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1: General Asylum, Solidsteel (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2004-12-11, 23:57:35 (83.153.23.151)
The italian solidsteel racks are quite nice, although pricey. .......
2: General Asylum, Re: Any Audiophile Must Visits in Lausanne, Switzerland? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-03-20, 04:12:28 (213.162.16.5)
I don't know about Lausanne but Présence Audio in Geneva is definately worth a visit, Philippe is a supernice guy and he has good gear in his little shop. .......
3: Music Lane, Re: Grazyna Bacewicz? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-03-02, 23:44:05 (213.162.16.5)
Hello, Did you hear the piece live or recorded? If recorded, what was the CD/LP? I really want to hear more music by this composer! .......
4: General Asylum, Re: Digital output from XM radio? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-03-02, 23:40:41 (213.162.16.5)
Is the digital signal from satellite of better or worse quality than that of digital radio? If the signal is no better than MP3 out of a computer then I guess it would be a waste using a good DAC. If .......
5: General Asylum, How good is the digital signal from a satellite? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-03-02, 03:54:38 (193.249.242.136)
Is it worth having a good DAC do the conversion (S/PDIF out from sat decoder)? .......
6: Music Lane, Grazyna Bacewicz? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-03-01, 06:14:06 (193.250.92.193)
I went to a piano concert last night where a piece by polish composer Grazyna Bacewicz was played by Krystian Zimerman (stand in for Maurizio Pollini who was ill). I really enjoyed the piece by Bacewi .......
7: General Asylum, How much is the Unico CD-player? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-02-20, 23:33:46 (213.162.16.4)
nt .......
8: General Asylum, Check this BBC research paper (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2003-02-04, 04:37:25 (213.162.16.5)
it has some information that might be of use to you. regards, .......
9: Music Lane, Bröderna Mozart is actually swedish (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-11-08, 08:25:55 (213.162.16.6)
but yeah, it's a good film! .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pass Aleph 2 + Sonic Frontiers Line 1? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-11-07, 03:56:39 (213.162.16.9)
I am considering building a pair of Aleph 2 monoblocks to be combined with a SF Line 1 driving ProAc Response 3 speakers. Has anyone tried the Pass/SF-combination? .......
11: General Asylum, Re: Sweden, Linköping (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-11-07, 03:49:25 (213.162.16.9)
Try posting to hififorum.nu, it's swedish. .......
12: General Asylum, if FedEx and UPS were to merge... (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-10-30, 02:26:05 (213.162.16.11)
would they be called FedUP? .......
13: Music Lane, Bobo Stenson Trio (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-10-24, 08:19:18 (213.162.16.7)
I listen alot to Serenity and War Orphans. Both on ECM. .......
14: General Asylum, Re: forsell (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-07-16, 00:36:36 (213.162.16.7)
Forsell is still in business, you can contact FO Development in Stockholm on phone +46 8 544 960 50 for more info. .......
15: Digital Drive, Re: How old are the Wadia 6 and 16? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-06-21, 02:27:30 (213.162.16.5)
According to Wadia, the 6 was manufactured 1992-1994. E-mail Wadia with your questions, they are very helpful. .......
16: Music Lane, Montreux Jazz 2002 (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-06-04, 07:10:09 (213.162.16.9)
Looking at the programme for the Montreux Jazz Festival I see some interesting names, some examples are: > Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove > The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton .......
17: Music Lane, Thanks, I'll check it out! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-06-04, 06:09:20 (213.162.16.4)
(nt) .......
18: Music Lane, Charlie Haden + alarm clock (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-06-03, 04:08:50 (213.162.16.6)
I heard a live CD at a dealer's this week-end, Charlie Haden on bass with Paul Bley on piano and I think Paul Motian on drums. It was pretty good and I would like to get a hold of it, unfortunately th .......
19: Digital Drive, Re: What is a "+ Digital Transformer"? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-05-27, 04:36:55 (213.162.16.4)
(nt) .......
20: Speaker Asylum, Are you sure? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-05-17, 00:34:34 (213.162.16.8)
I think the tweeter in the Response 2 is the same as in the Response 3, and that is "based on" the ScanSpeak 2905/9000. I have heard that the 2010 is used in later Response series speakers though, as .......
21: Tubes Asylum, Re: So, I am confused again now..... (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-22, 13:56:52 (213.162.16.5)
Sordidman, Don't confuse Single Ended TRIODE with Single Ended Ultralinear! Triodes can be used Single Ended or Push-Pull, Ultralinear can be used Single Ended or Push-Pull. Triodes can however not be .......
22: Tubes Asylum, Thanx! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-21, 22:54:42 (213.162.16.5)
(nt) .......
23: Tubes Asylum, Re: SET vs. Ultra Linear/Push Pull??? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-21, 03:55:34 (193.248.24.82)
Hello sordidman, I am also a tube beginner so be warned, I might have misunderstood some things! Here´s my understanding though: SET is an abbreviation for Single Ended Triode as you say. Triode, tetr .......
24: General Asylum, Looking for Stereophile sept. -91 (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-21, 02:46:06 (193.248.24.82)
Particularly the test of ProAc Response 3. Please mail me if you have the issue and could send me a copy, I can send you an SAE. It´s possible to get it directly from Stereophile but they charge 5$ pl .......
25: Digital Drive, Musical Fidelity A3.2 (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-16, 03:22:19 (213.162.16.4)
> At this stage I'm thinking of the MF A3CD in tandem with the A324 > DAC. Why not listen to the new all-in-one MF A3.2 ? It was tested in the latest issue of Hifi News and they liked it. mikke ::: TO .......
26: General Asylum, Thanks for the reply. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-09, 09:55:33 (213.162.16.7)
(nt) .......
27: General Asylum, SF Line for headphones? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-08, 06:24:03 (213.162.16.6)
I know the Sonic Frontiers Line series of pre-amps has the Headroom circuit for headphone listening. What's the sound like? How does it compare to a dedicated headphone amp such as the Earmax or the M .......
28: General Asylum, Wow, supernice! (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-04-05, 03:54:35 (213.162.16.4)
What a beautiful room, lots of light! Can I ask where you got the CD-rack? It looks very nice. mikke .......
29: Tubes Asylum, Sonic Frontiers SFL-1/SFM-75mkII compared to Line1/Power1? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-28, 06:05:19 (213.162.16.10)
How does the SFL-1/SFM-75mkII sound compared to the Line1/Power1? I can get a second hand SFL-1/SFM-75mkII combo but cannot listen to it in my home before buing. I have heard the Line1/Power1 and like .......
30: Tubes Asylum, follow-up (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-28, 04:47:27 (213.162.16.10)
amp blew the fuse also with no tubes in it so I called Andersson. he thinks it is one or more of the ps diodes. I measured them while in the amp (valid approach?) and it seems one pair lets current th .......
31: General Asylum, Sonic Frontiers SFL-1/SFM-75 or Line1/Power1? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-27, 00:40:03 (213.162.16.8)
I am looking to upgrade my amps in the search for a sound with a bit more "body" and a weightier bass. I imagine I am looking for a moderately powered valve amp, probably a PP 6550/KT88. I have listen .......
32: Speaker Asylum, Re: Sonus Faber Grand Pianos (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-27, 00:19:11 (213.162.16.5)
Hello, I listened extensively to the GP's while looking for new speakers but didn't buy them in the end, instead I got a pair of ProAc's. I do think the GP's really need tube amplification to sound th .......
33: General Asylum, Re: Could be... (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-26, 23:32:23 (213.162.16.5)
Maybe the bass is leaner because the speakers are raised higher off the floor with spikes/concrete/spikes? To decouple the speakers from the floor, try the SD-foot (link below). It's an open cell foam .......
34: Tubes Asylum, thanks! (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-25, 00:15:32 (213.162.16.4)
I will test the amp without the output tubes and see what gives. unfortunately I am not close to Andersson... mikke .......
35: Tubes Asylum, dead Edison 60 (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-21, 07:08:06 (213.162.16.4)
my edison 60 (PP EL34 in triode mode, 4 6922's) died yesterday well into a listening session. quick check showed main fuse was blown, replacement fuse blew immediately. I opened it but cannot see any .......
36: General Asylum, Re: Poäng (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-07, 03:20:56 (213.162.16.4)
Poäng means "point" in swedish, as in scoring another point when you guys play basket! btw I have one aswell... .......
37: Digital Drive, Re: thanks! do you have the contact details for audiocom? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-04, 06:00:20 (213.162.16.4)
nt .......
38: Digital Drive, Re: cambridge dacmagic 1 (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-03-01, 00:44:47 (213.162.16.4)
I would be very interested in a copy of the HNRR-article, please e-mail me if you have one! mikke .......
39: Speaker Asylum, me too (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-02-25, 06:31:39 (213.162.16.4)
I also prefer my ProAcs (Response 3s) directly on the floor without spikes, in my room they produce a tighter bass with less overhang that way. I would like to try a set of complient feet though, I'm .......
40: General Asylum, Absolutely (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-02-25, 05:56:57 (213.162.16.4)
I totally agree that the cost of the parts have relatively little to do with the final quality of the complete system. Should one consider the price paid for a second-hand item or the price when new? .......
41: SET Asylum, Just did the same... (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-01-29, 09:12:24 (213.162.16.7)
... with my Edison 60 and I agree with you that the sound improves. It is more immediate and clearer although I think I lost some of the impact in the lower frequencies. Anyway I prefer it in ETPP for .......
42: Speaker Asylum, Finally I bought new speakers: ProAc Response 3 (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2002-01-16, 07:27:54 (213.162.16.4)
First of all I would like to thank the people at the asylum who answered to my previous posts when I was searching for new speakers. I took your advice: when I felt confused I sat back for a while unt .......
43: Speaker Asylum, BC Acoustique Nil (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-12-13, 23:53:53 (213.162.16.9)
see them at the BC Acoustique web-site (link below), they are highly regarded here in france. .......
44: Speaker Asylum, Sonus Faber GP Home vs. ProAc Response 3? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-11-27, 13:20:39 (193.250.220.99)
I´ve auditioned the Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home extensively but am not sure of it´s capabilities, I find the bottom and top being somewhat pronounced compared to the midrange. Voices for example don´ .......
45: Speaker Asylum, Re: Anyone have experience w/ ASA monitor pros (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-11-27, 00:16:19 (213.162.16.4)
I've heard the ASA Monitors (not the Pro) at a dealer's and found them very nice. They were driven by a Jolida integrated (502?). The ASA speakers have a good reputation in France but are considered a .......
46: General Asylum, Soundcard: M-Audiophile 24/96 or Event Gina 20? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-11-16, 03:10:34 (213.162.16.22)
Already posted this on Digital Drive but no response so I'll try here... Which soundcard is preferred for recording an analogue source (LP) to harddisk for burning of CD's, the M-Audio Audiophile 24/9 .......
47: Digital Drive, Soundcard: M-Audio 24/96 or Echo Gina 20? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-11-14, 05:27:23 (213.162.16.22)
I want to transfer my dads old LP's to CD as a christmas gift (don't tell!). I'm not terribly impressed with the A/D transfer of my computer soundcard though (Turtle Bay Montego II) so I'm considering .......
48: General Asylum, Edison Pre-Amp! (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-11-09, 09:50:23 (213.162.16.22)
Just saw that an Edison Pre is about to be released. Check Audion's website for some (very limited) info, click on "kits". I wonder if it is designed by Andersson aswell? .......
49: Speaker Asylum, ProAc Response 3, data? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-11-07, 02:51:11 (213.162.16.22)
Anyone know the data of these speakers? Impedance curve, efficiency etc. I've stumbled across a second hand pair and I'd be interested to know if my 30W EL34 PP can handle them... Other comments on th .......
50: General Asylum, Re:(very long)(very good) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-31, 06:05:40 (213.162.16.22)
MT=0 gives SS->infinity (as long as TM>0) sorry, I'm an engineer... :-) .......
51: Tweakers' Asylum, thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-28, 07:38:32 (193.250.92.70)
(nt) .......
52: Speaker Asylum, Re: Inmate transfer (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-28, 00:46:27 (193.250.220.132)
hello duke it is a very interesting point, one that I didn't consider up to now. in fact one speaker that I always held in good esteem is the Qln Signature, a monitor in an incredibly silent cabinet b .......
53: Speaker Asylum, Re: HELP! confused after audition. (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-27, 00:23:44 (193.249.242.216)
Hello Pat, My speakers are transmission lines with two 6.5 units in d'Appolito configuration. I find that they sound good for the price but the bottom end is not kept in control with my tube amp. I go .......
54: Speaker Asylum, Re: The speakers are only one link in the audio chain but .... (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-27, 00:15:11 (193.249.242.216)
hi john I totally agree that one should try to get as neutral components as possible, that is what I'm trying to do. But at the same time I'm looking to get the best sound out of the system as it stan .......
55: Speaker Asylum, good advice, some clarification (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-27, 00:08:25 (193.249.242.216)
thanks to all for comments, much appreciated. I should perhaps have stated that I was actually listening with my own gear at the dealer's place, I lugged it all there after working hours and we sat th .......
56: Speaker Asylum, HELP! confused after audition. (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-26, 13:08:03 (193.250.220.27)
I'm looking to replace my TDL RTL3's with something better as I feel they limit the sound of my system. I've now spent two evenings with my dealer (great guy!) auditioning Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home .......
57: Tweakers' Asylum, risch AC filter for 230V? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-22, 11:26:43 (193.250.220.111)
I would like to make the JR AC Filter and Surge Supressor but I'm in Europe so have 230V in the outlets. Shall I use the same values on caps and inductors as used for 110V? If not, what values shall I .......
58: Speaker Asylum, yep. about 15% deductible for non-EU residents. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-22, 10:45:20 (193.250.220.111)
nt .......
59: Speaker Asylum, Re: prices on Triangles in Europe??? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-21, 23:43:16 (213.162.16.22)
Hi The Titus costs 2800 FFR in France and 900 DEM in Germany. Don't know the prices in the US so cannot say if it's worth getting it here. Ciao, mikke .......
60: Digital Drive, THANKS! (Meridian 508 no more) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-21, 23:32:37 (213.162.16.22)
just as I was in the process of psyching myself up to take the plunge for the meridian the guy sold it to someone else... I'll keep my eyes open for another one though. thanks anyway for your comments .......
61: Tube DIY Asylum, transformer connections (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-20, 01:23:18 (193.250.220.32)
This is probably a daft question but just to make sure: In the power transformer to my tube amp there are several secondary wires that are not currently used, they can be used to supply other voltages .......
62: Vintage Asylum, Ampliton? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-18, 12:00:53 (193.249.242.45)
anyone heard of an integrated tube amplifier with this name? a colleague has one stowed away somewhere... mikke .......
63: Tubes Asylum, Ampliton? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-18, 09:37:14 (213.162.16.22)
Has anyone heard of this brand? I think it's french but I'm not sure. My colleague has one in a box somewhere and of course I'm interested in buying a tube amp! TIA mikke .......
64: Digital Drive, Re: Meridian 508 or Micromega Trio + dac? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-18, 08:59:07 (213.162.16.22)
I agree that the dacmagic is not a stellar performer, that's why I don't use it at the moment! I actually prefer my cd63 as is to the bloated bass and artificial reverb of the dacmagic. However, I rea .......
65: Digital Drive, Meridian 508 or Micromega Trio + dac? (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-18, 02:26:08 (213.162.16.22)
In the search for new speakers it’s become clear that I could gain a lot by also changing my CD-player, a Marantz CD63 mkII (?) from –95. My dealer has a very nice Micromega Trio transport (650$) that .......
66: Tubes Asylum, Re: Newbie with tube problems (long) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-11, 23:04:01 (213.162.16.22)
Hello Chris, Thank you for your "stab" at my problem, I think that you actually answered the second question I posed to Steven: whether a bad solder joint could be behind this problem (sorry steven fo .......
67: Tubes Asylum, Re: Newbie with tube problems (long) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-11, 22:46:48 (213.162.16.22)
Hello Steven and thanks for your answer. My amp was delivered with a matched quad of EL34's but now that I have changed the left side pair it might no longer be properly balanced. The amp is supposed .......
68: Tubes Asylum, Newbie with tube problems (long) (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-10, 11:38:39 (193.249.242.226)
I have a problem that I - as a tube novice - cannot understand, therefore I turn to you, the tube experts at the AudioAsylum for help. There is something strange happening with my Edison 60 amp (6922/ .......
69: Inmate Systems, mikke - Living room (0.00)
Posted by mikke on 2001-10-10, 02:47:39 (213.162.16.4)
Moniker: mikke System Name: Living room System Rev Date: 2003/03/11/05:32 System Rev IP: 213.162.16.4 Amp: Sonic Frontiers Power 1 SE Preamp: Sonic Frontiers Line 1 Speakers: ProAc Response 3 CDP: Son .......
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