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1: Inmate Central, RE: Speaking of howling in North Beach... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2020-04-15, 11:38:29 (157.131.206.30)
I love Specs. .......
2: Inmate Central, RE: Mother Nature throwing up (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2019-09-05, 13:24:25 (107.77.213.52)
Hilary swank. I think. .......
3: Rocky Road, RE: Beastie Boys, "Intergalactic" (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-10-04, 23:10:47 (73.202.133.90)
I loved bowling in Japan town. Especially late at night with all the lights. Those kids could bowl! .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: Nice pic! I LOVE hummingbirds! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-07-22, 10:25:08 (73.202.133.90)
We've had a pair around for over a decade. Both just died recently. I found one dead at my doorstep where she Would pass on her feeding route. Seemed a natural death not a cat thing. Sad. .......
5: Inmate Central, RE: HOTD... San Francisco style... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-07-08, 12:14:19 (107.77.212.232)
Is that pic from today? I've got a free day, maybe I should head to Sf With a cool hat. .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: World Cup? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-06-25, 15:56:36 (107.77.211.111)
It's totally entertaining. How can most of the world Be wrong? .......
7: General Asylum, World Cup? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-06-20, 08:57:15 (73.202.133.90)
Anyone here watching it? I haven't seen much chatter. Do people think it's rigged because The U.S. isn't in it? .......
8: Inmate Central, World Cup? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-06-20, 08:57:15 (73.202.133.90)
Anyone here watching it? I haven't seen much chatter. Do people think it's rigged because The U.S. isn't in it? .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Johnny Cash Vinyl record recomendation (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-04-05, 12:45:24 (107.77.227.213)
The American series produced by Rick Rubin Sound great. .......
10: General Asylum, Pi day (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-03-14, 19:54:36 (73.202.133.90)
Happy pi day gentleman. Pi day- 3/14 (March 14) - 3.14 Celebrated with a pie. .......
11: Inmate Central, RE: NY in April (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-03-14, 08:16:32 (73.202.133.90)
I call it "the secret bar" It's upstairs at grand central station. It's a great building to see, then stop and Get an overpriced cocktail. .......
12: General Asylum, RE: Beautiful image from the flea market (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-03-05, 09:07:14 (73.202.133.90)
Still confused. Right side up here. .......
13: General Asylum, RE: Beautiful image from the flea market (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-03-05, 08:41:22 (73.202.133.90)
They are properly oriented when I look at them. Guess I figured out how. .......
14: General Asylum, RE: Beautiful image from the flea market (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-03-04, 17:29:21 (73.202.133.90)
Forgot this pic. .......
15: General Asylum, Beautiful image from the flea market (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-03-04, 17:25:49 (73.202.133.90)
Alameda,California. .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Favoritie film scores - on LP of course (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-02-24, 16:41:01 (73.202.133.90)
Reservoir dogs. The big Lebowski. Ennio anyone? .......
17: General Asylum, Valentines 45 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-02-15, 08:48:55 (73.202.133.90)
Genius. Hallmark has Valentine's Day card and 45 combo. I heard there was Bruno mars, inxs, Aretha. My lady got me Bruno. She rocks! (Some might remember she got paint on the CD player awhile ago. .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First hi-fi system. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-02-15, 08:06:21 (73.202.133.90)
Mitsubishi z-20. Probably 1983 or 1984. Saved my money and got this beauty. Vertical liners tracking turntable! .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Reissue price vs original (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-02-09, 09:01:47 (73.202.133.90)
Here's my rant- I'm noticing original pressings of lots of music are now often $30 and up BUT reissues are starting at $20-$25. wtf? I don't want to spend $30 or $40 on lps, but isn't that better than .......
20: Inmate Central, RE: For those with sideburns (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-23, 15:07:45 (107.77.213.127)
I guess I match them looking straight on Versus profile viewing which would match Them to the same spot on each ear. Being beautiful takes work I'm told. .......
21: Inmate Central, For those with sideburns (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-23, 09:35:42 (73.202.133.90)
Here's a sideburn question. I trim my sideburns so that when I look in the Mirror- the bottom is on the same plane. Now- my friend trims his so that the bottom Is the same distance from the bottom .......
22: Digital Drive, Ignorant dac question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-23, 09:27:14 (73.202.133.90)
Right now I'm streaming - often Spotify- With rpi3 and Hifiberry dac. I'm mostly an analog listener. Would a schitt Bifrost be a unbelievable difference In sound you think? Night and day? Or mostly ar .......
23: General Asylum, RE: Don't want to complain about my wife, but..... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-11, 07:47:46 (73.202.133.90)
Yes. She's very small and fits in If you take a rack out! .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Don't want to complain about my wife, but..... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-09, 15:36:30 (107.77.212.42)
In the end, easy to clean. She's great so - Can paint any of my equipment. Maybe woofers will be next. .......
25: General Asylum, Don't want to complain about my wife, but..... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-08, 13:41:39 (73.202.133.90)
She took on the job of painting my sons room. And it's grest that I don't have to. Obviously going to listen to music. But...... .......
26: Tubes Asylum, RE: '57 down (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-08, 07:37:29 (73.202.133.90)
I think all else ok. The rectifier was from a McIntosh MC60. The radio was from the MX110. Swapped out rectifiers and all good. Have a few rca spares. Caps have bee replaced, so hoping it was just An .......
27: Tubes Asylum, '57 down (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2018-01-07, 18:34:47 (73.202.133.90)
Sad to see it go. RCA 5u4 gb. Wipe tear, shudda lasted longer. Was standing there with my daughter, Listening to the radio and next thing I said was- Did you see that light? Yeah she said. Shut eve .......
28: General Asylum, RE: For everyone who thinks Keith Moon invented drumming: (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-12-09, 13:36:16 (172.9.104.86)
I remember an interview with Eric Clapton Saying ginger baker was in a different league Than any other rock drummer. Almost more of a musical genius than the label Of drummer suggests. Ps- go max roac .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Made in ___? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-21, 18:07:23 (166.216.158.95)
Personally I am always curious when something says Designed and engineered in USA. Made in china. Reads to me that someone in US came up with concept And figured how to get it to work but all parts an .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: From Rega P3 (2016) to Rega P6 (2017) (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-20, 11:08:57 (73.202.133.90)
Curious- are we talking about a RP6 or older P6? .......
31: Speaker Asylum, RE: A second Tivoli (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-16, 20:51:03 (73.202.133.90)
I too am a fan of the tivoli radio. Funny, as a kid my aunt and uncle had the Advent radio. Hmm. Anyway, why not just get a tivoli model 2? They sound great, you get stereo, and there's Always room so .......
32: General Asylum, Holy Leonardo batman (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-15, 20:12:28 (73.202.133.90)
What is claimed to be the last Leonardo da Vinci In private hands sold at auction for - are you ready? $450.3 MILLION. Obscene. .......
33: Inmate Central, Holy Leonardo batman (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-15, 20:12:28 (73.202.133.90)
What is claimed to be the last Leonardo da Vinci In private hands sold at auction for - are you ready? $450.3 MILLION. Obscene. .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, RE: fun memory (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-02, 13:33:02 (73.202.133.90)
My family lived in Atlanta in the early to mid 70s. We had a bunch of peaches crates. Reinforced one in 80s yo hold my stereo. A Mitsubishi stereo unit with a vertical turntable. Got rid of stereo. St .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No Autoformers. I was told to avoid Macs without them. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-11-02, 09:29:54 (73.202.133.90)
I've got an integrated 6500. No autoformers. I checked out the 6900 which has them. Yes, it sounded better. But I decided to go with the 6500 and put the $1200 difference towards a turntable. I don't .......
36: Inmate Central, RE: did any of you older gentlemen experience a "mid life crisis" (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-10-28, 10:05:25 (172.9.104.86)
My folks died young. My mom was 52. My dad was 65. Based on that- I've had several mid life crisis Since I was 26. Life only gets more challenging. Not easier. .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The fire is looming - Decision time. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-10-16, 15:08:20 (73.202.133.90)
Sorry to hear. Its still ongoing and so big for the area- It's tough on a lot of communities. It seems everyone for miles is involved or Has friends or family going thru it. We live in Oakland- If you .......
38: Inmate Central, RE: On a lighter note... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-10-03, 21:15:37 (73.202.133.90)
I think I may have the original plate from the same service set. .......
39: Inmate Central, RE: Pot Seeds (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-10-01, 23:18:00 (73.202.133.90)
You'll never know for sure, Unless you plant them. 30 yrs is a long time for a seed to remain Viable, but stranger things have happened. .......
40: General Asylum, RE: Victrola reproducers (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-09-27, 20:49:08 (73.202.133.90)
Thanks guys for taking the Time to respond. I'll look up that collection as well. .......
41: General Asylum, Victrola reproducers (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-09-26, 16:05:40 (166.216.158.94)
Howdy people. I've fixed a few victrolas and am looking to Mess with some different/better reproducers. The bay has lots of victor no2s, But I'm looking for a 4 in brass ideally. (Mine is pot metal) A .......
42: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Will This Work ? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-08-23, 16:58:37 (67.188.221.61)
Fuck yeah that's offensive. .......
43: Speaker Asylum, RE: Jbl paragon (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-08-05, 15:00:26 (107.77.212.12)
Sorry if created confusion. I'm not selling nor associated with sale. Figured I'd just post it. If others agree, I will take it down. Just a pretty speaker rarely seen. No motivations. Not trying to h .......
44: Speaker Asylum, Jbl paragon (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-08-05, 13:41:14 (172.9.104.86)
So pretty. Never heard one tho. .......
45: Vintage Asylum, RE: Hi Everyone (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-08-04, 08:29:47 (67.188.221.61)
Right on. He's back. .......
46: Inmate Central, RE: The Kiss Of Death... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-07-29, 11:55:56 (172.9.104.86)
Kiss of death? .......
47: Inmate Central, RE: Cavs or Warriors tonight? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-06-12, 23:06:52 (67.188.221.61)
Go warriors. So far- Oakland safe and sound. .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Sgt Pepper Lonley Hart Club album (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-06-10, 13:10:43 (107.77.213.67)
From an interview about the mixing of the new stereo version. Originally the sounds and instruments were recorded on 4 track tape. Then they took that tape and played it while recording other sounds. .......
49: Inmate Central, RE: Holy Departure, Batman! (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-06-10, 12:08:42 (172.9.104.86)
Holy sad boy wonder. What's even sadder- I said to a bunch of people- all over 40- Batman died- they said which one? Like I'm referring to Ben affleck as batman! Only one batman. .......
50: Inmate Central, RE: bullethead's unemployment bar food spread (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-06-03, 09:33:08 (172.9.104.86)
Thanks for recommendations. There is a ton of amazing food around The area - yes. But for some reason, egg rolls remained An east coast thing. I live on the border of north Oakland and Berkeley. Best .......
51: Inmate Central, RE: bullethead's unemployment bar food spread (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-06-02, 20:20:52 (107.77.214.32)
I grew up in jersey. Raised on egg rolls. Now I live in Oakland. No egg rolls or spare ribs. No dried noodles to start meals. Just the picture of those egg rolls make Me drool. .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Promotional LP's (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-05-22, 10:02:01 (166.216.158.101)
Not too long ago I was offered some 78s. Turns out only 2 left when I arrived. Every lp she had was a white label Atlantic promo. 33s and 78s. Turns out, Ahmet ertegun and his brother We're family fr .......
53: Inmate Central, RE: Power Breakfast (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-19, 10:04:12 (67.169.115.35)
Solid breakfast. .......
54: Inmate Central, RE: Berkey Shower filter thoughts (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-12, 20:47:27 (107.77.212.33)
I work amongst many California farmers. Many of them will only drink water from their wells- and bring it with them. Delicious. Buy a farm. Should we talk about water being put in mostly single use pl .......
55: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Volumio - Revisited (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-11, 15:35:28 (107.77.211.7)
Second that. Was a bit of a nightmare at first. Definitely smooth since December. Volume control never worked for me and I had forgotten all about until I read this. Maybe due for another try. ::: TOP .......
56: General Asylum, RE: Any teens still at home? What are they listening to these days? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-11, 15:00:19 (107.77.211.7)
I've got a 15 yr old boy- Chance the rapper, lot of kanye west, some nasty, Violent shit. 11 1/2 yr old girl- pop vocals- Taylor swift, Bruno Mars, Adele. Neither goes off mainstream which is total o .......
57: Inmate Systems, justdavid's System two (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-09, 11:09:16 (67.169.115.35)
justdavid 's System two System
IP Address: 67.169.115.35
Last Update: April 09, 2017 at 11:09:16
Amplifier: McIntosh 6500 integrated
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speake .......
58: Inmate Systems, justdavid's System one (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-09, 11:02:38 (67.169.115.35)
justdavid 's System one System
IP Address: 67.169.115.35
Last Update: April 09, 2017 at 11:02:38
Amplifier: Dynaco st 70- updated by me
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): McIntosh m .......
59: General Asylum, RE: bored? take a tour of listening room (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-07, 09:02:23 (67.169.115.35)
This is great. It's so refreshing to see a small listening room that looks lived in and real! I see so many photos of these killer systems in huge gorgeous rooms with nothing out of place and I think- .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cut Right to the Chase (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-06, 17:03:03 (166.216.158.165)
Go for the mkiii. That's the consensus. .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cut Right to the Chase (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-06, 09:22:22 (67.169.115.35)
Thanks. I've made all the calls. Spoke to soundsmith and vpi. Just looking for Better info I guess. Word is - go for the mkiii. .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vpi zephyr or zephyr mkiii? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-05, 19:12:30 (67.169.115.35)
Thanks John. I did post on vpi site, but generally, this site has some great folks with lots of opinions that I've read for years. Granted, I'm not a big contributor, but as a reader I have learned hu .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You don't know if you don't ask....vpi counterweight (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-05, 18:25:07 (67.169.115.35)
Yes I'm being cheap. It's weird- spent the money for the table, Being cheap on counterweight. Go figure. .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Vpi zephyr or zephyr mkiii? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-05, 17:30:10 (67.169.115.35)
Howdy again. Sorry for so many questions. I'm in help mode. I've got a vpi classic 1. I can get a vpi zephyr or a mkiii for same price. Both are new. The vpi zephyr was made for and with vpi. The mkii .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did you ask VPI? I'll bet they would sell you a counterweight! /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-04, 19:35:48 (67.169.115.35)
I truly appreciate all the replies. The weight is easy to get online for $80. I am not the original owner of the table, And have called vpi on two occasions. Once for a jig, once for counterweight. Wh .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You don't know if you don't ask....vpi counterweight (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-04, 18:43:37 (107.77.212.196)
Typo fixed. Oops .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did you ask VPI? I'll bet they would sell you a counterweight! /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-04, 17:12:49 (107.77.212.196)
Yeah. They said they wouldn't sell anything. Not even a metal alignment jig. Referred me to online sources. Sent me a paper jig. I guess table used to come with 120g then They switched to 140g. ::: TO .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, You don't know if you don't ask....vpi counterweight (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-04-04, 16:08:34 (107.77.212.196)
Thought I'd throw this out there- Anyone have a 120g vpi classic counterweight They'd part with? Happy to pay or trade- just don't really want To spend $80-100 on one. Using headshell weights now. May .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Advice needed (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-30, 12:39:31 (107.77.211.100)
Thanks so far guys. Admittedly I am leaning toward better Cart right into mx110, but Maybe secretly was hoping to hear phono stage Is the way to go. Not sure why. Would rather spend it on cartridge if .......
70: General Asylum, RE: Selling/Trading Audio Gear Here and Elswhere (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-30, 11:32:04 (107.77.211.100)
I find sometimes if I google an item for sale- Random example- Merlin speakers- The Marts- us and Canada- always come Thru with stuff. Otherwise you can check Ebay, aa, audiogon, etc individually and .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Advice needed (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-30, 09:40:16 (107.77.211.100)
Howdy all. I'm looking into a new cartridge for my tt. I've got a vpi classic. Using a McIntosh mx110z as pre. Here's my question- Do you think I'm better off getting a pricier cart- Like a soundsmith .......
72: General Asylum, RE: Wife/GF Hobby Acceptance (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-28, 22:21:23 (67.169.115.35)
My lady and I don't sit much and listen. We more move around, pass and bump each other with the music playing. On the one hand- she doesn't care much about the equipment, but on the other- she's the f .......
73: General Asylum, RE: Sadness- rip (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-23, 09:42:45 (107.77.212.228)
Chuck Norris likes his meat rare. How rare? Unicorn. Love that one. .......
74: General Asylum, RE: Sadness- rip (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-22, 23:13:40 (107.77.212.172)
Don't jinx Norris. And the gong show is always relevant. Enjoy the evening fellas. .......
75: General Asylum, Sadness- rip (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-22, 07:53:02 (107.77.212.172)
First chuck berry, Now chuck barris. .......
76: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Initial impressions RPi vs uRendu (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-16, 19:04:11 (67.169.115.35)
After reading all this, I've determined I like the rpi3 Because of the Lego case option. .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What is the most you have ever paid for an LP? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-03-16, 18:34:45 (67.169.115.35)
When I first started bidding on eBay I didn't Know the ropes. Pissed at losing- my bid was $20. Outbid. $22. Outbid. I kept doing this and when I hit $45.I was the high bidder. I was like- what the fu .......
78: Vintage Asylum, RE: At the flea market (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-26, 10:04:39 (107.77.109.20)
Bit much especially here. Not the place for that kind of Transaction .......
79: Vintage Asylum, At the flea market (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-26, 09:41:37 (107.77.109.20)
Not what you expect to see at the flea Market for all to touch grab and prod. $3500. A steal he says. Should sell for Twice that. But also has- as he put it- matching amp. Both for $4000. Matching .......
80: Tubes Asylum, The ole tube testing question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-23, 10:16:34 (107.77.109.119)
Howdy. I've got a crappy basic tube tester But want better and more accurate tests. Anyone live in the Bay Area, want to hang With asylum member, drink a few drinks, maybe Even partake in some Califor .......
81: Inmate Central, Road trip? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-15, 20:23:43 (67.169.115.35)
I so need a guy trip to see these. Some of the greatest recording studios. Open to the public. Nashville, Memphis, Alabama, New Orleans. .......
82: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: DIY amplifier wood case question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-14, 14:59:10 (107.77.75.78)
Gorgeous choice. In my experience- the cabinet wood is often Overlooked while the overall color is not. Decide if you're looking for dark brown, reddish, Or lighter. Sure you can stain- but I let the .......
83: Inmate Central, RE: Who here took Eighth Grade Latin Whilst The Dummies Took Shop? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-05, 09:39:14 (67.169.115.35)
You guys are lucky. We were never offered Latin. I really wanted to take it. Shop it was. Now I'm a woodworker with a shitty vocabulary .......
84: Tubes Asylum, The actual act of tube rolling (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-02-01, 20:29:13 (67.169.115.35)
Hot or cold? So I'm not a big tube roller. I try something new every now and again, switch tubes around, but for the most part- I leave it alone. That said- I feel I know what my basic set up sounds l .......
85: General Asylum, RE: The Boom Boom Room (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-01-26, 09:29:52 (107.77.109.86)
I used to go there all the time. Lived pretty close to it in sf. I remember hearing a rumor the stones were Gonna show up and played. Ran out of my place at About 1130 to the boom boom room. They were .......
86: Vintage Asylum, RE: How many of you are still using tuners regularly (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2017-01-11, 19:07:24 (67.169.115.35)
I listen to my tuner everyday. Bay Area- plenty of stations. I love it. .......
87: Vintage Asylum, RE: Rest and avoidance are now your friends (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-12-22, 11:17:28 (166.216.157.32)
Don't say that. Mike has my macs!! .......
88: Vintage Asylum, RE: Cat Scan completed. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-12-22, 10:37:17 (166.216.157.32)
Yikes. Figured something was up. It does take lots of time. I was kicked hard in the tailbone as a kid-and I swear It took years to heal. Parents never took it seriously enough To X-ray and finally we .......
89: Inmate Central, RE: Do you think 'someone' is responsible for factory fire tragedy. Or each individual should have paid attention? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-12-08, 08:47:43 (107.77.75.49)
For the record- the people living at the house choose To live in an artist community. It shouldn't make a difference- but it was a lifestyle Choice as well as financial. It wasn't just kids crammed in .......
90: Vintage Asylum, RE: Crazy Eddie dies (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-09-12, 10:34:42 (107.77.75.96)
I grew up with his commercials. For a kid- it showed you could be a certified Wacko and still be on tv .......
91: Digital Drive, Raspberry pi and dac (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-09-03, 11:37:53 (172.9.104.86)
Sure I'm late to the game. Absolutely every bug and glitch imaginable, But after 4 days of stressful playing around, Got it working with volumio almost. I can play music wirelessly from phone to da .......
92: Rocky Road, RE: Beastie Boys confusion. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-27, 08:13:46 (172.9.104.86)
I hear you on the beastie boys. However- I highly recommend Pauls boutique. For me, it's the only One I regularly go back to. The dust brothers made all the music And from what I understand beasties L .......
93: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad esl63 constant neon flashing (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-26, 11:14:44 (67.169.115.35)
Rechecked, cleaned and tightened amp And speaker connections. Neon still flashing- definitely humid. Hooked up a CD player and haven't had Any issues listening up to 1 o clock. Come on by and listen- .......
94: Inmate Central, RE: The secret recipe! (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-25, 12:55:37 (107.77.75.19)
Argh. Bad skills. .......
95: Inmate Central, The secret recipe! (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-25, 12:49:23 (107.77.75.19)
Has anyone seen this? A priceless blunder. Bust out the pressure cooker and Start cookin! Is This the Top-Secret KFC Recipe? - The New York Times https://apple.news/A2gPLye2YRh2c53Hu0BPDQw ::: TOPIC:: .......
96: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad esl63 constant neon flashing (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-24, 21:31:15 (67.169.115.35)
Hmm. Playing great tonight. Lower humidity- flashing light still, But rockin to let It be in full glory now. (Cd naked version in full at about 10 o clock) Can't complain. As always- thanks for advice .......
97: Inmate Central, RE: This is my friend Aaron Kalnecki. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-24, 21:22:58 (67.169.115.35)
My wife is a sucker for 70s American cars. Showed her this pick - Mike is fixing up some Mc 60s for me- she said tell him to keep the amps- I want the car! No can do honey. No can do. .......
98: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad esl63 constant neon flashing (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-23, 19:21:13 (107.77.75.19)
Crap. Was afraid of that. Wrong about humidity too. It's foggy and 76% humidity. Darn fog. .......
99: Planar Speaker Asylum, Quad esl63 constant neon flashing (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-23, 15:56:58 (107.77.92.63)
Howdy all. Here's the question. I hooked up the quads. One is dead silent, The other has a small sizzle/hiss. Slight. They play low to medium beautifully. But- the neon lights flash constantly. At lou .......
100: Inmate Central, RE: "I'm a sucker for the women's indoor volleyball garb... I asked my wife to mail order the uniform!" (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-20, 10:09:46 (107.77.75.60)
After 21 yrs of marriage- I'm willing to try whatever works! Even the beach uniform! .......
101: Inmate Central, RE: Is the gold standard still Allison Stoke? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-20, 09:51:06 (172.9.104.86)
Not including any pics- But I'm a sucker for the women's indoor Volleyball garb. Especially the brazilians. Something about the short full shorts and knee High socks. I asked my wife to mail order the .......
102: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bay Area quad esl 63 question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-20, 09:44:08 (172.9.104.86)
FYI- nick Gowan no longer deals with quads. Feels replacement panels not reliable enough And will no longer repair them .......
103: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bay Area quad esl 63 question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-20, 08:53:47 (172.9.104.86)
I picked up a pair of mechanic special quads. Need some stator glue and bit of soldering and Hopefully that's it. Some guy had them on his boat! Realized too big. Waiting on amps from Samra and hope s .......
104: Inmate Central, RE: taking a dive to win the 400? should be illegal. (Have to finish "on your feet" (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-08-15, 22:58:28 (107.77.75.78)
True. However- they measure when the torso Crosses the line. Not the head. I am not technically Sure tho where the torso starts according to Olympic rules. .......
105: Inmate Central, RE: Ray Donovan anyone? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-28, 08:40:53 (107.77.92.28)
Got hooked on it during a free showtime week A couple of years ago. I fell behind and my kids just went on a three Week grandparent vacation and I called showtime. I said my kids are away - any chance .......
106: Inmate Central, RE: Conceled carry (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-26, 16:13:48 (166.137.242.58)
Sucks to have a neighbor like that. Even worse- most states have laws to protect That sort of behavior. In the end- it's pioneer thinking To believe you can just shoot something that Comes into your c .......
107: Vintage Asylum, RE: Reciever repair in San Fransisco area? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-23, 09:07:48 (172.9.104.86)
A lot of people use l&m. They have a good rep. Also the soundwell in Berkeley. .......
108: Speaker Asylum, RE: Exactly what do you think that you can get in a modern speaker for that money?.... (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-22, 22:32:50 (67.169.115.35)
I'd hope for a lot more today. Better looking, better parts. Not sure where it would be made tho. But I do wonder- in another 50 years, Will we still be fixing the ar's to use or Will something of tod .......
109: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ar3s over $1000 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-21, 12:44:10 (166.216.157.31)
multiple pairs too. So funny. I think one guy makes up silly price And everyone comes out to follow. .......
110: Vintage Asylum, RE: A paper I wrote 11 years ago. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-21, 12:01:01 (166.216.157.31)
This is why I love this place. I'm more of a reader than contributor- And this post has some great minds. Thanks. .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Josef Albers collection (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-21, 10:58:39 (166.216.157.31)
Finally got all 7 as gift for my wife. Haven't listened to them all, just a cover Collection for command in 1958-59. .......
112: Speaker Asylum, Ar3s over $1000 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-21, 10:39:32 (166.216.157.31)
When did these become so crazy ridiculous? I know people can ask anything- but on Bay Area craigslist these are often seen at This price. Can't imagine anyone buying tho. Would you pay $1200 for ar .......
113: Speaker Asylum, RE: Does your wife put things on the speakers? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-07-06, 10:12:25 (67.169.115.35)
So true. Everyone seems to put drinks, bags, or even just lean on them. So frustrating. So far the only thing that i have found to work, sometimes, is I put a cool drawing- in this case a zen tangl .......
114: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bay Area quad esl 63 question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-06-26, 21:02:38 (67.169.115.35)
Thanks. I have been to nick gowans place. The music and hospitality are right on. .......
115: Planar Speaker Asylum, Bay Area quad esl 63 question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-06-25, 12:46:43 (172.9.104.86)
Howdy people. I may be lucky enough to come into some quad esl 63s with the catch that "one may need" Repair. I know what that means.Always a catch! Any recommendations for repair in Bay Area? Not sur .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Your Reference Record (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-06-23, 11:14:42 (107.77.109.91)
I use many. But really love my mono copy of Count Basie and the Kansas City 7. .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, RE: best Zappa? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-06-09, 18:53:39 (67.169.115.35)
Maybe a bit late. Was surprised these got little mention. They made the list- but I didn't feel the enthusiasm. apostrophe/overnight sensation and freak out. And well, always a soft spot for Billy the .......
118: General Asylum, RE: Giving your Kids equipment (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-05-09, 09:53:53 (67.169.115.35)
when i was 17, i bought myself a carver receiver and some boston acoustics and a yamaha cd player. 27 years later i set it all up in my sons room with phone hook up for his first stereo. funny. while .......
119: Tubes Asylum, tube testing bay area (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-05-09, 09:48:24 (67.169.115.35)
howdy all. wondering if anyone can help me test some 6550 power tubes. my tester is dinky and everything tests good, but wanted to verify with decent tester. anyone living near oakland- shoot me an em .......
120: Inmate Central, RE: Curious spending question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-05-05, 09:02:26 (107.77.109.33)
So funny. My dad sold cars and I got the truck New in 1995. Since then have had 3 fender benders And the truck has a salvaged title. Got about 2000 Each accident but only paid 6500 for car! Next accid .......
121: Inmate Central, Curious spending question (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-05-04, 12:05:48 (166.137.242.78)
Curious question. How many people use a main system that costs more than the car they drive? I've been driving the same truck for 25 years But continue to change and upgrade my system. In short- my au .......
122: Music Lane, RE: Prince Dies at 57: Iconic Musical Genius Found Dead in Paisley Park (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-04-21, 10:38:38 (166.216.157.117)
I'm reading the flu?! Wow. .......
123: Vintage Asylum, RE: Recent finds. (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2016-04-17, 09:24:08 (67.169.115.35)
Where do you find all this stuff? It never ceases to amaze me what you find. Fantastic .......
124: Vintage Asylum, RE: I wish I was near Detroit (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2015-07-29, 07:48:35 (45.52.137.38)
Holy crap. I live in California but happen to be in Michigan now and believe it or not, my in laws live in Ortonville! Maybe tomorrow. I love portable players. Sadly no room for another console. ::: T .......
125: Vintage Asylum, RE: KLH 25 stereo system (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2015-01-08, 09:30:05 (172.56.16.239)
I got one of these a few years ago for a kitchen cabinet. It was what I consider to be the nicer model in the pic. It was listed at $50. When I went to get it, was really heavy. Guy said he never list .......
126: Tubes Asylum, RE: Fakes? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-04-01, 20:29:19 (76.236.65.28)
if it matters, i agree that it does not look like 4 individual tubes. perhaps 1, maybe 2 tubes photoshopped. all markings look exact- esp the image of him taking the picture, as well as all codes are .......
127: Tubes Asylum, RE: philips ecg dimpled el34, gz34 info por favor (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-03-31, 08:17:29 (76.192.130.83)
well, as always- helpful. next question- whats the gz 34 sell for? i have no need for it and plan on selling it along with a new passive pre and some nos sylvania 7199s. keeping the el34s. but curious .......
128: Tubes Asylum, RE: anyone with a tube tester near sf? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-03-29, 14:45:21 (75.63.18.216)
just came back from lashers. every single tube tested off the charts. either i am the luckiest guy around and have picked up a couple dozen tubes that all thest perfectly, or there is a problem with t .......
129: Tubes Asylum, RE: anyone with a tube tester near sf? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-03-29, 10:32:19 (75.63.18.216)
thanks. i had that name from searching archives, but since it was old, i just tried again. i just called them- shocking. they have 2 tube testers. it's do-it-yourself, and its FREE. yahoo. thanks for .......
130: Tubes Asylum, anyone with a tube tester near sf? (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-03-29, 08:48:58 (75.63.18.216)
help is needed. i live in the bay area- oakland specifically, and want to know where i can get some tubes tested. i think i might sell some, and here is my moral question- if i have nos tubes, is it m .......
131: Tubes Asylum, RE: philips ecg dimpled el34, gz34 info por favor (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-03-28, 14:29:14 (76.199.97.109)
well, to be honest wasn't expecting that. knew the gz34 was diff manufacture than el34, but wasn't expecting to hear anything good about the el34s. some site online, trying to find, showed examples of .......
132: Tubes Asylum, philips ecg dimpled el34, gz34 info por favor (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-03-27, 22:51:09 (76.199.99.59)
so i just picked these up as back up tubes for a st70. and am having trouble finding any info about them. thought they would be u.s. made by philips in 80's. any truth to that? only pics of e .......
133: Speaker Asylum, RE: bozak 301A - tempo (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-02-26, 17:57:00 (76.236.65.252)
thanks. will probably try the caps just because... and see. could be hope though. david .......
134: Speaker Asylum, RE: bozak 301A - tempo (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-02-24, 19:49:34 (75.63.18.213)
no, i grabbed these locally but couldn't listen to them. i hope it clears up. david .......
135: Speaker Asylum, bozak 301A - tempo (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2010-02-24, 10:51:32 (75.63.16.154)
so i just picked up these bozaks. a 1972 model. well, they sound big but very muddy. all switches, drivers, mids, work so far. i am about to dive into changing caps in some klh 17, and a model 25 cons .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: pre for asl wav8 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-16, 09:58:20 (76.195.163.19)
yeah, great deal. been looking for a bottlehead. would love to do the kit, but the new ones go for around 475. and that's too much for me now. looking for foreplay 1 or 2. thanks as always. david ::: .......
137: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: pre for asl wav8 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-15, 08:55:03 (76.195.162.194)
would love to hook up cd and ipod without having the kids mess with cables. its true, all i really need is volume control. having trouble finding cd with volume control that isn't super expensive. not .......
138: Amp/Preamp Asylum, pre for asl wav8 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-14, 08:31:55 (76.203.172.40)
hey everyone. just picked up some antique sound labs wav 8. they are 8 watt mono tubes amps. i got a pair for 85 bucks. hooking them up to klh17 and/or boston a60 right now using with ipod only. any s .......
139: Vintage Asylum, RE: another klh inqiry (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-10, 17:30:02 (76.227.16.79)
thanks. that seems to be a useful tip. sound problem will hopefully be fixed. david .......
140: Vintage Asylum, RE: another klh inqiry (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-10, 16:57:50 (76.227.16.79)
one of the tweeters looks like it has sustained some wandering finger damage. also when i tapped it, can hear a tiny rip either in surround or where cone meets surround. hoping a little silicone will .......
141: Vintage Asylum, RE: another klh inqiry (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-10, 16:54:25 (76.227.16.79)
it reads - T. I. 4 uF+-10% 100 VDC Mexico. wasn't expecting to see mexico. missed it before. david .......
142: Vintage Asylum, RE: another klh inqiry (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-10, 14:41:40 (76.227.16.79)
jerry, as i am sure you have heard, you help a lot. thanks. to begin, i am generally ignorant of circuits and whatnot but, they were clean and 30 bucks, so i said why not. didn't recognize them but fi .......
143: Vintage Asylum, another klh inqiry (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-09, 20:41:00 (76.203.172.134)
howdy. another question. as of now, i ask more than i give. some day... crossover question. diving into repairing and doing things myself, i thought i would get these and mess around. yet the cross .......
144: Vintage Asylum, RE: klh 17doping (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-03, 16:20:57 (76.236.65.68)
hmm. need to do some of my own testing of sorts. thanks for the input. anyone ever compare this model to the older ones? .......
145: Vintage Asylum, RE: klh 17doping (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-02, 08:36:09 (76.199.98.1)
thanks ron. as i get into older equipment there is more and more written about what needs to be done. some say recap and redope no matter what, etc... so far they sound ok so i will leave them alone. .......
146: Vintage Asylum, RE: klh 17doping (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-01, 21:33:36 (76.227.18.197)
so exactly what do you redope in the redoping process? my problem is terminology ignorance. basically there is a metal rim that connects to a cloth surround that connects to a cone. do you apply your .......
147: Vintage Asylum, RE: klh 17 pics (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-01, 19:48:20 (76.227.18.197)
pictures. .......
148: Vintage Asylum, klh 17 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-01, 12:12:23 (75.63.16.240)
hello again. 2 questions about klh 17s. seial number 1707226. out of curiosity- anyone know how to tell what year made? and serial numbers are not consecutive on both speakers. also- i am under the be .......
149: Vintage Asylum, RE: loudness button or not (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-01, 12:02:17 (75.63.16.240)
thanks for the responses. i should know better than to randomly shoot the shit and expect simple responses. got some pretty technical answers and as always, am appreciative. it's a dynaco 70 with pas3 .......
150: Vintage Asylum, RE: loudness button or not (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-12-01, 12:01:19 (75.63.16.240)
thanks for the responses. i should know better than to randomly shoot the shit and expect simple responses. got some pretty technical answers and as always, am appreciative. it's a dynaco 70 with pas3 .......
151: Vintage Asylum, loudness button or not (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-11-30, 09:54:21 (76.192.129.39)
i've been playing around with my st-70 and decided to ask- who uses the loudness button? i am sure there are lots of posts about this, just curious about y'all today. on my mcintosh, it stays on, but .......
152: Vintage Asylum, RE: klh model 7 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-09-29, 20:59:32 (76.227.18.178)
well, i didn't get them. wasn't able to listen and couldn't see because cloth was fixed on. the back was poorly epoxied on one of them, and figured i needed speakers not a project for now, so i though .......
153: Vintage Asylum, klh model 7 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-09-27, 20:28:00 (76.227.19.87)
put up a speaker post and thought i would try here also. anyone have anything on klh model 7? there is almost no info out there that i can find. supposed to pick up a pair. temporarily delayed. thanks .......
154: Speaker Asylum, klh model 7 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-09-27, 19:20:55 (76.199.97.19)
anyone have any info on klh model 7? have found almost nothing. gonna pick up a pair later for $50. they look pretty big. thanks. david .......
155: Vintage Asylum, RE: speaker suggestions (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-09-25, 18:30:52 (76.192.128.145)
thanks so far- kinda what i thought i'd hear. however- i like the building my own. might look into that, but still get something for the interim. david .......
156: Vintage Asylum, RE: speaker suggestions (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-09-25, 14:20:29 (76.236.65.8)
about to hook up some von schweikert vr 1's and give them a temporary go. .......
157: Vintage Asylum, speaker suggestions (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-09-25, 13:35:19 (76.236.65.8)
here goes- just got a st70 to go with my pas3. shockingly, original tubes. had them checked out by the guy who i got the st70 from. (this guy has been in the biz since early 60's- fixes all tubes of a .......
158: Tubes Asylum, RE: dynaco pas3 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-03-01, 14:04:28 (76.199.99.240)
thanks for the input. lots to learn. just the excuse i needed to buy tube gear. .......
159: General Asylum, RE: tube and ss (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-03-01, 14:03:09 (76.199.99.240)
thanks for all the input. as of now, a lot of the technical issues are over my head. learning, just a little slowly. was just trying to get ideas before i had the chance to hook it up. i did to just m .......
160: General Asylum, RE: see my system and agree with unclestu52 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-02-27, 13:49:08 (76.192.129.24)
yeah. can't wait to get home and play around. true, that is the only way- hear it for yourself. .......
161: General Asylum, RE: re: Dyna (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-02-27, 12:18:27 (76.192.129.24)
thanks for the info. what about using as a dedicated phono preamp? any insights? .......
162: Tubes Asylum, dynaco pas3 (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-02-27, 09:42:51 (76.236.64.41)
hey there- new to tubes and have a question. using a mcintosh 6500 integrated and just got a dyna pas3. is it sonically stupid to use the dyna as the pre and the mac as the amp? can't listen for mysel .......
163: General Asylum, tube and ss (0.00)
Posted by justdavid on 2009-02-27, 09:19:29 (76.236.64.41)
new to tubes and have a question- i just got a dynaco pas3 and have a mcintosh 6500 integrated. granted i will listen with my own ears but, is using the dyna as the pre and the mac as the amp silly? w .......
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