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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: The best? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-23, 06:28:07 (75.57.163.134)
"best speaker" No I wouldnt say that, but then again "best" category is subjective in this game of "audiophile music" Just because something sounds good on paper DOES not mean that it will sound good .......
2: Speaker Asylum, RE: Von Schweikert VR2 mods? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-23, 06:26:31 (75.57.163.134)
hmmm, after careful review and some backlash i wont be trying anything radical on my speakers, do they sound good yes, are they the best speakers, no since everything is subjective I cant even comment .......
3: Speaker Asylum, AE 805's? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-23, 06:21:07 (75.57.163.134)
Has anyone tried the new bookshelf from bizzybee? For $599 they seem like a good deal but I dont known about their quality, sound or anything to that effect. They resemble B&W speakers in some way, do .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: I think Ozzy's trying to say...... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-21, 17:30:05 (75.57.190.66)
he just made the comment to me and I will go on to say that probably I will get my money back and return the unit back to specs, will I do it, dunno since everything is subjective in this game. My bud .......
5: Speaker Asylum, RE: Von Schweikert VR2 mods? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-21, 12:35:57 (75.57.173.89)
Hmmm, why cheap drivers? They sure didnt cost me "CHEAP"! Ok so what drivers will I need and what is wrong with the ones I have????? Curious, please explain .......
6: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tyler Signature Monitors vs . Von Schweikert VR-2 or VS-4 Jr. (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-21, 11:33:48 (75.57.187.61)
I dont own your tylers or JMLabs, however, I do own the VR2's from the VSA line and to me they sound really well in the bass dept, you wont need a separate bass unit with these speakers at all. Bass i .......
7: Speaker Asylum, Von Schweikert VR2 mods? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-21, 11:31:09 (75.57.187.61)
Have anyone done any mods to their VR2's speakers? Such as upgraded crossover or other parts? I have a good tech friend of mine that owns his own speaker company and he has told me that he could make .......
8: DVD-Audiobahn, Re: DVD-A Player, what can I buy good, but inexpensive ?? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-06, 22:29:04 (75.57.163.224)
oppo brand, look them up! .......
9: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: Quality Cables For iPod (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-05-06, 22:27:30 (75.57.163.224)
ultimatecables.com their ipod cables are the BEST! plus they only cost $40 research them and see. After an audio buddy of mine heard them he purchase one right away. .......
10: Computer Audio Asylum, Pc audio is it the next best thing???? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-29, 09:26:38 (75.49.218.212)
I've been hearing alot about pc audio and many claim that in the future pc audio will be considered the next best thing in the audiophile world, curious about all of this. Any thoughts? .......
11: General Asylum, Re: why do (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-28, 07:57:23 (75.57.182.170)
Yes to some degree you are correct, however, were not buying watches, clothes etc were talking about audio gear with "established" well regarded companies "Jolida, Shanling, Original, Cayin, ming da, .......
12: General Asylum, Re: My two absolute rules for buying stuff: get the sound you like at the lowest cost (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-28, 07:48:54 (75.57.182.170)
I have to agree with you on the above, I also would like to add to it. Buying good sound doesnt mean that you have to overspend, some of us have the ability and the money to that but most of us dont. .......
13: Tubes Asylum, Re: No they are not the same...... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-28, 06:41:33 (75.57.182.170)
I have been researching Cayin and Primaluna, both on AA/Agon and Audiocircle, I cant find anybody that has a negative comment on both items. Personally, I dont buy new so I tend to research, listen/au .......
14: Tubes Asylum, Re: Tube purchasing? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-28, 06:37:23 (75.57.182.170)
Thanks for the help! I will be placing an order soon... Their prices are excellent plust their products are cryoed. Cool stuff! .......
15: General Asylum, Re: I'd say you'd be lucky to get 10% of the original price. (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-28, 06:35:02 (75.57.182.170)
I have to agree with the above response, Aiwa is NOT regarded as an audiophile product you may want to sell it but you wont get much for it, you can donated to a charitable organization instead of get .......
16: General Asylum, Re: Thank You! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-27, 20:05:58 (75.57.185.20)
So whats your point? Maybe I post on different boards to get other peoples opinions, last time I checked, the USA was a free country with freedom on speech and I have served my country proudly in Iraq .......
17: General Asylum, Re: Recycle? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-27, 20:01:56 (75.57.185.20)
So whats your point? Maybe I post on different boards to get other peoples opinions, last time I checked, the USA was a free country with freedom on speech and I have served my country proudly in Iraq .......
18: Tubes Asylum, Tube purchasing? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-27, 19:39:01 (75.57.185.20)
Has anyone ordered from cryoset.com? Wondering about their products since they have good prices, on ebay they have an excellent rating. Some of their prices are way to good to pass by... Anyone? Thank .......
19: Tubes Asylum, Cayin TA-30 & Primaluna? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-26, 08:00:42 (75.49.219.117)
Hmmm, I came across the above and Primaluna. However the Primaluna resembles the Cayin almost to perfection. Kinda confused now since I've been looking another integrated amp for a small setup, is the .......
20: General Asylum, Chinese products? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-25, 18:48:47 (75.57.173.72)
Any info on Cayin, Shenga and Original from China? I've heard of the brand Cayin but the others I have no clue, seems like the Chinese are catching up with the world of "high end audiophile" products .......
21: General Asylum, Re: Audiophile dreams answered (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-20, 10:52:41 (75.57.163.127)
Bose (Better Of Something Else) What a joke "Bose"considered "audiophile? Wow...IMO Bose is crap. Will not have it in my car, house or anywhere not even if it was FREE If you dreams were answered by l .......
22: Tubes Asylum, Re: Check out my new Stereo amp!! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-18, 08:22:32 (75.57.170.136)
SWEEEEEET! .......
23: Tubes Asylum, Re: JJ E34L vs. JJ KT77 (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-18, 08:21:27 (75.57.170.136)
For what I hear on most tube forums is that KT77 sound better, however, dont quote me on that since I am no tube guru. .......
24: Tubes Asylum, Manual bias setting? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-18, 08:17:36 (75.57.170.136)
I need to manually bias my tube amp even though it came with auto bias option I want make sure that my bias is set correctly manually. I read the manual and it states that the setting should be betwee .......
25: General Asylum, Audio rack? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-16, 01:01:23 (75.57.190.2)
Hello, looking to upgrade my component rack. I have a nice audio/video rack however it is not made for high end gear. It looks nice but thats about it, too much glass and beautiful looks but it shakes .......
26: Music Lane, Best recordings? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-16, 00:17:50 (75.57.190.2)
Ok, wether your young or old, listen to lp's, cd's etc. What has been your best recordings that you have listened to on any music taste and why? .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Aftermarket AC cord that's not as stiff as garden hose? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-13, 19:05:44 (75.49.218.127)
ultimatecables.com good pc check the site out for info .......
28: Cable Asylum, Re: Stealh Power Cords??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-13, 19:01:38 (75.49.218.127)
Cool thanks for the insight, wow, not a cheap power cord... .......
29: Cable Asylum, Stealh Power Cords??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-13, 10:29:30 (75.57.199.135)
My new/used Jolida DJ 100 came with a stealth power cord that the gentlemen decided to throw in, actually he forgot to send me the stock power cord with the new cd player and due to his mistake he sen .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl such a PITA (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-12, 08:23:01 (75.57.160.250)
Ok newbie here with Vinyl just received my new TT (Clearaudio Emotion) today along with a Pro-ject phono and a cartridge. I dont have a clue as to how to setup the TT, plus I dont even own a single Lp .......
31: Tubes Asylum, Re: Yes. (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-12, 08:15:11 (75.57.160.250)
Cool, thanks! My power cord is cryoed as well, but that is all I have thats cryoed. Some advocate of tube shy away from Cryo treated tubes dont know why .......
32: Digital Drive, Re: Problem Is In Auditioning (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-12, 08:11:06 (75.57.160.250)
Whats your budget? One of the option is to visit your audiophile stores and test some of the recommended cd players. Another option will be to purchase "used" after you carefully did your homework and .......
33: Cable Asylum, Eichman eXpress 6? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-12, 06:59:45 (75.57.160.250)
I went to my local hifi guy Van L Speakerworks, John is an awesome guy great speaker builder with patented drivers that he manufactures himself. Anyway, I notice that he was using the Eichman eXpress .......
34: Tubes Asylum, Tube rolling? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-11, 06:49:13 (75.57.165.168)
Hopefully I made the right decision, being new to tubes I went of a professional advise for my Jolida 1000RC integrated tube amp, JJ KT 77's, Mullards AT7 and EH AX7 all cryo treated. I was looking fo .......
35: General Asylum, Re: Best way to connect Bose Acoustimass 5 to laptop (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-11, 06:38:27 (75.57.165.168)
http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html .......
36: Speaker Asylum, Re: Bose speakers, interesting info (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-11, 06:19:22 (75.57.165.168)
Wow thats sad, if people would learn and study their decisions more carefully they will not pick up a "Bose" system PERIOD! I am not saying that "Bose" is a bad company however, just a bad cheaply mad .......
37: Speaker Asylum, Bose speakers, interesting info (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-10, 10:32:25 (75.57.171.13)
http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html for those that considered Bose "Hi Fi" .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Record swap meet Vinyl? Buy & sell Lp's? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-08, 21:37:26 (75.57.164.187)
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it! :) .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Record swap meet Vinyl? Buy & sell Lp's? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-08, 10:46:32 (75.57.168.147)
I've heard of vinyl swap meet in other cities however I havent heard of anything of sort in the Chicago land area? Any ideas or suggestions? I am new to Vinyl and I dont currently own a single Lp, hop .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, tubes or ss phono? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-07, 09:14:21 (75.57.185.125)
(First, I hope I am in the right thread area) I just recently purchase a Clearaudio TT with a Pro-ject phono and an adcom cartridge, since I am new I kept my budget under 1k and I did pretty darn good .......
41: General Asylum, Re: Question, would a Stradivarius violin that sold for 2.4 million, measure differently than say a desent $1,000 one? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-04, 22:45:58 (75.57.198.70)
Wow goes to show that some people have too much money to spend, well, if you have it why not I guess. Me personally if I was rich and loaded, no way. I would invested in something else such as Audioph .......
42: Tubes Asylum, Tube gurus i need your help on this (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-04, 22:41:23 (75.57.198.70)
Under the advise from Jolida technician I took all of my tubes to get tested by a local Hi Fi tech guru (recommended by Matt Thanks!) he ran the following test on the tubes: Tonsols 12AX7 (2) 84-91 & .......
43: Tubes Asylum, Re: tubes suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-03, 18:59:04 (75.57.197.248)
Thanks I did, they recommended JJ KT 77's and Mullards however the Mullards are quite expensive and I cant find them. .......
44: Speaker Asylum, Mini Strata owners or reviews? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-02, 07:04:58 (75.57.165.153)
On av123.com they have an impressive speaker called the Mini Strata. Looking to hear from previous owners and reviews. For 2k they seem to be a super bargain for what I hear they sound fantastic. ::: .......
45: Tubes Asylum, tubes suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-04-01, 21:23:10 (75.57.194.190)
Hello tube gurus, I have the Jolida 1000RC which come with Chinese made tubes would like to replace the tubes but since I am no expert in tube rolling I would like some suggestions. Thinking about cha .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: There was a lot of his gear at AK Fest last weekend (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-29, 15:55:06 (24.14.3.195)
AVA? Well to be honest I am not looking at anything super fancy but good sounding music. Just because certain audiophile gear is super expensive doesnt mean that is that good. Spending more doesnt mea .......
47: Computer Audio Asylum, Flac??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-29, 08:17:30 (75.57.192.111)
Excuse the silly question but I dont consider myself an "expert audiophile" on all topics, however, I do have an Ipod with over 20gigs of music on it. From time to time, I take some of my favorite cd .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Van Alstine? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-29, 02:29:20 (75.57.160.80)
Are his product that good that you usually dont see them for sale on teh "used" market, hmmm, interesting.... .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What sounds better integrated or separates? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-27, 11:18:50 (75.57.169.223)
I have always owned integrated amp, especially tube type. Since I am still learning about audiophile systems what REALLY sound best and gives you the best in regards to musical involvement musicality .......
50: Cable Asylum, Re: I've read reports that the Wiremold is pretty good. (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-25, 07:20:50 (75.57.169.56)
Honestly, I cant really tell the difference besides me personally wanting a better flow of electricity to my components, especially my amp. .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: The SPL does not obey the inverse square law in a reverberant field. (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-24, 19:30:21 (75.57.171.19)
Interesting! I bookmark it thanks .......
52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Look (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-24, 19:28:25 (75.57.171.19)
It's true of what you say, but in reality do you REALLY need 750 to 1100 watts of massive power. Maybe 300 to 500 watts should be more than what you really need it all depends on your speakers and lis .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Any good book recommendations to learn about this? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-24, 18:42:13 (75.57.171.19)
tvad, thanks! I already ordered the book however I was referring to any other possibilities, I am open to new things as well. Thanks again!~ Did you get to view my post on the room size? 20x30 by 8 ft .......
54: Cable Asylum, Power Strip??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-24, 15:34:49 (75.57.171.19)
I have a Naim uninterrupted power strip made by wireworld with 9 outlets, just paid $50 for the strip not bad for a starter system. However, what other options are recommended ie name brands, type etc .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How much power do you really need?? Honestly? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-24, 15:18:59 (75.57.171.19)
Any good book recommendations to learn about this? .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How much power do you really need?? Honestly? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-24, 11:54:23 (75.57.171.19)
Kinda curious of a statement that was made to me by a salesman from a local hifi store about an amp. To make my story short I went to visit the local hifi store and I told him the issues that I was ha .......
57: General Asylum, Re: Tweeter to close 49 of 153 stores (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-22, 11:21:30 (75.57.180.98)
I never considered Tweeter an "audiophile" store however some consider Best Buy, ABT Circuit City "audiophile" stores, lol The best stores are real "audiophile" stores that really care for GOOD soundi .......
58: General Asylum, Musical Fidelity with Sonus Faber WOW~! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-22, 09:16:32 (75.57.180.98)
Yesterday I went to audition some speakers in my town of Chicago, I do believe they were the Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus with MF KW750 and KW Tube pre amp WOW! I was blowned away, very musical extre .......
59: Speaker Asylum, Re: Ooops .. Here Is The Link ... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-22, 00:24:12 (75.57.168.154)
Huh!? Ok first the add has no pictures and the seller has ZERO feedbacks, hmmmm sounds weird to me .......
60: Speaker Asylum, Onix Mini Strata and Anthony Gallo's Ref 3.1 (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-21, 09:12:39 (75.49.216.108)
Ok here I go again, in the quest for pure audio enjoyment I have decided to the above speakers. I was thinking about just adding a sub to my Von Schweikert Audio VR2's or just maybe upgrading to the V .......
61: General Asylum, Re: What happened to those $50 "miracle" speakers (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-20, 20:47:29 (75.57.201.65)
What $50 "miracle speakers?" Kinda curious about your statement .......
62: General Asylum, Re: Anything over 500$ is not a budget system IMO (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-20, 20:44:16 (75.57.201.65)
Wow thats a budget system, lol .......
63: General Asylum, Re: Audiophile on a budget system (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-20, 08:12:45 (75.57.183.61)
If you live in the Chicago land area stop by for a listen, I enjoy talking and meeting with fellow audiophiles plus I like to get some pointers on the overall sound. .......
64: General Asylum, Re: Audiophile on a budget system (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-20, 08:10:22 (75.57.183.61)
A bit, but not much. It does sound better with a nice blanket over the tv however in the near future I will not have the TV but just a dedicated audio room. It kinda looks weird when guest come over a .......
65: General Asylum, Re: Very nice system (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-20, 08:06:41 (75.57.183.61)
Big and powerful for sure! The integrated amp runs my Vr2's just fine, everything blends in well .......
66: General Asylum, Audiophile on a budget system (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 22:08:38 (75.57.163.154)
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vopin&1174363328&read&3&4& .......
67: Isolation Ward, Re: Bose (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 22:05:49 (75.57.163.154)
Cheaply made in China for less than $20 and sold for thousands, great marketing, inferior product line PERIOD! If you just want noise take the plunge but if you want a musical experience 2 channel is .......
68: Tweakers' Asylum, Cheap maple platforms! Hmmm, interesting (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 17:01:53 (75.57.163.154)
Shopping around I came across the following link below http://stores.ebay.com/Dawns-Kitchen-Korner-and-More 18x12x3 $48 20x15x3 $66 24x18x3 $90 The size listed above should cover most components and s .......
69: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Need advice on electrical outlet (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 17:01:18 (75.57.163.154)
Acme audio cryo treated outlet try Jeff at Value Audio. This outlet made A SUPER HUGE improvement on my sound and I could attest to it... Cant go wrong for $35 to $45 bucks .......
70: Speaker Asylum, Re: TAD Aural Ersatz stereo subs for $350 - initial thoughts (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 11:19:26 (75.57.202.53)
Matt, are you a frugal audiophile on a budget? lol!~ Nice to hear that your happy with your purchase, Keep me posted on the sub sound progress. However, you get what you paid for keep that in mind. S .......
71: Speaker Asylum, Re: Jon's monitors are insane (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 10:56:35 (75.57.202.53)
Hey Matt, how are those subs working out for ya? Jon is a an excellent guy to talk to and get information on audio, overall great guy. The best place to audition and listen to is in your own home, not .......
72: Speaker Asylum, Van L Speakerworks "Chicago" (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-19, 07:57:49 (75.57.174.196)
Has anyone owned one of his products? Especially his bookshelf monitors own line of product. Seems to be very very knowledgeable about speaker systems and other musical products. I guess my question i .......
73: Digital Drive, Digital music download? Quality??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-18, 10:01:05 (75.57.178.77)
My brother impressed me with some good sounding recordings he did from the satellite feed, interesting plus is an digital format. Dont know how does it compare to a regular cd quality but? Does anyone .......
74: Tweakers' Asylum, Bamboo for damping/vibration control? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-17, 16:04:06 (75.57.165.218)
I came across an interesting product for vibration damping etc. Bamboo? Anyone has any comments or experience with it? It's cheaper than Maple thats for sure, lol! .......
75: Speaker Asylum, TAD 803SD Studio Monitors? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-17, 06:49:05 (75.57.188.176)
Has anyone owned one of the many product bizzyb offers such as the Tad 803sd monitors? Some have owned the TAD-60 tube amplifier but I dont know of many that have owned his speakers. Trying to researc .......
76: General Asylum, Re: freudian slip (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-16, 11:14:17 (75.57.189.94)
Ooops, I meant fall prey into the salesmans pitch... .......
77: General Asylum, Re: New Stereo Setup (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-16, 09:14:12 (75.57.177.136)
Thanks for the positive response, I am happy with my results and listening pleasure, however, there is room for improvement. I did my homework, leg work and I carefully planned my system out. I didnt .......
78: General Asylum, New Stereo Setup (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-15, 18:43:37 (75.57.185.226)
Stereo equipment consist of the following: I want to post pics but ??? Scratch Head For those who wish to view my setup pm me with an addy and I will send some pics Jolida 1000RC upgraded tubes 100WPC .......
79: Cable Asylum, Besides bare wire what is the best other option connector? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-11, 09:55:09 (75.57.194.5)
I have a set of DH Lab Q10 bi wire cable, good cables to say the least however they came with "cheap" super large spade connectors and some banana plugs. So far I like the WBT line of product and DH L .......
80: Speaker Asylum, Re: Best? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-10, 18:54:14 (75.57.178.90)
Cool, thanks! The best option is to go bare wire however I love the simplicity of bananas .......
81: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: Swan M200 (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-10, 09:15:12 (75.57.191.139)
Thanks, my next option was Mapleshade PC audio modded but $500 price tag is a bit above my range, but lets see.... Thanks guys! .......
82: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: DVD Copying software (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-10, 09:13:25 (75.57.191.139)
Greg, can you email me please!~ Thanks .......
83: Speaker Asylum, Re: Subs? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-10, 08:55:16 (75.57.191.139)
Hey Matt, whatup! Well, the shoulder is going well it has been a PITA and 2 days ago I slipped and fell on it in my driveway due to a patch of ice on the floor, yeah I felt like an 80 old man falling. .......
84: Speaker Asylum, Mapleshade pc audio? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-09, 11:09:06 (75.57.191.213)
For the asking price $485 seems like a nice modded system. http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/portableaudio.php .......
85: Speaker Asylum, Re: Checkn DH Labs website- many connector options-NT (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-09, 10:24:20 (75.57.191.213)
Such as what? Looking for the best connector not options, thanks! .......
86: Computer Audio Asylum, Swan M200 (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-09, 07:05:06 (75.57.191.213)
Looking to replace my cheap plastic altec lansing 3 piece speaker system, came across the Swan M200 speakers fairly cheap for about $200 shipped! Any advise or has anyone used them if so how do you li .......
87: Speaker Asylum, Dh Labs product need advise on connectors (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-09, 07:02:47 (75.57.191.213)
Since I am on a budget I purchase a set of suprisingly good "used" Dh Labs Q10 bi wired cables however they came with Z plugs for the amp end and spades for the speaker end since I got a good deal on .......
88: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: DVD Copying software (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-08, 16:13:06 (75.57.201.18)
Sounds too complicated to me, lol .......
89: Computer Audio Asylum, DVD Copying software (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-08, 08:47:10 (75.57.161.16)
I have the DVD Fab software "trial" version. Any good recommendations for a good quality DVD burner. Some DVD's have anti copy software and at time DVD Fab gives me a hard time. Any good recommendatio .......
90: Computer Audio Asylum, PC Speakers, honestly! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-08, 08:41:36 (75.57.161.16)
I hope I am in the right thread dept, but I have been using a 3 piece style speaker system for my PC. Since I do most of my home at home with the pc I normally listen to music in my home office. Curre .......
91: Speaker Asylum, PC Speakers, honestly! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-08, 08:40:21 (75.57.161.16)
I hope I am in the right thread dept, but I have been using a 3 piece style speaker system for my PC. Since I do most of my home at home with the pc I normally listen to music in my home office. Curre .......
92: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Help, amp is not working???? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-07, 07:10:57 (75.57.189.84)
Had my unit checked out by Decibel audio, one of the tube socket was loosed something so simple but the baby is now fully repaired and functional :) Selling her as well!!! .......
93: General Asylum, Satellite music? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-07, 06:45:54 (75.57.189.84)
Does anyone listent to XM or other satellite music over their high end stereo gear? I've heard that "some" are getting free digital channels and music via a satellite and some fta box but I dont know .......
94: Tweakers' Asylum, sorbothane (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-06, 22:05:53 (75.57.161.247)
Any good recommendation as to where to purchase sorbothane feet/balls for vibration control. Speakers and AV gear? Links will be helpful, thanks! .......
95: Speaker Asylum, Subs? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-06, 20:53:23 (75.57.161.247)
HSU, SVS, Velodyne or Sunfire. Looking to pair a nice sub with my VSA VR2 speakers. So far I like the Sunfire line and the capability of room equalization with a mic. HSU is another good option. Not l .......
96: Tweakers' Asylum, So many isolation products??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-05, 19:01:01 (75.57.191.211)
With so many tweak options what works best, I have heard so many variables to brass isolation of components, maple, etc etc etc. Doing some research I have found some cheap solutions to isolating my c .......
97: Tweakers' Asylum, AC noise rejection power strip???? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-05, 18:54:44 (75.57.191.211)
I have a Monster HTS MKII 1000 power line filter for sound and cinema viewing, however, now I am kinda confused since "most audiophiles" state that for a better sound is better to have a clean power s .......
98: Speaker Asylum, Re: Von schweikerts VR4 jr and sr??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-05, 07:47:36 (75.57.176.174)
Personally, the VSA line is the best souding speakers that I have heard "honestly" but thats just my opinion. I have auditioned Totems, Dynaudio, Dali, B&W etc etc. I like the VR4's just wanted to kno .......
99: Speaker Asylum, Von schweikerts VR4 jr and sr??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-03, 08:36:21 (75.57.176.174)
I have the VR2's very nice sounding speaker but like everyone else we all look to upgrade. I love Von Schweikerts line of products personally. I've been looking at the VR4 jr's and the sr's besides th .......
100: Digital Drive, Jolida 100? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-03-01, 15:07:48 (75.57.195.47)
Would like to know if anyone has the JD 100 level 2 by Wally from underwood. How does it sound, warm, bright, neutral? Does it make some of your bad cd's sound good? I have a few cd's that in the voic .......
101: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Recheck all of the connections and settings in your system; thoroughly. Might ... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-28, 14:26:23 (75.49.219.29)
Bad tubes were the culprit, I am getting the amp unit verified and checked out to see if anything else went wrong but so far she's running beautiful again! Tubes are so sensitive! .......
102: Digital Drive, Re: Cd player for my current system? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-28, 09:21:52 (75.57.198.166)
because i dont know much about it .......
103: Digital Drive, Cd player for my current system? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-27, 21:49:53 (75.57.185.40)
I just recently purchase the Jolida 1000 RC for my Von Schweikert Audio VR2's speakers with DH Labs cables and interconnects. The speakers are rated at 87 bd efficicency. Looking for a good recommenda .......
104: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Wrong Forum - this is HiRez and Cd isn't HiRez... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-27, 21:48:02 (75.57.185.40)
My budget is $1,000 .......
105: Hi-Rez Highway, Cd player for my current system? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-27, 02:43:48 (75.57.160.252)
I just recently purchase the Jolida 1000 RC for my Von Schweikert Audio VR2's speakers with DH Labs cables and interconnects. The speakers are rated at 87 bd efficicency. Looking for a good recommenda .......
106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Recheck all of the connections and settings in your system; thoroughly. Might ... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-24, 17:18:24 (75.57.182.247)
I open the amp up, all the fuses are good to go, switch the tubes around and my right side plays good but my left side doesnt. No power, there is sound but is faint if that. Damn, did I damage my amp? .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: What about switching, left for right, the other tubes? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-24, 11:08:01 (75.57.193.248)
I tried the smaller tubes but not the big ones, will do that later on. Tired of dealing with it for now, need a break. I have a headache .......
108: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Help, amp is not working???? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-24, 08:59:14 (75.57.193.248)
Well, I havent open the case since I am concern about breaking the Shanling seal. I have reverse the wires, rechecked everything, re install the old tubes, install the new tubes, turn the unit off for .......
109: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I must not have explained myself (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-24, 07:31:02 (75.57.193.248)
Aren't most of "American" product sourced to China and other eastern parts of the country? Wow, I didnt meant to post a thread about something that I thought was nice sounding, compared to many other .......
110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Help, amp is not working???? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-24, 07:11:41 (75.57.193.248)
I turn off my amp and switch some tubes last night, now only one side of the speakers is playing. I re-installed the old tubes back in and its still the same issue. It's a Shanling STP 80, also, I tes .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Turntable recommendations wanted....Under $500 used...warm and rich (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 17:34:14 (75.57.195.254)
Rega P3! .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Primaluna, very nice amp! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 17:30:19 (75.57.195.254)
Went today to Promusica here in Chicago to audition the Primaluna brand, wow, very musical tube amp, nice tight bass and detail. I compare it to my auditon Rogue Cronus, which is not a bad amp but the .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, Re: How much are you going to budget for a turntable? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 07:57:22 (75.57.189.90)
Well my stereo setup consist of Shanling T200 Cd player, STP 80 amp (soon to be replaced) for a Rogue Cronus, Von Schweikert Audio VR2's speakers, DH Labs Q10 cables, BL1 interconnects. I am critical .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Which shops dig vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 07:50:12 (75.57.189.90)
Hey Matt, have research online? That would be a good place to start. Also, ask John from Van L Speakerworks, he should give me a good idea. He offers good advise. I am going to Pro Musica today to che .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Best bang for the buck turntable??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 07:47:04 (75.57.189.90)
Sorry about that ok the budget is $300 up to 1k but somewhere in between would be nice. Thanks! .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, Best bang for the buck turntable??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 01:19:42 (75.49.219.106)
Ok I have been listening to cd's for a loooong time, its time to move up a notch and find a good turntable to go along my setup, have to admit that it will be expensive to upgrade all of my music coll .......
117: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sub cable ? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 01:11:12 (75.49.219.106)
Since my tube amp does not a sub input capability, I would like to add a sub to my stereo. Is there a special kind of cable that would work with the subs and speaker binding post? If so, can someone p .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Yes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-23, 01:09:11 (75.49.219.106)
I didnt post a thread to get critisized here, all I wanted was some opinions not negative statment. I have been thinking about getting me a good turntable from musichall and i wanted some opinions on .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, LP's better than Cd's? Hmmm (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-22, 17:33:23 (75.57.181.144)
With all the new technology evolving is LP really better than a CD? Some cd players are way up there in price does it mean that cd players are better, more technology, better processing, ease of use e .......
120: Tweakers' Asylum, Target or Apollo racks, where? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-22, 14:52:48 (75.57.177.59)
Any good place to find the above Audio Rack products, went to a local dealer here in Chicago they wanted almost $500 for cheap oh rack.. Where can I locate the above rack manufactures, somewhere to bu .......
121: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Audio Rack with isolation? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-22, 14:48:13 (75.57.177.59)
Hmm, sounds good to me but is granite a good isolation option. Was told that it was not, same as glass. Wood especially maple works well but I am no expert. Thanks! .......
122: Speaker Asylum, Re: KEF speakers now at Target ! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-22, 14:44:59 (75.57.177.59)
Poor quality, especially if it sold at "Target" c'mon now do all "audiophiles" shop for gear at Target? Goes to show! NOT! .......
123: Speaker Asylum, Adding a sub to my 2 channel stereo? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-22, 14:39:26 (75.57.177.59)
Looking at HSU Research for a decent sub, not looking to break the bank here just improve the overall bass of my 2 channel with tube gear. Any other good recommendations? .......
124: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Lots of options - what's your budget? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-22, 07:10:35 (75.57.193.122)
My budget is around $200 up to $500 but somewhere in between would be nice lets say $350 or so... .......
125: Tweakers' Asylum, Audio Rack with isolation? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-21, 23:28:42 (75.49.217.197)
Any good recommendation for a decent audio rack with cable management and with isolation control without breaking the bank? I need atleast 5 shelves, running tube gear and ss. Please provide links, th .......
126: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rogue Cronus amp, HOLY COW! This thing ROCKS! (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-21, 18:30:54 (75.57.184.232)
This amp rocks, balls to the all sound. Bass sounds like a solid state with the beauty of tubes combined. Had a chance to audition it and borrow it for a few days from a local retailer, all I have to .......
127: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Integrated or separate, what sounds better? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-21, 13:16:28 (75.57.188.131)
Ok, most of you have seem that I have been posting lots of questions to my neverending quest of perfecting what I already have. So here it goes again, Shanling STP 80 integrated amp with the T-200 sac .......
128: Speaker Asylum, Re: why not biamp? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-21, 12:00:35 (75.57.188.131)
I would prefer to go with an integrated tube amp, and not SS. However, I do have an Onkyo 787 which is not used in anyway... .......
129: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: It isolates me every night.... (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-21, 10:02:33 (75.57.188.131)
LOL! Your a funny man, Matt! .......
130: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Adding a sub to my Tube gear, how? Upgrade or? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-21, 06:44:42 (75.57.188.131)
Ok I have Shanling STP 80 amp, with a pair of Von Schweikert Audio VR'2s. After reviewing a buddy's system with an added sub to his stereo I notice a BIG sound improvement especially in the bass area, .......
131: Speaker Asylum, Is my amp enough for my Von Schweikert Vr2 dont think so? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-20, 09:59:36 (75.57.174.32)
Well, I have the Von Schweikert Vr2 speakers great souding to say the least. To me they have been the best speakers that I have owned but anyway I have a Shanling STP 80 amp with 35wpc. It drives the .......
132: Cable Asylum, Stupid question on stock power cords? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-20, 08:34:29 (75.57.174.32)
My Shanling STP 80 and T200 came with stock power cords, after careful review I notice that they are OFC and have hospital grade Marinco connectors both look pretty well built however I was looking in .......
133: Cable Asylum, Re: Element Cable & home grown audio??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 21:44:45 (75.57.170.75)
Thanks Ken, very informative. Just trying to keep my budget reasonable and both companies offer real good products and excellent prices. .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: VTL IT85 (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 21:38:49 (75.57.170.75)
VTL? any link to them? .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Rogue Cronus (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 18:01:12 (75.57.195.184)
I have been considering the Cronus with the KT 77's as well, plus its price very nicely, also looking into the Jolida 1000RC!!! .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Do you mean VSA "VR" speakers? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 18:00:00 (75.57.195.184)
I have the Von Schweikert Audio VR2's speakers... .......
137: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Time to upgrade a higher power integrated tube amp? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 15:01:06 (75.57.193.43)
My speakers and room space require more more, currently working on 35wpc integrated tube amp, sounds nice but not enough to drive my VR speakers. Any recommendation for a good quality integrated tube .......
138: Cable Asylum, Re: Compared to what? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 10:22:18 (75.57.184.5)
Arent Anti Cables and Mapleshade almost the same? .......
139: Cable Asylum, Element Cable & home grown audio??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 10:20:15 (75.57.184.5)
Has anyone tried their products, seems that they have an awesome line and the prices are not bank breaking especially for audiophiles... http://www.homegrownaudio.com/ http://www.elementcable.com/cata .......
140: Tweakers' Asylum, Element Cable & home grown audio (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-19, 10:19:27 (75.57.184.5)
Has anyone tried their products, seems that they have an awesome line and the prices are not bank breaking especially for audiophiles... http://www.homegrownaudio.com/ http://www.elementcable.com/cata .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I bought one (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-18, 17:56:34 (75.57.164.128)
WOW sorry to hear that, I heard that they came with lots of issues so I wont be getting one. Thanks .......
142: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How can I connect iPod to a tube amp? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-18, 13:02:57 (75.57.208.229)
Ipod are convenient but I dont consider them to be audiophile standard for just listening and working out they are great but to have at home to listen to "Real" good quality recordings, hmmmmm, dont k .......
143: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Jolida 502A (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-18, 12:58:27 (75.57.208.229)
For all the audiophile gurus, how do you rate the Jolida 502A rated at 60wpc. Since I have the Shanling STP 80 I was curious on upgrading to a higher power amp. Any reviews on this puppy? Found it "u .......
144: Tubes Asylum, Tube dampers? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-18, 08:21:55 (75.57.198.237)
My system consist of Shanling STP 80 and T200 cd player, I have been looking around for tube dampers and I found some o-rings and other types of dampers, dont know which ones will work better for my s .......
145: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: 3" Thick Maple Platforms (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 13:39:46 (75.57.167.34)
Are these maplewood? or just regular butcher blocks lol!? Maplewood is way better than a butcher block however I am no expert on wood but most audiophiles prefer Maple... .......
146: Cable Asylum, Re: pure silver interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 13:33:34 (75.57.167.34)
Silver conducts electrical current better than copper, correct? .......
147: Cable Asylum, Re: Best iexpensive power cord for a tube cd player? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 13:27:53 (75.57.167.34)
Why Shunyata? Would like some feedback if possible... Thats a nice ac cord, cheap to! .......
148: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Rogue Cronus or ? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 10:38:09 (75.57.205.12)
Hey Dave, thanks for the advise but I come from solid state and I am not looking to go back, I guess you misunderstood my desire, I like my bass solid and more refine with a little more finese to it. .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Rogue Cronus or ? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 06:55:24 (75.57.191.85)
Cool! awesome info, well since I have Chinese tube gear which is not bad but I do believe that for the price I can do better and have more power. My shanling STP 80 is good dont get me wrong but I am .......
150: Cable Asylum, pure silver interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 06:50:25 (75.57.191.85)
I've heard but never experience pure silver being on the bright side however I was curious about them and I am looking for a pair on pure silver interconnects to try out. Currently I have DH Labs Q10 .......
151: Cable Asylum, Re: Best iexpensive power cord for a tube cd player? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 06:21:50 (75.57.191.85)
What is red power cord, website contact info please? Also I have looked into VH Audio product for DIY stuff, however, I am not mechanically inclined :( and I dont want to mess up... .......
152: Tweakers' Asylum, Mapleshade brass footers or ? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 00:05:43 (75.57.172.134)
About to purchase some air dried maple platforms, which the manufacture offers brass footers however I dont know how good are they so I was looking into mapleshade brass footers fairly expensive but I .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rogue Cronus or ? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-17, 00:00:17 (75.57.172.134)
Looking to replace my Shanling STP 80 amp with a more robust and more power without breaking the bank so far I have looked at the Rogue Cronus any other recommendations for a good solid audiophile tub .......
154: Cable Asylum, Best iexpensive power cord for a tube cd player? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-16, 23:43:26 (75.57.172.134)
Looking at Zebra cables for a power cord, 12g with furutech or Marinco connectors. Dont know much about power cords but I have the stock power cords from my tube cd player which is a Shanling T-200. A .......
155: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Wrong approach (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-15, 09:23:11 (75.57.192.43)
Hmm, your are right. I dont take my Porsche and BMW to just anybody so that makes sense. Personally I wouldlt just take it to just "anybody" fist I would check if they have worked on my system before .......
156: Tweakers' Asylum, Marinco or Furutech??? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-15, 07:05:23 (75.57.192.43)
DIY power cords, which connectors are better Marinco or Furutech? Which one have better conductivity properties for electricity? Or do they both do pretty much the same? Any ideas from the DIY gurus, .......
157: Tube DIY Asylum, MODS Service in Chicago area? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-14, 20:10:20 (75.57.187.90)
Looking for a MOD service in the Chicagoland area, any good recommendation to a reputable service would be greatly appreciated. I have a Shanling STP 80 amp and Shanling T-200 SACD. Thanks, Robert ::: .......
158: Cable Asylum, Re: mapleshade golden helix cables? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-14, 07:55:15 (75.57.197.14)
Well, I saw your thread answer before Kenster, looks like you copied it and paste it again, thanks for the info! .......
159: Cable Asylum, mapleshade? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-14, 07:53:45 (75.57.197.14)
Well, I was looking into the double golden helix however I need 10ft and not 8. Would like to run them biwire however Pierre recommends not to. He states that they sound better single run with jumpers .......
160: Cable Asylum, mapleshade golden helix cables? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-13, 18:30:25 (75.57.198.224)
Has anyone tried the mapleshade product line? Golden Helix Cables? Any thoughts? They have a guarantee for 30 days and the owner states that they sound better than Nordost and many other high end audi .......
161: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Told by whom? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-13, 18:08:09 (75.57.198.224)
underwoodhifi.com .......
162: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: avr-587 vs avr-787 (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-12, 21:16:02 (75.57.173.168)
I would go with the 787 I have been having one for the past 7 yrs, great AV receiver, awesome. Was going to sell it but decided not to. I kept it however I upgrade to an all tube stereo system, wont g .......
163: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Biasing the Shanling STP 80? HELP PLEASE (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-12, 18:20:06 (75.57.209.89)
I have the above amp with EL 34's and WE396A's I was told that if I wanted to change the tubes to KT88 which sound better and gives you more bass that I need to biased the unit. I have the manual for .......
164: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: MODS Service? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-12, 18:15:13 (75.57.209.89)
I was told that I could get the system to sound better and improve dynamics range, bass etc that was one of the reason that I was curious about, the system sounds good however I do believe it could so .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, MODS Service? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-12, 15:59:54 (75.57.209.89)
I have a Shanling STP 80 and T200, I would love to modify the T200 first and then the amp, however, I have been quoted some extreme prices personally I dont know if thats normal but any good reputable .......
166: Tubes Asylum, Replacing tubes need imput? (0.00)
Posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on 2007-02-12, 11:27:11 (75.57.181.70)
I have Shanling STP 80 amp and the T200 SACD player with a pair of VR2/s speakers currently runnning DH Labs cables as well. My sacd player is playing with WE 396A and my amp is playing with EL34 (Ele .......
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