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1: Vinyl Asylum, motot boating when phono selected on preamp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2024-01-18, 21:52:54 (172.88.236.123)
This maybe a bit long. I had to send in my cartridge for cleaning to Soundsmith. When I got it back i mounted it right away and had no sound issues. Later I noticed that the small blue wire going from .......
2: General Asylum, cap values (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2023-09-17, 21:16:54 (172.88.231.132)
i would like some clarification about cap values. I have a requirement for a 2.0 mfd cap 200 V capacitor. Is a 2.0 uf 200 V the same? Thanks Richard .......
3: Inmate Central, RE: Rupert Murdoch & Fox News.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2023-02-28, 18:34:17 (172.88.231.132)
I am just curious why someone hasn't suggested that Murdoch be deported and not allowed back into the US. I believe he is a naturalized citizen and as such i believe if he broke any laws this would al .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, Phono Stage upgrade??? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2023-01-20, 20:25:35 (172.88.231.132)
Hello All, I want to upgrade my current Phone Stage in the next 6 - 9 months. I am currently using a Bottlehead Eros. My previous phono stage was a Bottlehead seduction and going to Eros was a very no .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, Phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-09-11, 21:22:43 (172.88.231.132)
I currently have a Bottlehead Eros phono preamp. I would like to try a new tubed phono preamp that might give me smoother highs and better soundstage. I do like the Eros but am wondering if improvemen .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: There is historic president, this is not a gotcha moment (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-07-27, 20:51:52 (172.88.231.132)
Beach Cruiser, Whole heartedly agree with you. My father fought in WWII and told me stories of how the Nazi's treated people. His was a first hand experiense with no BS and as a result I too hate auth .......
7: Inmate Central, RE: You have no reason to insult me nor be pissed at me. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-05-24, 18:41:54 (172.88.231.132)
Rick, I want to humbly apologize for my comment. I misunderstood your post and agree that there are far to many guns. Once again, sorry for my response. Richard .......
8: Inmate Central, RE: Would you like it if I asked if you're a dimwit? nt (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-05-24, 16:28:30 (172.88.231.132)
I think I asked an appropriate question. Yes I am pissed off, aren't you. After all these were young children. If you are apathetic about this then you have a problem not me. If you were being sarcas .......
9: Inmate Central, RE: Obviously the problem was those dead kids weren't armed. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-05-24, 16:19:29 (172.88.231.132)
Thanks Mike, I agree. .......
10: Inmate Central, RE: Obviously the problem was those dead kids weren't armed. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-05-24, 14:31:13 (172.88.231.132)
Rick, Are you being sarcastic or just a real bozo. How horrible must a shooting be before we as a society decide its time to try and get a control on this. My thoughts and prayers go to the families w .......
11: Inmate Central, RE: because it was a false flag operation ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2022-01-29, 18:06:42 (172.88.231.132)
Deathtube, If this is sarcasm good one. If not, what alternate universe are you living in? Facts are facts and not one of your stated facts are correct. I know, you must be one of those right wing sh .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Coupling cap mod for Quicksilver V4 amp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2021-11-09, 17:24:04 (172.88.231.132)
I am thinking about adding some Mundorf or other high end capacitors on my Quicksilver V4's. I have been searching and can find nothing on what values I would need. Anyone done this and if so are ther .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC cartridge (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2021-10-06, 12:24:57 (172.88.231.132)
I decided, a couple of months ago, to upgrade my cartridge from a Shelter 501 mkII to Zephyr MIMC ES. At first, it was not what I expected. It was very laid back (too much actually), the soundstage wa .......
14: Inmate Central, RE: In an alternate reality.. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2021-10-06, 11:28:34 (172.88.231.132)
While I believe in your freedom to share your opinions in an appropriate place, in your case please take your BS to a forum that is made for your propaganda. You are cluttering this forum with your cr .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, Kinda of Blue (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2021-06-04, 19:01:36 (172.88.231.132)
Hello all, Anyone receive the new Kind of Blue album. If so, from whom did you order it and when? I ordered mine from Music Direct and contacted them because I have not received it. There comment w .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, Will Zephyr cartridge work (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2021-03-19, 17:02:35 (172.88.231.132)
Hello all, I am thinking of buying the Sound Smith Zephyr MIMC Star ES cartridge I would be mounting it on a Woody String Theory tonearm that is mounted on VPI MkIV TT. Anyone see any problems? I bel .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Cinemag 1254 SUT (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2020-11-12, 18:10:35 (172.88.231.132)
I am in the process of changing my cartridge from a Shelter 501 MkII with a Soundsmith cantilever stylus upgrade to a Soundsmith Zepher MIMC. My current SUT is a diy Cinemag 3440 SUT. I found it to ha .......
18: Inmate Central, Perfect (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2020-07-22, 20:21:47 (172.88.231.132)
Where can I get one. The protesters in Portland should all have one of these. Boy would that piss off Rump and the right. .......
19: Digital Drive, Connecting Oppo 205 to my computer (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2020-06-26, 13:29:22 (172.88.231.132)
Hello All, I have digitized a number of my albums to my computer. I am trying to access these files through my Oppo 205. My question is, should I use the DAC connections on my 205 to accomplish this. .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, What should I buy? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2020-06-18, 19:09:31 (172.88.231.132)
Hello all, I am looking at replacing either my cartridge (Shelter 501 MKII w/Soundsmith replacement stylus) or my SUT (Cinemag CMQEE-3440A stepup transformer). I am looking at a Soundsmith cartridge, .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bottlehead... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2019-04-24, 14:25:02 (172.248.26.215)
Hello Airtime, In response to your request on the BeePre. My only comparison is another Bottlehead preamp callled the Foreplay II. The BeePre was a huge step up. It provides much better soundstage and .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Please not this again (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2019-04-23, 13:59:45 (107.77.231.33)
Airtime, I am not sure what you are talking about. Just providing my two cents on what I found to be a moderately priced alternative. Richards .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The Truth preamp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2019-04-23, 10:38:41 (172.248.26.215)
Sorry about the confusion. The first paragraph is about my Bottlehead BeePre. It was slightly bright on some of my albums. The caps took care of that. Concerning how it sounds it would be more appropr .......
24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The Truth preamp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2019-04-22, 19:10:11 (172.248.26.215)
Hello All Well I broke down and bought the Truth preamp from Ed Shilling at the Horn Shoppe. I needed a backup as my Bottlehead BeePre preamp was in the shop for repairs. I really enjoy this preamp, i .......
25: General Asylum, RE: For Those who have Stepped Back from Expensive Power Cables Please Share your Story. . . (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-11-07, 11:32:30 (107.77.231.10)
Hello all, First I want to say that I did not believe PC could make a difference. So, I did not want to invest in expensive PC's. I firmly believe that there are many DIY possibilities for all types o .......
26: Inmate Central, RE: Police dog killed yesterday (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-11-05, 17:16:08 (107.77.231.10)
Jay, I saw your post, what a sad day. My wife and I rescued a German Shepard 2 years ago. What a wonderful dog, ultra smart easily trained and loves affection. I am retired and she (Ariana) is my cons .......
27: Cable Asylum, RE: 8412 IC's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-10-14, 16:36:23 (172.248.22.57)
Hello, The 8412's refer to Belden cable. Sorry. .......
28: Cable Asylum, RE: 8412 IC's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-10-09, 23:22:14 (172.248.22.57)
Duster, I have read a number of reviews that recommend the Switchcraft 3502 AAU Longbody RCA Male connector. I found them at Parts Connexion for $3.99 ea. The cables I just bought have this type of co .......
29: Cable Asylum, 8412 IC's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-10-08, 14:50:01 (172.248.22.57)
Hello all, I have been looking for some inexpensive IC's (100 - 500) and I happened upon a gentleman who was selling a set for $50. I have been reading a lot of good reviews and decided to give them a .......
30: Cable Asylum, RE: A Budget Silver or Silver Plate IC (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-09-12, 21:37:42 (172.248.22.57)
Hello, Have you looked at Clear Day Cables. They have a solid silver core with solid copper connectors (RCA on their website) at http://cleardaycables.com/rca/. They have 1m and 1.5m lengths well with .......
31: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 and Pandora (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-09-12, 17:49:04 (172.248.22.57)
Hello All, I wanted to post an update now that I have the 205 up and running. First, per Mel from one of the responses, I attached Amazon Fire into the HDMI in port. Fired up Amazon, accessed Pandora .......
32: Hi-Rez Highway, Oppo 205 and Pandora (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-09-07, 17:43:45 (172.248.22.57)
Hello All, I own an Oppo 105. As those that also own one knows, it comes delivered with Pandora app on the unit. I have read the Oppo 205 (which I just received) does not have any apps loaded. So, my .......
33: Tubes Asylum, New Genalex KT88's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-06-10, 10:08:53 (172.248.22.57)
Hello All, I just installed a set (8) of Genalex Kt88's In my quicksilver V4 amps. What a huge difference. Soundstage is bigger and very clear. I can easily discern where instruments and singers are. .......
34: Jazz Alley, RE: Pink Martini, anyone? HiFiTommy and others (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-02-15, 19:26:04 (172.248.22.57)
I listen to them on Pandora all the time. They are a combination of jazz, rock, pop and sound like updated music from the 50's and 60's. Never heard them live but I think given their style they would .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First hi-fi system. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2018-02-13, 19:06:17 (172.248.22.57)
My first stereo system was: Sansui QR-4500 Quad Receiver Technics SL-1300 Turntable w/B/O Cartridge ESS Heil Tower AMT1 Tower Speakers AKAI Reel to Reel Heils sounded really nice but kind of muddy in .......
36: Inmate Central, RE: Cataract removal surgery. Any experience? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-09-07, 17:58:17 (172.248.22.57)
I had it done about 4 years ago. What a marvelous change. After it was done I realized how bad my vision had become. I would recommend doing it if needed. With regard to the laser option, at the tim .......
37: Jazz Alley, Bill Evans (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-08-08, 20:33:35 (172.248.22.57)
A friend of mine talked me into buying Bill Evans "A Waltz for Debby" saying it was a great jazz album. At the time (I have since really gotten into jazz) jazz was not high on my list so I was a littl .......
38: Music Lane, RE: OK - I got a reply regarding the division of the jazz and classical forums (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-07-26, 19:43:53 (172.248.22.57)
My vote is to separate the two. Richard .......
39: Inmate Central, RE: CBD, THC, Oils, Capsules, Dosages...Yikes! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-06-01, 20:02:03 (172.248.22.57)
Hello, I am in California and just recently got a medical marijuana card. Since we just legalized the possession of marijuana there are a number of stores that carry everything here. A good friend of .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI HW-19 Superarm Board (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-05-30, 20:31:30 (172.248.22.57)
Sidewinder, Good question. At this point I am just looking at using the original type equipment that VPI recommended. I still may go with wood or MDF. I need to do some more research. Regards Richard .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is the 1" thick Super the best size for your arm? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-05-30, 20:26:24 (172.248.22.57)
When I first had my turntable setup by Brooks Berdan back in 2006 I had an OL RB250 tonearm. He recommended the Super Armboard from VPI in order to raise the height above the TNT Platter. The armboard .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, VPI HW-19 Superarm Board (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-05-29, 22:01:41 (172.248.22.57)
Hello All, I am not sure I am allowed to post this but I will give it a try. I have a VPI HW-19 MKIV and would like to get a new Super Armboard but as many know they are no longer available. So, I hav .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, RE: V.C.O.T.D..........Spirit (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-03-27, 20:37:51 (172.248.22.57)
Spirit , great band. One of my songs is Fresh Garbage. Richard .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tumbleweed Connection (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-02-12, 19:36:35 (172.248.22.57)
Mine also!!! .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, Jazz LP's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-02-03, 14:56:51 (172.248.22.57)
You know I think a Jazz Category would be great. Having said that, I was the recipient last summer of a number of records from my daughter's, boyfriend's, grandmother. She lives in downtown LA area an .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Quicksilver 2010 Linestage Preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-01-22, 20:15:29 (172.248.22.57)
Hi all, I started with a Quicksilver 8417 modded to use EL34/KT77. Great sound, great sound stage but lacked a little punch in the bass. So I bought a Dynaco MKIII and did a full Curcio mod. Much bet .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looking for phono stage recommendations....tubes! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2017-01-10, 16:23:02 (172.248.22.57)
I have built and used the Seduction and the Eros. The Eros is a major step up from the Seduction and approximately the same size. The sound is very clean with good detail and bass for both. But I beli .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, I was a good boy this year (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-12-26, 19:08:00 (172.248.22.57)
Santa was good to me for Christmas. Thanks to the Music Direct catalog I was able to identify a number of LP's that I would like and gave them a priority so Santa (my wife) would not have to guess whi .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Suggestions for An Arm Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-12-26, 18:51:38 (172.248.22.57)
Hey Joe, I do not know what your budget is but I bit the bullet and upgraded from a heavily modified Origin Live RB250 to a Woody String Theory 9" tonearm. I know he also makes a 12". Both have gotten .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Citation 12 Amp issue (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-12-08, 22:17:06 (172.248.22.57)
Hello all, I am in need of some help. I have an old Citation 12 that has a blown right channel. It happened when I hooked it up to some speakers on my patio. They played fine until I heard a crackle .......
51: General Asylum, RE: In these trying times of uncertainty and division... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-11-10, 17:30:44 (172.248.22.57)
Thank you for the quote. I could not think of anyone who had more trying times than Mr Bonhoeffer. Even though I am an atheist I have read a number of his books and have been impressed and inspired by .......
52: Tubes Asylum, RE: 300B Tube Socket (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-08-23, 12:26:42 (172.88.248.173)
Just a quick followup. I bought and used the deoxit on both the tube pins and the contacts on the sockets. Crimped the contacts on the sockets also. All this stopped my crackling. I now know what to d .......
53: Tubes Asylum, 300B Tube Socket (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-08-12, 22:14:49 (172.88.248.173)
I have a Bottlehead BeePre 300B preamp. The 300B's are very wobbly in the socket and occasionally I get a crackling sound that is fixed when I rock the tube to one side or another. I believe the sock .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record organization (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-04-30, 18:12:16 (172.88.248.173)
I have about 3-4k of LP's in one room. I find strictly alphabetical to be the easiest method for both finding a given album and putting it away. Good Luck Richard .......
55: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Sound Card Redux (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-04-19, 20:48:10 (172.88.248.173)
Hello Eli. I also have been using the ASUS Essence STX II card on Windows 7 64 bit machine. I have had no problems. I use it only for ripping my LP collection to a digital format. I have it hooked int .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Quicksilver Mini Mite mono amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-04-18, 18:44:20 (172.88.248.173)
Hello DanS, I have a pair of 8417's converted over to use EL34/KT77. I upgraded the coupling capacitors to Auricap it made these amps even more musical, with a better soundstage and cleaned up the mid .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI HW19 arm recommendations (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-04-11, 18:55:47 (172.88.248.173)
I have a MK-IV and used an Origin Live RB250 with a number of Pete Riggle modifications I really enjoyed this tonearm until I went to the more expensive Pete Riggle Woody Tonearm. It was an unbelievea .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, RE: soundsmith a real class act (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-02-18, 18:07:10 (172.88.248.173)
Thanks rbolaw, i just purchased the item you recommended. Regards Richard .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, soundsmith a real class act (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2016-02-18, 17:28:44 (172.88.248.173)
Hello all, I want to acknowledge SoundSmith's superior customer service. I sent my Shelter 501 back to SoundSmith after I though the Stylus had fallen off. I had them rework this cartridge about 2 yea .......
60: Music Lane, Thanks for the Links (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-11-07, 10:51:50 (172.88.248.173)
I will add these to my saved bookmarks thanks a lot to all. Richard .......
61: Music Lane, Best of Jazz LP's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-11-06, 15:02:49 (172.88.248.173)
Hello All, I am using Rolling Stones top 500 Albums to fill in my LP collection for rock. I have looked on Google for a similiar Jazz list. I have found four or five and was wondering if anyone could .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Friday night spins . . . an old favorite. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-10-23, 19:27:40 (172.88.248.173)
Stardust turned me on to just how good an artist Willie really is. Plus, it is just a great recording. I play this album for people that have reservations about Willie's musical capabilities. They are .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, Woody String Theory Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-08-09, 21:35:20 (172.88.248.173)
I just upgraded from a OL RB250 tonearm to the Woody String Theory, a full wooden tonearm wand. Pete Riggle will build this in any length from 9 to 16 inches and he will tune the tonearm to any cartri .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Finished Install of Woody StringTheory Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-07-22, 20:06:56 (172.88.248.173)
I installed the dampening oil last week after my initial review. I put in more than you have but I did not over fill. I reset the anti-skating part which was intially way off. Doing these two things .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Finished Install of Woody StringTheory Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-07-15, 18:27:08 (172.88.248.173)
Hello All, Even though I received this tonearm a couple of weeks ago I was unable to begin the installation until Sunday. I would recommend that the instructions be read a couple of times before begin .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, New Woody Tonearm on its way (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-06-17, 18:31:01 (172.88.248.173)
It has been a good 30 days of getting stuff for my audio system. 1. Bought a great pair of used Quicksilver V4 monoblock amplifiers. A huge improvement in musicality and soundstage. For my system a b .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My First Soundsmith on its way to Peter (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-06-06, 18:36:54 (172.88.248.173)
I did the level 3 upgrade. I had the same problem as jsm71 as the VTA was much different. I had to do some additional shimming to get it right but the detail and soundstage have really gotten better. .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-06-06, 16:23:32 (172.88.248.173)
Yeah, I have been in Goodwill and seen people do this. Even though the records are usually crap anyway I always say something. I have gotten some pretty dirty looks on occasions. Richard .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Score (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-06-06, 13:05:11 (172.88.248.173)
Went to a friend of a friends estate sale today. I was told they had a few records that I might be interested in. Well, there were probably 800 - 1000 records. This was the second weekend of the sale .......
70: General Asylum, RE: Reviwer Peter Breuninger Asserts Those The Crtique Sound at Shows Are Cowards (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-06-03, 16:39:00 (172.88.248.173)
I am not a reviewer just an audiophile who knows what he likes. I believe negative reviews usually do little to describe the total quality of what is being listened to. All that you read in a bad revi .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Quicksilver Audio V4 Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-06-02, 19:37:15 (172.88.248.173)
Model: V4 Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $3995/pr Description: 120 wpc ultralinear Tube monoblocks Manufacturer URL: Quicksilver Audio Model Picture: View Review by .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Great amp, but you'll need two for stereo (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-05-07, 11:21:05 (108.184.201.105)
Sorry for the confusion, yes it was a pair of V3's. Richard .......
73: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Update on Amp Opinion (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-05-06, 20:10:50 (108.184.201.105)
I want to thank everyone for their information on Tube Amps. I happened to find a QuickSilver V4 on Audiogon for a little less then what I had allocated. It is 5 years old but in great shape. The one .......
74: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Amp Opinion (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-05-04, 23:22:32 (108.184.201.105)
Hello All, I am in the market for a good Tube Amp in the $3000 - $4000 range new or used. My speakers are DIY Watt Puppy clones that are measured at 91.5 - 92 db sensitivity. They are 6 ohms speakers .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 12 in Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-05-04, 14:42:25 (108.184.201.105)
Thanks AudioSoul I will drop back to the 9-9.5 inch tonearm. I appreciate the information. Richard .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, 12 in Tonearm (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-05-03, 20:04:30 (108.184.201.105)
I will soon be ordering a Woody String Theory tonearm. I would like to order the 12 in version. My question is, I have a VPI HW-19 MK IV with the superarm board. I will have to replace the armboard wh .......
77: General Asylum, RE: Asylum Trader Complaint (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-09, 19:12:02 (108.184.201.105)
Uncle Stu, If you do not get a response from your buyers let me know. I hope I have not ruffled too many feathers. Richard .......
78: General Asylum, RE: It's no fault of the Asylum Trader... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-09, 19:10:35 (108.184.201.105)
I agree with your comment. I am not complaining about the Asylum itself, just the lack of courtesy by its participants. I am hoping maybe a little feedback from the members might help get better respo .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Unclestu your VPI SDS (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-09, 18:41:49 (108.184.201.105)
Frank, Thanks for the email but your price is a little out of my range. That is why I was hoping that Uncle Stu would get back to me. Good luck on selling your SDS. At the price you are asking I feel .......
80: General Asylum, Asylum Trader Complaint (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-09, 18:38:13 (108.184.201.105)
I have tried on a number of occasions to buy items posted on Asylum Trader. I have been successful a sum total of 2 times (very pleased with the purchases). However, there have been 6 - 7 times that I .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, Unclestu your VPI SDS (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-08, 15:59:30 (108.184.201.105)
Hey Uncle Stu, I hope your are feeling well. I saw your post concerning your heart issue. I am the same age and had a heart attack about 3 years ago and had a defib unit installed. It does give me a l .......
82: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A note about my tweaks (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-08, 11:55:32 (108.184.201.105)
Hey Uncle Stu, I am also 63 and had a severe heart attack about 3 years ago which required a defibulator. I have not had any events since (knock on wood). Like many here music is very important to me .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Pinging Unclestu (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-04-06, 11:28:39 (108.184.201.105)
Would like to discuss your SDS that is for sale. Regards Richard .......
84: General Asylum, RE: How Loud? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2015-02-19, 14:37:51 (108.184.201.105)
My max is 85 - 90 db and I am usually at 75 - 80. My room is only 20 x 17 with large 3 way floor standing speakers. Anything above that and the sound overwhelms the room. The Soundstage becomes very b .......
85: Inmate Central, RE: Ayn Rand reviews... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-12-18, 19:27:13 (108.184.201.105)
Excellent reviews, exactly the kind of thing I think this homely woman would have said. Richard .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SoundSmith repairs..... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-12-12, 13:41:26 (108.184.201.105)
I had the new cantilever upgrade done and it was 12 weeks. Great upgrade. Regards Richard .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What did the mat do other than change VTA? nt (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-10-18, 22:36:31 (108.184.91.219)
I am not sure why Rick did not suggest that. I appreciate the idea, I think it is an idea worth pursuing. Thanks Richard .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What did the mat do other than change VTA? nt (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-10-18, 21:11:10 (108.184.91.219)
According to Rick the SRA setting was what he was having trouble setting. He was unable to achieve the 92 degrees he was attempting. As a result he tried a mat and found that it calmed down the bright .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Kudos to SoundSmith and Brooks Berdan LTD. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-10-18, 18:11:09 (108.184.91.219)
Hello All, I wanted to add my two cents on the SoundSmith retipping service. I broke the stylus off of my Shelter 501 MKII so I opted for the level 3 stylus/cantilever modification from SoundSmith. W .......
90: Inmate Central, RE: What is this bug? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-10-18, 17:51:34 (108.184.91.219)
Looks like an assassin bug (reduviidae). They are a predators of other bugs. By the way they can bite (stick their long proboscis into you like a mosquitos) it hurts but no poison and is gone in a mi .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Friday night spinnin' (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-10-10, 15:10:46 (108.184.91.219)
Just got my Shelter 501 mkII back from SoundSmith. I had Rick at Brooks Berdan set it up. I would have done it myself but my hands have gotten too shaky recently so I did not want to damage the retip/ .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, Loud Pop when TT turned off (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-10-09, 20:17:45 (108.184.91.219)
I hope someone can answer this. I have a VPI with a SAMA. When I turn off the turntable I get a real loud pop in my right speaker only. I just had a my SoundSmith repaired cartridge remounted and it h .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Direct Drive (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-09-28, 14:33:44 (108.184.91.219)
Well, we asked the salesman. Of course he could have been including the CD player and the room treatments and all the cables. My friend asked how much would it cost to have this room in his house. I .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Direct Drive (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-09-28, 14:13:13 (108.184.91.219)
Jottow2, The preamp was Jadis, I did not get the model id. I did not ask what the cartridge or phono preamp was. I should have now that I think of it. I was just overwhelmed by the music quality. Oh t .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, RE: One sentence is a little unclear (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-09-27, 14:54:57 (108.184.91.219)
Sorry, I blew the proof reading. My VPI has a OL RB250 the Direct Drive supposedly did not have the 3D arm. However, looking at the VPI site the 3d tonearm shown looked exactly like the one on the tab .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Direct Drive (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-09-27, 14:28:29 (108.184.91.219)
I went to Brook Berdan's on Friday to drop off my VPI MkIV for a cartridge setup. We were the only customers in the store so we were able to have a demonstration of their high end room. I consisted of .......
97: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Input Transformer wiring question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-09-19, 14:48:03 (108.184.91.219)
Michael, I really appreciate the offer. I did receive your email but did not see a phone number. So here is mine, 714-747-7609 cell phone. My email address is rav6258@aol.com. I am located in So. Cal. .......
98: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Input Transformer wiring question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-09-17, 18:05:06 (108.184.91.219)
Michael, Thanks, I have not gotten these amps up and running yet so this will be another modification but it is one I want to do. I am still getting a low level hum. Being a newbie at this and having .......
99: Vintage Asylum, RE: Thank YOU ! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-07-24, 20:58:19 (108.184.91.219)
What type is it. I bought original service manuals with schematics and wiring diagrams that included the AM-1026 and AM-1027. If you need them let me know and I will make copies and send them. They ar .......
100: Vintage Asylum, RE: IPC AM-1026 wiring (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-07-23, 22:26:51 (108.184.91.219)
Thanks, that really helps. I thought the B+ was for output to downstream components but did not think the 6.3 volt was. Also the output clarification helped. At first I am going to try the input tran .......
101: Propeller Head Plaza, Input Transformer wiring question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-07-22, 17:08:03 (108.184.91.219)
I have a IPC AM-1026 amp and have finally replaced all the capacitors. The input transformer has two wires coming into the Primary side (marked as P on the transformer). Does it matter how I use the w .......
102: Vintage Asylum, IPC AM-1026 wiring (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-07-21, 15:30:14 (108.184.91.219)
Hi All, I have finally replaced almost all the capacitors in one of my IPC AM-1026 mono amps. I hope to fire it up in the next couple of weeks but I do need help. So here goes. 1. The wiring diagram s .......
103: Vintage Asylum, Citation 12 Kit Instruction Manual (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-06-22, 14:41:34 (108.184.91.219)
Hello All, I just purchased a Citation 12 that I thought was in good condition. When I hooked it up it played fine. The second time I turned it on I noticed noticeable fuzzy and poping sounds coming o .......
104: Inmate Central, RE: Trying to get a response on Audio Asylum Trader (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-06-22, 13:35:16 (108.184.91.219)
Rod, Thanks for the response and sorry for the delay. I just sent a new email to Hatrack71 on Sunday 6/2214 at approximately 1:40 PST. I would appreciate knowing whether my emails are going through. T .......
105: Inmate Central, Trying to get a response on Audio Asylum Trader (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-06-16, 16:57:03 (108.184.91.219)
Hello All, I found a SS Amp that I am interested in buying and have tried to contact the seller three times. I have not gotten any response. I am using the AA Traders 'Contact Sellers' link to contact .......
106: Inmate Systems, rockpassion's Rockpassion (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-06-13, 13:02:14 (108.184.91.219)
rockpassion 's Rockpassion System
IP Address: 108.184.91.219
Last Update: June 13, 2014 at 13:02:14
Amplifier: Quicksilver 8417 Monoblocs mod to EL34, currently using KT77; Dynaco MKIII w .......
107: General Asylum, RE: Just Returned from THE Show.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-06-02, 18:24:56 (108.184.91.219)
Went to the show on Saturday. This was my first audio show so I was a bit overwhelmed. I started in the Hilton and worked my way over to the Atrium. I saw a lot of impressive equipment with prices to .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone going to "The Show" in Newport Beach this weekend? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-05-28, 21:09:28 (108.184.91.219)
Absolutely, I finally have the time and this will be my first show so I am really looking forward to it. I hope it is as good as everyone says. Richard .......
109: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Input Transformer on IPC AM-1026 amp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-04-28, 15:21:24 (76.95.85.103)
Thanks for the info. I am replacing all the capacitors but I am leaving all the carbon resistors unless they look bad. Richard .......
110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Input Transformer on IPC AM-1026 amp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-04-24, 17:00:32 (76.95.85.103)
I posted this on the Vintage Asylum but did not receive any answers, so I will try it here. I have finally gotten everything I need (I think) to begin bringing my amps to life. They are in great shape .......
111: Vintage Asylum, Input Transformer on IPC AM-1026 amp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-04-23, 19:05:18 (76.95.85.103)
I have finally gotten everything I need (I think) to begin bringing my amps to life. They are in great shape cosmetically and I would like to see if I can get them up and running. Now I am not an elec .......
112: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help on test results (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-03-26, 18:16:56 (76.95.85.103)
Joe, Thanks, I will email you directly. It might be about a couple of weeks from now as I am going on vacation. Thanks again, Richard .......
113: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: One more question regarding MK3 Cap Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-03-07, 18:29:50 (76.95.85.103)
With regards to changing the board. I did the upgrade about 9 years ago and this amp has gone down twice. One time it was nothing more than a resistor but the next time I had to send it to Joe because .......
114: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help on test results (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-03-07, 18:23:22 (76.95.85.103)
Thanks again, but I have the Premium Modification boards for my MK3. It has a potentiometer on the Driver board to set the bias on the unit so I do not have to bias each tube across the pins. I am no .......
115: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: One more question regarding MK3 Cap Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-03-07, 15:09:59 (76.95.85.103)
Thanks for the suggestion but the old quad capacitor was replaced by the new Quad board years ago. I have no way that I can see to correlate the designations on the new board to any of the documentati .......
116: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, One more question regarding MK3 Cap Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-03-06, 23:31:16 (76.95.85.103)
Hey Joe, Regarding the MK3 Cap Upgrade circuit board. The documentation I have says nothing about where the wires from the circuit board go on the M3P circuit board. Does the A,B,C,D correspond to the .......
117: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Help on test results (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-03-06, 17:42:28 (76.95.85.103)
Hey Joe, I finally was able to finish the modifications you sent me which were the CAE-MP3 and the CAE-1A modules. When I performed the tests on the CAE-M3P board at the "BD" to Chassis test with the .......
118: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: And drain the residual voltage (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-23, 20:48:21 (76.95.85.103)
Thanks for all the suggestions. I did follow your directions Russ57 and it was easy to isolate the capacitor in question. I drained it and its measurement was right on at 318 MFD. I hate to ask stupid .......
119: Tube DIY Asylum, Capacitor Value question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-22, 22:47:34 (76.95.85.103)
If the schematic calls for a .18uf/400VDC capacitor can I use a .22uf/400VDC or .22uf/600VDC value. Thanks Richard .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Capacitor value question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-22, 22:46:47 (76.95.85.103)
If the schematic calls for a .18uf/400VDC capacitor can I use a .22uf/400VDC or .22uf/600VDC value. Thanks Richard .......
121: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Sounds like the cap maybe damaged, too. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-22, 20:44:46 (76.95.85.103)
Yes, my fluke has a capacitor testing setting. So my question would be do I have to drain the capacitors first. Also, do I have to disconnect all the components and wires attached to it before I make .......
122: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Need help on Resistor type (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-22, 19:38:36 (76.95.85.103)
FenderLover, the gooey stuff appeared to be coming directly out of the resistors I will check again but I did not see anything coming from the capacitor. To clarify a bit, I left the amps on all nigh .......
123: Tube DIY Asylum, Need help on Resistor type (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-22, 16:07:00 (76.95.85.103)
I have a pair of Quicksilver Mono-block amps, the 8417 variety converted to El-34. I do not have the schematic for these so I am at a loss at what type of resistor I need. I have found a 430k 5% resis .......
124: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Need help on resistor choice (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2014-02-22, 16:03:08 (76.95.85.103)
I have a pair of Quicksilver Mono-block amps, the 8417 variety converted to El-34. I do not have the schematic for these so I am at a loss at what type of resistor I need. I have found a 430k 5% resis .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A.Cs.O.T.D...........L.Reed.......(pics) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-10-27, 19:57:44 (76.95.85.103)
One of my favorite all time albums is Rock N' Roll Animal. The quitar work is stellar and the lyrics are something I think only Lou Reed could sing. R.I.P. you will be missed and thanks for the geniu .......
126: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Thank you Joe (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-10-16, 21:14:03 (76.95.85.103)
Just a quick message about Joe's service. I had a MkIII amp go out. I sent it to Joe and using his marvelous skills he fixed a number of issues. I have just hooked it back up. My amps are running EH .......
127: General Asylum, Good Point (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-10-13, 19:47:28 (76.95.85.103)
Tim, Well put and I stand corrected. If you don't mind I would like to use your explanation when I tell people about my system. Regards Richard .......
128: General Asylum, For me it was like tasting Red Wine (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-10-12, 18:47:48 (76.95.85.103)
I could never drink Red Wine, even good Red Wine. But, the more I sampled it the more I liked it and is all that I will drink now. I can say the same thing about Jazz. First I find the recording q .......
129: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Goodwill Haul (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-08-14, 13:38:53 (76.95.85.103)
Yes, why, is that important. Richard .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Goodwill Haul (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-08-13, 21:07:39 (76.95.85.103)
Your right my tastes are varied and I really enjoy classical when its well recorded. I can't wait to listen to these. My moniker was made up because I collected mostly rock in the beginning but I als .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, Goodwill Haul (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-08-13, 20:41:55 (76.95.85.103)
You know every once in awhile you get lucky. So I stopped in at an out of the way Goodwill today. The fourth or fifth record I looked at was a RCA Living Stereo classical album. It did not stop there. .......
132: Vintage Asylum, RE: Replacing Metal Can Electrolytic Capacitors (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-07-20, 19:55:59 (76.95.85.103)
To Everyone, Thanks for the input. I ordered the 525 VDC caps from Antique Electronics. Also, I appreciate the input on the resistors. Regards Richard .......
133: Vintage Asylum, Replacing Metal Can Electrolytic Capacitors (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-07-18, 14:16:25 (76.95.85.103)
Hello All, I am finally in the process of repairing a pair of IPC AM1026 theater amps. So I have a couple of beginning questions. 1. Should I replace the top mounted Metal Can type capacitors. 2. I .......
134: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: question on sending my amp to you (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-07-11, 14:20:01 (76.95.85.103)
Joe, Thanks for the quick response. I will follow the instructions on your site and send the amp next week. Regards Richard Vince .......
135: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, question on sending my amp to you (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-07-10, 18:00:12 (76.95.85.103)
Joe, I have a MkIII that is not functioning. I know that a resistor blew out and when I tried to remove it I lifted the trace on one of the circuit boards. I would like you to take a look and repair i .......
136: Inmate Central, RE: OK all you Entomologists (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-07-02, 20:15:19 (76.95.85.103)
I believe it is a type of assassin bug. They basically eat other bugs plus, if you grab them for you insect collection they will harpoon you with that ugly fang you see. So keep your distance, but it .......
137: Water Cooler, RE: How the Vietnam War Was Won and Lost (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-03-18, 18:14:20 (76.95.81.139)
It is tough to win a war when a large percentage of the country is either against you are is somewhat apathetic. It was being fought for the wrong reasons and was definitely mismanaged. With respect .......
138: Water Cooler, RE: Anybody believe in the Devil? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-03-18, 17:10:19 (76.95.81.139)
A myth like God. Some people can't explain evil or inappropriate behavior so a god must be made up to explain what is unexplainable for that time period. Then we start giving them extraordinary powers .......
139: Water Cooler, RE: Just Me and Leroy! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-03-08, 18:59:58 (76.95.81.139)
Just out of curiosity, can you name a couple of government institutions where this type of work is actually done. I do mean ones where you personally have witnessed this type of effort not some second .......
140: Water Cooler, RE: The Ghosts of ACORN Strike Back! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-03-08, 18:49:14 (76.95.81.139)
Agreed, and at least ten times better than the Republican Party!!!! .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thursday night tunes (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-02-21, 21:53:15 (76.95.81.139)
Have two new addition to my system the EROS phono preamp and the BeePre 300b preamp by the folks at Bottlehead. So I am listening to: Crosby-Clooney Fancy Meeting You Here - Old album great sound Ell .......
142: Water Cooler, not disarm but stop being selfish (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-01-08, 21:29:10 (76.95.81.139)
First off I am a liberal/democrat. I do not own a gun. I used to but I live in the southern california and do not see a need. I do not have a problem if any of my neighbors own guns, either rifles, sh .......
143: Water Cooler, RE: FFS what is it with wing nuts and delusional fear … (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-01-08, 21:09:27 (76.95.81.139)
Too many Americans think that we are at the beginning of spiraling into a Syrian type conflict. Unbelievable to think that an educated populace would even go there. Oh yeah, I forget, most Republicans .......
144: Water Cooler, RE: Um, no. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-01-08, 21:04:16 (76.95.81.139)
Agree, it is too hard to be a gentlemen and much easier to be an ASS. Richard .......
145: Water Cooler, RE: A Comparative analysis - Democrat vs. Republican (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2013-01-08, 20:57:51 (76.95.81.139)
Well, my wife and I are both Liberals and Democrats, as are many of my friends. I read this to a couple of of my friends and they laughed at your characterization. I do not, nor do my friends, agree w .......
146: Water Cooler, RE: "That should frighten a lot of voters." (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-12-19, 23:20:07 (76.95.81.139)
I hope the GOP keeps hitching their wagons to the Right-wing fringe lunatics, their our best friends as they keep offending more and more of the logical people in this country. I believe and hope what .......
147: Water Cooler, here here (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-12-19, 23:10:34 (76.95.81.139)
Agree whole heartedly, myth is myth whether its Roman, Greek, Christian, Hindu, etc. Richard .......
148: Water Cooler, RE: Now you are being silly.If you want to know why God allows disasters to happen (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-12-19, 23:02:18 (76.95.81.139)
First you have to believe in the myth; if you do then you have to question the idea of whether there is religious determinism or not. Obviously, I don't, so I think your argument is only valid based .......
149: Water Cooler, Thank you.... a generous thought for the seasons and I agree (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-15, 21:20:12 (76.95.81.139)
Richard .......
150: Water Cooler, Stiglitz is probably above most Republican's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-07, 19:05:44 (76.95.81.139)
intellectual abilities. I commend you for reading him. I have not read this book but his previous books, IMHO, have been right on. It is tough to argue with numbers that drive logical conclusions. Esp .......
151: Water Cooler, Shhh....don't give them any help let them go extinct (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-07, 18:57:42 (76.95.81.139)
Richard .......
152: Water Cooler, So if Obama wins is the Lord wrong? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-05, 20:33:48 (76.95.81.139)
Or I guess he is not willing to inject himself into human affairs (kind of shoots a great deal of the Evangelical point of view down the drain). Or the devil is a far superior manipulator and more pow .......
153: Water Cooler, RE: Thanks for nothing. Do you guys believe everything that lands in your in-box? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-05, 20:16:39 (76.95.81.139)
Beware, these are Republicans you are talking to. Remember Romney and fact checking, that is verboten!!! Good job. Richard .......
154: Water Cooler, RE: That's what it's all about. Don't piss off God. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-05, 20:07:23 (76.95.81.139)
I like your response but I believe it might be too mature a response to some of our religious brethren on this forum. I am a secular humanist and believe you do not have to have some type of punishme .......
155: Water Cooler, RE: After Knowing This I Don't Understand How Anyone Could Vote For Obama Again.. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-11-05, 19:53:50 (76.95.81.139)
Where, in god's name do you dig up this crap. I am sorry but you are the fringe right-wingnuts I keep reading about. You my friend are the reason I will never vote for a Republican again. I came over .......
156: Water Cooler, Not sure what you are implying (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-29, 14:16:14 (76.95.81.139)
Be straight forward. Do you really believe this or not. No pontification please, just a simple yes or no. Richard .......
157: Water Cooler, RE: A tempest in a teapot or (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-24, 22:01:08 (76.95.81.139)
I find it interesting that all but one of the investigations is being conducted by a Republican. Anyone else think maybe there is some political reason for doing this, say DISENFRANCHISEMENT. Or maybe .......
158: Water Cooler, RE: I agree with Rand Paul on this. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-24, 21:36:57 (76.95.81.139)
Simplistic answer from a simple mind. I agree with volunteer. It is better to deal with the devil you know then the devil you don't. Richard .......
159: Water Cooler, RE: You'd Be Better Off Playing the Horses at Belmont or Santa Anita................... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-18, 14:21:57 (76.95.81.139)
I am up over 75% since 2009. What other investment vehicle gives between 8% - 10% over the last 50 years. If you play it consistently bad, I agree go play the horses, but it is not that hard to play i .......
160: Water Cooler, Not mine (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-17, 20:54:32 (76.95.81.139)
Of course I realized Republicans were a manifestation of the darkside a long time ago!!!! My personnal belief is that right-wing politics breeds the worst kind of politicians; a group that sells fear, .......
161: Water Cooler, How can anyone support this man (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-17, 19:35:09 (76.95.81.139)
If anyone watched the video (I did) and can say he did not dis 47% of the population your rose colored glasses are extremely scratched. And people want this guy as our President! What's next, is he g .......
162: Water Cooler, You're one scary and delusional individual....NT (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-15, 14:50:10 (76.95.81.139)
Richard .......
163: Water Cooler, RE: What action should the US take following the murder of our Libyan Ambassador? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-12, 20:33:02 (76.95.81.139)
A post with some thought behind it. Great post and great thoughts. Richard .......
164: Water Cooler, RE: Interesting, we never had a problem there till we murdered Khaddafi (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-12, 20:29:12 (76.95.81.139)
What kind of sick person are you? I am sure you have positive thoughts about Castro, Mao, Hitler, Stalin, etc. Let's hear your positive spin on the above leaders I mentioned. Given your sick percepti .......
165: Water Cooler, RE: The only foreign policy disaster we need to discuss is Romney opening his big mouth... nt (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-09-12, 20:06:43 (76.95.81.139)
I second that!!!! .......
166: Water Cooler, RE: One more link (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-07-26, 15:55:04 (76.95.81.139)
Plantsman, Thanks for the info and links. Richard .......
167: Water Cooler, RE: I rest my case (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-07-25, 21:25:20 (76.95.81.139)
We are a nation that believes in anecdotes. If we can find but one example that supports our position (ie the poor do not want to work they just want a free ride)then it must be the truth and can be a .......
168: Water Cooler, RE: That was not a cleantimestream post. Question.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-07-25, 21:09:20 (76.95.81.139)
It's simple, it's all about power, money, and benefitting the rich. Everything else is a smoke screen to confuse those who do not either understand or do the research to understand what happened durin .......
169: Water Cooler, RE: About the Poor and Taxes (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-07-25, 21:03:18 (76.95.81.139)
First off I agree with his assessment. I have a Masters degree in economics and I found this to be fairly straight forward article which is basic to everything I learned. Secondly, thanks for the lin .......
170: Water Cooler, RE: Three of my heros. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-07-20, 23:34:05 (76.95.81.139)
IMHO, probably three of the greatest abusers of the Constitution that ever existed in the US. .......
171: Water Cooler, RE: Easy... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-07-01, 21:01:56 (76.95.81.139)
To quote one of the conservatives favorite presidents, Mr. Reagan, Mr. Samra "there you go again". Do you lie awake at night thinking up these asinine comments. Surely, you must be embarrased at what .......
172: Water Cooler, RE: Come on, give me a break... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-29, 15:41:05 (76.95.81.139)
For many of our Republican friends who are economical challenged Supply and Demand is a foreign concept. Rather, the economy is based on social issues just read "What's the Matter with Kansas". A perf .......
173: Water Cooler, RE: That's hilarious! He's setting up a reversal of the civil rights act, too. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-29, 15:33:13 (76.95.81.139)
I agree, they suck a disproportionate share of federal dollars, many of the states rate at the bottom of just about every measurement, they add little to the nation other than a lot of fundamental chr .......
174: Water Cooler, RE: Cooperatives: a better way to do capitalism? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-25, 20:35:52 (76.95.81.139)
IMHO, any mechanism that provides workers at all levels a more interactive participation in the business environment by the employees is a better way of handling Capitalism. I really have no issue wi .......
175: Water Cooler, RE: I am impressed... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-25, 20:20:33 (76.95.81.139)
So let's concentrate on helping the middle class and poor in this country and stop kowtowing to the upper 1-3%. They already have enough, how much more do they need. Some of our greatest economic pr .......
176: Water Cooler, RE: Unfortunately, if they won't believe Krugman, Reich, Baker, Johnson . . . (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-24, 21:28:18 (76.95.81.139)
The problem is, IMHO, the truth as presented by the people you mentioned cannot be acknowledged by either side. After all it is easier to provide either shallow or false solutions then it is to explai .......
177: Water Cooler, RE: I am impressed... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-24, 21:09:27 (76.95.81.139)
Boy do I agree with your post. So, if the right is so against tax increases why not raise the minumum wage substantially. This would increase the amount of money the middle class and poor (which by th .......
178: Water Cooler, RE: This Video Is Ridiculous! nt (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-22, 17:25:11 (76.95.81.139)
Couldn't agree with you more. .......
179: Water Cooler, RE: Mitt on marriage (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-22, 17:24:03 (76.95.81.139)
Having a number of mormon friends throughout my life I found that all of them acknowledged the existence of multiple wives as a past mormon practice, but obviously in todays society they honestly reno .......
180: Water Cooler, RE: And your post is a great example of just that although from your ethnocentric point of view"Checkmate!~nT (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-21, 20:28:47 (76.95.81.139)
So you must believe I am from a minority. I have no ethnocentric (belief in the intrinsic superiority of the nation, culture, or group to which one belongs, often accompanied by feelings of dislike fo .......
181: Water Cooler, RE: Photo ID (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-21, 00:17:02 (76.95.81.139)
So what you are saying is that anyone who wants to vote legitimately must either drive a car or fly on an airline since they must show an official ID. So using this logic voting is limited to those yo .......
182: Water Cooler, RE: Photo ID (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-21, 00:03:59 (76.95.81.139)
My question is, what then is a legitimate photo ID? Also, if a photo id is required who will issue it and how much will you have to pay. While I understand that some would say that it would stop vote .......
183: Water Cooler, RE: I like this guy. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-20, 23:46:53 (76.95.81.139)
I could care less who he is married to and quite honestly do you really believe that is an indication of whether you viewpoint is one of bigotry??? You comment is pretty shallow much like this guys ra .......
184: Water Cooler, RE: {{{If GM had failed someone else would have jumped to have taken their place here in the USA}}} ~ WHO? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-20, 23:32:56 (76.95.81.139)
Amen and thank you. Nationalism is scary and absolutely illogical when used in economic discussions. .......
185: Water Cooler, RE: If Sandusky goes free (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-20, 23:28:23 (76.95.81.139)
I do believe that Sandusky is guilty, but when prosecutions in the U.S. account for a 95 - 98% conviction rate I would say that justice (if that is what you want to call it) is being meted out very we .......
186: Water Cooler, RE: I like this guy. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-20, 23:09:02 (76.95.81.139)
Oh please, the guy is a bigot as big as they come. He just tries to hide his bigotry with every cliche that is out there. I know it feels good to berate all our officials and while I agree there are m .......
187: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: MK-3 Problem (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-03, 22:14:47 (76.95.81.139)
Joe, One more question, if it is an open winding I would quess that means I would have to replace the transformer which is beyond my expertise. What would it cost (estimate) to have this replaced? Tha .......
188: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: MK-3 Problem (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-06-03, 21:53:52 (76.95.81.139)
Joe, Thanks for the information. The filaments do not light up. So I will check out your instructions. Thanks again, Richard .......
189: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, MkIII no power to tubes (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-05-26, 19:24:04 (76.95.81.139)
Joe, One of my MkIII was turned off incorrectly and it appears to have blown a resistor. It has the full Curcio Premium mod from about 8 years ago. Currently, none of the tubes on the amp light up so .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, skipping at records end (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2012-05-08, 20:48:52 (76.95.81.139)
I have a VPI Mk IV with a Rega RB250 OL modified tonearm with a Shelter 501 cartridge . I have a situation where sometimes, not always, but enough of the time my LP's skip when the tonearm tracks to t .......
191: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Looking for High Efficiency Woofer (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2009-10-08, 21:43:01 (75.82.103.17)
I have plans to build a 3 way speaker using a heil transformer as my tweeter coupled with an audax pir70mo midrange (6”). I had the heil measured with a nominal impedence of 6 ohms and a sensitivity o .......
192: Water Cooler, RE: Trickle up poverty (Tax plan) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-16, 11:14:53 (75.84.63.217)
This was not written by this man. It has been attributed to a Professor T. Davies out of the University of South Dakota School of Business. According to SNOPES.com he does not agree or disagree with t .......
193: Inmate Central, RE: A few expressions I won't miss if I never hear them again... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-14, 12:32:16 (75.84.62.60)
I would like to add "My Friends". I am not his friends nor will I ever be his friend. It just sends chills up and down my back everytime he uses that phrase. Richard .......
194: Water Cooler, RE: laissez faire avec moi ce soit? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-11, 15:18:05 (75.84.62.60)
A good one at that. I do wish that our Republican/Conservative participants could at least provide some level of sophisticated and thoughtful analysis of today's situation. I would enjoy seeing thei .......
195: Water Cooler, RE: exactly (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-11, 14:08:47 (75.84.62.60)
You know Dave, I am a Capitalist at heart and have an educational background (MBA in Finance and Economics, I am also a Democrat having come over from the Darkside about 15 years ago) that allows me t .......
196: Water Cooler, RE: One way to get a job on Wall Street (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-11, 10:31:52 (75.84.62.60)
Spot on. The question is will the melt down continue and how do we get these type of crooks out of our Financial System. Richard .......
197: Water Cooler, RE: my oldest friend (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-09, 16:00:32 (75.84.62.60)
My condolences to you and I agree family and friends before politics. Take care and I look forward to your posts when you are up to it. Richard .......
198: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-06, 17:41:44 (75.84.62.60)
Joe, Thanks for all the help, I am going to replace it tomorrow. Richard .......
199: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: New Product Announcements (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-06, 15:28:38 (75.84.62.60)
Joe, I see the BCS board is $121.00. Is that per board as I have the MKIII's and would be interested. Richard .......
200: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-06, 15:22:30 (75.84.62.60)
Joe, Yes I was testing these values on the board. I see a 2n4401 reference on Q2 on the Driver Module BOM, is this what you are speaking of. I see that Radio Shack carries them, is it as simple as pu .......
201: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-06, 13:53:07 (75.84.62.60)
One more try at Resistor values Res #....Part List Value....Bad Amp Value........Good Amp Value..... ...r2..................47.................32.6.....................32.8.. ...r3.................. .......
202: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-06, 13:22:33 (75.84.62.60)
Joe, I cannot get the resistors into a table on this site, sorry for the confusion on this. Richard .......
203: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-06, 13:21:22 (75.84.62.60)
Joe, Thanks for the help. I am including once again the resistor values between the bad and good amp. I will make sure the values align with the headings this time. Part list Bad amp Res Valu .......
204: Water Cooler, RE: Asylum wingers on Republican smear campaign email distribution list (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-05, 23:16:53 (75.84.62.60)
Thanks Dave, I needed a good laugh. By the way, you did a good job of phrasing and spelling. You almost had me believing you were one of them!!! .......
205: Water Cooler, RE: how can you assertain any meaning let alone honesty? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-05, 23:13:20 (75.84.62.60)
Ok, a couple of things Paradyme is spelled Paradigm and I am not sure how paradigm relates to Left and Right. Paradigm is looking at major changes to ones belief system and other systems by replacing .......
206: Water Cooler, RE: Palin 7 pull a u-turn and decide to testify under oath (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-05, 22:44:57 (75.84.62.60)
While I would love to see fire and brimstone fall on the Republican campaign, I doubt that Palin will provide any information that will inflict damage on herself. Look at the most recent comments she .......
207: Water Cooler, RE: Obama has just whacked McCain in the back of the head with a baseball bat. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-05, 22:30:39 (75.84.62.60)
It is about time the Democrats started using some brass knuckles in this fight. The obvious fact to me is the Republicans and McCain do not have an ounce of integrity and will pose any lie to win. So .......
208: Water Cooler, RE: The ship of state (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-03, 19:52:45 (75.84.62.60)
well said. I believe Phil Gramm was misquoted when he said American's are a bunch of whiners....I think he meant Republicans!!! It is much easier and more beneficial to ones self image to accept cred .......
209: Water Cooler, RE: McCain's Cynical Gamble ------ Snake-eyes! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-03, 11:02:44 (75.84.62.60)
Boy, I agree with you on that. The one real problem I had with the debate was Gwen Ifill not moderating. She should have been all over a candidate for not answering the question or asking a question .......
210: Water Cooler, RE: Sarah Palin Debate Flow Chart (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-03, 10:51:19 (75.84.62.60)
I am definetly mailing this to all my friends. I think it sums up Govenor Palin's responses last night. It is scary to think that people believe she is even in the same league as Biden. Regards Rich .......
211: Water Cooler, RE: Because of the electoral college... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-02, 15:03:09 (75.84.62.60)
Given, the narrowness of the Presidential races recently. It seems to me that whatever usefulness was associated with the Electoral College has gone by the wayside and should be replaced by a straight .......
212: Water Cooler, RE: Not so sexy Librarian (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-02, 14:59:55 (75.84.62.60)
Perfect!!!! Thanks for the laugh. Richard .......
213: Water Cooler, RE: Don't count your chickens (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-02, 14:58:25 (75.84.62.60)
I agree with your comment above, my response is more hope than fact. Being an eternal optomists has a tendency to color my response. Let's say I am hoping and praying that the American people are fed .......
214: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Help Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-02, 14:47:30 (75.84.62.60)
Joe, I posted this a couple of months ago and you provided me with some suggestions. I was finally able to get around to running the test. I am including what I originally posted and my results. I h .......
215: Water Cooler, RE: NAKED! SMILING! The FACE of ALASKA!!! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-01, 19:53:46 (75.84.62.60)
That is the Moose that Sarah was unable to shoot. He is one happy bastard isn't he!!! Richard .......
216: Water Cooler, RE: Oh the Humanity! Palin does it again... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-10-01, 19:52:16 (75.84.62.60)
Well, IMHO, the blush is off the peach. I have watched her performances over the last 2 weeks and it reinforces my initial comment, which was "thanks John McCain". It appears the polls are beginning t .......
217: Water Cooler, RE: I think this guy's message is a non-partisan wake-up call. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-22, 10:56:16 (12.0.36.222)
thanks for the link. I have to say Bill Moyers is also an extremely smart individual. He has always excelled, IMHO, at presenting guests with thought provoking concepts that have been well thought ou .......
218: Water Cooler, RE: Freeze the bank accounts of all the CEOs ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-22, 10:49:33 (12.0.36.222)
Agreed, and let's also subject the Boards of Directors to some real levels of governance and fiduciary responsibilities over the CEO's and their compensation packages. The whole establishment has bec .......
219: Water Cooler, RE: Palin's a post turtle. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-22, 10:45:43 (12.0.36.222)
I love it, I am sending it to all my friends. Couldn't be more right on. Richard .......
220: Water Cooler, RE: Am I the only Obama supporter who thinks that Palin was a McCain masterstroke? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-15, 10:26:52 (75.84.63.82)
Unless Obama/Biden go on the attack big time, this election is over. Americans do not reflect well on the real issues or the consequence of their decisions. They like fluff and like the short term fee .......
221: Water Cooler, RE: Shoot from the hip, and shoot first- ask question later. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-12, 19:07:30 (75.84.63.82)
My two cents, any person that shoots any animals from a helicopter is pretty much a coward to begin with. I don't hunt but I also do not deny people the right to hunt as long as it is not just for ple .......
222: Water Cooler, RE: Modesty in a Politician: Biden vs. Bullsh*t (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-12, 18:57:41 (75.84.63.82)
Here, here!!!! Boy I like your posts. Keep them going. Richard .......
223: Water Cooler, RE: McCain 'Straight Talk' on The View (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-12, 18:54:48 (75.84.63.82)
If you feel the US is in fine shape and doing a great job both at home and abroad then vote for McCain. His administration will just be more of the same Bush legacy. Now, if you are willing to change .......
224: Water Cooler, RE: So Palin thinks the Iraq War is about 9/11 and we should go to war with Russia... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-12, 11:04:28 (75.84.63.82)
She is one scary lady. I think the weather and isolation in Alaska has affected her ability to reason. .......
225: Water Cooler, RE: hu-hum, an aside... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-11, 14:20:22 (75.84.63.82)
Agreed. The theocracy issue is my greatest concern. My prediction is, Christian fundamentalism will bring down this country. It has become evil and absolute in its approach and application. Too bad, t .......
226: Water Cooler, RE: My point is that It's a comedy show. Forget context. It's supposed to be funny. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-11, 14:08:52 (75.84.63.82)
An excellent point, we have had Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, Lewis Black, George Carlin deliver the same types of information intertwined in comedy. They delivered provocative and thoughtful commentary cou .......
227: Water Cooler, RE: US military announces attacks into Pakistan without agreement of Pakistan government (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-11, 13:52:37 (75.84.63.82)
Maybe the anti-christ has come and he is the Republican party. They sure fit the bill don't they!!!! Just my two cents and I do agree with your comments Dave, keep up the good work. It is refreshing t .......
228: Water Cooler, RE: Jesus was a Community Organizer. The Christian Right is Neither. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-09-11, 13:48:19 (75.84.63.82)
Thank you Tom for a perfect analysis and one which I ascribe to whole heartedly (by the way to make it perfectly clear, I am not a Christian, I thought I once was until I saw how slanted and perverse .......
229: Water Cooler, RE: Energy independence ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-29, 11:06:27 (76.175.69.124)
Your diatribes are so baseless it is unbelieveable. In my MBA Microeconomics class (by the way in a right-wing university) we learned about market competition. One particular industry was sighted as a .......
230: Water Cooler, RE: Sarah Palin.....the VP selectiion [xo] (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-29, 10:48:46 (76.175.69.124)
Ah, what a gift. I cannot wait for the VP debates. Also, it will be interesting to see how she stumps with McCain. What credibility does she bring to the table and how is her vast experience going to .......
231: Water Cooler, RE: I think its Glenn Beck, he is a con artist fo the worst kind. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-29, 10:34:39 (76.175.69.124)
I would go a step farther and insist anyone with a modicum of brains could challenge Beck and all his right-wing compatriots and walk all over them. When you deal in falsehoods it is tough to counter .......
232: Water Cooler, RE: Wrong (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-29, 10:26:45 (76.175.69.124)
Unfortunately, I have and that is why I say the things I said. He is a front for the Republican/Conservative party. I know you constantly say that the current Republican party does not stand for the .......
233: Water Cooler, RE: Life in the "Free" World .... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-29, 10:12:55 (76.175.69.124)
It has become clear to me that we are fast slipping into that state where everyone is under suspicion for something. "Free" has become a relative definition. We now have an FBI that basically can and .......
234: Water Cooler, RE: Colin Powell's autobiography, and why John McCain is such a dangerous man. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-28, 15:14:20 (76.175.69.124)
Totally agree. I believe McCain is a war waiting to happen. His hair trigger temper is known throughout Washington DC and he has shown it, although somewhat controlled, when asked a question he does n .......
235: Water Cooler, RE: Thanks for the touching writeup. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-28, 15:09:35 (76.175.69.124)
Postal Grunt, Excellent response and my hat is off to you. I agree with the things that Piss Me Off statements. We seem to forget that this country should start looking out for its own, both in terms .......
236: Water Cooler, RE: True pulse of the average American (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-28, 15:01:11 (76.175.69.124)
What a crock of s*$t. To say these millionaires are average americans is like saying you're a Democrat and not biased. On the one hand you have Glenn Beck who espouses to be an independent yet condem .......
237: Water Cooler, RE: There is the hope a President McCain would throw off the Rove-ish influence... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-28, 14:53:56 (76.175.69.124)
Why take the chance, vote for Obama, at least you know there is no Rovian shennanigans waiting to happen. .......
238: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Tanned bottleheads unite! SoCal gathering (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-28, 14:43:36 (76.175.69.124)
Anytime from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Thanks Richard .......
239: Water Cooler, RE: Promise? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-23, 23:31:22 (76.175.69.124)
As long as they are Republican lawyers, they seem to be the ones who stretched the laws at the highest levels in this country. .......
240: Water Cooler, RE: In an even MORE stunning move... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-23, 23:28:24 (76.175.69.124)
Have you ever noticed Ann has a bigger adam's apple then most men I know. I guess there is some kind of freudian thing going on for all those Republicans that really love her!!! .......
241: Water Cooler, RE: "We have safely placed McCain in a 'cone of silence'" (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-18, 13:21:14 (76.175.69.124)
I am from OC (but neither a Republican or evangelical Christian) and was hoping that Rick Warren would help create a bridge that would provide a real discussion to occur. I believe he did that but now .......
242: Water Cooler, RE: Georgia.... Pat Buchanan's take (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-16, 10:45:20 (76.175.69.124)
Not often I agree with Pat but I believe he is right on this one. .......
243: Water Cooler, RE: That and more (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-14, 10:37:19 (76.175.69.124)
Great post. Anyone who believes the hype of the neocons is either stupid or ignorant. They mask their true intentions by raising the call to establish Democracies and impart a moral imperative as a re .......
244: Water Cooler, RE: By all means read “The God Delusion.” (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-13, 10:00:24 (76.175.69.124)
I agree with all your statements. I am now a deist and a humanist. I believe in a God but not one that has a hand in everything we do. I agree with you that morals are a fabrication of man, especially .......
245: Water Cooler, RE: By all means read “The God Delusion.” (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-12, 14:06:28 (76.175.69.124)
I would also ask that anyone thinking the Bible is the last word read Paul Tillich's " A History of Christian Thought" especially the council of Nicaea and the philosophies of Clement and Origen. In r .......
246: Bottlehead Forum, RE: This comes up quite often (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-12, 13:43:01 (76.175.69.124)
I am in Anaheim Hills and would be interested in hearing your setup. Let me know if you ever have a get together for listening purposes. Richard .......
247: Water Cooler, RE: Iraq, oil and billions of $$$$ (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-06, 09:13:01 (76.175.69.124)
I also wonder which of our big oil compannies are there helping the Iragis. If they are we give Big Oil tax breaks at a time they are making record profits and a monopoly on the Iraq oil, we give the .......
248: Water Cooler, RE: Is McCain "oily" about oil.? He sure changed his position fast! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-05, 11:16:31 (76.175.69.124)
Funny, where are our right-wing compatriots when facts start being used to discuss a position. Too hard to attack I guess. McCain has really stooped to pretty low levels. As I have said before he wil .......
249: Water Cooler, RE: I'm not "switching" anything (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-05, 11:11:19 (76.175.69.124)
No your not. You are just using the Rove approach of misconstruing the facts, presenting only those portions that support your position, and claiming innocence when someone calls you on it. Facts and .......
250: Water Cooler, RE: Could it be true? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-05, 11:07:14 (76.175.69.124)
Of course nothing is ever true about GW when it is written by someone looking to uncover the truth. But you would never agree with that even if evidence is presented and substantiated because it goes .......
251: Water Cooler, RE: This was one of Jimmy Carter's ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-04, 10:02:07 (76.175.69.124)
Yeah, and just think, he was considered one of our worst President's. Maybe, he had a lot more foresight and capabilities for which everyone gave him credit. Too bad, instead we got Reagan. More of t .......
252: Water Cooler, RE: The pros and cons of off-shore drilling,,,,as I see them. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-04, 09:54:01 (76.175.69.124)
Wendall, I could not agree with you more. I believe all things should be considered simultaneously. More drilling is ok as long as everyone understands it is not the cure all as some indicate it is. I .......
253: Water Cooler, RE: The Republicans created it?????? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-01, 09:35:45 (76.175.67.75)
So, as a true blue Republican, what would you cut. Give me examples. My picks are the military, interest paid on our national debt, and fixing medicare. As for your comment on a cheap dollar makes o .......
254: Water Cooler, RE: actually " it's all those big, bad evil " who have governed your country for 8 years (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-08-01, 09:23:46 (76.175.67.75)
Thank you Dave C. It is much easier to see clearly from the outside looking in. The saying "that you can't see the forest for the trees" does well here. Most Republicans of a die hard nature have th .......
255: Water Cooler, RE: For your information ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-31, 19:47:41 (76.175.67.75)
But then when you still import more than you export..... your argument reminds me of the salesman who, during the corporate meeting is told that for every widget sold he loses $.10. His response, "yea .......
256: Water Cooler, RE: in other words he is like every other politician including Obama (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-30, 10:21:13 (76.175.67.75)
Maybe I am missing something but I have yet to see an Obama ad that misrepresents the truth about McCain. This McCain ad is the typical Republican attack campaign of spreading falsehoods realizing the .......
257: Water Cooler, RE: The correction of the bull**it "Obama snubbed the troops" story. Truth (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-30, 10:13:29 (76.175.67.75)
Right out of Karl Rove's playbook. Put out the lie then deny or ask for forgiveness later. It's always easier to ask for forgiveness then do the up front homework. Ah, the Republican's, their platfor .......
258: Water Cooler, RE: Yep, looking into politicization of the US DOJ is aaaalllllll politics. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-28, 10:50:16 (76.175.67.75)
I like your post and agree fully. Of course when a Republican breaks the law he is a patriot, but a Democrat doing that, why he should be deported or jailed. How far we have fallen when we cannot agr .......
259: Water Cooler, RE: While you may well be correct, I was discussing the on-shore situation -- the platform is already in place! nt (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-23, 12:58:56 (75.84.44.196)
My references were to on-shore drilling. I invest heavy in Natural Gas drillers here in the US. Their primary obstacle is getting drilling rigs constructed and made available to drill where they need .......
260: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Help on MKIII (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-18, 18:47:57 (75.84.44.196)
Thanks Joe. Initially I did change the Driver tubes and the problem did not follow them. I will try you other suggestions. Thanks again Richard .......
261: Water Cooler, RE: Question: Where do the "liberals" get this figure of 10 years they so often bandy about? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-18, 11:09:45 (75.84.44.196)
One of the other reasons for the length of time to get any oil field up and running is the time it takes to build drilling platforms. This is process that you cannot go down to your local Wal-Mart and .......
262: Water Cooler, RE: Killing and blood (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-18, 10:53:41 (75.84.44.196)
So then, why do you not post images of pitchforks, knives, or rocks. Like I said, I find it interesting that guns are such a pivotal subject in your life. Oh, and by the way, when was the last time yo .......
263: Water Cooler, RE: " Democrats view the Bush Administration as 'The Right.'" They know perfectly well... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-18, 10:42:10 (75.84.44.196)
If they are not part of the Right then what are they. They surely on not the Left or even the Center. Just because they do not hold to all of your ideals does not mean they are not part of the Right. .......
264: Water Cooler, RE: Celebrating diversity (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-17, 17:54:33 (75.84.44.196)
Still find it interesting how a gun is such a coveted object for many of you that are on the right. Did you not get enough play time at cops and robbers or cowboys and indians when you were children t .......
265: Water Cooler, RE: Nancy Pelosi (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-17, 17:48:17 (75.84.44.196)
I guess it is a matter of perspective. Is strategic meant to only be used when all out war takes place? Explain your definition of strategic. As for your comments about messing up this country, I beli .......
266: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Help on MKIII (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-17, 11:49:43 (75.84.44.196)
I have lost the sound from one of my MKIII. It was modified about 4 years ago with the Quad Capacitor and Full Premium modification kit. It happened when my daugthers boyfriend did not turn off the am .......
267: Water Cooler, RE: I'm greatly concerned over this issue(Long Rant) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-12, 13:48:15 (75.84.44.196)
Very concise response and one with which I agree. My opinion Bush/Cheney is once again looking for an excuse and they are using the Iranian President as the excuse. As you stated everything I have rea .......
268: Water Cooler, RE: Who thinks???? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-12, 13:37:38 (75.84.44.196)
Good points all and I agree with each and everyone. Thanks for a rational response. .......
269: Water Cooler, RE: I'm greatly concerned over this issue (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-11, 10:36:51 (75.84.44.196)
I am with you on this one. My belief is we give to much credit to what Mr. Ahmadinejad says he will do. Even though he is their elected President my understanding is the Clerics still hold most of the .......
270: Water Cooler, RE: A formal apology to all the inmates (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-10, 12:19:25 (75.84.44.196)
Very gracious and well said.... I likewise issue an apology to you if in any way I have offended you. Let's keepup the discussions and postings....I enjoy reading other viewpoints even when I do not .......
271: Water Cooler, RE: I actually think we both make good points (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-09, 11:39:35 (75.84.44.196)
On this I agree with you. My only point is that there are so many points, to dismiss any of them out of hand is what just irritates the hell out of me. The world changes and the laws and thoughts of 2 .......
272: Water Cooler, RE: Fall for what? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-09, 11:27:50 (75.84.44.196)
Thank you for the observation. Seems these folks can't take their own type of humor. .......
273: Water Cooler, RE: You might want to read this too (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 19:54:37 (75.84.44.196)
I do not now, nor have I ever, not defended the 2nd amendment. What I cannot understand to this day is your need to act as if you need to display that gun toting mentality. It is as if you needed to p .......
274: Water Cooler, RE: Include this link too (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 19:42:32 (75.84.44.196)
So, I believe what you are saying by referencing the link you gave is that we also must take into account the ratio of black to white population since the black population has a higher percentage of m .......
275: Water Cooler, RE: "the liberal approach seems to result in far fewer deaths." Yeah....and fewer Liberals following that logic (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 19:23:34 (75.84.44.196)
I am not sure I follow the comment.... care to clarify? .......
276: Water Cooler, Gun availability and murder rates (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 12:59:09 (75.84.44.196)
I have always found it interesting to look at statistics rather than a slanted political view of subjects, in this case murder rates vs. area of the country. Not surprising to me that the South leads .......
277: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Image shift on some LP's (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 10:42:30 (75.84.44.196)
I have the same problem. I would switch LP's and find that the issue disappeared. I even had it disappear from cut to cut on the same LP. My system images great but it sure does show when things are n .......
278: Water Cooler, RE: Curious what others think of this. Senator suggests reducing speed limits (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 10:19:04 (75.84.44.196)
I think it is a great idea. My belief is we need to do a mulitude of things to create a more concise energy policy this being but one point in that policy. .......
279: Water Cooler, RE: So, I go into WalMart tonight (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-08, 10:13:58 (75.84.44.196)
Besides being a terrible employer I now have another reason for not shopping at WalMart. I do not want to get shot by some right-wing nut who thinks reaching for my wallet is the same as reaching for .......
280: Water Cooler, RE: I guess he will except any number of dead... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-02, 08:53:43 (75.84.44.196)
You definition of facism seems to pretty much define this administration over the last 7 years. But of course a facist wouldn't see it that way now would he. .......
281: Water Cooler, RE: Let's dig a little deeper, shall we? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-07-01, 16:53:24 (75.84.44.196)
So, when an armed citizen shoots an unarmed citizen who happened to be in the line of fire, or he was just a bad shot, who takes the responsibility. Also, do all crimes solicit the use of a firearm an .......
282: Water Cooler, RE: I wish he'd go on a six-month camping trip or something. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-30, 15:08:03 (75.84.44.196)
Yeah, in Alaska and get eaten by a f*&%##g bear. Oh and he has to have that other dimwit with him Cheney. They both need to go at the same time, camping that is. Richard .......
283: Water Cooler, RE: We were one Supreme Court Justice away from..... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-26, 11:28:17 (75.84.44.196)
Good point Jim, I believe it was John Marshall who was the Supreme Court Justice beginning in the 1790's that established the precedent of the Supreme Court reviewing laws and applying the constitutio .......
284: Water Cooler, RE: Odds on bombing Iran (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-25, 08:57:11 (75.84.44.196)
J. Mac to clarify I am not for bombing Iran, I agree with you. I see very little threat in them other than a lot of bluster. My point here is I have very little faith in this administration and that i .......
285: Water Cooler, Odds on bombing Iran (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-25, 00:05:20 (75.84.44.196)
Just wanted to take a poll on what everyone thinks the odds of either the US or Israel ( or both ) bombing the Iran nuclear sites would be before the election and what candidate it would benefit. I gi .......
286: Water Cooler, RE: All quiet on the Iraqi Front ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-24, 23:54:23 (75.84.44.196)
So, here is my question. What has been gained and is to be gained by the Iraq war. What was its true purpose. Was it worth our 4000 casualities and 20,000 or so injured. Do the 80,000 - 100,000 dead I .......
287: Water Cooler, RE: I have no idea what those labels mean. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-24, 23:27:30 (75.84.44.196)
Well, I have to tell you that your definition of a liberal seems to be taken from an Ann Coulter diatribe. So from a Liberal here is my definition specific to your definition. I believe in taxation .......
288: Water Cooler, Did the Bush Adminstration Sanction Torture (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-24, 14:34:20 (75.84.44.196)
I just read an interesting post by Andrew Sullivan at the following site http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/06/sweeping-and-wr.html#more. His article leads me to 3 questions to .......
289: Water Cooler, RE: George Carlin Passes (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-23, 14:31:46 (75.84.44.196)
A great satirist and comedienne who made us laugh and think at the same time. I loved his stuff and his books. His musings were not always something I agreed with but they did make me think. Too bad .......
290: Water Cooler, RE: Would the joke have been humorous to you... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-22, 22:50:22 (75.84.44.196)
Like I said, the jokes never put the Republican at the idiot side of the equation. So, is it funny. I guess it is if your perspective is the Republican outlook. While I can be as irreverant as the ne .......
291: Water Cooler, RE: Republican meets Democrat (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-22, 11:24:51 (75.84.51.89)
Have you ever noticed that these jokes are always about how a Republican has the right answers and a Democrat is an idiot. Given the state of the country and the lack of true leadership from this adm .......
292: Whiner's Woad, RE: ken blackwell newyork sun (a little long) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-05, 18:30:23 (75.84.44.196)
Ken Blackwell - Columnist for the New York Sun …. I believe it is important to understand the orientation of the people writing the columns and the papers carrying them, so…..Ken Blackwell gained nat .......
293: Whiner's Woad, RE: Im curious Dave along with your some of your other (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-04, 09:04:40 (75.84.44.196)
Here, here. I agree with you on this ET (although I am a Republican turned into a Democrat). It appears that the famous Bush mantra of either you are for us are against us rears its ugly head. Funny h .......
294: Water Cooler, RE: Sports prognostication, two parts: (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-03, 16:55:01 (75.84.44.196)
Lakers in 6 Big Brown, healthy loser then on to stud service, playing in open fields, eating, running, and sleeping..... oh what a life. .......
295: Water Cooler, RE: Whitehouse loses grip on reality (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-06-02, 16:39:32 (75.84.44.196)
Good post Dave, I will be interested in how the conservatives in this forum respond. It is always tough to admit to being wrong. It will be impossible for these folks to make this type of admission, t .......
296: Water Cooler, RE: Your favorite song isn't (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-28, 14:04:45 (75.84.39.89)
Yes, if you use the following version; In Mother Goose's Melody (circa 1765) the last lines run: But none for the little boy Who cries in the lane.[1] An old variant of the ending runs: Two for the ma .......
297: Water Cooler, RE: Scott McClellan and character assassination (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-28, 13:58:36 (75.84.39.89)
ET Unfortunately, I believe you are right on this. I would just like to see some justice done against this administration. My suggestion is more a dream.... the law and justice should not stop at the .......
298: Water Cooler, RE: Price of oil, a supply crunch? a demand spike? Ah, no... something no unlike an Enron style scandal. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-28, 12:49:45 (75.84.39.89)
Right or wrong speculation is part of Capitalism. Too bad it is allowed at such levels for a persons basic needs. I wonder what would happen if, in this country, food were to go up by the same percen .......
299: Water Cooler, RE: As I was saying a moment ago, (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-28, 12:43:34 (75.84.39.89)
deny, deny, deny, eventually everyone will either forget or just give up.... or the electorate is a little smarter than the politician believe and November will be a big surprise for the Republicans.. .......
300: Water Cooler, Scott McClellan and character assassination (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-28, 11:22:02 (75.84.39.89)
Well it appears that Scott McClellan's memoirs are really raising a stink. Also, funny how everyone in the administration are showing their true colors. Remember our wonderful President's remarks " yo .......
301: Water Cooler, RE: Real change you can BELIEVE in ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-22, 11:34:50 (75.84.39.89)
Of course you all are aware that Obama's statement were not directed to folks who do not wish to understand his statements and vision or those who so desperately cling to the failed policies of the Re .......
302: Water Cooler, RE: VP picks anyone? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-21, 12:55:29 (75.84.39.89)
For Obama I have heard Chuck Hegel's name used once or twice. A common sense kind of guy who would make a great addition to the concept of reaching across the aisle. Also Sam Nunn. For McCain, my fea .......
303: Water Cooler, RE: Your comment is likely to put a smile on Dave's face... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-16, 13:45:33 (75.84.51.230)
Bill, I have seen you post many times, just wondering what country you call home. While I am not in total agreement with the numbers I have always questioned the need for so large a defense budget. S .......
304: Water Cooler, RE: You evidently wish to provoke davec!... :o) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-16, 09:31:38 (75.84.51.230)
Not provoke but support his assertions which to a large degree I also am in agreement. .......
305: Water Cooler, Why the U.S. Has Gone Broke (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-15, 11:08:37 (12.0.36.222)
A very interesting article not too long and fairly concise in its assessment. It will be interesting to see the response, especially from our right of center compatriots. http://articles.mercola.com .......
306: Water Cooler, RE: Hagee vs. Wright (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-14, 13:50:30 (12.0.36.222)
Yeah, the Dark Side, that is what I keep telling my family......they wonder why I am know longer a Republican and my short answer is I tried the Dark Side and did not like it......so I guess the use o .......
307: Water Cooler, RE: That pleasant-enough article certainly has drawn out some nasty scorpions from under their rocks. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-14, 10:51:34 (12.0.36.222)
Are you in that pack of scorpions or are you just some other insolent insect spreading it's venom???? .......
308: Water Cooler, Hagee vs. Wright (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-14, 09:24:26 (12.0.36.222)
On the Republican side we have folks like Hagee who make these bombastic comments about sin and how they relate to certain sectors of our society and about the evilness of other religions (in his case .......
309: Water Cooler, RE: This is good news article written by a European that makes good sense (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-14, 08:54:52 (12.0.36.222)
While I hear what Mr. Steyn is saying I do not understand how the longevity of our constitution pertains to another countries constitution and democracy. As I was taught those that wrote our constitut .......
310: Water Cooler, RE: McCain aids quit over ties to Burmese military dictators (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-13, 14:56:19 (12.0.36.222)
Lobbying (when large sums of money are involved) seems to have the affect of reorienting ones moral compass by 180 degrees. It sure would be nice to see one of the candidates address some type of con .......
311: Water Cooler, RE: I hear you, but I'm not so sure yet (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-13, 13:19:11 (12.0.36.222)
I agree with your comments. One thing I hope is that both candidates stick to an issues dominated campaign with as little mudslinging as possible. I believe both candidates (as do all people) have aff .......
312: Water Cooler, RE: Bias against the educated? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-13, 11:35:28 (12.0.36.222)
This is a very good question. My personnal belief is education does teach to some extent a level of critical thinking, analysis, and extrapolation to conclusion. Also, to some extent those without the .......
313: Water Cooler, RE: Is there a better reason not to vote for John McCain? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-12, 14:16:28 (12.0.36.222)
In the 90's I thought McCain was a good guy and someone I could vote for. Now, he panders to whichever group he feels can get him elected. He has definitely caught the Presidential bug based on the R .......
314: Water Cooler, RE: We were not ALLOWED (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-08, 11:09:36 (12.0.36.222)
Yeah, I know it was all the governors fault. FEMA had nothing to do with the lack of proper response. I seem to remember the head of FEMA, a Bush appointee, who was in charge of getting this organized .......
315: Water Cooler, RE: Count you blessings (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-08, 09:52:33 (12.0.36.222)
I believe the pressure was not nearly great enough but I believe there was at least a level public outrage expressed that it did force the administration to address the issue to some extent. Would I h .......
316: Water Cooler, RE: "1 Trillion dollars for a War that is being waged outside this country." The horror! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-08, 09:43:51 (12.0.36.222)
It is obviously a matter of perspective, that is, was this and is this a war worth fighting. I do not believe so, I have not from the beginning. It was and still is a cesspool where we are flushing ou .......
317: Water Cooler, RE: Count you blessings (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-08, 07:28:32 (12.0.36.222)
Kind of sounds like New Orleans. Wasn't it 2 days before our government did anything. So I guess we could say the Bush regime is equal to the Myanmar regime. The difference I see is at least we coul .......
318: Water Cooler, RE: "A billion here, a billion there..." (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-05-07, 10:34:14 (12.0.36.222)
I agree with you on spending needlessly, but let's then also consider this. President Bush has asked Congress for between 800 Billion and 1 Trillion dollars for a War that is being waged outside this .......
319: Water Cooler, RE: "The silence is deafening."... I will certainly be interested to note what forum comments result... nt. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-25, 10:43:59 (12.0.36.222)
You and me both. I did an additional Google search on the book and the additional comments from the book are both more damning and detailed. The man is both articulate and not afraid to express his st .......
320: Water Cooler, Where have all the leaders gone (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-25, 08:51:16 (12.0.36.222)
This is the title of Lee Iacocca's book from 2007. I just read an excerpt and I believe I will buy the book. It is definitely an interesting set of comments on todays situation. An Oldie but Goodie .......
321: Water Cooler, RE: Well, it's a point view albeit a perverse one. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-22, 17:57:24 (209.113.167.194)
I must say in reading your response I am heartened by you most excellent retort. It would appear you have done some reading on our founding fathers. What I seem to find interesting is you can find a h .......
322: Water Cooler, RE: Feel free to order (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-22, 17:44:36 (209.113.167.194)
Kavakidd, I did a little more research on this dvd especially the postive statements made by the reviewers. Always being a little suspect of these types of acclamations by reviewers I always look for .......
323: Water Cooler, RE: Feel free to order (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-22, 17:05:44 (209.113.167.194)
Have you bought it and can you make a comment on my comments or are you trying to align critics who see this as the answer to perceived College/University curriculum to deflect any real criticism of H .......
324: Water Cooler, RE: Gentlemen, gentlemen ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-22, 15:30:25 (12.0.36.222)
Let's look at your comment on College/University Professors being left-wing or liberally oriented. Let's start with the most obvious contradiction to this statement and look at Business Schools. The .......
325: Water Cooler, RE: Right wing fringe? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-22, 13:42:09 (12.0.36.222)
Thank you and well said. .......
326: Water Cooler, RE: You mean (big gasp) there are some historians who rate Bush 2 a SUCCESS?!! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-22, 12:05:30 (12.0.36.222)
I totally agree with the quote you posted. But beware that many of Bush's delusions also extend to the Republican base that voted for him. As a result regardless of what it looks like now in 50 years .......
327: Water Cooler, RE: American Embassy in Iraq (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-18, 16:25:40 (75.84.55.32)
Just one castle replaced by another. Hussein was overt in his killing of people and taking control. We have a tendency to be insidious, like cancer, in the end it still kills you it just takes longer .......
328: Water Cooler, RE: America, the land of hope. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-18, 16:22:21 (75.84.55.32)
What a hollow argument. I do not live in other countries, I live here in America. I want this country to be the best but in order to do that you have to address the shortcomings or otherwise we will b .......
329: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Brooks Berdan? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-10, 10:44:30 (12.0.36.222)
None better than Brooks. Plus he is just a heck of a nice guy with some real nice LP's. Good luck. .......
330: Water Cooler, RE: a response to your response (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-04-08, 10:36:48 (12.0.36.222)
Let's remember that government intervention with Medicare and Medicaid, the fact that the government pays 30% of all medical bills in the United States, the fact that bureacrats are deciding the price .......
331: Water Cooler, RE: What a bunch of HOOEY! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-24, 16:11:09 (12.0.36.222)
The United States is HARDLY utilizing its full military capabilities in Iraq. What we are doing to attempting to subdue and politically transform a country on a shoestring, in order to make the whole .......
332: Water Cooler, Preventive war was an invention of Hitler. Frankly, I would not even listen to anyone seriously that came and (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-24, 12:06:12 (12.0.36.222)
The full quote is "Preventive war was an invention of Hitler. Frankly, I would not even listen to anyone seriously that came and talked about such a thing." Dwight D. Eisenhower This is one of a few .......
333: Water Cooler, RE: Arthur C Clark dies (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-19, 09:23:58 (12.0.36.222)
A science fiction writer of the highest order. I always enjoyed his books because they used current scientific theories that he then extrapolated to develop futuristic story lines and conclusions. His .......
334: Water Cooler, RE: Remember General Shinseki? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-12, 09:14:21 (12.0.36.222)
Thanks for the reminder. I had completely forgotten about him. I also seem to remember he was very popular and well respected within the Armed Forces. While I fully understand that General's report to .......
335: Water Cooler, RE: the USA does this a LOT ya know!? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-12, 08:20:12 (12.0.36.222)
Yes I know. But it is a reminder of the hypocrisy of this administration and an elbow in the ribs of some of the posters on this forum. .......
336: Water Cooler, RE: Admiral Fallon resigns (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-12, 08:17:19 (12.0.36.222)
He is characterized as a real straight shooter. Straight shooters do not last long in this administration. You either toe the party line or your out. I cannot wait for this administration to be out o .......
337: Water Cooler, Auditors: Iraq faces budget surplus....what will Bush do??? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-11, 12:45:06 (12.0.36.222)
As seen on Yahoo (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080311/ap_on_go_co/us_iraq) the US Comptroller General David Walker said ""The Iraqis have a budget surplus. We have a huge budget deficit. . . . One of .......
338: Water Cooler, U.S. cites China for repression, torture (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-11, 10:51:47 (12.0.36.222)
In a report on MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23576671) the State Department has issued a statement criticizing China on it's use of torture and repression. Well, look who is calling the kettle b .......
339: Water Cooler, RE: Buried by the Spitzer news, a police state near you (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-11, 06:50:54 (12.0.36.222)
Thanks for the link. Well, as I am sure you are aware we Americans are getting older on average. One thing I have noticed about older folks is they become more conservative, more afraid of change, and .......
340: Water Cooler, RE: The 3 Trillion Dollar War or why is the US government crippling the USA (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-10, 16:34:58 (12.0.36.222)
As with any projections there are folks (well educated mind you) that are questioning the levels that Stiglitz and Bilmes have constructed. I think the call to questions this numbers are right, but I .......
341: Water Cooler, RE: Clinton Foreign Influence Follies, Part 214 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-08, 12:38:54 (75.84.37.57)
Once again a misdirection statement by a Republican Right Wing operative. Once his statements are investigated you will find most are paraphrased, unresearched and half truths, and in some cases just .......
342: Water Cooler, RE: Did you know?? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-05, 18:12:48 (209.113.167.197)
Disagree So, I guess by the nature of the content of your posting that you are asking all non-Christians to either convert or leave. My mother and father were both good Christians but one thing I was .......
343: Water Cooler, RE: If I didn't know better I'd think you were talking about me. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-04, 09:30:21 (12.0.36.222)
My feelings are somewhat the same, although I have never voted for McCain. First I definitely respect the man. But at the same time I believe the world and our country is at the start of some momental .......
344: Water Cooler, RE: Idiots, but... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-04, 09:15:28 (12.0.36.222)
Plantsman, I agree especially with your second comment. I believe that the term terrorists was added to this group during our current illustrious presidents tenure. This was one of those law and order .......
345: Water Cooler, RE: ... and just a touch of education (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-03-03, 19:27:33 (209.113.167.197)
I would also say we could definitely use a lot fewer attorney's. What a waste of good minds. The law is less about justice and more about the laws of supply and demand. Those with more money are less .......
346: Water Cooler, RE: "Exxon Valdez: Long voyage to justice". (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-26, 16:15:38 (12.0.36.222)
And remember those profits are needed to continue drilling for oil in even more dangerous areas (extreme deep sea drilling for a starter)and not to be used for environmental disasters. And what obliga .......
347: Water Cooler, RE: It's time for a death penalty thread............. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-25, 09:50:20 (12.0.36.222)
I like your analysis and logic and am firmly against the death penalty. But, I believe that unfortunately logic and morality have nothing to do with this issues. It is a gut level response. I also fee .......
348: Water Cooler, RE: Let the McCain Character Assassination begin, Part 4 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-25, 09:27:42 (12.0.36.222)
I agree that bad journalism should be highlighted and those issuing the information should also be willing to apologize for their poor investigations. So since you are so willing to castigate the NY .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Are you saying it's stereo but not --- (pics) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-20, 07:40:57 (12.0.36.222)
Love Rosemary and thanks for the recommendations, I will keep an eye out. Richard .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ACOTD-An absolute treasure (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-19, 15:13:25 (12.0.36.222)
I have this in Stereo. Great record, picked it up from my inlaws for a $1.00. I did not have any idea how good it was until I played it. It is close to dead quite, a pop here and there but no scratche .......
351: Water Cooler, RE: What will it take to change them????? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-15, 11:05:42 (76.173.171.175)
Again, I agree, I would also add some method of limiting money or public funding of campaigns. I get tired of seeing the amount of money being spent and question whether someone becomes beholding to t .......
352: Water Cooler, RE: FISA (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-15, 11:01:24 (76.173.171.175)
As a side note to this issue, much of my family believes that if your are doing nothing wrong then why should you worry about this. The issue I bring up to them is, define "nothing wrong" and then I t .......
353: Water Cooler, RE: Post Patomac Primary musings ... trouble for the GOP (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-14, 12:11:24 (76.173.171.175)
I read all the posts and find it hilarious how many of you view Obama's lack of experience. With all due respect, with the exception of an incumbent President, know one who assumes the Presidency has .......
354: Water Cooler, RE: Never underestimate the US Congress ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-14, 11:11:13 (76.173.171.175)
Boy, I could not agree with you more. The old adage "Nero fiddles while Rome burns" comes to mind. What is going to get these folks attention to the real issues. This is really frustrating when so ma .......
355: Water Cooler, RE: Post Patomac Primary musings ... trouble for the GOP (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-13, 14:26:43 (75.84.214.34)
I read all the posts and find it hilarious how many of you view Obama's lack of experience. With all due respect, with the exception of an incumbent President, know one who assumes the Presidency has .......
356: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How to entertain the company (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-02-04, 18:56:19 (76.175.67.108)
I normally only play music for quests when they request it. I have also learned to not really discuss my system and the fact I use a turntable. Most of the time people are amazed how good it sounds. I .......
357: Water Cooler, RE: My fellow Republicans ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-21, 09:38:54 (12.0.36.222)
Hey halfnote, do you write for Rush Limbaugh, Laura Ingraham, or Pat Robertson. By what I read from you, the current administration has no responsibility for the current situations in foreign policy, .......
358: Water Cooler, A Theory vs, a Hypothesis (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-17, 11:27:17 (12.0.36.222)
I have noticed that a number of members are inchanging these concepts on a regular basis. I remember Stephen Hawkings laid out a great explanation of the scientific method and the relationship of a Hy .......
359: Water Cooler, RE: plenty in Kentucky apparently (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-17, 07:03:59 (12.0.36.222)
I agree, well said. My belief has always been if God exists and he created the Universe, and we are all made of the components of that universe, then ergo, God created us. It appears it is the path, a .......
360: Water Cooler, RE: "I would enjoy hearing from all our Republican Christians" ...........Would you? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-17, 06:53:15 (12.0.36.222)
I am both a liberal and a Democrat and I believe the electoral college was created precisely to counter balance the imbalance in population densities that existed at the beginning of this country. I s .......
361: Water Cooler, RE: REally (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-16, 13:44:05 (12.0.36.222)
Dave, From what I have read many of the early founders/signers of the constitution were regular church going individuals. At the same time if you had to apply a label many would today be considered De .......
362: Water Cooler, Huckabee: Faith Based Constitution (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-16, 12:26:10 (12.0.36.222)
I would enjoy hearing from all our Republican Christians regarding these statements. He is either pandering to the Christian Right which sort of makes him a LIAR. Or he really believes this which make .......
363: Water Cooler, RE: Well then ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-16, 10:18:53 (12.0.36.222)
It is interesting you throw in all these Left Wing TV Broadcast stations. I am not sure I can judge where CBS, NBC, and ABC stand. They seem to present both sides with just about the same inaccuracy. .......
364: Water Cooler, RE: YET ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-15, 15:47:17 (12.0.36.222)
Spoken like a true right wing conservative. Freedom of speech, personal liberty, freedom of the press is fine as long as it your definition of those terms and lies within your own constructs. And by .......
365: Water Cooler, RE: Regional chaos has always lead to prices skyrocketing (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-15, 15:38:29 (12.0.36.222)
And which historians will you believe. The academic historians that will probably cite this administration as one of the worst if not the worst in history. Or the historians employed and underwritten .......
366: Water Cooler, Bush's call for a Palestinian State (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-10, 13:36:32 (12.0.36.222)
Boy I hate to admit this, but taken at face value, I actually agree with President Bush's statements concerning the establishment of a Palestinian State. It would appear he has nothing to lose and ev .......
367: Water Cooler, RE: How quickly we forget who controls (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-10, 11:05:48 (12.0.36.222)
To your point on spending. As seen in this administration, the President submits the Budget and the requests by department for spending. It is the Congress' responsibility to approve that request. If .......
368: Water Cooler, RE: great idea, but... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-09, 16:03:21 (12.0.36.222)
If you are a share holder, I still get, on occassions, the annual reports from the companies in which I am invested. The trouble is trying to read these things. Fortunately, I have a Business degree a .......
369: Water Cooler, RE: As my Granny observed.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-09, 14:04:24 (12.0.36.222)
Boy, do I agree with that. Hopefully, she gets out of Public Life and Politics forever and spares us from having to watch her banal responses bore us to tears. Like a boss of mine used to say, "she i .......
370: Water Cooler, RE: New Hampshire Upset? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-09, 13:58:39 (12.0.36.222)
Well put and I could not agree with you more. It sure would be nice to have a national debate amongst the candidates that addressed the issues that you highlighted and additionally how a candidate mig .......
371: Water Cooler, RE: The Rise of Obama (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-09, 07:28:16 (12.0.36.222)
Oh Please, Reagan happened to have a hand in ending the Cold War but not the instigator of their demise. It was the accumulation of many years of consistent programs initiated by both Republican and D .......
372: Water Cooler, RE: The Rise of Obama (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-08, 14:14:20 (12.0.36.222)
Your are obviously a Republican since your reference to Ronald Reagan is just short of pronouncing him God. Let we all forget Mr. Reagan the man of small government and fiscal responsibility led the s .......
373: Water Cooler, RE: The Rise of Obama (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2008-01-08, 11:08:11 (12.0.36.222)
I am both a populist and a democrate (I know poor me)but until I read Obama's book and began listening to his speeches I was more inclined to be an Edwards' supporter. In Obama, I feel we have a pers .......
374: Water Cooler, RE: Republicans: the party of big spending (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-12-13, 19:31:57 (209.113.167.232)
As one comment made states, defense expenditures are only 4% of GDP, the interesting question would be what percentage of GDP would the total investment in the Defense industry be. I am sure it is far .......
375: Vintage Asylum, RE: What EL 34 tubes to get? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-12-13, 12:01:56 (12.0.36.222)
First, my Dynaco MK IV's are completely modified using the Curcio mods (great mods by the way). I initially used the Electro Harmonix EH 6550 and then switched to the EH KT88. I found the KT88 much sm .......
376: Water Cooler, US Defense spending at 750 billion (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-12-13, 11:49:41 (12.0.36.222)
This may not solicite many responses but I read an article today in the Christian Science Monitor concerning our defense outlay and it really hit a raw nerve. I used to work in the defense industry an .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How Much Is Your Time Worth (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-12-13, 06:43:22 (12.0.36.222)
I have always had great luck at both Goodwill and Salvation Army and an occasional Luthren Thrift store. I have picked up a number of RCA Living Stereo and Mercury Living Presences plus numerous class .......
378: Water Cooler, RE: no free lunch!! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-11-13, 08:59:37 (12.0.36.222)
If it takes a tax increase on the Rich, Very Rich, and Ultra Rich to restore some semblance of continuiing to have a middle class in this country I am all for it. Also, if we are so bent on establishi .......
379: Water Cooler, RE: Gosh, we must be close to a coalition of the willing invading the USA & UK for regime change. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-10-29, 08:45:25 (12.0.36.222)
A definition of the willing from our worthless president is basically at least 2 countries. Those being the US and whomever else King Bush can strong arm into recognizing his position. Keep up the go .......
380: Vinyl Asylum, RE: how many LPs in your stash? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-10-26, 14:48:12 (12.0.36.222)
About 3500. I add about 10 a month from the various thrift stores and record stores I browse. I also have about 350 CD's. Really beginning to concentrate on Jazz but the pickings are pretty slim unle .......
381: Water Cooler, RE: Iran With Nukes = Danger???.....Did Anyone See The Speech??? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-09-26, 09:17:52 (12.0.36.222)
Will Iran use nuclear weapons?" If they can get the chance to make one, yes. There are legit reasons to think they won't get that chance. I am not sure what you base this conclusion on. Ahmadinejad is .......
382: Tubes Asylum, RE: JJ KT77 and EH 6CA7 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-09-25, 10:42:38 (12.0.36.222)
I just installed a set of KT77's on my Quicksilver 8417's. I was replacing a set of Ruby EL34's. I only have about 10-15 hours on them but they have much better clarity and focus with a wider soundsta .......
383: Water Cooler, RE: The Bush Administration's biggest mistake ... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-08-23, 09:10:32 (12.0.36.222)
While I do not agree with much the Bush Admin has done I do agree with your statement. To me anyway, it would be hard to sanction the election of Hamas when you have called the organization a terroris .......
384: Water Cooler, RE: I Agree, Lets Treat Our Woman Like Dogs! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-07-19, 09:41:40 (12.0.36.222)
Well said and well put. I believe you have hit on a crucial problem among Americans, they view the rest of the world with American Rose Colored Glasses. If it does not fit our perception of Right it m .......
385: Water Cooler, RE: Our Murderous Rampage in Iraq (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-07-18, 15:33:11 (12.0.36.222)
What do you expect. Here is a president who's views and perspective of the world was developed from the back porch of his ranch in Crawford, Texas. If you have ever been there you will understand why .......
386: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looking for a technician that can fix the Nakamichi TX-1000 turntable (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-06-06, 09:08:52 (12.0.36.222)
I am not sure where in California you are but Brooks Berdan in Monrovia is the man when it comes to turntables. Additionally, he is just one great guy. You can google him and give him a call. If he ca .......
387: Water Cooler, RE: Farewell to Falwell (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-05-22, 07:22:38 (12.0.36.222)
As a friend of mine noted, Jerry Falwell and those of his ilk are power mongers who have wrapped themselves in the cloth of religion with a sash of capitalism in order to gain some level of legitimacy .......
388: Bottlehead Forum, Re: That would be great... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-04-30, 15:59:24 (12.0.36.222)
Mark, I was using the 37.5 ohm connection which resulted in the best sound. The 150 ohm was way too shrill. I got my Shelter 501ii setup and have about 20 hours on it. It also sounds much better on th .......
389: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Ping Rockpassion: Cinemag SUT with 2.5mV cart and seduction? what step up ratio? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-04-25, 13:24:01 (12.0.36.222)
Hello Mark, I am currently on the road and do not remember which load I tried. I do believe it was the 37.5 ohm connection but to be sure I will need to check. I can let you know this Friday or Saturd .......
390: Bottlehead Forum, Cinemag SUT (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-04-18, 21:36:15 (75.84.47.71)
I am currently using a Seduction coupled with a VPI mkIII and a OL250 tonearm with a Dynavector 20XH cartridge. I am constantly reading this forum and decided that before it was too late I would upgra .......
391: Water Cooler, Re: Patrick Buchanan on the Wolfowitz World Bank debacle (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-04-17, 22:50:36 (75.84.47.71)
Over the years I have become a liberal. But a liberal with some conservative leanings. Some of these are don't spend more than you make, big government is not always good, and save some of your hard e .......
392: Water Cooler, Re: Watch how you toss those random thoughts around. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-03-21, 20:10:00 (209.113.134.42)
I feel like we are living sequences out of 1984 and science fiction novels. My optimism in humanity and the US is waining fast. Richard .......
393: Water Cooler, Re: Blackwater (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-03-21, 11:07:18 (12.0.36.222)
In my mind there are two major issues with the use of Mercenaries; 1. they are out of the main stream of the law and overall command in a War Zone. 2. Going to War strictly for pay would seem to be co .......
394: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Is the heil amt worth building around? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-03-19, 08:35:24 (12.0.36.222)
I had a pair of AMT Towers and really enjoyed the mids and highs. I had them measured my a friend of mine and they are a 6 ohm impedence and have a sensitivity of 93 db. I originally intended on build .......
395: Water Cooler, Re: 100 years ago today President Roosevelt issued an order barring Japanese laborers from entering the country. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-03-14, 14:36:36 (12.0.36.222)
It would appear that you are against immigration or, are you against immigration from countries that are not european in origin. I ask that because you sight an asian example but not the Irish influx .......
396: Water Cooler, Re: We don't have an illegal immigration problem, though. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-03-14, 14:26:07 (12.0.36.222)
I believe your statement is right on. Even more to the point is, the employers I would guess or overwhemingly Republicans and for this administration to prosecute them would be biting the hand that fi .......
397: Vinyl Asylum, Aries Black Knight Platter and Bearing (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-03-14, 09:17:37 (12.0.36.222)
My question is, can I use an Aries Black Knight Platter and Bearing assembly on a HW19 mkIII to upgrade to a mkIV? Thanks Richard .......
398: Bottlehead Forum, Re: OT - How do the Chinese do it? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-02-20, 10:50:01 (24.249.215.66)
Having worked at a Home Theater manufacturer who sourced all of their speakers from China, I had access to the Chinese costs that were involved. The labor is unbelievably cheap plus with their somewha .......
399: Water Cooler, Re: 1254 secret CIA flights to kidnap and transport victims to secret camps (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-02-15, 09:25:09 (24.249.215.66)
I am an American and I am appalled at this administrations hyprocrisy on the law. On the one hand other nations unlawful acts are punishable while ours are legal. So to the victors goes not only the s .......
400: Vinyl Asylum, Bobby Darin - Live at the Copa (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2007-01-08, 14:34:19 (12.0.36.222)
Great sound, great soundstage for a live performance, some of Bobby's stuff at his best. Richard .......
401: Inmate Central, Re: Anyone an oatmeal fan? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-12-29, 16:00:49 (12.0.36.222)
Oatmeal is one of the great breakfast possibilities IMHO. I have always used both 1 minute and Old Fashioned Quaker Oats as follows. I bring my water to a good boil on medium heat then dump in the Oat .......
402: Water Cooler, Re: Looks like I'll have to put my flag away now and get a Hammer and Cycle to fly. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-11-08, 14:46:47 (12.0.36.222)
.....and your comment is one of the underlying reasons why you lost. You folks think you have the only solutions. IMHO, Americans spoke up and said there must be a better/different way. And the last .......
403: Water Cooler, Re: George Bush has a Rendezvous with Density-A highly critical essay by a Conservative (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-10-24, 14:21:52 (12.111.72.228)
Just out of curousity I took a look at the site. I do have some conservative views and some liberal views. I will say the site is pretty extreme to say the least. Seems to be a tremendous amount of ba .......
404: Water Cooler, Re: Clarification... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-10-20, 10:47:02 (12.0.36.222)
The problem I have with this is if I am a Christian I look to forgive per Jesus' thought on turning the other cheek, or follow this quote from Leviticus, "'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against .......
405: Water Cooler, Re: Application for Illegal Alien status (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-09-28, 10:42:41 (12.0.36.222)
Well put, I side with your statements. It is always interesting how we pick on the poor and never the rich. Even the rich don't pick on each other. Too bad our societies values are so tilted towards m .......
406: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Re: E-Mail me off line (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-09-11, 23:26:11 (75.3.245.124)
you got mail (I think) Thanks Richard .......
407: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Biasing Instructions (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-09-11, 12:10:21 (75.3.245.124)
Joe, A number of years ago I bought the full modification for my MKIII's. I have lost the bias instructions and am wondering if I can get this from you or someone on the forum. Also, I lost my passwo .......
408: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Bottlehead vs Mapletree -- No Holds Barred! (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-08-18, 17:11:48 (209.113.134.42)
I owned an older Mapletree Phono Preamp. It was a huge leap forward compared to my adcom preamp. Nice detail, unbelieveable soundstage, plus it had left/right balance. However, I already had the Forep .......
409: Water Cooler, Re: This is a joke, a charade played for the deluded. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-08-18, 11:13:58 (12.0.36.222)
The problem I always have with these types of secret underground projects it their lack of credibility. If in fact this was actually happening why in gods name would Bush and this administration even .......
410: Water Cooler, Re: The democratization of the world is worth going to war over, (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-08-18, 08:37:14 (12.0.36.222)
I agree with your statement. It seems the approach of this administration is the ends justifies the means. A friend of mine commented that Bush has all the trappings of a demagogue. Here is the defini .......
411: Water Cooler, Re: Ok kids, line up your opinions on this. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-08-17, 14:39:47 (12.0.36.222)
The best way to alter the open assault on the Constitution and Civil Rights is to vote the bastard's (republicans primarily) out of office. While I have to say the Democrats (I am one) do not have a l .......
412: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Sens great Heil AMT? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-04-23, 20:56:41 (75.3.252.137)
A little late on the post. I have a pair of Heil Transformers and had them measured by a friend of mine. They were 96db at 6 ohms which was flat across the whole curve. As I recall they rolled off pre .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, A Gershwin Holiday, Living Stereo (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-04-01, 20:01:20 (75.3.252.137)
I do not know if anyone else might have this lp but I just found it in M- condition at a Salvation Army store. Living Stereo with a black label. It has a 1963 date on the label. The sound staging is s .......
414: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Re: Bias setting for KT88, KT90 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-03-31, 14:20:12 (75.3.252.137)
Joe, Thanks for the information. I will do that. Do you have any preference on the maker of the KT88's. I took your suggestion on the Electro-Harmonix 6550's and they are really nice. Thanks again, R .......
415: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Bias setting for KT88, KT90 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-03-31, 10:36:20 (75.3.252.137)
I plan on buying a set of either KT88 or KT90's for my MKIII. It has the full Curcio mods done to it and I am wondering if the bias point will be different then the current 6550's that I am using. An .......
416: Tube DIY Asylum, Dynaco MKIII Tube Recommendation (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-03-28, 11:22:02 (75.4.11.127)
I posted over in Dynaco forum and did not get much response. So, I am looking to get another set of 6550, KT88 or KT90 for my modified MKIII (full Curcio mod). I would like to get a matched quad and a .......
417: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, MKIII tube recommendation (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-03-27, 17:13:10 (75.4.11.127)
I am currently running Electro-Harmonix 6550EH in my MKIII with full Curcio mods (great improvement). Anyway, I have about two years of use on them (fairly light use) and am looking to replace the tub .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Yeah!!! Thrift store Ellington Six Eye..... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-03-17, 18:41:51 (69.231.235.25)
Great finds. I love the Thrift Store finds. I just found a Harry Belafonte Live at Carnegie Hall RCA Living Stereo in almost mint condition. I had to clean it a little but there are no scratches and s .......
419: Inmate Central, Re: Anybody know any safe way to clean up a diskdrive (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-03-01, 18:20:04 (69.234.13.38)
Try getting a program titled Privacy Eraser. I believe I paid $29.00 for it and it erases all unwanted files, cookies, caches, Temp files, hidden files etc. using a Department of Defences own encrypti .......
420: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Average prices in your local used record shop (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-02-09, 16:44:32 (208.46.107.17)
At Goat Hill records in Costa Mesa, CA. their prices are usually between $6 - $10 VG-Mint for run of the mill records 60-80's. They go up to $12 - $18 for imports and some speciality records. Some of .......
421: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Vale, Fritzie (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2006-01-09, 19:26:58 (65.126.119.2)
Just think of all the pleasure and happiness he brought to you and your family throughout his life. It is always tough to lose a member of the family especially our animal friends who give us their un .......
422: Water Cooler, Re: A suggestion to end the political mess... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-10-28, 10:01:44 (67.129.186.58)
The greatest idea since sliced bread, but both parties would never go for it. I think this would be worthy of a constitutional amendment that would state all national elections will be funded by the F .......
423: Inmate Central, Re: Food for Thought (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-09-29, 15:33:23 (67.129.186.58)
What a marvelous post. I needed a pick-me-up today and that did it. Thanks Richard .......
424: Vinyl Asylum, Re: How much have you spent on your current system? I spent $6,680 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-09-22, 09:32:21 (67.129.186.58)
Well, mine is mostly a DIY setup but I am very happy with the results. It's strengths are detail, decent bass, and huge soundstage. Probably going to upgrade turntable in near future to a better VPI/T .......
425: Water Cooler, Re: What's going on with the current administratin... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-09-21, 15:37:22 (67.129.186.58)
First off I am anti-bush (father and son) all the way. So, obviously this colors my opinion To the first point - this administration does have some real political geniuses, but so was Stalin, Mao, Hit .......
426: Water Cooler, Re: Actually, (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-09-14, 08:08:42 (67.129.186.58)
Just a little tired of hearing New Orleans should not have been there to begin with (it was founded in 1718). So does that mean we abandon San Francisco, Los Angeles (both earthquake prone, Seattle (n .......
427: Vintage Asylum, Re: what preamp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-08-25, 17:36:34 (12.109.22.194)
I currently have a fully modified mkIII and am using a fully modified Bottlehead Foreplay II. I must say it is a great combination, very clean, fast, and a huge amount of soundstage. Richard ::: TOPI .......
428: Vintage Asylum, ipc 1026 amp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-06-12, 20:29:19 (69.231.222.129)
Hello, I have once again been outbid at ebay by someone using an automated software program. I am looking for someone that might have an old IPC 1026 manual or an IPC amp catalogue showing either the .......
429: Water Cooler, Re: Anyone with a CISCO Certification (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-06-07, 15:43:17 (208.46.106.17)
Hello, My son is currently working his way through the Cisco certification processes. There are a number of levels and different types. For instance Security or Telephony or Networks. He has been stud .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, Re: VPI HW19 Isolation platform suggestions please ? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-05-31, 13:36:39 (65.223.143.135)
I just bought some black isolation cones on Audiogon. What a huge difference they made. I have a MkIII and the major difference was soundstage is more accurate and deeper and the clarity has increased .......
431: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thanks Rockpassion,question for u? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-05-17, 14:39:12 (208.46.106.17)
Robert, The OL modified stands for Origin Live modification done to the RB250 tonearm. It included better internal wiring, upgraded interconnects, and a completely different counterweight. Everything .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, Re: VPI HW19 MK3 owners have a question for U.. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-05-16, 20:02:01 (12.109.22.194)
I would recommend this setup. I bought the RB250 OL modified arm about 4 years ago along with a Dynavector 20x cartrigde. I have non-audiophile people over and they really can't tell much difference b .......
433: Bottlehead Forum, Re: One Power Switch . . . (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-02-13, 09:55:43 (69.231.240.133)
Grainger, Sounds good and thanks I did not think of that as an alternative but it makes sense. Regards Richard .......
434: Bottlehead Forum, On - Off switch for new Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-02-12, 16:52:01 (69.231.246.105)
I have finally started building my new Foreplay based on 6SN7. I am using two PT-1 transformers and am wondering should I have a power switch with fuse for each transformer or just one power switch fo .......
435: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Visio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-02-11, 06:04:15 (66.226.232.210)
Boy, if you could send the Visio template to me that would be great. Anything I add I will send back. Did not even think of Visio and I use it all the time for Process Flow Charts for my job. Thanks .......
436: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Latest layout. This time with 155J chokes (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2005-02-10, 10:20:03 (66.226.232.210)
I really like the layout software you are using. Care to share what is the name of the program and how much it might cost. I am in the process of doing a new Foreplay using 6SN7's and dual PT-1 trans .......
437: Bottlehead Forum, On/Off Switch and Fuse (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-12-02, 10:16:28 (66.226.232.210)
I have all my parts to begin building a 6sn7 version of the Foreplay. I am using 2 PT-1 Seduction transformers with the DC heater. I am using a sligthly modified Seduction PS schematic going into the .......
438: Bottlehead Forum, Re: A question for Doc (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-11-23, 09:37:50 (64.169.112.118)
Doc, So, as long as I follow the label on each transformer I should not have a problem. If so I will just keep them. I was worried it might create a problem. Thanks for the followup. Richard ::: TOPIC .......
439: Bottlehead Forum, A question for Doc (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-11-22, 20:29:49 (66.126.113.217)
Doc, I bought two PT-1 transformers and when I received them the diagrams on the transformers showing the voltage terminals are different. On one transformer the output terminals read 6.3vac at the to .......
440: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Capacitor values (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-22, 22:10:17 (64.160.14.105)
Thanks to both of you. I can now source I think my last parts. Richard .......
441: Bottlehead Forum, Capacitor values (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-22, 11:44:49 (64.160.13.74)
I am sure this is a pretty basic question. I am trying to source capacitors and while I can find the farad values fairly easily I am always searching for the same Voltage rating shown on Doc's schemat .......
442: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Foreplay DC Heater question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-21, 19:03:06 (66.124.217.25)
Grainger, Can you tell me where I can source the Z5U capacitor. I have found a Kemet manufactured axial capacitor that is a 1uf 50v 20%. Would this be the same. I am not sure what the voltage rating o .......
443: Bottlehead Forum, Foreplay DC Heater question (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-21, 13:12:28 (66.126.114.150)
I have reviewed notes on the forum and think Paul Joppa has provided an answer but I want to make sure before I begin buying and building. In short I am building a modified Foreplay using two PT-1 xfm .......
444: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Modified Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-19, 18:52:58 (66.124.216.212)
Paul, I have done the seduction so it sounds like all that I need to do is mirror the Seduction PS on each side. I will order some of the chokes. Thanks for the help and I am sure I will have more que .......
445: Bottlehead Forum, Modified Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-19, 11:18:39 (64.169.113.35)
I am in the process of accumulating the parts for a modified Foreplay. I would like to start with the PS. I plan on using 6SN7's to begin with. I have also purchased two PT-1 transformers. I believe t .......
446: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Another idea.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-15, 12:02:15 (65.168.28.130)
Paul, So if I do dual PT-1's I could use the 6sn7 or 12sn7 using DC filaments with no problems? Also, would it be better to put these in a seperate enclosure or the same enclosure? Thanks for the help .......
447: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Another idea.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-14, 13:13:24 (65.168.28.130)
I am looking to use either the 6sn7 or 12sn7. Will the PT-1's have the capability of handling these tubes? Richard .......
448: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Another idea.... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-14, 12:39:04 (65.168.28.130)
Thanks for the response. I am just wondering would it also seem to make sense to go with the B7 Magnaquest transformers (two in this case)rather than two PT-1. I am guessing that the transformer does .......
449: Bottlehead Forum, Soul Sister schematic (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-14, 11:29:04 (65.168.28.130)
After a lot of thought and scanning the forum I would like to build the Soul Sister Preamp. I had originally thought about making a heavily modified Foreplay but the Soul Sister maybe a better step up .......
450: Bottlehead Forum, New Foreplay Project (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-10-12, 17:36:44 (66.126.115.154)
I now have some time and extra money and I would like to build a heavily modified Foreplay using many of the ideas I have found on the forum. I am definitely a newby at this even though I have built t .......
451: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Dynavector 10x5 with a seduction? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-09-08, 17:24:56 (65.168.28.130)
I am running a Dynavector 20x which is rated at approximately 2.5mv and it works great. The Seduction has really provided a whole new level of sound staging, clarity, and bass response that I did not .......
452: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Just for fun... (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-08-17, 13:30:14 (65.168.28.130)
I also put a this same Powercord on my Seduction and got a dramatic increase in definition. I left the other cords in for about 1 week. I then switched back to the stock Powercord just wondering if it .......
453: Bottlehead Forum, DIY Power Cords (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-08-16, 14:07:38 (65.168.28.130)
For those who have not done this mod I can say it has been one of the best upgrades I have done. I just installed a Chris Ven Haus' power cord on my Foreplay, my Sony DVD, and my friends Rogue 120 amp .......
454: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Not initially thrilled about Seduction, any thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-05-17, 11:40:46 (65.168.28.130)
I built the seduction with all the upgrades and used the original tubes a pair of Sylvania 6922 I believe. While the sound was better than my other phono preamp ( A DIY kit from Mapletree) it still la .......
455: Tweakers' Asylum, REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-05-13, 13:12:01 (65.168.28.130)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by rockpassion ( .......
456: Bottlehead Forum, Re: How I shoehorned my modified foreplay onto the box (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-05-11, 10:11:33 (65.168.28.130)
I am interested in how you find the sonic charateristics of your modified Foreplay vs the original Foreplay. I am currently accumulating the parts to build a new Foreplay version that is similiar to y .......
457: Bottlehead Forum, Re: BIX turntable vs.VPI (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-05-06, 14:31:18 (65.168.28.130)
I currently own a VPI mkIII and could not be happier (bought used and have owned it for 2 years). I did quite a bit of research and it seemed that it was compared to the Rega P25 quite often. There we .......
458: Bottlehead Forum, Re: There is a school of thought, to which I subscribe (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-04-27, 11:52:02 (65.168.28.130)
Steve, Having seen your posts many times before on other areas I respect your opinion. I did not even thing to look for a DIY solution on the Bottlehead forum. Great suggestion. I found a number of re .......
459: Bottlehead Forum, New Power Cord for FP (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-04-26, 17:46:26 (65.168.28.130)
I am thinking about installing an IEC Chassis mount AC Connector on my FP and constructing a DIY Power Cable. I was looking over on Welborne Labs site and doing the Wattgate IEC connectors and DH Lab .......
460: Bottlehead Forum, SEDUCTION EXPERIENCE (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-04-19, 11:38:50 (65.168.28.131)
Just a quick post for those wondering about Phono Preamps. I initially built the Seduction with all the upgrades and Auricaps capacitors. I used the Sylvania tubes I received. At about 40 hours it rea .......
461: Bottlehead Forum, Re: DIY Cables (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-02-29, 10:18:28 (67.97.185.98)
John, I got my 89259 directly from Belden for about $.75/ft but you had to buy a minimum of 100 ft I think. I compared these IC's against a pair of Silver Wire IC's (can't remember where I got them) .......
462: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Trying to locate Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-02-27, 18:49:12 (64.163.240.164)
Joe, Has my MKIII amp shipped yet. You do not seem to answer either your phone or your emails in a timely fashion, so maybe I can get ahold of you here. Please let me know what is going on, I paid yo .......
463: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Bottleheader's Favorite Speaker Wires and IC's (DIY or 'store bought')? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-02-25, 14:03:53 (67.97.185.98)
I used to have an old pair of Monster Cables and then tried a pair of Audioquest for speakers and also for IC. On a lark, I built the Jon Risch 89259 Belden Cable design for both the Speaker Cables an .......
464: Bottlehead Forum, Jenalab Copper wire (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2004-02-04, 08:25:13 (67.97.185.98)
Doc or Eileen, Do you still have Jenalab copper wire for sale. I did not see it posted any longer in the Parts area. If not do you have any recommendations for alternative wire that would be of equiva .......
465: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Bottlehead preamp frustration. Help, if possible. (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-12-15, 16:06:20 (67.97.185.98)
I have a Foreplay modified with HV Snubber and connected to a pair of Curcio Modified Dynaco MKIII amps. I installed a couple of ground connectors on the MKIII and then soldered some 20 gauge wire dir .......
466: Bottlehead Forum, PT-1 Transformer and Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-10-13, 20:32:43 (66.126.113.166)
I am thinking of building a new highly modified Foreplay using most of the suggestions/recommendations that have been listed here. I have built a Foreplay with all the mods along with a couple of othe .......
467: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Orthophonic High Fidelity Recording - Conrad Gozzo (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-09-16, 17:16:09 (67.97.185.98)
I collected these for awhile until I compared them to RCA Living Stereo, Nonsuch, Mercury Living Presences etc. They have always seemed to be very muddled and hardly any sound stage. Also, the music i .......
468: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Foreplay and Dynaco MKIII amps (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-08-25, 17:04:19 (67.97.185.98)
Brian, I have a pair of MKIII's with Joe Curcio's full upgrade package. I also installed the Electro Harmonix 6550 EH's. I have the Foreplay with the Sweet Whispers, Auricap, HV Snubber, and Anticipa .......
469: Vintage Asylum, 4 ohm speakers 8 ohm amp (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-07-06, 22:02:03 (64.169.112.77)
I have an old IPC 1026 tube amp with only 8, 16, 32 ohm output. My speakers are 4 ohm. Would it hurt to hook these up. If not what would be missing from the music quality. Thanks Richard .......
470: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, ST35 Comparison (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-06-08, 21:49:38 (64.163.243.26)
I am looking for a second amp and have read many things about the ST35. Anyone care to make a comparison between it and the ST70, MKIII, and MKIV. Not sure yet the type of speakers I am going to use .......
471: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Distortion at songs near center of the Record (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-05-18, 21:37:19 (66.126.113.32)
I sometimes experience the same problem and basically I have found that it appears to be the record in my case (VPI MKIII, Rega 250 Origin Live Mod, Dynavector 20X Cartridge). Many of my older albums .......
472: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Curcio MKIII Modification (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-05-16, 11:08:47 (67.97.185.98)
I just found the forum and wanted to post how happy I am with Joe's full upgrade on the Dynaco MKIII amp. I worked on it myself and being a newbie had a few problems which Joe fixed. He also suggested .......
473: Bottlehead Forum, Re: SoCal Bottleheads? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-04-10, 16:52:45 (4.60.11.236)
Steve, I am in So Cal and would enjoy meeting others in the area. So if you hear from anyone include me in if you would. What are your other pieces of equipment? Look forward to hearing from you. Rich .......
474: Bottlehead Forum, Foreplay Hum (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-03-30, 21:58:17 (66.126.114.74)
This forum is great. I just got my Dynaco MKIII back from Joe Curcio with all the mods. Hooked them up and found I had a slight hum that increased as the volume was turned up. I have modified my Forep .......
475: Bottlehead Forum, Re: low level hiss (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-02-11, 12:09:47 (64.168.223.4)
Voltsecond, thanks. But what is a SW or shunt mode volume pot and where can I get one? Once again thanks. By the way are you an electrical engineer or have you just picked this up from experimenting. .......
476: Bottlehead Forum, low level hiss (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-02-10, 16:58:15 (64.168.223.4)
well I finally got rid of the buzz on my Foreplay....I installed Voltseconds HV snubber, grounded my Amps to the Foreplay per Doc, and changed my plugin for my CD and TT to a seperate plug...buzz is g .......
477: Vintage Asylum, Re: IPC AM-1026 Power Amps (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-02-05, 16:48:44 (64.169.113.163)
Monkeypunch, Thanks for the info. How did you find their characteristics, ie. good mids/hi's adequate base, good soundstage, etc. Did you ever try to convert to triode or leave them in original pento .......
478: Vintage Asylum, IPC AM-1026 Power Amps (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2003-02-05, 11:35:11 (64.168.223.4)
I have the opportunity to buy a couple of Monoblock IPC AM-1026 power amps for about $500. These are theater amps circa 1953 using a pair of 807 in pentode mode. They are in excellent shape but need a .......
479: Cable Asylum, Re: John Risch Question on 89259 cables (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-21, 08:23:32 (64.168.223.4)
John, Thanks for the information. I think I will stay with them as seperate cables. One additional question if possible. I currently have them seperated from the time the leave the amp all the way to .......
480: Cable Asylum, John Risch Question on 89259 cables (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-17, 21:32:39 (64.163.243.97)
John, I successfully built the 89259 that gave recommendations for, they are marvelous. Thanks for the specs. My question is, my speakers are setup for bi-wiring and I built and installed the cables. .......
481: Vintage Asylum, DYNACO MKIII BINDING POST QUESTION (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-15, 18:44:45 (64.168.223.4)
I have tried installing more up to date binding posts in my Dynaco MkIII amp and am having no luck. The binding posts are Vampire and are made for both Speakers and Amps. I have isolated the posts fro .......
482: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Snubber Revisited ....New Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-09, 07:56:08 (64.168.223.4)
John, Nice looking job. Would you share the values and make of the components you used. I have just finished my Anticipation upgrade and would like to put the snubber in next. I am a newbie at this bu .......
483: Bottlehead Forum, Re: ! Wow Thanks (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-05, 13:18:22 (64.168.223.4)
I currently have an RB250 Origin Live Mod on a VPI MkIII and am using a Dynavector 20x. I am also using a modified Foreplay in conjunction with a Mapletree Phono Preamp (tube off course). I have not d .......
484: Digital Drive, DVD/CD Combo < $1000 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-03, 12:04:43 (64.168.223.4)
Hello, I am looking for a good DVD/CD combo that is under a $1000. I do not have a DVD player and my current CD is going out. I have an all tube system with very good DIY speakers so I am looking for .......
485: Digital Drive, dvd,cd PLAYER FOR < $1000 (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-10-03, 11:14:03 (64.168.223.4)
I am looking to buy a DVD player. Since my CD player is going out I am also looking for a player that does CD's and SACD if possible. What is a good new or used player that matches these requirements .......
486: Bottlehead Forum, foreplay pop/thump when turning off (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-09-30, 09:34:59 (64.168.223.4)
Foreplay question, When I turn off my Foreplay I get a noticeable thump or pop coming through to my speakers. It also happens when I turn off my TT, CD, and especially my amps. Any ideas on what it is .......
487: Tweakers' Asylum, Crimp or Solder Speaker Cable (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-08-28, 22:40:13 (64.160.12.161)
Need some advice. I just finished doing the JRisch Belden 89259 speaker cables. I did a bi-wire configuration and will be using Vampire 8ga. Lugs. My question is if I must crimp these what tool would .......
488: Welborne Labs, To Crimp or Solder???? (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-08-26, 14:20:38 (63.121.91.83)
Hello all, I am building some speaker cables and am using the Vampire 1/4" 8 ga. lugs. I have read a number of articles that indicate crimping the lugs rather than using solder is the best. So should .......
489: Welborne Labs, Speaker Binding Posts for Dynaco MkIII (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-08-02, 11:44:17 (63.121.91.83)
Hello all, I have just replaced the original speaker screw strip on my Dynaco MkIII amps with the Vampire binding posts. I wired the new binding posts exactly like the original strips were wired. I am .......
490: Vintage Asylum, Dynaco MkIII amps modification (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-08-02, 11:33:49 (63.121.91.83)
Hello all, I made some changes to my Dynaco MkIII amps and am having problems. My issue is that my sound level is barely audible. I changed the following things; 1. New three prong power cord 2. New R .......
491: Vintage Asylum, Re: Bi-Wire Speaker connection (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-07-18, 14:06:47 (63.121.91.83)
I have a pair of Dynaco MkIII amps. I have just finished building a pair of 3 way DIY speakers. I set these speakers up for bi-wiring. My question is when connecting the cable to the amps can I connec .......
492: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Anyone order from Micheal Percy (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-07-17, 10:57:46 (63.121.91.83)
Thanks for the information. I definitely like his prices and I am not in a big hurry so I can wait. Richard .......
493: Bottlehead Forum, Anyone order from Micheal Percy (0.00)
Posted by rockpassion on 2002-07-17, 10:20:37 (63.121.91.83)
A little off the subject. I have just finished building some speakers. I need to buy some very good components for my speakers and crossovers. Specifically, I am looking for Cardas Wire, Binding Posts .......
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