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1: Digital Drive, RE: worth upgrading BelCanto REFLink? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2024-03-25, 08:55:46 (206.85.221.89)
Thanks, zacster. My DAC (Mojo Audio Mystique) only has SPDIF/coax input. The REFLink does work well, I was just wondering if it may be time for an upgrade, given the marked advancements in digital tec .......
2: Digital Drive, worth upgrading BelCanto REFLink? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2024-03-25, 07:16:07 (206.85.221.89)
Hi all, I am currently using a BelCanto REFLink to convert the USB output from my MacMini (using as a Roon core) into SPDIF format to feed into the coax input on my Mojo Audio Mystique DAC. I am wond .......
3: Digital Drive, RE: anyone compare the Audial S5 to the Border Patrol? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2024-03-17, 06:29:19 (206.85.221.89)
Hi Dawnrazor, Thanks for the info! Chris .......
4: Digital Drive, anyone compare the Audial S5 to the Border Patrol? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2024-03-15, 12:15:31 (206.85.221.89)
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has had the chance to compare the Audial S5 DAC to the Border Patrol DAC. It sounds, from the verbiage on their websites, that both designers have similar goals, and t .......
5: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: new QSA USB Adapters; anyone try them? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-11-06, 17:28:55 (45.36.50.144)
Thanks; will do! .......
6: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: new QSA USB Adapters; anyone try them? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-11-06, 10:59:20 (45.36.50.144)
I agree, some of the prices are literally ludicrous for what you seem to get. This is why I was curious if anyone had actually tried any of these. I would obviously be looking at the lowest cost ones, .......
7: Tweakers' Asylum, new QSA USB Adapters; anyone try them? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-11-06, 08:03:05 (152.11.92.62)
Not to open myself up to unending flame throwing, but I am curious if anyone has tried the new Quantum Science Audio (QSA) USB Adapters TweekGeek is selling: https://www.tweekgeek.com/product/qsa-usb- .......
8: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-11-04, 14:33:21 (45.36.50.144)
Thanks; I'll give this a try! .......
9: Tubes Asylum, RE: My tip - a fibreglass pencil. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-11-02, 06:14:07 (152.11.92.63)
Thanks, Andy; this is a great idea1 .......
10: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-26, 15:54:04 (45.36.50.144)
Awesome; thanks! I'd not come across his shop before. Best, Chris .......
11: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-26, 10:56:55 (45.36.50.144)
Hi amandarae, Thanks so much for your helpful response! If you don't mind sharing, could you recommend dealers who sell quiet 01A tubes. You are right about eBay; the tube that just died upon cleaning .......
12: Tubes Asylum, RE: The two thick pins are the heater. . (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-26, 05:07:31 (45.36.50.144)
Hi Jim, Putting both probes on the same pin gives me readings of essentially zero, so I guess that means the heater circuit in the tube is bad :-( Thanks so much for your help confirming this, Chris : .......
13: Tubes Asylum, RE: The two thick pins are the heater. . (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 16:01:00 (45.36.50.144)
Or does this mean it is broken and I should try Andy's idea of reflowing solder? .......
14: Tubes Asylum, RE: The two thick pins are the heater. . (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 15:32:28 (45.36.50.144)
Thanks, John, So, if I measure across the two thick pins, I get a reading of "over limit", even if I set the scale on my multimeter to 2 MOhm, so I am assuming this means the heater circuit is intact? .......
15: Tubes Asylum, RE: Thoughts.... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 13:40:07 (45.36.50.144)
Hi Andy, Thanks for your help. The 01A tube has 4 pins - 2 are thick and plug into the front socket holes, and 2 are thin and plug into the rear holes of the socket. Do you happen to know which ones g .......
16: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 09:59:15 (152.11.92.45)
Hi Byrd69, I tried that when it wouldn't fire, and all is silent, so it doesn't seem anything has broken loose inside. Chris .......
17: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 07:28:36 (152.11.92.45)
Hi Sondek, Yes; the tube was working perfectly, but I thought cleaning it would be a good idea... It seems it was not :-( The getter did not go off and nothing turned white on power-up; the tube just .......
18: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 07:11:31 (152.11.92.45)
Hi 6bq5, Thank you for your response. I did, indeed, thoroughly clean the tube pins and tube base with IPA and allowed them to dry prior to reinsertion; I should have mentioned that. I am sure the tub .......
19: Tubes Asylum, tube no longer works after cleaning pins??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-10-25, 06:05:35 (152.11.92.45)
I have a quick question, and I apologize in advance if this is stupid, but I won't know if I don't ask... I have a new Dennis Had Inspire preamp that uses a pair of 01A tubes. As this tube type hasn't .......
20: Tubes Asylum, Can I use the Sophia Princess 274B mesh plate in this preamp? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-01-04, 17:14:47 (45.36.50.144)
Hi all, I just bought a used Dennis Had Inspire preamp that uses 3 6FM7 tubes and 1 5Y3GT rectifier. I am wondering whether the Sophia Electric Princess 274B mesh plate rectifier would be a drop-in re .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Read the value of the one that's in it? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-01-02, 13:11:05 (45.36.50.144)
LOL; I looked at one end of the glass fuse and it just listed the company; I hadn't looked at the other end - 1A written clear as day Thanks :-) .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, fuse value for Dennis Had Inspire LP-2? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2023-01-02, 07:34:56 (45.36.50.144)
Hi all, I just had the good fortune to snag a used Dennis had Inspire LP-2 preamp, and it sounds amazing! Does anyone know the value of the fuse this preamp takes, in the event I'd like to try rollin .......
23: Digital Drive, Mojo Audio Mystique V2+ vs Lampizator Amber II (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-09-13, 05:48:25 (45.36.36.113)
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has ever had the chance to compare the Mojo Audio Mystique V2+ to the Lampizator Amber II. Thanks! Chris .......
24: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audio Magic Blackout Paint? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-08-16, 18:56:52 (194.233.98.51)
But, it is NOT conductive .......
25: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Is it just RF shielding paint?. What are the claims here?. ~nt (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-08-16, 18:56:09 (194.233.98.51)
I believe that is what Audio magic claims; RFI/EMI shielding .......
26: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audio Magic Blackout Paint? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-08-16, 09:47:39 (194.233.98.51)
Hi Chip, Thanks; I'd not thought about that and had painted all the tubes. Do you think there is any problem with having the power tubes painted, other than not being able to observe their innards whi .......
27: Tweakers' Asylum, Audio Magic Blackout Paint? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-08-16, 05:54:22 (154.16.157.251)
Hello all, I am not trying to open myself up to criticism or to attract insults from those who have not tried this tweak yet feel the need to belittle me and tell me why it cannot work. I already boug .......
28: Tubes Asylum, RE: "they're simply re-branded tubes from China and Slovakia (JJ)" (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-03-10, 12:52:09 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks for the info on Jim MCShane; I'd not come across his website! Best, Chris .......
29: Tubes Asylum, RE: anyone tried Wathen CryoTone tubes? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-03-09, 05:09:08 (45.36.38.79)
Odd; this is what I see if I search the address: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/351-Columbia-Memorial-Pky-Kemah-TX/16980092/ Chris .......
30: Tubes Asylum, anyone tried Wathen CryoTone tubes? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-03-08, 11:09:16 (45.36.38.79)
Hi all, I had a recommendation from someone who I highly respect (an audio manufacturer) to try the Wathen CryoTone tubes in my amp. https://www.wathenspeakers.com/store/c18/CryoTone_brand_Preamp_Tub .......
31: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-14, 07:27:05 (152.11.92.51)
These are awesome; thank you! .......
32: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 11:54:41 (45.36.38.79)
Great; thank you! .......
33: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 07:59:16 (45.36.38.79)
Oh brother; those are actually 4700uF, not 47,000uF as in title, but is this type OK? .......
34: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 07:57:49 (45.36.38.79)
For example, would something like this be okay? https://www.ebay.com/p/1301721839?iid=144401830793 Thanks! Chris .......
35: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 07:45:03 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks! Can I use any type of capacitor, or do I need to use some special type/rating in this application? Best, Chris .......
36: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 07:20:48 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks for the info! Just to be sure I understand how to build/implement this tweak correctly, is the picture I have uploaded correct? What value and type of cap should I use (10,000uF seems to be .......
37: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 07:20:21 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks for the info! Just to be sure I understand how to build/implement this tweak correctly, is the picture I have uploaded correct? What value and type of cap should I use (10,000uF seems to be .......
38: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-11, 07:06:01 (45.36.38.79)
Wow; this is amazing; thank you! .......
39: Tweakers' Asylum, info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2022-02-10, 06:14:45 (152.11.92.50)
Hi everyone, I came across all the myriad posts about unclestu's battery ground tweak (BGT) and would like to try this out, but I cannot find the original posts describing how to actually build the tw .......
40: Cable Asylum, RE: dumb question about using "dummy load" to break in speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-11-23, 14:08:17 (192.145.117.67)
Awesome; thank you so much! My Decware amp is only 25 watts, so I am guessing the 150 watt resistor I got should not have any issues, but I will use the "touch test" and put it on a board off the floo .......
41: Cable Asylum, RE: dumb question about using "dummy load" to break in speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-11-23, 05:50:08 (192.145.117.67)
Great; thank you! So the heatsink in which the resistor is enclosed in the image I attached is not sufficient to keep it cool? .......
42: Cable Asylum, RE: In layman's terms....... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-11-23, 05:49:22 (192.145.117.67)
Perfect; thanks so much! .......
43: Cable Asylum, RE: In layman's terms....... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-11-22, 13:44:18 (192.145.117.67)
Thanks so much; this is very helpful! Just to be sure I'm clear, one dummy load resistor is used in place of each speaker with the "red" leg and the "black" leg of the speaker cables each connecting .......
44: Cable Asylum, dumb question about using "dummy load" to break in speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-11-22, 08:59:53 (192.145.117.67)
Hi everyone, I just added some silver conductors to my DIY speaker cables and would like to try to speed up the break in process. I have read in multiple places that one can use a "dummy load" like .......
45: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: anyone tried the Purtian PSM156? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-10-19, 11:31:44 (192.145.117.47)
Wow; thanks. That's quite a review! Chris .......
46: Tweakers' Asylum, anyone tried the Purtian PSM156? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-10-19, 05:54:23 (192.145.117.47)
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has tried the Puritan PSM156 and would be willing to share their opinion. The unit is getting uniformly rave reviews in Europe, but it seems to be unheard of in the US .......
47: Tweakers' Asylum, Hammond 193 choke tweak on Mac mini? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-09-08, 18:04:39 (152.11.92.120)
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has tried the Hammond 193 choke tweak on a Mac Mini. I am running a headless Mac mini as my Roon core, outputting USB to a Bel Canto RefLink, then S/PDIF into a Mojo DA .......
48: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Magnet plug thingies (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-08-10, 06:59:19 (45.36.38.79)
Hi Ric, Awesome; thank you so much!!! Chris .......
49: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Magnet plug thingies (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-08-09, 10:46:36 (45.36.38.79)
These are awesome; thanks for sharing! I am wondering if anyone on AA has tried to DIY the High Fidelity RCA in-lines" and, if so, if they'd be willing to share how they did so. Are these just RCA plu .......
50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Read what I wrote-there is (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-08-03, 05:11:07 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks; that's very cool! Chris .......
51: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB tweaks? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-08-03, 05:09:19 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks for the response. I suspected there was more at play than just galvanic isolation :-) For what it's worth, I am using an iFi power supply on my UpTone, which I found does make a nice improvemen .......
52: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: USB tweaks? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-08-02, 13:55:41 (45.36.38.79)
So, maybe I am being overly OCD and do not actually need any such device, but part of the fun of audio (IMHO) is trying to wrest the last iota of performance out of one's gear. I would be grateful for .......
53: Computer Audio Asylum, USB tweaks? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-08-01, 17:46:08 (45.36.38.79)
I am wondering if anyone has compared the Core Power Technologies USBe Perfect to the UpTone Audio USB REGEN. I am currently using the UpTone and like it, but the rave reviews of the USBe Perfect have .......
54: Tweakers' Asylum, USB tweaks? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-07-30, 11:58:37 (45.36.38.79)
I am wondering if anyone has compared the Core Power Technologies USBe Perfect to the UpTone Audio USB REGEN. I am currently using the UpTone and like it, but the rave reviews of the USBe Perfect have .......
55: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: opinions on Puritan Audio Labs Ground Master? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-07-13, 13:50:40 (45.36.38.79)
Awesome; please report back on what you hear! Their website has a demo with some sort of measuring device showing all the noise on the mains, all of which then disappears when they connect the Ground .......
56: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: opinions on Puritan Audio Labs Ground Master? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-07-13, 07:43:42 (45.36.38.79)
Hi Alan, Thanks! By any chance, have you heard the system before and after the Ground Master? If so, could you comment on your impressions? Thanks again, Chris .......
57: Tweakers' Asylum, opinions on Puritan Audio Labs Ground Master? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-07-08, 12:56:42 (45.36.38.79)
I am wondering if anyone has tried this device and would be willing to share their experience. It seems like a reasonable, and the video Puritan has of a demo of the device at an audio show is cert .......
58: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: anyone try the new NPS-1260 3-D Enhancer Solution from High Fidelity Cables? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-06-16, 19:01:36 (45.36.38.79)
Hi Ozzy, Thank you so much for the helpful feedback; it looks as though I'll have to bite the bullet and try some. Best, Chris .......
59: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: anyone try the new NPS-1260 3-D Enhancer Solution from High Fidelity Cables? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-06-15, 06:47:55 (45.131.194.59)
Hi Ric, Thanks! I popped the breaker out yesterday and treated the incoming hot wire and the "clip" on the back of my system's dedicated breaker with Mad Scientist graphene contact enhancer (the only .......
60: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: anyone try the new NPS-1260 3-D Enhancer Solution from High Fidelity Cables? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-06-13, 12:56:42 (45.131.194.21)
Hi Ric, Will do! How does one apply contact enhancer to a circuit breaker? I have a dedicated circuit and would love to try that. Thanks, Chris .......
61: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: anyone try the new NPS-1260 3-D Enhancer Solution from High Fidelity Cables? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-06-11, 11:15:30 (45.131.194.21)
Hi Ric, Thanks so much, these reviews/comments are really helpful! Best, Chris .......
62: Tweakers' Asylum, anyone try the new NPS-1260 3-D Enhancer Solution from High Fidelity Cables? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-06-08, 07:27:58 (45.131.194.21)
OK; I know I'm opening myself up to attack, but I am just curious if anyone has tried the new NPS-1260 3-D Enhancer Solution from High Fidelity Cables and would be willing to share their opinion. Link .......
63: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: German Audiophile circuit breakers RE: audiophile circuit breakers for use in US? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-25, 08:45:31 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks! This is exactly what I was thinking. It is too bad there is nothing like this in the US :-( .......
64: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: audiophile circuit breakers for use in US? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-24, 15:36:18 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks so much! Do you happen to have a link for the website? I can't find breakers on Cable Company website. Chris .......
65: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: audiophile circuit breakers for use in US? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-20, 18:28:46 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks so much, Duster! You're always amazingly helpful and it is much appreciated .......
66: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: audiophile circuit breakers for use in US? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-20, 13:21:04 (45.36.38.79)
Bummer; that's what I figured. Thanks for clarifying .......
67: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: audiophile circuit breakers for use in US? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-20, 08:36:11 (152.11.92.62)
Kind of an unhelpful response on a forum that is supposed to be for tweaks... .......
68: Tweakers' Asylum, audiophile circuit breakers for use in US? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-20, 08:15:13 (152.11.92.62)
I am wondering if anyone knows of any "audiophile" grade circuit breakers that can be used in the US. It seems Europe and Asia have many to choose from, but I can't find any for use in North America. .......
69: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: More fun with magnets! (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-05-20, 08:12:02 (152.11.92.62)
Just to be sure I understand correctly, these are being plugged into unused RCA inputs, kind of like what one does with RCA "shorting plugs", or are they somehow in the signal path? Thanks so much, Ch .......
70: Cable Asylum, opinions on Synergistic Foundation USB cable (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-04-23, 13:01:55 (45.36.38.79)
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has tried the new Synergistic Research Foundation USB cable and would be willing to share their impressions. I did an in-home audition of the Foundation interconnects .......
71: Speaker Asylum, RE: removing grills from Green Mountain Audio Eos speakers? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-03-10, 11:25:20 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks so much for your help, Jonesy! That picture was truly worth a thousand words :-) The gril ring just pops off with a flathead screwdriver and the grill foam pulls out. Then to replace, you just .......
72: Speaker Asylum, RE: removing grills from Green Mountain Audio Eos speakers? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-03-04, 05:45:31 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks! That's what I was afraid of. It seems once they come off, I'll have to get new grill fabric to reinstall and cut to fit. I can't believe someone bought those battered things for parts and paid .......
73: Speaker Asylum, removing grills from Green Mountain Audio Eos speakers? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-03-02, 13:12:54 (45.36.38.79)
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone could explain to me how to remove the grill from the midrange/woofer driver on the GMA Eos HD speakers. Do you just pop the gold ring off with a screwdriver or somethi .......
74: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: anyone tried the Bybee quantum clarifier in their speakers? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-02-17, 07:05:43 (45.36.38.79)
Thanks so much, Ric! I'll give them a try :-) .......
75: Tweakers' Asylum, anyone tried the Bybee quantum clarifier in their speakers? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2021-02-16, 06:30:09 (45.36.38.79)
Hi, I seeking feedback from anyone who has tried the Bybee quantum clarifier in their speakers. Since I have Green Mountain Eos, if someone has tried them in these specific speakers, that would be eve .......
76: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-28, 06:07:29 (45.36.52.110)
Dear all, Thank you all so much for all your help and guidance! The seller of the LPS has agreed to sell me a 24V transformer that should be an exact match (plug-and-play swap) for the existing one an .......
77: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-23, 13:42:16 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Duster, Thanks so much for all your help and input! I do not know the answer to your question about how the MacBook uses power when connected to AC, but I will do some digging on the web and report .......
78: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-23, 05:52:02 (45.36.52.110)
Yippee! I got the following answer from the eBay seller: Please check the attached image. You need to change the parts shown by a Blue arrow, and for 20V output, the transformer needs to be changed .......
79: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-22, 11:40:39 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Dave, Thanks so much. I've contacted the eBay seller asking for a schematic, but (big surprise), I've not gotten a response. I will wait and see if he responds. I am concerned about using the 16.5 .......
80: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-22, 09:06:28 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Duster, Thanks for all your help. So I tried turning the trimmer as far as I could in both directions. The minimum output is 14 VDC and the max is 16.8 VDC; so a pretty narrow range. Any other thou .......
81: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-21, 17:17:15 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Lew, So the transformer says "20V, 100W" on it, and the default setting (ironically now that that is what I need) was 20V output; I requested the seller drop it 16.5 VDC because that was what my 13 .......
82: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-21, 17:02:52 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Duster, Thanks, but the plot thickens... I found a jeweler's screwdriver which greatly facilitates turning of the trimmer. I can reduce the voltage, but if I turn the trimmer in the opposite direct .......
83: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-21, 13:16:00 (45.36.52.110)
So, the plot thickens... I found a jeweler's screwdriver which greatly facilitates turning of the trimmer. I can reduce the voltage, but if I turn the trimmer in the opposite direction, it only goes .......
84: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-21, 11:51:56 (45.36.52.110)
Thanks, 13DoW! I thought that's what the blue thing was :-) So, since the LPS has an LED on the front showing the output voltage, that should also change, obviating the need for the DMM, correct? When .......
85: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-21, 06:23:03 (45.36.52.110)
Here is the 2nd image .......
86: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-21, 06:22:17 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Duster and 13th Duke of Wymbourne , Thanks so much for your willingness to help. I have taken images of the circuit board and have identified what I think may be a trim screw. I have uploaded th .......
87: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-20, 15:38:09 (45.36.52.110)
Sorry; I put it in the correct place now; I think... .......
88: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-20, 15:37:19 (45.36.52.110)
Hi Duster, Thanks; here it is: https://www.ebay.com/itm/111981585534 Best, Chris .......
89: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-20, 13:19:05 (45.36.52.110)
Thanks, Palustris! I have contacted the seller to see if he will provide a schematic. Best, Chris .......
90: Tweakers' Asylum, help modding LPS to get different output voltage (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2020-10-20, 06:22:57 (45.36.52.110)
About a year ago, I bought the LPS in the link below on eBay to power the 13" MacBook that I was using to play hi-res files from Roon, and had the seller alter it to output 16.5V DC, as that is the vo .......
91: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Tweek Geek Dark Matter Qube; anyone tried these? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2019-08-27, 13:46:33 (152.11.92.37)
Thanks, Mick, They do, indeed, offer a 30-day audition period, so I'll have to decide whether to take the plunge. Based on the not-so-overwhelming response thus far on the forum, I'm guessing this is .......
92: Tweakers' Asylum, Tweek Geek Dark Matter Qube; anyone tried these? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2019-08-22, 08:30:32 (152.11.92.34)
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone on the forum has tried Tweek Geek's Dark Matter Technologies Qubes, and if so, if they'd be willing to share how they used them and what they heard. I searched the net, but .......
93: Headphone Heights, RE: aftermarket LPS for Alo Pan Am? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-08-16, 09:57:14 (75.183.3.0)
Awesome; thank you!!! .......
94: Headphone Heights, RE: aftermarket LPS for Alo Pan Am? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-08-15, 06:29:34 (152.11.93.195)
Hi Duster, Thanks for the link; that's a great deal! Do you have a recommendation for a DC umbilical? I've not seen any after-market DC cords for audio use anywhere. Thanks again, Chris .......
95: Headphone Heights, aftermarket LPS for Alo Pan Am? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-08-10, 13:50:24 (75.183.3.0)
Hi all, I recently picked up a secondhand Alo Audio Pan Am headphone amo, and would like to add a linear power supply (to replace the 12V wall-wart), but want to be sure I get one with the right specs .......
96: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: If you look (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-08-08, 11:51:20 (152.11.93.212)
So is this what I would need to build? If so, where would I attach the polar capacitor, and what value would I need? Thanks again, Chris .......
97: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: If you look (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-08-08, 11:40:40 (152.11.93.212)
Thanks for the suggestion on the Shottky's! What value cap would I need? Is there somewhere I could find a drawing of what I would need to build? I've contacted the eBayer, but have not heard back, an .......
98: Tweakers' Asylum, Will this work to convert 12 AC to 12V DC for my headphone amp?V (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-08-08, 11:04:31 (152.11.93.212)
Hi all, I ordered a really nice looking 12V/1.2A linear power supply on eBay to power my Alo Pan Am headphone amp. It finally arrived yesterday, and I discovered I had misread the ad and it is 12 VAC, .......
99: Cable Asylum, RE: But it will probably work... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-07-19, 11:04:48 (209.190.239.86)
So using a solid metal Audioquest "hard" RCA splitter should be fine, as it has a length of less than an inch? .......
100: Cable Asylum, RE: Digital cable reflections. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-07-16, 17:51:32 (75.183.3.0)
Thanks, Duster :-) I was afraid that would be the case. Best, Chris .......
101: Cable Asylum, can you use an RCA Y-adapter on the digital out? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-07-16, 12:51:56 (152.11.93.217)
Hi all, I have what may well be a dumb question, but here goes. I have a Schiit Eitr which converts the USB coming from MacBook Pro to an S/PDIF signal to go to my DACs. One DAC is being used in the m .......
102: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Suitability of Audyn cap in amp (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-30, 05:30:03 (152.11.93.195)
Wow; that's interesting... Thanks so much for the info! .......
103: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: congratulations (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-29, 04:29:03 (45.36.35.88)
Thanks for the info! I agree they sound amazing, and have no plans to ever change them now that I know they are safe in this location :-) .......
104: Tweakers' Asylum, Suitability of Audyn cap in amp (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-28, 14:13:54 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, I installed two of the Audyn True Copper caps (0.1uF, 600V) as bypasses for the input power caps in my Decware Torii MkIII amp, and they sound fabulous. However an audio friend recently pointe .......
105: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Yes, I have seen this starting with the Digione............. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-15, 14:03:45 (45.36.35.88)
Very interesting; thank you! I also noted that if I have even a minute trace of static electricity when I touch my Rega DAC, it loses data lock from the DigiOne and I have to reboot. I wonder if ther .......
106: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Do you leave your Allo DigoOne powered-on all the time? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-15, 13:40:17 (45.36.35.88)
Thanks, Cut-throat! I'm also asking because it seems my goes to sleep (or something similar) after being left on for a while, so to get my Rega DAC to see anything from the SPDIF output of the DigiOne .......
107: Computer Audio Asylum, Do you leave your Allo DigoOne powered-on all the time? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-15, 13:04:44 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, I know with computers, I've read that leaving them powered on all the time reduces wear-and-tear and helps them last longer, as they can receive a small spike each time they are powered-up. I .......
108: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Weird intermittent loss of data lock on both of my DACs (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-15, 13:02:05 (45.36.35.88)
Hi Abe, Thanks for the additional info! I had no idea how to go to look up all that info on each specific USB port; that is very good to know. Actually the MacBook I'm using is a mid 2010 model, so it .......
109: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Weird intermittent loss of data lock on both of my DACs (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-15, 06:32:26 (45.36.35.88)
Thank you to everyone who responded! It turns out the problem was simpler than I realized. There were apparently two issues leading to my problems. First, the Schiit Eitr was defective. That is curr .......
110: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Weird intermittent loss of data lock on both of my DACs (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-13, 13:27:09 (45.36.35.88)
Hi Duster, The plot thickens... Now my Macbook won't even see the MYDAC, nor vice versa. If I unplug the USB cable from the back of the MYDAC and attach it to the USB input of the Rega, I get immedia .......
111: Computer Audio Asylum, Weird intermittent loss of data lock on both of my DACs (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-13, 10:30:29 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, For the past week or so, both my DACs suddenly lose data lock, whether I'm listening through my Allo DigiOne or through the USB output (either directly or through a Schiit Eitr USB-to-SPDIF co .......
112: Computer Audio Asylum, DACs won't "see" signal from coax out of DigiOne (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-13, 10:28:48 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, Out of curiosity, I hooked up a second DAC to the Allo DigiOne's coax (RCA) digital out so that I could listen to headphones through my headphone amp (I don't have a line amp, so the only way .......
113: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: SPDIF data lock from Schiit Eitr is cable-dependent? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-08, 05:30:12 (152.11.88.1)
Hi PAR, Thanks for the insights and good questions. Yes; the other cables all give a lock on both DACs if I use my Marantz SA15S1's SPDIF out as a source, so the cables seem to be functional/to spec. .......
114: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: SPDIF data lock from Schiit Eitr is cable-dependent? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-07, 13:29:18 (152.11.88.1)
Hi Roseval, I sent an email to Schiit and a PM to Mike via Head-Fi; let's see what they have to say. I'd be bummed to find it's defective since it's only a month old, but I guess it's better to know n .......
115: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Try contacting Schiit (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-07, 13:27:42 (152.11.88.1)
Thanks! I registered at Head-Fi and sent Mike a PM .......
116: Computer Audio Asylum, SPDIF data lock from Schiit Eitr is cable-dependent? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-03-07, 10:36:07 (152.11.88.1)
Hi all, I installed a Schiit Eitr between my MacBook Pro and DAC, and I love what it does for my system! However, after rearranging the positioning of my system components (now that I know the Eitr i .......
117: Computer Audio Asylum, what happened to Auraliti? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2018-02-28, 14:49:10 (152.11.88.1)
Does anyone know what happened to Auraliti? I went to check something on their website, and it seems to have vanished from existence along with their webstore... Thanks! Chris .......
118: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: And what's even better... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-11-30, 18:41:41 (38.90.134.90)
Thanks; this is fantastic! Best, Chris .......
119: Tweakers' Asylum, Bybee Quantum signal enhancer with Rapberry Pi? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-11-30, 14:11:04 (38.90.134.90)
Hi all, I have an Allo DigiOne Raspberry Pi, and I'm wondering if anyone has tried a Bybee Quantum Signal Enhancer under or atop a RPi, and, if so, if they'd be willing to share their impressions. Tha .......
120: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: And what's even better... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-11-30, 11:21:29 (38.90.134.90)
Wow; that's a beauty! Would you be willing to share instructions for building one of those for my DigiOne player? Thanks, Chris .......
121: Computer Audio Asylum, Bybee Quantum signal enhancer with Rapberry Pi? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-11-30, 11:14:44 (38.90.134.90)
Hi, I have an Allo DigiOne RPi, and I'm wondering if anyone has tried a Bybee Quantum Signal Enhancer under or atop a RPi, and, if so, if they'de be willing to share their impressions. Thanks in advan .......
122: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: unplug it from the power and then plug it back in, then try again (nt) (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-10-02, 18:39:33 (45.36.35.88)
That did the trick; thanks!!! .......
123: Computer Audio Asylum, Anyone else lose their piCorePlayer on iPeng when they upgraded to iOS 11? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-10-01, 16:52:47 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone else lost their piCorePlayer on the iPeng App when they upgraded to iOS 11? I just bought the damn thing yesterday; it worked fine; I updated my phone this morning .......
124: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: 1 other quick question (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-10-01, 09:32:31 (45.36.35.88)
Hi Cut-Throat, I have one other quick question. How do I get the wifi to work in the DigiOne player? I have it hard-wired at present, but that means I need to unplug my Auraliti, since the room only h .......
125: Computer Audio Asylum, a big thank you to Cut-Throat!!!! (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-10-01, 08:29:38 (45.36.35.88)
I just want to thank Cut-Throat for going above and beyond the call of duty to let me phone him and have him walk me, step-by-step, through getting my DigiOne player up and running with PiCorePlayer. .......
126: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Tried sending you a message - but you don't accept e-mails (Which means Help)... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-30, 12:38:59 (45.36.35.88)
Sorry; email turned on now (not sure why that was ever checked "no"... .......
127: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I have entered my email and password for my squeezebox.com in LMS. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-30, 12:35:57 (45.36.35.88)
Hi Cut-Throat, Yep; I hit apply after entering mysqueezebox info, and the box next to the Tidal plug-in is checked. Still no squeezebox device registered, and still no Tidal :-( Chris .......
128: Computer Audio Asylum, still can't stream Tidal with DigiOne player :-( (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-30, 12:06:35 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, Sorry for being such a noob, but I am still unable to access Tidal on my DigiOne player. So, I installed Logitech Media Server on my PC, which is on 24/7; I flashed piCorePlayer onto the SD ca .......
129: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Tidal on Allo DigiOne player? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-29, 09:51:06 (45.36.35.88)
Hi all, Based on recommendations from members here on the best and most affordable way to add Tidal playback to my system, I purchased an Allo DigiOne player. It arrived today, and I am wondering if s .......
130: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: anyone ever compare an Auraliti PK100 to the new Bryston BDP-Pi? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-21, 13:30:02 (152.11.88.1)
Hi Cutt-Throat, So if I bought the Allo DigiOne complete player, would that allow me to stream from Tidal, outputting the digital signal via BNC to my existing DAC's S/PDIF input without too much trou .......
131: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: anyone ever compare an Auraliti PK100 to the new Bryston BDP-Pi? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-20, 14:39:07 (152.11.88.1)
Hi cut-throat, Do you happen to have a link to one of these for me to give it a try? How complicated is it to get it built and up-and-running? Thanks, Chris .......
132: Computer Audio Asylum, anyone ever compare an Auraliti PK100 to the new Bryston BDP-Pi? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-20, 08:22:08 (152.11.88.1)
Hi all, I am currently using an Auraliti PK100 with linear power supply as a digital music player, outputting via S/PDIF to a Rega DAC, and am delighted with the sound quality. However, I would like t .......
133: Digital Drive, anyone ever compare and Auraliti PK100 to the new Bryston BDP-Pi? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-09-20, 08:15:08 (152.11.88.1)
Hi all, I am currently using an Auraliti PK100 with linear power supply as a digital music player, outputting via S/PDIF to a Rega DAC, and am delighted with the sound quality. However, I would like t .......
134: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Mad Scientist Graphene-based Contact Enhancer (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-04-17, 12:00:40 (152.11.88.1)
Last week, I received a tube of "graphene contact enhancer" from Mad Scientist Audio, and coated all the pins on all the tubes in my Decware Torii Mk III amp. The change with just "treating" the tube .......
135: Cable Asylum, RE: DIY ribbon power cords? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-04-17, 05:21:59 (152.11.88.1)
Hi Tireman, Thanks so much for the info! If it's not too much trouble, could you explain how you managed to connect the ribbons to the AC plugs? Did you just fold them to get them to fit into the scr .......
136: Cable Asylum, RE: Dangerous AC delivery device (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-04-13, 10:43:34 (152.11.88.1)
Hi all, Sorry for not better clarifying; I had NO intention of using packing tape as the insulator for a power cord; I simply used that for the speaker cables, given its ease of application and the lo .......
137: Cable Asylum, RE: DIY ribbon power cords? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-04-10, 07:55:43 (152.11.88.1)
Sorry for not better clarifying; I had NO intention of using packing tape as the insulator for a power cord; I simply used that for the speaker cables, given its ease of application and the low voltag .......
138: Cable Asylum, RE: Agree the insulation is VERY important, and MUST be rated for a higher voltage breakdown than the voltage used (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-04-09, 15:28:09 (108.208.226.194)
Sorry for not better clarifying; I had NO intention of using packing tape as the insulator for a power cord; I simply used that for the speaker cables, given its ease of application and the low voltag .......
139: Cable Asylum, DIY ribbon power cords? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2017-04-05, 08:41:33 (152.11.88.1)
Hi everyone, After doing some reading on the internet, I decided to make some DIY ribbon speaker cables using a Goertz 14g copper foil inductor that I unwound. All I can say is these things sound fant .......
140: Digital Drive, RE: suitability of linear PSU for my Auraliti PK100 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-10-01, 14:59:01 (108.208.227.77)
Wow; apparently I'm not having one of my more brilliant days; I read each voltage with the number before the decimal as part of the value, i.e., 1.5V, 2.9V, etc. :-0 Thanks! Please let me know how the .......
141: Digital Drive, RE: suitability of linear PSU for my Auraliti PK100 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-10-01, 14:28:44 (108.208.227.77)
Hi Duster, Thanks so much! Lower price and better made is hard to beat :-) Where do you see that it is 6A at 12V? I can't seem to find that anywhere in the ad? Thanks again, Chris .......
142: Digital Drive, suitability of linear PSU for my Auraliti PK100 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-10-01, 06:26:39 (108.208.227.77)
Hi everyone, Since electrical engineering is way outside my realm of knowledge, I am wondering if someone may be able to tell me if the following linear PSU I found on eBay would be a good swap for .......
143: Cable Asylum, RE: budget PC for powered subwoofer? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-07-15, 09:34:58 (152.11.88.1)
Hi Tweaker, Thanks! Just to be sure I understand correctly; is the mil spec wire a single conductor that I would need to order 3 lengths in different colors and braid (or some other arrangement?) for .......
144: Cable Asylum, budget PC for powered subwoofer? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-07-15, 08:16:43 (152.11.88.1)
Hi everyone, I'm looking for suggestions for a high quality yet affordable PC for my powered subs; either commercial or DIY are both good. The subs are about 9ft from the outlet, so costs get very hi .......
145: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I've heard the L1000 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-03-10, 18:16:28 (108.208.227.77)
Hi Sordidman, Sorry; I completely misunderstood what you meant. I read LPS as LPs, and thought you were suggesting that the money would be better spent on LPs to listen to than on the power supply! An .......
146: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I've heard the L1000 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-03-10, 11:42:15 (152.11.88.1)
Hi Sordidman, Thanks so much for your response. I like the idea of the eBay LPs :-) Since my system and most of the appliances in my house are already heavily "treated" with all kinds of goodies from .......
147: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: No experience with the Auralati, but (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-03-09, 16:37:26 (108.208.227.77)
Thanks E-Stat! How did you use a cell phone battery charger supply? Does the Squeezebox just happen to have the same requirements as your cell phone? .......
148: Computer Audio Asylum, Add-on linear power supply for Auraliti PK100? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2016-03-08, 13:47:05 (152.11.88.1)
Hi everyone, I'm the very happy and satisfied owner of an Auraliti PK100, which I am running into a Rega DAC, which feeds into a Decware Torii Mk3, then onto Green Mountain Audio Eos HD speakers. The .......
149: Speaker Asylum, RE: substitute driver for Adire 15" passive radiator (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2015-07-10, 11:52:44 (152.11.88.1)
Hi everyone, I just found the following link on the Parts Express Speaker-Builder forum, which I thought might be of interest. It calculates all info for passive radiators, apparently with very good a .......
150: Speaker Asylum, RE: substitute driver for Adire 15" passive radiator (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2015-07-06, 15:59:01 (108.208.227.77)
Thanks so much for the responses! The SEAS looks very nice indeed. However, from my understanding of passive radiators (which is not much...)I thought that the passive radiator was supposed to have a .......
151: Speaker Asylum, substitute driver for Adire 15" passive radiator (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2015-07-06, 07:42:11 (152.11.88.1)
Several years ago, I built a pair of sealed-box subwoofers using Adire Audio's 12" Shiva drivers, which sound great. Adire also provided plans for creating a very similarly sized box with a 15" passiv .......
152: Tweakers' Asylum, anyone try the new lessloss firewall module (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2015-02-09, 18:58:00 (108.208.227.77)
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has tried the new LessLoss Firewall Module (http://www.lessloss.com/firewall-module-p-216.html) inside any of their gear and, if so, if they would be willing to describe wh .......
153: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes, I use the "hybrid" cable, like in the article... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2014-01-10, 10:11:54 (152.11.88.1)
Hi Jonbee, Thanks for all your help! I assembled the Nanotecs and have them installed; wow, they sound fantastic, even with only a couple of hours of break-in! Did you encase your conductor pairs in T .......
154: Cable Asylum, RE: I sure have... I replaced Libtecs in my office system... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2013-12-15, 15:14:06 (108.208.227.77)
Hi Jonbee, Thanks so much for your helpful reply! I'll give the Nanotec speaker cables a try. Just to be sure I understand correctly, you were using the double-run of the two different types of cable .......
155: Cable Asylum, Nanotec cables vs Zu Audio (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2013-12-13, 11:47:27 (152.11.88.1)
I’m wondering if anyone has compared the 6 Moons recommended Nanotec Systems Strada #207 interconnect and/or the Nanotec Systems Golden Strada #79 speaker cables to cables from Zu Audio. I’m currentl .......
156: Cable Asylum, RE: Black Cat Neo-morpheus cables (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-10-29, 11:40:13 (108.208.227.77)
Has anyone heard these yet? I'm quite intrigued from the description, plus I love my Veloce digital cable from Chris! Thanks, Chris .......
157: Cable Asylum, Pangea 14SE? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-03-29, 11:13:53 (152.11.93.254)
Just wondering if anyone would be willing to discuss how the Pangea 14SE PC compares to other more expensive brands if used on a digital front-end. The advertising and reviews sound favorable, but som .......
158: Cable Asylum, BOGDAN AUDIO Goldy High-Current AC cable??? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-03-21, 17:53:26 (108.208.227.77)
Has anyone heard the BOGDAN AUDIO Goldy High-Current AC cable? If so, could you share some thoughts on its sound characteristics? Thanks! Chris .......
159: Cable Asylum, RE: any opinions on Black Cat Morpheus IC's? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-16, 08:50:16 (152.11.88.254)
Hi Alan Thanks so much. If I can ask; which other IC's have you tried and preferred the Silnotes? Have you tried MAC by any chance (what I currently have)? Thanks again Chris PS: do the Silnotes have .......
160: Cable Asylum, RE: "Best" is an vague qualifier. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-13, 11:51:54 (152.11.88.254)
Sorry for being vague; I meant different types of power cords, since the discovery of the C5 adapter means any after-market cord is fair game :-) I'm looking for a cord that plays to the strengths of .......
161: Digital Drive, RE: PC music tweak in new Absolute Sound? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-13, 11:33:21 (152.11.88.254)
Thanks for all the help everyone! I just heard from Music Direct, and it turns out that the Rega DAC already has a built-in isolation transformer on its S/PDIF inputs, so this probably won't be an iss .......
162: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Help with S/PDIF tweak for PC audio in Absolute Sound (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-13, 11:32:39 (152.11.88.254)
Thanks for all the help everyone! I just heard from Music Direct, and it turns out that the Rega DAC already has a built-in isolation transformer on its S/PDIF inputs, so this probably won't be an iss .......
163: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What score did they give this tweak? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-12, 06:35:34 (108.208.227.77)
30-35 points!! .......
164: Digital Drive, RE: Please, in the future... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-11, 10:37:35 (108.208.227.77)
Hi Chris My apologies; I only found the computer audio asylum after I had posted in the digital drive and realized it might be a better forum for my question. I'll be sure not to double-post in the fu .......
165: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Help with S/PDIF tweak for PC audio in Absolute Sound (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-11, 10:22:19 (108.208.227.77)
Thanks! I have a Rega DAC, if that helps at all. Could I also make a female to male RCA adapter with the transformer wired in between and plug it in-line with my digital cable? Thanks again Chris ::: .......
166: Cable Asylum, RE: best PC for Rega DAC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-11, 10:15:15 (108.208.227.77)
I bought an IEC to C5 adapter from Music Direct, so I should now be able to use any cable, I'm just hoping someone may have some experience with different types and being willing to share their though .......
167: Digital Drive, RE: PC music tweak in new Absolute Sound? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-11, 08:39:47 (108.208.227.77)
Hi Kal Thanks so much for the explanation. Do you know how one would make a female to male RCA adapter that incorporated such a transformer so it could be plugged in-line with an RCA-terminated S/PDIF .......
168: Computer Audio Asylum, Help with S/PDIF tweak for PC audio in Absolute Sound (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-11, 07:31:39 (108.208.227.77)
This month's Absolute Sound has the next article in their series on PC-based music. The writers found that the sound quality of S/PDIF could be greatly improved by "breaking its ground connection". To .......
169: Digital Drive, PC music tweak in new Absolute Sound? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-11, 03:54:59 (108.208.227.77)
This month's Absolute Sound has the next article in their series on PC-based music. The writers found that the sound quality of S/PDIF could be greatly improved by "breaking its ground connection". To .......
170: Cable Asylum, best PC for Rega DAC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-10, 12:31:58 (152.11.88.254)
Does anyone out there have any thoughts on the best power cord for a Rega DAC? I’ve read in numerous places this DAC seems to really need a well-designed, perhaps shielded, PC to get it to really “sin .......
171: Cable Asylum, RE: any opinions on Black Cat Morpheus IC's? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-09, 10:24:26 (152.11.88.254)
How about Silnote Morpheus IC's? It seems people report they have a very rich, palpable midrange??? Thanks Chris .......
172: Cable Asylum, any opinions on Black Cat Morpheus IC's? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-02-09, 04:53:57 (152.11.88.254)
Is there anyone who has tried the Black Cat Morpheus interconnects and would like to share their impressions? I'm using the Black Cat Veloce as a digital cable and like it alot. I'm looking for someth .......
173: Tweakers' Asylum, Need to replace power switch in Heed CanAmp (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-01-30, 15:33:41 (108.208.227.77)
Hi everyone, After a soldering mishap (attempting to solder in a better captive power cord), I fear I have damaged the on/off switch in my Heed CanAmp (one of the solder tabs/contacts is now very loos .......
174: Headphone Heights, replacement power switch for Heed CanAmp (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2012-01-30, 05:06:32 (152.11.88.254)
Hi everyone After a soldering mishap (attempting to solder in a better captive power cord), I fear I have damaged the on/off switch in my Heed CanAmp (one of the solder tabs/contacts is very loose). C .......
175: Digital Drive, RE: Best sub $1000 DAC for PC-based audio using S-PDIF (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2011-12-07, 10:16:28 (152.11.88.254)
Thanks for all the great input and suggestions. Has anyone tried their preferred DAC in the context of the Auraliti? Thanks again Chris .......
176: Digital Drive, Best sub $1000 DAC for PC-based audio using S-PDIF (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2011-12-05, 12:42:26 (152.11.88.254)
Sorry for the re-post, but I didn't want to restrict responses due to the Auraliti in my title. Any other context is good, too. Has anyone out there compared the Musical Fidelity M1DAC, the CI Audio V .......
177: Digital Drive, DAC for Auraliti PK100 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2011-12-05, 07:13:03 (152.11.88.254)
Anyone out there compare the Musical Fidelity M1DAC to the CI Audio VDA-2 (with outboard PS)? I’m thinking of adding an outboard DAC to my Auraliti PK100 (fantastic product, BTW) and was thinking one .......
178: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: a picture is worth a thousand words (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2011-08-05, 01:34:25 (193.126.238.161)
Hi Boll Thanks for the link with all the info. Maybe I'm missing something, but I still can't tell from the images whether the juli@ will fit in the cramped space around the pci slot, since I don't ha .......
179: Computer Audio Asylum, Will a juli@ fit in a nf96fl-510-lf? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2011-08-04, 12:43:46 (193.126.238.161)
Hi I'm thinking of trying to build the computer audiophile pocket server (newest revision) and am wondering if the Juli@ sound card will fit in the nf96fl-510-lf motherboard given it's large heat sink .......
180: Cable Asylum, Cardas "Russian Edition" Crosslink 6x (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2010-05-09, 17:32:05 (64.169.6.186)
I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried out the Cardas "Russian Edition" Crosslink 6x or 8x that Audio Advisor has right now? It seems to be unique to Audio Advisor; I can't find anything else on .......
181: Tweakers' Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs Signature CBF Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2010-02-27, 17:07:04 (134.197.9.25)
Model: Signature CBF Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $30 Description: passive EMI/RFI remover, AC tuning device Manufacturer URL: Alan Maher Designs Mo .......
182: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: You might want to do some additional research... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-08-30, 15:01:05 (75.15.208.213)
Thanks folks; I'm glad I asked! Chris .......
183: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I cannot understand how anyone can tolerate these things. They rob music of all life. nt (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-08-30, 15:00:32 (75.15.208.213)
Hi Norm That's the first time I've heard that complaint; what do you suggest? Chris .......
184: Tweakers' Asylum, Mapleshade vs Timbernation maple platforms (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-08-30, 11:38:13 (75.15.208.213)
Hi I'm looking at getting some maple isolation platforms for my gear and am wondering if anyone has compared the ones from Mapleshade (very expensive) to those from Timbernation (much more reasonable) .......
185: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: (strong)REVIEW: Alan Maher Power Enhancers Infinity Speaker cable filter Accessory(/strong) (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-07-19, 08:28:08 (75.15.213.50)
From what Alan has said on the Audio Circle, his website is being redesigned to ease navigation/understanding of all the products. Here is his current homepage: http://alanmaherdesigns.com/Products.as .......
186: General Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Power Enhancers Infinity Speaker cable filter Accessory (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-07-16, 06:27:32 (75.15.213.50)
Model: Infinity Speaker cable filter Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $185/pr Description: The Infinity Speaker Cable Filter is ingeniously designed to actively filter cable ringi .......
187: Tweakers' Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Power Enhancers Infinity Speaker cable filter Accessory (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-07-16, 06:27:32 (75.15.213.50)
Model: Infinity Speaker cable filter Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $185/pr Description: The Infinity Speaker Cable Filter is ingeniously designed to actively filter cable ringi .......
188: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs Infinity DIY filter Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-05-25, 06:08:39 (75.15.214.52)
Hi Geoff Thanks for your kind words. I attached the filter to the exterior facing surface of the breaker using velcro. CHris .......
189: Tweakers' Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs Infinity DIY filter Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-05-24, 16:06:42 (75.15.214.52)
Model: Infinity DIY filter Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $25 Description: passive EMI/RFI absorber/blocker Manufacturer URL: Alan Maher Designs Model .......
190: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanks, Chris. I ordered and received my Reference II... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-19, 10:31:04 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Sherod My system seems to keep getting better. I finally took Alan's advice and ditched my Monster Reference Power Center so, for the first time, I'm hearing what the Ref II and the PE V Pro Custom .......
191: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Interesting (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-12, 08:29:32 (64.169.0.240)
Thanks Stu Could you elaborate on which type of crystals you use where and what size crystals you use? Thanks Chris .......
192: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Much better format... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-11, 18:47:03 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Sherod The one I reviewed is actually the Reference II, not the PE II. You have to look at Alan's website and click on the link on the left that says Reference Collection. It's a brand new product .......
193: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanks for your thoughts, Chris... (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-11, 18:33:07 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Sherod Sorry; I just posted it properly Chris .......
194: Tweakers' Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs Reference II Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-11, 18:32:30 (64.169.0.240)
Model: Reference II Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $100 Description: passive power line filter/tuning device Manufacturer URL: Alan Maher Designs Mode .......
195: General Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs Reference II Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-11, 18:32:30 (64.169.0.240)
Model: Reference II Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $100 Description: passive power line filter/tuning device Manufacturer URL: Alan Maher Designs Mode .......
196: Tweakers' Asylum, review of Alan Maher Designs Reference II filter (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-11, 12:22:34 (64.169.0.240)
Having played around with Alan’s standard power enhancers and his PE V Pro Custom, I thought I was fairly familiar with what to expect when inserting one of his devices. Normally, one expects a period .......
197: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Wow! (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-10, 11:04:19 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Stu It's a small world! In my opinion Michael makes great products at very fair prices and doesn't get the press he deserves. Now that I know we both use Michael's electronics, can you make any spe .......
198: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Your sonic impressions are detailed and interesting (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-10, 10:45:27 (64.169.0.240)
Dear 1973shovel, I did not get the IEC version, but rather the AC version. I plugged it into the unused outlet on the Oyaide duplex feeding my Monster HTS 3500 line conditioner into which all of my co .......
199: General Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs PE V Pro Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-06, 07:58:59 (64.169.0.240)
Model: PE V Pro Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $335 Description: high-end power conditioning at its best Manufacturer URL: Alan Maher Designs Review .......
200: Tweakers' Asylum, REVIEW: Alan Maher Designs PE V Pro Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-04-06, 07:58:59 (64.169.0.240)
Model: PE V Pro Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $335 Description: high-end power conditioning at its best Manufacturer URL: Alan Maher Designs Review .......
201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: DIY Sowter/Shallco TVC vs Promitheus TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-26, 12:48:47 (134.197.9.116)
Hi Jeff Thanks for the informative response. I guess you're right; at least if I buy something, I could later sell it :) By any chance, have you heard the Lightspeed Attenuator all the AudioCircle/DIY .......
202: Amp/Preamp Asylum, DIY Sowter/Shallco TVC vs Promitheus TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-24, 15:51:21 (64.169.0.240)
I'm wondering if anyone can offer their opinion on whether I'd be better off buying a Promitheus TVC or building a DIY version using Sowter 9335 tranformers and a Shallco switch. The cost isn't too mu .......
203: Tweakers' Asylum, DIY Sowter 9335 TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-24, 11:41:23 (134.197.9.116)
Hi I'd like to build a TVC using a pair of Sowter 9335 transformers and a 26-step twin gang Shallco switch. Brain Sowter recommended Shallco #214-FB-26. Shallco told me the following: “Part number 214 .......
204: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: appropriate shallco for a DIY Sowter TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-24, 11:25:30 (134.197.9.116)
Hi Ewalaa Sorry about the misspelling on your Moniker in my last post Chris .......
205: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: appropriate shallco for a DIY Sowter TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-24, 11:21:32 (134.197.9.116)
Hi Elalaa and Joe Murphy Jr., Thanks for your help! I have a further question that I'm hoping someone can answer. I e-mailed Shallco directly about Brian Sowter's recommended switch. Shallco told me t .......
206: Amp/Preamp Asylum, appropriate shallco for a DIY Sowter TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-23, 19:25:17 (64.169.0.240)
I'd like to build a TVC using a pair of Sowter 9335 transformers and a 26-step twin gang Shallco switch. Brain Sowter recommended Shallco #214-FB-26, but I can't seem to find that model anywhere. Can .......
207: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: suitability of system for Promitheus TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-18, 11:04:49 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Say Thanks for the additional help. My amp is rated at 100 wpc into 8 ohms and 150 wpc into 4 ohms, if that helps at all. It's good to hear that the SA15-S1 is a good match for the TVC. Did you hav .......
208: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: suitability of system for Promitheus TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-18, 10:42:45 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Say Thanks for the help. I'm using GMA EOS HD's which have a listed impedance of 4.8 Ohms, +/- 0.75 Ohms 100Hz to 20kHz, that does not vary with loudness. Is this good or bad for the TVC? Thanks! C .......
209: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: suitability of system for Promitheus TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-18, 10:35:11 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Clio Thanks so much. The manual says the PA-1 also has a gain of 30db, but I can't find any info on the input impedance... Will I lose dynamics by switching from an active line stage to the TVC? I .......
210: Amp/Preamp Asylum, suitability of system for Promitheus TVC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-18, 08:51:12 (64.169.0.240)
Hi, I'm wondering if my system would be suitable for use with the Promitheus TVC for volume control without sacrificing too much in the way of dyna,ics, etc., compared to an active line stage. I'm usi .......
211: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Series inductance is not advised for power amp supplies. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-11, 18:41:53 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Al Thanks so much for the helpful response. I have quite a few additional questions. Would it be possible to discuss them by e-mail? Thanks! Chris (cporada@cabnr.unr.edu) .......
212: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Electronics specialists lab-quality filters (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-09, 21:38:06 (64.169.0.240)
Or even the 15 amp version :-) Thanks! Chris .......
213: Tweakers' Asylum, Electronics specialists lab-quality filters (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-09, 20:28:27 (64.169.0.240)
I'm wondering if anyone has tried one of the Electronics Specialists Laboratory-Grade 20 amp surge suppressors/line filter units for audio use (unit #AC-SFM-32M). http://www.elect-spec.com/acprot2.htm .......
214: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Environmental Potentials EP-2450? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-07, 10:28:18 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Paul Thanks for the tips. How much quartz did you put in the breaker box, and by "around the electronics", could you be more specific like, where, what size crystals, etc? Where did you find tourma .......
215: Tweakers' Asylum, Environmental Potentials EP-2450? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-05, 13:38:22 (64.169.0.240)
Is anyone out there who has tried the Environmental Potentials EP-2450 (or their other products) willing to share some opinions on how this compares to other conditioners for a purely audio setup? It' .......
216: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: converting Monster HTS 3500 MKII to allow IEC PC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-05, 10:42:50 (134.197.9.116)
Hi Doug If it's not too much trouble, which Furutech duplexes did you put into the Monster, and how hard were they to swap in? Is it more or less just like changing an outlet in your house, or do the .......
217: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: As you've discovered, the placebo effect doesn't explain what you're hearing. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-04, 20:18:08 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Paul I, too, have an Earthsafe. It seems to make a big difference with sound and (curiously) also for our plants, which are growing much larger and are much healthier than ever before. This indicat .......
218: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: converting Monster HTS 3500 MKII to allow IEC PC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-04, 07:15:21 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Doug Two other questions. When you say cut off the cord a few inches from where it enters the chassis and then use a screw-on IEC from Furutech, do you mean just screw the IEC inlet to the end of t .......
219: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: As you've discovered, the placebo effect doesn't explain what you're hearing. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-04, 07:09:40 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Paul When you say an increase in soundstage, do you hear this in width or depth? I only ask because it seems like my soundstage width is more or less the same, but I hear much more of the recording .......
220: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: As you've discovered, the placebo effect doesn't explain what you're hearing. (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-03, 18:38:38 (64.169.0.240)
Hi Paul Thanks for the very helpful reply. I'll try those spots out and see what it does. What is the conditioner you have in your breaker box? Chris .......
221: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: converting Monster HTS 3500 MKII to allow IEC PC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-03, 14:01:06 (134.197.9.116)
Hi Doug Thanks so much for all the helpful info! It sounds like fun to me, so I guess it's time to get started :-) Best regards Chris .......
222: Tweakers' Asylum, best places to use topaz or tourmaline (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-03, 12:33:49 (134.197.9.116)
Okay, I realize this is opening myself up to being hit with "flamethrowers", but after reading about the benefits of topaz and tourmaline crystals on this forum, I figured what the heck and went to a .......
223: Tweakers' Asylum, converting Monster HTS 3500 MKII to allow IEC PC (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-03-01, 10:42:09 (64.169.0.240)
I'm wondering if anyone has converted a Monster HTS 3500 MKII reference power center to allow the use of after-market detachable IEC power cords. If so, was it a difficult tweak, did it make a noticea .......
224: Digital Drive, Herbie's footers on MARANTZ - SA-15 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-02-21, 08:44:54 (75.15.222.236)
I'm curious if anyone's tried Herbie's Tenderfeet or any of the Isocup/ball combo's on a MARANTZ SA-15 REFERENCE SACD-CD PLAYER. If so, what improvements were noted? If anyone has tried any other foot .......
225: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Herbie's footers on MARANTZ - SA-15 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-02-20, 17:03:54 (75.15.222.236)
I forgot to ask, what subtle changes did you note with the Tenderfeet, and what type of rack do you have, i.e., do you have a good rack that already isolates a lot of vibration? Thanks Chris ::: TOPIC .......
226: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Herbie's footers on MARANTZ - SA-15 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-02-20, 17:02:22 (75.15.222.236)
Hi Clarence Thanks so much for your helpful response. What type of silver wire did you use for hooking up the RCA's? Chris .......
227: Tweakers' Asylum, Herbie's footers on MARANTZ - SA-15 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2009-02-20, 12:27:05 (63.201.25.203)
I'm curious if anyone's tried Herbie's Tenderfeet or any of the Isocup/ball combo's on a MARANTZ SA-15 REFERENCE SACD-CD PLAYER. If so, what improvements were noted? Also, do the stock feet come off b .......
228: Speaker Asylum, GMA Eos vs Eos HD (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-10-08, 13:54:29 (134.197.9.116)
Has anyone out there had a chance to compare the new GMA Eos to the Eos HD? if so, could you share your impressions/comments on the differences and similarities between the two? Thanks! Chris ::: TOPI .......
229: Isolation Ward, RE: Impressions-EarthSafe Schumann Resonance Generator (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-05-25, 09:56:36 (64.169.7.216)
I'm kind of puzzled by why the height of the generator is important, since if it's generating a 7.83Hz signal, this should permeate everywhere, through walls, etc., with no trouble, shouldn't it? Also .......
230: Isolation Ward, RE: alternative to Acoustic Revive RR-77? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-05-23, 17:40:45 (64.169.7.216)
Hi everyone I'm quite intrigued with the notion that the Schumann frequency may have some biological effect, but the price of the rr-77 is a bit steep to experiment. Has anyone tried one of the the pr .......
231: General Asylum, RE: Experience with Eastern Electric MiniMax BBA? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-05-19, 13:37:08 (134.197.9.116)
Hi Tom Thanks for the very helpful reply. How do you go about figuring out just how much tube gain/signal volume is needed to get a perfect match between your CD player and your integrated (or line am .......
232: General Asylum, RE: BBA (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-05-12, 14:33:20 (134.197.9.116)
Great! I'll look forward to hearing what you think Thanks Chris .......
233: General Asylum, Experience with Eastern Electric MiniMax BBA? (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-05-10, 05:44:55 (75.15.215.220)
Does anyone have any experience using the Eastern Electric MiniMax BBA Tube Buffer as a buffer, i.e., not as their preamp, but inserting it between their SACD/Cd player and a line amp. It sound slike .......
234: Tweakers' Asylum, Eastern Electric MiniMax BBA Tube Buffer (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-05-09, 10:42:53 (134.197.9.116)
Does anyone have any experience using the Eastern Electric MiniMax BBA Tube Buffer as a buffer, i.e., not as their preamp, but inserting it between their SACD/Cd player and a line amp. It sound slike .......
235: Speaker Asylum, RE: Harbeth vs GMA (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-02-23, 13:41:40 (75.15.219.61)
Just to clarify and help those who have heard these two speakers assess which would be best suited to my listening tastes, the speakers would going in a system consisting of a Marantz SA-15S1 with a M .......
236: Speaker Asylum, Harbeth vs GMA (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-02-22, 19:24:33 (75.15.219.61)
Has anyone who is willing to share their experiences compared Harbeth Super HL5 to any of the Green Mountain Audio speakers? Thanks for any opinions/comments Chris .......
237: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Question for Alan (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-01-16, 16:30:29 (134.197.9.116)
Thanks Alan! That sounds much "safer" given my DIY capabilities. However, what is an IEC liberator cord and where do I get one of those? Thanks Chris .......
238: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Question for Alan (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-01-16, 13:40:06 (209.78.18.112)
Hi Alan By "across the IEC socket" do you just mean to solder one of the 193L leads to the "hot" pin and the other lead to the "neutral" pin on the inside of the IEC socket of the component? That is t .......
239: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Alan Maher Power Enhancers with Monster HTS3500 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-01-16, 11:58:50 (209.78.18.112)
Hi Alan and Mike Thanks for the answers. I'll try to read through the wealth of info at the Audio Circle (AC) link from Mike (Thanks!). In the meanwhile, in answer to Alan's question, I'm not sure if .......
240: Tweakers' Asylum, Alan Maher Power Enhancers with Monster HTS3500 (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2008-01-16, 09:02:56 (209.78.18.112)
I recently purchased an Alan Maher Design Standard Power Enhancer and am trying to decide whether it would be best to plug it into an unused outlet on the Monster Reference PowerCenter HTS 3500 MKII i .......
241: Speaker Asylum, RE: GMA vs. Zu vs. Vandersteen (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2007-11-21, 09:00:07 (134.197.9.116)
Thanks for the information Dukee. I forgot to mention, I also have a pair of DIY 12" Adire Shiva powered subs that could be used with the speakers, so they would not have to produce the really low bas .......
242: Speaker Asylum, GMA vs. Zu vs. Vandersteen (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2007-11-20, 18:21:21 (63.201.26.246)
I'm thinking of getting some new speakers for strictly 2-channel use, and I want something different than the normal "box". I'm wondering if anyone out there has compared the Green Mountain Callisto's .......
243: Speaker Asylum, speaker comparison (0.00)
Posted by boodles on 2007-11-20, 09:23:57 (134.197.9.116)
I'm thinking of getting some new speakers for strictly 2-channel use, and I want something different than the normal "box". I'm wondering if anyone out there has compared the Green Mountain Callisto's .......
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