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1: Water Cooler, As long as Bernanke keeps printing money. US dollar at 11 year low versus the Euro. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-02-01, 14:12:34 (67.184.205.43)
Everything will fall hard, probably by the end of the year. .......
2: Water Cooler, Few and far between: best western of the last 10 years? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-16, 13:27:40 (67.184.205.43)
I've not seen Django Unchained, I find his movies to be profane and unnecessarily violent. .......
3: Water Cooler, Obama deals with gun violence: bottom line: more spending. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-16, 11:11:13 (67.184.205.43)
What an incompetent boob. .......
4: Water Cooler, Muslims are the bigots, anti-women, anti-gay, anti-Christian, anti-freespeech, etc...... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-16, 07:34:29 (67.184.205.43)
I've worked with, around, over and under Arabs and Muslims for over a decade. If I never see another one it'll be too soon. I had one guy beat his wife to near death with a glass ashtray b/c she dar .......
5: Water Cooler, If gun control worked, Chicago would be the safest city in the country. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-16, 07:21:53 (67.184.205.43)
Of course it's not, it's the worst. Do simpletons understand why? .......
6: Water Cooler, No good deed goes unpunished. What can you do? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-15, 19:57:09 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
7: Cable Asylum, Yes, I have posted on this before. I also remove all insulation b/c air is the best dielectric. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-15, 11:00:14 (67.184.205.43)
This is accomplished by using early 20th century glass insulators found at antique stores. Huge improvement in sound staging and instrument placing. .......
8: Water Cooler, Obozo to surround himself with children during gun control announcement. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-15, 10:57:01 (67.184.205.43)
If that doesn't show you what this clown is all about on at least two different levels you must own an "obama phone". Disgusting and disturbing. .......
9: Water Cooler, Right, and you won't be able to defend yourself, your family or your property. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-15, 10:28:37 (67.184.205.43)
But, that's the way they want it. For numerous reasons. .......
10: Water Cooler, Yep, 10 round limit on magazines, among others, but hey, why waste the fictitious "crisis" of the moment? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-15, 10:27:02 (67.184.205.43)
They do have tough anti-gun laws on the books already, this is all smoke and mirrors. I once had several members of the NYPD contact me for private sales on high cap. mags. Purchase for personal use .......
11: Water Cooler, and very green, I bet he's getting the most of every drop of fuel. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-15, 10:17:38 (67.184.205.43)
probably getting every ounce of energy out of his fuel too. Bravo at his contribution to being green. .......
12: Water Cooler, There's really no comparison. To suggest otherwise is ridiculous. They really are savages. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-14, 20:57:47 (67.184.205.43)
Brutal, primitive, mindless, savages. The world would be goose-stepping it in the dark ages if it weren't for the U.S. .......
13: Water Cooler, I don't disagree, however, this is akin to the parade of shooting victims right before a piece on gun control. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-14, 17:24:32 (67.184.205.43)
I've said this before, we should leave the entire middle east to it's own devices. Nothing but trouble there. .......
14: Water Cooler, Ha, yes, obviously. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-14, 17:21:17 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
15: Cable Asylum, I use a Metcal soldering unit. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-14, 15:51:37 (67.184.205.43)
I have no trouble with even the heaviest binding posts. I would agree though, a solder pot will accomplish the same thing. A solder pot is an extra expense that most will not need or want though. :: .......
16: Water Cooler, Why not? Like Bush before him he usurps the Constitution when he feels like it. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-14, 12:27:32 (67.184.205.43)
Commerce, private property, civil liberty, etc..... The U.S.President is supposed to comply with the law, not make law. On a side note........... Illegal immigrants in Illinois get drivers licenses an .......
17: Cable Asylum, You are correct, some magnet wire insulation is "solderable". However, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 12:34:53 (67.184.205.43)
most insulation is only rated to 240c which is about 450f. Any soldering iron will be able to melt that off. You'd then be able to clean the conductor with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Without a doubt there .......
18: Water Cooler, Someone thinks too much of himself and his sophomoric posts. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 12:26:02 (67.184.205.43)
No critical thinking necessary. .......
19: Water Cooler, hypocritical: your reaction to any group today saying they needed guns to protect themselves from the police? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 12:06:34 (67.184.205.43)
or the government? we all know what your reaction would be. typical liberal, you want it both ways. it's ok for blacks in the late 60's to need guns for protection from the police but not for any grou .......
20: Water Cooler, No, not at all, it's your lack of any real communication skills and critical thinking. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 12:02:08 (67.184.205.43)
Your graphic in effect says blacks wanted guns to shoot the police, you argue that Reagan was a proponent of gun control. No, he insured the public safety and the safety of those entrusted with it. .......
21: Water Cooler, Please, I don't read blogs, I could care less about the thoughts and opinons of others. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 11:56:25 (67.184.205.43)
When it comes to my positions. I find most are compromised or weakminded. .......
22: Water Cooler, Funny, I do agree that we all need guns for protection against the police, ie government. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 11:53:19 (67.184.205.43)
If your illogical, criss crossed, nonsensical posts regarding the graphic you posted are to point out that you believe the same then great, we're on the same page. Awesome! .......
23: Water Cooler, Not clueless, blacks wanted guns to shoot police, Reagan stopped it, I get it. Look up NRA and the '68 gun control act. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 11:38:02 (67.184.205.43)
Their fingerprints were all over it. what's that got to do with anything? .......
24: Water Cooler, Let's read together Wendell, you posted a graphic, "blacks wanted /guns/to protect themselves from the police" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 11:32:56 (67.184.205.43)
so, how would those blacks use those guns as protection against the police??????? how would they have been used? .......
25: Water Cooler, your graphic, you posted, says, in effect, blacks want guns for protection against the police, no? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 11:28:50 (67.184.205.43)
so, you in effect have stated that, no? so again, how would they, the blacks in your graphic, use the guns, in your graphic, as protection, in your graphic, against the police, in your graphic?????? .......
26: Cable Asylum, It is not recommended that you crimp a single solid conductor. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 11:04:08 (67.184.205.43)
Unless you have application specific materials which I have never seen in audio. If you crimp a solid conductor to a typical connector you're going to have a very poor crimp/connection. .......
27: Water Cooler, How would a gun be used for protection against the police? What are you inferring? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 10:53:28 (67.184.205.43)
you stated/posted, blacks need guns to protect themselves from the police. so, how would they use a gun for protection? does a gun afford the same sort of "protection" that a video recording device .......
28: Water Cooler, A country governed by public opinion, special interests and minority rule. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 09:16:15 (67.184.205.43)
What is it with people that have to control others? Can't they go on about their business w/o having to tell others how to live? If you don't like a particular behavior don't take part in it? Where do .......
29: Water Cooler, You want radical, militant blacks shooting the police? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 09:01:52 (67.184.205.43)
What's wrong with you? .......
30: Cable Asylum, A hot, properly tinned soldering iron works great, why use anything else? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 08:48:40 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
31: Water Cooler, Yes, very entertaining. See attached. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-13, 08:45:38 (67.184.205.43)
Lack of a worthy adversary................... .......
32: Water Cooler, This is old news, but, the government can buy ammo it doesn't want you to be able to. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-12, 11:12:54 (67.184.205.43)
Nice, huh? .......
33: Water Cooler, How do you like less money in your paycheck thanks to the Obama fiscal cliff deal? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-12, 11:11:30 (67.184.205.43)
Has anyone noticed? .......
34: Water Cooler, Thanks to liberal judges I do need a loaded weapon. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-12, 11:10:29 (67.184.205.43)
Whoooopty doooo. .......
35: Critic's Corner, Too thin skinned for the internet. You'll find life is tough, and you may get your feelings hurt. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-12, 03:27:13 (67.184.205.43)
My goodness, who cares?? You're going to find there are people who will disagree with you. Some may do it in a brash or rash fashion. It's ok, it happens to everyone. .......
36: Cable Asylum, Are those the silver plated solid copper with pvc insulation? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-12, 03:20:26 (67.184.205.43)
PVC has a bad reputation around here. .......
37: Water Cooler, Thought you rented???? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 17:40:35 (67.184.205.43)
Yeah, that was the goal. I keep seeing more for less than what I paid for mine, due to foreclosures and short sales. I keep holding out for the elusive find. .......
38: Water Cooler, Just recently saved enough to pay my house off, having second thoughts on doing it though. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 14:32:55 (67.184.205.43)
My rate is 4.5% over 30, with less than 20 to go. .......
39: Water Cooler, Fact: Gun crime is down, we need media control, not gun conrol. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 09:20:12 (67.184.205.43)
Don't believe me? I don't expect you to. google it, go to factcheck.org, I dare you. .......
40: Water Cooler, Laws, not oversight, one example: it's illegal to sell to a convicted felon. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 08:58:16 (67.184.205.43)
They can trace guns back to a potential straw purchase or second hand seller. Felons can't possess ammo either. This doesn't address the real issue of stolen guns. .......
41: Water Cooler, Right, you used to be able to purchase firearms and ammo at hardware stores. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 08:55:14 (67.184.205.43)
With little restriction. What happened? Did the guns get evil? Did ammo start loading itself? You know what I mean. .......
42: Water Cooler, No, but there are laws governing those sales. Follow the law, unlike the feds did with fast and furious. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 08:52:07 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
43: Water Cooler, "you can't even have ammunition in the car if the gun is, the gun has to be transported in a locked case." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 08:50:32 (67.184.205.43)
If you're speaking about Illinois that info is outdated. There have been several court cases and rulings on carrying firearms, ammunition and what constitutes a gun case. .......
44: Water Cooler, "how would that have"......................n/t (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 08:32:03 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
45: Water Cooler, Progressive liberals: stop standing on the graves of Sandy Hook children to push your agenda. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 07:52:21 (67.184.205.43)
You're misinformed, ignorant, disingenuous and down right repulsive. .......
46: Water Cooler, Ignorant: mandatory background checks are already law, how did that have prevented Sandy Hook? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-11, 07:49:02 (67.184.205.43)
Answer: it didn't. That person took guns that didn't belong to him. As usual you operate from a position of ignorance and denial. .......
47: Water Cooler, My right to bear arms. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 13:54:55 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
48: Water Cooler, Now we need to ban 12ga shotguns, or is it gangbangers? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 12:50:20 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
49: Water Cooler, Kinda like those of you on twitter calling for violence against gun owners and their families/children. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 10:28:21 (67.184.205.43)
They should be arrested and investigated for making threats. If we only save one life it's worth it. .......
50: Water Cooler, I'm still training mine to cut the grass. Oil changing is down the road a few years. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 10:26:39 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
51: Water Cooler, I'm guessing that's the norm for most who still cut their own lawns. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 10:00:50 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
52: Water Cooler, I like to get dirty, I like physical labor, it's good for the soul. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 08:19:40 (67.184.205.43)
Honest to goodness work comes with the satisfaction that the job is done right. Not handing over $35 to some pimpled faced kid to do what I can do myself. I also clean my own house, cut my own grass .......
53: Water Cooler, Right, the majority of those shot and doing the shooting are gangbangers. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 08:16:12 (67.184.205.43)
They're performing a public service. .......
54: Water Cooler, Absolutely! I don't subscribe to the global warming nonsense and my vehicles meet emissions standards. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 08:15:03 (67.184.205.43)
I take the used oil and spray it on the ditch line to keep the dust down. Works great and it's being returned to the earth. Ha,ha,ha,ha. .......
55: Water Cooler, Saw this a few days ago. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 08:11:24 (67.184.205.43)
Food for thought for those that don't jealously guard our rights. .......
56: Water Cooler, Fact: More guns, less crime. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 08:08:23 (67.184.205.43)
Just like lower tax rates equal more revenue. These are historical facts that you cannot argue with. Look it up if you won't/don't/can't believe me. Work from your intellect, not your emotions. : .......
57: Water Cooler, Good idea. Video games and movies aren't Constitutionally protected. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-10, 08:02:12 (67.184.205.43)
My guns are. .......
58: Water Cooler, Wow, I'm impressed, good for you. Same reason I do my own. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:40:30 (67.184.205.43)
Heated? as in radiant floor heating???????? Oh man, nice!!! .......
59: Water Cooler, You better read the article again. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:27:28 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
60: Water Cooler, How am I "delusional"? I watched and listened to the coverage. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:26:27 (67.184.205.43)
What exactly am I telling you that is incorrect? Form an argument of some kind will you? .......
61: Water Cooler, That's great. I never claimed that or said I supported that. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:19:02 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
62: Water Cooler, RE: Are you disputing that the initial coverage was inaccurate and contained outright fabrications? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:17:42 (67.184.205.43)
Fuckin' a dude, cant' you do your own homework............ how about, more than one shooter, he was student, he was a teenager, he was his brother, he used nothing but handguns, he was let in the scho .......
63: Water Cooler, Are you disputing that the initial coverage was inaccurate and contained outright fabrications? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:09:14 (67.184.205.43)
If you followed the coverage from the start you'd be aware of this. Of course I blame this on a shit media with shit reporters that don't have a clue. I would say some involved with news coverage eve .......
64: Water Cooler, How aggresive is the Merkur HD 34C? How about the quality of the chrom plating? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 17:00:38 (67.184.205.43)
Any issues with either? .......
65: Water Cooler, He's right. The news coverage was inaccurate and full of outright fabrications. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 16:57:24 (67.184.205.43)
Why would I believe that anything has changed? .......
66: Water Cooler, So do I, I wouldn't trust those to someone else either. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 16:38:28 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
67: Cable Asylum, Solid conductor, oversized insulator = microphonics galore. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 16:24:26 (67.184.205.43)
Been down that road. I know, I know, theoretically the solid silver conductor with a mostly air dielectric surrounded by teflon with cotton thrown in should be the end all. IME it ain't. Not only tha .......
68: Water Cooler, My opinion was there should not have been any bailouts. Failure is the best regulator. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 14:55:14 (67.184.205.43)
We, the taxpayers, could've bailed out their victims and prosecuted the officers. .......
69: Water Cooler, How many here change the oil in their cars themselves? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 12:34:46 (67.184.205.43)
I do, but then I have access to a sizable garage and lift which makes it really easy to do. Please, I don't care if you don't own a car, that's great for you. .......
70: Water Cooler, That's what I thought. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 09:21:51 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
71: Water Cooler, Planned Parenthood aborts over 330,000 babies in 2011. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-09, 09:09:51 (67.184.205.43)
One every 94 seconds. Evil. The debasing, devaluing and cheapening of human life in our society and culture. Yet some want to absolve themselves of all blame and place it solely on an inanimate objec .......
72: Water Cooler, Quit using dead children to sell your agenda! It's disgusting. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 20:47:47 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
73: Water Cooler, With all respect........that's NOYB. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 16:14:00 (67.184.205.43)
However, I do own over two dozen personal firearms and also have an FFL license with, now depleted, inventory. .......
74: Water Cooler, Good one. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 16:12:04 (67.184.205.43)
Don't forget about the 150 or so federal employees that have been added per day to the payroll since Obozo got reelected. Then there is the 40 or so new federal agencies that Obamacare creates, and t .......
75: Water Cooler, I got news for you, they're both the same. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 16:06:03 (67.184.205.43)
The only difference is whose payroll they're on. .......
76: Water Cooler, I don't own a gun locker. Straight razors are too dangerous, even for me. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 12:16:14 (67.184.205.43)
I need someone to prevent me from owning one. .......
77: Water Cooler, Sure, if my children can tell me that they live in a police state while living under my roof. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 12:14:35 (67.184.205.43)
Security at a school is much different than the federal government, ala TSA, doing roadside checks or making me take my shoes off at the friggin' airport. .......
78: Water Cooler, I have a gun fetish. I think the problem was not raising someone period. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 12:10:49 (67.184.205.43)
But, you missed my point entirely. .......
79: Water Cooler, Wait for a guy with a gun or have one available? Which is more effective in prevention and responsiveness? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 09:20:48 (67.184.205.43)
Which would you rather have? Guess you'd rather wait for the guy with the gun while the unthinkable happens. .......
80: Water Cooler, Really? The TSA and Obamacare lead us in what direction? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 09:18:51 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
81: Water Cooler, Well, Piers Morgan just sat back and let this barking maniac make his point for him, no? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 08:10:10 (67.184.205.43)
Despite the facts, I'm guessing that Jones painted a not so favorable portrait of himself and like minded people to the anti-gunner/CNN crowd. .......
82: Water Cooler, Yes, an SR is, but it's really not practical, at least in my situation. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 07:42:27 (67.184.205.43)
Kids and all. .......
83: Water Cooler, Touche! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 07:40:38 (67.184.205.43)
Do you shave? .......
84: Water Cooler, He might have more credibility if one, he wasn't a wacko, and two, everything wasn't a conspiracy. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 07:39:02 (67.184.205.43)
Screaming and shouting about everything being a conspiracy makes you look wacky. .......
85: Water Cooler, The biggest threat to the Republic is not Obama but the populace that elected him. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 03:38:41 (67.184.205.43)
They'll be here long after that clown leaves office. They won't change their behavior until the checks stop showing up. .......
86: Water Cooler, Is Big Pharma to blame for mass shootings? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 03:36:21 (67.184.205.43)
The unspoken commonality in most if not all mass shootings, as well as individual crimes, is the fact that the shooter(s) were on psychotropic drugs for a period leading up to the shooting or at the t .......
87: Water Cooler, Regardless of what you think of Jones, he did an admirable job. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-08, 03:14:09 (67.184.205.43)
In getting the truth out on CNN. Bravo. .......
88: Water Cooler, Yes, do a little research and you'll see that crime, especially violent crime is up. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 16:42:13 (67.184.205.43)
In places with "no guns". .......
89: Water Cooler, That's consistent with what I hear. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 16:41:00 (67.184.205.43)
Thanks. It is a work of art though. .......
90: Water Cooler, Who cares? Any thoughts on DE razors? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 11:04:53 (67.184.205.43)
Good/bad/indifferent? .......
91: Water Cooler, No, I can't find good blades at all locally. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 11:03:37 (67.184.205.43)
I'm guessing that most order from an online source. .......
92: Water Cooler, That Feather is really nice, all stainless quality. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 11:01:54 (67.184.205.43)
The most often heard complaint is that it's too mild of a shave, not aggressive but good for everyday use. What's your take? .......
93: Water Cooler, Enough! Gun owners and the NRA have nothing to do with Newtown! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 08:49:15 (67.184.205.43)
You can rack that up to a permissive and dismissive culture, single parenting, bad parenting, violent video games, violent movies, big pharma and a host of other contributing factors. Raise your fuck .......
94: Water Cooler, Especially without provocation. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 08:35:35 (67.184.205.43)
Oh wait a minute were you talking about the Obama administration and Obozo being judge, jury and executioner when it comes to U.S. citizens? Perhaps his increased use of drone strikes with the unavoid .......
95: Water Cooler, Edwin Jagger vs. Merkur DE razors (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 08:12:04 (67.184.205.43)
I prefer the EJ 89L and my '58 & '60 Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip to any other razor on the market. I'm sure most here contribute to global warming, pollution, human rights violations and landfills .......
96: Water Cooler, FACT: Falls, motor vehicles and drowning kill more per year than guns. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-07, 08:03:27 (67.184.205.43)
It's a fact. Get over your hatred of freedom and your love of trying to control others. .......
97: Water Cooler, Nothing has been reintroduced. Doubt that it will, and if it is, it will be defeated. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-06, 21:12:46 (67.184.205.43)
Obozo and Biden can shove their recommendations up their asses. .......
98: Water Cooler, Funny The Journal News is exercising the very same right they want to deny others. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-06, 21:10:26 (67.184.205.43)
They deserve what they get. .......
99: Water Cooler, An assault rifle has selective fire, an AR15 is semi-automatic. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-06, 17:13:09 (67.184.205.43)
Although I own more than a few, AR 15s are not assault rifles. Of course most here do not care about details, facts or the truth. .......
100: Water Cooler, Or try a different flavor like Asian or Hispanic.............. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-06, 09:03:50 (67.184.205.43)
Some will do whatever you want in exchange for citizenship. .......
101: Water Cooler, Fortunately the US Constitution does. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-06, 09:00:57 (67.184.205.43)
270,000,000 plus guns in the US. I will not be disarmed! .......
102: Water Cooler, If you can get past the consistentcy it's ok. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-05, 12:35:21 (67.184.205.43)
Not sure if your post is sarcastic or what. .......
103: Water Cooler, The whole premise is ridiculous. It discredits anything else you have to say. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-05, 12:33:27 (67.184.205.43)
The global elite manufacture chemicals that once infused in jet fuel and burned release a precise metered amount of toxins just for the rest of us. Yeah, it's called pollution. .......
104: Water Cooler, Ann Coulter must read the "Water Cooler", who knew? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-05, 06:19:58 (67.184.205.43)
See link below. .......
105: Water Cooler, Convicted of murder, sue the gun companies, got cancer, sue the cigarette companies. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 19:31:21 (67.184.205.43)
I see absolutely no difference between that and the pending suit against eight liquor companies. Of course it'll probably be tossed but they make good arguments in their complaint. One being warning .......
106: Water Cooler, Hey, why not? you can sue gun companies, cigarette companies, so why not? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 19:28:15 (67.184.205.43)
The door was opened with guns or cigarettes, so why not???? read the filing and they make some good points. yeah, yeah, nobody takes responsibility, blah, blah, but we allow suits against other indust .......
107: Water Cooler, Looking forward to a weapons carry law here in Illinois by the Fourth of July! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 10:46:23 (67.184.205.43)
I'm hoping for open carry, but I'll settle for concealed carry. .......
108: Water Cooler, US Marine letter to Senator Feinstein regarding gun control. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 10:41:28 (67.184.205.43)
I know a gun control bill in the Illinois House was shot down this morning, amen. Now regarding how most Americans think on gun control. This makes me proud to be a veteran: "Senator Dianne Feinstei .......
109: Water Cooler, No authority to do so. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 10:37:00 (67.184.205.43)
the federal gov. has no business or authority to do any of what you suggest. I am not a subject, I am a citizen. anyone forcibly trying to violate my constitutional rights without due process will b .......
110: Water Cooler, Now that's funny. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 10:31:28 (67.184.205.43)
and, it speaks to the arrogance of a government not kept in check by it's citizens. .......
111: Water Cooler, I see you're as presumptuous as the Westboro Baptist Church. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 10:28:27 (67.184.205.43)
Not surprising, you are of the liberal persuasion. .......
112: Water Cooler, Yeah, wow, let me play devil's advocate, if it were only that easy. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 07:35:28 (67.184.205.43)
Imagine, or witness, the power granted to those yelling racist statements or epithets. Can I have that much power? You would give that power to just anyone with a big mouth? That's all it takes in y .......
113: Water Cooler, Should we publish the names of those who've had an abortion? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 07:09:53 (67.184.205.43)
Seems to me like it'd be in the public interest. .......
114: Water Cooler, Taxes, unemployment and the deficit both increase, mission accomplished for the unAmerican Obama. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 06:33:56 (67.184.205.43)
Great job Mr Obozo. .......
115: Water Cooler, Just for you. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 06:31:13 (67.184.205.43)
If comedians get it maybe you might understand. .......
116: Water Cooler, The federal governement has NO business in healthcare. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 06:29:27 (67.184.205.43)
or housing for that matter. .......
117: Water Cooler, It's an historical fact, when you lower the tax rate, revenues increase. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 06:28:13 (67.184.205.43)
n/t .......
118: Water Cooler, Could you close on a house with an auto pen? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2013-01-04, 06:26:30 (67.184.205.43)
No. .......
119: Water Cooler, Popcorn: White or Yellow (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-12-05, 16:51:17 (67.184.205.43)
big, fluffy and full flavored or tight, tiny and scrumptious? .......
120: Tweakers' Asylum, The non linear characteristics of fuses are well documented. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-11-11, 06:29:35 (68.51.85.102)
Why someone would believe a "high end" brand sounds better than the usual $1 affair is beyond me. Snake oil. Keep your $70. .......
121: Critic's Corner, Yes, the most recent S'phile is excellent, I appreciate the two negative amp reviews. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-11-11, 06:16:45 (68.51.85.102)
Good to see reviewers give honest opinions on those two amps. .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, You're kidding right? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-11-11, 06:08:00 (68.51.85.102)
You can use 1000/1500 grit to wet sand, polish and restore headlight lenses and dustcovers. Why would anyone try this on a vinyl lp? .......
123: Water Cooler, They are ripping you off. They're making cheap power expensive so expensive power will seem cheap. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-07-13, 14:32:08 (67.184.196.104)
We need to be building at least one 500 megawatt, coal fired or nuclear power plant every other week. The Chinese are building the equivalent of 2-500 megawatt coal fired power plants per week. We a .......
124: Critic's Corner, You're assuming of course there is analog noise to begin with. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-07-12, 02:09:14 (67.184.196.104)
Most modern recordings are digital. Musicians don't sit in a room with each other nor do they need to even complete their individual parts. This can be left to the producer to splice together for the .......
125: Critic's Corner, Religion is an expression of faith. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-07-11, 08:58:27 (67.184.196.104)
You have faith in audio playback, you choose vinyl playback as your religion. No? .......
126: Critic's Corner, I think you're confusing faith with religion. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-07-09, 23:07:21 (67.184.196.104)
Also, IMO, 99% of the vinyl choice has to do with the ritual. .......
127: Cable Asylum, you used the word "frequency" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-07-02, 11:02:31 (71.239.20.25)
"optimal in the designer's view for the driver they are connected to" please qualify that one. Also, most speaker cables are connected to a crossover first, which are usually loaded with more wire, c .......
128: Cable Asylum, Ahem........... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-07-02, 07:23:32 (71.239.20.25)
Please show me, even anecdotally, where or how this is true: (wires) are optimized for a high and low frequencies typically have differing wire gauges or geometries or conductors or dielectrics or .......
129: Whiner's Woad, RE: Let me help you all out here by explaining what you are dealing with (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-28, 11:14:00 (71.239.20.25)
There are tons of self proclaimed resident gurus all over the internet. If you go over to diyaudio.com you'll find plenty of the world's top audio designers. Some of which are retired. I see none of .......
130: Whiner's Woad, RE: Let me help you all out here by explaining what you are dealing with (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-28, 08:40:59 (71.239.20.25)
Both sites have their resident gurus and ignorant followers. Both sites have clicks and cliches and group think etc........ I think AK is more grounded in reality with real world audio components, af .......
131: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Biased or prejudiced towards an amp according to topology or devices used. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-26, 09:51:04 (71.239.20.25)
Not really a good idea, you might miss an outstanding performer. .......
132: Cable Asylum, Could be grey market. Genuine, made in China and sold from HK without original packaging. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-25, 09:50:34 (71.239.20.25)
If that's the case then they're a deal. If not then they're fakes. I'm not sure the counterfeit cable market is big enough to have dedicated production of phony cables. Those that are sold are usuall .......
133: Cable Asylum, Not at all. They cost all who buy high end. If it were up to them they'd have you arrested for buying used. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-25, 09:30:21 (71.239.20.25)
With their frivilous, meaningless lawsuits and the pursuit of censorship on the internet. Piss on MonsterCable. .......
134: Cable Asylum, Monster Cable is bad news. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-25, 06:22:10 (71.239.20.25)
See the following link. Even if they offered great sounding cable, which in my opinion they don't, I would avoid them at all cost. They stink up the market. .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You missed a few good criterion. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-25, 05:55:23 (71.239.20.25)
You want minimal crossover distortion in class B amps, class AB amps show worse crossover distortion which can be audible. Sure higher bias sounds better, and you may not leave class A operation deped .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, These are a compromise design, "pseudo ladder shunt " type. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-21, 18:29:56 (71.239.20.25)
IME and IMO the worst sonically of the three types, series, ladder and shunt/ladder. .......
137: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Buyers didn't think so (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-20, 14:06:16 (71.239.20.25)
That was kinda my point. .......
138: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Same here. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-19, 14:22:36 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
139: Cable Asylum, Goertz cables have been linked with instability when used with some amplifiers. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-19, 10:24:20 (71.239.20.25)
As have MIT cables. The Goertz Alpha Core speaker cables are basically a capacitor that's been rolled opened and terminated. .......
140: Amp/Preamp Asylum, See: Halcro, by all measurements the perfect amplifier. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-19, 07:00:53 (71.239.20.25)
You want minimal crossover distortion in class B amps, class AB amps show worse crossover distortion which can be audible. Sure higher bias sounds better, and you may not leave class A operation deped .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've auditioned Reference Line passives, no better than the McCormack TLC. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-18, 13:46:35 (71.239.20.25)
With it's plastic pot. Goldpoint with it's Elma switches and .1%, 25ppm SMT resistors is not a bad volume control at all. .......
142: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "control the interconnect cable" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-18, 13:37:54 (71.239.20.25)
bunk. if I gotta control a cable it goes in the garbage. cables are important, they transfer signals, they should do no harm. if you have a low output Z, a few ohms for exmaple and high(ish) curren .......
143: General Asylum, Well said, I can add to that............... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-18, 07:19:56 (71.239.20.25)
last paragraph, yes it sounds better and I built it myself. ! .......
144: General Asylum, Post this in CA, nobody will be able to question it's validity. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-18, 05:44:16 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
145: Amp/Preamp Asylum, what's this? dissension? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-18, 03:47:59 (71.239.20.25)
I think the "myths" regarding passive preamps are well founded in reality. .......
146: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Right, read it again. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-17, 20:22:10 (71.239.20.25)
I wrote "most" with regard to components, which carries over to the subject of the "headroom" of "most" components. .......
147: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Flawed logic. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-17, 16:27:24 (71.239.20.25)
It's not rocket science to match a passive to your system. There is no magic involved. The fact is most components are not designed to drive a cable impedance, potential divider, cable impedance and .......
148: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That's ok, neither do I unless I've had them on extended loan. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-17, 14:29:09 (71.239.20.25)
From a friend who owns a "boutique" audio shop. Too pricey for me to even consider. .......
149: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Care to name your well designed and well implemented passive? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-17, 13:43:19 (71.239.20.25)
I for one would be interested. .......
150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Buffer. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-16, 17:02:36 (71.239.20.25)
IME, Charles is dead on regarding dynamics, low end drive and reduced soundstage. Most passives sound thin, and rolled off at one frequency extreme or the other. You could always go with an active buf .......
151: Propeller Head Plaza, He's right, that's why there's no point to the CA. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-16, 15:29:26 (71.239.20.25)
It's a big suckfest with no dissension allowed. .......
152: Whiner's Woad, He's right, that's why there's no point to the CA. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-16, 15:29:26 (71.239.20.25)
It's a big suckfest with no dissension allowed. .......
153: Tweakers' Asylum, Second for OSH Park (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-12, 18:29:17 (71.239.20.25)
The quality is great. The only drawback is that which you mentioned. Still, good for up to 4" X 6" or so. .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, That's the same weak argument against removable headshells. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-12, 14:11:06 (71.239.20.25)
A complete non-issue. I have firsthand experience with a slightly older model with a poorly designed connector that was prone to failure. This is the reason I would stay away from Graham. I understa .......
155: Critic's Corner, Not quite. It's basically a DIY design that can be built to order. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-12, 05:42:43 (71.239.20.25)
I suppose if I had asked "why build it" that would be an appropriate and fitting comparison. However, I suppose as an audio "buff" I was way more interested in reading about the design/implementation .......
156: Critic's Corner, I was wondering the same thing while reading. Why review it? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-11, 22:49:48 (71.239.20.25)
Even though not an official review. Then to take it one step further it was compared to other TTs. The bearing/suspension/machining aspects were all interesting but so what? .......
157: General Asylum, Megabuck systems displayed at shows. Zzzzzzzzzzzz. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-11, 22:44:02 (71.239.20.25)
Boring. .......
158: Tweakers' Asylum, Why? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-11, 14:28:44 (71.239.20.25)
Why would you replace a discrete, stepped attenuator with .1% 25ppm SMT resistors with a carbon or plastic track of varying thickness? You're going to lose resolution and channel balance to name two .......
159: Cable Asylum, Try this. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-06, 22:24:40 (71.239.20.25)
Sorry 'bout that. .......
160: Cable Asylum, Take a quick read of this: (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-04, 16:01:05 (71.239.20.25)
See link below. .......
161: Critic's Corner, "and the less discord the better" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-04, 06:15:57 (71.239.20.25)
of course, as long as everyone agrees with the popular point of view everything is fine, right? let's all pat each other on the back and validate our own choices. nothing but mental masturbation. .......
162: Cable Asylum, banning second hand sales of their cables via internet censorship (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-04, 06:06:23 (71.239.20.25)
not to mention dozens of ridiculous lawsuits against smaller cable manufacturers. it goes beyond name and trademark, they were suing people for basic design issues. I mean, how many ways can you chan .......
163: Cable Asylum, Why in the world would any serious audiophile want to do business with Monster after what they've done? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-03, 20:39:11 (71.239.20.25)
They've done more to harm this shrinking hobby than just about anyone currently doing business. Definitely on the shit list. .......
164: Whiner's Woad, Not surprising, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-03, 20:32:59 (71.239.20.25)
It's a reflection on both the quality of postings and the moderation. Both sub-par here at AA. Go along to get along or shut up and go away. .......
165: Tweakers' Asylum, Not surprising, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-03, 20:32:59 (71.239.20.25)
It's a reflection on both the quality of postings and the moderation. Both sub-par here at AA. Go along to get along or shut up and go away. .......
166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "it's one of those that weighs a lot." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-03, 13:54:23 (71.239.20.25)
The OP asked about the 1502 amp. That's what I had. The amp had been touted as comparable with those mentioned in my post. I know from talking with ATI that they are the core of what used to be SAE. .......
167: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "it's one of those that weighs a lot." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-03, 09:27:24 (71.239.20.25)
That's contrary to my experience. I can't account for someone else's tastes or system. I can say that I compared the amp(s) I had to a McCormack DNA-1 and .5, Adcom 5500, a Rowland Model 1, a Muse 1 .......
168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Let me put it to you this way............ (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-02, 16:07:27 (71.239.20.25)
you'd be better off sonically, and be money ahead if you found a good condition or better Hafler DH-220 and did a minimum of mods/rewiring. Hell, you could even skip the mods/rewiring. That's the bes .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed, spikes = coupling, not isolation. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-02, 12:38:54 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TT hum/roar/moan (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-06-01, 08:17:52 (71.239.20.25)
Yep, you got it. .......
171: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I've owned two 1502s, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-05-31, 22:50:50 (71.239.20.25)
Awww, did someone get their feelings hurt? Look, they can't handle it so they have to lash out. Awwww. I'm game. GFY, JO .......
172: Tweakers' Asylum, Get the best, Metcal. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-05-29, 10:54:56 (71.239.20.25)
Far and away the best soldering gear I've used. You'll never look back. More than a few high end manufacturers use Metcal, including one of the best, Ayre Acoustics. .......
173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've owned two 1502s, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-05-29, 09:33:40 (71.239.20.25)
I don't own them anymore. They are shrill sounding on top with zero imaging/soundstaging. Worst still is they get congested when played at higher levels. Some confuse the shrill top end with transpa .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Good on you for, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-05-29, 08:40:08 (71.239.20.25)
thinking for yourself. This hobby is dying b/c of the group think, peer pressure, go along to get along bs that is so pervasive among it's participants. It's refreshing to see somone who has made de .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, Don't blame me for that. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 16:50:49 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
176: Vinyl Asylum, Rudeness, it's why you're here. You're here to bully and intimidate. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 16:49:57 (71.239.20.25)
You self righteous hypocrite. .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, IMO, yes, the M97 HE is much better than the M95 ED. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 16:11:54 (71.239.20.25)
However I don't mean to take anything away from the M95 ED. I'd run the lighter headshell. I'm guessing they're the bayonet type. Also the ADC you mention having is among the best MMs made. You'd h .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, The M97 HE is world class with the original stylus or the JICO HE replacement. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 14:42:12 (71.239.20.25)
I dont' see why you couldn't try that out. The M95 ED is good too. The M97eX has problems. It needs to be loaded properly to get it sounding decent, as do many carts. .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, I've bought and traded three of them and never had that problem. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 13:01:02 (71.239.20.25)
You should have sent it back to wherever you bought it for exchange. Audio Technica has an impeccable record of QC, unlike, for example Grado of late. .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, No, on other's systems as well. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 12:49:07 (71.239.20.25)
You don't have one but feel the need to give your opinion anyway. Which means your opinion is worthless. Like I said, I think it's way over hyped. Unrefined. Unsophisticated. Opaque. Bloated. I think .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, The AT7V is slightly lower in compliance than most comparable MMs, which is a good thing. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 12:19:46 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
182: Vinyl Asylum, What???!!! There is someone else that doesn't care for the Denon DL 103? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 12:17:11 (71.239.20.25)
Yeah, it's way over hyped and doesn't sound too good either. Unless you're using a tube preamp that'll smooth over the sound. .......
183: Vinyl Asylum, Not to mention it's over twice your budget. Try the Audio Technica AT7V. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-23, 11:24:18 (71.239.20.25)
It performs above it's price point and has a sophisticated, nude stylus cut for the money. Also, you won't need any step up transformers or head amps for it. You can also replace or upgrade the stylus .......
184: General Asylum, Well, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-22, 18:50:17 (71.239.20.25)
it could've been the connectors or the plating on the connectors. Cardas no doubt. .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, Does it compare to the Aesthetix? How so? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-22, 17:24:56 (71.239.20.25)
I recently had a lengthly listening session with a 2 chassis Aesthetix phono, did not note the model, through an older YBA 2 chassis pre to a Krell FPB 600 and a 4 unit Martin Logan set up. Anyway I .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, listen to that guy. Your cables might even exceed 100pf. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 12:32:46 (71.239.20.25)
If you haven't taken that into consideration already. .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, Very true, probably exceed 100pf. Listen to that guy. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 12:30:18 (71.239.20.25)
Assuming you haven't factored in your cables. .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Add 100pf in parallel to your phono stage input. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 11:32:28 (71.239.20.25)
Email me, I can send a few pics. .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, Add 100pf in parallel to your phono stage input. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 10:45:49 (71.239.20.25)
From signal to ground. .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, Yep, another excellent choice. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 08:14:52 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, Oh yeah, absolutely, no way do you get rid of the cart. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 08:13:57 (71.239.20.25)
Just replace the stylus with the ATN 440MLa. You'll have equal or better performance. Allow for break in. Also, I believe you can still get NOS ATN 130 stylus' for it at various vendors. The ATN440s a .......
192: Vinyl Asylum, I'm sure it does. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 08:00:26 (71.239.20.25)
The upper crust ATs are excellent trackers. You'll never hear IGD with them. I have the AT 120E, AT 130E, AT 125LC, AT 440MLa, AT 150MLX, AT 12Sa, AT 13Ea w/ATN14 Shibata, AT 20SLa, AT7V and I'm sure .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, "I know it is beneath you to take the time to enlighten us, but try. " (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 07:06:00 (71.239.20.25)
Wow, that's witty. I'm not big on personal attacks due to my position on a subject. Please leave your sarcasm. I'll say that anti-skating is overrated, some fine tonearm do not use it. Add to that, .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, Yep, sorry for pissing up this thread. My bad. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 06:20:15 (71.239.20.25)
Although, I don't care for being called a "moron". I shouldn't have followed his lead. .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, the AT 130E is great. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-21, 05:38:21 (71.239.20.25)
I have one. The AT 120E is a fine sounding cartridge but not in the same league, I have one of these as well. An excellent addition/upgrade to the AT 130E is adding an ATN440ML stylus. ::: TOPIC:: .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, Wouldn't waste my time. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-20, 20:08:01 (71.239.20.25)
Considering a Sony 2251 with an SME 3009 Series II Improved just sold on ebay for $400, I wouldn't bother with any simalarly priced MDF, plastic parted, belt driven, barely adequate turntables with le .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, "Please list "some of the finest tonearms" that do not provide for anti-skate." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-20, 14:22:18 (71.239.20.25)
No, make your own list. I've been asked once before and gave the same answer. I don't have time to do other people's homework. Most people use the minimum amount of AS. I certainly do. I think it is .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, Golf balls and fishing line. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-19, 20:41:06 (71.239.20.25)
It does look like fine 'table. However, I don't like the idea of golf balls and fishing line being used in serious audio equipment regardless of price. Set up must be a PITA on that table. ::: TOPIC .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, I would argue that most people use minimal anti-skating anyway. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-19, 20:37:43 (71.239.20.25)
In fact, I've seen minimal antiskate recommended by manufacturers, reviewers and posters at various fourms. Certainly the effect w/o it is minimal as well. .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, Anti-skate is overrated, some of the finest tonearms don't have it. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-19, 19:16:12 (71.239.20.25)
I'll keep saying it. .......
201: General Asylum, How do you figure that? You must have magical powers to glean that from his post. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-18, 22:03:51 (71.239.20.25)
Wow. .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, Aries (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-14, 18:23:10 (71.239.20.25)
I just passed on a used one. An earlier model, the seller wanted a tad too much considering the arm on it. .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A LOT of time, maybe. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-14, 06:22:57 (71.239.20.25)
Your experience is the exception. I would consider my OM 30 on par with my Pickering XSV 3000. I had an ADC XLM Mk II Improved and sold it off, although an excellent cartridge otherwise I would cons .......
204: Cable Asylum, RE: Blue Heaven ICs make great antennas. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-13, 05:31:57 (71.239.20.25)
"That were just taking care of you, doing what's best for LOL Besides the entry level Nordost makes the best stuff, blows the DH Labs and others (again at the low price point) out of the water." C .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, Set up is paramount when it comes to vinyl. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-12, 16:53:07 (71.239.20.25)
Followed by loading and break in. .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, Give it some time. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-12, 14:48:14 (71.239.20.25)
Sounds like less than 5 hours on it. I have an Ortofon Super OM 30 and Super OM 40. I would consider both some of the best MMs ever made. I would not describe any OM 20/30/40 as hard or edgy. Sounds .......
207: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jico SAS (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-11, 13:01:35 (71.239.20.25)
No, I dont' think so. The SAS is not a Shibata profile. The listing on their site says Shibata, not SAS. The SAS is their "super analogue stylus", I don't believe it has anything to do at all with a .......
208: Cable Asylum, "Your premise is not audiophile in nature, and an insult to the hobby." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-11, 11:55:18 (71.239.20.25)
It might be if it weren't true. People buy for alot of reasons, aethetics being one. Buying something based on a recomendation or review could be considered the same thing. So could buying something b .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Jico SAS (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-11, 10:13:44 (71.239.20.25)
I don't see an SAS for the 681, I see the D6800EEE-S Shibata. Do you have a link? .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, Ok, how about vinyl simply sounds better. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-10, 15:48:29 (71.239.20.25)
That's what matters most in audio electronics and playback, right? .......
211: Cable Asylum, Blue Heaven ICs make great antennas. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-10, 07:13:13 (71.239.20.25)
Also, I used to be a big proponent of Nordost cables, until I discovered they can also be used as antennas. Their customer service also sucks to put it bluntly. I punctured a Red Dawn speaker cable wi .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, "not working right".....It's inherent to the design. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-09, 08:00:39 (71.239.20.25)
jk .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, This is the best clear plastic polish I have found on the market. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-08, 22:21:51 (71.239.20.25)
Plastx, clear plastic polish. You can't beat it. Truly the best. Plastx .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, RE: M95ED vs M95ED/HE (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 16:46:26 (71.239.20.25)
The ED being elliptical diamond and the HE being hyper elliptical. I prefer the HE to the ED as long as both are quality styli. See link to VE for some pics. Some people prefer simpler cuts for the .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, That's certainly the arm for the V15. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 16:41:08 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, Have you read any negative reviews or posts about them? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 14:32:29 (71.239.20.25)
No. If you're looking for an ADC XLM replacement stylus look at turntableneedles.com, they have original NOS for less than anyone else. .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, "Shure V IV is a Shure VIII with a brush." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 14:28:56 (71.239.20.25)
Uh, no. The V15 III, some would argue, myself included, was the last good V15. They are considered the most "musical" along with the M95ED/HE which came out at the same time. The internals, generator .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, Is that an RS-A1 Unipivot tonearm????????????? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 11:07:17 (71.239.20.25)
Don't tell me you picked that up with the TT too.............. .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, love those TTs. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 10:48:44 (71.239.20.25)
Those are some great sounding turntables. Built to last, obviously. OP lists the QL-A7, same thing but with the automatic arm doo-hickey. .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did you get the UDL process done on that bearing? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 09:02:42 (71.239.20.25)
Probably comparable to their bearings. .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, Did you get the UDL process done on that bearing? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 06:29:31 (71.239.20.25)
Also, the majority of bearings they sell are from China. Not sure if that makes a difference in your application. Nachi bearings from VXB are from Japan and are extremely tight tolearance and highly r .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Funny, I don't see one. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-07, 05:44:11 (71.239.20.25)
Why would it be suspect, this is an actual cartridge that was sent in being measured, with 47K and ~150pf loading I measure similar. .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, Funny, I don't see one. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-06, 19:05:03 (71.239.20.25)
Looks good to me. .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, Got it. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-06, 18:42:56 (71.239.20.25)
That seems to be the biggest complaint from users, that it's too bright. I don't see that here: Thankfully I have not found that to be the case. I do keep track of the capacitance in and around m .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Not surprised. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-06, 18:06:41 (71.239.20.25)
Few things are as good as the V15III, except a V15III w/SAS. That is an exceptional combination. I keep running into V15IIIs on turntables I pick up at garage sales, usually for less than $30-40. In .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, I'd say that sums it up nicely, as I have owned and used both myself. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-06, 17:37:32 (71.239.20.25)
Including the Jico SAS on the M97xE. In the end though I have sold the M97xE and SAS combo. It does not hold up to the M91ED with SAS nor the M75 Type 2 with SAS, IMO of course. .......
227: Vinyl Asylum, Hard to imagine circumstances where the AT440MLa is a step backwards from the Shure M97xE. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-06, 17:19:14 (71.239.20.25)
I mean, I'm not really sure what it is the M97xE does as well or better. The AT 440MLa has a nude, micro line stylus compared to the xE's man-made, black, rough looking, diamond mounted in a metal cu .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, Apples and oranges. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-06, 16:39:35 (71.239.20.25)
Without being too harsh. The Shure M97xE is a flawed cartridge with a huge roll off up top. Many claim the AT 440MLa is "bright", "etchy" or "hard" on top. I don't have those problems. If you have th .......
229: Cable Asylum, What's wrong with spades? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-05, 09:05:54 (71.239.20.25)
I used to like bananas from Nordost but now prefer spades. Much better contact with a more secure connection. They sound better IMO too. .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, No snowblower? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-05, 08:47:22 (71.239.20.25)
Thought that'd be on the must have list for Denver. .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, How's that? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-04, 06:35:51 (71.239.20.25)
I'm glad for your experience. Your first statement is blatantly false. However, I've used SLA batteries with the same issues. I've used much more than 470uf of capacitance, probably closer to 470,00 .......
232: Cable Asylum, Agreed, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-03, 10:15:13 (71.239.20.25)
to a point. Once you get into top quality connectors, conductors etc.... you can save money versus the same quality that's available commercially. .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sutherland Phono Pre-amps (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-03, 09:36:53 (71.239.20.25)
When compared I find batteries have a sound, such as weak dynamics, clinical sounding in comparison, no presence. This has been my opinion on most battery powered high end components I have auditioned .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, batteries are a distant second to a good, clean AC/DC power supply. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-03, 08:41:47 (71.239.20.25)
I have no idea on the carts though. .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, Stanton 680 V3 (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-03, 07:30:40 (71.239.20.25)
With Stanton 6800 EE or EEE or JICO replacement. Moving iron design, 35db of channel seperation, Samarium Cobalt magnets, high end stylus. Great combination. Of course you'll get laughed at and rid .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, Let's get ready to rumbllllllllllllllllllllllllle. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-03, 05:58:14 (71.239.20.25)
No, not worth the effort unless you like lots of work for little pay off. .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, Doesn't look right to me. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-02-02, 06:27:51 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, I dunno, how about tolearnce and chatter? Does the design need damping? It doesn't have a resonance problem. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-29, 13:48:40 (71.239.20.25)
Far be it from me to defend a mnaufacturer's product. However, I pointed out in another recent thread, anti-skating is over rated. I'm not knocking the Jelco, it's a good budget arm. I did not care fo .......
239: Vinyl Asylum, Yep, popularity has it's price. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-29, 08:21:40 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
240: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What about antiskating? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-29, 08:20:57 (71.239.20.25)
It's heavier, has arguably better bearings and has better control of, or less, resonance. It does look simple but is silky smooth. Not a fan of heavy, low compliance carts though. .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-29, 08:16:53 (71.239.20.25)
having experience with both. Jelcos are good for the money, but, IMO lack refinement. That's not a knock per se but a simple juxtaposition of the two. .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Plenty of online retailers don't list a phone number. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-28, 14:12:33 (71.239.20.25)
Also, I'd look into a new c/c company. You are their customer and they should take care of you for helping to make them rich. .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Perhaps this forum/website is inappropriate for a 14 year old? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-28, 04:00:16 (71.239.20.25)
As a parent that's your job to decide. It's also your job to be an advocate for, and to protect your child from things they need to be sheltered from, not anyone else's. Why would you mention that yo .......
244: Water Cooler, Sorry, I took charity to mean a legitimate charity, St Judes Hospital, Feed the Children, Catholic Charities (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 15:37:50 (71.239.20.25)
Salvation Army, United Way, Red Cross, etc.... You know organizations that help people that are less fortunate regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender or nationality. I'm not sure how disr .......
245: Water Cooler, RE: Greenpeace??? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 15:28:29 (71.239.20.25)
Just asking questions. Nothing wrong with that is there? He said charity, not cause by the way. .......
246: Water Cooler, "stunning win for the oceans" that says it all. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 14:23:37 (71.239.20.25)
Radical environmentalist fascists. I don't have time for a list of cons, since it would be 5 times as long as your questionable and at times laughable list of pros. How many have died from malaria s .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, Sure, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 13:33:43 (71.239.20.25)
why not? .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, It's an internet business. Purchase via online only. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 13:30:10 (71.239.20.25)
What's there to talk about? .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, With a Stanton tonearm? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 12:59:28 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, Greenpeace??? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 12:57:43 (71.239.20.25)
Really? That's considered a charity? Activist environmentalists are considered charity? Who do they help? Starving children? .......
251: Water Cooler, Greenpeace??? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 12:57:43 (71.239.20.25)
Really? That's considered a charity? Activist environmentalists are considered charity? Who do they help? Starving children? .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, Added pics, it's the same. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 11:19:40 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, Isn't the arm from Stanton? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-27, 10:39:24 (71.239.20.25)
I think I've seen it on various SL-1200 clones. Maybe the ST-150??? They look identical excet for the finish and maybe the counterweight. .......
254: Cable Asylum, Rhodium or Nickel??? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-25, 17:59:41 (71.239.20.25)
"Too shiny for nickel" I think not. I don't know how much experience you need but, 1) you haven't seen my sample, and 2)I've seen high gloss nickel that looks like the brightest polished auto chro .......
255: Vinyl Asylum, Tim Alexander play drums on it? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-25, 07:20:34 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
256: Cable Asylum, I like that. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-24, 17:47:56 (71.239.20.25)
"from the outside in" that makes perfect sense and is probably the best way I've heard products like these described. I know cryo treating makes a physical difference, but I can't honestly say that I .......
257: Cable Asylum, RE: You're never going to buy any anyway. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-24, 07:42:32 (71.239.20.25)
I have a male plug sitting right here, it is marked RU-515P(Rhodium). Looks like high gloss nickel over cheaply punched/stamped pins. Shear/punch out marks are clearly visible under the plating. You g .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, Statement product. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-24, 06:37:15 (71.239.20.25)
I have read in more than one place that this turntable/arm/cartridge/headamp combo was such an over the top pursuit that Sony lost money on every one of these they sold. The cartridges were hand picke .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Awesome!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-24, 06:31:54 (71.239.20.25)
Wow, XL55 too, you really got the total package on that Sony. Enjoy it. .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sony PSX9 (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-24, 06:24:22 (71.239.20.25)
Without a doubt one of the finest, and finest sounding, turntables built. .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, Awesome!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-24, 06:22:04 (71.239.20.25)
Love that table and arm combo. .......
262: Cable Asylum, So solder to a pair of spades. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 19:27:50 (71.239.20.25)
I wouldn't crimp multiple solid conductors. I've tried and even with professional equipment you wind up with a shit, mess of a crimp that is weak. Better to solder using silver bearing solder. ::: T .......
263: Cable Asylum, Yes. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 19:25:00 (71.239.20.25)
I agree. .......
264: Cable Asylum, RE: How would I know that the Rhodium on Vintage Audio Labs connectors is in fact Rhodium and not Nickel? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 19:23:59 (71.239.20.25)
Ah, so they are. Even worse regarding legitimate items if you believe just some of what you read in Shady Lane here. That in no way answers my question. .......
265: Cable Asylum, How would I know that the Rhodium on Vintage Audio Labs connectors is in fact Rhodium and not Nickel? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 15:40:48 (71.239.20.25)
They are from China and leave you with little recourse. Not too expensive though but I'd want to receive what I paid for. .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, Personally I find the Regafanboyism offensive. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 12:48:04 (71.239.20.25)
I mean, what do you owe Rega??? Are your feelings hurt that someone dislikes your choice in tonearms? Give it a rest already. I've got a 40 year old broadcast tonearm that sounds better and you can .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, oh yeah, the shims, brilliant engineering. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 12:43:22 (71.239.20.25)
Everything I've listed is fact. You know it and I know it. Stop being a fanboy for one minute and tune into reality. .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Examples???? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 12:09:54 (71.239.20.25)
I've listed facts about the very limited use Rega RB300 tonearm. Show me what is opinion and what is fact? .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Try wrapping it in bubble wrap and sending it back to Rega. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 09:39:43 (71.239.20.25)
I've heard the Jelcos refered to as giant killers, in fact if you search on them you'll have a hard time finding a bad word written about them. Their price makes them even more attractive. The thing .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, I have 30 year old + arms that beat the Rega. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 08:47:01 (71.239.20.25)
It's just not that good of an arm, really. It's about in the same league as their MM carts. You try them once and immediately want something better. .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, You sound reasonable. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 08:40:50 (71.239.20.25)
I won't argue with you on your points. I'd might buy one, RB 300, if the price was right. Boy, how limiting is use of that arm though? .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, "Your statement on this is bunk, not mine." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 08:39:14 (71.239.20.25)
Back at you. You're talking about subjective testing for a magazine????? Really? Also, I can't answer for why you hear something a certain way in your system, nobody but you could. So you prefer one .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, Not really, I'm certainly not alone in my opinion.. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 08:00:46 (71.239.20.25)
Calling someone's opinion, with supporting facts I might add, B.S. is pretty despicable. .......
274: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Try wrapping it in bubble wrap and sending it back to Rega. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 07:56:44 (71.239.20.25)
Am I trashing it or merely pointing out it's shortcomings? It's out of fashion lately for those very reasons. .......
275: Vinyl Asylum, Audio myth. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 07:33:54 (71.239.20.25)
That's nonsense. I've heard no difference at all in any system up to and including five figure demonstration systems. That's a myth perpetrated by those marketing or owning the Rega arm(s). They're ha .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, Try wrapping it in bubble wrap and sending it back to Rega. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 06:48:24 (71.239.20.25)
For a refund. That would be your best possible upgrade. .......
277: Vinyl Asylum, The weak point in the Rega design is the Rega design. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 06:45:26 (71.239.20.25)
No azimuth adjustment, no arm height/VTA adjustment, no detachable headshell, no DIN connector for external phono cable, etc.... If you want to get near to what better toenarms offer you have to waste .......
278: Vinyl Asylum, "response deviation is easily corrected with an equalizer" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 06:27:17 (71.239.20.25)
or, as with most M model Shures, proper loading. .......
279: Cable Asylum, If they're solid core why terminate at all? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-23, 05:38:40 (71.239.20.25)
Seems to me a good binding post would have at least the same tension as a crimp on connector. You'll get oxidation on either w/o first tinning with solder and that's a no-no. .......
280: Vinyl Asylum, RE: For the right item, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-22, 16:10:33 (71.239.20.25)
For solid state off the top of my head I'd say check out the recent offerings from Sutherland. The older Acoustech PH-1 Premium is decent, not sure if you can still get it new. Graham Slee makes good .......
281: Vinyl Asylum, I don't see it as trendy. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-22, 07:15:23 (71.239.20.25)
Also, compile your own list from your own online research. I use two excellent tonearms without anti-skating provisions. They are some of the best I've heard. .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, Don't forget the SL-110 and SL-120. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 13:04:58 (71.239.20.25)
Both excellent tables. .......
283: Vinyl Asylum, No, you're right, you need it to increase gain though, freq. response/linearity/low noise. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 10:48:46 (71.239.20.25)
Thanks. .......
284: Vinyl Asylum, I dunno, what's your budget? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 10:47:03 (71.239.20.25)
Probably the deciding factor for most. .......
285: Vinyl Asylum, No, you're right, increases freq. response, lowers noise. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 10:45:47 (71.239.20.25)
Both necessary for a phono pre. Not a good thing when you have high gain IC op amps that need excessive amounts of it to get the gain reasonable. .......
286: Vinyl Asylum, No you're right, my bad. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 10:43:14 (71.239.20.25)
Necesarry to lower noise, increase bandwidth. .......
287: Vinyl Asylum, B.S.S. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 10:41:11 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
288: Vinyl Asylum, Trendy? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-21, 06:17:51 (71.239.20.25)
Hardly, and the need is lessened with longer 'arms. .......
289: Vinyl Asylum, Anti-skating is overrarted, most good arms don't have any provision for it. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-20, 16:21:56 (71.239.20.25)
;) .......
290: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It depends on the feedback (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-20, 12:47:57 (71.239.20.25)
Feedback reduces noise. To raise gain and lower noise aka s/n ratio you need feedback, tubes or not. .......
291: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Its harder to do a passive if you are running solid state. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-20, 07:43:43 (71.239.20.25)
I'm sure you're not comparing the noise of vacuum tubes to modern day op amps but it sure looks that way. I think the sonic quality of today's ICs are light years ahead of what they were. Alot of exc .......
292: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Passive versus Active EQ, what's your preference and why? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-20, 06:18:27 (71.239.20.25)
Or if those who've prefered passive have heard active done wrong. .......
293: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Passive versus Active EQ, what's your preference and why? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-19, 21:33:22 (71.239.20.25)
Perhaps for his approach. See boco's post in this thread. Add to that once you close the loop on ss things get better with feedback, it is necessary. I don't have anything against feedback, I'm not h .......
294: General Asylum, You're helping Mother Earth. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-19, 17:34:00 (71.239.20.25)
Ha,ha,ha,ha. Kinda like Class A amps are shunned in certain circles for the same reason. Ri-GD-diculous!!!! Anyway,. why not, you can burn it to a CD/DVD if you'd like and/or store it on a hard driv .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Cool, how'd I know I'd see Photo Flo in there somewhere? What RCM do you use? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-19, 17:26:53 (71.239.20.25)
Super clean? Sounds strong. .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Its not a simple choice (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-19, 12:29:59 (71.239.20.25)
No, it's not. I play around strictly with ss and have found I prefer the active/semi-active over the passive. Passive gets the nod in "audiophile" circles but semi-active sounds better to me. You w .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yes for 78s, no for LPs/45s NT (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-19, 12:11:50 (71.239.20.25)
Care to share what methods you use for your enormous collection????? I'd be interested. .......
298: Vinyl Asylum, Passive versus Active EQ, what's your preference and why? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-19, 11:59:00 (71.239.20.25)
If you're aware of such things I'd like your feedback, literally. The concensus seems to be for passive, that is contrary to my listening experience. How about you????? .......
299: General Asylum, Once they get the beta out of the way it'll be light years ahead of the old A'gon. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-15, 13:59:18 (71.239.20.25)
Nobody likes change, however, it looks much better already. .......
300: General Asylum, Yet somehow you felt compelled to reply. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-15, 12:36:17 (71.239.20.25)
I forgot arrogant, selfish, ill informed, self absorbed, liberal, lazy, weak bodied, and lacking character. .......
301: General Asylum, Audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-15, 09:08:42 (71.239.20.25)
Some of the most inarticulate, uneducated(go to the CA where science is not allowed), ignorant, group thinking, peer pressured, deer caught in the headlights, discriminatory, anal retentive, nitpicky, .......
302: Shady Lane, "one world government" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-13, 16:28:54 (71.239.20.25)
The sooner we have a one world government the sooner you an I will be the sewer rats. The environment is here for us to use as we see fit. Abuse it and perish. It's really that simple. Moral decay i .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Several ways (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-13, 16:21:44 (71.239.20.25)
I'm sure, but it's always nice to be able to tune loadings to suit a particular cartridge for best performance. .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah man but they're cool, in vogue and expensive, in other words "high end" audio. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-13, 11:33:20 (71.239.20.25)
Group think and peer pressue goes along way I guess. .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Several ways (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-12, 21:15:38 (71.239.20.25)
I threw my sample away awhile ago for about $20. Curious to know what you loaded the M97 at since most people seem to load it to 60~68K to get the treble response flat. .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Several ways (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-12, 18:25:02 (71.239.20.25)
I'd rate the Pickering XSV-3000 with a D3000 OEM stylus over the ADC XLM II Improved, which consensus has it as being the best. The XSV-3000 is light years beyond the Stanton 681 EEE. I wouldn't even .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, What exactly did or are you have or are having done to a Stanton 681EEE at Soundsmith????? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-12, 18:08:48 (71.239.20.25)
What are they doing to a MM design? .......
308: Vinyl Asylum, Wow, you hit it on the head. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-12, 17:50:11 (71.239.20.25)
Idlers are noisy period. Anybody who tells you otherwise is lying or their system is lacking in some way such as low gain or resolution. PRaT, IMO, is total nonsense. It's a coloration, especially wi .......
309: Cable Asylum, Why not just use the isopropyl to begin with? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-11, 09:45:12 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
310: Cable Asylum, Simple, gold looks good and sells, silver looks...well, kinda cheap, like nickel. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-11, 09:38:55 (71.239.20.25)
I don't have a problem with nickel. Most in high end audio do though. Sonically I don't hear a difference. I've listened between gold, nickel, silver and rhodium plated connectors and to me if any of .......
311: Cable Asylum, How are you able to thoroughly remove all the Crest toothpaste off of your audio connectors w/o leaving a residue...... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 19:19:23 (71.239.20.25)
or gumming up the neighboring area?? That stuff'll wind up where you don't want it and can't get to it. I don't mean to be rude, but that's just silly using Crest, or any brand, toothpaste to clean yo .......
312: Cable Asylum, I would imagine........... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 18:26:22 (71.239.20.25)
if there was a house fire and that was found to be the culprit you'd be denied your insurance claim. Seriously, I've known a few insurance/fire inspectors, if they found something like that it would .......
313: Cable Asylum, RE: "distortion friction fit connection" Huh? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 10:42:50 (71.239.20.25)
Then he should say "buzz" instead of "hum". Silver oxide is silver, so where is the problem with the ground connection if it is oxidized?? It's still a solid ground. I don't agree in part....... Any .......
314: Cable Asylum, Yes, the powercord is a disaster waiting to happen. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 09:20:38 (71.239.20.25)
Look at it. Let's for the sake of argument say that it "sounds" better than powercord "A". Would you risk the safety of your person, family or property on this?? No way is that UL rated. Given the .......
315: Cable Asylum, RE:oxidation (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 09:14:12 (71.239.20.25)
Silver oxide is still silver, how would that degrade the connection? .......
316: Cable Asylum, 99% Isopropyl on a cotton ball and/or swap works wonders in, on, and around audio connectors. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 09:12:51 (71.239.20.25)
Leaves absolutely no residue at all. You could use a lintfree applicator as well. I use nothing else. Be careful, it is conductive. .......
317: Cable Asylum, I've seen that. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 09:07:23 (71.239.20.25)
None of it relates to it's us in audio, right? Yes, it oxidizes/tarnishes, yes, tarnishing is accelerated in certain atmospheres. It's not very durable either. I prefer Rhodium or just a nice thick .......
318: Cable Asylum, "distortion friction fit connection" Huh? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 08:54:55 (71.239.20.25)
Silver oxide is still silver. I've never even heard of silver oxidation causing hum. Come to think of it I've never heard of oxidation on an audio connector causing hum either. Yes, plugging and unp .......
319: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea vs Crump/Crump vs Pangea (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 00:12:54 (71.239.20.25)
Seems like a lateral comparison, both being budget cables. I would tend to think: why bother with the diy unless it's clearly superior to the commercial offering? .......
320: Cable Asylum, RE: What do you use to clean oxidation off of silver rcas? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-10, 00:09:15 (71.239.20.25)
There's no need to clean silver oxidation. It is at least as conductive as the actual silver that it has formed on. .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, Where's the demand? What kind of sale numbers could you generate? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-03, 10:22:46 (71.239.20.25)
Could you outsell flat panel tvs? Kinda like high speed rail in the States, where's the demand except from politicians that want votes???? I think what Denon is putting out now is not comparable to wh .......
322: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rush Moving Pictures 2011 Live (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-01, 05:08:18 (71.239.20.25)
Rush is notorious for high compression and crappy recordings, at least in the last 10-15 years. As a Rush fan it makes their new recordings unlistenable. .......
323: Vinyl Asylum, Dave Brubeck, what a find at a thrift store!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2012-01-01, 05:06:08 (71.239.20.25)
n/t .......
324: Radio Road, Add to that................ (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-12-05, 09:01:10 (68.51.84.49)
my current build is the Korner 19.3 FM antenna, the latest version from Peter Korner with the most recent improvements. The Korner 19.3 FM is state of the art (?) designed and tested by Peter Korner a .......
325: Vinyl Asylum, Original Rega mat? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-12-04, 08:12:51 (68.51.84.49)
You mean a cheap piece of fuzzy felt? .......
326: Radio Road, You cannot improvise an antenna design/build. You will be wasting your time and money. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-12-04, 04:28:41 (68.51.84.49)
The elements are cut to a specific frequency. They are meant to be mounted at exact, predetermined spacings. Any variance from the original design will cause the antenna to be off frequency which wil .......
327: Radio Road, Without further info you should do nothing. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-12-01, 10:11:45 (68.51.84.49)
Do you have a model for your antenna? You need to know the boom length and spacing otherwise the antenna will be detuned from it's design frequency. .......
328: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Good choice and a big step up, IMO. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-27, 16:03:56 (68.51.84.49)
n/t .......
329: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not familar with the Emotiva XPA-2, so I can't comment. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-27, 08:54:49 (68.51.84.49)
I can tell you that I was happy with my modded DH-220 for awhile. .......
330: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I guess that's what vacuum tube audio has come to nowadays. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-26, 12:01:59 (68.51.84.49)
Kinda sad really. I can still find high quality NOS 12*** whatevers at live auctions, estate sales and garage sales. They're still plentiful and cheap. Old TV shops go out of business about every week .......
331: Vinyl Asylum, RE: RIP Paul Motian (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-22, 10:12:28 (68.51.84.49)
That's too bad. Haven't heard much from him in recent years and now I understand why. .......
332: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yes, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-22, 06:36:05 (68.51.84.49)
Well, I can tell you that I had a local stone cutter cut marble and slate plinths. Both significantly reduced rumble. I also replaced the idler rubber in all my tables and disassembled the motors for .......
333: General Asylum, Try diyaudio.com. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-21, 19:30:33 (68.51.84.49)
n/t .......
334: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-21, 17:57:04 (68.51.84.49)
Actually the idler table's I've owned, and a few that I've auditioned sounded great. The problem is the huge amount of rumble and the high noise floor. Don't let anyone BS you, you cannot eliminate th .......
335: Vinyl Asylum, Sure, if you like rumble and high noise floors. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-21, 08:40:59 (68.51.84.49)
Otherwise get one of their excellent belt drive models. Idlers are in vogue now, you're considered cutting edge and/or a "rebel" if you are part of the support for these noisey tables. Everyone has j .......
336: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Maybe the guy's a typical audiophile, whiney, impatient, socially retarded, anal retentive? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-16, 19:08:00 (68.51.84.49)
Kinda sounds like it to me. .......
337: Radio Road, You'll probably also want solid copper as opposed to copper clad steel for the center conductor. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-14, 07:55:49 (68.51.84.49)
For more flexibility and copper conductors, both shield and center conductor, in your application I'd use RG59. Most RG6 uses aluminum braid for one of the shields. Check the Belden Brilliance line. F .......
338: Radio Road, Quad shield probably not needed indoors. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-14, 07:51:39 (68.51.84.49)
n/t .......
339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PA-4 Mod on Haffler DH-200 (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-11-02, 06:19:23 (68.51.84.49)
Stick with diy mods. The commercial deals ain't worth the money and you won't get it back. RonAKA is on the right track. Also, on DH220s I remove the output fuses and related wiring. Fused speaker pr .......
340: Cable Asylum, Yes, and there's some very good RG59 to be found. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-31, 10:56:39 (68.51.84.49)
Just looking for the advantages of RG6 with a copper shield. .......
341: Radio Road, Uh, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-31, 10:55:19 (68.51.84.49)
Timbo, you posted my quote: "performance wise they simply don't measure up, literally and figuratively" and then go on to argue they need much more signal and a higher quality signal to boot. I think .......
342: Digital Drive, "a one-piece, single-box solution dedicated solely to the CD" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 22:22:36 (68.51.84.49)
Been there, done that. It failed and/or fizzled depending on your viewpoint. .......
343: Radio Road, RE: Well, they sound okay, but I've never been impressed with the ROI either (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 22:15:55 (68.51.84.49)
I gotta respectfully disagree on the tube tuners. With apologies, performance wise they simply don't measure up, literally and figuratively. If you prefer their sound I can understand but in all oth .......
344: Critic's Corner, Not the place to berate the Editor regarding subscription issues. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 22:02:11 (68.51.84.49)
The guy's been nice and polite enough to respond personally to questions I have asked him. I don't think he should take shit for a problem with the subscriptions department, which I'll guess isn't ha .......
345: Cable Asylum, Let's talk RG-6 coax, it's a cable right? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 19:33:35 (68.51.84.49)
Anyone know of any RG6 with a copper braid shield? .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, The paint job, both color and quality, plus, the cheap, Chinese rca connectors are a joke. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 19:31:25 (68.51.84.49)
In my book they'd be lucky to get a grand for it. .......
347: Digital Drive, I didn't know Spectral wasn't dead. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 12:06:16 (68.51.84.49)
With their quirky interdependant components and reliance on esoteric cabling I'm surprised they're still around. .......
348: Radio Road, Not to bash but you forgot underperforming. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-30, 06:09:07 (68.51.84.49)
n/t .......
349: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Trimmed with pot(s) or dc servo. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-29, 19:37:58 (68.51.84.49)
Not a big deal. .......
350: Whiner's Woad, Where's your proof that OBL was killed by US military action recently? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-17, 18:15:12 (68.51.84.49)
Because the US government says so? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, Bah, ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-17, 18:06:49 (68.51.84.49)
Not another one of these threads..... .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You paid someone to disable the strobe light? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-17, 18:05:26 (68.51.84.49)
Yeah, I think I've seen write ups on it somewhere online. There were also power supply mods to alleviate that as well as complete disconnect instructions. Even though mine is long gone, replaced by a .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, You paid someone to disable the strobe light? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-17, 16:41:50 (68.51.84.49)
Lemme guess, 'cause it sounds better?!? .......
354: Cable Asylum, RE: Fakes versus grey market (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-14, 10:21:41 (68.51.84.49)
They have been using the hologram stickers since 2007. I'm guessing they're customer supplied in limited numbers and that the manufacturing plant has to account for all of the stickers when finished. .......
355: Cable Asylum, RE: A couple of unrelated Oyaide questions (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-14, 10:16:41 (68.51.84.49)
In many cases manufacturers have the product made in China and then shipped to them for final finishing. Some only box it here in the US such as Audioquest. That is why many genuine grey market cables .......
356: Cable Asylum, Fakes versus grey market (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-14, 07:37:15 (68.51.84.49)
There are fakes and then there are grey market items. The grey market items are legitimate and always a good deal on ebay. The fakes are for the uninitiated. Telling the difference is key. There ha .......
357: Whiner's Woad, Are you surprised though? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-13, 03:20:49 (68.51.84.49)
What does it matter who makes them as long as they're to his specs? I mean, Cardas, you are paying for that name now aren't you? .......
358: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinion on Hafler DH 200 (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-13, 02:04:20 (68.51.84.49)
$200 for a DH200 is about $125 too much. The DH220 is the better amp and can go for less than $200. .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, Funny how European idler drives have gained cult status, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-06, 23:07:09 (68.51.84.49)
while US broadcast idlers, Russco/Harris/QRK etc.. are still to be found for $20-$100. I'm holding on to my $10 mint condition JVC SRP-471E-5 idler drive until it reaches cult status. .......
360: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Send him a replacement tube (one) and call it a day. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-06, 22:57:28 (68.51.84.49)
I read the listing and he got exactly what he paid for. It sounds like one of the tubes arced so you should send a replacement free of charge. Like so many audio buyers on ebay I've seen some are neur .......
361: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I gotta disagree...... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-10-06, 22:49:41 (68.51.84.49)
You bought NOS tubes from Russia on ebay to save a few bucks and you have a problem????????????? I've read the listing, nowhere does it say they have been or that they would be tested or matched or ev .......
362: Radio Road, Props to your Winegard 6055P (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-27, 19:41:37 (68.51.84.49)
if you're getting a clean, consistent signal from 70 miles away. .......
363: Radio Road, Lightning strikes, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-27, 19:38:19 (68.51.84.49)
Could not any damage be averted by a properly grounded antenna mast and an inline static discharge on the coax? .......
364: Radio Road, That's great, but, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-27, 19:35:22 (68.51.84.49)
However, that's sadly not the case in most places. I'm north of Chicago, I can pick up Chicago, Milwaukee, WI, Madison, WI, Champain-Urbana, Benton Harbor, MI, with the exception of WDCB in Glendale .......
365: Critic's Corner, $3000 in parts!!!! You got a picture, parts list or schematic???? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-26, 11:49:31 (68.51.84.49)
That sounds like fantasyland to me. More likely you'd modify some manufacturer's op amp's app. note design, get the best price from a Chinese manufacturing plant and hire a marketing company to marke .......
366: Vinyl Asylum, Accuracy is what it's all about. How well does your source reproduce what is recorded? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-26, 11:44:31 (68.51.84.49)
The so called PRaT of a TT or any other source is what I would consider coloration, either additive or subtractive. Neither is wanted or welcome. .......
367: Vinyl Asylum, Jean Luc Ponty (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-26, 11:39:33 (68.51.84.49)
solo Billy Cobham, John Mclaughlin, Chick Corea, Niacin....there's alot out there. .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, They show up on ebay from time to time. Usually run around $30-$50. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-26, 11:13:47 (68.51.84.49)
I just picked one up via ebay in decent condition for $35. You gotta check on a daily basis. A few weeks ago there were 2 on there at the same time. You'll find one, you have to be patient. Make su .......
369: Radio Road, I have to disagree. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-25, 18:09:07 (68.51.84.49)
Not to be argumentative but I see less and less interest in FM broadcast and radio broadcast in general. Not to mention the absolute horrible quality of FM programming. Prices on vintage pieces, and n .......
370: Cable Asylum, It's real simple, the effectiveness or effect, of any power conditioner is relative to the quality of AC through it. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-17, 20:51:35 (68.51.84.49)
Of course you clowns arguing about it have already given that some thought. .......
371: Critic's Corner, Wow, what a subject! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-15, 06:06:04 (68.51.84.49)
I interpret them for what they are, opinion based on (hopefully) experience or at least some exposure to the product being ranked. Wow, what a thing to worry about. .......
372: Vinyl Asylum, Whoooooosh, $1100 for that. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-15, 06:03:18 (68.51.84.49)
Pricey for framed MDF. .......
373: Critic's Corner, Hey John, I've got some Carbon Credits I'd like to sell you. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-12, 12:01:37 (68.51.84.49)
What are they? I dunno but I'm hoping, like Al Gore, to get rich on them. .......
374: Critic's Corner, Should read "the concensus by some/certain scientists". (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-10, 20:56:06 (68.51.84.49)
Far from all. What's the "concensus" on how the dinosaurs perished........this week???? Global warming is political/peer pressure/pseudo science/pseudo religious/population control/profiteering bulls .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, It's called inflation, and the decline of the dollar. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-06, 18:17:02 (68.51.84.49)
Regardless of what you're told inflation has been here for awhile. .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, Sure, but I've no need for either. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-06, 10:48:47 (68.51.84.49)
Sadly I've dumped all the 78s I've come across, they've numbered in thousands. Unfortunately I initially thought they weren't "hi-fi" or "high end", and thus weren't desirable. In years since I've lea .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, Better question: What do either do that my Russco Cue Master, Thorens TD 150, JVC QL-5 or JVC QL-10 don't? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-05, 12:12:28 (68.51.84.49)
Not a damn thing!!!! Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha. Vintage can truly be much, much better! .......
378: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, try some application note phono circuits, w/embellishments. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-05, 07:41:54 (68.51.84.49)
Most perform better than the Bugle. I built the Bugle but at the time most of the single op amp phono preamps I was experimenting with sounded better to me. So I moved on to more complicated circuits .......
379: Vinyl Asylum, Or a noisy, old VTL pre amp? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-27, 22:17:25 (98.220.220.59)
n/t .......
380: General Asylum, Few prosper, the population suffers, they're polluted, corrupt, Godless, tyrannical conjobs. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-24, 08:58:15 (98.220.220.59)
"Hi we're the pacific rim, may we take your order?" If we get our financial and cultural house in order we'll be around for alot longer. Yeah, I know, it's way off topic. .......
381: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, stick with the quality American made broadcast idlers, Russco/QRK, etc... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-23, 08:27:35 (98.220.220.59)
Can't forget Harris. Along with it's rarity the Commonwealths must have reached cult status, much like the Garrards, Thorens and now Lencos. Too bad really, wasn't long ago you couldn't give these tab .......
382: Vinyl Asylum, There are a ton of seamless rubber belts for industrial applications. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-14, 16:12:02 (98.220.220.59)
You can basically find anything you're looking for, flat, round, rectangle, rubber, nylon, film, foil, fiber. Hell, you might even find the length and diameter you need at McMaster Carr for $4-$5. I .......
383: Water Cooler, Does anybody buy the line that we need to be in Iraq so Iraqi girls can now go to school? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-12, 18:06:35 (98.220.220.59)
U.S. children should die for it and slave to pay for it? The U.S. military is for national defense, ie if we're threatened, not an international police force or the president's own use. I agree that .......
384: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That's the entire PSU ??? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-12, 16:03:30 (98.220.220.59)
Kinda small if it is. No? Especially for a tube pre amp. .......
385: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Here you go.................. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-12, 15:59:33 (98.220.220.59)
works on everything. Read the second/third line in the description. Custom made for your application. I see you've already gotten the help you need. My bad. .......
386: Critic's Corner, $32 !?! I can get all 16 issues of "Sound Practices" on an archival CD for that. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-11, 19:12:12 (98.220.220.59)
That's $2 an issue. If I didn't already have them all in print. .......
387: Water Cooler, Fox is the most legitimate cable news source there is. Most can't differentiate between editorial content and news. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-11, 12:16:36 (98.220.220.59)
Not my problem though. .......
388: Water Cooler, The destruction of the nuclear family, the absence of God in our lives and the LGBT are to blame. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-11, 12:11:37 (98.220.220.59)
Immoral and corrupt governments and societies. Lord of the flies. .......
389: Water Cooler, Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie to wed???? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-11, 12:08:17 (98.220.220.59)
Nope!!! Someone at Sesame Street got it right. Why can't the LGBT leave our children alone? Why is everything and everyone defined by their sexual orientation with these people? I'm glad these pervers .......
390: Cable Asylum, So, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-09, 19:44:48 (98.220.220.59)
do you have caps strapped across the outlets on this? Hot to neutral? Found it. How is the top plate, any flex, can you push down on it and flex it? How are the stock feet? Do they seem sturdy? I have .......
391: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary SLP-98P phono impressions (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-09, 13:44:14 (98.220.220.59)
Speakers were NHT 2.5/3.3, Alon IV, Alon Lotus or V(?) and Altec 416/804 combo in homebrew enclosures. I was all over the map, SS, tube, low eff., high eff., I was single then and making good money, .......
392: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Get the best of both, pick up a used Moscode 300 or 600. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-09, 10:17:13 (98.220.220.59)
n/t .......
393: General Asylum, Very nice. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-09, 09:07:01 (98.220.220.59)
n/t .......
394: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary SLP-98P phono impressions (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-09, 09:00:52 (98.220.220.59)
I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade and certainly tastes vary. I owned one of these back in the late '90s. I had it for slightly less than one year. I used it mainly with a pair of CAD-572SE mono .......
395: Vinyl Asylum, Marty, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-08, 17:58:38 (98.220.220.59)
I would say that's a little backwards. The Technics with it's superior speed stability, way lower wow and flutter, dead silent motor, adjustable VTA and damped, non-resonant chassis takes you much fu .......
396: Critic's Corner, No, completely missed it. That Art sure is witty. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-08, 17:38:33 (98.220.220.59)
I was looking for substantive audio review, information and opinion. My loss. .......
397: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice write up and pics. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-08, 13:46:39 (98.220.220.59)
Is that your SP 10 or 15? .......
398: Vinyl Asylum, I disagree...... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-08, 13:40:08 (98.220.220.59)
you can immediately hear an improvement with even the smallest amount of adjustment/alignment. While rake angle is certainly important, personally I wouldn't put it at or near the top of the list. Pro .......
399: Vinyl Asylum, Here's what it buys. Excellence. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-08, 09:47:26 (98.220.220.59)
The Jico N75 SAS is on the far right. For less than a couple of hundred dollars it moves your performance up a few hundred dollars. Picture was taken from a Vinyl Engine thread. You can read the .......
400: Critic's Corner, What if you read how good the steak was only to later find out the reviewer used A1? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-07, 17:29:28 (98.220.220.59)
Sorry, I couldn't help it. You make a good point though. The same could be said about reviewers use of tube vs SS amps, home made interconnects or Apple or PC. .......
401: Critic's Corner, I'd stop reading Stereophile if John edited analog and spelled it "analogue". (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-07, 17:26:36 (98.220.220.59)
Do you think you're better than me because you have an accent? Please. .......
402: Critic's Corner, "Pops. Clicks. Surface noise." (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-07, 17:22:37 (98.220.220.59)
I don't suffer from any of that. Nor do I hear others complain about those issues all that much any more. $35-$50 for records????? Where do you shop? I know they're out there but I don't spend that k .......
403: Critic's Corner, You don't like vinyl? Really? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 21:03:16 (98.220.220.59)
You don't know what you're missing. .......
404: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice score!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 19:06:36 (98.220.220.59)
Nice one. Now you need a belt and a PC and you're set. .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, Easy enough. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 19:03:31 (98.220.220.59)
Here you go. .......
406: Vinyl Asylum, I haven't posted there in months. Again, you have nothing of value to add, no substance, nothing. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 18:23:26 (98.220.220.59)
You offer name calling, personal attacks and bile. Your arguments are childish at best. When they fail, and they always do, you resort to this kind of behavior. Sad. Best that you just go away. ::: .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, Kinda my point. They, meaning Rega, have speed issues. Doesn't mean all. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 11:02:56 (98.220.220.59)
If I have to explain it I think I see the problem. .......
408: Vinyl Asylum, Kinda like you, name calling and reposting other people's past posts. No substance to be seen. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 11:00:18 (98.220.220.59)
Go away. .......
409: Vinyl Asylum, This is your argument? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-06, 10:59:18 (98.220.220.59)
Not very good. .......
410: Vinyl Asylum, Uh oh, now what're they gonna say??? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-05, 19:16:37 (98.220.220.59)
Thanks for digging all that up!! I remember a few of those, looking/digging them up is another matter. Maybe now the myth of that there isn't an issue can be settled. Kudos! .......
411: Vinyl Asylum, Erroneous? How so? You admit to owning one that was fast! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-05, 18:14:13 (98.220.220.59)
I've owned two that were fast. So, far from erroneous as you stated yourself. .......
412: Vinyl Asylum, No B.S. here. The two I bought new ran fast. That would explain the "PRaT" factor I suppose. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-05, 18:04:20 (98.220.220.59)
Or maybe it's the high quality slab of MDF "plinth". In fact, the 50 year old Rek O Kut I have runs a perfect 33.33, as do my other tables. I've seen alot of Regas that don't, at least without modific .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, That's because the speed's usually off. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-04, 22:05:59 (98.220.220.59)
Well documented. .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, Of course, tube versus solid state. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-04, 20:52:12 (98.220.220.59)
That's easy. .......
415: Vinyl Asylum, Absolutely!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-04, 10:54:33 (98.220.220.59)
I was able to pick up a Technics SL-1200 Mk II, JVC QL-5, a Rek O Kut NL-33H and a Thorens TD 150 Mk II AB at garage sales over the past two seasons. All in mint condition, all with appropriate cartri .......
416: Vinyl Asylum, Couldn't agree more. Most of your better vintage players will do the same. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-04, 07:39:58 (98.220.220.59)
Glad to see someone else who has found the P3/P3-24 wanting in comparison to the SL-1200. .......
417: Critic's Corner, What load of crap. Who the hell reads that shit? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-08-01, 06:23:05 (98.220.220.59)
Garbage. .......
418: Critic's Corner, In your opinion, is that a valid concern? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-31, 12:54:54 (98.220.220.59)
n/t .......
419: Critic's Corner, Exactly, add to that circuit descriptions as well. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-31, 12:53:33 (98.220.220.59)
n/t .......
420: Critic's Corner, I disagree....... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-31, 11:01:51 (98.220.220.59)
IME, in a well designed circuit, the choice between a $.02 resistor and a $20 resistor is reduced to insignifigance. In fact, as someone else has already posted, I would say that if you're circuit is .......
421: Critic's Corner, Well put! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-31, 09:28:05 (98.220.220.59)
As has been my experience, a well designed circuit is infallible by poor component selection. They are even very forgiving of component tolerances. Still laughing at your second paragraph. Brilliant! .......
422: Critic's Corner, "why my amps sounded different??" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-31, 08:39:49 (98.220.220.59)
I think you can find the answer in the link below. Whoosh. .......
423: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Idler Experts: I need your help. EMT, Lenco, Garrard, Thorens or other? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-31, 06:31:58 (98.220.220.59)
While I agree with your first sentence I'll have to add something. Most, if not all direct drives have complicated circuits with frequency generators, many ICs and high parts counts. Most, if not all .......
424: Vinyl Asylum, Rek O Kut!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-07-30, 12:31:46 (98.220.220.59)
Most particularly the LP743 and/or the B 12. Won't cost you an arm and a leg either. .......
425: Water Cooler, Gay marriage is a mockery of Holy Matrimony. It is ultimately illegitimate. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-06-25, 10:24:47 (67.184.193.250)
In state after state gay marriage is voted down by the people in general elections only to be overturned by radical judges. .......
426: Water Cooler, Man shot and killed trying to enter the U.S. illegally. Duh, that's how it should be done! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-06-22, 20:36:01 (67.184.193.250)
See link below. While the loss of life is unfortunate if this was the policy along the U.S./Mexico border you'd see the situation quickly improve. This would certainly reduce illegals entering the Uni .......
427: Whiner's Woad, Why would you even talk to a dealer about prices, the best prices for cables are online!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-06-21, 19:38:09 (67.184.193.250)
Really, everyone knows that. What advantage is there in buying cables, and likely at a higher price, from a dealer? .......
428: General Asylum, You're really worried about warranty work on a new(er) DAC? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-06-21, 19:32:35 (67.184.193.250)
Sounds like maybe buyer's remorse. .......
429: General Asylum, Ditto (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-06-21, 18:28:04 (67.184.193.250)
. .......
430: General Asylum, I thought the Chicago market was inflated. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-14, 19:47:10 (67.184.186.218)
That's all you get for you money in central NJ? Jeez. .......
431: Water Cooler, NObama's speech most dishonest in decades. Puts the VP right to sleep. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-14, 04:50:17 (67.184.186.218)
This is who you people elected. .......
432: Rocky Road, Roger Nichols dies at 66; engineer gave Steely Dan its distinctive sound (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-13, 12:25:28 (67.184.186.218)
See link below. .......
433: General Asylum, Here's a guy that didn't depend on magical crystals and ground tweaks. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-13, 11:13:19 (67.184.186.218)
but of course he made a living doing it so you have to go with what works and sounds good. Roger Nichols dies at 66; engineer gave Steely Dan its distinctive sound. .......
434: General Asylum, Arguments based on facts and/or knowledge have no merit in either place. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-13, 11:05:33 (67.184.186.218)
........but, most especially in cable asylum. They'll flush sane, scientific thoughts/practices down the drain in favor of whatever they "create" in their minds. See link below for what most practic .......
435: General Asylum, Roger Nichols dies at 66; engineer gave Steely Dan its distinctive sound (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-13, 11:00:42 (67.184.186.218)
See link below. .......
436: Water Cooler, Can any "alternative energy" program? NO! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-07, 21:45:47 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
437: Water Cooler, Found another one that gets it. His books are great reads by the way. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-04, 13:27:53 (67.184.186.218)
Brilliant! Do these broads dress like trash or what? They look like they're going to a club rather than pretending to be journalists. .......
438: Water Cooler, Not really good news. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-03, 22:55:43 (67.184.186.218)
Is the military unionized? How about the FBI, CIA, BATF, ICE, etc...... All of this arose because members of a public sector union were asked to pay a couple of percent of their health insurance cost? .......
439: Water Cooler, I knew you were a Godless communist. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-04-03, 22:52:45 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
440: Water Cooler, The Earth is here to use as we see fit. Let's decrease the population though, you start. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-28, 12:46:37 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
441: Water Cooler, We're there for humanitarian reasons, of course. Supporting, uh,........ Al Qaeda!?! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-28, 12:42:18 (67.184.186.218)
'cause you know, Gaddifi is a threat to his people, his neighbors and the rest of the world. .......
442: Water Cooler, Hurry up wit dem french fries!!! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-28, 07:01:07 (67.184.186.218)
Have you ever seen anything like this? LMAO hilarious!!!!! .......
443: Water Cooler, Yeah, like the author of this thread. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-28, 04:43:01 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
444: Water Cooler, No, just those in public education, especially the teachers. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-25, 11:30:59 (67.184.186.218)
I mean, nevermind the police chiefs that take a job at a high paying municipality for the last 3 years of their careers just to collect a higher pension. There are also those that work 30-40 hours a w .......
445: Water Cooler, As opposed to what? Wanton wildness, lowest common denominator existance? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-25, 09:19:33 (67.184.186.218)
Maybe they're civilized as opposed to thoughtless goons. .......
446: Water Cooler, Now that's just GD tasteless. I suppose you're refering to the children as well? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-25, 09:17:30 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
447: Water Cooler, Where's all the looting, robbing, raping, mugging, civil disobedience, murder and mayhem in Japan?? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-25, 09:03:45 (67.184.186.218)
As compared to say New Orleans, I wonder what the reason could be. .......
448: Water Cooler, How long before the U.S. Congress is abolished? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-23, 11:15:57 (67.184.186.218)
They sure are circumvented lately. Hell, the UN has more control than the US Congress. They're hugely unpopular, create more laws than are necessary, spend huge amounts of money they don't have, and .......
449: Water Cooler, Should President Barry Obama give back his Nobel (peace) Prize?? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-23, 10:22:14 (67.184.186.218)
as some world leaders claim? Also, I see "no fly" zones now include military targets, tanks and supply lines. Sure looks like war to me. .......
450: Water Cooler, Ah, squirrels, love 'em by the dozen, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-23, 09:57:52 (67.184.186.218)
with my Remington 540-XR................... .......
451: Water Cooler, Who's warmongering???? We have no business there what so ever! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-23, 09:39:57 (67.184.186.218)
Mubarak, Gaddafi, XE Services (aka Blackwater), mobilizes forces to N. Africa), do you think this is all a coincident?? There are over 60 private security firms working in Afghanistan alone. I'm not .......
452: Water Cooler, Right, and only you, here, can enlighten me. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-22, 19:21:13 (67.184.186.218)
Obviously you're not up on current events, news and news sources. A complete waste of time. .......
453: Water Cooler, Not surprising that you completely missed the point. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-22, 19:18:55 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
454: Water Cooler, You better get up to speed. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-22, 09:46:27 (67.184.186.218)
Google it, don't be lazy. Corporations are chomping at the bit to test drill. Rupert Murdoch is invested for pete sake. Does anybody here look shit up before opening their mouth? Colorado, Utah and No .......
455: Water Cooler, Farrakkhan gives advice to the Deceiver in Chief (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-21, 19:33:24 (67.184.186.218)
Even he gets it. .......
456: Water Cooler, Lack of a worthy adversary makes one weak, or, U.S. "kill teams" in Afghanistan. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-21, 12:24:44 (67.184.186.218)
This is U.S. foreign policy circa 2011? These guys are coming home to be cops, firemen and TSA workers. You reap what you sow. .......
457: Water Cooler, Well, in the real world, not on the TV screen, these are real concerns of real Americans. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-21, 11:58:03 (67.184.186.218)
By real Americans I mean those that are vested in this country. I would say 90%+ of all the real people that I engage in real conversation with day in and day out all agree with Tom's sentiment. ::: .......
458: Water Cooler, The purpose of a government is to serve the people. No more, no less. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-21, 11:51:45 (67.184.186.218)
I don't know what you're talking about, most cars produced in 2011 emit CO2 and water vapor. Now that's what I call clean! .......
459: Water Cooler, Who are the schmucks, there's plenty of oil, in fact, more than in Saudi Arabia (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-03-21, 11:47:42 (67.184.186.218)
right here in the US. Who bought into "peak oil"?? Why is the Obama administration closing refineries/powerplants?? Why are billion dollar companies drilling, and profiting, from drilling, on public .......
460: Cable Asylum, Good job, you did it right the first time. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-17, 13:59:26 (67.184.186.218)
Others are not so lucky or prepared. I deal with a guy that uses them almost on a daily basis. I was forewarned about the issues with these connectors. That alone probably saved me $20 for 2 of them. .......
461: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes, you need to be proficient at soldering if you plan on using Eichmann plugs. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-17, 12:33:02 (67.184.186.218)
There's nothing odd about it, if you overheat the solder cups you'll soften or melt the plastic around them. Depending on how much heat you use you can easily ruin a connector. This is easily done if .......
462: Cable Asylum, Yes, you need to be proficient at soldering if you plan on using Eichmann plugs. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-17, 08:44:07 (67.184.186.218)
No neophytes need apply. The cheap(ish) plastic bodies can really get screwed up with too much heat. Then there's the strain relief or lack thereof. I use the copper/silver Bullets mainly because I .......
463: Water Cooler, I pointed this out like 7 months ago, glad to see you're finally onboard. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-16, 11:19:27 (67.184.186.218)
Welcome. See below. .......
464: Water Cooler, If you can sit through this, let me know if you think it's funny. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-16, 11:12:45 (67.184.186.218)
See link below. Judging by the studio audience reaction I must not be the only one that doesn't find this funny. Certainly with FOX versus MSNBC they've got alot of material to work with buy the ski .......
465: General Asylum, RE: Audio Cables, Voodoo, Hocus Pocus and Lawsuits. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-15, 07:22:35 (67.184.186.218)
and they're gong to testify that they've "heard" a difference or make claims that are demonstrably false? They're all engineers and/or designers, I'm gonna say they'll lean more towards the measuremen .......
466: Cable Asylum, Example? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 13:43:01 (67.184.186.218)
I see you don't have a response for my retort of your backpeddling accusation. Probably won't have one here either. .......
467: General Asylum, Not really. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 11:19:09 (67.184.186.218)
"First, I want to make a few brief comments about my experiences at CES. I must agree with many here that Hi End Audio has grown too expensive for the vast majority of audio listeners. Most of the lou .......
468: General Asylum, Is that like acoustic science versus "I heard a difference in sound with this AC cord"? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 09:19:49 (67.184.186.218)
These experts have advanced degrees with many years if not decades of experience in an established disipline. What exactly does the "high end" have? An expert in subjective hearing? Come on, you have .......
469: General Asylum, Yes, certainly more so than "high end" audio. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 09:15:37 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
470: General Asylum, I think that most people would have their own definition. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 07:39:13 (67.184.186.218)
It could be fidelity to the recording, fidelity to the performance, lowest distortion, achieving the highest sound quality possible (?), for some it might be what they can't afford, it could be how mu .......
471: General Asylum, Ha,ha,ha, try proving that in court. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 06:32:17 (67.184.186.218)
It doesn't work that way. .......
472: General Asylum, No, but I doubt we'll agree on what constitutes "high end". (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 06:30:10 (67.184.186.218)
n/t .......
473: General Asylum, Not quite, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 06:29:09 (67.184.186.218)
my priorities are completely different today than they were 10-12 years ago when I owned Krell amplification and Martin Logan speakers. I take much more satisfaction from building near SOTA audio gea .......
474: General Asylum, 56 at night and 63 during the day! Burrr! (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 06:11:33 (67.184.186.218)
this is what I keep my garage at. sounds really uncomfortable to be a living space range of temperatures. in your case you might wanna consider a small or even large Class A SS amp to leave on constan .......
475: General Asylum, Nah, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-14, 06:06:48 (67.184.186.218)
Here's a quick synapsis of law regarding this: "companies can puff their product ("best chicken ever") but can't make technical claims ("will carry 1 ton") that are demonstrably false." "demonstrably .......
476: General Asylum, Are we talking about $300 receivers/$200 speakers or "the high end" audio/audiophiles. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 21:15:56 (67.184.186.218)
I don't think the purchase of a $300 receiver and $200 speakers is quite the level of dedication and devotion that most here have towards audio. .......
477: General Asylum, I agree, and so apparently does John Curl. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 21:11:42 (67.184.186.218)
"First, I want to make a few brief comments about my experiences at CES. I must agree with many here that Hi End Audio has grown too expensive for the vast majority of audio listeners. Most of the lou .......
478: General Asylum, Doesn't matter. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 20:57:13 (67.184.186.218)
They made claims that couldn't be demonstrated, like some audio cable companies. .......
479: General Asylum, People should be able to sell anything at any price. And make any advertising claims, as long as they cannot b (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 20:53:46 (67.184.186.218)
Sure, like price fixing and collusion, I mean hey, that's any price right? How about monopolies like the power and gas companies? Gasoline too, OPEC could get together like they usually do and instea .......
480: General Asylum, Just talked to one. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 16:15:27 (67.184.186.218)
Here you go: "companies can puff their product ("best chicken ever") but can't make technical claims ("will carry 1 ton") that are demonstrably false." .......
481: Cable Asylum, In fact she's making unsupported and unsubstantiated malicious claims based on speculation. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 16:13:47 (67.184.186.218)
I'm supposed to respond to that? She should shut the hell up until she knows something based on fact. .......
482: Cable Asylum, RE: I wasn't talking about blatant copies or rip offs. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 15:26:17 (67.184.186.218)
Right, having cheap goods manufactured in Asia/China and then marking them up 480% is a rip off. Stolen or fradulently acquired? In China? This stuff goes on all the time with the blessing of the fac .......
483: Cable Asylum, I'm not backpeddling at all. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 15:22:19 (67.184.186.218)
Why would I check out her claims, she has no idea of what is going on with that seller or what they are selling. Get a life. .......
484: Water Cooler, Right and right, it's just a sneaky, backdoor, dishonest practice. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 12:14:18 (67.184.186.218)
Increase the price, at least that's honest. .......
485: Water Cooler, No, just jag off companies that screw their customers in order to bolster profit. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 12:12:00 (67.184.186.218)
Put away your pre-judges, I'm not one of the "hate capitalism" types. .......
486: Water Cooler, Right, I keep hearing that, while in Illinois we got slammed with a 67% income tax increase. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 12:09:10 (67.184.186.218)
Not to mention the business tax increase. All of that on top of $4 a gallon milk and $3.60 a gallon gasoline. I'm going to ask my employer for a 67% raise. .......
487: General Asylum, Search the specific cases. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 12:06:32 (67.184.186.218)
Unlike the some, if not the majority of, cable manufacturers. Although one could argue that losing weight could be construed as restoring health. .......
488: General Asylum, Neither of which make those particular claims. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 12:03:22 (67.184.186.218)
Or at least I don't ever remember hearing that. .......
489: General Asylum, Yes, ask Bayer, Slimfast, numerous dietary supplement companies etc.... (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 10:56:25 (67.184.186.218)
All have been fined or sued. .......
490: Tube DIY Asylum, Here you go. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 09:35:01 (67.184.186.218)
See link below. .......
491: General Asylum, Audio Cables, Voodoo, Hocus Pocus and Lawsuits. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 09:21:04 (67.184.186.218)
Have a look at the link below. .......
492: Water Cooler, Has anyone noticed that Scott brand toilet paper is a full 3/4" narrower than it used to be? (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 06:58:04 (67.184.186.218)
Yet they still charge you the same price. That's just plain wrong. Maybe I should narrow my ass as well. .......
493: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "lets see what the market will bare" (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 06:45:37 (67.184.186.218)
I think this sums up most everything in "high end" audio. It makes the $4K I paid for a shipping damaged, insurance claimed Krell FPB 600 in '99 seem trivial. .......
494: Cable Asylum, I wasn't talking about blatant copies or rip offs. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-13, 06:43:14 (67.184.186.218)
I'm talking about over runs from factory orders or duplicate/seperate runs of the same item. This can and does happen. If an Asian factory receives customer supplied material and after their order ru .......
495: Cable Asylum, Stu, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-12, 18:01:58 (67.184.186.218)
For one example, I can name you at least one high quality, high end manufacturer that produces or has produced for them, everything in the US. This is done local to their facility. Their products don' .......
496: Cable Asylum, Please reread. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-12, 17:53:38 (67.184.186.218)
I was refering to grey market items that are made overseas but taken out of the usual distribution chain and sold. I'm not talking about cheap assed Chinese rip off made to appear as an original item. .......
497: Cable Asylum, That's why we need taxes and tariffs (back) on goods from overseas, especially China. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-12, 16:02:41 (67.184.186.218)
They were in place for good reason. The resultant short term pain would mean long term gain for my country. I don't need $2 t-shirts from Walmart. Your statement: "Your attitude would make all purc .......
498: Tube DIY Asylum, There is nothing new under the sun. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-12, 07:38:50 (67.184.186.218)
These type of circuits have been and are floating around all over the place. .......
499: General Asylum, Right, (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-12, 07:37:24 (67.184.186.218)
an anonymous source told me an anonymous publication threatened an anonymous manufactuer...... why even publish that? yep, muckraking. .......
500: Cable Asylum, There is no BS in what I spout. (0.00)
Posted by jihad on 2011-01-11, 19:15:20 (67.184.186.218)
You must've paid retail. .......
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