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1: Cable Asylum, RE: Thanks Mick, ill be keeping mine. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-07-13, 14:23:17 (104.28.94.212)
N/T .......
2: Cable Asylum, RE: are they better than your CRL speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-07-13, 12:09:03 (104.28.94.208)
N/T .......
3: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Diffusers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-06-22, 16:36:34 (104.28.92.207)
I'd do it. I just did some GIK diffuser/ absorbing on my front wall. I feel it helped. YMMV .......
4: Speaker Asylum, Do you mean tilt. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-06-22, 16:34:08 (104.28.92.207)
N/T .......
5: Digital Drive, RE: You perfectly make sense (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-06-08, 16:35:12 (104.28.92.208)
I myself use separates, for the last 25 years. I've 4 amps, PS Audio S300, Musical Design Hybrid, VTL ST 85 tube amp and an Aragon 4004 MK 2. Besides 3 pre amps, VTL 5.5. Pass Labs XP20 and a custom t .......
6: General Asylum, RE:Kingcrisom first album cover (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-06-05, 12:24:21 (104.28.32.212)
N/t .......
7: Cable Asylum, RE: Oscar im trying to call you (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-05-17, 15:28:48 (146.75.222.25)
N/t .......
8: General Asylum, RE: Too old. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-04-15, 20:15:07 (146.75.222.43)
N/t .......
9: General Asylum, RE: No not even close.i agree (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-03-21, 19:31:07 (172.226.166.140)
N/T .......
10: Speaker Asylum, Garbage (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2024-02-12, 16:57:01 (104.28.94.168)
Heard them , told the dealer to take them out immediately. .......
11: General Asylum, RE: Most definitely...-. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-12-31, 12:52:48 (104.28.92.169)
N/t .......
12: General Asylum, RE: Audiophile grade duster (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-12-31, 12:21:06 (104.28.94.169)
I use one of my girlfriends makeup brush, works great and is very soft. .......
13: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tung-Sol kt170 glowing issue (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-12-02, 16:53:13 (104.28.94.168)
I see no reason to be concerned if you replace just one tube. If it needs biasing then do it. Do you have an extra? Did you move glowing tube to another socket just to see if it stays the same? If you .......
14: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tung-Sol kt170 glowing issue (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-12-02, 13:33:05 (104.28.92.168)
Remove tube and put into another socket to see if it stays the same. If so just replace that one tube. No need to replace all tubes. But sometimes tubes glow brighter or less bright. I have a tube tha .......
15: Speaker Asylum, RE: My Joseph Audio 'Pulsar' stand mounts might sound 'better' in some ways.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-10-21, 12:44:54 (104.28.92.206)
+1 on your statements.. .......
16: Tubes Asylum, RE: AT7 tube recommended (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-08-24, 12:05:43 (104.28.92.209)
Sylvania tubes are very good. You will like them. Next to RCA I like Sylvania. .......
17: Computer Audio Asylum, Problem fixed Apple upgraded to 16.5.1 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-06-23, 11:36:17 (104.28.33.22)
N/t .......
18: Computer Audio Asylum, Problems streaming from my DAC to iPad (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-06-04, 17:58:05 (104.28.92.203)
Have been streaming from my PS Audio DSD DAC to my IPad using a USB cable. I have Spotify Amazon and Apple Music and no matter what I do the music only comes out of my iPad not my speakers. I've been .......
19: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: thanks for your response (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-02-12, 13:28:08 (73.244.194.49)
N/t .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Nice...-. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-02-11, 11:52:08 (73.244.194.49)
Do you have ribbons inside or outside...-...-and I see you have them pointing straight ahead...- .......
21: General Asylum, RE: Need Recommendation for Pre-amp Repair Chicago Area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-02-08, 13:04:46 (73.244.194.49)
Call VAN L speaker works...-.Irving Park and Harlem...-give him a buzz. .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My VTL ST 85 drives my LRS + very well. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-02-04, 11:22:35 (73.244.194.49)
85 watts per channel...-.el34 based tube amp, using a VTL 5.5 pre. .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan LRS stands? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2023-01-07, 14:41:49 (73.244.194.49)
I just got a pair of LRS + with the upgraded stands a few weeks ago. They are available, cost almost 300.00 for the pair in silver. .......
24: Cable Asylum, RE: PSA: Chinese Odin Gold USB Cable Problem (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-12-09, 19:29:06 (73.244.194.49)
I agree, I have a 3 meter one, my cheap 3 meter Wireworld USB is much better. .......
25: Speaker Asylum, 4 pairs of Apogee (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-12-07, 14:26:22 (73.244.194.49)
2 pairs of Apogee Majotpr 2 pairs of Apogee Minor...-one pair I still have. .......
26: Cable Asylum, RE: Thank you Oscar (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-11-30, 13:44:12 (73.244.194.49)
Thanks for all your knowledge and help on any audio subject. You're one person whom does his research. Enjoy and be well. .......
27: Speaker Asylum, Difference in the Scansonic 1 B and 1B1 speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-10-18, 12:13:27 (73.244.194.49)
Thinking about buying one or the other. Anyone know the difference between these speakers. Is the original model better or the same. Thanks for any info. .......
28: General Asylum, RE: Central Florida Audio Society (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-08-15, 12:07:21 (73.244.194.49)
I hear you Tom, I'm 72 years old myself. Good luck and hope your feeling better. .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Central Florida Audio Society... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-08-13, 13:35:38 (73.244.194.49)
Hi Tom, just a note to say I wish I lived closer to you I'd love to hear and talk audio. I'm good friends with Oscar and we talk about you. I also live in Tamarac Florida, which is basically Ft.Lauder .......
30: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Aurender Isolation Footers. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-05-20, 11:38:09 (73.244.194.49)
Nice and neat system...-.. .......
31: General Asylum, RE: Recommendations for banana to spade adaptor (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-04-22, 09:46:18 (73.244.194.49)
Cardas sells very nice banana to spade connectors, I use them on my Merlin TSMBME speakers with no problems. Go to Cardas site or Google it. .......
32: Computer Audio Asylum, If Zen or the new Node model (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-04-04, 18:53:53 (73.244.194.49)
Hi everyone, I'd like to get one of these streamers just to stream Spotify. Which one would be the hot set up for an old guy who's not super PC oriented. Now I'm using Audirvāna with my Mac Mini .......
33: Tubes Asylum, RE: Identify Siemens CCA tube... help please! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-02-16, 07:41:08 (73.244.194.49)
Maybe a 7308 Siemens gold pin, not super sure, but the did make them. .......
34: Tubes Asylum, RE: Retubing ARC VT-100 III (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2022-02-08, 11:11:09 (96.69.16.57)
Just make sure the amp is connected to your speakers....period. Then you can put it on. .......
35: Tubes Asylum, RE: Issue with tube bias drift in my integrated amplifier! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-12-05, 13:07:39 (73.56.45.88)
Depends how far they drift. Could be time of day and electrical fluctuations. A tube can drift 6 or 7 millivolts and that is not bad. If it goes past 10 it may be the tube , but drift is normal in mos .......
36: General Asylum, RE: Bye bye Listening Room (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-10-31, 12:12:48 (73.56.45.88)
I have a dedicated music room, it's only 10x11 ft but it works. I can never go back to headphones only listening. .......
37: Cable Asylum, RE: Help! No experience with USB cables..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-09-22, 19:28:54 (73.56.45.88)
Wireworld makes some decent USB cables that won't break the bank. .......
38: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Nice amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-09-04, 13:19:25 (73.56.45.88)
N/t .......
39: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-08-15, 19:25:10 (73.56.45.88)
NT .......
40: Cable Asylum, RE: So how did you like the KImber PC (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-08-14, 21:44:43 (73.56.45.88)
I have the same one I bought around 2000 for 99.00. Very flexible I think it's decent but don't know what gauge it is. Do you know. .......
41: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: NHT - Now Hear This C3 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-08-12, 11:36:59 (73.56.45.88)
These are the stand mounts, C 4 is the floor stander. .......
42: General Asylum, RE: that's too bad (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-08-12, 11:18:46 (73.56.45.88)
I agree, I'm a 50's, 60's 70's guy. The music was great and diverse. How can you not like it unless your too young. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Palm Beach Area Record Stores (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-08-06, 11:11:46 (73.56.45.88)
If you want to take a short ride you can check out We Got The Beats Record Store at 4588 N. University , Lauderhill, Fl phone 954-826-0898.. .......
44: General Asylum, RE: Good advice...-. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-07-29, 17:44:54 (73.56.45.88)
N/T .......
45: General Asylum, RE: The McCoys 1965 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-06-30, 12:59:59 (73.56.45.88)
NT .......
46: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12BH7A NOS US made for QuickSilver V4 driver (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-05-24, 09:40:56 (73.56.45.88)
Two can't cost you too much. I'd go RCA BP 12bh7 .......
47: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12BH7A NOS US made for QuickSilver V4 driver (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-05-23, 17:15:47 (73.56.45.88)
Two can't cost you too much. I'd go RCA BP 12bh7 .......
48: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12BH7A NOS US made for QuickSilver V4 driver (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-05-23, 12:31:06 (73.56.45.88)
Can't go wrong with the RCA...I'd give them a shot. How many do you use? .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL ST-85 silent - but no blown fuses, no bad tubes. Help! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-05-01, 14:08:28 (73.56.45.88)
Maybe a cap was blown. Did you try to re bias the power tubes. I also own this amp. .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Check the fues with a Volt Meter they may be blown. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-04-30, 16:33:44 (73.56.45.88)
N/t .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL ST-85 silent - but no blown fuses, no bad tubes. Help! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-04-30, 16:31:37 (73.56.45.88)
Check the fuses again with a volt meter....just too make sure. .......
52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL ST-85 silent - but no blown fuses, no bad tubes. Help! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2021-04-30, 14:35:40 (73.56.45.88)
Maybe a cap was blown. Did you try to re bias the power tubes. I also own this amp. .......
53: Speaker Asylum, RE: I still have a mint pair of Apogee Minor..almost 30 years pld (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-10-15, 18:49:07 (73.56.45.88)
Still working.. .......
54: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are long plate tubes better than short plates (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-10-04, 12:03:01 (73.56.45.88)
It's all good Oscar,I've the few pairs of long plates from you. Just wanted more info because I just Putin's pair of Mullard Long plate 12ax7 in my amp..I like it,but I just wanted to warm things up s .......
55: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are long plate tubes better than short plates (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-10-03, 12:39:59 (73.56.45.88)
It's all good Oscar,I've the few pairs of long plates from you. Just wanted more info because I just Putin's pair of Mullard Long plate 12ax7 in my amp..I like it,but I just wanted to warm things up s .......
56: Tubes Asylum, Are long plate tubes better than short plates (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-10-02, 10:46:32 (73.56.45.88)
N/T .......
57: Tubes Asylum, Are long plate tubes better than short plates (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-10-01, 19:28:30 (73.56.45.88)
N/T .......
58: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL 5.5 pre smp...20 yesrs old (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-06-27, 12:14:31 (73.56.45.88)
Still going, replaced power supply caps replaced. .......
59: Cable Asylum, RE: Is 16 gauge speaker wite ok to use with my Merlin TSMBME (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-06-20, 09:56:20 (73.56.45.88)
Tube...VTL ST 85 .......
60: Cable Asylum, Is 16 gauge speaker wite ok to use with my Merlin TSMBME (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-06-19, 14:08:30 (73.56.45.88)
Will this work or do I need bigger gauge...8 foot long. .......
61: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I'd have to put in a word for the VTL 2.5 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-05-30, 12:30:56 (73.56.45.88)
I've owned the VTL 5.5 for 20 years works perfect...just had the power supply caps replaced. I'll die with this pre..Lol .......
62: General Asylum, RE: A post in the Beatles vs. Stones thread got me thinking... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-04-27, 15:36:37 (73.56.45.88)
You're loss not checking out these artists.. .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Check out Fyne Audio speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2020-03-12, 16:21:46 (73.56.45.88)
NT .......
64: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mojave Mac upgrade with Audivana (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2018-10-31, 10:54:11 (108.214.56.11)
Abe the main problem is I cannot use or sign in to Home Shating on ITunes . Called Apple said I need a upgraded version of my IPad, but on the drop down screen on ITunes if I hit Home Sharing it will .......
65: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mojave Mac upgrade with Audivana (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2018-10-30, 22:14:30 (108.214.56.11)
I have version 2 6.2 I have not upgraded yet. If I do do Mojave with this version will I still be able to play music from ITunes and the old version of Audivana. .......
66: Computer Audio Asylum, Mojave Mac upgrade with Audivana (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2018-10-30, 13:28:03 (108.214.56.11)
If I upgrade to the Mojave version on my Mac Mini will I still be Apple to stream Audivana and ITunes without any problems. Has anyone tried this. Thanks for any info. .......
67: General Asylum, Any good stereo shops in Ft. Lauderdale (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2018-07-25, 21:34:43 (12.199.80.130)
I'm visiting in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, any one recommendations on where to visit and check on some nice equipment and to listen to a few tunes. .......
68: Speaker Asylum, Monitor Audio Studio One Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2018-04-19, 19:45:23 (99.22.85.243)
Anyone hear these 1400 speakers. They just came out two drivers and a ribbon tweeter. Thanks for any info. .......
69: Speaker Asylum, RE: Share pics.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2018-02-26, 18:55:10 (99.22.85.243)
My Merlins..and VTL .......
70: Speaker Asylum, RE: SYZYGY (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-12-04, 17:10:16 (99.22.85.243)
syzygyacoustics.com I own one, I love it....Does room from there app and that's it, need BLE Bluetooth. .......
71: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I purifier 2 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-09-30, 10:42:26 (99.22.85.243)
Thanks all for you help, the W4 Sound light is on, I looked in the dark last night. As Oscar stated he knows what I'm using as he sold it to me. I'm thing the data light does not come on because the I .......
72: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Have you tried it elsewhere? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-09-29, 22:07:20 (99.22.85.243)
Just the power lite comes on, not the data, it's hooked to the Wyred 4 Sound Reagan, I think that's what it's called. Not using Ifi power supply. The Reagan does not even has a led light showing. Does .......
73: Computer Audio Asylum, I purifier 2 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-09-29, 18:03:47 (99.22.85.243)
Dies this device have to have both led lights on to work, only the red light goes on when playing music, it's plugged into a Wryed 4 Sound little black box. Thanks for any info. Using an LPS power sup .......
74: Tubes Asylum, RE: Cant use it Plate voltage on pre too high.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-08-23, 15:00:21 (99.22.85.243)
NT .......
75: Tubes Asylum, Can I use a 6414 Raytheon tube in place of 12at 7 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-08-22, 14:59:37 (99.22.85.243)
In my VTL 5.5 ore amp with damage. .......
76: Speaker Asylum, RE: Syzygy subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-08-18, 10:32:22 (99.22.85.243)
I ordered one, will post about my thoughts on how it works out. Should get it next week. .......
77: Speaker Asylum, Anyone heard of Syzygy subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-08-17, 22:42:41 (99.22.85.243)
NT .......
78: General Asylum, Can't even read what Rod says, site no working for me (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-08-16, 14:35:15 (99.22.85.243)
NT .......
79: General Asylum, I get errors too (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-08-16, 14:32:46 (99.22.85.243)
NT .......
80: General Asylum, RE: What no Cowboy Junkies.sorry (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-07-26, 18:07:28 (99.22.85.243)
Nt .......
81: General Asylum, RE: What no Ciwboy Junkies... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-07-26, 18:05:35 (99.22.85.243)
Nt .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Plinius Hartago (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-07-15, 23:42:12 (99.22.85.243)
NT .......
83: Cable Asylum, Speaker gauge for Apogee Minor speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-07-13, 09:54:26 (99.22.85.243)
Can I use a 6ft. Pair of 16 gauge speaker wire with these speakers . Or do I need 12 gauge . Thanks for any info . .......
84: Planar Speaker Asylum, Can I use 16 gauge speaker wire with Apogee Miner (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-07-13, 09:51:25 (99.22.85.243)
Could I use a 6 ft. Pair of 16 gauge speaker wire with this speaker or use 12 gauge. Thanks for any info. .......
85: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker cable length (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-04-07, 13:09:21 (99.22.85.243)
Shorter speaker cable. But some may disagree... .......
86: Tube DIY Asylum, Are Nichicon Capacitors Good (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-04-06, 14:54:47 (99.22.85.243)
Going to use these in my VTL 5.5 pre for replacement. 270ouf/400 volt .......
87: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Tomcat Audio out of California..n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-01-24, 16:50:54 (99.22.85.243)
N/t .......
88: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amplifier Surgery (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2017-01-13, 12:55:21 (99.22.85.243)
A friend of mine had work done bye them, he liked the results. I live outside Chucago. I'd get ahold of the guy, he does good work, and if your willing to drop it off, it's all good. .......
89: Cable Asylum, RE: Your one of the best guys on this site (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-11-25, 17:29:50 (99.22.85.243)
For helping others. I always enjoy your posts. Fuck the ones who don't agree or mess with you. .......
90: Tubes Asylum, RE: I use a different cigar box for each type of tube... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-11-14, 17:19:44 (99.22.85.243)
Works for me. .......
91: General Asylum, RE: RE listen to his live album...Live in London 2008 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-09-03, 16:51:27 (50.165.209.228)
I fully agree, I have the 2008 concert but not the DVD. There is an older live CD too, have you heard that one, very good, he was in top vocal form. .......
92: General Asylum, RE listen to his live album...great songs and well recorded. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-09-03, 13:10:31 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
93: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Go Odyssey, had my monos for 10 years.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-08-29, 22:01:37 (50.165.209.228)
Yes I've been lucky. I've had my VTL 5.5 for over 15 years not one peep or blown tube. I hope I don't jinx myself. .......
94: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Go Odyssey, had my monos for 10 years.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-08-29, 17:37:37 (50.165.209.228)
Not one problem and I leave them on 24/7. .......
95: General Asylum, RE: I'm retired, listen every day..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-08-25, 17:54:01 (50.165.209.228)
I listen seven days a week. Four hours a day. On weekends especially Saturday night, from 7:00 pm till 3:00am, in the dark. I love my system gives me great pleasure. .......
96: General Asylum, RE: I'm retired, listen every day..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-08-24, 10:20:25 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
97: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Thanks Abe and all for your replys (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-06-29, 22:49:40 (50.165.209.228)
Bought a Mac Mini SSD drive, new, and a new PS Audio DSD Dac. Will receive in a few weeks. Hope it all works out. .......
98: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pinging Abe Collins (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-06-26, 21:53:57 (50.165.209.228)
Thanks Abe, I'm not that good with Windows XP, and my PC is over 10 years old. I'm sure the PS Audio DAC is better than the HRT. A guy on Positive Feedback Tom Gibbs did a review of the PS, he likes i .......
99: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pinging Abe Collins (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-06-26, 19:19:52 (50.165.209.228)
I have WiFi and a IPad 2, just want to store music on the Mac. I may need to get some soft ware. .......
100: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pinging Abe Collins (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-06-26, 19:16:59 (50.165.209.228)
Just asking if what I'm buying is a good thing. I just want to stream music, I already have over 4000 songs on ITunes. So I will just put the music I backed up onto the new Mac Mini. Asking if this is .......
101: Computer Audio Asylum, Pinging Abe Collins (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-06-26, 13:38:05 (50.165.209.228)
Abe a few questions. I want to bye a new Mac mini and PS Audio DAC like yours. I use ITunes for my streaming. Also own an Ipad2. The Mac I want to buy is new 2016, 2.6 HZ Intel Core 15 with 256 GB SSD .......
102: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 12bh7 What brand of these did you buy. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-05-19, 14:40:00 (50.165.209.228)
Any suggestions. .......
103: General Asylum, RE: care to share pic of your main system? here's mine (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-04-22, 10:49:23 (50.165.209.228)
Pic of my system. .......
104: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thinking outside the box (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-03-25, 10:21:32 (50.165.209.228)
What do you mean all grounds lifted? How is this done. Read this on your system page. Thanks for any info. .......
105: General Asylum, RE: Who are you? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-03-05, 08:18:07 (50.165.209.228)
Yes Sue they were not bad, I liked hem. That guy knocking old rock and rollers are wrong. True some need to hang it up, but a lot still have it. Rock never dies. .......
106: General Asylum, RE: What's your point? Music is subjective. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-27, 22:28:59 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
107: General Asylum, RE Famous Blue Raincoat Jennifer warnes....N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-27, 08:59:05 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
108: General Asylum, RE: Me too in Chicago Feb. 68 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-24, 10:09:42 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
109: General Asylum, RE: My mind is a jumble re dates in 1966 - 1969, but ... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-24, 10:07:31 (50.165.209.228)
I'm sure we must of crossed paths, life is so weird sometime, we both enjoyed many good groups for a 5.00 admission price, if I recall right. .......
110: General Asylum, RE: Cool the Kinetic Playground was a great place. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-24, 09:33:55 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
111: General Asylum, RE: This was in Chicago in early 69, JTull also was there, they were weird. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-23, 15:52:59 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
112: General Asylum, RE: Led Zeppelin opening for Vanilla Fudge. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-23, 13:13:44 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
113: Cable Asylum, RE: Even more evidence that thin cables suck (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-20, 10:21:22 (50.165.209.228)
Morrow thin interconnects sound good to me. As good as my thick HT Truthlinks. .......
114: Speaker Asylum, RE: If it can make "Famous Blue Raincoat" sound like music it moves to the top of my list as well. nt (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-18, 09:52:17 (50.165.209.228)
What are you saying, this album/CD sounds excellent with any speaker I've owned. Some I heard it on are some Apogee Major and Minir, and some Merlin BME which I own both these speakers. Am I missing s .......
115: General Asylum, RE: Led Zeppelin, 69, Bruce in 76, Jimi in 68.... N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-17, 10:37:44 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
116: General Asylum, RE: Thank you....N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-11, 10:27:10 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
117: General Asylum, RE: Can you post a link to these cheaper ones. N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-02-11, 10:13:52 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
118: General Asylum, RE: Not as many posts......... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-23, 10:51:31 (50.165.209.228)
I'm on here at least twice a day, I enjoy the posts I can relate too. .......
119: General Asylum, RE: i made my first tape in1978, a Maxell, sounds perfect. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-15, 17:26:39 (50.165.209.228)
Well has some pops and clicks, remember this tape was made before CD. For how old it is its sounds good. That's all I'm saying. Reel to reel a different story, I know. .......
120: General Asylum, RE: i made my first tape in1978, a Maxell, sounds perfect. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-15, 10:02:17 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
121: General Asylum, RE: Cassettes 'can' sound quite nice (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-14, 09:32:37 (50.165.209.228)
I like listening to cassettes. Have a Denon DRM 810. A friend of mine has a 60,000 dollar system, that's lol he listens too. It's nuts but he does. .......
122: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: apogee Centaur minor sounding pretty ordinary (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-13, 10:15:52 (50.165.209.228)
I've owned two pairs plus two pair of Majors. They sound great if all is in good shape, meaning the ribbons and woofer. If they play clean with no buzzing or noise your good to go. I bought a mint pai .......
123: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks for the reply. To all thank you N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-04, 10:19:14 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
124: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Plugging pre amp into wall socket (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-04, 09:55:34 (50.165.209.228)
This is what I am doing, I have a ZeroSurge, with a non stock plug on it. Thanks all for answering my question. .......
125: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Plugging pre amp into wall socket (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-02, 10:54:27 (50.165.209.228)
Will plugging in pre amp into wall improve the sound, or is this just for amps. Right now plugged into surge protector. .......
126: Cable Asylum, Is a 6ft. Long interconnect too long to use between amp and pre.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2016-01-02, 10:41:53 (50.165.209.228)
Thanks for any info. .......
127: General Asylum, RE: Selling 2 mint pairs of Apogee Major Speakers. N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-12-04, 16:17:17 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
128: General Asylum, RE: Thank you, but had no choice...n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-11-17, 11:46:10 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
129: General Asylum, RE: Veterans Day! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-11-17, 10:31:28 (50.165.209.228)
Nice story, but they got me a little sooner. Glad you made it back. .......
130: General Asylum, RE: Veterans Day! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-11-11, 16:48:29 (50.165.209.228)
I salute your brother and his sacrifice . I too was drafted in March 1969, in the USAF.... .......
131: Tubes Asylum, RE: Telefunken help!? Is it a 12ax7- and real? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-11-05, 10:35:37 (50.165.209.228)
Yes a Telefunken...... .......
132: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows XP and HRT Streamer 2+ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-11-01, 16:14:33 (50.165.209.228)
Yes it works, but not with the Jitterbug.... .......
133: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows XP and HRT Streamer 2+ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-31, 10:16:16 (50.165.209.228)
What do you mean you don't know what a Audio Quest Jitterbug is. Goes on your USB port on PC then you plug in your USB cable. I can't it to work with the Streamer. Do I have to go somewhere on myPC to .......
134: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows XP and HRT Streamer 2+ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-30, 09:44:32 (50.165.209.228)
Music not on mute, but jitterbug does not recognize the streamer or visa . How exactly did you put in jitterbug? Did you have to restart or reboot? Can you tell me step bye step how you did this. If l .......
135: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Already talked to owner, gave me no help. N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-29, 12:46:10 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
136: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Windows XP and HRT Streamer 2+ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-29, 08:39:34 (50.165.209.228)
Yes.. .......
137: Computer Audio Asylum, Windows XP and HRT Streamer 2+ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-28, 21:49:09 (50.165.209.228)
Having trouble settings these two up. My streamer does not light up, nor does it. Play any music. Anybody know the right procedure to have these two devices work together ? Thanks for any help in this .......
138: Tubes Asylum, RE: I meant Tungsram 12at7, spelled it wrong. RFT good too. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-26, 21:50:19 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
139: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tugsram 12at7.....n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-26, 16:36:45 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
140: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: But I use Windows XP which is old.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-06, 22:00:26 (50.165.209.228)
Will it still work...thanks for any info .......
141: Computer Audio Asylum, Will Regen work with my HRT Streamer 2+ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-10-05, 16:54:08 (50.165.209.228)
Wondering if these two are compatible . Any one use this with HRT? Any problems. Thanks for any info. .......
142: Speaker Asylum, RE: My Dear Friend, Bobby Palkovich (Merlin Music Systems) - Rest In Peace (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-08-25, 14:11:36 (50.165.209.228)
This is blowing my mind. I just had my TSMXE upgraded to magic mod. Talked to him just a few months ago. Man what a drag. Have had Merlins for over 15 years. Glad I had a chance to talk to him, and ge .......
143: Speaker Asylum, RE: Apogee Majors......N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-08-05, 16:44:58 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
144: General Asylum, RE: Gordon Lightfoot...does he count. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-30, 16:50:57 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
145: Cable Asylum, RE: Standard Interconnects For Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-25, 10:22:19 (50.165.209.228)
Check out Blue Jeans cable LC 1, I've used it with a sub. Wire is good and not expensive. I was using a 11 ft pair, I still have, but don't use, no more sub for me. .......
146: General Asylum, RE: I remember the song, and my best buddy was KIA at age 19 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-12, 16:02:35 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
147: General Asylum, RE: Blank screen..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-12, 10:44:22 (50.165.209.228)
Nt .......
148: General Asylum, RE: I see no links."..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-12, 09:51:30 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
149: Tubes Asylum, RE: an I use this tube in my preamp ! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-11, 12:02:02 (50.165.209.228)
It was design to take any 12au7 at or au and 5814a tubes, takes 4 tubes, .......
150: Tubes Asylum, RE: an I use this tube in my preamp ! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-11, 11:13:35 (50.165.209.228)
It's A custom made Ton cat Audio pre, uses any combination 12a- tubes. .......
151: Tubes Asylum, RE: an I use this tube in my preamp ! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-11, 08:33:22 (50.165.209.228)
My pre can use any type 12- type tube in this pre and any combination . But this tube I never heard of. .......
152: Tubes Asylum, RE: so what's it have to do with 5814? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-11, 07:37:30 (50.165.209.228)
Can I use this in my pre amp, .......
153: Tubes Asylum, RE: What type tube is this? N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-10, 21:37:40 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
154: Tubes Asylum, What's the better 5814a (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-07-09, 22:28:28 (50.165.209.228)
Sylvania triple wafer getter 1955 military RCA 2 mica BP 1962 Command Series .......
155: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker cable lengths (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-30, 13:57:11 (50.165.209.228)
Sound quilt will not be affected. But use at least 12 gauge wire. .......
156: General Asylum, RE: Listening room redux (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-25, 17:17:40 (50.165.209.228)
Don't just think about it, do it, put up them drapes. You will be surprised. .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I second Odyssey gear. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-24, 09:27:20 (50.165.209.228)
My Mono Blocks are upgraded.... .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Khartargo Mono Blocks by Odyssey N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-23, 14:13:21 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Adcom GFA-5500 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-16, 22:23:54 (50.165.209.228)
One of my first amps when I went for separates , used with Adcom 450 pre, with some Vandersteen 2ce......sounded nice for a guy who was just starting out into the audio world. .......
160: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Go with Odyssey and don't look back .... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-05, 10:44:32 (50.165.209.228)
I own a pair of Khartargo Mono Blocks the last 9 years with no problems hat so ever. And they sound good. Talk to Klaus the owner, he won't steady out wrong. .......
161: General Asylum, RE: Time to give up on a bad sounding room? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-06-03, 22:14:49 (50.165.209.228)
You have a nice system. Try moving speakers either closer or further apart, or just listen near field if you could. What do I know. .......
162: Cable Asylum, RE: Thanks for the info, will get them. N/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-28, 16:10:20 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
163: Cable Asylum, Pinging Duster cable question (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-27, 18:26:03 (50.165.209.228)
Duster, I want to make a pair of speaker cable using a Supra 3.4 or 6.0 speaker wire. What spades should I use? I want to use solder to use with them. Something good and reasonable. Also where can I b .......
164: Tubes Asylum, RE: I fully agree to what you said....... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-21, 22:01:46 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It deplends largely on your speakers. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-21, 13:17:21 (50.165.209.228)
Thanks for the info, I really hear no difference myself... .......
166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It deplends largely on your speakers. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-21, 10:22:50 (50.165.209.228)
Thanks for the info, I really hear no difference myself... .......
167: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My VTL 5.5 has this switch on its remote... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-18, 14:33:42 (50.165.209.228)
What am I supposed to hear that is different? .......
168: Speaker Asylum, RE: i agree (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-17, 10:35:25 (50.165.209.228)
Nt .......
169: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You Could Be In For Pleasant Surprises (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-10, 22:09:37 (50.165.209.228)
Your post is very interesting, I grew up in the late fifties and 60's and the music was great. All kinds of music playing, even a lot of instrumentals. The 50's was great, the British Invansion really .......
170: Tubes Asylum, RE: Googe is your friend... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-06, 16:47:13 (50.165.209.228)
Nt .......
171: General Asylum, RE: Me too....n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-05-06, 16:40:26 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
172: General Asylum, RE: How about subwoofer? Have a Velodyne here on sale. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-22, 17:30:14 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
173: Speaker Asylum, RE: Scansonic MB 2.5 Anyone hear them (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-14, 14:52:38 (50.165.209.228)
I did like the sound of the 2.5, very open airy , wide stage, it was Ina non treated room with wood floors. I just thought the bass was a little too much for me. I'm not a bass freak. I guess I'm just .......
174: Speaker Asylum, RE: Scansonic MB 2.5 Anyone hear them (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-13, 10:38:15 (50.165.209.228)
Yes I know, heard them last Saturday, did not like them, nice but not for me.A little too bass heavy in his room for me, bare floor no treatments" .......
175: Speaker Asylum, RE TsMXE (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-10, 10:36:24 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
176: Speaker Asylum, Scansonic MB 2.5 Anyone hear them (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-09, 12:09:01 (50.165.209.228)
Thinking about taking a listen to these speakers, anyone have any info on them, would they best my MerlinTMSXE speakers. .......
177: Tubes Asylum, RE: Need advice - VTL 2.5 vs Rogue 99 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-04, 16:27:50 (50.165.209.228)
Go with the VTL, I've had the 5.5 for the last 15 years with out ANY problems, plus they sound good. .......
178: Speaker Asylum, RE: Name some ribbon tweeter stand mounted speakers.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-04, 16:22:06 (50.165.209.228)
What did you like about the Sonist? Did you hear the small ones. I may check out there larger ones but I don't use low watt amps. Thanks for any info. .......
179: Speaker Asylum, RE how can I contact you to talk pinging Bob (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-04-01, 17:06:57 (50.165.209.228)
I am interested in this brand but need more info on other models that may suit me. You can email me if you wish. .......
180: Speaker Asylum, Name some ribbon tweeter stand mounted speakers.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-03-30, 16:33:34 (50.165.209.228)
Looking for a pair of quality ribbon tweeter speakers, price from low to high and what sound good. Thanks for any info .......
181: Planar Speaker Asylum, Stand Mouted Ribbon speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-03-30, 16:30:26 (50.165.209.228)
I am interested in only stand mounted ribbon tweeter speakers, who makes them and what are some good ones. Thanks for any info. .......
182: Tubes Asylum, RE: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-03-18, 21:59:46 (50.165.209.228)
I agree...... .......
183: General Asylum, RE Country Joe & The Fish, play when buzzed only...N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-03-07, 08:36:17 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
184: General Asylum, RE: Which Way You Going Billie, Poppy Family. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-26, 14:47:50 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
185: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hiss from Tubes?? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 21:19:28 (50.165.209.228)
Probly tube hiss, I use ball tube system and do have hiss, can not hear it from listening position. Just if I putt my ear to the speakers. If you hear pops and stuff that's not good. .......
186: General Asylum, RE: How Loud? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 21:14:55 (50.165.209.228)
About 75-80 on average, sometimes 85db, that's pretty loud in my 11x12 room. .......
187: General Asylum, RE: tryed Mercury and Chrome, same problems, called Apple.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 11:41:27 (50.165.209.228)
Said it was a site problem, ques I'll have to live with it APITA.. .......
188: General Asylum, RE: tryed chrome and Murcury , still same problem..also Rod.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 11:36:47 (50.165.209.228)
Called Apple support, said it was site issue, can this be fixed or what, it worked fine before this. .......
189: General Asylum, RE: Its not an Apple Problem (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 10:22:40 (50.165.209.228)
So you think it's an issue here on Audioasylum, can it be fixed. Rod david it was not his problem, but Apples. Any info on using Murcury browser . .......
190: General Asylum, RE: What about Mercury..n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 10:20:26 (50.165.209.228)
Yes already have IPad set to bold, and upped the font size too to max, still have problem with forums here, will installing Murcury do anything to my Safari browser. .......
191: General Asylum, RE: reason I have IPad is I won it...n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 09:39:12 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
192: General Asylum, RE: Same problem with Kindle Fire (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-19, 09:37:05 (50.165.209.228)
Yes you are right, very frustrating , go to a forum, tiny font, it's a pain, and am not enjoying it. I may call Apple support, but they will blame site has problems, but at least I know it is happenin .......
193: General Asylum, RE: Rod this does not happen on any other audio forum I go to. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 20:00:40 (50.165.209.228)
Even Audiogon your favorite, just kidding. .......
194: General Asylum, RE: It shouldn't that big of a deal.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 19:57:32 (50.165.209.228)
I don't change anything, go to one forum, ok, different one small, I have current 8 something on my IPad 2. .......
195: General Asylum, RE:That's why I will not try it..n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 18:36:45 (50.165.209.228)
No .......
196: General Asylum, RE: It shouldn't that big of a deal.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 18:30:49 (50.165.209.228)
No changing font size does nothing, I will call Apple tomorrow , but will try Chrome although I heard it was not that good. .......
197: General Asylum, RE: this is on a IPad 2 n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:58:50 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
198: General Asylum, RE: Well that's a drag, these are forums I use the most. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:57:26 (50.165.209.228)
Nt .......
199: General Asylum, RE: What do I do, this is frustrating ..n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:51:29 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
200: General Asylum, RE: Ii am using Safari, and get what you do in 4 of the asylums (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:37:26 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
201: General Asylum, RE: Looked off and in still have font size problems, see my post to you about what sites are small (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:33:47 (50.165.209.228)
Nt .......
202: General Asylum, RE: Some forums normal font, others really small..Ron can you help.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:25:40 (50.165.209.228)
Type size is small in amp/preamp,Set,Cables, and Tweakers only. iPad is set to bold, and I signed in to site you told me to sign in, video, thanks for any info .......
203: General Asylum, RE: What about Mercury..n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 17:06:02 (50.165.209.228)
N t .......
204: General Asylum, RE: Chrome in ipad (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 16:55:58 (50.165.209.228)
Think I'll give it a try, will go to App Store . .......
205: General Asylum, RE: Yes using Safari, I'm an old guy not to good with iPad (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 16:41:13 (50.165.209.228)
I have IPad setting to bold, and stuff, but only on this site do I have a problem with size of type. Some forums are so small it's crazy. Thanks for your help. How do I use Chrome? With IPad ? Will I .......
206: General Asylum, RE: Ron? Is he he moderator of Audioasylum (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 16:11:23 (50.165.209.228)
Also is there an Audioasylum App? .......
207: General Asylum, Some forums normal font, others really small..Ron can you help.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-18, 13:34:48 (50.165.209.228)
Hello since I volenteered giving some money to help Asylum, some sites have normal readable font, some really small. Why is this inconsistent? I use a IPad 2. I know I can tap to make bigger, but this .......
208: Rocky Road, RE: Wow I did not even know that, must of been tripping.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-11, 16:22:09 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
209: General Asylum, RE: Lucky You....N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-10, 13:26:27 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
210: General Asylum, RE: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes the Platters, nine years old.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-10, 13:23:49 (50.165.209.228)
N/T .......
211: General Asylum, RE: you are correct, single songs do count....good ones too (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-10, 13:05:23 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
212: Rocky Road, RE: I could dig it, saw Jimi in February 1968... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-10, 10:12:25 (50.165.209.228)
At Civic Opera House in Chicago..... .......
213: Rocky Road, RE: so you saw Jimi Hendrex in 1972, he was already dead... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-09, 21:03:23 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
214: General Asylum, RE: Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-09, 19:21:33 (50.165.209.228)
Too bad for you, the Beatles made excellent music. I am too Am a big GL fan too. .......
215: General Asylum, RE: The newer stuff does not even compare to the early Rock N Roll (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-09, 12:11:24 (50.165.209.228)
New stuff sounds like clones singing, need sex and dirty dancing to sell. If the Beatles had as much exposure as today's music they would be even more popular, if that is even possible. Just my opinio .......
216: General Asylum, RE: Mostly old, because I am old. Some newer lime C&W (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-02-09, 10:01:38 (50.165.209.228)
But most new stuff is garbage compared to the 50's, 60's, and 70's music, just my opinion. .......
217: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anyone use Ifi purifier with a HRT music Streamer (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-01-31, 22:24:57 (50.165.209.228)
Yes I tryed to reboot, no go. I am sure it would make a night and day difference. It's going back to Music Direct.... .......
218: Computer Audio Asylum, Anyone use Ifi purifier with a HRT music Streamer (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-01-30, 19:40:10 (50.165.209.228)
Need info on if anyone used this combo and it worked. I put one in and no music played from iTunes. Do I need to restart computer after I install Ifi purifier. Thanks for any info, .......
219: General Asylum, RE: i am on a iPad....... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-01-24, 14:27:31 (50.165.209.228)
N/ .......
220: General Asylum, How can I make reading this page bigger letters..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-01-24, 13:19:51 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
221: General Asylum, RE: camera lighting ... System pic, system thoughts (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2015-01-24, 13:14:56 (50.165.209.228)
Abe you take great pis and have a wonderful system. You also give good advice . Your a credit to the Audioasylum as far as I am concerned. .......
222: Cable Asylum, RE: i already gave them away......thanks for your reply, very funny. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-25, 20:41:26 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
223: Cable Asylum, RE: yes I am ready for the Asylum door...NT (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-25, 15:01:19 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
224: Cable Asylum, RE: No not DIY.....any more info that that? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-23, 11:05:05 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
225: Cable Asylum, Silver Plated Copper Unshieled Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-23, 10:58:33 (50.165.209.228)
I just bought one of these PC for my tube amp, a VTL ST 85. It's 12 gauge, have not listened yet maybe later, is this cord ok to use on this amp. Thanks for any info on unshieled PC. .......
226: General Asylum, RE: A great performance ....n/t... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-22, 21:10:12 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
227: General Asylum, RE: Any reason why AudioGon forums are so slow recently? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-22, 21:08:32 (50.165.209.228)
That's for sure, I posted something about a group of people who were saying AntiSemetic things, and it was denied, just because I called them on there comments. .......
228: General Asylum, RE: Right on for this..n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-21, 10:50:05 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
229: Tubes Asylum, RE: Differences: Shuggie Black Treasure 6CA7 vs. Psvane 6CA7-TII ? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-16, 11:13:12 (50.165.209.228)
You may be right, I only know my amp and how good quality tubes they are. But the KT are supposed to be good. .......
230: Tubes Asylum, RE: Differences: Shuggie Black Treasure 6CA7 vs. Psvane 6CA7-TII ? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-15, 21:54:38 (50.165.209.228)
I do know my 6ca7 are true beam triodes, the RCA and Sylvania. If your going to spend big money for the Black Treasues look at Ebay for the real deal FatBoys . Like I said below expensive but VERY rel .......
231: Tubes Asylum, RE: Stop playing games and buy some Sylvania/RCA 6ca7 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-15, 21:10:18 (50.165.209.228)
Yes they are expensive, but last long and are reliable tubes.. .......
232: Tubes Asylum, RE: Stop playing games and buy some Sylvania/RCA 6ca7 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-15, 10:35:49 (50.165.209.228)
I have a few quads, the ones I have in my amp now have over 5 years of use and bias perfectly. I love the, only better el34 I have are 5 Amperex Holland El 34, which I never use, all test great on a B .......
233: Tubes Asylum, RE: Buy some Sylvania 6ca7 FatBoys expensive but good.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-12-11, 20:53:13 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
234: Cable Asylum, RE: have the I/c, sound like crap.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-30, 21:33:37 (50.165.209.228)
I only put on 20 hours on these but they sound bad. This is with using them on my cassette deck, with an all tube set up. They will be gone soon... .......
235: Cable Asylum, Think I made a mistake ordering silver plated copper I/c (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-27, 12:39:12 (50.165.209.228)
Bought a pair of 1 meter Neotech I/c at Sonic craft read bad things about silver plated copper, well to late will put them in my system between amp and pre and hope for the best. Did not get them yet. .......
236: General Asylum, RE: Thanks guys.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-26, 13:01:44 (50.165.209.228)
N/t .......
237: General Asylum, Need help on what input/output to use..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-26, 10:16:37 (50.165.209.228)
I should know this but I wntto use my cassette deck to PLAY music not record. What goes from cassette deck to my pre amp, do I use the in or out on cassette deck to connect to my pre amp. Saying ing t .......
238: Tubes Asylum, re: How would the tester be bad to a tube.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-21, 22:24:41 (50.165.209.228)
I have a B&K 600 tube tester that has been upgraded and calibrated, I know it's not the best but will it really wreck your tubes. .......
239: Tubes Asylum, RE: Excited tubes? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-19, 11:38:12 (50.158.12.17)
Keep me posted on how they test if you can. Thanks .......
240: Tubes Asylum, RE: Excited tubes? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-19, 10:42:17 (50.158.12.17)
I am no expert but if this is the case the Mullards may be going. If you could get them tested you will know for sure. Can you send back the Mullards and get your money back? I use 12ax7 in my pre amp .......
241: Tubes Asylum, RE: Excited tubes? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-19, 10:16:48 (50.158.12.17)
So how does the system sound with those 12ax7 tubes in there? What other small signal tubes oes it use, are they good? .......
242: Tubes Asylum, RE: Excited tubes? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-19, 09:05:49 (50.158.12.17)
Possibly, you are going to hear when a tube starts dying. If the sound gets worse something is wrong. Maybe you should rebieas the power tubed and see what happens. .......
243: Tubes Asylum, RE: Excited tubes? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-18, 21:59:41 (50.158.12.17)
You can use Detoxit, but if the tubes still get dull hey may be on there last leg. Only retesting them can you really know if they are still good. .......
244: Tubes Asylum, RE: NTW, this can be normal. The NOS Mullard 12AT7s on my Jolida do that. /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-17, 21:52:45 (50.158.12.17)
Yes I know Mullard and Amperex flash, but I had no idea the Siemens would, no worries they sound great. .......
245: Tubes Asylum, Siemens Ecc81 12at7 Tube Flashing upon turn on (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-17, 13:22:45 (50.158.12.17)
I just put in 2 Siemens Haskell 12at7 tubes in my amp. Upon turn on one lit up and the other did not. Both look the same with same lettering. Could one be an Amperex 12at7. Thanks for any input. ::: T .......
246: General Asylum, Re: Bobby at Merlin bye far.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-11-04, 09:23:16 (50.158.12.17)
N t .......
247: Tubes Asylum, RE: I can usa ANY 12a-- type tube what would you use.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-30, 21:33:29 (50.158.12.17)
Besides the tube you mentioned. I have many 12at7, 12ax7 12au7 and 7316. Also the above tubes. Thanks for any info .......
248: Speaker Asylum, RE: that was funny........ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-28, 09:26:43 (50.158.12.17)
N/t .......
249: General Asylum, RE: Is listening to music even popular anymore? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-28, 09:21:34 (50.158.12.17)
I listen to music everyday. And in front of my music system. In fact I can not wait to listen, my system sounds excellent. That's why we love music. .......
250: Tubes Asylum, 5963 RCA BP or 5814 A GE 5 Star (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-27, 13:25:25 (50.158.12.17)
Which tube would be better in input stage of my pre amp? If any. Are these warm sounding tubes? Thanks for any info. .......
251: Speaker Asylum, RE: Question for you.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-24, 09:27:45 (50.158.12.17)
What tubes did you use in your VTL ST. 85 amp? Thanks for any info. .......
252: Tubes Asylum, RE: Also plates look shiney and etched not smooth... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-16, 16:10:05 (50.158.12.17)
No thread .......
253: Tubes Asylum, RE: no picture has an angled horseshoe getter not triple mica (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-16, 16:03:11 (50.158.12.17)
N/t .......
254: Tubes Asylum, RE: Mystery Tube Crosley Labled 12au7 BP Horshu Getter (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-16, 15:30:03 (50.158.12.17)
Correction it has a horse shoe getter... .......
255: Tubes Asylum, Mystery Tube Crosley Labled 12au7 D Getter BP 1950,s (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-16, 14:41:21 (50.158.12.17)
Any one know who made this tube? Thanks for any info. Made in the 1950,s. .......
256: Tubes Asylum, Found a pair of Amperex PQ 7316 Large Halo Getter... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-10, 21:49:39 (50.158.12.17)
Found a pair of these tubes in my tube stash, I did not know I had them. They were in one of my VAC amps 15 years ago. They test good and I put them in my new pre amp, wow these are very nice and was .......
257: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: DIRECT LINK to his FB page (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-07, 17:49:08 (50.158.12.17)
Thanks for getting this for me, he has nice handmade audio at good prices.. .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: how about a DIRECT LINK to his FB page ???!!! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-07, 15:15:08 (50.158.12.17)
Sorry I may be stupid but do not know how to do this, old man that I am,try again, I did it. .......
259: Cable Asylum, RE thanks for your help.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-07, 09:32:18 (50.158.12.17)
N/t .......
260: Cable Asylum, Cable Direction (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-06, 17:43:03 (50.158.12.17)
I have an interconnect with arrows. I want to use it from pre amp to amp. Should the cables arrows point to amp? Or from amp to pre-amp. Thanks for any info. .......
261: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Links are no good (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-06, 16:25:20 (50.158.12.17)
Sorry he has no web site. Go to Facebook, and look for Tomcat Audio, it will take you to his page, with lots of pictures of his gear. .......
262: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: TomCat Audio Super Merlita Preamplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-06, 09:39:32 (50.158.12.17)
This pre amp will be my winter pre amp. I will use it with my tube amp. I also have some Odyssey Khartargo Mono Blocks I use in the summer. Since I just retired I will listen more and since the 5.5 is .......
263: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: TomCat Audio Super Merlita Preamplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-05, 21:40:57 (50.158.12.17)
Forgot to enter my speaker cable Cardas QuadLink Cold Forged Spades, 6ft. Pair. .......
264: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: TomCat Audio Super Merlita Preamplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-10-05, 21:35:53 (50.158.12.17)
Model: Super Merlita Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $550.00 Description: 3 input,2 output 4 12au7 tubes or your choice of any 12a-- type tube Manufacturer URL: TomCa .......
265: Tubes Asylum, RE: Can use any 12ax or au or at type tubes (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-09-16, 18:33:20 (50.158.12.17)
Yes I think I will try the 12at7/12ax7 combo with the pre amp. My VTL 5.5 uses these tubes and I like the sound. Will see when I get the pre amp in a few weeks. .......
266: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6CG7/6FQ7 - with wiring changes. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-09-14, 17:50:29 (50.158.12.17)
I really don,t know much about his design but I did order one of his pre amps. I am sure he knows what he is doing I hope. Thanks for the info. He uses 4 tubes in pre maybe if I just use all 5814 or 1 .......
267: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6CG7/6FQ7 - with wiring changes. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-09-14, 14:36:34 (50.158.12.17)
The tubes are self biasing according. To John. I ordered one of his pre amps. They have pics on his FB page. .......
268: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6CG7/6FQ7 - with wiring changes. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-09-13, 19:33:52 (50.158.12.17)
No the pre amp is not made in China. Look up TomCat Audio. He is out of California , and makes his design amps and pre amps hand made bye him, with quality parts. Just Google him, you will find info. .......
269: Tubes Asylum, 5814A or 12au7 Which is better. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-09-13, 09:38:03 (50.158.12.17)
Getting a tube pre amp that can use any 12ax or au or at type tubes. It's from Tomcat Audio. How good are the 5814 tubes. Thanks for any info. .......
270: Amp/Preamp Asylum, TomCat Audio Pre-Amps (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-08-30, 16:37:17 (50.158.12.17)
Anyone know how good these pre amps are. They are hand made in the USA. For the price I am interested in buying one of their many models. Thanks for any info. .......
271: Computer Audio Asylum, HRT Music Streamer to Bersford Dacia (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-07-10, 09:43:36 (50.158.12.17)
Do I need to change any setting if I unplug the HRT and plug in the Beresford Dac ?i am afraid something may happen and will not get any sound streaming mi ITunes. Thanks for any info. .......
272: Tubes Asylum, RE: A tube bias question (or maybe not?) (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-06-22, 13:43:31 (50.158.12.17)
Hello a 5 MV drift is nothing to worry about. Most tubes drift according to the fluctuation of the electric. My tubes drift a litlle they are el 34 tubes. When it's starts to drift over10 then start t .......
273: Speaker Asylum, Ribbon Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2014-02-15, 09:43:44 (50.158.12.17)
I am looking for a pair of ribbon speakers and heard there was a guy making them on the east coast a 1 man operation. Anyone know the name of this speaker? They cost around 3000.00 or so, I lost his s .......
274: General Asylum, RE: I Agree (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-11-06, 16:27:38 (141.123.143.100)
They did sugar coat his death and drug use. Seen him live in Feb 1968 in Chicago, little did i know he would pass. .......
275: General Asylum, Did they change Audiogon again, its bad (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-09-20, 10:53:05 (141.123.143.100)
Am i wrong but did they change format .......
276: Speaker Asylum, SVS New Floor Standed Speaker (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-04-16, 16:19:51 (141.123.243.100)
Has anyone heard these. They are big 75lbs and 52 inches high. I know they make good subwoofers. Thanks for any info. 2000.00 a pair. .......
277: Cable Asylum, RE: cardas twinlink speaker cable anyone use with good luck.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-03-24, 09:54:31 (50.158.12.17)
Yes I use a pair with my Merlin Mae with a tube amp, sounds good to me. .......
278: General Asylum, RE: Right On To That/////////// (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-03-08, 13:07:08 (141.123.243.100)
N .......
279: General Asylum, RE: Guys give me a break.....................LOL (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-02-26, 15:54:41 (141.123.243.100)
N/T .......
280: General Asylum, Is there an AA Apt for IPad////////// (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-02-25, 10:37:44 (141.123.243.100)
is there an Audio ASylum APT .......
281: Speaker Asylum, Warm Sounding Floor Stander with SS Amps (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-02-17, 10:37:43 (24.14.159.101)
I am looking for a speaker that will sound warm, not super detailed with some SS mono blocks Price range 1500 to 3000. Thanks for any info. I have a pair of Merlin TSMXe which i use with tube amp, jus .......
282: General Asylum, RE: Apartment sub-Woofer (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2013-02-12, 15:29:58 (141.123.243.100)
Yes the Subdude is a good idea, i use one with my 8inch sub, very nice for the money. .......
283: Tubes Asylum, RE: He is talking about the older VTL 5.5 model.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-12-08, 11:25:40 (24.14.159.101)
it does indeed use 2 12ax7 and 4 12at7, i should know i own one............. .......
284: Speaker Asylum, Tonian TL 1 or Tekton M Lores (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-12-01, 11:03:13 (24.14.159.101)
I am looking at buying one of these speakers. Any info on which is a better choice with SS amps, and tube pre-amp in a 12x11 ft room. I know the Tonians cost 2500 compared to the Lores. Thanks for any .......
285: General Asylum, I heard from sudz1234.............. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-11-29, 15:53:57 (141.123.243.100)
Someone asked about him posting his system, he said to IM him. I did and he replied, and told me his system set up, not bad in fact very nice. I like eveyone wanted to know his system, well i got it. .......
286: Tube DIY Asylum, Where to buy PIO Caps in USA (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-11-15, 06:53:39 (24.14.159.101)
Thanks for any info. .......
287: Tweakers' Asylum, Where can i buy PIO caps in the USA (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-11-15, 06:52:07 (24.14.159.101)
What places can i check out that sells these i need 2 pairs for my VTL ST 85 amp. .......
288: Speaker Asylum, Tekton Lore or Omega Speakers (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-11-10, 22:19:13 (24.14.159.101)
I am interested in these speakers, whats the good and bad about them. For use in a 12x11 ft room, 2 feet from back wall, 30 inches from side wall, 6 ft apart. I want something that warm sounding , unl .......
289: Tubes Asylum, RE: Thanks for your opinion, N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-09-06, 10:55:51 (141.123.223.100)
N/T .......
290: Tubes Asylum, Pinging A Hendler VTL ST85 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-09-05, 21:37:26 (24.14.159.101)
Did you ever use a quad of the Russian 6p3se tubes in your VTL ST 85 amp. I am going to try them and would like your opinion of them in this amp. Thanks for any info. .......
291: Cable Asylum, RE: Where are the best improvements in power found? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-08-23, 16:30:39 (141.123.223.100)
Do you still have your VTL ST 85 amp. Do you have any good tubes you want to sell, i have the same amp, just asking. Thanks .......
292: Speaker Asylum, Tekton Lore M or Merlintsmxe (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-08-03, 07:03:33 (24.14.159.101)
Any one compare these speakers. Thinking of getting a pair of Tekton, will this be a lateral move, will keep both, just wany a change. Is it worth doing. Thanks for any info. .......
293: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: KT77 in your amp......... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-07-28, 09:46:00 (24.14.159.101)
How do you like the GL KT 77 in your VTL ST 85 amp. I have one and am thinking of getting some. Any problems with them, do they bias well. Thanks for any info.How is sound different from el34. Are the .......
294: Tubes Asylum, 7581A any good for audio (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-07-20, 07:04:12 (24.14.159.101)
Just wondering if these tubes can be used in place of el34 in my VTL ST 85 tube amp. They are NOS USA made Phillips. Thanks for any info. THe are from 1985. Military tubes. .......
295: Tape Trail, Worth Buying 20 year old Carver td 1770 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-04-26, 10:06:41 (141.123.123.100)
Is this worth buying. It is in mint condition and original owner with box and manual. says he barley used it. Thanks for any info...He wants 140.00 for it. .......
296: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mr. Hendler, a Question.about ST85 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-29, 07:03:02 (99.48.57.12)
I also own one, do you know when orif you have to replace caps and such? My amp is at least 11 yesrs old. When would i need to replace caps end elecrilytes. Thanks for any inffo on what to change. ::: .......
297: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VAC PA 35/35 Owned two of them......... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-17, 16:54:16 (99.48.57.12)
They were 12au7 and el34 used in them, had them with some Merlin TSM speaker, sounded good to, with i kept one............ .......
298: General Asylum, RE: Thanks Looks like what i'm looking for.............. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-16, 09:24:25 (141.123.223.100)
These plastic bell gliders look like they will work, i just have to check what size i need. The nickel plated one looks cool. Thanks for the info. .......
299: Tubes Asylum, RE: I use the same amp you have and use............ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-16, 07:07:27 (99.48.57.12)
I use those in my VTL 5.5 pre-amp, i should try them in the Amp. Using Sylvania 12at7WA and Phillips WC12at7. Moe heavy duty tubes. .......
300: Tubes Asylum, RE: I use the same amp you have and use............ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-15, 21:55:27 (99.48.57.12)
6ca7 RCA/Sylvania NOS tubes from the 60 and 70's. I have 3 quads that test new. What 12at7 do you use? Thanks for any info........... .......
301: General Asylum, RE: Very Nice Work....... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-15, 21:36:00 (99.48.57.12)
I have my rack on casters, wish i could do what you did, but i;m useless with doing stuff like you. Any suggestions on what i could put under my racks roller casters? Something i just can put under no .......
302: Tubes Asylum, RE: Gold lion 12ax7 or mullard re-issue 12ax7? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-04, 10:34:13 (99.48.57.12)
You get what you pay for. I never use any of the new reissue tubes. NOS only and NEVER had a problem with them, blowing on me. Not saying it can't happen. I uses pair of 12ax7 Telefunken and Mullard f .......
303: Digital Drive, Beresford TC 7520 or Maverick Audio D2 Tube Dac (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-03-02, 23:47:29 (99.48.57.12)
I would like to know witch DAC would be the better choice. The Beresford has upgraded OPTS and the Maverick DAC has a tube . Any opinion on what would be the best choice. Thanks for any info. ::: TOPI .......
304: General Asylum, RE: I happen to like Bob Dylan, just a matter of taste.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-02-22, 21:24:11 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
305: Computer Audio Asylum, Use HRT Music Streamer or Beresford 7520 DAC (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-02-17, 12:41:00 (141.123.223.100)
I have both these components. I use the HRT to stream Itunes from my PC to my pre-amp. Would it be better to just use the Beresford Dac USB connection and use it, and sell my HRT? Is using the HRT bet .......
306: Tubes Asylum, RE: GE 6CA7 Using in my VTL ST85 Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-02-10, 12:57:28 (141.123.223.100)
Hello, I really like this tube. I have 3 quads all test about new. Some RCA some Sylvania. I think i like them better than my el34 Mullard/Holland El 34, but i have not a/b'd them. .......
307: Tubes Asylum, RE: Shoot me an e-mail i may have a guy....... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-02-10, 07:06:52 (99.48.57.12)
In St. Charles Il,w ho would do it , but i have to ask him, he does my tube stuff on the side He is a retired Electrical Engineer, with over 40 years experience. I can ask him do you have a shematic? .......
308: Tubes Asylum, RE: Should get tubes tested before using.N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-01-31, 11:09:26 (141.123.223.100)
N/T .......
309: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Stacking My Odyssey Mono Blocks (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-01-18, 11:53:30 (141.123.223.100)
Talked to Klaus, said its ok as long as i have at least 3 or more inches between them. I don't really run them hot , but i do leave them on 24/7. Thanks for the info eveybody.......... .......
310: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Stacking My Odyssey Mono Blocks (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-01-17, 17:19:10 (141.123.223.100)
Is it ok to stack my Odyssey Khartargo Mono Block on top of each other. I need to do this due to my room and i have other amps. I wiil be putting BDR Racing cones beteen them. They also don't run very .......
311: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for Integrated Amp that uses................ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2012-01-01, 13:15:24 (141.123.223.100)
Already have good amp and pre, want to down size. I have A VTL 5.5 Pre and ST85 amp already. .......
312: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Looking for Integrated Amp that uses................ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-12-31, 23:49:57 (99.48.57.12)
12at7 12ax7 and el34 tubes, Is there any one of this type that uses these tubes, and can you use a 12at7 in place for a 12au7. Thanks for any info, Reason i want something like this is i have many 12a .......
313: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dueland rc Copper R/C VS The Black ones (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-12-07, 11:12:25 (141.123.223.100)
Does this mean my copper ones are now absolete? Are they still ok to use or can i trade them in to you for the black ones. Thanks for any info. .......
314: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dueland rc Copper R/C VS The Black ones (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-12-06, 21:53:51 (99.48.57.12)
Bobby i bought the copper color Dueland R/C net work for my TSMXe speakers. I see you are using BLACK ones. What is the diference and do i now need the BLACK upgraded R/C ? Thanks for any info.Still e .......
315: Tape Trail, Where can i buy new cassette decks.......... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-11-20, 13:07:09 (99.48.57.12)
And what brand still makes them. My 25 year old Denon bit the dust, i like cassettes and have made over 200 and would like to buy a decent one. Any info? Thanks .......
316: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How do i uninstall and reinstall Itunes..... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-11-05, 00:14:54 (99.48.57.12)
How do ido this? Will i lose my 3000 songs, i do not have a backup yet. Thanks for any help. I really like to stream music on shuffle play.Distorion is very bad sounding, like the speakers are broke, .......
317: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: INeed more help Abe...... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-11-05, 00:06:25 (99.48.57.12)
How do i do this? I went to control panel and could not find MiDi set up tool even when i got to audio settings.Also this is no drop out problem, some songs just sound distorted, and i have heard the .......
318: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: To All who responded (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-11-04, 16:06:22 (141.123.223.100)
Thanks for your help guys. I don't think i have any Midi music. It just went bad, maybe because i unplugged the USB cord? I realy don't think so. I will go to that link about PC and see if i could fix .......
319: Computer Audio Asylum, Itunes sounding bad all of a sudden......... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-11-04, 12:31:11 (141.123.223.100)
I have been sreaming Itunes which i ripped into my PC. I am using a HRT Music Streamer 2 and all was sounding good. Now i get distortion on many recordings, not all but a lot. Some sound good others s .......
320: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Depends (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-11-03, 06:58:46 (99.48.57.12)
I would at least get them tested. I just found out 2 12at7 in my tube pre were bad, did not notice till i changed to better ones, what a BIG difference. Just my opinion. .......
321: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schematic/Service Manual for VTL 5.5 Pre (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-10-04, 06:57:19 (99.48.57.12)
Does any one know where i can get one, my VTL broke on my VTL no sound, and a EE friend needs one to look at it. Thanks for any help. Would VTL help me, i doubt it i think. .......
322: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What do you mean about the cotton wire. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-10-02, 15:14:26 (99.48.57.12)
Why would the cotton wire sound bad after break in, you are talking about what Richard Lee uses in his passive pre. Could you explain, i heard this wire is good. Thanks for any info. .......
323: Amp/Preamp Asylum, An Other Silly Break in Question (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-10-01, 23:03:21 (99.48.57.12)
Hello All, just want to know if a passive pre-amp sounds any better with break in, if it breaks in at all. I know it has less parts, so i am wondering. Had to put one in my sytem, my VTL 5.5 pre i thi .......
324: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Vocal Image Shifted to the left with VL ST 150 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-09-04, 10:11:37 (99.48.57.12)
I'm no expert but try to switch them, if the sound moves it may be splitter tubes. .......
325: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Vocal Image Shifted to the left with VL ST 150 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-09-03, 10:16:02 (99.48.57.12)
Posibly, bias your tubes again, and see how it sounds, if the tubes don't hold bias you may have to replace them, .......
326: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Try some Mullard CV4004 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-08-11, 21:34:21 (99.48.57.12)
I use these in my VTL 5.5 pre-amp.Also liked Philips Mini Watt Ecc83, made in Holland. .......
327: Cable Asylum, RE: Does this mean if i want to............ (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-08-09, 21:26:55 (99.48.57.12)
Use red end of I/C, it would be red end at pre-amp, or red end at amp. Thanks for any info .......
328: Cable Asylum, Siltech G3 Cable Red at one end interconnects....... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-08-04, 21:16:42 (99.48.57.12)
I have a pair of Siltech SQ 56 G3 interconnects, which have red covering on one end of cable. Where do i put this end at? At the amp or source end. Not sure where to put the red end of interconnect, c .......
329: Cable Asylum, RE: Not for that price 850.00 3 ft. Pair N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-07-31, 18:49:09 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
330: Cable Asylum, Low Capactiance interconnects for passive pre-amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-07-31, 10:57:43 (99.48.57.12)
I am going to buy a passive pre and want to buy the shortest I/C with lowest capactiance. Does anyone know which brand to look up or buy. I would need less than 2ft. Thanks for any info. .......
331: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Passive Pre-Amps Luninous Axiom or Goldpoint (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-07-23, 22:18:14 (99.48.57.12)
Thinking about getting a passive pre, just to have a back up pre-amp if my VTL 5.5 fails. Anyone have one of these? Do they sound good. The Axiom for the price sounds like a good deal. Thanks for any .......
332: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 12ax7 tubes vs. 5751 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-06-08, 16:37:03 (141.123.223.100)
I would say a softer more smooth sound, would need more volume posibly, with using 5751 VS. 12ax7, which has higher gain. My tube amp a VTL 5.5 uses 2 12ax7, once used 5751 did not like it, but if the .......
333: Cable Asylum, RE: Suggestions on USB cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-06-07, 22:08:16 (99.48.57.12)
Try WireWorld Starlight 5.2. Cheap and good sounding. I use a 5 meter with my HRT Music Streamer. .......
334: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Quicksilver Mid-Mono tube amps - first impressions (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-06-07, 22:04:03 (99.48.57.12)
First put in some good 12ax7 tubes, the 5751 may not give you what you want to hear, they have less gain than the 12ax7, try them you will change your mind. .......
335: General Asylum, RE: Thanks for your explanation. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-05-27, 07:03:23 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
336: General Asylum, RE: Pig Tails Can you explain this....... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-05-26, 21:30:02 (99.48.57.12)
Where and what do you do with these ferrite things. Where can you buy them at Radio Shack? Where to you put them, i'd like to try this but don't understand what you are doing. Thanks for any info. ::: .......
337: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: One set of tubes is all one needs. Addinga tube buffer to a tube pre is not good (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-04-06, 16:16:34 (141.123.223.100)
Thanks for your reply. You are right about what you are saying, since you have the experence. As far as my VTL 5.5 tube pre, i am using all NOS tubes, 2 Telefunken 12ax7 smooth plates and 4 Mullard 12 .......
338: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks guys, looks like NO Tube Buffer For Me N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-04-05, 09:22:07 (141.123.223.100)
N/T .......
339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Are Tube Buffers Good to use between pre and amp? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-04-05, 06:53:57 (99.48.57.12)
Thinking about getting a tube buffer. Will this improve sound. I already use a tube pre-amp, VTL 5.5 so what can it do with my SS mono Blocks.Thanks for any info. P.S. would it be better to use btween .......
340: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Thanks Joe for your help heres what i will do.... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-25, 07:02:50 (99.48.57.12)
I just received my Wire world Starlight 6 coax cable and will compare it to my DH Labs Silver Sonic cable. This is all i want to do is compare. So i will just listen to one, then unplug from CD player .......
341: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks All For Your Answers Will just use one at a time. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-24, 12:06:09 (141.123.223.100)
I will just have to unplug one then plug the other coax when i want to use different brands. Buying a splitter would probalty sound worse than just taking off cable and use one. Thanks for your help. .......
342: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How to hook up 2 digital cables to one CD player (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-24, 07:22:38 (99.48.57.12)
Did you hear a sound degradion when doing this with a Y splitter? Don't know if this would work with coax, but it will be cheap enough to buy one. Any place sell high quality Y spliters? Thanks for an .......
343: Tubes Asylum, Can i use a tube buffer between HRT Music Sreramer and pre-amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-23, 21:42:00 (99.48.57.12)
I want to buy a Decware Zbox tube buffer. Can i use this between HRT and my pre-amp? My pre-amp is a VTL 5.5, also tubes.Would i be wasting my time doing this for better sound? It does already sound g .......
344: Digital Drive, Can I hook up 2 coax cables to CD player (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-23, 21:37:33 (99.48.57.12)
Have a Beresford 7520 DAC with 2 coax outputs. Want to use 2 different coax cables at same time, or switch from one to another with out unpluging one from DAC. I would need some kind of splitter from .......
345: Computer Audio Asylum, How to hook up 2 digital cables to one CD player (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-23, 21:31:08 (99.48.57.12)
Hello, i have a Beresford 7520 DAC with two digital coax inputs. How can i use 2 different coax cables from DAC to CD player. Is there a plug that i put into cd player digital out that splits signal? .......
346: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Try some NOS Mullard 12at7 N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-22, 21:59:58 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
347: Speaker Asylum, RE: Which model do you want to hear? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-19, 21:24:47 (99.48.57.12)
I have a pair of Merlin TSMXe with Dueland R/C network upgrade.I live in South Elgin, Il, about 40 miles from Chicago, If your interested PM me. We can talk. .......
348: Cable Asylum, RE: Digital cable reflections... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-19, 08:02:27 (99.48.57.12)
I tryed both the 1meter Zu FireMine and a 1.5 meter Xindak Digital cable and the 0.5 meter DH Labs Silver Sonic sounded best in MY system as you said YMMV. What do i know.Thanks for your advice. Also .......
349: Rocky Road, Saw Vanilla Fudge Live with Led Zep and Jethro Tull (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-12, 09:56:33 (99.48.57.12)
Yes the good old days..all 3 bands for 5.00, at the Kinetic Playground in Chicago, 1969,,,,,,,,, .......
350: Speaker Asylum, RE: No Need To Apologize (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-10, 22:29:22 (99.48.57.12)
No need to apologize , i own these very same speakers and i enjoy them as much as you, anyone who does not like Merlin posts can kiss my grits. .......
351: Cable Asylum, RE: Thanks for your answer........N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-10, 22:17:54 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
352: Cable Asylum, RE: Bought One On Your recomendation (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-03-10, 09:13:34 (141.123.223.100)
Duster i e-mailed you yesterday about a few things. I quess your busy. But i ordred one to use with my Beresford 7520 DAC. I also asked if you thougt longer vs. shorter digital cables. Some people thi .......
353: Digital Drive, GF DAC-09 Problem Clicks and pops (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-02-26, 23:03:12 (99.48.57.12)
Just bought a Grant Fidelity DAC-09, when using with my Onkyo DXC390 6 disk player i get clicks and pops when playing in shuffle mode, i don't mind it between songs but it does it on the recording to, .......
354: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: MusicStreamer II sounds good with 15 ft USB cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-02-05, 22:40:13 (99.48.57.12)
Yes you are right. I use a 5 meter USB A/B cable i just bought from Wireworld cable.It is called Starlight 5, and is red in color. i replaced the one i had with this, much fuller sound. Check out thir .......
355: Digital Drive, Grant Fidelity DAC-09 or Beresford 7520 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-02-02, 22:07:12 (99.48.57.12)
Which of these 2 DAC's are the best sounding? Anyone have some input on these. Thanks for any info. .......
356: Speaker Asylum, RE: What do you mean having subwoofer in reverse phase (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-27, 21:29:36 (99.48.57.12)
How is this done, do i just reverse the left and right inputs of the subwoofer. Thanks for any info. I use Merlin TSMXe with a Velodyne VMS 8 inch sealed box sub, crossed over at 50hz. Volume at 2. So .......
357: Tube DIY Asylum, VTL ST 85 Tube amp upgrade (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-24, 10:13:15 (141.123.223.100)
What caps and electrolites should i use to upgrade this EL34 based amp. I want better parts and info on what i should change. A friend of mine an electrical engineer will do the work. He fixes Mcintos .......
358: Digital Drive, Grant Fidelity DAC-09 or Pacific Valve NOS DAC (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-22, 23:43:24 (99.48.57.12)
Of these two Dacs which would be better to use with a Onkyo DXC 390 6 disk CD player with digital out. Thanks for any info. .......
359: General Asylum, RE: Zerosurge listening tests (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-20, 15:06:54 (141.123.223.100)
Thanks for the info, i hope the 15amp Zero Surge will not do this to my SS amps. The friend who replaced the plug had his stuff plugged into it and said it did not limit dynamics, he has all McIntosh .......
360: General Asylum, RE: Zerosurge listening tests (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-20, 06:51:54 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for your info. I just bought a 15 amp 2 plug zerosurge, and had a friend of mine an electrical engineer put on a Furtech 40.00 plug to replace the one on the Zerosyrge, have not used it yet. I .......
361: General Asylum, RE: Kinetic Playground....Saw many Bands (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-16, 21:14:36 (99.48.57.12)
Yes i saw FrankZappa at the Kinetic Playground, he did play there too.He was good live.I really did not like the Aragon, the sound was bad to me.I walked out of a John Mayall concert believe it or not .......
362: General Asylum, RE: Kinetic Playground....Saw many Bands (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-16, 15:55:30 (99.48.57.12)
Yes i was at many life changing concerts at this venue. Say Jethro Tull Led Zeppelin and Vanilla Fudge all in one night for 5.00. Also saw Jefferson Airplane, Blood Sweat@ Tears, Ritchie Havens BB Kin .......
363: Digital Drive, Non Over Sampling DACs for 200.00-300.00 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2011-01-11, 21:41:47 (99.48.57.12)
Any good NOS DACS that are in this price range. Looking for something to use with my Onkyo 6 disk Cd player, with digital out. Thanks for any info. .......
364: Cable Asylum, Long or Short Power Cords (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-12-31, 07:31:49 (99.48.57.12)
I have conflicting answers on short or long power cords. Some say shorter the better and others say 8ft or longer better than 3ft. Is this true. I just had a Patrick Cullen PC made and ask if 6ft is b .......
365: Cable Asylum, RE: Thanks for your reply will give it a try. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-12-20, 22:06:26 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
366: Cable Asylum, VH Audio DIY Flavor 1 Power Cord For Pre-Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-12-19, 16:21:29 (99.48.57.12)
Can i use this pc on my VTL 5.5 pre-amp? I know they say to use with digital, but want to use this with my pre-amp, any harm? A friend of mine made the cord for my DAC, but i don't have DAC any more. .......
367: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Joe and Kal (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-16, 21:41:46 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for your input on this, i called VTL and the woman said NOT to use the Processer In. Said to use Tape out, which i already use. I beleive this is for a surround proc input and the pre would not .......
368: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Maybe joe is right/ Joe please read too (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-16, 07:06:59 (99.48.57.12)
Hello Kal, if i do put in CD player maybe it would give it too much gain, unless i leave volume control way down. But i am afraid to try, would it hurt my Cd player if what Joe said was right? Thanks .......
369: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: That makes no sense at all. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-15, 19:42:21 (99.48.57.12)
Yes i am using All the inputs. On the front panel is a switch called 'Surround Processer In'. Maybe that is why i can not put Cd player hooked to it, its an input not out put? I don't know what to do, .......
370: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: To Kal..........Please answer (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-15, 16:24:23 (141.123.223.100)
Called VTL she said to use Tape out, not the Proc input, says it is set up to do something with surround sound, is she correct? I do have volume on Pre-amp, not CD player. Also there is a switch on fr .......
371: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Can i use Sound Processer Out for CD player (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-15, 11:15:12 (141.123.223.100)
I have an processer out on my VTL 5.5 pre. Can i use its Right/Left input to use a CD player or will i break my CD player? It has a switch on front of pre-amp to switich yo processer in. Thanks for an .......
372: General Asylum, Can I use Surround Processer In for CD player On VTL 5.5 Pre (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-14, 16:02:56 (99.48.57.12)
Can i use this input with a CD player with out blowing up my pre-amp or cd player. This is on a VTL 5.5 pre amp and it has a surround Proc In left right, inputs. Also i would need to use switch on fro .......
373: General Asylum, RE: Presto: I could of not said it any better. I agree N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-11-10, 21:16:16 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
374: Digital Drive, Belt For Roksan Caspian CD Player (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-10-27, 11:53:38 (141.123.223.100)
Is the any place i can buy a replacement belt for this CD player? Its about 10 years old, and this needs to be replaced. Thanks for any info. .......
375: Rocky Road, I Agree to that, what a schmuck.............N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-10-08, 22:35:47 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
376: Digital Drive, RE: Which DAC is Better Would LIke DAC in 500.00 Range (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-10-05, 21:00:22 (99.48.57.12)
Hello thanks for in fo. What model did you get and did you have to order from theUK? Thanks for any info. .......
377: Digital Drive, Thank you all for your comments. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-09-25, 15:25:45 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
378: Digital Drive, RE: Coax........Digital rca ends N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-09-24, 22:26:00 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
379: Digital Drive, Which DAC is Better Would LIke DAC in 500.00 Range (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-09-23, 21:21:05 (99.48.57.12)
I want to buy a DAC in the 500.00 range. I heard good things about Cambridge DAC Magic and the Musical Fidelity 25 something Dac that has a tube in it. Which one would be better, does anyone hear of t .......
380: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Agree Have them on my TSMXe (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-09-11, 23:25:51 (99.48.57.12)
I recently put mine on a month ago, difinitely better all around sound, as you describe. A no brainer IMO.They are now fully burned in per Bobby's instructions. .......
381: Tubes Asylum, RE: EL34s - I agree with you (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-09-04, 19:10:31 (99.48.57.12)
Yes the VTL ST 85 tube amp which i also own does sound better to me i tetrode. Triode just is too soft sounding in my system, i like the dymanics of the tetrode. Also nice talking to you again, i;m th .......
382: Cable Asylum, RE: THANKS FOR YOUR HELP........n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-08-31, 21:44:36 (99.48.57.12)
n/t .......
383: Cable Asylum, RE: So you are saying do not put solder on bare wire? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-08-31, 15:50:53 (141.123.223.100)
N/T .......
384: Cable Asylum, Soldering Speaker Cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-08-31, 11:54:26 (141.123.223.100)
I put a pair of WBT Bananas on the ends of a pair of AP Oval Nines. I have some of the copper showing at the end, that are not covered. Can i put solder around the copper to insulate it, or would this .......
385: Speaker Asylum, RE: Merlin TSMXe Duelund R/C Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-29, 07:09:23 (99.48.57.12)
Hello. First off what model of TSM do you have? I am not sure which model the Duelunds would help, but i have the TSMXe and beleive me they improved the sound of the speakers dramaticly, at least to m .......
386: Speaker Asylum, Merlin TSMXe Duelund R/C Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-25, 15:02:32 (99.48.57.12)
I would like to comment on this upgrade for my Merlin TSMXe speakers. First off before i ordered them, i spent time asking other Merlin owners their opinion of this upgrade, all said it was a "no Brai .......
387: General Asylum, RE: Merlin Duelund Upgrade N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-22, 21:54:07 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
388: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks for your reply........N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-22, 10:11:22 (141.123.223.100)
N/T .......
389: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Since i use a tube pre i have to shut that off... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-22, 07:01:57 (99.48.57.12)
Hello Alan at one time i did hane my VTL 5.5 pre on all the time but now i am afraid too. I just bought a new set of tubes from Upscale 4 12at7 and 2 12ax7. I don;t want a tube to blow if i;m not home .......
390: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What if i leave my SS amps on all the time? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-21, 22:02:54 (99.48.57.12)
I use Odyssey amps and Klaus at Odyssey says to leave his amps on ALL the time. Since i use a tube pre i have to shut that off, then on when i listen all the while the SS amps are on, no problem, been .......
391: General Asylum, Re: Why is the group Chicago not in the Hall yet..........n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-13, 21:16:17 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
392: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Check Odyssey Audio Amps (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-07-08, 21:27:55 (99.48.57.12)
Good sound good prices, and great service. OdysseyAudio.com. .......
393: Radio Road, RE: Thanks for all your replys.......Tube tuner (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-06-10, 21:20:12 (99.48.57.12)
I will just have to live with the cheap rabbit ear antenna, also i forgot to mention this is a tube mono Fm tuner. .......
394: Radio Road, Antenna for Heathkit Model FM 4 Mono Radio (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-06-09, 21:46:05 (99.48.57.12)
I need to find a better antenna for this radio, right now i'm using rabbit ear type. Could not get many stations i like. I live 40 outside of Chicago and its hard to pick up the ones i like. I just re .......
395: Amp/Preamp Asylum, vtl 5.5 user manual pre-amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-17, 22:05:52 (99.48.57.12)
Does any one have a manual for this that can be downloaed to me. .......
396: Tubes Asylum, RE: Thanks for the Replys.........But (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-14, 22:52:49 (99.48.57.12)
I'm using some GE EL34 Fatboy tubes in my amp, and good ones are not cheap either. I jusst thought some one would need a pair , no big deal, i also have a quad of Svetlana tubes which i never use and .......
397: Tubes Asylum, Golden Dragon EL 34 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-13, 22:10:01 (99.48.57.12)
I have a very nice pair of these tubes , which i owned wnen i had a VAC PA 35/35 power amp. They still test good and am wondering how much they are worth. I want to sell them. They are over 10 years o .......
398: Speaker Asylum, RE: AP gave his honest opinion (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-08, 22:44:40 (99.48.57.12)
I see no reason to mess with him, what he likes is his business. I'm not a Bose hater or lover, but i;ve heard these speakers years ago and they sounded good to me. This model may sound better i don't .......
399: Speaker Asylum, Bought a pair of speaker wire from Odyssey (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-05, 22:01:18 (99.48.57.12)
And Klaus recomended bananas at amp end. I asked him why he simply said it sounded better. Now this was with his Groneberg cable and his amps. .......
400: General Asylum, RE: I use a Furman REF20i to get technical 60V60V power (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-05, 21:54:53 (99.48.57.12)
WOW i looked up this power conditioner, for what it cost it better sound better than wall outlet. I just bought a cheapy Tripp-Lite 2 out let surge and power conditioner for my Odyssey Mono Blocks. I .......
401: General Asylum, Power Conditioner and Surge Protecter (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-04, 22:19:27 (99.48.57.12)
Would it be ok to plug my Mono Blocks straight into wall or into Power Conditioner? I hear straight into wall is better, but has no surge protection. What is best. Thanks for any info. .......
402: Cable Asylum, Croyo Parts Interconnects Any one Hear These (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-05-01, 10:21:43 (99.48.57.12)
Just bought a 6ft. pair of these Sapphire cables, any hear good things about this cable Locus Desighn sells them, and he likes them, so i figure many people like his Desighn USM and such.Thanks for an .......
403: General Asylum, Bobby P at Merlin n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-04-11, 15:03:14 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
404: Cable Asylum, RE: Replaced Digital cable with Audio Metallurgy GA-2 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-25, 21:51:47 (99.48.57.12)
I replaced the all copper digital cable with this interconnect, now sound is smoother not as harsh. This cable is 1.5 meter long the digital was 1 meter. I think i like the AM cable better even thou i .......
405: Cable Asylum, Can i use 1 RCA interconnect to replace coaxal cable on Dac? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-24, 22:04:30 (99.48.57.12)
I don't like the sound of my DAC with the 1meter coax copper cable, i think its a digital coaxel cable. I want to try one of my spare interconnects, will i be hurting or shorting anything out? Will it .......
406: Speaker Asylum, I just had a bowl this morning. N/T Really i did (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-12, 07:05:27 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
407: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Leaving a tube pre-amp on all the time a problem? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-12, 07:01:01 (99.48.57.12)
I once left on my VTL 5.5 pre amp on for months without a problem, it uses 4 12at7 tubes, i can;t say anything about yours but it did no harm to my pre, it still works and i love the sound.On the week .......
408: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Palladium 1K VS Odyssey Kismet (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-11, 21:43:59 (99.48.57.12)
I heard the Odyssey Kismet mono blocks with Odyssey Kismit speakers, just wonderful sound i could not beleive how good that system sounded. I heard it at the Chicago Audio Society and Klaus was demoin .......
409: Cable Asylum, RE: Thanks for your answer. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-06, 17:24:53 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
410: Cable Asylum, TG Audio HSR Speaker Cable Load End Where? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-03-06, 15:16:11 (99.48.57.12)
I have a pair of TG audio speaker cable, on one end in Green Print it says LOAD. I have this side hooked to speaker end, is this correct way to hook these up? TIA .......
411: Speaker Asylum, RE: Auralex SubDude(HD) - Subwoofer Isolation Platform (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-28, 12:05:56 (99.48.57.12)
I just bought one about 2 months ago for my Velodyne sub, it is very well built and seems to work for the better, maybe not night and day difference but better overall. It also lifts sub at leat 3 inc .......
412: General Asylum, RE: Some things I cant believe (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-28, 10:09:56 (99.48.57.12)
I may be wrong on this, i only know this is the newest model, not the original one. Hope this helps. .......
413: General Asylum, RE: New HRT Music Streamer 2 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-27, 13:53:50 (99.48.57.12)
No i paid 150.00 for the new model Music Streamer 2.This one replaces the older model. .......
414: General Asylum, New HRT Music Streamer 2 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-26, 23:10:54 (99.48.57.12)
Does anyone have any comments about this new version music server. I just ordered one and would like to know more about its sound and how easy to set up. TIA Ken .......
415: Cable Asylum, Hi Kuma I met you at Celestrial Sound had your VTL 5.5 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-22, 21:45:18 (99.48.57.12)
I took home your VTL 5.5 pre-amp to try. I did not buy yours but i did buy one and have one now, All NOS Mullard 12at7 from Kevin Deal.Too bad Ricardo messed up a nice store or so the story goes. ::: .......
416: Cable Asylum, Thanks for all your help. No i get it. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-22, 21:34:20 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
417: Cable Asylum, OK Guy, this is what i get arrows pointing away from DAC to CD. Right. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-22, 18:11:37 (99.48.57.12)
I will have digital cable arrow point away from DAC to CD, Correct? .......
418: Cable Asylum, Should Cable Coaxe Arrows gofrom DAC to Cd Player? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-22, 07:00:23 (99.48.57.12)
I now use a DAC with my cheap Onkyo ^ disk player(200.00). Just wondering where the arrows on the digital coaxe cable go. FRom DAc to CD or from CD to DAc.Thanks for any info. Ken .......
419: General Asylum, Musicraft was on Demster St. In Morton Grove,Il (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-17, 22:02:11 (99.48.57.12)
I bought a Sunsui 7070 amp and JBL L26 speakers from them in the 70's. .......
420: Speaker Asylum, Could the upgraded R/C be used with TSMXe Speaker? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-05, 22:28:03 (99.48.57.12)
Would replacing the R/C i have on my TSM, would it improve the sound, or are the ones i have now ok with my speakers. Is it worth the money to upgrade. Thanks for any info .......
421: Cable Asylum, Sorry Don;t Know what i was thinking. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-03, 06:46:42 (99.48.57.12)
Sorry i got it wrong, getting old i quess. But that don't change his customer service. .......
422: Cable Asylum, Art Audio Cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-02-02, 20:20:38 (99.48.57.12)
Just a note to say what a great buying experience i had with this company,besides good sounding cables Rob at Art Audio is one fine person to deal with, just want to say this.I only wish all companys .......
423: Digital Drive, RE: Are home CD changers just crap, or what? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-31, 10:39:49 (99.48.57.12)
I owned an Onkyo 6 disk player for 5 years straight and it finally broke down last week. It worked for 5 years so thats not too bad for an under 200.00 multi disk player, and i used it a lot. I just o .......
424: Cable Asylum, Can i use plain I/C instead of Digital Cable from DAC to Cd Player (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-31, 10:29:02 (99.48.57.12)
Would i do something wrong to my DAC if i use a regular interconnect instead of using a Digital one, they use RCA ends.Would it sound the same or do i really need a digital cable. I have a spair plain .......
425: General Asylum, RE: New..........n/t (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-21, 21:45:26 (99.48.57.12)
n/t .......
426: General Asylum, Good Cheap 150-200.00 Multible CD Players (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-21, 11:48:05 (141.123.223.100)
Any good multible disk cd players out there? Want to buy a nice sounding one.Thanks for any info. .......
427: DVD-Audiobahn, Best Multible DVD/CD Players For 150-200.00 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-21, 07:02:27 (99.48.57.12)
What brand of DVD/CD player should i buy, any good sounding players for this price range. Are Denon, Onkyo and Yamaha the way to go. Thanks for any info. .......
428: Cable Asylum, RE: Manufacturer recommendations... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-09, 20:34:08 (99.48.57.12)
I dig what your saying,but Bobby at Merlin recomends Cardas or Audience, too much coin to spend for wire at least for me. If i had the xtra money i would do it but not at them prices. .......
429: Cable Asylum, ? For Duster and Al (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-09, 14:04:51 (99.48.57.12)
Now if i get the 14 gauge copper wire will short speaker cable degrade the sound. I have some Odyssey Mono Blocks and would need only 4feet of single wire. I hear pro and con about this subject, what .......
430: Cable Asylum, RE: Manufacturer recommendations... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-09, 11:43:22 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for your reply. I don't know why Bobby at Merlin recomends 14 gauge wire but he should know. I may look into the cable you reccomend, is it warm sounding? I need something on the warm side, Mer .......
431: Cable Asylum, RE: Looking for 14 guage copper speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-08, 20:47:26 (99.48.57.12)
First off Bobby at Merlin told me to use 14 gauge copper wire. I need single runs because i use the Cardas jumpers that came with speakers. Can only use spades at speaker end. I'd like to find a good .......
432: Cable Asylum, Looking for 14 guage copper speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2010-01-08, 07:19:42 (99.48.57.12)
Any good places to buy this type of speaker cable. Don't want to spend more than 300.00 for a pair. What companies are good. Thanks for any info.No silver or silver plated copper only for my Merlins T .......
433: Speaker Asylum, RE: JMLabs focal chorus 706V for tube amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-24, 07:11:33 (99.48.57.12)
If i were you i'd try it both ways and hear which tap sounds better to you. If the 8 works better use it, if the 4 sounds better to you use that. Just listen and you'll know what you like. ::: TOPIC:: .......
434: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Emotiva Audio Bought One Today (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-14, 22:01:06 (99.48.57.12)
Bought the 249.00 on sale amp for my son today, he will get it on Wednesday, hope its nice. Thanks Ken .......
435: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I Like the Emotiva Will Buy for my Son (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-12, 15:00:39 (99.48.57.12)
After reading about this amp it sounds perfect for his system, using an Adcom GTP 450 pre-amp. Thanks for all your help. .......
436: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You Are Right..went to wrong site. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-12, 10:15:00 (99.48.57.12)
Yes you are right, looked at wrong site, looks like a good amp for the price. Thanks all for your replys. .......
437: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I need a SS Amp, not a tube Amp. N/T (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-11, 21:06:58 (99.48.57.12)
N/T .......
438: Amp/Preamp Asylum, SS Amps from 300.00 to 400.00 New (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-11, 18:57:16 (99.48.57.12)
Where can i buy a SS amp for my son in this price range? Any companies that sell for this price. He already has a pre-amp just wants power amp. 100 watts or 80 ok,thanks for any info on where to look. .......
439: Speaker Asylum, RE: JMLabs focal chorus 706V for tube amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-12-11, 07:09:34 (99.48.57.12)
Either will do, pick the speaker you like the best. I use a VTL ST85 tube amp with my MerlinTSMMXE speakers wich are 87db sensitive. My amp is 80 watts but in triode only 35 and they sound good both w .......
440: General Asylum, RE: Using 2 subwoofers better than 1? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-28, 11:10:34 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for your input. You seem to hit it on the head. I like what you said and did not put down using only' one' subwoofer. You said i could get good sound from one. I do have the sub in the left cor .......
441: Speaker Asylum, Sorry it is a Velodyne VMS 8 Sub (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-24, 21:57:52 (99.48.57.12)
Sorry i gave wrong model. This is on the Velodyne site. What do you think of the specs now if you check it out.Thanks again for your input. I will be using in a small room 12x11 foot. With the Merlin .......
442: General Asylum, Using 2 subwoofers better than 1? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-24, 06:52:41 (99.48.57.12)
I bought a SVS 8 Velodyne sub last week, would buying one more be the way to go. Its only 8inch sub in a 12x11 foot room. Thanks for any info. .......
443: Speaker Asylum, Using 2 subs better than one? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-23, 21:59:49 (99.48.57.12)
I posted last week about buying a sub for my Merlin TSMXe speakers. I bought a VMS 8 Velodyne sub, and now thinking about buying one more. Would it be worth buying another sub as far as better sound i .......
444: Speaker Asylum, RE: I doubt it will help, hope you have return option (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-23, 16:42:34 (141.123.223.100)
Why would you say that. Is this a bad sub? I'm new at subwoofers just seeing or hearing some improvement. What do you recomend? Thanks .......
445: Speaker Asylum, RE: Well... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-21, 13:37:26 (99.48.57.12)
No remote, but will reply to you wnen i get it set up next week, do you still use yours? I will use for music only, will it sound fuller? Better mids? Really don't know what to expect. Thanks. ::: TOP .......
446: Speaker Asylum, RE: IMHO Good choice...is it DLS 3500R (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-20, 22:35:01 (99.48.57.12)
Received sub today. Can not set up till i get a pair of subwoofer cables, will get them next week fron Signal Cable 2.5 meter run,i made a mistake on model, its a VMS-8 sub, got it new on audiogon lis .......
447: Speaker Asylum, RE: IMHO Good choice...is it DLS 3500R (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-20, 11:18:08 (141.123.223.100)
Hello i looked up your sub is it the DLS 3500R? Looks nice did it cost alot, i got mine on Audiogon for 499.00 list is 800.00, yours is bigger does that matter? Thanks for your input. .......
448: Speaker Asylum, RE: IMHO Good choice... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-20, 06:58:44 (99.48.57.12)
Hello thanks for your info, now i feel better about buying this from some one who owns one like it. Does your system sound better with it in? Where did you put your sub? Thanks for any info, also wher .......
449: Speaker Asylum, Bought Sealed Sub Veledyne SMS 8 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-19, 21:33:44 (99.48.57.12)
Decided on this 8inch sealed box sub, my room is 12x11 and the sub is small and good quality. Hope it makes a difference. Will receive next week. .......
450: Speaker Asylum, RE: Merlin TSM-M sounding too cool (pic) (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-11-08, 15:31:07 (99.48.57.12)
You must use the cardas jumpers with this speaker, Bobby reccomends not to bi-wire, and use a copper cable at least.I own a pair of TSM MXe and do not bi-wire. Are you using Zobel network too? ::: TOP .......
451: Tubes Asylum, RE: Want to Upgrade VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-24, 08:35:38 (99.48.57.12)
You are right, what you say makes sense and i;ll just leave amp alone until it NEEDS caps, then just replace with better. Thanks for your input Ken .......
452: Tubes Asylum, RE: Want to Upgrade VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-23, 20:30:58 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for your reply, i do like this amp just thought better caps may help it sound better. I don't mean to imply this amp is bad, i use all NOS tubes,and EL34 Fatboy tubes from the 60's. I also use .......
453: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: check the archive (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-23, 10:03:24 (141.123.223.100)
Looks like i will leave it alone, if or when the caps need replacing i will change. Thanks .......
454: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: By all means, have at it (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-23, 06:52:35 (99.48.57.12)
Are these the caps that you recomend? Are there others just as good. Thanks for the info.How much do they cost per cap? Ken .......
455: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: What to upgrade on a VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-22, 19:20:59 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for the reply, i don't want to change the sound of the amp, i like it, i just thought if i put in better caps it would sound better. If you think nothing would help i'll just leave it alone. My .......
456: Tube DIY Asylum, What to upgrade on a VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-22, 11:58:26 (141.123.223.100)
I would like to upgrade this amp with better caps and what ever you do too upgrade. Can anyone give me advice on what to upgrade? What brand to use and such. Thanks for any info. PS a Friend of mine w .......
457: Tubes Asylum, Want to Upgrade VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-22, 07:05:58 (99.48.57.12)
Where would i start if i want to upgrade this amp, bettercaps, and what else. Also what brand of caps and such should i buy, cost is know problem, just want good parts. Thanks for any info. ::: TOPIC: .......
458: General Asylum, RE: Which way should arrows point from ? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-15, 15:19:17 (141.123.223.100)
Thanks for all your input will put i/c from cd to dac, what the heck...i won't hear a difference anyways, or will i.......... .......
459: Tubes Asylum, RE: No Sound from my VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-14, 07:09:36 (99.48.57.12)
Hello , My friend who is an electrical engineer cheched out the amp and found nothing wrong. He scoped it a did other things and even hooked it up to his system, worked perfect. He says maybe left spe .......
460: General Asylum, Which way should arrows point from ? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-13, 22:15:09 (99.48.57.12)
I have a DAC connected to my Cd player. Should the arrows from cable digital cable point from DAC to CD or from CD to DAC. Thanks for any info. .......
461: Tubes Asylum, RE: No Sound from my VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-13, 07:00:39 (99.48.57.12)
Yes all tubes light up even small ones. I did hear some faint music from left channel but after i goofed around with the wires and tubes no sound or hiss on left side. Right side works fine. I did try .......
462: Tubes Asylum, RE: No Sound from my VTL ST 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-10-12, 18:35:40 (99.48.57.12)
No ceramic fuses.......just the ones that came with amp and i checked the fuses both good. .......
463: Speaker Asylum, Improved Sound with Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-09-14, 07:03:06 (99.48.57.12)
Does adding a decent subwofer to my system Merlin TSMXe, will i get better sound? I'm not looking for head banging levels, just for music only. What better effects will i get if i add one, i'm cosider .......
464: Speaker Asylum, Best Subwoofer for Merlin TSMXE (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-08-26, 19:13:09 (99.48.57.12)
Looking for a sub in the 500.00 to 1000.00 range to use with this speaker. Can only afford 1. Looking at ACI subs, they seem nice and sealed box too. Also what settings are right for this speaker, tha .......
465: Speaker Asylum, RE: I have the Stratos Extreme Mono's (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-08-22, 23:35:01 (99.48.57.12)
Hello thanks for your reply...you are right they are not bright just detailed, but i just bought some Harmonic Techniology Truth Links from amp to pre this has helped warm things up, plus i also just .......
466: Speaker Asylum, Merlin TSM with ST VTL 85 Tube Amp (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-08-12, 18:20:10 (99.48.57.12)
How did you like the Merlins with the VTL? Did you like the sound from EL34 tubes. I have this amp i use EL34 Fat Boys tubes from the 60's, NOS. .......
467: General Asylum, RE: Only 3-4 Hours: and I heard on CNN that early death and subsequent irritability may result,.. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-07-15, 06:56:37 (99.48.57.12)
See my post on 07/15/2009..i have the same problem as you. .......
468: General Asylum, RE: I think that's very complicated - 5 hrs (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-07-15, 06:51:06 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for your replys. Sleep deprevation is really a problem for me. I also have a busy job and am on my feet all day and i'm 59 years old.With such little sleep i always feel shitty. I've tryed all .......
469: General Asylum, RE: I think that's very complicated - 5 hrs (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-07-13, 07:06:28 (99.48.57.12)
Your lucky...i only get 4 hours of sleep a night...chronic insomnia...its really a drag. .......
470: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AU7 Tubes for VTL ST-85, also Bias Drifts? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-07-06, 07:07:42 (99.48.57.12)
I own the ST85 amp and never use anything but the 4 12at7. As for as drift my el34 fatboy tubes stay around 257-260 mosy of the time. If a pwer amp tubes drifts too much maybe somthing is wrong with i .......
471: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube testers in Elgin/St. Charles Illinois Area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-07-03, 13:09:15 (99.48.57.12)
Hello..i see on your web site you have 2 el34 fatboy tubes for sale. Do you still have them i 'd like to know. Thanks Ken PS E-mail me at ryriken66@comcast.net if you do. .......
472: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube testers in Elgin/St. Charles Illinois Area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-06-28, 10:59:04 (99.48.57.12)
Doing this would be a pain in the butt. Also i'm not out to sell the tubes although some i don't need.If the ones i don't need test good or better i may sell but thats not why i want to test them, jus .......
473: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube testers in Elgin/St. Charles Illinois Area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-06-28, 10:54:54 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for the reply. I know you live in Tinley Park i think. I'll get back to you if i'd like to do this with you. My kids used to live in Mokena so i've been thru your area.Thanks again.......... :: .......
474: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube testers in Elgin/St. Charles Illinois Area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-06-27, 12:12:51 (99.48.57.12)
Thanks for the info...i do have a mulimeter whih i use to bias my VTL 85 Tube amp...i just want to check how good the tubes i have are. I have too many so i'd like to have them tested bye a tube teste .......
475: Tubes Asylum, Tube testers in Elgin/St. Charles Illinois Area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-06-26, 06:58:00 (99.48.57.12)
Any one in this area have a tube tester? I would like to check some tubes i have. I would pay you for your time. Thanks for any info.. Ken From South Elgin,il .......
476: Cable Asylum, How Good Are Nordost El Dorado Power Cables (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-06-16, 11:53:28 (141.123.123.100)
Would these power cables improve the sound on my Odyssey Mono Blocks? Right Now i'm using Marigo power cords Resulution i think, would it be a step up? The Marigo went for 250.00 for one. Thanks for a .......
477: Speaker Asylum, RE: You're right about potential ribbon issues... but the apogees... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-05-15, 07:05:23 (99.48.57.12)
I agree thr Apogees are great speakers, i've owned 3 pair os the Major and Minor series and if in good condition you will be pleased. Sorry i sold my 3 mint pairs.............. .......
478: Speaker Asylum, As A Merlin Owner............... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-03-26, 07:05:17 (99.48.57.12)
I enjoy reading what people say about something that i own and enjoy...nothing wrong with that. Ps. i own a pair of TSMMXes. .......
479: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: preamp for VTL ST-85 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2009-01-06, 07:02:25 (99.48.57.12)
I also own a St 85 tube amp and use it with a VTL 5.5 Pre-amp. The combo is very nice sound. I don't know about the2.5 but i'm sure it has the VTL house sound. .......
480: General Asylum, Three mint pairs of Apogee Speakers. (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2008-08-06, 15:53:49 (141.123.123.100)
One mint pair in oak, one mint pair in mahogony, and a mint pair of Minors in black....what a dummy i miss them very much the sound was great....THe others were Majors. .......
481: Rocky Road, RE: Dave Clark Five Singer Mike Smith Dies of Pneumonia (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2008-02-29, 08:18:38 (67.176.245.142)
I played an album of the DC5 last night in honor of him, also played a Buddy Miles album too...so sad a great band and talent. .......
482: General Asylum, South Elgin, IL, 40 miles North West of Chicago (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2008-02-02, 11:23:54 (67.176.245.142)
N/T .......
483: General Asylum, RE: Can a CD player with volume control on Remote be hooked to an amp and work? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2008-01-26, 14:45:18 (67.176.245.142)
Thanks for the replys i will try it out just for fun...as i'm just wondering if it would work...i am now using a Roksan cd player with a VTL5.5 pre-amp. .......
484: General Asylum, Can a CD player with volume control on Remote be hooked to an amp and work? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2008-01-26, 11:56:50 (67.176.245.142)
I have an old Denon CD player witch has on the remote a button to raise the volume up or down,,can i plug this in directly into my power amp and work with out a pre-amp. Or will i need to have a cd pl .......
485: Speaker Asylum, RE: merlin tsm mme or the Kef XQ 20's ? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2008-01-12, 14:01:39 (67.176.245.142)
Plenty of info just look for past posts on the subject. I own THe Merlin TSM MM and just bought the Merlin TSMXe, very nice speakers very detailed, but if you want warm sounding speakers these are not .......
486: Rocky Road, Issac Hayes..................... (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-12-20, 20:48:25 (67.176.245.142)
n/t .......
487: Speaker Asylum, Merlin TSMe (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-10-26, 06:59:43 (67.176.245.142)
I have the exact size room and have these speakers. No problem with nearfield listening speakers sound great. .......
488: General Asylum, RE: The role of customized audio products in your purchase decisions (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-10-13, 11:26:03 (67.176.245.142)
Just like you i agree on companies who cater to requests of custom pieces.I too am waiting for a pair of Platinum Merlin TSMXe speakers.I should get them in 2 weeks. What did you order? Also i use tub .......
489: General Asylum, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes The Platters 45 (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-09-21, 07:00:56 (67.176.245.142)
It was 1959 and what an odd song for a nine year old to buy.. .......
490: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mc Cormack 0.5 Amps (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-09-14, 17:46:25 (67.176.245.142)
I owned a McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe for 3 or more years...very nice sounding amp, used it with a Audible Illusions pre-amp and Merlin speakers, nice sounding combo. also used the amp with some Apogee M .......
491: General Asylum, RE: Thanks for the review! (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-08-11, 07:41:37 (67.176.245.142)
Hello i just ordered a pair of Merlintsm- MMx in custom color of platinum...Bobby said it will be a 8 week wait..i orded 2 weeks ago...is this the waiting period for you..just asking..i own a pair of .......
492: The Signature Sound Lounge, Acoustic Zen Hologram 2 with Merlin TSM-MM (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-04-24, 07:24:57 (67.175.212.134)
How would a pair of non-biwire AZ cables sound with the Merlins..would they be a good match...thanks for any info..i own a pair of TSM-MM.... .......
493: Speaker Asylum, Quad 21L2 SPEAKERS (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-04-18, 18:07:23 (71.57.97.232)
aNYONE HEAR THESE SPEAKERS..I'M LOOKING FOR A MELLOW...sorry..or laid back pair of floor standers..i now have Merlin TSM_MM speakers and want something different..also looking at Triangle and Opera sp .......
494: Speaker Asylum, Re: Unfortunately not everyone is working with your budget (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-01-12, 18:46:12 (71.57.97.232)
Hello...They really did't sound too bad i just like the AP Oval Nines better...but if i had the money i'd try the Cardas.. .......
495: Speaker Asylum, Re: Hi Ken (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-01-11, 17:25:16 (71.57.97.232)
Thanks for the info...i would like to try the Cardas wires...maybe someday if i can get a deal on Audiogon,like i said the speakers and system don't sound bad just looking to do something different..i .......
496: Speaker Asylum, Re: ACK!!! Oval 9\ Also answer to Bobby P (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-01-11, 17:20:41 (71.57.97.232)
Thanks for the reply...i'll call you next week and we'll talk...maybe i;ll order a pair of R/Cs just so the system is balanced.Thanks Ken .......
497: Speaker Asylum, Re: ACK!!! Oval 9\ Also answer to Bobby P (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2007-01-11, 12:23:51 (71.57.97.232)
Thanks for the input..i did try a pair of Audience Mastro cables and they were ok a little thin for my taste...the oval nines play much fuller and not as bright...my system is different from yours so .......
498: General Asylum, Free Stereo Magazines for pick -up in Chicago area (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2006-08-22, 12:01:21 (67.165.178.231)
Hello i am moving and would like to give away my various stereo magazines. I have Sterophile TAS,Posiitive Feedback,The Sensible Sound,The Audiophile Voice and many more. At Least 10 years worth. Need .......
499: Tubes Asylum, Sylvania 12at7wa from 1963 any good.? (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2006-01-19, 22:22:05 (65.123.105.150)
just bought a quad of these tubes for my VTL 5.5 pre-amp...are these tubes nice sounding..any info...thanks .......
500: The Signature Sound Lounge, el34 tubes baed integraded amp fot merlin tsm/m or mx (0.00)
Posted by kkak66 on 2005-12-07, 22:30:46 (65.123.105.150)
Hello what would be a good el34 base int for the merlins..i plan on buying the mm or mx version..price under 2000.00 please..thanks .......
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