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1: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Any luck with (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2024-02-21, 09:02:45 (64.7.42.221)
No unfortunately. The model 3's don't come up for sale very often. I did see a pair in Quebec, Ca. My friend prefers not to do the 10 hour drive each way. .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat model 3 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2024-01-24, 12:19:05 (64.7.42.221)
Hello to all, I have a friend looking to buy a pair of Acoustat model 3's with the blue or red Medallion interfaces in nice condition. Preferably oak bases and black grill cloth as shown in the att .......
3: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Show us your Acoustats! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-05-17, 04:54:04 (64.7.44.151)
Nice photo Mike. Glad you posted a picture of those servo drivin Acoustats. .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat Spectra 22 or model 3 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-02-23, 08:13:05 (24.49.43.144)
No responses for Spectra 22 or model 3. However I was fortunate to find a pair of Spectra 33's coming from Texas. Scheduled to arrive Thursday the 9th. .......
5: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 panel rattling (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-02-04, 03:06:11 (24.49.43.144)
OK Thanks, George. .......
6: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 panel rattling (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-02-01, 12:22:25 (24.49.43.144)
Hi George, thanks for the reply. I have already done what you recommended except for applying the heat from the hair dryer. The first time I do this how much time should I spend constantly moving the .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 panel rattling (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-01-31, 18:17:13 (24.49.43.144)
Does anyone know a Quad speaker repair shop in the Baltimore or Washington DC area? .......
8: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: That's a skill I mastered decades ago (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-01-31, 18:09:05 (24.49.43.144)
Hi Ralph, this is Blair Gardner. You were very helpful 3 years ago when I was looking to buy Soundlab U790's from Brian Walsh. I always wanted to try a pair of the ESL-63's but they aren't quite in th .......
9: Planar Speaker Asylum, Quad ESL-63 panel rattling (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2023-01-31, 11:49:33 (24.49.43.144)
I'm reaching out to anyone on this forum that has Quad ESL-63's that might be located within a couple of hours to me in Hagerstown, Md. I recently discovered a rattling or buzzing sound coming from on .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, VTL IT-85 pre-out connection to a powered sub. (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-12-22, 13:37:07 (24.49.43.144)
Hello to all. I recently bought an HSU powered sub to connect to my VTL IT-85 integrated amp. The IT-85 has a pair of pre-out L and R jacks. When I hooked up the low level inputs of the sub to the .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: If you think ... (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-11-19, 16:27:10 (24.49.43.144)
The Ray Brown Trio "Soular Energy" featuring Gene Harris sounds incredible as well, Especially my personal favorite, Sweet Georgia Brown. Another great recording is a live recording, Gene Harris an .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: If you think ... (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-11-19, 16:26:00 (24.49.43.144)
The Ray Brown Trio "Soular Energy" featuring Gene Harris sounds incredible as well, Especially my personal favorite, Sweet Georgia Brown. Another great recording is a live recording, Gene Harris an .......
13: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-11-07, 18:51:14 (24.49.43.144)
I have them about 12" off the floor. I like the middle of the panel at ear level. I completely agree with what Kentaja said about the image height plus the image sounds bigger. The panels seem more op .......
14: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-11-05, 05:57:42 (24.49.43.144)
They sound great without the stands. I thought it would nice to compare the sound with stands then decide which way I prefer. .......
15: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-11-04, 12:05:12 (24.49.43.144)
Hey Guys, I brought home my Quad ESL-63's today. All I can say is WOW! The transparency and coherence of these speakers is like nothing I have heard before. Super quick tight bass, Open, smooth. I .......
16: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL-63 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-10-31, 16:09:23 (24.49.43.144)
My VTL ST-85 stereo amp uses 2 EL34's per side. I am looking forward to setting them up Friday once I get home. What is the power rating on your Prima Luna Prologue 7's? .......
17: Planar Speaker Asylum, Quad ESL-63 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-10-30, 16:34:04 (24.49.43.144)
I am very close to buying a pair of Quad ESL-63's that have been upgraded by Kent McCollum of Electrostatic Solutions. Hopefully I will take delivery next Friday. I wanted to ask any owners of the ESL .......
18: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "Paper thin" speakers (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2022-05-01, 15:33:10 (24.170.240.251)
The DuPont HS65 Mylar in the Acoustat panel is .00065 inches thick, thinner than a human hair. .......
19: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Best Jazz CDs / recordings that play well through Maggie (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2021-01-11, 12:11:32 (24.49.33.132)
If you like jazz saxophone. Robert Stewart's album "Nat the Cat" sounds awesome. .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks for the tip (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2021-01-10, 07:54:15 (24.49.33.132)
Yes, I have the "air mod" on a pair of my 2+2's. We are so lucky to have Roy E. work on our Acoustats to sound better than new or in Roy's case SLN .......
21: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat Red Medallion MK-121C interfaces (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2021-01-08, 05:52:16 (24.49.33.132)
Hello to all Acoustat fans. Happy New Year! I recently joined the Acoustat site on Facebook and was looking thru the various posts. I saw where a gentleman was asking if anyone was interes .......
22: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustats (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-08-31, 12:30:54 (24.49.32.95)
Hi again Kingsley. It is actually BLG trio not bigtrio. A lot of people make the same mistake. I actually like my Jeff Rowland model 6 monoblocks and JR model 2 second to my VTL tube amps. The Thre .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustats (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-08-31, 09:38:09 (24.49.32.95)
Hi Kingsley, nice of you to post on this thread. It's also nice to see some interest here on the forum regarding Acoustats. I'm not familiar with the 2 amplifiers you mentioned. I do know that either .......
24: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustats (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-08-30, 19:42:18 (24.49.32.95)
Hi Utley, I sold a pair of 2+2's to a guy in Nanuet, NY which I delivered. I also sold a pair of 1+1's to a guy who drove down from Poughkeepsie, NY he picked them up at my home in Md. .......
25: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustats (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-08-30, 19:33:04 (24.49.32.95)
I used to have an Acoustat Booklet that had user comments and several reviews of the various Acoustat models pre Spectra. I now have a link I wanted to share with anyone who may be interested in this .......
26: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustats (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-08-30, 17:50:37 (24.49.32.95)
Hello to all. I am a huge fan of Acoustats. Since 1986 I have owned 3 pair of 2+2's, 3 pair of 1+1's, model 3's, 4400's, 66's, and Model 6's. I have had numerous upgrades to the interfaces an .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Correct fuse value (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-04-06, 16:01:29 (24.49.32.95)
Thanks Neolith, I did the same, that's why I posted on this forum. Thanks for your reply. .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Correct fuse value (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-04-06, 15:59:34 (24.49.32.95)
Thanks Mike, Hope you are staying safe and doing well. .......
29: Tube DIY Asylum, Correct fuse value (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-04-06, 06:58:17 (24.49.32.95)
I recently bought a pair of used VTL MB225 amps which were upgraded to Deluxe 225's using KT90 tubes and Mundorf Caps. I am looking for help with the correct fuse values. One amp has 2 ceramic fus .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Correct fuse value (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2020-04-06, 06:57:04 (24.49.32.95)
I recently bought a pair of used VTL MB225 amps which were upgraded to Deluxe 225's using KT90 tubes and Mundorf Caps. I am looking for help with the correct fuse values. One amp has 2 ceramic fus .......
31: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Spectra 8800 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2019-06-06, 15:50:14 (24.49.54.130)
What amplifiers and pre are you driving the 8800 with? .......
32: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Amp for Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2018-03-15, 16:01:02 (24.49.40.69)
Thanks, Mike .......
33: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Amp for Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2018-03-15, 13:34:45 (24.49.40.69)
Turns out the first 2 buyers decided not to go thru with buying the Moscode 600. The seller offered it to me and it is being shipped as I write this. Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread. It' .......
34: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: VTL MB-450s worked wonderfully (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2018-03-13, 08:11:00 (24.49.40.69)
Hi E-Stat. I have a considered trying a VTL amp but wasn't sure which model would be enough to drive the 2+2's. Now that I'm in my 60's I don't listen very loud any more. Probably between 85 and 92 db .......
35: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Amp for Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2018-03-13, 05:14:55 (24.49.40.69)
I emailed the seller letting him know I wanted to buy the Moscode 600 amp. Didn't hear back from him for 6 hours. He replied that I was the 3rd in line. So much for this opportunity. If anyone else ha .......
36: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Amp for Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2018-03-12, 15:39:50 (24.49.40.69)
Hey Mike, how are things in Ft. Worth? When is your next visit to the East coast? Would love to have u over to hear the 66's. The TNT amps and Threshold amps sound great. But anyone enjoying this hobb .......
37: Planar Speaker Asylum, Tube Amp for Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2018-03-12, 14:02:18 (24.49.40.69)
I have been using a Threshold S300 series two, Acoustat TNT 200 and 2 TNT 120 amplifiers modified by Roy E. who used to work for Acoustat on my various Acoustat speakers. Model 3's, 2 pair of 2+2's an .......
38: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Spectra 66 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2017-04-11, 13:37:59 (24.170.242.105)
Hey Mike, I tried to PM you but it said user doesn't accept unsolicited email. I wanted to ask if u could send me your email or send me some pictures of your listening room.I get a kick out of the var .......
39: Planar Speaker Asylum, HiFi Manuals download (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2017-04-02, 16:37:59 (24.170.242.105)
I wanted to ask if anyone has downloaded any Acoustat manuals from the site HiFi Manuals. I go to the screen where it says type in the "Capcha" two words appear. I have tried typing them using a space .......
40: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Still lovin' my Roy Esposito modified 1+1s in the HT (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2017-02-09, 11:42:00 (69.88.44.105)
Hello E-Stat, both your rooms look great. I'm sure you are enjoying your U-1's with the new PX cores. I had a pair of A-3's long ago but I had nothing but problems with them. They kept cutting out. I .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Spectra 66 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2017-02-09, 11:24:06 (69.88.44.105)
Hey Mike, nice to hear from you. If I ever get out that way I would definitely take you up on it. The 66's are outstanding. I get excited everytime I turn on the system because I usually hear somethin .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Spectra 66 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2017-02-08, 16:16:45 (69.88.44.105)
Hello to everyone who responded. Mendel I have replaced the burlap socks with the spandex on my 66's like I did on my 2+2's and 1+1's. I have 2+2's behind the 66's. I occasionally move the 2+2's out i .......
43: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat Spectra 66 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2017-02-08, 07:03:08 (69.88.44.105)
Hi, Any Acoustat users that have something to share? Haven't seen any posts for a while. I have been enjoying my Spectra 66's even more so since I sent the interfaces to Kevin Ferris for some upgra .......
44: Tubes Asylum, RE: I bought a quad of Psvane CV-181-TII's for my Cary SLP-98P. (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-11-24, 11:20:32 (69.88.44.105)
Hello, Justlisten2. Like you I have a Cary SLP-98P. Just this week I received 4 of the Psvane CV-181 Tll's. Right out of the box I thought they sounded quite good. I wanted to ask you since you posted .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Fosgate FAP-T1 Surround Processor (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-09-21, 10:23:45 (69.88.44.105)
Thanks guys for the reponses. I know its an older unit but I am comfortable with it. I have checked Ebay on occasion but haven't had any luck. .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Fosgate FAP-T1 Surround Processor (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-09-19, 14:04:41 (69.88.44.105)
Hello to anyone who may offer some help. I have a Fosgate FAP-T1 dolby surround processor that worked fine for several years. The other day it was playing fine when it suddenly lost power. I remove .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat MK-121C Interface (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-07-29, 08:20:14 (69.88.44.105)
Hello, I wanted to ask if anyone has any Acoustat MK-121C Red Medallion interfaces for sale in good working order? Or if anyone knows who I might contact about these? I am interested in the smaller .......
48: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Proud owner of Acoustat Spectra 66's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-03-27, 07:00:25 (69.88.44.105)
Hello and thanks to everyone who responded to this thread. I have been on the road for over a week so nice to see the replies. The interfaces read as MK2123 but they were updated and reconfigured t .......
49: Planar Speaker Asylum, Proud owner of Acoustat Spectra 66's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-03-22, 09:12:12 (69.88.44.105)
I have been a long time owner of Acoustats since 1986. Over the years I have owned 2+2's, 1+1's, model 3's and Spectra 33's. I have enjoyed every pair I have listened to. I often read abou .......
50: Digital Drive, RE: Wadia 27ix DAC (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-03-03, 15:04:42 (69.88.44.105)
Thanks House 13 and Jonesy for your replies. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary when I looked inside. I have dealt with GNS in the past. Steve converted my 270 transport to a 270 Special Editio .......
51: Digital Drive, Wadia 27ix DAC (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-02-28, 09:31:32 (69.88.44.105)
Hello to anyone viewing this thread. I have a Wadia 27ix DAC. I unplugged it while on business for a few days. When I returned home I plugged in the 27ix and nothing happened. I checked the fuse in th .......
52: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Monster cable Male Rca to 2 female RCA adaptor (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-01-06, 20:30:21 (69.88.44.105)
Thanks Duster and Alan for your responses. .......
53: Tweakers' Asylum, Monster cable Male Rca to 2 female RCA adaptor (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2016-01-06, 12:24:19 (69.88.44.105)
I wanted to ask If anyone might have 1 or 2 of these for sale if you are not using them anymore. The style I prefer looks like the image I have posted. I have looked on Ebay with no luck. I believe .......
54: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Fosgate FAP T1 processor (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-07-28, 12:16:29 (69.88.44.105)
Thanks! .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Fosgate FAP T1 processor (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-07-26, 10:07:08 (69.88.44.105)
I have a Fosgate FAP T1 preamp processor. It recently stopped working so I removed the top cover and noticed that there are 5 small fuses in a row. The 1 amp 250 volt fuse in position F6 was blown. I .......
56: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Model 3 Speakers - First Impressions (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-07-08, 15:20:11 (69.88.44.105)
Glad to hear you are enjoying your model 3's. I had Acoustat's from 1986 to 2001 then got into horns and SET amps for 13 years. Last April I decided to go back to Acoustats so I sold all the horns, am .......
57: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Model 3 - Purchased (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-06-26, 06:56:41 (69.88.44.105)
Up at the top of this forum where it says "Text to find:" type in Acoustat and you will find many threads, hopefully one of those will have some answers on placement. I find in my 22'L x 15'W x 8'H ro .......
58: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Model 3 - Purchased (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-06-25, 20:23:24 (69.88.44.105)
The non medallion interface was rectangular and is marked as MK-121-2A The Blue medallion is marked as MK-121-B The Red Medallion is more cube shaped is marked as MK-121-C and is the most recent .......
59: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-04-30, 18:27:18 (24.49.50.75)
Hi Jeff, I have been enjoying the model 3's I bought from you. I was able to trade the non Medallion interfaces for a pair of red Medallion interfaces that included the "C" modification for $150 for t .......
60: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-04-12, 18:32:43 (24.49.50.75)
Picked up my new Spectra 33's yesterday. I have them assembled and let them charge overnite. Had a chance to listen to them today and they sound fantastic. Very pleased with the over all sound .......
61: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-04-06, 18:09:38 (24.49.50.75)
Hello Morricab, I have read many of your threads regarding Acoustats with great interest. I'm glad you responded to this thread. A few months ago I bought a pair of Acoustat model 3's with red Medalli .......
62: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-04-04, 15:42:50 (24.49.50.75)
Hi Mendel, that's cool how you have everything suspended from the ceiling. Just kidding. Post some more pics preferably right side up. I agree with you, about the stock sock. It is a burlap material a .......
63: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-04-03, 07:29:57 (24.49.50.75)
Hi Mendel, It's funny you said "if you have the room go for it". I already have 1+1's, 2+2's, model 3's and within the next week and a half a pair of Spectra 33's. I am running out of room. I alternat .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-04-02, 08:54:08 (24.49.50.75)
Thanks Mendel for responding. I have been talking to the guy who has them for sale. He would sell them for $1300 including driving them 350 miles to meet me 1/2 way. I think that seems to be a fair de .......
65: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat 33 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-03-31, 17:38:32 (24.49.50.75)
I wanted to ask some members on this forum what a fair market price would be on a pair of Acoustat Spectra 33's in excellent condition with black bases new black grill cloth? Thanks to any responses i .......
66: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Newer is not always Better - Acoustat TNT-120 vs. Parasound A23 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-03-31, 08:04:52 (24.49.50.75)
Within the last year I used a Classe CA-200 and a Jeff Rowland model 10 on my Acoustat 1+1 and 2+2's. Neither one of those had the balls I was looking for. They were both kinda boring in their present .......
67: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Acoustat TNT 120 amplifier (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-03-14, 06:27:53 (24.49.50.75)
I wanted to ask anyone familiar with the Acoustat TNT 120 amplifier a question about the two fuses that are mounted as you look at the inside of the amp from front to back, these two fuses are mounted .......
68: Digital Drive, RE: Wadia 27ix metal remote (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-02-04, 15:23:25 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks to all who gave replies. I was able to take apart the remote pictured on the right. It has three small philips screws that hold the top and bottom half together. Once I took it apart I was able .......
69: Digital Drive, RE: Wadia 27ix metal remote (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-01-24, 09:28:17 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks House13, I appreicate your input. How do you remove the cover that is fitting over the buttons? It looks as if it is glued on. The replacement I got from Audio Research had the four corners cut .......
70: Digital Drive, Wadia 27ix metal remote (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-01-24, 06:20:44 (24.49.34.93)
I have two of these heavy Wadia remotes. About three months ago one of the remotes fell about 2 feet from the arm of my listening chair onto the carpeted floor. Now none of the functions or buttons .......
71: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Spectra 22 in a small room? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2015-01-10, 16:07:22 (24.49.34.93)
Hi Satie, The 2+2's were designed to help eliminate the vertical beaming effect that the side by side 5' panels were known for. Also those of us lucky enough to have 8' ceilings allowed the 2+2's to r .......
72: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: No (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-06-30, 13:49:59 (24.49.34.93)
You might consider a spandex material. I recently bought 6 sq. yards of black swimsuit spandex material for my Acoustat 2+2's. I had a seamstress cut the material, sewed it with one seam in the back a .......
73: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat model 6 (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-06-11, 21:48:06 (24.49.34.93)
WOW! A pair of Acoustat model 6's in Longmont, Co for sale on Audiogon. He is asking $2000, also has a pair of TNT200 amps for $800. Wish I were closer. .......
74: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-05-05, 18:19:46 (24.49.34.93)
I've been really enjoying the Acoustat 2+2's that I picked up on Thursday. I have had them playing about 4 hours a day the last few days. I go back and forth between the 2+2's and the 1+1's which stan .......
75: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-05-03, 11:37:28 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks Utley1, I owned a pair of 2+2's from 1987 to 2001. I sold them(should have kept them). I aquired a pair of 1+1's in 2002 and I am still enjoying them. Now I have the 2+2's and 1+1's side by sid .......
76: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-05-02, 18:46:31 (24.49.34.93)
Hello inmates, yesterday I had a great day driving to Binghamton NY to pick up a pair of Acoustat 2+2's in perfect shape. They have the latest red Medallion transformers the grill cloth is perfect and .......
77: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "Air Mod"? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-28, 12:07:26 (24.49.34.93)
Hey E-Stat, could you post any close up pictures of your 1+1's with the spandex material, also maybe a picture showing the full length top to bottom. Just wanted to get an idea what it looks like. Tha .......
78: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lowther Surround repair (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-26, 17:50:56 (24.49.34.93)
Hi Chopper87, Would the pro audio shop be able to order it for him? Would the surround be AER, Lowther or generic? .......
79: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lowther Surround repair (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-26, 13:50:33 (24.49.34.93)
I wanted to ask for some help. I sold some Lowther PM4A drivers with AER cones. The gentleman who bought them would like to get the surrounds refoamed. Since the driver is a hybrid using Lowther magne .......
80: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "Air Mod"? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-21, 16:28:30 (24.49.34.93)
Lucky Duck .......
81: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-18, 17:20:24 (24.49.34.93)
The blue Medallions didn't have the "C" mod. The red Medallions came with the "C" mod. It is an improvement but not nearly as much as the Medallion Upgrade. .......
82: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "Air Mod"? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-18, 14:54:16 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks E-Stat. I appreciate the helpful info. I don't think Roy would have extra Medallion transformers. I just figured he could modify the non Medallions up to Medallion status. I believe the high fr .......
83: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "Air Mod"? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-18, 10:45:01 (24.49.34.93)
Hey E-Stat. I forgot to mention to you. Wouldn't Roy E. be able to upgrade your Interface units to the Medallion status? .......
84: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "Air Mod"? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-18, 10:40:26 (24.49.34.93)
Hey E-Stat. I bought my 1+1's used in 2001. They still have the original burlap socks. If you could tell me what size or how much spandex is needed to do both 1+1's. Is it a special grade of spandex t .......
85: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: After living with them for over twenty years... (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-17, 18:38:09 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks E-Stat. I have read quite a few of your threads and responses regarding the Acoustats. I am sending back my 1+1 MK-121C Medallion interface units to Roy E. in Fla. I have emailed him twice and .......
86: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-16, 16:03:20 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks JBen. Since you responded again I'd like your opinion. The 2+2's will be delivered to me sometime between Easter and Memorial day. The guy is bringing along a Mark Levinson No. 23 power amp for .......
87: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-13, 10:48:25 (24.49.34.93)
I found a pair of 2+2's in great condition with the Medallions and the "C" mod. I was hoping someone would respond to this thread. Thanks to JimK for making my wish come true. Also thanks to Norman M .......
88: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat 2+2's (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-04-11, 18:07:33 (24.49.34.93)
Looking for a pair of the latest version Acoustat 2+2's in mint condition. Medallion transformers and the "C" modification. Have checked on several audio sites and the only ones I have seen for sale r .......
89: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Monster X-Terminator banana plugs (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-03-30, 05:37:51 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks Duster for your helpful info. .......
90: Tweakers' Asylum, Monster X-Terminator banana plugs (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-03-29, 09:21:07 (24.49.34.93)
Hello to all. I wanted to ask if anyone here knew where I could find a used pair of Monster X-terminators plug? I just found out they aren't being made anymore. I have two pair but they aren't expandi .......
91: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Stands for Oris Horns or Similar.? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-03-09, 18:50:21 (24.49.34.93)
Cradle would be similar to the Oris 200. .......
92: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Stands for Oris Horns or Similar.? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-03-09, 08:35:44 (24.49.34.93)
If you have Oris 200 use the wooden cradle that fits under the rear chamber. The cradle fits the circular shape of the Oris horn. If using Oris 150 (Blue) the black stand pictured does a grea .......
93: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: power amp with level controls (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-01-12, 13:30:21 (24.49.34.93)
Thanks Noway, I have seen some of the crown amps. I thought they were more for professional applications. .......
94: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: power amp with level controls (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-01-12, 13:02:20 (24.49.34.93)
Hi CB, The total system sensitivity is 97 db. The Parasound looks like it would fit the bill. I just wanted a few more choices to consider. .......
95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, power amp with level controls (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2014-01-12, 12:51:15 (24.49.34.93)
Hello to all, I would like to get some recommendations for a solid state stereo power amplifier which has left and right level controls around 100 wpc to be used as the bass amplifier (the woofer has .......
96: Tubes Asylum, RE: Dave Brubeck RIP (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2012-12-11, 16:13:53 (24.49.34.93)
What a shame. One day before his 92nd birthday. That morning I was listening to the XM jazz channel when I heard the announcement. The DJ's spent the rest of the day featuring Dave's work. It was fun .......
97: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Post a pic of your Hi-Eff system (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2012-10-08, 08:27:51 (24.49.34.93)
I go back and forth between the Oris 150 horns using Lowther PM4A with AER cones and the Oris 200 horns with AER MD3 drivers. I no longer have the BD-Design bass cabinets. I am using KCS bass horns .......
98: Tubes Asylum, tube with reduced output (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2012-05-18, 19:31:16 (24.49.41.233)
This may be a dumb question. Is it possible to have a 45 output tube refurbished? As it has aged one of the tubes has reduced output. When I swapped the tube to other monoblock same reduced output whi .......
99: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lowther Opus One B (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2012-04-28, 19:24:03 (24.49.41.233)
Hi Hildur, I have PM4A's in my Oris 150 horns. They are truly magical sounding. I prefer them over the rare earth magnet AER MD3's which are in my Oris 200's. .......
100: SET Asylum, RE: Sure it Will...Better Signal to Noise Ratio with Higher Power = Better Dynamic Range ! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2012-01-11, 13:57:40 (24.49.46.225)
My Oris horns are 108db 1w/1m. My Cary 2.5 wpc monoblocks are more than enough power. I usually listen in the 90-95 db range. It's the synergy between amp and speaker which when achieved makes for an .......
101: SET Asylum, RE: The silence is killing me. Show a pic of your newest SET rig NT (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2012-01-11, 13:42:10 (24.49.46.225)
My Cary CAD45SE monoblocks using Russian 6sn7 input tubes,Sovtek 5U4 rectifiers and Sophia solid plate 45 output tubes. 2.5 watts of sonic bliss. Complete synergy with my Oris 150 horns using Lowth .......
102: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe you need to clone Tommy Horning!? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-24, 14:54:46 (24.49.46.225)
Will do. .......
103: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe you need to clone Tommy Horning!? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-23, 19:22:35 (24.49.46.225)
Hey Lance, I tried to email you at the Chopper87@aol.com It came back to me that Fatal errors occurred and was undeliverable. I was sending you some pics of my Oris rig. I also sent some pix of my ear .......
104: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe you need to clone Tommy Horning!? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 20:46:11 (24.49.46.225)
Lance and Dave I understand now about the diffuser. My Beauhorn's with DX4's had what looked like a big doorknob or light bulb. The Oris horns I have use the transparent phase plugs from BD-Designs wh .......
105: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe you need to clone Tommy Horning!? (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 20:20:44 (24.49.46.225)
Timbo, In one of my earlier posts I mentioned I used to own Horning Alkibiades speakers. I am aware that they modified the DX4, put dope on the paper to stiffin it and used only a small cap on the Lot .......
106: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horning do just that! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 11:23:20 (24.49.46.225)
Thanks, Tim .......
107: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horning do just that! (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 10:25:37 (24.49.46.225)
Sorry Retsel wrong spelling earlier. Could you tell me a little more about the EnABle. How does one aquire it? .......
108: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Fostex T90A crossover (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 10:16:26 (24.49.46.225)
Thanks Retzel for your comments as well. I actually have a pair of Basszilla's (Platinum Edition Mark II) also. It uses the Aurum Cantus G2 tweeter. Listening to the G2 made me want to add to the Oris .......
109: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Fostex T90A crossover (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 10:04:19 (24.49.46.225)
Thanks Lance and thanks Dave for your opinions. Dave could you explain in some detail about the litebulb diffuser. I not familiar going that route. Lance my idea was not to do any filtering to the PM4 .......
110: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Fostex T90A crossover (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-22, 07:14:47 (24.49.46.225)
Thanks PM4A and Mundorf I appreciate your views. Timbo I don't want to modify the PM4A. I just want to add some sparkle amd a little more air on top. .......
111: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Fostex T90A crossover (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-12-21, 18:46:49 (24.49.46.225)
I have Oris 150 horns with Lowther PM4A with AER cones. I have a pair of Fostex T90A tweeters that I received on a trade with a friend. I have been listening to the tweeters using a passive crossover .......
112: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Mongo is a 6 month old English Mastiff (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio on 2011-08-09, 04:16:29 (24.49.46.225)
John, Could you tell us a little more about the front basshorn? Drivers, efficiency and so on. I assume this is the one that took 6 people to deliver to your home. .......
113: General Asylum, REVIEW: KCS KCS Basshorn Speakers (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio@myactv.net on 2009-02-15, 20:17:09 (24.89.30.152)
Model: KCS Basshorn Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $9000 Description: Basshorn using 2 Eminence 18 Manufacturer URL: KCS Review by blgtrio@myactv.net on February 15, 2009 a .......
114: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, REVIEW: KCS KCS Basshorn Speakers (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio@myactv.net on 2009-02-15, 20:17:09 (24.89.30.152)
Model: KCS Basshorn Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $9000 Description: Basshorn using 2 Eminence 18 Manufacturer URL: KCS Review by blgtrio@myactv.net on February 15, 2009 a .......
115: Inmate Systems, blgtrio@myactv.net's jessie's tower of power (0.00)
Posted by blgtrio@myactv.net on 2007-05-17, 20:36:30 (24.89.21.48)
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