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1: General Asylum, RE: Soundbar for (Sony 900F) tv, and for casual music listening (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2019-01-10, 17:43:12 (72.130.221.154)
Thank you, both... .......
2: General Asylum, RE: Polk Audio (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2019-01-10, 17:41:16 (72.130.221.154)
Thank you, Bullethead... .......
3: General Asylum, RE: Soundbar for (Sony 900F) tv, and for casual music listening (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2019-01-10, 17:37:36 (72.130.221.154)
I'm loving this TV. Natural (unjuiced) color with the picture mode set to "Cinema pro." .......
4: General Asylum, Soundbar for (Sony 900F) tv, and for casual music listening (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2019-01-09, 15:36:00 (72.130.221.154)
Hi All. Any recommendation(s) on a 2.0 or 2.1 type soundbar for my tv. I need something natural sounding, not something designed to be impressive with movie explosions? I wouldn't want to spend more t .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Onkyo M-5000R BTL vs. Mac MC-302 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2012-07-29, 10:06:48 (24.245.45.150)
jronan- If you're still around, what is your impression of the M-5000R? Anyone else here tried this Onkyo? Thanks... .......
6: Digital Drive, This has come up before... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2009-04-08, 13:46:01 (24.245.41.177)
One can send out a warning, but it is soon buried... Perhaps if more than a few inmates were to send a note to Accustic Arts (Schunk Audio Engineering GmbH & Co. KG) it would get their attention. I se .......
7: Digital Drive, Thanks! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-09-06, 10:07:23 (98.240.209.131)
n.t. .......
8: Digital Drive, Tubes for Audio Note DAC? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-09-05, 10:14:47 (98.240.209.131)
Is there any consensus as to what readily available and reasonably priced 6922/6dj8/etc tubes work well in AN DACs (3.1x balanced, in my case)? I am not prepared to educate myself on NOS tubes (and th .......
9: General Asylum, "I sent an email to you on Aug. 10. Do you plan to respond to it?" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-21, 13:43:00 (98.240.209.131)
Hi rlindsa. Just bumping this up for ya'... Rupe .......
10: General Asylum, RE: Email response from Accustic Arts (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-21, 09:40:11 (98.240.209.131)
Email #1 from U.S. importer/distributor (all capitalization as original): "Dear Mr. __: Thank you very much for your interest in ACCUSTIC ARTS products. My firm represents and distributes the brand i .......
11: General Asylum, Wellfed would (could) never do it. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-20, 10:16:43 (98.240.209.131)
You'll never get Wellfed to objectively test his beloved CLCs. He couldn't possibly risk learning that something he deeply believes in is false. It would shatter him. Rupe .......
12: General Asylum, That doesn't appear to be true. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-20, 09:22:22 (98.240.209.131)
I looked up VTL's policy. It is only warranty service that is not provided to holders of previously owned equipment. Accustic Arts, and the other nine I have listed, will provide no support whatsoever .......
13: General Asylum, Letter to Accustic Arts (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-20, 08:46:11 (98.240.209.131)
I have sent the following e-mail to info@accusticarts.de: "Dear Sir or Madam, I encourage the principles at Schunk Audio Engineering GmbH & Co. KG to consider how those learning of their support polic .......
14: General Asylum, Good idea! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-20, 07:42:21 (98.240.209.131)
nt .......
15: General Asylum, ???? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-19, 15:38:54 (98.240.209.131)
As I said, this is the first time I have become aware of such a potential problem. In my experience, for example, Atma-Sphere, Audio Note, and Audio Research all offer exemplary customer support. Tha .......
16: General Asylum, Some other brands to be careful about ... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-19, 12:32:45 (98.240.209.131)
I agree with you. Below are the manufacturers represented by this distributor whose policy is: "We ONLY service products that are either bought from our firm or through an authorized dealer (similar p .......
17: General Asylum, RE: Just to be clear... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-19, 11:52:39 (98.240.209.131)
That is correct. I did the Accustic Arts distributor the courtesy of informing him of my post here and received the following response, in full: "whatever" Rupe .......
18: General Asylum, Before buying a door-stop... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-08-19, 11:10:20 (98.240.209.131)
I have obtained most of my equipment on the used market, and will continue to do so. However, today I ran into an issue that I had previously not encountered. I was just about ready to pull the trigg .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, Answer to my own question: (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-03-05, 15:12:06 (24.118.30.43)
I'm good to go! What I did: 1) Downloaded (free) Winamp music player. This was necessary because Windows Media Player (what I have been using) cannot open the file type (.pls) that is required to acce .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, Another internet radio stream recording question please. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2008-03-05, 13:58:57 (24.118.30.43)
I listen to my favorite radio station (WKCR) online. To access the 128kbps MP3 stream, I must first open a .pls file. I use foobar2000 to do this, as apparently Windows Media Player does not recognize .......
21: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: I also use the Squeezebox 3 with my RAKK DAC MK II (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-10-17, 09:41:12 (66.41.77.110)
Count me as interested. Rupe .......
22: Music Lane, Speaking of mono classical recording transfers... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-10-08, 01:23:28 (66.41.77.110)
Henry Fogel has good things to say about Pristine Audio editions. Rupe .......
23: Digital Drive, RE: rega planet repair (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-10-02, 08:55:42 (66.41.77.110)
If you haven't found anyone in Chicago you might give Nick Gowan a call. .......
24: Shady Lane, File a criminal complaint. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-27, 09:02:53 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
25: Music Lane, Cheapo Discs (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-13, 10:34:56 (66.41.77.110)
1300 W Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408 Around 3 miles south of downtown MPLS. Rupe .......
26: General Asylum, Your friend should simply have played them some music. Really, what else is there to say or do? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-07, 06:02:20 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
27: Computer Audio Asylum, Take a look at... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-05, 08:40:10 (66.41.77.110)
the link below (and the thread it is a part of). Rupe .......
28: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks... I think (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-05, 08:25:34 (66.41.77.110)
:) Seriously, can I attempt to replicate your setup in less than 10 hours? I don't need anything to do with Apple formats. Rupe .......
29: Whiner's Woad, Shame on you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-05, 08:05:04 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
30: Whiner's Woad, RE: The moderator of this forum has shamed himself. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-05, 00:09:31 (66.41.77.110)
Hi Ted. You surprise, and, disappoint me. Yes, I did outline a thoughtful methodology. Do you really think it was not so? Now... let's examine the statements that you apparently find objectionable: "A .......
31: Propeller Head Plaza, The moderator of this forum has shamed himself. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-04, 20:19:23 (66.41.77.110)
"Technical and scientific discussion of amps, cables and other topics." That's what it states right at the top of the page next to "Propeller Head Plaza". So... moderator, I won't ask you why you dele .......
32: Whiner's Woad, The moderator of this forum has shamed himself. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-04, 20:19:23 (66.41.77.110)
"Technical and scientific discussion of amps, cables and other topics." That's what it states right at the top of the page next to "Propeller Head Plaza". So... moderator, I won't ask you why you dele .......
33: Computer Audio Asylum, Your Winamp setup? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-04, 07:57:39 (66.41.77.110)
Hi Todd. Would you please describe (or point to a source that will do so) your detailed Winamp setup? Thanks, Rupe .......
34: General Asylum, Forget peanuts. Hit 'em where it hurts! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-07-01, 12:02:13 (66.41.77.110)
I don't know what percentage of those who do business with Audiogon are Inmates in the Asylum, but it might be significant. If a substantial number of Inmates would agree on a week in which they would .......
35: Isolation Ward, Hell... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 18:09:43 (66.41.77.110)
... is a place that I have no belief in. Can you imagine that? And... ... congratulations! You have now joined Wellfed on my ignore list. Goodbye... Farewell... Go with God (so to speak) Rupe ::: TO .......
36: Whiner's Woad, I don't have the time, or a dime, for this s***. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 18:00:06 (66.41.77.110)
Hi cdb. Frankly, I would feel ridiculous letting any Machina Dynamica (Geoff Kait) product in my house. It would take a 40 point drop (minimum) in my I.Q. for me to be able to not view this whole thin .......
37: Isolation Ward, You're right... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 17:00:01 (66.41.77.110)
... he brings out the worst in me. I will no longer reply to any post of Wellfed's, nor participate in any thread that he initiates. Would that others follow... I feel better already. Rupe ::: TOPIC .......
38: Whiner's Woad, Goodbye, sweet Wellfed... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 16:56:49 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
39: Isolation Ward, Its to be abhored, not made fun of... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 16:52:16 (66.41.77.110)
"He won't test his belief (faith) but he'll clearly defend his right to be in a pretty teensy minority," I have no problem with anyone taking a position, no matter the size of the population of agree .......
40: Isolation Ward, The problem for you is... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 16:24:25 (66.41.77.110)
... that there exists a test which would prove beyond doubt (to yourself, no less) whether you could or could not hear a difference (with the CLC). You are so confused about the differentiation of phy .......
41: General Asylum, You are cordially invited to the Isolation Ward. Link supplied. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 15:36:51 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
42: Isolation Ward, You are cordially invited to the Isolation Ward. Link supplied. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 15:36:51 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
43: Isolation Ward, Huh? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 15:28:31 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
44: Whiner's Woad, I did read it. You are incorrect. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 14:48:52 (66.41.77.110)
The General Asylum is not such a DBT-free zone. [B] H. DBT-free zones: In the interest of harmony, certain areas (Cables) have been designated as DBT-free zones. Discussion of DBT and ABX, either for .......
45: Isolation Ward, Seriously... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 13:20:07 (66.41.77.110)
... a serious proposal was made to one whose confusion, IMO, results in a lot of heat on this Board. Why do you think this belongs in the Isolation Ward? Rupe P.S. I realize no one may see this. ::: .......
46: General Asylum, Question for moderator (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 12:32:39 (66.41.77.110)
I would appreciate clarity on why the post entitled: "Wellfed- I challenge you, again." was moved to the Isolation Ward? Rupe .......
47: Whiner's Woad, Question for moderator (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 12:32:39 (66.41.77.110)
I would appreciate clarity on why the post entitled: "Wellfed- I challenge you, again." was moved to the Isolation Ward? Rupe .......
48: General Asylum, Satisfy yourself first? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 11:26:18 (66.41.77.110)
The following exchange is complete and sequential. E-mails and names have been edited for privacy. There was no phone conversation during this time. The first e-mail in this sequence was our first exc .......
49: Isolation Ward, I already answered your question. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 10:30:21 (66.41.77.110)
Now learn how to spell and write grammatically, get the chip(s) off your shoulder, and bugger off. Over and out, Rupe .......
50: Shady Lane, Thanks for that ... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 10:16:27 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
51: Isolation Ward, Meanness to rlw is way off the point, is it not? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 10:14:51 (66.41.77.110)
Hey bjh- I agree with you that the test I proposed to Wellfed would take more than half an hour. It would take as long as he would need to satisfy himself on the question asked. Rupe .......
52: Isolation Ward, I am game... Wellfed is not. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 09:56:22 (66.41.77.110)
I believe that interconnects are very important. Does that offend you? I will respond to any reasonable challenge you propose- that is, after Wellfed accepts mine. After all I asked first. BTW, after .......
53: Isolation Ward, RE: "and let all decide for themselves who has been squirrely and obnoxious." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 09:21:08 (66.41.77.110)
I do not (and did not) feel that way. I was simply responding to Wellfed's statement: "As for the 4/20 email, was that sent around the time I was chastising you for your squirrelly and obnoxious beha .......
54: Isolation Ward, I'm not the one who needs reality testing... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 09:03:00 (66.41.77.110)
... after all, I've not been one of the chief proslytizers for any particular brand or item on this forum. Rupe .......
55: Isolation Ward, Here it is... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 08:57:18 (66.41.77.110)
The following exchange is complete and sequential. E-mails and names have been edited for privacy. There was no phone conversation during this time. The first e-mail in this sequence was our first exc .......
56: Isolation Ward, Sorry Wellfed- I have to call you out on this. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 08:12:24 (66.41.77.110)
Hi Wellfed. I would be happy to post our entire exchange of e-mails on this subject and let all decide for themselves who has been squirrely and obnoxious. Rupe .......
57: Isolation Ward, RE: "you owe it to yourself and others to convince yourself as to whether you have been correct " (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 07:59:45 (66.41.77.110)
Hi sjb. I agree with the last two sentence of your post (i.e. the two above your "signature"). You have failed to recognize a bit of context surrounding my statement to Wellfed regarding his debt to .......
58: Isolation Ward, RE: I imagine that Wellfed is satisfied that he could do this, but why? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 07:38:09 (66.41.77.110)
Hi Norm. I believe that Wellfed is an honorable person. I believe that he has not properly evaluated the function of the CLC. I believe that if he did so, he would be bitterly disappointed. I believe .......
59: General Asylum, Wellfed- I challenge you, again. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 06:46:09 (66.41.77.110)
On 4/20/2007 I sent Wellfed the following e-mail (names are edited for privacy concerns). He has not responded. Hi (Wellfed), Its simple: If you were "blinded" and were to listen to repeated tune .......
60: Isolation Ward, Wellfed- I challenge you, again. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-30, 06:46:09 (66.41.77.110)
On 4/20/2007 I sent Wellfed the following e-mail (names are edited for privacy concerns). He has not responded. Hi (Wellfed), Its simple: If you were "blinded" and were to listen to repeated tune .......
61: Digital Drive, RE: Getting faster rips in EAC secure mode (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-28, 22:06:14 (66.41.77.110)
My LG drive does not cache, but rips with EAC proceed at a rather slow 4X. Rupe .......
62: General Asylum, Its even more complicated than that! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-06-20, 13:12:36 (66.41.77.110)
"It would be interesting to again audition products I've previously dismissed in the context of my current system." What makes this even more complicated is that one's observations and judgements are .......
63: Digital Drive, Re: Information sought on revisions to the range of Audio Note DACs (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-04-28, 12:38:41 (66.41.77.110)
Hi Peter, When will the new editions of the 2.1x and 3.1x be available? Can you announce what the prices for these will be? Thanks, Rupe .......
64: Isolation Ward, Only your 3rd post on AA, and a confident one at that! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-04-08, 13:01:39 (66.41.77.110)
n .......
65: Computer Audio Asylum, Never mind... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-15, 05:47:57 (66.41.77.110)
EAC is behaving properly this morning. Wierd... Rupe .......
66: PC Place, Re: upgrading computer (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-14, 22:22:30 (66.41.77.110)
Do you see a toolbar near the top of the screen that includes a "View" menu? It also includes "File", "Edit", and others. If so, click on "View", go down the menu, and click on "Text Size". Rupe ::: T .......
67: Computer Audio Asylum, Some EAC quirkiness I have run into. Help... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-14, 12:43:55 (66.41.77.110)
When I start EAC, the four following boxes appear in succesion, apparently as warnings (Windows XP sp2): C:\Program Files\Exact Audio Copy\CDDB.DAT \CDQUEUE.DAT \CDFILE .......
68: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: moral of the story? run OSX w/ Parallels if you absolutley have to have Windoze (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-11, 09:33:53 (66.41.77.110)
The true moral of the story is that one cannot assume that the devices that work flawlessly with one Windows OS will do so with a more recently realeased Windows OS. FWIW, I am starting to think that .......
69: Computer Audio Asylum, Nonsense (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-09, 21:49:33 (66.41.77.110)
I'm no techie, but even I can tell that this is a canard. After getting things set up, this is just not an issue. In fact, my discovering this has lowered my opinion of Apple. If that's the best they .......
70: Computer Audio Asylum, You're right (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-09, 11:15:13 (66.41.77.110)
"... a healthy dose of this wasn't expected?" You're right. I didn't anticipate things like this because I've never worked with a just-recently-released OS before. Furthermore,I came to Vista from W2K .......
71: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: Windows Vista and Slimserver- BE AFRAID! Be very afraid. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-08, 10:34:39 (66.41.77.110)
Count me one of those who are not just fine. Rupe .......
72: Computer Audio Asylum, Windows Vista and Slimserver- BE AFRAID! Be very afraid. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-08, 09:59:56 (66.41.77.110)
: ( .......
73: Digital Drive, Notes from an iTunes enthusiast... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-03-01, 09:19:00 (66.41.77.110)
Hi mls-stl. I am a little familiar with SS/SB. I was simply curious to know if it was common knowledge among new adopters of a Squeezebox that using iTunes as file/playlist manager is much (MUCH) more .......
74: Digital Drive, "ways to configure playlists for various occasions"... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-28, 08:05:45 (66.41.77.110)
Just curious- how are you doing this? Rupe .......
75: Computer Audio Asylum, That's too easy : ) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-26, 09:44:20 (66.41.77.110)
Thank you, Rupe .......
76: Computer Audio Asylum, Ripping entire albums with EAC- labeling difficulty (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-25, 22:00:52 (66.41.77.110)
I have begun to rip some entire albums with AEC (then compressing them with LAME to MP3 files). Doing this by selecting "Copy Image and Create Cue Sheet" (after EAC has successfully detected the album .......
77: Isolation Ward, A Joint Statement from Wellfed and Rupertdacat re: Clever Little Clock (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 19:09:26 (66.41.77.110)
We will endeavor to meet, along with one or two mutually agreeable others, at a time and place convenient for all, to gain some (further- in Wellfed's case) experience with Machina Dynamica's Clever .......
78: Whiner's Woad, A Joint Statement from Wellfed and Rupertdacat re: Clever Little Clock (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 19:09:26 (66.41.77.110)
We will endeavor to meet, along with one or two mutually agreeable others, at a time and place convenient for all, to gain some (further- in Wellfed's case) experience with Machina Dynamica's Clever .......
79: Tweakers' Asylum, A Joint Statement from Wellfed and Rupertdacat re: Clever Little Clock (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 19:09:26 (66.41.77.110)
We will endeavor to meet, along with one or two mutually agreeable others, at a time and place convenient for all, to gain some (further- in Wellfed's case) experience with Machina Dynamica's Clever .......
80: General Asylum, A Joint Statement from Wellfed and Rupertdacat re: Clever Little Clock (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 19:09:26 (66.41.77.110)
We will endeavor to meet, along with one or two mutually agreeable others, at a time and place convenient for all, to gain some (further- in Wellfed's case) experience with Machina Dynamica's Clever .......
81: Isolation Ward, Indeed- Clark is touchee (sic)! LOL!!!! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 10:35:38 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
82: Isolation Ward, Indeed- Clark is touchee (sic)! LOL!!!! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 10:35:38 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
83: Isolation Ward, Hi Wellfed. You've got mail. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 07:04:40 (66.41.77.110)
n .......
84: Isolation Ward, Hi Wellfed. You've got mail. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-05, 07:04:40 (66.41.77.110)
n .......
85: Tweakers' Asylum, Wellfed- I challenge you. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:56:07 (66.41.77.110)
Let us work together (communicating by private e-mail) to come up with a test that would convince both of us as to whether or not you could tell when the clever clock was doing its thing. The test cou .......
86: General Asylum, Wellfed- I challenge you. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:56:07 (66.41.77.110)
Let us work together (communicating by private e-mail) to come up with a test that would convince both of us as to whether or not you could tell when the clever clock was doing its thing. The test cou .......
87: Isolation Ward, Wellfed- I challenge you. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:56:07 (66.41.77.110)
Let us work together (communicating by private e-mail) to come up with a test that would convince both of us as to whether or not you could tell when the clever clock was doing its thing. The test cou .......
88: Propeller Head Plaza, Wellfed- I challenge you. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:56:07 (66.41.77.110)
Let us work together (communicating by private e-mail) to come up with a test that would convince both of us as to whether or not you could tell when the clever clock was doing its thing. The test cou .......
89: Isolation Ward, Wellfed- I challenge you. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:56:07 (66.41.77.110)
Let us work together (communicating by private e-mail) to come up with a test that would convince both of us as to whether or not you could tell when the clever clock was doing its thing. The test cou .......
90: Tweakers' Asylum, Some problems with this proposal... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:40:44 (66.41.77.110)
- It puts another $200 into the pockets of the shameless con-men marketing this hoax, - it asks logical people to consider the possibility that the moon may well be made out of cheese, - the suggesti .......
91: Isolation Ward, Some problems with this proposal... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-02-04, 21:40:44 (66.41.77.110)
- It puts another $200 into the pockets of the shameless con-men marketing this hoax, - it asks logical people to consider the possibility that the moon may well be made out of cheese, - the suggesti .......
92: Car Court, Re: Tire suggestion(s) for Subaru Legacy? Yokohama vs. Goodyear? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-01-27, 21:56:58 (66.41.77.110)
Hi All. After getting very pissed off at one Tires Plus location due to someone outright lying to me, I was very pleased to get evidently thoughtful and knowledgeable advice at a second Tires Plus loc .......
93: Car Court, Tire suggestion(s) for Subaru Legacy? Yokohama vs. Goodyear? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-01-26, 19:36:14 (66.41.77.110)
I am researching which tire to get to replace the originals on a 2005 Subaru Legacy Limited sedan. Tirerack.com and Consumersearch.com have been helpful sites. The investigation, so far, suggests that .......
94: General Asylum, Re: Apples and oranges. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-01-21, 22:06:12 (66.41.77.110)
I'm... (snip) saying ... just that this is an invalid comparison." I agree with this. I was attempting to point to a equally (in my view) over-the-top (though less wrong-headed--again, in my view) ap .......
95: General Asylum, Post of year (so far). Here's an alternative world view with soul... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2007-01-20, 13:11:57 (66.41.77.110)
n .......
96: General Asylum, That is going to be hard to top! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-11-05, 09:25:35 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
97: Digital Drive, Viva paper towels work very well. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-11-02, 09:20:34 (66.41.77.110)
No scratches and no hazy residue (as is left by Auric Illuminator). Rupe .......
98: Music Lane, Miles Davis- Soundtrack for "escalator to the gallows" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-09-04, 22:25:08 (66.41.77.110)
Please note that I do not know the music of "Morphine". Rupe .......
99: General Asylum, Wishing you courage and peace ... (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-07-20, 10:42:13 (66.41.77.110)
nt .......
100: General Asylum, Re: "... I was justifiably skeptical... " (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-07-12, 18:45:41 (66.41.77.110)
Your past experiences would perhaps justify your being "skeptical" of a manufacturer's assurances that they would do right by you but not "justifiably skeptical" of Equi-Tech as they had no history o .......
101: General Asylum, "... I was justifiably skeptical... " (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-07-12, 07:54:04 (66.41.77.110)
How so? .......
102: OTL Asylum, Re: Audiophile grade fuses? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-06-29, 19:06:44 (66.41.77.110)
Hi Brian. Have you actually tried this yourself? If so, with which fuse(s)? What about Lew's thought about the need for audiophile grade fuse holders? The M60Mk2.2 manual, with regard to fuses, states .......
103: Cable Asylum, Anti-cables by Paul Speltz (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-06-28, 20:05:44 (66.41.77.110)
You might take a look at Sue Kraft's comments on the anti speaker cables in the current TAS. In my sytem, both the Speltz anti- speaker and interconnect cables have been keepers. Rupe .......
104: OTL Asylum, Audiophile grade fuses? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-06-28, 08:54:34 (66.41.77.110)
Any Atma-Sphere owner/s out there who has/have tried any of these and would report on their experience? Thanks, "Rupe" .......
105: Digital Drive, Re: Don't do anything you can't reverse. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-06-04, 11:07:37 (66.41.77.110)
Hi KP. I agree entirely with your premise but my experience with Auric Illuminator has been less satisfactory than yours. I had no problems with the original AI, but the current formulation (at least .......
106: PC Place, Please help with Windows 98 limited screen resolution (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-04-07, 19:41:21 (66.41.77.110)
I had to reinstall Windows 98SE on my laptop and now can get only 640X480 screen resolution (and only 16 colors). I tried the usual things without luck. Neither did I have success searching the Micros .......
107: Music Lane, Re: RVG Remasters for Prestige/Concord (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-03-27, 07:16:56 (66.41.77.110)
See: .......
108: Whiner's Woad, Re: Hmm (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 22:26:03 (66.41.77.110)
Mr. Neill has said nothing about sockpuppets. What burns him up is "... any attacker who uses an alias?" I would note that based on recent experience, it seems to me that Mr. Neill considers disagreem .......
109: General Asylum, Re: "Cheaper" hints at bias. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 22:22:41 (66.41.77.110)
Hi tvad. While I probably would have said that the quote you cite "implies" that George is using Plextor drives, I appreciate your bringing this info to my attention. Rupe .......
110: General Asylum, Groan... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 21:12:14 (66.41.77.110)
I tried Louis' system: http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=general&n=407922&highlight=rupertdacat&r=&session= I am not, at this time, interested in any other CD duplicator: http://db.audioasylum .......
111: General Asylum, "Cheaper" hints at bias. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 20:30:18 (66.41.77.110)
Why not use "lower priced"? For all you, or anyone else knows, the IOP Shop device uses more expensive parts than what Louis is offering. The controllers (Acard manufacturing) are the same, and as far .......
112: General Asylum, You have missed the point... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 20:16:22 (66.41.77.110)
and I don't have the patience to make it again. Rupe .......
113: Digital Drive, Can't be the same thing... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 07:55:50 (66.41.77.110)
... after all, one costs 2.5 times what the other does! : ) Rupe P.S. It is suggested, though not known, that the two units are identical in function and results. To my knowledge, no one has yet test .......
114: General Asylum, So... does one function better than the other? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-23, 07:44:34 (66.41.77.110)
n.t. .......
115: General Asylum, "Damn, my mind is fuzzing." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-21, 15:15:39 (66.41.77.110)
"Frazzling" would, from my viewpoint, have been more both a more accurate and, poetic, choice. Don't look now but you've got a raw nerve showing... Be well, Rupe P.S. I took it easy on you over the Au .......
116: General Asylum, Re: Oh no you don't... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-21, 13:24:00 (66.41.77.110)
For a guy who clearly cares about the use of language you are either intentionally obfuscatory, or your language talent falls short of expectations (yours and mine). IOP Shop offers a duplicator which .......
117: General Asylum, Re: Copy speed (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-21, 13:00:57 (66.41.77.110)
"So either there is a 'selectable copy speed', or ... " I spoke with Jim at IOP Shop. The copy speed is, in fact, selectable (just as it is on the unit George Louis is selling). Louis sets 4:1 as the .......
118: General Asylum, Re: I don't know. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-21, 08:30:24 (66.41.77.110)
"I don't know". Well then, why not inform your readers at Positive-Feedback of your ignorance on this point? Rupe .......
119: General Asylum, "Indeed we now know that it does not have the drives in it that the RC does." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-21, 07:09:12 (66.41.77.110)
I must have missed something. How do we know this? As to the question in the subject heading of your post- with the news 10 or so days ago that Louis' duplicator may be no different than what is now o .......
120: General Asylum, I considered this, but... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-20, 20:17:42 (66.41.77.110)
... have decided that I do not want to go this route. That is, the route of copying all my CDs to CDR. The reasons include: - too time consuming - more space occupying stuff (that is, the CDRs) - I su .......
121: General Asylum, RealityCheck update? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-20, 10:25:47 (66.41.77.110)
Come on Clark Johnsen and Bob Neill- is what is being sold by George Louis identical, or not, to the IO Pro DVD Duplicator? .......
122: General Asylum, Clark Johnsen should do this. n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-11, 15:18:38 (66.41.77.110)
n.t. .......
123: Video Asylum, How are you managing behind TV/inwall wiring? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-02-06, 13:16:18 (66.41.77.110)
I am preparing to get a 37-42" LCD. How do I prepare the wall behind where the TV is to be hung with regards to a panel for all needed electrical/A/V/cable/etc. connections? What is a reasonable size/ .......
124: Digital Drive, Thanks for the data point. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-01-02, 22:58:36 (24.245.43.166)
Hi Anton. At this point I must conclude that the significant problem I have noted with AI2 is not associated with every batch of the stuff. While Bob Neill noted only the delayed appearance of mild cl .......
125: Digital Drive, One to three questions please... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2006-01-01, 14:23:08 (24.245.43.166)
Hi Anton. Has the experience you describe been obtained with the latest formulation of AI? Please note that I had no trouble with the original formulation, only with what I am calling AI2. If the answ .......
126: Digital Drive, Re: Auric Illuminator II and "Rupertdacat" Revisited (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-12-31, 18:05:05 (24.245.43.166)
Hi Bob. I have never posted on audioasylum under any name other than "Rupertdacat". BTW, "moniker" seems to be the accepted term, and the use of such is an accepted practice in this time of uncertain .......
127: Digital Drive, Re: Auric Illuminator II and "Rupertdacat" Revisited (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-12-31, 13:23:36 (24.245.43.166)
Hi Bob. The careful reader of your report will note that despite using only one drop of AI2 on your CD, you subsequently had two occasions to rebuff it due to the delayed appearance of cloudiness. We .......
128: Digital Drive, Re: Doubt there's a problem (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-12-12, 00:02:47 (24.245.43.166)
"I know what you're talking about but it's no nightmare at our house." Well then, you don't know what I'm talking about. Come on over and take a look. If you then think there is no problem, I will pay .......
129: Music Lane, What about Sibilance? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-12-10, 12:46:42 (24.245.43.166)
In my system I find her CDs just about unlistenable due to unpleasant sibilance. Rupe .......
130: Digital Drive, Auric Illuminator nightmare (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-12-06, 22:49:59 (24.245.43.166)
I have used the original formulation of AI on several hundred CDs without any problem. I am thus more than a little surprised and vexed by how much trouble the current formulation has caused me. Ever .......
131: General Asylum, RE: "I also use a Furutech sometimes when it's handy." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-06, 23:16:39 (24.245.43.166)
What's that? Thanks. .......
132: Music Lane, Where were all the MN music lovers tonight? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-06, 21:50:05 (24.245.43.166)
I couldn't believe it. Bobo Stenson's trio put on a wonderful show at the Cedar Cultural Center and there were hardly 150 people there. I was embarassed for the Twin Cities and I wonder how soon it wi .......
133: General Asylum, Speaking of tweaks (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-06, 11:10:29 (24.245.43.166)
Hi Tuckers. What are you doing these days to prep CDs for transfer to hard-drive? Thanks, Rupe .......
134: General Asylum, What is the rest of your system? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-05, 08:55:26 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
135: General Asylum, "... it's only when I'm within a few feet that I hear it." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-05, 08:52:55 (24.245.43.166)
Do you live in a noisy urban area? I can easily hear mine from 30' feet away. Rupe .......
136: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-05, 06:48:13 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
137: General Asylum, RealtiyCheck- time for a reality check (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-04, 17:51:46 (24.245.43.166)
I'll make it brief. The RealtiyCheck cd copier, used with the CD-Rs George recommends does, as people have been testifying, improve things. Now for the bad news: - The copying process is tedious, to .......
138: Music Lane, This may be what you are looking for. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-02, 18:50:24 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
139: Digital Drive, That's much better. Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-11-02, 12:58:13 (24.245.43.166)
Hi Peter. I think the quote in the initiating post of this thread was originally a response of your's to a posting of mine. At that time, I too was quite disappointed with your message. What you have .......
140: General Asylum, RealityCheck questions please... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-31, 19:03:17 (24.245.43.166)
For those of you who are currently using/assessing George's RCCD: - What are you doing with CDs you are preparing to copy that have already been treated in some way (e.g. optrix, auric, vivid)? - If y .......
141: General Asylum, Excellent info... Thank you. n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-31, 01:25:14 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
142: General Asylum, Very helpful... Thank you. n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-31, 01:22:38 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
143: General Asylum, Re: I2S chips (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-30, 18:27:11 (24.245.43.166)
Hi RioTubes. Do you know if the Crystal CS8414CS accepts I2S? Thanks, Rupe .......
144: General Asylum, What "USB concerns"? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-30, 18:18:32 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
145: General Asylum, Some questions please... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-30, 11:22:45 (24.245.43.166)
- Are you treating the CD/CD-R with George's recommended fluids? - Are you using the stock power cable with the RCCD? - Have you compared, or do you plan to do so, the RCD CD-R with a regularly obtain .......
146: Computer Audio Asylum, How about... ? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-30, 10:08:25 (24.245.43.166)
Hi John. What are your thoughts on adding USB input into a high quality DAC with a very good output stage, such as a higher end Audio Note? Thanks, Rupe .......
147: Computer Audio Asylum, I appreciate this correction. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-25, 13:26:16 (24.245.43.166)
n .......
148: Computer Audio Asylum, 20-40% price increase for new skin. Such a deal... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-25, 08:45:51 (24.245.43.166)
I will not be returning my just purchased SB2 to "upgrade" to the ergonomically less efficient shiny new box. Rupe .......
149: Computer Audio Asylum, Squeezebox2 mod questions (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-24, 14:24:39 (24.245.43.166)
- What are the pluses and minuses with regard to installation of a new clock? - What does it mean to improve the slew-rate of the S/PDIF coax out? Thanks, Rupe .......
150: Computer Audio Asylum, That does not compare to my new PC/music server (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-21, 11:03:04 (24.245.43.166)
My Squeezebox2 is expected to arrive today. I got the wired version because I don't want to have to deal with wireless right now. If this first experiment of mine in computer audio works out well, I w .......
151: General Asylum, OT: Please scrutinize your receipts (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-19, 20:57:22 (24.245.43.166)
I bought three items at compusa this past weekend which were offered with rebates totalling $65. So today I go to fill out the paperwork and find that I am out of luck because I threw away the boxes a .......
152: Computer Audio Asylum, Another recommended power supply for squeezebox2 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-19, 19:30:34 (24.245.43.166)
From Hosfelt Electronics: 5 VDC @ 1.5 AMP Regulated 56-534 Mfg. # - 7202C-3 5-13/16 x 2-1/2 x 2-7/8 Input: 117 VAC, 60 Hz Output: 5 VDC @ 1.5 amp. The enclosure and cords are black. Regulated and filt .......
153: Music Lane, An Eroica resource (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-13, 01:26:47 (66.41.76.85)
The link will not rapidly answer your question, but you may find it worthwhile if this is a work you are passionate about. Rupe .......
154: Computer Audio Asylum, Mr. Qvortrup, are you reading this? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-13, 01:20:13 (66.41.76.85)
The link below, as I understand it, relates to Mr. Qvortrup's thoughts after testing USB input to his DACs. He does seem to confuse the issue by qualifying his comments about a Hard-Drive based system .......
155: Computer Audio Asylum, But... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-13, 00:52:28 (66.41.76.85)
Wouldn't you still need to use a SPDIF connection from the Squeezebox to your DAC? Rupe .......
156: General Asylum, How does it compare with better known products? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-13, 00:47:52 (66.41.76.85)
Have you compared your new find with an old standby such as AI (for example)? Rupe .......
157: Digital Drive, Good questions... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-09, 23:17:52 (24.245.43.122)
I have no experience with the product- I am simply intrigued by testimonials such as the one linked above. Rupe .......
158: Digital Drive, I'll try the power wraps (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-09, 14:07:25 (24.245.43.122)
Thank you very much Al. I'm going to order power wraps to try on the power cords to my transport and DAC, as well as a clear wrap for the digital cable that connects the transport and DAC. It'll be aw .......
159: Digital Drive, Sibilants... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-08, 23:58:58 (24.245.43.122)
Have you been able to eliminate problematic sibilants with this CD? One performer I cannot even begin to think about enjoying because of problematic sibilants is Cassandra Wison. If you have had succ .......
160: Digital Drive, Well... what does it do? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-08, 23:52:44 (24.245.43.122)
n.t. .......
161: General Asylum, "It is wrong to buy an amplifier and then try to find speakers that will work well with it." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-08, 23:48:16 (24.245.43.122)
One cannot decide what to fall in love with- it just happens. Unless you fall for a piece of crap (this would be very hard to do given all the great stuff out there) you will end up fine whether you s .......
162: Digital Drive, You Won't Forget Me (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-07, 21:30:28 (24.245.43.122)
I had that CD for awhile and don't recall any problems with consonants other that sibilants ("Thooth me"). Comment? Rupe .......
163: General Asylum, First... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-07, 21:24:00 (24.245.43.122)
Fall in love with something first (for me it was Atma-Sphere amps)- then build a system around that. Second- if your total budget over the next 5 years is $100k, don't spend more than $50k on your fi .......
164: Digital Drive, Duelling links (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-06, 17:35:42 (24.245.43.122)
n.t. .......
165: Digital Drive, Hard-drive/squeezebox2 as hi-end transport? See link. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-06, 15:23:56 (24.245.43.122)
n.t. .......
166: Digital Drive, That's Rupe (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-03, 12:27:40 (66.41.164.249)
Well... you are now on the record (so to speak). Rupe .......
167: Digital Drive, Traditional CD transports soon to be obsolete? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-02, 16:34:08 (66.41.164.249)
"I can't speak to the prospect of the world of computers and downloads obsoleting CD's altogether, (snip)..." Using a hard drive as source does not make Redbook CD obsolete. After all, one needs somet .......
168: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: The answers to your questions (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-02, 12:59:14 (66.41.164.249)
Perhaps you might benefit from taking a look at things a little more than "superficialloy". Rupe .......
169: Computer Audio Asylum, The answers to your questions (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-02, 09:03:03 (66.41.164.249)
n .......
170: Digital Drive, Re: Upgrading transport (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-01, 20:35:36 (66.41.164.249)
One does not need a USB DAC to (apparently) benefit from the advantages of having an error corrected, bit-perfect, music file on a computer (music server) hard-drive. For example, the Squeezebox2 will .......
171: Digital Drive, Re: Upgrading transport (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-01, 16:54:01 (66.41.164.249)
Have you considered trying out a Squeezebox2 as a link between your computer music server (with uncompressed files) and your AN DAC? I am contemplating setting up such a system (I too have a 3.1x Bala .......
172: Digital Drive, Re: Upgrading transport (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-10-01, 14:46:34 (66.41.164.249)
With the rapid evolution of hard-drive based digital audio promising improved fidelity at relatively low cost, it seems to me that investing much money in a traditional transport is a rather difficult .......
173: Computer Audio Asylum, A different ASPI question (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-24, 23:30:41 (66.41.164.249)
Running ASPIchk gets me the following message: "ASPICHK0582: ASPI is properly installed and is fully operational. However, no host adapters have been detected (0xE8)." What do I do now? Thanks, Rupe .......
174: General Asylum, Re: Questions (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-17, 15:15:25 (66.41.164.249)
"Given they chose to cover this and nominate it for special recognition has me confident that the differences were unequivocal and substantial." Some of your readers will be less easily convinced. "Y .......
175: General Asylum, Mark Schifter at Audio Soc. of MN Tuesday 9/20. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-17, 12:47:42 (66.41.164.249)
Mark Schifter of AV123. WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 7 PM WHERE: The Pavek Museum 3515 Raleigh Ave. So. St. Louis Park, MN .......
176: General Asylum, Questions (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-17, 12:42:55 (66.41.164.249)
It strikes me as rather questionable to publish a review that is based on the listening to of only a few minutes of music. How do the results with the Nespa treatment compare with those of treatments .......
177: Computer Audio Asylum, I quit (for now) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-10, 09:48:17 (66.41.164.249)
Thank you Lynn for the helpful suggestions and links. I just can't get the dog gone thing to work. Rupe .......
178: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: ASPI problem (therefor cannot use EAC). (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-09, 21:25:17 (66.41.164.249)
On attempting to open EAC, I get the following error message: "The ASPI interface could not be initialized correctly! (Error EBh) The DLL or other components are not installed correctly." Perhaps I am .......
179: Computer Audio Asylum, ASPI problem (therefor cannot use EAC). (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-09-09, 12:59:28 (66.41.164.249)
I have done all I can to get a functioning ASPI layer on my WIN98SE PC. Using Adeptec's ASPI Check program, I obtain the following message: "ASPI is properly installed and is fully operational. Howeve .......
180: Music Lane, Thank you all. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-30, 15:17:25 (24.245.39.61)
n.t. .......
181: Computer Audio Asylum, The version I tried to force is 4.6 (1021). (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-30, 12:54:20 (24.245.39.61)
n.t. .......
182: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks, but it didn't work. Anything else to try? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-30, 11:46:58 (24.245.39.61)
n.t. .......
183: Computer Audio Asylum, Problem with EAC. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-30, 01:23:31 (24.245.39.61)
I am running Windows 98SE. I downloaded Exact Audio Copy V0.95 beta 3. On trying to open EAC, I would get an error 4H message. Many at the EAC forum were describing a similar problem. As recommended, .......
184: Digital Drive, Audio Note? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-29, 09:41:26 (24.245.39.61)
Which Audio Note DAC did you listen to? Thanks, Rupe .......
185: General Asylum, Clark Johnsen got snookered huh? Imagine that ; ) (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-26, 21:48:55 (24.245.39.61)
n.t. .......
186: Music Lane, Are Decca hybrid SACDs gold in color? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-08-24, 18:12:07 (24.245.39.61)
I have found a previosly enjoyed Mahler 3, conducted by Chailly. The playing surface of both discs is gold/brass in color. The color is homogeneous and, to my eye, appears intentional. As I, however, .......
187: General Asylum, Same for me: "If I'm buying or selling anything I usually use www.audiogon.com." Actually, (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-07-15, 11:42:39 (24.245.39.61)
I always use audiogon.com when buying or selling. Rupe .......
188: Digital Drive, Re: Stereovox HDVX (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-06-07, 15:05:09 (24.245.39.61)
Hi Todd. You have gotten me interested in this cable. May I ask; what other digital cable(s) have you had experience with? Thanks, Rupe .......
189: General Asylum, Excellent, thoughtful replies. This thread should be archived. n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-05-05, 13:47:56 (24.245.39.61)
n.t. .......
190: Computer Audio Asylum, "I care not a nit about the variation amongst soundcard on board DACs!" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-05-01, 19:55:31 (24.245.39.61)
Are you not at all curious to compare your digital front end with a VRS unit? .......
191: General Asylum, Welcome, my foot... Someone's having a savage laugh (and making some bucks). n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-03-24, 20:23:07 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
192: Digital Drive, A "noise reduction program... that removes the hiss without compromising the music signal." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-02-28, 08:18:42 (66.41.164.206)
Something for nothing! Imagine that... : ) Rupe .......
193: Digital Drive, Re: More on Redbook playback satisfaction. (long) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-02-27, 17:39:56 (66.41.164.206)
"The Hallmark CD version lacks audible hiss ... " There's the probable answer- they killed the voice by using a noise reduction program to eliminate the tape hiss. Rupe .......
194: Digital Drive, Re: Benchmark DAC1 w/ vs. Rega planet (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-24, 07:55:21 (66.41.164.206)
Hi samoore. Have you tried Aurios under your Planet? The improvement (in my system) is not to be believed! BTW, the Planet (with Aurios underneath) makes a quite good transport. Rupe .......
195: Digital Drive, Re: Review: Esoteric DV-50 with Superclock 3 mod CD Player (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-23, 13:50:57 (66.41.164.206)
"After experiencing what it does..you quickly realize alot of the gibberish about dac cost and quality go right out the window." What are you saying here? Rupe .......
196: General Asylum, Thanks all. I'll try the Cardas. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-22, 12:11:21 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
197: General Asylum, Replacement cable for Sennheiser HD600 headphones? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-20, 00:04:47 (66.41.164.206)
I have heard that it is common for the stock cables to fail. Well... this has happened to my pair. What do you recommend I use to replace these? Clearly, I wish to stay away from the replacement cable .......
198: Music Lane, 25% off Classical and Jazz this weekend at towerrecords.com. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-14, 20:03:44 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
199: OTL Asylum, Paging Dr. Legendre... Dr. Legendre,you are needed in the asylum! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-14, 19:46:25 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
200: OTL Asylum, AtmaSphere pre-amp puzzle... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-12, 17:33:25 (66.41.164.206)
Given: - two sources: one with balanced output (XLR connectors), and one single ended (RCA connectors), - and a headphone amp that you intend to connect with an RCA cable to either of the two tape ou .......
201: General Asylum, What to recommend as an alternative to Monster cable? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-08, 12:28:48 (66.41.164.206)
Is there any product line at the Monster Cable price points that is worth recommending to those who do want to upgrade from stock cables, and have a system which warrants such an effort? Rupe ::: TOPI .......
202: General Asylum, That's a good idea. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-01, 17:18:55 (66.41.164.206)
Thanks Jefe. I like your idea better. Rupe .......
203: General Asylum, How about picketing Best Buy, or whoever it is that sells more Monster Cable than anyone else? n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2005-01-01, 12:15:58 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
204: Music Lane, That's what I have been suspecting. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-30, 10:07:29 (66.41.164.206)
Thank you Rick W. That's exactly the type of info I was hoping to find. Some time ago, I read (somewhere) that muted trumpet was a particularly difficult challenge for CD based systems. While muted tr .......
205: Music Lane, But which is lousy- the recording or Miles? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-30, 08:43:46 (66.41.164.206)
Anybody here ever hear him play, or have a "high resolution" system on which he doesn't sound cheesy when muted? Rupe .......
206: Music Lane, Man... muted Miles is murder! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-29, 23:59:00 (66.41.164.206)
Listening to "Friday Night at the Blackhawk" tonight finally has pushed me to the point where I must bang my head against the rubber wall and loudly shout, "MILES SOUNDS LIKE SHIT"! Nothing sounds wor .......
207: Digital Drive, Thank you. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-21, 17:31:07 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
208: Digital Drive, Pinging Clarkjohnsen! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-21, 10:07:03 (66.41.164.206)
How about it Mr. Johnsen- are you able to assure your readers that all is on the up and up with RealityCheck? Rupe .......
209: Computer Audio Asylum, Your last question to anevsky is most apt. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-14, 13:25:14 (66.41.164.206)
n.t. .......
210: Digital Drive, Say what, pburke? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-12-03, 19:22:15 (66.41.164.206)
"I've heard the future - it's SDB to DAC and the transport has a few SATA drives on a RAID card..." Que? Rupe .......
211: Digital Drive, "In that case it's obvious." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-11-26, 09:59:41 (66.41.164.206)
Have you auditioned the Benchmark? TwinDAC? Rupe .......
212: General Asylum, Actually... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-11-19, 23:04:04 (66.41.164.206)
My response this time around was rather more focused than my initial comments on the aesthetics of your room. I have truly appreciated the posts of your's that I have encountered in the Asylum. It is .......
213: General Asylum, You could easily improve your room 100%... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-11-19, 11:27:12 (66.41.164.206)
For God's sake man, change the color of the carpet, and the chair. Get a copy of "Color Palettes" by Susan Butterfield and study it. You will not see your room in the same way after that. Oh yeah, th .......
214: General Asylum, Re: Ceraballs (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-11-10, 17:12:31 (66.41.164.206)
Hi Rob. Have you had the opportunity to compare/contrast the Ceraballs with Aurios? Thanks, Rupe .......
215: General Asylum, On judgement... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-10-24, 02:16:31 (66.41.166.2)
Arguably, one worthy goal of life is to attain good judgement. Certainly that will be beyond those who find the exercize of judgement distasteful. Granted, offering one's judgement when it is not ask .......
216: General Asylum, "That is what this hobby is about, isn't it?" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-10-24, 01:45:39 (66.41.166.2)
Hmmmm... There may be as many different goals to this hobby as there are "audiophiles". For me this hobby is about putting together a system that allows me to enjoy recorded music at home. I am certa .......
217: General Asylum, Gag me with a fucking fork... this is simply too lame to stomach. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-10-24, 01:30:22 (66.41.166.2)
I'll trade you 500 fat cats- contributing to society by running up a big entertainment bill to trickle down to hardworking stiffs while stuffing the gourds of the lawyers and lobbyists who keep them .......
218: General Asylum, Sorry, but I SEE a problem... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-10-22, 12:42:25 (66.41.166.2)
Hi Mikel. I am excited for you to have such a well-designed room- well... with respect to sonics and ergonomics, that is. Visually, however, this room appears cold, bland, charmless, and uninviting. I .......
219: General Asylum, So? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-10-20, 01:34:46 (66.41.166.2)
n.t. .......
220: General Asylum, Audio Soc of MN @ Audio Research this Tuesday (10/5) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-10-03, 18:46:39 (24.245.44.61)
From the Website: Audio Research Corporation A rare chance to visit one of the most respected high-end manufacturers in the world. We will tour their factory and see how all their exciting products a .......
221: Digital Drive, USB vs. SPDIF connection between music server and DAC? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-29, 09:11:05 (24.245.44.61)
I would much appreciate clarification on the the pluses and minuses of these two methods for getting the data from a hard drive to an external DAC. In one box systems (such as VRS), what method is us .......
222: Digital Drive, "SPDIF is this SPDIF but it will be better since the clock is much more stablier than a transport."??? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-28, 10:16:33 (24.245.44.61)
Would you please comment on the advantages/disadvantages of SPDIF vs. USB? Thank you. .......
223: General Asylum, Agreed! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-14, 17:49:51 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
224: General Asylum, Addendum: Beware of road construction! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-13, 18:50:08 (24.245.44.61)
I have just learned that there is road construction on 36th Street that makes getting to the Pavek trickier than usual. Here's what to do: > >COMING FROM THE NORTH ON HIGHWAY 100: >Get off Highway 1 .......
225: General Asylum, Wally Malewicz at Audio Soc. of MN, Wed. 9/15 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-13, 15:15:40 (24.245.44.61)
Wally Malewicz (of WallyTractor fame) will introduce his new FlexSpeakers. In addition he will provide an in-depth and informative presentation on room analysis, featuring his collection of exotic pr .......
226: General Asylum, "... I'd start saving for level 4 and 5... You're bound to want even more... " (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-13, 13:45:37 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Big J. Having had a similar experience to that of KevinF, and believing that I well understand what he is feeling, I wonder if your advice to him is not off the mark. I suspect that Kevin's long t .......
227: Music Lane, Here's one (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-09-04, 11:32:47 (24.245.44.61)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=307&item=4034500576&rd=1 .......
228: General Asylum, Cost? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-29, 10:20:16 (24.245.44.61)
What does it cost to put together a room like this? Rupe .......
229: General Asylum, "Once you get to a REALLY great system, you will realize that a great system is one on which EVERYTHING sounds better -" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-26, 11:53:52 (24.245.44.61)
This is my impression also. I love listening to old mono recordings come alive. Rupe .......
230: General Asylum, Audio Soc. of MN- Heads Up! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-16, 15:42:14 (24.245.44.61)
An early reminder to MN music/audio lovers that the first meeting for the 2004/5 season of the ASM will be on Wednesday, Septempber 15. It should be a terrific one. More info available via the link. P .......
231: Digital Drive, How about USB? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-16, 10:43:47 (24.245.44.61)
Have you looked into the posssibility of using a DAC that accepts USB input? I have been led to believe that this offers significant advantages with regards to jitter over a SPDIF connection. Rupe ::: .......
232: General Asylum, Won't need 'em... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-13, 10:55:53 (24.245.44.61)
Trying to extract the info "on the fly" from a spinning CD is a flawed concept. Further, when using an external DAC, most systems now rely on another problematic mechanism- that is, the SPDIF interfac .......
233: General Asylum, Attn. MN classical music lovers and St. Olaf alums (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-11, 16:03:07 (24.245.44.61)
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN has announced their agreement to sell WCAL radio station to Minnesota Public Radio. Those addressed in the subject of this message will know that WCAL is a jewel in th .......
234: Digital Drive, TwinDAC (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-11, 14:30:47 (24.245.44.61)
Hi takman. What are you using as a source for your TwinDAC? Thanks, Rupe .......
235: General Asylum, Re: I'll Say It Again.... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-08-07, 11:06:46 (24.245.44.61)
"... too few people... are willing to admit that there is even an RFI problem in the first place. (snip) But man, I'm adamant that it does exist ..." Adamancy requires strong evidence/proof. What is y .......
236: General Asylum, Your system is crap (as is mine). Long may you enjoy it! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-07-20, 16:55:52 (24.245.44.61)
Two cautionary tales: Bob Neill has been delighting in his evolving digital front end based system (and telling us so) for as many years as I have been on this forum. In the "Inmate Systems" section o .......
237: General Asylum, Re: May I ask what your Samson replaced? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-07-11, 11:04:28 (24.245.44.61)
You needn't be embarassed. I am currently using a unit that has casters on the bottom, rings like a bell when rapped with a knuckle, and utilizes 3 shelves to support 5 components. Yikes! Rupe ::: TOP .......
238: General Asylum, May I ask what your Samson replaced? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-07-10, 19:41:50 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
239: General Asylum, Mapleshade audio: do they ever have sales on Samson racks? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-07-10, 11:57:59 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
240: Tweakers' Asylum, Walker SST: any downside? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-07-10, 11:48:05 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
241: Digital Drive, 6N1P-EV tubes in Audio Note DAC (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-06-29, 10:56:40 (24.245.44.61)
These are the tubes that came with my 3.1x Balanced AN DAC. Can I simply replace these with 6DJ8/ECC82/6922 tubes (which, I understand, have rather different operating parameters) if I so choose? Is t .......
242: Tubes Asylum, The top line is "GAE". Thank you. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-06-29, 09:22:43 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
243: Tubes Asylum, Amperex 6DJ8/ECC88 question (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-06-28, 19:42:23 (24.245.44.61)
Orange lettering (no globe, Bugle Boy, or other design), Made in Holland (Herleen symbol)2F2 Running perpendicular to the main code: 72-42 I am new to the world of tubes and would appreciate any furt .......
244: Digital Drive, Interesting... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-06-20, 11:15:46 (24.245.44.61)
Hi JoeBl. At the time that I was looking for a DAC I searched for a Bidat, and after a bit of legwork found an unmodified one in excellent condition for $800. That was about one year ago. At that time .......
245: Digital Drive, What is your reference? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-06-10, 20:39:56 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
246: Music Lane, What is MOR? n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-06-09, 10:39:46 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
247: General Asylum, Looking forward to meeting you. (eom) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-16, 20:37:01 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
248: General Asylum, Audio Soc. of MN- Leigh Kamman, Tue 4/20 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-16, 11:37:19 (24.245.44.61)
From the web site: Leigh Kamman- host of Minnesota Public Radio's "The Jazz Image" This will be Leigh's second visit with the ASM. This guy knows jazz and everyone in jazz and has fabulous stories fro .......
249: Digital Drive, Pinging chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-16, 09:46:01 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Chris. Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com ( A ) on October 27, 2003 at 10:54:37 "I've bought a Philips SACD1000 and am having it modified... ." Any news? Rupe .......
250: General Asylum, A key question (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-16, 08:36:17 (24.245.44.61)
You stated that you have bought from dealer X before. Did you know, before asking for his time and knowledge, and before raising his hopes for a sale, that dealer X has a no discount policy (if, in f .......
251: Digital Drive, Re: Is sacd right for me (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-13, 13:54:55 (24.245.44.61)
1- Both can be excellent. 2- Both cost a lot to get right. The cost of the player is just for starters. I have had Wadia gear in the past. In my experience, it has taken effort (and money) to tame. If .......
252: Digital Drive, Have found excellent source of info on Planet (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-13, 11:03:04 (24.245.44.61)
Do a search on "Planet" with author "Carlos". Rupe .......
253: Digital Drive, Re: Rega CD players: how good as transports (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-12, 17:06:05 (24.245.44.61)
I have been wondering the same thing myself. My current understanding is that the original Planet uses a particularly high quality Sony transport mechanism. I wish I had further info on this but have .......
254: Digital Drive, Transport mechanism in original Rega Planet? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-12, 00:03:26 (24.245.44.61)
I am under the impression that the original Rega Planet utilizes a very high quality Sony transport mechanism. Anyone know more about this? Thanks, Rupe .......
255: Digital Drive, Re: Yes (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-09, 23:11:31 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Dawnrazor. Audio Research pre and power amps were used at the demo. I believe that VRS recommends the use of a pre-amp, or passive volume control, to avoid the loss of data that results when using .......
256: Digital Drive, Yes (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-09, 13:54:56 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Al. John Hughes was enthusiastically received at the Audio Soc. of MN this past Tuesday night. The VRS system is so interesting from a conceptual/technical standpoint, that it took John about 90' t .......
257: General Asylum, Jim- you've got e-mail! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-06, 13:11:06 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
258: General Asylum, VRS at Audio Soc. of MN, Tues. 4/6 (tomorrow) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-04-05, 13:48:14 (24.245.44.61)
The Audio Society of MN is eagerly anticipating a visit by John Hughes of VRS Audio Systems. John will be demoing the "Revelation"- VRS' hard drive based music (and video) server. Please see the ASM w .......
259: Music Lane, Question for Ctl-Alt-Del-Romy (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-02-23, 16:40:48 (24.245.44.61)
Which pianists do you admire? Thanks, Rupe .......
260: Music Lane, Cassandra Wilson- sibilance? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-02-11, 12:02:52 (24.245.44.61)
Sibilance is not a problem I have with my system- except for Cassandra Wilson. Has anyone else experienced this? .......
261: Music Lane, Re: schubert piano sonata complete cycle (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-02-08, 16:58:16 (24.245.44.61)
Look at this link for several ideas. .......
262: Rocky Road, Rolling Stones (SACD Hybrids) @ Tower $9.95 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-02-05, 13:11:22 (24.245.44.61)
http://www.towerrecords.com/promo.asp?page=Remasters 1&urlid=2ffef040d15c808ddc .......
263: Music Lane, P.S. Ah ha... that's the problem! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-01-30, 13:39:51 (24.245.44.61)
I just went back to take a second look at your review of Finckel and Wu Han. I'm suddenly aware of a highly negative visceral reaction that I have to the pose they're effecting in the photo accomanyin .......
264: Music Lane, Re: "Classical music's first Internet recording company" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-01-30, 13:26:58 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Bob. 1. What I said was: "They have no closer relationship to the internet than does Sony's music division." I was not addressing any particular point you were making, but rather ArtistLed's pride .......
265: Music Lane, Re: "Classical music's first Internet recording company" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-01-29, 16:52:13 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Bob. Using your numbering system: 1. So what? 2. I'm frugal (cheap, if you must). I have never paid $15 for a CD. I wait for sales at Amazon, Tower, Borders, get many CDs used, and some from BMG mu .......
266: Music Lane, "Classical music's first Internet recording company" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-01-29, 10:31:42 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Bob. I don't get Artist Led's tag line- "Classical music's first Internet recordingg company". They have no closer relationship to the internet than does Sony's music division. That is, both offer .......
267: General Asylum, Gilmore Audio at Audio Soc. of MN Tuesday Jan. 27 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-01-26, 18:54:00 (24.245.44.61)
Mark Gilmore will be there with a pair of his new speakers. 7 P.M. at the Pavek Museum in Minneapolis (St. Louis Park). Please see the link for directions. And no, I don't know if he's bringing a spec .......
268: Music Lane, Romy! Romy! Romy! n.t. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2004-01-17, 11:55:58 (24.245.44.61)
n.t. .......
269: General Asylum, More info here (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-12-29, 14:36:56 (24.245.44.61)
http://socialize.morningstar.com/NewSocialize/asp/FullConv.asp?forumId=F100000015&convId=100080 .......
270: General Asylum, Re: Thanks! But now... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-12-29, 14:23:38 (24.245.44.61)
You may redemm EE bonds at any time (after 12 months) for the amount that you paid plus the accrued interest. Interest on EE bonds is tax free. .......
271: General Asylum, Re: "In about 12-17 years, the bond will be redeemable for its face value." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-12-29, 14:20:45 (24.245.44.61)
Current EE bonds are guaranteed to return their face value in 20 years. Of course, they may well be worth more than this at that time, depending on what interest rates do during the intervening period .......
272: Digital Drive, Question for Mr. Q (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-12-13, 11:00:49 (24.245.44.61)
Hi Mr. Qvortrup. What is the best SACD player that you have heard? Thank you, Rupe .......
273: Digital Drive, ? for soulvibrations (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-12-10, 14:39:33 (24.245.44.61)
Hi soulvibrations. You said: "Power cables and the digital interconnect used make a big difference, of course, but optimise these and you're there, in my opinion!" So... what cables are you using? :: .......
274: General Asylum, Don't take it seriously. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-11-20, 10:26:21 (24.245.44.61)
Stereophile primarily serves advertisers, not consumers. Just look at who pays the bills. Surely, subscription revenue of $1 per issue is not enough to keep the lights on. The key to enjoying this mag .......
275: Digital Drive, Actually... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-10-29, 18:47:52 (66.41.164.9)
Regarding the AN 3.1x Balanced, KB said: "... the AN has a very 'complete' presentation, one that is closer to vinyl, with bigger, though less defined images, and undeniably gorgeous tone especially t .......
276: Digital Drive, Question for Ulas (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-10-29, 09:50:29 (66.41.164.9)
Hi Ulas. Would you please place your evaluation in a greater context. What other equipment were you using? What music? Rupe .......
277: Digital Drive, Question for Alex (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-10-29, 09:42:12 (66.41.164.9)
Hi Alex. Were you not involved in a comparison of your modified SACD 1000 with a transport/AN 3.1x balanced DAC, after which your potential customer decided to go with the Audio Note? Was that person .......
278: Digital Drive, Re: Need Advice On Wadia 861 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-10-09, 11:02:09 (66.41.164.9)
I use a Wadia 16i. This is very similar to a Wadia 860, and has the same volume control system as the 860 and 861. If you use a pre-amp for volume control, you can simply choose to not use the Wadia v .......
279: Digital Drive, Question for laznos (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-10-03, 13:00:11 (66.41.164.9)
Hi laznos. Would you please describe the rest of your system, as well as what transports you've compared hardrive based "transport" to? Thanks, Rupe .......
280: General Asylum, Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-09-24, 13:19:19 (66.41.164.9)
... all for your replies- they have been helpful to me. .......
281: General Asylum, BPTech vs. Equi=Tech balanced power conditioners? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-09-23, 12:29:18 (66.41.164.9)
Both of these firms market well regarded balanced power units for hi-end audio applications. Is there anyone here who can speak from direct experience of engingeering/practical/functional differences .......
282: Speaker Asylum, Audio Note speakers and Atma-Sphere amps? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-09-12, 22:41:30 (63.225.147.103)
I would appreciate any comments about your experience(s) with this combination. AN speakers are efficient and are known to mate well with low power directly heated triodes. So... I'm reasoning that th .......
283: Digital Drive, Re: Attn: Audio Note DAC owners, a few Q's... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-09-10, 12:31:52 (63.225.147.103)
Hi Budrew Audio Note U.K. is represented by several dealers in CA. They are listed on the AN website. In the last several days, I have been getting acquainted with Nick Gowan of True Sound in Campbel .......
284: Digital Drive, "audiophiles ascertain sound even better than their original commercial cd sources" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-08-19, 06:07:41 (63.231.230.252)
Hi gialitt. Have you, personally, found hard drive sourced playback to sound better than the original CD with a good transport? If so, would you provide further details? Thanks, Rupe .......
285: Digital Drive, Yes... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-08-04, 20:33:24 (63.231.230.252)
It is quite easy. Removing the top of the player yields easy access to four small toggle switches. Sequentially setting these from a closed to an open position results in a range of output voltages fr .......
286: Hi-Rez Highway, Direct would have been O.K. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-05-31, 12:28:24 (63.225.147.227)
"The poster did ask if anybody else was modding the player and a modder stated that they will be and for less than the price mentioned in the original post. Ask a direct question and get a direct answ .......
287: Hi-Rez Highway, MODERATOR!!!!!!! Fatuous self-promotion (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-05-31, 11:17:41 (63.225.147.227)
"And our upgrade sure won't cost $5k!!!" So what? .......
288: General Asylum, Thank you. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-05-26, 07:59:29 (63.225.147.227)
n.t. .......
289: General Asylum, Question for Bob Neill (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-05-24, 19:26:25 (63.225.147.227)
Hi Bob. How are you enjoying SACD? .......
290: General Asylum, Audio Society of Minnesota, 5/20: Annual Science Fair! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-05-18, 17:52:45 (63.225.147.227)
From the website: "Our Audio Science Fair! Winter is over! It's time to bring all those projects up from the basement and show them off! We have done our Science Fair a number of times before and hav .......
291: General Asylum, BMG music club- at last, a definitive answer (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-05-07, 08:25:03 (63.225.147.227)
The following linked item has answered all my questions regarding music club editions of CDs. .......
292: General Asylum, Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Members of the Positive Feedback Online Community (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-04-23, 13:05:20 (63.225.147.227)
Bravo PFO! May others follow your lead. .......
293: Hi-Rez Highway, The silence is deafening (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-04-19, 21:26:02 (63.225.147.227)
Hi Bob. I guess you just have to try to be a bit more controversial :) One would think that the statement you quoted to the effect that: "We determined that the transport and digital engine in the NS9 .......
294: General Asylum, Audio Society of Minnesota, Apr. 22: Re: NAKED WOMEN! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-04-19, 17:11:28 (63.225.147.227)
Due to the usual circumstances, there will be no naked women at this Tuesday's meeting of the Audio Soc of MN. Neither is it likely that there will be any clothed ones either. Be that as it may: "The .......
295: Digital Drive, Re: Nice but... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-04-19, 12:10:50 (63.225.147.227)
Hi AbeCollins. Which "REAL" CD player do you have in mind? Thanks, Rupe .......
296: Digital Drive, Re: Wadia 301 CD Player... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-04-17, 17:15:02 (63.225.147.227)
There are people who like the 301. You have not been told the context in which sordidman found smearing of the highs. Neither does sordidman's (or anyone else's) experience have much predictive value .......
297: Music Lane, How I do it (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-03-09, 17:27:33 (216.160.20.150)
I abhor having stuff around that I no longer need or want. If I have decided that a CD has nothing (more) to say to me, I take it with me on my routine trip to the used CD place. They give me 3-4 doll .......
298: Digital Drive, Re: Wadia 860 or Resolution Audio (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-02-18, 23:44:51 (63.225.147.174)
I, too, am curious about that. .......
299: Digital Drive, Re: Wadia 860 or Resolution Audio (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-02-18, 17:31:44 (63.225.147.174)
Referring to the Wadia 860, Cmathes said: " ...I enjoyed music better than I've ever heard in my system." EdM then said: "If the Wadia is more than $3000 forget it!" Well, you're in a fix Cmathes, bec .......
300: General Asylum, Volume control (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-02-07, 17:34:26 (216.160.21.149)
Hi Mikel. Have you tried out a transformer based passive volume control? Thanks, Rupe .......
301: General Asylum, Sunday, Feb 2 meeting, Audio Soc. of Minnesota: Wally Malewicz, "From Mono 78 RPM to Super Stereo" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2003-02-01, 11:30:48 (63.225.144.74)
From the website: This will be a special joint meeting of the Northland Antique Radio Club and the Audio Society of Minnesota. Our featured speaker will be award-winning analog audio expert Wally Male .......
302: Music Lane, Nice web site for finding jazz on the radio (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-12-26, 17:57:55 (216.160.20.205)
http://www.publicradiofan.com/cgi-bin/progsearch.pl?type=jazz+music&when=listall Lists over 150 regularly scheduled jazz music shows on public radio. Many (most?) of these are accesible via the intern .......
303: Music Lane, Harry Pearson's Super CD List (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-10-29, 16:59:40 (67.40.163.80)
HP has placed on his "Super CD" list: Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4. Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop (conductor). Karen Chester (producer); Marc Stedman (engi .......
304: General Asylum, Audio Society of Minnesota Meeting Oct. 22 (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-10-21, 09:18:46 (67.40.163.226)
From the website: Local inventor, Bill Layer will be demonstrating his excellent sounding "Software Optimized" CD transport for our October meeting. Bill will show us that there are still ways to grea .......
305: Speaker Asylum, Dunlavy and Thiel at Audio Society of Minnesota this week! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-23, 09:16:19 (67.40.171.246)
From the Minnesota Audio society web-site: "Call it a 2-fer, call it a Double-Header, we'll be kicking off our new season with two back-to-back meetings featuring two of Americas premier loudspeaker m .......
306: General Asylum, Dunlavy and Thiel at Audio Society of Minnesota this week! (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-23, 09:13:29 (67.40.171.246)
From the Minnesota Audio society web-site: "Call it a 2-fer, call it a Double-Header, we'll be kicking off our new season with two back-to-back meetings featuring two of Americas premier loudspeaker m .......
307: Digital Drive, Silly post (as are most of the replies) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-22, 11:15:58 (63.225.146.104)
Sorry about the "silly"- just wanted to get your attention. What exactly does it mean to say that you want something better than the 861? Better at what (yeah, yeah,... making music)? In what context? .......
308: Music Lane, Link goes nowhere :={ (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-17, 06:55:31 (63.225.144.236)
nt .......
309: Cable Asylum, Re: Could we actually discuss HMS cables? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-10, 08:12:49 (67.40.171.116)
Hi Bill Tubes. Your example highlights just one way that Tekunda's shameful behavior and transparent dishonesty have negatively impacted HMS. This is not unjust. HMS is responsible for who it chooses .......
310: Cable Asylum, Re: Tekunda uber alles? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-09, 10:39:11 (216.160.21.204)
"There are always the same few names jumping on every occasion to bash me or HMS cables. You terrible judges!!! Where I come from, we had enough of those terrible judges quite a while ago and kicked t .......
311: General Asylum, re: ceramic elevators- source for these? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-08, 08:35:33 (216.160.20.70)
n.t. .......
312: General Asylum, Write on, Srajan (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-07, 19:01:00 (67.40.171.52)
n.t. .......
313: General Asylum, 100% agreed. Thank you Ross. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-09-02, 14:41:36 (63.225.146.33)
n.t. .......
314: Cable Asylum, "Leave them in the system for a week and two and then put your old ones back." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-21, 08:05:51 (63.225.146.127)
This is an oft repeated and rather suspect piece of advice. Something may happen when you leave cables out of a system (that meanwhile is adapting to a different set of cables). You may need to give y .......
315: Speaker Asylum, Cicable external (passive) crossovers for classic British speakers? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-07, 09:51:39 (216.160.21.14)
I have a pair of Spendor BC1 loudspeakers in which, prior to my acquiring them, the crossovers were externalized and "improved" with Hovland capacitors and such things. I have a couple of issues with .......
316: General Asylum, So Jerry, now do you understand? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-04, 19:51:05 (216.160.21.91)
Just out of curiosity, have you considered the possibility of spending a little time with a couple of different amps? Its pretty hard to know what these things sound like from the schematics. As Yogi .......
317: General Asylum, That's a start (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-01, 23:40:10 (216.160.21.110)
Your apology to me is not nearly good enough. For starters, you should have labeled your post "I was wrong". Your reply is now buried, and many who saw your accusation are likely to not see your meage .......
318: General Asylum, Bravo Mr. Hoopes (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-01, 23:24:06 (216.160.21.110)
Hi Romy. Mr. Hoopes has spoken eloquently. I am certain that you are proud to work with him, and that you are equally proud to live in a country where such values as Mr. Hoopes has honored are ones th .......
319: General Asylum, Hello alext (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-01, 16:23:18 (63.225.144.143)
Before making the effort to inform you, I wished to get an idea as to whether I had captured your attention on a bad day, or whether you are simply a person who does not warrant being taken seriously. .......
320: General Asylum, I am dubious (to say the least) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-08-01, 09:43:26 (63.225.144.143)
Hello Atwood, You state that a well respected AA poster "has become a dealer for a product he is reviewing (for an on-line mag) and is commenting about the product on the Cable Asylum." This is a seri .......
321: Cable Asylum, But..... Uhhhh... that's not....you see...... oh, never mind (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-30, 17:39:14 (63.225.145.34)
n.t. .......
322: Cable Asylum, Oops. Mistakenly accessed the enjoythemusic.com homepage. You can't get there from there. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-30, 12:12:50 (63.225.146.38)
n.t. .......
323: Cable Asylum, Link please (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-30, 09:00:56 (63.225.146.38)
Hi Bob. I'm having a heck of a time finding your review (as well as all others) on the ETM website. How about a link? .......
324: Music Lane, "No good deed goes unpunished" (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-28, 23:05:26 (63.231.230.24)
Lordstridingloud (indeed) curled up his left lip, scrunched up his nose and spat: "but the sarcastic comments you could have left in your own little brains". Each and every response you obtained was o .......
325: Digital Drive, Why not try it for yourself? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-28, 10:18:46 (63.231.230.249)
eclectic iconoclast said: "I believe that the Wadia probably sounds better through the preamp anyhow because digital attentuators inevitably compromise dynamic range." Iconoclast? Here you are spittin .......
326: Music Lane, Thank you, and some further info (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-26, 22:36:56 (63.225.145.22)
I appreciate the responses to my post. After reading a number of intriguing suggestions here on audioasylum, I have decided to see for myself why there is so much passion for the recorded symphonic wo .......
327: Music Lane, Mengelberg: Mahler #4, and others (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-26, 11:36:52 (63.225.144.103)
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/mengelberg/#ancre9513 Symphonie n°4 Jo Vincent, Soprano 9 novembre 1939 This is volume #19 of a 36 volume series of works conducted by Mengelberg. It was put out for the 50t .......
328: Music Lane, I strongly disagree (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-25, 11:14:09 (63.225.146.131)
I have not seen her in person, but the album photos suggest a no more than average pretty individual with a poor fashion sense ; ) Oh yeah, the music- not a jot of disagreement there. .......
329: Hi-Rez Highway, "The sound is simply classy and a big jump over the SCD-XA777ES " (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-25, 10:00:05 (63.225.146.131)
Are you describing SACD of Redbook playback? Thanks .......
330: Music Lane, Glad to make your aquaintance. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-24, 09:35:35 (216.160.21.109)
Hi Romy. "DHT/Horns" is my attempt at shorthand for "directly heated triodes and horn speakers". Something must have happened to me in my sleep because this morning I am able to understand your post .......
331: General Asylum, An open note to Romy (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-24, 01:27:25 (216.160.21.109)
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/70883.html .......
332: Music Lane, It don't mean a thing if... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-24, 01:25:23 (216.160.21.109)
Hi Romy. Just out of curiosity- have you had much experience with DHT/Horn set-ups? This question is not to imply that I find anything in your reply to RandyB objectionable (other, and this goes witho .......
333: Music Lane, classicstoday.com (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-21, 23:22:10 (216.160.21.233)
If you do not know of this site, you may find it worth a look. Rupe .......
334: Cable Asylum, One more question please (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-07-01, 17:29:51 (63.225.145.62)
Thank you John and Calloway. John- with the IC between the Dodson and CTC, just how "bad" was it set on "0". I am on a budget and I am trying to decide whether I should stretch for these cables. If I .......
335: Cable Asylum, HMS Gran Finale Top Match interconnect (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-06-30, 17:39:51 (63.225.147.186)
For those of you who have these ICs, would you please comment on the utility of the Top Match feature? I am wondering if the plain Gran Finale (available from Germany), at a savings of $150/1Meter- .......
336: Cable Asylum, Sale? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-06-30, 17:23:05 (63.225.147.186)
There is no mention of a sale on the VD website. Any more info on this? Thanks .......
337: General Asylum, Theoretical physics aside... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-06-09, 12:15:13 (216.160.20.44)
Hello Bob. You have taken much care to describe the evolution of your efforts to assemble an audio system that is capable of rendering digitally encoded music in a manner which meets your high expecta .......
338: Cable Asylum, Which VD PC? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-06-07, 22:26:59 (63.225.146.218)
nt .......
339: Cable Asylum, Any better PC than Volex/Belden OEM for digital gear? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-06-05, 17:36:22 (63.231.230.147)
In his post at: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/cables/messages/51766.html Jon Risch stated (words in parentheses are mine): " (The J.R. DIY PC is) not as likely to provide the best sound with digit .......
340: General Asylum, Agreed! Come back Joe! (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-05-28, 22:15:57 (63.225.145.174)
n.t. .......
341: General Asylum, Re: Joe Rosen? http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/199920.html (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-05-28, 22:14:05 (63.225.145.174)
Thank h-g man. I'm so very happy to hear Joe is still with us. I am sorry to hear that, in your recent conversation, he was like always : ) .......
342: General Asylum, Joe Rosen? http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/199920.html (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-05-28, 18:30:39 (63.225.145.174)
Tromatic, on 5/24, posted the above referenced message. Its heading implies that Joe Rosen has left this life. Tromatic has not had the decency to respond to follow up queries in the thread, nor to an .......
343: General Asylum, Is Joe O.K.? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-05-25, 11:44:46 (63.231.230.90)
n.t. .......
344: General Asylum, May 21 Audio Society of Minnesota meeting (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-05-20, 12:02:34 (63.225.145.193)
The May meeting of the Audio Society of Minnesota will be held tomorrow evening at the Pavek Broadcast Museum in St. Louis Park (10 minutes southwest of downtown Minneapolis). Steve Huntley of Great .......
345: General Asylum, Teach a man to fish... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-04-09, 09:25:05 (216.160.21.2)
Google.com will answer all such questions for you in the future. rupe .......
346: General Asylum, Shujaat Khan- defend, if you can, your name. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-04-04, 00:05:24 (216.160.21.26)
It appears to me (from the evidence to date) that Mr. Khan mistakenly authorized Fed Ex to leave the package unattended. Maprik MAY have erred in not making it very clear to Mr. Shah when he would be .......
347: General Asylum, Addendum: (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-04-03, 23:56:56 (216.160.21.26)
I should have mentioned above that I think (from the evidence to date) that Mr. Shah mistakenly authorized Fed Ex to leave the package unattended. Maprik MAY have erred in not making it very clear to .......
348: General Asylum, Maprik, I know just how you feel. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-04-03, 23:49:53 (216.160.21.26)
From the pen of Shujaat Khan: "I sold this loser my amp..." "...I can't be held responsible for someone else's stupidity." "If I get money from FedEx..its his, if not....too bad." It seems to me that .......
349: General Asylum, Mr. Khan; decency requires that you answer the above question. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-04-03, 23:36:45 (216.160.21.26)
n.t. .......
350: General Asylum, I Agree (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-14, 09:24:37 (63.226.128.206)
I can't help but add my voice to those who have great things to say about Mark and Audio Perfection. I love going there. Rupe .......
351: Tweakers' Asylum, Soundstage article (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-13, 08:07:43 (63.226.128.206)
I did not see a search function on Soundstage.com. How might one try to find the article you made reference to? Thanks, Rupe .......
352: Tweakers' Asylum, Seismic sink question (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-13, 07:53:11 (63.226.128.206)
Most components are assymetric with regard to weight distribution. Placing them on an inner tube will result in prominant tilt. How have you dealt with this? Thanks, Rupe .......
353: Cable Asylum, Balanced cable rec. (<$500) for Aud. Res. LS5MkIII to Atma-Sphere M60MkII? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-11, 19:01:35 (63.226.128.206)
I am ready to see for myself what difference cabling can make. I am hoping someone who has used this combination of components (or something similar) will give me the benefit of their experience. Than .......
354: Cable Asylum, Balanced Cable rec. (<$500) for Wadia 830 to Aud. Res. LS5MkIII? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-11, 18:59:41 (63.226.128.206)
I am ready to see for myself what difference cabling can make. I am hoping someone who has used this combination of components (or something similar) will give me the benefit of their experience. Than .......
355: General Asylum, Re: Support....the #1 tweak? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-10, 09:11:18 (63.226.128.206)
"Now place the component on its support and slip a block of wood under each corner, close to but not touching the OEM feet." Is there a reason to not remove the OEM feet? Thanks, Rupe .......
356: Digital Drive, 9fold: "I feel the 'XA777ES is the best way to spend $2000 on a front-end component." (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-09, 17:01:05 (63.226.128.206)
What if someone's predominant need is Redbook playback? What redbook CD Players ($2000 and under) have you compared the Sony with? Rupe .......
357: Tweakers' Asylum, Isolation, or dissipation (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-08, 16:50:37 (63.226.128.206)
There seems to be little disagreement with the notion that vibration in our audio components is detrimental to the audio signal. Consequently, much thought and energy is given to the question of how t .......
358: Music Lane, Any particular recommendation(s) for violin sonatas/partitas? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-06, 22:46:42 (63.226.128.206)
n.t. .......
359: Tweakers' Asylum, Bicycle innertube under CDP makes it tilt. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-03-06, 22:41:46 (63.226.128.206)
Putting an innertube under my CDP made it impossible to level. The Wadia 830, as I would suppose is the case for just about any CDP, is assymetric with regard to weight. On an inner tube, the heavier .......
360: General Asylum, Congrats Canucks! Your team was marvelous. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-02-25, 07:27:48 (63.226.131.250)
n.t. .......
361: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #10 Cleaner, Polish, antistatic......EOM (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-02-25, 00:46:49 (63.226.131.250)
Where can one get: - more info, - the stuff? Thanks .......
362: Digital Drive, Yes. ?. Yes. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-02-11, 09:15:04 (216.160.19.205)
nt .......
363: General Asylum, Re: Query (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-02-02, 18:47:24 (216.160.21.166)
"...there is nothing anywhere to suggest..." Even should this be the case, it is a well known scientific tenet that the absence of proof is not the proof of absence. "...ear can hear..." Do ears hear .......
364: Tubes Asylum, NOS Soviet Military 6922s (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-01-21, 01:33:37 (63.226.128.195)
I have heard that these ca. 1970s tubes are substantially better than what are generally refered to as "Sovtek 6922s". Has anyone here tried these? How do they rate? .......
365: General Asylum, $80-$100/set??!!?? GMAFB (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-01-14, 09:48:48 (63.225.153.190)
n.t. .......
366: General Asylum, Amphion? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2002-01-12, 21:17:17 (63.226.128.68)
Which Amphion model was it that you listened to? I have not seen or heard these speakers but your comments, of course, made me quite curious. And then I saw: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/speakers/ .......
367: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks. will call & check size of thread. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-29, 18:17:59 (63.226.131.218)
nt .......
368: Tweakers' Asylum, No 3/8''-16. Bummer (nt) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-29, 18:16:10 (63.226.131.218)
nt .......
369: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Source for threaded cones/spikes? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-29, 09:26:10 (63.226.131.218)
"... black anodized aluminum cones ... The $80 product I refered to is in brass. .......
370: Tweakers' Asylum, Cannot follow your link (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-29, 09:23:34 (63.226.131.218)
Hi Cut Throat. Your link takes me to a member's sign in page. Could you please provide the part number of the product that you think fits the bill? Thanks, Rupe .......
371: Tweakers' Asylum, Source for threaded cones/spikes? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-28, 16:43:34 (63.225.153.112)
I am looking for 1.5 to 2 inch long, threaded (3/8"-16), cones/spikes to replace the casters under my equipment rack. I am not currently inclined to spend $80 for the item offered by my HiFi dealer. .......
372: Digital Drive, Yes, but... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-26, 21:21:36 (216.160.26.15)
Thank you for that explanation. What do the letters (PCM, DSD) stand for? Its making me crazy. .......
373: Digital Drive, PCM? DSD? What are they? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-26, 18:11:40 (216.160.26.15)
nt .......
374: Tweakers' Asylum, Sliced tennis balls? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-23, 20:23:40 (216.160.26.15)
I have heard people describe what you have with the use of tennis balls cut in half as a source of support. If this were as effective, the better stability would be a plus. How in the world, though, .......
375: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Isolation for CD player question (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-22, 20:46:45 (216.160.26.15)
Thank you Alan. I am not sure how to tell which of the options you described Wadia has utilized to stabalize the transport. I can tell you that the CD drawer is located fairly close to the lower surf .......
376: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Isolation for CD player question..consider.. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-22, 20:31:15 (216.160.26.15)
Hi Lou. I am picking up a note of skepticism in your response. I am not wedded to the setup I described. What do you recommend? Thanks, Rupe .......
377: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Isolation for CD player -Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-22, 20:28:36 (216.160.26.15)
Thank you Dave. I am interested in your method. How exactly do you find the resonant areas? What do yo do about it when you find one? What impact has this had on your system? Rupe .......
378: Tweakers' Asylum, Clarification (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-22, 06:53:18 (63.225.152.242)
Let me restate my question. I have read several previous posts discussing support materials (such as the one on corian, below). I recall seeing at least one person mention the utility of maple as a s .......
379: Tweakers' Asylum, Isolation for CD player question (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-21, 18:33:28 (63.225.152.242)
The CDP is now residing on an 1/2" thick shelf MDF which is supported by a Sound Anchor like frame. I plan to put a partially inflated inner tube on top of the MDF shelf, a shelf above that, roller b .......
380: Power Forum, How about a Jr. Juice Bar? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-21, 12:47:35 (63.225.152.242)
I need a power extender for only four components, and I abhor waste. I suspect there are others like me. How about a Juice Bar Jr. with two (instead of three duplex outlets)? Also, many people gettin .......
381: Inmate Systems, rupertdacat - Main (and only) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-19, 10:00:58 (63.225.147.103)
Moniker: rupertdacat System Name: Main (and only) System Rev Date: 2003/09/07/22:39 System Rev IP: 63.225.147.103 Amp: Atma-Sphere M60MkII.2 OTL mono-blocks (Caddock resistor and teflon caps upgrade). .......
382: Digital Drive, Anybody compare Wadia 860 and 861? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-17, 20:46:34 (63.225.146.229)
Anybody out there who has lived with an 860, upgraded to 861 or, spent time auditioning an 861 at home? I am wondering how the technical changes detailed on Wadia's web site translate sonically. I am .......
383: Music Lane, Re: Joaquin Rodrigo (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-17, 09:15:01 (63.225.146.229)
The BMG website is listing this at $27.19. How did you get it at such a good price. Is there a coupon I don't know about? Rupe .......
384: General Asylum, What are the CDs? (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-14, 09:23:51 (63.225.146.229)
n.t. .......
385: Music Lane, What do you like? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-03, 10:39:59 (63.225.147.244)
I love the voice of the Cello. What are you recommending these days? .......
386: General Asylum, OTL MG Head (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-12-03, 01:50:32 (63.225.147.244)
"Converting the Head to the OTL version may bring back that bass response and make this the FIND audio set-up out there." I haven't been able to find any testimony as to how the OTL variant of the MG .......
387: Digital Drive, .What are you using for CD playback? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-11-29, 15:29:31 (63.225.147.244)
"Fact enough that so far not one person to hear Vinyl vs. CD on my system offered an opposite view, even digiphiles like you and technophobes like my girlfriend. I call that passing the ultimate blin .......
388: General Asylum, No, you are not alone (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-11-11, 15:49:35 (63.225.144.247)
Hi 3fates. Many know the pain, disappointment and bewilderment that you are experiencing. This is what you must do: 1) Make a pledge to not not consider any upgrades, tweaks, or fixes for the next on .......
389: Music Lane, Re: Billie Holiday's newly remastered Columbia Recordings (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-11-10, 10:11:48 (63.225.144.247)
I recently picked up Columbia Legacy 65757 "Billie Holiday Greatest Hits". This was released Nov 1998 and is 20-bit digitally remastered. Engineers are Chris Athens and Vic Anesini. I am wondering if .......
390: Music Lane, Re: Wayne, more on McMaster and other ReMasters (long) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-31, 13:19:26 (63.225.144.247)
"Ella Fitzgerald's songbooks in the VME series are a mixed bag, but again my impressions were generally not very good. Haven't had the LPs - maybe that Nelson Riddle brass section is supposed to sound .......
391: General Asylum, Further data (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-22, 01:08:53 (63.226.140.212)
Neither a cheater plug, nor one turned 180 degrees has any effect on the Hummmm/Bzzz? Someone has mentioned non-sinusoidal noise coming in with the AC as being a particular problem with some amps, an .......
392: General Asylum, Further data (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-21, 23:55:13 (63.226.140.212)
The cheater plug has no effect on the Hummmm/Bzzz. Turning the cheater plug 180 degrees made no difference whatsoever. When I told someone familiar with the PS Audio power plant that it had no effect .......
393: General Asylum, Re: sounds like the ground problem is in the amp for sure. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-20, 00:39:04 (63.226.140.212)
Dear Steven, Thank you for your response. I will aquire the data you requested and get back to you with it. .......
394: General Asylum, Re: sounds like the ground problem is in the amp for sure. (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-19, 18:24:29 (63.226.140.212)
I appreciate your input snkby. I do not think that the problem is in the amp as it results in no noise when put into another system (at a different location). I actually have two mono amps. I get the .......
395: General Asylum, Another (different) HUM problem (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-19, 15:56:48 (63.226.140.212)
With my amp powered on (via a dedicated 20A circuit) and connected ONLY to a speaker, there is a bothersome, steady, Hummm/Bzzzz through the speaker. Shorting the amp's input makes no diffenece. At a .......
396: Music Lane, Thank you. (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-18, 09:36:34 (63.226.140.212)
nt .......
397: Music Lane, Question about redtrumpet.com (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-10-17, 10:39:06 (63.226.140.212)
On first scanning this Web-site, it seems that some of the remastered CDs from well known labels may be readily available elsewhere at much lower cost. For example, Borders carries the Blue Note RVG r .......
398: Music Lane, JHZ vs. BMG vs. Columbia (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-09-15, 15:22:27 (63.225.147.153)
"I would recommend them ahead of BMG or Columbia". Why? TIA .......
399: General Asylum, My gripe, (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-09-06, 12:08:27 (63.226.140.170)
is that you cannot get any info on no-longer-in-production products from the AR website. It surely would be nice to have details on just what these myriad updates/product renumberings have entailed. .......
400: General Asylum, CD club CD quality? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-08-22, 10:39:41 (63.228.54.234)
Are the club CDs the same as what one gets at Tower et. al? I've checked out both the Columbia and BMG web sites. Neither answers this question definitively. .......
401: General Asylum, Here's two (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-08-16, 22:29:53 (63.228.52.216)
Bob Neill- Beautiful and thought provoking posts. Joe Rosen (tube and vintage asylums)- He makes me laugh out loud. .......
402: Digital Drive, Re: Web radio vs. tuner (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-07-30, 20:22:42 (63.228.52.209)
"Even 100 kbps is highly compressed" What is your estimate as to what transmission rate would be satisfactory for "hi-fi"? Can you direct me to a good source of info on how to optimize a computer setu .......
403: Digital Drive, Web radio vs. tuner (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-07-30, 17:22:07 (63.228.52.209)
There is a whole lot of music on the WWW. Some stations are "broadcasting" at 100kbps. I am curious to know if a good PC/soundcard/DAC setup can match the sound quality of a very good tuner. Anyone h .......
404: Digital Drive, Using an external DAC with a PC (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-07-29, 14:13:02 (63.228.52.209)
I have a Compaq Presario 1400 laptop computer. I am not sure what the soundcard it came with is, but I am thinking about bypassing it and using an external DAC. How would I do this? TIA. .......
405: Power Forum, But ... (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-05-18, 15:59:19 (63.228.54.99)
Can I try a regerator without first having my room rewired with grounded circuits? I would just as soon save the expense of that if there is no downside. Thank you. .......
406: Power Forum, Excellent question (n.t.) (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-05-17, 18:10:31 (63.228.54.99)
n .......
407: Power Forum, What is solution to my problem? (0.00)
Posted by rupertdacat on 2001-05-17, 01:37:50 (63.228.54.99)
- The outlets in my music room are ungrounded. - My speakers have a bit of a buzz/hum when my mono amps (tube, output transformerless) are powered on. This is so with the amps disconnected from any so .......
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