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1: Rocky Road, RE: A Tribute to Jesse Ed Davis (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2015-10-08, 05:17:06 (173.219.77.141)
Really talented player, I need to expand my library with more of his works, thanks. .......
2: Rocky Road, RE: John Lee (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2014-12-19, 05:23:06 (173.219.77.141)
Happy Holidays LWR, I haven't been on this forum in a while. .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yamaha receiver (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2014-12-19, 05:20:12 (173.219.77.141)
My Yahama receiver quit on me & I wonder if it's worth fixing? It will turn on but won't play now? Troubleshooting skills not great, no tools, no volt meter. .......
4: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I moved to Tidal today from Spotify (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2014-12-19, 05:15:19 (173.219.77.141)
I use Pandora with my Roku 3 and want to get music from my smartphone to my Mustang speaker system, any ideas? .......
5: Inmate Central, RE: I'm beginning to get the retirement feeling! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-06-24, 01:48:32 (173.219.77.141)
I semi-retired three years ago, congrats to you. You'll be a little lost at first maybe, maybe not. I enjoy driving the twisty backroads of coastal Texas & fishing the bays, Cheers to your new fun in .......
6: Rocky Road, RE: It was an amazing 4 days (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-06-24, 01:37:03 (173.219.77.141)
Thanks, can't wait to view these. Bluegrass is very clear music, vivid & detailed. Especially live. .......
7: Inmate Central, RE: high end, yes even in electronic cigarettes (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-06-15, 01:44:48 (173.219.77.141)
More information on brand please. I am currently smoking 5-6 cigarettes a day and wish to stop. It's really hard for me. Thanks in advance,Alan .......
8: Rocky Road, RE: I ain't dead yetbut.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-06-15, 01:02:53 (173.219.77.141)
You found a winner here, thanks for the listen. .......
9: Inmate Central, RE: Thanks FR.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-02-11, 09:01:57 (207.243.120.5)
I've an audiophile friend Mr. Harger, lives in Calgary. He Emailed me recently about these gangs. Prolific bunch they are! .......
10: General Asylum, RE: Is This Allowable Here? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-02-11, 08:56:58 (207.243.120.5)
If you vacation San Antonio, might as well drive down to San Antonio Bay and do some fishing for sea trout and redfish! .......
11: Speaker Asylum, RE: I put Infinitys in my (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-22, 06:20:52 (173.219.77.141)
Thanks, yes to the dynomat. These door panels on the newer hot rods are much easier to get off and on. I'll do a little more research before changing the door speakers, I do like the quadraphonic s .......
12: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: But... Head unit (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-09, 02:14:36 (173.219.77.141)
Presto, can you believe companies do make and sell pc's for car head units? I like to relax when I do critical listening so that's for home only,I wouldn't want to wreck Roanstang trying to hear a lea .......
13: Rocky Road, RE: Guess nobody else gets your humor. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-08, 04:04:14 (173.219.77.141)
I agree,Dylan has a very different voice, and The Dixie Chicks have covered one of his songs. .......
14: Speaker Asylum, RE: I put Infinitys in my (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-08, 03:59:02 (173.219.77.141)
Thanks for the reply, I hear a lot of good reviews for the Kappa series. I just don't know if mixing brands is such a good idea? .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: 10 year lifespan... Suggest better processor! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-08, 03:54:46 (173.219.77.141)
You can see my sig as to my rig and I hope it lasts a bit longer. I'd be interested in the win 7 audio stack research you do. It is very different. I enjoy my optical in sound card but will upgrade .......
16: Rocky Road, RE: I bought the LP. It was a disappointment..... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-08, 03:41:54 (173.219.77.141)
Giddy Up! I too can hear the mixing tricks and don't care for them. I too hope the next cd will be true Analog! .......
17: Inmate Central, RE: If you think that causes holes in the pocket book, (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-07, 02:57:14 (173.219.77.141)
I had to settle for this 3.7 DOHC Candy metallic, charcoal interior. Happy New year everybody! .......
18: General Asylum, RE: Unfortunately load times for AA getting slow again (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-07, 02:49:51 (173.219.77.141)
We Texan's don't have problems like that. .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: That world is very confusing to old fashioned audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-07, 02:22:13 (173.219.77.141)
I'm 53 years an "Analog Man"! I've learned to toslink from PC to a Yamaha HT receiver for two hard drives full of files. See sig. I also can operate the pictured "Electronic Hot Rod" at 145 MPH! :: .......
20: Rocky Road, Analog Man by Joe Walsh (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-07, 02:03:22 (173.219.77.141)
Morning Gents, who here has listened to Joe's latest solo album or CD. Ringo Starr plays on some of the tracks & Jeff Lynne is involved. I enjoy the DVD included for the 24/96 sonics. I'm just "Lucky" .......
21: Speaker Asylum, Kenwood & Infinity for Mustang (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2013-01-07, 01:48:00 (173.219.77.141)
Morning Lads & lassies,I bought a new mustang this last year and the audio system is lacking to say the least. I drive quite a bit as a personal assistant and wish to enjoy my hobby in route. I am .......
22: Rocky Road, RE: That ....& this Calgary (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-29, 08:07:19 (207.243.120.5)
I have a friend in Canada who recently saw Neil in Calgary, may the Horses run many more days! .......
23: General Asylum, RE: Turkey Day!! all you turkeys.. run for your lives......... nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-29, 08:00:37 (207.243.120.5)
Now that's funny!LMAO .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Careful............. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-22, 07:13:01 (207.243.120.5)
I almost ran over one this morning as it was chasing two doe. .......
25: General Asylum, RE: Receivers have come a long way (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-21, 07:23:40 (207.243.120.5)
I agree, my Yamaha RX-V465 has this feature and I enjoy it in my 15x9 paneled bedroom. .......
26: Inmate Central, RE: My new manufacturing company's first product (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-21, 07:11:44 (207.243.120.5)
What an idea! I'm still trying to have one like that!Cheers! .......
27: Inmate Central, RE: "Buttcrackio, to the service counter, please!" nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-12, 06:36:21 (207.243.120.5)
Now that's funny!! .......
28: General Asylum, RE: Bose sales,Dang (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-01, 13:14:07 (207.243.120.5)
I agree, and I just put Kenwood 3 way speakers in the mustang. Polk just did not do it for me. .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Happy Haloween! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-01, 13:07:19 (207.243.120.5)
Glad it's over with! .......
30: Rocky Road, RE: These kids these days!! Oh My (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-01, 13:02:01 (207.243.120.5)
That's funny too! .......
31: Rocky Road, RE: yes, you made yourself very unclear (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-01, 13:00:52 (207.243.120.5)
I agree, and that's funny! Oh, it's Brian Adams I believe. .......
32: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Right, That's funny! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-11-01, 12:53:57 (207.243.120.5)
I hear ya bro! Bose, whata joke! .......
33: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Great prices on SSDs these days. Smart man (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-10-12, 02:27:30 (207.243.120.5)
I use to make a good living building and servicing pc's. Now most people buy tablets & smart phones. Ram memory is the key to speed! .......
34: Inmate Central, RE: Nice car. Thanks (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-10-12, 02:22:59 (207.243.120.5)
This body style was only produced for two years, 11-12. I believe it will be a collector car, special candy metallic paint. My 2009 45th anniversary edition has held it's value. .......
35: Inmate Central, RE: Personally, I much prefer this one: Me too! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-10-11, 04:20:32 (207.243.120.5)
I love my 2012 3.7 305 HP, aluminum block & heads, forged connecting rods, DOHC Pony. .......
36: General Asylum, Car Audio 2012 Mustang (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-10-01, 03:33:18 (208.54.4.185)
Any suggestions as to amp & sub? It's quad speaker as is. Terrible. .......
37: Inmate Central, RE: It always was: you have to assume every car driver IS really out to kill you, on purpose.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-10-01, 03:24:53 (208.54.4.185)
When I was 17 I rode a Triumph Tiger, now I use four wheels. This is my new Old School "Hot Rod", 2012 3.7 DOHC Pony Car. .......
38: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The Shape of Things to Come (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-08-10, 04:33:28 (208.54.86.146)
It's put me out of business building desktop HTPC's. But, such is "Back to the Future", we went from small pc's to large and back to small, as in smartphones & tablets, FRICK! .......
39: General Asylum, RE: I did three years ago...sold 30 years of records, cleaning machine... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-06-12, 12:11:00 (208.54.32.212)
Well, here's my newest addition. 2009 45th Anniversary edition .......
40: General Asylum, RE: I did three years ago...sold 30 years of records, cleaning machine... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-06-12, 12:03:18 (208.54.32.212)
I too have gone to computer setup, but, I still listen to CD's and SACD's 10% of the time. Collecting? I'm into cars! .......
41: Inmate Central, New Mustang (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-06-08, 14:44:48 (208.54.38.155)
Thought you guy's might wanna see my new ride .......
42: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: x-meridian 2g (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-25, 07:18:06 (208.54.14.2)
Nice, I've been waiting to replace Vista and this sounds promising. Thanks for the review,Alan .......
43: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Six Years Ago - me too (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-24, 08:21:43 (208.54.14.30)
Me too! Foobar 2000 into my Yamaha amp and out thru the 5.1 system speakers. I've really enjoyed it, recently got a 428HD set of Sennheiser cans! My CD player gets used occasionally just for music DVD .......
44: General Asylum, RE: Satellite radio in my car (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-24, 08:14:49 (208.54.14.94)
So?What system do you have? Alpine,JBL,KLH? .......
45: General Asylum, RE: Not my current car (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-24, 08:09:58 (208.54.14.30)
Thanks Sam, and thanks to all of the responses, I will eventually replace the 500, for now it will have to do. It's not so bad. Cheers! Alan in sunny Seadrift,Tx. .......
46: Headphone Heights, RE: Twice as good as the HE500? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-19, 13:03:19 (208.54.32.239)
I am still enjoying my new HD428's, no amp. .......
47: Digital Drive, RE: have always observed the opposite (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-19, 02:32:33 (208.54.64.236)
My sig shows my pc setup, I too listen to CD's thru a Sony SACD player on occasion. My PC has a wolfson dac in the asus sound card which I listen to thru Sennheiser 428 HD headphones. I don't want to .......
48: General Asylum, Car Audio (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-04-19, 02:24:53 (208.54.64.236)
I recently bought a new to me, 2009 Ford Mustang. It has a "Shaker 500" amp and I was wondering if any Inmates here had upgraded their car audio and to what system? .......
49: Rocky Road, RE: R.I.P. Ronnie Montrose (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-03-14, 02:48:00 (208.54.94.24)
Man it is sad, no media coverage? Has Sammy made any statement? .......
50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Why does my Creative Sound Blaster sound so good? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-28, 02:54:05 (208.54.32.144)
Great, I too use an outdated Asus card, toslinked to my Yamaha, it's all I can afford this year, Foobar 2000 with DTS decoder and Sox resampler and I am very pleased:) Cheers! .......
51: Digital Drive, RE: Well, they're pretty straight forward...the digital asylums... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-23, 03:03:38 (208.54.14.50)
I switched to toslink from pc sound card to amp and could tell the difference in sound stage and clarity. This forum is very informative, I build HTPC's and the knowledge I have gained is amazing! Tha .......
52: Headphone Heights, RE: Wolfson dac's (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-18, 13:08:08 (208.54.14.34)
Bump? .......
53: Rocky Road, RE: Jack-A-Lynn (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-17, 03:41:35 (174.77.137.138)
T'was 1975 or 76, I saw Ian Anderson open as "Special Guest" for Tull. He came out onto the stage and sat on a stool, strumming an acoustic guitar for about 45 minutes under a hat. Then the stage lit .......
54: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I guess he has never heard of a class A amplifier (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-16, 07:52:02 (174.77.137.161)
That's bloody hilarious!Thanks! .......
55: General Asylum, RE: me too, 2 weeks now, what type of doctor do I need to see? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-03, 03:22:50 (174.77.133.159)
Yep see an ear Dr. .......
56: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not Sure about Japan EMI SACDs (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-03, 03:11:31 (174.77.129.185)
Concert tickets! Great idea, live philharmonic! Yes! yes! yes! Thanks a million!Cheers! .......
57: Digital Drive, RE: this has nothing to do with the Apple's Airport Extreme's bit rate (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-03, 03:02:43 (174.77.129.185)
Amen brother! .......
58: Digital Drive, RE: FLAC gets flack from TAS - inferior to WAV & the original CD! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-02-03, 03:00:47 (174.77.129.185)
An audio pal in Canada and I have listened to 320 Kbps 256Kbps and flac files to compare, it's really hard to tell the difference. I enjoy my Intel pc, I've also used AMD cpu's, it's the convenience o .......
59: Digital Drive, RE: Yamaha CDX-530 CD player weirdly compatable (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-29, 02:53:31 (174.77.131.18)
More info, what amp are you using? You might try cleaning the lazer? More info? .......
60: Rocky Road, RE: Amen!! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-28, 03:38:29 (70.164.239.194)
Willie Nelson jams with them on "Angels & Outlaws", awesome! .......
61: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Optical or Digitial input into DAC?................. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-28, 03:36:28 (70.164.239.194)
Interesting, thanks for the information. I enjoy my digital connected Yamaha from my Asus sound card. Cheers! .......
62: Rocky Road, RE: What a line-up... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-25, 05:45:01 (70.164.238.109)
Maybe they could get Bill Frisell to come down? .......
63: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: yes you did (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-21, 02:30:17 (174.77.138.51)
I agree. He's keeping himself involved and mentally sharp! .......
64: Headphone Heights, Wolfson dac's (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-13, 02:53:07 (174.77.128.207)
I usually listen using my Yamaha amp, but I wanted to hear the wolfson dac's in my asus sound card, so I went pcm and am using the asus xonar audio center to increase the bass. So far it really is cle .......
65: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Are there any 64 bit Media Players? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-10, 01:15:09 (70.164.238.225)
Interesting thread, I have zero issues with Foo 2 but I am running Vista 64 bit. My thoughts are as yours, which sound card or dac? .......
66: Headphone Heights, RE: Headphone use & hearing loss (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-10, 01:07:41 (70.164.238.225)
Well stated. .......
67: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fidelizer 2.1 for autostart and with nagscreen kill (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-07, 02:43:32 (174.78.67.164)
Absolutely marvelous!Cheers! .......
68: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Happy New Year--2012...the Management! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-03, 09:14:11 (174.79.158.143)
New Year? what new year? Wow, it is a new year, pass the, wow! .......
69: Rocky Road, RE: 12/31/69 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2012-01-02, 04:00:43 (70.164.236.179)
Jimi Thang! .......
70: Rocky Road, RE: Whatz wrong with Coasters (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-31, 03:34:44 (70.164.239.229)
Your still the "Man"! sweet sounds!Happy New Year! .......
71: Headphone Heights, RE: Headphones for Ipod-MP3 Over the ear (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-31, 02:44:10 (70.164.239.207)
I recently received a gift of the Sennheiser 428 HD headphones and after 30 hrs of break-in listening I am very satisfied. They are light and comfortable. The neutral sound may be the best feature abo .......
72: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Latest TAS Article on Computer Audio (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-21, 04:25:31 (174.77.138.9)
Personally, I've learned more from the "Inmate's" here, and wish to shout out a thanks! Happy New Year to all, and may we learn even more next year! Alan in sunny Seadrift .......
73: Rocky Road, RE: Richard Shindell (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-16, 02:54:06 (174.77.131.90)
I like the tuning on the electric guitar! .......
74: Headphone Heights, RE: Sennheiser HD 428 R headphones (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-16, 02:31:33 (174.77.131.90)
Thanks and yes the Little Dot is right up my alley. The cans are starting to break-in and I really like them. 32 ohms impedance is fine for now. I've never used headphones for critical listening but t .......
75: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Everything Matters -- SSD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-13, 03:03:45 (174.77.140.126)
Interesting discussion as I build pc's. I'll soon build another for a new client and will use an SSD. This makes me want to change my rigs drive. Thanks,Alan in sunny Seadrift .......
76: Inmate Central, RE: Side benefits of mowing your lawn (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-12, 11:35:02 (174.77.143.51)
Thanks for the laugh!!! Sweet, my uncle use to wire his 55 Chevy for a theft guard at night. .......
77: Headphone Heights, RE: Sennheiser HD 428 R headphones (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-12, 02:24:05 (174.77.140.111)
Thanks for the reply. I go from my Asus soundcard via digital toslink directly to my Yamaha amp. I like the digital connections clarity, is there a dac/amp that will do digital in between the soundcar .......
78: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The potential of desktop systems (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-10, 04:02:27 (174.77.134.124)
Dave, glad you are experimenting with pc audio. Most of the Inmates here connect their rigs to an amp, stereo or 5.1 system with or without a dac. I really enjoy my new nearfield listening room panele .......
79: Headphone Heights, Sennheiser HD 428 R headphones (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-10, 03:49:39 (174.77.134.124)
I got these as a present and wish to find a good amp to compliment them. Any advice or other experiences? .......
80: Rocky Road, Greg Allman 64th (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-08, 13:11:11 (174.77.142.208)
Low Country Blues is his latest, is it his best? Happy Birthday Greg! .......
81: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I just ordered CAT7 cable... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-07, 03:11:28 (174.78.64.232)
No, I use a cat 5 cable into my computer. I really wish to get a better connection that will Keep me online better. Thanks for the response,Cheers! Alan .......
82: Rocky Road, RE: Your favorite Singers, who can't sing (on key) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-06, 04:14:11 (174.77.130.38)
You really have an ear for guitar! I'm still try,in to get my head around his lyric's on "Pull up some dust and sit down". .......
83: General Asylum, RE: What have you listened to in the last 72 hours? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-06, 04:06:46 (174.77.130.38)
John Mayall "The Turning Point" .......
84: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I just ordered CAT7 cable... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-12-06, 04:02:03 (174.77.130.38)
I live near San Antonio Bay, I use Stelera wireless for my internet. I wonder if this cable might help my router, it's frequently dropping my connection, once an hour or worse every twenty minutes. St .......
85: Headphone Heights, RE: Wow, does sound like a good deal (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-11-24, 03:11:46 (174.79.158.128)
I understand Uni's are the best in ear, I probably misspelled the brand name, regards, Alan .......
86: Headphone Heights, Headphone Amp for Yamaha receiver (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-11-21, 14:18:41 (70.164.236.204)
I wish to purchase a $150 to $250 HEADPHONE AMP, is this viable? .......
87: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Does sound improve with higher end PCs? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-11-21, 14:01:35 (70.164.236.204)
I custom build pc's, my current system runs Vista Ultimate w/ 4 gigs of 800 mhz ram. I can underclock my cpu or overclock it. I experiment doing this a lot. My problem is I have a Mid-Fi receiver and .......
88: General Asylum, RE: Report: CD Format to be Abandoned by Majors by End of '12... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-11-04, 02:49:04 (174.77.129.228)
Yes, and the LP is "Back to Stay"! .......
89: Inmate Central, RE: I'm dreaming of a white Halloween... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-11-01, 03:40:02 (174.77.129.184)
Try playing a little White Zombie, the ghost will love it! .......
90: PC Place, RE: Need advice: Building a home theater PC (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-28, 03:34:24 (174.77.133.222)
1st off, you'll need at least 2 gigs of ram. 2nd a good graphics card. XP is on it's way out,why XP? Can you build, the parts are cheap at newegg.com .......
91: Car Court, RE: Middle-aged performance mod: K&N air filter . . . (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-27, 01:34:18 (174.77.135.164)
Here's a picture, Cheers! Let's go racing boys! .......
92: Car Court, RE: Middle-aged performance mod: K&N air filter . . . (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-27, 01:29:50 (174.77.135.164)
I have used Castrol and Royal Purple, both are great syntec oils. My 98 Villager GS sports a 3 liter v6 and has 2 1/2 inch pipes from the resonator, Spectre short Air Ram filter for 20 additional hors .......
93: Inmate Central, RE: Draft men over 60. It's a smart military move. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-26, 02:51:44 (174.77.132.178)
Great post, as a Marine of 50 plus, I salute you! I'd like to join as well, not doing much as a semi-retired electronic technician. Cheers! & Hip.Hip Hooray !! .......
94: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Now we know why high-rez in Thailand isn't a big seller. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-26, 02:33:35 (174.77.132.178)
Have you tried a different browser? .......
95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Budget Amp for HTPC Listening Room? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-24, 03:52:30 (174.77.128.153)
The Asus card is an older model,not expensive, I like it because it does toslink to the Yamaha. The Yamaha is a new model but not expensive, 105 watts per channel, requires powered sub, mine a 10" Yam .......
96: General Asylum, RE: Saw a concert last night with my wife (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-23, 03:43:39 (174.78.65.147)
Dang manners problem dude, no parenting. .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Budget Amp for HTPC Listening Room? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-23, 03:37:40 (174.78.65.147)
My sig shows how I do the HTPC thru toslink for audio. I'm happy. .......
98: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: this just in (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-22, 02:57:26 (174.77.129.27)
Way to go! Now let's march on newegg! .......
99: Rocky Road, RE: Lady gag Me - yecchhhh! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-21, 03:16:57 (174.77.130.241)
Going GooGoo over GaGa, Phoey! .......
100: General Asylum, RE: AUTO FM SIGNAL BOOSTER QUESTION (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-21, 03:11:32 (174.77.130.241)
Yep, I have 8gigs of music on my Blackberry flip 8220, Sync from windows music player, great sound. .......
101: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Confused Mac Mini 2010,2011, Windows PC et al. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-21, 03:06:16 (174.77.130.241)
Correct, Mid-Fi, Hi-Fi, or No-Fi. We all use different components to get the sound we desire. Affordability is a factor of the foremost. Cheers! Alan .......
102: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Clearance sale? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-19, 02:13:46 (174.77.136.220)
Maybe year end models, new year soon!I bought two Sony SACD players this way a few years back.Cheers! .......
103: Digital Drive, RE: Crackling with digital input on Marantz player (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-18, 02:51:01 (174.77.129.46)
We now need new sat box? I use dish network, this higher input rez is all the rage? I'm just not familiar. .......
104: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What music playing software do you use? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-18, 02:46:50 (174.77.129.46)
Your the Man, I use Foobar 2000 and am experimenting with others.Cheers! .......
105: Headphone Heights, RE: Nice headphones (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-18, 02:34:05 (174.77.129.46)
What amp are you using, or just the iphone? How is the sound? .......
106: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I'm loving it! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-14, 02:56:01 (174.78.67.163)
And what a club it is! Add a headphone dac and go private! Welcome to the club indeed!Alan in sunny Seadrift. .......
107: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: One nice thing about D2X, which is PCIe, was that... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-13, 01:59:40 (174.78.66.42)
My signature tells you what I got going on, I do it toslinked to my Yamaha HT receiver. Semi-retired gives me budget restraints,@#$%! But I'm happy, even with Foobar 2000 and Sox resampler.Cheers! ::: .......
108: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: 10.5 is finally out (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-12, 02:15:38 (174.77.136.80)
Farmed Out Dude! .......
109: Inmate Central, RE: But, does it? )MT( (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-12, 02:03:22 (174.77.134.160)
No, but I've trained my Texas Heeler, Charlie Thomas Longfellow, to pull on a towel tied to the fridge door handle and open the door. That's as far as I've got with the "Beer Grab" trick. Cheers! ::: .......
110: Inmate Central, RE: we just got new phones (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-11, 03:09:11 (174.77.134.160)
I recently found my 1st smartphone, a Blackberry pearl "Flip" 8220. Got it for $60.00 at a wireless store, sometimes it says, "Say a command", I tell it bring me a beer! .......
111: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Good to see SACD multi-channel get a little love in the article's accompanying discussion nt. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-08, 02:53:50 (174.77.138.130)
I have several Sterophile friends, but, I enjoy my SACD material in 5.1 surround. My Mid-Fi system does it quite well. Thanks for the article,Alan in sunny Seadrift. .......
112: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I wonder when albums will be sold on 8 GByte memory sticks (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-08, 02:44:17 (174.77.138.130)
I recently downloaded "Low Country Blues" by Gregg Allman at HDTracks using a Stelera HSPA+ wifi router at 21Mbps. Took all of ten minutes, 8 gigs yes. I live on San Antonio Bay and must choose a 3G n .......
113: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: SSD for Mac Mini (late 2009) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-06, 02:47:03 (174.77.128.97)
I'd consider at least a 120 gig SSD, just sayin. .......
114: Inmate Central, R.I.P Steve Jobs (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-06, 02:44:40 (174.77.128.97)
Well Apple is in for a rough ride now I believe. Great innovator. Good man! .......
115: General Asylum, RE: Assembling new system...off the beaten path. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-04, 03:27:20 (70.164.236.67)
I agree. .......
116: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: suggestion (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-04, 03:11:58 (70.164.236.67)
This response deserves an "Attaboy", you must have learned a lot about HTPC's and pure audio transports by pc. Great comment, just like downloading java, adobe, flash, ect. the setup must be 1st class .......
117: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB cables...all this discussion is about... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-04, 03:01:45 (70.164.236.67)
I'll say it's a market, I build custom pc's, from 5 a year to now upwards of 20 machines. They are mostly HTPC's but some now are pure audio transports. Oh, and now there is a cat 6 cable, not to ment .......
118: Rocky Road, RE: Favorite pure guitar cd? "E. C. Was Here" is my candidate. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-03, 03:06:37 (174.78.66.67)
Try some Bill Frisell "Good Dog, Happy Man", my favorite on the cd is Buffalo Girl. Cheers! .......
119: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I need a lot of help on my first hesitant venture into PC-Audio (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-10-03, 03:03:52 (174.78.66.67)
Thanks for the link, I recently noticed my Asus Xonar toslink to my Yamaha was broken but still playing, this cable may fit my need, I really enjoy toslink connect. Cheers! .......
120: Rocky Road, RE: Lincoln Town (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-30, 03:57:44 (174.78.66.117)
Thanks LWR, I'll buy this one soon! .......
121: Whiner's Woad, RE: Why so much censorship lately (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-29, 03:40:07 (174.79.158.180)
Now that's Funny!! *&%^%$ lol! .......
122: General Asylum, RE: first receiver (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-28, 02:12:14 (174.78.64.105)
Rick, I'd get a Yamaha over Pioneer anyday. Blue-Tooth is in all new HT-receivers. If you have a bigger budget let us know, we need more info,Alan in sunny Seadrift,Tx. .......
123: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Frustrated with Apple (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-28, 01:57:05 (174.78.64.105)
Correct, you must Reformat the drive, which erases all data on the drive and do a clean-install of Snow Leopard. Just inserting the new os disk into the dvd rom drive probably won't work, I say probab .......
124: Inmate Central, RE: Sorry, "Talk Like a Pirate Day" was last week. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-27, 14:54:10 (174.77.130.68)
That's funny, LOL! .......
125: General Asylum, RE: Portable audio player suggestion.. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-27, 14:52:40 (174.77.130.68)
I use my Blackberry Flip 8220, it's loud and with good earbuds it's great! .......
126: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: HiRes - Who has the time? Who cares? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-26, 12:52:17 (174.78.66.84)
I started at age 13 with a low end turntable and 50 to 75 albums, a girlfriend stole them. I went digital with a Sony HT 5.1 system that would play SACD's and I've never looked back. I download HiRez .......
127: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Don't confuse kbps with hi rez...................... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-19, 11:46:11 (174.78.64.62)
Great examples, Cheers! .......
128: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows7 Audio Optimization? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-10, 02:55:18 (174.78.66.187)
More info please, did you build it, how much ram, mainboard model, soundcard? ect. .......
129: Inmate Central, RE: Holy Mother of Agnes! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-09, 03:36:53 (70.164.238.171)
Fishing from a vessel as yours is not Highly recommended in that flood! .......
130: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: here are two (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-09, 03:34:29 (70.164.238.171)
Thanks for the link, I have an old Sony HT receiver that this switch could help out as my 2nd system, and a 3 and a 4, Cheers! Alan .......
131: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: How do they rip an sacd? nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-09, 03:28:30 (70.164.238.171)
I recently purchased "Low Country Blues" by Gregg Allman, might you explain how it was produced?My 1 gig download sounds great, 96/24 will it ever be released 192/24? Alan in sunny Seadrift,Tx. ::: TO .......
132: Rocky Road, RE: Self-declared Brit 70's music expert top 20 list (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-07, 02:47:57 (174.77.132.207)
I enjoy Wishbone Ash, Target, & Trapeze from these times! .......
133: Rocky Road, RE: Queen- Live at Wembley Stadium [yt] (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-07, 02:45:40 (174.77.132.207)
A couple from Canada gave me this 2DVD set 2 Christmas ago. It is quite good! .......
134: Headphone Heights, RE: That thing wouldn't look out-of-place 1910-2010! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-09-01, 02:01:33 (174.77.131.230)
Since you mention it, no. I am looking for a pair to compliment my Yamaha amp. Any suggestions for this Seadrifter? Alan in sunny Seadrift,Tx. .......
135: Headphone Heights, RE: That thing wouldn't look out-of-place 1910-2010! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-31, 03:41:49 (174.78.64.135)
My thoughts exactly!Makes me wish for my old Technics turntable. .......
136: Digital Drive, RE: Why is Emotiva selling as clearance item? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-27, 03:45:29 (174.78.67.215)
Great, I buy many audio items on clearance, Thanks for the heads up! John Mahall, "Turning Point" on the Yammy! .......
137: Inmate Central, RE: Irene forcasted to hit Delaware Bay as a Cat. 1 'Cane (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-24, 02:36:18 (174.77.135.231)
First an earthquake, now a hurricane! Mein Gott! .......
138: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Really? Like 9216kbps or 9.216Mbs streams? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-24, 02:31:48 (174.77.135.231)
Excellent explanation, you are to be commended on the clarification. Cheers! .......
139: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows 7 Optimizations for Audio ? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-24, 02:23:54 (174.77.135.231)
I use Foobar 2000, Fidelizer,Sox resampler and have wma lossless and flac files. You must understand changes to windows audio after XP, microsoft went to wasopi, some people like asio, some don't. It' .......
140: Rocky Road, RE: Los Lobos (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-23, 04:07:00 (70.164.239.181)
Willie Nelson had them on "Outlaws & Angels" DVD and they played Cisco Kid, really well! .......
141: Rocky Road, R.I.P. J. Lieber (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-23, 03:59:09 (70.164.239.181)
Songwriter of "Hounddog" and others from the 50's is gone. Elvis has rolled over, more news at 10:00, Al .......
142: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I did slim windows by creating the Minlogon version (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-23, 02:08:51 (174.79.158.210)
My signature shows my setup except for some components like my 550 watt power supply. ASRock mainboards are very reliable, I like Seasonic power supplies. I am still experimenting with undervolting ec .......
143: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Actually I am thrilled (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-22, 03:11:44 (174.78.65.218)
I build custom computers for clients, HP and Apple have broken my profit margin for a long time so I am happy to see this development!Alan .......
144: General Asylum, RE: DO they have a personal computer/laptop? -t (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-17, 04:08:59 (174.79.158.182)
Jimi! .......
145: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Some components break in, others don't, regardless of preconceptions.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-17, 04:05:50 (174.79.158.182)
Quite astute. That response was one of the best I've read in a while,Cheers! Alan .......
146: Digital Drive, RE: a rational choice for me (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-17, 03:49:22 (174.79.158.182)
Sweet Bill! I've chosen to have a Merlot w/ Grizzly Bear! My mid-fi system really turns me on! The convenience is unmatched,5 disk cdp,20 disk. I have 2 500gig hdd's full of my favorite music. Steal m .......
147: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Kingrex UD 01 DAC an what? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-17, 03:30:03 (174.79.158.182)
More info on your setup or system, speakers,ect. .......
148: General Asylum, RE: What happened to beer?? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-15, 13:20:38 (70.164.238.154)
You must be 40 years old or younger? Back in the days beer had distinct flavor differences. Busch,Schlitz,Pearl,Falstaff all tasted different, all were tasty beers too, now some of those aren't even w .......
149: Digital Drive, RE: One comparison between PC audio and noted Cdps (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-15, 04:35:51 (70.164.236.65)
Interesting topic, I am constantly researching undervolting and tried Fidilizer which did underclock my cpu. Again, this switch to toslink helped my pc's clarity and upsampling helped the sonics even .......
150: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Motherboards/Rams and sonics.. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-14, 03:41:22 (174.77.135.247)
I switched from AMD to Intel three years ago, also upgraded to an AsRock mainboard, and 4 gigs of 800Mhz ram. Went from 32 bit to 64 bit, went from 400 w power supply to 550 watt. The sound card upgra .......
151: General Asylum, RE: Fios modem (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-11, 03:16:29 (174.77.134.35)
Yes, I'd say modem or monitor. .......
152: Rocky Road, RE: John Hiatt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-10, 07:18:10 (174.77.142.91)
I was turned on to Hiatt 3 years ago and have "Same Old Man", it includes a DVD that is pretty good. He has had Ry Cooder work on his records in the past. 3 Cheers for John Hiatt! .......
153: Digital Drive, RE: SPDIF - TOSLINK question (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-10, 03:56:53 (174.77.142.91)
Yes, I agree. The sonics and clarity are so much improved I'll probably never go back. Now I wish to resample the data to 24/192 which my Xonar card is said to be able to do. I will see if I can downl .......
154: Headphone Heights, RE: The Clip doesn't get much respect but... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-09, 01:57:49 (174.77.132.111)
Thanks, I recently tweeked my blackberry 8220 flip and bought Maxell crystal earbuds, I'm looking to upgrade. Alan .......
155: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: sad days for the music disc (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-09, 01:52:09 (174.77.132.111)
Time to buy stock in UPS&FedEx.Maybe start another DHL? .......
156: Headphone Heights, RE: Interesting. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-09, 01:37:48 (174.77.132.111)
Are there any American made cans? .......
157: Headphone Heights, RE: Welcome and list your headgear!!! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-09, 01:27:06 (174.77.132.111)
I'm just getting into headphones after tweeking my Blackberry, I use Maxell earbuds and they got me interested in Headfi, I am a member of Headfi&Crackberry. Thanks for the forum. Alan .......
158: General Asylum, RE: Companies you miss? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-09, 01:20:10 (174.77.132.111)
Tweeter, I bought closeout items at the years end sale. .......
159: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Safe to put computer by / above amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-09, 01:14:47 (174.77.132.111)
Mine is 3 feet away, but in the next room. HTPC's are usually close to a TV and a receiver. Quiet is very important to audio enjoyment.Alan .......
160: Rocky Road, RE: A lot of Morning Dew (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-08, 05:03:43 (174.77.132.145)
Ay lad, I enjoyed the Allman Bro's cover the most, thanks. I have Jeff Beck's "Truth" remastered cd and enjoy it's rendition. Very acid rock influence, this song. Cheers! Alan .......
161: Digital Drive, RE: bait & switch from Grant Fidelity on new dac (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-07, 03:27:14 (174.77.143.47)
At $275.00 I might be interested.Thanks! .......
162: Digital Drive, RE: SPDIF - TOSLINK question (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-07, 03:25:12 (174.77.143.47)
Yes Dawnrazor, the Yamaha has Burr-Brown and the Asus has Wolfson dac's, the data is passed to the burr-brown for decoding. Now I wish to learn to upsample the music with Foobar 2000. Alan ::: TOPIC:: .......
163: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Change the amps !..n/t (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-06, 02:50:51 (174.77.141.131)
Mein Gott! How about a powered Subwolfer? .......
164: Inmate Central, RE: Plant ID - is there a botanist in the house? :-)Amen (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-06, 02:49:01 (174.77.141.131)
As a certified master gardener, Texas A&M I second the Crepe Myrtle. Can anyone spell Chrysanthemum? Alan .......
165: Inmate Central, RE: The recession.goooh (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-06, 02:45:30 (174.77.141.131)
Maybe, after the S&P downgrade of U.S. credit rating a lot more people will go to goooh.org and register to become a congress member? I am semi-retired and looking for my third job. .......
166: Digital Drive, RE: SPDIF - TOSLINK question (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-05, 04:19:55 (174.77.135.133)
I recently bought an Asus Xonar DS-R soundcard to use with my new Yamaha RX- V465 HT receiver. I first used the analog cables from the card to my amp, sonics were ok, really good with the new HT recei .......
167: General Asylum, RE: Any Hifi & CD Shops in Houston/Dallas (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-03, 02:49:37 (174.77.133.118)
Don't forget Cactus Records near 59 S. & Richmond.If they are still in business, I moved to San Antonio Bay at Seadrift,Tx. .......
168: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Yes (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-03, 02:46:27 (174.77.133.118)
Mein Gott! LOL! .......
169: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: audibility of errors (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-03, 02:36:58 (174.77.133.118)
The CD/DVD drive may be ok, but buying another is an option. I want a bluray drive for my pc to replace my Liteon that sticks some times, door doesn't want to open. I've used DBPoweramp and like the r .......
170: Video Asylum, RE: Help deciding on a low-end, entry level HTiB? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-02, 12:34:13 (70.164.236.23)
I'd get the Sony, several years ago I bought one and it is still my second unit, it plays SACD's and I own two Sony DVP-NS90V players. Mid-Fi is all I can afford, semi-retired. Alan .......
171: Video Asylum, RE: Help deciding on a low-end, entry level HTiB? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-02, 04:23:30 (174.77.142.207)
Welcome to the Asylum, I also have a HTPC, Samsung 32" HDTV and 5.1 surround system. Mine is near field, I use a 550 W Yamaha HT receiver, it does the latest HD-dts, and Dolby HD. If you wait till fal .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: Dang, it's hot......... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-02, 04:14:32 (174.77.142.207)
The dew point in Texas is really high! We are in a severe drought as well as you are I am sure! .......
173: Cable Asylum, RE: I just had an apostrophe! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-02, 03:24:20 (174.77.140.171)
Your bloody well right! .......
174: Inmate Central, RE: Crossing the 8-Mile Road DMZ isn't a casual stroll. nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-02, 03:17:15 (174.77.140.171)
I recently saw an ad for Detroit on TV said the Motor City was Hiring! Missed the part about the tailgunners? .......
175: Inmate Central, House Rep. from Arizona (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-02, 03:13:25 (174.77.140.171)
Gabby really threw a curve in the "Debt Ball Game", what a show of courage! .......
176: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Works fine for me (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-08-01, 02:41:17 (174.77.141.37)
Thanks, have you tried the upsampler? I wish to upsample in Foobar as well, still doing research. .......
177: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Did it rain? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-30, 02:37:34 (174.78.67.167)
Darn, the storm fizzled out, I hope SACD dosen't, I have two Sony DVP-NS90V SACD players and really enjoy the 5.1 surround sound. My listening room is near field with a low ceiling, paneled, and carpe .......
178: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SACD compared to 24/96 and/or 24/192 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-29, 09:10:31 (70.164.238.207)
Ah, your bloody well right, so is Bishop. Hum, is that rain I hear? Seadrift, Tx. "Tropical weather warning", cool, we've been in a drought. I haven't mow'n the grass twice this year! .......
179: General Asylum, RE: All my friends think high end audio is crazy (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-29, 02:39:21 (174.77.129.10)
Make mine a double,Cheers! .......
180: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: If media player's code is optimized for Intel-specific multimedia instruction set,.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-28, 04:20:09 (174.77.135.148)
I'd like to hear you elaborate. I use the e5300 duo-core Intel cpu with Foobar 2000 1.1 and if I can get any better sound out of my system it would floor me I'm sure! .......
181: Inmate Central, RE: Maybe I’m confused … (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-19, 01:37:30 (174.77.137.218)
Even the gators are suffering from this Texas drought, the dew point is the critical measurement in "Oppressive Factoring", any reading above 70' is very uncomfortable. Seadrift,Tx. gator population i .......
182: General Asylum, RE: live performances you WISH you had seen.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-18, 03:26:48 (174.77.134.126)
The Rolling Stones, I grew up in Memphis and they got ripped off there before I was old enough to go,Damn! .......
183: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: speak for yourself (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-18, 03:07:57 (174.77.134.126)
Goob, that's fine if you use M-Audio monitors or other high-end speakers. Logitech is not going to get it. Just my opinion,I wish to see what my wolfson dac in my soundcard sounds like, so I may order .......
184: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo BDP-95 firmware update (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-17, 03:18:59 (174.77.130.62)
I remain happy with my "Old" Sony DVP-NS90V SACD player, it's never given me a hiccup. I bought two when Tweeter went out of business in Houston. .......
185: Digital Drive, RE: So many new DACs in the past few years! I think the next generation of audiophiles is growing up (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-17, 03:10:48 (174.77.130.62)
I build custom audio pc rigs and consult on home theater systems. My business has increased lately. I believe many more people are wanting to remain at home for entertainment. .......
186: Rocky Road, RE: Nice troll. But it's like the Rock forum here is stuck in a time warp. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-17, 03:06:25 (174.77.130.62)
I agree, My Morning Jacket, Kings of Leon, & Willard Grant Conspiracy. Many new bands are here now! .......
187: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: PC Sound (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-17, 03:00:49 (174.77.130.62)
Most of us here go from soundcard to dac or HTreceiver and let our 5.1 or Stereo do the rest. See signature,Alan .......
188: Inmate Central, RE: My Grammar don't need no stinkin' lessons! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-17, 02:52:51 (174.77.130.62)
Mein Gott! .......
189: Inmate Central, RE: In a previous life (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-17, 02:50:39 (174.77.130.62)
The drought here in Texas has snakes coming around looking for water. .......
190: Rocky Road, RE: You can invite any 5 musicians for dinner, dead or alive (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-14, 04:14:07 (70.164.238.159)
Front: Clapton Hendrix Page Ry Cooder Bill Frisell Back: Willie Nelson Townes Van Zant John Anderson Waylon Jennings Johnny Cash .......
191: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The "CDs Suck" problem was over... in the 90's (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-14, 03:44:17 (70.164.238.159)
Cheers! back at ya, you really got down on that response. As I am satisfied with my Mid-Fi Yamaha toslink HTPC setup, we need to just sit back and enjoy the tunes! Alan .......
192: General Asylum, RE: Headphones and include earbuds, please? ~t (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-12, 03:59:24 (174.77.137.213)
Yes to earbuds, I recently got a Blackberry Flip 8220 and use Maxwell crystal buds. I want to know about the best buds I could use for my Blackberry. .......
193: Rocky Road, RE: A few reasons why I like Leon Russell (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-07-09, 04:41:59 (174.77.132.235)
Thanks, I really need to expand my library with more of his music! .......
194: Rocky Road, RE:Of course ... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-29, 04:12:00 (174.77.133.98)
Well stated, I'll give a listen to my "Truth" Remastered today in his honor! .......
195: General Asylum, RE: Here's what mine are doing.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-28, 02:23:00 (174.77.128.188)
Are they still chewing? Mine has been trained not to but every now and then he will, if he does not have a bone or rawhide. .......
196: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: There is no reason not to use two USB devices at once (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-28, 02:14:12 (174.77.128.188)
You really hit it on the head. If the inmates here wish to pursue PC driven sound, they must have knowledge of operating system functions. This knowledge is imperative if one wishes to continue to twe .......
197: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Only registered inmates! nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-28, 02:03:44 (174.77.128.188)
Double D! .......
198: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Digital out problem w/Asus soundcard (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-24, 04:40:52 (70.164.237.246)
Thanks Dawnrazor, I'll try what you suggest. The optical cable is THX certified by Moster cables. I do Foobar 2000 and Windows Media Player.The difference in sonics with the optical out is so much cri .......
199: Inmate Central, RE: kittehs and photons (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-23, 03:18:14 (70.164.237.139)
My Cornish Rex "Elusions Sculptured Elegance" lays on warm dryer often, I coddle to her by placing warm garment on the top just out of the machine.Cheers! and thanks for sharing,Alan .......
200: General Asylum, RE: Long term vs short term audible memory... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-23, 02:51:36 (70.164.237.139)
Nice response, I agree long term can be more acurate, and live music is the comparable test, if the mixer get's the sound right. At a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert the 1st band 'Golden Earring" had the volum .......
201: Rocky Road, RE: Yet another release of Sticky Fingers (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-23, 02:43:01 (70.164.237.139)
Just the spoon to eat Goat's Head Soup, you don't need a needle. Just jokin, Skynyrd Rules! .......
202: General Asylum, RE: tech needed (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-21, 03:15:04 (174.77.138.210)
Interesting response and I agree. I build custom computers for clients and am a certified electronic technician. Mostly self taught as it relates to computers, vocational school had me build an AM rad .......
203: General Asylum, RE: Do you have other hobbies that are not audio related (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-21, 02:58:19 (174.77.138.210)
Living on San Antonio Bay I wade fish a bit. Redfish and Sea Trout as well as Flounder are caught here year round. Fly Fishing is fun when the breeze premits, Cheers from sunny Seadrift! Alan ::: TOPI .......
204: Computer Audio Asylum, Digital out problem w/Asus soundcard (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-21, 00:49:43 (174.77.128.170)
I recently switched soundcards, my new card does toslink out to my Yamaha ,but sometimes if I switch songs without pause it will malfunction. This will turn off my PC, yikes, that can't be good. Anyon .......
205: Water Cooler, RE: Nuclear energy is not cheap energy. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-20, 02:35:42 (70.164.237.35)
That's a four good there ten buddy! .......
206: General Asylum, RE: Is home theater dying out (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-20, 02:32:02 (70.164.237.35)
I've got a Samsung 32" connected to my Yammy 5.1 system. I'm adding a Blu-Ray player soon. I don't care for the kids with the cell phones in the Theater! .......
207: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fate dealt me a pleasant surprise (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-16, 03:21:10 (174.79.158.36)
I am happy to read you are using toslink, I recently switched sound cards and my new one has toslink out to my Yamaha receiver, I'm in Mid-Fi heaven ever since!Enjoy! .......
208: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB audio with hum (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-16, 03:12:50 (174.79.158.36)
Sorry your having this problem, I don't do usb listening, I do toslink from my asus xonar to my yamaha receiver. I'm in Mid-Fi heaven too! .......
209: Inmate Central, RE: Wow, what a blowout!! And I was rooting for the Canucks :( (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-16, 03:06:15 (174.79.158.36)
Amazing goal tending, lot's of extra help! Beantown wins, I too rooted for the Canucks?? Got a buddy living in Calgary, oh well. .......
210: General Asylum, RE: Out of the asylum for 10 years, and now back.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-15, 01:51:57 (174.77.128.232)
I agree, when I moved to Seadrift,Tx. my listening room/bedroom is paneled and the sonic difference is wonderful. Sorry they admitted you again, you'll get better soon! .......
211: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I am afraid not. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-14, 07:57:40 (70.164.239.91)
Jim, I was born in cookeville,TN in 1959 and have been trying to chase down a March 20th newspaper for birth purposes. Might you know how to proceed?Alan in sunny Seadrift,Tx. .......
212: General Asylum, RE: {{{I have no doubt they have the technology. I do not like their politics.}}} ... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-13, 02:46:18 (174.79.157.117)
I lad, your right about that, and the U.S. is spending money needed at home for infrastructure! Our bridges and sewer lines first please!I really don't want to fall into a river of Shit! .......
213: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: damn (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-13, 02:31:58 (174.79.157.117)
Great reply, I couldn't have said it better!lol .......
214: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: HiFace, finally (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-09, 02:34:15 (174.78.64.193)
Yes, that setting is the highest for now anyway.Enjoy the music! .......
215: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You could.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-09, 02:31:37 (174.78.64.193)
Presto, that is one of the best responses I've read at AA. I've experimented with my HTPC until it matches the sonic capability of my Sony SACD player, now I have two capable units to rely on for my l .......
216: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: iCloud, anyone? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-07, 01:12:06 (174.77.140.27)
Well said Dawnrazor, we as individuals must remain so. We are not sheep to be herded about and such. My life is PRIVATE! .......
217: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Hel-looo! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 03:32:55 (174.77.132.2)
If you restore that old coupe, she'll fetch quite a price! .......
218: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Diana Krall comparison (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 03:19:51 (174.77.132.2)
Hope you tune in more often, so how did it go? Cheers! .......
219: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Ah, that makes sense. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 03:17:32 (174.77.132.2)
My older Sony SACD DVP-90V won't do SACD thru HDMI. This Blu-ray 380 by Sony is looking right up my alley!Yee-Haw! .......
220: Digital Drive, RE: Try an entry level Sony DVD player (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 03:06:35 (174.77.132.2)
You gotta love that DTS HD!! It's really great! .......
221: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Upgrade from Lynx twoB to what??? AES/EBU out all I am using (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 02:45:17 (174.77.132.2)
Have you considered Weiss dac? .......
222: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Never EVER buy logitech (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 02:28:09 (174.77.132.2)
Well, my mouse is Logitech and my webcam, I'll have to think about this awhile, ok? .......
223: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Asus Xonar Essence ST(X) with Linux (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 02:26:05 (174.77.132.2)
Yes, my Xonar DS-R does toslink digital to my Yamaha's burr-brown dac's and the surround control allows me to give the rear speakers more volume for a more balanced surround in DTS format interactive! .......
224: Rocky Road, RE: What is weird (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 02:14:51 (174.77.132.2)
Well, they are not like "Greatful Dead", but I enjoy the guitars and vocals. I bet you don't care for "Kings of Leon" either. .......
225: Rocky Road, RE: Saw Buffalo Springfield... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-05, 02:10:21 (174.77.132.2)
Yea, where's Jim? .......
226: Rocky Road, RE: My Morning Jacket (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-03, 04:30:21 (174.77.130.47)
No one here has heard of My Morning Jacket? This is their 5th album? .......
227: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Asus Xonar Essence ST(X) with Linux (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-03, 04:24:52 (174.77.130.47)
Great answer, I really enjoy my Asus Xonar card optical THX Monster to my new Yamaha receiver. I use the Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I wish to experiment with Linux Mint or the newest Ubuntu. .......
228: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Thank you, AudioAl. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-02, 07:57:08 (174.78.64.42)
You are correct concerning gigabyte mainboards, they are usually preferable but one can build a Hackintosh with other brand boards. GUI has a lot to do with Apple computers. Apple uses Nvidia chipsets .......
229: General Asylum, RE: Ok, that was a little funny (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-02, 03:07:17 (70.164.237.15)
As a novice with only a Mid-Fi system, I can't relate to the tweaking but my new Yahama HT receiver has my ears very happy. Glad you are enjoying yours as well,Cheers! I use this forum to learn Hi-Fi .......
230: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Use the HDMI (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-02, 02:57:04 (174.78.67.55)
Glad you got it sorted out. I am soon to purchase the Sony 380 so I can enjoy BD music as my SACD player is an older model and won't do Blu Ray. My new Yamaha receiver is challenging to operate, the r .......
231: Rocky Road, RE: Ozzy 30th Anniversary editions ? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-01, 13:10:22 (174.78.67.238)
Bob Ludwig is a great mastering engineer. Of what Ozzy are you speaking? .......
232: Digital Drive, RE: Try an entry level Sony DVD player (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-01, 03:49:25 (70.164.237.173)
He could upgrade to the Sony DVP-NS90V SACD player, used on Ebay cheap I'm sure. Cheers! .......
233: General Asylum, RE: Some ARE very lovely. But what matters is how it sounds, Appearance is far down the list of most important (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-01, 03:37:20 (70.164.237.173)
That's why I buy Yamaha! .......
234: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Hackintosh? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-01, 01:54:57 (70.164.237.173)
I build Hackintosh and am looking forward to Apple "Lion" os released soon. .......
235: Rocky Road, MMJ's Circuital out Today (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-06-01, 01:41:56 (70.164.237.173)
If you missed last nights you tube event, today the new LP and CD go on sale. The title cut is a 1st time listen and like for me. Anyone else see the show last night? .......
236: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Audio thru USB3 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-30, 06:28:29 (174.77.142.94)
USB 3.0 is the future, faster and it will upload and download at the same time! .......
237: General Asylum, RE: That'll be cool (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-30, 06:25:56 (174.77.142.94)
Here's a picture! .......
238: Digital Drive, RE: Help me understand: USB inputs on many new digital compoinents.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-30, 04:52:57 (174.77.142.94)
And don't forget USB 3.0 is here, faster uploads and downloads both at the same time. Sonics may be improved with the new 3.0 as well, jury is still out. .......
239: Rocky Road, RE: Best Buy has the deluxe Tom Petty Live anthology marked down to $29.99 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-27, 02:32:29 (174.78.66.12)
All I need now is a blu-ray player! .......
240: Rocky Road, RE: Fleetwood Mac has always confused me. . . (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-27, 02:21:15 (174.78.66.12)
Thanks for reminding me I want to collect some of the Peter Green era material.I need to get to it! .......
241: Rocky Road, RE: Yep, before Wings (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-27, 02:18:48 (174.78.66.12)
I have one cd remastered from 1997 Polydor records "The Best of the Moody Blues" and a rare DVD "The Lost Performance Live in Paris '70", recorded at the La Taverne de L'Olympia. Pinder, Lodge,Hayward .......
242: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: recipes (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-27, 01:59:05 (174.78.66.12)
Living on San Antonio Bay & being an avid sea trout angler I am partial to anything connected with fish. I use an optical toslink cable out of my pc to my Yamaha receiver. The pc is in my home office .......
243: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Very confused about building PC server (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-27, 01:02:09 (174.77.134.175)
Not to sound Barney Fife and all, but I am still learning from you guys Andy. Digital to Analog converters are part of my quest for better sound. I also have a wish list for better speakers, at least .......
244: General Asylum, RE: It seems to me ... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-26, 04:11:54 (70.164.238.145)
Married once, she hated the "Noise", I threw her out the window, never married again! .......
245: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Very confused about building PC server (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-26, 01:23:36 (174.77.139.62)
Hey Dawnrazor, yep my Asus has Wolfson dac's that talk to my yammy Burr Brown dac's. My system has never sounded so musical, the clarity of this Mid-Fi system is shocking! My toslink is THX certified .......
246: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yeah but.. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-25, 00:21:12 (174.78.65.23)
I'm thinkin the recent tornado's are the culprit. Everything is "Hiding" from them. Keep us posted! .......
247: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Product Request: Audio-Grade Computer Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-25, 00:18:09 (174.78.65.23)
I use a 550 watt "Rocketfish" power supply and no external dac, sounds great to my ears! .......
248: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Very confused about building PC server (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-25, 00:10:34 (174.78.65.23)
I use the Foobar 2000 and an Asus soundcard toslinked to my Yamaha, love it and no external Dac. .......
249: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: PC power supply upgrade.. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-24, 13:37:52 (174.78.65.4)
Just what do you believe increased wattage holds for sonic improvement? .......
250: Digital Drive, RE: Bryston BDP-1 vs. computer (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-21, 02:18:07 (174.78.65.230)
Peter,I have been building HTPC's for ten years. You can buy a nice HTPC case that looks like a stereo receiver these days and use any mainboard, any power supply, any CPU Intel or AMD, any sound card .......
251: Rocky Road, RE: Dang, I thought (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-21, 02:01:49 (174.78.65.230)
Me too? So, where we goin now bro? .......
252: Inmate Central, RE: Kudos. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-19, 07:56:19 (174.77.135.51)
Love the picture! .......
253: General Asylum, RE: Downsizing (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-19, 06:37:40 (174.79.158.176)
I agree, I blew my Infinity monitor fronts, I had two Sony 1000 speakers to replace them immediately, and they still are my fronts. I'll have the Infinity's DIY fixed when I am up to it. .......
254: Rocky Road, RE: John Lee Hooker (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-19, 06:30:27 (174.79.158.176)
Great sounding Les Paul. .......
255: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: at least you made me swear (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-19, 05:53:49 (174.79.158.176)
So, this player is exclusive to Apple? No Vista 64 bit, or windows 7? .......
256: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: looks like the wicked man's almost done (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-19, 05:42:34 (174.79.158.176)
This is promising as I wish to play SACD from my pc.It's the future of HTPC's and the availability of material. .......
257: Inmate Central, RE: Murders at Wal-Mart (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-17, 03:24:19 (174.77.136.160)
Mein Gott! .......
258: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony BDP-s370 - pretty darn good.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-17, 03:14:38 (174.77.136.160)
Great thread, I own two DVP-NS90V Sony SACD players. No HDMI though. I may upgrade! Thanks for the info,Alan .......
259: General Asylum, RE: Your system's strengths (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-17, 02:59:55 (174.77.136.160)
Hear! Hear! .......
260: General Asylum, RE: Ditgital vs analogue... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-17, 02:49:14 (174.77.136.160)
Your last sentence is very acurate, I agree, Cheers! Alan .......
261: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: EMI announces Pink Floyd SACD/Blu-ray/vinyl reissues (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-15, 01:50:14 (174.77.138.251)
Mein Gott, which to choose?All I am sure! .......
262: Rocky Road, RE: So damn sweet...Fleet Foxes & Wilco (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-15, 01:37:22 (174.77.138.251)
I have the first Fleet Foxes cd, any word on a second? The first took several years to record. .......
263: Digital Drive, RE: CD Transport (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-10, 02:52:09 (174.77.140.116)
Esoteric is nice, I use a Sony SACD DVP NS90V, got two on a clearance sale, uber clock modded they are nice units. Mr. Wright's mods are highly recommended, Cheers! .......
264: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ASUS Xonar Essence STX?? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-10, 02:34:22 (174.77.140.116)
I recently changed my Diamond 7.1 card to an Asus, see signature, and after switching from analog to digital cable, the clarity is really worth the change. I am using a Monster THX optical toslink cab .......
265: Rocky Road, RE: Fleet Foxes Live (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-09, 10:39:29 (174.77.138.98)
Thanks! .......
266: Cable Asylum, RE: What would be the ideal length of a digital 75 ohm cable? to minimize reflections and maximize the quality? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-09, 08:05:58 (174.77.134.120)
I recently changed from analog to optical, Monster THX 1.5 meter. The clarity of audio is exceptional, I'll never go back to analog. .......
267: Digital Drive, RE: Yamaha CDX 1110U - difference between "direct" and "filter" output? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-09, 07:57:06 (174.77.134.120)
While analog output is good, I recently switched to digital optical from my HTPC to my new Yamaha receiver and the clarity is exceptional. Quite an awakening. .......
268: Rocky Road, RE: Jimi Hendrix Experience Tribute (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-09, 07:34:24 (174.77.134.120)
Here's a photo I recently found, great outfit! .......
269: Inmate Central, RE: Actually, it's (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-07, 00:54:23 (174.77.132.241)
Touche! .......
270: Inmate Central, RE: bueno (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-06, 04:01:52 (174.77.129.170)
The term is Salute! .......
271: Digital Drive, RE: For that matter... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-06, 03:18:03 (70.164.239.45)
Yipee is a magic word, it produces full name recognition on this forum. .......
272: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Which PC to Purchase as Server (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-06, 03:10:03 (70.164.239.45)
If you buy a windows pc with a SSD make sure it has at least 128 gig drive. SSD drives are quiet and you never need to defragment one. You can store your music on another drive, and or a NAS. What Li .......
273: Inmate Central, RE: Boy, do I feel like a jerk. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-04, 04:17:53 (174.79.157.24)
I can relate, gangs rule the night. If you venture out after dark you are taking a risk, even with a concealed handgun. I moved from Houston to Seadrift,Tx. Now I can look at the stars in the sky at n .......
274: Rocky Road, RE: been spinning Live at Ronnie Scott's from 2008 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-01, 02:42:33 (174.77.140.133)
I just listened to "Truth" remastered yesterday, I'll have to collect more of this artist. .......
275: General Asylum, RE: I've said it before, I'll say it again-My Bose Table Radio( with Line Input) is great. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-01, 02:34:52 (174.77.140.133)
I agree, I too have a Sony mini- on my carport shelves. I sit outside and listen to radio or cd's, way better than a Bose system! Ukk. .......
276: General Asylum, RE: On the subject of Bose... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-05-01, 02:31:13 (174.77.140.133)
Oh my, not Bose again? .......
277: Inmate Central, RE: Cadillac, in China. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-30, 03:04:28 (174.77.136.60)
Whew! I thought they were assembling them there! .......
278: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I think that the real question is why... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-30, 02:59:14 (174.77.136.60)
Let your son hear John Mayhall's "Turning Point", that'll blow his mind. If he has the ability to understand great clarity and well mastered music many of today's rock bands will intrigue him as well. .......
279: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Allen Wright - Mod Successor... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-21, 02:17:50 (174.78.65.27)
A Yamaha? That's interesting, I have a new model. Can anyone elaborate? Alan .......
280: General Asylum, RE: Beware. New UPS Insurance and Packaging Policy (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-21, 02:13:16 (174.78.65.27)
I worked for my father at Terminix Int. for 5 years, packing boxes with foam to immobilize the object is correct! Good description! .......
281: General Asylum, RE: Does Your Dog Dance To Music? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-20, 03:35:27 (174.77.140.93)
Great name, my Texas Heeler is named Charlie Thomas Longfellow.He will dance when the mood strikes him. .......
282: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Read the Science Times of today about hearing music (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-20, 03:24:50 (174.77.140.93)
I agree, and Steely Dan had a great recording team. I hope those days are coming back to haunt us!Cheers! Al .......
283: Inmate Central, RE: "Is beer served in the lunch room?" (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-14, 03:45:42 (174.77.135.78)
Mercy, don't let the New World Order hear about this. They will be fired or sent to rehab! .......
284: Inmate Central, RE: Man's Computer Room........... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-14, 03:42:39 (174.77.135.78)
Mein Gott! .......
285: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Asus Xonar Essence STX... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-14, 03:29:57 (174.77.135.78)
My pc is custom, which I built myself. The mainboard is an ASRock G41M-LE, most boards today don't have onboard graphics. This one does. I use an Intel duo-core cpu e5300 and can overclock or underclo .......
286: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: TAS Review of sound cards (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-13, 01:50:40 (70.164.238.194)
I agree,and am very eager to experiment more with my new Asus Xonar DS using the digital out THX optical cable. My Yamaha HT receiver does DTS surround and this new Asus card brings out clarity I have .......
287: Inmate Central, RE: Sierra Club vs. Wyoming Rancher. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-11, 01:01:50 (174.77.138.3)
Praise the Lord! and Baaa! .......
288: Rocky Road, RE: Tom Petty's "MOJO" short review (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-11, 00:49:52 (174.77.138.3)
Petty's MOJO is great, and if you haven't heard Mudcrutch, that is great as well. Tom plays bass guitar on most of the tracks.Cheers! .......
289: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Esoteric X-05 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-05, 00:17:45 (174.77.129.241)
Yes, to clarify, my friend has Wiees dac and the Esoteric X-05, pre amp is Esoteric as well. Turntable and Mac Pro, all played thru Linn floorstanders. Unreal sound.Heavenly! .......
290: Rocky Road, RE: Witnessed Several Such Occurances (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-04, 01:26:11 (174.77.138.177)
In 1975 or so, I saw Lynyrd Skynard and Golden Earring in Memphis,Tn. Way to loud the Earring, but when Skynyrd came out they tuned the volume perfect! Farmed Out! .......
291: General Asylum, RE: Out of date and need help (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-04, 01:20:15 (174.77.138.177)
This sometimes happens when we double push the button, it's human error. .......
292: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Rear channel balance for classical orchestral (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-01, 03:19:06 (174.77.136.195)
Oh, your in a new listening room, I too recently moved, semi-retired to Seadrift,Tx. My new room is smaller and paneled. It took some getting use to. Cheers!Al .......
293: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Esoteric X-05 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-01, 03:13:17 (174.77.136.195)
I've a friend in Houston with one, sterophile, it's hooked up to Linn floorstanders. Pure heaven for listening. .......
294: General Asylum, RE: Maybe Rich also. . (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-01, 03:07:15 (174.77.136.195)
Mein Gott!! .......
295: Rocky Road, RE: So Audio Asylum is going under different management. . . (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-04-01, 03:00:51 (174.77.136.195)
Who Dat? .......
296: Inmate Central, RE: New puppy Mongo (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-30, 04:38:26 (174.79.158.204)
Nice looking, I have a new Texas Heeler. .......
297: Rocky Road, RE: You need to do more self promotion (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-30, 04:30:36 (174.79.158.204)
"Low Country Blues" gets a good review, I wish more than one song was an original or new Greg Allman tune. I'll buy it soon, thanks for the help,Al .......
298: Rocky Road, Greg Allman (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-26, 04:47:31 (174.78.65.43)
New release, anyone heard it? I heard one cut on FM and it was pretty good. .......
299: Rocky Road, RE: "Band of Gypsys"; "The Inner Mounting Flame" (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-24, 13:46:44 (174.77.130.64)
I have the Inner Mounting Flame, thanks, I think I'll play it!Cheers! .......
300: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fidelizer - Instantly computer audiophile workstation (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-24, 02:03:39 (174.77.133.183)
As an IT service specialist I am very much in tune with the average pc novice and beginner. They have difficulty when the homepage is changed. When an application is not listed in the "Add or Remove P .......
301: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fidelizer - Instantly computer audiophile workstation (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-23, 04:45:51 (70.164.238.114)
Ok, I tried the application. It was fine, but it scared me! It took over both my browsers. Led me to windowsxlive.net every time I went to surf the internet. I scanned my computer with malwarebytes, t .......
302: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fidelizer - Instantly computer audiophile workstation (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-22, 06:13:04 (174.78.64.222)
The clarity does seem improved. I use Bill Frisell's Buffalo Gal& Bob Dylan's "Bootleg Series" Vol 8 Someday Baby and others. I recently changed my soundcard to Asus Xonar DS-R, so I must give this mo .......
303: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Well I went and grabbed this just to try (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-15, 06:03:29 (70.164.237.139)
That is a great mainboard, I use AsRock and Asus. They are the same company. Your new board has usb 3.0 and soon everyone will at least buy a pci card that will do 3.0 usb for speed both ways at the s .......
304: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Total overkill for audio (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-12, 04:32:29 (174.77.136.154)
Fred, I recently purchased a new pci sound card. The asus xonar ds r 7.1 and wish to find out if the analog out sounds better than the optical out option. I use Foobar 1.1 have you tried the optical w .......
305: General Asylum, RE: Audiophile Alcoholic Dane (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-04, 04:56:11 (174.79.158.96)
That's Funny! Made my morning,Al & Charlie the Texas Heeler.We listen together too. .......
306: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New Rolling Stones Albums @ HDTracks (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-03-04, 04:40:15 (174.79.158.96)
Can I get a link? I am to install a new Asus zonar ds 7.1 audio card tomorrow and will download both for a test. .......
307: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: CPUAudio is going to be very disappointed (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-02-14, 10:54:49 (174.77.132.92)
You are correct, USB 3.0 will upload and download much faster, at the same time as well. .......
308: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Marketing Hype (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-02-14, 10:28:59 (174.77.132.92)
Doh!we can use our smart phones as modems too, wow! .......
309: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What is the advantage of 'going solid'................nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-01-30, 07:50:48 (174.77.129.1)
Can you elaborate Fmak? .......
310: Inmate Central, RE: Y'all be good now..... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-01-28, 04:56:30 (70.164.237.77)
Me too, it's a little warmer here in Texas! .......
311: General Asylum, RE: sorry about my grammar Really "are" not is N/T (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-01-28, 04:53:18 (70.164.237.77)
I'm really confused? You might try www.bleepingcomputer.com .......
312: General Asylum, RE: Boosting volume to 2nd set of speakers (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-01-28, 04:50:53 (70.164.237.77)
You must have an older Yamaha amp, I have a new model. Try Vintage asylum, some guys here don't care for Yamaha or Pioneer amps.Cheers! .......
313: General Asylum, RE: Thinking of dropping from 5.1 back to 2 channels (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-01-23, 04:03:51 (174.77.142.44)
Yep,I have an SACD "Sony" setup in the living room, 2 Infinity 1001's and a Cambridge SoundWorks sub. Great detail and not an expensiive HTreceiver, Sony as well. I agree Dawnrazor 5.1 is good for mov .......
314: Rocky Road, RE: Been a while since I heard new music that made me stand up... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2011-01-23, 03:55:05 (174.77.142.44)
You might try Steve Miller's Bingo,it's recently released. .......
315: Inmate Central, RE: Puppies (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-27, 13:03:04 (174.77.139.32)
(I got one too! .......
316: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Latest OEM STX Driver Page (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-27, 12:48:07 (174.77.139.32)
Interesting to me is "Run as Administrator", can you elaborate? .......
317: Inmate Central, RE: Santa's Christmas delivery (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-25, 00:52:55 (70.164.238.50)
NORAD is tracking Santa over the Bahamas as of this reply! .......
318: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac Mini internal Hard Drive (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-25, 00:48:04 (70.164.238.50)
The ram is what will increase the speed of the mac, just to clarify.Just the fact's Sir, Cheers! .......
319: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: OWC is the place... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-25, 00:45:34 (70.164.238.50)
OWC is the place! I upgrade pc's and mac's and I can't beat that price! Wow! Merry Christmas to OWC! from T'S & Blues Custom Computers .......
320: Inmate Central, RE: Last two minutes in Pittsburgh was a nailbiter too (NT) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-23, 04:02:45 (174.77.142.18)
Chicago won their division Sunday! Go Bears! .......
321: Inmate Central, RE: Where was I when this news came out........... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-23, 03:59:14 (174.77.142.18)
I own this Merc Villager GS 98 model, Nissan 3.0 liter V6 single overhead cam, replaced the cam belt and all other belts & hoses, Optima battery, still runs like new 141,000 miles young. ::: TOPIC: .......
322: Digital Drive, RE: Musical Fidelity A3 CD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-23, 03:51:56 (174.77.142.18)
A friend in Houston has this player and stereo Linn floorstanders, amazing sonics! .......
323: Digital Drive, RE: Media Monkey or J.River? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-23, 03:48:34 (174.77.142.18)
I've got an old Acer desktop, the XP os broke, I installed a new 180 gig hdd, and I need to try the new Vista Ultimate w/ new Xonar dac. Thanks for reminding me!Cheers in the New Year! Alan ::: TOPIC: .......
324: Rocky Road, RE: First time I saw him (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-23, 03:34:30 (174.77.142.18)
This is news to me? Ry Cooder & Frank Zappa. Would you elaborate? Thanks Alan, Happy Trails in the new year !! .......
325: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Help computer advice (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-23, 03:28:46 (174.77.142.18)
Very intelligent reply, 64 bit is the future, USB 3 is comming and UEFI will take over BIOS duties. Next year is a big year for computers! Cheers,Alan .......
326: Rocky Road, RE: Pardon my Carlos Santana ignorance... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-01, 03:44:57 (174.77.132.5)
I enjoy Disc 2 of "Multi Demensional Warrior" sorry for the missed spelling, Too lazy to fix it. .......
327: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: It wouldn't be the first time. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-01, 03:39:44 (174.77.132.5)
I enjoy the testing & research, but I don't forget to Enjoy the Music! My vista rig pleases me quite well. .......
328: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Another advantage of Linux..... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-12-01, 03:18:11 (174.77.132.5)
Here! Here! .......
329: Inmate Central, RE: Now you know why we built a LOG home (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-21, 05:23:45 (174.78.64.31)
I'm headed for the woods and do some cutting! .......
330: Inmate Central, RE: Building in a hurry (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-14, 03:48:18 (70.164.238.140)
Americans will soon work like this as well, be aware. It's the "New World Order" and it's here today! .......
331: Inmate Central, RE: I hope it's not a ST3500320AS (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-14, 03:41:26 (70.164.238.140)
I have a ST3500418AS and I hope it doesn't "Brick" on me! .......
332: Rocky Road, RE: Three early Thin Lizzy albums remastered (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-14, 03:22:57 (70.164.238.140)
Interesting, I have their "Definitive Collection". I use CD Universe quite a bit, I'll have a look,Thanks Alan .......
333: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New Linux OS aimed at computer audiophiles: Voyage MPD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-11, 02:49:08 (174.78.66.200)
The reason I ask is 32 bit computing is getting outdated. I do have an old Acer pc with a single core processor running 32 bit Vista Ultimate I could experiment with, I enjoy learning Linux commands. .......
334: General Asylum, RE: Led Zeppelin "Complete Studio Recordings" Box Set- Two Thumbs Up!! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-08, 03:52:23 (174.78.65.234)
I too look forward to an SACD version. .......
335: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New Linux OS aimed at computer audiophiles: Voyage MPD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-08, 03:44:36 (174.78.65.234)
You stated x86, will it do 64 bit?Thanks,Alan .......
336: Pro Audio Asylum, RE: Speaker Positioning (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-01, 01:24:28 (174.77.130.196)
I agree, been drinkin that Colorado Coolaid! I enjoy a "Banquet" now and again, but I don't "Drink an Drive". .......
337: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony BDP S370 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-01, 01:16:48 (174.77.130.196)
My word, sounds like a real bargain at $199.00 .......
338: Inmate Central, RE: Friday Afternoon Disease. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-11-01, 01:10:11 (174.77.130.196)
I'll take the work! Semi-retired isn't paying my bills. .......
339: Inmate Central, RE: Whirpool.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-27, 03:39:11 (174.77.130.196)
I just bought a Maytag washing machine, it's large capacity was the selling point for me, over $600.00 but it does play a tune when switching cycles!Ta,Ta! .......
340: Inmate Central, Giants massacre Cowboys (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-26, 03:21:23 (174.77.132.101)
How bout them Cowboys! .......
341: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Comparison of SACD played as CD and as SACD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-26, 03:18:58 (174.77.132.101)
Welcome to the world of SACD! I have a Sony DVP- whatever and it really sounds great. I'm hooked too. Just wish there were more Rock titles out there. .......
342: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: stay the course (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-26, 03:13:50 (174.77.132.101)
The best advise yet! Mod it yourself, or let Allen Wright have a go at it. I own a Sony DVP- whatever, it can be modded to improve the sonics. I was told it will only play SACD's through coaxle cables .......
343: General Asylum, RE: A sudden dislike (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-26, 02:49:46 (174.77.132.101)
Try the SACD version of "Dark Side of the Moon", and I too enjoy new music heard for the first time. This week I am enjoying "Come Around Sundown" by Kings of Leon. .......
344: Speaker Asylum, RE: Blown woofers (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-26, 02:21:12 (174.77.132.101)
To clarify, it is rotted surrounds, the speakers are over 25 years old. When I hooked them up to my upgraded receiver I had no sub hooked up and the power was too great to the old speakers without a p .......
345: Speaker Asylum, RE: Front or down firing subs (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-25, 04:11:34 (174.77.142.153)
I have two Cambridge Soundworks in my den, they are really good. My listening room has a Yamaha sub. But, I am a Mid Fi guy, so side firing is ok with me. .......
346: Speaker Asylum, Blown woofers (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-25, 04:06:16 (174.77.142.153)
My Infinity RS1001 speakers have blown woofers, anyone know of a good diy replacement? I build computers and am an electronics tech, but have never replaced woofers in a speaker cabinet, thanks Alan : .......
347: Digital Drive, RE: Denon 5910 Read Defect? Solved! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-25, 04:01:50 (174.77.142.153)
That's why I bought a Yamaha. .......
348: General Asylum, RE: Texas Audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-25, 03:45:38 (174.77.142.153)
I moved from Houston, it's the only town with a club I know of. Cheers! Alan in sunny Seadrift. .......
349: General Asylum, RE: Free Vinyl Drawing (Kings of Leon new LP) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-20, 05:13:17 (174.77.138.49)
I wasn't aware they had a new release, thanks for the news! I have 3 cd's and enjoy each very often. Those Tennessee boys can ROCK! .......
350: Inmate Central, RE: I'm too dumb to be in Mensa, most whom I've met are too dumb (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-19, 04:10:22 (174.77.132.58)
Hey, I know exactly where your commin from, I get that too! .......
351: General Asylum, RE: At the point I can't afford it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-19, 04:04:43 (174.77.132.58)
You got that right! I upgraded to Yamaha, it's not HI-Fi, I can't beleive anyone answered this thread, I posted about my Yamaha system, nobody responded. I "Listen" to music for "Pleasure", Cheers! :: .......
352: General Asylum, RE: What is YOUR view on musical EXPERIENCE! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-19, 03:57:06 (174.77.132.58)
My signature shows how High-end my system is, I "Listen" to music for pleasure! Helps me "Cope" with "Life", you dig? .......
353: Rocky Road, RE: It's pretty good (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-19, 03:52:54 (174.77.132.58)
Thanks Quint, I will soon,Cheers! Alan .......
354: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How much music do you have on your hard drive(s)? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-19, 03:46:03 (174.77.132.58)
I am curious as to how your computer boots, quickness? It's better not to fill a hard drive more than half full. And yes, backup is essential,Alan .......
355: Rocky Road, New Steve Miller Band (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-15, 04:37:22 (174.78.65.20)
Anyone heard the new cd from Steve Miller, I heard a track on the radio. It was a little different.More bass. .......
356: Digital Drive, RE: REALLY Scratched CDs... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-09, 04:43:33 (174.77.131.126)
I use the Plastic X, it's great! .......
357: Inmate Central, RE: Useful dog tricks (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-09, 04:33:11 (174.77.131.126)
I have a Texas Heeler pup that watches me in the loo, and I'm training him to shower as well. .......
358: Rocky Road, RE: Capable of a full on stadium tour...solo acts, not in festival format... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-09, 04:23:08 (174.77.131.126)
The Lips are awesome, Kings of Leon come to mind as a new band that could fill an arena. My Morning Jacket might as well. Dave Matthews could. Eric Clapton should, and we need to see him another time .......
359: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Interesting. Any thoughts on W7 Pro 64 instead of XP? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-03, 03:40:39 (174.78.66.29)
Fred: Sony or Samsung? What up? I intend to upgrade my DVDrom to a BDdrive soon, you have tried both drives?Alan .......
360: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Spread Spectrum (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-02, 07:14:25 (174.77.128.64)
My new HTPC rig is also overclocked 215 MHz fsb adjustment, and the sonics are improved. I know very little about spread spectrum. .......
361: General Asylum, RE: Could it be the (new) room? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-01, 03:26:58 (174.78.67.13)
Since I moved from Houston to Seadrift,Tx. The paneling of my new listening room seems to suit me well. 16x12 dimensions. Or is it the new HT receiver? .......
362: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yet another useless & self-righteous anti-Mac bigot posting... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-01, 03:11:37 (174.78.67.13)
Your right about Oracle, "OpenOffice" is moving, They will be called LibreOffice, and can be downloaded at the document foundation website. OpenOffice is fed up with Oracle. News Flash! .......
363: Inmate Central, RE: BOY.... You got sumin' against NASCAR fans?? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-10-01, 02:44:27 (174.78.67.13)
I can race fully loaded if I use the nitros! .......
364: Inmate Central, RE: BOY.... You got sumin' against NASCAR fans?? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-30, 06:51:39 (174.77.128.211)
Yee Dawg! Let's go racing boys! .......
365: Inmate Central, RE: I must say my experience is quite a bit different... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-30, 06:49:09 (174.77.128.211)
I own Vista Ultimate 64 bit, 32 bit is dying. Microsoft has "Security Essentials" free for all windows 7 and Vista operating systems, I don't know if it works with XP. I enjoy my Ultimate os just for .......
366: Digital Drive, RE: Play back through sound card? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-30, 06:38:31 (174.77.128.211)
I agree.Alan .......
367: Water Cooler, RE: "Politically correct" nonsense is NEW TO YOU? (long) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-30, 06:36:51 (174.77.128.211)
Here! Here!or is that Hear! Hear! Cheers!Alan .......
368: General Asylum, RE: Noob needs help (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-28, 10:47:22 (70.164.237.7)
I'm surprised you got a reply, I own a Yamaha receiver, these guys would not reply to my questions due to my Mid-Fi system. .......
369: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Comments for CMP2 unit parts? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-28, 10:34:41 (70.164.237.7)
I use an ASRock mainboard, Asus and ASRock are the same company. I haven't setup CMP2 as of yet but may in the future. See signature. .......
370: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New Mac Mini setup in wife's listening room - pics (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-28, 10:25:42 (70.164.237.7)
My Texas Heeler listens to Beck too! .......
371: Inmate Central, RE: Well, the map seems to show it worse that I would have guessed (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-23, 09:48:08 (174.78.65.178)
I moved from Houston to Seadrift,Tx. and am very happy here, clean air near a Dow plant and less crime, neighbors home broke into yesternight. .......
372: Digital Drive, RE: What happens when a stereo DAC sees 5.1 sound? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-23, 09:41:46 (174.78.65.178)
Pre Amp prices always make me puke. .......
373: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: iZotope Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-23, 09:31:30 (174.78.65.178)
Vinyl is really making a comeback! My mainboard has VIA HD Vinyl audio, Geez .......
374: Inmate Central, RE: New addition to the clan. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-21, 04:00:48 (174.77.138.119)
Here in Seadrift, I have stray cat's and dogs appear quite regularly. I took in this Texas Heeler 4 months ago,I too will raise a glass to Puff! Alan .......
375: Rocky Road, RE: Mellencamp, Springsteen, Joel. Is it common to dislike all three? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-21, 03:53:29 (174.77.138.119)
My music library is extensive, I own none of their recordings, and I am common.Whatever that means? .......
376: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yet Another Resampler (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-21, 03:46:37 (174.77.138.119)
Great, 32 bit computing is becoming outdated, I recently upgraded my rig to 64 bit and it sounds really good. .......
377: Inmate Central, RE: It's Photoshop'd, I tells ya! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-18, 07:56:17 (174.77.138.13)
Ok, here's a Texas Heeler! .......
378: General Asylum, RE: Google Virus ? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-18, 05:15:18 (174.78.66.146)
I've used malwarebytes, great program, I always install Ccleaner and use it every time I log off to eat the cookies. It will also remove programs effectively. Nice post,Alan .......
379: Inmate Central, RE: Top ten signs a redneck has used your computer (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-18, 05:11:04 (174.78.66.146)
Is the Coors "Banquet" or Light? .......
380: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Intel DH57DD motherboard (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-18, 04:56:14 (174.78.66.146)
I recently upgraded my mainboard, see signature, the onboard audio is great. Now days motherboard manufacturers are paying attention to HTPC's and us audionuts. .......
381: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: 5400 or 7200 RPM drives? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-18, 04:48:09 (174.78.66.146)
I too recently upgraded my HTPC and installed an 800 gig WD Green 5400 drive to load all my music files, it's the way to go for sure! .......
382: Inmate Central, RE: Great stuff! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-15, 02:08:37 (70.164.236.41)
Ok, here you are! .......
383: Inmate Central, RE: No, Memphis is the home of Dry Rub. You must be thinking of Chilies where you get your ribs (nt) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-15, 02:05:38 (70.164.236.41)
Chris: I was raised in Memphis, and know it is the home of "Dry Rub", My mom likes Top's BBQ. White meat only, I enjoy making and experimenting with sauces here in sunny Seadrift,Tx. where I am semi-r .......
384: General Asylum, RE: Google Virus ? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-15, 01:56:24 (70.164.236.41)
I use google Chrome, new build, no horse here. Can you elaborate? .......
385: Rocky Road, RE: Neil's new one (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-15, 01:45:18 (70.164.236.41)
He really is showing his age. Dylan as well. Here's to their long life! Cheers! .......
386: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Any substantial benefit using SATA HDD for Boot? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-15, 01:42:54 (70.164.236.41)
Sir: PATA hard drives are old technology drives using ribbon cables. If your computer is not fairly new you may not be able to install an SATA drive in your computer because you may lack the sata conn .......
387: Isolation Ward, RE: Maybe before I die ... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-14, 03:14:10 (174.79.157.174)
Heck! If they could just send them to Mars I'd be happy! See: www.goooh.com it's a new think tank named, Get Out of Our House.Cheers! .......
388: Inmate Central, RE: I am going on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Pork next week...... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-14, 03:06:22 (174.79.157.174)
Just BBQ'd a piglet myself, here in Texas you can get KC style or Memphis "Dry Rub", I prefer sauce I make myself. I use equal portions of Teriyaki, Worchestershire,and Louisana Hot sauce for the base .......
389: Digital Drive, RE: Looking for computer as source DAC (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-14, 02:49:41 (174.79.157.174)
Tell us about your computer. Windows Vista? 7? XP?, Mac "Snow Leopard"? CPU is dual core, Quad, single? .......
390: General Asylum, RE: Ikea is the worst thing since Wal-Mart (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-14, 02:16:35 (174.79.157.174)
A nightmare re-haunts me! I built ten pieces of Ikea for a client, I was setting up his computer and home theater. The good Dr. asked me if I could setup his whole apt. I told him an outrageous price, .......
391: Inmate Central, RE: The park during the summer months..... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-13, 09:18:36 (174.77.132.15)
I have an audiophile friend in Calgary, he moved there two years ago. I'd love to visit Canada, thanks for the pictures,Alan .......
392: General Asylum, RE: "Can somebody please ask? " (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-13, 09:15:13 (174.77.132.15)
I recently downloaded Quicktime player and Itunes and it is very interesting the clarity of the highs and lows. It's also a new HTPC build completed three days ago, see signature,Alan .......
393: Rocky Road, RE: anyone watch HD Net Concerts.? Peter Frampton, Rolling Stones and Santana all in one evening (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-13, 09:09:11 (174.77.132.15)
I'll keep my eye's out for this,Thanks. .......
394: Rocky Road, RE: Neil's new one (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-13, 09:07:29 (174.77.132.15)
Thanks for the heads up, Cheers! Alan .......
395: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: line-out from the dock connector (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-13, 09:03:53 (174.77.132.15)
Interesting info,I may purchase an Ipod soon,Thanks. .......
396: General Asylum, RE: I have bad news for you... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-10, 08:11:45 (174.77.139.212)
I agree, where are the pictures! .......
397: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New version of iTunes (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-09-10, 07:50:08 (174.77.139.212)
I recently had a major virus crash, so in my new HTPC, I downloaded Itunes myself. I've never used it before, so my experience is not educated. I enjoy the player, need to study the setup. ::: TOPIC:: .......
398: Rocky Road, RE: Bob Dylan - Next Archive Release? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-08-04, 02:50:55 (174.77.140.205)
Great, I've got Tell Tale Signs and it's on my regular playlist weekly. I can hardly wait. Bob seems to be losing his voice? Hope I'm wrong! .......
399: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: of course someone tries to piss on CMPs parade... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-23, 23:43:54 (174.78.64.63)
Hear! Hear! nice read,thanks. .......
400: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: 1 of 3 things (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-19, 02:27:39 (174.77.130.236)
I'm still running Vista ultimate but what Roseval says is true, get into the audio section of Windows and experiment as it relates to sonics. .......
401: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: eSata or USB external harddisk for audio? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-17, 02:44:45 (174.77.138.158)
So, you have heard! USB 3 can upload and download at the same time. I can't wait to try this application. I build custom computers and the next board I use will have this innovation. Alan .......
402: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thoughts on Aja JSACD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-11, 04:12:08 (174.77.138.66)
SACD is much better sonically. I have 2 Sony players and enjoy them alot. I wish much more material was available in the rock genre. .......
403: General Asylum, RE: water cooler (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-11, 04:04:49 (174.77.138.66)
I'm still trying to get a cool drink of water from this place! .......
404: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Win7 32 bit or 64 bit ... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-11, 04:00:04 (174.77.138.66)
Yes, when Windows 7 gets SP1, or, service pack 1 everything should be fine. 32 bit computing is on it's way out as 64 bit is the new standard. Evolution is always a given in computing, it's the only w .......
405: Digital Drive, RE: polishing cds (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-10, 04:06:37 (174.77.133.114)
Plain water and a micro-fiber cloth is an option. .......
406: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Equalize/DSP for Pandora One (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-10, 03:50:26 (174.77.133.114)
Excuse my interruption, is there a plug-in to see video files downloaded? I recently downloaded a My Morning Jacket concert and would like to view the Flac files I upzipped into Foobar, Thanks for you .......
407: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Yamaha V465 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-07-03, 03:34:42 (174.77.134.120)
I guess not, sorry to bother. .......
408: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yamaha V465 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-26, 03:22:22 (174.77.136.148)
I recently upgraded from Insignia to Yamaha and just added a Yamaha 216 subwoofer. The addition is quite revealing. Any Yamaha owners out there? .......
409: General Asylum, RE: The first LP of your still existing collection is? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-26, 03:18:47 (174.77.136.148)
The Grass Roots! .......
410: Rocky Road, RE: Is "Today" 10-40 years ago? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-26, 03:16:55 (174.77.136.148)
Marc, I'd recommend "The Willard Grant Conspiracy" band, or My Morning Jacket, or even newer Kings of Leon. .......
411: Rocky Road, RE: Happy Birthday Jeff Beck 66 nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-26, 03:13:18 (174.77.136.148)
I have several of his works, Cheers! to Jeff! .......
412: Water Cooler, RE: Sarah says marijuana is no big deal. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-20, 04:59:37 (174.77.142.152)
If a test could be developed to detect Pot intoxication on the JOB, we might all be able to inJOY. .......
413: General Asylum, RE: One wonders if (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-20, 04:52:38 (174.77.142.152)
God, I love "Honey Baked Ham", thanks. .......
414: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So what? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-20, 04:32:50 (174.77.142.152)
I hope someone does Tom Petty's "MOJO", I buy SACD, and have two Sony SACD players,Cheers!Alan .......
415: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Crossfader .. question remains, do they limit resolution (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-20, 04:28:04 (174.77.142.152)
I'll drink to that! Ever tried Media Monkey? .......
416: Rocky Road, RE: Mojo (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-17, 02:54:34 (174.77.134.10)
Great to hear, reviews were the same. I will obtain my copy Saturday, Cheers! from sunny Seadrift. .......
417: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yamaha V465 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-05, 02:48:28 (174.77.131.62)
Anyone own this AV Receiver? Reviews? .......
418: Water Cooler, RE: YES (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-06-05, 02:46:59 (174.77.131.62)
See www.goooh.com .......
419: Water Cooler, RE: it's probably not going to be that easy (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-31, 08:45:50 (70.164.236.138)
This reply is good. If you have an OS disk you can press F8 and trick the computer into loading a new OS. Then call Microsoft and register the new OS, Cheers!Alan T'S & Blues Custom Computers ::: TOPI .......
420: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: And I was just about to post what good guys they are and now I'm demanding a refund (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-31, 08:38:55 (174.77.128.151)
I too wanted to purchase some tracks, Darn! .......
421: Rocky Road, RE: I haven't heard that U2 record (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-31, 08:27:43 (70.164.239.150)
I got ya on that reply, U2 just urks me somehow, I dig! Wreckingball! .......
422: Rocky Road, RE: jim james & john prine on letterman (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-31, 08:24:50 (70.164.239.150)
I keep trying to tell everyone My Morning Jacket is a great band, Kentucky Boys! Kings of Leon from Nashville are a band to watch also! I was raised in Memphis! .......
423: Rocky Road, RE: new tom petty music (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-31, 08:18:03 (70.164.239.150)
Petty is one of the few American rocker's we have left from the "Old School", I enjoy My Morning Jacket & Kings of Leon, out of Nashville and Kentucky respectively. Hope you all enjoy your Memorial Da .......
424: Speaker Asylum, RE: Polk TSi 200 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-23, 04:06:02 (174.77.134.219)
Have you tried their website? I'm considering a 12" powered sub woofer they sell. .......
425: Rocky Road, RE: Flaming Lips - Dark Side of the Moon (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-05, 02:25:06 (174.78.66.72)
Thanks for this, I have a friend in Calgary who loves the lips, he'll be interested in this,Alan in sunny Seadrift. .......
426: Water Cooler, RE: Blackened Catfish anyone? while the congress and GoldmanSachs screw... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-05-02, 03:04:20 (174.77.130.10)
Shell recently took my credit card away from me, after they gave me a $500.00 increase in credit, go figure? I like fried catfish and blackened Redfish, I think I'll wade fish this morning!Alan ::: TO .......
427: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Vista computer died... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-29, 13:20:28 (174.77.140.10)
ATI Radeion makes a new series of HDMI cards that will do HD Dolby Digital and all the new audio tech. I haven't built one yet but will soon. Alan .......
428: Rocky Road, RE: Mercury in the sushi (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-29, 13:16:21 (174.77.140.10)
Is it that bad LWR? I am scared to listen to it! I just bought the 2nd Iron Butterfly album,weird, two weeks ago on Amazon. .......
429: Rocky Road, Favorite Song Ever (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-29, 13:12:11 (174.77.140.10)
This should start a controversy. My "Favorite" all time song, as long as I have "Truly Listened" in an adequate "Listening Room" is: My Buffalo Girl. By Bill Frisell. What's your favorite?? ::: TOPIC: .......
430: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New Core i3 setup (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-25, 02:25:32 (174.78.64.123)
Morning: I too went with Intel for my latest music rig, duo core 5300 cpu 45 nm technology. See my signature for all details, glad someone is power processing here!Alan .......
431: Speaker Asylum, RE: Infinity RS 1001's "Blown Cones" (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-25, 02:15:09 (174.78.64.123)
Well, as no reply needed. I'll diy, from a parts store I guess. .......
432: Rocky Road, RE: Moby Grape (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-16, 23:06:56 (174.78.66.23)
Yep, the Grape, The Door's, and I recently bought Iron Butterfly's 2nd album, In the. Thanks for the reminder,Alan .......
433: Rocky Road, RE: The Guess Who (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-16, 23:04:43 (174.78.66.23)
Strange, I was playing "The Best of the Guess Who" 2006 when my Infinity RS 1001 fronts blew the cones out. I just bought a new Yamaha Amp, guess it was too strong for the vintage speakers. Randy Bach .......
434: Speaker Asylum, Infinity RS 1001's "Blown Cones" (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-16, 22:50:13 (174.78.66.23)
Frickity Frack! My antique fronts blew the cones yesterday. I'm really down. Should I replace them with floor standers? Or, try to rebuild them? .......
435: General Asylum, RE: An important addition to any listening room decor. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-04, 03:11:51 (174.78.67.36)
Thank You, Thank You very much! .......
436: General Asylum, RE: Buy Online or Brick & Mortar? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-04, 03:06:41 (174.78.67.36)
Hear! Hear! concerning tires, I paid $178.00 for 2 rear tires recently, as to "Brick&Mortar" I researched my latest amp upgrade for two months, then went to a store, shipping electronic equipment scar .......
437: Water Cooler, RE: Goodness Gracious! I think I'll cancel my trip to Saudi Arabia . . . (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-04, 03:00:29 (174.78.67.36)
Try Hawaii,no weird goings on there. This topic got out of hand, Americans need to learn,traveling is more dangerous these days. Cheers! .......
438: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Dayton Titanic III (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-04, 02:37:47 (174.78.67.36)
Thanks for the link. It seems to be out of stock? I am interested in DIY projects, this sub is a little over my budget of $250.00.Alan .......
439: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Vote on Who Should be Allowed to Post - Only REGISTERED INMATES (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-02, 03:11:37 (70.164.238.73)
I started a new job at Dow chemical and have been real busy, I setup a new listening room for myself. I got 4 days off for Easter. I'll try to vote soon.Alan .......
440: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amplified Sub for Yamaha (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-04-02, 03:03:05 (70.164.238.73)
Ok guys, I upgraded my HT amp from an Insignia 500 watt to the Yamaha RX-V465 and now need an amplified subwolf. Anyone here that can recommend a good one for my system, see signature, Thanks in advan .......
441: Rocky Road, RE: New classic rock (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-03-13, 04:26:21 (174.78.67.20)
Again, I think My Morning Jacket & Kings of Leon are up and comming bands to listen to. Alan .......
442: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Question About Another Source of Electrical Pollution (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-03-13, 04:12:07 (174.78.67.20)
I too am going to explore Toslink. It's a journey we can enjoy. .......
443: Rocky Road, RE: Never know (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-24, 14:11:46 (70.164.236.3)
I 2nd that !! .......
444: Inmate Central, RE: Actually, it's more yellow than green (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-21, 03:18:13 (70.164.237.168)
Now I'm Home Sick! Raised in Bartlett when it was known as Ellendale. .......
445: General Asylum, RE: Another great American manufacturing tradition bites the dust... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-12, 09:26:20 (174.79.157.202)
Heck, I just bought some JBL bookshelf speakers six months ago. Sorry to hear about this. .......
446: Rocky Road, RE: WOW! I did come to the right place! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-12, 07:14:29 (174.79.157.202)
Merle, try these two newer bands, My Morning Jacket & Kings of Leon, Cheers! Alan .......
447: Rocky Road, RE: well, no, but at least they didn't embarrass themselves (nt) (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 05:07:32 (70.164.236.147)
I've never purchased a Who albumn or cd. I was gifted a hard drive with Who in flac files. After Keith Moon died, I lost interest. We all get older and less attractive. Dylan is proof of that, I still .......
448: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Released as both vinyl & SACD, and again, it appears that the vinyl version is better..... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 04:57:25 (70.164.236.147)
Thanks for the heads up, I played this in 1976 on a cheap turntable. A girlfriend stole my Vinyl collection,over 200 artist. .......
449: General Asylum, RE: It's their version of the Recommended Components List... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 04:43:02 (70.164.236.147)
Yea, let Harley go back to Davidson, I read Home Theater Review on my pc. Sterophile as well, eBooks are here to stay. .......
450: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: External Hard Drive Isolation (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 03:41:31 (70.164.236.147)
My pc is in the next room around the corner. It's very quiet and I have a "My Book" 500gig holding wma, flac and mp3 files. Sonics are great from this drive and an internal 500 gig Seagate. No dac! :: .......
451: Water Cooler, RE: $1 says he doesn't try to reply to your point (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 03:34:22 (70.164.236.147)
Who Dat jumpin in? .......
452: Water Cooler, RE: I didn't know Palin was the halftime entertainment (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 03:31:35 (70.164.236.147)
Who Dat quit the Governor J.O.B.? .......
453: Water Cooler, RE: Well, I'll be dipped in shit. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-08, 03:27:36 (70.164.236.147)
Dat's Who! We be BBQ Crawfish & Ribs in Sop! .......
454: General Asylum, RE: I see the opposite... I just bought 8 gigs DDR2 for my PC... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-04, 05:51:29 (70.164.236.45)
I may have jumped the gun, but, my Corsair ram has gone up a bit. Some other brands have gone up also. DDR3 is comming into the mainstream and we know what happened to DDR ram. I am just trying to giv .......
455: General Asylum, RE: Not on my 3.6.0 Mac with NoScript installed (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-03, 15:08:55 (70.164.236.169)
I haven't installed the new FF but I get the error and have for 2 weeks, I must use Internet Explorer 8 to get to AA. Thanks for commemting on this error,Alan .......
456: Rocky Road, RE: Did Robert Plant release a new tune? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-03, 09:49:06 (70.164.236.149)
Try google, he was great on "Raising Sand". I love to hear more of that style! .......
457: Rocky Road, RE: I don't dispute that the Lips may have a following.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-03, 09:46:40 (70.164.236.149)
I enjoy their concert scene, it's fun to be there. Maybe it's like I enjoy "Kings of Leon" they won an award, some people don't get them either, or, My Morning Jacket for that matter. .......
458: General Asylum, DDR2 Ram prices (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-03, 09:39:56 (70.164.236.149)
Man they are thru the roof! If you want to upgrade your ram better do so quickly! .......
459: General Asylum, RE: the grammys actually got three awards correct in the same year! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-02-03, 09:38:22 (70.164.236.149)
Didn't the Kings of Leon win an award? They are Tennessee boys. .......
460: General Asylum, RE: regular maintenance in the shower is good too (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-29, 03:17:28 (70.164.239.237)
I use cotton swabs daily, but this wash in shower I must try. I am soon to be 51. .......
461: Rocky Road, RE: I recall that vividly... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-29, 03:13:36 (70.164.239.237)
Man, I can't get enough SRV! I'll listen to these Bowie tunes more carefully today,Thanks. .......
462: Rocky Road, RE: Killer Cold Rain & Snow (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-29, 03:07:44 (70.164.239.237)
Not relevant to your post, but, my Firefox browser wont get me to this site anymore, it says the compression of files used here wont work? Anyone have this happen to them? S.O.S. .......
463: General Asylum, RE: I'll need better computer speakers. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-19, 03:29:59 (70.164.237.85)
My pc is line in to my HT, yours should be too. New bands? Not since My Morning Jacket and Kings of Leon, what new bands, I don't want to miss out! .......
464: Rocky Road, RE: Thanks and (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-18, 02:53:09 (70.164.238.181)
I 2nd the Music!! And I got a lot of GD and The Jerry Garcia band!!Rock On! .......
465: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Samplitude 11 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-18, 02:41:37 (70.164.238.181)
Cool beans! I tried the newest Mediamonkey, might as well check this out if it plays Flac files, I got 750 gigs or so. I enjoy my Foobar 2000, no other player has ripped it out of my box yet! Stands t .......
466: Water Cooler, RE: is your brain east or west? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-11, 03:52:13 (70.164.237.173)
I immediately saw 1 smile and four frowns. I saw the background. I am trained in martial arts, was in the U.S.M.C, and maybe that gave me an advantage. I recently moved from a large city to a bay cott .......
467: Water Cooler, RE: Was this the right thing? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-11, 03:35:52 (70.164.237.173)
Morning Lad, I too recently moved from the city to a seaside cottage. A place where I enjoy fishing has 6 wild and young cats. They live in an abandoned shed. I feed them at least every other day, whe .......
468: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: It is outstanding as I earlier posted here, but which seems to have vanished. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-11, 03:23:27 (70.164.237.173)
Man, I love a mystery please continue. Vista Ultimate 32bit/Intel e5300 45nm cpu/ECS G41T-M2 mainboard/ RocketFish 550w ps/4gigs OCZ 800 MHz ram/Line-In to Pioneer 819 Amp/ Infinity RS1001 Fronts and .......
469: Water Cooler, RE: Yeah, but you bring nothing for replacement. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-10, 03:14:02 (70.164.236.31)
Replace All of them!! When will the 2 parties learn???? see www.goooh.org .......
470: Rocky Road, RE: Let me guess... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-08, 04:30:25 (70.164.236.77)
Oh, your in Big trouble now!! .......
471: General Asylum, RE: Did Everyone Get What They Wanted For Christmas? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-05, 04:40:46 (70.164.239.43)
I got my first custom computer sale in Seadrift,Tx. So, yes, I am thrilled about the New Year! .......
472: General Asylum, RE: Yah, I know what you mean (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-03, 03:28:07 (70.164.236.165)
Frank is right, whilst I listen to my Insignia HT receiver with a "Bass Boost" button. I have a new Pioneer 819 HT receiver, but don't want to disconnect the Insignia amp, cause it sounds really decen .......
473: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Please don't shriek in horror... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-03, 02:41:54 (70.164.236.165)
Well, Cooler Master has a nicely padded foot case with removable hdd trays, new design, the CM 690, you can see it on newegg. Alan .......
474: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Not a Dumb Question.......... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-02, 01:57:08 (70.164.237.182)
I use dbPoweramp now myself, does most of the work for you if you want Flac files. Just adjust the speed from 5 to 8. Reading above I am beginning to suspect some of you Inmates may be Aliens and look .......
475: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Please don't shriek in horror... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-02, 01:45:20 (70.164.237.182)
I too have a D-Link wireless adapter in my living room setup. The touch screen case mentioned above looks nice, and I am working on building the cics "recipe", the expensive Zalman case is the problem .......
476: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Happy New Year !! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-01, 03:49:02 (70.164.236.135)
Happy New Decade to all the PC Audio inmates, and keep on testing new audio sonic improvements! Music Rules! Alan .......
477: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Please don't shriek in horror... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2010-01-01, 03:45:42 (70.164.236.135)
Mercy! Gateway is trying to put custom computer builders out of business. I have a hard time competing with these big companies. I may stop building and just play the stock market. .......
478: Water Cooler, RE: Why do you believe anything on Fox? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-31, 02:47:13 (174.79.158.111)
From one mountain man to another, stay in them Smokeys! Alan in sunny Seadrift. .......
479: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Merry Christmas...the Management! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-26, 02:37:29 (70.164.236.241)
That's udderly maddening! .......
480: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: If it's PC (desktop), include PCI and PCIe cards in your search. (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-26, 02:35:55 (70.164.236.241)
Really, in my latest build the onboard Realtek sounds so good, I may avoid a Dac altogether, at least for a while. Cheers! .......
481: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Don't check with Abe, just ask Yehoodi (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-26, 02:26:01 (70.164.236.241)
I did discover, now I need a single malt scotch. Choices,choices.Cheers! and a happy new decade! .......
482: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "Have you actually checked with "cics"? " (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-24, 07:51:10 (70.164.238.209)
I only asked about the 45nm cpu because the Gigabyte boards cics recommends are 45nm boards. Realtek has really advanced in the last few years, and I am impressed with the onboard sound. I did not mea .......
483: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows 7 driver for CM108? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-23, 04:09:47 (70.164.236.30)
Welcome to the Asylum! Try the Windows Update site, they have a lot of new drivers, I'm not familiar with your Dac, sorry. Someone else will chime in sooner or later. Happy Holidays and Happy Listenin .......
484: Computer Audio Asylum, Intel 45nm technology vs AMD (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-23, 04:05:46 (70.164.236.30)
I recently built a new Intel audio rig, bought a new Pioneer Amp and the sonics are unbelievable without a Dac or soundcard. Is this due to the 45nm cpu technology cics recommends? AMD has only recent .......
485: Water Cooler, RE: It sounds like it could ring my...errrr.... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-22, 02:51:55 (70.164.238.120)
Will this be a Bass ale? .......
486: General Asylum, RE: HOLLY HIPPODAZE ! ! ! (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-20, 03:16:20 (70.164.238.58)
Merry Flocking to your door too. .......
487: Rocky Road, RE: NO one better than Jack Bruce. Period. nt (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-20, 03:10:48 (70.164.238.58)
I bought the Cream "Reunion" DVD, nice. .......
488: Rocky Road, RE: Monsters Of Folk: Dear God (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-20, 03:06:15 (70.164.238.58)
Thanks, I've been wanting to hear this group of Hippies! Happy Holidays! .......
489: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: No (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-20, 03:04:36 (70.164.238.58)
That's a big Ten-Four! .......
490: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Hey Al... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-18, 02:12:20 (70.164.237.224)
Thanks Dynaudio, I can't guarantee my build if I remove the fans from a power supply. I am no expert on these audio rigs by cics. I am a competent builder. I am a certified tech since 1985. I build In .......
491: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: audioAl is supposed to be a computer building expert (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-18, 01:53:10 (70.164.237.224)
Thanks Dynaudio, we've been in touch. Hope you are having a happy holiday! Alan .......
492: OTL Asylum, RE: I do not think so..... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-17, 04:15:02 (174.79.157.57)
Poor man, you made me thirsty! Cheers! Alan w/ eggnog .......
493: Water Cooler, RE: cough cough,barf barf..Pick me up couple more cartons of (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-17, 04:12:31 (174.79.157.57)
I'm down to 5 cigs a day. Cough, hope I can quit soon! .......
494: Vinyl Asylum, RE: antiskate weight for Yamaha YP-66 (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-17, 04:09:21 (174.79.157.57)
That's a great idea, I fish quite a bit here in Texas, too cold right now. But, I am thinking about buying a TT, then start a new vinyl collection.Alan .......
495: Rocky Road, RE: Neil Young recs for gifts (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-17, 03:55:27 (174.79.157.57)
Does he have "Live at Canterbury Hill" 1968, 1 cd and one DVD, early Neil Young. .......
496: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Corsair CX400W Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-17, 03:50:45 (174.79.157.57)
It is a good ps, I use corsair ram a lot in my client's custom builds. The 120mm fan is what makes it so quiet. Always look for the 120mm fans, most have them now. .......
497: Rocky Road, RE: How's about this? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-16, 04:07:27 (70.164.236.31)
A great band, not a lot of publicity. I enjoy a lot of obscure musicians. Happy Holidays! .......
498: Rocky Road, RE: Speaking of blues guitarists... (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-14, 15:37:17 (70.164.236.98)
Thanks for the lead. Maybe Rick dogwood might like this guitarist? .......
499: Rocky Road, RE: That is fine music making (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-14, 15:34:52 (70.164.236.98)
Like the bees drawn to the Dogwood petals, good guitar like JG draws me. Listen, and you might hear true talent. .......
500: Water Cooler, RE: Miracle in Texas!!?? (0.00)
Posted by audioAl on 2009-12-14, 15:28:36 (70.164.236.98)
Now that's Funny!! .......
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