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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SUT vs new Phonostage (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-11-25, 14:12:59 (73.16.13.45)
mtbikeNH based on your name you must live in NH. Get in touch with Sounds Of Silence he may be able to lend you an SUT to try.I've heard it and it was very special. No matter I'd agree with most here .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Update phonostage (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-09-07, 17:53:54 (174.192.12.41)
How about the Gold Note PH10 very versatile and lots of great reviews. .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Merrill Audio monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-05-18, 16:05:33 (73.253.25.17)
bullethead what do you mean when you say "Right now the price is $36,00"? Sounds like you are expecting the price to increase. .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Amps for Sanders 10e speakers? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-04-06, 05:08:35 (64.223.180.196)
Can I ask why you say the Sanders ESL amp would be a better choice than the Magtech? .......
5: Planar Speaker Asylum, Amps for Sanders 10e speakers? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-04-05, 07:22:26 (64.223.180.196)
What has worked best for the Sanders 10e speaker system other than the Magtech amp? Have those using the Sanders 10e speakers mixed and matched amps? If so what has your experience been? .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Magtech amp vs what? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-03-23, 16:27:05 (174.192.7.252)
Curious for those who have listened to the Magtech amp what tbey compared it to? Using it with the Sanders 10e speaker system .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sanders 10e speakers... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2018-03-11, 07:55:34 (73.253.25.17)
thoughts on these compared to other planars? Reviews are always amazing but not much discussions. .......
8: OTL Asylum, MP3 vs MP1 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2017-12-24, 13:23:36 (146.115.24.134)
I have an MP3 and I see there's 2 MP1's for sale one on Agon the other here on the asylum. Is it worth going to the MP1 and whats a good price to pay? .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommend a integrated amp for Acoustats, please. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2017-12-02, 09:39:59 (73.253.25.17)
Have you tried Merrill Audio THOR's? Just curious. .......
10: General Asylum, RE: Alarming Trend - Need Feedback (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2017-11-23, 11:55:15 (146.115.24.134)
I get 20 - 25% discounts on ALL new equipment its really the norm now. .......
11: Speaker Asylum, Kii speaker system anyone heard it? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-10-18, 06:44:58 (174.192.33.209)
Thoughts? What does it do well? What not so well? .......
12: OTL Asylum, Ajy have you tried the autofomers yet? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-09-30, 05:45:14 (64.223.180.196)
I'm thinking of buying the Speltz Zero autoformers that are listed here on Audioasylum trader, seems like a good price. .......
13: Tweakers' Asylum, So can I ask.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-09-20, 08:20:55 (64.223.180.196)
why didn't you go for the NCF version it truly is another step ahead (sonically) than the original version. And not a huge difference in price. I paid $200 for the NCF version from a dealer here on th .......
14: Computer Audio Asylum, Agree (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-09-14, 03:33:39 (64.223.180.196)
I've now heard both and the Intona wins hands down. .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RECOVERY vs. Intona (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-09-02, 02:59:06 (64.223.180.196)
Has anyone compared the Wyred 4 Sound Recovery vs. the Intona both claim to improve the function of the USB connections. .......
16: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Oyaide R1 outlet. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-08-25, 05:21:50 (64.223.180.196)
I went from the Oyaide (several different ones) to the Furutech GTX-D and found the Furutech just more musical. YMMV .......
17: General Asylum, Like good sex....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-07-14, 03:25:31 (50.176.133.22)
The Furutech GTX outlets I've found to be the best......firm & tight and yes the sound is smooth and detailed and extended at both extremes. .......
18: General Asylum, RE: Atma-Sphere MP-1 mk3.3 phono stage thoughts (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-06-21, 02:53:32 (64.223.180.196)
I own the MP-3 and have heard the phono in the new MP-1 3.3. (Wish I could aford the MP-1) It is clearly better than the phono in the 3.2 but it is still no where as good as a stand alone IMO. If you .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Merrill Audio Taranis first listen (Hypex Ncore) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-02-09, 10:43:52 (64.223.180.196)
I heard the same thing at a friends UNTIL he placed a tubed pre-amp in front and then it was a game changer. Best sound ever barr none. This was with the Merrill Veritas monoblocks. .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Snotty Importer Leben (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-02-05, 03:24:06 (64.223.180.196)
Same experience here. Do people not know how an attitude can steer customers away no matter how good the equipment! .......
21: Shady Lane, So what user name does he go by on Agon (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-01-29, 03:22:35 (64.223.180.196)
so all can be aware. .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Labs INT30 / INT150 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-01-19, 03:43:12 (64.223.180.196)
Heard the INT30 at a friends, very sterile sounding IMO. .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 24 hour record playing limit. Fact or Fiction ? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2016-01-04, 07:14:18 (173.14.159.245)
Fiction .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Agree!. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-12-03, 03:35:16 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
25: Cable Asylum, I just bought 2 more Nanotec ac cables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-24, 08:31:38 (64.223.180.196)
yes there are better but you have to spend 3 x as much! .......
26: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords on the used market:$400-$600 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-23, 03:17:31 (64.223.180.196)
I've had great luck with a nanotec cable that uses the top of the line Furutech plugs (FI-50). The plugs alone sell for $400 plus but you can buy these cords for under $500 new. Do a search here on Au .......
27: OTL Asylum, So how does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-16, 03:25:31 (64.223.180.196)
Cpmpared to the previous incarnation? .......
28: Digital Drive, RE: Best DAC for under $ 8,000 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-13, 04:27:40 (64.223.180.196)
Briscasti M1, yes it retails at 9K but can be bought new for under the $8,000. .......
29: Cable Asylum, Tara Labs 0.3 vs 0.8 anyone hear side by side? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-11, 06:15:49 (64.223.180.196)
I know I've asked this before but hoping someone has actually compared these cables in the same system. .......
30: Cable Asylum, RE: Listening to Audiomica Labs cables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-06, 06:35:05 (64.223.180.196)
Had Silent Source many, many years ago and a great cord, haven't heard one in a long time. Only heard good things about Stage III Concepts but VERY pricey. Since Audiomica is not a well know name in t .......
31: Cable Asylum, RE: Listening to Audiomica Labs cables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-06, 04:51:11 (64.223.180.196)
Cardas - too rolled off AntiCables - No body or detail Audio Magic - no magic heard MIT - not my taste Acoustic Zen - ok but nothing special Purist - liked, very quiet but Audiomica way better IMO Too .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Dad you got it right..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-05, 07:02:42 (64.223.180.196)
OTL's are about the best amps if used with the right speaker! Transparent, quick, breathtaking! (IMHO) .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I believe it is true for you, but clearly not for everyone else...nt (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-04, 09:55:31 (64.223.180.196)
Also agree, SETs can sound wonderful thru the midrange but I've never heard one do bass with any authority. .......
34: Cable Asylum, RE: Listening to Audiomica Labs cables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-04, 05:29:32 (64.223.180.196)
The more I listen the more these cables just let the muzic play. .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Another thought..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-03, 09:19:07 (64.223.180.196)
Did the Merrills have at least 1000 hrs on them? Prior to that the amp sounds like you have described. .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not what I've heard with the Merrills (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-03, 05:50:51 (64.223.180.196)
I've never heard better, no hardness, just plain muzic. If I had to guess I'd say it was a bad match with your speakers. .......
37: Cable Asylum, Listening to Audiomica Labs cables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-11-02, 08:01:03 (74.174.236.84)
and have found them to be very detailed, neutral, and livvely, bass is well defined and the top end very extended. I'm listening to the ERYS line and they have beaten out some much more pricey PAD cab .......
38: Digital Drive, RE: AR CD3 vs Ls Scala vs PS Audio Direct Stream (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-10-22, 03:35:23 (64.223.180.196)
John is your CD3 still making you smile? :-) If so keep your $$$ and enjoy and listen. Maybe a newer DAC will sound "different" maybe not better but you would have to hear it yourself and decide. Keep .......
39: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Zerozone Linear Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-10-20, 08:21:58 (64.223.180.196)
Which Teradak should I get to run a MackBook pro? Thanks .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hard to do without actually hearing each side by side. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-10-06, 10:05:38 (64.223.180.196)
I was hoping someone that has actually heard them could say if the MP1 is worth the extra 12K (or there abouts) over the MP3. .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Atma-Sphere MP3 vs. MP1 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-10-05, 03:49:29 (64.223.180.196)
Can those that owned or listened to both explain the differences in sound? Is the MP1 worth almost 3 times as much? .......
42: Tweakers' Asylum, How they work? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-10-01, 03:12:39 (64.223.180.196)
From a Stereo Times review: "A RN is made of a thick layer with encapsulated crystalline material which, like the so-called "stuff" used in Bybee's power cord, produces magnetic moments in C13 isotope .......
43: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Bybee Room Neutralizers (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-09-28, 03:14:14 (64.223.180.196)
Yes heard them and they do make a significant difference in the presentation but they are expensive for what they seem to be made of. If they were half the price then I'd have a set myself. ::: TOPIC: .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, +1 +1 +1 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-09-09, 03:00:26 (64.223.180.196)
It's ONLY about performance and once heard you make your own mind up it's that simple. Why would we judge anything based on the topology? Isn't this hobby based on how something sounds? Granted we all .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Understood (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-09-08, 06:40:25 (64.223.180.196)
but these are one of the better binding posts out there (IMHO) and I only wish speaker builders would use them as well. .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Speaker binding posts a dealer breaker? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-09-08, 05:25:04 (64.223.180.196)
Interesting, I consider those Cardas one hand turning binding posts about the best on the market, unless you use bare wire or banana terminated cables. .......
47: Speaker Asylum, RE: Harbeth, why so cheap in Canada? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-08-13, 04:56:47 (64.223.180.196)
I don't think Fidelis has more overhead it's mostly b/c so few are sold and they want to make more $$$. Not a new concept. .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Parasound JC 3+ vs Pass Labs XP-15 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-08-06, 11:14:26 (64.223.180.196)
I heard a JC3+ in a friends system and it was noisy, nothing that I could have lived with. (And yes all grounding was checked) .......
49: Digital Drive, RE: Nanotec 8500 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-08-04, 03:15:15 (64.223.180.196)
It's about $50 a bottle but it does hundreds of CD's. I use it for it's sonic improvements which are fantastic, not so much for scratches but it does work on those as well. .......
50: Digital Drive, Nanotec 8500 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-08-03, 03:04:30 (64.223.180.196)
I bought 6 bottles many years ago and it fills in small imperfections nicely. Sonically it was one of the best cleaners I've used over the years. .......
51: OTL Asylum, List of speakers for OTL amps (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-07-20, 03:19:27 (64.223.180.196)
Please let's start a list of speakers that work well with an OTL amp from 30 - 60 watts. Let's keep the price below 20k for argument sake. Thank you. .......
52: Digital Drive, Advice on transport only (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-06-22, 03:39:15 (64.223.180.196)
What would you consider the most musical transport now being made? .......
53: General Asylum, RE: SiriusXM - Bargaining power? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-06-10, 07:41:09 (64.223.180.196)
Cancel it and they will ask you why and tell them it's just to expensive (or whatever excuse you want) and they will offer a 5 month promo for $20. In 4 months and 29 days cancel again and repeat the .......
54: Cable Asylum, Is there a sonic differnce between (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-05-22, 03:22:34 (64.223.180.196)
the ISM "Onboard" models vs the stand alone Grounding Stations? I've always felt when some RFI/EMI box is placed on an AC cable "in-line" it takes away some high end energy (not noise which is what yo .......
55: Cable Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-05-21, 09:46:19 (64.223.180.196)
I went to your homepage and searched Tara Labs but really didn't find anything. I did find on these pages your discovery of the One and the Sony PSI. Thanks again for your very detailed descriptions. .......
56: Cable Asylum, RE: Which Ones? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-05-21, 03:20:44 (64.223.180.196)
From the THE 2 with HFX or THE ONE w/HFX thru The 0.3 w/HFX. Have you heard the 0.8 compared to the 0.3? .......
57: Cable Asylum, What's your thoughts on...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-05-20, 07:44:34 (64.223.180.196)
middle of the line to upper middle of the line Tara Labs cables? Worth the price of admission and if you can expand on the different lines of Tara Labs you have heard that would be most appreciated. T .......
58: OTL Asylum, XLR cable differences? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-04-16, 04:23:34 (64.223.180.196)
I've been told that using expensive XLR cables with Atmasphere gear shouldn't make much sonic differnce BUT I hear huge differences when using different XLR cables. What have others experienced? ::: T .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Have you heard the Ongaku? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-04-15, 06:46:51 (64.223.180.196)
I've owned one and while it was nice it was to euphoric sounding and the bass was tubby. It weared on me and had to sell it have 6 or so months. .......
60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Don't agree...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-03-05, 09:33:24 (64.223.180.196)
it's a passive unit with little if anything to go wrong. I'm very tempted to buy it at the asking price. .......
61: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anyone know anything about a Sonic Euphoria pre? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-03-03, 06:02:55 (64.223.180.196)
There's a few on Agon with high prices and one on the AsylumTrader at a very good price. (I think!) Reviews seems very positive. Anyone own one or heard one? .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, Some of the Kuzma tables come with a lid! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-02-12, 08:21:31 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, What's the RedPoint sitting on? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-02-03, 04:42:46 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Yes and no (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-01-23, 04:03:11 (64.223.180.196)
I've heard both and while I did find the Balanced a bit dark (maybe another word for slow?) I found the Bardo had good PACE but lacked a good top end (maybe the cartridge and can’t remember all the va .......
65: Cable Asylum, Audiomica cables...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-01-14, 12:02:29 (64.223.180.196)
I've asked this before but just one response. Anyone ever hear how these cables sound and what systems are you hearing them in? A new review just came out in Mono & Stereo. http://www.monoandstereo.co .......
66: Speaker Asylum, or Might be worth considering (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2015-01-13, 04:26:09 (64.223.180.196)
any JL Audio sub, IMO superior to any REL .......
67: Cable Asylum, About 90% of all cables are overpriced (IMO) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-12-28, 04:24:34 (64.223.180.196)
maybe even some that are sold direct as well but even then pricing can be high. .......
68: General Asylum, its ok. nothing special IMO (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-12-20, 13:48:36 (70.192.9.219)
Bought the original JC3 after all the rave reviews, noisy and no balls! Yes the JC3+ is better but not by leaps and bounds. Maybe I'll wait for the + + version. .......
69: Cable Asylum, RE: Why are PAD cables used a tough sell? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-12-16, 05:39:16 (64.223.180.196)
It's a known fact that all Purist dealers give hefty discounts, even his big dealer in Texas (no names but you know you do, even your ads say prices are just retail call for discount price.....or some .......
70: OTL Asylum, Ralph of: Atma-Sphere does contact him directly! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-10-06, 02:30:12 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, NVO's 22 Tubed Phonostage uses an External Power Supply. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-09-26, 02:40:43 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
72: Computer Audio Asylum, USB cable length (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-09-11, 02:48:38 (64.223.180.196)
Is there a sound difference with a top quality USB cable as you use longer lengths? My MacBook Pro sits in front of me and I require a 5m USB cable. .......
73: OTL Asylum, RE: It's time! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-09-09, 03:14:22 (64.223.180.196)
I've had good luck with the "new" Tung-Sol by New Sensor. (see link) .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-09-02, 09:25:27 (64.223.180.196)
Heard and owned the original JC3 that got rave reviews and it was anything but a poor performer! For solid state it was noisy and had no life. YMMV .......
75: General Asylum, Did we miss something here? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-08-25, 04:24:42 (64.223.180.196)
Who insulted who? When? Where? .......
76: Computer Audio Asylum, Where has AMR gone? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-08-25, 02:47:08 (64.223.180.196)
I've been waiting to hear their new "Special Edition" CD-77 player that was coming to a dealer 7 months ago! Anyone hear what's going on at AMR? .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, Yes! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-08-18, 09:53:40 (64.223.180.196)
hasn't just about anyone who has been listening for some 30+ years!!!!!! .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, Excuses...excuses is all I hear from VPI (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-08-18, 05:43:20 (64.223.180.196)
why not just hire more help if business is so good? .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tom Evans upgrade or downgrade? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-08-15, 07:29:04 (64.223.180.196)
If your speakers are efficient and have a flat highish impedance then I'd try and have a listen to an Atmasphere OTL, once heard it will be hard to listen to others IMO. .......
80: Cable Asylum, Anyone hear about these cables: (Audiomica) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-08-11, 03:52:21 (64.223.180.196)
Read several reports of these cables and each one seems a rave! http://www.monoandstereo.com/2014/03/audiomica-ormus-consequence-aes-digital.html .......
81: Critic's Corner, It's simply unreadable (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-07-30, 02:29:19 (64.223.180.196)
with pics sprinkled throughout the writing. I'm sure this is to prevent full-blown copies of articles but I'm also certain there are ways around that as well. .......
82: Digital Drive, Agree 100%! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-07-24, 02:48:39 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
83: Critic's Corner, RE: Dunno what to make of 6 Moons new pay-for-review policy. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-07-22, 03:34:15 (64.223.180.196)
I've trusted (for the most part) the mags it's some of the reviewers I don't trust. Take Valin for example, there's been to much posted about his way of doing business that I'll never read a single wo .......
84: OTL Asylum, Call Ralph at Atma-Sphere (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-07-21, 03:20:18 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
85: General Asylum, RE: Why not keep bad personal experiences personal ? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-07-13, 09:46:33 (23.242.200.219)
I find reading reviews of not only equipment that people have had bad experiences with helpful but also how manufacturers deal with issues and their dealer network very informative. If a manufacturer .......
86: Critic's Corner, Ditto!!!!!!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-28, 03:25:15 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
87: OTL Asylum, RE: MP1blowing main fuse (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-28, 03:18:37 (64.223.180.196)
May require a slightly higher fuse rating but call Atmasphere and ask, they are very helpful. .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Do you have the Stabi S or Stabi Ref or Stabi M or Stabi XL? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-21, 05:10:36 (64.223.180.196)
Have you listened to all and if so what are the sonic differences? .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Kuzma tables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-21, 04:20:15 (64.223.180.196)
Anyone have experience with Kuzma tables? Are there big differences between the Stabi Ref vs. Stabi M and Stabi XL models? .......
90: Critic's Corner, This is why I've stopped reading Stereophile...the joke is on us if we let this continue. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-08, 02:26:56 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
91: Tubes Asylum, Out of curiosity how much should one pay for one of these tubes? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-08, 02:11:12 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
92: General Asylum, Yes but just don't tell me (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-05-05, 10:07:58 (64.223.180.196)
the cost is justified! .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, Kronos Sparta who has heard one (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-22, 02:35:10 (64.223.180.196)
and what are your thoughts? With what tonearm/cartridge? .......
94: Shady Lane, In her e-mail it does state...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-15, 09:40:33 (64.223.180.196)
"....then i will arrange for collection ...." So nothing was missed in this classic scam! .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The buddy from a buddy who knows another buddy ... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-14, 03:04:03 (64.223.180.196)
Andrea all I can say is that it's Brinkmanns loss not to have given Sounds Of Silence a chance. I've been a long time customer and he sells what he believes in and always had great things to say about .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Brinkmann USA doesn't want to sell gear in USA!!!! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-14, 02:57:08 (64.223.180.196)
Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly. .......
97: Tubes Asylum, RE: Miniwatt 2A3 France? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-10, 11:49:19 (64.223.180.196)
Who cares where they are made.....how do they sound! .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What is your budget??? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-08, 05:24:04 (64.223.180.196)
Of all yur choices I'd stay clear of Parsound, nothing special especially with their new stuff. .......
99: Speaker Asylum, Adagio vs Crescendo speakers how.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-04-01, 11:34:43 (64.223.180.196)
close in sound charecter are these 2 speakers made from the same house? I've heard the Crescendo's (and loved them) but I think they are just to big and would over-power my room. .......
100: Tubes Asylum, RE: Carefully selected NOS tubes I would agree have an edge. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-03-28, 06:18:16 (64.223.180.196)
Michael have you heard the new re-issued Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB by New Sensor? Thoughts compared to the others? .......
101: General Asylum, RE: Good product but crook company (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-03-26, 03:22:12 (64.223.180.196)
Agree with FrankC that the company PurePower is who would have to deal with if you ever have issues (hopefully not) but if you do they are known not to be honorable. No matter how good a product is if .......
102: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Depends ... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-03-05, 08:46:30 (64.223.180.196)
on the cabinet. I have heard extensively some Beauhorns that use the DX4 driver and they are just wonderful, they don't go down very low and they are not as extended as a speaker that uses a tweeter b .......
103: Tubes Asylum, Yup...no response to 2 e-mails (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-02-24, 02:35:09 (64.223.180.196)
will not do business with them as a result. .......
104: Cable Asylum, Try and have a listen to.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-02-18, 09:49:21 (64.223.180.196)
Acoustic Zen...great cable IMO. .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, RE: To SME or not to SME (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-02-13, 06:15:23 (64.223.180.196)
I had one in my system for a month about 5 yrs back and thought the SME had the blackest background but to me it just had no life! Yes it might have been very accurate but in that months time I just d .......
106: OTL Asylum, RE: what to check on a used Atma~sphere S30 mkI (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-02-03, 12:37:23 (64.223.180.196)
You should contact Ralph the owner of Atmasphere, he will tell you. I do know, based on what a dealer has told me, it likes to see a very high speaker impedance (like 16 ohms is perfect). Depending on .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anything but the Parasound (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-31, 02:36:15 (64.223.180.196)
which to me has always sounded thin and tinny YMMV. .......
108: Cable Asylum, Tara Labs Cobalt AC (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-30, 02:47:47 (173.14.159.245)
Anyone have any experience with this cord and how it compares to others in it's price range?? .......
109: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Parasound...not for me... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-23, 07:28:09 (64.223.180.196)
have listened to a lot of their gear and always hard and hifi sounding, I'd look elsewhere. .......
110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MC2205 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-16, 04:35:17 (64.223.180.196)
Many, many, many, many years ago I had a listen to a MC2205, was nothing special and if I remember correctly I actually didn't like it at all. I'd look elsewhere, but if you have heard it and like it .......
111: SET Asylum, SoundCoat...this stuff is like magic paint! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-15, 02:50:27 (64.223.180.196)
Sounds Of Silence turned me onto this stuff, for cheap money this stuff is wonderful. Where did you buy yours? Beautiful amp BTW. .......
112: Speaker Asylum, RE: Stirling Broadcast importer.... not serious? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-08, 04:04:01 (64.223.180.196)
If you only knew...... .......
113: Speaker Asylum, RE: Stirling Broadcast importer.... not serious? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2014-01-07, 03:21:29 (64.223.180.196)
mbnx sounds like something they would do! Why bring in a line and let no one know. .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've heard one (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-12-30, 02:55:58 (64.223.180.196)
didn't like it....very lean and no body and the highs were harsh but other than that it was OK. .......
115: Speaker Asylum, AZ Crescendos (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-12-29, 05:04:37 (64.223.180.196)
Heard these recently and what a nice sounding speaker, maybe too much for my smallish room but oh boy so natural sounding. I could listen all day without getting fatigued. .......
116: General Asylum, RE: When the price on Audiogon goes UP... know what that means? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-12-19, 03:11:19 (64.223.180.196)
I thought once you make an offer and it's accepted from that point on you can not change the ad. .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, RE: HRS Isolation Bases (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-11-12, 06:49:00 (64.223.180.196)
I know several Brinkmann dealers now use Vibraplanes over HRS platforms, was told even the Brinkmann importer suggests Vibraplanes. .......
118: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Well in today's audio world, where good preamps... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-10-31, 04:03:41 (173.14.159.245)
Rottenclam Kondo-san is long gone and his new gear is nothing like his original work. Trust me on this! .......
119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Talk about expensive (true cost very low) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-10-30, 03:05:06 (173.14.159.245)
Yes the retail price might be high but you can easily find out what the real price is coming out of Japan from members on this forum, I did and you would be shocked. (I was) .......
120: OTL Asylum, RE: Atma-Sphere, astounding customer service! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-09-24, 03:23:43 (64.223.180.196)
What speakers are you using with your Atma-Sphere amps? .......
121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, VRE-1c would be my choice if I could only afford one! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-09-03, 04:33:39 (64.223.180.196)
. .......
122: Speaker Asylum, RE: Which Audio Notes are the sweet spot? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-08-08, 02:56:09 (64.223.180.196)
Old School my thoughts exactly from each time I've heard Audio Note speakers. Were they musical? Yes. Could I live with them for the long haul? No. Did they rock? Not really. .......
123: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Speaker Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-07-04, 05:29:47 (65.19.73.29)
Take a look at the OTL forum here at the Asylum and the 6th topic down I asked a question regarding speakers that work well with the Atmasphere S30. May people chimed in including Ralph from Atmaspher .......
124: General Asylum, Who really care? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-06-26, 03:28:57 (64.223.180.196)
His writing skills are poor and so never even visit his site. I know of others that feel the same. .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, NVO phone stage any members had a listen? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-06-23, 11:27:15 (74.174.236.84)
Latest Stereophile Fremer has nice things to say and competes nicely against the Ypsilon at 1/5 the price (reading between the lines he may like it better) but would like to hear from end users. ::: T .......
126: OTL Asylum, I was hoping to get a list (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-05-29, 03:03:21 (173.14.159.245)
Of speakers that end users have used with good results. .......
127: OTL Asylum, Please list speakers that work well with..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-05-28, 03:00:20 (173.14.159.245)
An AtmaSphere S30. .......
128: OTL Asylum, AtmaSphere S30 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-04-30, 03:06:22 (173.14.159.245)
Thinking about this amp and have only heard good things are there anyone's thoughts on its faults? Of course if hooked up to the right speaker. .......
129: Critic's Corner, He also was a .... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-04-12, 03:20:54 (173.14.159.245)
"Pseudo" dealer at one point selling exemplar gear and other items. Did it more to get accommodating pricing never really sold much of anything. .......
130: Whiner's Woad, RE: Audio Nervosa (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-03-04, 03:11:53 (173.14.159.245)
Well FINALLY another one that finds the Shindo stuff way to mellow and slow compared to far less expensive gear. Many people like that sound or is it they just don't know what they like and are being .......
131: Cable Asylum, RE: Make an effort to hear the new High Fidelity CT-1 E cables. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-02-27, 04:08:05 (173.14.159.245)
I'll wait for the next best cable since sliced bread comes along (maybe in another month) then these HF cables will be on the used market by these hyped up reviewers and us mere mortals can try them o .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Atma-Sphere MP-1 (version 3) owners - What cartridge are you using? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2013-01-16, 09:57:54 (173.14.159.245)
Since you listen to analog 95% of the time I'd think it best to use a stand alone pre. Just my 2 £ worth. .......
133: General Asylum, And I thought I was special (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-12-18, 06:46:53 (173.14.159.245)
Receiving a 40% discount on my Audio Note Japan transformer! .......
134: Speaker Asylum, What else I haven't liked? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-12-17, 09:21:53 (173.14.159.245)
Other speakers that have not impressed me are Grand Utopias and UNO and DUO's although I've heard the DUOs in three different systems and twice unimpressive but the third highly impressive. Yes set-up .......
135: Speaker Asylum, Have to tell U (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-12-17, 03:20:21 (173.14.159.245)
I've heard Merlin speakers in several friends set-ups and never liked them...EVER. Each to their own. .......
136: Critic's Corner, RE: Is that good? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-12-11, 03:17:50 (173.14.159.245)
"I should emphasize that the overall tonal balance isn’t thin, lightweight, or threadbare. Rather, the No.7 simply lacks heft and oomph, particularly when the music is big and dynamic." This doesn't s .......
137: General Asylum, RE: Internet company offering 20 to 30 percent discount on brand name audio (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-28, 04:35:36 (173.14.159.245)
There are many stores and home dealers that offer this type of discounting and even higher. So what's the big deal! .......
138: SET Asylum, RE: New speakers - just what my Fi 2A3/45 monos wanted (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-27, 02:37:17 (173.14.159.245)
Frihed89 why not the Tonians with the PHY driver? Just curious. .......
139: Shady Lane, Is Ontario a new Country? (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-21, 05:28:51 (173.14.159.245)
. .......
140: Shady Lane, RE: PurePower APS Canada (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-20, 03:46:43 (173.14.159.245)
SK any word on your unit? Did PP keep their promise with a short turn-a-round? .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone see the new TTWeights tonearm? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-19, 13:02:12 (173.14.159.245)
Never said he Jelco was a bad arm, used one many years back and had no issues with it. .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone see the new TTWeights tonearm? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-19, 07:38:49 (173.14.159.245)
He would sell his tables with a Jelco so obviously this is where he got the idea, but I've heard so much negativity regarding his products that it would be at the bottom of anything I'd ever consider. .......
143: Shady Lane, RE: PurePower APS Canada (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-13, 02:47:16 (173.14.159.245)
Thanks for the warning, if you as a retailer are having trouble think about the poor consumer and the treatment they might receive! .......
144: Cable Asylum, I paid (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-11-01, 03:06:18 (173.14.159.245)
Over 50% off retail for NEW Kondo cables from Sounds Of Silence and I'm sure they still made a nice profit. .......
145: Critic's Corner, RE: Tone Audio on RMAF: The Great Divide (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-10-25, 03:11:03 (173.14.159.245)
Why are there $100,000 speaker cables? Because only one fool will buy it! All it takes is one customer to buy and some companies become rich. Prices every year increase, does it cost more for the mate .......
146: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Interesting (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-10-24, 04:39:16 (173.14.159.245)
I owned a XX300 Mactone pre that had many issues, yes cold solder joints were just one. Also owned the MA-300B amp that was a wonderful sounding amp but sold both when the US distributor stopped impor .......
147: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Escalante Design Juniper Speakers (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-10-01, 02:56:05 (173.14.159.245)
Nice review! I owned the Escalante Freemonts for about 8 months and thought they were the worst speaker I ever owned! Just couldn't get them to sing, sold them after the 8 months for over. $10,000 los .......
148: Critic's Corner, RE: I'm curious about Absolute Sound (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-09-17, 02:36:33 (173.14.159.245)
Obviously with JV still writing may be a big reason it's circulation doesn't grow, given his ethical low standards! Just a thought but I gave up on TAS many moons ago b/c of Valin. .......
149: Speaker Asylum, Any PHY driver speaker (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-08-17, 03:24:58 (173.14.159.245)
. .......
150: SET Asylum, RE: Audio Note Kondo Neiro (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-08-07, 02:34:05 (173.14.159.245)
MB I've listened to a Neiro at length and sk is right on the money, the Neiro lacks transparency when compared to the silver transformer based Kondo units. .......
151: SET Asylum, The Ongaku is such a (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-07-30, 02:10:42 (173.14.159.245)
Euphonic sounding amp, why would you want it other than being a status symbol? I've listened to it many a time and it has such a golden glow to it but it is not true to the music. Just curious if you .......
152: Speaker Asylum, RE: is the price insane or the purchaser that pays that price? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-07-25, 06:03:57 (173.14.159.245)
Anyone that pays retail has more money than brains. Most dealers I've worked with give 20-30% off and they are happy to still be in business. .......
153: Cable Asylum, Purepower USA vs Purepower Canada (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-07-23, 04:30:20 (173.14.159.245)
Whats the difference and who's the real deal? .......
154: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Why do most preamps have such high gain? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-07-06, 02:28:09 (173.14.159.245)
I agree, once had Blue Circle pre but with over 20 plus of gain it limited dynamics of my system and didn't give me enough control. I went to several passive pres which helped but they have their own .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Audience phono cable (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-06-27, 05:00:48 (173.14.159.245)
Thanks, do you find it to have the "weight" to not only bass notes but a singers voice as well" .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, Audience phono cable (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-06-26, 03:31:07 (173.14.159.245)
Any one use the Audience au24e phono cable? What have you compared it to? .......
157: General Asylum, Disagree.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-06-25, 11:31:06 (173.14.159.245)
It's great for consumers! Just because you're a dealer and want to keep prices high is understandable but as a consumer we want the best prices possible and a little competition is good. .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just Bought another ZYX (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-05-23, 03:04:47 (173.14.159.245)
Enjoy your new catridge. Yes if you don't go thru the importer you can buy any ZYX at over 50% off list, even the importer sells at a substantial discount. Please write a review soon. Thanks ::: TOPIC .......
159: General Asylum, RE: Local discount for drop ship dilema (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-05-16, 03:17:08 (173.14.159.245)
40% is to much to ask but 20-30% Is given from most dealers, if you don't get that then you're shopping at the wrong dealer IMHO. .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, NVO phono stage (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-04-24, 03:05:22 (173.14.159.245)
Any inmates using this 22 tubed unit from Cyprus? There was a nice review in a past issue of Positive Feedback by Jeff Day and ive heard one in an unfamiliar system (which BTW always sounds wonderful) .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Blue Angel cartridges ? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-04-05, 06:27:12 (173.14.159.245)
Would like to hear from those that use or have heard one of the Blue Angle cartridges. Thanks .......
162: General Asylum, Agree and I've received over (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-03-26, 09:02:42 (173.14.159.245)
50% off Kondo gear and the dealer still does well! .......
163: General Asylum, Now a days (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-03-26, 03:22:56 (173.14.159.245)
I get 20% off all the time and many times 25-30% off can be had. It's a different world we live in and if the B&M guys think otherwise then you might see them sooner than later looking for a different .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, EMT cartridges.....thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-03-02, 03:33:58 (173.14.159.245)
Any one use and have thoughts on EMT cartridges? .......
165: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audio Note vs. Vampire Copper Base rca jacks... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-01-30, 05:18:05 (173.14.159.245)
I've been using all WBT 0219 Ag now for some time and if a piece of gear does not have it I change it out to these WBTs. I'm still shocked at what a little RCA can have such a huge impact on the sound .......
166: General Asylum, RE: I've Had It With Audiogon! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2012-01-08, 06:27:49 (166.248.14.41)
I dismissed Agon over 2 years ago......never looked back! .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, Brinkman experience wanted. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-12-28, 07:11:54 (173.14.159.245)
Would be very interested in hearing from those that have used the Bardo and or Balance tables? .......
168: General Asylum, When I noticed AC cords made a huge difference (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-11-28, 02:39:54 (173.14.159.245)
And now I've tried over 40 different brands and models and am still on a quest! .......
169: General Asylum, RE: Yes, it is new and expensive at $14k. But it is better than the older units. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-11-02, 04:26:19 (173.14.159.245)
Ive owned 2 of his units and did find them pretty good but dealing with Jim is very difficult (he's a real nut case) and besides the only reason he prices them as he does is because he sells so few! L .......
170: General Asylum, RE: I have little to add to this, but I have found that one does need to be concerned with powerful amps. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-11-01, 03:28:16 (139.177.225.181)
So Jim has a "new" and "improved" SA device? What a surprise! What's he pricing it at? $20,000 these days and as soon as you buy it it's worth less than $1. .......
171: Shady Lane, Fraud Advisory (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-10-04, 04:23:19 (173.14.159.245)
Item for sale in AA classifieds regarding a Kondo M1000 pre-amp from seller RSGSeitzz@hotmail.com. Seems his web site may be a fraud, much posted regarding his site at http://www.echoloft.com/cgi-bin/ .......
172: General Asylum, RE: Mods done by TUC - NOT recommended for the OPPO (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-09-09, 08:31:02 (173.14.159.245)
Wow....just keep opening your mouth and eating $hit you will end up with zero customers or at least no new ones. Will be looking for you in the unemployment line! .......
173: General Asylum, RE: Mods done by TUC - NOT recommended for the OPPO (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-09-08, 04:51:42 (173.14.159.245)
Don't need specific names there are just too many negative posts to even consider doing business with TUC. I would take 1 or 2 posts as gosbil but with such a large number of questionable posts doesn' .......
174: Shady Lane, Most know of his reputation.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-08-10, 03:29:43 (173.14.159.245)
This is old news for most, sorry you got caught in his web! .......
175: Amp/Preamp Asylum, McCormack VRE pre (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-08-04, 10:15:13 (173.14.159.245)
I've just heard this preamp and all I can say is WOW! Other than a review in 6moons not much written or heard about this piece. Hoping to have one myself if the market ever comes back! .......
176: Critic's Corner, Same reasons I don't deal or will never by REL (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-07-07, 03:36:28 (173.14.159.245)
Or any Sumiko sold gear! .......
177: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: NANOTEC CONTACT ENHANCING FLUID (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-07-05, 07:31:31 (173.14.159.245)
I've used their gold pen....nice improvement heard. A bit cleaner sounding and more detail. .......
178: General Asylum, RE: Of course not. (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-06-30, 11:44:27 (173.14.159.245)
Agree.....he has lost me as a customer! .......
179: General Asylum, RE: What's up with High End Audio Repair? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-06-30, 06:01:55 (173.14.159.245)
Luckily have not needed anything repaired. .......
180: General Asylum, RE: What's up with High End Audio Repair? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-06-29, 03:28:26 (173.14.159.245)
I used his services once and never again. I value customer service and support over anything else and Ben gives neither IMHO. Yes his work is first rtae but that's only a small part od the equation. : .......
181: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sub quest (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-06-21, 09:37:16 (173.14.159.245)
Don't even want to deal with their US people ever! Now looking for a better alternative. .......
182: Speaker Asylum, Sub quest (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-06-21, 04:56:25 (173.14.159.245)
Looking for a recommendation for a sub to integrate with a 2 channel system, anything but RELs. I've heard RELs and find customer support awful and will never deal with those folks again. Room is 16 x .......
183: General Asylum, I don't! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-05-20, 10:33:04 (139.177.225.181)
. .......
184: General Asylum, Who really cares....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-05-20, 08:46:56 (139.177.225.181)
use the AA classifieds...it's also cheaper! .......
185: General Asylum, I whisper louder than that! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-05-18, 03:17:04 (139.177.225.181)
. .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, Who cares (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-05-05, 05:24:12 (139.177.225.181)
what Fremer likes! I'm sure Fremer puts on his pants one leg at a time just like you and me. Listen with your own ears, we all have our own preferences anyway. .......
187: General Asylum, RE: Another brick and mortar closes down (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-05-05, 03:29:41 (139.177.225.181)
It's also why you see prices going up and up. Companies like ARC (and even the small guys) just don't sell as much so they ask more $$ and can sell less. Not rockit science. .......
188: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Esoteric C-03 preamp (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-04-20, 10:38:47 (173.14.159.245)
Anyone have experience with this ss pre? Thoughts vs. Other pres in the same price point? .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, Parasound JC3 phono unit.....thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-03-08, 10:18:41 (139.177.225.181)
I posted this question about a month back and no responses so I thought I'd see if anyone has now had a chance to listen to this new phono unit? Fremer gave it nice write-up (not that it makes any dif .......
190: Hi-Rez Highway, Esoteric X-05 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-03-03, 05:13:28 (139.177.225.181)
Thoughts on anyone's experience with the X-05 player? Since the XO3-SE is no longer being made (per Esoteric USA) is the X-05 sound wise similar? They tell me the transport is an improvement over the .......
191: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Had their pre and amps a while back..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-03-03, 05:10:00 (139.177.225.181)
their pre had way too much gain, caused overload issues and their amp had failure issues. Would not use myself again. .......
192: Vinyl Asylum, Parasound JC3 anyone heard one yet? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-02-09, 13:45:00 (139.177.225.181)
. .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, Parasound JC3: Any one heard one yet? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-02-02, 06:37:40 (139.177.225.181)
Would be most interested in anyones thoughts and what cartridges they have used with this unit. .......
194: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Ping: Canadian Canuck re Ocellia "system" (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-01-11, 10:53:34 (139.177.225.181)
So tell us your findings with the add on tweeters? .......
195: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Ping: Canadian Canuck re Ocellia "system" (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2011-01-06, 03:17:20 (139.177.225.181)
Mr Canuck you posted several months back you were buying a full Ocellia "system" have you received it yet? Would be very interested in your thoughts (and those of anyone else who have used any of the .......
196: Shady Lane, The looooong stories that could be told! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-12-02, 02:47:55 (139.177.225.181)
His ethics have been questioned WAY back and a review on the web would have brought much to light. Live and learn! .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, TTWeights GEM table...thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-12-02, 02:43:04 (139.177.225.181)
Any inmates have ANY hands-on experience with the new GEM turntable by TTWeights? At RMAF they had a great showing and seem to be built like a tank but how does that translate into sonics? ::: TOPIC:: .......
198: Cable Asylum, RE: Silnote cables...anyone listen? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-11-12, 03:13:01 (139.177.225.181)
Georgia .......
199: Cable Asylum, RE: Silnote cables...anyone listen? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-11-11, 07:50:37 (139.177.225.181)
Thanks koa. I've now heard from several others who found the cable being outperformed by other cables costing less and after hearing your experience will now stay clear of Stilnote. When you say annih .......
200: Cable Asylum, Silnote cables...anyone listen? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-11-09, 13:41:54 (139.177.225.181)
Am thinking about trying some of the Silnote cables but have now heard thru the grapevine several customers have listened and have tried to return and have had difficulty. Has anyone actually listened .......
201: Cable Asylum, I was warned but didn't listen and got burned! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-10-08, 03:17:37 (139.177.225.181)
Was told of the many fake Kondo cables, looked original but when received knew right away they were a good copy. Since I bought from overseas it was impossible to get help. .......
202: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Aberdeen Components' business practices (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2010-03-22, 11:32:25 (139.177.225.181)
A very strange guy...! We all have been warned...more than once, given the history. How does he stay in business? .......
203: General Asylum, FS: AMR CD-77 remote batteries $1.99 ....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-10-03, 03:16:58 (139.177.225.176)
Yes I do have the player please call is you are interested in that as well! This can work, and no I don't have this player for sale, I've never even heard one before. .......
204: General Asylum, RE: An Audiogon strategy (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-10-02, 07:30:54 (139.177.225.176)
yes, Agon will just delete that part of the copy, like they don't allow certain web links in the ad copy. If you do sell it on Agon (hopefully here on AA) then when you get further inquiries just tell .......
205: General Asylum, People... STOP using Agon and start using AA and (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-09-29, 10:38:12 (139.177.225.176)
see if our community can make a difference! .......
206: Digital Drive, Playstation 3 vs.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-09-26, 03:39:27 (139.177.225.176)
any very good CD player. How would anyone compare it? (Not looking for playing movies although that is an added bonus of course). .......
207: Cable Asylum, Thanks for the link BUT..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-08-11, 04:59:10 (139.177.225.176)
I'm not a fan of Dagogo. (This is not the place to go into details) Also I don't know this particular reviewer but would rather hear from the every day audiophile who has used this cable. .......
208: Cable Asylum, I asked this question 3 months back..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-08-06, 05:47:35 (139.177.225.176)
anyone have experience with the Purist Proteus Provectus interconnect? Curious minds want to know...... .......
209: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Agree.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-31, 03:41:42 (139.177.225.176)
how they are implemented can make or break them. Teresonics are wonderful, heard them a while back, as well as Beauhorns Virtuosos. .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What would you choose? Teres 260 or 265 w/Verus motor or TW Acustic Raven One? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-28, 03:26:19 (139.177.225.176)
I’ve not heard the Raven but only good things about it. Was also thinking of the Teres BUT I see from your IP address you are in the Fairfield, CT area, correct? If so you should take a ride to Sounds .......
211: Shady Lane, Good to remind all again. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-21, 06:49:36 (139.177.225.176)
. .......
212: Cable Asylum, RE: Kondo ACz = SPz, so no ground? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-14, 03:10:39 (139.177.225.176)
I've used several for the last 2 years. They work in many locations, not all, and when I've brought them over to others they worked in places that didn't work at my place. As always, cables are very s .......
213: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sorry but now 3 of us have NOT heard.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-14, 03:08:07 (139.177.225.176)
i assume the Xtreme Tourmo Gun? YES did you treat both sides? Of course 20 to 25 seconds each side? Tried from 15 sec all the way to 40 play side last? Don't remember did you immediately play it witho .......
214: Tweakers' Asylum, Sorry but now 3 of us have NOT heard.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-12, 16:22:35 (139.177.225.176)
what you all have. Is it the power of suggestion? If we heard the differences $209 would be a no brainer. We have tried times from 30 secs all the way up to 2 minutes, and will agree with Mr Johnsen, .......
215: Tweakers' Asylum, Agree....commercial tourmaline hair dryers and diffusers benefit as much... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-11, 02:44:07 (139.177.225.176)
I hear the same differences with either which isn't much IMO. .......
216: Whiner's Woad, If it doesn't "move" you then forget it.. don't buy. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-11, 02:41:40 (139.177.225.176)
. .......
217: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The hottest tweak in town... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-07-09, 13:56:58 (139.177.225.176)
I've tried it, a friend brought one over, sometimes we "thought" we heard something, othertimes we knew we heard nothing and our fingers got HOT. .......
218: Hi-Rez Highway, Hey Doc G...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-06-30, 06:48:08 (139.177.225.176)
Is that you selling your Walker turntable? Are you getting out of analog or have you heard a table that rivals the Walker? Curious minds want to know! .......
219: Cable Asylum, RE: Nanotek Strada 79 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-06-25, 03:09:20 (139.177.225.176)
6moons did a nice review several months back but I've heard the Strada 79 vs. their new Strada 79-3 (it has a mixture of silver and gold particles...so they claim) and it is MUCH better than the origi .......
220: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sorry..been away for a loooong weekend. It was (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-06-09, 03:44:32 (139.177.225.176)
the origianl BC3000 not a MarkII. Seems others I have talked to over the years feel the same about the forwardness of BC gear. I now see that you sell it so your thoughts don't hold as much water as t .......
221: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Remembering Audio Note (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-06-05, 08:42:42 (139.177.225.176)
Have never heard Naim gear so can't comment, but my BC-3000 pre was VERY forward and had tons of gain! Not to my likeing!!!!! .......
222: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Remembering Audio Note (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-06-04, 04:20:38 (139.177.225.176)
I owned BC gear several years back and to me it was IN YOUR FACE gear and had tooooooo much gain. I sold it and have not looked back. I've heard Audio Note Japan gear and it's a wonderful hololistic " .......
223: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It's a Darby review...who cares! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-05-28, 04:36:04 (139.177.225.176)
nt .......
224: Cable Asylum, Purist Proteus Provectus cables... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-05-19, 04:13:24 (139.177.225.176)
anyone have direct experience with these cables? Compared to...?????????? .......
225: Digital Drive, Stibbert vs. EMM CDP.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-05-05, 03:39:25 (139.177.225.176)
anyone compare the two? .......
226: Tweakers' Asylum, Replace the Neutrix wire with something other than.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-04-07, 10:35:38 (139.177.225.176)
what comes with the sub, then add a GREAT ac cord (I like Purist myself) then finally add mass to the top of the REL, you would think you are listening to a different system....for the better of cours .......
227: Digital Drive, Yes... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-04-07, 07:38:29 (139.177.225.176)
I brought my own unit to a friends music server and he now has bought a Nespa to treat all his new CDs. .......
228: Tweakers' Asylum, You can DIY Shakti Hallograph alternative by....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-04-04, 03:14:13 (139.177.225.176)
going to Home Depot and buying those $5 rose trellis thats made of some flimsy bamboo wood. Take a piece of 6"x6" wood block on the bottom to have them free standing and place them in the corners of t .......
229: General Asylum, Give up on Audiogon..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-04-02, 09:22:30 (139.177.225.176)
they are not worth it IMO. Thugs are putting it lightly. Go elsewhere like on AA classifieds. .......
230: Speaker Asylum, It's the only way to go if..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-04-01, 08:05:17 (139.177.225.176)
you want music and not hi-fi IMO. .......
231: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: link: Virtual Dynamics Power 3 – 2000% Profit Margin (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-25, 03:34:33 (139.177.225.176)
Never heard a VD cord but now I know I never want to! .......
232: Digital Drive, I've been using one for a while now and..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-25, 03:22:19 (139.177.225.176)
ONLY positive results. I find that when I forget to Nespa I think to myself that , boy, that CD is recorded awful! Then I Nespa and viola, it's more musical, just the opposite of that other post. Plai .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens ES 320 question.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-24, 05:46:42 (139.177.225.176)
a friend wants to sell his Thorens ES 320, he's not an audiophile and then table has been collecting dust for many, many year. I don't know the condition but can anyone tell me what it's generally wor .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Simon Yorke Design S10 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-21, 04:53:49 (139.177.225.176)
www.recordplayer.com .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, Per Mr yorkes recommnedations..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-20, 03:29:55 (139.177.225.176)
I'm going with the 9" arm. Unless you do archival work, he says there is no good reason to go with a 12" arm (unless you feel inadequate in size!). .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I've been told they retail at..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-19, 09:24:58 (139.177.225.176)
Obviously you’ve been out of touch with what many of the top brands command as a price. Fremer’s new reference sells for 100K!!!! The Walker table at almost 50K, and many, many others in the 30-75K ra .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, I've been told they retail at..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-19, 04:30:56 (139.177.225.176)
$28,000 US but selling for just under the 20K mark with tonearm. If it's better than the discontinued S7 then it should be WONDERFUL !!!!!!! .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, There are 10 SYD S10's in the world...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-18, 10:04:17 (139.177.225.176)
would love to hear from an owner and his thoughts? My own S10 should be ready in under a months time. .......
239: Tweakers' Asylum, It does...make a difference using a server. ... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-14, 07:53:19 (139.177.225.176)
I brought my unit to a friends, who only burns discs on his server, and we were both surprised at the improvement that the Nespa unit had once it was played back. We actually tried several discs, one .......
240: Tweakers' Asylum, Nespa Pro (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-13, 04:15:32 (139.177.225.176)
anyone still using this device? I forgot about it and just did a few discs last night and OMG!!!! What a difference it makes, will not forget again. .......
241: Shady Lane, I have also had a bad experience with Agon.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-12, 08:33:19 (139.177.225.176)
had a bad transaction and Agon would not even respond! I've since stopped using them and suggest the only way to have them see the light is if all do the same. yes it's a free country and they can do .......
242: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: PHY versus usual speakers? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-10, 04:24:36 (139.177.225.176)
Several years ago I listened to some PHY drivers, I think they were the Ocellia cabinets. I REALLY liked them but there was just something about them that at first I couldn't put my findger on. After .......
243: Cable Asylum, RE: What about the Purist 20th Anniversary ac cords..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-03, 03:35:35 (139.177.225.176)
I use all Purist 20th Anniversary cords as well, have tried the Synergistic Hologram D's and prefer the Purist, and not by a small margin IMO .......
244: Cable Asylum, RE: What about the Purist 20th Anniversary ac cords..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-03-03, 03:01:03 (139.177.225.176)
Have to agree that ALL Purist 20th Anniversary works for me as well. I tried the Synergistic Hologram D, and they are VERY good BUT the Purist worked better in every situation IMO. .......
245: SET Asylum, The best PSE amps I've heard are... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-29, 03:37:33 (139.177.225.176)
Audio Note Japan's gear, (Kegon was the latest and it was spectacular)now if only I win the lottery and can afford one. .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is this a lateral move? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-27, 11:01:43 (139.177.225.176)
I went from a WTR TT to a Simon Yorke and it was a BIG upgrade, have never heard the Kuzma though. .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The one listed by Kwameofori on A'gon is not marked as (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-27, 08:07:30 (139.177.225.176)
From the information I received from the US Importer, Mr Yorke had concerns about the linear tracking arm, he was not 110% happy with the results, so was not going to release it at this time. It will .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, Yorke tables (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-27, 05:48:07 (139.177.225.176)
Well after owning the S9, and loving it, I thought I'd move up to the S7 but they are now all sold out, and I missed the one on Audiogon. So I've decided to get the new S10 that just was released. I'v .......
249: General Asylum, "Most have not had it". Not so....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-22, 03:39:00 (139.177.225.176)
I've now talked to 2 previous users and they did not like their units either. Actually you are the ONLY user I know of that thinks so highly of the unit, I'm sure in your system, it is just unbelievab .......
250: General Asylum, OMG...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-20, 13:36:15 (139.177.225.176)
more on the H-Cat! Yes, I tried one 2 years back and it sucked, the dopper correction just made things go from bad to worse IN MY SYSTEM. Given all the time it has taken you to finally figure how best .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, SYD S9 vs S7..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-13, 08:43:11 (139.177.225.176)
I have an S9 Yorke table, love it for it's musicality, I totally forget about the table and enjoy the music, only table this has happened with BUT I' now thinking of an S7. Anyone have experience betw .......
252: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Shakti Hallographs (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-08, 05:33:16 (139.177.225.176)
I've had a pair, since sold, they did nothing for my set-up as well. .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma Stabi S (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-08, 05:30:44 (139.177.225.176)
A friend has the Kuzma table, moved up from a WWT and it was more a lateral move. I bought late last year a Yorke S9 and even though we have not compared the 2 tables side by side, the Yorke has more .......
254: Vinyl Asylum, It's stupid $$$$..the Furutech LP flattener... try.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-04, 04:23:05 (139.177.225.176)
buying 2 pieces of glass and then placing the album between the glass and placing it in your oven a aa VERY low temp, for 1.5 hours. Let cool and presto, a flat album. I've done it and it works! ::: T .......
255: General Asylum, Do you know how to make a million bucks in hi-end audio....? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-02-04, 04:18:15 (139.177.225.176)
Start with 2 million! .......
256: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, One of the best speakers (Lowthers) I've heard are... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-31, 05:31:19 (139.177.225.176)
Beauhorns, just amazing. Speed, clarity, the most natural voice and piano every! (IMHO) .......
257: Speaker Asylum, Looking for Brits who have listened to..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-30, 03:43:03 (139.177.225.176)
ART Emotion speakers? Thoughts? .......
258: Speaker Asylum, ART Emotion speakers? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-28, 12:52:15 (139.177.225.176)
I've heard thru many UK audiophiles that these ART Emotion (Signature) speakers are well known and enjoy much praise in the UK and overseas. Does anyone have any experience with them? Amps that match- .......
259: Critic's Corner, Just a bit more than 15 minutes.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-23, 03:52:34 (139.177.225.176)
for me...I find most a waste, the reviewers are no better than you or I, they do have great written skills but they don't hear better. If I remember correctly Clark Johnsen once wrote a blurb about wh .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, hugely different....maybe (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-23, 03:25:50 (139.177.225.176)
I'd be sitting on the sidelines for now, I'm predicting that people will go back to belt drive in short order. Yes there is a difference but for the better? It's different NOT better IMO. (and yes, I' .......
261: SET Asylum, Yes..BIG difference..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-18, 03:53:13 (139.177.225.176)
newer versions are MUCH more transparent! .......
262: General Asylum, RE: Whats up with Lector? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2008-01-16, 10:47:49 (139.177.225.176)
if you like dark sounding items, then Lector might be for you. I've owned their CDP and while musical, it was just too dark sounding IMO. .......
263: Shady Lane, Brian Charney.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-30, 09:38:06 (139.177.225.176)
(nt) .......
264: Shady Lane, Brian Charney (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-30, 08:10:11 (139.177.225.176)
. .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, Based on your review...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-28, 03:41:08 (139.177.225.176)
I'm buying two !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, Based on your review........ (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-28, 03:38:24 (139.177.225.176)
I'm buying two!!!!!! .......
267: General Asylum, RE: the purpose of this forum (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-25, 03:53:14 (139.177.225.176)
I’m giving my own opinion only… you know if you ask 5 audiophiles their thoughts you will get 6 answers, it’s the plain truth. There was nothing rude about my post, just that I’ve been led astray by m .......
268: General Asylum, RE: what is best platform iyo for turntables: silent running audio, hsr, or ? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-24, 05:31:55 (139.177.225.176)
Do you really think people on these forums know what is best or have used everything out there and can give you a reasonable answer? NO!!!!!!! I've only tried a few and have come to love the Vibraplan .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, I 2nd the Vibraplane...nothing else just the Vibraplane (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-12-19, 12:40:19 (139.177.225.176)
. .......
270: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone hear the Mactone amp just reviewed on 6moons? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-11-26, 04:32:42 (139.177.225.176)
I had the Lamm 2.1 amps and heard them against the Mactone 300B amp, case closed, bought the Mactone, sold the Lamm's and had thousands extra in the bank. Now I never even consider looking for another .......
271: Inmate Systems, plugmein's plugged-in (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-11-21, 04:44:41 (139.177.225.176)
plugmein
's plugged-in System
IP Address: 139.177.225.176
Last Update: November 21, 2007 at 04:44:41
Amplifier: Mactone MA300B
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Kondo M7
Speakers: .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, Wish I could but no camera..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-11-13, 07:53:11 (139.177.225.176)
here's a pic from Mr Yorkes web site. .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, Yorke S9 (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-11-11, 12:00:07 (139.177.225.176)
I've been listening to this pint sized Simon Yorke table for over a month now and all I can say is WOW..... I've never listened to as much analog as I have with this new table. It has the PACE of musi .......
274: Shady Lane, RE: Absolutely.... I'd not touch EMM with a 10ft pole now [nt] (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-11-05, 09:44:21 (139.177.225.176)
I was going to buy a new EMM player but now...not a chance, even if one came up used, how would one resell if they wanted too? EMM's loss... there are just to many other players to choose from. ::: TO .......
275: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TW-Acustic Raven AC, Brinkmann LaGrange or Redpoint? (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-11-05, 04:24:58 (139.177.225.176)
Redpoint all the way unless you wait until Mr Simon Yorke comes out with his newly announced S10 and then a glutton of S7's may well be on the used market. .......
276: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: RL Acoustique Lamhorn 1.8 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-10-04, 07:49:15 (139.177.225.176)
I tried several well know amps in the 10-40k arena, not that $$$ would make a difference but they were all well regarded. .......
277: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: RL Acoustique Lamhorn 1.8 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-10-04, 03:40:26 (139.177.225.176)
I had the Lamhorn 1.8 speakers and found they were just too uninvolving! I couldn't (didn't) want to listen very long.... I sold them after a short time. Oh well, each to their own hearing and likes a .......
278: Vinyl Asylum, Why buy a Basis Debut with a know motor failure... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-10-02, 13:10:16 (139.177.225.176)
When you can buy just about anything else that you know is working fully? Makes no sense!!!!!! .......
279: Digital Drive, I bought one used and have since sold it....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-09-25, 03:36:12 (139.177.225.181)
I thought it was too soft sounding IMO. I only got $500 and it was in PERFECT condition. I don't think they are worth more than that, again IMHO. .......
280: Vinyl Asylum, Thinking of buying a Yorke..... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-09-24, 03:18:56 (139.177.224.71)
it's the new S9 that has been revised. I don't have the funds for the S7 but I'm told this is 90% of that table. I was sent a recent review from Germany which makes the table sound like the 8th wonder .......
281: Cable Asylum, So who has heard these cables &...... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-09-05, 07:51:35 (139.177.224.71)
are they worth the asking price? Please respond ONLY if you have had direct experience. .......
282: Cable Asylum, Re: That's disappointing... VERY.... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-03-13, 03:33:43 (139.177.224.71)
Bluebird music is not an audiophile but a distributor that only wants one thing....$$$$$$. Nothing wrong with that but I've also e-mailed and called several times with no return calls or e-mails. Thei .......
283: Critic's Corner, Stereo Times is a joke!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-03-12, 09:01:27 (139.177.224.71)
The "stories" I've heard about Mr Perry would make your head spin. It is NOT a credible e-mag IMO only...... .......
284: General Asylum, I've used most of these demag devices and they do work BUT....... (0.00)
Posted by plugmein on 2007-03-09, 06:05:31 (139.177.224.71)
not as much as the NESPA unit improves CD's. Even a good cleaning with one of the many fluids on the market give a bigger improvement than demag'ing does IMHO. .......
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