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1: General Asylum, Carriage trade (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2016-05-21, 09:09:44 (107.77.83.112)
Even though I made the same comments about build quality and I am an attorney, I hope Mc isn't relying on this to be true. I can assure you that I have yet to run into an attorney under 40 in Chicago .......
2: General Asylum, I've come full circle (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2016-05-21, 06:06:54 (107.192.184.23)
When I started in audio in the late 90s, McIntosh was one of the only brands I recognized and I associated it with the top of the heap. Shortly thereafter, having quickly moved to 2a3 amps and high ef .......
3: General Asylum, I'm ready! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2016-04-18, 10:08:49 (70.91.243.165)
I have no need to own digital music. I enjoy collecting vinyl because I enjoy the experience of listing to records, but having a "digital music collection" is right up there with owning DVDs to me - n .......
4: Critic's Corner, Newspapers? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2016-03-23, 11:25:07 (70.91.243.165)
Papers still come in paper? Sounds weird. .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, Not for me (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2016-01-26, 13:09:07 (70.91.243.165)
Too much bling. .......
6: General Asylum, RE: So how many of us have spun some Eagles past 24 hrs? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2016-01-21, 10:06:33 (70.91.243.165)
I was born in 75 and I don't ever recall ever giving a rat's ass about bands from the 60s and 70s. Still don't. I'll give you Van Halen, but if it wasn't the Cubs theme song back in the mid-80's, I pr .......
7: General Asylum, RE: This forum is an unrepresentative sample. Overall, playlists have gotten shorter and... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2015-01-28, 09:57:54 (70.91.243.165)
Ha. Except for those audiophiles that buy all of the reiussues of the same RCA, Mercury, Blue Notes etc. The death of culture to the rule of pop is not a new phenomenon. See Ben Yagoda's recent book .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That wasn't Meridian.. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2014-10-01, 13:42:51 (70.91.243.165)
It was Lexicon .......
9: General Asylum, RE: The loss of community... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2014-02-13, 10:29:01 (70.91.243.165)
I think it's sad, but this hobby needs to push forward or die on the vine. I started out in the "audiophile" scene, such as it is (or was) in 2002. As I was born in 1975, and am, therefore, the child .......
10: Tubes Asylum, RE: R.I.P. Ken Shindo (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2014-02-07, 10:53:34 (70.91.243.165)
*IS* incredible. And will continue to be incredible. .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Sophia Sophia Electric 126S Integrated Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2014-01-06, 10:43:08 (107.192.184.23)
I had the Sophia 300b amps and enjoyed them for years. Sadly, all of the issues raised in the recent Stereophile review were accurate. That hurt the resale. Anyway, glad that you are enjoying the new .......
12: Whiner's Woad, Well how can you argue with (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2013-03-08, 20:10:35 (166.137.100.27)
Bass! Midrange!! Treble!!! .......
13: Critic's Corner, Good post. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2013-01-18, 10:02:12 (70.91.243.165)
I suppose this is a personal choice, but when "listening" itself becomes an exercise that one must do "correctly," it becomes much less enjoyable. .......
14: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Those (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-09-01, 08:04:33 (107.192.184.23)
LMs are beauties. Look to be well made. Love to hear em. Looks like I'll never hear the real thing! .......
15: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, That's a *nice* 755a BUT... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-31, 08:56:33 (70.91.243.165)
$7,000?!?!?! That's whack. .......
16: Critic's Corner, Really? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-30, 20:01:33 (107.192.184.23)
I haven't been in this too long...only since 2001. But, aside from the initial sticker shocker of not buying things at Best Buy, I feel that there are lots of options in every category in every price .......
17: Critic's Corner, I prefer Listener (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-29, 08:22:45 (70.91.243.165)
I'm keeping my Listeners - and buying more when I see them - but throw away my Stereophiles. I wish Art could come up with a way to get all of them on a set of Cd's .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, Soundsmith's Response (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-27, 07:21:25 (70.91.243.165)
here: .......
19: Critic's Corner, Seems pretty simple (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-26, 18:39:37 (107.192.184.23)
Q: Why does TAS have a smaller circulation than Stereophile? A: It isn't as good. .......
20: Critic's Corner, Great! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-19, 07:09:08 (76.16.38.113)
But if we only wanted to discuss your kids and finances there would be no reason for this forum. Also, I had hoped it was glaringly obvious (but if you have to explain it...), but my original post was .......
21: Critic's Corner, OK, sure (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-18, 13:47:21 (76.16.38.113)
Here are a few: 1.) I'm upset that someone lit me on fire for no apparent reason! 2.) That talking mountain goat just stole my car and that's not fair! 3.) My two typing fingers just transformed into .......
22: Critic's Corner, The whole operation is sliding (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-18, 13:03:50 (76.16.38.113)
In that same issue Mejias refers to something called the Weiner Library. That's just plain offensive. .......
23: Critic's Corner, Art is WAY off base and just plain wrong (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-18, 12:03:38 (76.16.38.113)
On page 43 of the September issue he refers to Surplus Sales of Nebraska as "colorfully named" when, CLEARLY, it is not. I find that name to be rather ordinary and lacking in color. Also, I am certain .......
24: Critic's Corner, Yes but (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-08-15, 09:49:14 (70.91.243.165)
JA also said, "The relative lack of energy between 100 and 400Hz appears to be characteristic of AD's room, as it is a consistent feature when this kind of measurement is made there; I suspect that it .......
25: General Asylum, re: masterlu (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-07-19, 07:55:57 (70.91.243.165)
I've been on Audio Aficionado for a few months and have to give the guy credit. He runs a clean site and seems to contribute a lot of time and effort to it. Just my take on this, but it doesn't seem f .......
26: General Asylum, Sure, but (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-05-01, 07:49:23 (70.91.243.165)
I trust my ears, appreciate differences between components, and still think there is a lot of truth to what this guy is saying. .......
27: Critic's Corner, You all make me want to quit (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-04-30, 19:35:06 (76.16.38.113)
Audiophiles and industry figures fighting over zithers and the strength of currents in tide pools. Hey, here's an idea...the next time someone posts about the latest theory for the death of high end a .......
28: General Asylum, I don't think so (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-04-05, 13:57:44 (70.91.243.165)
Not with the population at large anyway. For example, I'm an attorney in a large metropolitan area. I am, and have been for the last 12 years, the *ONLY* person I have ever come into contact with in m .......
29: General Asylum, get really big ear extensions. nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-30, 18:19:19 (76.16.38.113)
nt .......
30: General Asylum, good. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-30, 18:17:28 (76.16.38.113)
I hate leaving the house to buy things. So all the B&M stores die off. Who cares? If they don't make money, I guess people don't need them. Audio B&M stores too. I've been in this hobby for 10 years. .......
31: General Asylum, I guess the ? is (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-27, 11:18:04 (71.156.154.221)
What does your dealer DO for you. Then you can decide whether it is worth paying their prices for that product + service. I've dealt with MANY MANY dealers and manufacturers including, Venus HiFi, Ton .......
32: General Asylum, agree but (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-27, 11:11:36 (71.156.154.221)
the key is service. If the B&M dealer is providing a service, they are entitled to a reasonable profit for that service. I suppose that the amount of that profit - what is reasonable - depends on the .......
33: General Asylum, Really? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-26, 10:41:19 (71.156.154.221)
What kind of business? An order taker? .......
34: Whiner's Woad, What? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-25, 19:19:46 (76.16.38.113)
Why in the world would you pay someone when you have no idea what the charge represents? .......
35: Whiner's Woad, Sell on the Asylum Trader! /nt/ (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-25, 18:11:19 (76.16.38.113)
nt .......
36: General Asylum, Great Question (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-25, 17:29:09 (76.16.38.113)
When I bought an Audio Research Ref 5 preamp from Quintessence Audio I basically did the same thing. I called up the dealer and told him what I wanted. No audition, no tire kicking. About three min of .......
37: Tubes Asylum, Whoops! Yes 6as7..Thanks!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-21, 18:51:06 (76.16.38.113)
nt .......
38: Tubes Asylum, RE: ...and don't forget the Russian 6H13C. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-21, 17:47:37 (76.16.38.113)
But I was actually asking. Are those equivalents for the 6sa7? Also, I meant to type "like" not Luke. Dang iPhone! .......
39: Critic's Corner, DANGER!!!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-21, 17:20:19 (76.16.38.113)
An unintended consequence of assuming that these letters are "crying wolf" is that, sooner or later, your subscription WILL lapse. Happened to me :) BTW, ain't life grand when these are the things to .......
40: Tubes Asylum, 6sa7 equivalents? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-21, 16:29:43 (76.16.38.113)
Are there equivalent tubes to the 6sa7? 6080? 5998? How about the others 6sa7's Luke the 6sa7g? .......
41: Critic's Corner, nice that (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-21, 08:38:26 (71.156.154.221)
stereophile gave you an outlet for your novel. .......
42: Tube DIY Asylum, Tribute Transformers? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-11, 08:27:28 (76.16.38.113)
Anyone know if Tribute is still open for business? My sense is that they are, but perhaps not the quickest to respond to emails. Their website hasn't been updated in years, tho... .......
43: Critic's Corner, me (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-08, 13:39:23 (71.156.154.221)
Sort of. I had never seen it (I'm 36), but I eBay'd an old TAS from the 80's. .......
44: SET Asylum, RE: Sophia Electric 91-01 300B vs the rest like Fi 300B, Wavelength Cardinal (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-03-06, 13:49:12 (71.156.154.221)
I've owned these amps for about 2 months. Please take the following comments with a grain of salt as I use them in a decidedly non critical fashion with Musical Affairs PHY-HP based single driver spea .......
45: General Asylum, well...no (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-29, 10:42:17 (71.156.154.221)
Not today, anyway. I need to get on there to pay for a purchase, but all I get is an "Application Error" screen .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Probably (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-27, 14:57:34 (71.156.154.221)
Couldn't hurt, but the last item I put up here (about 2 weeks ago) did not get the traffic that A'gon (still) does. I'd love to not use that site, it is SO very buggy. .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, ?? That *I* should pay attention to?? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-27, 14:33:49 (71.156.154.221)
Or the OP? The warning states: Important Tone Imports Policy Notice TONE IMPORTS is aware of UNAUTHORIZED RESELLERS representing themselves as Shindo Labs dealers. Any Shindo Labs equipment purchased .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, not all are US voltage (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-27, 10:57:59 (71.156.154.221)
Not all of the pieces on Agon are for the US market...buyer beware. 'Course, you can take that with a grain of salt, b/c I have my Vosne up for sale as of yesterday. .......
49: General Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-21, 09:41:25 (71.156.154.221)
I also got a bill about a week ago. .......
50: General Asylum, AGREE!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-16, 12:34:12 (71.156.154.221)
I don't understand manufacturers who do not support items which were purchased 2nd hand. I get that they make more $ when everyone buys new, but they are totally disregarding the fact that the ability .......
51: SET Asylum, Burgess contact help (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-16, 11:45:11 (71.156.154.221)
Hello all, If someone could email me James Burgess's email address, it would be most appreciated. Thanks so much. .......
52: General Asylum, I agree BUT where else to go??? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-15, 07:24:16 (71.156.154.221)
Where do we go now? I'm hoping that the classifieds on AA take off, but the pool of available "shoppers" must be much MUCH smaller. The bottom line is it is not yet a destination for the used market b .......
53: General Asylum, Great! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-12, 18:33:12 (76.16.38.113)
I posted my first item today. .......
54: General Asylum, I'm done with agon (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-12, 17:24:25 (76.16.38.113)
posted my first classified on AA today! .......
55: Critic's Corner, Always good (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-02-11, 06:44:01 (76.16.38.113)
I've purchased from them for years and have NEVER had a hint of a problem. In fact, I'll admit that I don't particularly like ordering from them because I am local and have to pay (*huge*) sales tax i .......
56: General Asylum, I *LOVE* it!!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-01-08, 07:20:37 (76.16.38.113)
I personally LOVE LOVE LOVE the new A'gon. What a great reminder to get of the computer, stop flipping gear, and listen to some tunes. .......
57: General Asylum, Probably BUT (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-01-08, 07:15:56 (76.16.38.113)
By taking a % of each transaction, their fees have gone waaaay up since the 90's. .......
58: SET Asylum, Nope..as advertised for me (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-01-07, 07:17:24 (76.16.38.113)
No hype on my side. I obviously cannot speak for others - although I have corresponded with many who have alleged similar problems. In my case I paid for an amp kit, never got it, never got a refund, .......
59: SET Asylum, First Hand Experience...BAD (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-01-07, 07:13:00 (76.16.38.113)
Yeah. I'm one of the guys with first hand BAD experience. My story is well documented on the Asylum. Let me say, however, that I really loved Welborne's products. I've owned: Reveille phono stage, Rev .......
60: General Asylum, It's a miracle (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2012-01-02, 11:29:50 (76.16.38.113)
Bow if Ron could find it in his heart to pay back the $1600 or whatever it was that he stole from me when I paid for those DRD amps he never sent. He should've stayed out of business. .......
61: General Asylum, NOT shut down (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-11-27, 07:17:50 (76.16.38.113)
Moving and reopening..see the letter in this month's stereophile .......
62: News Asylum, yikes (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-10-08, 19:32:05 (76.16.38.113)
Was excited to see s'phile's entry into the computer audio realm, but this thread makes me think twice about the PC audio scene. The site's been up for, what, 2 days? Talk about taking the fun out of .......
63: General Asylum, RE: Hey, you're back! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-07-01, 06:43:10 (76.16.38.113)
Hi Steve, I should get back into that shortly. I had a brief vacation and then some self-induced audio hell with a total rebuilding of the basement system - - still ongoing to a degree. Suffice to say .......
64: General Asylum, Of course not. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-06-30, 11:01:18 (71.156.154.221)
I wouldn't expect Ben to "bow to" the OP. Similarly, I wouldn't expect him to rudely hang up on him. Again, my point is that treating a customer with kindness and respect goes along way in the form of .......
65: General Asylum, and even THOSE guys (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-06-30, 08:55:16 (71.156.154.221)
probably wouldn't get my business if they acted in a manner that I didn't appreciate. .......
66: General Asylum, for the love of... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-06-30, 08:45:48 (71.156.154.221)
Let me try again: Basic rule of my business and for those expecting my business. The customer - as in the guy paying the money for a service - is always right. Yes, thanks for the super discussion on .......
67: General Asylum, in many ways (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-06-29, 19:40:02 (76.16.38.113)
you are right. There are a lot of lawyers. Now that is a pretty useless statement. It tells you nothing of value given that the vast majority of us have a specialized practice, to say nothing of juris .......
68: General Asylum, Agree! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-06-29, 18:48:00 (76.16.38.113)
I've received the same *AWFUL* service from HEAR (see below) and I, too, am an attorney with large corporate clients. There is NO WAY I could condone anyone in my firm treating clients the way that HE .......
69: General Asylum, Then he should suffer the effects (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-06-29, 11:40:49 (71.156.154.221)
Customer service is the bottom line. Successful businesses go out of their way to cater to the needs of the customer. Maybe that is why he remains a small shop. I've dealt with him in the past and he .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ain't that the truth (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-30, 17:54:43 (76.16.38.113)
I recently bought some brand new MBL gear from MBL of N. America at a steeeeeeeep discount from retail. Presumably because MBL is going to serve as their own distributor with a dealer network (a good .......
71: General Asylum, A few issues (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-30, 17:45:08 (76.16.38.113)
If the high end audio community at large did not generally accept the fact that differences exist, this vibrant forum would not even need to exist, to say nothing of the multiple internet and print so .......
72: Critic's Corner, yes. what he said! thanks.....nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-30, 10:45:01 (76.16.38.113)
nt .......
73: Critic's Corner, Help what? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-30, 10:43:54 (76.16.38.113)
I'm not certain what you are referring to by help. It would help satisfy my curiosity and put a little meat on the bones of the reviewer's personality. Maybe add some depth to a reader's relationship .......
74: Critic's Corner, Question for JA re: reviewer profiles (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-30, 07:30:28 (76.16.38.113)
Is there a section on the Stereophile website where one can read a profile of your reviewers (background info and history, etc.)? Would you consider including pictures and descriptions of your reviewe .......
75: Amp/Preamp Asylum, yeah me too (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 14:20:13 (76.16.38.113)
but I've got my MBL in a small room on Micro Utopias. I'd need enough dough to buy a big house in order to get those mbl's. .......
76: General Asylum, Agree! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 14:19:02 (76.16.38.113)
This is a great idea. .......
77: Digital Drive, ? for Regor (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 11:12:04 (76.16.38.113)
If you take computer audio out of the mix, or at least usb based audio, what do you feel represents the "right" direction for digital? .......
78: Speaker Asylum, That's silly (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 11:08:25 (76.16.38.113)
Beeb has more letters. Less syllables, I guess. .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, MBL owners? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 08:31:31 (76.16.38.113)
hey hey - - I've recently purchased some MBL 8011 amps. AA seems fairly silent on the brand (or at least these amps). Any other owners of MBL out there? .......
80: SET Asylum, None! (maybe) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 08:27:37 (76.16.38.113)
I have a J. Jackson passive that has been a revelation. If you don't need the gain, try your amp without extra flavoring. .......
81: General Asylum, very (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-29, 08:25:02 (76.16.38.113)
I evaluate the whole package - the piece of gear as a designed object. What can I say, I have a "lifestyle" and all techie is too nerdy. .......
82: Critic's Corner, RE: You Favorite Three Critics? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-27, 13:51:34 (76.16.38.113)
Art Dudley, Michael Lavorgna, and Gizmo. .......
83: General Asylum, Yes! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-25, 17:15:38 (76.16.38.113)
and EVERYONE can see them thanks to 2 walls of windows in the living room! .......
84: General Asylum, Very nice! nt. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-25, 17:12:30 (76.16.38.113)
nt. .......
85: General Asylum, really, really (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-25, 17:01:15 (76.16.38.113)
solid advice! I just rebuilt my basement system and I hope to apply this wisdom. .......
86: Critic's Corner, Me too! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-24, 21:20:01 (76.16.38.113)
Those were before my tim in audio, but I've collected a few. WOW was there a lot of content! I usually cruise through a stereophile pretty quickly, but those take me a few nights to read. .......
87: General Asylum, no more meatloaf (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-24, 21:11:38 (76.16.38.113)
I like a good narcissistic audio blog. As to SM's writing, I like the personal touch. The columns add a bit of personality to the magazine. I always thought that to be the point. Straight audio discu .......
88: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RIP Bernard Salabert (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-23, 21:01:13 (76.16.38.113)
For those who did not see the post in General, it seems as though Bernard Salabert of PHY-HP has passed away. I first learned of it at M. Lavorgna's excellent Twittering Machines blog, though it does .......
89: Critic's Corner, May Critic's Corner (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-22, 19:23:39 (76.16.38.113)
Lets get this out of the way The Fremer discussion, the Stereophile 5 dealer rule, and the letter to Soundstage were great. The old school rant? Horrible. Of NO interest to me. I've read critics corne .......
90: General Asylum, RE: people always cite AD 1000, 2000 and Crusades (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-21, 17:41:54 (76.16.38.113)
oh...well if it's in there, it must be right. Putting to the side all of the stories in there that don't make any sense at all . Starting, you know, on page 1. .......
91: General Asylum, RIP Bernard Salabert (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-21, 17:30:36 (76.16.38.113)
From Twittering Machines, news of the passing of the man behind phy-hp. .......
92: SET Asylum, RE: Funny (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-04, 10:51:04 (71.156.154.221)
Did I ignore you on that? I don't recall. Sorry, not intentional. My 124 is mothballed. I'm using a Teres. As for the Devores, I had the Nines in my basement for several years. I got tired of fighting .......
93: SET Asylum, RE: One of my Welborne amps Hums - Not thru the speaker however......... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-03, 19:13:28 (76.16.38.113)
Hey, why don't you send it back to Ron? WAIT! Really bad idea... .......
94: SET Asylum, Funny (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-03, 19:10:13 (76.16.38.113)
I'm bi-amp-ual (actually tri or quad) as I enjoy many types of amps and don't really take these things personally, so, Paul, I think your post is hilarious. On phy based speakers, I agree that set mi .......
95: General Asylum, RE: Many store salesmen are too arrogant. They used to almost universally be that way... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2011-05-03, 12:46:23 (71.156.154.221)
"The usual is they are to important to even treat you like a human being." Why would this be? Because they sell audio gear? .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, can you both shut up? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2010-11-20, 14:26:36 (71.57.88.27)
step away from the keyboards .......
97: SET Asylum, I hope his (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2010-06-20, 11:00:37 (71.57.88.27)
business is good enough to pay me the 2k+ for the never-delivered amps. Maybe he'll turn up at a show somewhere and he can talk to everyone in my situation. .......
98: General Asylum, Holm Audio (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2010-01-13, 08:28:35 (71.156.154.221)
Holm Audio in Woodridge. About 5 miles from Bolingbrook. They did a repair on a Cary product that I bought from them, so I would recommend seeing if they have a tech for general repairs. .......
99: Critic's Corner, Bad choice (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2010-01-10, 06:46:41 (67.163.35.3)
I'm thinking the Rend Lake Country Club right off 57 near Whittington. R'al naice. .......
100: Critic's Corner, TAS March / July 1981 (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2010-01-04, 10:38:34 (71.156.154.221)
Funny...I have that issue and was flipping through it this weekend. It would probably take me 3 or 4 nights to read the whole thing. That issue has the first review of the Koetsu Black...damn fine mag .......
101: General Asylum, A Lemond recumbent and (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-12-25, 09:22:29 (71.194.32.232)
every available piece of vinyl from Bloodshot records. .......
102: General Asylum, With better music options, that is how. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-12-23, 21:41:08 (71.194.32.232)
Speaking to the audio scene only, mind you. I really shake my head when I hear older audiophiles discuss how there will be no market for serious audio given the change in listening habits in the young .......
103: General Asylum, Spot on. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-12-10, 14:53:56 (71.194.32.232)
It is trendy and risks being a fad. One can only hope that it doesn't just catch, but sticks. .......
104: SET Asylum, So..... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-11-23, 10:57:13 (71.156.154.221)
There is no problem with your 2a3 and the 300b was, you think, damaged due to a lightening strike? It is very easy these days to do severe damage to one's reputation and business with a careless post .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, yes! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-11-16, 19:09:58 (71.194.32.232)
makes me feel alot better about my latest splurge / impulse table buy. .......
106: SET Asylum, Sakuma Concert last night (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-10-11, 08:01:12 (71.194.32.232)
Curious as to whether any of the inmates in Japan caught the Sakuma Concert last night. I don't check the site often, but I happened to visit it last night and saw the announcement. I think this is t .......
107: Critic's Corner, Space, luxury, need, and waste (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-10-03, 07:31:48 (71.194.32.232)
I guess it is a sliding scale depending on who you are and where you are located. I can appreciate how a system in dedicated room would (could) sound better. In my house in Chicago, however, it really .......
108: Critic's Corner, As a (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-09-30, 17:55:41 (71.194.32.232)
Christian African American US Postal Service employee, I really resent what you guys have done to my thread. For the record, I am kidding. In the interest of further clarification, I was also kidding .......
109: Critic's Corner, DON'T cancel my Stereophile subscription (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-09-26, 15:12:32 (71.194.32.232)
Just send me my flippin' magazines already! Yeesh!! Still waiting for this month's episode in Chicago. It seems like I'm about 2 weeks behind the on-line announcement that the issue has hit newsstands .......
110: General Asylum, Thanks!....(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-09-07, 12:26:49 (24.1.131.169)
nt .......
111: General Asylum, Link? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-09-07, 09:39:48 (24.1.131.169)
Do you have a link to that site. I've enjoyed the Stirlings in my "HT" system (a 2.0 classic) since they came out. .......
112: Shady Lane, Agreed! Same crap (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-07-28, 19:22:13 (71.194.33.148)
some would chime in with for Ron Welborne - - another noted audio jerk (Hey Ron, WHERE ARE MY AMPS?????????????????) .......
113: Critic's Corner, Speaking of unfair... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-06-24, 19:44:21 (98.193.87.29)
Doesn't your wife mind that you are cruising the Asylum on your anniversary? :-) .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, Beautiful! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-06-17, 05:47:23 (98.193.87.29)
Can't beat a Harban plinth. Here's mine: .......
115: General Asylum, Abt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-06-17, 05:40:27 (98.193.87.29)
Being local to the Abt area - it is in a northern suburb of Chicago - I failed to realize they had such a broad reach on their internet audio sales. I am not affiliated with Abt in any way, other than .......
116: Critic's Corner, RE: 2009 S'Phile Buyer's Guide? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-05-23, 14:08:41 (98.193.80.207)
Cool - Have you guys considered (I'm sure this actually has occurred to you) selling an electronic version? .......
117: Critic's Corner, 2009 S'Phile Buyer's Guide? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-05-23, 08:59:18 (98.193.80.207)
Is there any way to still pick up the latest Buyer's Guide? .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ZYX Price mark-up greed (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-05-13, 18:54:23 (98.193.80.207)
I guess something changed at ZYX. From Sora Sound, who has stock at the old prices: SORAsound and ZYX. SORAsound has been built on the guiding principles of bringing the audiophile community true valu .......
119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, silly (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-04-27, 21:11:45 (98.193.80.207)
Really? Deterioration of the ears? Yeah, you see a lot of reviewers who hung it up because of that. Oh...we might as well stop listening! .......
120: Shady Lane, WHOOPS! I meant (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-04-26, 05:44:57 (98.193.80.207)
Enjoy the Music publishes a warning about problems with Welborne. PFO gave me an e-middle finger when I wrote them a letter about the situation. .......
121: Shady Lane, Good luck with that. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-04-26, 05:42:04 (98.193.80.207)
I tried a number of different avenues after Welborne took my money and didn't send an amp (about $1,800). No one was really interested in the situation. About the best thing that came out of it was 1. .......
122: Shady Lane, RE: audiomagus (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-04-26, 05:37:58 (98.193.80.207)
I ordered some cable terminations from them some time back - maybe a year ago. Aside, from what I found to be an unwieldy order system with a confusing number of email confirmations and passwords, the .......
123: SET Asylum, Kennedy 300b (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-04-12, 11:09:12 (98.193.80.207)
Kind of old, but new to me. .......
124: Tube DIY Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-02-25, 14:21:06 (98.193.80.207)
for chiming in, Kevin. I did tighten up the tube sockets. The right channel is playing gloriously. The left, however, is still dead with no glow on the 300b filaments. The tube is in correctly :) ::: .......
125: Tube DIY Asylum, Some more info about the amp (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-02-24, 05:25:05 (98.193.80.207)
The amp is, obviously, a two chassis stereo design using a pair of 300Bs in single ended operation driving Tamura Amorphous Core transformers in pure fixed bias class A. The power supply is fully tube .......
126: Tube DIY Asylum, Chicago help/info needed (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-02-24, 05:22:41 (98.193.80.207)
I just had this Kevin Kennedy 300b amp shipped to me...from Hawaii. Predictably, the amp sustained a bit of damage along the way. Specifically, although the power supply appears to OK, there is no .......
127: Digital Drive, Original Rega Planet? nt. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2009-01-06, 23:37:01 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
128: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Hans (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-12-02, 06:21:05 (98.193.80.207)
Hans Kortenbach makes the Musical Affairs. Hans Hermansen is another Musical Affairs owning kook (me) who you may have emailed with in the past. Great comments about the speakers, though. I largely ag .......
129: SET Asylum, I'll give him a public "F" you (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-11-18, 09:02:24 (71.156.154.221)
Until he sends me my Star Chiefs or refunds my purchase price. You see these types of posts every now and then from someone that actually got something from Ron and I can't help but think it makes him .......
130: SET Asylum, Hey! Sounds like me! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-10-14, 19:36:44 (98.193.80.207)
Still waiting on the delivery of my Star Chiefs from September of 2006 (i think...it has been a while!)...things are looking grim. $2000 gone. I got DRD 45's from him no problem in January of 2006, th .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, ick (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-20, 18:03:23 (98.193.80.207)
I'm not sure I have a "preconceived aesthetic sense," but that plinth is ugly to these eyes anyway. ESPECIALLY the legs. .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, I LIKE this one. n/t (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-17, 17:25:14 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, And this! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-17, 10:28:03 (98.193.80.207)
Yowza... .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, Finally! I have a place to post this. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-17, 10:22:27 (98.193.80.207)
Can't say I've ever listened to it. .......
135: Vinyl Asylum, I recently got a Yamaha PX-2 on eBay and (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-15, 19:01:49 (98.193.80.207)
just tonight brought it home from Van L Speakerworks who repaired the shipping damage! It was all internal and to the linear tracking mechanism. .......
136: Speaker Asylum, RE: I'm glad you now like them... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-12, 09:40:04 (98.193.80.207)
Sorry that wasn't clear. That comment was directed toward the ease of placement in the room. More specifically, the Nines were not finicky about their placement in my room. .......
137: Speaker Asylum, Sorry! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-11, 22:07:55 (98.193.80.207)
This was supposed to post to the Speaker forum. If the bored could move it, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, can I edit that review? I'd really like to add an "s" to the first word! .......
138: General Asylum, REVIEW: DeVore Fidelity Gibbon Nine Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-11, 22:06:53 (98.193.80.207)
Model: Gibbon Nine Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $6,500 - $7,500 Description: 2.5 way floor standing speaker Manufacturer URL: DeVore Fidelity Model Picture: View Review b .......
139: Speaker Asylum, REVIEW: DeVore Fidelity Gibbon Nine Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-11, 22:06:53 (98.193.80.207)
Model: Gibbon Nine Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $6,500 - $7,500 Description: 2.5 way floor standing speaker Manufacturer URL: DeVore Fidelity Model Picture: View Review b .......
140: Critic's Corner, Hah! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-06, 06:19:04 (98.193.80.207)
I'm gonna renew just because that was hilarious! .......
141: Digital Drive, Jeff Day is at PF?? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-03, 13:29:54 (98.193.80.207)
6moons is bleeding talent lately. .......
142: Digital Drive, Not cheap, but (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-07-02, 17:28:50 (98.193.80.207)
you could go with Esoteric. .......
143: Digital Drive, Didn't like it. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-06-30, 19:59:30 (98.193.80.207)
I picked up one of the scph-1001 models after I first heard about DevVore using it in one of his show rooms with Shindo gear. That was a few years ago and I was using both Shindo and DeVore at the tim .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe not (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-06-28, 07:59:02 (98.193.80.207)
Reports on the similar RCA table are not always favorable. Those, however, have been going for near the 2k mark on eBay when they come up, which is not all that often. Check the Oswald's Mill site for .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, Out of line (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-06-28, 07:56:01 (98.193.80.207)
That is out of line with 301 prices. The hammertone model always commands a premium, but not THAT much of a premium. Prices are, however, rising. I sold a spare cream oil bearing 301 in less that perf .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, P3a? Please! Soooo common. Look at this! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-31, 18:44:58 (98.193.80.207)
What a great week for vinyl guys with a ton of cash. Sigh. .......
147: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Check the rest of his speakers (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-23, 18:04:27 (98.193.80.207)
veeeeeeeery interesting. I almost took a go at a pair of his 8" alnicos which he had listed on eBay about a year ago. They look like they are built to a high standard. Would love to hear them, but I a .......
148: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RCA SL12 enclosure? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-19, 08:39:48 (76.247.92.20)
I'm in the process of putting a mono system together around a single SL12 that I've got (somewhere) in the spare gear closet. Does anyone have any information as to a suitable or, better, the original .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, Digable Planets! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-18, 08:00:16 (98.193.80.207)
GREAT album .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, good find! / nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-13, 18:33:39 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
151: Vintage Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-13, 18:21:41 (98.193.80.207)
For that info. Can't really make out the yellow writing on the cones. Look like "3/38" and "DIO" on the other side? You wouldn't know of a source to refoam the surrounds, would you? .......
152: Vintage Asylum, Vintage find VERY close to home (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-12, 10:14:37 (98.193.80.207)
Hey guys, thought you might be interested in a recent vintage score I had...in my own house! Follow the link for story with pics as posted at the Klipsch forum. .......
153: General Asylum, Those were the days! nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-12, 08:21:06 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
154: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Musical Affairs Grand Crescendo SAG (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-05-11, 11:00:06 (98.193.80.207)
Congrats - I've had the Crescendos for some time now. Truly a beautiful speaker...but watch your humidity levels! .......
155: Digital Drive, Oppo does HDCD as well / nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-30, 19:58:52 (98.193.80.207)
!nt! .......
156: General Asylum, Hard to say (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-30, 11:46:26 (76.247.92.20)
All of the E series speakers looks alike except for the upper models utilizing the outboard crossover. They can go over $100k. I had the AN E/LX Signatures for a while, which, again, look the same exp .......
157: Digital Drive, email Rega. n/t (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-28, 06:26:53 (98.193.80.207)
nt. .......
158: Speaker Asylum, RE: Jamo R-909 / Palladium P-39 F / Energy V2.4I Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-24, 13:29:12 (98.193.80.207)
Jamo is owned by Klipsch (an American company). The Palladiums are a very new speaker from Klipsch and I do not believe anyone owns them in the US. Initial reports, however, are that they are very goo .......
159: SET Asylum, On the outside anyway / nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-23, 20:54:40 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, Jazz Impressions of JApan (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-19, 07:03:07 (98.193.80.207)
I got a copy of that a few weeks ago. A great album! .......
161: Amp/Preamp Asylum, yes... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-17, 05:08:28 (98.193.80.207)
except for the leanness. Those Gibbons are great speakers. Really great. That said, in my experience, and for my taste, they need to be voiced with electronics that lean towards the warm and fuller si .......
162: Amp/Preamp Asylum, If you like el84 (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-15, 20:20:06 (98.193.80.207)
But don't want to step up to the Shindo (the Montille is great, really great, but pretty pricey for an el84 based amp), get a Scott 299 (any of them, I like the 299B or D) and have it freshened up (tr .......
163: Critic's Corner, I really like these responses from Darby (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-15, 12:43:20 (98.193.80.207)
In the response to you, and earlier to JA, he never denies what has been claimed (but seems indignant and self-righteous nonetheless!). .......
164: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It didn't do it for me (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-15, 08:55:42 (76.247.92.20)
But that just might be me. As I've said, I greatly enjoyed and appreciated the strengths of both the Devores and the Shindo gear. I did not, however, particularly enjoy the combination. If you are tr .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Also (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-13, 07:27:36 (98.193.80.207)
the Montille uses the el84, not the el34. .......
166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Shindo Montille impressions (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-13, 07:25:17 (98.193.80.207)
The Montille / Aurieges was a combination I happily lived with for some time. What speakers will you use? .......
167: General Asylum, RE: S.F. Bay Area Dealers Taking Trades? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-04-07, 12:38:12 (64.202.139.214)
Try Pitch Perfect. I've traded in gear with Matt Rotunda before, but it was Shindo and they are a Shindo dealer. It's worth a try, and Matt is a great guy. .......
168: General Asylum, well despite multiple (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-30, 09:21:48 (98.193.80.207)
edit attempts, that pic is still sideways. Rest assured, however, normal rules of gravity DO apply in the house. Some other laws of physics challenged by some tweaks, perhaps... .......
169: General Asylum, RE: Picture of main Listening Area, would you like to share? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-30, 09:14:21 (98.193.80.207)
Nice rooms! Here is my upstairs. Note that I use my wife and kids as an acoustic treatment between the speakers and a nice reflective surface to bounce only the good sound to my ears directly in fr .......
170: Critic's Corner, After reading... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-25, 20:02:31 (98.193.80.207)
the thread below, especially the comments of John Marks, I don't feel that there is any reason for me to spend my money on TAS. Honestly, I now have real concerns that what I read in TAS is the produc .......
171: Vinyl Asylum, coffee spitting funny - nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-22, 07:43:01 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
172: Shady Lane, Crazy (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-20, 13:52:34 (98.193.80.207)
Really. That is crazy. I can understand why you feel it is wrong, but the amount of time and effort it will take you to watch, as you threaten, would, for any sane person, outweigh the benefit. ::: TO .......
173: General Asylum, RE: Interesting...our daughter's birthday gift, an engraved iPod, shipped from China... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-19, 12:28:09 (98.193.80.207)
I tried to take one of those PSB systems with me on the L. Really hard to keep those PSB's balanced on your shoulders :-) .......
174: Shady Lane, Damages (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-16, 10:38:04 (98.193.80.207)
And how would the damages be calculated in this particular case? If there is no case on point, this might not be the one to do it. Bad facts occasionally making bad law and all... .......
175: Whiner's Woad, And I've got the feeling (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-16, 07:04:48 (98.193.80.207)
That you are about to try to sell me something better, right? .......
176: Critic's Corner, RE: he's cute but not good enough for prime time (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-15, 12:21:25 (98.193.80.207)
That is interesting. I've always regarded Art as an excellent writer who happened to have an interest in audio and reviewing as opposed to a reviewer who happens to be a competent writer. The latter c .......
177: General Asylum, RE: Excuse me? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-09, 16:57:11 (98.193.80.207)
One of the things that has really annoyed me about this situation was that I never got ANY personal explanation from Ron about what the hell-o was going on. There was the mass email about Welborne Lab .......
178: General Asylum, woo hoo!!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-07, 15:19:48 (98.193.80.207)
Let me know where I can sign up. I never went thru IC3, but I do have an unanswered complaint with the BBB as well as detailed documentation regarding my lost $1800. .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Funny you should ask (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-05, 16:47:22 (98.193.80.207)
With..ahem.."platter" .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, Funny you should ask (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-05, 16:45:22 (98.193.80.207)
I have two 124 MKI's and a 301, but I picked up this Collaro because I thought it looked like it could make a cool project. .......
181: Speaker Asylum, RE: The reason I mentioned the 9s... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-03-01, 05:22:54 (98.193.80.207)
I agree with this assessment. I had the Super 8's and found them to have the same problem that the original poster noted with the 8's. Specifically, in my room, with my gear, I found them to b lightwe .......
182: Vinyl Asylum, 32 (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-23, 14:14:59 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
183: Tweakers' Asylum, Whew! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-13, 16:49:37 (98.193.80.207)
It would really suck if it cancelled the effects of boozing before bedtime! ;) .......
184: Vinyl Asylum, ! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-10, 15:42:03 (98.193.80.207)
Shindo range, then. .......
185: Tubes Asylum, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-10, 13:49:45 (98.193.80.207)
About how many hours would you estimate that to be? .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, What is the price? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-10, 11:32:47 (98.193.80.207)
If I may ask... I don't mean to be too forward, but, like anything else in this hobby, there is a big spread in the prices of these things - from homemade to Shindo. I'm just trying to figure out wher .......
187: General Asylum, No more skiing this year, then? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-10, 06:19:38 (98.193.80.207)
Just saw about your leg on your site. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Might be a cool scar, though! .......
188: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, Lookin' GREAT (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-09, 08:02:41 (98.193.80.207)
Man - I really like the new chassis style! The best yet from Wavelength. I also want to give a shout for a great standard selection of tubes for the amps w/o going custom. .......
189: SET Asylum, That sucks (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-02-09, 07:46:57 (98.193.80.207)
I liked stopping there from time to time to read over Gizmo's writings. It was a nicely organized collection. I wish I would have printed them up. .......
190: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Welborne...NO (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-29, 19:59:09 (98.193.80.207)
I would respectfully disagree with that assessment of Ron Welborne. Before deciding to purchase from Welborne, I would recommend that the potential customer search the any of the various Asylums for " .......
191: Tube DIY Asylum, One more thing. You should stop (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-20, 07:48:29 (98.193.80.207)
referring to your kit as "backordered." That would imply that it is coming; ) .......
192: Tube DIY Asylum, No. You are screwed. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-20, 07:44:00 (98.193.80.207)
Your story is eerily similar to mine. Your money is gone as is mine. Welborne continues to be in business and, apparently, sporadically fills orders for the brave or stupid that continue to do busines .......
193: Tube DIY Asylum, Good luck! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-19, 11:34:11 (98.193.80.207)
Welborne took me for about $1800 on a Star Chief Kit in September of 2006. Still waiting... If you do a search of the General Asylum, you can find his phone number and new address in Oklahoma. Like in .......
194: Digital Drive, Please... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-19, 08:46:59 (98.193.80.207)
At $170 for a 980, it's a value that cannot be beat. Does it play like a $5000 machine? Probably not...I don't know...I've heard a few, but not all of 'em. I'm sure it's generally not in their league. .......
195: Cable Asylum, Here you go (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-18, 12:06:28 (98.193.80.207)
http://www.audio-magus.com/product_p/mcls4.htm Order the same bananas with 8 pieces as minimum order. .......
196: General Asylum, Nice...Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-13, 11:14:16 (98.193.80.207)
Thanks for taking the time to do that. With respect to the criticism, remember...no good deed goes unpunished;) .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, Not a bargain?! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-06, 17:52:12 (98.193.80.207)
I'd give you three times what you paid just for the SME in a heartbeat!!! VERY NICE! .......
198: General Asylum, Impossible game (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2008-01-03, 10:36:30 (98.193.80.207)
Who knows? Unless someone has or had your system in your room, it is really hard to render an opinion. Is there something about your sound you don't like? That might make it a little easier to answer. .......
199: General Asylum, It is his cell (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 18:40:23 (98.193.80.207)
He still doesn't answer. Area code is a giveaway. .......
200: General Asylum, An interesting point (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 18:30:11 (98.193.80.207)
If you review and recommend it, http://www.lowther-america.com/pf_robinson.htm do you not have an ethical duty to your readers to report, as Enjoy the Music did, when things at least *may be* amiss? .......
201: General Asylum, One question, David (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 16:36:08 (98.193.80.207)
If you don't mind answering. What is your position on the disclaimer cited above in the Enjoy the Music review of the Welborne DRD's? Thanks again for your time. .......
202: General Asylum, RE: Publishing allegations of consumer problems... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 16:30:54 (98.193.80.207)
It is your magazine and you are certainly free to run it how you want. I surely have no problem with that. I will, however, state that I might respectfully disagree with this statement: "...from peopl .......
203: General Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 12:48:12 (98.193.80.207)
nt. .......
204: General Asylum, That is good news (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 12:01:47 (98.193.80.207)
Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY happy for you, and for Ron as well. I would love to see him get up and running again and not just because he owes me a substantial amount of money. I am a prior DRD 45, M .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed. nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 11:31:08 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
206: General Asylum, RE: What about a class action suit and/or getting law enforcement involved? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 09:29:02 (98.193.80.207)
I actually attempted a small claims suit in Colorado. Unfortunately, the small claims rules require 1. the defendant to be a resident of Co., and 2. service of the action on the defendant (as opposed .......
207: General Asylum, What I have found (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 08:39:08 (98.193.80.207)
Consumers MUST help each other by posting their experiences on forums such as the Asylum. As I have found out over the last 6 - 8 months, the audiophile in this situation is almost completely without .......
208: General Asylum, nope (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 07:38:25 (64.241.37.140)
I waited too long. I always just assumed the kit, and later my promised refund, was coming. It is Ron Welborne, after all, I thought. A well know and well-liked guy in the industry wouldn't fail to d .......
209: General Asylum, Nice to see... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-12-05, 07:28:43 (64.241.37.140)
that Welborne Labs has the time to update their website for the holidays. And it looks like he has some stock too. It's a shame that they still can't respond to people who try to contact them about ou .......
210: Critic's Corner, RE: I wonder why (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-29, 13:06:23 (98.193.80.207)
Fair enough, I suppose. It is your magazine. That said, the letters section always struck me as the place for the individual reader to state his or her mind. I'm fairly confident that the average read .......
211: Critic's Corner, Service v. Product (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-29, 10:08:12 (98.193.80.207)
It seems as though there are 2 different questions raised by the original poster. Poor service from the manufacturer (as stated by the title), and poor product from the manufacturer. You may be correc .......
212: Critic's Corner, I wonder why (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-29, 09:13:45 (98.193.80.207)
none of the editors whom I contacted regarding my own problem with a manufacturer will chime in? Srajan (posted my initial letter and manufacturers response but no responses to my follow-ups)? JA (ign .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, Not so cool (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-28, 18:36:50 (98.193.80.207)
I've been told that A23 did not follow through with this do to inconsistencies in the Lumiere product - i.e., different examples of the same cartridge, for example, were not built to the same standard .......
214: Amp/Preamp Asylum, nooooooooooooooooooooo (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-17, 18:26:12 (98.193.80.207)
Do search "welborne" on the general, amp/pre, tubes, tube/diy, shady, or set forums here at the Asylum. Do not throw your money away. .......
215: General Asylum, RE: Welborne Labs business in trouble ? Be aware (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-16, 20:31:22 (98.193.80.207)
welcome to the club..search the asylum for my story. .......
216: SET Asylum, Be careful!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-16, 13:04:00 (98.193.80.207)
I recommend you do a search of this forum along with the general, tube, tube/diy, shady fora and familiarize yourself with Ron's business practices before you place an order with Welborne Labs. Also c .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Price? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-16, 07:02:42 (64.241.37.140)
Where did the price come from? Was that in the SixMoons article? Interestingly, I emailed the US distributor about this arm about 2 hours before you posted! I have not heard back. .......
218: Tubes Asylum, RE: Killer Stereo Dude!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-13, 20:17:48 (98.193.80.207)
1) Answer = A radio. Most probably don't put too much more though into in than that. Let me put it another way: I am 32 and have been into tubes for about 5 or 6 years. Prior to that, however, I had .......
219: SET Asylum, phy-hp (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-07, 14:33:15 (98.193.80.207)
Nice ic's and speaker cables. There are extensive and multiple writ-eups available for you to read on these at 6moons. The IC's are available direct at madisound. I've also tried and like Yamamoto ICs .......
220: SET Asylum, Important edit (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-03, 05:34:02 (98.193.80.207)
I wanted to make this edit very clear, hence the "follow-up" as opposed to a simple post edit. I have NO intention of selling the Kurashima. Damn proofreader took the night off! .......
221: SET Asylum, RE: Why don't you just post a list of SETs bested by Kurushima's amp? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-02, 16:38:28 (98.193.80.207)
I'll give it a go. I currently have the Kurashima 45 which I bought from George at TubesUSA (great service). I've previously used Welborne DRD 45, Welborne Moondogs (2a3), and the Wright 3.5 (2a3). Di .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, No way! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-11-01, 07:00:34 (64.241.37.140)
I love my glass coffee table right in the middle of my listening space in the living room. It bounces only the good frequencies to my ears. It's a smarttable, you see...it's a noguchi. It cooperates w .......
223: SET Asylum, James Burgess question (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-10-30, 17:42:50 (98.193.80.207)
Does anyone know whether James Burgess is still building gear? If so, does anyone have contact information? .......
224: General Asylum, HE does not respond to my emails (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-10-17, 11:23:53 (98.193.80.207)
I'm happy for you, but still out $1850 .......
225: SET Asylum, RE: 300B DRD ASC Oil Caps? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-10-15, 19:20:04 (98.193.80.207)
Always possible that Ron "forgot" to put that ASC in the kit. .......
226: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have no idea about what sound you like to hear (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-10-03, 18:34:17 (98.193.80.207)
FWIW I found the BlueBerry to be a bit overblown in the bass. I cannot recall the specific tubes used, but I did use the stock tubes sent by Mark D. for quite some time. I had a Wavac PR-X1 and Shindo .......
227: General Asylum, IF we even have to debate (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-10-02, 06:32:05 (98.193.80.207)
whether this is a joke, it is a sad commentary on this hobby. .......
228: Critic's Corner, Interesting... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-10-02, 04:50:50 (98.193.80.207)
I have not checked their criteria, but perhaps the ranking is based on performance rather than price and it is the manufacturers' pricing which is suspect. .......
229: General Asylum, RE: That's not a bargain, THIS is a bargain (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-30, 07:56:23 (98.193.80.207)
Perhaps I overly suspicious of the feedback which the "manufacturer" allows to be posted on his site, but I would be curious to hear reports from the five inmates who called you. .......
230: SET Asylum, MINOR complaint (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-30, 06:21:13 (98.193.80.207)
I really hate that new Great Gatsby font AN has on the new products. I first noticed it in the Dudley S'phile review of the AN-S8. That look may have been glamorous in the 20's, but to these eyes it c .......
231: General Asylum, Please Do. NT (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-28, 14:45:16 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
232: General Asylum, good luck (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-28, 11:39:13 (98.193.80.207)
I emailed him again today, but still no response. Let's see...that's about 30 unanswered emails since he sent me an email in May stating that he would get a refund check out to me. I don't wan't to be .......
233: General Asylum, RE: Steve Rochlin - Care To Respond To This? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-28, 11:35:03 (98.193.80.207)
As stated below, my understanding is that he fears that doing so may create legal liability. Again, I think that there are responsible and ethical ways to report on the issue which should avoid any pr .......
234: General Asylum, No (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-28, 06:35:50 (98.193.80.207)
I didn't. Reporting on an issue versus making accusations are 2 different things. Although I am an attorney, I am far from an expert in slander and libel law. I do know enough about practicing law, ho .......
235: General Asylum, About 1 - 2 yrs ago (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-28, 06:26:19 (98.193.80.207)
I purchased a Cary SLP-98p and a few Shindo pieces. Nice experience. I like some customer service and nice treatmentwith my large purchases. I guess I'm old fashioned that way. Given the differences i .......
236: General Asylum, That is quite something!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-28, 04:57:23 (98.193.80.207)
And makes my situation (and others I imagine) even more troubling as I have given Ron no shortage of emails to which to respond. The man appears to have no intention of returning my money, plain and s .......
237: General Asylum, What? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-27, 18:16:58 (98.193.80.207)
May I ask how? Was it by mail or by any other method in which he provided an address? .......
238: General Asylum, Unless there are two... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-27, 17:28:00 (98.193.80.207)
That would be me pursuing a claim against Welborne. Unfortunately, it has been difficult and will likely be impossible due to Welborne's move. Several people have advised me that he has moved to Oklah .......
239: General Asylum, yep... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-23, 12:54:02 (98.193.80.207)
http://www.chicagoaudio.org/ .......
240: Critic's Corner, Agreed! nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-23, 07:21:43 (98.193.80.207)
nt .......
241: Critic's Corner, RE: What is the cheapest Stereophile subscription price ? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-23, 07:09:57 (98.193.80.207)
I paid $12 as well, but I swear I get URGENT renewal information every 3 months. I may accidently pay $36/yr.! ;) .......
242: General Asylum, RE: Hmm, fortunately none of the five or six inmates I've e-mailed..... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-22, 21:01:37 (98.193.80.207)
Maybe what didn't come across so clearly in my last post, but what I attempted to describe, was that I find many of those who email me have unreasonable expectations. As if I am to write a dissertatio .......
243: General Asylum, WFMT is (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-22, 18:58:57 (98.193.80.207)
still at least 75% of my total listening. .......
244: General Asylum, RE: peer-driven inmate system reviews or auditions (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-22, 18:49:48 (98.193.80.207)
I think your first post did not hit its intended target becuase it was written in a way that left most unable to determine what the hell you were talking about. As to your idea, I say no. I'm a bit of .......
245: Shady Lane, yes (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-18, 11:23:30 (98.193.80.207)
As some know, I am currently pursuing an action in small claims court against Ron. I have heard from one other source that Ron is in OK. .......
246: General Asylum, RE: My friend placed an order with Ron Welbourne, and received a confirmation that items would arrive this week. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-12, 18:18:09 (98.193.80.207)
I would appreciate it if you could keep us updated on that. I, for one, have received neither my Star Chief kit (ordered Sept. 06) nor the refund promised in May of this year (or answers to any of my .......
247: General Asylum, well whaddya know... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-05, 17:05:51 (71.194.132.254)
Even I'm tired of reading my Welborne posts, but I have to say it is interesting to see Welborne Labs is no longer listed as either a "Main Sponsor" or an exhibitor. Anyway....certainly good to see t .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Email me (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-01, 19:15:52 (71.194.132.254)
Thanks!! Email sent. Best, kevin .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, Denon 103 stylus guard?? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-09-01, 13:52:50 (71.194.132.254)
It appears as though the cat has made off with my 103 stylus guard (which certainly is better than playing with the cartridge!). Anyone know where to get a replacement? .......
250: General Asylum, Agreed! Go Eames!! nt (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-28, 16:44:42 (71.194.132.254)
nt .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, A few points (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-27, 18:43:12 (71.194.132.254)
1. Don't count on the community for too much more than a shoulder to cry on. I'm not saying that certain dealers or manufacturers won't bend to our clout and collective voice, but I post at least twic .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, Is that it? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-19, 20:28:27 (71.194.132.254)
I followed the link...is that the whole article? The write-up of that review or shoot out would have warranted a backlash on the Asylum due to its...uhhh....brevity. I wonder why it was deemed fit for .......
253: General Asylum, BBB scorecard (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-19, 14:10:04 (71.194.132.254)
For those keeping track, the number of complaints with the Denver BBB has gone from 2 or 3 to 10 in the last four or five months. Of those 10 complaints, Ron failed to respond to a whopping 6 of them .......
254: General Asylum, Welborne Labs Update, Anyone??? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-19, 14:06:33 (98.193.80.207)
Has anyone, anyone at all, heard from Welborne since the infamous email announcing that family problems would cause him to close shop until July 2? We are now 1-1/2 months post email and I have heard .......
255: Shady Lane, Yeah, Welborne (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-19, 13:43:16 (71.194.132.254)
and let me assure you, MY Welborne story is accurate, so I would tend to believe the rest are as well. .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Antony & The Johnsons "I Am A Bird Now" owners) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-17, 16:46:45 (71.194.132.254)
It must be your copy. Mine is fine. .......
257: Critic's Corner, Wow in addition (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-16, 19:33:55 (71.194.132.254)
to all of your superhuman phase, rock, and clock hearing ability! Too bad your talents run out in the people skills department. You're a real PR machine. After all, there ain't no such thing as bad pu .......
258: Critic's Corner, Well, gee, you must be pretty smart (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-15, 09:05:25 (71.194.132.254)
I still don't agree with you, but now that I have looked at the review, the point is moot as the article does state that the author will focus on all things via headphones. THAT is a "pretty clear" st .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, If it helps Blue Note survive (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-15, 06:58:22 (71.194.132.254)
and continue to release great music, I am all for it. .......
260: Critic's Corner, RE: "Pure subjectivism." Quelle horreur! "[Apparently] he only listened to it via headphones." Huh! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-08-15, 06:46:04 (71.194.132.254)
What does Head-Fi denote? I don't know. The use of "Head-Fi" would suggest something only to those who frequent the Head-Fi chat room. A more thorough review would have spelled out what that actually .......
261: Tube DIY Asylum, That better not be Ron (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-27, 08:50:52 (71.194.132.254)
There are alot of angry people here. He has no time to be cruising the asylum... .......
262: Critic's Corner, Favor? Hell yeah...Resale Value (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-27, 07:16:06 (71.194.132.254)
When reviewers sell their items obtained at industry accomadtion pricing they realize less of a loss than the average consumer. It doesn't take Patrick Fitzgerald to realize that that translates into .......
263: Shady Lane, Welborne Labs (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-26, 12:26:43 (71.194.132.254)
The troubles of Welborne Labs have been well documented at the Asylum. After the latest "announcement" from camp Welborne, I have officially been pushed over the edge. Ron (and several of his closest .......
264: General Asylum, You are never gonna see anything (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-26, 06:24:50 (71.194.132.254)
I'm ten months on an unfilled order for a Star Chief kit. My refund was promised months ago. This is all total BS. The last excuse was family problems. All of his friends jump to his defense. Now this .......
265: General Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-25, 14:14:09 (71.194.132.254)
I have heard nothing from him still. .......
266: SET Asylum, RE: Welborne...again (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-19, 18:37:12 (71.194.132.254)
Mellow out? You have alot of nerve. Would you be mellow if you had no idea what was going on after nine months. Again, that is NINE months after paying Ron. In addition to my unanswered emails there a .......
267: General Asylum, WHAT? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-19, 18:27:19 (71.194.132.254)
You know, I don't think I was outraged enough in my last post. Trust him and be patient? With all due respect, piss off. Nine months total and two since he said a refund was coming. No results. Seven .......
268: General Asylum, Why? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-19, 18:13:45 (71.194.132.254)
Why should we continue to give Ron the benefit of the doubt? Given the amount of time this has gone on, the number of unanswered emails, a phone that is never picked up, and a failure to respond to mu .......
269: General Asylum, NO! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-19, 07:03:43 (71.194.132.254)
I am out $1850 since 9/06. I have sent a few follow-up emails since the email from Ron and still nothing. I sent a letter to SixMoons about my situation which was published. Ron sent an email to them .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sonic Youth... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-07-13, 18:17:16 (71.194.132.254)
My wife is there as we speak while I tend to the babies. Wait a sec... .......
271: Critic's Corner, RE: A bad review.... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-27, 16:28:15 (67.173.13.54)
If a product receives a wholly negative review because of reviewer error (such as in the set up), that may, indeed, be a reaon not to publish the review. Now, I really think that a well-informed consu .......
272: SET Asylum, RE: Welborne...again (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-27, 12:15:01 (67.173.13.54)
I posted the same email in an update post on the General Asylum. I wish Ron the best, but would nevertheless caution him to address his business practices. My situation has continued for nine months. .......
273: General Asylum, ? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-27, 11:44:46 (67.173.13.54)
Can you explain your post? .......
274: General Asylum, RE: Sign of life .Mail from Welborn received (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-27, 06:14:43 (71.194.134.217)
I received what is probably the same email. Rather than post to this thread, which is becoming rather buried, I have started a new thread with my update. .......
275: General Asylum, My Welborne Update (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-27, 06:08:15 (71.194.134.217)
As many have read, stories of delivery and communication problems with Welborne Labs have been steadily rising over recent months. In my case, I am still trying to obtain a refund on a nine month old .......
276: General Asylum, RE: Welborne as a black box (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-25, 13:18:42 (67.173.13.54)
As of today his voicemail box is full and will not accept new messages. I have no idea what has been going on for the last nine months, but this does not speak well for the current situation. I hope h .......
277: General Asylum, RE: Here is what I got from Enjoy the Music so far... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-25, 09:55:35 (67.173.13.54)
See 6moons for my letter. Hopefully Ron will respond. Like I stated earlier, I find it difficult to believe that Welborne has gone crooked given the particular facts of my case and his prior reputatio .......
278: General Asylum, Update to my situation (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-22, 09:39:30 (67.173.13.54)
In my case, the BBB has contacted me and advised that Welborne did not respond to the complaint within the alloted period. He also has not provided me with a refund of my $1850 and does not respond to .......
279: General Asylum, RE: Sorry.. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-22, 07:54:37 (67.173.13.54)
I may, though my desire to do so has nothing to do with the Welborne situation. I have been meaning to do so for some time. This year I have a bit more flexibility in my schedule. .......
280: General Asylum, Sorry.. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-21, 12:30:41 (67.173.13.54)
about that. I have no reason to doubt that you are correct. I am glad you posted as I was seriously considering writing online publications such as 6moons and posting in the Critic's Corner about this .......
281: General Asylum, Suspect? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-21, 11:34:46 (67.173.13.54)
Your comment to "Relax and have fun" is, frankly, offensive. Many audio consumers (as a dealer you ARE there to provide a service to consumers, right?) seem to be out money (and time!) as a result of .......
282: General Asylum, RE: NOT a registered CO business (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-21, 11:11:04 (67.173.13.54)
If Welborne Labs is organized as a sole proprietorship, my understanding is that the "trade name" of the business is to be registered with the Colorado Department of Revenue (which is then recorded an .......
283: General Asylum, NOT a registered CO business (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-21, 10:19:06 (67.173.13.54)
In my attempt to pusue a small claims action against Welborne, I attempted a business search at the CO Sec. of State website to determine who was the registered agent (and who would be served). No res .......
284: General Asylum, RE: *** NO *** - Please read... (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-20, 19:14:49 (67.162.72.93)
Then they should change the website. He is clearly listed as a show sponsor: SHOW SPONSORS... Red Rock Audio The Colorado Audio Society Welborne Labs Copyright © 2007 ~ AudioFest.net Given t .......
285: General Asylum, RE: My approach (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-20, 05:54:14 (67.162.72.93)
I don't know. From my readong of the applicable Rules, only the Defendant, Welborne, needs to live within the state so that the Court can have jurisdiction over him. I would guess that a bilked Canadi .......
286: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Welborne? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-19, 21:04:33 (67.162.72.93)
An update to the ongoing Welborne problems: .......
287: General Asylum, My approach (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-19, 20:47:47 (67.162.72.93)
Yes, although in my case I should have done it quite some time ago. Frankly, until very recently, I was unaware of the scope of the Welborne problems. I attributed the delay to the realities of runnin .......
288: SET Asylum, Welborne...again (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-19, 09:53:38 (67.162.72.93)
Although the customer service, or lack thereof, from Welborne Labs has been discussed at length, I thought I would pass along this link for those who do not frequent the General Asylum. My story is in .......
289: General Asylum, One of three sponsors per the website (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-17, 13:44:43 (67.173.13.54)
http://audiofest.net/2007/ .......
290: General Asylum, Me too! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-06-17, 08:27:22 (67.173.13.54)
I ordered a Star Chief on September 26, 2006. As of mid-December it was not delivered and several requests for a status to Ron went unanswered. Delivery WAS attempted around the holidays. Unfortunatel .......
291: SET Asylum, Re: Is Welborne Labs open? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-04-07, 14:22:22 (71.156.154.221)
Yes - I've received 1 of 2 boxes on a Star Chief order. .......
292: SET Asylum, Re: Is Welborne Labs open? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-04-07, 14:09:25 (71.156.154.221)
Was it answered on the day you sent it? I emailed Welborne April 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, March 30 and March 28 with no response. Which, admittedly, must be getting annoying - but I am following up on an order .......
293: SET Asylum, Yikes. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-04-06, 19:48:57 (24.12.13.239)
Wish I could've read that before placing my order. .......
294: SET Asylum, Is Welborne Labs open? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-04-06, 17:47:05 (24.12.13.239)
I've been trying to get an update on an order status for over a week. Anybody have any idea as to whether he is open? Perhaps on Spring Break? .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Nice Cains! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2007-02-03, 17:51:49 (24.12.13.239)
I have the Super Abbys. What is your wood and/or finish? Those are beautiful! .......
296: Inmate Systems, kev313's ANTI-O-PHILE (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-12-24, 18:58:41 (24.12.13.239)
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297: Critic's Corner, Yes - I wouldn't call JV a stuffed shirt BUT (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-12-24, 18:51:16 (24.12.13.239)
I would encourage him to call up the publicity department and get a new photo ASAP. .......
298: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Speakers for Shindo amp, Zu or Devore:? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-06-28, 18:35:20 (71.194.133.205)
I am using the Montille with the Devore Gibbon Super 8's. Wonderful combo. As has been stated elsewhere, the Devore's are a bit up front with their presentation. I would keep that in mind if you are c .......
299: Tubes Asylum, I've dealt with Brent many times (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-06-28, 18:27:58 (71.194.133.205)
And he has always been great. .......
300: Digital Drive, Re: Tivoli Audio CDP (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-06-26, 17:38:54 (71.194.133.205)
I've got one of those with the tivoli radio in the nursery. Sounds good for a tabletop unit. Maybe I should plug it into the main system and give it a go? .......
301: General Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-06-25, 19:01:27 (71.194.133.205)
8am the next day? Wow - maybe you guys just check your email more than me, but I might not even see your message until after the deadline had passed. I'm not saying that a reasonable deadline isn't o .......
302: Inmate Systems, kev313's kev313 green machine (0.00)
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303: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: DeHavilland preamp (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-06-25, 18:42:04 (71.194.133.205)
I'm pretty interested in that pre. So the downside was noise pop, lack of remote and balanced input, cost of tubes, and resale value. How did it sound? .......
304: General Asylum, Speak for yourself (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-06-24, 12:39:41 (71.194.133.205)
FM is my main source as well (with the same model Magnum Dynalab!). In Chicago I have WFMT (classical) Northwestern and Loyola radio, WXRT, and very good NPR. .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Just got my new Ikeda IT-407. I need help!!! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-03-23, 16:31:21 (24.12.13.43)
On the 124? Nice! I still haven't mounted mine on the Verdier!! Good luck. .......
306: SET Asylum, Re: if i moved away from alamrro a205a set to push pull el84.. (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-03-15, 17:55:39 (24.12.13.43)
I moved from the 2a3 Moondogs to the Shindo pp el84 based Montille on my Abbys and couldn't be happier. The (roughly) 10 extra watts provide an extra boost that really make my Super Abbys sing. Using .......
307: SET Asylum, Re: Describe your 2A3's (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-03-14, 05:11:30 (24.12.13.43)
Where does one find those Shuguangs? .......
308: General Asylum, Re: High End Dealers with Banker hours (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-03-13, 17:56:01 (24.12.13.43)
I'm also in the Midwest, but most of my purchases have been made at dealers who run their shops out of the home. This is, of course, by appointment, but it is not as formal as that in practice. When I .......
309: SET Asylum, Re: Terry, as long as you are here (x2) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-03-10, 20:41:38 (24.12.13.43)
Hi Terry, I've got the Super Abby...what was the rationale for the use of the nearfield driver along with the rear firing tweeter? I find that, in addition to being superb at my normal listening dista .......
310: Digital Drive, Re: Upsampling your Sony SCD-1 (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-03-03, 04:15:04 (24.12.13.43)
Well it isn't upsampling, but I use my SCD-1 as a transport to a Zanden DAC through the coax with no problem. .......
311: General Asylum, J. Halpern at Tone Imports (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-02-26, 12:34:48 (24.12.13.43)
Hands down the most patient and responsive guy in audio. Top marks for his local guys in Chicago - Rob and Ron Lapporte at Ultimate Audio Video. A couple of wonderful guys with STUNNING Rives designe .......
312: Critic's Corner, Good Question (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-02-03, 17:05:36 (24.12.13.43)
I read the same review and saw the same sale listing. Given the good review, it seems a bit odd to see the reviewer sell the speakers he bought on the same day the review went up. Then again, he did b .......
313: General Asylum, Re: Just Curious, what speakers do you use with your Shindo gear? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-02-01, 08:55:04 (66.88.60.73)
Cain & Cain Abbys. I have DeVore Gibbon Super 8s on the way, tho'. I also have Audio Note E/LX signatures which I have never used with the Shindo...a situation I should remedy! .......
314: General Asylum, Re: Not a Review but some impressions of a 'Shindo Labs' with the 'Latour' speakers (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-02-01, 04:52:49 (24.12.13.43)
I recently had a chance to hear the Latours at UltimateAudioVideo, the Chicago equivalent of Tone and Pitch Perfect. The full set-up was the Monbrison pre, Cortese amp with the F2a, and cds through th .......
315: Critic's Corner, Re: Hard times for Stereophile, they can't even give it away! (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-01-20, 05:10:48 (24.12.13.43)
I got that offer. I subscribed; it's a great deal. .......
316: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Shindo pre-amps and phono (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-01-20, 05:04:31 (24.12.13.43)
I am currently driving Cain & Cain Abbys. I had been using a lower power SET design, but have found that the Abbys benefit from some extra juice, IMO. From what I've seen, the Shindo gear appears a go .......
317: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Shindo pre-amps and phono (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2006-01-18, 17:43:51 (24.12.13.43)
Are you looking for an opinion on a particular model? Although Johnathan would have the most accurate information, I believe that there are differences amongst the phono stages as one climbs the Shind .......
318: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: What speakers are you using with your Gaincard? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2005-12-29, 04:48:56 (24.12.13.43)
Audio Note E/LX Signature .......
319: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Koetsu like cart recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2005-12-10, 16:44:43 (24.12.13.43)
I hear the Yamamoto compares nicely to the Koetsu .......
320: SET Asylum, Re: What preamp(or line/phono) are you using with your Wright 3.5 (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2005-06-17, 18:48:24 (24.12.13.43)
Cary SLP-98p. Prior to that it was a Korneff 76 based piece. The Korneff has the Cary beat on texture and tone but was far to "in your face" for my set up (near field Abbys with listening position abo .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Don Garber Fy PhY phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2005-06-16, 20:49:48 (24.12.13.43)
Terry - I'm confused...do you prefer the Wright of the Fi with the Denon and transformer? I have the Yph and I will be using it with a Denon 103 and the Auditorium 23 step up tranny, once it arrives. .......
322: General Asylum, Re: Tubes/DAC/cords, which will improve sound more? (0.00)
Posted by kev313 on 2005-02-23, 19:40:25 (24.12.13.43)
We're all so different, aren't we. I would look to the room and speaker positioning first (as it is free). From there, generally, I would start with the digital source. I do, however, agree with the .......
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