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1: General Asylum, Revisiting an old flame. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2024-01-14, 06:26:04 (73.121.19.190)
I just reacquired my Ayre V-3 amplifier after having been on loan to my cousin for about twenty years. I am sending it off to Ayre for refurbishing and upgrades. It will be replacing a pair of Schitt .......
2: Cable Asylum, This turned my head around about how cables actually work. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2022-02-04, 10:17:18 (69.73.35.206)
It took me a couple of viewings to wrap my head around what was being explained in this video. (Yes, I'm a knucklehead.) I would like to hear a civilized conversation about what it explains, on this f .......
3: Propeller Head Plaza, This turned my head around about how cables actually work. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2022-02-04, 10:17:18 (69.73.35.206)
It took me a couple of viewings to wrap my head around what was being explained in this video. (Yes, I'm a knucklehead.) I would like to hear a civilized conversation about what it explains, on this f .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit is not just a funny company name (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-09-15, 08:00:15 (69.73.35.206)
I'm sorry that your experience was less than favorable. I have purchased several items from them and early on even had my first BiFrost upgraded to Multibit, all without any drama. They have been as p .......
5: Tweakers' Asylum, An older tweaky product that I use. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-05-04, 12:35:09 (69.73.35.206)
I have found this one to be more than a placebo effect for all of the electrical contacts in my system. Your mileage may vary, but it isn't terrible expensive to try. .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Lola Lennox with a bit of help from Mom sings for you (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-04-29, 12:34:16 (69.73.35.206)
That's some good pop music. .......
7: General Asylum, RE: Would love to hear/see live in concert! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-04-29, 12:32:03 (69.73.35.206)
Dang, that is rather salty, isn't it? .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, The most clever post I've seen in a long time! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-04-08, 08:14:30 (69.73.35.206)
NT .......
9: General Asylum, RE: audio fun (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-03-31, 12:04:33 (69.73.35.206)
I would have sworn that was Victor Wooten on bass, WOW! .......
10: General Asylum, "Tighten Up": Archie Bell & The Drells (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-01-26, 07:17:33 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
11: Cable Asylum, Neo Tech worked well for me (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2021-01-18, 07:48:02 (73.121.16.90)
NC-P303 IEC and NC-P313 male connectors from Sonic Craft are about $80.00 each if that fits in your budget. I use them to terminate a 4-foot length of NEP-3001 MK III cable ($31.22 per ft.) It made an .......
12: Jazz Alley, RE: Jazz Guitarists (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-24, 05:01:28 (73.121.16.90)
Pat Metheny .......
13: General Asylum, I'm sure to be followed by Feats of Strenght. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-23, 06:57:20 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
14: General Asylum, RE: And we have our first airing of grievances (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-23, 06:53:19 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
15: General Asylum, And we have our first airing of grievances... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-23, 06:52:31 (73.121.16.90)
NT .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary 805 Question. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-21, 20:59:56 (73.121.16.90)
Mine came with KR 300BXLs which sounded superb until I install the WEs. .......
17: Critic's Corner, RE: The new Stereophile is fantastic!!! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-20, 19:15:08 (73.121.16.90)
I agree however, I have a quibble with Herb Reichert's 'Some truly affordable phono cartridges' article. On page 43, Pictures of various cartridges and their styli are note identified by model stylus .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary 805 Question. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-20, 19:05:10 (73.121.16.90)
I acquired a pair of Western Electric 300Bs that turned my 805Cs into one of the sweetest sounding amps that I have ever heard. .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rock n roll cartridge with replaceable stylus (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-11, 20:30:33 (73.121.16.90)
I run an MP-150 on my Rega P3 through a Schitt Mani and I find it,to be quite resolving and nuanced. I recommended the MP-300 or 500 because you mentioned wanting a boron cantilever. .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rock n roll cartridge with replaceable stylus (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-11, 18:39:49 (73.121.16.90)
You should consider the Nagaoka MP-500 or MP-300. .......
21: Cable Asylum, RE: I didn't spend all of that time and money... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-09, 03:49:14 (73.121.16.90)
Perhaps I didn't state it clearly but in essence, your point is what I was getting at. They are my systems and as such an expression of my tastes and preferences. If I like how it sounds, measurements .......
22: Critic's Corner, RE: My new writing gig (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-07, 19:31:19 (73.121.16.90)
Best of luck with your new gig. I'll have to check it out. .......
23: Cable Asylum, I didn't spend all of that time and money... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-07, 16:55:28 (73.121.16.90)
... putting together my systems to satisfy someone's theoretical equations. I did to give me pleasure, so I get to do the research to please me. .......
24: Cable Asylum, Purely a case of who are you going to believe, me or your lying ears? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-06, 06:11:25 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
25: Jazz Alley, RE: Spinning The Jim Hall Trio: The Complete "Jazz Guitar" (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-12-04, 06:20:06 (73.121.16.90)
The release that I have is on the Essential Jazz Classics label, #EJC55494. The copyright date is 2011. .......
26: Jazz Alley, Spinning The Jim Hall Trio: The Complete "Jazz Guitar" (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-11-25, 19:36:13 (73.121.16.90)
This is a digitally remastered and expanded edition of this Jazz classic. The music on Jazz Guitar has traveled a long way since its original recording. The first LP edition contained 10 of the 11 tun .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, If it's within the budget, Rega P3 is a great place to start. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-11-18, 04:38:55 (73.121.16.90)
I have upgraded mine with a Tango Spinner sub-platter, bearing, belts and pulley as well as a Rega Neo power supply, a Groove Tracer counter weight and a Nagaoka MP150 Cartridge. Each time there were .......
28: Jazz Alley, Spinning Marian McPartland & Friends:85 Candles-Live in New York (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-11-16, 17:38:53 (73.121.16.90)
I had forgotten about this gem of an album. Definitely worth a spin if you have, or can find it. .......
29: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Installed the Laminated Carbon Fiber AC outlet covers yesterday. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-10-03, 05:46:19 (73.121.16.90)
I'm really sorry to hear that your results were not as positive as mine. As with everything else in this hobby, it is obviously system dependant. .......
30: Cable Asylum, RE: NeoTech NEP 3001 MKIII and NEP 3002 MKII (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-20, 06:02:19 (73.121.16.90)
I just finished up a power cable for the PS P300 using a Neotech NC-P313 Male AC, NC-P303 IEC connectors, and 4' of NEP-3001 MK III cable. I was inspired by your post. I have to agree about the sounds .......
31: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Installed the Laminated Carbon Fiber AC outlet covers yesterday. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-12, 06:46:35 (73.121.16.90)
Apparently so. It is the first item on this thread. .......
32: Cable Asylum, RE: Duster on speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-11, 04:38:24 (73.121.16.90)
I made up some excellent speaker cables without too much complexity using RAMM AUDIO AMADEUS 5 MK2 cable with RAMM AUDIO 50400-GT Spades from Audiophonics. The total cost was about $300.00 plus about .......
33: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Installed the Laminated Carbon Fiber AC outlet covers yesterday. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-07, 20:17:22 (73.121.16.90)
Duster's post from 12 August is where I came across the information on them. .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, All well and good but, how does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-07, 14:33:55 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
35: Tweakers' Asylum, Installed the Laminated Carbon Fiber AC outlet covers yesterday. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-06, 21:26:23 (73.121.16.90)
I've had to spend a couple of days listening to the system since installing them because I did not want to believe my initial reaction. The sound of the system has much greater focus and detail, so mu .......
36: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Carbon fiber AC outlet wall plate arrived. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-09-01, 19:39:52 (73.121.16.90)
I received mine on Saturday. They are as you describe them. Unfortunately, the Viborg RCA socket caps came the day before and I installed them first. I am waiting a week to do the outlet covers just s .......
37: General Asylum, RE: Death Notice of vinnie2 (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-08-26, 20:12:58 (73.121.16.90)
My sincere condolence. Your loss is our loss. .......
38: Speaker Asylum, If you are DIY capable these look like a project that I may tackle someday. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-08-22, 07:30:44 (73.121.16.90)
They employ a Direct Servo Subwoofer Amp A370PEQ made by Rhythmic Audio and a GR Research SW-12-04 Servo Sub Woofer. .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bad idea no matter how you slice it . . . (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-08-18, 08:13:28 (69.73.35.206)
"It minces, it slices, it cuts prices! It'll make a pile of rubble of anything, from and onion to and automobile! And it Really, Really Works! Don't delay order yours, today!" "Void where prohibited b .......
40: General Asylum, The amp for my new horn speaker's got a Hemi in it. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-08-18, 08:09:12 (69.73.35.206)
(nt) .......
41: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Affordable Laminated Carbon Fiber Composite AC Outlet Wall Plate (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-08-15, 06:11:52 (73.121.16.90)
Duster, excuse my ignorance but where can I come up with the SS screws that you suggest? .......
42: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Affordable Laminated Carbon Fiber Composite AC Outlet Wall Plate (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-08-14, 08:23:31 (69.73.35.206)
Thanx, Duster. I ordered a pair for my nearfield system which already has PS Audio Power Ports installed. .......
43: Tubes Asylum, RE: Looking for Norther Electric? Check here ... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-29, 19:10:43 (73.121.16.90)
I'm still waiting for the e-mail from them that they have them back in stock. .......
44: Tubes Asylum, RE: Schiit Freya + ordered: any suggestions for 6SN7 tubes? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-29, 10:48:20 (69.73.35.206)
The TJ Full Music clears the base recess in my Saga just fine. I would imagine that it Isn't much different in the Freya. .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nagaoka MP110 on AR XA turntable (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-29, 09:56:10 (69.73.35.206)
Go for it! I have an MP150 on my Rega P3 and am a very happy camper. Best bang for the buck that I have found. .......
46: Tubes Asylum, RE: Schiit Freya + ordered: any suggestions for 6SN7 tubes? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-29, 09:51:41 (69.73.35.206)
Since I can longer find Northern Electric tubes, I started using a TJ Full Music 6SN7 tube in my Schiit Saga. It is nothing short of magical. They are not cheap, but not stupid expensive either. Well .......
47: Jazz Alley, RE: Monk delay? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-25, 05:15:50 (73.121.16.90)
The last (2) CDs that I ordered from Amazon have had shipping delays. I wonder if there might be a distribution problem due to the dreaded COVID 19? .......
48: General Asylum, RE: Music Direct vs Audio Advice? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-17, 09:41:57 (69.73.35.206)
Both are reputable dealers that I have purchased from. If both have the same items, I will purchase from Audio Advice simply because of their involvement with the Helene Foundation, a non-profit whose .......
49: General Asylum, Nothing exceeds like excess! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-12, 10:17:49 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
50: General Asylum, RE: i need a formidable computer desk chair (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-06, 18:13:26 (73.121.16.90)
I am quite happy with the Hyken chair from Staples. I have one at work and another at home. .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How to remove cat hair from the stylus? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-07-05, 12:23:32 (73.121.16.90)
I use a child's toothbrush when something gets on the stylus that the Onzow cannot remove. In the immortal words of Elmer Fudd, "Be vewie, vewie caefuhl." .......
52: Critic's Corner, The problem for me with combination electronics (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-06-03, 10:25:11 (69.73.35.206)
Whether it's an active speaker, integrated amplifier, built-in DAC, etc. aside from the upgradability of specific components is a failure. If an amplifier or a speaker fails, I can replace the individ .......
53: General Asylum, 66 in a couple of weeks, if the 'Rona doesn't get me. nt (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-04-26, 14:09:25 (73.121.16.90)
nt. .......
54: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg and Sonarquest (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-04-23, 09:26:34 (69.73.35.206)
Which one did you go with for the IEC termination? .......
55: Inmate Systems, mrod's Desktop and beyond (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-04-19, 15:33:46 (73.121.16.90)
mrod
's Desktop and beyond System
IP Address: 73.121.16.90
Last Update: April 19, 2020 at 15:33:46
Amplifier: Parasound Zamp V3 pair in mono configuration
Preamplifier (or None if Integr .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, There's a record in that picture? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-04-16, 08:41:35 (73.121.16.90)
(nt) .......
57: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit Saga Plus update (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2020-04-16, 08:27:25 (73.121.16.90)
I have an original issue Saga in which I run a Northern Electric 6SN7 tube without any adapter. I wonder if the new version has the socket sunk in a little lower? I thoroughly enjoy this pre-amp. ::: .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Resurrecting old tables - cart replacement (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-11-21, 09:46:46 (69.73.35.206)
You might consider the Nagaoka MP-110 or MP-150. I am very happy with the MP-150 I installed on my P3. .......
59: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is Amazon HD posible streamed through Roku stick, directly into my Oppo 205 ? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-10-17, 09:05:32 (69.73.35.206)
I am currently listening to The Beatles Abbey Road re-master on Amazon Music Ultra HD at 24 bit/96 kHz on my desktop PC. .......
60: Digital Drive, RE: Cd player recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-10-17, 08:16:49 (69.73.35.206)
I agree with the CXC recommendation. I use one running into a Schiit Bifrost multibit DAC and it sounds considerably better than the Pioneer PD-65 which it replaced as both a stand alone player and a .......
61: General Asylum, For the desktop system I use one like this. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-10-17, 07:37:44 (69.73.35.206)
Hyken from Staples. .......
62: General Asylum, In the music room I use a chair just like this one. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-10-17, 07:34:50 (69.73.35.206)
Buster Chair from Restoration Hardware. .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, Sunday morning spin. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-08-11, 07:42:56 (50.254.250.214)
Lou Reed .......
64: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wright Sound WLA12A an update (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-08-06, 13:01:50 (69.73.35.206)
To your inquiry about the Saga. I am extremely satisfied with mine. .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Saturday afternoon spin. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-07-27, 14:57:23 (73.121.16.90)
Amazingly good cover of Venus! .......
66: Radio Road, RE: Need to improve antenna elements contact surface-improved reception (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-07-21, 18:38:29 (73.121.16.90)
I have always had good service from DeOxit products. .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, Sunday afternoon spins: (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-07-21, 14:44:17 (73.121.16.90)
Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Johnny Copeland:"Showdown" Pointer Sisters:"Retrospect" Little Feat:"Dixie Chicken" "Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits" .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, Saturday morning spin: Son Volt- On Chant and Strum (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-07-20, 06:33:25 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
69: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Outboard Reglated Linear DC Power Supplies (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-07-17, 19:41:48 (73.121.16.90)
I can't agree enough. I am listening to Neil Young on my Rega RP3 through a Schiit Mani that is powered by a Swagman PS I just purchased. The difference between it and the stock wall wart is appreciab .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, Eine kleine Nachtmusik (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-07-11, 04:15:08 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
71: Speaker Asylum, Holy Cow! Can those things image! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-06-28, 04:33:40 (73.121.16.90)
nt .......
72: General Asylum, RE: Interest in music (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-06-26, 04:09:53 (73.121.16.90)
That's precisely why having a vast collection is so important. I've been where you are and it causes me to dig deeper into the collection, or expand it to find what suits my current tastes. Sometimes .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It took 25 years and worth the wait. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-06-21, 19:43:26 (73.121.16.90)
Thanx for the heads up. I just ordered it from Craft. .......
74: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help - Socket Saver broke off in socket (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-06-03, 10:13:53 (69.73.35.206)
Drill a 1/16" hole in the centre of the broken shaft. Insert an equally small screw about 1/2" or so into that hole and you should be able to pull it out. .......
75: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Deciding on pre.... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-05-27, 04:25:39 (73.121.16.90)
I have a Mani paired with a Schiit Saga and am enjoying the combination immensely in my desktop system. I am beginning to roll 6sn7 tubes in the Saga. It is quite entertaining. .......
76: Tubes Asylum, Even small signal tubes are subject to the effects of microphonicss. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-05-21, 04:11:01 (73.121.16.90)
In effect, it may actually be the opposite of what your snarky remark surmised. Some believe that tube "warmth" is partially due to microphinics. The sound wave from the speakers hit the tubes slightl .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated amp for around $1500 USD or $2000 CAD (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-05-16, 04:08:24 (73.121.16.90)
Don't overlook the Outlaw Audio RR2160 receiver. .......
78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Parasound Zpre3, nice little analog solution.. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2019-01-03, 08:57:36 (69.73.35.206)
I use a Zpre2 for my desktop system running a Zamp v3 to drive a pair of Audience ClairAudient The One loudspeakers. My source is my computer through a Schiit Audio BiFrost DAC. There are days that I .......
79: Digital Drive, RE: CD player on a very tight budget Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-11-29, 18:23:57 (71.236.39.17)
Find yourself a Pioneer PD-65 and have a blast with it! .......
80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audible Illusions Mod III A Questions: (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-11-01, 18:50:36 (71.236.39.17)
Like everything else, tubes do wear out. You have to be careful what tubes you put in your AI M3a. It takes 6922 or 6H23EB tubes and it is pretty darned rough on them. I suggest using tubes recommende .......
81: Digital Drive, RE: Bad Advise !!!!! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-11-01, 04:11:17 (71.236.39.17)
On the M3a I use the CD input for the Sony SCD-777es, the DAT input for the Perpetual Technology boxes and the Tape loop for the Fostex CD recorder and the only difference I can hear is that which eac .......
82: Music Lane, RE: What songs signal spring or summer, to you? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-07-20, 19:42:46 (68.47.249.187)
Frank Sinatra:"The Summer Wind" .......
83: General Asylum, RE: The Audiophile Chair (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-07-07, 08:41:21 (70.43.222.94)
Here's what works for me. It's comfy and the wings seem to help lock in the soundstage. .......
84: Rocky Road, RE: W.G.A.R.A. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-05-19, 03:32:46 (68.34.210.251)
In my music room and my living room and believe me that was enough! enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
85: Rocky Road, W.G.A.R.A. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-05-17, 16:34:06 (68.34.210.251)
She's a tempest (of hype) in a teacup (of talent). enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
86: Music Lane, Take Your Medicine (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-03-29, 03:56:20 (68.34.210.251)
From Today's New York Times... enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
87: General Asylum, RE: Help, speakers (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-03-28, 15:44:19 (68.34.210.251)
There are several additional speaker boxes available. I once had an Adcom, there is also this.... enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, "The Positive Music" Has Lost A Great Proponent.... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2009-02-23, 08:44:42 (68.34.210.251)
..and WRTI-FM slips further away from being the voice of jazz in Philly. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
89: Digital Drive, RE: Watcha got? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-12-14, 12:20:22 (68.34.210.251)
e-mail me with a what you're asking for 'em! enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
90: Digital Drive, Watcha got? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-12-14, 06:34:57 (68.34.210.251)
I might save you a trip to GW if I don't already have it. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
91: Rocky Road, Over Under Sideways Down (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-12-07, 06:03:06 (68.34.210.251)
nt enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
92: General Asylum, No Armed Guitar Player (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-15, 12:19:51 (68.34.210.251)
Tony Melendez.... enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Not me, but (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-03, 09:10:38 (68.34.210.251)
No,mine is on the Mercury label. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Not me, but (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-03, 05:33:08 (68.34.210.251)
Outstanding! The sense of space and clarity of this recording is superb. There is little to no surface noise. Overall a great record of a wonderful recording. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history remov .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, Allman Brothers Band:"Live At The Fillmore East" (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-02, 19:59:51 (68.34.210.251)
I just bought my second copy of the Mercury re-issue, because the first copy had a side of the new Queen album on side 4 instead of "Whipping Post"!(No I didn't return or exchange it). Has anyone else .......
96: Digital Drive, RE: I already said that in another post further down the thread (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-02, 16:13:56 (68.34.210.251)
DOPH! enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
97: Digital Drive, High end receptacles (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-02, 08:34:28 (68.34.210.251)
Wouldn't the use of cheater plugs obviate the advantages of using an Oyiade or PS Audio receptacle? Why not cut the third prong off the power cable instead? enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed .......
98: General Asylum, RE: you sure that was an audio salesperson or a hooker? :-) (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-11-02, 08:14:19 (68.34.210.251)
And the difference would be? enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
99: General Asylum, RE: Nice WSJ article on the Wanamaker Pipe Organ (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-10-09, 20:35:46 (68.34.210.251)
Not only did Wanamakers house that magnificent organ, on the eight floor they had a monorail that would circle the toy department! I too hope that the eagle is still there in the main court. enjoy! .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If it's too loud, it means you are not deaf, not too old. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-09-01, 13:00:08 (68.34.210.251)
Please, do show us your A.A.R.P. card. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Wife "Will you please turn that down". Me "But it's the Romantic Warrior". Wife "Please". (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-09-01, 08:55:09 (68.34.210.251)
That argument ended in this household when I informed her that if it's too loud, you're too old!!! enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
102: General Asylum, RE: Audio stores in Philadelphia? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-08-31, 05:31:41 (68.34.210.251)
STO Sound and Vision, 320 Old York Rd. Jenkintown. It's been a few years, but back in the day I purchased a few items from them, including the Cary amps I am still running. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is .......
103: Rocky Road, RE: Philly - Good rock, great soul (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-08-24, 14:42:01 (68.34.210.251)
Around the corner from The Electric Factory was The Trauma.Saw the Fugs there back in the day. There were also some great jazz venues om Broad St. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the bu .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Are you a one sider or two sider kind of guy/gal? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-08-07, 03:33:55 (68.34.210.251)
On first spin, I'll turn it over to hear what's on the other side. Replays usually only get one side or the other, followed by another one sider, then another..... enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history .......
105: General Asylum, RE: Ok, so what are we to do if the CD is dead and mp3 is all that will be offered? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-07-27, 17:14:13 (68.34.210.251)
I am looking forward to looking back at CDs.(See Signature) enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
106: Rocky Road, RE: SIXX:AM The Heroin Diaries (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-07-16, 05:12:08 (68.34.210.251)
Reading the book gives a great insight into the music. enjoy! mrod. Nostalgia is history removed of the burdensome weight of reality .......
107: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Very latest on Gear for Sony SCD-1 and scd777es (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-07-16, 04:51:38 (68.34.210.251)
I'm in, e-mail sent! enjoy! mrod. .......
108: Music Lane, Capitol Recording Studios Threatened (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-06-18, 07:09:52 (68.34.210.251)
Yet another bit of proof that the recording industry has become weakened... enjoy! mrod. .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A.Cs.O.T.D.............................Acid Folk (Pearls Before Swine) (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-06-14, 12:42:36 (70.43.222.94)
My Father's Son was on WDAS-FM. As I recall daddy owned the radio station! Good times...those that I can recall ;) enjoy! mrod. .......
110: Digital Drive, RE: Perpetual Technologies P3A (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-06-08, 20:45:19 (68.34.210.251)
I still prefer to play redbook through mine out of the SCD777ES,but I got over my upgradious nirvousa a couple of years ago. enjoy! mrod. .......
111: Water Cooler, RE: My New Toy Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-27, 17:00:06 (68.34.210.251)
2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour DeLuxe (a little bigger than a Road King,layed out the same) and a 2004 Yamaha FZ1(My inner hooligan needs love too!) enjoy! mrod. .......
112: Water Cooler, RE: My New Toy Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-27, 16:16:57 (68.34.210.251)
Any time you're ready, I'll take the time for ya! enjoy! mrod. .......
113: Water Cooler, RE: My New Toy Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-27, 14:57:21 (68.34.210.251)
Congrats on the new scoot! Ride well,ride safe and remember that we are invisible to most motorists out there! If you're ever in Eastern Tennessee, give us a buzz 'cuz I know some great roads to ride .......
114: SET Asylum, RE: When a tube goes, does it usually cause other damage? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-17, 08:00:50 (68.34.210.251)
When I had a WE 300B fail on my 805c, it took out the bias resistor. Technical service at Cary was quite helpful, but as I am the king of the cold solder, I sent it back to them for repairs. They were .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, This digs the grooves on my Oracle (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-15, 20:16:54 (68.34.210.251)
Benz Ruby enjoy! mrod. .......
116: Digital Drive, Pioneer Elite PD-65 (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-15, 19:59:53 (68.34.210.251)
NT enjoy! mrod. .......
117: Rocky Road, Allman Brothers Band (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-04-08, 13:19:28 (68.34.210.251)
...as the opening act for the Chambers Brothers. Philadelphia Spectrum 1970. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. Electric Factory 1969. The Fugs at the Trauma. 1968 enjoy! mrod. .......
118: General Asylum, RE: Picture of main Listening Area, would you like to share? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-03-30, 03:54:11 (68.34.210.251)
Fortunately the sound isn't as dark as the photographs are.... enjoy! mrod. .......
119: General Asylum, RE: geography quiz: where are you lunatics from? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-02-03, 07:15:28 (68.34.210.251)
Oak Ridge, Tn. What's that glowing on the other side of the ridge? enjoy! mrod. .......
120: SET Asylum, RE: How Many Hours??? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-01-19, 05:04:39 (204.252.153.113)
They indeed are from DIY HiFi Supply. What amp are you running yours in? Your assertion of 250 hours run in gives me hope and I am certainly glad that you are happy with the TJs. In the end, I am in t .......
121: SET Asylum, RE: How Many Hours??? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-01-17, 09:12:39 (204.252.153.113)
The amps actually came with KR 300BXLS tubes. Not only did they have a short life, I actually preffered the EH's sound. They were just to bright for my tastes. enjoy! mrod. .......
122: SET Asylum, How Many Hours??? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2008-01-16, 07:39:18 (204.252.153.113)
I recently installed a pair of TJ Mesh Plate 300Bs in my Cary 805c amplifiers. They replaced Western Electric tubes, one of which went south and took out my bias resistor. While I was waiting for the .......
123: Digital Drive, RE: CD recorders (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-11-15, 15:47:57 (204.252.153.113)
A good used Fostex or Tascam can be had on EvilBay for about that and you won't have to deal wit SCRMS. enjoy! mrod. .......
124: Shady Lane, Audiogon... (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-11-14, 15:06:10 (204.252.153.113)
Why not support and promote the clasifieds here at the Asylum? It seems to me that doing so would take a bite out of Audiogon's apple and would be a more trustworthy atmosphere. enjoy! mrod. ::: TO .......
125: Music Lane, RE: Rock Palace ...yt (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-10-19, 09:10:18 (68.34.210.251)
Is that the place run by the guy who used to own Plastic Fantastic?? enjoy! mrod. .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, Worst Album Covers (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-04-03, 12:54:24 (204.252.153.113)
Incredibly "Mom's Apple Pie" didn't make the list... enjoy! mrod. .......
127: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Any SACD bargains I am missing? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-04-02, 16:58:45 (204.252.153.113)
I bought both "Everybody's In Showbiz" and "Low Budget" SACDs by the Kinks from yourmusic. They are both excellent! enjoy! mrod. .......
128: General Asylum, Re: How many of you ride motorcycles? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-04-02, 16:27:37 (204.252.153.113)
I have(2) Yamaha FZ1 Yamaha Royal Star Tour DeLuxe I ride them all of the time. But you have to ride like you're invisible, that is to say never assume that the other drivers can or do see you. enjoy .......
129: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Bose announced car universal player (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-03-14, 15:16:40 (204.252.153.113)
And it comes with a Ferrari 612 Scagletti wrapped around it! enjoy! mrod. .......
130: Digital Drive, Re: What do cd tweaks imply about what better-designed cd would look like? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-03-02, 15:47:01 (68.34.210.251)
I don't know if it's the beveled edge or that it makes the outer edge round in relation to the spindle hole, but the Audiodesk lathe makes an improvement in most CDs I use it on. enjoy! mrod. ::: TO .......
131: General Asylum, Re: Harmon brands losing ground? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-02-24, 13:46:05 (204.252.153.113)
Working in the automotive field I see a lot of harmon products, from the Mark Levinson stuff in the Lexus to the Infinity and JBL stuff in the Toyotas and I am sure that they are an O.E.M. presence in .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Cat Power The Greatest (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2007-01-28, 08:13:07 (68.34.210.251)
I agree, great pressing. I use it as compared to the CD to prove the superiority of vynil over "Perfect Sound Forever" CDs to skeptics. enjoy! mrod. .......
133: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I suggest you research AI products carefully on these and other audio forums. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2006-10-15, 13:32:45 (68.34.210.251)
The dual pots are fine, their purpose is expalined bu John C. and I'm all for less in the circuit path. What I'm not crazy for are the stepped attenuators,especially as the M3a has gain to spare. Ther .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I suggest you research AI products carefully on these and other audio forums. (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2006-10-15, 10:51:37 (68.34.210.251)
When I sent my M3a in for an upgradr to newer specs a couple of years ago it took well into 5 months to get it back. I recently acquired a turntable with a Bens Ruby cartridge, so back to AI went the .......
135: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Anyone enjoying SACD through Single Ended Triodes? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2005-08-27, 07:42:21 (68.34.211.6)
I run a Sony SCD777ES, through an Audble Illusions Modulus 3a preamp into a pair of Cary 805c amplifiers that were upgraded to pre-anniverasry model specs by Cary. My speakers are Osborn Epitome with .......
136: General Asylum, Re: Why did Art Dudley dislike Terry Gross? (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2002-09-10, 13:47:49 (68.56.223.228)
Art, I can forgive the "ers" and "uhms" because interspersed amongst them are some of the most insightful and thought provoking questions that I have ever heard an interviewer in any media ask their .......
137: Digital Drive, Re: Recommend a Transport Upgrade for P1a/P3a (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2002-02-06, 17:11:05 (205.161.239.170)
I am running pretty much the same setup you describe (w/Dan Wright mods) off a Sony SCD 777 ES and am the happiest that I have ever been with digital. If you've ponied up for the Perp.Techs. with all .......
138: Cable Asylum, Use Dykes?<NT> (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2002-01-23, 15:21:58 (205.161.239.114)
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139: Hi-Rez Highway, Audible Illusions:Modulus 3a<NT> (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2002-01-13, 18:26:11 (205.161.239.138)
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140: Tweakers' Asylum, Beware of rust!!! (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2002-01-06, 09:12:57 (205.161.239.64)
If at all possible, encapsualte in heavy gauge plastic or some other airtight container, especially if you are filling metal stands. These are STEEL shavings we are talking about, and after a very sho .......
141: Digital Drive, Re: Armor-All (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2002-01-05, 21:43:27 (205.161.239.99)
How many system upgrades have you performed since last you spun these discs? enjoy! mrod .......
142: Inmate Systems, mrod - Main (0.00)
Posted by mrod on 2001-02-20, 19:46:00 (205.161.239.71)
Moniker: mrod System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2001/02/20/19:46 System Rev IP: 205.161.239.71 Amp: Cary 805c Preamp: Audible Illusions Modulus 3a Speakers: Osborn Epitome with bass bins CDP: Sony SC .......
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