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1: Films/DVD Asylum, No computers.. Butlerian Jihad (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2022-02-01, 12:55:36 (156.72.30.1)
Nerding out here: In Dune, all computing machines are outlawed, destroyed in the Butlerian Jihad (historical fact in the book). Human computers "mentats" are used instead. Space navigation (no Nav Com .......
2: General Asylum, Newport Pop Festival, Orange County Fairground Aug 1968 (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2021-07-06, 10:58:17 (156.72.30.1)
Newport Pop Festival, Orange County 1968. I was a whole 4.5 years old at the time. .......
3: General Asylum, We do - they make great fish tanks! -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2021-03-07, 10:54:22 (73.170.202.53)
nt .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, RGPC 1200 works great (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2020-12-20, 09:57:19 (73.170.202.53)
I've used a Richard Gray Power Company 1200 for a number of years now that is dedicated to the vinyl source equipment (VPI Aries, Herron VTPH - MC, VPI SDS). It's very convenient for managing all the .......
5: General Asylum, RE: Your First Concert - that you paid for. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2020-10-02, 13:03:34 (107.138.47.68)
Styx Grand Illusion tour (Think it was Long Beach Arena or LA Forum) .......
6: General Asylum, Trump Tower Moscow (under construction) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2020-07-13, 18:58:58 (156.72.30.1)
-nt .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, Band of Horses "Cease to Begin" (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2020-07-02, 22:37:24 (73.170.202.53)
how can anyone not like a song titled "Detlef Schrempf"? .......
8: Films/DVD Asylum, "Wall-E" "Up" "Saving Private Ryan" "Harold and Maude" "The Shining" (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2020-07-02, 22:32:49 (73.170.202.53)
Just sayin' .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, Koetsu Urushi (Black) - There is no substitute! -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2020-05-14, 16:35:47 (73.170.202.53)
-nt .......
10: Films/DVD Asylum, Yes. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2019-09-23, 09:05:59 (73.170.202.53)
A shout out to Joseph Conrad (and Mad Max). I would disagree on the best acting a bit. Liked his over the top in Seven Monkeys and Fight Club, but it was good to see him doing his work on the Brangel .......
11: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Favorite "Buddy" films (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2019-08-06, 12:33:23 (156.72.30.1)
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Thor: Ragnarok (Thor and Hulkster were meant for each other!) .......
12: General Asylum, Suggestion (direct comparison audition LP vs CD, same recording) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2019-02-14, 11:05:46 (73.170.202.53)
Put on an original analog recording LP and compare to the CD version. Turn it up! I guarantee that the CD will make your ears hurt long before the LP does. I can turn my LP's up to reference level and .......
13: General Asylum, RE: Thanks everyone (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2019-02-14, 10:56:05 (73.170.202.53)
I have found lots of new music (that I like) by subscribing to Apple Music and Pandora. Apple makes lots of suggestions and puts innumerable curated lists at your disposal. With Pandora, you can put i .......
14: Video Asylum, RE: transfer of hi 8 video to digital (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2018-11-23, 18:27:59 (156.72.30.1)
I bought a combo VCR / DVD burner from JVC a few years back for under $200 (a lot less than paying someone to do it!!). It has an ADC input and digital output. Converted all my old VHS and hi 8 video .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, RE: should i sell my vinyl collection (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2018-10-14, 15:50:36 (73.170.202.53)
I really enjoy having a vinyl collection. Over the years, a number of my friends lost interest in vinyl and knew I was into it and would take good care of their collections, so they gave them to me. I .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, Love my Urushi, if that's any help.. -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-11-06, 16:54:48 (209.204.134.115)
== .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Status: 10 days living' Gypsy style. Now Home Sweet Home (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-10-19, 19:35:03 (99.66.148.150)
You know that feeling when you get back from a long journey and you are just getting into your own bed... Multiply that a few times. Everything looks good. House smells a little of smoke still, but r .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, Risk of ambient smoke (from outside) causing damage to electronics? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-10-16, 15:39:25 (128.32.115.164)
Really grateful for the supportive responses to my earlier post. We left before formal evacuation orders bc smoke was thick, there was no power and we didn't want to be stuck in a state of hyper-vigil .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, The fire is looming - Decision time. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-10-15, 19:59:33 (67.188.7.212)
Evacuated last Monday from our home in Santa Rosa. Was able to go back and pull out the most important stuff over the next couple days. Now, fire is still threatening and a somewhat large, lifetime c .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, Sound quality of out of the box turntables? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-07-27, 23:18:13 (99.66.149.23)
I don't get these devices except for ADC via USB. Do they sound better than digital anyways? Is the analog sound somehow preserved as the TT output is digitally converted and broadcast on bluetooth or .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Check out The XX first album... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-07-27, 23:04:28 (99.66.149.23)
Current artists. Incredible analog production standards. .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, Always worried about this one. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-07-27, 19:34:19 (99.66.149.23)
It is a real crime to the medium to treat the music the same as digital. And it's not even equalized properly for full range audio most of the time (boombox/ear bud compression), so when it goes throu .......
23: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dunlavy SC-V to REvel Ultima Studio (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-04-12, 18:25:08 (50.0.182.130)
Very different speakers. I heard and almost bought Dunlavy's. Just too big for my room and no WAF. I have a pair of 1st gen Revel Ultima Studios and have enjoyed them for the past 15 years. Very accur .......
24: Speaker Asylum, Many better ways to get to audio nirvana... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-02-24, 18:37:49 (50.0.182.130)
If the speaker designer really thought bi-amping was better, then they wouldn't waste money on the crossovers and filters in the speaker and just run wires from the terminals to the drivers. If you l .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, so how would you take advantage of two extra channels of amplification? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-02-03, 09:31:33 (63.192.22.253)
I wws left hanging at the end of your comment. Please let me know how you would set up the system? .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, so how would you take advantage of two extra channels of amplification? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-02-02, 20:37:07 (50.0.182.130)
I wws left hanging at the end of your comment. Please let me know how you would set up the system? .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Might have been these things (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-02-02, 11:08:28 (50.0.182.130)
Similar Y adaptor, only both female connectors are on the side instead of end and side, like the image you included in your response. I would have rather had the end/side connectors, as the side/side .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bi-amp fail and Amy Winehouse (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 22:01:15 (156.72.30.1)
You have summarized my prior "bi-amp" setup correctly. Counted on the speaker network to handle the crossover duties. If one feeds the speakers from an external crossover, as your diagrams show, would .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bi-amp fail and Amy Winehouse (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 20:09:00 (156.72.30.1)
I follow your comments about the parallel inputs to the speaker not interacting through crossovers in the speaker. I am confused as to your comment about it needing to be line-level. I split the outpu .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Might have been these things (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 18:59:34 (156.72.30.1)
I used DiMarzio 1m interconnects. Have a set of 7. Used matching pairs interconnects for the left and right. The Audioquest Y splitters were very close (?touching) at the back of the processor. Fasci .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nice! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 15:27:10 (156.72.30.1)
Not sure how you're getting work done with Amy on the screen. ;-) .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Were you amping full range? each amp full spectrum of sound? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 15:25:41 (156.72.30.1)
Yes, full range. No external crossover network. The studios seem to encourage biwiring or biamping with the low and high frequency posts. There are probably high pass and low pass filters and crossove .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, Analog to digital via bluetooth? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 12:02:49 (50.0.182.130)
Arrrggghhh! This is almost as bad as digitally mastered music being sold as vinyl. Kinda defeats the purpose. Why pay $20 for an album when you can stream and get essentially the same result? This pro .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bi-amp fail and Amy Winehouse (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-31, 09:32:34 (50.0.182.130)
I have a 7 channel amp (Halcro MC70) and only 5.1 setup at the moment, so I thought I would be clever and bi-amp my main speakers (revel studios) with the extra channels. That worked until I lost a ch .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just a suggestion. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-12, 12:44:17 (50.0.182.130)
Tried it. Guess my system (or my ears) don't resolve well enough to hear a difference - .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, King of Limbs. Limited, clear vinyl, 45 rpm pressing. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-03, 11:58:42 (50.0.182.130)
Bought directly from the band's site, https://store.wasteheadquarters.com/. Not currently available on the site. .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, Runs and sounds great! Best used equipment purchase I've made... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-03, 11:48:48 (50.0.182.130)
I have been very happy with the unit. Been trouble free for about a decade. And... bought it used at a great price! Now I did recently get into a discussion about lifespan of the 4 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AT7 .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Low sampled digital music on high resolution audio equip = pain (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-02, 14:39:10 (50.0.182.130)
I guess I never expected to go 6 years without my turntable, and didn't want to invest very much in improving my digital options. My Oppo BPD-93 does a good job with my old CD's, but the sound mix is .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Low sampled digital music on high resolution audio equip = pain (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-02, 12:00:44 (50.0.182.130)
I either hook up my phone via headphone jack to RCA inputs on back of my pre-pro, stream Pandora from my TV or use home network to stream from my hard drive. I have already used the settings in Pandor .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Finally got my 'table up and running again! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2017-01-02, 09:23:08 (50.0.182.130)
Divorce and bach. pad limitations kept my rig in boxes for 6+ years!. Now finally!... finally, got things going again. Absolutely amazing improvement in sound quality over the digital hash I've bee .......
41: Video Asylum, Wait as long as you can... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2016-12-13, 17:25:18 (50.0.182.130)
If you have the bug, no advice will slow you down. If you are willing to wait, prices always go down and technology always improves. As you said, from your viewing distance you will probably not see t .......
42: General Asylum, Unlimited wishes... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2016-12-13, 17:02:12 (50.0.182.130)
:-) .......
43: Cable Asylum, Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2016-12-08, 14:08:14 (50.0.182.130)
I appreciate the feedback. After looking at some of the options, I decided to stay on my local dealer's good side and get some value-added service helping with fine tuning after set up. I am going to .......
44: Cable Asylum, Can't use XLR connectors... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2016-12-02, 14:36:22 (156.72.30.1)
Balanced interconnects make perfect sense for this, but unfortunately, my Herron Audio phono stage only has RCA connectors. .......
45: Cable Asylum, Phono preamp to PrePro 3 meter nterconnect suggestions (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2016-12-01, 13:21:36 (50.0.182.130)
I have an (unfortunate) 3 meter distance to cover between my phono preamp and my preamp to cover. Looking for suggestions (under $600) for best cable options. Thank you! .......
46: Films/DVD Asylum, A few more for your list (perhaps good, not great) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2015-03-24, 15:41:37 (156.72.30.1)
In Time Lucy Hunger Games Another Earth Her (check out the last couple Ender books for a very interesting variation on this story) -Interesting as well that all these stories have strong female lead c .......
47: Films/DVD Asylum, The Cinema format has its limits... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-09-06, 10:33:56 (24.130.99.21)
Personally, I think the most exciting storytelling is happening on TV with shows like True Detective, Breaking Bad, Scandal, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Orange is the New B .......
48: Films/DVD Asylum, Depression is a Relentless Predator (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-08-13, 09:04:16 (24.130.99.21)
At the risk of over-sharing, I have struggled with this beast for many years. It is relentless - a voice in the mind - "you don't deserve this", "if only they knew"... Every success is undermined and .......
49: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Lucy:" Spoilers..." (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-07-26, 14:51:11 (24.130.99.21)
It was a relatively enjoyable mashup of "Unlimited" "2001" "The Matrix" "Femme Nikita" and "Transcendence". However, there were so many holes in the narrative that I found it hard to stop being a crit .......
50: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Burroughs (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-07-01, 23:05:39 (24.130.99.21)
I too love the pacing of the story. The narrative voice of John Carter is the common thread through all the stories, as he is the story teller and the main protagonist for the first three books. I thi .......
51: Films/DVD Asylum, The movie was entertaining, but totally messed up the story (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-06-25, 17:00:08 (156.72.30.1)
I really liked Enders Game movie as well until I read the books. I dunno. Sometimes it seems that the studios are trying to fit a square peg in a round hole with these adaptations. Another example of .......
52: Films/DVD Asylum, John Carter (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-06-23, 16:04:44 (24.130.99.21)
I wish they had done these novels GoT style. High quality serial story for cable or Netflix etc. The turn of the century (20th century, that is...) voicing of the story makes the wonders of Burroughs .......
53: General Asylum, RE: The Wall... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-06-01, 15:01:31 (24.130.99.21)
Yes, both Roger Waters and for that matter, David Gilmour are an absolute treat to see. Saw him do the entire Dark Side of the Moon, and generous helpings of WYWH, Animals, The Wall, The Final Cut and .......
54: General Asylum, Best: Pink Floyd - The Wall, Los Angeles 1979?, THeads Stop Mkg Sense Tour, Worst: Bob Dylan Santa Rosa 2006? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2014-06-01, 11:41:20 (24.130.99.21)
Been to so many concerts, hard to nail down best show. Some of the best shows have been in small venues when artist were young and hungry. Particularly fond of early 80's X. Tom Tom Club, Cake, Sarah .......
55: Wine Asylum, RE: If there are any Kosta Browne fans about... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2013-05-28, 17:38:32 (66.121.52.2)
Hey, Thanks for the tip! I'm on the K-B list and love their wines! If u like K-B wines, give Failla a shot. Excellent Pinots. Just had a 2010 Sonoma Coast. Extremely well balanced. .......
56: Films/DVD Asylum, Please announce Spoilers in your post title! -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2013-05-27, 11:14:00 (50.152.248.2)
-nt .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, Would you rather have to box up and move 2000 great LPs or 20000 Average LP's ??? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-27, 14:13:01 (66.121.52.2)
I definitely vote for 2000!! .......
58: Video Asylum, Many BluRay and DVD players have built in DD and DTS decoders and preamp (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-27, 13:38:49 (66.121.52.2)
You can output analog 2 channel from many BluRay and DVD players, so you likely will be able to use your 2 channel stereo. If your stereo input is a passive input,all the better, so you'll be able to .......
59: Films/DVD Asylum, Wile E Coyote (or maybe the Roadrunner?) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-27, 13:22:50 (66.121.52.2)
;-) .......
60: Films/DVD Asylum, My G-d, those Wheel of Time books are lonnnnnggggg (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-27, 12:58:09 (66.121.52.2)
In the middle of Book 3. Really liked Books 1 and 2. Keep you posted. .......
61: Films/DVD Asylum, Echo that sentiment - I laughed, I cried... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-17, 16:48:35 (67.188.7.132)
Well worth a watch for anyone who's ever been a child :`) .......
62: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: How large is the readership for the Foundation Trilogy ? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-17, 11:25:54 (67.188.7.132)
Well, I don't really know the relative readership. I loved the Foundation Trilogy, especially when The Mule enters the story. Haven't read the Wheel of Time series, but I just downloaded the first bo .......
63: Films/DVD Asylum, Read the Books (forget the movie!) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-15, 22:02:23 (67.188.7.132)
John Carter Adventures on Mars is a series of eleven books written by Edgar Rice Burroughs in serial form from 1912 to a posthumous publication in 1964. The writing stye is both plain spoken and forma .......
64: Video Asylum, Oppo BPD-93 -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-03-02, 14:33:39 (66.121.52.2)
.. .......
65: General Asylum, Careful when you drop $$ that the recording chain is all analog... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-01-28, 15:32:20 (66.121.52.2)
Nothing worse than finding out that you have a digital to analog conversion with all the horrible compression and equalization that many "modern" sound engineers use to optimize for iPods, etc getting .......
66: Films/DVD Asylum, Absolutely! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-01-28, 14:56:51 (66.121.52.2)
Check out my posted system. I'm in a 2 channel configuration right now due to space constraints and short term rental situation. The quality of the sound allows for lower volume listening with compre .......
67: General Asylum, How 'bout HDMI? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2012-01-05, 15:19:47 (66.121.52.2)
I've been trying to figure out a safe way to clean the HDMI connections on the back of my pre-pro. Any thoughts? .......
68: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The cause? Transformer hash - Halcro MC7 (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-12, 19:47:48 (66.121.52.2)
I spoke with Hugh at Music Lover's Audio. His theory is the following: "Halcro's have a very unique power factor corrected power supply that will draw power from the full wave cycle. It's not surprisi .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks to all for your help (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-12, 13:14:16 (67.188.7.132)
Bit the bullet. Pulled out my rack. Feeling lazy, so I just plugged the ground isolator between the Amp and my EquiTech Son of Q. Hey presto! Hum is gone. Low tech, very disappointing that such a thi .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Appreciate the advice! Will post a followup when I work this out. -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-10, 15:49:13 (67.188.7.132)
- .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not sure my landlord would appreciate my turning his home into a Faraday Cage! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-08, 16:31:42 (66.121.52.2)
`nt .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Makes sense. Will give it a go... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-08, 16:30:13 (66.121.52.2)
-nt .......
73: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Fiendish transformer next to my house! Advice please?? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-08, 11:03:08 (66.121.52.2)
Getting a 60Hz hum in my system despite Equitech Son of Q and Richard Grey Power Co b/w the wall and my components (in parallel, not in sequence). I tried disconnecting my Comcast cable box and it did .......
74: Films/DVD Asylum, Great post! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-02, 08:56:35 (66.121.52.2)
I have such great memories of watching this movie each year when it was on TV (back in the days of 13 channels!). My kids and I have watched it many times as well. I never read the books as a child, b .......
75: Films/DVD Asylum, Wizard of Oz -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-12-01, 16:29:31 (66.121.52.2)
Timeless moviemaking, even if it significantly diverged from L Frank Baum's version. .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Multichannel amp w/ "Y" interconnect from preamp (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-10-13, 14:04:57 (66.121.52.2)
I'm running a Halcro MC7 into Revel Studios w/ the above setup and have been very happy with the result. Not sure this is "audiophile" enough for you. I've gotten some flack about Halcro in this forum .......
77: Video Asylum, Older D2, HDMI v1.2x (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-09-27, 08:06:59 (67.188.7.132)
I'm pretty sure you are correct. It is HDMI v1.2x. 1.3 was not an option. So handshake issues are a known problem w/ 1.2x? This may explain a lot. .......
78: Video Asylum, RE: HDMI problems b/w Anthem D2 / Oppo BPD93 / DCX3400M Motorola Comcast HD DVR (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-09-21, 17:27:32 (67.188.7.132)
Hey, first of all, thanks for responding! It's great to have a way to connect with fellow AV Inmates. I have found that the results are variable if the peripherals are turned on first. Often the PrePr .......
79: Films/DVD Asylum, Hitachi Director's Series (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-09-20, 23:40:53 (67.188.7.132)
Had mine for 6 years now and still very happy. Just doesn't do 1080p. Somehow, I've found a way to live with that... .......
80: Video Asylum, HDMI problems b/w Anthem D2 / Oppo BPD93 / DCX3400M Motorola Comcast HD DVR (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-09-19, 16:45:34 (67.188.7.132)
When I switch on my system, there's all sorts of intermittent blue screens b/w Oppo or Motorola units off and and fully on / software loaded status. If the timing of the turn on sequence isn't just ri .......
81: Films/DVD Asylum, Great re-boot. One question...SPOILER (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-08-07, 21:05:18 (67.188.7.132)
As I recall, the Icarus (Mars mission) was reported "lost" on the news. Perhaps this is the "link" to the sequel? Somehow they go forward in time and return to the future "Planet of the Apes"??? ::: T .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hopefully they will respond to email... looks like it'll be a while (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-07-12, 15:02:43 (67.188.7.132)
Thanks for the link. That was 2009, fer cryin' out loud! .......
83: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I hope you're right - and I hope you're wrong (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-07-12, 11:02:27 (166.205.136.138)
I love my amp and now Im very concerned about support and repair availability. On the other hand, I've worked with my dealer for more than a decade - he has impeccible taste, serves an extremely high .......
84: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No. I mean Halcro. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-07-12, 09:07:03 (67.188.7.132)
I was in a local dealer's shop and asked why they didn't have Halcro on the floor any more. They said that Halcro had dropped their long-time US distributor about a year or more ago, then saw their sa .......
85: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Halcro apparently out of the Amplifier Business??!! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-07-11, 20:53:26 (66.121.52.2)
I recently heard that Halcro is no longer building amplifiers. To me this is very bad news as I have the MC70 and absolutely love it. It runs cool, easily fits in my rack and sounds great - never fati .......
86: Video Asylum, RE: What about Mch HDMI audio? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-06-07, 16:48:01 (208.115.94.237)
Regardless of input, Anthem D2 DSP output is 24bit/192kHz. So I'm not sure what effect that has on audio quality with unknown jitter from the Oppo HDMI digital audio output. I've been happy with the .......
87: Video Asylum, HDMI jitter and DSP (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-06-07, 15:56:47 (208.115.94.237)
I asked Oppo customer support about HDMI jitter. Here is their reply: We do not have any written documentation on the jitter rate over HDMI as issues with jitter errors are related to the downstream e .......
88: Video Asylum, RE: What about Mch HDMI audio? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-06-07, 09:12:31 (70.96.82.3)
I don't have experience with multichannel HDMI audio. I use the 2ch HDMI from the Oppo into the Anthem DACs. .......
89: Video Asylum, Went from 7.1 to 2ch (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-06-03, 08:54:13 (67.188.7.132)
I tried for the best of both worlds with an all Revel 7.1 system. It was great and 2 channel music was terrific as well, but my life circumstances have changed (got divorced, moved to a smaller place) .......
90: General Asylum, Keynote Speaker Co. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-05-31, 14:28:04 (209.204.134.115)
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91: Films/DVD Asylum, Sat down to watch for 5min with daughter, wound up watching the whole movie (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-05-25, 14:07:22 (66.121.52.2)
Really well done. Lisa Kudrow and Thomas Hayden Church are fun to watch. Great fun! .......
92: Films/DVD Asylum, The Golden Compass (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-05-12, 15:20:01 (209.204.134.115)
I cried when I realized how much money had been spent mangling a really great scifi/fantasy book. .......
93: Speaker Asylum, So why not 'Bi-Amp' and get a good night's sleep? -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-03-30, 13:47:07 (209.204.134.115)
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94: Films/DVD Asylum, A few more for the list, some less serious than others... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-03-20, 21:29:39 (24.130.126.148)
Avatar, Chronicles of Riddick, Donnie Darko, The Fifth Element, Wall-E, 9? And dont forget Buckaroo Banzai!!! What about SciFi channels' "Battlestar Galactica"? Jurassic Park had its day in the sun to .......
95: General Asylum, Have to go with Pink Floyd in LA on "The Wall" tour (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2011-01-17, 16:06:51 (66.121.52.2)
Other shows I saw that had a big impact: 1. Styx "Grand Illusion" Long Beach Arena 2. The Who - 1984 tour LA Sports Arena 3. Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" tour 4. Grateful Dead - Ventura County Fa .......
96: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Has Anyone Read the Books? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2010-09-04, 17:36:54 (71.131.197.186)
Agree that the translation was crude...or perhaps the original text in Swedish was crude...who knows? I do know that I gave up a few night's sleep to read the trilogy...absolutely could not put them .......
97: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Wow, I wouldn't take my kid to this. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2010-04-28, 20:05:00 (71.131.200.9)
Not for everyone, but we had fun. I thought the R rating was appropriate .......
98: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Kick Arse, well, Kicked arse (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2010-04-25, 16:32:53 (71.131.191.189)
Saw it last night with my 14 year old son. It was a hoot! Agree with Brian A about the Kill Bill and Matrix influences. .......
99: Films/DVD Asylum, Did you read the book before you saw the film? (tiny spoiler alert) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2010-04-12, 19:38:45 (71.131.176.135)
I went expecting a hack job. The story has so many characters with involved relationships that I thought it would be impossible to cover the whole story. Well I was wrong. I thought the film was terri .......
100: Films/DVD Asylum, Thought the story pandered to current Hollywood need to provide... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2010-01-24, 21:38:01 (71.131.199.141)
a cover of special effects and UltraViolence to sell an underlying sincere story exploring the origin of biblical stories (truth, myth?) The movie went on a bit too long for my taste, but it had some .......
101: Films/DVD Asylum, Fight Club, Harold and Maude, Garden State -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-11-07, 14:52:43 (198.217.64.29)
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102: Films/DVD Asylum, Harsh, dude (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-07-28, 16:31:43 (209.204.134.115)
Most all of us fail to reach the Hollywood standard of beauty. Can't see movies populated only with perfect people being that interesting over the long haul. Then again, maybe you were just being a tr .......
103: Films/DVD Asylum, Still enjoy Eddie Vedder's soundtrack for this film (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-07-28, 16:26:59 (209.204.134.115)
A really tragic story - read the book by Jon Krakauer - .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nearby in-wall power lines? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-05-04, 17:46:26 (66.121.52.2)
I had a L channel hum that I could not figure out. Switched cables, equipment, etc. Finally figured out that a house power cable was running in the wall next to the pre-pro. Moved the pre-pro, hum wen .......
105: General Asylum, My choice as well... -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-04-28, 17:26:31 (66.121.52.2)
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106: General Asylum, Sanyo All-in-One Unit I got for my 10th birthday (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-01-11, 19:57:26 (66.121.52.2)
Maybe not audiophile quality, but it ROCKED! Had it until I graduated college, included turntable, cassete tape deck and tuner. Associated 3 way speakers (can't remember if they were sealed or ported) .......
107: Films/DVD Asylum, Here's my short list (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-01-10, 14:13:41 (66.121.52.2)
So these are "serious" scifi films, embodying someone's vision of the future with some embedded moral lession that gives the story relevence and moves it beyond a live action "Popular Mechanics" feel. .......
108: Video Asylum, My 2cents (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-01-09, 17:47:15 (66.121.52.2)
If you are considering a Sony PS3 or BluRay, keep 1080p in mind, even for a 32". I really like the Samsung LCD picture quality, even on the 720p unit (about $530 at Costco). I recently purchased the S .......
109: Films/DVD Asylum, Have to consider Donne Darko in this list. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2009-01-09, 17:29:01 (66.121.52.2)
I thought Sunshine was pretty interesting. Also, the current Battlestar Galactica really good! .......
110: General Asylum, RE: Interestingly... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2008-11-17, 11:59:47 (66.121.52.2)
Agree on the overplay issue. There seemed to be certain "pet songs" that got played about every 2-3 hours, really annoying. However, lots of songs in between that I really enjoy. I really didn't have .......
111: General Asylum, RE: XM/Sirius merge cuts have started? - Anyone listen to Sirius "Chill" in Electronica? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2008-11-13, 21:03:19 (66.121.52.2)
My favorite Sirius station has been "Chill" in the Electronica category. I'm really into Radiohead and have picked up on a lot of other bands on this station I haven't heard anywhere else. The XM equ .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Halcro MC20 vs. Jeff Rowland 201 - any experience? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2008-09-17, 21:02:14 (66.121.52.2)
I run the Halcro MC70 with my Anthem D2 PrePro. I had the Anthem P5 and found the sound somewhat muddy in comparison with the Halcro, which has a crystalline character that never seems fatiguing. Have .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, Koetsu Urushi (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2008-08-31, 20:24:30 (66.121.52.2)
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114: Films/DVD Asylum, Sorry, forgot to include 2cats, 2bunnes, and a fish (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2007-08-19, 17:48:33 (71.131.184.119)
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115: Films/DVD Asylum, My kids loved it (6, 8, 12yrs/old)! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2007-08-17, 15:55:28 (71.131.184.119)
I really liked the story. The ending is a bit sappy and the resolution of the Dept of Homeland Security involvement is clearly unrealistic (no supoenas, congressional hearings, political grandstanding .......
116: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2007-06-14, 21:21:56 (67.110.45.55)
My wife and I were really floored by this film. Rufus was in top form. Antony, in "If It Be Thy Will", sang a stunningly powerful performance that left us speechless. Who is this guy? Bob .......
117: General Asylum, Disagree (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2007-05-21, 15:06:36 (66.121.52.2)
This hobby is supposed to be fun. There really aren't any rules that define how you are supposed to enjoy your music. I generally like to listen to music in the configuration that it was mastered (oth .......
118: General Asylum, Re: Stories about choosing moniker-here's mine (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2006-12-03, 20:14:39 (66.121.52.2)
I just wanted to be a little obscure and see if there are any MRI buffs out there. K-space is the name for a data array of signal measured from a sample during an MRI experiment. Aren't you glad you a .......
119: Films/DVD Asylum, Another interesting character name (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2006-06-06, 11:19:43 (209.204.134.115)
How about Octopussy? Not just a cute name for an octopus? .......
120: Speaker Asylum, Re: How do the studios compare? nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2006-04-01, 15:46:50 (66.121.52.2)
Deeper bass, richer midrange, sweeter treble, larger soundstage. Think of it as the F30 on steroids. I think the cosmetics are better as well. Bob .......
121: Speaker Asylum, Revel Performa F30 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2006-04-01, 13:59:45 (216.237.2.100)
Hey Jonbee, Ya nailed it! I bought the F30's after a last minute audition. I literally had a credit card out for another speaker. The F30s eventually got traded up to Studios, which I've happily owned .......
122: General Asylum, Re: Is it Heart of Gold? - yes (brief review). (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2006-02-18, 22:38:12 (71.131.247.95)
Saw it at the Metreon in SF. Excellent footage, mix of handheld, steadicam, and long shots. Most of the acoustic instruments were externally miked. No wireless in sight. Beautiful lighting. Slightly g .......
123: Video Asylum, Re: OK but..... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2005-11-16, 21:44:43 (66.121.52.2)
Boy, you're tough to please. Must come with the territory... All analog and digital input routed through the digital out pathway are converted to 2-channel. Output options are limited to sampling freq .......
124: Video Asylum, D1 digital output options (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2005-11-14, 14:42:27 (209.204.134.115)
Hi Kal, Any input can be passed to the digital output . Analog can be converted to 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz at 16 or 24bit output. I believe that digital input can be passed "unscathed" up to 96/24. To .......
125: Video Asylum, Anthem D1 Statement has digital out (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2005-11-11, 16:01:18 (216.237.2.100)
You might also check if the Anthem AVM30 has a similar feature. Bob .......
126: Films/DVD Asylum, Psychiatrist in Donnie Darko (2001) -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2005-08-09, 19:45:31 (64.174.91.49)
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127: Rocky Road, Re: Bob Mould (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2005-04-12, 14:37:09 (63.193.20.138)
Saw Bob Mould at a club in Houston, mid 90's. Acoustic set. Waaay too loud. .......
128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anthem PrePro (Statement D1 or AVM30) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-11-01, 14:51:55 (216.237.2.100)
I've had an Anthem Statement D1 w/ P5 amp in place for 2-3wks now with very impressive results. The preamp gives you the option for direct analog or ADC (with attendant bass management and surround fe .......
129: Vinyl Asylum, System characteristics (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-10-31, 21:49:26 (64.174.89.237)
Hi Jerry, Thanks for your equipment reviews. I think you influenced my decision to get an Aries over the Immedia RPM. I had the L2 prior to the VPI. Subsequently I've changed my phono stage (to Herron .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-10-30, 10:42:05 (216.237.2.100)
Appreciate the feedback. Ruby 3 was recommended by my dealer. I've not heard the ZYX, but I will make an effort to find out more about it. .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, Considering Ruby 3 vs Koetsu Urushi (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-10-29, 23:09:44 (64.174.89.237)
My Benz Micro L2 is due for replacement (loss of high frequency and slightly bent cantilever). I have a VPI Aries w/ JMW 10, SDS controller, Herron Audio MC phono pre-amp. Recently I installed the Ant .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, re: (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-10-28, 16:45:40 (66.121.52.2)
I'll do a CD/vinyl side by side tonite and let you know how it goes. .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, Kid A ... Analog vs. Digital Mastering (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-10-28, 14:04:09 (66.121.52.2)
Really, the sonic differences (to my ear) are slight. I realize this is a heretical position on this forum, but... I think the convenience of ceedee outweights the benefit of vinyl in this case. From .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, Hail to the Thief (an excellent album!) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-10-27, 16:43:12 (63.193.20.138)
I must say that HTTT has held up quite well and is actually one of my favorite Radiohead albums. I sometimes wonder why the title track wasn't picked up the the Democratic Party (heh, heh...)! I was v .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, BeenThereDoneThat... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-09-29, 21:38:35 (68.105.220.71)
Used a SF Line 3 SE w/ a Lexicon DC1 in the manner you describe. Yes, I enjoyed the two channel sound, but ran into a couple problems you may wish to consider... 1. Annoying ground loop hums, mostly a .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, AV PrePro, best analog sound (for vinyl - of course!), under 6K? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-09-07, 13:06:35 (63.193.20.138)
Wanted the Casablanca III, but too damned expensive. Considering Anthem, Rotel, and Parasound products. Any thoughts on these or other products in this price range? .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, Re: VPI belt movement (up & down) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-04-19, 23:52:12 (66.125.90.119)
I noticed this problem when i shifted the belt to play 45's. When I put the belt back it oscillated up and down in the way you describe. My theory is a slight twist in the belt and/or a slight obliqui .......
138: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Access to Music, Larkspur Landing (off Sir Francis Drake Blvd) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-03-18, 20:10:36 (66.121.52.2)
Last time I was there (1-2yrs ago) they had the full line. (415)461-1568 .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, Uhh...I think you mean Norah Jones? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-02-28, 00:36:41 (67.116.51.9)
It's out in both CD and LP. I bought both at Last Record Store in Santa Rosa, CA. Not the cheapest way to go, but I like supporting them. I'm sure there are many internet sources you could access from .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, Santa Rosa, CA (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2004-01-26, 23:14:57 (64.161.29.90)
I'm originally from Long Beach, too. .......
141: Outside Asylum, Breakdown -longish (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-12-15, 19:46:46 (67.116.48.64)
How many radiologists? What was their malpractice insurance? How much for billing services, pension plan, disability? You also need to consider (particularly if they are young physicians), the amount .......
142: Outside Asylum, Lighten Up, dude (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-12-14, 22:00:10 (216.237.2.100)
First of all, your gallbladder may have been inflamed when you saw your surgeon. Inflammation can resolve without intervention. I have seen this with appendicitis as well. There are decision trees bas .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the article. Thanks to you, HW! -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-11-09, 22:43:15 (67.116.49.131)
1 .......
144: Films/DVD Asylum, Great movie. Posted on this a few months ago. (spoiler) (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-09-26, 00:09:30 (64.174.89.236)
I too was moved by this story. I agree that Donnie travelled back through the portal to save his girlfriend. I think he also went back to "save the world", to knit back together the rent in the time-s .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, Phase inversion? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-09-25, 23:53:49 (64.174.89.236)
Does the Alesis invert phase? (I have a Herron Audio phono stage - output is phase inverted...) .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, Tonearm Auto-Return Mechanism = Bad sound? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-09-20, 20:22:35 (64.174.89.34)
A friend of mine wants to get a new turntable. However, he wants to have a turntable with an automatic tonearm return so he doesn't have to worry when the album side is finished. It seems to me that n .......
147: Outside Asylum, Agree! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-09-08, 23:39:28 (64.174.91.4)
I generally concentrate on the road, not the soundstaging. I agree as well about the cost of the HK upgrade, but the dealer threw it in as a sweetener for me. How could I refuse? ;-) .......
148: Speaker Asylum, An Ultima Studio owner's musings (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-07-21, 22:42:35 (64.161.29.84)
I agree with Kal. (In fact, Kal's review got me interested in the Studios!) The Studios have a more relaxed, engaging personality than the Wilson Sophias. For a reference level speaker, they are much .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, Roxy Music - Country Life ;-) <nt> (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-06-19, 19:49:27 (66.125.89.176)
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150: General Asylum, Extracting value (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-06-09, 12:36:51 (66.121.52.2)
I concur that one must listen for the positive features of each setup. I found a great deal of value auditioning the different rooms at the show. I think all of us have preferences in sound reproducti .......
151: General Asylum, Thoughts on HE 2003 (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-06-09, 00:34:25 (64.161.30.255)
Top three rooms: 1. Wilson WP7 - Spectral (Music Lover's Audio). Dynamic, engaging, stunning soundstage. I saw a number of people around me grinnin and groovin. A real winner. 2. Karma Midi Grand - T .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, VPI TT's (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-06-04, 23:26:17 (64.161.30.255)
I have been very happy with the VPI Aries. It has great rhythmicity (helped by a SDS controller) and is extremely quiet. Plus, it's a great-looking turntable. Go to your local audiphool dealer and che .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, Goodbye Blue Skies... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-05-25, 20:37:08 (64.161.30.255)
Mother, should I build the wall? Musicmike, You did leave some room for the door, didn't you? Grass, trees, clouds, wind, and soil are excellent therapy for the condition you describe. ;-) ::: TOPIC:: .......
154: Films/DVD Asylum, Literal vs Implicit / Choice vs Free Will (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-05-25, 00:21:56 (64.161.28.199)
I agree. The architect did not specifically mention free will, but stated that the Matrix depends upon choice, conscious or unconscious, to accept or reject the construct. This choice appears to be re .......
155: Films/DVD Asylum, You missed it. The Architect discussed free will <nt> (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-05-18, 21:49:14 (66.125.89.144)
:-) .......
156: Films/DVD Asylum, Donnie Darko (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-04-19, 21:13:36 (66.121.52.2)
Caught this movie after hearing a rave review on NPR. I was vaguely aware of the film and it's relationship with Drew, whom I felt was vastly over-exposed (at that time). I just searched this forum fo .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, Green vs Red Apple (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-03-16, 11:16:56 (66.125.88.140)
I'm not sure I've noticed different color apples, but I will look more carefully. The white vinyl Let It Be in question has a green label. As far as I can tell, the album is near mint in quality, but .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-03-15, 12:04:16 (209.204.134.115)
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159: Vinyl Asylum, Beatles "Let It Be" on White Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-03-14, 20:54:25 (64.174.90.176)
Anyone know anything about this pressing? Apple Label YEX 733 PCS 7096 1970 manufactured in U.K. "An E.M.I. recording" Jacket is single sleeve, a bit flimsy. No poster. .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, Also agree. 6eye Mono smokes all contenders! <nt> (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-03-03, 20:36:47 (64.161.29.48)
. .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Aries/JMW10 & Classic KOB (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2003-01-06, 14:51:29 (209.204.134.115)
I wish to congratulate you on your acquisition. My Aries/JMW 10 has provided many hours of listening pleasure. I used a Shure gauge for tracking force adjustment. A mirror works pretty well for azimut .......
162: General Asylum, Oh Please... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-12-20, 20:46:05 (66.125.88.208)
Movies and music can co-exist in a system. The technology can draw individuals back into audiophilia by stimulating an interest in music reproduction. After all, most people don't JUST watch movies. F .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, Muy Bueno! Looking forward to the review :-) <nt> (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-12-20, 20:29:20 (66.125.88.208)
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164: Vinyl Asylum, Agree. ABAL Mono is amazing -nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-12-14, 14:09:14 (64.174.90.151)
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165: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Missing VPI Turntable (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-12-14, 14:06:54 (64.174.90.151)
My condolences. I can only imagine your disappointment at having your chance to hear the HR-X delayed, the stupidity of the UPS delivery person, and the general quality of the human race to feel entit .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Aries - Major Tweaks (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-12-08, 01:40:20 (64.161.28.16)
Got a 3/4" maple cutting board from Bed,Bath and Beyond. It is 22" X 16" and easily accomodates my Aries (for $29). Attached 7 Blue Sorbothane hemispheres for isolation, under the platform. Voila! Dee .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, Buy a replacement box from VPI (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-12-08, 01:28:03 (64.161.28.16)
The TT, tonearm, and platter ship in one box and the motor ships in a second box. You DO NOT want the platter loose in a box. Think CANNON BAll! .......
168: Speaker Asylum, Re: Revel speakers...... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-11-19, 21:16:01 (64.161.31.76)
I have Revel Studios (with Voice center channel and S30 surrounds). I took my time auditioning speakers and found the Revels to be the best reference speaker for the money. The sound you get out of th .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Aries with JMW 10 and SDS Controller (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-11-08, 15:52:18 (64.161.29.95)
Came in under $4000 from Hollywood Sound. You will not be disappointed! Lush sound, deep bass. Not as quick (per Michael Fremer) as the Rega P9. See my AA review. .......
170: General Asylum, Got Mine in today! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-11-08, 15:47:14 (64.161.29.95)
Installation was a snap. I also upgraded the power cord. Initial impression is very good. Will post more detailed impressions after burn-in. .......
171: Vinyl Asylum, Another satisfied Hollywood Sound Customer! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-28, 16:12:08 (66.125.88.144)
Got my VPI Aries with JMW 10 tonearm. Recently heard the Aries scout with JMW 9 tonearm. Muy fantastico! .......
172: General Asylum, Take it easy, Kev. It takes time to hand-label S'phile. (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-28, 14:15:09 (66.125.88.144)
:) .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, Are you for real? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-26, 21:31:43 (64.161.31.85)
How many times are you going to post this question. Is there some answer you are seeking that you have not already received? Tell us the answer you want, so we can help you move on to your decision. P .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Beautiful! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-25, 22:02:29 (64.161.31.85)
As a newly minted Aries owner, I can only imagine the sonic delights that await. Keep us all informed. .......
175: Music Lane, Stones "Let It Bleed" (with phase reversed!) <nt> (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-20, 21:29:49 (64.161.31.85)
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176: Music Lane, So that's what that phase switch is for! (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-20, 21:27:14 (64.161.31.85)
Thanks. Sounds great now. .......
177: Music Lane, Recessed Vocals on "Let It Bleed" (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-19, 18:15:36 (64.161.31.85)
Has anyone noticed that Mick's vocals are recessed in center soundstage compared to instruments on "Let It Bleed". I have the stereo London Records LP version. .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, Blissful, but realistic (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-16, 00:22:34 (64.174.88.255)
I'm sure once the initial honeymoon is past, I will be tinkering and recalibrating. Right now, however, I'm in LP heaven! .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, REVIEW: VPI Aries Turntables (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-14, 23:07:52 (64.174.88.255)
Model: Aries Category: Turntables Suggested Retail Price: $2900 Description: Belt Drive Turntable Manufacturer URL: VPI Model Picture: View Review by kSpace ( A ) on October 14, .......
180: General Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-10, 23:07:47 (64.174.91.142)
Thanks. A very informative link. Yes, this is pretty close, but I can buy a full featured unit for the same or lower price with less complexity. I do cede the point that it is not cost effective for a .......
181: General Asylum, DAC with AC3/DTS: Why has no one Built One? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-10, 00:14:26 (64.174.91.142)
I realize this could go in the Video Asylum, but think this is of general interest. Many of us have high quality two-channel pre-amps, but watch movies as well. I don't have space for two systems, so .......
182: General Asylum, 2 channel pre-amp with HT bypass (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-10-06, 23:10:04 (64.174.91.142)
I use a Sonic Frontiers Line 3 SE for all my analog listening. The "SSP" bypass setting switches the pre-amp to a unity-gain passthru, allowing the L & R main output from my processor (Lexicon DC-1) " .......
183: General Asylum, Upgrade Path (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-09-04, 23:23:09 (64.161.28.166)
I agree that speakers make a great difference. I went from Mission 737's to Revel F30's to Ultima Studio's in a year's time. With each upgrade I was able to hear the weak links in my sources and inter .......
184: General Asylum, He's Gone... (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-08-01, 21:16:04 (64.161.29.255)
Catch Phil and Friends. Great jams. Takes two lead guitarists to fill Jerry's shoes. Miss his jam space, but angry/sad he left us so soon. .......
185: General Asylum, Salamander Design Synergy Twin 30 Rack (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-30, 18:58:30 (64.174.88.4)
I have this system as well. I love the look, but I have often wondered about the improvement I might see with better isolation from vibration. You need to buy separate isolation devices (tweaks) with .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Aries vs. Immedia RPM 1 (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-23, 20:37:14 (64.161.31.179)
I am considering these TT's. Immedia is nearby and I have been impressed with the RPM 1 and RPM tonearm combo. (I posted some review comments about the RPM on the vinyl asylum a couple weeks ago). Yet .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, Wasn't that the "Going for the One" tour? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-22, 20:53:40 (64.161.31.179)
I was at that show. Most excellent. .......
188: General Asylum, "Shakey" by Jimmy McDonough (Neil Young Bio) nt (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-22, 20:40:58 (64.161.31.179)
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189: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Immedia RPM TT...The first "stealth" turntable? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-13, 20:56:49 (64.174.90.164)
Have you heard anything about the RPM 1? The RPM 2 is discontinued. BTW, Alan Perkins is modifying the counterweight on the RPM tonearm to allow for heavier cartridges. Also, the controller for the up .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, Immedia RPM TT...The first "stealth" turntable? (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-13, 13:27:12 (64.174.90.164)
Does anyone have any experience with this turntable? (I posted my impressions yesterday.) There are absolutely no reviews/opinions that I can find anywhere. Is this stealth technology? .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, Considering the Immedia RPM TT & Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-12, 23:50:15 (64.174.90.164)
I would be grateful for any opinions on this product. I have auditioned the RPM 1 with the RPM tone arm at Immedia, but my equipment is totally unlike the demo system (Hovland preamp, Hovland Sapphire .......
192: Inmate Systems, kSpace - (0.00)
Posted by kSpace on 2002-07-12, 23:27:48 (66.125.88.208)
Moniker: kSpace System Name: System Rev Date: 2002/12/21/00:15 System Rev IP: 66.125.88.208 Amp: ATI 1505 Preamp: Sonic Frontiers Line 3 SE Speakers: Revel Ultima Studio CDP: Njoe Tjoeb 4000 with Tjo .......
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