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1: Speaker Asylum, Avalon Radian owner manual (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2023-08-24, 09:26:20 (178.255.187.239)
I've recently suggested to a friend the purchase of a pair of Avalon Radian that indeed sounds very good but unfortunately the previous owner did not had the manual. Wrote to Avalon more than one mont .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, Ilford Ilfotol use after expiring date (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2021-04-13, 06:14:15 (93.35.144.243)
I've just found out that there is an expiration date for the Ilford Ilfotol that I use for my DIY RCM fluid. I would like to ask to the expert if there is any possible negative effect on using the sur .......
3: Tubes Asylum, RE: B&K 550 Schematic? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2018-02-24, 12:23:08 (185.28.80.253)
Hi Joe. I have both schematics and parts list. I will send you by email. Cheers .......
4: Tubes Asylum, RE: B&K chart 550? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2018-01-11, 10:07:30 (93.35.144.243)
Update! A friend's of mine who found somewhere that for the B&K 550 can be used the same tube chart for the 700/707 that has the setting for the 6DJ8/ECC88. Value for the 12AX7/ECC83, 12AU7/ECC82 and .......
5: Tubes Asylum, RE: B&K chart 550? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2018-01-01, 02:12:51 (185.28.80.253)
Hi Jonesy and happy new year. I've searched many times but on the tube chart I have for the B&K550 there is no 6922/ECC88/6DJ8 or any other equivalent (with or without the 610 adapter). Maybe I really .......
6: Tubes Asylum, RE: Ah, it looks like you will need the dreaded 610 adapter (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2017-12-30, 08:36:59 (93.35.144.243)
Chip, thanks again for your help. Actually I have also a B&K 650 that I've bought several years ago just to get the meter that was replaced on the 550 but arrived damaged (meter destroyed). I can try .......
7: Tubes Asylum, RE: Test it as a 6DJ8 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2017-12-29, 08:21:45 (93.35.144.244)
Hi Chip and thanks for your effort but unfortunately also the 6DJ8 is not on the Tube Chart for the 550 that I have. If by any chance you have the setting please let me know! Thanks in advance. Cheers .......
8: Tubes Asylum, Testing 6922 on a B&K 550 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2017-12-28, 07:43:39 (93.35.144.243)
I would like to test the 6922 on my B&K550 but I cannot find any info about it. I saw that the B&K650 was able to test this tube and I suppose that also the 550 should do it. Does anybody has any sugg .......
9: Music Lane, Walter Becker (Steely Dan) RIP (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2017-09-03, 07:25:18 (185.28.80.253)
The sad news is all over the music social. .......
10: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dali Rubicon 8 Opinions (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2016-12-02, 05:15:01 (185.28.80.3)
The Dali Rubicon series is quite recent and there is no issue on get any replacement afaik for older speakers. .......
11: Speaker Asylum, RE: They are... (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2016-12-02, 05:10:57 (185.28.80.3)
Very ugly IMHO .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Interesting NAD C275BEE findings (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2016-09-27, 12:47:25 (94.125.236.9)
+1 .......
13: Tubes Asylum, RE: Testing EL84 on B&K 550 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2015-05-10, 00:11:27 (151.32.247.107)
Many thanks for the useful reply. Thanks again! .......
14: Tubes Asylum, Testing EL84 on B&K 550 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2015-05-06, 22:25:10 (151.32.247.107)
I am looking for help on how to test the EL84/6BQ5 tube on my B&K 550 tester. If I have understood correctly from what I found on the net, is needed an adaptor but I have no clue on how to make it and .......
15: Tubes Asylum, RE: B&K 505 tube tester? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2015-05-06, 22:24:05 (151.32.247.107)
You are correct. The tube tester is 550, not 505. I am reposting the thread with the correct title. Thanks It's possible to delete this thread? Thanks. .......
16: Tubes Asylum, Testing EL84 on B&K 505 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2015-05-06, 13:01:03 (151.32.247.107)
I am looking for help on how to test the EL84/6BQ5 tube on my B&K 505 tester. If I have understood correctly from what I found on the net, is needed an adaptor but I have no clue on how to make it and .......
17: Digital Drive, RE: ~40 hours in (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2013-11-22, 20:51:39 (222.64.220.231)
RE: Gould/Bach That actually should be Gould singing along if I recall correctly (can't find the CD now), something that also Keith Jarrett is used to do. .......
18: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6350: how to test? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2013-10-29, 02:48:42 (222.67.201.22)
Tom, thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I can't find also the 6463 in the tube chart. It's my understanding that the pin-out is quite different from the common types and I can maybe build an adaptor .......
19: Tubes Asylum, 6350: how to test? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2013-10-25, 23:45:30 (222.67.201.22)
There is anybody that can help me on this? I have a B&K 550 tube tester but there is no trace of the 6350 in the tubes list that comes with the tester. Thanks in advance. .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ping Bullethead / Home Audition of Bel Canto REF500S Amp (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2013-05-25, 02:19:23 (222.64.222.123)
Disbeliever, I am curious to know which amp you found is "listenable" ...... no pun, just simple curiosity. .......
21: Digital Drive, RE: Anyone familiar with Linn Network streaming (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2013-04-28, 16:43:23 (222.67.214.150)
Yage, you are correct about Songcast feature but this is just an additional feature of the Linn DS range in order to stream contents from another computer available on the network (wired or wireless), .......
22: Digital Drive, RE: Anyone familiar with Linn Network streaming (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2013-04-28, 03:18:47 (222.67.214.150)
Linn DS range can stream wirelessly only contents from an iPad/iPhone/iPod (a kind of Airplay) and limited at 16bit/44 kHz. Wired is the way to go for normal use (up to 24/192). You can find more deta .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Meixing Mind-Da Chinese web site (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2012-09-23, 17:43:50 (124.78.227.164)
Meixing is the name of the factory, MingDa is the brand name used for their products. .......
24: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Name a streamer other than the Logitech Touch (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2012-09-08, 18:05:52 (222.67.215.193)
Pioneer N30 and N50 (wireless is optional and need an external adaptor). Looks as a nice alternative to the discontinued Touch (but a little more expensive). Linn DS are streamers too, not server .... .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Leave tube preamp on 24/7? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2012-06-16, 08:03:47 (222.64.214.46)
I will left it on 24/7 only if is an hybrid preamp because the solid state part needs so. .......
26: Digital Drive, RE: Ethernet HD Music Server (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2012-05-05, 17:28:03 (58.38.40.62)
Get a Logitech Squeezebox Touch and you will have a nice streaming device that can be used as "transport only" with both digital coax and toslink. Now there is also an app that will permit to send out .......
27: General Asylum, RE: How do I hook up my graphic equalizer? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2012-03-14, 23:52:51 (124.78.230.252)
As PictureGuy suggested, the best option is to install the equalizer in the tape loop. First, your preamp must have a tape monitor selector (usually is named monitor/source or tape/source), then you c .......
28: General Asylum, RE: What 5 Bands Do You Regret Having Not Seen The Most? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2011-06-28, 02:09:22 (58.38.110.216)
Here is my list: 1) Pink Floyd (I missed at least 2 great concert in my home town) 2) Rolling Stones (same as above apply) 3) Police when they toured Reggatta de blanc (and never saw them) 4) Dire Str .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Linn P-Clip question (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2011-06-03, 21:07:37 (58.38.110.216)
Send me email, I will help you. Cheers .......
30: Tubes Asylum, RE: how to test 6350 on a B&K 550 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2011-06-02, 20:28:05 (58.38.110.216)
No one can help?? .......
31: Tubes Asylum, RE: What to use for VTL TL-2.5 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2011-05-31, 02:14:57 (58.38.110.216)
I will give a try on both Raytheon and RCA (all black plates). I like the result on my TL 5.5 and the prices are still affordable. Cheers .......
32: Tubes Asylum, how to test 6350 on a B&K 550 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2011-05-31, 02:09:59 (58.38.110.216)
I would like to test some 6350 on my B&K 550 but unfortunately this tube it's not listed in the chart that comes along with the tube tester. Does anybody have a clue on which settings I should use to .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: help with low level tube choice for VTL ST150 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2011-03-25, 01:06:27 (58.38.97.49)
RCA black plates for both. Very happy with the result (and not a lot of money spent). .......
34: General Asylum, RE: Tube audio shops in Hong Kong? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2010-11-15, 02:36:54 (58.38.101.128)
Try also WiWi Tubes in Central Hong Kong. Here is the map from their website http://www.wiwitubes.com/en/contact.php. Already had some very good experience with them. .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Fuse Size for VTL6.5 Tube Preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2010-09-22, 20:56:44 (58.38.97.149)
32 mm .......
36: DVD-Audiobahn, Bjork on DualDisc (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2010-09-17, 01:13:45 (58.38.97.149)
I have the box set of Bjiork DualDisc. All the discs are CD on one side and DVD video on the other side, no DVD Audio here. I'm sure of this because I've tried to extract the HiRez files from them usi .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL 5.5 Series 2 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2010-07-09, 18:07:10 (58.38.97.149)
Disclaimer: I'm a VTL dealer I can only tell you that I've compared the new 5.5 II with the 5.5 that reside in my own system. The old 5.5 was a great preamp, the new 5.5 II raise the performances a lo .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stylus Cleaning Habits....... (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2010-04-19, 03:29:21 (58.38.101.205)
I've used the Last Formula 4 (cleaner) and Last Formula 5 (then caled Stylast, but this is to reduce the friction, not a cleaner!) for many years on many cartridges without any issue. I also own a Gol .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Classe dr3 input sensitivity (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2009-03-22, 08:56:29 (222.64.118.242)
Somebody can help me in find out which is the sensitivity of the Classe Audio DR3b power amp? Thanks in advance .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Krell S300i really made in China ? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2009-03-17, 00:11:06 (222.64.115.63)
Yes, it's true. I've received yesterday a copy of the last issue of AudioTechnique magazine from Hong Kong with the review of the new S300i and in picture of the back panel (pag. 145)can see the writi .......
41: Speaker Asylum, RE: Help! Maggies are Rattling! (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2009-02-02, 00:12:22 (222.64.121.83)
Sorry to let you know that your Maggies needs to be repaired. It's as you wrote, the wire that is glued to the mylar it's not attached anymore and it's rattling against the panels. Cheers .......
42: Room Acoustics Forum by Rives Audio, RE: Equipment Rack Placement (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2009-01-20, 20:13:33 (222.64.118.46)
Putting the system between the speakers is the way to go in order to make the cables as short as possible but you should use some low raise shelf pushed on the very back of the wall or it will affect .......
43: Speaker Asylum, RE: Martin Logaqn Source (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2009-01-03, 22:38:26 (222.64.118.46)
The Source are as TAS described overall (I don't agree on the limited lateral soundstage) but need to be listened in a good environment (not the typical BB showroom, a real world room) and driven by a .......
44: Speaker Asylum, RE: Audio Physic Spark IV (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2009-01-03, 19:49:45 (222.64.118.46)
I've got good result with the VTL ST85 driving the Tempo IV that are more difficult to drive than the Spark IV. You should get very good result with your 100W monos. Yes, Audio Physic have a "house so .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL by Manley Deluxe/Stereo 75/75 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-12-07, 00:46:24 (58.38.104.44)
Send me an email and I will try to help you (in Italiano) Cheers .......
46: General Asylum, RE: 2008 GuangZhou AV Fair (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-12-07, 00:42:31 (58.38.104.44)
Beautiful pictures, as always can find on AVBuzz.com. The sound was disappointing in almost every room. Cheers. .......
47: Speaker Asylum, RE: Vivid Giya loudspeakers (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-12-05, 22:45:52 (58.38.104.44)
I've saw the link, nice pictures, but, as you said, the look is love it or hate it affair and personally I really don't like it! BTW, Barrolo red is wrong, I think that should be Barolo red (as the wi .......
48: Speaker Asylum, RE: Vivid Giya loudspeakers (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-12-04, 16:34:35 (58.38.104.44)
Just come back from the Guangzhou HiEnd show where the Giya were displayed with Dartzeel electronics and Crystal cables. Sorry to report that the sound was not very good in that room (actually I have .......
49: Tubes Asylum, RE: Thanks + follow-up questions (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-09-25, 22:47:41 (222.64.119.94)
A friend of mine have a pair of 509 that recently were sent back to De Paravicini itself in UK for a check and some small updates. Once back, when turn on in one of the amplifier a tube (I don't remem .......
50: Tubes Asylum, to everybody and to benie (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-09-25, 22:38:24 (222.64.119.94)
To everybody who tried to help me: Sorry to report that my B&K 550 comes with a meter that doesn't have the Gm scale. I guess that it was replaced (on the back have 2 date: 10 june 67 and 8 may 68) an .......
51: Tubes Asylum, RE: actual gm readings are not available on B&K testers (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-09-25, 15:36:27 (222.64.119.94)
Hi Jonesy and thank you for your post. Do you have any idea on how to do considering that on the manual is wrote that is possible? Cheers. .......
52: Tubes Asylum, where to read the Gm on B&K 550 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-09-24, 04:42:24 (58.38.103.151)
I've just bought a B&K 550 tube tester but I cannot find where to read the Gm value. In the instrution is wrote that on the meter there are 2 scale, one in red and one in black but I cannot see any. A .......
53: Room Acoustics Forum by Rives Audio, to Ethan about bass traps on the ceiling (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-09-04, 04:12:54 (58.38.107.247)
Hi Ethan, I would like to ask you a suggestion: I'm going to add 3 more bass traps on the ceiling between the speakers and the front wall: I should put it parallel to the ceiling or should be better t .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-09-01, 21:47:38 (58.38.107.247)
This is for the last 4 years. I'm starting to think about a replacement. .......
55: Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad 57 and 63 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-08-08, 01:39:46 (222.64.112.59)
I've had both and if I have to buy again I will buy the 63. Yes, the 57 have a wonderful midrange and then? No bass, no high (better if you put on stands), cannot play loud enough to near realistic le .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Can Ayre AX-7E's remote control the C5-XE (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-07-20, 07:14:53 (222.67.18.192)
No!!! .......
57: Speaker Asylum, RE: Listen to this (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-07-19, 23:25:59 (222.67.18.192)
And what about this: during the Top Audio show in Italy, a guy was recording the sound of every room on a portable recorder (a cassette if I remember right) in order to then make peacefully comparison .......
58: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bel Canto eOne Series (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-07-04, 02:46:38 (58.38.105.58)
You mean that no big advertising = bad after sales service? If you think so, sorry, you're plain wrong! I can start now and finish tomorrow to write the name of brands heavily promoted but with after .......
59: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bel Canto eOne Series (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-06-28, 04:44:32 (58.38.105.58)
Why your local agent sucks? Cheers .......
60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: WOW! Audio Research clone on ebay (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-05-25, 04:07:25 (58.38.106.176)
BTW here in China the ARC distributor posted some ads about the fake ARC with all the details on how to distinguish the real one with the fake one. Not already saw one personally but I think that can .......
61: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Follow-Up on Klyne SK-5 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-04-16, 19:27:00 (218.81.178.122)
Why did you use the main output from the Klyne instead to use the tape out? In this way you can bypass the line stage of the Klyne and, maybe, have a better sound and really appreciate the quality of .......
62: Inmate Systems, katylied's katylied's system (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-04-08, 01:14:41 (218.81.178.122)
katylied 's katylied's system System
IP Address: 218.81.178.122
Last Update: April 08, 2008 at 01:14:41
Amplifier: VTL ST150
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): VTL 5.5
Speakers: .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Experimentation with reverse field speaker locations (U. S. patent pending) (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-03-26, 00:28:04 (218.81.166.224)
Many years ago I've saw a picture of the room of the UK reviewer Jimmy Hughes. The speakers were in a almost normal position but instead to point toward the listener were aimed toward the back wall. I .......
64: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes, and some dealers don't change their ways (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-03-25, 03:44:18 (218.81.166.224)
I've saw the fake Oyaide and Furutech in Hong Kong last year. The street price is HK$80 (around 10 US$ I guess) and don't need to be a genius to understand why the price is so cheap. Of course somebod .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: preamp/poweramp matching (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-03-23, 08:07:15 (218.82.167.132)
Beside the sonic matching, what you should care about is the input impedance of the power amp vs. the output impedance of the preamp. I guess, considering that the Accuphase is a solid state preamp yo .......
66: Cable Asylum, RE: Nordost Tyr (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2008-01-18, 04:14:40 (61.171.5.180)
I've got recently the Vidar break-in machine and I'm astonished on how better can sound the Tyr after 4 days of treatment (and it is the demo set that I'm using in my shop for about 1 and 1/2 year). R .......
67: Speaker Asylum, RE: Audiophysic Yara (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-11-19, 23:48:17 (61.171.10.54)
Audiosoul, I'm an Audio Physic dealer and what I can tell you is that they cannot play loud and doen't have very deep bottom end but are quite clean and articulated. Please tell me the rest of your sy .......
68: Speaker Asylum, RE: An Audiophile Rellocates to China: High-End Chinese Speakers? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-08-12, 22:08:41 (61.171.6.23)
Aurum Cantus make some decent sounding speakers, especially considering the price here in China. As regarding the electronics, I have my idea on how they sound, but is my opininion. Good luck! ::: TOP .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Spectral DMC30SS (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-08-12, 21:26:41 (61.171.6.23)
It seems that the problem is in the source, otherwise the problem will remain on the same channel. .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL Real people! (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-07-23, 05:28:15 (61.171.7.194)
As a VTL dealer in Shanghai (China), I can only support Luke and his company. This is my experience with an ST85 power amp that after some days stopped to worked correctly on one channel. After my cal .......
71: Speaker Asylum, RE: Martin Logan Clarity (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-07-09, 05:36:47 (61.171.139.203)
The Clarity doen't need all the power of the Krell, especially if your room is not very, very big. I think that the Simaudio can be a good choice. I usually suggest the Ayre AX7e that is 60W on 8 ohm .......
72: Speaker Asylum, RE: Katylied, I had Sequel II's many years ago.... (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-07-07, 21:03:45 (61.171.139.203)
At the HiEnd show in Munich I've saw some new products from ML. A new speaker that should be below the $3000 is the Source, a small hybrid with all the new technologies of the Vista, Vantage and Summi .......
73: Speaker Asylum, RE: Martin Logan Clarity (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-07-07, 01:39:24 (61.171.139.203)
As a ML dealer, my suggestion is to spend at least about $2000 each, and stay way from products as the one you wrote about. Find a dealer who can give you good advice and help you to do the right purc .......
74: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker decibel measurement (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-07-05, 19:26:15 (61.171.140.114)
In order to have a better measure, you have to use pink noise or some frequency signal, as already suggested. Please als oconsider that the room acoustics have a big impact on the reading. ::: TOPIC:: .......
75: Speaker Asylum, RE: Audio Physic Experiences? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-06-13, 05:08:49 (61.171.5.108)
As an Audio Physic dealer, what I can suggest to you is to take in the right consideration the size of the room. The Scorpio need a bigger room than the Tempo and the Spark a smaller one. I've realize .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, Re: used linn lp-12 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-04-18, 19:50:48 (61.171.133.135)
Get the Linn. The price is fair and you can get almost all the spare parts if in the needs of service. It's still one of the best turntable you can buy today at real price. I buy one as my last turnta .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, Linn Linto & Lehmann Silver Cube (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-04-18, 02:04:10 (61.171.133.135)
Did somebody already make a comparison between those two phono preamps? Any suggestion is welcome! .......
78: Speaker Asylum, Re: Which Royds Have I Got? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-04-11, 02:23:37 (61.171.1.126)
Those speakers are not the 7 nor the Coniston. I was a Royd dealer many many years ago and only for a couple of years but the speakers you bought (for what I remember) can be the Sintra, a big step ov .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Tube amp not connected to speakers .... safe? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-04-07, 20:35:58 (61.171.9.77)
There is no problem at all. It's about 30 years that I'm doing in this way and also with the solid state there will be no problem, especially if the preamp is on mute, but be careful to do not short t .......
80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: pre amp recommendations for Adcom 535 ?? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-27, 19:00:26 (61.171.137.43)
The Adcom GFA 535 was a very good sounding solid state amp and I've sold many. As a preamp, my suggestion was to looking for a good sounding tube preamp (CJ PV10, Counterpoint SA7.1), and yes, the bin .......
81: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Linn Unidisk SC as a stereo preamp (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-26, 03:58:40 (61.171.137.43)
You have to use the L&R output. The TV out is a sort of tape out, in order to let you listen the audio of the DVD using only the TV speakers. To me (but I'm a Linn dealer), the Unidisk SC it's an amaz .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Leaving Your Gear On ... Forever! (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-20, 22:37:58 (61.171.4.89)
For solid state or hybrid gear, this is true, always on is the best way to get good sound. Even a cheap cd player can sound better if always on. And, finally, why most of the solid state equipment (no .......
83: Isolation Ward, Re: Why I "hate" Bose (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-20, 22:22:20 (61.171.4.89)
I agree totally, as an ex Bose dealer. They make crap sounding gear that is sold at a huge price. Every single customer that ask to listen a different system always didn't buy Bose. But are so small t .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Identify this Table (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-19, 20:27:55 (61.171.4.89)
I agree, it's a DY turntable with some VPI TNT parts. The tonearm is a SME309, the cartridge is a Clearaudio. Cheers .......
85: Cable Asylum, Re: What Happened? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-17, 02:03:19 (61.171.4.89)
My 2 cent: 1) the cd player need to warm up again (if you are used to keep it on all time, as I do) 2) something happened to your power line (some external source of line pollution) 3) you moved the c .......
86: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Parasound Halo A23 vs McCormack DNA-1 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-17, 01:53:21 (61.171.4.89)
The DNA 1 use bipolar transistor in the output stage, not mosfet. I had good times with the DNA1, was an incredible amp for the money. You can read the review on Stereophile where it was compared with .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Linn Sondek LP12, Linn Ekos, Lingo, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Silver Audio Silver Breeze, Lehmann Black Cube SE (I will upg (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-15, 22:00:11 (61.171.4.89)
Ooops! Sorry! .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What turntable are you currently using (list in subject line) - go! ..VPI Scout. (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-15, 21:57:57 (61.171.4.89)
Linn Sondek LP12, Linn Ekos, Lingo, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Silver Audio Silver Breeze, Lehmann Black Cube SE (I will upgrade it some day). .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Comments wanted on Grado 8MZ (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-14, 22:41:09 (61.171.4.89)
Back in the mid of 80', I've had the bad idea to replace my Supex SD900 with a Grado 8MZ to avoid the use of a head amp. Too boring, lacking dynamic, soundstage and speed. Replaced after 1 month with .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, Re: How to load an Ortofon MC10 Super? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-14, 20:21:00 (61.171.4.89)
Why you don't try at 47K? I'm currently using a Kontrapunkt B and to me the 47K sounds good. BTW, it always depends on which kind of result you are looking for and on how the cartridge interacts with .......
91: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I eat Chinese Food ... (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-12, 00:37:37 (61.171.4.89)
I will try, drinking Chinese wine too!! (not so bad, really!). Thank you WindowCleaner! Cheers .......
92: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Another reason (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-11, 21:27:41 (61.171.4.89)
Michael, believe me, on most of the US brands the prices here are lower than in the US and I can also explain to you why. I've also not said that you have to buy here products that you can buy in coun .......
93: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Another reason (what????) (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-11, 21:14:47 (61.171.4.89)
I will answer to you as follow: 1) can you sell Cayn, locally: Yes I can, but I don't want 2)amp on Ebay: there is no way to control this because you can buy here at very low prices, but I'm not sure .......
94: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Another reason (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-10, 19:48:05 (61.171.4.89)
Hi windowcleaner. Maybe you talk in this way because you don't know me and don't know the market here. First, I'm a music lover and I love to do my job, the job I was looking for and I was lucky to be .......
95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Advice on SET845 from China (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-10, 18:20:19 (61.171.4.89)
Funny!! I'm in Shanghai selling hiend audio gear (no Chinese stuff) and frankly speaking, my experience with this kind o stuff were always poor. Do you really think that can sound good? Cheers ::: TOP .......
96: Cable Asylum, Re: Anyone well acquainted with the Nordost Frey xlr IC? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-09, 22:30:05 (61.171.4.89)
As a Nordost dealer, what I can tell you is that they share the same sonic attributes, but the Tyr is obviously better. I think that the Frey it's a very good cable on its own, but my suggestion is an .......
97: Speaker Asylum, Re: M&K (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-09, 04:26:20 (61.171.131.249)
here is the link to where I've saw the document http://www.jd-bbs.com/viewthread.php?tid=853011&extra=page=1&page=40 Of course, it's written in Chinese. .......
98: Speaker Asylum, M&K (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-09, 04:16:18 (61.171.131.249)
It seems that somebody registered the M&K name and logo in Shanghai last year, starting from january 1st, 2007. What's happening to M&K? .......
99: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Pro-Ject Head Box connection question (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-08, 20:36:29 (61.171.131.249)
The out in the Head box can be used as follow: 1)if you are taking the signal directly from the CD out to the Head box and then go to the amp (practical, but not suggested for the sound performance) 2 .......
100: Speaker Asylum, Re: the site does NOT say M&K is closed! (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-07, 00:33:46 (61.171.131.249)
Can be, but it seems that M&K discovered many counterfeit speakers that comes from China. Here, I live in Shanghai, there is a lot of talk on the hifi forums, with the local distributor that is trying .......
101: Cable Asylum, Re: what should used Nordost Valhalla sell for (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-06, 22:38:59 (61.171.131.249)
50% off on what you paid for as a max request. This is a reasonable price to ask, but also depends on the condition of the cables. Regards. .......
102: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Interestingly I seem to remember having no problems using Deltron banana's on my VSi55... (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-01, 19:24:26 (61.171.7.209)
I can be wrong too, it's more than 1 year that I don't see the ARC products. I remember that I've tried to pull out what seem a cap on the binding post as on every products that use the banana (CE rul .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Banana connection on Audio Research VSi55 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-03-01, 02:30:24 (61.171.7.209)
You cannot use the banana connectors on the VSi55 as well as on the VS55 and VS110. Only spades. Regards. .......
104: Cable Asylum, Re: reterminated used highend cables for sale,a problem? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-28, 20:39:35 (61.171.7.209)
I'm sorry but I've not had the chance! I have only the new one in stock, but I will try to make the comparison. Regards. .......
105: Cable Asylum, Re: reterminated used highend cables for sale,a problem? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-28, 19:08:24 (61.171.7.209)
Thank you Kenster for your comments, but I cannot agree with you about the connectors on The Valhalla. I'm a Nordost dealer since last year and I've met Lars Kristensen of Nordost who explained to me .......
106: Cable Asylum, Re: reterminated used highend cables for sale,a problem? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-26, 23:52:31 (61.171.7.209)
The Valhalla interconnects use the WBT Nextgen silver connectors. Anyway, beware of all the re-terminated cables for the following reasons: 1) Sometimes a different connector let the cable sound worst .......
107: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Linn Akiva/Ekos Owners (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-26, 23:28:08 (61.171.7.209)
I always check the cartridge and never the tonearm. It's easy with cartridge as the Akiva to see when the front side is at 90 degrees with the records. Just checked on a LP12/Ekos/Akiva that I've to d .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, Re: The new Linn LP12 (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-25, 01:56:49 (61.171.7.209)
Very soon, maybe already available in some country. It's not a real new turntable but a new series of accessories: it's called LP12 SE. .......
109: Speaker Asylum, Re: Can anyone identify these? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-24, 18:36:04 (61.171.7.209)
These speakers are nothing at all!! No way are LS3/5A and the tweeter is not the T27. Also the binding post are absolutely not in line with the age (seems something like the WBT). Worth $10 as garage .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Help! Why does my LP12 lose speed at times? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-24, 18:25:15 (61.171.7.209)
You can try to clean the belt with a furniture polish, as suggested by Linn, but I will also check the power supply. The oil in the LP12 bearing need to be checked after 2 to 3 years. When you did the .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Can RCA cables be changed on Thorens TD 147, TD 146, TD 115, TD 145 Mk II, etc? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-23, 22:39:46 (61.171.7.209)
I've changed a ton of RCA on the old Thorens but it's required the soldering. Use a chep/good RCA, but don't spend too much if you don't want to replace also the interconnect (still needed the solderi .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Stay away from the POA-6600 monos (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-23, 18:22:19 (61.171.7.209)
I remember when they arrived in the shop at that time, everybody said that were able to drive almost all the speakers. Connected to the Martin Logan CLS II they start to burn after 2 minutes with real .......
113: Speaker Asylum, Re: Ninka owners---real benefits from bi-wiring? (0.00)
Posted by katylied on 2007-02-22, 20:02:00 (61.171.7.209)
The improvement you will get from the biwiring on Ninka is subtle but worth, especially if you will use cheap good cables as the Linn K20. Of course the Ninka really comes alive when in the active bia .......
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