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1: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Sold a PS Audio Nuwave DAC at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2016-07-01, 11:38:03 (70.211.6.158)
Thanks for the input, I've urge him to contact PS Audio customer support, but for some reason I can not fathom, he refuses, claiming he does not want a "problem-solving" experience. .......
2: Digital Drive, RE: Problem with PS Audio I sold at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2016-06-29, 13:04:45 (70.209.212.194)
Hi Abe, I got this response from PS Audio " I briefly read through the forum you linked. The culprit on the forum is Apple Lossless files and some compression issue. I would try getting your customer .......
3: Computer Audio Asylum, Sold a PS Audio Nuwave DAC at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2016-06-29, 11:29:36 (70.209.212.194)
I posted this earlier at Digital but I realized this should have been posted here. The PS Audio NuWave DAC (not DSD) unit worked well with me using my transport and bluetooth before I shipped it, Howe .......
4: Digital Drive, Problem with PS Audio I sold at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2016-06-29, 08:07:02 (72.211.226.197)
The unit worked well with me using my transport and bluetooth before I shipped it, However I got this complaint from the buyer: "Hi There, I received the PS Audio DAC today and put it into my system. .......
5: Digital Drive, RE: If you loved Cal Alpha (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-10-27, 17:53:26 (72.211.226.197)
May I ask what you replaced your Alpha with and what improvement you heard? .......
6: Digital Drive, Redbook DAC/Player bargains from yesteryears (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-10-25, 11:52:45 (72.211.226.197)
My beloved California Audio Labs Alpha finally begged off duty this week. I love its sound so much its sound so much its actually a replacement of the same such unit. I'm looking for bargains from gre .......
7: Speaker Asylum, RE: sonus faber prices in Rome (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-05-22, 21:05:38 (178.197.239.33)
Is that after freight or brought with me Any store recommendation Thank you .......
8: Speaker Asylum, sonus faber prices in Rome (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-05-22, 08:24:00 (178.197.239.159)
How much of a price diiference can I buy this brand in Rome compared to US? Any store recommendation? TIA .......
9: General Asylum, In this case (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-04-09, 21:44:30 (72.211.200.78)
1. sonics - in the sense that it exceeded my expectation of blue tooth. 2. Total experience - in the sense that it made me enjoy music more because of the lowered expectation and that it opened doors .......
10: General Asylum, Best bang for the buck purchase so far... (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-04-09, 14:29:35 (71.20.178.127)
I got an Arcam Rblink a couple of months ago,ebay refurbished $200. I'm not really into computer audio and all, but this blue tooth device's convenience helped me enjoy music so much more. I can liste .......
11: General Asylum, Introduced Pat Metheny (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-04-07, 17:57:54 (72.211.200.78)
to the popular music crowd. also Jaco .......
12: Digital Drive, RE: I suspected as much (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-16, 11:35:45 (71.20.178.127)
Do Ultra Analog and Burr Brown chips have a general "house" sound charachter? How would you compare them? .......
13: Digital Drive, I suspected as much (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-14, 17:56:37 (72.211.200.78)
but which ones, specifically? .......
14: Digital Drive, CONCLUSSION (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-08, 11:55:23 (72.211.200.78)
The Nuwave has superior resolution, soundstage, high frequency extension and a more defined bass. The Alphas to me sounded more dynamic,had better PRAT and a more realistic, rounded and more fleshy re .......
15: Digital Drive, RE: COMPARISON PART III (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-07, 17:41:02 (72.211.200.78)
Joe Jackson The very best of- "Steppin' Out This is my go to song for PRAT. In this song, there is this catchy base line which carries the song from start to finish. The alpha bass is so full and boun .......
16: Digital Drive, RE: COMPARISON PART II (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-07, 16:02:44 (72.211.200.78)
Steely Dan Gaucho- Title song The opening riff of this song is sort of a stop-go-stop-go-stop-go beat of I can only guess, electric piano, bass and drums, but who know what does guys concoct to come u .......
17: Digital Drive, COMPARISON (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-07, 13:51:34 (72.211.200.78)
The California Audio Lab Alpha I have is the original, not the 24/96 version that came out later. There are some that prefer the original, others don't. It listed at $1,495.00 when it first came out i .......
18: Digital Drive, PS Nuwave arriving tomorrow Yahoooo! (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-02-02, 13:05:48 (71.20.178.127)
I'll post a comparison. .......
19: Digital Drive, RE: Tube Rolling In The Alpha (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-01-29, 12:55:49 (71.20.178.127)
I understand what you're saying and although I have not read all your treads regarding the Alpha, it sounds like you've extracted the most out of it. So tell me, what current generation of DAC would b .......
20: Digital Drive, Alpha tweaks (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-01-29, 11:30:26 (71.20.178.127)
Lummy, I also played around with different output cables and power cords. The biggest difference is in the tubes. I've tried the 5751 and finally settled on the Telefunkens. When you say "computerized .......
21: Digital Drive, Glad and Sorry (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-01-29, 11:21:38 (71.20.178.127)
Tom, I'm glad to hear I still have a DAC competetive to current Dacs albeit entry level. I'm sorry to hear I might have to spend more to hear a better (different?)DAC. thanks for the post .......
22: Digital Drive, Vintage DAC vs PS Nuwave (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2015-01-28, 13:46:51 (71.20.178.127)
I have a circa 1990's California Audio Lab Alpha DAC with two 12AX7 Telefunken tubes in it, and I'm thinking of replacing it with a PS Audio Nuwave DAC. I primarily listen to redbook CD. I have not li .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, HK 930 twin power from the 70's (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-09-05, 16:37:15 (72.211.200.78)
When I sold my Conrad Johnson Premier 11a, this receiver substituted in between amp transition. I tell you, when I first hooked it up, the first thing I appreciated was its bass. It was so much more d .......
24: General Asylum, I have a 12 X10 room... (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-07-20, 09:23:54 (72.211.200.78)
I use a front ported Sonus Faber Concerto stand mounted monitor set up against the longer wall, 19" from the side wall, of which one side opens up to another living area. Its set 32" from the rear wal .......
25: General Asylum, RE: Downsized my listening room. A bit too much bass. Best Solution? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-06-01, 22:25:31 (72.211.200.78)
You're going to need to change your speakers to stand mounted Monitors Changing to a lower open shelf type equipment stand would also help .......
26: Speaker Asylum, sonus faber stands interchangable? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-05-11, 11:38:40 (72.211.200.78)
Is the concerto stands usable for the electa amator 2? I notice they both have 2 screws underneath Thanks in advance .......
27: Video Asylum, classical music on video blu ray (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-05-05, 11:22:27 (71.20.178.127)
Hi, I'm looking for classical music on video blu ray that would give a home theater system a work out. Sort of a demo disc. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance .......
28: Films/DVD Asylum, Best accessible classical music on video blu ray (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-05-04, 09:03:42 (72.211.200.78)
Got some great suggestions from the music forum, but curious what the film forum might suggest. I'm looking for a video blu ray featuring classical music performance and sonics to really work out a ho .......
29: Music Lane, Yes I meant video Blu Ray (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-05-02, 16:47:06 (72.211.200.78)
Thanks, That Holst sounds interesting. Which Mahler would you suggest to show potential of a home theater system? thanks again .......
30: Music Lane, Best accessible classical music on blu ray (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-05-02, 08:20:05 (72.211.200.78)
Looking for something easily enjoyed by a non classical music lover to get into the genre. Preferably in the Power music variety to sound and look great on a home theater system thanks in advance ::: .......
31: General Asylum, RE: Ayre QB-9 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-04-25, 16:28:20 (72.211.200.78)
Second that, Change from rule of 3rds to nearfield. Helped alleviate bass overhang in my small cubicle listening room .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Most CLEAR, CRISP sound, POWER amp, MONOblock (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-04-06, 11:54:34 (72.211.200.78)
Hi Narciso, Welcome to the world of audio. It might help to list what you have now, what you like about it and what you don't. .......
33: General Asylum, Other hobbies aside from audio (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2014-01-31, 13:09:50 (71.20.178.127)
What other hobbies do you guys have aside from audio? I'm asking because I'm looking for an additional one. .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, cartridge for TP16 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-09-25, 08:11:52 (72.211.200.78)
Decided to change cartridge on my Thorens TD160, Which cartridges would work well with the TP16 tonearm? I currently have the Shure V15 VxMr, what improvement can I expect? TIA .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, TP16 compatability (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-09-24, 22:43:02 (72.211.200.78)
Are those cartridges compatible with my TP16? thanks for the suggestions .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, upgrade from Thorend TD 160 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-09-23, 18:40:28 (72.211.200.78)
I have a Thorens TD 160 with the TP tonearm and a Shure V15 V It has been set up profesionally. It feeds into a Phenomena Phono preamp which can be configured for MC I love the midrange, but the could .......
37: Tubes Asylum, RE: Fake Telefunken 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-09-11, 18:40:27 (72.211.200.78)
Do they sound the same? How can you tell if its Siemen or RFT made? TIA .......
38: Tubes Asylum, Fake Telefunken 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-09-11, 17:09:27 (72.211.200.78)
Just got a pair of these, one has the diamond imprint at the bottom the other does not. Reading from the threads about fakes, a diamond imprint does not absolutely ensure real, but without the diamond .......
39: Digital Drive, What to replace CAL ALPHA DAC (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-07-24, 14:34:41 (71.20.178.127)
Hello everyone, I have been out of the digital loop for a while and am wondering what improvement in sonics I can expect from current/recent technology. I realize the new technology includes computer .......
40: Tubes Asylum, RE: A couple things here. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-06-28, 22:09:34 (72.211.200.78)
The Kestrel II that the Scott 222D used to drive has been relagated to Home theater duty. I have since sold that amp. The Scott was in a bedroom setting and I never did any serious critial listening t .......
41: Tubes Asylum, RE: A couple things here. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-06-28, 16:00:40 (71.20.178.127)
I hear you and you're probably right. I infer from your post that the Rogue would be a step down. I do love the CJ's retrieval of spatial cues, and on female vocals, its an evening date. Those Tung So .......
42: Tubes Asylum, RE: A couple things here. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-06-28, 13:01:39 (71.20.178.127)
I believe its the CJ since another member from the Amp/Preamp forum has the same observation about the CJ, and he had different speakers and preamp. The rest of my system is posted. .......
43: Tubes Asylum, several 6550/KT88 or a couple of KT90 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-06-28, 11:56:46 (71.20.178.127)
I'm choosing between a used Jadis Defy 7 Mark II (12 6550/KT88) or a Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum with 4 KT120. I'm replacing a CJ Premier 11a which is great for vocals and small ensembles, But after prol .......
44: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA to XLR (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-05-24, 22:53:57 (72.211.200.78)
It's an audible illusion L1 to an Audio Research VT130. I called Audio Research consumer support and they advised against it, and that although it will work, information will be lost. I decided not to .......
45: Cable Asylum, RCA to XLR (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-05-23, 14:52:17 (71.20.178.127)
Thinking of purchasing an amp with balanced inputs, but my preamp only has RCA out. I do know I will lose the benefits of a balanced connection, but will it be harmful to either the preamp or amp. Tha .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rogue Atlas Magnum VS Audio Research VT130 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-05-21, 22:10:31 (72.211.200.78)
I get the impression from posts that Rogue and AR's house sound are relatively similar as against the Conrad Johnson sound. But how does Rogue sound vs AR? The AR VT130 is an old model vs the newer Ro .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Conrad Johnson Premier 11a V.S. Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-05-12, 09:36:46 (72.211.200.78)
I had the CJ a couple a years ago and loved its dimensionality and ambiance of a recording. I used a tungsol solid black plate which gave it another level of liveliness. It was a delight when it comes .......
48: Planar Speaker Asylum, Audiostatic ES-300 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2013-05-02, 12:38:13 (71.20.178.127)
I'm considering purchasing a used pair. I don't know how old the speakers are,but current owners says he kept it in storage for 10 years, but he claimes it works fine. I will verify of course. Do the .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: CJ Premier 11a (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-11-04, 17:53:22 (72.211.200.78)
I agree with your assesement of the Premier 11a, very dimensional and accurate timbre but lacking in punch and over the long run, a bit boring. How would you compare/contrast the Cary six pack vs the .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, CJ Premier 11a (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-11-04, 11:58:22 (72.211.200.78)
How does the Rogue stereo 90 compare/contrast with the CJ Premier 11a which you had? .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Aragon 4004 MkII or McCormack DNA-1 Dlx (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-10-04, 17:54:02 (72.211.200.24)
I auditioned both in the early 90"s With PS Audio DAC/Counterpoint SA 2000 hybrid preamp/Spica Angelus. I found the Aragon had tighter bass and smoother sounding but boring. The DNA-1 had a fuller, un .......
52: Water Cooler, Stem cell theraphy (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-09-20, 20:36:34 (72.211.200.24)
Heard some good news overseas. Fountain of Youth? .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, cleaning TD 160 platter (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-09-13, 08:19:19 (72.211.200.24)
What's the best available cleaning compound to make a Thoren TD160 platter shine? TIA .......
54: Digital Drive, RE: Replacement Arcam FMJ CD23 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-07-20, 13:48:35 (71.20.178.127)
Don't know, but why? .......
55: Digital Drive, Replacement Arcam FMJ CD23 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-07-18, 11:24:17 (71.20.178.127)
My brother in law's player has intermittent hissing. He brought it to the store he bought it 10 years ago and are charging him $1000 to repair it. What would you recommend for a brand new player or tr .......
56: General Asylum, Try this simple experiment (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-31, 16:48:04 (72.211.200.24)
replace the interconnect between your preamp and amp with any copper interconnect you might have on hand. Most copper interconnect would have more bass than the silver interconnects you currently have .......
57: Speaker Asylum, correction, meant 430 nt (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-27, 12:52:59 (72.211.200.24)
nt .......
58: Speaker Asylum, Harman Kardon 330 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-26, 09:37:46 (72.211.200.24)
Twin powered Harman Kardon 330 I have a 930 but have read about the 330 on Klipsh forum. Apparently very popular for your speaker brand. Its a vintage Receiver circa 70's. .......
59: Planar Speaker Asylum, Would this work? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-12, 14:38:47 (72.211.200.24)
Magnepan 1.6 I'm facing long wall, the 1.6 would be about 30' from rear wall about 64 inches inner border apart and my ears about 68' from speaker front. I'll be using B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks 200 w .......
60: Planar Speaker Asylum, Which Magnepan in a small room? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-11, 13:49:50 (71.20.178.127)
Hello everyone, I've had some planar speaker experience (Apogee stages) and know they need room to breath. They were in a larger room. I currently have box speakers (Sonus faber concerto) in a room me .......
61: General Asylum, system posted above per your request (nt) (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-10, 09:10:47 (72.211.200.24)
nt .......
62: General Asylum, replies answer your question (nt) (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-10, 09:07:35 (72.211.200.24)
nt .......
63: General Asylum, System Info and requestion (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2012-05-08, 20:44:29 (72.211.200.24)
Source: Rotel 955/Cal Alpha DAC Harmonic Tech digital cable/Crystal Clear Audio IC to preamp Thorens TD160 TP16 Shure V15 Iv/Crystal Clear Audio IC Preamp: Audible Illusions L1 Sovtek 6922/ Acoustic z .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Passing of the torch/ Radiohead "In Rainbow" (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-12-22, 12:11:12 (207.69.139.142)
My 16 year old son recieved his Radiohead "In Rainbow" box set last week. It includes 2 12 inch 45 rpm version of the cd. For me it was a monumental father/son vinyl musical rite of passage. So, for t .......
65: Speaker Asylum, Don't fool yourself. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-11-17, 13:06:26 (207.69.139.148)
You are BACK! Check in your system set up in about six months, NO, after this Christmas, you know what I mean. .......
66: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL 2.5 & 5.5, Audible Illusions Modulus 3A,CJ Premier 14 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-08-31, 08:51:05 (69.234.31.16)
I've had the VTL 5.5 and a CJ, but the Premier 10. The VTL had definitely more bass volume and a bit more bass control. Its soundstage presentation is more laid back. On the other hand the CJ midrange .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, Had a similar post three years ago. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-04-19, 16:35:09 (209.179.168.30)
Search vinyl under"How much $ to beat my CD System" .......
68: Digital Drive, Re: Cary 303-300 CDP -- Renewed Love Affair with Digital (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-02-20, 21:34:48 (69.234.71.243)
IMHO Initial listening to TT after extended listening to CD, TT sounds more organic. Extended listening to TT, TT becomes slow and boring, switching to CD, CD sounds Quick and transparent which after .......
69: Digital Drive, To: Ex owners of Jolida JD-100 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-01-28, 10:58:26 (69.234.81.9)
Now that you've moved on to other CDP, what were the negative points about this CD player.I'm looking for the negatives since most threads are positive mostly from current owners. Could you please com .......
70: Speaker Asylum, Re: Upgrade amp or cd player to pair with Apogee Stage speakers? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-01-02, 16:14:35 (69.234.65.165)
Try "laying back" the stagess just a touch using the supplied plum as your marker. This might help mitigate that upper midrange glare a bit but at the expense of focus. I'm not sure if that CD sound c .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: What amp would you recommend for the Apogee Stage speakers? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2007-01-01, 12:35:58 (69.234.65.165)
Used the McCormack DNA-1 which worked ok but the DNA-1 full bass excaberated the apogee's upper bass. The Classe 25 which I later used, offered more authority, liquidity and balanced sound. I've somet .......
72: Speaker Asylum, Spent memorable evening hours with these speakers. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-10-08, 08:19:30 (69.234.40.21)
Had the 901 series IV with the Bose Spatial amplifier in the mid-late 70's. I also had the AR3a's then. I was yet unaware of audiophile critical listening standards then (a blessing?) and enjoyed the .......
73: Vintage Asylum, How dependable are vintage tube equipment? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-10-04, 16:59:13 (69.234.40.21)
I have a Scott 222C which I use for 2 channel HT. This amp could be on for hours on weekend video sprees. First problem since I bought it was the right channel weaker than the left and eventually disa .......
74: Vintage Asylum, Repair Alternatives in Southern California. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-07-31, 11:47:24 (207.69.137.14)
Aside from Audio specialist in Studio city and Audiocraftsman in San Diego, are there any other vintage amp repair service in southern California? The turnover with these two popular guys are quite le .......
75: Vintage Asylum, Scott 222C right channel does not work (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-07-30, 23:08:30 (69.234.57.106)
The right channel has been weaker than the left channel but just totally died last night after hours of use. Mono for both channels work still. Any suggestion would be appreciated. TIA .......
76: Vintage Asylum, connecting subwoofer to Scott 222C (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-07-28, 13:19:51 (207.69.137.200)
I was advised by the technical service of the subwoofer manufacturer to connect speaker wires from the ground and 16 ohm tap of the Scott to the subwoofers input simultaneusly connecting the sattelite .......
77: Vintage Asylum, Vintage Speakers for Scott 222C? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-07-06, 13:36:34 (207.69.137.13)
Which vintage speakers match well with Scott 222C integrated amp. I'm currently using the Paradigm Atom which sounds pretty good but I suspect it could be bettered with speakers of that era. TIA. ::: .......
78: Tape Trail, Re: RTR repair in Southern California (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-06-25, 16:42:26 (69.234.67.193)
I'm in the hunt for a used teac X-10R or X-1000R which may or may not need service. I've already called Teac in Montebello and they do charge $150 in labor just to check it out. I'm hoping I could fin .......
79: Tape Trail, RTR repair in Southern California (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-06-25, 11:04:02 (69.234.67.193)
Hi, Any reliably RTR repair/service here in Southern CA, preferably in Orange county or San Bernardino county? TIA. .......
80: Speaker Asylum, Re: Spica TC-50 versus Angelus (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-06-19, 13:31:16 (207.69.137.11)
I had the TC-50 driven by Adcom 545 II years ago. I also had the Angelus driven by that same amp, later by a McCormack DNA1 and A Classe 250. The Angelus bass goes deeper but the TC50's bass is a bit .......
81: General Asylum, Toss up between Wilson Audio and MBL (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2006-06-06, 13:01:22 (207.69.139.11)
The Wilson presentation was very purposeful and effective, electronics were Audio Research. I unashamedly hogged the sweet spot for half an hour in the MBL room. They played well chosen sections of a .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, filter to top 3 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2005-07-22, 23:32:10 (69.231.217.174)
1. Elton John sound track of the movie "Friends" 2. Flora Purim "Nothing is as is was before before" or something like that. 3. YES "yessongs" Well if you really need 10: 4. Steely Dan "Aja" 5. Joni M .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Shure V 15Vxmr initial disappointment. Help needed! (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2005-07-17, 17:44:52 (64.136.49.229)
Hi, I concur with your assesement regarding the Shure v.s. CD. The Shure lacks air and ambiance and has a percieved limited HF response. Some CD's sound better,while other LP's sound better in my setu .......
84: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Musical Fidelity A300 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2005-06-30, 14:21:22 (4.232.252.197)
I've owned the original A300 years ago, and I would not describe its sound as you described. I found it actually balanced along the frequency spectrum. I would say that at its price, it should be audi .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Whats your favorite LP (movie soundtrack) ? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2005-02-21, 14:21:38 (4.232.252.2)
"Friends"- Elton John (NT) .......
86: Speaker Asylum, Re: SF Concertino, help! - where's the bass guitar? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-12-07, 17:01:52 (4.232.141.244)
Hi, I have the Concertos and not the Concertinos. In my experience the Concertos are great for vocals and for small accoustic ensembles. I own and love these speakers, and in their own limited capabil .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Joni Mitchell (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-11-27, 11:57:44 (4.232.141.226)
Joni Mitchell is the best artist as far as I'm concerned. I have an LP of Hissing plus two cd's, one with hdcd, and one without. "Wild Things Run Fast" is a good album too, and of course her most comm .......
88: Speaker Asylum, Ear to Tweeter level critical even for older Concertos. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-11-18, 13:02:44 (4.232.186.110)
Having your ear level equal to the tweeter level even for the older Concertos would make the HF almost relentless. Start with your ear level below the tweeter as mentioned by the previous poster. My e .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Which is better Parasound PH 100 or NAD PP2? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-11-13, 10:59:46 (4.232.141.162)
Table is Thorens TD 160 with TP16 and Shure V15VxMR. May I know the differences? Thanks a lot in advance. .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, How much $ to beat my CD system? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-09-30, 09:45:09 (4.232.141.123)
Hi, I currently have a CD based system composed of the California Audio Labs Alpha DAC (original version and with 5751 tubes in it) driven by a Rotel 955 as transport. My question is, how much do I ha .......
91: Speaker Asylum, Re: Hyperion: SF zealot switches to Living Voice? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-09-09, 10:35:03 (4.232.252.194)
Which of the two conveys more of the music's emotion? Did a specific category of your varied musical preferences (i.e. rock, orchestral or whatever) move you to switch? TIA .......
92: Speaker Asylum, Hyperion: SF zealot switches to Living Voice? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-09-09, 09:08:42 (4.232.252.194)
Hyperion, I'm curious, what made you switch from EAII to Auditorium? I suspect the LV sounds "bigger"? What did you gain and lose in the exchange? .......
93: Tubes Asylum, Which is faster TS 6550 or Svet 6550? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-08-24, 18:56:13 (198.81.26.7)
've been using the Svetlana 6550 and Svetlana Kt88 on my CJ Premier 11a. I find the KT88 generally more tonally refined than the 6550 specially on female vocals where the kt88 sounds more organic. Lat .......
94: Cable Asylum, Re: Silver interconnects driving me nuts.... (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-08-20, 10:26:19 (4.232.252.114)
Yes, those Crystal Clear Audio Silver cables are smooth, dynamic and quick. My system has never been as engaging until I've switched to these cables. Give it a try. .......
95: Tubes Asylum, Re: IC cable recommendations for CJ: MV60SE and PV14LS2 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-08-10, 10:47:28 (4.232.252.80)
Hi, I use a CJ Premier 10, 11a SF Concerto, give Crysal Clear Silver Reference cables and speaker wires a try (30 days guarantee) at PKMAudio.com, ask for Mel. These silver cables are smooth yet detai .......
96: Music Lane, Thanks, but I don't think so... (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-06-28, 09:11:52 (209.179.198.48)
It's music from the 60's which I've heard as a kid, I've been trying to identify it for a while now, but thanks anyway. .......
97: Music Lane, song on "Anchorman" movie trailer on tv (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-06-26, 10:35:28 (209.179.32.179)
Anybody know the title of the song played on the move "Anchorman" trailer shown on tv? Who is the artist?TIA .......
98: Tubes Asylum, Re: Are these Tungsol 6550s?? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-06-23, 14:42:20 (209.179.251.222)
How do they sound compared to non chinese made Tung sol 6550 ? I have a quad of these chinese TS, I found them slow and thin in the midrange compared to Svet 6550. I wonder if its worth while to go af .......
99: Video Asylum, vhs to dvd recording, help please, Newbie (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-04-30, 18:32:14 (198.81.26.40)
Hi, I,ve been trying to record my families collection of 8mm transfered to vhs into DVD. When I insert the blank DVD+R to prepare for recording, the "Disk Error" message appears immediately. Its a JVC .......
100: Tubes Asylum, Re: Well. me too! (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-04-23, 12:44:49 (209.179.192.101)
Sorry I,m not able to post the picture, not that computer literate. .......
101: Tubes Asylum, Could it be I'm confused? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-04-23, 11:08:39 (209.179.33.43)
I thought Tungsol could be branded GE RCA etc.I have the SV 6550 which is straight sided and SV KT88 which is broader in the middle but does not look like the coke bottle I thought would be tungsol. t .......
102: Tubes Asylum, Fake Tungsol? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-04-23, 09:15:12 (198.81.26.7)
Coke bottle shaped Tubes marked "6550 PhilipsECG" gray plate three holes two side getters. Are these real tungsols, or made in China. If chinese made, what are the sonic differences from the real Tung .......
103: Cable Asylum, Re: Can a single SYMO cable be bi-wirable? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-04-06, 12:07:55 (209.179.33.98)
hsindao, Please email me regarding Symo Cable .......
104: Speaker Asylum, Re: Spica TC50 Speaker Stand Height (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-03-06, 09:04:10 (209.179.192.79)
Height is critical. When I had mine, I positioned the woofer's upper boundary to my seated ear level. Upper ranges become more prominent as your ear level moves up to the tweeter. I had a height adjus .......
105: Digital Drive, Re: Rotel CD955 vs. WHAT??? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2004-02-12, 16:40:43 (209.179.211.160)
I use the Rotel 955 as transport for my Cal Alpha Dac (original). I still see it occasionally at Audiogon for around $400-$450 range. Add an interconnect and a digital link, and you're hovering in the .......
106: Speaker Asylum, Re: Spica Angeles Speakers (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2002-01-10, 14:22:29 (63.27.108.130)
Hi, I owned the Angelus before, their strength is their imaging portrayal, and weakness is a somewhat lean but defined bass. I've bottomed those woofers at about 100 db. There was a crossover update w .......
107: General Asylum, Re: VTL 5.5 vs. Rogue 99 Magnum - opinions? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-12-24, 14:49:38 (63.27.108.206)
Hi, I have not heard the Rogue but had the VTL for a while. On the plus side, the vtl provided a lot of bass, even more than the solid state integrated I used as preamp before acquiring the vtl. On th .......
108: Digital Drive, Theta Data II, PS Lambda or Cal Delta for Cal Alpha dac? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-12-13, 13:33:37 (63.27.111.216)
Would the Theta or PS transport be a better drive for the Cal Alpha or would the Delta be the best mate for the Alpha? Thanks in advance! .......
109: Tubes Asylum, above post meant as direct respone to danlev. nt (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-11-30, 15:29:28 (63.27.108.201)
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110: Tubes Asylum, Re: CJ Premier 10 vs PV10 - compare and contrast... (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-11-30, 15:22:49 (63.27.108.201)
I have not heard the PV 10, but it might be possible that, depending on your ancillary equipment, the PV 10's "classic euphonic tube sound" as mentioned below, may be a better match to the equipment i .......
111: Tubes Asylum, Re: Anyone running SS pre with Tube Amp? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-09-26, 14:39:46 (63.27.111.58)
I used to drive my cj 11A with a Musical Fidelity A300 preamp out. The midrange was more dynamic and engaging than the tube pramps I auditioned and purchased. It was quite a satisfying set up and I la .......
112: Speaker Asylum, Re: Can the fixed Iron SF stands be filled and if so how? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-09-01, 16:50:48 (63.27.109.232)
You have to unscrew the base and pour sand or lead into the hollow frame. .......
113: General Asylum, Re: Hey PUSHPULLTRIODE (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-08-05, 12:17:55 (63.212.134.20)
Hi again! I think you hit it on the nail when you mentioned the P10 being a little weak in the midrange. I also find it a bit reticent and could use more dynamics in that area.However the ambiance and .......
114: General Asylum, Re: To: Pushpulltriode and Motto RE: CJ Premier 10 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-08-04, 10:21:35 (63.28.125.248)
Hi PPTriode, Thanks for your response. For some reason I did not receive your email. However I understand the general message from your post above.You are most probably right in both points which is t .......
115: General Asylum, Re: To: Pushpulltriode and Motto RE: CJ Premier 10 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-08-04, 10:08:36 (63.28.125.248)
Hi Moto, Thanks for your response. What I mean by tube rolling is changing tube brands to fine tune the sonics of an equipment. I'll be trying Mullards on them shortly and hope this will fine tune the .......
116: Tubes Asylum, 6GK5 tube replacement for C J Premier 10 Preamp? (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-08-03, 10:36:46 (63.26.216.50)
Hi! I would appreciate any recommendation to replace the 6GK5 tubes now installed in a Conrad Johnson Premier 10. It currently has Sylvanias. I'm trying to attain more midrange body and liquidity, and .......
117: General Asylum, To: Pushpulltriode and Motto RE: CJ Premier 10 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-08-02, 16:10:57 (63.27.111.89)
Hi PPT and Motto, I've read through previous threads that you've had experience with the Conrad Johnson Premier 10 Preamp. May I ask if you've had the chance to roll the tubes on it. I'm finding the p .......
118: General Asylum, Re: Prem 10 (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-07-30, 19:58:05 (63.26.216.133)
Hi Motto, I just got a Prem 10 and I just want to confirm if you hear the same charachter of the preamp as I do. Do you find excessive sibilance and slight leaness specially on vocals? Have you tried .......
119: General Asylum, Prem 10 tube question for Pushpulltriode if I may. (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-07-30, 19:45:22 (63.26.216.133)
Hi Pushpulltriode, I noticed that you're familiar with the CJ Premier 10. May I ask if you've rolled tubes on it? Mine currently has sylvanias on it. I'm looking to have more midrange body and decreas .......
120: Tubes Asylum, Anybody familiar with the Conrad Johnson Premier 10 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-07-20, 12:16:03 (63.28.125.224)
I would appreciate any comment or insight on this preamp, and if possible, how it compares to other tube preamp (Cary slp 94 or 98, VTL,Audio Research, Rogue, Blue Cirle etc.)The preamp uses 6GK5 tube .......
121: Speaker Asylum, Re: spica tc-to ---nned info on speaker placement (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-07-04, 14:26:24 (63.27.109.244)
The most important adjustment that comes to my mind and to me had the most effect was the speaker height. Your ear level must be below the tweeter and barely below the top edge of the woofer. The freq .......
122: Inmate Systems, excelit - MCR (0.00)
Posted by excelit on 2001-05-18, 18:13:00 (63.27.111.64)
Moniker: excelit System Name: MCR System Rev Date: 2001/08/10/15:51 System Rev IP: 63.27.111.64 Amp: Conrad Johnson 11A(Svet 6550) Preamp: Conrad Johnson Premier 10 (Mullard) Speakers: Sonus Faber Con .......
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