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1: Cable Asylum, argento organic 2/reference speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2019-06-16, 09:29:39 (108.84.6.109)
anyone had a chance to listen to organic 2 or organic reference speaker cables? .......
2: Digital Drive, ack! industries dack (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2019-01-25, 10:41:00 (108.84.6.109)
anyone have a phone number for ack! industries, makers of the ack dack? if so pm me the number. owner chris own. .......
3: Digital Drive, akm4497 vs. ess9038pro (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2018-08-03, 01:26:58 (108.84.6.109)
I have the musical paradise mp-d2 mkI with akm4490 and love the sound, here's my question. I plan on getting the mkIII when it comes out, the mkIII can use akm4490,akm4497, or ess9038pro, gary(the des .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, ayre v-6x vs. v-6xe (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2016-01-30, 10:54:53 (99.103.204.89)
by looking at the case how can you tell if you have a 6x or 6xe? looking at a you tube ad for the 6xe they both have v-6 on the rear of the amp do both have evolution on the front or is this how you t .......
5: Digital Drive, marantz sacd vs. teac sacd (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-07-26, 20:10:26 (99.103.204.89)
anyone compare the teac cd3000 sacd player to the marantz sa 14s1 sacd player? how does the marantz sound compare to the teac sound? .......
6: Hi-Rez Highway, marantz sacd vs. teac sacd (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-07-26, 20:10:26 (99.103.204.89)
anyone compare the teac cd3000 sacd player to the marantz sa 14s1 sacd player? how does the marantz sound compare to the teac sound? .......
7: Digital Drive, RE: dacs (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-07-12, 19:27:26 (99.103.204.89)
no, this is not my first dac. i have the ack dac and a grant fidelity tubedac11. .......
8: Digital Drive, RE: dacs (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-07-12, 18:34:27 (99.103.204.89)
the dac would not be my primary digital source just for convenience. the reason i picked these is because i can get them at about the same price $220-$250. i decided to go with the micromega mydac. : .......
9: Digital Drive, dacs (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-07-11, 20:20:57 (99.103.204.89)
how would you rank these dacs? arcam rdac musical fidelity v-dac 2 micrimega mydac cambridge audio dacmagic .......
10: Digital Drive, moon 100d dac vs. cambridge dacmagic 100 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-03-22, 01:50:28 (99.103.204.89)
anyone compared these two dacs? i can get both at the same price. .......
11: General Asylum, RE: lone star audio fest 2015 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-03-15, 21:27:44 (99.103.204.89)
newly added to this years show. http://mockingbirddistribution.com/lone-star-vinyl-fest-2015/ .......
12: General Asylum, lone star audio fest 2015 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2015-01-10, 20:43:55 (99.103.204.89)
make plans and come on down, have a great time. http://lonestaraudiofest.com/ .......
13: Tubes Asylum, tube comparison (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2014-11-30, 19:32:10 (99.103.204.89)
out of the 6n8p, 6sn7, and 6h8c which will have the best sounding tubes? the reason i ask is my integrated amp can use either (4 of them). .......
14: Tubes Asylum, eh kt-90 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2014-06-15, 14:40:44 (99.103.204.89)
i read a lot that some do not like the sound of the eh kt-90, this was back in 2004. what are current thoughts of the eh kt-90 vs. eh kt-88, tung sol kt-88, eh kt-88, and shuguang kt-88-98? ::: TOPIC: .......
15: Cable Asylum, RE: Anyone Use Douglas Cables? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2014-05-04, 16:32:24 (99.103.204.89)
i have never heard those, give doug a call and tell him what you are looking for. like i said there are a ton of options. .......
16: Cable Asylum, RE: Anyone Use Douglas Cables? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2014-05-04, 13:42:58 (99.103.204.89)
correction, i did not say they were better than my reference cables, i said adding the douglas speaker cables in line with their interconnects smooth out the sound that my reference cables were reveal .......
17: Speaker Asylum, usher audio usa distributor? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2014-01-12, 13:19:31 (99.103.204.89)
anyone know anything about the us usher audio distributor(dallas, texas)? both web sites are no longer up and usher shows katli audio out of ca. as the us distributor .......
18: Hi-Rez Highway, hi-res dac chipset (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2013-07-09, 20:59:48 (99.103.204.89)
how good is this chipset? Texas Instruments PCM1796 24 bit/192 kHz .......
19: Tubes Asylum, tube noise (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2013-05-01, 09:15:19 (99.103.204.89)
i have a mullard cv4003 that makes a sort of rustling noise. my pre uses two so i switched tubes and the noise followed the tube, i cleaned the pines and it's still there. when i play music the sound .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, pass labs vs. plinius (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2013-02-10, 21:47:19 (99.103.204.89)
anyone compare the pass labs class a amps to the plinius class a amps? what about pass labs ab amps to plinius ab amps? not able to listen to them and would like to get a handle on their sound. would .......
21: Tubes Asylum, RE: yaqin 6ca7-t (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-10-23, 10:39:33 (99.103.204.89)
they are big bottle like the eh 6ca7 and is said to sound better than the shuguang el34b tube but i have only been able to narrow it down one source to buy from and that is in china at $120 a quad shi .......
22: Tubes Asylum, RE: Of all the 12A_7 series the 12AU7 is the LEAST worthy - as a design!! (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-06-24, 10:24:49 (99.103.204.89)
so why do big name(well known designers) use them? .......
23: Tubes Asylum, golden gate el34 super tube (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-06-15, 10:48:03 (99.103.204.89)
anyone know anything about these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/EL34-Golden-Gate-Super-Tube-GuiGuang-Gold-Pins-Matched-Quad-Quartet-NEW-/110777714081 .......
24: Tubes Asylum, el34 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-06-02, 22:44:12 (99.103.204.89)
what is the difference between an el34 and el34b tube? .......
25: Tubes Asylum, RE: You mean... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-31, 11:13:36 (99.103.204.89)
victor here is the data sheet on the tube. http://www.mif.pg.gda.pl/homepages/frank/sheets/113/6/6N1PEV.pdf .......
26: Tubes Asylum, RE: tung sol reissue vs. mullard reissue el34 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-31, 05:59:09 (99.103.204.89)
no one using these tubes? .......
27: Tubes Asylum, tung sol reissue vs. mullard reissue el34 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-28, 14:13:02 (99.103.204.89)
anyone compare the tung sol reissue el34 to the mullard reissue el34? .......
28: Tubes Asylum, RE: You mean... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-28, 09:14:33 (99.103.204.89)
i tried them in my consonance cyber 800 and while the midrange was big and forward the highs seemed a tad recessed with decent bass. these were not burned in yet. will they damage my amp if i keep the .......
29: Tubes Asylum, RE: You mean... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-26, 18:23:38 (99.103.204.89)
yes .......
30: Tubes Asylum, RE: russian 6j1p-ev (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-26, 16:10:27 (99.103.204.89)
victor, where you have the k looking symbol on the sheet that came with the tubes(in russian) there is an h .......
31: Tubes Asylum, russian 6j1p-ev (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-26, 15:35:07 (99.103.204.89)
anyone know how good these are as a replacement for 6dj8's? .......
32: Tubes Asylum, RE: signal tubes jolida sj 302a (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-17, 08:15:31 (99.103.204.89)
no answers? .......
33: Tubes Asylum, signal tubes jolida sj 302a (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-12, 09:31:17 (99.103.204.89)
i had an older jolida (before the split) 502a and besides the stock 12at7's and 12ax7's you could also use 12au7's in either slots. can you use 12au7's in the sj 302a? .......
34: Tubes Asylum, 6ak5 tubes (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-09, 23:51:20 (99.103.204.89)
what are some of the best sounding tubes in the 6ak5 family? .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, pass labs x1-30.5 vs. plinius sa-103 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-05-06, 21:48:34 (99.103.204.89)
anyone compared the pass labs xa-30.5 to the plinius sa-103? if so what are your thoughts? sorry about the subject title meant xa. .......
36: Tubes Asylum, one tube components (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-01-21, 08:53:27 (99.103.204.89)
is it best to use matched triode tubes in gear that only uses one tube? .......
37: Tubes Asylum, RE: How do Genalex KT77s compare to SED EL34s and EH 6CA7s?... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-01-11, 00:12:44 (99.103.204.89)
waxxy, with the eh 6ca7 costing $75 a quad, is the extra cost of the kt77 worth it? .......
38: Cable Asylum, RE: Pangea vs Crump/Crump vs Pangea (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2012-01-11, 00:01:27 (99.103.204.89)
have you thought about the 14se by pangea? .......
39: Cable Asylum, RE: cable manufacturer conversation (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2010-04-18, 18:25:01 (66.142.189.157)
thanks guys. i did not start this thread to create debates or for fun. the reason i ask is that i do reviews on cables and would like to get legit questions to the manufacturers that cable purchasers .......
40: Cable Asylum, cable manufacturer conversation (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2010-04-18, 16:53:35 (66.142.189.157)
if you had a chance to sit down over a couple of beers and have a conversation with a cable manufacturer what would be the one question you would ask him? .......
41: Digital Drive, Review: Virtue Audio Piano M1 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2010-03-27, 23:59:23 (66.142.189.157)
Here is a review that I did for Stereo Mojo of the Virtue Audio Piano M1 cd player. http://www.stereomojo.com/Virtue%20Audio%20PianoM1%20Cd%20Player/VirtueAudioPianoCDPlayer.htm .......
42: Tubes Asylum, power tube (6ca7) question (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-10-24, 09:41:45 (66.141.177.145)
i have mono blocks with a quad each of eh 6ca7's. one of the 6ca7's dark colored top cap area turned white. i assumed it was gone but the amp still played music. my amps will burn resistors when power .......
43: Digital Drive, RE: Raysonic cd-128/168 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-10-19, 09:25:24 (66.140.62.153)
not counting the different features of the 168 over the 128 and with some reporting that non-upsampling sounds better than upsampling and with the 128 giving you the option of either and 168 only upsa .......
44: Digital Drive, Raysonic cd-128/168 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-10-03, 18:20:45 (65.68.205.235)
these two raysonic cd players have been out a while, do you think they are still competitive in their price range? .......
45: Cable Asylum, virtual dynamics power 3 power cord (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-06-14, 18:10:49 (65.65.208.206)
anyone know how this power cord performs with tube amps? .......
46: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AU7 rolling results (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-04-13, 09:01:45 (65.71.92.202)
has anyone tried the brimar 13d5? .......
47: Cable Asylum, RE: Music Metre Signature vs Au24 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-04-08, 10:02:42 (66.137.148.108)
a couple of years ago a friend of mine had a pair au24 along with a pair of straley reality cables and invited a couple of us over to help him make a decision. our conclusion was that they were so clo .......
48: Cable Asylum, RE: Upgrading from Kimber 4pr- where to next? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2009-03-31, 15:29:04 (65.65.115.208)
have you tried different inerconnects? why are you so sure it's the speaker cables? .......
49: Tubes Asylum, microphonic tubes (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-11-08, 10:01:36 (65.66.126.170)
i have two raytheon 5814 that are microphonic. i can only tell when i tap my preamp. the tubes do sound pretty good. does being microphonic effect the sound of the tube if there is no audible howling? .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Usher R1.5 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-11-08, 09:57:54 (65.66.126.170)
look up captain humble at audio circles as he went from Odessey amps to the usher r 1.5 and also Odessey speakers to usher speakers. .......
51: Tubes Asylum, RE: mullard reissue in primaluna gear?? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-09-16, 08:42:56 (65.68.207.33)
what is the difference in sound between the mullard reissue 12ax7 and the tungsol reissue ecc803s? .......
52: Cable Asylum, Straley Reality speaker cables...What did you replace them with? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-08-16, 18:52:07 (65.68.205.130)
Straley speaker cable owners, what did you replace them with and how much did it set you back? looking for warm side of neutral sound. .......
53: Tubes Asylum, jan-philips 5687 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-07-26, 06:42:46 (66.137.150.197)
i was told that the jan philips 5687 is in fact a tungsol 5687. can anyone confirm this so i won't buy dupicate tubes. .......
54: Tubes Asylum, el156 power tube (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-07-09, 08:57:59 (65.68.204.73)
will the el 156 power (kt88 super tube) work in 6550/kt88 amps? .......
55: Tubes Asylum, RE: 7316 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-06-23, 18:13:43 (66.138.74.165)
soundwise how do these compare to the rca cleartop 12au7's? .......
56: Tubes Asylum, 7316 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-06-23, 07:03:57 (66.138.74.165)
soundwise, how does the valvo 7316 compare to the amperex 7316? .......
57: Tubes Asylum, consonance cyber 800 tubes (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-06-22, 08:42:39 (66.138.74.165)
cyber 800 owners, what tubes are you using? .......
58: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tung Sol 12AX& (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-06-18, 08:54:04 (66.142.190.253)
how does the reissue tung sol ecc803s compare to the reissue tong sol 12ax7? .......
59: Tubes Asylum, RE: gt 12ax7m update (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-06-07, 13:21:23 (65.68.204.10)
does anyone know how they compare to the tungsol reissue ecc803s ? .......
60: Tubes Asylum, RE: CBS/Hytron 5814 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-05-05, 16:40:40 (65.69.143.186)
i've also found the rca command triple mica blackplate 5814a to be a great tube in my belles 21a preamp. the cbs/hytron 5814wa, brimar 13d5, and raytheon 12au7's are also great sounding in my pre. ::: .......
61: Tubes Asylum, jolida 502b...12bh7 ?? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-05-03, 04:55:00 (65.69.141.120)
can the 12at7 in the jolida 502b be replaced with a 12bh7 tube? .......
62: Tubes Asylum, RE: move one tube from bad channel back to good channel (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-02-07, 17:53:05 (66.140.63.133)
so you're saying swap only one tube at a time not two. .......
63: Tubes Asylum, tube troubleshooting (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-02-07, 16:31:16 (66.140.63.133)
you have four power tubes, two per channel, and you suspect one is going bad. you swap the tubes in the two channels and the problem moves to the other channel, you have just narrowed the problem down .......
64: Cable Asylum, white lightening speaker cable recipe (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-01-22, 16:22:16 (66.138.75.215)
why do you use two wires for the negative and not the other way around or just clip the green wire and only use one for the - and one for the +? has anyone listened to the different configurations to .......
65: Cable Asylum, home depot vs. white lightening speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-01-19, 18:39:12 (65.69.140.175)
anyone compare the home depot orange speaker cable to the white lightening speaker cable? .......
66: Cable Asylum, RE: Is my system up to it?? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2008-01-05, 19:49:23 (65.65.211.89)
simple, audio art ic-3 interconnects. .......
67: Cable Asylum, RE: Good inexpensive digital cable? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-11-16, 18:14:22 (66.142.188.229)
give this a try, it's been getting some buzz and it will cost you next to nothing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330175232340&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=014 .......
68: Tubes Asylum, RE: Preamp tubes in Jolida 502BRC (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-10-28, 17:53:31 (66.140.60.44)
hello joe cool. what tubes are you using in the 12at7 positions? .......
69: Tubes Asylum, RE: Preamp tubes in Jolida 502BRC (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-10-26, 14:29:39 (66.140.60.44)
i use with the stock eh 6550 power tubes, tungsol reissue ecc803s gold pin (12ax7) and mullard cv4024 (12at7). this combo is very smooth sounding with nice detail. .......
70: Cable Asylum, apples to apples??? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-09-25, 10:41:28 (65.69.141.64)
anyone compare the black sand violet z1 power cord to the dcca powerwave III power cord? .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: TRIPPING OF DENON AMP (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-09-02, 15:27:45 (65.71.92.84)
i had the denon 2000ivr with usher 6381 87 db. 8 ohm and 11'oclock was loud, 12 to 1' oclock was extremely loud and depending on the bass content of the music the amp would shut down. the denon does d .......
72: Cable Asylum, RE: try kci silkworms (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-09-01, 08:51:43 (65.71.92.84)
yes, i was one of the reviewers and they were out of my price range also. i did have the chance to listen to the kci manarina and bought a pair although their price was stretching it for me. ::: TOPIC .......
73: Cable Asylum, try kci silkworms (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-08-30, 16:14:53 (65.71.92.84)
these are some great cables. http://www.stereomojo.com/KCI%20Silkworm%20review/KCISilkwormCablesReview.htm if the price is too steep try their mandarina interconnects. .......
74: Tubes Asylum, RE: Margules u280sc (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-08-19, 18:21:32 (66.138.73.18)
sorry, http://www.margules.com/index_margules.htm .......
75: Tubes Asylum, RE: Margules u280sc (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-08-19, 18:20:47 (66.138.73.18)
here is a link to more info .......
76: Tubes Asylum, kt-77 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-06-04, 17:22:08 (65.65.211.158)
is the kt-77 a drop-in for an el-34 or a 6550? .......
77: Tubes Asylum, rogue magnum 88 vs. jolida jd 801a (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-27, 14:27:49 (68.93.62.172)
has anyone compared these two amps? .......
78: Tubes Asylum, ming da tube amp owners (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-24, 17:55:13 (66.141.176.153)
if you own or have owned any ming da tube amps please let me know your experiences. i am considering the mc 34ab 75 watt integrated/power amp. .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: tube amp help!! (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-13, 16:20:17 (65.69.143.57)
no, neither one is available for me to hear before purchase althought the tad-60 has a 30 day trail with a restock fee, with shipping and restock fee i would be out of about $100 if i decide to return .......
80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, tube amp help!! (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-13, 15:14:06 (65.69.143.57)
hello , i need someone to nudge me in the right direction. i've got a tube pre now with a ss power amp, the usher r 1.5 that some consider tube sounding and belles 21a pre. i want to get my big toe in .......
81: SET Asylum, audio mirror set 45 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-11, 19:41:17 (65.69.143.64)
anyone have any experience with the current production set 45 monoblocks by audio mirror ? .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, audio mirror set monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-07, 19:40:12 (68.95.20.5)
i need to hear from anyone with experience with these amps. i'm looking at the 45 watt version. http://www.audiomirror.com/amps.html thanks, marvin .......
83: Tubes Asylum, brimar 13d5 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-04, 16:50:45 (68.93.61.6)
anyone heard the brimar 13d5? what are your thoughts? .......
84: Tubes Asylum, best sounding 5814 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-05-04, 13:45:43 (68.88.131.140)
what are some the best affordable 5814's out there? i have a pair of cbs/hytron 5814wa and a pair of rca 5814 on the way. .......
85: Tubes Asylum, hytron 5814wa vs. rca 5814 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-28, 12:48:18 (66.142.188.209)
anyone compared these tubes and if so what are your thoughts? .......
86: Tubes Asylum, brimar 13d5 vs. hytron 5814wa (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-28, 12:47:21 (66.142.188.209)
anyone compared these tubes and if so what are your thoughts? .......
87: Tubes Asylum, Re: Raytheon 5814 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-17, 10:09:01 (65.67.103.246)
how does the sound of the raytheon 5814a with blackplates and triple mica compare to the cbs/hytron 5814wa soundwise? .......
88: Cable Asylum, Re: do different rca connectors make difference in sound? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-11, 16:05:42 (66.137.149.34)
i just ran across this: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/connectors/connectors.html any thoughts? .......
89: Cable Asylum, do different rca connectors make difference in sound? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-11, 15:37:21 (209.30.154.12)
let me pose a question. if you have five identical lengths of the same cable but terminate them with different connectors, say generic good quality rca's, vampire, cardas, wbt, and bullet plugs, will .......
90: Tubes Asylum, belles 21a tube rolling (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-08, 09:04:32 (66.142.189.183)
what are some of the best sounding 12au7 tubes for the belles 21a with auricaps? .......
91: Tubes Asylum, tube education (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-04-08, 09:02:25 (66.142.189.183)
is there a site that has definitions of tube terms along with pictures of things like o-getters, square getters, double mica, triple mica and others so the novice can identify and describe tubes? ::: .......
92: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: tube amp comparison (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-18, 20:43:44 (65.66.126.94)
both are tube amps. .......
93: Speaker Asylum, Re: Best Full Range All Rounder for $4-5K (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-18, 15:51:55 (65.66.126.94)
please define "cheaper ushers)? 6381 - $3400, 6391 - $4500, or the lower price dancer series? .......
94: Amp/Preamp Asylum, tube amp comparison (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-18, 11:27:59 (65.66.126.94)
anyone compared the response audio Bella Extreme 3205 mk2 to the Bizzy Bee Tad-60 tube amp? both are 60 watts and pretty close in price. which one would be better at driving 8 ohm 87 db. speakers? ::: .......
95: Cable Asylum, Re: Looking for a new speaker cable ... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-16, 15:48:58 (66.138.73.206)
audio art's (www.audioartcable.com)sc-5 speaker cable is great and less expensive than dh labs. the sc-5 was partly designed by the guy at dh labs. looking at dh labs 8ft. q-10....$248 audio art 8ft. .......
96: Tubes Asylum, tube amp types (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-12, 09:13:07 (65.65.208.182)
is there a site that explains the different types of tube amps (set, push/pull, etc.) and their strengths and weaknesses? .......
97: Cable Asylum, Audio Art Cable IC-3 SE Cable (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-05, 09:02:18 (68.93.61.52)
nice review, i have the regular ic-3's and they are great cables. try the sc-5 speaker cables. please compare the se's to the regular ic-3's. .......
98: Cable Asylum, digital cable for ack! dac (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-02-25, 15:30:59 (66.141.179.138)
what are some of the best digital cables, besides ack's own, for the ack! dac? price within reason. anyone tried the dh labs d-75? .......
99: Digital Drive, best transport (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-02-19, 14:41:08 (66.141.179.183)
which one as a transport produces less jitter, cdp or dvd player? .......
100: Tubes Asylum, Re: preamp tube choices (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-02-09, 00:34:34 (65.68.205.222)
try to find some nos teslas(not jj/tesla)e88cc, they sound a lot better than the jj's. .......
101: Digital Drive, ack! dack! (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-30, 16:58:26 (66.137.151.204)
has anyone compared the stock ack dack 1.2e to one with the ultra resolution upgrade? if so what are your opinions on the differences? thanks .......
102: Tubes Asylum, sylvania 12au7 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-26, 16:35:29 (66.142.189.38)
anyone know how much a 1950 sylvania 12au7 black plate, bent square getter tube should sell for? .......
103: Tubes Asylum, 12au7 comparison (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-22, 15:09:13 (65.67.100.27)
how would you compare the sound of the siemen e82cc vs. the siemens 5814a? siemen general sound to rca clear tops? thanks .......
104: Cable Asylum, biwire terminals (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-22, 15:04:06 (65.67.100.27)
when using biwire terminals with single wire speaker cables do you connect your singles to the upper or lower set of terminals and why? thanks .......
105: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: paging Jon Risch (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-11, 10:10:25 (68.93.63.41)
i was thinking about just leaving it in the bag and covering it. .......
106: Tweakers' Asylum, quick&dirty bass traps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-09, 14:47:43 (65.69.143.62)
can the bags of cellulose insulation(the type that is used in blowers)be used in place of the bags (rolls) of pink insulation? the loose cellulose is a lot denser than the fiberglass. .......
107: Tweakers' Asylum, paging Jon Risch (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-09, 13:47:16 (65.69.143.62)
one of your suggestions for bass traps is unopened gags of insulation, my question is would bags of cellulose insulation( the type you use with blowers)work better since it is really dense and cheap ( .......
108: Tweakers' Asylum, corner triangles (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-08, 13:56:41 (65.66.126.119)
hello, i only have two corner triangle sound treatments. which two corners would be best to treat now, the two behind the speakers or the two behind my chair? .......
109: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Electro-dumbass wants to know: What, exactly, is a high-current amp? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-01-01, 08:50:53 (65.65.209.218)
you have to be carefull when using the doubling down formula as some manufacturers will under spec their equipment power rating so they can qoute this doubling down spec. .......
110: Cable Asylum, Audio Art SC-5 speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-12-15, 16:20:05 (65.67.102.0)
Here are some of my thoughts on the Audio Art SC-5 speaker cables. My reference cables are the Straley Reality speaker cables and I am not attemping to say that one brand is better than the other just .......
111: Amp/Preamp Asylum, wellborne labs (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-11-07, 15:40:21 (65.65.208.79)
anyone heard the wellborne labs ultrapath battery powered preamp? what well known preamps have you compared it to? thanks .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I'm considering one too (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-11-06, 13:59:54 (65.65.208.79)
what price can you get it for? i have a source for a little under $1300 new from a dealer. .......
113: Cable Asylum, Re: Kimber Hero, Zu Gede, Audio Art IC-3: Please post any opions on these! (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-11-06, 12:56:12 (65.65.208.79)
here is a review i did on the audio arts, http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=cables&n=122028&highlight=audio+art&r=&session= i had a pair of the ic-1's for but there is a sale pending. i have u .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, rogue perseus preamp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-11-06, 09:19:58 (65.65.208.79)
anyone know anything about this preamp? http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_Perseus.htm .......
115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, belles 21a preamp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-11-02, 17:05:03 (65.69.141.155)
anyone have any experience with the belles 21a tube preamp, with or without the auracap upgrade? .......
116: Tubes Asylum, need info on this nos tube (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-09-15, 09:05:52 (65.67.101.254)
Musical Design/musical Concepts offers a nos 6922 tube vintage 1960 stamped with the National Brand from Japan manufactured by Matsuishita(spelling) i believe. it retails for $98 for a matched pair. t .......
117: Cable Asylum, Re: Good Budget Silver Interconnect Choices (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-08-15, 09:48:00 (65.68.207.83)
the audio art ic-3's are silver plated copper. .......
118: Digital Drive, cdp+outboard dac (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-08-13, 16:49:29 (65.68.207.83)
when a cdp is used as a transport does the basic sound of the cdp effect the sound coming from the outboard dac? thanks .......
119: Tubes Asylum, 6h23n-eb tube (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-08-13, 15:49:03 (65.68.207.83)
i have a dodd audio entry level preamp that uses 6922/6dj8/7308 tubes. i ran across an add for nos russian military 6h23n-eb tubes as a replacement for 6922's. does anyone have any experience with thi .......
120: Cable Asylum, Re: Audio Art IC-3 interconnects (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-08-08, 16:48:31 (65.68.207.83)
anyone else tried any of the audio art products? if so let me know what you think. .......
121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Dussun V-8i Integrated Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-28, 11:46:03 (65.69.142.217)
doesn't the v-8i actually sell for $1600? .......
122: Cable Asylum, Re: Audio Art IC-3 interconnects (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-22, 17:15:22 (65.69.142.217)
part 3 of 3 up and posted. .......
123: Cable Asylum, Re: spade to spring connector (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-22, 15:40:36 (65.69.142.217)
i found some at: http://www.boldercables.com/servlet/Detail?no=36 looks like you might be able to get the parts at radio shack and make your own. .......
124: Cable Asylum, spade to spring connector (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-22, 14:27:27 (65.69.142.217)
is there an adapter you can purchase in order to use spade connectors with the old push spring speaker terminals? .......
125: Cable Asylum, Re: Audio Art IC-3 interconnects (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-18, 18:18:30 (65.69.142.217)
part 2 of 3 is up and posted. .......
126: Cable Asylum, Audio Art IC-3 interconnects (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-17, 15:21:28 (65.69.142.217)
I bought some Audio Art IC-3 interconnects to hear what the hype was about. here is a link to the post where i give my thoughts. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42566 .......
127: Speaker Asylum, Re: Von Schweikert VR-1 or Paradigm Reference Studio 20 v.3 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-16, 18:34:11 (65.69.142.217)
i was in a listening session that included the vs vr-1, focus audio bookshelf, salk ht1. onix reference 1. and the vr-1 was not in the same league as the others. a great deal would be the onix ref.($1 .......
128: Speaker Asylum, Re: Quick Mini-monitor advice (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-11, 16:05:43 (65.69.142.217)
av123 will let you sub in one of the solid state integrateds( at a lower price)in the package deals. here is a for sale post at av123 on the sp3 and ref. 1 i am not the seller. http://av123forum.com/s .......
129: Cable Asylum, Re: Speltz Cables or Mag Wire? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-09, 06:29:16 (65.69.142.217)
mtrot, did you ever try the ic-3's ? .......
130: Cable Asylum, Re: River/Signal/Element Cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-08, 09:35:31 (65.67.101.12)
both signal and element use a lot of the same recipes fpr their cables and if i might add another company that also uses some of the same recipes but a little cheaper than the other two. www.zebracabl .......
131: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Onix amp's (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-07-03, 12:02:58 (66.142.191.17)
read the review, the "emphasis" was designed into the amp on purpose. http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/OnixA120MKIIp1.php .......
132: Cable Asylum, Re: electrical outlets (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-06-23, 13:29:33 (66.142.191.17)
i am going to get some p&s 8300h non-cryoed (stock $7 ea.) what are your thoughts? .......
133: Cable Asylum, preamp power cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-06-10, 16:33:00 (65.69.143.236)
has anyone used the so called digital power cable made by signal or element on their preamps(preamps that have non-digital components)? also have you tried them on your power amps? they are smaller ga .......
134: Speaker Asylum, Re: Toe in (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-03-20, 15:37:16 (66.142.191.201)
toe them in to intersect just in front of or right at you seating position and see what you think. .......
135: Speaker Asylum, Re: Usher 6371 preliminary review after weekend setup (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-03-20, 14:47:12 (66.142.191.201)
how much toe in are you using? they require quite a bit. .......
136: Speaker Asylum, Re: Leadshot or sand? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-03-20, 14:41:32 (66.142.191.201)
you place the lead shot in that little compartment below the binding posts. i have the 6381's with 50 lbs. of shot in each. you think the 71's are heavy, i have to use the furniture sliders when placi .......
137: Speaker Asylum, Re: Just found out I got a 3% raise today~! Should have upgraded (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-03-09, 17:51:51 (65.65.115.247)
you should have at least considered the 6381. .......
138: Speaker Asylum, Re: StylinLP....you just can't win... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-03-09, 17:50:45 (65.65.115.247)
isn't there a difference between chinese and taiwanese quailty? usher is from taiwan. .......
139: Speaker Asylum, Re: Usher 6371 and 6381 great reviews but 4th order crossovers? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-03-02, 15:36:28 (65.65.115.247)
i have a great idea, just listen to the speakers and take the one that sounds best to you! .......
140: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Anybody using an Onix 120mkII with Paradigm Studio 20s? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-22, 21:01:15 (65.68.204.153)
you might try asking at www.av123.com .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Threshold Amps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-18, 00:02:29 (65.71.92.13)
at the time i was using a denon pma 2000ivr integrated as a power amp with a dodd audio tube preamp. the amps i was looking were threshold, van alstine, usher, coda, and belles with prices ranging fro .......
142: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Threshold Amps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-17, 18:30:56 (65.71.92.13)
i think you mean s/5000e i have not heard the thresholds but was considering them untill i ran across this amp in the same vein as the s/350e but 150 watts and $2500. the usher r1.5 http://www.hiaudio .......
143: Cable Asylum, unity audio cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-16, 10:21:15 (65.71.92.13)
has anyone tried the unity audio cables now carried by response audio? if so which ones, what do you think, and what other cables did you compare them to? .......
144: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: integrated amplifiers for a grand-give or take (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-16, 08:43:42 (65.71.92.13)
email me at mboldda1@sbcglobal.net about the denon pma 2000ivr and also the onix a120 mk2 integrated. marvin .......
145: Cable Asylum, Re: NAD binding posts???? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-12, 05:16:59 (66.138.73.187)
not pushing audioquest. they are the only ones that i know of. .......
146: Cable Asylum, Re: NAD binding posts???? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-11, 05:42:00 (66.142.188.152)
audioquest makes an adapter that will convert your spades to banana. .......
147: Cable Asylum, Re: electrical outlets (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-10, 13:35:32 (66.142.188.152)
$20 max .......
148: Cable Asylum, electrical outlets (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-02-09, 09:04:05 (66.142.188.152)
what is the best quality (sounding) out let you can get at home depot or lowes? it would help a lot if you know the part number. thanks .......
149: Cable Asylum, Re: Affordable Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-27, 08:15:42 (66.142.188.152)
checkout www.zebracable.com or www.elementcable.com .......
150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Threshold S/350e - Reborn Classic ?? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-27, 08:12:50 (66.142.188.152)
check this beast of an amp. http://www.responseaudio.com/usher_audio_electronics.htm i emailed threshold about the reissue and they said it was the same circuit as they original but with today's bette .......
151: Amp/Preamp Asylum, calling LoudandClear (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-24, 15:25:02 (66.142.188.152)
what were your final thoughts on the threshold s/5000e ? marvin .......
152: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Power switch for Theshold amp? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-23, 16:54:25 (66.142.188.152)
how does this amp compare to the original s/350e ? you might want ot contact threshold (based in houston,tx.) they are comming out with a reissue of the s/350e manufactured in china for $2000. marvin .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Van Alstine power amps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-19, 14:53:07 (66.142.188.152)
Anyone have any experience with or own Van Alstine power amps? what are your thoughts on the amps let's say as compared to Belles or McCormack amps? .......
154: Speaker Asylum, Re: Unyx Strata Mini speakers? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-19, 08:18:15 (66.142.188.152)
it's onyx strata mini. look at www.av123.com they are not available yet and there has been a change to them, the woofer will now be on the rear of the speaker and i think the size has bee reduced a li .......
155: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Belles,Van Alstine in the Dallas/Fort Worth area (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-12, 16:02:05 (65.68.204.41)
POWER AMPS ONLY! any owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth are willing to let me listen their power amps please contact me. .......
156: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Threshold amps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-12, 14:23:58 (65.68.204.41)
anyone have any experience with the new threshold amps, say the s/5000e or reissued s/350e or any of their new models? if so what were your thoughts? .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, amp comparison (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2006-01-12, 09:13:39 (65.68.204.41)
has anyone compared belles 150a reference to any of the van alstine amps? if so what were you thoughts? .......
158: Cable Asylum, Straley vs. Elf super litz (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-11-08, 16:13:56 (65.68.205.252)
has anyone compared these two cables as they are in the same price range? .......
159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Has anybody else tried the Onix SP3 tube integrated? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-11-01, 16:32:53 (65.68.205.252)
i had it for a while, the midrange and highs were to die for but i missed that ss bass, i have a denon 2000ivr integrated used as a power amp with a dodd entry level tube preamp and bass of the ss amp .......
160: Cable Asylum, elf vs. anti-cable (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-10-28, 08:16:01 (65.68.205.252)
has anyone compared these two brands of speaker cable? .......
161: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Anyone using the Onix SP3 integrated with the Onix Ref1's? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-10-19, 10:31:11 (65.68.205.252)
if you add the xcd-88 cd player(same as the music hall cd-25 @>$500) the package deal will be $1449 plus they will throw in a pair of the new reference .5 monitors. .......
162: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: The Onix SP3 is also called a Melody SP3 outside the US (nt) (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-10-17, 15:54:39 (65.68.205.252)
post question at www.av123.com .......
163: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: SACD Bargain (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-09-08, 15:21:55 (66.141.177.251)
is this a hybred sacd or single layer? .......
164: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Any good integrated for Gallo Reference III speakers? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-09-01, 14:45:03 (66.141.177.251)
i second that vote on the blue circle nscs integrated. i heard the combo the same day as arthurs. .......
165: Cable Asylum, Re: What sticks to teflon? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-30, 17:54:09 (66.141.177.251)
anti-teflon !! .......
166: Cable Asylum, element vs. signal power cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-26, 13:54:20 (66.141.177.251)
has anyon compared element power cables vs. signal power cables? if so what were your results? .......
167: Cable Asylum, Expensive cables !!! (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-24, 15:29:58 (66.141.177.251)
what are your thoughts on manufacters of cables who quote expensive list price for their cables then turn around and sell them on ebay or gon for less than $100? you would have to be crazy to to order .......
168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Does anyone know the correct bias setting for an Onix SP-3? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-21, 14:33:24 (66.141.177.251)
per sean at av123 the correct setting is 1.15v marvin .......
169: Speaker Asylum, Re: Help recommendation of speakers (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-20, 13:13:01 (66.141.177.251)
check out this review at: http://www.sixmoons.com/audioreviews/onix/onix.html then go to www.av123.com the package price is now $999. i do not work for av123 just a proud owner. marvin .......
170: Cable Asylum, Re: Bi-wire options (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-17, 17:15:59 (66.141.177.251)
sorry, i meant hooking single wires to bi-wire terminals. .......
171: Cable Asylum, Bi-wire options (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-17, 13:26:19 (66.141.177.251)
i thought it would be better to post this question in a cable circle than out in the open. here are some bi-wire options that i have run across and would like to get your impressions on the sonic bene .......
172: Tubes Asylum, biasing tube amps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-05, 17:30:13 (66.141.177.251)
what happens if a tube is....... 1) under biased? 2) over biased? .......
173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: What integrated amp for Von Schweikert VR1? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-08-03, 19:52:59 (66.141.177.251)
take a look at the onix package deal for $999 or you can sub in the 120mk2 for $899. the tube integrated amp is special. www.av123.com .......
174: Tubes Asylum, onix sp3 melody (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-29, 09:14:35 (66.141.177.251)
i will be getting this integrated in. the tube compliment is 4x 5881,2x 12ax7,2x 6922, 2x 12au7. i have two questions. 1) replacing which of the smaller tubes would make the largest improvement in sou .......
175: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Inexpensive tube amps from China (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-28, 17:43:12 (66.138.72.92)
what do you think of 5881 tubes? .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: onix ref 1/sp3 package deal (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-28, 17:35:01 (66.138.72.92)
ordered mine today total shipped $1064 with the tube amp. i thought about the ss amp but i have a denon 2000ivr and when i do upgrade i want to really upgrade. .......
177: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: integrated amp recommendation (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-28, 17:26:04 (66.138.72.92)
Do you NEED a remote or do you WANT a remote ? .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: onix ref 1/sp3 package deal (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-26, 18:46:08 (66.138.72.92)
i talked to av123 and they would sub the onix 120 watt ss integrated(a 120 mk2) in the deal for $899, any thoughts? .......
179: Hi-Rez Highway, best cd sound on the cheap (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-25, 20:38:28 (66.138.72.92)
Out of these inexpensive cd/dvd players which one sounds best with redbook and which one sounds best with sacd? 1. samsung dvd 841 2. sony scd ce595 3. sony dvpns 775v 4. sony dvp nc 875v 5. pioneer d .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: The speakers are worth more than $1k by themselves... (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-23, 08:11:13 (66.138.72.92)
my small hangup is on the manual bias adjustment. is that something that is hard to do? .......
181: Amp/Preamp Asylum, onix ref 1/sp3 package deal (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-23, 07:24:09 (66.138.72.92)
has anyone purchased the av123 package deal of onix ref. 1 speakers and sp3 tube integrated amp for $999? if so please let me know what you think. .......
182: Speaker Asylum, Speaker Design (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-16, 04:42:29 (65.69.140.206)
If you take three speaker designers, say Dennis Murphy, Joseph D'Appolito, and Albert Von Schweikert and give them the same cabinet and drivers and tell them to design the crossover. The question is w .......
183: Speaker Asylum, Re: PSB Image T45 Review (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-07-08, 08:04:55 (65.69.140.206)
what's the rest of your system could also be your amp compressing. .......
184: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: My initial thoughts on the amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-06-11, 04:23:36 (66.141.176.30)
i am using the 2000ivr as an amp with the dodd audio entry level preamp. check out what danny richie of gr research and gary dodd of dodd audio had to say about the denon at the link below. http://www .......
185: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: My initial thoughts on the amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-06-10, 19:48:56 (66.141.176.30)
did you have a chance to listen to the denon pma 2000ivr? .......
186: Digital Drive, Re: Onix vs. Music hall (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-05-28, 14:19:20 (65.69.140.16)
also if you can find the usher cd player it is the same as the other two. .......
187: Speaker Asylum, Usher 6381 review (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-05-26, 15:12:07 (65.69.140.16)
here is a link to the 6 moons review of the Usher 6381's http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/usher/6381.html .......
188: Amp/Preamp Asylum, krell 300il vs. 400xi (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-05-13, 15:31:57 (66.141.176.113)
how do these two krell amps compare? .......
189: Cable Asylum, aural thrills audio black axiom (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-05-06, 12:33:19 (68.93.62.44)
has anyone listened to the aural thrills black axiom interconnects? if so what did you compare them to? .......
190: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Belles 150a reference (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-29, 08:54:29 (68.93.62.44)
schang, how do the four amps compare? give all the details. .......
191: Amp/Preamp Asylum, transparency vs. detailed (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-28, 18:15:02 (68.93.62.44)
what is the difference between the two? most people seem to think that a detailed amp with a detailed speaker will not work. what about a transparent amp with a transparent speaker? .......
192: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Belles 150a reference (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-28, 15:29:23 (68.93.62.44)
any thoughts on this amp or other belles products? are they in the same league as some of the big time names ( krell,classe,bryston)? .......
193: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Coda s5 vs. s12 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-25, 14:03:51 (68.93.62.44)
i have usher 6381's which are 87 db. and a dodd audio entry level preamp. .......
194: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Coda s5 vs. s12 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-24, 20:45:51 (68.93.62.44)
since these two amps cost the same has anyone compared the two? the s5 is 50 watts class a and the s12 is 125 watts class ab with the first 35 watts i believe class a. both double in watts as the impe .......
195: Speaker Asylum, Re: Speaker Upgrade Finally -- Suggestions Please (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-24, 13:44:58 (68.93.62.44)
check out the usher 6 series .......
196: Amp/Preamp Asylum, jungson ja88d owners (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-24, 11:19:13 (68.93.62.44)
if you have a jungson ja 88d integrated amp, what amp did it replace? .......
197: Speaker Asylum, Re: Warning: AMP (another Merlin Post) (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-21, 15:24:12 (68.93.62.44)
hello, my room dim. are about the same 12x15x8. i assume you mean you sit 9.5 to 10 ft. away from the front wall and not the speakers as your room would have to be longer or you would be right up agai .......
198: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Denon PMA-2000R (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2005-04-09, 22:00:29 (68.93.62.44)
i have the denon 2000ivr and was looking to "upgrade" with another integrated for i will paste what danny at gr research had to say about the denon and comparing it to the $6000 ampzilla monoblocks. y .......
199: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cord Causing Amp Problems (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-10-18, 15:18:18 (66.141.177.27)
did you put the old cord back in to see if the amp changes again? .......
200: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: What is your application?? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-10-12, 11:01:02 (66.141.177.27)
my room is 12x15x8 dedicated music room. my system is usher 6381 speakers,denon pma 2000ivr integrated amp, philips sacd 1000 cdp,zu julian speaker cable, zu oxyfuel.interconnects,zu birth pc. listen .......
201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: krell kav 300il integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-10-11, 15:58:29 (66.141.177.27)
how does it compare to other integrateds in it's price range? and if i could get a dealer demo for $1400 is there anything in this price range that can touch it? what are your thoughts on it's sound a .......
202: Amp/Preamp Asylum, krell kav 300il integrated amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-10-11, 08:25:47 (66.141.177.27)
anyone that has had a chance to play with this one please comment. .......
203: Speaker Asylum, Re: Paradigm Studio 100 and tube amp preamp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-09-10, 22:25:56 (66.137.150.205)
they NEED current, i had the studio 60 v2 bi-amped with two supposely high current 100 watt hk citation 24 amps and the bass was so so. replaced them with a denon pma 2000ivr 80 watt integrated HIGH C .......
204: Cable Asylum, Re: Anyone still doing the ZU thing.? *s* (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-09-09, 15:08:35 (66.137.150.205)
the zu cables are great!! i am using dual runs of julian to biwire, oxyfuel interconnects, and birth power cords. am thinking about upgrading to wax and gede. .......
205: Cable Asylum, Re: Which interconnect and speaker cable should I use? (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-09-04, 08:17:08 (66.137.150.205)
try zu julian speaker cable and zu oxyfuel interconnects. you can get both on ebay at zu auctions. .......
206: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Portal Panache vs. bv audio bv-s300a integrated amps (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-08-14, 12:19:08 (66.142.188.16)
anyone compared the bv audio s300a integrated amp to the portal panache integrated? they both are a little over $1700, 100 and 110 watts. .......
207: Vintage Asylum, Re: hk citation 24 amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-08-09, 09:51:01 (66.142.188.16)
is this amp worth the cost and effort? .......
208: Vintage Asylum, hk citation 24 amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-08-08, 14:41:51 (66.142.188.16)
i have a citation 24 power amp that developed a sharp static noise in one channel and there is a load pop when you turn it on and the output delay kicks on. i took it to a radio shack service center a .......
209: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Best integrated amp( $20000 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-07-31, 09:48:58 (66.141.176.187)
tak a look at this and tell me what you think. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_1/cayin-265ai-integrated-amplifier-3-2004.html .......
210: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Best integrated amp( $20000 (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-07-31, 08:23:25 (66.141.176.187)
in your experience what is the best integrated amp under $2000? needs to be solid state as they best match my speakers- usher 6381's thanks, marvin .......
211: Cable Asylum, Zu Cables (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-07-21, 17:54:01 (66.141.176.187)
If you own any Zu cables please let us know which ones and what you think of them. .......
212: Amp/Preamp Asylum, denon pma 2000ivr as an amp (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-07-14, 13:32:41 (66.141.176.187)
hello, has anyone used a preamp with the denon pma 2000ivr integrated amp? if so what preamp did you use and what were the results? .......
213: Amp/Preamp Asylum, denon pma 2000ivr (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-06-11, 13:50:13 (66.141.178.15)
anyone have experience with this integrated amp? .......
214: Speaker Asylum, usher six series speakers (6311,6371,6381) (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-06-11, 13:24:42 (66.141.178.15)
anyone heard any of these speakers and if so what did you compare them to and how did they fare? .......
215: Cable Asylum, rapport/usher silver interconnects (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-06-11, 13:22:12 (66.141.178.15)
i have both rapport silver interconnects and zu oxyfuel interconnects and in my system( usher 6381 speakers,zu julian speaker cables bi-wired, denon pma2000ivr amp,philips sacd1000) the zu's sound muc .......
216: Inmate Systems, marvda1's Marvin's love (0.00)
Posted by marvda1 on 2004-04-21, 14:54:24 (66.142.188.83)
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