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1: Cable Asylum, RE: Mogami/Canare interconnects (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2023-03-19, 05:51:32 (68.229.81.92)
I have also been playing with mogami and canare rca cables. I like the canare gs-6 very much smooth detailed and much more open than the mogami 2549. .......
2: Tubes Asylum, RE: Mystere owners. El34 - 6ca7 advise please (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-08-31, 17:13:23 (68.229.81.92)
I just came from my friends house he actually had a quad of eh 6ca7 tubes. I plugged them In and let the amp warm up for 20 minutes. Holy crap. All I can say it is a huge soundstage linear and separa .......
3: Tubes Asylum, Mystere owners. El34 - 6ca7 advise please (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-08-31, 06:46:21 (68.229.81.92)
I have a mystere ia-21 with el34's in it. I like the sound BUT I was wondering if anyone has tried EH 6ca7 tubes in the el34 tube spots. And if so what are your thoughts between the 2 tube types. This .......
4: Cable Asylum, RE: KanedaK Thank You. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-07-19, 18:36:45 (68.229.81.92)
Hi Mel I sent you a message .......
5: Cable Asylum, RE: KanedaK Thank You. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-07-16, 09:06:43 (68.229.81.92)
I have also bought 2 pairs of the Odin 2 interconnects from the recommendation from Oscar.. They have been burning in for about 100 hrs..They sound fantastic they a smooth musical with great detail an .......
6: Cable Asylum, RE: Nice cable surprise (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-06-11, 10:45:05 (68.229.81.92)
I am not calling them snake oil. The name of the company is snake oil sound. They are a start up company and where just a nice sounding cable and are nicely built. They cables are super flexible also. .......
7: Cable Asylum, Nice cable surprise (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-06-11, 08:33:44 (68.229.81.92)
I was using a friends schiit bifrost dac while he was away (which is very nice btw). I am using cables from audioquest chord belden 8402 and some other odds and ends cables. When he gave me the dac he .......
8: Cable Asylum, Need phono cable help (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2022-03-28, 17:30:03 (68.229.81.92)
Hello I am looking for a good sounding phono cable for The money. It has to be Rca to Rca. I tried mogami 2534 which was nice sounding but a little lean sounding. Going from. Well tempered classic to .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $50 cartridge made stereophile recomended Components class C !! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2021-10-21, 06:06:44 (172.56.23.121)
I like it better than my nagaoka my-110 and ortofon 2m blue. It's was a pleasant surprise .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I think that is a relative of the Rega Carbon... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2021-10-21, 06:03:34 (172.56.23.121)
My friend is using this cart on his rega and he likes it a lot better than the rega carbon .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, $50 cartridge made stereophile recomended Components class C !! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2021-10-20, 19:14:47 (68.229.81.92)
The lp gear cf3600le a $50 cart made Stereophile recommended components class c. I said WTH why not if I don't like it I'll just use it for a back up. Well I took off my nagaoka mp-110 of my well temp .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, Well tempered classic feet (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2021-10-18, 15:33:34 (100.10.74.127)
I am looking for feet for my well tempered classic they screw in the bottom of the table. I am missing one. .......
13: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA interconnect to go with audioquest type 4 speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-10-23, 10:06:41 (68.229.81.92)
Thanks duster I had a pair of AQ copperheads that i loved but that generation of cable are known for having bad solder joints and they had a hum..I said screw it and took out my soldering iron and reh .......
14: Cable Asylum, RCA interconnect to go with audioquest type 4 speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-10-22, 15:16:34 (172.56.22.75)
Hi I picked up a pair of audioquest type 4 speaker cables I am enjoying them. I am now looking for a nice pair of interconnect to go with them. I looked on line and they're are so many brands it's ins .......
15: Cable Asylum, kab litz calbes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-08-31, 17:26:29 (68.229.81.92)
has anyone used the Kab litz cable?? the spiral voice speaker and spiral air interconnects?? .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, RE: As long as you're happy thats the main thing :-) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-12, 19:39:37 (68.9.53.32)
Exactly right.It is so cool to have these type of cartridges at these prices.. It all depends how much cream you want in your coffee.. .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I found the review (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-12, 19:36:30 (68.9.53.32)
Here is another review of the top 3 of vm95 series https://audio-head.com/review-audio-technica-vm95-cartridge-en-ml-sh-compared/ .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I found the review (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-12, 18:03:50 (68.9.53.32)
I do not usually like e online video comparisons they tend to not show the true colors of the recording. All I know I heard the 95sh. It was neck and neck with the nagaoka mp-300. It was smooth with g .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VM95SH (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-11, 20:35:07 (68.9.53.32)
Yes they are great point. Thanks .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Not so sure about your last statement (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-11, 20:34:01 (68.9.53.32)
The Garrett p77 is a great cartridge had one wish I had it back. What I meant is the sound quality you get from the vm95sh is incredible for $200. Technology has gotten so much better in the last ten .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, AT VM95SH (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-11, 11:47:41 (68.9.53.32)
I posted about a week ago how a acquired a mofi studio tracker cartridge that i am enjoying very much. A close friend of mine is a Audio Technica fan. He just got a cartridge in the ATvm95sh. This car .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I think Audio Technica makes those carts for MoFi. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-03, 07:37:54 (68.9.53.32)
yes you are right AT does make them for MOFI just like they also make the new E3 series for Goldring. They are a huge facility and make alot of cart for alot of companies. I tried to like the ortofon .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Take care (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-03, 07:33:47 (68.9.53.32)
yes my well tempered classic has vta on the fly.. It is not the easiest table to setup also. I did play with the vta a little i had it up a little in rear also dead level which does sound better to me .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I think Audio Technica makes those carts for MoFi. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-03, 07:29:51 (68.9.53.32)
I have it on a well tempered classic turntable and using a graham slee amp2 phonostage. I am very surprised about this cartridge.. .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, Mofi studio tracker cartridge (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-07-03, 05:07:55 (68.9.53.32)
I acquired a Mofi studio tracker. I have used the 2m blue and red and a nagaoka mp-110. the studio tracker walks over the the 2m blue and red. its open bold detailed with great bass a and silky highs .......
26: Cable Asylum, Wireworld luna 8 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-04-14, 19:19:06 (68.9.53.32)
I just bought a pair of their interconnects and 14 gauge luna 8 speaker cable. How long for break in and has anyone had good luck with the luna line? .......
27: Cable Asylum, Dh labs (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-02-25, 11:37:15 (68.9.53.32)
I am a fan of dh labs for a while nice cable for the $. I recently got some white lighting interconnect and Odyssey speaker cables for a system i put together. I use t-14 speaker cables bl1 and air ma .......
28: Cable Asylum, Mit not answering their phones (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2020-01-29, 07:09:26 (68.9.53.32)
Mit is not answering their phones are they out of business?? .......
29: Cable Asylum, RE: Entry-Level Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2019-01-13, 08:54:10 (68.0.235.175)
Dh labs bl-1 great cables for the money shop around you can get great prices on ebay and so on.. super quiet and sound great .......
30: Cable Asylum, RE: bulk speaker cable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2018-12-08, 16:59:45 (68.0.235.175)
Have the cables in and after 50 hrs so far they are very nice. Nicely balanced thanks again duster for your help.. Merry Christmas .......
31: Cable Asylum, RE: bulk speaker cable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2018-12-02, 18:00:44 (68.0.235.175)
Duster I bought the audioquest slip 14/4. Thanks for the help .......
32: Cable Asylum, RE: bulk speaker cable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2018-11-24, 04:17:55 (68.0.235.175)
Duster also would the audioquest type 4 or cv 4 speakercables be a better choice? thanks so much for the help...i found of some of the 14/4 speaker cables in ebay for sale is there another place I sho .......
33: Cable Asylum, RE: bulk speaker cable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2018-11-24, 03:56:32 (68.0.235.175)
Thank you duster where can I purchase speaker Cable like this. Yes I would like bananas at amp end and spades at speaker .......
34: Cable Asylum, bulk speaker cable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2018-11-23, 17:46:34 (68.0.235.175)
I want to make some speaker cables with my son for his system he has been putting together. He has a monrio integrated a turntable with a nagaoka mp 110 cartridge audioquest diamondback interconnects .......
35: Cable Asylum, RE: Ping: Jon Risch (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2018-11-10, 14:09:54 (68.0.235.175)
You have helped us many times and we tip out hats to you. Don't let these jack asses discourage you for your help .......
36: Cable Asylum, I love peoples expressions (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2017-10-14, 06:19:07 (70.188.148.35)
First of all I want to thank duster and the other asylum members for answering my post below. This pertains to the same person who is breaking in a set of cardas crosslink interconnects and speaker ca .......
37: Cable Asylum, RE: Ping duster (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2017-10-11, 17:35:29 (70.188.148.35)
Thanks very much I have a xlo burn in disc he can borrow. .......
38: Cable Asylum, Ping duster (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2017-10-11, 14:23:03 (70.188.148.35)
hi duster, I noticed you posted you played with the cardas crosslink. I have a close friend who is setting up his first system. he is using this cable it was new out of the box. First of all when he .......
39: Cable Asylum, RE: impact of cables for class d integrated (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2017-01-02, 17:11:25 (70.188.148.35)
I do agree that the biggest impact has been power cords. the smallest impact has been interconnects. .......
40: Cable Asylum, impact of cables for class d integrated (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2017-01-02, 15:53:06 (70.188.148.35)
I am using a class d integrated and it is using class d ice block power Amps in it. Weird thing happened changing cables has very little impact with this piece from power cables to speaker cables. I w .......
41: Speaker Asylum, RE: I agree (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2016-05-18, 03:44:13 (68.0.234.238)
thanks for all the information i appreciate it...my last amp was about 45 watts into these speakers and it sounded nice. My friend is letting me try a peachtree nova rated at 80w into 6 ohms. I calle .......
42: Speaker Asylum, RE: Watts vs speaker ohms.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2016-05-17, 19:13:42 (68.0.234.238)
the speakers are 87db .......
43: Speaker Asylum, Watts vs speaker ohms.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2016-05-17, 18:50:27 (68.0.234.238)
I have a question if you have a amp that is rated at 80w at 6ohms and speakers that are rated at 8 ohms, how do you really figure the power output of the amp running into a 8 ohms speaker? ::: TOPIC:: .......
44: Digital Drive, denon 3910? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2016-03-11, 05:54:56 (68.0.232.44)
A friend of mine was over and noticed I had some sacd's. I don't have anything to play them on. He later brought over a denon 3910 universal player to play with. I was surprise how nice this player so .......
45: Digital Drive, Arcam CD player to own (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2016-01-16, 15:17:29 (70.192.12.255)
I have a very close friend who is looking for a arcam CD player what is the arcam CD player to own? .......
46: Digital Drive, cd player recomendation (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-12-03, 19:42:11 (68.0.232.44)
I am looking for a cd player that is a good match with the exposure 2010s integrated. speakers are spendor A5. .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Now I know how to downsize (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-10-20, 07:29:35 (68.0.232.44)
??? .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Micromega intergrated (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-10-20, 07:02:13 (68.0.232.44)
I have been using a Micromega ia-180 intergrated for about 6 months and absolutely love it. It is my first class "d" amp. It is smooth detail very organic soundstage and just controls the music so bea .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Micromega (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-08-31, 20:15:22 (68.229.80.153)
I am using Micromega Ia-180. There is not much information or reviews on this integrated. It sound fantastic. This is my first class "d" amp but very smooth jet black back grown and very natural sound .......
50: Cable Asylum, RE: Technical question about internal biwire cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-07-25, 06:58:50 (68.229.80.153)
That's a great question just like why do different copper jumpers sound different even though is only about a 6 inch piece of cable. I do have to tell you I use Crl cables and some nice cardas jumpers .......
51: Cable Asylum, RE: cablepro with naim nait !!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-03-16, 14:15:50 (68.229.80.153)
fidelas a/v in new Hampshire sorry I didn't see the earlier post .......
52: Cable Asylum, RE: cablepro with naim nait !!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-03-16, 14:13:33 (68.229.80.153)
fidelas a/v in new Hampshire .......
53: Digital Drive, Is there anyone else using this player and loving it !!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-03-16, 07:22:36 (68.229.80.153)
I have a jaton operetta 10000b cd player now for about 6-8 months I tried so many other players and I just love it. smooth like tubes open detailed and control like solid state. just staggering. us .......
54: Cable Asylum, cablepro with naim nait !!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-03-16, 07:15:54 (68.229.80.153)
I have a naim nait 5i-2 that I have been loving I use the stock power cord,but through a friend I got a cablepro power cord and I must say it is fantastic on the naim stuff. I tried 3 different power .......
55: Cable Asylum, RE: keep you updated with my mit naim combo.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-28, 13:20:03 (68.229.80.153)
same to you. btw what do you like for power cords I let my friend borrow my shunyata venom 3 and triode wire lab 10. he likes the shunyata on his cd player and doesn't like the triode on his amp?? hav .......
56: Cable Asylum, RE: keep you updated with my mit naim combo.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-28, 08:18:51 (68.229.80.153)
I don't think it was more or less old vs new cables but of a impedance mismatch. The shotgun s3 might be a better cable than the styline 6 but they where very close on a integrated with medium impedan .......
57: Cable Asylum, RE: keep you updated with my mit naim combo.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-28, 08:15:50 (68.229.80.153)
This is fun. I switched the impedance switch to hi for fun lost all bass top end was etched and sound stage collapsed. put it back to "LO" where it belongs and man some of the nicest music I have ever .......
58: Cable Asylum, keep you updated with my mit naim combo.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-26, 06:22:00 (68.229.80.153)
I am just keeping you posted like you asked the MIT line is very nice for this naim 5i-2. I did come across something. A good friend of mine who has a lot of MIT all the way up to oracle line told me .......
59: Speaker Asylum, Help picking speakers out please?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-22, 12:08:24 (68.229.80.153)
I have a NaIM 5i-2 integrated a jaton operetta cd player with mit styleline cables. I am looking for nice pair of books shelf speakers 500-700 new or used that will work well with these??The naim is 5 .......
60: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-22, 06:27:05 (68.229.80.153)
The funny thing is I was listening last night and I was listening to a cd of jimmy Witherspoon and Ben Webster called "roots". Great music. I had the system playing all day while I was gone. The man f .......
61: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-21, 17:36:37 (68.229.80.153)
They sound fantastic so far. I put the naca5 back in and it sounded muffled compared to the MIT. They are a fantastic match with this naim 51-2 very happy..The mit has a incredible balance from top .......
62: Cable Asylum, RE: Leaving the "Collective" (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-20, 15:21:10 (68.229.80.153)
Bye don't need anymore sarcastic remarks .......
63: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-14, 13:27:32 (68.229.80.153)
I did try the naim naca5 speaker cable it did have a nice voicing found the top end a little rolled off though. I talked to a couple of naim dealers and they told me the new naim stuff is not cable de .......
64: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-14, 13:08:51 (68.229.80.153)
Matrix 6 interconnect and 12 speaker able. The skyline is a smidge warmer than the matrix the voice a little more organic sounding and still has the clarity and speed and impact. The skyline is a very .......
65: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-14, 05:47:26 (68.229.80.153)
the funny thing in the past I tried the mit matrix series and did not like them to lean and detailed sounds like they were going after the nordost crowd. the skyline series sounds like the regular mit .......
66: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-13, 18:49:13 (68.229.80.153)
I won't say "better" but a little different. the tellurium was a little leaner and a little more forward. the mit is a little silkier and smidgen more organic sounding. right now if I had to pick I wo .......
67: Cable Asylum, RE: naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-12, 18:11:31 (68.229.80.153)
So far very nice has a very nice organic flow to the music. .......
68: Cable Asylum, naim users read this... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-02-08, 12:14:10 (68.229.80.153)
I have a naim 5i-2 and been using tellurium q black cables that I liked but the deal fell through. I was using a lfd interconnect and the naim naca5 speaker cables with good results. A friend of mine .......
69: Cable Asylum, RE: Questionable Cable Choices (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-24, 16:20:32 (68.229.80.153)
If anyone tells someone you should only use these certain cables because everything else is junk. Run for the hills. Cables are very system dependent. The only thing I hate about not is that they are .......
70: Cable Asylum, RE: Naim 5 pin din question? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-24, 05:02:46 (68.229.80.153)
I bought a rica to 5 pin din from moon audio nicely built and see how it sounds? http://www.moon-audio.com/audio-cables/blue-dragon-v3-interconnect-for-naim-gear.html# .......
71: Cable Asylum, Naim 5 pin din question? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-21, 05:56:05 (70.192.15.170)
I have a naim nait 5i-2 which I anm enjoying very much. My question I have been using high quality cables with it I am using tellurium q black with rca's. A friend of mine let me borrow a cheap 5pin d .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Naim 5i owners (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-19, 06:00:47 (68.229.80.153)
Who do you recommend for a din to rca or xlr connector. .......
73: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Naim 5i owners (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-18, 17:42:56 (68.229.80.153)
that is the player. I love it .......
74: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Naim 5i owners (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-18, 06:17:17 (68.229.80.153)
I don't know If he would release it to me. I posted a few months back I was so happy to receive this player and I am so happy with it. It is smooth detailed just sound so nice. This is how a CD player .......
75: Digital Drive, Naim 5i owners (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-18, 05:33:56 (68.229.80.153)
I have a naim 5i-2 intergrated.. A lot of post say I should use the naim CD player with it to get the best sound? I have it paired with a jaton operetta CD player ($3000) via rca jacks. The sound is s .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Naim 5i owners (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-18, 05:24:43 (68.229.80.153)
I have a naim 5i-2 intergrated.. A lot of post say I should use the naim CD player with it to get the best sound? I have it paired with a jaton operetta CD player ($3000) via rca jacks. The sound is s .......
77: Cable Asylum, Naim tellurium combo anyone else using them? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-15, 16:19:34 (68.229.80.153)
I am having great results using a Naim 5i-2 and tellurium Q black speaker and interconnects cabling. I am using a Jason operetta CD player which I love. Is the anyone else out there having great resul .......
78: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cord for naim integrated (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-11, 16:09:52 (68.229.80.153)
Using tellurium q black speaker and interconnects. They are very nice with naim but you have to be patient they opened up quite a bit after break in. .......
79: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cord for naim integrated (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-10, 11:08:45 (68.229.80.153)
Oscar I still have the twl power cords just wondering what other people think I still love this naim setup sounds fantastic. but I must say these tellurium q cables are the bomb with my setup... ::: T .......
80: Cable Asylum, Power cord for naim integrated (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-01-05, 12:37:05 (70.192.9.72)
I am using a naim nait 5i-2. I am loving how it sounds I'm enjoying it very much I use the stock power cord from naim with great results. Has anyone else used a different powercord with better results .......
81: Cable Asylum, Tellurium Q black cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-12-30, 18:07:47 (68.229.80.153)
I have some tellurium q black speaker and interconnects connected to my system a naim nait 5i-2 and a Jason operetta CD player. There is not much information about them on the internet. I find them a .......
82: Cable Asylum, Lfd cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-11-30, 16:52:17 (68.229.80.153)
I acquired a naim nait 5i-2 I am enjoying it very much. I was using some cardas clear sky cables. I received some Lfd sprioflex speaker cables and spriolink interconnects. I put them in and thought th .......
83: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Naim nait 5i-2 impressions (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-11-23, 15:05:05 (68.229.80.153)
Hi I am receiving a Naim nait 51-2 on Tuesday. I use and love a high end jaton operetta cd player which is incredible. I will be using a couple different interconnects from cardas clear light to cr .......
84: Tubes Asylum, RE: Naked Primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-11-14, 16:25:16 (68.229.80.153)
it is a prologue 2 there are4 screws under neath you have to unscrew to take the transformer cover back on...I actually just bought a new cover and put it back on because I am selling the unit... ::: .......
85: Tubes Asylum, Primaluna with cover off (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-11-09, 09:51:51 (174.236.1.126)
I had a mark on my transformer cover and took it off to have fixed but to my surpose I like it so much better off. Looks old school and btw no wonder they sound so good look at the size of the tran .......
86: Cable Asylum, cardas clear light (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-11-02, 14:08:04 (68.229.80.153)
Has anyone used this interconnect with good results? .......
87: Cable Asylum, RE: Interconnect question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-24, 16:58:22 (68.229.80.153)
all I know is they sound just awesome in my rig and it is the best $200 I have ever spent.... .......
88: Cable Asylum, RE: power cord assembly question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-20, 16:49:24 (68.229.80.153)
Thanks duster. I know mit uses Marino plug ends on there power cords what is a nice low cost plug to use I like a nice sweat open sound stage with nice detail air on top and nice bass. Thanks for your .......
89: Cable Asylum, power cord assembly question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-18, 18:13:28 (68.229.80.153)
My friend of mine also is sending me some high quality mit magnum power cable to make his own cords he bought from mit. This is a 4 foot length he is sending it to me to make my own cord and have f .......
90: Cable Asylum, RE: Mid-90s (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-18, 18:03:47 (68.229.80.153)
I love these things btw my friend said I could buy them at a ridiculous low price so I did... .......
91: Cable Asylum, RE: Mid-90s (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-18, 13:04:48 (68.229.80.153)
I find them to be sweet and very open I don't find there bass to be boomy at all a little loose compared to the newer cables. that is about it.. .......
92: Cable Asylum, Interconnect question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-18, 11:55:28 (68.229.80.153)
I friend of mine let me borrow a older pair of Mit interconnects. They are called reference 350 twin. they have 2 boxes on each interconnect. man do they sound nice on my system. I compared them to .......
93: Cable Asylum, MIT 350 reference interconnect question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-13, 19:49:25 (68.229.80.153)
I am borrowing a pair of mit 350 reference interconnects from a friend of mine they are the ones with 2 grey boxes on each cable they are rca. Most mit cables have a inpeadence switch on them the olde .......
94: Cable Asylum, RE: Shunyata venom 3 or diamondback platinum?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-11, 18:57:02 (68.229.80.153)
Lol. Your a good man Oscar. Have a good one my friend. .......
95: Cable Asylum, Shunyata venom 3 or diamondback platinum?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-11, 11:38:20 (68.229.80.153)
I have a chance to purchase both of these cords. has anyone compared the two cords..I have 1 venom 3 now on my integrated I need 1 more for my cd player. I was just wondering if the venom 3 or diamond .......
96: Digital Drive, RE: Did you get an A,B or C? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-10-01, 04:04:04 (68.229.80.153)
I got a B .......
97: Digital Drive, RE: Player came in today (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-10, 19:02:05 (68.229.80.153)
My friends dac is a lampizator form Poland I think. Very nice dac. Also the jaton comes with a upgraded Powercord. It has a upgraded iec plug end and it is pretty thick. I personally use a nordost blu .......
98: Digital Drive, Player came in today (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-10, 18:51:53 (68.229.80.153)
The player came in today. My friend who writes for one of the online audio websites meet me at my house. Built like a tank weighs 25 lbs. took the cover off looks like the pix that I posted. The power .......
99: Digital Drive, RE: More pictures (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-08, 04:07:44 (68.229.80.153)
Search jaton audio. They design and make their own. .......
100: Digital Drive, RE: Nice construction -- looks like inners of a space satellite (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-08, 04:06:01 (68.229.80.153)
It weights about 25lbs. Yes the exterior is not flashy but the fit and finish is top notch and the draw is super quiet and the display is easy o read. .......
101: Digital Drive, RE: More pictures (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-07, 06:44:28 (68.229.80.153)
It was one of the most natural sounding players with body texture weight and also have-in great control detail and no loss of air and dynamics. scary how good it sounds.. .......
102: Digital Drive, More pictures (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-06, 16:22:31 (68.229.80.153)
more pictures .......
103: Digital Drive, Specs. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-06, 16:19:37 (68.229.80.153)
It uses a all high quality parts including mundolf silver and oil caps through it. It even plays 24/96 flac files. Go to jaton and do a search and look under specs. CD1000B use Mundorf Mcap Supreme s .......
104: Digital Drive, Happy happy camper new cd player on the way!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-09-06, 12:44:49 (68.229.80.153)
I have and had the pleasure of listing to ALOT of players and dac's over the years. Two of my very close friends one wrote for a online stereo review and my other friend had a writer of a very know .......
105: Tubes Asylum, Tell me if this makes any sense? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-20, 06:44:59 (70.188.148.177)
I have been using different 12ax7's in my modified primaluna prologue2 from tungsram to mullard(nos) and reissue to 3 different other (nos). I tried the goldlion 12ax7 reissue also it was nice but a l .......
106: Cable Asylum, Nordost Leif update (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-19, 15:10:44 (174.236.36.46)
I posted down below on nordort Leif purple flare speaker cables and if anyone was using them and their thoughts. Well I receive a pair of speaker cables and interconnects on Saturday (purple flare). I .......
107: Cable Asylum, RE: Nordost Leif cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-12, 18:18:49 (70.188.148.177)
I have a pair of the older blue heaven which I do like. I just wished they had more bass weight and impact and a smidgen more body in the midrange. I have followed the new Leif series and been reading .......
108: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AX7 Suggestions ? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-12, 17:35:37 (70.188.148.177)
I have and tried a lot of Nos 12ax7's. The tungsram 12ax7 is very nice and quiet, the silver pin welded plates are the best. I really like the gold lion 12ax7 you have to get them from a reputable dea .......
109: General Asylum, audiogon not working (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-11, 08:05:18 (70.188.148.177)
I can get the home page but if you try to do a search you get a ooops!!! page and the page will not load??? .......
110: Cable Asylum, Nordost Leif cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-10, 17:41:52 (70.188.148.177)
Has anyone used these and has anyone compared them to the old blue heaven. I am interested in the purple flare or new blue heaven Leif cables. .......
111: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold Lion B759 vs. Sovtek 12AX7LPS (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-08-06, 14:57:12 (70.188.148.177)
I use the gold lion 12ax7 in my primaluna. I find them very sweet with nice extension and very well balanced. They are ever so laid back and are very pleasing to the ear. They give my 1950's mullard 1 .......
112: Cable Asylum, Cable burn in question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-30, 17:40:21 (70.188.148.177)
I am using a pair of neotech interconnects right out of the box they seem nice. Will they in prove with burn in and how much time do they need to be burned in. .......
113: Cable Asylum, RE: neotech cables?? any good (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-22, 10:08:23 (174.236.0.89)
I order a pair if 3003 and 3005 .......
114: Cable Asylum, RE: neotech cables?? any good (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-22, 10:07:21 (174.236.0.89)
Thanks for your help I order a set today will let you know how I make out .......
115: Cable Asylum, neotech cables?? any good (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-20, 09:15:00 (70.188.148.177)
has anyone had good luck with neotech cables..what is there sonic signuature. warm, neutral, detailed???? sonic craft has them on sale looking for a pair for my cd player....I was looking at the upocc .......
116: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-11, 06:31:33 (70.188.148.177)
do you know of anyone who will "cook these for me". .......
117: Cable Asylum, Can Mit interconnect be put on a cable cooker?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-10, 18:32:01 (70.188.148.177)
I listened to a friends pair of mit shotgun s3 and they sounded great. I used to own them years ago and I dont remember them sounded so good. he told me he sent them to someone to have cooked? is ther .......
118: Tubes Asylum, RE: Emergency Here! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-07-03, 08:45:16 (174.252.33.74)
Jim good luck. I hope you make out ok. .......
119: Cable Asylum, Grover Huffman cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-28, 11:52:13 (174.254.162.210)
Has anyone tried these cables with good results. I just order a pair of interconnects and speaker cables. They have a 60 days to return if u don't like. Any input would be nice. .......
120: Cable Asylum, RE: MIT Terminator Speaker Cable Question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-26, 22:15:32 (70.188.148.177)
The lower the number the better the cable. So t2 is much better than t4. .......
121: Cable Asylum, Need help picking out some interconnects (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-20, 21:08:21 (70.188.148.177)
I am looking for a very nice pair of interconnect. Rca 1 meter about 150.00. The amp is a primaluna prologue 2 CD player cambridge audio 840c. Virtue nirvana speaker cables. I use speakers from proac .......
122: Tubes Asylum, RE: New sensor mullard kt88's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-17, 18:14:02 (70.188.148.177)
i like the gold lions very much. i actually just ordered a set from jim mcshane .......
123: Tubes Asylum, New sensor mullard kt88's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-15, 18:42:39 (70.188.148.177)
Has anyone tried these new kt88's. I tried the gold lions and eh kt88's. I wonder how these stack up against the other two pairs I have tried. I do like the eh's but wish they had a little more bas .......
124: Digital Drive, Arcam fmj cd37. Vs cambridge audio 840c (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-08, 20:25:38 (70.188.148.177)
Has anyone compared the two players what are your impressions? Thanks .......
125: Tubes Asylum, RE: Yes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-08, 04:35:52 (70.188.148.177)
They look like a short plate not long plate here is another picture from the back .......
126: Tubes Asylum, RE: Yes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-07, 18:25:31 (70.188.148.177)
are they any good? do they have microphonic issues??? .......
127: Tubes Asylum, has anyone seen tungsram 12au7 like this (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-07, 13:36:59 (70.188.148.177)
has anyone seen a tungsram 12au7 like this?? these markings and heavy getter flashing .......
128: Tubes Asylum, RE: dark getter flashing (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-07, 11:56:19 (70.188.148.177)
yes they look just like those but are labeled lorenz .......
129: Tubes Asylum, dark getter flashing (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-07, 09:02:16 (70.188.148.177)
I have a pair of welded plate tungsram 12ax7's but the getter flashing is dark color is that normal most of the getter flashing i have seen are silver. The test new and sound great. I just never seen .......
130: Cable Asylum, Speaker wire for high efficient speakers (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-06-01, 19:20:13 (70.188.148.177)
I am asking for a friend he has several high efficient speakers 92 to 94 dh speakers with a primaluna prologue amp... I heard that high efficient sparklers don't like thick cables. Is that true. ::: .......
131: Digital Drive, RE: Recommendations on a CD player under $1000 new or used (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-30, 20:55:46 (70.188.148.177)
Thanks foe everyone's input. I came across a great deal on a cambridge audio 840c. Have a safe and great weekend everyone. .......
132: Tubes Asylum, Tungsol kt120 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-30, 20:53:31 (70.188.148.177)
I know some time has passed and there are other post about this tube. Now that some of the initial hype is over. How how does this tube sound compared to a kt88. I would be using it in a primaluna pro .......
133: Digital Drive, Recommendations on a CD player under $1000 new or used (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-22, 14:15:58 (174.252.48.75)
Looking for a great soundingCD player under 1k. New or used I would like to get a virtue audio piano m1 but they don't make them anymore. Thanks .......
134: Speaker Asylum, RE: looking for a small great sounding floor standing speaker. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-19, 19:31:15 (70.188.148.177)
Looking to spend around $1200. New or used .......
135: Speaker Asylum, looking for a small great sounding floor standing speaker. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-17, 20:14:54 (70.188.148.177)
I am looking for a small great sounding floor standing speaker. something with a small foot print. I am using a a unison unico primo integrated and a rega saturn and cardas clear sky cabling...any inp .......
136: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes.... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-04, 06:45:53 (70.188.148.177)
Ok will do. Thanks .......
137: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes.... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-02, 20:07:21 (70.188.148.177)
I tried to send you a email but it won't let send one to you. Kevin .......
138: Cable Asylum, RE: Uhmmm... could someone explain this to me? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-01, 08:47:47 (70.188.148.177)
That is plain ridiculous. .......
139: Cable Asylum, cooking a cable?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-05-01, 06:55:05 (70.188.148.177)
Is there any company in the east coast or usa that you can send your cables to and have them put on a cable cooker???? .......
140: Cable Asylum, RE: I have one (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-29, 21:00:08 (70.188.148.177)
I just cooked mine on my CD player on repeat with a xlo. Burn in disc for 3 days .......
141: Cable Asylum, Cardas clear sky (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-29, 17:19:55 (70.188.148.177)
I am using cardas parsec with great results and been very happy. I borrowed a pair of the clear sky. I put about 75 hrs on them and man are they nice. A little more neutral presentation with nice top .......
142: Tubes Asylum, RE: Excellent score (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-25, 04:08:23 (70.188.148.177)
How funny I was talking to oscar yesterday about these tube. Very cool cat.. Yes they we're buy it now... .......
143: Tubes Asylum, Nice ebay score (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-24, 19:27:54 (70.188.148.177)
I saw these 12ax7's labels lorenz. At first I thought nothing of them. I then saw one of the pictures and noticed that one of the plates had a tag on the plates. So I bit the bullet. I got them .......
144: Tubes Asylum, What is this on the mica of my tungsram 12ax7 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-15, 19:04:14 (70.188.148.177)
I have a few tungsram 12ax7's. That all look the same and have the little square badge on the getter support but one has a rectangle looking piece of plastic. What is this? .......
145: Cable Asylum, RE: After months of posting and trying different inerconnets (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-13, 19:57:45 (70.188.148.177)
The parsec is a beautiful Cable I used to own quadlink interconnect before I just thought it was a little bloated and rolled off on top. Parsec replaced quadlink I feel they don't sound nothing alike. .......
146: Cable Asylum, After months of posting and trying different inerconnets (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-04-13, 07:30:04 (70.188.148.177)
I tried different different interconnects for about 6 months I started with mit avt2 which i liked also, then went to mit matrix 6 which i thought first impressions were better but i found it not as w .......
147: Cable Asylum, Has anyone tried these cables? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-03-28, 18:51:50 (70.188.148.177)
I am demoing a pair of virtue audio nirvana speaker cables. I must say they are very very good. They are a 8 conductor cable terminated with z style bananas and the sound really good. Has anyone el .......
148: Cable Asylum, RE: What's in your system?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-03-23, 17:25:12 (70.188.148.177)
Unison research unico primo integrated with hifi tuning fuse and cpcc hcfi power cord Rega Saturn CD player with hifi tuning fuse and cpcc topgun power cord Cpcc power block with shunyata ac plug Avt .......
149: Cable Asylum, RE: I keep going back to this cables set up... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-03-23, 17:03:33 (70.188.148.177)
I tried mit matrix 6 which was good but the same with the matrix speaker cables more detail and air but lacking the depth and body and texture I like. I am playing with some cardas parsec nice but sti .......
150: Cable Asylum, RE: I keep going back to this cables set up... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-03-23, 15:50:31 (70.188.148.177)
They just seem to have such a nice balance. I had some older t2 speaker cables also I find the avt2 that replaced the t2 has better detail and had a better sound stage. I tried the more expensive matr .......
151: Cable Asylum, I keep going back to this cables set up... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-03-23, 14:17:24 (70.188.148.177)
I have tried may types of cables in my system some very expensive some not so. I keep on going back to these mit avt 2 cables interconnect and speaker cables. I tried some more expensive types but the .......
152: Tubes Asylum, Radio technique 12ax7s???? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-25, 04:08:02 (70.188.148.177)
A friend of mine brought a pair over to let me try in my unison integrated I have never seen these before I really like them so far.....who made these and does anyone know anything about them? ::: TOP .......
153: Cable Asylum, RE: This does not make sense to me please read!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-19, 19:07:15 (70.188.148.177)
Both sets had over 250 hrs on them neither were cryoed .......
154: Cable Asylum, RE: When you put your old ones back how was it? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-19, 19:06:03 (70.188.148.177)
When I put the old ones back in they sounded a little lack luster .......
155: Cable Asylum, This does not make sense to me please read!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-18, 17:51:47 (70.188.148.177)
I am using a 8 ft pair of mit matrix 12 speaker cables and a 1 meter pair of mit matrix 6i interconnect. I have a bi-wire speakers. I have been using a pair of speaker jumpers from a high end company .......
156: Cable Asylum, RE: Try and have a listen to.... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-18, 11:20:01 (70.188.148.177)
Mit matrix 6i. Sounds incredible and you can usually get a hearty discount trough the audio nerd or joe Abrams .......
157: Cable Asylum, To much of one cable can be a bad thing... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-16, 05:34:52 (70.188.148.177)
A you have read Elizabeth is liking the cardas parsec until se put in a 7 meter run of it. I myself am enjoying this cable 1 meter length. I am using mit matrix 12 speaker cable which is a fantastic c .......
158: Cable Asylum, RE: Interconnect recommendation/budget....up to $400 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-07, 19:25:24 (70.188.148.177)
Cardas parsec .......
159: Tubes Asylum, RE: Each of these tubes was broken-in with...say...at least 50 hours on each? (NT) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-01, 11:50:43 (70.188.148.177)
really dude i know and very friendly with a lot of dealers and they try to give their clients the best tubes and sound for the money not just to sell what ever is made and line their pockets. your sta .......
160: Tubes Asylum, RE: Each of these tubes was broken-in with...say...at least 50 hours on each? (NT) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-02-01, 05:40:25 (70.188.148.177)
yes they were. Its funny I just read how Michael samra liked these tungsol reissue tubes better in a Sherwood piece than the telefunkens.. My friend who has a extensive tube stash is bringing over som .......
161: Tubes Asylum, Tube rolling 12ax7 in my integrated very interesting... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-01-31, 18:08:27 (70.188.148.177)
I was tube rolling in my unison research unico primo intergrated. It uses one 12ax7 in the preamp stage. I tried a brimar 4004 it was to warm and fuzzy rolled off on top. I then tried a telefunken smo .......
162: Cable Asylum, Elizabeth How are you liking the cardas parsec? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-01-18, 03:37:13 (70.188.148.177)
I have about 250 hrs on mine and just love them. They are suppose to be releasing a speaker cable in the spring some time I hope it is just as good... .......
163: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion 12ax7 question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2014-01-14, 19:57:31 (70.188.148.177)
I bought a 12ax7 gold lion tube for my unison research unico primo. It came with a tungsol reissue 12ax7. I like what the gold lion is doing so far. My question is the bass on the gold lion seems a li .......
164: Tubes Asylum, Tube upgrade for unison research unico primo (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-12-30, 19:34:08 (70.188.148.177)
I have a unison research unico primo it uses 1 12ax7 tube in the preamp stage. It has a eh 12ax7 in it. It sounds fantastic has anyone upgrade the tube in this integrated? .......
165: Cable Asylum, RE: Just ordered a one meter Parsec. thanks.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-12-19, 16:07:25 (70.188.148.177)
Elizabeth your gonna love them but be patient. When I put them in they sounded Great then about 30 hrs in the when a little flat then I ran the CD player on repeat for 2 days and then it was pure magi .......
166: Cable Asylum, Cardas parsec listening session (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-12-07, 11:17:30 (70.188.148.177)
I owned cardas quadlink for about 2 years I liked the warmth body and texture but found it a-little rolled off on top and a little bloated. I liked the sound and moved them from my audio set up to my .......
167: Cable Asylum, Has anyone used the new cardas parsec interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-12-02, 19:17:22 (70.188.148.177)
Any thoughts on this cable I talked to cardas it replaced the quadlink but they told me it doesn't sound like it....more liner and detail.... .......
168: Digital Drive, rega saturn question... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-11-12, 12:16:45 (70.188.148.177)
I just purchased this player at a great price. It is on it way to me now I owned a old rega 2000 player. I believe it will be a step up did I make a good choice. I paid under 700 for the player..... : .......
169: Cable Asylum, RE: What's in the box? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-11-10, 06:54:10 (70.188.148.177)
I thought so to but until you hear them broken in it is crazy how good they are. I have a friend who doesn't believe in cables he has all blue jean stuff. I brought my mit cables over and put them in .......
170: Digital Drive, Looking for advise for a new CD player..... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-11-04, 16:58:49 (70.188.148.177)
I am looking for a new CD player around $1500 new or used. I have a virtue audio piano m1 nice player for the money, but I am looking for something better, there are so many players on the market, any .......
171: Cable Asylum, RE: How easily you turn what I saw as enthusiasm into commercialism (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-11-04, 09:34:26 (70.188.148.177)
my speakers ar 9 feet apart from each other I always had a "nice" sound stage. but when you put a recording in and the sound stage seems to wrap around you to me that doubles it. I have never heard a .......
172: Cable Asylum, RE: Holy Moly These new cables are beyond words!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-11-03, 17:44:45 (70.188.148.177)
The depth width and height got easily got twice as large as before. I have about 50 hrs. On them and they are just getting better more refined sounding with more texture and body and dynamics. It is a .......
173: Cable Asylum, Holy Moly These new cables are beyond words!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-11-02, 13:27:25 (70.188.148.177)
I have been playing around cables from wireworld, mit, audioquest, cardas and I always seem to go back to the mit's. I had my system wired with avt 2 which was nice. I finally got a great deal o .......
174: Music Lane, What are some jimmy rushing must have cd's?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-30, 08:35:48 (70.188.148.177)
I like jimmy rushing a lot trying to expand my collection. what are some great jimmy rushing cd's???? thanks .......
175: Cable Asylum, Mit cable people please I need a little help please... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-20, 13:51:56 (70.188.148.177)
I have a pair of mit avt2 cables. I like them very much they sound great I bought another pair and the second pair have a little box at the amp end where my first pair didn't. The seller told me .......
176: Cable Asylum, Wireworld mini eclipse 7 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-17, 18:00:58 (70.188.148.177)
I am using a 8 foot pair of these they are nice only about 10 hrs on them. I hear some congestion in the midrange will that clear up as I get more hrs on them? Also will they smooth out at all? ::: T .......
177: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker wire gauge what do I need? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-11, 19:20:23 (70.188.148.177)
I am just looking for a nice balanced speaker cable .......
178: Cable Asylum, RE: How much distance between amp and speakers? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-11, 17:54:39 (70.188.148.177)
6 feet .......
179: Cable Asylum, Speaker wire gauge what do I need? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-10, 18:38:35 (70.188.148.177)
What size speaker gauge speaker wire do I need to drive my speakers without over being over kill. I am using a pathos classic one MKII integrated and my speakers are small floor standers that are 93db .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp fuse change help please (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-05, 13:28:39 (70.188.148.177)
I have a pathos classic one MKII. Something happened that has me scratching my head?? one of my spades on my speaker terminals came loose and touched the positive side and blew the fuse. It takes a fa .......
181: Tweakers' Asylum, Amp fuse change help please... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-10-05, 13:27:01 (70.188.148.177)
I have a pathos classic one MKII. Something happened that has me scratching my head?? one of my spades on my speaker terminals came loose and touched the positive side and blew the fuse. It takes a fa .......
182: Cable Asylum, mit avt 2 speaker cables a little help needed please (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-09-26, 12:27:05 (70.188.148.177)
I recently got a great deal on a 8ft pair of these cables new in the box. They retailed for $499 new. Has anyone used them with good results they were better out of the box than my dh labs t-14 spe .......
183: Tubes Asylum, Need some 6922 help!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-09-22, 17:09:11 (70.188.148.177)
I just picked up a pathos classic one MKII integrated. I am using a virtue audio Piano M1 player. With mit avt 2 cabling and custom power cord company power cords and power block. I had a much more ne .......
184: Digital Drive, Yamaha CD-S1000 natural sound sacd player has anyone heard them?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-09-02, 14:49:33 (70.188.148.177)
has anyone heard the Yamaha CD-S1000 or cd-s2000 natural sound cd/sacd players? how do they sound and stack up to other players in there price point.. .......
185: Cable Asylum, Mit matrix 18 speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-08-04, 06:50:54 (70.188.148.177)
I bought a pair of mit matrix 18 speaker cables. I got a great deal on them, I had a pair of dh labs q10 which worked very good. I tried a pair of my friends mit matrix 12 speaker cables and I liked t .......
186: Amp/Preamp Asylum, HIFI TUNING FUSE IN PATHOS CLASSIC ONE (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-08-02, 09:44:23 (70.188.148.177)
I own a pathos classic one MKII. A friend of mine is mailing me a Hifi tuning fuse to try in it. Does anyone know which way to insert the fuse in the holder since they are directional thanks I am talk .......
187: Tweakers' Asylum, HIFI TUNING FUSE IN PATHOS CLASSIC ONE (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-08-02, 09:42:46 (70.188.148.177)
I own a pathos classic one MKII. A friend of mine is mailing me a Hifi tuning fuse to try in it. Does anyone know which way to insert the fuse in the holder since they are directional thanks I am talk .......
188: Cable Asylum, I keep going back to these cables.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-07-20, 11:24:56 (70.188.148.177)
I have tried many different cables from friends from mit shotgun low end matrix cardas jps and few more and i keep going back to my dh labs air matrix interconnect and q-10 signature speaker cables. t .......
189: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion 6922 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-07-07, 11:29:20 (70.188.148.177)
I bought a pair of these from jim mcshane. they ae nice and quiet I ran them for 50 hrs I can't believe how good they sound. I thought they were going to be a little better than the eh brand. WOW thes .......
190: Digital Drive, RE: Nice surpise upgrade to my cambridge 840c... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-07-01, 17:27:03 (70.188.148.177)
eBay you can get mit matrix 6i balanced for 300 to 400$ range .......
191: Digital Drive, Nice surpise upgrade to my cambridge 840c... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-06-28, 11:49:12 (70.188.148.177)
I don't know of I should call it a upgrade.. I have a Cambridge audio 840c cd player a pathos classic one MKII. 4ohm 93db speakers and mit matrix cables.. I have been running rec interconnects with th .......
192: Tubes Asylum, Tubes for pathos classic one mkII (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-06-11, 19:02:41 (70.188.148.177)
What 6922 are most people using in this integrated. Thanks for your input.. .......
193: Speaker Asylum, Pathos classic one mkII with 93db 4ohm speakers (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-06-02, 19:43:29 (70.188.148.177)
I am looking at a pathos classic one mkII . I have a pair of 93 db 4ohm speakers. This amp is 135 watts with a 4ohm speaker. Do you think this amp will drive these speakers ok? Using MIT cables and a .......
194: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pathos or unison? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-06-02, 15:53:41 (70.188.148.177)
I am in the market for a new integrated. I am looking at a pathos classici one mkII Or a unison unico any thoughts speakers are 93db and 4ohm. Cambridge audio 840 c CD player I had a prima Luna prolog .......
195: Tubes Asylum, RE: Do Cryoed tubes give off no light? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-12, 18:53:11 (70.188.148.177)
That is completely normal what makes the tube "glow" depends on how much of the filament is sticking out of the plate. the new sensor produced products (12ax,12au,12at 7 series tubes) don't glow that .......
196: Tubes Asylum, RE: TOO ALL RESONDING (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-12, 05:15:17 (70.188.148.177)
I'm over it. I just don't like dishonest people, and I want to get what I payed for. I don't have time for this game.... .......
197: Tubes Asylum, RE: NO MORE BUYING TUBES ON EBAY FOR ME !!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-10, 13:57:54 (174.226.68.54)
Thanks my point exactly .......
198: Tubes Asylum, RE: FWIW (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-09, 21:23:56 (70.188.148.177)
I also have a tv-7 the 2 pairs that tested low 34/35 33/35 that is not nos testing... .......
199: Tubes Asylum, TOO ALL RESONDING (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-09, 11:15:14 (70.188.148.177)
I know about the return policies and I only buy from sellers who offer returns. Some responded that they had great success on eBay that is great. some have pointed out that checking for tubes with no .......
200: Tubes Asylum, RE: NO MORE BUYING TUBES ON EBAY FOR ME !!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-09, 08:14:28 (70.188.148.177)
All the tube purchased on eBay were listed as nos or tested at nos levels and NO micro phonics but all the Mullard's were junk. I am not bashing any of the good trusted sellers on eBay, there are some .......
201: Tubes Asylum, RE: NO MORE BUYING TUBES ON EBAY FOR ME !!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-09, 08:00:03 (70.188.148.177)
Have fun, but it is pretty frustrating when you buy tubes and pay good money for them and they turn out to be crap!!!! .......
202: Tubes Asylum, NO MORE BUYING TUBES ON EBAY FOR ME !!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-09, 06:01:36 (70.188.148.177)
I personally don't like to purchase tubes on ebay. I have been rolling, studying and enjoying tubes for 20+ years. A very dear friend of mine wanted a pair of mullard long plate 12ax7's and a pair of .......
203: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube noise (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-07, 19:20:37 (70.188.148.177)
change it. I gave up on buying tubes like places on ebay half of them are not tested right or they are noisy. get some tubes tested by someone who knows what they are doing. what good is a tube ex.( m .......
204: Tubes Asylum, RE: Thanks Jim mcshane (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-07, 19:07:25 (70.188.148.177)
yes I still have them and keeping them . I have other speakers that sound great with the gold lions. .......
205: Tubes Asylum, What are people using in there primaluna gear??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-06, 18:02:15 (70.188.148.177)
I have a primaluna prologue 2 just wondering what people are using in the 12ax7 and 12au7's???? .......
206: Tubes Asylum, Thanks Jim mcshane (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-05-05, 18:19:24 (70.188.148.177)
I own a primaluna prologue 2 I was using a pair of tungsol reissue 12ax7's mullard 12au7's and gold lion kt88's. I recently upgraded my cables to some cardas they worked great in my system. I also ha .......
207: Tubes Asylum, RE: Has anyone used tungsol kt120 in primaluna yet? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-28, 17:37:46 (70.188.148.177)
very nice smooth detailed great bass .......
208: Tubes Asylum, Has anyone used tungsol kt120 in primaluna yet? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-28, 15:57:11 (70.188.148.177)
I have a primaluna prologue 2 has anyone used the tungsol kt120 yet in this amp and how did it react and sound. I am using gold lion kt88's right now with tungsram 12ax7's and amperex 12au7's.... ::: .......
209: Tubes Asylum, I have your answer (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-27, 12:30:03 (70.188.148.177)
My friend has this same amp he used 3 cbs hytron 5814's ( which is a high quality 12au7 a drop in replacement) and a quad of gold lion kt-88's I believe he got the set from upscale audio the whole tub .......
210: Cable Asylum, nice surprise (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-20, 15:51:11 (70.188.148.177)
I am using cardas twinlink speaker cable and twinlink interconnect I am enjoying the sound very much I asked the dealer if the quadlink would be a nice step up he told me yes and if I didn't like them .......
211: Tubes Asylum, Rca 5814 vs CBS hytron 5814 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-13, 17:48:30 (70.188.148.177)
I have a primaluna prologue 2 I use 1950's tungsol black plate 12ax7's rca command 5814's and gold lion kt88's I really like the sound my question is the CBS hytron 5814 is loved by many on this forum .......
212: Cable Asylum, cardas quadlink upgrade over microtwin rca??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-13, 11:53:52 (70.188.148.177)
I am using cardas twin-link speaker cables and micro-twin interconnect with great results...I have a chance to get a new pair of quad link interconnects for a great price are they a upgrade has anyone .......
213: Tubes Asylum, RE: In what application are you using them,an amp,preamp,what? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-08, 17:05:19 (70.188.148.177)
I was wrong the 12au7 is a driver stage btw I got the tubes in today they sound wonderful .......
214: Tubes Asylum, RE: In what application are you using them,an amp,preamp,what? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-08, 04:30:29 (70.188.148.177)
In using that int he buffer stage in a primaluna prologue 2 using tungsol black plates 50's in the 12ax7 stage (pre)stock 12au7's (buffer) and gold lion kt88's sound nice but friend of mine has a pair .......
215: Tubes Asylum, RE: rca 12au7 or 5814?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-06, 13:55:32 (70.188.148.177)
i believe they are rca 5814 black plates 2 mica 'command series" 1963 or 1965 tubes... .......
216: Tubes Asylum, rca 12au7 or 5814?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-06, 07:10:55 (70.188.148.177)
Is there a difference in sound between the rca 5814 2 mica command and the rca long black plates? I know they should sound similar since they are made buy rca. Does one have more air and detail to the .......
217: Tubes Asylum, RE: tungsol 12ax7 longplate's for12ax7 in primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-04, 17:13:58 (70.188.148.177)
I received the tubes today they are tungsol 12ax7 black plate D getters they sound wonderful this is the best my amp has ever sounded. Thanks Andy .......
218: Tubes Asylum, tungsol 12ax7 longplate's for12ax7 in primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-04-01, 11:31:59 (70.188.148.177)
I have been messing around with 12ax7's with my primaluna prologue 2. I tried mullard 4004's and 60's 12ax7's too warm, mazda's to lean, tungsram 12ax7's nice but lost some snap to the music. I am now .......
219: Cable Asylum, RE: Bummer (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-03-30, 07:36:49 (70.188.148.177)
actually i just picked up some cardas and they are working our very well in my system Good by MIT I am done with you..... .......
220: Cable Asylum, cardas twinlink speaker cable anyone use with good luck.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-03-23, 05:16:37 (70.188.148.177)
A good friend of mine brought over a pair of cardas twinlink speaker cables over he said they are not even broken in yet. I tried them over night and i must have to say they are very nice for the mone .......
221: Cable Asylum, RE: Price doubles after you bought it & you are complaining? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-03-22, 10:30:36 (70.188.148.177)
I need another pair what he heck .......
222: Cable Asylum, MIT RASIED PRICES AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-03-22, 05:21:21 (70.188.148.177)
I just went on the MIT website to look for a pair of cables. The cables I bought 7 months ago the price actually doubled in price are you frigging kidding me. I know prices can go up due to cost and R .......
223: Tubes Asylum, RCA black plates 5814 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-03-04, 18:27:02 (70.188.148.177)
Has anyone used them with good luck? Is there a difference between the 3 mica version and the 2 mica version Thanks .......
224: Tubes Asylum, RE: Mullard re-issue 12ax7 cryo very interesting.......... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-02-23, 18:22:22 (70.188.148.177)
I did the same after I heard these cryo 12ax7's I ordered a pair of the tungsol 12au7's in cryo and my system .......
225: Tubes Asylum, RE: Mullard re-issue 12ax7 cryo very interesting.......... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-02-23, 16:37:11 (70.188.148.177)
I am glad you like them I just bought these mullard reissues in cryo very nice . I also bought the tungsol 12au7 reissue in cryo my system never sounded better .......
226: Tubes Asylum, Mullard re-issue 12ax7 cryo very interesting.......... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-02-16, 05:48:19 (70.188.148.177)
I have used this non cryo version with nice results in my primaluna prologue 2. I have also used tungsram 12ax7's mullard 4004's gold lion 12ax7's and a few more with good or not so good results... .......
227: Tubes Asylum, RE: tungsol reissue 12au7/6189 must read this (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-02-02, 17:37:16 (70.188.148.177)
Jim thanks for the kind words. I just want to thank you for providing great service over these many year like a lot of these people on this asylum have experienced. Thanks again. .......
228: Tubes Asylum, RE: Waste of Time (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-02-02, 17:34:05 (70.188.148.177)
As you know you everyone has there own opinion on things. As you know it all depends on the gear you use them in. There was a difference in my system and the tungsols bettered the mallards in my syste .......
229: Tubes Asylum, tungsol reissue 12au7/6189 must read this (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-01-30, 18:49:48 (70.188.148.177)
I have been tube rolling and dealing with tubes for 20+ years. I received a pair of these from Jim mcshane audio. I put them in My primaluna prologue 2 integrated. I originally bought them for my s .......
230: Tubes Asylum, Radio technique (RT) 12ax7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2013-01-28, 13:46:23 (70.188.148.177)
Has anyone tried these I have a chance to buy a matched nos quad They are grey plates from the 60's any input would help thanks .......
231: Digital Drive, Virtue piano m1 vs cambridge 840c (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-20, 18:51:27 (70.188.148.177)
I used both these players with a modified primaluna prologue 2 and mit matrix cables. I did a a/b comparison between the 2 players. The piano is a very nice musical player with nice round warm tones a .......
232: Digital Drive, cambridge 840c first impressions against virtue piano M1 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-16, 19:51:34 (70.188.148.177)
I have both players hooked up to my primaluna integrated via mit matrix cables. I have only been playing it for about 4 hrs. so far the cambridge has alot more air and a much bigger sound stage. the m .......
233: Digital Drive, RE: cd player upgrade?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-15, 04:23:27 (70.188.148.177)
I am getting the 840c to demo at my house this weekend I will let you know how it stacks up against the virtue piano M1.. .......
234: Cable Asylum, RE: mit matrix 12 cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-10, 10:10:23 (70.188.148.177)
Good .......
235: Digital Drive, cd player upgrade?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-10, 07:29:03 (70.188.148.177)
I have a virtue audio piano M1 cd player tho I like it very much. I would like to upgrade the player. I was looking at a Cambridge audio 840c player. It has great reviews and a close friend has one an .......
236: Cable Asylum, RE: mit matrix 12 cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-10, 05:58:43 (70.188.148.177)
Who is this clown??? I just stated what heard. If you don't relive me that is fine you have your own opinion, but you don't have to be rude about it.... .......
237: Cable Asylum, mit matrix 12 cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-11-03, 22:19:36 (70.188.148.177)
I was looking for a upgrade for my speaker cables. I had some older mit avt1 speaker cables I like the sound but looking for more air and depth and a more refined sound. I was amazed when I called .......
238: Cable Asylum, mit matrix 6i cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-10-03, 11:22:55 (70.188.148.177)
I just received a pair of the new matrix line of interconnects the 6i. Mit says the look like the old avt series but out performs the old shotgun series. They sound wonderful and have more air and .......
239: Tweakers' Asylum, hi fi tunning fuses (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-09-15, 14:17:33 (70.188.148.177)
I am looking to replace the tubes in my primaluna prologue 2 integrated and my virtue audio piano M1 cd player. is there a difference between the gold, silver star and supreme fuses??? .......
240: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-09-04, 17:02:30 (70.188.148.177)
what are you running in the p2 for 12ax7's and 12au7's .......
241: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-09-04, 14:15:23 (70.188.148.177)
My friend is a engineer and build his own audio ear and speakers. some stuff is very nice sounding. the caps in the prologue 2 are solen from France the input caps are about .90 cents a piece. I repla .......
242: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-09-03, 18:46:11 (70.188.148.177)
thanks for the information I tried the mullard 12ax7 longplates to soft for my taste never tried the mc1 No friggin way I am paying $300+ for a set of USED tubes... .......
243: Tubes Asylum, Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-09-03, 09:02:45 (70.188.148.177)
I have a prologue 2 I have upgraded the caps to auricaps. I have posted before on different types of tube combinations and liking different ones. each one giving a different flavor. Currently I am .......
244: Cable Asylum, Nordost heimdall opinions?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-08-18, 13:12:12 (70.188.148.177)
I am looking for a nice IC rca 1 meter length. I am looking for some IC's with nice air, balance and dynamics more on the neutral side but not in your face . I was looking at nordost heimdall since .......
245: Tubes Asylum, RE: NOS tubes last much longer (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-08-11, 20:23:23 (70.188.148.177)
I totally agree with Jim. I use gold lion re-issue tubes in my amp and they sound wonderful. Just because tubes are old doesn't mean they are good??? .......
246: Tubes Asylum, RE: Been a while since browsing for tubes on Audiogon... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-08-10, 19:51:42 (70.188.148.177)
I used to sell a lot of tubes now every once in a while. I DO NOT like the new audiogon terrible set up. I used to like the 1$ no reserve section used to get some good deals especially with music in t .......
247: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion 12ax7 cryo treated?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-08-08, 20:36:00 (70.188.148.177)
cryoset .......
248: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion 12ax7 cryo treated?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-08-04, 19:22:15 (70.188.148.177)
I like this tube in the non cryo state I was wondering if cryo treating sounds better??? .......
249: Tubes Asylum, RE: Who made this 12au7??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-07-21, 07:18:00 (68.0.235.105)
All I know they sound great open, wide, deep very natural sounding. Very nice tubes .......
250: Tubes Asylum, Ping Jim Mcshane (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-07-11, 18:53:43 (68.0.235.105)
Jim do you have any idea who made these 12au7's tubes in the message below this one thanks I was maybe thinking tung-sol due to the stop sign style etched into the glass?? .......
251: Tubes Asylum, Who made this 12au7??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-07-10, 20:13:04 (68.0.235.105)
Who made this lansdale 12au7? I know that philco corp. owned them but who made the tubes for them??? they have black plates with "D" getters. upscale audio is selling some different boxes .......
252: Tubes Asylum, Cbs hytron 5814 nice surprise !!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-07-07, 07:57:26 (68.0.235.105)
I run a primaluna prologue 2 modded with auricaps and a hi-fi tunning fuses. I run goldlion kt-88's and mullard 4003's I also run gold lion 12ax7's or tungsol reissue ecc803s gold pins. My friend d .......
253: Tubes Asylum, RE: Just think...there are many better caps than auricaps... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-06-13, 06:13:09 (68.0.235.105)
yes there is, I was first looking at Jensen copper & oil but to much $. I had to consider 2 things I had a budget and room inside the amp on the autobias board. The auri caps made a Hugh difference. m .......
254: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-06-13, 04:37:03 (68.0.235.105)
the 2 coupling caps and the 4 on the auto bias board .......
255: Tubes Asylum, Primaluna owners try this combo WOW!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-06-12, 17:20:02 (68.0.235.105)
I have a prologue 2 that I Love. I tried many combo's with this little integrated. I know everyone's system is different but man did I hit it. I am using gold lion 12ax7's rt 12au7's and gold lion kt- .......
256: Tubes Asylum, Has anyone tried these 12au7's yet? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-06-10, 10:35:40 (68.0.235.105)
the tung-sol reissue 12au7? any thoughts??? .......
257: Tubes Asylum, Has anyone been enjoying these tubes? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-06-02, 16:44:30 (68.0.235.105)
I have been using these gold lion 12ax7's for about 5 months now and they sound great anyone else having the same experience? .......
258: Cable Asylum, nordost heimdall (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-05-22, 13:19:21 (68.0.235.105)
I am using dh labs air matrix interconnects I like them. I am looking for a interconnect that has more resolution while retaining the detail and sweetness. Has anyone use this cable with any luck??? : .......
259: Tubes Asylum, tungsol 12au7 6189 reissue ? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-04-14, 18:49:03 (68.0.235.105)
Has anyone tried these yet with any luck??? .......
260: Tubes Asylum, cryo treated mullard 12ax7 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-04-04, 18:45:01 (68.0.235.105)
has anyone ever tried the mullard reissue 12ax7 cryo treated. have does the sound differ than non cryo treated tubes. .......
261: Tubes Asylum, cryo or not to cryo? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-03-14, 11:33:12 (68.0.235.105)
I have a pair of mullard 12ax7 re-issues. they sound fantastic in my system. will getting a set of these cryoed sound better or worse? what is the difference? I was told they have a bigger sound stage .......
262: Digital Drive, virtue audio piano M2 release date? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-03-12, 18:41:36 (68.0.235.105)
When is virtue audio going yo release the piano m2 cd player??? does anyone know............ .......
263: Tubes Asylum, RE: Jolida JD302 or 502? I listen to prog rock, jazz, Carpenters... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-03-10, 05:58:16 (68.0.235.105)
I listened to a 302 at my friends house last week. It sounded nice but he is ready to updrade. The 302 is nice but if you can get your hands on a primaluna prologue one or 2 in my opinion its a much b .......
264: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion 12ax7 or mullard re-issue 12ax7? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-03-09, 17:01:49 (68.0.235.105)
Thanks for the advice. I bought the mullard re-issues on many peoples advice. So far I am very pleased what I am hearing smooth detailed nice air tight bass. I don't want to mess the stuff on e-bay wa .......
265: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion 12ax7 or mullard re-issue 12ax7? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-03-04, 09:48:11 (68.0.235.105)
I am looking for a new production tubes that sounds well. I was thinking of the 2 listed. I refuse to pay these insane prices for 12ax7 NOS I am looking for nice sweet and smooth with nice detail. any .......
266: Tubes Asylum, Very nice 12au7 find (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-02-25, 13:41:08 (68.0.235.105)
I have many nos and new production tubes been collecting for 20+ years. It is nice when you come across some tubes you have and totally forgot you had. I found a box of tubes that are 50's sylvania 12 .......
267: Tubes Asylum, 12au7 for primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-02-22, 08:26:52 (68.0.235.105)
I have a primaluna prologue 2 I am using tungsram 12ax7's some worn out mullard 4003's and goldlion kt-88's I want to replace the 12au7's I am looking at cbs hytron 5814's and mullard short plates .......
268: Tubes Asylum, RE: ping grinnell (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-02-13, 09:40:33 (68.0.235.105)
if you would like to part with any 4004's pls e-mail me .......
269: Tubes Asylum, RE: ping grinnell (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-02-13, 08:38:14 (68.0.235.105)
ok will keep my eyes open how did you like the gold lions btw. .......
270: Tubes Asylum, RE: ping grinnell (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-02-12, 18:00:29 (68.0.235.105)
who did you get the tungsrams from? .......
271: Tubes Asylum, ping grinnell (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-02-11, 16:47:04 (68.0.235.105)
how are the tungsram 12ax7 working in the prologue2? do you like them better than the mullard 4004's. have you tried the mullard reissue 12ax7's?? .......
272: Cable Asylum, RE: Budget Cables for Budget setup - pls advise (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-01-25, 07:37:10 (68.0.235.105)
virtue audio cables go to stereo mojo for the review I wired my whole system with these cables and I own $10.000 worth of gear. they are fantastic for the money .......
273: Tubes Asylum, RE: Smoother than EH (Preferably current production)? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-01-13, 19:44:05 (68.0.235.105)
I have been rolling tubes for over 20 years. I have a few primaluna amps and integrated. for 12ax7's mullard 12ax7 reissues for 12au7's you can get mullard 4003's from upscale for 60$ a pair and for e .......
274: Digital Drive, virtue audio piano M1 cd player (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-01-03, 12:45:30 (68.0.235.105)
I have been using this player for 8 months now. for under $1500 its the best one I have used. it even beat out the musical fidelity $1500 cd player people are raving about. I don't know why. heard .......
275: Tubes Asylum, I am enjoy these tubes !!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2012-01-03, 12:04:20 (68.0.235.105)
I am enjoying these mullard 12ax7 reissues a lot. I have been trying them in my primaluna proluge 2 and I have other NOS tubes on hand (mullard 4004,tungsram,rca,gold lion reissue) and I keep going .......
276: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion 12ax7 reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-12-22, 18:25:07 (68.0.235.105)
what it comes down to is your system and what you like (synergy). These tubes sound great in my integrated but in my friends cd player to warm. he didn't like them when he heard them in his player nei .......
277: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion 12ax7 reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-12-18, 09:40:05 (68.0.235.105)
I have been using this tube for a while now are there people out there enjoying this tube as much as I am??? .......
278: Tubes Asylum, mullard 4004's in primaluna gear (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-11-24, 07:36:13 (68.0.235.105)
I am running a proluge 2 with ns mullard reissue 12ax7's mullard 4003's and gold lion kt-88's amp also has a cap upgrade with auri caps( huge improvement). I am interested in some mullard 4004's fr .......
279: Tubes Asylum, Brimar 13d5 or mada/cifte 12au7wa's for primaluna P2 ? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-10-02, 08:11:33 (68.0.235.105)
I am looking for a 12au7's for my primaluna prologe 2 integrated that will give me a little more openness and air on top without making it edgy. I have gold lion 12ax7's which I like very much. .......
280: Tubes Asylum, Cryo treated tubes from upscale audio (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-09-30, 18:39:50 (68.0.235.105)
I was looking to buy some some tubes from upscale audio (12ax7'), has anyone tried there cryo treated tubes? How do they sound different from the non cryoed?? .......
281: Tubes Asylum, Goldlion 12ax7 reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-09-25, 16:56:05 (68.0.235.105)
I am playing with a pair of gold lion 12ax7 reissue tubes. so far they are working pretty well. Has anyone else used this tube with good results... .......
282: Tubes Asylum, RE: Upgrade for 12AU7/ECC82 in my headphone amp ... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-09-10, 18:26:20 (68.0.235.105)
I like the tungsram they sound great there is a pair on audiogon for $25 for the pair that is a great deal.... .......
283: Cable Asylum, Has anyone tried the New nordost Leif series?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-07-27, 19:55:31 (68.0.235.105)
Has anyone tried these. I talked to nordost ans they claim the new entry level white lighting passed the old blue heaven. and the new line is not so edgy on to and has more body.. I am interested any .......
284: Tubes Asylum, tungsol reissue 12au7/6189 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-07-23, 10:17:22 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone heard this reissue tube yet? .......
285: Tubes Asylum, calling Grinnell (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-07-17, 17:00:01 (68.14.66.238)
In your prologue 2 did you like the gold lions better or the mullard 4004's? how did they differ in sound?? .......
286: Tubes Asylum, RE: Primaluna owners need some 12ax7 help... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-07-10, 16:43:53 (68.14.66.238)
Jim I got the 12ax7's from you and they are the most quietest tubes I have ever owned. Don't misunderstand me I love the sound on my set up and I am very happy with it, Just wondering about some other .......
287: Tubes Asylum, Primaluna owners need some 12ax7 help... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-07-09, 10:40:18 (68.14.66.238)
I have a primaluna prologue 2 integrated and I love it. I did dome tube rolling. Right now I am using mullard reissue 12ax7's radio technique 12au7's and gold lion kt-88. I like the sound a lot my que .......
288: Tubes Asylum, New 12ax7 mullard from jim mcshane... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-07-07, 08:13:59 (68.14.66.238)
I received a matched pair of mullard re-issue tubes for my primaluna pl2. I talked to JIM and he told me he has some new test equipment that could test the micro-phonics of a tube even further than he .......
289: Tubes Asylum, Tungsol reissue 12au7 ???? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-28, 17:44:25 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone used these at all?? I know there are a lot of NOS out there at decent prices but it would be nice to have a new production tube that sounds well... .......
290: Tubes Asylum, RE: First impressions of Gold Lion 12ax7. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-23, 19:00:29 (68.14.66.238)
what are you using for 12au7's and kt-88's thanks .......
291: Tubes Asylum, RE: First impressions of Gold Lion 12ax7. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-22, 18:31:48 (68.14.66.238)
how did the gold lions compare to the mullard 4004's in your pl 2? .......
292: Tubes Asylum, RE: virgina tube audio? (Way OT) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-19, 19:25:53 (68.14.66.238)
did you contact him I bought tubes off him great prices and service .......
293: Tubes Asylum, tungsol reissue 12ax7 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-19, 14:48:46 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone used these with good results? thanks .......
294: Tubes Asylum, virgina tube audio? Out of buss?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-18, 06:17:48 (68.14.66.238)
is Virgina tube audio out of business? I tried to go on there website it its not there..... .......
295: Tubes Asylum, Cbs hytron 5814 how do they sound?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-16, 18:33:34 (68.14.66.238)
I have a chance to get a pair of these black plates bent "D" getter. how do the sound? I am looking for something sweat with nice extension ans detail and nice bass, Is the bass on these light or soli .......
296: Tubes Asylum, RE: First impressions of Gold Lion 12ax7. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-11, 12:16:53 (68.14.66.238)
They finally hit this one on the head. Instead of companies just pushing tubes out to make a buck. I am glad new sensor spent some time and RD in this Gold Lion line I also use their kt-88 and it is i .......
297: Tubes Asylum, RE: First impressions of Gold Lion 12ax7. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-11, 06:19:27 (68.14.66.238)
I also know some people are selling these and they are saying they can be a little noisy for phono stages. I bought a platinum pair from upscale and they are dead quiet. I put my ear 2 inches from the .......
298: Tubes Asylum, RE: mullard 4004 in primaluna gear (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-11, 06:00:11 (68.14.66.238)
A friend of mine is also sending them (4004) to me to try. I got them in nice bass ans mid band but top end stinks on these tubes. the rays are in there now and sound nice. but believe it or not the g .......
299: Tubes Asylum, RE: First impressions of Gold Lion 12ax7. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-10, 21:23:50 (68.14.66.238)
agreed!! by far the best 12ax7 made right now and kicks the pants off a lot of Nos tubes. I had Nos mullard 12ax7 ei and many more and the gl12ax7 was much better in my rig. .......
300: Tubes Asylum, mullard 4004 in primaluna gear (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-06-06, 20:28:21 (68.14.66.238)
has anyone used mullard 4004 in primaluna gear with good results?? .......
301: Tubes Asylum, Here is the info on this tube!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-30, 18:59:39 (68.14.66.238)
They are 1960 labeled Baldwin. They have a halo getter and all six that he is sending me test above NOS. that's all I know. Are they sweet like a amperex or are they very neutral sounding??? ::: TOPIC .......
302: Tubes Asylum, Raytheon 12ax7 long black plates?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-30, 13:39:38 (68.14.66.238)
I have a friend of mine sending me a pair of these. right now I am using tungsram 12ax7's that are getting tired are the raytheon 12ax7's any good. How is the bass on them? looking for smooth wi .......
303: Tubes Asylum, RE: cbs 5814 or rt 12au7wa need some input (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-29, 08:11:51 (68.14.66.238)
is it warm as a mullard??? I like the mullard warmth and texture but would like little cleaner sound .......
304: Tubes Asylum, cbs 5814 or rt 12au7wa need some input (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-28, 13:17:12 (68.14.66.238)
I have a prima luna prologue 2 integrated. I am in the search for a new pair of 12au7's for the amp. I am using mullard reissue 12ax7's and gold lion kt-88's and a virtue audio piano M1 cd player. rig .......
305: General Asylum, thats what I see (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-19, 20:05:55 (68.14.66.238)
this sucks .......
306: General Asylum, RE: Why do I have to come over here to find out what's up with Agon??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-19, 18:24:29 (68.14.66.238)
same here went to check my auctions and its a totally different site what the heck .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Audiogon problems (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-05-19, 17:56:39 (68.14.66.238)
I try to log onto audiogon and I get a complete different page does not even look like audiogon whats up? .......
308: Digital Drive, virtue audio pianio cd player (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-24, 19:00:04 (68.14.66.238)
I have been looking for a decent cd player for the money I don't have a ton of extra$ to throw around. I came across a virtue audio piano M1 player. So far this is very nice for the money. tnt and .......
309: Tubes Asylum, RE: New production 12AX7's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-12, 12:13:32 (68.14.66.238)
I have a primaluna prolugue 2 with phono. I am loving these tubes so far. Great balance top to bottom sweet liquid textured mid band without sacrificing any detail nice extended top end and tight c .......
310: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion reissue 12ax7's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-12, 12:08:41 (68.14.66.238)
the psvanes are very nice but a little warmer the gl. The gl seem to have better detail the psvanes seemed smeared in the mid range while the goldlion has more separation and definition. they are both .......
311: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion reissue 12ax7's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-11, 04:36:12 (68.14.66.238)
there are about $85 a pair .......
312: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion reissue 12ax7's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-10, 09:21:16 (68.14.66.238)
I have a primaluna prolugue 2 with phono. I am loving these tubes so far. Great balance top to bottom sweet liquid textured mid band without sacrificing any detail nice extended top end and tight c .......
313: Cable Asylum, RE: I wouldn't be surprised if they're very good... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-02, 12:57:46 (68.14.66.238)
all I know is that they are a 8 conductor cable and the reviewer put them against a $800 transparent cable and the virtue audio devastated it no contest at all. very interesting...I was told by my fri .......
314: Tubes Asylum, Cryo treated tubes from upscale audio? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-02, 12:36:29 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone tried these yet. I have bought many tubes from kevin and jared just wondering how they stack up against the non cryo treated tubes. Does the sound change or does it just make the tube last .......
315: Cable Asylum, virtue audio nirvana cables (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-04-02, 07:43:18 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone used these cables? They are hand built in California and my speaker builder audiophile friend heard them and they blew away some $800 big name speaker cables... .......
316: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tungsol 12ax7/803s gold pin reissue tubes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-24, 12:37:29 (69.95.35.174)
all I know that they sound much better than standard tubes. This blows my mind. They really should not... .......
317: Tubes Asylum, RE: People talking about improved contact (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-24, 12:36:09 (69.95.35.174)
This amp is new the socketrs are very tight. I could see if your pulling tubes out every couple of weeks to roll. then you will run into trouble.. .......
318: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tungsol 12ax7/803s gold pin reissue tubes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-24, 12:33:08 (69.95.35.174)
I am using a phono stage.. .......
319: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tungsol 12ax7/803s gold pin reissue tubes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-23, 21:17:20 (68.14.66.238)
don't 5751 have less gain? .......
320: Tubes Asylum, Tungsol 12ax7/803s gold pin reissue tubes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-22, 17:05:46 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone tried these tubes. I run a regular 12ax7 tungsol reissue in my primaluna. These tubes look the same except the gold pins. Can anyone tell my why the heck the gold pin ones sound better. It .......
321: Cable Asylum, New nordost leif series (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-22, 16:59:57 (68.14.66.238)
Has anyone tried the new nordost leif series white lightning,purple flare blue heaven and red dawn?. I talked to nordost. the man told me the new series is a big step forward over the old design. Much .......
322: Tubes Asylum, RE: The Vintage vs New production kT88 rages on! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-20, 17:20:37 (68.14.66.238)
Micheal what type of speaker cables r u using in the picture? .......
323: Tubes Asylum, RE: Ping Michael Samra (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-20, 08:55:01 (68.14.66.238)
I am selling them on audiogon. I got a quad of GL kt-66 for my primaluna prolughe 2 and fell in love with them. thanks .......
324: Tubes Asylum, RE: Ping Michael Samra (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-20, 08:23:12 (68.14.66.238)
I think it was 190 a quad. so far so good... .......
325: Tubes Asylum, Ping Michael Samra (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-19, 07:54:11 (68.14.66.238)
Hi Michael I am burning in a quad of solid plate shuguang GEkt88's I bought them matched from upscale audio. I was using a quad of gold lion RI kt88's they are nice also. I found the shuggie's more .......
326: Tubes Asylum, RE: gold lion kt88 to penta kt88sc WOW!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-19, 05:01:16 (68.14.66.238)
Jim Mcshane is one of the best guys I dealt with ever. I tried both tubes and just liked the solid plate shuguangs better so far. This this the wrong forum to bash jim he is well respected and liked.. .......
327: Cable Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Cardas Audio Golden Reference Power Cord Cable (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-19, 04:54:38 (68.14.66.238)
the ayre signature speaker cables are made my cardas they are NOT clear. I heard both. They don't fall anywhere in the cardas line up. I talked to brain at cardas he said the are somewhere between gol .......
328: Tubes Asylum, RE: Shuguang GEKT88 solid plates (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-18, 12:11:17 (70.166.150.174)
I got mne from upscale audio so I know they test them very well .......
329: Tubes Asylum, Shuguang GEKT88 solid plates (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-17, 19:03:45 (68.14.66.238)
I picked up a quad of these I like them a lot. are these the same as the penta kt88sc solid plates??? any information would be great. .......
330: Cable Asylum, dh labs vs cardas need some help (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-15, 12:36:50 (68.14.66.238)
I am using some dh labs q-10 would cardas be a upgrade. I find the dh labs sweet looking for a little more detail in the mid range.....looking at twin link or quad link.... .......
331: Tubes Asylum, RE: New production tubes: How do you NOS/NIB/used old tube owners react? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-13, 11:56:34 (68.14.66.238)
Did you look int the gold lions 12ax7 upscale has them on there website...I am tempted to try them heard nothing but great things about the tubes. NOS is getting f//kin crazy $. I mentioned upscale be .......
332: Tubes Asylum, RE: gold lion kt88 to penta kt88sc WOW!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-13, 06:09:07 (68.14.66.238)
These are the ones I am trying. They sound wonderful. The gold lions sound nice but a little bloated down bottom and the the solid plate shunguangs are as smooth and the music just flows so much be .......
333: Tubes Asylum, RE: golid lion 12ax7 what the word on them??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-13, 06:00:26 (68.14.66.238)
what isn't now a days. Nos is out of control. USED mullards that are TESTED correctly and tested for micro-phonics are over 150+ a pair. IF you can get GL 12ax7's that sound very very good and are ava .......
334: Tubes Asylum, golid lion 12ax7 what the word on them??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-12, 12:52:50 (68.14.66.238)
how is the new gold lion 12ax7 they look nice. They been out for a while now whats the word on them.. .......
335: Tubes Asylum, gold lion kt88 to penta kt88sc WOW!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-12, 12:51:24 (68.14.66.238)
I just switchover from gold lion kt88 to the penta type soild plate shuguang kt88sc tubes. much more ease a big sound stage more detail very very nice WOW like them very much... .......
336: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tubes for Cayin a55TP? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-12, 06:23:26 (68.14.66.238)
the eh tubes tend to be hot on top and very neutral. what tubes are in there now and which way do you want to go more neutral or warmer??? .......
337: Tubes Asylum, RE: need 12ax7 help for primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-07, 08:19:54 (68.14.66.238)
I just talked to jim mcshane and he told me to try the tungsol 12ax7. cheap enough whats there to loose .......
338: Tubes Asylum, need 12ax7 help for primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-06, 18:29:13 (68.14.66.238)
I have a prima luna prologue 2 . right now i am using mullard reissue 12ax7's rt 12au7's and gl kt-88's. the stock 12ax7's were eh's. I wanted a more balance and sweetness, so I put in the mullard rei .......
339: Tubes Asylum, RE: C-J tube set prices... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-03-05, 13:04:08 (68.14.66.238)
because they can. The same reason why audio research charges $30+ for a $8 sovteck 6922. as long as you buy tubes from a good dealer like jim mcshane or kevin deal that tests them for low noise you wi .......
340: Tubes Asylum, psvane 12ax7-T thumbs up (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-26, 06:02:08 (68.14.66.238)
very nice tubes they sound like my nos mullards but a smidgen cleaner. so far so good lets see how they last.. .......
341: Tubes Asylum, RE: New KT88 ShuGuang TREASURES in Yaqin MC-100B (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-23, 11:36:23 (68.14.66.238)
I am interested in them also where did you get them? and was the price reasonable? .......
342: Tubes Asylum, RE: penta kt-88sc users need your input!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-18, 06:51:05 (68.14.66.238)
this dealer www.goodcomponent.com for the treasure. how is the quality. I don't want to pay over 200 for tubes and they are seconds or don't spec up like they should. what is your experience with thes .......
343: Tubes Asylum, RE: penta kt-88sc users need your input!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-17, 18:01:26 (68.14.66.238)
do you mean kt88sc not sd?? .......
344: Tubes Asylum, RE: penta kt-88sc users need your input!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-17, 15:22:58 (68.14.66.238)
I don't have the $ for both I want a well balanced tube not over warm. I have have shuggie kt88-98 now like the tone I maybe would like a smidge sweeter and more refinement and sound stage... ::: TOPI .......
345: Tubes Asylum, RE: penta kt-88sc users need your input!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-17, 14:15:23 (68.14.66.238)
how did they differ?? .......
346: Tubes Asylum, penta kt-88sc users need your input!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-17, 13:38:29 (68.14.66.238)
I have a prima luna prologue 2 integrated. I have gold lion reissue 12ax7's radio technique 12au7's and the stock shuguang kt88-98 tubes in it, it sounds really nice. enjoying the sound. I just ordere .......
347: Cable Asylum, RE: Replacement for Nordost Cables in my system? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-02-11, 08:11:58 (68.14.66.238)
I owned mf gear in the past. They are NOT bright and edgy. The nordost red dawn has been tizzy in the top end since it has been introduced. That is why they revamped the whole line this year. I would .......
348: Cable Asylum, Dh Labs cabling read this (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-01-30, 16:46:59 (68.14.66.238)
I was using the DH labs q-10 signature speaker cable and like the performance of this cable. I used different type power cords and interconnects throughout as well. I came across a deal of a pair of D .......
349: Tubes Asylum, Cbs Hytron 12au7 long plate has anyone used these?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2011-01-24, 18:04:53 (68.14.66.238)
I am taking a gamble on these. I picked them up for short money they do test new large gray plates D getter 1955. Are they any good??? .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, RE: repalcement armboard for a vpi hw-19 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-12-19, 16:34:18 (68.14.66.238)
I am friendly with a wood working shop. what did you make yours out of. I was looking at a hard wood also I have the walnut base like in your picture I also have the original template. for my rega arm .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, RE: repalcement armboard for a vpi hw-19 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-12-19, 16:23:11 (68.14.66.238)
i did they don't have anymore .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, repalcement armboard for a vpi hw-19 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-12-19, 14:04:33 (68.14.66.238)
Is there anyone out there who makes a super arm board for a hw-19 turntable need it drilled for a rega rb-300 arm thanks... .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, RE: vta and mounting for a rega rb-300 with rega cartridge? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-12-19, 05:05:24 (68.14.66.238)
I always used a protractor like a denesen or a geo disc, and never got any distortion issues what so ever I guess because I could move the cartridge in the head shell for proper overhang. I know a loc .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, vta and mounting for a rega rb-300 with rega cartridge? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-12-18, 19:55:32 (68.14.66.238)
I have a vpi hw-19 mk4 table I am using a rega rb-300 arm and I just got a rega exact cartridge to play with what is the vta setting for this cartridge. right now it is a little up in the back also is .......
355: Tubes Asylum, gold lion 12ax7 reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-11-17, 19:34:26 (68.14.66.238)
what is the verdict on these tubes. any input would be great. how good are they??? .......
356: Cable Asylum, custom power cord company model 11 version 2 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-11-07, 12:57:50 (68.14.66.238)
I have a chance to get this cord at a great price the cord is in mint condition. how is it sonically any input would be great .......
357: Vinyl Asylum, nakaoga cartridges has anyone used them? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-30, 10:28:01 (68.14.66.238)
I am looking at a nakaoga cartridges I was looking at the 300. has anyone used these before??? .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I prefer the Nagaoka... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-30, 08:50:06 (68.14.66.238)
I was looking a type2 with a jico sas stylus. Is that a stabilizer bar or a stylus cover I see on these cartridges. if a stabilizer do you flip it all the way up while playing? sorry new to shure....b .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, Ping: VynylTap (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-30, 06:33:34 (68.14.66.238)
I am looking a Garrott p77i and a Nagaoka cartridge. I noticed you tried them both and you tell me what the difference are? I liked the Garrott p77 but I wish it had a little more high and detail in t .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, soundsmith cartridges (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-27, 12:37:34 (69.95.35.174)
has anyone these with good results? I was looking at the carmen or the mm3 and input would be great thanks .......
361: Vinyl Asylum, loading for denon 103r cartridge? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-24, 18:43:31 (68.14.66.238)
I have a chance to try a denon 103r cartridge. my phono pre is a musical fidelity xlps v3. for moving coil it has 60 db of gain and 100 ohms for loading . what do most people use for loading on this c .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, need cartridge for vpi turntable (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-24, 13:39:08 (68.14.66.238)
I need a new cartridge from my vpi hw19MK4 turntable has a rega rb 300 arm with after market weight, tnt platter sama motor. I had a Garrott p77 that broke liked it a lot. I use a krell 400xi amp a mu .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I play with the idea of trying a hardwood armboard to see if I like the sound (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-18, 11:21:58 (68.229.80.10)
yes those are stock feet did changing the fee to spikes make a difference? .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What arm do you have on your Mark IV? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-18, 09:27:44 (68.229.80.10)
its a highly modified rega rb-300 rewired and different end weight. tnt platter super arm board sama motor .......
365: Vinyl Asylum, Nice cartridge surprise read this one.. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-18, 07:18:06 (68.229.80.10)
I was playing around with cartridges on my vpi hw19 Mk4 turntable when i was lent a older cartridge. It was new in the packaging. it is a Garrott brothers p-77 dynamic moving coil cartridge. I set it .......
366: Cable Asylum, RE: "50% off just trade in you stock power cable" (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-17, 05:00:52 (68.229.80.10)
when I called music direct they said you would get 50% off if your return the "stock" cable enjoy .......
367: Cable Asylum, nice power cable surprise read this one... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-10-16, 06:36:39 (68.229.80.10)
I have been using a shunyata venom 3 on my amp and cd player. I like the change they made to my system. they were a little more dynamic and warmer than the diamondbacks I was using. I was talking to a .......
368: Cable Asylum, Dh labs air matrix and Q-10 speaker cable any good? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-09-18, 08:43:52 (68.229.80.10)
I have a chance to buy a pair of air matrix interconnect and q-10 signature speaker cable. I have read some reviews saying great cable for money. just wondering if someone has used these with good res .......
369: Cable Asylum, Has anyone used a audioquest nrg-3 powercord??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-09-04, 14:19:04 (68.229.80.10)
I am looking at a audio quest nrg-3 power cord. I know some people like it with the RF stoppers taken off. Has anyone used this cord? any input would be great .......
370: Cable Asylum, Audioquest nrg-3 powercord ?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-08-31, 12:12:58 (68.229.80.10)
Has anyone used this powercord I have a shunyata venom3 on my amp now. I was wondering if it would be a step up since I use all audioquest cabling on my gear. how does the nrg-3 sound??? .......
371: Cable Asylum, RE: What material for connector (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-08-25, 20:20:56 (68.229.80.10)
I believe the plugs are the same just they are not gold plated they are rhodium plated... .......
372: Cable Asylum, RE: listened to the new shunyata venom3 last night (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-08-23, 17:30:50 (68.229.80.10)
the venom 3 has a fuller sound than the diamondback,the venom3 was more dynamic and and had more body and I liked the sound stage better. the pangea has nice highs and lows but the mid range was const .......
373: Cable Asylum, listened to the new shunyata venom3 last night (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-08-21, 12:54:37 (68.229.80.10)
I was over a friends house last night. I always liked shunyata power cords and there organic feel they present to the music. my friend was telling me how they released the new venom3. Man was I in for .......
374: Cable Asylum, New shunyata venom3 ??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-08-16, 19:58:26 (68.229.80.10)
these are new power cord by shunyata has anyone used or tried them any input would be great thanks .......
375: Cable Asylum, RE: Poor little orphaned Pangea... no one loving you, hugging you, kissing your little tubey body... hug a Pangea! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-08-14, 05:55:59 (68.229.80.10)
I like the cord also Elizabeth but people are starting to think your some kind of whack job.... .......
376: Cable Asylum, New shunyata venom v3? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-29, 18:15:32 (68.229.80.10)
has anyone tried these yet they are new I contacted shunyata and the tech told me that they are actually better than the diamondback. WOW $99 for a 5ft cord has anyone tried yet???? .......
377: Cable Asylum, shunyata venom3 ??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-28, 05:07:03 (68.229.80.10)
I called shunyata they said this cord is actually better than the diamondback platinum and they are $99 for a 5ft cable. has anyone tried them???? .......
378: Cable Asylum, cpcc top gun power cord. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-19, 21:10:34 (68.229.80.10)
have a chance to pick up a custom power cord comp topgun cord for a great price. using a stock cord on integrated will this be a upgrade??? thanks any imput will be helpful thanks .......
379: Cable Asylum, RE: "I bet if you used ..." (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-17, 05:44:43 (68.229.80.10)
Let me get this straight. you a talking about a cord that you never heard just buy your back ground and knowledge. Are you frigging kidding me. Some people need to get a life or get laid sorry enough .......
380: Cable Asylum, RE: I liked what I heard as soon as I'd put the adapter on* and (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-08, 19:56:07 (68.229.80.10)
what adapter are you talking about???and who makes it.. .......
381: Cable Asylum, audioquest cv-6 vs cv-8 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-08, 17:03:10 (68.229.80.10)
I am looking at both of these speaker cables are there a big difference in sound between them thanks .......
382: Cable Asylum, RE: Nope terrible there too. Also (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-03, 06:22:29 (68.229.80.10)
WE ALL KNOW YOU DON'T LIKE THEM. And in your past post you listed your power cords you compared them to. Like I said it is all about synergy. I compared the pangea to cords 3xtp 5x there price and the .......
383: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea freaks need their own site! nt (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-07-03, 06:13:47 (68.229.80.10)
Believe or not I tried the pangea with 3 different power conditioners and it did sound better plugged directly into the wall. I talked to 4 or 5 different amp mfg's and they all suggested you plug you .......
384: Cable Asylum, RE: I was sharing an observation I'd made about the hobby, nothing else - relax! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-29, 04:42:05 (70.188.149.241)
How can you say how something is going to sound when never heard it. that is like someone telling how a car drives when they never drove it. why waste your time even writing this. The pangea is a grea .......
385: Cable Asylum, RE: You both presume incorrectly (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-27, 14:10:35 (70.188.149.241)
I know how you posted over and over how they suck and lifeless, dull what ever. I have put this cord in 3 different systems my friends about $3500 worth of gear, mine about $7000 worth of gear and my .......
386: Cable Asylum, RE: what equipment you were using to do the match? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-26, 11:28:17 (70.188.149.241)
vpi record player shelter 7000 cart krell integrated mit cabling musicel fidelity xlps v8 phonostage proac speakers .......
387: Cable Asylum, pangea ac-9 with 300+ hrs on it !!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-26, 06:54:02 (70.188.149.241)
I would say it is broken in. I did a power cord comparison this weekend with a cvh flavor 2. a shunyata copperhead and the less loss mini. we have 4 people there listing. and 3 out of the 4 people lik .......
388: Cable Asylum, RE: There are few, if any, of the "expensive spread" (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-17, 19:31:59 (70.188.149.241)
very well said. the pangea is not the end all of power cords but are frigging very good for the money. I had a shunyata diamond back , copperhead and taipan, they all got replaced by ac-9's. the ac-9 .......
389: Cable Asylum, RE: I would say I like Pangea 'extra special' lots because they are a great bargain (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-17, 18:54:47 (70.188.149.241)
I don't know what you are using for gear. I listened to the monster power line 300 power cord my friend had it on his sun fire amp I put on the pangea ac-9. Dude. not even close the pangea blew out th .......
390: Cable Asylum, RE: Power Cable ? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-06-03, 19:16:47 (70.188.149.241)
Yes it makes a difference I plugged my pangea into my monster strip and listened for a couple of days. I plugged it into the wall and wow. more air detail impact and control when I plugged it into my .......
391: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea Hype Unfounded To Say the Least (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-17, 04:45:05 (70.188.149.241)
I had a problem with of my ultimate outlet before. I lost a preamp with it a cat sl MkII. sent it back to be fixed. the ps audio was faulty and they gave me a whole sob story how sorry they are. I kno .......
392: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea Hype Unfounded To Say the Least (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-15, 14:42:44 (70.188.149.241)
I have never been a fan of ps audio cables. When I a/b the pangea to the ps audio. the pangea had more extension and a much better bottom end. the new perfect wave line is better than the old ps audio .......
393: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea Hype Unfounded To Say the Least (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-15, 05:05:35 (70.188.149.241)
I had two audiophiles over my house last night I don't understand how you can say this cord is not dynamic. compared to the isoclean a ps audio ac-10 and a vh flavor 2 the pangea beat them hands down. .......
394: Cable Asylum, RE: What about dynamics? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-13, 17:24:54 (70.188.149.241)
I feel that this cord has very very good dynamics I compared it to my cords 4,5,6x the price and the pangea has wonder full delicate highs great impact tight powerful bass and a wide sound stage and v .......
395: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea Hype Unfounded To Say the Least (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-13, 16:26:33 (70.188.149.241)
sorry this didn't work out for you..this replace some shunyata cords in my system that were 4x+ the price of the pangea. looking at your cords that you compared it to those are very "lean" and extreme .......
396: Cable Asylum, RE: pangea ac-9 demo against isoclean (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-01, 13:00:48 (68.229.81.104)
when I first put them in the were dull and sounded very compressed after 100+ hrs they opened up quite a bit. most people say they need 250+ to shine .......
397: Cable Asylum, RE: pangea ac-9 demo against isoclean (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-01, 10:47:36 (68.229.81.104)
I have to totally disagree this has great impact with some of the best bass slam I have heard. but the bass is controlled not distorted at all. some people mistake distorted or flubbed bass for impact .......
398: Cable Asylum, pangea ac-9 demo against isoclean (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-05-01, 10:26:53 (68.229.81.104)
I brought my pangea ac-9 over my friends house. He has a very high end system Einstein gear mit oracle wiring vpi with koestu cart etc. he uses isoclean focus power cords $1100 each retail in his syst .......
399: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea AC9 VS Monster Powerline (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-23, 11:21:31 (68.229.81.104)
I agree with dr. phil I bought my pangea ac-9 when I first put it in al little veiled and mid range recessed. after about 75 hour top and bottom opened up great bass better micro dynamics the mid rang .......
400: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea vs. PS Audio (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-18, 16:54:57 (68.229.81.104)
when you get the pangea you need about 200 hrs of brake in time I a/b the statement sc to the pangea ac-9. the ps audio was warmer but much more rolled off on to than the pangea. the pangea also was m .......
401: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea-I took your advice! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-17, 08:03:54 (68.229.81.104)
you have to put hrs on it when I first put my cord in it seems a little veiled after about 100 hrs it opened up got dynamic and just started to do things right .......
402: Cable Asylum, Mit avt2 interconnect nice surprise ???? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-17, 06:28:49 (68.229.81.104)
I was using some very old mit t2 interconnects the white ones a friend of mine told me I should try out the new avt line which is a Huge step up over the old t2 stuff. so he brought over a pair of avt .......
403: Cable Asylum, RE: The 14 just showed me (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-10, 12:46:44 (68.229.81.104)
I put a ac-14 on my marantz player and it opened it up. the player sounded vieled before. not any more. I use mit cables in my system and they work great. dh labs is very nice to but a bit leaner than .......
404: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea ac-9 wow !!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-10, 12:15:43 (68.229.81.104)
and btw when I turned my amp up to say half way ( which would be loud ) If no music was playing I could put my ear up to the drivers and hear a little electrical buzz or hum. with the pangea it was GO .......
405: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea ac-9 wow !!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-10, 12:12:19 (68.229.81.104)
shunyata taipn helix which is a nice powercord don't get me wrong. the the pangea has better focus bass and prat I am hearing things in the back ground I never heard before because they were muffled n .......
406: Cable Asylum, Pangea ac-9 wow !!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-04-10, 10:22:24 (68.229.81.104)
I broke down and bought a 5 footer from my krell 400xi. said for the $ what the heck. NEVER in my mind whould I think this cable would CRUSH the $500 power cord that I was using. better bass detail an .......
407: Cable Asylum, Pangea power cords (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-03-06, 10:51:50 (68.229.81.104)
How good are the pangea power cords. some people calling them great any imput on how they sound will be very helpful thanks .......
408: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea Audio AC-9 -I also pulled the trigger. (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-02-22, 14:41:47 (68.229.81.104)
how do you like the api power wedge 114?? I am looking into one thanks .......
409: Cable Asylum, Pangea ac-9 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-02-13, 19:29:19 (68.229.81.104)
How good is this cable? it looks nice looking to upgrade my stock powercord on my krell 400xi intergrated. .......
410: Cable Asylum, audioquest cold welded cables?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-02-13, 08:03:38 (68.229.81.104)
I have a chance to buy a pair of audioquest king cobra's how do you know if they are cold welded or not?? do they sound different??? .......
411: Tweakers' Asylum, ps audio duet help (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-01-17, 05:53:11 (68.229.81.104)
I bought a ps audio duet and when I plug it in the on button will blink slow and than blink fast then the unit will shut off. I read the intructions and it says if it goes over 130 volts it will blink .......
412: General Asylum, ps audio duet help (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2010-01-17, 05:52:13 (68.229.81.104)
I bought a ps audio duet and when I plug it in the on button will blink slow and than blink fast then the unit will shut off. I read the intructions and it says if it goes over 130 volts it will blink .......
413: Cable Asylum, RE: XLR cable recommendations for Krell CD/Integrated amp IC (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-12-12, 12:00:52 (68.229.81.104)
you mignt want to try dh labs air matrix very nice cables silver coated copper you can by new discounted for around 165 a pair .......
414: Cable Asylum, dh lab revelation interconnect (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-12-11, 04:43:41 (68.229.81.104)
I have the air matrix and q-10 speaker cable from dh labs how much better or what is the difference between the air matrix and the revelation any input will be helpful. both of these cables have rca t .......
415: Cable Asylum, RE: Goodbye Transparent, hello xmas gifts for the kids (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-12-06, 19:43:43 (68.229.81.104)
what did you end up with???? .......
416: Vinyl Asylum, shelter short cantilever question (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-11-21, 07:58:47 (68.229.81.104)
I have a shelter 901 mounted on a rega rb300 The cartridge sounds very nice but I have one question. It looks like the cantilever is much shorter than my old benz cartridge. the bottom of the cartridg .......
417: Cable Asylum, Has anyone used a ESP essence power cord??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-09-24, 18:24:57 (68.229.81.104)
I have a chance to buy one of these cords cheap through a friend I was looking to upgrade my stock power cord on my krell 400xi amp is this a nice cord? amy imput will be helpful thanks .......
418: Cable Asylum, which powercord for a krell 400xi intergrated??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-09-19, 09:26:07 (68.229.81.104)
I am going to upgrade the stock powercord for my krell 400xi intergraded any help would be greatly appreciated.. my max limit is $300 .......
419: Cable Asylum, Will upgrading my powercord on my krell 400xi make a difference? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-08-01, 13:01:22 (70.188.148.171)
I have the stock powercord 14awg that came with my krell 400xi if I upgrade my cord will that make a differece? my budget is $100. PS I was looking at the shunyata venom they are 50% off right now.. a .......
420: Vinyl Asylum, phono stage recomendation??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-07-24, 19:46:35 (70.188.148.171)
I am looking for the best bang for the buck new or used phono stage under $500 I am using a benz glider high output moving coil 2.5 mv cart. nothing to lean maybe a little sweet instead thanks ::: TO .......
421: Cable Asylum, ps audio perfectwave ac-3 opinions (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-07-01, 19:42:21 (70.188.148.171)
has anyone used this powercord? looking for a best bang for the buck power cord to use on a small el-34 tube amp??? thanks .......
422: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did I miss something?............... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-11, 17:04:17 (70.188.148.122)
this is the only way I can put this review on file. the review for the amp is in the review section the first review is for the amp the sectond is for the phono board. the amp is a wonderful sounding .......
423: Vinyl Asylum, REVIEW: PrimaLuna DiaLogue One Integrated Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-11, 14:11:28 (70.188.148.122)
Model: DiaLogue One Category: Integrated Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: 2,299 Description: Adaptive Auto Bias means no user adjustments and tube are kept in their Manufacturer URL .......
424: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Very interesting review...makes me wish I had a Primalina (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-11, 13:56:38 (70.188.148.122)
seperated into three paragraphs hopes its easier on the eyes. this primaluna phono is incredible if you get a change listen to it do so. .......
425: Vinyl Asylum, Primaluna phono stage Review. You got to read this!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-11, 12:48:38 (70.188.148.122)
I have in the past owned a lot of different gear and they all seem to have one or two different traits that one did better than each other. I have also owned about 5 or more different phono stages and .......
426: Cable Asylum, RE: ps audio new powerwave pc ac 3,5,10,12??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-06, 07:49:40 (70.188.148.122)
I talkd to bess at mussic direct who I dealt with many times great guy anyways he has listened to the new powerwave pc he told me they were night and day over the old psaudio pc. the have more air not .......
427: Cable Asylum, RE: Interesting recommendations on spkr cables from 2 gear manufacturers (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-06, 07:45:20 (70.188.148.122)
if you like the rat shack stuff which I tried you can get some very nice cables for little money I bought a pair of analysis plus oval black 12 off of aoudiogon and they are fantastic I have owned cab .......
428: Cable Asylum, ps audio new powerwave pc ac 3,5,10,12??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-05-03, 19:15:19 (70.188.148.122)
does anyone know about or tried these powercords??I read online on the psaudio website one quote was compaered to the last version the new version was like lifing a blanket off your speakers. they are .......
429: Tubes Asylum, mullard el34 reissue surprise!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-04-25, 12:00:17 (70.188.148.122)
I have used sed el34's in my primaluna dialogue intergrated for a long time always liked the tone but wish I had a smidge more air and detail across the musical spectrum. I borrow a quad of mullard re .......
430: Tubes Asylum, Shuguang 12AX7 any good? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-04-03, 16:45:13 (70.188.148.122)
I was surprised after one of my tungsram 12ax7 crapped out on me in my primaluna intergrated I put the stock chinese shuguang 12ax7's back in it and wow these actually sound pretty good. my question i .......
431: Tubes Asylum, Tungsol 12ax7 reissue help... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-03-19, 22:14:24 (70.188.148.122)
I was looking to buy a pair of these for my amp. Is there a sonic difference between the tungsol reissue and the tungsol reissue ecc803s with gold pins or is it just the gold pins and a gold fancy box .......
432: Tubes Asylum, RE: Electroharmonix 12AX7EH vs. TungSol Reissue 12AX7/ECC803S? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-03-16, 19:43:14 (70.188.148.122)
I am using tungsol 12ax7 reissues right now in my amp how does the gold pin 803s differ in sound thanks for your time.. .......
433: Tubes Asylum, RE: yes (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-03-10, 18:28:44 (70.188.148.122)
what primaluna gear did you run them it how was the top end??? .......
434: Tubes Asylum, mullard 4004's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-03-09, 09:53:10 (70.188.148.122)
are there any people out there that use mullard 4004's in the 12ax7 sections of any primaluna gear??? .......
435: Tubes Asylum, Baldwin Sylvania 12ax7's any good? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-03-02, 18:12:52 (70.188.148.122)
I was just givin a quad of baldwin sylvania 12ax7's long 17mm grey plates I was told they are from 1961 and test NOS are they any good??? .......
436: Cable Asylum, dh labs q-10 signature?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-02-28, 10:53:32 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone used this cable?? it is the newest version of the q-10 speaker cable.... .......
437: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are the early GE Longplates any good??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-02-17, 08:52:04 (70.188.148.122)
my bad guys I meant ge long plates 12ax7's with the long grey plates and halo gettes made in 1963 .......
438: Tubes Asylum, Are the early GE Longplates any good??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-02-17, 08:44:19 (70.188.148.122)
I have a chance to buy a brand new pair of 12ax7 ge longplates made in 1963 from a friend they are completey tested and phono grade are they any good?? .......
439: Tubes Asylum, Mullard reissue 12ax7 question? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-02-07, 13:42:15 (70.188.148.122)
Are these tubes as good as people are saying are they better than the chinese or is it just hype??? .......
440: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help in re tubing Prima Luna prologue 2 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-31, 13:14:37 (70.188.148.122)
if your system is bright i would not use sovteck lps they are a nice tube but they are very neutral and will not help your cause. I rolled hundreds of tube combos in this amp. I would use mullard reis .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, primaluna phono review (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-31, 10:20:44 (70.188.148.122)
I have in the past owned a lot of different gear and they all seem to have one or two different traits that one did better than each other. I have also owned about 5 or more different phono stages and .......
442: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help in re tubing Prima Luna prologue 2 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-31, 09:41:37 (70.188.148.122)
I have ownded and rolled hundreds of tubes in this amp mostly from kevin deal and jim mcshane first of all what does the rest of your system consist of the sed kt-88 is a very warm kt-88 please respon .......
443: Tubes Asylum, brimar 13d5 how do they sound???? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-20, 16:47:15 (70.188.148.122)
I was looking at some brimar 13d5 on a website how do they sound are they warm like a mullard or are they leaner sounding just tring to get a idea.... .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You're making me want to buy one . . (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-12, 12:48:47 (70.188.148.122)
As you know every system and ear is different my system is on the warmer side of neutral and thats how I like it this bronze 2m at first like I posted was a little lean on the top end BUT as I am burn .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My Ortofon 2m bronze impressions (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-12, 12:41:14 (70.188.148.122)
yes I have a rb300 and it works great with it .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, My Ortofon 2m bronze impressions (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-12, 05:55:32 (70.188.148.122)
I had posted a few weeks back about the ortofon 2m bronze that I had mounted on my friends rega planner 3, and how impressed I was right out of the box how natural it sounded. Well I bought one myself .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI HW-19 Series TT's (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-10, 12:57:35 (70.188.148.122)
I have a hw19MkIV incrediable table has the super armboard tnt platter rb300 arm sama and a ortofon bronze 2m cart a great setup incrediable .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, ortofon 2m first impressions (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2009-01-01, 07:59:31 (70.188.148.122)
I helped my freind set up his ortofon 2m bronze on his rega p3. Set up didn't take too long and my fisrt impression were positive he is using a primaluna prologue one w/phono mit shotgun s3 speaker ca .......
449: Vinyl Asylum, READ THIS (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-12-31, 05:36:36 (70.188.148.122)
I don't understand how one review from one reviwer can doom a cartridge where the other three in the 2m line have good press. I talked to bess from music direct who is their analog expert I delt with .......
450: Vinyl Asylum, ortofon blue or bronze 2m?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-12-28, 18:13:43 (70.188.148.122)
I was looking to purchase one of these . is the bronze that much better than the blue has anyone tried them??. A black is out of my price range any info will help thanks.. .......
451: Cable Asylum, powercord for primaluna dialogue intergrated?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-11-23, 17:04:42 (70.188.148.122)
I am looking for a power cord for my primaluna dialogue one intergrated like to keep it under $250 any ideas???? .......
452: Tubes Asylum, RE: I just replaced the power tubes in my PL5....... (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-11-15, 10:05:30 (70.188.148.122)
chuck y what are you using for 12au7 in your prolugue one. I had the same problem with sed el34's on my dialogue one and I liked the mullard reissue el34's instead they had a little more air and detal .......
453: Tubes Asylum, Is the mullard 12ax7 reissue any good? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-10-30, 09:36:17 (70.188.148.122)
Looking for a new pair of 12ax7's for my intergrated and wondering if these are worth the money??? .......
454: Tubes Asylum, How good are the rca blackplates 12au7's ?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-10-25, 12:51:46 (70.188.148.122)
I was just given some rca 12au7 black plates from the 50's with the "d" getters all test as nos have not tried them though how good are these, any imput will be great thanks. .......
455: Tubes Asylum, How do the sylvania 12ax7's sound??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-10-25, 12:49:20 (70.188.148.122)
I was just given to be a pair of sylvania 12ax7 large grey ribbes plates from 1961 any idea how these tubes sound, they originally came from upscale audio??? any imput will be great thanks ::: TOPIC:: .......
456: Tubes Asylum, RE: el34 in primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-10-14, 18:50:44 (70.188.148.122)
what are you using for 12ax7's and 12au7's???? .......
457: Tubes Asylum, el34 in primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-10-12, 18:40:50 (70.188.148.122)
I have a primaluna dialogue one I was just wondering what peolpe like the best for el34's in htere primaluna set up and has anyone tried sed or gold lion,mullard reissue with any luck .......
458: Tubes Asylum, 12ax7 for primaluna (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-09-27, 05:25:13 (70.188.148.122)
I have a primaluna dialogue one which uses el-34's I know everyone's tastes are different. what are people using for 12ax7's in this amp. want to due some tube rolling. .......
459: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Dealers (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-09-20, 06:00:47 (70.188.148.122)
if you are looking for top quality tubes with great customer service I had great service with upscale audio .......
460: Tubes Asylum, tungsol reissue any good??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-09-18, 13:19:29 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone used this new production 12ax7 and what are the results thankyou .......
461: Tubes Asylum, RE: mullard reissue in primaluna gear?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-09-15, 17:14:54 (70.188.148.122)
jim are you going to get anymore soon I was on your website and your comments are not to promising right now about the qc .......
462: Tubes Asylum, RE: mullard reissue in primaluna gear?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-09-15, 17:13:24 (70.188.148.122)
where did you get them from???? .......
463: Tubes Asylum, mullard reissue in primaluna gear?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-09-15, 15:36:12 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone used the new sensor mullard reissue 12ax7 tube in primaluna gear? or has anyone used any other new production tube with good results?? Nos is out of control as $ goes and alot of what you a .......
464: Tubes Asylum, gold lion kt77 help please?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-08-30, 06:22:06 (70.188.148.122)
I have read some post here and posted a few my self about the gold lion kt77. I am using a primaluna dialogue one integrated. I need some info on how they sound compared to the sed or mullard reiisue .......
465: Tubes Asylum, gold lion kt77 reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-08-16, 10:00:03 (70.188.148.122)
Has anyone spent time with this tube and how does it compare to the sed el34 and the mullard reissue el34?? input please thanks .......
466: Tubes Asylum, new sensor mullard reissue vs tunsol reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-08-09, 05:22:12 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone compared these 12ax7, tubes I like the mullard reissue but find them flat in the midrange. how are the tungsol reissues? Looking for more depth and seperation. I like the gt 12ax7m's do alo .......
467: Tubes Asylum, mullad reissue 12ax7 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-08-07, 04:38:02 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone had more time with these and how did they work out???? .......
468: Tubes Asylum, RE: Calypso and NOS Mullards (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-08-06, 18:30:25 (70.188.148.122)
Wow that is so hard to believe I have had nothing but great customer service from upscaleaudio. wierd .......
469: Tubes Asylum, amperex holland 12ax7 any good??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-08-02, 12:25:28 (70.188.148.122)
have anyone tried these they are NOT long plates the are the regular plates from the 1960's and the tubes are labeled philips how do they sound campared for example to a tungsram 12ax7??? any input pl .......
470: Tubes Asylum, sed el-34 vs mullard reissue el-34's help please (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-07-06, 19:11:52 (70.188.148.122)
I am using a pl dialogue one with gt 12ax7m's rt 12au7's and mullard reissue el-34's The sound is very nice but just a little to foward will the sed's have less a foward midrange than the mullard reis .......
471: Tubes Asylum, New sensor Mullard 12ax7 reissue??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-07-06, 18:12:10 (70.188.148.122)
Any more people try this tube out and what are your impressions on it compaired to other new productions tubes Nos is getting out of hand??? .......
472: Tubes Asylum, How really good are the cbs hytron 5814?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-07-05, 11:22:36 (70.188.148.122)
These are the 50's version with black flat plates and "d" getter how do they stack up to other 5814's???? .......
473: Tubes Asylum, mullard 4004 in primaluna gear (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-28, 13:09:22 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone used a mullard 4004 in any primaluna gear I have a PL dialogue one I am using platinum grade gt 12ax7m's with very good results wondering if the 4004 mullard would be a step up???? ::: TOPI .......
474: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: PrimaLuna DiaLogue One Integrated Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-24, 07:46:07 (70.188.148.122)
Yes I have I compared them to a pair or quicksilver silver sixty amps and jolida intergrated (202) and my own cary v12i the cary is very nice also but I still think the primaluna still does a better j .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: PrimaLuna DiaLogue One Integrated Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-21, 18:53:24 (70.188.148.122)
Model: DiaLogue One Category: Integrated Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: 2,299 Description: Adaptive Auto Bias means no user adjustments and tube are kept in their Manufacturer URL .......
476: Tubes Asylum, RE: well,goodluck (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-21, 08:23:16 (70.188.148.122)
the newsensor mullards have nice wide soundtage but are flat across the boad no depth the gt12ax7m's are definatley a better sounding tube .......
477: Tubes Asylum, difference between rca and sylvania 12au7 blackplates (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-16, 19:42:00 (70.188.148.122)
can anyone tell me the difference in sound betwen these two tubes???these are the black plates 17mm lond "d" getters I have a chance to buy either brand I am looking for a neutral to sweet(not warm) t .......
478: Tubes Asylum, gt12ax7m's vs ns 12ax7 mullard reissue (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-14, 12:29:10 (70.188.148.122)
I have about 350/400 hrs on these tubes and they are still going strong I like these better than the new sensor mullard reissue's 12ax7's. the Ns 12ax7 has no bass and not to much depth they seem flat .......
479: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion kt-66 in primaluna gear??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-12, 21:12:42 (70.188.148.122)
I meant the gold lion reissues kt-66 the real ones are stupid money... .......
480: Tubes Asylum, Gold lion kt-66 in primaluna gear??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-11, 20:21:11 (70.188.148.122)
Has anyone tried kt-66's in primaluna gear? how did it sound I have a dialogue one thinking about tring them... .......
481: Tubes Asylum, New sensor mullard 12ax7 burn in?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-09, 19:42:22 (70.188.148.122)
I bought a pair of new sensor mullard reissue 12ax7 tubes. how many hour so they need to burn in and do they change over time they seem a little slow I have about 10 hrs on them. I am hopeing they wil .......
482: Tubes Asylum, RE: gt 12ax7m update (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-07, 10:23:19 (70.188.148.122)
upscale audio .......
483: Tubes Asylum, gt 12ax7m update (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-06-07, 06:22:32 (70.188.148.122)
I started a posr a week or so ago asking about the gt 12ax7m and how they were surposed to improoved quality control wise..I recieved a matched pair 2 days later from a well known dealer. So far the t .......
484: Tubes Asylum, new senor 12ax7 mullard ressue???? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-05-31, 12:58:26 (70.188.148.122)
any feed back on these 12ax7 reissues mullards from new sensor. how do they sound?? any idea .......
485: Tubes Asylum, Mullard 12ax7 reissue how does it sound??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-05-28, 19:20:05 (70.188.148.122)
I have used the groove tubes 12ax7m in the past?? how does the new sensor 12ax7 mullard reissue compare in sound??? .......
486: Tubes Asylum, RE: groove tubes 12ax7m FIXED??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-05-26, 10:21:41 (70.188.148.122)
I just got a pair in the other day from a ver reputable dealer I day after I posted this and so far very very quiet and sound very good I guess time will tell .......
487: Tubes Asylum, groove tubes 12ax7m FIXED??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-05-22, 11:39:33 (70.188.148.122)
I have been told by a few tube dealers that the gt 12ax7m mullard reissue is back on the market with no more problems??? gold grids and they have been testing very very well low noise and good section .......
488: Tubes Asylum, RE: confused, bad Cary V12i output tube? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-03-31, 06:00:57 (70.188.148.122)
you have a bad powertube in the bunch on that bank some where I have a v-12i if the tubes are getting old I would replace them .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, pete riggle counter weight system on rega rb300 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-03-19, 19:35:03 (70.188.148.122)
has anyone used a pete riggle counter weight system on a rega rb 300 if so what improvements did you encounter?? thanks .......
490: Vinyl Asylum, rega rb 300 owners (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-03-15, 11:30:41 (70.188.148.122)
Is it true that when setting the tracking force and using a after market counterweight system you set the gram weight dial to MAX (3) and then use your weight to set tracking force?? how true is it? a .......
491: Tubes Asylum, philips ecg 6922 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-02-09, 06:30:56 (68.0.234.162)
I was thinking about using these in my pathos classic one MKII. Right now I am using EH 6922 with good results any imput would be great thanks .......
492: Tubes Asylum, tesla 6922 gold pins (not jj) (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-01-12, 09:20:44 (68.0.234.162)
has anyone tried these tubes in their gear. I know all set ups are different what is the sonics of this tube compared to other ones your tried .......
493: Cable Asylum, looking for a power cord for my pathos?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2008-01-01, 17:59:40 (68.0.234.162)
I am looking for anyone who has upgraded their powercord on there pathos classic one MKII I am looking for a powercord that works well with this amp??? .......
494: Vinyl Asylum, vpi hw19iv armboard for a rega rb300 (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-12-30, 18:32:49 (68.0.234.162)
does anyone have a template measurements so I can drill a armboard for a rega rb300 on a vpi hw19 mk4? .......
495: Cable Asylum, electaglide epiphany x.3 power cable (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-12-29, 11:48:09 (68.0.234.162)
has anyone used these power cables before? I know they are the solid core design not the ribbon design? and they retailed from about $750 to the $1000 range i was looking to use them on my pathos clas .......
496: Tubes Asylum, RE: ebay mullard tube (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-10-06, 13:05:43 (68.229.81.202)
wow that is alot of money for those tubes you will pay more for tested tube from a reputable dealer out of my price range wow btw there is a pair of upscale audio tested mullard 6922's on ebay also di .......
497: Tubes Asylum, tubes for pathos classic 1 mkII?? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-09-20, 11:15:40 (68.229.81.202)
I am looking for an upgrade from the stock sovtek 6922's that came with this amp. I replace them with eh 6922 which was better any suggestions please i am tring to stay with a more neutral sound witho .......
498: Amp/Preamp Asylum, pathos classic one mkII volume gain??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-05-20, 14:44:23 (70.188.151.248)
does anyone know how much gain this intergrated has in the volume I am tring to matchup a phono stage for my benz glider h2??? .......
499: Speaker Asylum, meadowlark osprey hugh upgrade!!!! (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-05-05, 10:35:10 (70.188.151.248)
I have a fellow friend who makes speakers come over to hear my speakers which are meadowlark ospreys He liked them very much but one thing the mid ranges had a slight bite or edge to them first thing .......
500: Vinyl Asylum, how much oil for vpi hw19 bearing??? (0.00)
Posted by earnie3 on 2007-04-12, 16:58:47 (70.188.151.248)
I am going to change the oil in the bearing on my hw19 MKiv bearing how much oil do I put in the cup??? thanks .......
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