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1: Digital Drive, RE: iFi Zen Stream - Novice question (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-09-12, 18:18:36 (108.72.63.162)
excellent feedback on it .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel RX-1050 vs. 1052 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-09-10, 15:20:33 (108.72.63.162)
That's good encouraging info Mr. Postal .......
3: Digital Drive, RE: iFi Zen Stream - Novice question (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-09-06, 04:22:42 (108.72.63.162)
Thanks, I do use my Samsung Galaxy A13 phone to a 4 yr old Schiit Modi3 dac using a USB-C cable. I sounds nice to me but I don't have anything better. I also use bluetooth to an iFi Zen Air Blue in be .......
4: Digital Drive, RE: iFi Zen Stream - Novice question (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-09-05, 17:21:01 (108.72.63.162)
Thank you for your advice. I'm always up for ease or use and less money. .......
5: Digital Drive, RE: iFi Zen Stream - Novice question (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-09-05, 13:18:59 (108.72.63.162)
That's some good information. Thank you. Though I'm not sure what Squeeze control is. Finally, would I get better results using a streamer vs. streaming from my phone? .......
6: Digital Drive, iFi Zen Stream - Novice question (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-09-05, 11:44:17 (108.72.63.162)
I'm new to streaming and considering purchasing the iFi Zen Stream. I've only use Spotify on my Android phone before this. My music source will be Spotify. The Zen Stream mentions All-in-one (AIO)-cov .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Topping (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-26, 13:19:59 (108.72.63.162)
Exactly .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Topping (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-26, 10:49:55 (108.72.63.162)
I'll agree w/ you on Topping remotes...pitiful is an understatement. I had bought their DAC/pre and while it had a nice clean and detailed sound the remote was useless. Had to point directly at it, pu .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The 'N' stood for noval (versus. octal) (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-24, 11:50:34 (108.72.63.162)
That's excellent news. It sounds like a real winner and worth the price increase. Schiit is moving more and more to higher end products. I'm looking forward to your review before and after break in pe .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The 'N' stood for noval (versus. octal) (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-23, 16:26:39 (108.72.63.162)
I'm looking to your thoughtful review. I've read the Freya N was more detailed and brighter than the Freya +, whether that applies to the Kara you let us know. I do remember the 'N' Nexus design used .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Schiit at Schiit (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-23, 04:03:02 (108.72.63.162)
As I remember the Freya N was similar to the Freya + but used 'Nexus discrete, differential current feedback stage' and different tubes. It was recently discontinued, as is the Freya S now. The new pr .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Schiit at Schiit (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-22, 16:10:15 (108.72.63.162)
Isn't this a solid state version of the Freya (N) Noval with a new name? .......
13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Parasound New Classic 200 Pre vs. older 2100 preamp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-22, 08:51:12 (108.72.63.162)
Has anyone compared the analogue section of the Parasound New Classic 200 Pre to the older Model 2100 2-channel preamp? Both are budget preamps to use w/ a 25 year old Arcam Alpha P8 power amp. ::: TO .......
14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: AGD (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-08, 18:43:17 (108.72.63.162)
I heard an AGD system with the Ocean Way Audio Eureka monitor speakers at and audio show this past weekend and it was simply sublime sounding. .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Who makes GaN FET Amps ? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-07, 15:16:12 (108.72.63.162)
I was at a audio show this past weekend. The HiFi Rose GaN integrated as well as their R520 GaN streamer/amp combo were both pretty spectacular. They seemed detailed, airy, yet creamy sounding...very .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have a Vidar in my setup at the moment.... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-23, 05:45:45 (108.72.63.162)
Thanks, I'm really leaning toward the Saga+ / Vidar2 combo for my last stereo. .......
17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Which amp solution? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-23, 05:43:36 (108.72.63.162)
Thanks much for your endorsement. I'm leaning that way the more I think about it. Though I've never compared to others, I'm satisfied with my 3 yr old Mani and Modi3. .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have a Vidar in my setup at the moment.... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-22, 16:09:23 (108.72.63.162)
Thanks for your sonic assessment. I'm hoping that vocals are clear and a bit forward vs. laid back. I've read/watched reviews that the Vidar2 uses better parts and refinement to the circuit yielding b .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-22, 11:43:08 (108.72.63.162)
I have tubes in a different system I want to shut down. I'm combing everything in one quality system w/ remote and convenience. .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-22, 08:51:55 (108.72.63.162)
nt .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Just curious (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-22, 08:49:28 (108.72.63.162)
That's a nice option for more money, also 60w vs 100w with the Vidar2. .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Which amp solution? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-22, 07:18:09 (108.72.63.162)
I'm simplifying my life with only one system. (Music, TV, movies) I've think I narrowed my amps to the following new products: Marantz PM8006 Schiit Saga+ & Vidar2 Is one distinctly better than the ot .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit Audio Saga S & Vidar2 combo? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-05, 14:08:10 (108.72.63.162)
How do I read specs to know if a power amp of any brand has enough sensitivity? I'm not sure I under stand last sentience. Do you mean Vidar2 doesn't have near as much gain as the Aegir? .......
24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have the Saga + (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-05, 08:05:59 (108.72.63.162)
My sources are a Schiit Modi3 DAC (2v) and Mani phono pre. .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit Audio Saga S & Vidar2 combo? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-05, 04:47:33 (108.72.63.162)
What exactly is 'unity gain'? I'll be driving 86db Dynaudio Emit m10 small monitors in a fairly large room. I thing 100 wpc is enough power-wise so will the Saga S be enough of a preamp? .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Dartzeel vs... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-04, 17:51:49 (108.72.63.162)
Boulder 866 integrated amp .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schiit Audio Saga S & Vidar2 combo? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-07-04, 16:50:08 (108.72.63.162)
Does anyone have experience with the Schiit Audio Saga S (not Saga +) preamp combined with the Vidar2 100 watt/ch power amp? I'm looking at this $1100 combo instead of an integrated amp. I'd be stretc .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hypex N-core class D amps worth it? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-29, 04:26:00 (108.72.63.162)
High current draw and to smooth and warm sounding. One channel suspect and need to do further testing. .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You could get a really nice HT receiver for that $$. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-28, 09:36:46 (108.72.63.162)
I don't want a HT receiver. Had them and not interested. I have a nice DAC/pre that meets my needs. Thinking of replacing a QSC pro power amp w/ a class D amp. .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You could get a really nice HT receiver for that $$. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-28, 06:44:24 (108.72.63.162)
Thank you. Correct, not critical listening, but I do want good clean sound and dialogue. Plus I can leave on 24/7 w/ low current draw. .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What do you think of these two amps? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-28, 05:01:39 (108.72.63.162)
What do you think of these cheap amps? Are they worth it for TV, movies, streaming? Class D Audio https://classdaudio.com/mini-gan-5-balanced-power-amplifier.html Buckeye Amps https://www.buckeyeamp.c .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hypex N-core class D amps worth it? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-27, 16:43:07 (108.72.63.162)
Are Hypex Ncore amps worth the investment for a budget class-D amp these days or has technology moved on in a big way. I purchased a budget $200 Topping E50 preamp/DAC for TV, streaming movies, free .......
33: Digital Drive, RE: Apos is DAC Central for Chi Fi . . . (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-26, 15:35:43 (108.72.63.162)
Sounds nice but that's beyond my financial capability and I just purchased a much cheaper dac by same manufacturer that should meet my needs. Waiting for delivery. .......
34: Digital Drive, I ordered Topping E50 DAC (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-25, 15:51:41 (108.72.63.162)
I ordered a Topping E50 preamp/DAC and 2 Monoprice TRS to XLR 16 ga balanced cables from Amazon. Will be here on Fri. .......
35: Digital Drive, RE: Balanced DAC w/ remote volume recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-25, 08:46:02 (108.72.63.162)
Topping E50 uses 1/4" TRS balance output. .......
36: Digital Drive, RE: Balanced DAC w/ remote volume recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-25, 08:25:33 (108.72.63.162)
E50 DAC has 6.35mm (1/4") TRS balanced outputs. It may be better to use TRS to XLR instead. Also some manufacturers use 20 ga ofc and Monoprice uses 16 ga. What do you think about cable type and gauge .......
37: Digital Drive, RE: Balanced DAC w/ remote volume recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-24, 18:22:48 (108.72.63.162)
I've read many good things about Mytek, unfortunately it is way beyond a price range to consider it. .......
38: Digital Drive, RE: Balanced DAC w/ remote volume recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-24, 18:20:01 (108.72.63.162)
What kind of cable would I need from DAC to amp? Is it a 1/4" TRS cable something like this. .......
39: Digital Drive, Balanced DAC w/ remote volume recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-24, 11:15:44 (108.72.63.162)
I need a balanced DAC to input a QSC pro power amp w/ entry Dynaudio monitor speakers for TV/movies. I'm looking for an inexpensive DAC w/ optical and coaxial inputs for TV and BD player. The DAC must .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Will somebody please get Luminator a job ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-21, 16:24:12 (108.72.63.162)
Very fine and polite critique of Luminator's posts. .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, rounded cones (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-19, 15:01:51 (108.72.63.162)
To each his own. I like the rounded cones that comes stock on my Mystere tube amp. I feel it is a plus over sharp points on electronics. .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, Termites (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-10, 04:56:59 (108.72.63.162)
are common LP cover eaters .......
43: Digital Drive, RE: New Shanling ET3 CD Transport (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-06-06, 17:51:53 (108.72.63.162)
Looks nice, maybe better than the Pro-Ject CDT .......
44: Digital Drive, What about 'crazy ugly' (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-02-24, 04:28:05 (108.72.63.162)
For that kind of money it better be good looking to me. Others may disagree and like the boom-box look. .......
45: Digital Drive, RE: Pro-ject (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-02-20, 17:34:08 (108.72.63.162)
I like the top loading feature as well. Less mechanical issues in my mind. The CD Box RS looks really nice for $1500. Being retired and having a tiny budget I'm most interested in the CD Box DS3 cd pl .......
46: Digital Drive, Pro-ject (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-02-20, 07:39:34 (108.72.63.162)
CD-Box RS2 T $3200 https://pro-jectusa.com/product/cd-box-rs2t/ CD Box RS $1500 https://pro-jectusa.com/product/cd-box-rs/ CD DS3 $900 (Pro-ject highlights the aspect of the trannsport portion on this .......
47: Digital Drive, RE: Internet Radio Quality Sound Review (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-01-28, 06:04:34 (108.72.63.162)
I use a number of radio apps that I stream from my Android phone > iFi Zen Air Blue BT receiver > amp and the sound is definitely better than my FM tuner. .......
48: Digital Drive, Anyone using thr Pro-Ject CD Box DS3? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-12-31, 14:02:13 (108.72.63.162)
Anyone have personal experience with this player/transport? Looks like they spent their interest on the transport w/ the DAC/analog stage as an afterthought, but I may be wrong. Either way it's peaki .......
49: Digital Drive, RE: Naim Nova; need to add cd player (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-12-01, 19:25:52 (108.72.63.162)
The Roksan Attessa CD Transport looks pretty nice to me. There's the Audiolab 6000cdt that gets a lot of praise and costs less if that matters. .......
50: Digital Drive, Yamaha CD-S303 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-11-12, 07:52:12 (108.72.63.162)
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/cd-s303/index.html Even previous CD-S300 version is available preowned. .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: a friend brought his over (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-10-11, 19:07:21 (108.72.63.162)
It's all about synergy with your system. I've noticed different results w/ amps in my systems. .......
52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best Integrated under $1K? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-10-11, 14:46:14 (108.72.63.162)
This is a good one w/ 100wpc, phono, 32 bit ESS DAC w/ USB. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s801/specs.html#product-tabs .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Gimmicky Garish Mesh of Gears or Cool New Integrated ? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-07-28, 18:57:58 (108.72.63.162)
The styling looks like a take off on the Swiss Nagra brand, .......
54: Digital Drive, RE: Bluetooth Receiver for Garage Stereo (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-07-28, 16:16:51 (108.72.63.162)
Did you make a decision yet. I use the iFi Zen Air Blue bluetooth receiver w/ excellent results. It's bluetooth 5.O and I'm getting LDAC 96 khz streaming from my Samsung A13 phone to my stereo. Only $ .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL IT-85 as headphone amp - will it fry? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-04-05, 16:56:05 (75.190.194.241)
They look well designed to disperse heat. Use the 8 ohm speaker taps w/ one resister for each speaker. These are specifically designed for amplifier dummy loads. You can mount them on a board and run .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: VTL IT-85 as headphone amp - will it fry? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-04-05, 15:07:25 (75.190.194.241)
Can't you put a high wattage eight ohm resistor across the speaker terminals as a precaution? .......
57: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mr Carlson's Lab (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-03-21, 14:43:52 (75.190.194.241)
I'm not sure your correct about this but it doesn't really matter. Everyone has their own threshold of issues that bother them. I didn't like the hum from my AES no matter how small for the prices Car .......
58: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mr Carlson's Lab (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-03-21, 05:02:39 (75.190.194.241)
I don't like even a little hum on a tube amp. My Mystere IA-11 EL34 tube amp has no hum even w/ ears at the speaker drivers. Seems like the orientation of the components inside is the culprit. ::: TOP .......
59: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Mr Carlson's Lab (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-03-20, 15:50:40 (75.190.194.241)
I saw this a while ago and found his findings interesting. I had the AES Superamp MkII and it had a slight hum in one channel. I've read somewhere that AES products don't use a regulated power supply .......
60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pinging Abe - Who made your equipment rack? {NT} (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-03-11, 17:09:19 (75.190.194.241)
I likewise use Salamander Synergy. Very nice products. I like the infinitely modular idea and the wonderful extruded aluminum, dense shelving, and miscellaneous hardware pieces. .......
61: Radio Road, RE: No real tuner posts so far this year, so ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-03-04, 14:20:51 (75.190.194.241)
I'm still using a 90's Rotel tuner to almost daily listen to classical FM. I'm thinking of an FM/internet radio tuner to include Jazz radio listening, but don't know if any are good. .......
62: General Asylum, Stressless by Ekornes (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-02-23, 18:45:48 (75.190.194.241)
https://shop.stressless.com/en/c/recliners I had one of their recliners and they are very ergonomic. They have excellent lower back and head support and comfort. Also you can swivel and recline to you .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thank you (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-02-17, 15:35:38 (75.190.194.241)
The RX-V681 does not have preamp outs, otherwise I would by a 3 channel amp as that is all I need in our small townhome. Also, I do not want a sub so as not to disturb my neighbors as we share common .......
64: Speaker Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-02-17, 10:24:35 (75.190.194.241)
I like my speakers a lot so I'll sell the AVR and hook up back to my Rega Mira3 (61w@8ohms/91w@4ohms) for a 2.0 home theater system. More dynamic and clearer anyways, though I sometimes run the amp ne .......
65: Speaker Asylum, Looks like a white van speaker (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-02-16, 15:56:31 (75.190.194.241)
I'm curious if you can show a photo w/ grills removed? And how do they sound to you? .......
66: Speaker Asylum, Which center ch speaker is easier to drive? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-02-16, 15:52:21 (75.190.194.241)
I have a middle of the road Yamaha RXV681 AVR (90 w/2 channel @8 ohms 20-20khz, or 150w/1 channel @4 ohms at 1khz). My left and right speakers are 86db @ 6 ohm Dynaudio Emit10 L/R speakers, so it's no .......
67: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Very good point (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-30, 07:31:20 (75.190.203.213)
But if they sound that good, isn't that what matters. .......
68: Tubes Asylum, RE: Right to Repair (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-28, 06:24:56 (75.190.203.213)
Thanks for all your input. Mystere is no longer imported into the US. They were imported by Upscale Audio, but still have a European presence. I thought it odd that it was supplied w/ a 6amp slow blow .......
69: Tubes Asylum, RE: Right to Repair (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-28, 04:52:55 (75.190.203.213)
I used a multimeter to check continuity of the ailment on the el34 tubes and they were good. Does this mean there is some other problem in the amp. Also the original fuse that blew and the spare one a .......
70: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube amp made noise in speaker, now burned resistors, blown fuse (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-28, 04:51:56 (75.190.203.213)
I used a multimeter to check continuity of the ailment on the el34 tubes and they were good. Does this mean there is some other problem in the amp. Also the original fuse that blew and the spare one a .......
71: Tubes Asylum, RE: Right to Repair (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-28, 04:13:34 (75.190.203.213)
Interesting, but I'm not sure I can get a company in the Netherlands to comply. .......
72: Tubes Asylum, RE: Schematic? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-27, 12:18:29 (75.190.203.213)
Mystere won't give out schematic to customers only to a technician. What qualifies except having a business. BTW, discolored resistors measure fine. .......
73: Tubes Asylum, RE: Might Not Hurt To Also Check Your Speaker (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-27, 12:16:04 (75.190.203.213)
Speaker plays fine with another amp. Tubes don't look damaged but that may not show if burned out. I'll take the chance and put in different tubes and fuse and try. .......
74: Tubes Asylum, RE: Schematic? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-27, 05:32:21 (75.190.203.213)
I'll try to get a schematic and service manual. I was wondering if the auto bias circuit had drifted as there are adjustment pots on it. I though a power tube had failed so changed them out but haven' .......
75: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube amp made noise in speaker, now burned resistors, blown fuse (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-27, 05:29:18 (75.190.203.213)
Thanks. My original thought was a power tube. I switched them out and put new fuse in, but haven't tried yet. I wonder if auto bias circuit had drifted. BTW, I did smell a burnt odor just before shutt .......
76: Tubes Asylum, RE: Schematic? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-26, 18:18:39 (75.190.203.213)
I don't have a schematic. If you read the pin numbers on the sockets from the top it would be pin 3 w/ a jumper to pin 6. Only the middle two 6sn7s have the jumper. They are wired differently than the .......
77: Tubes Asylum, Tube amp made noise in speaker, now burned resistors, blown fuse (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-26, 09:51:13 (75.190.203.213)
I don't know if I should post here because it's a tube integrated amp or in amp section. I thought I'd start here. I have a lesser known Mystere Concept IA-11 EL34 tube integrated amp w/ 6sn7 preamp t .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Changing out hardwired phono cable on my Thorens on a budget. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-22, 08:13:08 (75.190.203.213)
I say the better UK prices, but ended up purchasing the KAB jack plate, made in the USA, per the recommendation of another member. .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, Just ordered it (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-21, 15:23:49 (75.190.203.213)
Thanks again Reelsmith. .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks big time (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-21, 15:11:32 (75.190.203.213)
That is exactly what I'm looking for and will do the trick nicely. .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A simple jack plate ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-21, 12:14:58 (75.190.203.213)
I like the jack plate idea. I was hoping to find something similar but on an 'L' bracket to mount to underside w/o adding a wood block to base bottom first. .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That is not changing out the phono cable. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-21, 12:11:09 (75.190.203.213)
I don't mind soldering. It's not a continuous run from cartridge to rca plugs now. I assume the wire in the tonearm is not the same as the cheap phono cable ending in rca plugs. Maybe the best thing i .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Changing out hardwired phono cable on my Thorens on a budget. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2022-01-21, 11:05:21 (75.190.203.213)
I have nothing vintage or expensive. A nice modern mid-priced Thorens TD-203 w/ their uni-pivot tonearm. It's since been discontinued but is a lot of bang for the buck, and sounds great w/ my Ortofon .......
84: Radio Road, Quad FM4 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-12-30, 16:19:47 (75.190.203.213)
Excellent sounding FM tuner in a small package .......
85: Radio Road, This was my 1st tuner (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-12-30, 16:09:29 (75.190.203.213)
Lots of memories listening to rock and watching simulcast programs on this tuner in the '70s. I thought it was a good one then. How does it hold up today? I think about getting one for nostalgic memor .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens new turntables /pricings (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-10-23, 19:25:06 (75.190.195.193)
There's more to it than the pricing conversion. The cost of materials and labor, updated and refined design and new tonearm, plus the current economic climate factor into the new cost. It seems like a .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens new turntables (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-10-23, 09:00:56 (75.190.195.193)
I likewise like the new direction of Thorens products. The TD1601 looks particularly good too. .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens new turntables (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-10-22, 18:29:29 (75.190.195.193)
I like Thorens turntables and had the TD150 and TD125 back in the 70s. After 20 years away from audio while doing mission work, I'm using the TD203 for 3 years. Here's the latest: TD1500 and TD403DD T .......
89: Radio Road, RE: FM table radio (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-08-24, 04:36:27 (75.190.195.193)
We have a mid '80s Nakamichi table radio and a 1st generation Bose radio/cd in bedroom and 2nd generation in kitchen. Both Bose picks up more difficult stations and sounds better, if you can put any B .......
90: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Preamp sections of Benchmark DAC1 and DAC3 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-08-22, 17:16:18 (75.190.195.193)
I don't know about the comparison between the DAC1 and 3, or DAC1 being bright w/ sparkle. But using the a DAC1 into an Audio Electronics SuperAmp MkII EL34 tube power amp (Cary Audio sister co.) was .......
91: Amp/Preamp Asylum, PrimaLuna (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-08-22, 16:11:46 (75.190.195.193)
EVO 300 .......
92: Amp/Preamp Asylum, VTL (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-08-22, 14:39:18 (75.190.195.193)
ST-85 Made in CA, USA https://www.vtl.com/products/power-amplifiers/stereo-amplifiers/st-85/ .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I had a cork mat before (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-07-23, 09:45:38 (75.190.195.193)
Hopeful static won't be a problem in the humid SE USA even w/ AC and winter heat. .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does anyone have any experience w/ the Project cork TT mat? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-07-23, 05:28:30 (75.190.195.193)
I'm taking the plunge. My wife purchased it with Mingus Ah Um, 180 grams import LP from Amazon for my b'day. I'll let you know if it's good, bad, or indifferent. .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, Does anyone have any experience w/ the Project cork TT mat? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-07-22, 09:19:36 (75.190.195.193)
I've had a modest yet very good belt drive Thorens TD-203 belt TT (w/ their TP-82 uni-pivot tonearm), Ortofon 2M blue cartridge and Schiit Mani phono preamp for 2 years and like it very much. This tur .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-11, 07:34:54 (75.190.195.193)
Your welcome. Glad to pass on my knowledge to fellow members. .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Simple power cap question. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-11, 04:09:12 (75.190.195.193)
Sounds like it's time for me to give it away to someone who has the ability to service it. .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Simple power cap question. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-10, 07:07:32 (75.190.195.193)
Thanks, I will replace caps w/ 6800uf w/ slight higher voltage. If this doesn't solve background noise I'll give it away because of age. .......
99: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-10, 05:08:46 (75.190.195.193)
I've never had any issues cleaning the rubberized contact surface. I understand it is imbedded w/ carbon to make conductive to complete the circuit. Then use a mild soap and rinse well if your concern .......
100: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-10, 03:43:54 (75.190.195.193)
Yes that is what I do. Look like there is still a bit of corrosion on lower left touch pad, and the lower right to a lesser degree. Also don't forget to do the buttons. The part that touches the conta .......
101: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Have you already tried electronic cleaner in the rotary and push button switches? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-10, 03:40:19 (75.190.195.193)
Yes that's been done .......
102: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "Seems too complicated for me." (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-09, 16:02:48 (75.190.195.193)
Dang, I can solder in a couple of caps. .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "Seems too complicated for me." (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-09, 16:02:02 (75.190.195.193)
OK .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You may find that the caps are not the problem. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-09, 11:54:38 (75.190.195.193)
Seems too complicated for me. .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Simple power cap question. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-09, 11:54:01 (75.190.195.193)
I read where some increase cap and voltage size. What do you think of this? .......
106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Simple power cap question. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-09, 09:25:56 (75.190.195.193)
My beloved NAD 7225PE receiver has begun to produce a soft scratchy/ hushing noise in background. I'm no expert but understand it may caps needing replacing, and don't want to spend too much money to .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-06-09, 09:16:27 (75.190.195.193)
I don't know if this will apply to your remotes design, but I've had the same experience w/ other manufacture remotes and it's an easy fix. Often times oil from your hand can work it's away around the .......
108: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Easy peasy (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-02-03, 12:39:26 (75.190.195.193)
I thought of that too. It could easily be a kit. .......
109: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How a Mac MC275 tube amp is made video. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-02-03, 12:38:42 (75.190.195.193)
I wonder if the LEDs can be turned off. Cary Audio uses hot wax to pot their transformers, I was surprised to see Mac uses tar. Wonder if one is better? .......
110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How a Mac MC275 tube amp is made video. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-02-02, 08:13:17 (75.190.195.193)
A simplistic description yet entertaining video of a MC275 being made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HgS6gvokEI .......
111: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for feedback - bought Rega... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-31, 12:00:30 (75.190.195.193)
Thanks everyone for you almost unanimous suggestions to buy the 326BEE amp. I was looking used and couldn't find any and got impatient, so I purchased a Rega Mira3 w/ remote in near mint condition for .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-15, 23:57:46 (75.190.195.193)
Much appreciated .......
113: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-15, 04:17:02 (75.190.195.193)
Thanks for you personal experiences, as this is what I suspected on old vs. new NAD. I've thought of at least recapping the power caps, but since this is mostly for TV I'm mostly interested in a unit .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NAC C326BEE vs. Marantz PM6006 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-14, 13:12:28 (75.190.195.193)
I made a previous post about a budget NAD integrated amp, and the C326BEE got a hearty recommendation. As I began looking preowned I notice the Marantz PM6006. They are similar budget amps. How do the .......
115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-14, 04:20:19 (75.190.195.193)
I'll pick up a used tuner along the way, or buy a better tuner for my tube system and use the Rotel here. .......
116: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-14, 04:18:58 (75.190.195.193)
Thanks, I'm getting a lot of endorsements for the 326. I'll begin looking for a preowned one. .......
117: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I had a 352BEE, but sold it. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 15:45:43 (75.190.195.193)
:-) .......
118: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 15:45:05 (75.190.195.193)
I don't know if you know but the 7225PE receiver's amp section is based on the 3020 integrated. .......
119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 15:43:32 (75.190.195.193)
I thought about having it rebuilt, but I'd like a remote and possibly on board DAC. .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 15:40:12 (75.190.195.193)
Sounds nice but I'm not able to spend that kind of money. The D3045 class D amp is more my budget, especially since this system is for tv/movies. .......
121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 15:38:20 (75.190.195.193)
The amp is only tv, movies and fm with efficient speakers, not for serious music appreciation. I'm definitely considering used so I look into the 340, as well as the 326bee which is recommended by oth .......
122: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 07:39:06 (75.190.195.193)
Thanks for you input. This will be used in a TV/movie/FM system. Possibly w/ Klipsch Forte I speakers not being used now. Or Monitor Audio Silver 6 I'm using currently. .......
123: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 05:22:37 (75.190.195.193)
I have an old NAD 7225PE (25wpc) receiver and really love the sound. I want a newer NAD integrated amp w/remote with the classic NAD sound. I'm interested in one of their A/B amps not class D with a s .......
124: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: NAD (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-12-19, 15:05:09 (24.225.37.135)
I said this about older Rega amps I've heard. Not sure about any latest generation Rega. .......
125: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: NAD (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-12-19, 09:38:12 (24.225.37.135)
I've been looking at rega io. I've thought Rega had a mellow muffled sound from what I remember of earlier models. .......
126: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NAD (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-12-18, 12:46:29 (24.225.37.135)
I read a few reviews about the NAD C-316BEE 40 wpc integrated amp that stated that the vocals were forward in the soundstage. This may be what I'm looking for. .......
127: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Budget integrated amp for vocals. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-12-18, 04:24:25 (24.225.37.135)
Thanks for heads up on classD. Isn't NuForce Icon (2) a headphone amp? What about STA120 integrated? .......
128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Budget integrated amp for vocals. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-12-17, 07:08:36 (24.225.37.135)
I'm looking for a inexpensive integrated amp (w/ remote) that is particularly good with midrange performance (vocals claritiy). 30 wpc minimum w/ 50 wpc is better power rating, and must be good w/ 4 o .......
129: Vintage Asylum, RE: Dump find of the year. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-12-08, 17:02:51 (24.225.37.135)
Outstanding. I love it when folks come across remarkable deals. Congrats! .......
130: Digital Drive, RE: My suggestion was to make a transport . . . (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-07-14, 04:35:15 (24.225.37.135)
My thoughts as well. I'm 100% in agreement. Hopefully a skeletal design like their turntable. .......
131: Tubes Asylum, RE: tell when tubes need replacing w/ auto-bias amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-03-26, 09:45:46 (24.225.37.138)
Thanks. Tubes look new to me. With rudimentary calculations my tubes have 1500 hrs on them. How do i find power-on meter? .......
132: Tubes Asylum, RE: If you do not have access to a tube tester... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-03-25, 15:34:28 (24.225.37.138)
Thanks. I'll be looking for back up tubes. .......
133: Tubes Asylum, RE: tell when tubes need replacing w/ auto-bias amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-03-25, 15:33:34 (24.225.37.138)
Thanks for the visual inspection insights. .......
134: Tubes Asylum, tell when tubes need replacing w/ auto-bias amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-03-25, 07:13:16 (24.225.37.138)
I have a Mystere' tube integrated amp made by PrimaLuna utilizing their auto bias circuitry. Since it continually adjusts as tubes age, how do I know when tube need replacing? I don't have access t .......
135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks, I somewhat understand. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-17, 16:22:38 (24.225.37.138)
Makes some sense to me but I'm not fully comprehending. One set of speakers are 6 ohm so I tried both 4 and 8 ohm amp taps. Using the 4 ohm amp taps gives tighter bass, clearer highs, and seems to be .......
136: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No, the lower output impedance is independent of the loudspeaker being used. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-17, 16:18:34 (24.225.37.138)
Makes some sense to me. My speakers are 6 ohm. Using the 4 ohm amp taps gives tighter bass, clearer highs, and seems to be higher distortion too. Using the 8 ohm taps the speaker is not as clear with .......
137: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Please explain 8ohm vs 4ohm taps differences on tube amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-16, 07:02:26 (24.225.37.138)
I've alway been curious but never posted question. What does a manufacturer do to the transformer windings of a tube amp for the 8 ohm and 4 ohm taps and why does it sound different? .......
138: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks for the kind words (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-06, 11:03:29 (24.225.37.138)
You can get more power by going into main front panel sequence as outlined in the manual to switch from 6 ohm to 8 ohm. Even if your speakers are not 8 ohm its recommended to use the 8 ohm setting. Ya .......
139: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I purchased a used Yamaha RX-A3060 AVR. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-06, 11:00:02 (24.225.37.138)
Same for me. The 2700 processing meets my needs and the amp drives speakers well. I'm only running 3.0 so I use two unused channels to bi-amp front L&R speakers. .......
140: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Why a photo of the MC302 power amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-04, 17:12:22 (24.225.37.138)
- .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I purchased a used Yamaha RX-A3060 AVR. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2020-02-04, 17:00:34 (24.225.37.138)
Awesome, that may be the one to get for HT w/o going to separates. What are the speakers your mating it with. I use a 12 yr old Yamaha RXV2700. The processing is old but it has a nice 140 watt x 7 amp .......
142: General Asylum, RE: REVIEW: First Watt Aleph J Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-28, 12:37:52 (24.225.37.138)
Should be nice w/ an appropriate sub. I've had mine Froy's since 2004. .......
143: General Asylum, RE: REVIEW: First Watt Aleph J Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-27, 13:33:31 (24.225.37.138)
I likewise had the Aleph 30, paired w/ an AES DJH tube preamp (by Cary) and the Cary CD308 cdp using basic Kimber cabling. It was a wonderful combination of a wide, deep and musical sound using DIY 87 .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I found on my Debut Carbon TT, ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-25, 05:20:13 (24.225.37.138)
Ok, so different thickness LPs can change VTA to some degree. I'll try 1.7 gr track force to hear how it may affect sound. I don't want to obsess about it. .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I found on my Debut Carbon TT, ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-24, 10:53:03 (207.11.73.201)
Thanks, I can see that. So I can keep 1.8 gr and adjust vta instead of adjusting tracking force, correct. .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I found on my Debut Carbon TT, ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-24, 09:21:38 (207.11.73.201)
I'm using 1.8 gr, but may tweak a bit as PAR suggests. .......
147: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Novice question about stylus tracking force. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-24, 08:07:02 (207.11.73.201)
Thanks, I'll try 1.7gr. My gauge may nor e perfect. .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Novice question about stylus tracking force. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-24, 07:56:09 (207.11.73.201)
Thanks for your detailed explanation. That's what I needed. Turntable and cartridge are slightly over a year old. I recently checked tracking force and it was 1.6 gr so I reset to 1.8. Sound became bo .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, Novice question about stylus tracking force. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-24, 05:46:05 (207.11.73.201)
I have a Thorens TD203 turntable w/ Ortofon 2mBlue cartridge. I use the manufacturers recommended 1.8 gram tracking force measured w/ a Shure mechanical stylus gauge which uses a balance arm on a fulc .......
150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 3.1 Amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-23, 10:12:27 (207.11.73.201)
I agree with all you said, but I am enjoying tv, movies, and sports much better now that I have avr and center channel. Worth it for sure. .......
151: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 3.1 Amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-22, 14:41:43 (24.225.37.138)
I don't know about a 3.1 amp, but I'm using a preowned Yamaha rxv2700 for a 3.0 system. This was their 2nd from TOTL avr about 10 years ago. The beauty of an older avr is you can purchase one of their .......
152: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp for power lifters and bodybuilders (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-22, 06:14:40 (24.225.37.138)
Seems like the kind of amp for a dedicated high-end audio room, which will sit on a proper amp stand on the floor. Why would anyone want to move a 180 lb amp around or even put on an equipment rack. T .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any advice on line conditioners and surge protectors (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-12-13, 18:19:27 (24.225.37.138)
Panamax makes excellent budget surge/ line conditions. I have an older Panamax Max-5100 and it works perfect for surges and brown-outs, and it has EMI/RF filtering too. It has a bank to bring equipmen .......
154: Digital Drive, RE: You guys are too funny.... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-10-16, 18:17:03 (24.225.37.138)
Tankless system are very good if you get the correct size that will meet the needs. Another common option is to add a mini tankless system mounted under the sinks for the master bath and kitchen hooke .......
155: Digital Drive, RE: Cd player recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-10-16, 18:09:31 (24.225.37.138)
If you are using a Schiit modi3 look at the Cambridge Audio CXC transport. I'm likewise using a Modi 3 with my Yamaha BDP. If I were to separate my system from doing double duty for music and movies, .......
156: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amplifier Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-10-16, 18:02:23 (24.225.37.138)
With 94 db speakers 44 wpc is plenty. I'm using a Mystere A11 el34 tube integrated amp from PrimaLuna w/ 40wpc driving 87db speakers in a 18' x 22' x 9'h room with plenty of power, even for movies. :: .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary SLI-80 integrated amp with vinyl (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-10-15, 17:55:48 (24.225.37.138)
The Schiit Audio Mani MM/MC is a very good phono pre w/ a quick clean sound and tight deep bass. Lots of good reviews and a bargain price. My Mystere IA11 el34 integrated amp combined with the Schiit .......
158: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Trenner & Friedl Art (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-09-06, 17:34:31 (24.225.37.138)
I don't know much about the brand. It's a handsome looking speaker for sure, but the mesh over the tweeter looks out of place. Have you heard any of the versions? Please describe to me. .......
159: Radio Road, RE: Looking for a modern fm tuner, is NAD c427 fm tuner good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-27, 06:05:41 (24.225.37.138)
I thought I've responded to posts with saying huge antenna not acceptable, someone saying st-2 is low output. My question was about a different tuner. .......
160: Radio Road, RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-27, 06:00:48 (24.225.37.138)
I've looked at the silver ribbon antenna but not sure if the size has a place, but I reconsider it with my wife and current decor. .......
161: Radio Road, RE: Ones for FM can fit in your loft, the spread version might just cover your total arc. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-27, 05:58:20 (24.225.37.138)
I'm sorry, but that huge antenna in the family/ dining area of our small townhome is not visually acceptable. .......
162: Radio Road, RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-16, 04:08:12 (24.225.37.138)
The rhombic antenna is huge so not good in our townhome, and vintage tuners would be out of place in my system. That is why I'm looking for something more modern. I can't take over our living room w/ .......
163: Radio Road, RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-15, 16:28:39 (24.225.37.138)
I'm not sure I understand how to make that antenna. If the ST-2 is low gain maybe I should keep my dipole. I can tweak the reception by moving it slightly. .......
164: Radio Road, RE: Why not upgrade your antenna, first?! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-15, 12:55:37 (24.225.37.138)
That's a consideration. The Dynalab ST-2 would work in out living space and not be obvious hidden behind a curtain.nI don't think it would address better sound quality, but I may be wrong. ::: TOPIC:: .......
165: Radio Road, RE: Looking for a modern fm tuner, is NAD c427 fm tuner good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-14, 05:10:38 (24.225.37.138)
Thanks HA for the better Rotel and Denon models recommendations. I look into these. .......
166: Radio Road, RE: What do you not like about the Rotel? )MT( (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-13, 18:50:28 (24.225.37.138)
Pretty good, a bit dry sounding and could be airier. .......
167: Radio Road, Looking for a modern fm tuner, is NAD c427 fm tuner good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-07-13, 16:30:39 (24.225.37.138)
Looking for a modern fm tuner. Don't want the hassle of having vintage tuner aligned, plus shiny silver face is out of character with rest of my system. I currently have a '90s Rotel RT940ax tuner. Is .......
168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, THANK YOU ALL! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-05-21, 13:09:42 (24.225.37.131)
Wow, thank you everyone! Lots of good information for me. I like the analogy of the volume control is more like a brake than a gas pedal. In my mind I thought w/ the preamp stages gain that it was pos .......
169: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Volume control maximum? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-05-20, 23:29:12 (24.225.37.131)
Is there any way to determine what is a safe max volume on my Mystere AI-11 tube integrated amp? I don't want to damage the amp or speakers or shorten tube life prematurely, if that is also a factor. .......
170: Radio Road, RE: What sort of antennas are you using? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-03-16, 13:14:14 (24.225.37.134)
I've thought about the Dynalab sr100 antenna but it seem very large for our little spare room. Are there any other indoor antenna options? .......
171: Radio Road, RE: gotcha (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-03-15, 13:03:39 (24.225.37.134)
I had a vintage mac receiver a few years back, but they are to pricey where I'm at now. Not sure I need a high end receiver or even the Outlaw just for the FM section. I really don't want to change my .......
172: Radio Road, RE: Modern Stereo Receiver w/ excellent FM/AM performance -Recommendations Please (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-03-15, 05:10:21 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for your advice. AM is more for talk radio and Christian teaching which we like too. The only good antenna I could find for a fair price is the Dynalab SR 100 for $45 but it's so big. ::: TOPIC .......
173: Radio Road, RE: McIntosh still makes some 'receivers' today -- (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-03-14, 16:18:01 (24.225.37.134)
I'm sure I can get better sound w/ tuner and integrated amp, but was trying to keep it very simple. I'll causually keep eye out for Parasound tuner and could move Rotel tuner from main system, but I d .......
174: Radio Road, Modern Stereo Receiver w/ excellent FM/AM performance -Recommendations Please (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-03-14, 04:59:20 (24.225.37.134)
With many local radio stations that we regularly listen to, I'm looking for a modern and low priced stereo receiver which boasts excellent FM and AM over-the-air performance for a spare room. I have .......
175: Amp/Preamp Asylum, At that price... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-02-18, 16:12:13 (24.225.37.134)
I rather buy a great integrated amp w/ phono only and add an outboard DAC, because digital technology is changing too quickly. This way you'd preserve the purchase of an audiophile integrated amp from .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Quick Mini Review: (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-02-06, 16:37:39 (24.225.37.134)
Some good key points you highlighted. I've been thinking of this amp for a year, wishing the 2100 was in my price range. Nice comparison to your tube amp. I likewise use a tube amp now which makes me .......
177: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone experience getting over the power hump ? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-02-01, 18:22:38 (24.225.37.134)
Good food for thought. I don't have Thiels, but wonder how my speakers would sound with more quality power instead of the 40watt el34 amp I'm using. The amp I have is very musical/magical at average n .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp Pictures - post yours (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-02-01, 13:22:10 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks .......
179: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You've got it wrong. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-01-31, 04:52:54 (24.225.37.134)
It's called pride of ownership. .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp Pictures - post yours (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2019-01-31, 04:46:52 (24.225.37.134)
Mystere IA-11 Can't figure how to add photo so here's a link to the amp I have. I've been taught how to post a photo so here is a blurry photo of my 40watt integrated: .......
181: Digital Drive, RE: Schiit Modi 3 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-22, 05:20:48 (24.225.37.134)
Please let me know what you think? I've been considering the Modi 3 or Modi Multibit as my next purchase for my 1.5 year old Yamaha BD player. I'm very interested in your take on it. And down the road .......
182: Digital Drive, RE: Schiit Modi 3 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-21, 14:11:40 (24.225.37.134)
This isn't answering your question directly, but the FiiO D3 dac is an inexpensive smooth sounding dac for only $20. I use one from the optical output of my HDTV for an analogue output to my tube amp. .......
183: Digital Drive, RE: I'm curious about two Schiit Audio DACS (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-15, 15:22:18 (24.225.37.134)
From his extensive and complicated personal experience, the Modi Multibit seems like a safe bet, whether or not his experience would be the same as mine. The latest Bifrost (non-MB) may still be bette .......
184: Digital Drive, RE: No Disc Player on Macs. nt (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-15, 15:06:17 (24.225.37.134)
When I bought my new iMac to replace a 10yr old one I was a bit amazed there was no cd/dvd slot. I didn't bother to check when I bought new, but my old iMac was in need of replacing anyway. ::: TOPIC: .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Wouldn't it be anti skate too low? nt (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-15, 15:02:37 (24.225.37.134)
I would thinks so also. Seems like it's not applying enough outward pressure. Would be interesting to change it and see if it makes a difference. .......
186: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hafler Series 915 Class A J-fet Preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-12, 16:44:19 (24.225.37.134)
I had that preamp. It's well built and a pleasure to use. I didn't think it was the highest in resolution, but had a warm enjoyable sound. Even the stock unit has Musical Designs caps. My version had .......
187: Digital Drive, RE: I'm curious about two Schiit Audio DACS (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-12, 14:20:23 (24.225.37.134)
Years ago I had the Benchmark DAC1 and was really impressed. I ran it direct into a tube power amp for a really great sound for CD playback. I know what you mean about hearing background sounds. I rem .......
188: Digital Drive, RE: I'm curious about two Schiit Audio DACS (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-12, 03:16:19 (24.225.37.134)
I'm not understanding you 100%. Did you own both the Bifrost and Rega? .......
189: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-12, 03:13:31 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for your experiences w/ the modded II's. I've read about many tweaks requiring driver and xover replacement. What monor tweaks are you referring to? .......
190: Digital Drive, RE: Don't agree: Bifrost Multibit was 'way better ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-11, 18:25:26 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for your positive personal endorsement of the Modi Multibit. I hope to hear from someone on the standard Bifrost. .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Downsizing (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-11, 05:16:16 (24.225.37.134)
I'm at your stage too, but I wouldn't want to sacrifice quality to much and still have pride of ownership. Not knowing your budget, here is a stab at some recommendations. The Anthem AVR are very nice .......
192: Digital Drive, RE: I'm curious about two Schiit Audio DACS (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-11, 04:59:33 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for your insight. I've just began to research a Dac that is better than the plentiful $100 Dacs out there. This will be for cd/movie playback on my bluray player. .......
193: Digital Drive, RE: I'm curious about two Schiit Audio DACS (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-10, 14:27:44 (24.225.37.134)
Both Modi and Bifrost are available with and without the multibit version. I chose the Modi w/ Multibit and the Bifrost without to keep prices similar. Modi3 $99 Modi Multibit $249 Bifrost $399 Bifro .......
194: Digital Drive, I'm curious about two Schiit Audio DACS (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-10, 14:04:30 (24.225.37.134)
I'm curious about adding a DAC to my Yamaha BD-S677 BluRay player which plays through a 2-ch tube integrated amp. I thinking of the Schiit Modi Multibit ($249) or the Bifrost (non-multbit $399). There .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cannonball on a Monday morning... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-10, 05:36:14 (24.225.37.134)
I've not heard that LP, but I enjoy his music. .......
196: Digital Drive, RE: This is gonna seem like a stupid question, but I'm an LP guy and I'm kind of new at this digital thing... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-09, 14:35:19 (24.225.37.134)
I have a FiiO D3 Dac and find it a smooth sounding Dac. This could be the reason. Maybe good synergy w/ Onkyo transport. .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Personally, I hate Vibropods. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-08, 17:34:31 (24.225.37.134)
That's interesting how the oils leach out of the rubber compound they use. That would be problematic for sure, unless they sit on a very thin plastic sheet that would be impregnated w/ the oils. ::: T .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A Vinyl Warmer. Clever! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-08, 17:31:12 (24.225.37.134)
I don't know about a turntable, but I found setting my amps on solid maple soften the sound and lessens detail. I thought it was a bad match for my tube amp, but wasn't as offensive w/ a solid state a .......
199: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Musical Fidelity M2si any good (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-08, 04:03:08 (24.225.37.134)
Wonder how the MF has changed over the years. .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Can vibrapods be used for TT feet? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-08, 04:02:06 (24.225.37.134)
I've read that before. At the expense of good detail the midrange is a bit thinner that vintage cartridges I've had in the past w/ vintage turntables. But on well recorded vinyl the sound is quite ple .......
201: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Can vibrapods be used for TT feet? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-08, 03:58:47 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks PAR for taking the time to fully respond and for you insights. Either my ears have adapted or the cartridge and phono pre are now fully broken in, but I'm finding the sound excellent on good vi .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Can vibrapods be used for TT feet? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-07, 16:45:27 (24.225.37.134)
Turntable is set on a 20 yr old Sonus Systems AV rack made of laminated mdf w/ metal uprights. The current sound has great detail and PRaT even w/ a tube amp. .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, Can vibrapods be used for TT feet? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-07, 13:43:37 (24.225.37.134)
Just curious, what can I expect to replace stock rubber feet on Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon Blue turntable? I'm not at all unhappy with the sound. Just wondering? .......
204: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-07, 12:57:32 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks much for you recommendation. They were at the top of my list, but my budget isn't quite there as I thought it would be, thats why the Dirty Weekends 2 move to top position. .......
205: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I wonder how the rest of their line sound ?? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-06, 18:26:53 (24.225.37.134)
The A-S2100 gets glowing reviews on many audio forums. It seems to be the sweet spot of Yamaha's high end integrated amps. I've been eyeing it off and on for a while, but still a bit steeply priced fo .......
206: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Musical Fidelity M2si any good (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-06, 05:47:54 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks. It sounds great. It may be hard to find but I'll look for the latest A1. .......
207: Cable Asylum, RE: PBJ & Scott 310E, can they get along? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-05, 04:05:53 (24.225.37.134)
I use older PBJ w/ a '90s Rotel tuner and find the sound very fine compared to budget coaxial cables on broadcasts from the classical station I listen to. They do make a difference. .......
208: Cable Asylum, RE: Yes plenty (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-05, 04:00:39 (24.225.37.134)
What does your DIY speaker cables consist of? .......
209: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Musical Fidelity M2si any good (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-04, 13:11:44 (24.225.37.134)
I'm looking for a full bodied and slightly warm and detailed sounding integrated amp for around $600. Does the Musical Fidelity M2si provide this or is it more like Cambridge Audio? Kevin at Upscale A .......
210: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-04, 10:28:47 (24.225.37.134)
I'm most interested in Omen Dirty Weekend MkII when back in production. .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, Got to love this ad (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-18, 14:01:02 (24.225.37.134)
This is what happens when you let the websites program place an listing. Makes you wonder how many owners reviews you can trust. http://kam.tops2trend.com/DSLRCameras/thorens-mm-002-phono-preamplifier .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Save some $$$ and get Mike Moffat's Schiit Mani. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-17, 12:10:38 (24.225.37.134)
Opus33, I know the Mani is better than my cheap Behringer PP400 phono preamp, but will it make the noticeable difference I'm looking for in this situation. After not having a turntable for years I bou .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which one? - I just purchased a Thorens TD-203 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-12, 03:57:26 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks everyone for your inputs. After much deliberation and choose to buy a demo Thorens TD-203 fitted with an Ortofon 2m Blue cartridge. A few factors led me this way. The lack of anti-skating on th .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Entertaining video tour of Japan's audio and record stores (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-11, 05:35:38 (24.225.37.134)
I figured w/ the large inventory these store have, that a larger percentage of their business is on-line and ebay sales, and lesser extent to walk in customers. The vinyl record stores seem to be the .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Entertaining video tour of Japan's audio and record stores (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-08, 02:59:40 (24.225.37.134)
This is quite and entertaining and somewhat funny walking tour through some of Japan's many audio and vinyl stores. His camera work can be a bit dizzying but not to bad, but it gives you a taste of ho .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which one? - Rega Planar 2 (new one) vs. Thorens TD-203 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-01, 10:51:19 (24.225.37.134)
I've seen the price of the new Planar3 as $945 w/o cartridge and $1145 w/ Elys. I like it very much but its much higher than my budget. .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which one? - Rega Planar 2 (new one) vs. Thorens TD-203 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-01, 10:30:43 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I see used RP3's on eBay for $750 incl. shipping (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-01, 10:29:21 (24.225.37.134)
Sorry but I can't find it? .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, Which one? - Rega Planar 2 (new one) vs. Thorens TD-203 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-11-01, 05:01:45 (24.225.37.134)
I'm 66 years old and looking for a new budget turntable and have narrowed it to these two at $700 each. Which would you buy and why? Rega Planar 2 w/ Rega Carbon cartridge (AT91 w/ carbon cantilever) .......
220: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Check any fuses (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-09-16, 10:22:26 (24.225.37.134)
Before you shop, I'd get a price from Rogue for repair. .......
221: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: prima luna hp dialogue premium, any good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-09-08, 17:48:27 (24.225.37.134)
I own a Mystere IA-11 integrated amp, PrimaLuna's sister company, likewise designed by them in the Netherlands and manufactured in China. The build quality is as good as any high end company like Cary .......
222: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-09-03, 16:45:32 (24.225.37.134)
Didn't realize there was a Klipsch heritage dealer near me. I'll have to contact them to see if they have Heresy III on display. Thanks .......
223: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: All new enclosed Klipschorns (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-09-02, 17:16:29 (24.225.37.134)
They do look like a nice upgrade to accommodate more variety of rooms. I'd like to hear as well. .......
224: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-16, 04:19:43 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for your brief review. Lots of feedback about the Dirty Weekend, probably because of the budget price. Do you find the sound balance top to bottom? Is there decent bass authority, or Is the sou .......
225: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-15, 15:58:09 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks, a lot of food for thought worth considering. .......
226: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-15, 13:34:42 (24.225.37.134)
I wonder if it means anything that the Omen is a 12 ohm speaker powered by a tube integrated amp w/ 4 and 8 ohm posts? Will the volume be affected as in a SS amps available watts. .......
227: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III -- Claude J1's Super Heresy I (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-15, 04:58:20 (24.225.37.134)
A nice option for used pair of older Heresys. Thanks. .......
228: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-15, 04:57:27 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for your advice. I may not have way to audition, but I have used cheap Klipsch KSB 3.1 bookshelves and the airness works for vocals on movies. .......
229: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-14, 13:12:46 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks so much! That is a thorough assessment of all 3 speakers I'm using or am thinking of using. Much appreciated person experiences. What may have been the clincher between the Omen and Heresy is t .......
230: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-14, 13:06:49 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for you very useful personal reviews. .......
231: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Zu Omen mkII or Klipsch Heresy III (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-08-13, 16:55:45 (24.225.37.134)
I'm looking for high efficiency speakers to use with my Mystere' 40 wpc integrated tube amp. While I have adequate volume w/ my 87db Seas Froy Mk3 DIY speakers with music, it doesn't have quite enough .......
232: Digital Drive, RE: Anybody still color their cd edged and center? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-28, 18:33:45 (24.225.37.134)
Excuse my ignorance. What is audio desk and will bulk tape eraser damage cds? .......
233: Digital Drive, RE: PS Audio and Schiit Audio (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-28, 18:20:01 (24.225.37.134)
You always have such outstanding systems, and have auditions quite a few pieces of outstanding hi-fi equipment. I'm impressed. .......
234: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: In addition... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-23, 12:14:24 (24.225.37.134)
Will do. .......
235: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You simply cannot win with vacuum tubes !! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-23, 12:13:44 (24.225.37.134)
I used to leave it powered up at certain times with tube amps in the past, but was always nervous as a continual habit. As my ears age and my get beat up during the day with the noises of the day musi .......
236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, In addition... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-23, 03:00:06 (24.225.37.134)
This new amp, which I'm still waiting for delivery on, has soft start-up so I suppose that should help with tube wear. I think I'll probably turn it off if not using for more than an hour or so and de .......
237: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You simply cannot win with vacuum tubes !! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-23, 02:56:22 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks. Now that you mentioned it I remember years ago my Pass Aleph 30 sounded best after its been on for 24 hours, which I only did on certain occasions. While an AES Superamp 2 I had later sounded .......
238: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it bad to turn tube amp on/off through the day? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-22, 11:31:12 (24.225.37.134)
I was likewise thinking about that value computer and equipment in recording studios, and homes during the valve era. I like the idea of multiple sessions w/ only 1 hour gaps between them that its bet .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-22, 11:01:37 (24.225.37.134)
I think of the warm up time to sound its best but also considering the excessive heat if not being used for hours. .......
240: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it bad to turn tube amp on/off through the day? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-22, 11:00:36 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks .......
241: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it bad to turn tube amp on/off through the day? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-22, 11:00:16 (24.225.37.134)
Tube wear is a concern, but heating up a room is also a consideration if not using it for an hour and more. Seems others have had amp go up in flames when unattended. I definitely turn off when leavin .......
242: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it bad to turn tube amp on/off through the day? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-22, 10:56:49 (24.225.37.134)
I was thinking if I'll be back listening within an hour it would be safe...maybe not. Anything longer I was prepared to turn it of for heat reasons, but maybe amp fires might be more to the point. ::: .......
243: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it bad to turn tube amp on/off through the day? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-22, 10:53:49 (24.225.37.134)
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I was thinking if I'm going to turn it back on within an hour I'd leave it on. .......
244: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is it bad to turn tube amp on/off through the day? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-21, 23:38:28 (24.225.37.134)
Is it bad for the tubes to turn a tube integrated amp on and off multiple times through the day? A typical day may be to turn use the amp for 15 minutes in the morning, 1 hour in late afternoon, 1 hou .......
245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Vintage Meridian G57 or modern elctronic ? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-19, 16:10:47 (24.225.37.134)
I worked in a audio shop in the 1999/2000 and the Meridian integrated amps and separates as well as cd players were excellent sounding. Very neutral and dynamic. Some of the best sound I heard at that .......
246: Digital Drive, RE: Recommended CD player (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-04, 13:51:16 (24.225.37.134)
If you like the overall Rega sound and aren't interested in a dac consider the new Rega cd player utilizing better dacs. .......
247: Amp/Preamp Asylum, McIntosh MC7100 w/ bananas (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-07-04, 13:44:30 (24.225.37.134)
here you go .......
248: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-28, 17:02:52 (24.225.37.183)
I had a Cambridge 640 integrated amp years ago. Nice detail, but a bit lean and uninvolving in my system. Only lasted 6 months. The CX80 is probably better, with good reviews. .......
249: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-28, 15:08:13 (24.225.37.183)
I'm becoming a little shy about spending the money on it too. Also considering the Vincent SV-500 hybrid amp for out lively living/dining space. Even the Vincent's amp section looks elementary by the .......
250: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Look! - Fake DartZeel NHB-108 made in China (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-28, 04:48:06 (24.225.37.183)
So true, but it fools some folks though. I read a post on A...karma from an owner of it and everyone was praising him for his purchase. Looks like the company makes many other versions of the fake Dar .......
251: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Look! - Fake DartZeel NHB-108 made in China (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-27, 14:53:52 (24.225.37.183)
I can't believe this a Chinese knock-off of the Swiss $20k amp for $660. Those Chinese thieves stole their design, probably uses inferior parts, and have no shame to make it look like the original too .......
252: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-23, 04:33:13 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks much for your personal experiences. The last thing I want to do is spend money needlessly, especially if I purchase used. .......
253: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-21, 10:24:42 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks Abe for your feedback. They seem to have there own design completely on this amp. I like its form and functionality. .......
254: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Has anyone used the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-19, 14:43:21 (24.225.37.183)
I was considering a NuForce DDA120 digital integrated amp many weeks back, and while it got some very positive professional reviews, it has gotten many negative reviews from users, so I took it of my .......
255: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone have experience w/ NuForce DDA-120 amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-18, 14:09:10 (24.225.37.183)
I'm likewise a little cautious of pulling the trigger on the nuforce ida8, though I've not read anything bad about it like the dda120. $995 is a fair amount to spend. I looked at the the Sprout 100. E .......
256: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone have experience w/ NuForce DDA-120 amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-17, 16:30:58 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks so much. I've read enough bad personal experiences that I've taken the DDA120 off my list. The NuPrime IDA8 seams much better, but at $1K the Vincent SV500 hybrid seams intriguing. .......
257: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: NuPrime is the old NuForce (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-16, 16:57:13 (24.225.37.183)
Their IDA8 integrated does look nice with a more powerful class d power stage w/ class a analogue preamp, a better dac than the DDA120, plus subwoofer output. But $995 for the IDA8 vs. $250 for the DD .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone have experience w/ NuForce DDA-120 amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-06, 04:30:10 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for your insight. I thought it may be on the lean side from what I've read, but you really shed some light on it. .......
259: Amp/Preamp Asylum, this may be an option for you (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-05, 17:30:02 (24.225.37.183)
http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article/optoma-nuforce-avp-18-mca-20-review/22095 Or just use the multichannel amp w/ a totl pre/pro of your choosing, like the Yamaha which has gotten glowing rev .......
260: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anyone have experience w/ NuForce DDA-120 amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-06-05, 16:53:52 (24.225.37.183)
I coming to my inmates here because I trust your input immensely. I sold my nice sounding Consonance C100 class A/B integrated amp, because I had it in my head to try a class D amp w/ internal DAC for .......
261: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Classe support almost up and running? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-05-14, 13:55:11 (24.225.37.183)
So have you heard back about servicing your cdp100? .......
262: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I found the problem (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-23, 14:19:47 (24.225.37.183)
Inside the remote's machined aluminum housing is a circuit board secured w/ machine screws and a plastic 2-AAA battery holder secured w/ double-stick mounting tape, connected to the circuit board with .......
263: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Erm. it's Broken?? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-15, 04:10:31 (24.225.37.183)
The specialty machined aluminum remote that matches amp are not a dime a dozen. .......
264: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Remote control handset not working... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-15, 04:08:49 (24.225.37.183)
I'll try the photo test. .......
265: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Remote control handset not working... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-11, 18:22:49 (24.225.37.183)
...does the led light at the end of the remote control ever burn out? .......
266: Digital Drive, RE: A Little More Expensive, But................. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-05, 05:33:52 (24.225.37.183)
Probably wouldn't hurt to get better. I'm intrigued with the NAD D1050 dac w/ balance output. .......
267: Digital Drive, RE: The important thing is.... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-05, 05:32:46 (24.225.37.183)
Couldn't tell if Fiio does or not. I'll only be using a 2 channel stereo, so I'm not sure if it matters. You may know better than me. .......
268: Digital Drive, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-05, 05:30:29 (24.225.37.183)
I ordered one from B&H. Does it come with wall wart as well as the usb cable, or do I need to find a wall adaptor? .......
269: Digital Drive, I ordered the Fiio D3 dac (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-05, 04:54:24 (24.225.37.183)
I ordered the cheap Fiio D3 dac from B&H Photo (my favorite place) this morning. Their closed this week so it won't ship until next week. It should do the trick and hope it actually sounds good, for t .......
270: Digital Drive, DAC for TV recommendation please (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-04-04, 13:05:53 (24.225.37.183)
I'm replacing our 8 year old Sony TV and purchased our first 4K smart TV (55" Sony 900E) We use a 2 channel audio system so I'll be needing a Dac from the TV's optical output to the amps analogue inpu .......
271: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Love it! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-03-14, 15:01:49 (24.225.37.183)
My very first stereo was a 1970 Dynaco SCA-80 solid state integrated amp kit as a senior in high school. Everyone said solid state was the future. If I new now I would have bought the SCA-35 tube inte .......
272: Speaker Asylum, Yes to Fried speakers (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-03-02, 17:32:11 (24.225.37.183)
I have a pair of Fried Q/2 Signature Series speakers from 1983 designed and made by Bud Fried after he left his IMF speaker company. When I got them the surrounds and port foam were deteriorated wh .......
273: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Daverz is correct in his post (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-01-21, 09:30:55 (24.225.37.183)
I agree w/ Daverz, that the Rothwell attenuator is the way to go. This was also the problem with The AES/Cary AE-3 DJH tube preamp I had feed a SS Pass Labs Aleph 30 power amp. Just too much output so .......
274: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Kinda hesitant as I've had a couple of 6SN7 based preamps before. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-01-19, 12:44:05 (24.225.37.183)
Others make 6sn7 tubes, but they may not to your liking. I used Electro-Harmonix tubes in my AES AE-3 DJH and liked them in that preamp, though I didn't use any other tubes other than the factory tube .......
275: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary AE-3 any good??? Impressions? /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-01-19, 12:37:32 (24.225.37.183)
I had both the Electronics Supply (AES/Cary) AE-3 as well as the AE-3 DJH. The non-signature version is not very good, but the DJH (Dennis Had) signature version is many steps up in performance. It wa .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, I'm curious about SME turntables (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-01-17, 11:24:47 (24.225.37.183)
I remember when the SME model 20/3 turntable was released. I'm curious if these turntable are still considered good? .......
277: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I concur (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-28, 16:36:07 (24.225.37.183)
I had this phono preamp direct to an AES SuperAmp2 power amp in a turntable only system many year ago. It was quite flexible and I thought it sounded very nice with an involving and musical sound, esp .......
278: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've often thought about... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-28, 14:46:19 (24.225.37.183)
...an elementry turntable-only system using the YAQIN MS-12B HIFI tube phono preamp. It does have on line input just in case. .......
279: General Asylum, RE: Merry Christmas! 76° expected later in the day (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-25, 16:21:50 (24.225.37.183)
Wonder if he has a waterproof remote? .......
280: General Asylum, Nice... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-25, 16:18:42 (24.225.37.183)
...and unpretentious system. If possible, let's see a photo of it. .......
281: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Axiom preamps (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-12, 00:31:30 (24.225.37.183)
I was very impressed with the Axiom preamp when I had it. https://luminousaudio.com/collections/axiom-ii-passive-preamp .......
282: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What are the Rotel Ra-930ax, 931, 931 mk2 differences? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-06, 17:54:31 (24.225.37.183)
We treat are guests w/ music to sleep by. I posted photos of system to my original post. .......
283: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Received the RA-931 amp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-12-06, 17:52:50 (24.225.37.183)
I received the Rotel RA-931 I bought off eBay. Other than nicks on the front edge, the dents are on the sides and don't show in the rack. This little amp sounds very nice with the matching tuner and F .......
284: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What are the Rotel Ra-930ax, 931, 931 mk2 differences? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-11-28, 10:21:00 (24.225.37.183)
I forgot to add that the differences are that the 931 series uses a torodial transformer while the 930ax dosen't. The 931 MkII uses a different op amp in preamp than MkI. All three are good and simila .......
285: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What are the Rotel Ra-930ax, 931, 931 mk2 differences? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-11-26, 09:50:08 (24.225.37.183)
All 3 seem like similar versions of the same low powered integrated amp, except that the 930ax doesn't have a toroidal transformer. Anything else noteworthy? Do they sound the same? Is one more prefe .......
286: Digital Drive, RE: New link... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-11-02, 15:08:56 (24.225.37.183)
Do you feel that $165 is a fair price for the parts used as I'm not familiar with them? .......
287: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yuck! Has that cheap Chinese tube amp look. N/T (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-11-02, 14:57:35 (24.225.37.183)
n/t .......
288: Digital Drive, RE: I wonder what you think about older CD players? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-10-05, 14:20:48 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for your personal experiences. .......
289: Digital Drive, RE: I wonder what you think about older CD players? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-10-05, 04:23:17 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for your insight. .......
290: Digital Drive, RE: I wonder what you think about older CD players? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-10-05, 04:22:31 (24.225.37.183)
I'm not ready for streaming music and am happy w/ playing my cd collection. The trouble with putting cds on a drive is more time than I want to invest. .......
291: Digital Drive, I wonder what you think about older CD players? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-10-04, 16:07:17 (24.225.37.183)
With the advancement in DACs, I'm wondering if older midrange-priced CD players from say 2008-2012 have any real value? I'm currently using a $330 2015 Yamaha BD-S677 bluray player for cd playback and .......
292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It helps to keep a corporate scorecard (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-30, 18:22:00 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for the good information. .......
293: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Exactly ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-30, 16:26:54 (24.225.37.183)
Doesn't D&H own Denon and McIntosh too? .......
294: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Micromega M-One - any firsthand experience? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-21, 16:31:02 (24.225.37.183)
It definitely is feature laden, even if it does look like a bathroom scale. The back looks better than the front end to me. .......
295: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My new Consonance C-100 integrated amp is here (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-14, 02:36:55 (24.225.37.183)
I auditioned a Opera Consonance C-100 solid state integrated amp in 2006 in a local stereo shop. From memory its relaxed, full bodied and robust sound really made a permanent impression on me that I c .......
296: Digital Drive, RE: or (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-08, 15:56:44 (24.225.37.183)
I'm using coaxial and optical inputs from BluRay and TV so looks like I need more expensive Uber version. Modi 2: 16/44.1 to 24/96, including 24/88.2, without Windows drivers, or up to 24/192 with Win .......
297: Digital Drive, RE: or (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-08, 12:37:50 (24.225.37.183)
Saw that one. It looks like the $99 Modi 2 is only 24-96 instead of 24-192. .......
298: Digital Drive, RE: I suggest the Topping (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-07, 13:01:58 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks Jedrider .......
299: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Outlaw Audio will have a Sale in Early September (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-07, 12:27:24 (24.225.37.183)
I figured the DACs incorporated in integrated amps made in China weren't any better or worse than a $100 external DAC made in the same place. I plan on keeping my amp for a very long time an thought a .......
300: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Outlaw Audio will have a Sale in Early September (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-07, 05:30:05 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks, I looked them over and was ready to take the plunge. At the rate digital is advancing, I decided and purchased a Consonance solid state analogue integrated amp w/o dac. Now I'll purchase a $10 .......
301: Digital Drive, Which is better? SMSL or Topping $100 DAC (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-07, 04:43:58 (24.225.37.183)
Any advantage with either the SMSL or Topping $100ish DAC's? https://www.amazon.com/TOPPING-Decoder-Coaxial-Optical-CS4398/dp/B01L1SDKUQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504784832&sr=1-2&keywords .......
302: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Outlaw Audio will have a Sale in Early September (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-05, 13:11:38 (24.225.37.183)
Too bad the 2160 was not part of their secret sale. I was ready to turn my back on Outlaw after a few inmates response speaking of them being made by Sherwood, parts not being available to service, an .......
303: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Creek Evo 50 v. Cambridge CXA80? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-09-03, 23:44:49 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks. Great review, well written and informative to my liking. .......
304: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Interested in 'New' Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-31, 11:31:20 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks, that's shocking news! Which did you have, the previous 2150 stereo receiver or one of their HT receivers? I noticed the inside of the new 2160 is completely different that the previous version .......
305: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Interested in 'New' Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-31, 04:01:11 (24.225.37.183)
May I please clarify your statement. Are you currently using it in a 2 channel home theater? I'm hoping the sound will be better than my 90wpc Yamaha AVR as 2 channel amp. I'm not familiar w/ your old .......
306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, And what if... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-29, 11:49:41 (24.225.37.183)
...your island was deserted w/ no electricity ...your island had 220 volt and your amps required 110v .......
307: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Outlaw Audio will have a Sale in Early September (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-25, 13:08:31 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks Abe. I'm still on the fence about their stereo receiver. This may open the door for me. .......
308: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I can't reconcile the deco looks (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-15, 16:15:16 (24.225.37.183)
On a number of occasions I was ready to pull the trigger and purchase it, but I'm having a difficult time reconciling the looks. I tell my self it's about the sound, but I have to look at it too. I ke .......
309: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Interested in 'New' Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-13, 14:43:59 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for the DAC info Abe, as I'm a novice. I'll look into if the bluray player can output 2-ch PCM. If not I can use the analogue output, but I think I would prefer the receiver to do this as I sus .......
310: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Interested in 'New' Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-13, 10:29:17 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for your assessment of its sound and comparison to your Marantz. Your feedback was what I was hoping to find. Even now my 5.1 system only uses hdmi from tv and bluray. With this receiver I'd u .......
311: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Interested in 'New' Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-08-13, 05:56:36 (24.225.37.183)
I'm looking seriously into the new Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver for TV, occasional movies, and FM tuner. Currently I've been using a Yamaha Aventage AVR w/ Definitive Technology Mythos SSA50 passive .......
312: Digital Drive, RE: Bluetooth DAC recommendation please (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-07-25, 13:58:00 (24.225.37.183)
I just began looking into it. I'm pretty sure that my favorite ap, JazzRadio.com supports Chromecast Audio. If it does, I'm in. Would it offer better sound than from my phones headphone jack to my rec .......
313: Digital Drive, Bluetooth DAC recommendation please (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-07-24, 14:08:07 (24.225.37.183)
I'm looking for a bluetooth DAC to interface my Android phone to a '80 Pioneer receiver in the $50 dollar range. It will be used in a small 9' x 11' listening room. (Currently I'm using the headphone .......
314: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: PrimaLuna Classic integrated amp any good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-01-09, 05:21:29 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks for the information. I'll look into it as well. .......
315: Amp/Preamp Asylum, PrimaLuna Classic integrated amp any good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2017-01-08, 17:14:14 (24.225.37.183)
Is the basic PrimaLuna Classic integrated amp any good compared to anything else in its price range. .......
316: Digital Drive, Sold Mac receiver to go another direction (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-24, 08:30:25 (24.225.37.183)
To much confusion for me to get my head around so I sold the Mac receiver and to purchase a budget-priced integrated amp w/ dac and bluetooth built it. What do you folks think of the Teac products? :: .......
317: Digital Drive, RE: I can recommend (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-19, 16:20:22 (24.225.37.183)
I'll look into this. .......
318: Digital Drive, bluetooth receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-18, 17:16:53 (24.225.37.183)
Maybe a bluetooth receiver is the easiest and least technical solution for me. .......
319: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh receiver power supply caps (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-18, 13:15:28 (24.225.37.183)
Good info you posted for me to follow. Thanks much. .......
320: Digital Drive, RE: Cheap dac for smart phone to receiver. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-18, 13:13:44 (24.225.37.183)
Those cables are what I'm using now. I would like to use the mini usb port on my phone into a DAC and use rca's from the DAC into a high level input on the receiver. I thought it shouldn't be to compl .......
321: Digital Drive, RE: What do you want? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 19:03:09 (24.225.37.183)
Are your saying I have to get a headphone dac for a phone and use its headphone output to my receivers line input? Will this give me more volume and better sound? Accordingly what about something like .......
322: Digital Drive, RE: What do you want? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 16:25:46 (24.225.37.183)
You misunderstood me. I'm using the headphone jack now, but want to use a dac from the mini usb port. .......
323: Digital Drive, RE: Cheap dac for smart phone to receiver. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 16:24:45 (24.225.37.183)
I thought the Dragonfly was a headphone dac. To clarify I'm looking for a dac w/ rca outputs to input the receivers aux inputs. I suppose I could use the headphone output. Would this match to high lev .......
324: Digital Drive, Cheap dac for smart phone to receiver. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 12:09:27 (24.225.37.183)
I'm looking for a step-up from the mini headphone jack of my android phone to the auxiliary input of my vintage receiver. I'm not looking to spend a lot, but some kind of small DAC from the phone to t .......
325: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh receiver power supply caps (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 11:55:14 (24.225.37.183)
Good information. Thanks! .......
326: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh receiver power supply caps (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 08:50:30 (24.225.37.183)
Thanks Airtime. While not technician, I'm pretty handy w/ a soldering iron. I did adjust the bias and cleaned the pots the other day. If I choose to replace them should I up the capacity like some fol .......
327: Vintage Asylum, McIntosh receiver power supply caps (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-12-17, 06:35:54 (24.225.37.183)
I have a 25 year old MAC4280 stereo receiver. The big supply caps look nice and clean, but when I push on the top of them they are soft like air is trapped inside the black plastic wrapping. Is this n .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pro-Ject 'The Classic' turntable (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-11-14, 16:07:41 (24.225.37.183)
The link I included gives all the details of materials, including cross section photos of everything. What do you think of the details? .......
329: Vinyl Asylum, Pro-Ject 'The Classic' turntable (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-11-13, 16:03:08 (24.225.37.183)
What do you think of the new Pro-ject 'The Classic' turntable at $1000? To me it looks like nice additions to their more basic models, but I'm no expert. What to you have to say? .......
330: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-04-07, 19:23:03 (24.225.37.145)
I agree, there may be some marketing for sure, to keep on selling their products. The specs indicate it is an improvement to the original Planar 3, P3-24, and RP3 according to their product descriptio .......
331: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well, there was nothing wrong with it to begin with (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-04-07, 14:00:17 (24.225.37.145)
It looks like an improvement of the original w/ upgraded arm, improved bearing, better subplatter, with stiffer base and isolation feet. It sits between the rp3 and rp6 in their li-ne-up. I wonder if .......
332: Vinyl Asylum, New - Rega Planar 3 - 2016 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-04-06, 16:04:06 (24.225.37.145)
Rega is re-releasing an update version of the iconic Planar 3 turntable. I'm wondering how it will stack up in a head to head comparison to the original. It seems like an obvious comparison that wi .......
333: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Is this a good amp and hows the price? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-04-02, 13:19:56 (70.193.37.43)
Thanks, those Harmon kardons look nice. I might take my time and keep looking for better. .......
334: Tube DIY Asylum, I also forgot... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-30, 15:52:48 (24.225.37.145)
I forgot to ask, will it have a problem w/ 16 ohm speakers, which is what my EV is. .......
335: Tube DIY Asylum, Is this a good amp and hows the price? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-30, 14:01:09 (24.225.37.145)
I found this amp. It's about an hour and a half from where I live. It is supposed to be working, but how well I don't know. The tuner may be difficult to get brought to spec. Is it any good? How is th .......
336: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: cabinet calculations (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-21, 10:59:54 (24.225.37.145)
thanks for the dictionary .......
337: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, cabinet calculations (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-20, 17:10:08 (24.225.37.145)
Based on the theil small parameters you gave me and this enclosed link for a 1/4 wave flared vent cabinet... http://dbdynamixaudio.com/quarter-wave-flared-vent-t-line-horn-bass-reflex-enclosure-calcul .......
338: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Depot's Tube Amp Kit? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-18, 11:57:56 (70.193.63.101)
They are very nice, but a bit over kill for this project. .......
339: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: a few questions Eli D. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-18, 06:27:54 (24.225.37.145)
Thanks, I will begin my search. Lots of vintage mono tube amps on ebay, some expensive, some at a good price. Seems like if I choose wisely I can find an integrated mono tube amp for less than $100, a .......
340: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube Depot's Tube Amp Kit? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-18, 04:46:30 (24.225.37.145)
ok .......
341: Tube DIY Asylum, a few questions Eli D. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-18, 04:45:22 (24.225.37.145)
Thanks Eli D, but I have a few questions for you. "replace all electrolytic capacitors" - what do they look like? "With the exception of grid stopper positions" - what's this? "leave wire wound resist .......
342: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Do yourself a favor as you sound like you may have limited experience. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 19:12:52 (24.225.37.145)
What do you think could be wrong with this 6v6 amp? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Grommes-LJ-4-Mono-Tube-Amplifier-6V6-10-Watts-Little-Jewel-w-Photofact-/351678124929?hash=item51e1a65381:g:-PEAAOSw .......
343: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Do yourself a favor as you sound like you may have limited experience. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 19:06:01 (24.225.37.145)
If it's that simple, I'll start looking for a 6v6 tube amp on ebay. Thanks .......
344: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Vintage Repair (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 19:04:23 (24.225.37.145)
I know how to solder and I have a multimeter. I'm able to do the work, but just don't know how to perform diagnostics to determine what to repair, unless I just replace everything and hope for the bes .......
345: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Do yourself a favor as you sound like you may have limited experience. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 14:51:23 (24.225.37.145)
Yeah, I could build one of them and everything is included in one price. I'll use my smartphone as a source, maybe adding a tuner. I'm handy enough with a soldering iron, as my very first stereo in 19 .......
346: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Do yourself a favor as you sound like you may have limited experience. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 14:47:06 (24.225.37.145)
Mono...because I picked up the EV speaker recently and thought it would be fun to have a mono FM hi-fi. I originally thought about one of the many vintage mono integrated amps available on ebay. Then .......
347: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: OK (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 12:58:58 (24.225.37.145)
Thanks, I like the cheaper 8 watt amp for my use in this basic mono system. .......
348: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Do yourself a favor as you sound like you may have limited experience. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 12:55:23 (24.225.37.145)
Sounds expensive and may not be overkill for with my single 1962 EV speaker in a mono system. .......
349: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: OK (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 10:50:14 (24.225.37.145)
I have a new Weller 40w iron w/ 3 tips and solder. Looks like a fun and easy project for me. How about the other limk to the slightly more expensive amp? https://tubedepot.com/products/model-8lm-mono .......
350: Tube DIY Asylum, OK (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 09:08:55 (24.225.37.145)
I wouldn't know where to begin to rebuild an old amp. How to identify and where to source caps, resistors, wires, and whatever else besides transformeers and chassis. Plus new tubes too if available. .......
351: Tube DIY Asylum, Tube Depot's Tube Amp Kit? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 07:29:31 (24.225.37.145)
I posted this in the Tube Asylum, before I noticed there is a Tube DIY Asylum. Sorry about the re-posting. I'm looking at these mono tube amp kits for my EV 12trxb 12' triaxial speaker (photo posted). .......
352: Tubes Asylum, Tube Depot's Tube Amp Kit? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-17, 06:26:20 (24.225.37.145)
I posted this here, before I noticed there is a Tube DIY Asylum. Sorry about posting in the wrong forum. You may answer here if you want, as I'll check both. I'm looking at these mono tube amp kits fo .......
353: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Electro-Voice 12TRXB triaxial speaker in cabinet (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-14, 13:24:38 (24.225.37.145)
The ported cabinet that came with the speaker is 6 cu ft, which corresponds to the 167 liter vas of your Theil specs. Could I just build a new tower cabinet with the same internal volume and same port .......
354: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Electro-Voice 12TRXB triaxial speaker in cabinet (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-10, 03:50:07 (24.225.37.145)
24 of them should fill the gym w/ sound, wouldn't you think? .......
355: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Electro-Voice 12TRXB triaxial speaker in cabinet (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-09, 14:07:55 (24.225.37.145)
I thought about open baffles, but don't know how to calculate the baffle size and driver placement. .......
356: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Electro-Voice 12TRXB triaxial speaker in cabinet (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-08, 06:38:28 (24.225.37.145)
Photo of speaker powered by 10 watt Tripath amp until I find a mono tube integrated amp off ebay. .......
357: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Electro-Voice 12TRXB triaxial speaker in cabinet (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-03-07, 16:36:41 (24.225.37.145)
I picked up a very nice Electro-Voice 12TRXG triaxial driver w/ integral x-over in a large vintage tuned oak cabinet. My idea is to find a vintage Heathkit (or other) mono tube .......
358: Speaker Asylum, It may be tacky if you live in a midwestern bugalow n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-01-18, 04:10:16 (24.225.37.145)
n/t .......
359: Speaker Asylum, I probably hear about it, but.. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-01-17, 07:43:05 (24.225.37.145)
There's nothing like having a beautiful home ruined by bad aesthetic choices. .......
360: Video Asylum, RE: What do you think of this? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2016-01-07, 08:39:30 (24.225.37.145)
Since the screen block the dining room opening, I'm assuming your have a tv somewhere for regular programming. Would it be an inconvenience to run to the kitchen in the middle of a movie to get someth .......
361: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've read that too (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-12-14, 15:54:44 (24.225.37.145)
I likewise thought this may be the amp for me, but have read the same conflicting reporting on its bass. .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dual 1019 vs Pioneer PL-530 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-29, 15:08:30 (24.225.37.145)
Same thing here. The whole deck was too cramped for me and sold mine. Missed the peppy sound after I forgot how the cramped deck w/ 10" platter bothered me. Bought another one and it all came back, so .......
363: Vintage Asylum, RE: Prices have surely gone up... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-22, 17:54:55 (24.225.37.145)
Are you a 'lesser income people' in need for a stereo? There are no SA around me, but GWs electronic prices are cheaper than CL, at least in my area. .......
364: Vintage Asylum, Prices have surely gone up... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-21, 05:58:55 (24.225.37.145)
...as shopping 2nd hand is more popular in this economy, but in their defense they are doing a good work and to get maximum dollars for their donations for the work of helping needy is good business. .......
365: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: McIntosh MAC6700 Stereo Receiver (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-21, 04:29:00 (24.225.37.145)
Your right. More specifically a receiver is a preamp, power amp, and tuner in one chassis. And in some newer units a dac too. .......
366: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Antiskating.... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-17, 19:02:05 (24.225.37.145)
good info anthony .......
367: Vinyl Asylum, pulled the trigger on KAB wire (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-09, 16:51:27 (24.225.37.145)
I just ordered KAB Litz tonearm wire. I wanted the Cardas 33ga wire (name recognition) in the budget realm, but I got overwhelming positive response for Kab's wire. I also added Cardas gold cartridge .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, Take Five Cryo Cardas Wire? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-05, 06:57:08 (24.225.37.145)
What do you guys think of Take Five Audio's - Cardas 33 AWG Tonearm Wire, Deep Cryo Treated? Here's the link. .......
369: Vinyl Asylum, Kab tonearm wire (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-04, 18:01:44 (24.225.37.145)
Icognito is too pricey for me. What about Kab's litz wire? .......
370: Vinyl Asylum, tonearm re-wire advice needed (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-04, 16:27:13 (24.225.37.145)
I've dismantled my Music Hall mmf-2.2 turntable and Pro-Ject 9" tonearm to do a re-wire. What is a good source of wire to do my tonearm re-wire on the low-priced side. I've read 33ga silk insulated li .......
371: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Parasound Halo Integrated ?? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-11-03, 17:54:39 (24.225.37.145)
This amp looks like the Swiss Army knife of integrateds and would work nicely for me. Anyone with experience with this piece? The 2 videos on the link made me a believer. .......
372: Vinyl Asylum, Motor Fixed - Hahoo! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-10-29, 14:00:04 (24.225.37.145)
Before I pulled the trigger on a new motor for my Music Hall turntable I decided to see what the problem would be. Because I've re-lubed every tt motor I had, including 2 massive vintage Dual 1019 mot .......
373: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I agree (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-10-11, 18:09:07 (24.225.37.145)
I had a Pass Labs Aleph 30 amp paired with an Audio Electronics (Cary) AES-DJH preamp, and it was had wonderful synergy each complimenting one other. .......
374: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Adcom 5500 vs Emotiva XPA-2 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-09-24, 04:17:58 (24.225.37.145)
Good insight into Emotiva's cost cutting to keep prices down. .......
375: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nice (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-09-24, 04:15:28 (24.225.37.145)
Nice lesson on synergy between equipment .......
376: Speaker Asylum, RE: Interesting early Bose speaker (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-08-19, 13:45:30 (24.225.37.139)
That amp impressed me the most of this early Bose speaker. .......
377: Speaker Asylum, RE: Stanley Clarke (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-08-19, 13:43:40 (24.225.37.139)
Is that really Stanley Clarkes vintage rig? .......
378: Speaker Asylum, Interesting early Bose speaker (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-08-12, 16:00:21 (24.225.37.139)
Saw this ad for a 1966 pre-901 omnidirectional speaker .......
379: Speaker Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-08-06, 15:50:50 (24.225.37.139)
According to your research I must have the 'e'. Not sure about the sonic differences or possible xover/driver differences. I read somewhere, but can't find where, that the leather rapped front baffle .......
380: Speaker Asylum, Mission speaker version identification (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-08-05, 09:59:58 (24.225.37.139)
I purchased a pair of Mission 771 small monitors from Craigslist. They sound very nice too. The owner said he purchase them new in 2007. I've read it went into production in 1998 but that is all I ca .......
381: Speaker Asylum, Here is an unusual vintage speaker! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-19, 10:45:02 (24.225.37.139)
I've never heard of them but others may have. Interesting tweeter array. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/5031234095.html Here's info on them: http://www.roger-russell.com/sonopg/micropg.htm ::: TO .......
382: Speaker Asylum, Klipsch and vintage Altecs n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-15, 17:35:30 (24.225.37.139)
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383: Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone remember NEAR speakers? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-15, 17:33:27 (24.225.37.139)
Yes. I had their monitors in my house for an audition. Really quite good for the $400 price tag. But the one on the right w/ the woofer near the floor was outstanding. I think they were the first to u .......
384: Speaker Asylum, RE: Interesting way to wire speakers…??? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-13, 04:41:14 (24.225.37.139)
Biwiring is when you run a separate length of wire from the amp for the high and the low binding posts. As you can guess biamping is a seperate amp for highs and lows. .......
385: Speaker Asylum, RE: Interesting way to wire speakers…??? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-13, 04:37:40 (24.225.37.139)
I lightly solder the all the bare wire exposed to prevent corrosion. Copper corrodes very quickly and the solder will not so sound won't degrade. .......
386: Speaker Asylum, RE: Recommendation for speaker repair shop in Atlanta (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-12, 19:35:51 (24.225.37.139)
Not in Atlanta, but 4 hrs away in Charlotte, NC is 'The Speaker Doctor'. Call them and see what they say for starters. .......
387: Speaker Asylum, RE: Interesting way to wire speakersÂ…??? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-05-12, 19:17:45 (24.225.37.139)
I've also used this method as a better alternative to single wiring a bi-wireable speaker, while eliminating the brass jumper plate. The only thing I add is to tin the exposed speaker wire metal w/ si .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, RE: my turntable runs backwards sometimes (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-28, 19:19:40 (24.225.37.139)
Here is a photo I grabbed from vinyl engine. This is a photo of the mmf-2.1 and mine is a mmf-2.2. The difference is mine only one cap and the power cord is now a wall wart connection. The wire tha .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, RE: my turntable runs backwards sometimes (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-28, 19:04:48 (24.225.37.139)
I will redo the soldering sometime. The factory solder joints were huge and pitiful so it may be a good idea. It only starts in reverse every so often. .......
390: Vinyl Asylum, my turntable runs backwards sometimes (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-28, 12:35:43 (24.225.37.139)
I need to find a few Beatles albums and see if 'Paul is dead' Seriously though, it's true. Sometimes I turn on my Music Hall mmf2.2 turntable and it runs backwards, so I have to turn it on again. What .......
391: Vinyl Asylum, Lenco, because... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-27, 16:07:34 (24.225.37.139)
the Garrard may be better, but the styling is not my cup of tea. I like the integrated arm on the lenco too. .......
392: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage amp or receiver for my Dynaco A10 speakers (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-22, 19:45:22 (24.225.37.139)
Thanks for your recommendations. I have a lot of good recommendations now to begin my search. .......
393: Vintage Asylum, RE: How have you arrived at a 9 WPC figure for the SCA-35? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-22, 19:43:17 (24.225.37.139)
thanks for the good info if I find one at a good price. .......
394: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage amp or receiver for my Dynaco A10 speakers (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-22, 19:41:02 (24.225.37.139)
Thanks for your personal insight. .......
395: Vintage Asylum, RE: Don't know selling prices (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-22, 19:40:04 (24.225.37.139)
Now that is another great idea. I like the rotary tuning dial too. I would look excellent in our small bedroom w/o drawing too much attention to itself, yet with a vintage feel. .......
396: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage amp or receiver for my Dynaco A10 speakers (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-22, 07:50:54 (24.225.37.139)
Thanks for the heads up. I've been recommended the HK330c solid state receiver at 20wpc. It looks cool enough to not disrupt the decor in our bedroom, but will it's power rating be satisfactory for mo .......
397: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage amp or receiver for my Dynaco A10 speakers (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-22, 05:44:59 (24.225.37.139)
The HK330c looks nice. Are they pretty good? The Dynaco combos I've seen are about $500 and too rich for me. .......
398: Vintage Asylum, Vintage amp or receiver for my Dynaco A10 speakers (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-21, 19:52:32 (24.225.37.139)
I have a really nice pair of Dynaco A-10 speakers. I like its diminutive look which would fit nicely in our bedroom. Without spending much money, what would be a nice inexpensive (cheap) vintage am .......
399: Vintage Asylum, RE: Three little generations (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-21, 19:38:20 (24.225.37.139)
It seems like there is a lot of talk about vintage Magnavox amps from stereo consoles. I'm not in the loop so forgive my ignorance, but are they any good? .......
400: Vinyl Asylum, turntable motor buzzing (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-16, 09:26:10 (24.148.217.249)
My music hall mmf2.2 turntable which uses a Pro-Ject synchronous M-400 began buzzing after warm up, usually playing one side of a record. The motor runs quite warm too. After cool down it makes no buz .......
401: Speaker Asylum, I was surprised ML was on his list too. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-13, 18:06:06 (24.148.217.249)
I also remember them being made in Kansas, say 10 years ago or so. Maybe they were sold to a Canadian firm some time ago. .......
402: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm Sticking with My AR-XA... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-11, 17:51:16 (24.148.217.249)
I had the xb and it made amazing music with the Shure m91ed into a PS Audio gcph phono preamp. I had wonderful PRaT that made my wife dance, but the suspension was too springy causing it to jump. I .......
403: Vinyl Asylum, The Pioneer looks more blingish, but also more durable for longer life. n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-06, 16:39:08 (24.148.217.249)
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404: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Goodwill finds... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-06, 16:35:19 (24.148.217.249)
Nice. I've found a some good vinyl at resale shops too. .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That is a loaded question (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-06, 16:33:25 (24.148.217.249)
Looked them up. They look impressive. Also looks like they may need some serious machining of parts to make them work on a TT. I wonder if any high end turntable manufacturers are using their product. .......
406: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone hear the new Rush repressings? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-06, 16:28:04 (24.148.217.249)
I heard they are offering newly re-mastered releases. Great that it sounds fantastic. .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Budget phono preamplifier, Round 3. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-06, 06:11:06 (24.148.217.249)
I'd like to hear your thoughts about it after many hours of burn-in. The lean sound may match certain system configurations. From what I've interpreted from reading with my limited personal experience .......
408: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which is better? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-05, 20:11:37 (24.148.217.249)
I watched the vids. Looks like the q-up sure flings a tonearm up with a lightweight arm like ProJects, shown on the last vid. .......
409: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Music Hall (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-05, 11:45:08 (24.148.217.249)
Thanks, that's the second recommendation for it. .......
410: Vinyl Asylum, That's a good idea n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-05, 11:44:10 (24.148.217.249)
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411: Vinyl Asylum, thanks n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-05, 09:18:52 (24.148.217.249)
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412: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which turntable is better? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-05, 08:59:54 (24.148.217.249)
Yes it's the 300f semi-auto. So the Denon is not so good compared to the MH? .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, Which turntable is better? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-04-05, 08:51:14 (24.148.217.249)
I have a 2 year old $450 Music Hall mmf-2.2 turntable. Someone wants to trade his newish $330 Denon Dp-300f turntable for my MH. Is this a fair trade or should he add some money to the offer? I like t .......
414: Amp/Preamp Asylum, very easy solution (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-30, 18:13:13 (24.148.217.249)
Buy a polypropylene microfiber cloth for cleaning eyeglasses. Cut it into pieces and place under your amps feet. You'll have no marring. .......
415: Vinyl Asylum, Looks pretty similar to the Denon DP-a100 aniversary TT n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-30, 08:51:05 (24.148.217.249)
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416: Vinyl Asylum, I bought a turntable (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-30, 08:05:19 (24.148.217.249)
I bought a Music Hall MMF-2.2 manual turntable for now at a good price locally off of CL. It has a small footprint and is a perfect fit for a drawer on my Salamander Synergy audio cabinet. I still .......
417: Vinyl Asylum, RE: None. I'd look for a used Technics SL-1600 MKII. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-27, 19:16:53 (24.148.217.249)
OK, but I may not end up w/ the Technics 1600 unless it's black. I will start to look for a used vintage semi-auto TT that is not silver. .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, Which new budget semi-auto turntable would you buy? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-27, 16:42:42 (24.148.217.249)
Which new semi-auto turntable would your buy? Denon dp300f ($330) or Thorens td190-2 ($580 LPGear). Or is there another semi-auto/auto turntable priced between them that I'm missing? I'm looking for a .......
419: Vinyl Asylum, braun - clean edges, monotone colors, & understated look n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-27, 16:27:31 (24.148.217.249)
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420: Vintage Asylum, RE: Very nice (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-23, 12:11:42 (24.148.217.249)
Oh, I see the window now. .......
421: Vintage Asylum, Very nice (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-23, 10:45:25 (24.148.217.249)
Look really good and the table is perfect too. Would be nice to hang tv on wall and trim the edge in mahogany to match table to minimize its appearance. .......
422: Speaker Asylum, LOL (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-21, 14:00:45 (24.148.217.249)
Actually it sounded like my $25 computer speakers. That's weird. .......
423: Vintage Asylum, RE: Proton ? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-21, 13:59:07 (24.148.217.249)
Mine actually works perfectly and has been in storage for a few decades. I have original box, packing, manual, warantee card, and most importantly remote. I just want to make sure the idle bias is set .......
424: Vintage Asylum, love the interior shop photos (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-20, 13:19:13 (24.148.217.249)
Wish there where still stereo shops like that today, with shelves of amps and speakers ready to play at the push of the selector buttons. .......
425: Vintage Asylum, RE: Denon DRA-635R Specs (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-20, 13:08:28 (24.148.217.249)
Thanks. The Denon specs the THD at an amazingly low .009% .......
426: Vintage Asylum, RE: Denon DRA-635R Specs (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-20, 13:07:06 (24.148.217.249)
No, this receiver only has MM input. The more powerful ones did have the MC preamp. .......
427: Vintage Asylum, Biasing Proton AM-300 integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-20, 13:01:11 (24.148.217.249)
I traded some equipment with a friend and received a '87 Proton AM300 stereo integrated amplifier. It's been in storage for a long time and still works, as I've read Proton amps are prone to failure. .......
428: Speaker Asylum, You took the words out of my mouth nt (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-19, 10:34:06 (24.148.217.249)
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429: Speaker Asylum, RE: Parts price can be irrelevant though. (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-19, 10:33:31 (24.148.217.249)
I agree. If he had offered and exquisitely veneered cabinet with a good looking & properly implemented crossover board I would not have been shocked at his price. As it is this is an experimental proj .......
430: Speaker Asylum, RE: Would you pay $1.5k for these custom speakers? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-17, 08:06:59 (24.148.217.249)
You forgot to mention the pine veneered cabinet grade plywood cabinets. .......
431: Speaker Asylum, LOL (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-17, 07:59:00 (24.148.217.249)
That's really funny! .......
432: Speaker Asylum, RE: Would you pay $1.5k for these custom speakers? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-17, 05:58:53 (24.148.217.249)
Good observations. I likewise thought he was overly impressed with himself. I've met many people like that. Must be the result of the new training of growing up and being praised for everything they d .......
433: Speaker Asylum, My question was a pun N/T (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-17, 05:54:05 (24.148.217.249)
n/t .......
434: Speaker Asylum, RE: Would you pay $1.5k for these custom speakers? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-17, 05:52:00 (24.148.217.249)
It is really odd that he didn't solder the cap and resister leads to each other, and every solder is a cold joint. Amazing. .......
435: Speaker Asylum, Would you pay $1.5k for these custom speakers? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-16, 13:10:51 (24.148.217.249)
Would you pay $1500 for these diy speakers? I wonder how good of a conductor is a 10d finish nail? I think he needs a new hobby. .......
436: Vintage Asylum, RE: Denon DRA-635r steeo receiver purchase (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-16, 12:52:40 (24.148.217.249)
Very interesting. .......
437: Vintage Asylum, RE: Interior photos (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-15, 19:13:56 (24.148.217.249)
I like the fact that it only has preamp out instead of in/out jumpers, so I can try vertical biamping. That would be way cool. .......
438: Vintage Asylum, RE: Denon DRA-635r steeo receiver purchase (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-15, 10:48:27 (24.148.217.249)
I agree with your assessment of Denon. I thought the units 'New Optical Class-A' slogan was all marketing. My research indicates it is a sliding bias as volume changes to keep the amp in class A at lo .......
439: Vintage Asylum, Interior photos (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-15, 10:40:23 (24.148.217.249)
I opened it to clean out the dust and snapped a few photos of the unit to show what I think is good build and design. I like the nice tuner board, separate preamp & amp board, separate .......
440: Amp/Preamp Asylum, CL n/t (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-14, 19:21:14 (24.148.217.249)
n/t .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, some of both (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-14, 19:18:59 (24.148.217.249)
I like natural materials, but don't like non-traditional rectangular bases. I like extreme technological advances, but don't like a table that says look at me. .......
442: Vinyl Asylum, I've noticed that to (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-14, 19:13:58 (24.148.217.249)
I haven't seen prices that high but since the downturn in the economy prices have really jumped. I noticed their prices are the same as ebay and CL. In some cases higher than the ebay market. No longe .......
443: Vintage Asylum, of what I owned this is one of the most pleasing to my eyes (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-14, 18:36:38 (24.148.217.249)
I love oak and Arts & Craft furniture, so I love these Altecs .......
444: Vintage Asylum, Denon DRA-635r steeo receiver purchase (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-14, 16:51:35 (24.148.217.249)
I bought a '91-93 Denon DRA635r FM/AM stereo receiver from a resale shop yesterday. I've had 3 other newer Denon receivers '04,'06, '10 in the past and this is best sounding one of them all. It has t .......
445: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Does anyone just use bare wire anymore ... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-10, 19:22:54 (24.148.217.249)
I've used bananas and bare wire has less coloration for me. .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, GEM Dandy Polytable any good? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-06, 16:12:55 (24.148.217.249)
I really like the the GEM Dandy polytable w/ the Jelco SA250 tonearm from the very little I've read about it. Is the plinth and platter some type of synthetic polymer and not mdf, hence the name? http .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Aspen TT Shelf (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-02, 12:46:41 (24.148.217.249)
Being that it is a soft wood it may not be your best choice for a tt shelf. Quote from Wikipedia: "Aspen wood is white and soft, but fairly strong, and has low flammability. It has a number of uses, n .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Neato (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-03-02, 12:37:33 (24.148.217.249)
That is very nice. The last photo must have been the tt before he rebuilt it. .......
449: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Muse 100 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-28, 19:42:48 (24.148.217.249)
That's is really great when an older amp exceeds your positive memory of it in the day. Nice! .......
450: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recent solid state ntegrateds without DAC/digital inputs (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-26, 16:51:32 (24.148.217.249)
I agree that you should hang on to your external dac. Years from now the internal dacs in an expensive integrated amp could be outdated. .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I like my Project Debut III w/non -carbon arm... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-23, 09:44:16 (24.148.217.249)
Thanks for your budget recommendation. Is the photo of your tt, because it has an Orofon cartridge? BTW, does the DebutIII's arm have adjustable VTA? .......
452: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Garrard 201a [found on the interweb] (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-23, 05:09:49 (24.148.217.249)
Looks very interesting. Wonder if he got it up and running? .......
453: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-23, 05:08:11 (24.148.217.249)
Thanks for the useful imformation. I was not aware that the DJ crowd no longer uses vinyl. Do they only scratch cds now? Thanks for the info on Thorens tts too. .......
454: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 20:26:02 (24.148.217.249)
Sorry but traveling 400mi is too far .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yes (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 12:35:21 (24.148.217.249)
Thank you for confirming what I suspected. I figured a cartridge and phono stage would be the next items to address. .......
456: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 12:31:27 (24.148.217.249)
It's for local pick-up only. .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 10:37:19 (24.148.217.249)
I've had 2 Dual 1019, Sony PS6750, AR XB, Lafayette w/ Jelco arm, Dual 506, and Technics D2. None satisfied me with their idiosyncrasies. I've decided on a late model tt, unless I happen upon a vintag .......
458: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just bought a Pioneer PLX-1000 (SL-1200 replacement) (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 10:34:02 (24.148.217.249)
The Pioneer looks like a very good one for the budget audiophile, and probably a step up from the $400-500ish Rega, Project, MH offerings. In my search for a budget turntable, there is something unset .......
459: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 10:09:12 (24.148.217.249)
It does look like a good one. I'll try to seek out a peek at Guitar Center if they get one. .......
460: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 09:58:56 (24.148.217.249)
In the past I've had 5 high quality vintage tables, and all had small issues and required continual tinkering, so I think I'm going modern this time. .......
461: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Where do live? NT (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 09:48:03 (24.148.217.249)
Why so? I'm from Chicago, and live in NC now. .......
462: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-22, 04:48:54 (24.148.217.249)
Thanks Comet. I suspected I would have the spend more doe on a modern turntable to get a good performer. I have owned 6 very capable vintage turntables (but not the td150) and they all had some kind o .......
463: Vinyl Asylum, $700 turntable recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-21, 19:42:37 (24.148.217.249)
I've been doing a lot of research on a budget turntable, like the Rega RP1, Music Hall 2.2, Project Debut, Uturn and even Denon 300. My research indicates that while they get the job done, they have t .......
464: Vinyl Asylum, RE: George Merrill's new sub-$2K PolyTable looks interesting (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-12, 06:02:59 (24.148.217.249)
Yes, I've been eyeing this tt too. Looks beautiful to say the least. .......
465: Vinyl Asylum, RE: George Merrill's new sub-$2K PolyTable looks interesting (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-11, 05:20:07 (24.148.217.249)
Looks very nice. How does it compare to others in it's price? .......
466: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I suppose it's cool if you like a bathroom scale (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-02-05, 15:36:27 (24.148.217.249)
Just kiddin', though there is a resemblance. Has a Linn look to it from my perspective. .......
467: Vinyl Asylum, RE: some Pro-Ject models reportedly hum, others reportedly don't (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-24, 05:30:19 (24.148.217.249)
That's very good to know, so maybe I should stay away for their previous models used. Thanks! .......
468: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Best under £400 according to What Hi Fi (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-24, 05:28:47 (24.148.217.249)
Good point! I had an OM10super years ago and though I didn't upgrade I know what your talking about. .......
469: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Review from analog planet (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-23, 10:10:33 (24.148.217.249)
Sound nice, but my only concern is the limitations in mounting heavier cartridges and alignment limitations. I think I may outgrow it too quickly. .......
470: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Best under £400 according to What Hi Fi (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-23, 10:08:23 (24.148.217.249)
This is one I'm strongly considering. .......
471: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Lookin' for a low cost modern turntable (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-23, 07:07:16 (24.148.217.249)
The Project Carbon Debut w/ Ortofon Red does seem prefect Have to figure how to add to my $300 savings. I wonder if the Project Essential II w/ Ortofon OM5e is that much worse? .......
472: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Denon DP-300F has had good WOM here... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-23, 07:01:13 (24.148.217.249)
Looks very nice but I forgot to say that my receiver has a phono stage. .......
473: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does your Denon receiver have a phono preamp? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-23, 07:00:23 (24.148.217.249)
The Denon is 2 channel receiver and does include a phono stage. .......
474: Vinyl Asylum, Lookin' for a low cost modern turntable (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-22, 18:20:50 (24.148.217.249)
I'm looking for a modern low cost turntable to use with my Denon DRA397 80wx2 stereo receiver. I see plenty of Project turntables used on ebay for under $300. Is this a good way to go? The entry Rega .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Marantz (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-20, 16:08:10 (24.148.217.249)
Highly praised for sound and phono ability .......
476: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Analog surround preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2015-01-15, 15:50:14 (24.148.217.249)
As well as the Map1, I thought the Mac C45, CJ CT5, and Audio Refinement Pre5 were good 5.1 analogue preamps. .......
477: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Aleph 30 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-12-20, 08:42:33 (24.148.217.249)
I had the amp and the fins cooled very efficiently and looked sharp too. Though class A runs hot, I could always rest my hand on the amp w/o burning myself. It is nowhere as hot as a tube amp. The des .......
478: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Aleph 30 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-12-19, 19:38:14 (24.148.217.249)
Look's very cool, but also collects a lot of dust. .......
479: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Jolida 302CRC even better with Modulus 2D preamp (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-12-19, 19:37:09 (24.148.217.249)
I had the Jolida 302B before they had remote control. What your experiencing makes sense because the Jolida 302 is a power amp w/ a passive preamp. Since the volume control just attenuates the sound a .......
480: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Aleph 30 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-12-19, 10:49:56 (24.148.217.249)
I really enjoyed mine immensely. I thought it had plenty of detail and a very 3 dimensional soundstage. Music was always a pleasurable and involving listening experience with this amp mated with an AE .......
481: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Live Rock-n-Roll !! My setup with pics......... (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-10-09, 19:09:02 (24.148.217.249)
If I'm not mistaken I notice a door stop on the left, indicating that your room's door must be just out of the field of view on the left. The use of a wide angle lens does make the room look deeper. .......
482: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Likewise Cary Audio (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-10-09, 18:52:47 (24.148.217.249)
Cary Audio made the same blunder with there DVD-8 universal player around 2007. It was a $170 Oppo DVD970 in Cary skin selling for $1200. They didn't even change the remote other than the Cary logo in .......
483: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That is a really good looking system too! (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-10-09, 05:32:18 (24.148.217.249)
What is your equipment list please? .......
484: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My Canon G15 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-10-09, 05:30:50 (24.148.217.249)
I use my Canon G10 for all my gear photos too, and the results are simply outstanding. The older G10 is not as good in low light, but that isn't a problem in most situations. BTW, P&S cameras generall .......
485: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is it Vandy Vaporware ?? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-10-02, 06:12:32 (24.148.217.249)
I have DIY SEAS Froy3 speaker which use the SEAS Excel magnesium drivers w/ copper phase plug, and have used them with AES (Cary) tube amps and found the match quite remarkable. The Cary speakers like .......
486: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp for Excite X-14 (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-10-02, 06:06:20 (24.148.217.249)
The Rega Brio-R and Excite have been recommended as a good match on other forums. .......
487: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Are you going for looks or sound? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-26, 03:06:07 (24.148.217.249)
That is the point of this post...a 70s looking system w/ modern equipment and modern performance. When I bought my new 2014 Nissan Frontier pickup I didn't raise the hood. It does everything I wanted .......
488: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Modern Classic stereo remenisent of the '70s (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-24, 14:43:23 (24.148.217.249)
Klipsch Heresey III is a great suggestion...very classic look and design. The Spendors are 89db. I don't see why the Luxman won't work with them. I do like the look of a bookshelf speaker. ::: TOPIC:: .......
489: Vintage Asylum, Ordered surround kit (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-24, 14:31:00 (24.148.217.249)
Ordered surround kit from Simply Speakers in FL. Should be here on Fri and will do this weekend. I am in the process of cleaning grills w/ Blue Coral upholstery clean and will let you know if it work .......
490: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Another Modern Classic stereo remenisent of the '70s (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-24, 04:21:13 (24.148.217.249)
With the recommendation of an inmate Yamaha integrated amps would fit the bill, as long as a silver faceplate is available. Here is a less expensive possibility. I think I'm getting closer. .......
491: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Modern Classic stereo remenisent of the '70s (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-23, 19:05:41 (24.148.217.249)
The yamaha integrateds definitely have the look, but speakers need to be an oversize bookshelf in walnut and a turntable needs a real wood base for that '70's look in my mind. I'm thinking of dumping .......
492: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I think the Outlaw is pretty close - by modern standards (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-23, 19:01:09 (24.148.217.249)
I think the luxman classic series has the look. http://www.luxman.com/product-list.php?cid=15 .......
493: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Modern Classic stereo remenisent of the '70s (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-23, 12:43:49 (24.148.217.249)
I've been curious lately. What would a be a modern representation of the classic '70s stereo in today's new market? The feel, looks, and simplicity of the '70s stereo is important with an int .......
494: Vintage Asylum, RE: Classic Speaker site problems (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-23, 09:47:21 (24.148.217.249)
I can look on the site, but when I sign in I'm denied access to the forums. Its crazy. .......
495: Vintage Asylum, Classic Speaker site problems (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-23, 05:44:28 (24.148.217.249)
I'm not sure the site is active any more. 2 days ago I signed up and have yet to receive the email validation yet. The site allows you to resend your request which I did 3 times, still no validation. .......
496: Vintage Asylum, RE: Larger Advents Revisited (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-22, 11:08:14 (24.148.217.249)
When I did a search for 'Basel 5002 Advent' it gave baselaudiolab.com/ADVENT_LA_XO.html which is the same xover page that I gave a link to earlier. I can easily open the masonite frame of the grill cl .......
497: Vintage Asylum, RE: The challenge (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-22, 10:46:02 (24.148.217.249)
Thanks, later I will rebuild the xover with the latest version shown here to accomidate the latest tweeter, since there is little difference in woofers. http://baselaudiolab.com/ADVENT_LA_XO.html ::: .......
498: Vintage Asylum, RE: Larger Advents Revisited (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-22, 10:44:35 (24.148.217.249)
Very good. I will keep the tweeter and refoam the woofer. Then later I will rebuild the xover with the latest version shown here, since there is little difference in woofers. http://baselaudiolab.com/ .......
499: Vintage Asylum, RE: rotating woofers? (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-22, 10:40:24 (24.148.217.249)
I considered that, but looking at the spider, there is a bit of distortion, so it surely can't hurt to rotate the woofer. .......
500: Vintage Asylum, RE: Larger Advents Revisited (0.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2014-09-22, 10:38:19 (24.148.217.249)
You folks have got me thinking. I think I will try Blue Coral auto upholstery cleaner, as it worked great on car seats. .......
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