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1: General Asylum, RE: Stumbled on this (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-04-18, 17:55:30 (24.229.193.53)
Hey G, Good tune!! Thanks for sharing!!! .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Mart Moderator Update (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-16, 17:42:03 (24.229.193.53)
REALLY sorry to hear this...-. Mart helped me out many times and always treated me great!!!! RIP Mart.. .......
3: Inmate Central, RE: It's not often that too much wood (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-15, 17:01:10 (24.229.193.53)
Hahahahahahahaha!!!! Too funny JDK .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: Great sideview ..... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-15, 00:56:49 (24.229.193.53)
Hey JDK, Had a hearty laugh at that "wood" remark!!!! At age 81, I could use some of that "wood"...-...- Take care .......
5: Cable Asylum, RE: Tangram Le' Journey Continues... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-14, 11:56:43 (24.229.193.53)
Hi EL, Getting ready for the swap-a-rooski on the male end. Gonna order a copper iec later today. I have a Furu silver iec, but I will try the copper one first. I like the way you sign off using th .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: I like it (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-14, 09:42:43 (24.229.193.53)
Hi Mike, I like it too, especially with the 427 Ford motor!! I guess with "fastbacks" you either like them or not. No middle road...-. .......
7: Inmate Central, Car guys..one of (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-14, 02:17:44 (24.229.193.53)
Something different! .......
8: Cable Asylum, RE: Xangsane SP-9003Ag (balanced configuration) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-03-01, 13:10:02 (24.229.193.53)
Hi EL, Just received my 1/2 mater single ended version of the Zangsane SP-9003Ag. I placed it on my Frybaby 3 just now and I will burn it in for 8 days. I will then listen to it long term, maybe 1 .......
9: Cable Asylum, RE: Tangram Le' Journey Continues... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-02-23, 05:54:28 (24.229.193.53)
Hey EL, I have ordered the rca version of the Xangsane sp 9003 ag interconnect early in February, but there was a delay. They apologized for the delay, and will get it to me asap...-.Ali Express Also .......
10: Inmate Central, RE: VSOTD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2024-02-13, 09:16:07 (24.229.193.53)
For me it's Nat Cole's...-Non Dimenticar...-. .......
11: Cable Asylum, RE: Things Have Been Finalized As Far As IC's (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-31, 08:00:47 (24.229.193.53)
Hi EL, And another excellent, well written post!! I have been a music lover since the age of 7. I am now 81 and the love of music has NOT waned. In fact, I think sometimes it has kept me going this lo .......
12: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: BTW, this is the closest I have come to feeling like a drug dealer (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-30, 10:42:00 (24.229.193.53)
Hey DR, Thanks for your post!! I would start this tweak today, but as I said before, I have a power cord on burn-in and changing the input tubes on the Valhalla...-.As soon as that is finished and I s .......
13: Cable Asylum, RE: Things Have Been Finalized As Far As IC's (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-30, 03:19:58 (24.229.193.53)
Hey EL34, Excellent post and excellent term "My-Fi"!!! Happy New Year!!! .......
14: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: BTW, this is the closest I have come to feeling like a drug dealer (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-30, 01:32:56 (24.229.193.53)
Hey DR, "Fat Shame" JBen?????..WHAT???...-You MUST be kidding!! I would NEVER dis JBen. I am proud to call him my friend!! And if you weren't kidding; in this case "biggest" means "TOP SHELF" gentlema .......
15: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: BTW, this is the closest I have come to feeling like a drug dealer (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-29, 17:47:00 (24.229.193.53)
Hey J, Man oh man. You bring back great memories of "Mag-Wire"!! You, DR and I each had our own configuration of Mag-Wire speaker wire on the Pans. I had great fun back then! Measuring, repositioning .......
16: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: So far I have treated (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-29, 11:33:12 (24.229.193.53)
Hey DR, About 2010 or so, I installed those shorting rca plugs in the unused inputs on my pre-amp. I also installed rca caps in the unused outputs on my pre-amp. This tweak was immediately apparent. .......
17: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: BTW, this is the closest I have come to feeling like a drug dealer (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-29, 08:28:18 (24.229.193.53)
Hey J, Good to see your post here! Wishing you the best in 2024!!! .......
18: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I have tried all of the products you listed in the past... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-28, 03:53:53 (24.229.193.53)
Hey DR, Always nice to see your posts. Gonna hop on the "Salt Train" soon. I had to see why my new streamer (WiiM Pro Plus) was dropping out. Had to replace my router. Oh well, at least now I can list .......
19: Music Lane, RE: Christy Moore and Shane MacGowan (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-04, 15:09:15 (70.15.35.197)
Hey Tune, You named a great one with Christy Moore!! I play "Ordinary Man", "Lisdoonvarna", and "Delirium Tremens" a LOT!!!! .......
20: General Asylum, RE: Buying American (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-12-02, 08:44:42 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR, Thanks for that list!! I want another interconnect and I think it will be that Wireworld brand. Hope you are getting better and better!!! .......
21: Headphone Heights, RE: Jo Stilgo (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-11-30, 01:59:21 (70.15.35.197)
Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a shot...-. .......
22: Headphone Heights, RE: What's playing on your cans? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-11-28, 18:41:12 (70.15.35.197)
If I may, the last 2 I played through the cans tonight were...- Don Cornell...-Hold my hand Jo Stafford...-You belong to me .......
23: Inmate Central, RE: If you're wondering what a bunch of top blokes looks like! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-11-25, 17:13:59 (70.15.35.197)
Good looking bunch of guys!!! Glad you guys are having fun!! .......
24: Inmate Central, RE: Two for Thursday (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-11-02, 10:00:04 (70.15.35.197)
Hey Mike, Both are beautiful, but I love that Packard!!! .......
25: Digital Drive, RE: New DAC suggestions (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-10-23, 23:01:09 (70.15.35.197)
Hey pal, I think you need to reread Dawnrazor's post to the OP. Nowhere can I find that he suggested a $3,000 dac. Also, that remark about 1989 is below the belt. Dawnrazor is one of the most knowled .......
26: Headphone Heights, Thanks for sharing DR!!..N/T (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-10-20, 08:51:30 (70.15.35.197)
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27: Inmate Central, RE: Is that a 1951? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-09-29, 09:09:18 (70.15.35.197)
IIRC, yes that is a '51. Double "bullet" grill. Agree about having a Ford motor in it!!! .......
28: Inmate Central, RE: FCOTD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-09-29, 07:52:28 (70.15.35.197)
Love those '49/'51 Fords!!! Brings back great memories. Thanks for posting...-. .......
29: Headphone Heights, RE: Boom Box is $430 on ebay. Nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-09-07, 18:03:01 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR, Thanks for that info on the DBX 100. It brought back many good memories when I saw the picture on the net. I think I bought mine in 1980, but I can't say for sure what I paid for it. Maybe $12 .......
30: Headphone Heights, RE: Headphones & Equalizers (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-09-07, 11:12:45 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR, I listened to you about the Max, and you were right-on about the performance!!! I basically do very little adjusting, as you say. Set it, and forget it...-. In some ways, it reminds me of the .......
31: Headphone Heights, RE: Headphones & Equalizers (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-09-07, 08:06:48 (70.15.35.197)
Hi sisterray I am using the Sonic Maximizer like inmate Dawnrazor mentioned. It is really not an equalizer in the true sense of the word, but I use it more like a loudness control...-Works great!! .......
32: Headphone Heights, RE: And another... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-23, 09:08:38 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR Moray also mentioned red 3M scuff pads cut in strips and rolled up with glue on the inside. Mag wire!!! .......
33: Headphone Heights, RE: And another... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-23, 04:05:28 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR, The name of the nice inmate that gave you and I the brush tip is Moray James. As I told J, I really like to tinker. Wishing the best for you!!! .......
34: Headphone Heights, RE: And another... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-23, 03:58:26 (70.15.35.197)
Hey J, Thanks for the laugh!! I really like to tinker!! I have 4 sets of footers I rotate every once in a while when I get the notion. My modest system is always in flux, as I am trying to get all I c .......
35: Headphone Heights, RE: And another... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-21, 06:30:15 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR...- Sorry to hear about this hospital stay. Hope all goes well for you!!! .......
36: Headphone Heights, RE: And another... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-19, 11:26:39 (70.15.35.197)
NICE!! I would have ordered the black in 2016 for the Valhalla2 had it been available. Enjoy.. .......
37: General Asylum, RE: Planar Cables (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-19, 08:50:06 (70.15.35.197)
What is the "forth" dimension? Perhaps you mean "Fourth, 4th" dimension? Have you ever tried the magnet wire configuration mentioned by inmate JBen? I have tried that magnet wire configuration when I .......
38: Headphone Heights, RE: System Pics - just for fun (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-17, 05:18:37 (70.15.35.197)
Fellow Schiit owner...-. .......
39: Inmate Central, RE: and a great old hit song, too -- much more family-friendly! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-08-05, 06:22:11 (70.15.35.197)
I was just a lad of 14 and a Freshman in HS...-.. I remember the tune well. .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Can anyone recommend a SS amp repair place or person in Central NJ ? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-07-30, 06:46:58 (70.15.35.197)
Not sure if this will help...-Try Woodbridge Stereo 751 Amboy Ave Woodbridge, NJ 732-636-7777 I think Tom Altobelli is still there. If they don't do repair, perhaps he can give you a lead on someone w .......
41: Inmate Central, RE: winds from Canada sending down plenty of wildfire smoke (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-06-06, 16:38:24 (70.15.35.197)
Yep, got the smoke here too. I am a little west of Allentown, Pa...-..cough, cough, cough... .......
42: General Asylum, RE: "Musically engaging" is just words (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-03-23, 17:53:55 (70.15.35.197)
Excellent post and VERY well written!!! .......
43: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: LCH Audio woofer being used with Magnepan .7's at FL Audio Expo (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-02-28, 05:03:05 (70.15.35.197)
Thank you for posting about the music being played on the video. I have quite a few albums by Dire Straits, but not "On Every Street" where "Fade to Black" is recorded...-. I ordered the CD this morni .......
44: Cable Asylum, RE: Cable for DC power? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-02-11, 09:12:55 (70.15.35.197)
VH Audio V-Quad...-Check it out..... I use it on a LPS also... .......
45: Inmate Central, RE: A forerunner to Ford's '57/'59 Ranchero?? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-02-02, 04:41:16 (70.15.35.197)
Great story! It brought back some good memories. Like the Colonel, I was stationed in Korea (Kimpo AB in '64) and Colorado Springs (Ent AFB '66-'68). The car was excellent. Sure looked cool with that .......
46: Inmate Central, RE: I've seen exactly one of these in my life time (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-02-01, 06:03:56 (70.15.35.197)
The Hudson that I posted a picture of is located in the small town we moved to about 3 years ago to be near one of my son's. I was lucky enough to spot the Hudson cruising down Main St about a year an .......
47: Inmate Central, RE: Here is a pre-war Hudson (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-01-31, 16:51:42 (70.15.35.197)
Oh yeah, definitely late 30's front end! Beautiful vehicle!!...-.Thanks .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: I've seen exactly one of these in my life time (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-01-31, 15:29:37 (70.15.35.197)
This is the only Hudson pick up I ever saw too! I thought I was pretty familiar with American made cars from the late '30's to the mid '60's, but I was wrong...- Agree with you that the vehicle is cla .......
49: Inmate Central, A forerunner to Ford's '57/'59 Ranchero?? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-01-31, 03:48:29 (70.15.35.197)
Hudson pickup circa 1947.... .......
50: Inmate Central, RE: Yep, that plow should be further right!... N/T (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-01-23, 11:00:09 (70.15.35.197)
Hahahahahaha Hahahahahaha Good one Musetap!!! .......
51: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: +2 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2023-01-16, 08:20:20 (70.15.35.197)
Well, here you go...-. As you can see, it is a hifi tuning fuse. If you like, I can send it to you for further inspection...-.. .......
52: Inmate Central, RE: I thought overspending caused inflation. Which is it ;-) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-12-07, 12:13:09 (70.15.35.197)
How about Corporate Greed being added to your list??? .......
53: Inmate Central, RE: Name that tune- Met her on the mountain. Stabbed her with my knife (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-12-01, 14:15:22 (70.15.35.197)
Tom Dooley Kingston trio...-.. .......
54: General Asylum, Jon Dahlquist, Peter Walker...-n/t (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-10-23, 04:30:40 (70.15.35.197)
. .......
55: Inmate Central, RE: yeah, one doesn't see those Oldses ;) every day... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-10-11, 07:58:00 (70.15.35.197)
I like the Oldses...-My first car was a 51 Olds. .......
56: Inmate Central, RE: cars at the annual CruiseFest here Saturday (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-10-11, 07:18:35 (70.15.35.197)
I am a 57 Olds fan, but that 58 Olds looks great! I also see the Studie, 58 Chevy, 63 Chevy, and the 39/40 custom street rod!! Great pics!!...-Thanks for posting...- .......
57: Inmate Central, RE: Seriously? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-08-02, 17:57:00 (70.15.35.197)
Ahhhhhhh...-Looks like my Juliet from long ago.. I loved that cat...-. .......
58: Inmate Central, RE: EXCELLENT!!!!!!... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-07-16, 04:41:50 (70.15.35.197)
Thanks Musetap!! You can do it..... .......
59: Inmate Central, RE: Will you live to be 80? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-07-15, 03:42:03 (70.15.35.197)
Yes, if I live another 65 days...-.. .......
60: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Settled on these for footers under all gear (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-05-29, 11:00:10 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR, Glad you found something that works for you!!! .......
61: General Asylum, RE: Your Top Five Favorite Songs (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-01-18, 04:26:06 (70.15.35.197)
Three for me also, Canadian Sunset...-Eddie Heywoodh Moonglow-Theme from Picnic...-Morris Stoloff Non Dimenticar...-.Nat Cole .......
62: Inmate Central, RE: There was a Seinfeld episode where George's father had a solution. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2022-01-12, 17:28:09 (70.15.35.197)
IIRC, it was called a manzeer by Frank and a bro by Kramer...-. .......
63: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: How does it compare to PS Audio? RE: An Excellent Power Enhancement (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2021-11-30, 07:12:09 (70.15.35.197)
Hey MW, Agree 100%.... .......
64: Digital Drive, RE: It seems that your Headphones are causing .................... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2021-09-08, 03:24:56 (70.15.35.197)
Hey DR, "Sure things can sound pretty good with zero attention to vibration, but it's way better with some attention"...-..Agree 100%...-.. .......
65: Inmate Central, RE: It's National Dog Day (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2021-08-26, 10:06:00 (70.15.35.197)
My 13 year old pupper...-. .......
66: Digital Drive, RE: CD players and CD transports are not gone from the Earth - Cayin Mini-CD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2021-08-25, 10:06:46 (70.15.35.197)
Hey Bullet, Nice to see you back posting!!!! Hope all is well.. Sorry about this off topic post.... .......
67: Inmate Central, Pic in Pa..... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2021-08-20, 06:19:02 (70.15.35.197)
Pictures taken at 6:05 AM today. Good thing I hustled to get them because they were gone in less than 10 minutes! .......
68: Cable Asylum, RE: "Why single women can't get laid in San Francisco" (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2021-07-30, 08:44:09 (70.15.35.197)
Hello Alan, ..I have been following Duster's posts since 2010. Not sure when I saw the post that mentioned he got if from the Plymouth Duster. Check out the "logo" of the Plymouth Duster and you will .......
69: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Moved on from brushes and rollerballs (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-11-11, 11:23:38 (70.15.33.157)
Hey DR, If you would like to try platforms under your pieces, perhaps to start with, bamboo could be worth a shot under the amp. You would need to lose the sponges on the brushes so the brush would .......
70: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Moved on from brushes and rollerballs (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-11-09, 08:11:52 (70.15.33.157)
Hi DR, Have you ever tried tone wood as a platform under your equipment?? .......
71: Cable Asylum, RE: My DIY Hi End Power Cable. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-11-09, 05:17:17 (70.15.33.157)
Hey S/99, Check link for info on Furu ground wire.... .......
72: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: experimental shielding Duplex cover plate suggestion (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-09-29, 06:42:31 (24.229.144.7)
Hi Moray, Sorry to hear about the health problem. Hope you get back up to speed in a hurry! Glad to see your posts as they are always very interesting! Must tell you I tried the rolls of 3M product a .......
73: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The Journey (long) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-08-13, 11:22:53 (24.229.144.7)
Hi Jonesy, Enjoyed reading your post! Also, you are one of the nicest gentleman on AA!! .......
74: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Convert 9v linear ps to 5v (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-08-01, 17:19:00 (24.229.144.7)
Hey Marvin, Glad to see you around these parts!! Good luck with the conversion!!! .......
75: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sounds better when it rains! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-28, 00:28:26 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, Just found this from Jon Risch. I think you should check it out. I wish I would have found this earlier....Check link..... Hope this helps!!! Also, IIRC, I had better performance with the shor .......
76: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sounds better when it rains! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-26, 03:45:55 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, How about trying these caps out???? See link.... Also, if you don't have unused rca inlets and outlets on your Hafler covered with caps, try that also. You can use a shorting rca connector on .......
77: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sounds better when it rains! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-23, 11:58:49 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, Have you checked the archives for maybe a post by Al (rip)? Seems to me I remember reading something about rainy days and better sound... .......
78: Cable Asylum, RE: I broke my hip, but I am back now. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-18, 12:29:52 (24.229.144.7)
Hi Jon, My wife fractured her hip just this April, so I know what you are going through. Please follow the PT person's instructions!!!!!! Hope you get back up to speed quickly!!!!! .......
79: Cable Asylum, RE: ATTENTION DUSTER-SAN!! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-08, 03:18:20 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, I need to update my brain and restart it....After re-reading your other post this AM about the crash the Hafler took, I see it was the shitty 3.5 & 6.3 mm "adapters" you mentioned. I thought i .......
80: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anyone trying the brushes? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-08, 03:01:57 (24.229.144.7)
Hi Moray J, Thanks again for sharing your experience with the brushes and 3m material!! I have "stuffed" the brushes under the head amp only with the 3m product and for my first impression, I find .......
81: Cable Asylum, RE: ATTENTION DUSTER-SAN!! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-06, 01:52:41 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, I didn't know my pussy was in the pic when I snapped it..LOL.... Hey now DR, the repti-sand, tubes, magnet wire were all your ideas. As far as the "ribbon" config goes, that was inmate JBen's .......
82: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anyone trying the brushes? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-05, 08:37:36 (24.229.144.7)
Hi Moray J, I ordered the 3M maroon pads you mentioned in another post on Thursday, and they are due to arrive tomorrow. My finger nail brushes are a little smaller than the ones you mentioned. They .......
83: Cable Asylum, RE: ATTENTION DUSTER-SAN!! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-05, 08:14:02 (24.229.144.7)
Hey Duster, With the Bryston, maple and Herbies, I'll bet your subwoofer system sounds fabulous!!!!! Enjoy.... .......
84: Cable Asylum, RE: ATTENTION DUSTER-SAN!! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-07-04, 16:24:16 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, A little late to the party, but back in circa 2010, I took the mag-wire challenge and they replaced Kimber 8TC (black & blue).... The 24gauge mag wire stayed in place till 2015 when i switc .......
85: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anyone trying the brushes? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-25, 02:03:47 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, Almost a horror story about your BBE!!!...86 those ball bearing contraptions and go strictly with brushes I would say, and do be more careful..... But, as you mentioned, the silver lining is f .......
86: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anyone trying the brushes? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-24, 03:16:17 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, You are experiencing "brush overload".....LOL.... As you know, long term listening is the key, at least for me. You have enough brushes to check out for about 6 or 8 months!!! Take you time, e .......
87: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Brushes as footers (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-08, 07:56:36 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, "Don't mess with it" stage??..Say it isn't so.....LOL I just let my OCD get the best of me an ordered 2 bamboo cutting boards. They will be placed under the Max and the DAC. I will move the po .......
88: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Brushes as footers (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-07, 04:53:57 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, In my previous post to you I should have written "finger nail" brushes. Sorry for the confusion. Anyway, I received my brushes yesterday and installed them mid morning. I put them on one .......
89: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Balls of Steel (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-05, 17:00:00 (24.229.144.7)
Hey DR, Glad your steel balls are working out for you!! I just got an update from Amazon, and my nail brushes will be here Sunday! Looking forward to trying them on the dac and the max, at first. Sho .......
90: General Asylum, RE: We've moved! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-05, 11:17:31 (24.229.144.7)
Ok here Rod!! .......
91: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Balls of Steel (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-06-04, 02:44:20 (77.111.247.49)
Hey DR, LOL, I ordered my brushes yesterday AM, to be delivered 6/8. I have assorted footers I use now, but these brushes look like something worth trying..... Thanks to Moray J. for posting!!! ::: TO .......
92: General Asylum, RE: Choose a price range, pick a cable in it, give it a try... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-05-20, 10:23:11 (77.111.247.8)
Super, way to go post Mr. Musetap!!!! Best advice I've read in a looooong time!!!!!!!! .......
93: Headphone Heights, RE: Hafler HA-15 Solid State (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-05-10, 15:17:51 (77.111.247.50)
"When you will pay dough to not be without it"...Good point!!!..It went right over my head when i wrote it..hahahaha Hat envy!!!!!...Too funny!!!!..Maybe I can find a hat for your Max!!! .......
94: Headphone Heights, RE: Hafler HA-15 Solid State (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-05-10, 07:27:11 (77.111.246.14)
DR, What you say about turning on the lights is exactly correct!!!! Funny thing, I had my younger son come over to have a listen with his cans and he asked to borrow the Max. I told him NO, but I w .......
95: Headphone Heights, RE: Hafler HA-15 Solid State (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-05-09, 16:23:51 (77.111.247.60)
Hey DR, Apologies for busting into this thread with off topic stuff. Received the BBE Sonic Max about 3 weeks ago and now have about 80 hours on it. This thing really ups my enjoyment of the music I .......
96: Inmate Central, RE: Very nice old Aussie Falcon (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-04-23, 15:43:55 (77.111.247.112)
Beautiful, beautiful car!!!!! Thanks for the pic, John K........ .......
97: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Extraordinary Windows Installation for Use with Juli@ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-04-07, 08:57:24 (77.111.247.223)
Hey DR, I never had an audiophile card, just a music lover card.... Back in the mid '80s, I owned 2 DBX devices...a 3BX and the Boom Box... Will let you know how the Max works out.... .......
98: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Extraordinary Windows Installation for Use with Juli@ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-04-07, 08:29:22 (77.111.247.141)
Hey DR, Rock on with the cans!!!!!! FYI, just ordered the BBE 282iR...ETA..4/15---4/20...... STAY SAFE!!!!!!! .......
99: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Extraordinary Windows Installation for Use with Juli@ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-04-01, 01:29:19 (77.111.247.175)
Hey DR, Tried to post yesterday AM but AA was down for me. I do have a de-crapafier of sorts. The Ifi-I3.0 silencer but I did want to purchase the Schiit model for my younger son. I waited to long, an .......
100: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Extraordinary Windows Installation for Use with Juli@ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-03-26, 01:37:30 (77.111.247.48)
Hey DR, Running a very modest system, as I said...Without J., I would not be enjoying this system!!! I added a cheap Furman PL-8C and changed out a usb cable of late. See link (I hope)... ::: TOPIC:: .......
101: Planar Speaker Asylum, off topic..... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-03-25, 02:48:46 (77.111.247.11)
Hey Thomas W, 5280'....Nice code!..I was stationed 70 miles S. in Colorado Springs circa mid 60's.... Love your state.......Stay safe.... .......
102: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Extraordinary Windows Installation for Use with Juli@ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-03-25, 02:39:08 (77.111.247.11)
Hey DR, Sure happy to read you are enjoying your system, and good to see your posts on AA!!! You and J. are two very knowledgeable and sharing GENTS. About 5 years ago, I switched to a computer based .......
103: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Extraordinary Windows Installation for Use with Juli@ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-03-24, 14:31:16 (77.111.247.8)
Hey J, Very nice to see you and DR sharing!!!! Keep up the good work, for it is nice to see two gents like yourselves on AA!!!! .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Just for the record... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2020-01-05, 09:19:47 (24.229.144.7)
Pretty tough call...Chester Morris was one rough guy!! Happy New Year to you also!!! .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Just for the record... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-12-20, 13:31:51 (24.229.144.7)
Kinda like Ralph Bellamy's character Mike Barnett in "Man against crime". When asked for his name, he would always add "That's with 2 Ts"......no offense, just some old guy stuff.. .......
106: Inmate Central, RE: Cord OTD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-29, 09:57:54 (24.229.144.7)
Thanks for the pic!!!..I love Cords... My matchbox '37....... .......
107: Inmate Central, RE: For some of you older east coast gents.... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-18, 18:03:06 (64.121.171.135)
Glad you liked the serving tray.....I believe my father-in-law (rip), gave me that tray in the late 60's..... I stopped drinking about 15 years ago, as I was getting out of control. Glad you can enjoy .......
108: Inmate Central, RE: Rheingold Chug-a-mug (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-18, 15:28:22 (64.121.171.135)
Oh yeah...Another poster in this thread mentioned it....I had MORE than my share of those "mugs".... I also voted for Miss Rheingold more than a few times.... .......
109: Inmate Central, For some of you older east coast gents.... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-18, 08:23:46 (64.121.171.135)
Found this serving tray while cleaning out closet.... .......
110: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thank goodness (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-09, 09:18:08 (64.121.171.135)
LOL....you beat me to the punch, Davem1..... .......
111: Inmate Central, RE: Does anyone drink red wine for cholesterol control? Any effect? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-05, 10:00:13 (64.121.171.135)
My diet was very good to begin with, and that is why, I think, the moderate to intense weight training I started 4 years ago at age 73 was key to getting good LDL numbers. This is just my history on .......
112: Inmate Central, RE: Does anyone drink red wine for cholesterol control? Any effect? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-05, 07:53:56 (64.121.171.135)
I quit drinking 15 years ago, so I don't know about the wine. What worked for me was diet modification and exercise. About 4 years ago I had an LDL of 146 and the doc gave me 4 months to lower that # .......
113: Inmate Central, RE: never if (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-05, 07:39:02 (64.121.171.135)
Hey GL, Thanks, GL...The pic I posted of the "live" gutter was not my gutter but a gutter I saw when visiting my bud. I only posted the pic for a little haha. I will inform my 2 sons of your solution, .......
114: Inmate Central, RE: LOL!!!...(nt)... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-05, 05:37:53 (64.121.171.135)
. .......
115: Inmate Central, RE: LOL! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-04, 14:19:22 (64.121.171.135)
Glad you could make out the trees growing in the gutter!!..I'm not a very good picture taker. My sons and I were laughing like hell when we saw this!!! .......
116: Inmate Central, How do you know when it's time to clean out the gutters? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-04, 12:53:37 (64.121.171.135)
LOL... .......
117: Inmate Central, I failed to see the humor....(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-04, 08:54:10 (64.121.171.135)
. .......
118: Inmate Central, RE: You know you're get'in a little long in the tooth when.. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-04, 08:48:54 (64.121.171.135)
Some time ago, I saw a tag line by another inmate here that I really liked.... "Life is like a roll of toilet paper..the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes"..... .......
119: Inmate Central, RE: That's just an insulting article. At least we don't have to post a Doble or Oakland. nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-04, 08:19:56 (64.121.171.135)
The article started with a 1945 "most popular vehicle "...I myself was born in 1942 and I did NOT take offense....Seems like you did..Mea culpa for posting.... .......
120: Inmate Central, You know you're get'in a little long in the tooth when.. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-11-04, 05:40:18 (64.121.171.135)
You see an article on the net.."The most popular car the year you were born" and it doesn't got back far enough to cover your year of birth!!..LOL.... .......
121: Inmate Central, RE: LOL..Got me GL..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-10-28, 16:45:01 (64.121.171.135)
. .......
122: Inmate Central, RE: Stupid they may be but apparently you're reading them so things must not be too bad after all (nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-10-22, 16:37:19 (64.121.171.135)
Excellent post!!!! .......
123: Cable Asylum, RE: Same cable as in the speaker (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-10-14, 04:47:36 (64.121.171.135)
Hey DR, Agree with you about the smaller gauge solid core wire. I was very happy I tried it after I read your posts on it back about 2010. Hope all is well with you!! .......
124: Inmate Central, RE: '70 Olds 442 W-30 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-19, 12:48:55 (64.121.171.135)
You are correct, sir...... .......
125: Inmate Central, RE: I bought a 1972 Cutlass Supreme instead. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-19, 09:26:03 (64.121.171.135)
The pics I posted were taken June 23, 2019. In a few months, this Olds will be 50 years old. My first car was a '51 Olds and I kept it till 1964 when I was being drafted. Glad you found what worked fo .......
126: Inmate Central, RE: Audacious. No tail fins, no spoiler. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-19, 08:37:20 (64.121.171.135)
As I posted...."Just a beautiful car"...Nothing wrong with the cars you mentioned... .......
127: Inmate Central, RE: 442 cubic inches of muscle? Nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-19, 08:33:48 (64.121.171.135)
That's 455 cu in..... .......
128: Inmate Central, '70 Olds 442 W-30 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-19, 07:32:44 (64.121.171.135)
Just a beautiful car!!! .......
129: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Just got a listening invite -- music suggestions welcome (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-16, 07:05:55 (64.121.171.135)
Hi J, I did not read the entire thread, so perhaps I have duplicated some selections?? Erich Kunzel....Fiesta Dire Straits...Dire Straits Lee Rit....Six String Theory Four Play....The Best of Four Pla .......
130: Cable Asylum, RE: Oyaide NEO d+ USB Class A (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-07-11, 06:50:44 (64.121.171.135)
Hello tube524, I second Duster's post...Now the monolith usb cables are only $9.99 for 1 meter, and $12.99 for 2 meters with free shipping....... .......
131: General Asylum, RE: The final piece of the puzzle (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-06-04, 05:40:36 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Awe, Off topic....Is that a "striped maple" limb??? Thanks.... .......
132: General Asylum, RE: Shed as a stereo room? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-28, 03:22:50 (64.121.171.135)
Hey Dan, You might try inmate MG-bert. I know some time ago he used a shed for a listening room. A very nice guy to boot... Hope it works out for you..... .......
133: Cable Asylum, RE: Monoprice Monolith USB Cable Report (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-27, 03:08:26 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Marvin, I've only had my Monolith in the system for a short time but I am impressed with same. Very dynamic and spacious with solid bass. I will keep it in my very modest system for a month, and th .......
134: Inmate Central, RE: Couples Therapy (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-26, 11:01:47 (64.121.171.135)
And his brother Derek.... .......
135: Inmate Central, "You talking to me"?...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-24, 05:10:33 (64.121.171.135)
A .......
136: Cable Asylum, RE: Monoprice Monolith USB Cable Report (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-22, 15:41:45 (64.121.171.135)
Hey Duster, The Monoprice monolith has replaced an Oyaide Neo D plus "S" usb cable. I will listen to the Monolith one month, and then place the Oyaide usb back into my very modest system. I will repor .......
137: Cable Asylum, RE: Monoprice Monolith USB Cable Report (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-21, 07:32:00 (64.121.171.135)
Thanks for the heads up, Duster.... I just received my order of 2, one for my son and 1 for me.... .......
138: Inmate Central, Old school '31 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-21, 05:57:40 (64.121.171.135)
Love the flatheads!!! .......
139: Cable Asylum, RE: Why Bi-Amp? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-18, 07:48:02 (64.121.171.135)
Agree 100%!!!! Take care, and enjoy your music..... .......
140: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, Okinawa. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-16, 18:20:55 (64.121.171.135)
Another guess...Naha.. Thanks for the link..One hell of a battle!!! .......
141: Inmate Central, RE: No, not on any Philippines Islands (hint...) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-16, 15:41:04 (64.121.171.135)
How about the Battle of Okinawa??? .......
142: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggies instead of "Wine Country". Brief 1.6 vs m-MMG status report (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-12, 17:06:12 (64.121.171.135)
Hi J, Happy to see you posting!!! Enjoy your system....... .......
143: Cable Asylum, RE: Carbon Fiber Sleeves on Cables (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-12, 16:56:52 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Marvin, Thank you for the info and the heads-up!! Off topic...My Zerozone LPS has been flawless for almost a year..Thank you for that tip also.. Take care!!! .......
144: Cable Asylum, RE: Carbon Fiber Sleeves on Cables (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-05-12, 06:16:56 (64.121.171.135)
Hey Marvin, Just looked the sleeves up on the bay. Cheap enough to try!! Thanks for posting..Gonna give it a go.... .......
145: Inmate Central, RE: HFOTD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-03-23, 12:15:28 (64.121.171.135)
I believe that's Benedict Arnold.... .......
146: Inmate Central, RE: People, are they worth the price?... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-03-02, 10:30:30 (64.121.171.135)
Perfect response Musetap!! I was thinking the same thing.... .......
147: Headphone Heights, RE: M1060 modBeen an audiophile for 20 years but new to headphones. Bought the M565 then the M1060 mkii. Having had Ma (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-02-03, 10:57:43 (64.121.171.135)
Hey DR, Nice to see this post of yours!!..Glad you are enjoying your improvements..Keep up the good work.. Enjoy your music... .......
148: Cable Asylum, RE: Oyaide Black Mamba V2 Bulk PC (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-01-23, 07:40:36 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Duster, Thank you for your kind offer to suggest DIY projects for the Black Mamba V2 bulk cord. For now, I'll just try the V2 bulk cord on my Schiit Valhalla 2 head amp in place of the Flavor 2 tha .......
149: Cable Asylum, RE: Oyaide Black Mamba V2 Bulk PC (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-01-21, 06:55:19 (64.121.171.135)
Hi yotacowboy, Thank you for the link and your report about the Oyaide pc. I''ve been vacillating about this cable for some time. I'm in the "no shield" camp, but I feel I must give this V2 a try sin .......
150: Cable Asylum, RE: Happy New Year, Cable Guys (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2019-01-01, 13:10:02 (64.121.171.135)
Thank you for all your very helpful posts!! Hope you have a very Happy New Year! .......
151: Inmate Central, RE: COTD... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-12-25, 07:09:09 (64.121.171.135)
Thanks for the pic...Beautiful cat!!! .......
152: Cable Asylum, RE: +1 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-12-24, 13:01:17 (64.121.171.135)
Agree 100% Happy Holidays too all.... .......
153: Cable Asylum, RE: Don't think that has ever been in question... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-11-10, 04:10:53 (64.121.171.135)
Davem1, Agree 100% Dave!!!!!...Excellent post..... Take care..old guy .......
154: Cable Asylum, RE: Don't think that has ever been in question... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-11-10, 04:07:34 (64.121.171.135)
@ madisonears, I have provided a link below to a post dated 6/23/18 from Duster to you madisonears. In it, he extends an olive branch to you. You didn't even have the courtesy to respond. To me, that .......
155: Cable Asylum, RE: I was an English major (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-11-05, 07:47:28 (64.121.171.135)
@ madisonears English major???...Really???? More like a major in GADFLY with a minor in HUBRIS.... .......
156: Cable Asylum, Excellent post!!!..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-11-02, 16:22:29 (64.121.171.135)
. .......
157: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-09-22, 07:58:34 (64.121.171.135)
Really, REALLY funny!!!!! .......
158: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture?... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-09-22, 07:57:30 (64.121.171.135)
The tops of the bedposts are dissimilar????? .......
159: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I don't know Schiit .... Saga or Freya ? ..................... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-09-03, 08:45:57 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Cut-Throat, Just an FYI.....The Schiit Valhalla 2 is also a real pre. Having just one input & output, it might be all you need. I use it as a head-amp, and it is VERY quiet in my system. Performs .......
160: Inmate Central, RE: DOTD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-31, 15:59:12 (64.121.171.135)
Nixon was the one in '68, and he'll be a bigger one in '72...... .......
161: Inmate Central, RE: LOVE Labs (and she's a looker)... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-26, 06:12:17 (64.121.171.135)
Hi musetap, I really like--"Four legged family members"!!!!..PERFECT... Juliet and Milo.... .......
162: Inmate Central, RE: LOVE Labs (and she's a looker)... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-26, 04:41:06 (64.121.171.135)
Hi musetap, For a long time, we had 2 cats and a dog. When I retired in '06, our black cat became my bud. She passed in '15, and I miss her a lot. Enjoy Andy Hernandez!!!!!! .......
163: Inmate Central, RE: Yay! DOTD - Wife had a black lab as a teen... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-26, 04:34:32 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Abe, Great looking dog!!!...I would be proud to take Rusty for a long walk.... .......
164: Inmate Central, RE: Inherited one of those... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-26, 04:31:10 (64.121.171.135)
Hi 28, Hope you have a ton of fun with Weezie!!!!! .......
165: Inmate Central, DOTD (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-25, 09:35:56 (64.121.171.135)
My 10 year old Lab...She is REALLY sweet!!!!! .......
166: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-11, 14:18:42 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Duster, Thank you for the kind words. I bought the strain relief pieces on a lark. I did not yet have the Zerozone in my possession to measure. As it turned out, it was a perfect fit for the sto .......
167: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-10, 07:59:11 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Pixelphoto, In my effort to be brief, I neglected to write that the Zerozone unit just arrived yesterday. I did not even try the stock dc cable, but hard-wired the V-Quad cable with the Oyaide conn .......
168: Inmate Central, RE: "If you can sit perfectly still while watching this, call an ambulance... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-10, 07:41:39 (64.121.171.135)
"How come my dog don't bark when you come around"?????...LOL .......
169: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-07-10, 01:37:03 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Pixelphoto & Duster, Just wanted to let you both know how much more I enjoy my music with this Zerozone piece installed. The big surprise, to me, was the improvement of detail in the mids, an .......
170: Cable Asylum, RE: Free advice is always good. I have 7 gauge powercords.. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-23, 09:08:20 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Toothpaste, Here is a little adapter I use to break-in wire on the fridge....About 13 clams, at VH Audio...... .......
171: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The Critical Area for Oxidization (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-22, 05:04:25 (64.121.171.135)
Hi DG-2, Glad to see you're posting again. I also use that MG Super Contact Cleaner. Good stuff...... .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: This Sunday in the US we have the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-22, 04:59:50 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Beach Cruiser, From late '66 to early '68 I was stationed at Ent AFB (long gone) and occasionally had to go to Cheyenne Mnt.(NORAD). If it was windy up there and you didn't leave your windows open .......
173: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-22, 01:46:54 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Duster, Thanks again for this VERY useful info!!..I thought I would need a 15 gauge wire for the DC power cord. Also, that was an excellent find for that Oyaide DC connector. I did not know Chris h .......
174: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-21, 16:48:24 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Duster, Thanks for the info!!! I have 2 good AC power cords to try out on the LPS. I'll probably quiz Chris from VH Audio about his thoughts on a DC cable. Checking out my parts box for footers and .......
175: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-21, 14:54:42 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Pixelphoto, Then a "thank you" goes out to Duster also..... .......
176: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-21, 14:23:16 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Pixelphoto, You have provided me with EXCELLENT info, Pixelphoto!! In fact, just what I wanted to know, that you have had no issues with your unit. This AM I ordered mine. It's the 15V-DC unit tha .......
177: Tweakers' Asylum, A question for Zerozone LPS owners (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-20, 08:28:28 (64.121.171.135)
Good Morning, How is your Zerozone product performing? I'm going to order one for my modified Topping D-30 DAC soon, and I was curious. T.I.A.... .......
178: Cable Asylum, RE: AC voltmeter can be used to tell. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-06-15, 09:45:20 (64.121.171.135)
@ toothpaste Thanks for taking the time to post this. Very interesting, IMO..... .......
179: Inmate Central, RE: what was your first car? and what do you drive now? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-05-27, 11:17:11 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Bullet, First car...'51 Olds...-.This pic taken from net but mine was the same except for paint and skirts. Now drive a 2011 Dodge Caliber.... .......
180: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan MG-1 IMP compared to Quad ESL 57 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-05-27, 07:01:18 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Josh, I think the inmate with the Logans/Tymps/rotary woofers is mmlrot1. Take care and enjoy your system.... .......
181: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Missing Uncle Stu (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-05-22, 03:05:17 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Hawaiiguy Thank you very much!!!..I just book marked your post. Missing Stu also.... .......
182: Inmate Central, RE: Oreo! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-05-06, 11:07:19 (64.121.171.135)
Great looking dog Awe!!!! .......
183: Inmate Central, RE: Time to blow "Taps" for my Ford Ranger. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-05-01, 10:13:13 (64.121.171.135)
Hey 55, My '99 served me well. I really liked it a lot. It had the 4 with a 5 speed stick. It never let me down. .......
184: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: 75 Ohm Termination tweak, redux... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-04-17, 09:18:47 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Awe-d-o-file, My Bud emailed me last night and clued me in on this tweak. I'll give the terminated plug to my son who could try it on his CDP...My bad... Hope you are feeling better Awe-d-o-file... .......
185: Tweakers' Asylum, 75 Ohm Termination tweak, redux... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-04-16, 10:37:02 (64.121.171.135)
Hello Everyone, While going through my audio parts box yesterday to find things my son could use, I ran across my "terminated" 75 Ohm rca plug I used in my CDP long ago. I installed the plug in my ver .......
186: Inmate Central, RE: '49 Mrec chopped & slammed (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-04-04, 12:02:40 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Craiger56, Thanks for the new vocabulary word "muckity muck"!!!..I had to look that up on the net. I've used "his nibs" for a self-important person, but I like your word better!!! The movie that .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: Classic! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-04-02, 16:25:25 (64.121.171.135)
Back in the mid '50s, when I was a teenager, these Mercs were very popular to customize. Most were a "work-in-progress". Bull nosed, decked, lowered with skirts for starters. They were almost always j .......
188: Inmate Central, '49 Mrec chopped & slammed (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-04-02, 08:23:52 (64.121.171.135)
One of my favs!!!! .......
189: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Missing Uncle Stu (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-03-31, 04:39:56 (64.121.171.135)
Stu was a GREAT guy!!!!..He helped me out sooooo many times. I miss him also..... .......
190: Inmate Central, RE: anyone else shave their head? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-02-10, 10:00:23 (64.121.171.135)
Hi BH, I remember back in the late 90's,a woman I worked with told me men with shaved heads were sexy. I guess that still holds true till today. Glad you got some flirts from the ladies!!! Now you .......
191: Tweakers' Asylum, +1..(NT) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2018-01-16, 10:19:23 (64.121.171.135)
.. .......
192: Cable Asylum, RE: confession: this thread has made me think about trying Kimber 8VS on the woofer.. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-12-26, 14:11:24 (64.121.171.135)
If you're up to a little DIY, perhaps this recipe will work for you. YMMV of course. Check link.... .......
193: Cable Asylum, RE: If one has the 8TC, she might as well get the most out of it (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-12-24, 08:12:52 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Lummy, As you so eloquently put, back in 6/16..."Not the same without Stewart Ono". God bless Uncle Stu... Happy Holidays... .......
194: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: attaboy! Just as predicted. :) nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-12-22, 05:03:25 (64.121.171.135)
Replace the word barred with "long break from one another" and check the link. I spect you forgot to remember that post from The Bored.... Merry Christmas .......
195: Cable Asylum, RE: Kimber Kable 8TC Cable. I use it, and have just fine bass. Also I inserted a rope to fluff the out. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-12-20, 03:57:34 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Duster, Uncle Stu (RIP) posted quite a bit about 8TC. .......
196: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Chokes for MMG (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-12-19, 11:09:30 (64.121.171.135)
Hi JBen, I can't believe I found my old info on the LP-1 and other Dahlquist products. The LP-1 is the middle pic. On the bottom is the MX1, a passive matrixing XO. I used the LP-1 with my Janis su .......
197: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Chokes for MMG (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-12-14, 05:09:58 (64.121.171.135)
If you are so hell bent on a "technical objective", just peruse Al Sekela's posts from the past....Did you ever try it????? .......
198: Inmate Central, RE: I've become an age specicific statistic (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-11-18, 06:47:36 (64.121.171.135)
Hey Postal Grunt, Hang in there, and stay active kid!!!!..Get well soon.... .......
199: Headphone Heights, RE: Took the headphone plunge (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-10-31, 06:30:04 (64.121.171.135)
Hey DR, Dawnrazor wrote.. "Sadly the headphone cables are detachable so yep the magwire is coming out!!"...LOL...Great to hear that.... Our friend, inmate JBen suggested that you bi-amp those cans at .......
200: Headphone Heights, RE: Took the headphone plunge (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-10-29, 06:12:23 (64.121.171.135)
Hey DR, Nice to see your post!!!..Glad you are happy with your set-up. Take care...old guy .......
201: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Happy 4th, DIY Neo8+Open Baffees PLUS a Fat Tire! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-07-05, 17:29:17 (64.121.171.135)
Hi JBen & Aceinc, It sure is nice to read about 2 people getting together about this hobby and sharing that experience here, in the Planar Asylum. Excellent review...JBen Excellent work...Aceinc Take .......
202: Inmate Central, RE: Engine of the day (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-03-08, 08:57:15 (64.121.171.135)
I'm just an old bastard that likes big blocks. This Ford 427 "cammer" is my choice for engine of the day. .......
203: Inmate Central, RE: Color footage of Sunset Strip, 1963 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2017-01-23, 14:50:43 (64.121.171.135)
Just a guess....I think that white car at 0:38 MIGHT be a 1960 Facel Vega. Lots of nice cars in your post!!!! .......
204: Inmate Central, RE: Soup of the day (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-12-29, 05:21:20 (64.121.171.135)
Thank you for posting....I LOVE pea soup!!!! .......
205: Inmate Central, Happy Birthday K-Kidd!!..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-10-01, 01:08:35 (64.121.171.135)
.. .......
206: General Asylum, Ping Rod M (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-08-08, 07:06:53 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Rod, Just for an FYI, when I made a contribution this AM, my profile changed from "Accepts Email from members only" to "This inmate does not accept unsolicited Email"...I'll change it back, but I j .......
207: Inmate Systems, old guy 42's Head (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-08-08, 04:50:17 (64.121.171.135)
old guy 42 's Head System
IP Address: 64.121.171.135
Last Update: August 08, 2016 at 04:50:17
Amplifier: Schiit Valhala 2
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None.
Speakers: Sennh .......
208: Headphone Heights, RE: ADL Headphone Cable??? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-08-05, 13:56:07 (64.121.171.135)
Hello everyone, I decided to spring for the ADL (Furutech) headphone cable. I've had it for 5 days now, and about 20 hours on it. For me, it's a keeper. More detail from top to bottom than the stock S .......
209: Inmate Central, RE: I don't think so (n/t) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-08-05, 11:19:14 (64.121.171.135)
Hey Mike, I was stationed in South Korea in 1965 and I don't recognize the uniforms either. I sent a link to my Bud who was stationed all over SE Asia in the early to mid 60's. Maybe he knows somethin .......
210: General Asylum, +1!!!!!(N.T.) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-08-01, 05:14:48 (64.121.171.135)
AA .......
211: General Asylum, Bunch of pups + Mom!!! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-07-28, 06:27:48 (64.121.171.135)
Bernese mountain dogs.... .......
212: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: RC Snubber 0.1uF 250VDC with integrated R100 resistor vs. 0.1Uf 250VACDC Wima MP3-X2 Cap (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-07-28, 05:06:51 (64.121.171.135)
Maybe this will help. Check link... .......
213: Headphone Heights, ADL Headphone Cable??? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-07-23, 08:02:11 (64.121.171.135)
Hello everyone, I want to replace the stock headphone cable on my Senn 600 cans. I'm curious about the "Alpha Design Labs" (Furutech) headphone cable. Does anyone here have experience with this cab .......
214: Inmate Central, RE: It has been a hell of a week (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-07-09, 10:36:29 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Bullethead, Don't know if this will help or make things worse, but I just finished listening to Earl Klugh's "Late night guitar" and "Move"... Take care!!! .......
215: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Laser Lens Cleaning (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-06-26, 13:22:05 (64.121.171.135)
Hi DG-2 Like Musetap wrote...Nice to see you posting here.... .......
216: Inmate Central, RE: Unbelievable what being squeezed from 4's these days. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-06-20, 05:49:31 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Mike, A '57 Olds with the 371 motor with J-2 had 400 ft. lbs. of torque. My fav Olds!!!! .......
217: Inmate Central, RE: With good reason (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-05-31, 14:34:22 (64.121.171.135)
Spot on, Kava!!!! .......
218: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The Maggie/wood glue/LP solution (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-04-02, 03:57:09 (64.121.171.135)
Hey J!!!! Nice to see your post!!!! You and Dawnrazor always come up with neat things to try. Take care....old guy .......
219: Tweakers' Asylum, +1..(N.T.) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-02-17, 06:57:07 (64.121.171.135)
a .......
220: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Reptisand in the crossover (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-01-31, 08:20:23 (64.121.171.135)
Hey Dave, The PVC pipe is part of a re-enforcement system to make my Magnepan MMGs more rigid. Another inmate gave me the idea. Take care...old guy .......
221: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Reptisand in the crossover (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2016-01-26, 10:31:36 (64.121.171.135)
Hi Bob, I also used the Reptisand in outboard XO boxes. I had the Reptisand on hand from a speaker cable project in 2012, so I just bought some cheap boxes. Works for me. I have removed the plastic .......
222: General Asylum, "You send me"...Sam Cooke...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-09-09, 03:31:48 (64.121.235.173)
nt .......
223: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What is the purpose of the rear wave in dipole speakers? Can you just put planars in a box? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-08-25, 16:06:41 (64.121.235.173)
Hi Josh; Great post!!...Thanks for taking the time to post it...Good to see you and Mart posting. Take care....old guy .......
224: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Scott 222D Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-08-19, 08:02:35 (64.121.235.173)
Hey Outerspacebass; Check link for Mike.... .......
225: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: power cord tweak (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-08-07, 16:27:53 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Uncle Stu; I just looked at one of Mapleshade's power cords. Maybe you could try the 2 grounds in the same config??? See link.. Thank you for ALL your ideas you post here!!! Take care, and I hope .......
226: Inmate Central, RE: "Yeah, and you're crazy; and I'll be sober tomorrow and ... you'll be crazy for the rest of your life!" (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-08-03, 08:22:59 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Timbo; One of my favorites is Winston replying to a lady who said..."If you were my husband, I'd put poison in your coffee." He replied..."If you were my wife, I'd drink it." Hope all is well wit .......
227: Cable Asylum, RE: Ramm Audio XLR connectors (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-07-06, 06:07:27 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Paco; Thanks for posting info about Ramm Audio. I checked their site and found set-screw type RCA male plugs also. Soon, I'm going to build an ic, and I like the set-screw RCA type. Take care..... .......
228: Inmate Central, RE: Old Guy Eh?? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-07-02, 14:48:12 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Kava; LOL..I guess I should have chosen a different moniker. What's that phrase about old...."Old is always 15 years older than your present age". Stay young....old guy .......
229: Inmate Central, RE: Headdress' of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-07-02, 12:39:14 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Musetap; WOW!!!..I just spotted a callipygian delight!!!! VERY NICE...Thanks .......
230: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Looking for JBen (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-05-14, 12:46:42 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Wilbertiii; Inmate JBen can't get back to you till later this evening. He asked me to pass this message along to you.... .......
231: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Mart's Statis (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-05-13, 03:39:36 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Dan; Please give Mart my best wishes, and tell him to hang in there. My wife and I are saying prayers for your entire family. .......
232: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Re-trying the Sirilette bass-enhancement factory attachment (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-04-01, 11:43:06 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J; You got me!!!....I told the Boss I would be going to the storage tomorrow to check my Mag box. LOL Take care...old guy .......
233: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: On tweaking (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-29, 04:24:47 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Stu; Thanks for this posting and all your other postings!!!!! .......
234: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: OK weird.... me too. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-24, 02:31:40 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Bigguy; Thank you for taking the time to look at the measurement chart that JBen so kindly posted for me from my modest measuring gear. I was hoping for a loose wire, but that was not the case. I .......
235: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The MMG Harmonic Distortion Conspiracy Theory...mostly tongue-in-cheek, long (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-22, 12:09:59 (64.121.235.173)
WOW...In a previous post to me you posted that you never experienced this "bump" in an MMG, correct? If you re-read JBen's OP you will find that he posted his 1999 MMGs did NOT have this "bump" either .......
236: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The MMG Harmonic Distortion Conspiracy Theory...mostly tongue-in-cheek, long (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-22, 10:29:13 (64.121.235.173)
You know Dave, if your "engineering dogma" is NOT interested in "tongue-in-cheek" why did you not cut to the chase and answer JBen's OP??? As far as irrelevant info. goes...What part of " I checked f .......
237: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The MMG Harmonic Distortion Conspiracy Theory...mostly tongue-in-cheek, long (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-22, 09:39:18 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J I meant no offense, J. To me, you are the biggest gentlemen in these here parts..... .......
238: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The MMG Harmonic Distortion Conspiracy Theory...mostly tongue-in-cheek, long (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-22, 09:26:43 (64.121.235.173)
WOW, you really DON'T get it do you. Do you understand what "tongue-in-cheek" means??? There is NO conspiracy. Now you are trying to make something out of nothing. Talk about "silly"!!! If you had jus .......
239: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The MMG Harmonic Distortion Conspiracy Theory...mostly tongue-in-cheek, long (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-22, 09:01:15 (64.121.235.173)
Let's just cut to the chase, shall we. Inmate JBen made it clear in the OP that this "bump" in second harmonics did NOT appear in either of his 1999 MMGs nor did they appear in a set of 1.7's that he .......
240: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: +1...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-20, 11:58:46 (64.121.235.173)
nt .......
241: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Analysis Audio versus Magnepan (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-17, 09:20:47 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J You posted..."The required microphone and associated items are so cheap these days that I also confirm the "ton" of help that you have provided this no-tech old man!!! Thanks again J....old guy .......
242: Cable Asylum, Off Topic (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-13, 12:33:21 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Unclestu; Off topic, but I would like to thank you again for the advice you gave me on the DIY, DBS system. Still in use!!! Take care...old guy .......
243: Cable Asylum, RE: Fluid filled damping of cables (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-13, 12:27:39 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Banpuku; I've changed the magnet wire config several times, but kept the reptile sand filled tubes for nearly 5 years, IIRC. It performs very well in my old system. YMMV, as you know. The reptile .......
244: Cable Asylum, RE: Fluid filled damping of cables (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-13, 07:10:12 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Banpuku; Not sure if this will help, but quite a few years ago, I put my magnet wire speaker cables in reptile sand filled tubes just like inmate Dawnrazor. Check link for Al Sekela's post on rept .......
245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Going to try a dirt cheap passive preamp. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-03-09, 11:33:39 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Opus; Not sure if you saw this review from a fellow inmate back in 5/30/14. My pre went south and I thought for $50.00, what the hell. I bought mine on 6/15/14 and am still enjoying it. Hope this .......
246: General Asylum, RE: Can I blame it on dementia? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-02-11, 16:26:21 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Rod; Not sure if this will help, but the last 2 times I contributed, my mail acceptance was changed at the same time. Take care....old guy .......
247: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need to reconnect fuses and jumper. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-02-04, 06:02:11 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Willcycle; If you scroll down in the link, look for post by that OP titled "Solved". It looked like good info, but I did tell Line Source it "MIGHT" help. Many years ago I eliminated the entire s .......
248: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Need to reconnect fuses and jumper. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-02-02, 14:40:30 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. LS; Not sure, but this link might help. .......
249: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Provide a link, I do not believe you, nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-02-02, 05:11:32 (64.121.235.173)
FWIW Check link. .......
250: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Devil's advocate (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-30, 10:12:15 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Willcycle; Speaking of bypassing: If you are happy with your current speaker cables, why not bypass the stock binding posts and lose the stock hook-up wire, as other inmates have done. (pic is .......
251: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Sure, it's an amazing story ... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-27, 14:14:59 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Andy; I was also curious about ceramic fuses, so I "looked" inside one. This fuse is a "Ferraz Shawmut." It's hollow with NO material around the wire. Take care....old guy .......
252: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG-2.5R's comming back on line! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-25, 08:50:01 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. RickeyM; Hope you enjoy the fruits of your labor!!!..Nice Mag, that 2.5!!!! Take care....old guy .......
253: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Second that (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-20, 12:13:23 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Vectoreclectic; Just for a FYI, check the Al Sekela link below. I should have included it in my previous reply to you. .......
254: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Second that (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-18, 10:20:43 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Vectoreclectic; If you would like a second opinion on those values posted here for a possible RC network build (I get "nervous" about values) check the link provided. Quite some time ago, Al Sekel .......
255: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I'm a vegetarian (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-17, 04:18:01 (64.121.235.173)
You wrote "Wow, what a pathetic response. Very nice." Thanks for the "very nice", but I don't deserve it because I only mirrored your pathetic "silly" original post titled "I'm a vegetarian", Sherlock .......
256: Inmate Central, RE: The White sedan in the top pic ..... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-16, 14:11:18 (64.121.235.173)
Cord....1937...My favorite car!!!! .......
257: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I'm a vegetarian (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-16, 13:04:15 (64.121.235.173)
Thanks for the clarification on that foul odor wafting from your posts. It smacked of vinegar and bull scat to me. No offense. :) .......
258: Inmate Central, RE: The White sedan in the top pic ..... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-14, 15:03:05 (64.121.235.173)
I think you are correct about that pic being a Buick. I also think it is a 1939, but I could be wrong. .......
259: Planar Speaker Asylum, +1..(n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-14, 10:23:15 (64.121.235.173)
N.T. .......
260: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: the late Al Sekela's choke tweak and True ribbon tweeter (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-14, 10:20:46 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Neolith; I'm a "no tech" old guy, but I would like to take a shot at why JBen uses a choke on his woofers. JBen bi-amps his MMGs using a Passive Line Level XO. That would take the speaker level ch .......
261: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Certainly - not needed for 6C33C, I'm talking for input (6SL7) and driver (6SN7). N/T (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-09, 13:53:44 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Marvin; Long time, no see.... Thanks for your info on the Quake-Hold. This should do the trick for a non-audio project that my daughter has for me. Take care....old guy .......
262: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Advice/Insights Please. Choosing a brand of planar. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2015-01-06, 04:48:51 (64.121.235.173)
Hey Josh; Glad to see your posts again!!! .......
263: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anyone use these? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-12-11, 10:25:53 (64.121.235.173)
Funny that you mention about the wear-out potential. I thought about the same thing when I bought them about 2 years ago, so I bought 4. I'm still using the 1st one!! But, my system is very simple...A .......
264: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anyone use these? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-12-11, 08:44:08 (64.121.235.173)
Yes...I use and like them very much!!! Just make sure you DON'T TWIST them in the female chassis socket!! Push them straight in and pull them straight out 3 or 4 times with a little bit of your fav. c .......
265: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Oh, the pain! (off topic) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-12-09, 08:56:39 (64.121.235.173)
I think if the tech would have mixed in some Michael Bolton with Kenny G, Neolith would have grounds for a law suit!!!..LOL .......
266: General Asylum, RE: First Speakers - I'll show you mine, (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-12-05, 14:23:01 (64.121.235.173)
My first "decent" pair was the Avid 230's. .......
267: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Oh, the pain! (off topic) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-12-05, 14:07:39 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Neolith LOL..(and I REALLY did!!). Hope all is well....old guy .......
268: Planar Speaker Asylum, +1,AND.... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-11-28, 05:02:19 (64.121.235.173)
A fine, fine Gentleman also!!!!! .......
269: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 1.7s (black fabric / silver sides) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-11-07, 04:15:47 (64.121.235.173)
Hi The link at the bottom of this post is Al Sekela's Choke Tweak. This, I think, is what the other poster was referring to about an "inductor". Al also left a link for the first post on the subject. .......
270: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Rear Wave Damping (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-10-21, 13:51:54 (64.121.235.173)
Hi; Check this link from Mart's system. Hope this helps. .......
271: General Asylum, RE: Thank you (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-10-09, 15:21:18 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Stu; Happy you post on the Asylum!!! Take care of yourself!!!...old guy .......
272: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: OLD Tweak (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-10-05, 03:23:10 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Stu; Thank you for posting this!! My younger son and I will try this on his system. Take care...old guy .......
273: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Drop me an email with your specific questions and I'll try my best to answer! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-09-18, 15:36:30 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Dman; Nice to see your post and your offer to help inmate JBen! Take care....old guy .......
274: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Would MG12s or MMgs work well in this room? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-09-16, 05:56:19 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Sean; The MMG models are 48 inches in height. Check the link for the Minis. .......
275: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Would MG12s or MMgs work well in this room? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-09-16, 05:21:13 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Sean; Check the link. The overall height of the MG12 is 51 inches. Take care....old guy .......
276: General Asylum, RE: RIP Joe Sample; founder of the jazz Crusaders (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-09-13, 12:32:11 (64.121.235.173)
Sad, sad day. I have quite a few of his solo albums, including "Spellbound", my fav. and "Ashes to Ashes". Joe was "better than the best"!!!! .......
277: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: well if you can't stand the heat, move to the livingroom (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-09-10, 13:40:45 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. S-Cat; MMGs fit my room and my pocketbook.:)..They also fill my need to tinker. I doubt I would tinker with the "big boys." Musically, with some mods, they are, for "me", very satisfying. I mostly .......
278: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: well if you can't stand the heat, move to the livingroom (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-09-10, 08:43:11 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. GL; Your "Gunned" MMGs look GREAT! PG surely listened well in wood shop! One question...Did PG keep the standard width of your MMGs? Thanks...old guy .......
279: Inmate Central, RE: Those '57's? (n/t) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-29, 06:29:48 (64.121.235.173)
The one on the left....for sure a '57 Pretty sure the Ford on the right is also, but I would like to see the front end, to be sure. .......
280: Inmate Central, RE: Did somebody mention, football? ... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-29, 05:47:32 (64.121.235.173)
WOW!!!!! This photo has to win "Best of Year"!!!!!! My old ticker did a little dance!!! Thanks for posting. .......
281: Planar Speaker Asylum, Schiit SYS passive pre-amp (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-27, 16:14:57 (64.121.235.173)
Hello everyone; I thought this might be useful to some, here at the Planar. About 2 months ago, my 29+ year old Bryston point 5 pre-amp went south. I saw a review over at the Amp/PreAmp Asylum about t .......
282: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: PLLXO biamp + passive pre-amp on MMGs: a nice little surprise (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-11, 10:04:21 (64.121.235.173)
Re-read my last post!!..nuff said .......
283: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: PLLXO biamp + passive pre-amp on MMGs: a nice little surprise (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-11, 09:40:16 (64.121.235.173)
IMO...you owe inmate JBen an apology after reading your post. .......
284: General Asylum, RE: Build System to Power MG 1.6 Using Vintage Higher End Equipment (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-08, 05:38:05 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. NAD, Welcome to the Asylum! You may want to post this over at the "Planar Asylum". See link. Take care...old guy .......
285: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: who says you need a box? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-02, 05:43:44 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. GL; Thanks for that suggestion about the peg-board!...Great idea!.. In the near future, I think I will put it to good use. Take care....old guy .......
286: Cable Asylum, RE: Furutech FT-111 rca (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-08-01, 07:46:43 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Dave; Thanks for the info.! Take care...old guy .......
287: General Asylum, RE: I Grew up with this (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-07-31, 08:43:09 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Awe-d-o-file; When I lived in NJ, I had a subscription to "FM Guide" circa 1970. So your post brought back good memories!...Thanks Take care...old guy .......
288: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Mye stands on carpet (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-07-22, 03:58:38 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Eb Welcome, and nice set up!!....If I ever hit the lottery, I would build the garage with the room above, like yours. Enjoy....old guy .......
289: Cable Asylum, Furutech FT-111 rca (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-07-11, 03:12:07 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. all; Has anyone tried this plug out yet?? TIA....old guy .......
290: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Miller&Kreisel Volksfilter (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-07-08, 11:41:59 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Not sure, but they could be subsonic filters. Take care....old guy .......
291: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: High quality copper jumper strap (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-06-24, 08:00:29 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. I don't know if this will help, but it might be worth a look see. Maybe a little DIY and you could make it work. Scroll down to bottom of page. Hope it works out for you. .......
292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Schiit Audio SYS Preamplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-06-15, 03:14:26 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Les; Thank you for posting this info!! I just ordered one on Friday, and it will be here Monday. Take care....old guy .......
293: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The Straight-jacketed Planars Week (would never have bought planars had this happened before) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-06-11, 16:13:06 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J And a little tweaking doesn't hurt either!!!...LOL My magnets are to be delivered on Saturday. Will send you some sweeps. Take care....old guy .......
294: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: My question is (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-06-06, 17:57:08 (64.121.235.173)
Hey MG I also listen in the near field. Works for me. Take care....old guy .......
295: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: so whatcha spinnin' on this Memorial Day weekend?? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-26, 10:00:05 (64.121.235.173)
You got me J, I just ordered it!!!..LOL .......
296: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: so whatcha spinnin' on this Memorial Day weekend?? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-26, 09:04:43 (64.121.235.173)
Thanks for the tip on EK's "Move" CD!!..I must put it on my to buy list. Now, back to "working". .......
297: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: so whatcha spinnin' on this Memorial Day weekend?? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-26, 03:29:06 (64.121.235.173)
For me, a little later... Wes Montgomery.."Bumpin" Earl Klugh..."The Journey" and "Late Night Guitar" .......
298: General Asylum, RE: "The dog you are about to hear should come from the left channel only" (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-06, 08:57:01 (64.121.235.173)
LOL!! I forgot about Sam and the Stereophile test disc. Great speaking voice!!! Thank you .......
299: General Asylum, RE: the once homeless guy with the 'golden voice' gets my vote - nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-06, 08:53:09 (64.121.235.173)
Thank you for the heads-up on Ted Williams. I may have to put him at the top of my list!!! .......
300: General Asylum, RE: Excellent male "speaking" voices, IYO (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-06, 03:27:23 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Sox; Basil Rathbone...Great choice!! I always enjoyed him playing Sherlock Holmes. Thanks....old guy .......
301: General Asylum, RE: Excellent male "speaking" voices, IYO (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-06, 03:11:20 (64.121.235.173)
Hi Todd; Gary Owens is an Excellent choice!!! Thanks for the reminder. .......
302: General Asylum, Excellent male "speaking" voices, IYO (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-05-06, 00:59:51 (64.121.235.173)
Hello everyone; Just curious about your choice of excellent male "speaking" voices. My top 4 are as follows: #4...Kelsey Grammer #3...Inmate JBen..from the Planar Asylum #2...Jose Ferrer #1...James Ea .......
303: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Well stated; I agree (nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-04-08, 16:23:28 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Duster; Agree with you 100% about Unclestu's contributions and attitude in the forum!! I also appreciate YOUR contributions and attitude in the forum!! Take care....old guy .......
304: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Dahlquist DQ 10's, how they compare to Mag 1.7/3.7 (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-03-06, 10:49:17 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Dr. When I bought my MMGs about 6 years ago, I read on the "Quick set-up" paper that spade lug adapters are available from Magnepan..."call to order". On your speaker cable question, I like the ma .......
305: General Asylum, RE: I see the convergence unavoidable (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-03-02, 04:25:13 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Beppe; Thank you for Luciano....Stupendo!!!!!!! Also, the actor dubbing De Nero sounds exactly like De Nero!!!! Take care....old guy .......
306: General Asylum, RE: I see the convergence unavoidable (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-03-01, 00:35:33 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Beppe You wrote..."I am in some way addicted to Italian language structure and sounds". For me, spoken Italian sounds like music to me, and I love music!!! Learning to speak Italian is on my "buck .......
307: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: +1...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-02-20, 08:18:05 (64.121.235.173)
nt .......
308: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 2nd the Mills. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-02-19, 11:12:00 (64.121.235.173)
Hey Opus; Nice to see you're back! Take care...old guy .......
309: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Naked MMG -- time for some some exposing again (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-02-05, 01:37:27 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Wilbertiii; Welcome, and thank you for your post! JBen and I were curious about the thin metal strips that were installed on my model MMG (mid-'08) and NOT on his earlier model MMG. And if it's t .......
310: General Asylum, Thanks for the post!..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2014-01-11, 10:27:08 (64.121.235.173)
nt .......
311: General Asylum, RE: Asylum Trader is down? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-12-04, 05:49:14 (64.121.235.173)
Agree...Site slow for me also. .......
312: General Asylum, RE: Asylum Trader is down? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-12-04, 05:13:17 (64.121.235.173)
It's OK, here. See link .......
313: Cable Asylum, RE: 10 or 12 gauge stock (knuconcept) cable (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-11-07, 23:10:33 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. UT; Have you ever taken Dawnrazor's "magnet wire challenge"?? Below is a link to some of his posts. If you have long runs, look up inmate JBen's "ribbon" config. IIRC it is 12 ga. Radio Shack's 3- .......
314: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Ground loops for a preamp (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-11-07, 01:52:14 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. LewH01 See the link below for the 6 volt batteries I used. I used the 10k uF caps. They are cheap enough to experiment with and you might like a different value. IIRC, Stu used a film by-pass cap .......
315: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Ground loops for a preamp (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-11-02, 05:35:29 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. LewH01; I'm testing 2-9volt batteries in series on the pre. now. I have them hooked up to the phono ground. I also did the wire "ground loop tweak" but replaced it with 6 volt lantern batteries o .......
316: Inmate Central, RE: Wahoo! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-10-28, 15:42:29 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mike; GREAT to have you back!!!!! Take care... .......
317: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks Stu...Will do..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-10-21, 01:44:58 (64.121.235.173)
NT. .......
318: General Asylum, RE: What would you change/add to my system? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-10-16, 23:26:52 (64.121.235.173)
Hey DO It could be that your system might work well with the "Rooze" set-up, dunno. When you have time, check out the link. Hope this helps...old guy .......
319: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Another First Reflection Trap (FRT) Adventure : Quasi-Ambiophonics (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-10-14, 09:58:18 (64.121.235.173)
Hey MG; MG wrote..."And old guy 42, what's your great idea?" This is definitely NOT my idea. I'm a no-tech old man that loves music. I found this "idea" in the Tweaker's Asylum. (see link) The RCA sho .......
320: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shamed to admit it (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-09-27, 22:56:10 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Stu; Don't listen to JBen. HE is the gentleman with the ideas, like yourself! He is just modest. About me being a "pain", you know Stu, you can't tell these kids anything. LOL If you ever decide t .......
321: Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan SMG (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-09-26, 22:34:30 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Stu; Thank you for posting your findings on the Mags!! Another AA member has been reversing polarity also, and has come to the same conclusion. I linked your post to his private e-mail, and I thin .......
322: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: HIGHWIRE - ALL CLEAR RFI COILS (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-09-11, 03:41:31 (64.121.235.173)
Hey IE Check out Al Sekela's posts in the search using "power wraps". .......
323: General Asylum, RE: I'm all for a decent sounding system myself. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-09-03, 16:38:29 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Scruffy I agree with not having "the latest and the greatest", but Scruffy, say it isn't so...no more tweaking or experiments??? Only kidding...I'm happy you are enjoying your music!!! Take care.. .......
324: General Asylum, RE: Bad email (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-08-22, 01:36:27 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Marvin: I'm really sorry to hear about your virus problem. You don't deserve this kind of treatment. Glad you're back!!! Take care...old guy .......
325: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: dumb inquiry… (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-08-11, 11:00:19 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mart: I knew I was asking a dumb question when I hit the Post button. Next time I'll check the Mug tweaks before posting. Thanks for being a kind gentleman!!! Now, back to the Watkins Glen race. : .......
326: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: dumb inquiry… (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-08-11, 05:13:31 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mart: I just want to make sure I understand what Rod H ended up with his Mags. Did he do a complete hardwood frame or did he re-enforce the MDF with hardwood pieces? Thank You....old guy ::: TOPIC .......
327: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes you did. And by your latest comments, you appear to be ... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-08-11, 05:02:48 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Satie: Thank you for your input and time on this hardwood matter. Take care...old guy .......
328: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anybody else like Johnny Mathis? Nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-08-04, 13:47:54 (64.121.235.173)
Johnny and Nat are nice, but how-bout some Frank?? .......
329: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Uh, not really... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-22, 12:03:07 (64.121.235.173)
Hey Jack D II: In regard to taking out tweak.....I leave the tweak in 2 months and then remove. Then you may be able to tell if the tweak works. YMMV Take care....old guy .......
330: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: diffusion panel freq and Maggies (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-20, 10:30:03 (64.121.235.173)
Hey Green Lantern: Over on the "Circle" there is a long thread started by Rclark on the Acoustics circle. He also owns Gunned MMGs. If you have not read it yet, it might be a bit of help for ya. Take .......
331: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What gauge speaker wire do you use with Magnepans? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-18, 02:13:26 (64.121.235.173)
Modified MMGs--circa 2008 5' lengths of approx. 24ga. magnet wire( a 26 and 30ga. for each + and -) spun in a star-quad config. and inserted in a plastic tube filled with reptile sand. Recently added, .......
332: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I'm really liking the sound of my system again! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-16, 03:17:11 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Scruffy; You have me think'in bout a W4S-STI-500 integrated. Soon, I'm going to change-out my 30+ year old amp. and my 28+ year old pre. I had another integrated in mind (Portal Audio Panache), bu .......
333: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: UPDATE: sibilance (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-15, 03:15:31 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Scruffy; Glad it's work'in out for you!!! Man O Man...I thought I listened to music a long time each day. You sure got me beat!!! Take care...old guy .......
334: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: magneplanar speakers: clear but no bass! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-14, 00:36:42 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Class Welcome to the Asylum!! I just wanted to say, in my opinion, you have selected a good speaker. Take your time with them. Move them around a bit, see what ya get. I don't know anything about .......
335: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hey Mart...A ? about inductors (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-10, 04:58:59 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Pic.Guy The DCR of the "new" inductor I intend to use is 0.318 Ohms. The stock MMG inductor is 0.6 Ohms. From an old post of Davey's, that's about .5db difference. Without the resistor....... Take .......
336: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Understood & thanks again!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-10, 02:40:29 (64.121.235.173)
NT .......
337: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hey Mart...A ? about inductors (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-09, 18:41:41 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Pic.Guy My MMGs are of '08 vintage with 1st order filter. I'm going to use former inmate Davey's suggestion of a 2.0 mH 14ga. inductor in place of the stock 2.2mH inductor. As for the cap....a 16u .......
338: Planar Speaker Asylum, Hey Mart...A ? about inductors (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-09, 16:51:16 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mart I'm at the gathering of info. stage for a X-over change to my MMGs. IIRC, you posted(quite some time ago) a connection for a foil inductor. It was...Outer foil to positive Magnepan terminals, .......
339: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: LOL!!!..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-09, 07:09:13 (64.121.235.173)
NT. .......
340: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMG.&.Portal Audio Panache (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-07-01, 14:22:20 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Wendell: Thanks for the reply! Glad you are happy with your Paladins. Hope you enjoy them for a long time. Take care....old guy .......
341: Planar Speaker Asylum, MMG.&.Portal Audio Panache (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-06-30, 03:20:58 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. All: Any MMG owners, past or present, using or used, a Portal Audio Panache intergrated amp.? I'm not concerned with SQ, as the company has a 60 day trial, but are concerned about issues/ problems .......
342: Tweakers' Asylum, Very nice report Marvin!!..(n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-06-30, 01:05:10 (64.121.235.173)
n.t. .......
343: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Do you think everyone agrees on what live acoustic music sounds like? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-06-27, 11:37:35 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Kuribo: I'm a "no-tech" guy in a "high-tech" world, but I do agree with your post!! Take care....old guy .......
344: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Unintended "blindish" test -- relief that I am not deaf (yet) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-06-11, 10:07:40 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J. You just saved me some clams!! When I went to the MUG to look at the X-over, I did not see the set screws.I thought it was just a push-on connector. I am about ready to change out the X-over pa .......
345: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Unintended "blindish" test -- relief that I am not deaf (yet) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-06-11, 06:26:27 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J Glad it worked out for you. The wives ARE very important! Just a question....Did you use "plain jane" push-on connectors on your 26ga. hook-up wire, or did you use something like Furutech's push .......
346: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Blowing in the wind (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-06-04, 13:22:17 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Markeneret Tip-top...Top-shelf post!!!! Enjoy your system. .......
347: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The glue test (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-04-14, 08:50:08 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Neolith; You wrote.."Beside humidity, salt air, and sunlight causing delamination, stupidity is pretty effective too."...LOL Stupidity and me are best buds. Hope your glue-job goes smooth. Take ca .......
348: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Serendipity and the Valkyries (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-04-14, 05:05:01 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J Two weeks "Home Alone"!!!! ENJOY. Take care...old guy .......
349: General Asylum, RE: the pizza tweak? I say this honestly, the sound has improved! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-03-18, 05:51:27 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. IE If you visit NYC, perhaps you could bring an "Arnolds" pizza with you too!!...:-). .......
350: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: OT Mart Update (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-03-02, 12:07:26 (64.121.235.173)
GREAT news!!!! Thanks for the up-date Take care....old guy .......
351: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: ac outlet mounting question (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-02-26, 14:21:55 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Duster: Good idea!! Just "borrow" their magnet for the test. Take care...old guy .......
352: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: ac outlet mounting question (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-02-26, 10:29:56 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. John: Make sure you take a little magnet with you when you go to the store and check the screws. Take care.... .......
353: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: UPDATE on Mart (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-02-24, 08:38:02 (64.121.235.173)
God be with you Mart.. .......
354: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: My first "purposed tuning" tweak (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-02-22, 16:10:40 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Awe-d-o-file: You said "I look forward to tinkering with this and it represents one of the benefits and sources of enjoyment of this hobby for me." I have to agree 100%!! Enjoy....old guy ::: TOPI .......
355: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: You have mail (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-02-22, 14:22:17 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Stu: I got it!!! And...THANK YOU!!!!! I hope you got my reply. .......
356: Tweakers' Asylum, Ping...Unclestu (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-02-22, 06:05:35 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Uncle Stu: I'm just an old guy who likes to tinker, and I really enjoy listening to music. I'm going to twist-up a new set of speaker cables somewhat similar to the AQ counter-spiral "tree series .......
357: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanks....but............ (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-01-25, 04:03:27 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Uncle Stu: Kudos to you sir!!! Excellent post. Please keep sharing your observations and experiments. I appreciate all your time and effort. Take care.....old guy .......
358: Tweakers' Asylum, Me too..(nt) (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-01-19, 08:48:17 (64.121.235.173)
nt .......
359: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMG crossover (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-01-09, 07:01:57 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Nikos: I don't know if this will help you, but quite a while ago, I found a post by former in-mate Davey that might be of interest to you. He suggested replacing the stock inductor & cap. and tryi .......
360: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: A spanner in the works... can you really hear the difference? (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2013-01-04, 14:05:17 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Josh, Thanks for your post!!! Take care.....old guy .......
361: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I am stumped. (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-12-07, 08:02:08 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Neolith; A few months ago, I read on the Amp. Asylum, of a "maybe fix" for your problem. Just turn your balance knob to full left and then to full right about 25 times. It did help some people. YM .......
362: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: So I'm pretty stuck at this point! (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-12-01, 14:18:02 (64.121.235.173)
To J. Going the extra mile for an inmate!!! Way to go. How come I'm not surprised. YOU are "THE MAN". To Sloth Hope it all works out for ya. .......
363: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanks for an informative and insightful review! nt (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-11-06, 14:44:50 (64.121.235.173)
Agree 100%!!!! .......
364: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Ahhhh! Back home after weeks and the Maggies kept a promise (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-10-13, 03:29:01 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J: Nice to see you back!!!!! Take care....old guy .......
365: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The 12's have very VERY unique cable requirements among Maggies (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-09-25, 01:40:18 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J I appreciate your wanting to share the "toothpaste tweak", but I thought that was Dawnrazor's "Double secret proprietary tweak". You might be in hot water if you share!!! "Crest 3D White"...LOL .......
366: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The 12's have very VERY unique cable requirements among Maggies (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-09-24, 06:44:45 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J Can you give me a link to "Chiquita Audio Specialties". :-) Take care.....old guy .......
367: Inmate Central, RE: The horrors of being paranoid (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-30, 11:07:19 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mike: You are STILL one of the BIGGEST Gentelmen in these here parts!!! Thanks for the up-date. It makes me feel better about my fellow human, that they would not steal from a man like you. Hope a .......
368: Inmate Central, RE: Serious stuff, folks... (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-28, 06:11:05 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mike: When I read your post, I was shocked to hear that someone would steal from a Gentelman like you. Sad, very sad. More importantly, I hope all goes well for you in October. Maybe you will get .......
369: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Revised First Reflection Trap Configuration (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-26, 03:34:47 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. MG: Thank you for your up-date on the FRTs. If I were the "King of the castle" (which I am NOT), I would try your FRT set-up in a heart-beat!! I think this is great work. Your MMGs look GREAT!!! E .......
370: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The chokes are not a joke (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-15, 09:25:39 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. Mando: Thanks for the poem and thanks for the tip on the resistor!!! Take care.....old guy .......
371: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Plug for Sonicraft service (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-13, 04:43:35 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J: I have to study more on your passive line level set-up. With my amp. and pre. amp. approaching 30 & 28 years old, and my credit card in need of being paid-down, I can only study your set-up. An .......
372: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Plug for Sonicraft service (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-13, 03:27:50 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. DR: Thank you for accepting my apology. That was important to me. Just a quick note on the choke tweak. I checked my records, and for a pair of 5522 chokes at Mouser, including shipping, was $16.3 .......
373: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Plug for Sonicraft service (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-12, 12:26:31 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. DR: My sincere apology for my bad behavior. I will not let it happen again. Hope all is well with you!!!...old guy .......
374: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Plug for Sonicraft service (0.00)
Posted by old guy 42 on 2012-08-12, 03:01:53 (64.121.235.173)
Hi. J Your package is ready to go!! .......
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