately three times it's width, at the front of the arm some 3M double sided tape around the tonearm. Before this I'd b .......
136: Inmate Systems, audiO - Will to Power (0.00)
Posted by audiO on 2001-07-13, 04:34:00 (64.105.172.253)
Moniker: audiO System Name: Will to Power System Rev Date: 2003/05/26/19:49 System Rev IP: 64.105.172.253 Amp: Moscode 300(Upgraded by designer); Rotel RMB-100 monoblocks! Preamp: conrad johnson Moti .......
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