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1: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Has anyone tried the ByBee SuperCharger tweak yet ? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2009-09-23, 00:02:39 (71.254.2.23)
I haven't specifically tried Tweekgeek's supercharged Bybee's but for a few years now I've been using Bybee's in conjunction with Z-Sleeves in just about every power, IC, speaker, and video cable in m .......
2: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Review of USB Cables (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-11-05, 20:29:11 (72.92.156.36)
Personally I totally enjoyed this review, mainly cuz I've been auditioning the Locus Design Axis USB cable for over 2 weeks now and I found Jim's insights to be spot-on. I'm glad Stephaen prefers the .......
3: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: (strong)REVIEW: PS Audio Power Port Premier Accessory(/strong) (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-11-03, 09:08:20 (72.92.156.36)
Very nice review and a good read. What can I say but it's about time PS Audio caught up with the competition and developed a high end AC Duplex. To be fair, the Power port was the 1st high end duplex .......
4: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Diffractionbegone.com custom tweeter surrounds Touchstone Tweeter Surrounds Accessory (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-08-27, 18:16:18 (64.223.110.199)
Jim's woolie surrounds are made from highly compressed wool, not cotton. Maybe you're mistaken that the Spica blankets are made of cotton? Cheers, Robin .......
5: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: What did you use to dye them? nt (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-08-22, 10:09:11 (64.223.110.199)
I went to http://www.spinnerschoice.com/Jacquard%20Acid%20Dyes.htm and chose a Golden Ochre color that better matched up with my oak Lorelei's than the plain gray. IMO even black is a better choice th .......
6: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: How many audiophiles. . . (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-08-21, 21:59:06 (64.223.110.199)
Hi, I'd be interested in an update on your listening experiences with the properly installed Bybee Bullets if you've got one by now. Myself, I'm a firm believer in the effectiveness of Bybee's, my sys .......
7: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Diffractionbegone.com custom tweeter surrounds Touchstone Tweeter Surrounds Accessory (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-08-21, 19:32:35 (64.223.110.199)
I also have Jim's "woolies" surrounding my ScanSpeak 9700 tweeters on my Odyssey Lorelei's in a room simular to yours. I found them to make a substantial improvement in soundstage imaging & depth. I h .......
8: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: kingrex psu and aftermarket pd (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-08-21, 19:02:47 (64.223.110.199)
My KingRex makes a substantial improvement over the supplied RR-77 wallwart. I have my KingRex plugged into a nonaudio outlet via a 16' power cord and just a standard cable between the 2 units which I .......
9: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustive Revive RR-77 Questions (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-07-05, 15:53:43 (64.223.110.199)
It's recommended that the RR-77 is plugged into a nonaudio outlet which is what I have done with the help of a 16' power cord from my KingRex power supply. I have no problems finding out if my unit is .......
10: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unimpressed with furutech's top wall outlet (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-06-22, 01:44:01 (64.223.110.199)
Chances are you were just use to that bright sounding Powerport for so long that the Furutech sounded "less bright" and well it should. I too made the change a few years ago to a 20a Furtech gold dupl .......
11: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: After reading Stepæn's comments (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-06-08, 00:54:32 (72.92.141.125)
Stepæn also mentioned that he could understand why some would consider an upgraded power supply to be a benefial thing also,,,which I most certainly do. For myself, I wouldn't want my RR-77 w/o the Ki .......
12: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Bybee's for DIY power cords? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-05-29, 22:04:53 (72.92.141.41)
I've tried a number of power cords with Bybee's and I actually own one. I highly recommend them, especially the one made my Mike Garner of TweekGeek. No one says you need to place large Bybees at the .......
13: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Check the insides of a Quantum Symphony Pro. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-27, 13:20:09 (72.92.141.41)
> I've been told just the opposite. I was told the Quantum symphony product emmit a signal that effects surrounding electron flow which in turn effects components. There's no doubt in my mind the Sym .......
14: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Quantum Symphony Pro = Office clear QRT (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-25, 01:40:31 (72.92.141.41)
I totally disagree that the Pro adds warmth,,, at least mine hasn't for me in my system for the last 3 years. Mine caused so much listeners fatigue I had to place it at the opposite end of the house, .......
15: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Outlets and connectors for video? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-13, 02:11:09 (71.241.129.140)
You might want to be careful how many chokes you add to your system. I went out and spent hundreds of dollars on 193M & 193L only to find out AFTER the fact that there's a 25 Henry limit on the amount .......
16: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Have you seen this (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-08, 01:18:11 (71.241.129.140)
As a followup, I have a Pulse Gen ZX that I installed in my HTPC computer today. From what I'm experiencing I'm guessing this is just another Quantum resonator like the Symphony Pro,,,just smaller & l .......
17: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: hi fi quantum plug (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-08, 00:57:39 (71.241.129.140)
Looks like another Quantum resonator like the Symphony Pro and quite possibly the Pulse Gen ZX. Probably right in the middle of the 2 as far as strength is concerned. The Cable Co. has this product bt .......
18: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-05, 14:53:22 (71.241.129.140)
Hi, glad to hear the REM-8 is working out for you. May I ask what component do you have the REM-8 placed under? Have you tried using it with all your components to see what effect it would have on eac .......
19: Isolation Ward, RE: Question for Schumann device users... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-04, 09:43:24 (71.241.129.140)
Well I felt the need to say something as my experiences have been so the opposite of yours. Just as it is in everything audio, there are no constants so there's no reason to believe the RR-77 is any d .......
20: Isolation Ward, RE: Question for Schumann device users... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-03, 20:29:38 (71.241.129.140)
BUT, oddly enough, it would be a stretch to say that I can (this week) discern any difference, using my RR-77 (with or without upgraded power supply) or the EarthSafe device, or neither while listeni .......
21: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Ore inside RGC-24 ... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-03, 19:47:27 (71.241.129.140)
hotbird, do you have a RGC-24 in your system and if so, where is it/they placed and what do you obtain from them? J/K :) Cheers, Robin .......
22: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: What about this? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-03, 19:41:31 (71.241.129.140)
I only replaced slow burn fuses in the circuitboards of my Butlers. I wouldn't exchange fast burn fuses in the power supply with slow burn,,,, but some actually do just that. Cheers, Robin ::: TOPIC: .......
23: Tweakers' Asylum, .He's simply someone that that likes to pat himself on the back. :rolleyes: n/t (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-03, 01:37:49 (71.241.129.140)
@ .......
24: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I could come up with several hypotheses for why we have opposite results, but (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-02, 10:43:01 (71.241.129.140)
I agree Norm. Everyone's systems and listening preferences are different so there really isn't any right or wrong. There would a lot less internet friction if folks would realize this beofre trying to .......
25: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 18:32:14 (71.241.129.140)
;))) .......
26: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Isoclean fuses (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 18:09:04 (71.241.129.140)
Yep that's where I got my 12 fuses for my Butler amps w/6 channels. I simply loved them when I finally got them installed in the right direction. But what turned me off from Isoclean was the direction .......
27: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I have posted a lot about this. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 18:04:16 (71.241.129.140)
Sorry Norm, i'm not a frequent poster here so I apologise for having you repeat yourself. I know how fustrating that can be. But fortunately for me, I hear just the opposite than you do when using ERS .......
28: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 16:52:25 (71.241.129.140)
So I'm guessing Absolute Sound is only a $60 telephone call away, right? ;) hahaha J/K ing .......
29: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 16:46:57 (71.241.129.140)
Actually I've heard Ti-Shield is a much better material for making transformer shields. Ti-Shield has a large bandwidth coverage than Mu-Metal and you're able to cut & shape the stuff and run a ground .......
30: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I found the ERS paper cannot even be in my listening room. nt (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 14:10:17 (71.241.129.140)
Mind mentioning why or are you just gonna keep it to yourself Norm? LOL Personally I disagree but I have learned the hard way that too much will brighten up a system to the point of making it sound ha .......
31: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 14:03:31 (71.241.129.140)
I hadn't seen this article Dave,,, thanks for pointing that out. The Pulse generator definitely looks like something I'd like inside my computer. Regardless of where it's getting it's power, that has .......
32: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Dimensional info for RCI-3 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 03:22:44 (71.241.129.140)
Yea,I've heard the same thing about ERS but that's in components with an audio signal, there's no audio signals in a balanced power conditioner, hense no high frequency's to be lost. Just 1 damn large .......
33: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 03:10:49 (71.241.129.140)
I was told by Acoustic Revive that these are 2 totally different products and that the REM-8 doesn't project a 7.83Hz signal but infact produces it's own electromagnetic wave,,,something entirely diff .......
34: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Check out less expensive new Acoustic Revive Cable Lifter RCI3 first,,, (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 02:56:57 (71.241.129.140)
I have no cables on my floors to use these cable risers on. Can you give me the width of the REM-8? My BPT power cord runs thru my floor to the cellar where my dedicated outlet is.Can you also give me .......
35: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 02:23:44 (71.241.129.140)
Further reading into this porducts suggests that this unit gives off it's own electromagnetic wave that somehow cancels out the electromagnetic wave of component transformers. Mt first impression was .......
36: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks for your noninput,,,,,,, n/t (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 01:58:27 (71.241.129.140)
@ .......
37: Tweakers' Asylum, Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-04-01, 01:05:20 (71.241.129.140)
I see the available of this new product has finally come to the USA for the asking price of $550. :GULP: And I thought the RR-77 was expensive and this thing runs on batteries to boot. At 1 per compon .......
38: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustic Revive QR8 hmm.. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-30, 14:54:52 (71.241.129.140)
Have you thought about using the resonators on the RR-77 itself? 6Moon reviewer Jeff Day actually received his RR-77 with a resonator located inside the case just above the LED light and one on the IE .......
39: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: ISF calibration is highly recommended... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-30, 08:47:54 (71.241.129.140)
CRT TV's may be smaller than the rest but it's still the best picture available. I didn't mention it but i did cut off the captive cord and installed an Acme cryoed silver IEC terminal so I could use .......
40: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Outlets and connectors for video? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-29, 17:40:28 (71.241.129.140)
Just me but I have a thing for Bybee's and I personally love what they bring to video. On my Sony XBR CRT with DirecTv HD, I have both an IEC Bybee adapter and an AC Bybee adapter on a VH Flavor 1 pow .......
41: Isolation Ward, RE: "It seems to me they mentioned every type of projection display device BUT a CRT." (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-29, 09:50:07 (71.241.129.140)
LOL, that's what I get for asnswering a post in the early hours of the morning. Guess I got stuck on the word projector. But regardless, for me in my system, I find that shutting it off works best. Bu .......
42: Isolation Ward, RE: "Projector" (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-29, 03:21:25 (71.241.129.140)
Well it seems to me AR mentioned just about every type of projection display device BUT a CRT. It just might possibly be that a cathrode ray tube reacts differently to Schumann devices than do project .......
43: Isolation Ward, RE: Ping! Schumann Device Users (again) (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-28, 21:06:53 (71.241.129.140)
I have a Sony XBR CRT and I gotta say that when i'm watching TV, it's the only time I shut my RR-77 off. With it on, the picture loses it's sharpness and the picture seems smooth. Some folks might act .......
44: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I agree one may be already enough if you (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-28, 18:34:17 (71.241.129.140)
Well hotbird, I don't know how you look at that (no quartz) but to me, that's falsifying a review by Jeff Day by showing an open RR-77 with a Quartz Resonator that didn't belong there. He should have .......
45: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: can you find the multiple RR-77 in this other setup... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-28, 10:19:45 (71.241.129.140)
Personally hotbird i find no need for more than 1 RR-77 while having it stacked with a KingRex and a Shakti Stone inbetween,,, but that's me in my system. Most cretainly more RR-77's will work just fi .......
46: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Hope someone can kindly recommend some new feet.... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-26, 16:47:57 (71.241.129.140)
Audiopoints hands down,,,,,. Of all the cones I've tried, these have worked the best for me under all my front line components and loudspeakers/subwoofer. They aren't the cheapest but they do make my .......
47: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-22, 11:17:05 (71.241.129.140)
Hi May Just to clarify, there was no struggle for me, I plainly don't know what i'm talking about. LOL I freely admit this. But I do know what I hear and I do know about the limitations I have for gea .......
48: Isolation Ward, RE: It may be that the Shakti Stone is protecting the RR-77 from the EMI of the power supply. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 22:19:13 (71.241.129.140)
"This is at least the second time you've used the word liar. You'll need to post elsewhere if you want to continue this approach to discussions." From what I've found, I used that word only once and .......
49: Isolation Ward, RE: It may be that the Shakti Stone is protecting the RR-77 from the EMI of the power supply. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 21:59:12 (71.241.129.140)
I did in fact try placing the KingRex a distance away from the RR-77 tonite and tried using the Shakti Stone under the RR-77 by itself. Even tho it did in fact expand the effects of the RR-77 in so mu .......
50: Tweakers' Asylum, Well keep me in mind, I'm looking for a pair,,, NT (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 21:04:56 (71.241.129.140)
a .......
51: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I have four remaining Shatki stones sitting in a box as they have for 10 years (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 20:34:23 (71.241.129.140)
If you'd like to part with a few Stones Norm, please let me know. :) Cheers, Robin .......
52: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 12:27:18 (71.241.129.140)
Do you mean like how it is with you and your bullsh*t? If your posts are any reflection of your problem, you must be having a hard time dealing with your neverending supply of it. O) Cheers, Robin :: .......
53: Isolation Ward, RE: It may be that the Shakti Stone is protecting the RR-77 from the EMI of the power supply. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 10:17:24 (71.241.129.140)
Could be Norm,,,but the upgraded power supply has a very very noticable effect on the RR-77 by iself that is easily recognizable when turning the unit on/off/on. When placing the Stone between the 2 p .......
54: Tweakers' Asylum, Another tweak for Acoustic Revive RR-77 owners,, especially those with an upgraded KingRex PS (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 01:59:09 (71.241.129.140)
This idea comes from Enophile,,, he gets all the glory for his thought of placing a Shakti Stone underneath the RR-77 or in my case also on top of a KingRex power supply. The resolution from this twea .......
55: Isolation Ward, A Shakti Stone between a KingRex power supply and an Acoustic Revive RR-77 is (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-20, 01:24:14 (71.241.129.140)
a very resolute situation. It's still early as I haven't but done an initial A-B test but I thought I'd post anyways. When placing a Shakti stone on top of my KingRex power supply and the RR-77 on top .......
56: Isolation Ward, RE: If you haven't used an aftermarket power cord, then you haven't heard the device at all. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-19, 19:00:16 (71.241.129.140)
Let me ask you how you use an aftermarket power cord w/o upgrading the wall wart power supply? Frankly after spending $180 for the Kingrex power supply, I did infact need a 12' power cord to reach a n .......
57: Isolation Ward, RE: Don't ever assume by what you feel (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-19, 13:03:56 (71.241.129.140)
Not in the least Michael,,,, I'll simply stand beside my latter statement. Have a nice day. ;) Cheers, Robin .......
58: Isolation Ward, RE: When your Schumann is broke??? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-19, 10:13:12 (71.241.129.140)
Try the unit out,,,, try the unit with an updated power supply. Cheers, Robin .......
59: Isolation Ward, RE: When your Schumann is broke??? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-19, 03:36:25 (71.241.129.140)
Real simple Mike, just turn it off, then on. if you don't hear the difference that makes this little unit such a treasure, then you got a problem. If you've never heard a positive difference with your .......
60: Tweakers' Asylum, Now that's good to hear (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-13, 12:52:48 (71.241.129.140)
I've been waiting for someone to remark on the KingRex so I could have someone elses opinion to compare with my own. I'm real glad to hear I wasn't too far off base with my opinion. :thumbsup: Cheers, .......
61: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-13, 12:31:30 (71.241.129.140)
Plus you need to keep in mind that Acoustic Revive's power conditioner was going for $1500!!! As the prices of upgraded power supply's go, the KingRex is one of the lowest priced power supply of quali .......
62: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sorry (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-12, 22:42:40 (71.241.129.140)
Actually stu i'm the one who needs to say I'm sorry. I was responding to an earlier post from Dotsystem about the effectivenes of placing the Symphony Pro directly over a breaker box vs just placing i .......
63: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Quantum QRT (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-12, 12:22:57 (71.241.129.140)
So these boards actually emit a frequency radio signal,,,, and it has nothing to do with injecting anything thru the AC cord and into the circuit. It's the emitted frequency that's actually interacti .......
64: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-11, 16:55:02 (71.241.129.140)
Well I would really hope the location of the box itself is very important. I would hope the qunatum effects aren't strickly limited to the wiring from the box but what's being projected from the box i .......
65: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-11, 10:04:12 (71.241.129.140)
Nor do I have a soldering gun. I would have done the same in your sitation but I'm glad I didn't have to. I think the shorter the dc cable the better. I actually had a shielded Nitro DC cable made up .......
66: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-11, 09:52:45 (71.241.129.140)
I actually only have 1 outlet in my cellar that's 6' away from the breaker box. I have the Symphony & PE IV plugged into that using an AC Liberator cord. I also have an ultaviolet light water purifica .......
67: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: But mine came with an IEC chassis.... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 16:31:28 (71.241.129.140)
They all come with an iec terminal but you can upgrade the DC jack. I wouldn't waste my time upgrading anything on this PS unless you're using it for an audio amp. The RR-77 is NOT an audio component, .......
68: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 16:20:55 (71.241.129.140)
The stock DC cord is 21" long. If you simply use the KingRex as a platform for the RR-77, a 5" cord would be long enough. Cheers, Robin .......
69: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 16:14:53 (71.241.129.140)
I find the Quantum Symphony Pro to clear up the audio to the point that it will brighten an already highly detailed system. Frankly I can't have mine in the same room. As much as I love what it does f .......
70: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Isolate the RR-77 from vibration!!! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 16:00:30 (71.241.129.140)
I have my RR-77 6' and sitting on top of my KingRex. i'm using Vibrapods under both units, a medium stiffness Vibrapod under the Kingrex and the lightest one under the RR-77. Even tho I paid close to .......
71: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Kings Rex PS (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 09:41:27 (71.241.129.140)
That's not necessarily true. Case in point, take my Trends UD 10.1 USB transport which gets it's power from the USB port. I did in fact get the optional battery pack and this made a distinct improveme .......
72: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Oh well, (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 02:42:13 (71.241.129.140)
I'll just say that my RR-77 is off to the left of dead center between my loudspeakers and my imaging is as dead center with the RR-77 on as it was with it off. Having the unit less than dead center be .......
73: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I am a firm believer that people's systems and taste differ. Sorry if that offense you. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-09, 15:26:52 (71.241.129.140)
You didn't offend me in the least Norm, I'm just disappointed that you're not seeing for yourself how much stronger this generator is with an upgraded power supply. But I'm not offended, if you're hap .......
74: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: It is a strange device. I certainly would not have been the first to buy it. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-09, 13:06:00 (71.241.129.140)
Hi Norm, Your "Doubting Thomas" remark has me puzzled. This is the 2nd or 3rd time you've expressed doubt with my impressions. From what I have already told you and the fact that you have a 30 day mon .......
75: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: KingRex power supply & Acoustic Revive RR-77 are (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 21:15:18 (72.92.133.185)
If I were using this power supply with an amp like the Trends ( I use the Trends UD 10.1 USB transport myself), I would be all over that DC jack upgrade but for simply powering up a pulse generator,,, .......
76: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: KingRex power supply & Acoustic Revive RR-77 are (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 11:18:24 (72.92.133.185)
After comparing the 2 power supplys, it's MY opinion (and in MY system) that the strength of the RR-77 pulse generator are at least doubled and quite possibly tripled by the addition of the KingRex po .......
77: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Another thought, could you run two RR-77s off one KingRex power supply? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 11:07:56 (72.92.133.185)
Gee Norm, I don't know why you would think that? All you need to do is go to Mangus Audio website and take a look at the back of the KingRex to see that there's only 1 DC output on this power supply. .......
78: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: KingRex power supply & Acoustic Revive RR-77 are (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 04:06:45 (72.92.133.185)
As an afterthought to those who has such an issue with placement and are considering buying a 2nd unit, you may want to try this KingRex power supply first. To me, this sounds like a classic case of a .......
79: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: KingRex power supply & Acoustic Revive RR-77 are (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 03:59:03 (72.92.133.185)
This is the cheapest, well built power supply I've ever seen and it seems to work real fine with the RR-77, at least so far, it's been on a whole 8 hours now. LOL I haven't even thought about using t .......
80: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanks for the comments on the Kingrex (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 03:13:34 (72.92.133.185)
You will like the KingRex. Even tho I haven't compared it to the wallwart, the effects of this pulse generator are strong and immediate when using this power supply. I'm also using an old BPT power co .......
81: Tweakers' Asylum, KingRex power supply & Acoustic Revive RR-77 are (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-05, 18:21:41 (72.92.133.185)
totally compatible with each other, wiring included. I wanted to make sure this got out to those who were curious so I started a new thread. I've only had a few hours with these 2 units so I can't mak .......
82: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: like this perhaps.... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-25, 10:34:07 (72.92.133.185)
Hi Mike, this is good to know and I actually expected this type of support from you after reading your website.Your enthusiasm convinced me to purchase from you in the first place. But I'm hoping no m .......
83: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Yes, I guess I could find which is +12 volts and ground and change the connector. nt (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-24, 21:18:30 (72.92.133.185)
Well Norm, I'm hoping Dave Clarks introduction of the KingRex PS might be just the ticket and w/o any mods whatesoever,,, but that remains to be seen. What I can say w/o revocation Norm is I was told .......
84: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I found my Metronome ps. It has a 7 pin connector. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-24, 14:02:02 (72.92.133.185)
I'm not sure it would either but cleaner power supply's do help improve the performance of nonaudio components,,,, video to be one that I know of personally. Who's to say a cleaner power supply won't .......
85: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 upgraded power supplys (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-24, 11:50:53 (72.92.133.185)
For me it would be the blue light in the front coming on. ;)) Seriously I was hoping someone with this pulse generator would have another component with a simular plug and could actually identify the .......
86: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: like this perhaps.... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-24, 11:07:54 (72.92.133.185)
Good find Dave,,, I hadn't seen this PS before. You know I bet this PS would work with the RR-77. The Acoustic Revive DPS-1 PS says DC 12v/.5a/2w output while the Trends PS says DC 12/3a/36w so I woul .......
87: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: "Isobloacks" (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-23, 04:21:26 (72.92.133.185)
Sounds to me like you're the only one with the problem,,,, so far,,,,, .......
88: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Vibration control shelf for Power Line Conditioner (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-23, 02:55:02 (72.92.133.185)
I've always used with my BPT BP2.5 the Mapleshade Isolation System with the Isobloacks and the triplepoint brass cones,,, except I used the low profile cones due to the height limits of my rack. I .......
89: Tweakers' Asylum, Acoustic Revive RR-77 upgraded power supplys (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-23, 01:39:55 (72.92.133.185)
I'm wondering if there are any owners of this pulse generator who have upgraded their wallwart power supplys to something more substantial and if so,,, what? I was told that Acoustic Revive has sol .......
90: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Footers on Power Conditioner - what do you guys use? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-09, 00:43:16 (72.92.133.185)
I use Mapleshade brass cones/maple platform/isoblocks with my BPT. Audiopoints would be the only other brass cone I would use had i not gotten the Mapleshades first. Cheers, Robin .......
91: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Its in the recycle (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-07, 03:25:51 (72.92.133.185)
Yep, it's Bill I'm referring to. He's the only one I know of that even uses a variac but he does swear by it. So long is it's only high voltages that are making these transformers hum, wouldn't a vari .......
92: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Its in the recycle (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-02-06, 20:09:24 (72.92.133.185)
I'm surprised someone hasn't brought up using a 20A variac to keep that high voltage in line. I've got a friend with a high volatge problem and he's been using a variac in front of of Alan's old modif .......
93: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Alan Maher Power Enhancers with Monster HTS3500 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-01-25, 23:25:37 (72.92.133.185)
I gotta say I agree with Alan 100% on this. You can't fault Alan for trying to save us guys some money. I simply have my whole system going thru my BPT,on a 20A dedicated circuit that'slocated in a da .......
94: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Alan Maher Power Enhancers with Monster HTS3500 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-01-19, 20:30:02 (72.92.133.185)
Wayne Waananen of Bolder Cables is making me up this 20A IEC Liberator adapter. Wayne made meup a 20A IEC Bybee adapter years ago for my BPT so I already know he does quality work. Cheers, Robin ::: .......
95: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Alan Maher Power Enhancers with Monster HTS3500 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-01-17, 22:10:02 (72.92.133.185)
Hi I use a BPT BP2.5 and I use a PE in the bottom outlet of each 5 duplex's with a PE II in the first duplex with my main amp. I share a dedicated duplex with a PE IV and my BPT. I understand that the .......
96: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Any new Alan Maher PE IV users? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-01-17, 21:38:28 (72.92.133.185)
Hi Sherod I've had my PE IV for a couple of weeks but I noticed the improvement within the first 20 minutes of intsallation in my shared dedicated outlet with my BPT. I first noticed improved inner de .......
97: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Which oyaide parts to use (desperate cry for help) (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-12-06, 18:33:46 (64.222.126.212)
Sounds like the same situation i ran into,,,, listening fatigue. I would recommend all gold Oyaide. Oyaide SWO-GX duplex, P-079 AC-Plug, and C-079 IEC Plug. To my ear, these are the best allaround par .......
98: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Any orders pending with Alan Maher will be delayed... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-12-06, 18:23:18 (64.222.126.212)
I too just had 11 PE's sent to me a few weeks ago, just before Alan was getting ready to tour with Springsteen. He's all I can think about as I listen to the vast improvement from having a PE-II in a .......
99: Power Forum, Re: Noise Harvester nolight (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-05-30, 10:11:25 (72.92.144.68)
Yes you did Paul,,, thanks for the email. I'm sure it was an honest mistake but not knowing your business hours, I was using every means available to contact you. I apologise for my redundancy. And th .......
100: Power Forum, Re: Noise Harvester nolight (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-05-29, 21:11:02 (72.92.144.68)
I got a problem Paul and the problem starts with Barrows Worms. He gave me hard time when I originally tried to return a questionable Noise Harvester and now after 30 days and only 10 days of actually .......
101: Power Forum, Re: Noise Harvester nolight (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-05-13, 12:27:14 (72.92.144.68)
I totally agree Paul, thanks for the explanations. I was curious on your outlook on the effectiveness of the Harvesters with balanced power conditioners as this wasn't covered in your video. But you'r .......
102: Power Forum, Re: Noise Harvester nolight (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-05-12, 09:19:31 (72.92.144.68)
OK, I'll return it and hopefully it'll be returned working as the others. I'm still trying to decide if indeed I'm hearing an improvement in my dedicated circuit driven system. There's no doubt tho th .......
103: Power Forum, Noise Harvester nolight (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2007-05-12, 00:17:32 (72.92.144.68)
I bought a 5-pack of Harvesters and whe plugged into a power strip, all but 1 lights up. I was told that it doesn't need to light up to work as good as the others. That had the sound of BS to me, espe .......
104: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Now try Silclear (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-10-24, 00:31:35 (71.254.9.118)
Silclear was what I used on the 12 Isoclean fuses that I installed in my 2 Butler 3150 amps. And the stuff worked great, that is after I turned all the fuses around. Even tho I knew which direction to .......
105: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: To what extent can cryo treatment be used in audio equipments? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-10-10, 20:31:57 (71.254.9.118)
I just ran into this thread after posting a followup on a thread I started on cryoing components. I think my reply would be of some interest here. And while I'm at it, I'd like to personally thank Mor .......
106: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: component cryoing experience (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-10-09, 03:11:19 (71.254.9.118)
For anyone who is curious about how I fared with my cryoing experience, I went ahead and had 2 Butler 3150 tube hybris amps, a Sunfire Theater Grand 4 processor, a Music Hall CD-25, and a Quantum Symp .......
107: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: component cryoing experience (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-09-11, 17:51:05 (71.241.133.103)
Nope, on MOV's in BPT balanced power conditioners or Quantum Symphony Pro. But thanks for the warning. This actual experience is exactly what I was looking for, both good or bad. Thanks for sharing yo .......
108: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: component cryoing experience (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-09-11, 15:08:31 (71.241.133.103)
Yep, that's the same Cryogenics International. Must be Charles Beresford has lowered his prices even further as he quoted a price of $5.75 (plus shipping) for 100lbs. My components will be a little ov .......
109: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: component cryoing experience (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-09-10, 13:12:34 (71.241.133.103)
Thanks for the support Moray, I'm planning on sending my Sunfire Theater Grand 4 procesor and two Butler 3150 tube hybrid amps out to Cryogenics International monday. CI seems to have the most experie .......
110: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: component cryoing experience (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-09-10, 10:46:15 (71.241.133.103)
Moray, I already know what to expect from Cyrogenics, that's not the point. $7900 worth of amps/processor is! Having my subwoofer amp is the closest thing to my processor & tube amps that I've done. G .......
111: Tweakers' Asylum, component cryoing experience (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2005-09-09, 22:26:55 (71.241.133.103)
I'm looking for any brave souls who have taken the chance on having their components such as amps & processors cryogenically treated. I've heard all the negatives, I want to hear from anyone with actu .......
112: Tweakers' Asylum, Stillpoints ERS Accessory (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-10-08, 02:15:33 (64.223.124.157)
Jon, nice system! With all the power conditioning that you're using(I'm totally jeolous), have you considered using ERS as a shield around all your transformers? I had awesome results(lower ground noi .......
113: Cable Asylum, Re: Could you tell us where you put your Z-SLEEVES (Video?) and how did they help? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-07-29, 03:00:26 (209.240.205.63)
Sure, no problem. I have Bybee's in the form of a S-Video adapter and inline RCA's made my Bolder Cable on both my S-video/component cables at my Sony XBR. I also have a standard Z-Sleeve on each cabl .......
114: Cable Asylum, Re: Z-SLEEVES ??? Yet anuddah essential must have THING??? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-07-27, 20:06:30 (209.240.205.63)
Tonemanic, may I call you Tony as manic is so impersonal? J/K It's good to meet another Bybee buddy as I have 22 in my A/V system. I love these little buggers for what they impart in depth of the soun .......
115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Butler Audio 5150 vs. Jeff Rowland Model 201 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-07-24, 18:21:19 (209.240.205.63)
Way to go Zog, it took a lot of nerve to compare an unknown Butler multichannel amp to a Rowland 201. I just had the opportunity to listen to biamping sets of 201's with VMPS RM40's and I very much wa .......
116: Cable Asylum, Re: Is the Monster M2000 High Definition Silver S-Video cable the best video cable in the world??? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-03-17, 01:51:50 (209.240.205.63)
I suggest you try adding a Bolder Bybee S-Video adapter to a M2000SVHD and top it off with a standard Z-Sleeve. This combo also works real good with component too! :D Regards, Robin .......
117: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cord for DVD player (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-03-13, 01:41:18 (209.240.205.63)
I'll take it for granted that you have an IEC terminal on the back of your Esoteric, why else would you not state so? I had to install one on mine and used a VenHaus flavor 3 PC for digital components .......
118: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Might I also recommend (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-20, 21:39:38 (209.240.205.63)
ERS absorbs EMI/RFI,,, RIGHT Jason,therefore ERS wold be better served at the source of the interference. In the case of a balanced power conditioner, that would be inside the conditioner, everywhere .......
119: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Thanks... When you say "Much Prefer" ... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-20, 11:09:57 (209.240.205.63)
Z-Sleeves utilize ERS much better than just ERS alone. One standard Z-Sleeve has 8 wrappings on it and would make a positive difference in any cable application with the source digital cable and powe .......
120: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ERS or any other suggestions to incorporate into a 48" Power Strip for my A/V Rack? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-20, 01:00:57 (209.240.205.63)
You might want to try a Z-Sleeve from Zcable. Z-Sleeves are actually made of ERS and are a power conditioner in themselves. I use both ERS & Z-Sleeves in my system and much prefer Z-Sleeves, IN MY SYS .......
121: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Room treatment question (Ceiling) (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-19, 00:08:03 (209.240.205.63)
The ceiling is often neglected but room treatmeny in the right place can make a world of difference. he thing is your not looking for first reflections of the individual speakers but the combination o .......
122: Cable Asylum, Re: Anybody try Ridge Street ? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-15, 23:58:13 (209.240.205.63)
Robert, did you keep them or send them back to that ugly ole' man? ;D Regards, Robin .......
123: Speaker Asylum, Re: Velodyne (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-13, 02:29:46 (209.240.205.63)
I agree, I have the CT-100 and love the sub to pieces. :D Very musical and does the job in the home theater arena when I can pull myself away from the music. But I must add that I have a Slipstream By .......
124: Cable Asylum, Re: Z-SLEEVES and power cords? Your experience? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-11, 09:21:16 (209.240.205.63)
It's this type of type of irresponsible posting that takes away from the credibility of internet information in general. "It's been my experience" to remember the name of a poster with such inaccurate .......
125: Cable Asylum, Re: Interesting comments (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-02-09, 00:13:02 (209.240.205.63)
As a suggestion, you might be better served by getting a flavor 1 or 3 depending on whether your CDP is grounded or not. The flavor 4 is specifically made for high powered amps. Just a thought. Regard .......
126: Speaker Asylum, Re: Odyssey (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-12-08, 02:55:07 (209.240.205.63)
I'd like to second the Odyssey recommendation. I have a 6.1 Odyssey system that consists of 2 Lorelei's and 2 Nemisis. While this is waaay out of your price range, I can state with no problems that th .......
127: Cable Asylum, Re: Satellite receivers and AUDIO quality (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-12-08, 02:30:18 (209.240.205.63)
I have a C-band satellite system and with digital music channels, I use a Ridge Street MSE gen11 digital cable w/Bybee's on each end. This cable does amazing things to the dynamics and clarity of my d .......
128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Multi channel Amp Recomenation for audio only system (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-12-08, 02:08:34 (209.240.205.63)
Hi Larry, I own 2 Butler 3150 amps for my 6.1 system that includes a Sunfire TG3 processor and Odyssey Lorelei's. I went directly thru Butler Audio for my amps and they gave me a real good deal. That .......
129: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Looking for a chassis damping material....... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-22, 00:09:34 (209.240.205.63)
Hi Morse, I've been using lightweight vinyl dampening sheets (268-030) at Parts Express, 10" x 13" for $3.10 each for 4 or more. They're easily cut with scissors and will mold to irregular surfaces. J .......
130: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Bybees - best use where? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-21, 23:55:41 (209.240.205.63)
Hi Bob, if you have power conditioner, the most bang for the buck that will benefit the whole system is 2 large Bybee's, one each on -/+ output wires to the outlets. Other than that, I'd have to agree .......
131: Cable Asylum, Re: 20amp Power Cord for Simaudio Titan (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-11, 01:33:49 (209.240.205.61)
Hi John, I'd like to suggest BPT's L-9 Litz PC. If this cord can handle 2400watts, it should stand up to the Titan. Regards, Robin .......
132: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Inexpensive stainless or brass cones (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-11, 01:05:02 (209.240.205.61)
Ed Soler at Audiogon sells stainless steel cones for a reaonable price. His username is Esolerand even tho he went into te whoeale business, he might still do a little retail sale, or at least steer y .......
133: The Signature Sound Lounge, Hi Rich (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-01, 16:31:23 (209.240.205.60)
As a point of interest, how is your last name pronounced? Regards, Robin .......
134: Video Asylum, Re: So what Component Video cable(s) are you using... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-01, 16:19:57 (209.240.205.60)
This would definitely be grounds for divorce but ANY component cable would be improved 10-fold with the use of Bybee`s. I have 3 Bolder bybee inlines on my Monster Cable Video3 cable and the sharpness .......
135: Speaker Asylum, Re: Raising a sub off the floor? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-11-01, 15:43:10 (209.240.205.60)
I have my subwoofer isolated from the floor using a marble slab and rubber/cork squares. The sub is coupled to the marble with stainless steel cones. Being a suspended hardwood floor, I was getting to .......
136: Cable Asylum, Re: VH Audio Flavor 4 Cable (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-10-26, 15:29:58 (209.240.205.68)
Damn, only $130 more for the additional headroom of the 2400watt conditioner? Shoulda done it, you never know what the future will bring. I have my whole system including 2 Butler 3150 amps (6 x 150w) .......
137: Cable Asylum, VH Audio Flavor 4 Cable (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-10-25, 20:31:57 (209.240.198.63)
It`s nice to read a review that reflects my own experiences. I run 2 flavor 4 cryoed PC`s from my 2 Butler 3150 tube hybrid amps thru my BPT BP2.5 that has been fully maxxed out including the L-9 Litz .......
138: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Anybody tried an all-Mapleshade isolation set up? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-10-03, 02:09:09 (209.240.198.63)
I have the 2" maple block with Surefeet under my BPT power conditioner but had to split the isoblocks in 2 in order to fit everything on the bottom shelf of my Sanus CF-6 rack. There definitely seemed .......
139: Cable Asylum, Re: Ridgestreet Audio (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-09-29, 01:46:58 (209.240.198.63)
Ditto on the Midnight Silver Edition gen.11 IC`s and their speaker cable to complement them also. Regards, Robin .......
140: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Replacing non-grounded captive cable with IEC (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-28, 00:56:19 (209.240.198.63)
I suggest (and have done) leaving the ground unconnected, you don`t need to add something to the component that it wasn`t designed to have and then use a VenHaus flavor 3 PC that has the ground wire c .......
141: Cable Asylum, Re: IEC installation help (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-03, 22:03:50 (209.240.198.63)
You can go to Radio Shack and pick up a tool called the Nibbler which will allow you to create an opening to fit an IEC terminal. I get all my IEC terminals (9 now) from DedicatedAudio who sells Acme .......
142: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Balanced power project (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-02, 20:37:40 (209.240.198.63)
Put a Large Bybee on the load & neutral output leads off the tranny first and foremost along with the noise filter before the tranny. Everything in your system will benefit from them with a darker bac .......
143: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: EXCELLENT REPLY! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-02, 19:11:08 (209.240.198.63)
Thanks John, I have all these Bybee`s supporting a mid-fi home theater system with Bybee Ultra speaker filters on all speakers inc. center. I`m currently in the process of moving up to high end compon .......
144: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Wow ... $1600 of Bybees .... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-02, 10:29:34 (209.240.198.63)
Never said it was and it`s more like $2200! but you wanted to know so I told ya. LOL Regards, Robin .......
145: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: EXCELLENT REPLY! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-02, 00:15:46 (209.240.198.63)
Hi Varl, I have about 20 system Bybee`s and wouldn`t part with a one! The Ultra speaker filters (2 bybee`s) gave me the biggest improvement. The 2 large Bybee`s in my BPT power conditioner and the 2 l .......
146: Cable Asylum, Re: Silver Interconnects - RS Cables (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-01, 23:45:20 (209.240.198.63)
Well Rob, you must be special as I don`t see Badman running is mouth to you like he was to Robert Schult for using forum space to advertise. *Cables* must be governed under the âpick-n-chooseâ policy. .......
147: Cable Asylum, Re: Silver Interconnects - RS Cables; Badman? Where are you??? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-08-01, 23:11:48 (209.240.198.63)
Where`s the Self-appointed moderator "badman"? Another culprit for ya. Regards, Robin .......
148: Cable Asylum, Re: DIY by Chris VenHaus Power Cord Flavor #1 Cable (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-07-31, 00:41:26 (209.240.198.63)
You can get Acme cryoed silver IEC panel terminals at www.dedicatedaudio.com for $7.95. An excellent IEC terminal with even better delivery. This guy is quick! Also for cutting holes for these termina .......
149: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ERS cloth affected by plastic baggies? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-07-18, 01:14:50 (209.240.198.63)
b2, I do react with WAY to much negativity. After having a second look at the coarse of the the thread (which I hadn`t done after your last "dick" post), I see that again (sigh) I`ve stuck my foot in .......
150: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ERS cloth affected by plastic baggies? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-07-14, 20:52:42 (209.240.198.63)
You got allot of nerve mister trying to tell ppl what I mean, I mean just what I said! If you have concerns,,, fine. STATE THEM! They are valid concerns, no doubt about it. But if one is careful, lini .......
151: Whiner's Woad, Re: An Open Letter from Ridge Street Audio Designs (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-07-06, 18:44:23 (209.240.198.63)
I can`t understand how someone who makes as much sense as you would be banned from Cables. AFAIC, it`s a black eye for Jon & Ted and shows how opinionated these moderators have been lately. It`s not s .......
152: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: any good RF blocker' recipes out there? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-07-04, 15:39:15 (209.240.198.63)
Have you thought about encircling your speaker terminals with Stillpoints ERS? I use a 1/2" thick bullseye that has a noticable effect on my speaker clarity. Very highly recommended for RF/EMI suppres .......
153: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ERS cloth affected by plastic baggies? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-27, 11:34:24 (209.240.198.63)
I meant what I said fella, the adhesive-backed ERS is meant to be placed inside a component and it`s conductivity on the casing is meaningless. As long as your not touching any circuit boards, your OK .......
154: Cable Asylum, Re: RSA Midnight Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-26, 22:50:17 (209.240.198.63)
Blazter, I`ll be hoping to hear from you on your reaction to the Midnight Silver Edition speaker cables as that`ll probably be my next purchase, at least for my front 3 speakers anyways. 45' of cable .......
155: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ERS cloth affected by plastic baggies? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-25, 23:54:20 (209.240.198.63)
Hi M., you might try a 1/2 " wide bullseye strip around your speaker terminals. I did this to all 5 of my speakers and noticed an immediate clarity. I do like this stuff. I tacked strips of ERS inside .......
156: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ERS cloth affected by plastic baggies? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-25, 01:14:06 (209.240.198.63)
The cut edges of ERS on the metal chassis in itself shouldn`t be of any concern as long as it`s not touching anything that can be shorted out. I had no such concerns when I lined my components with um .......
157: Cable Asylum, Re: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition & Bybees (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-25, 01:02:44 (209.240.198.63)
Blazter, I also have a BPT BP2.5 modified with twin Bybee`s inside. But that wasn`t enough. I had Bolder Cable make me up a twin Bybee 20 amp IEC adapter for the front of the conditioner. I don`t thin .......
158: Cable Asylum, Re: Special Request First Generation (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-25, 00:44:40 (209.240.198.63)
I can attest to the fact that Bybee speaker filters (I have 3 Ultra`s & 2 standards) will make a VERY standard cable sound VERY, VERY good. That`s why, as with my digital cable, I want to upgrade my s .......
159: Cable Asylum, Re: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition & Bybees (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-25, 00:25:09 (209.240.198.63)
John, I talked to Jack on the phone about his thoughts as to what was the best location of twin Bybees in a digital cable and he suggested one on each end. I was leaning on having both in series on th .......
160: Cable Asylum, Re: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition & Bybees (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-24, 10:10:06 (209.240.198.63)
I don`t understand what`s confusing you about Bybee`s inside a cable, your just connecting the Bybee terminals to the signal core, nothing more. I don`t own any Ridge Street products or "anything like .......
161: Cable Asylum, Re: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition SPEAKER CABLES Versus any other popular brands?? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-24, 01:33:39 (209.240.198.63)
Hi Blazter, I`m having Robert make me up a 4m MSE digital cable w/ Bybee`s on each end rght now. This is his first application of Bybee`s with his cables so I`m letting him play at his leasure. I`ve b .......
162: Cable Asylum, Re: Bybee filters in analog IC's (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-22, 11:06:12 (209.240.198.63)
Here we go again Brad, more system subjectiveness. In MY system, the biggest impact for 2 Bybee inlines were on the source, that being my c-band satellite receiver. In MY system, putting both inlines .......
163: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Stillpoints ERS (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-20, 01:58:59 (209.240.198.63)
I can truely say Alan that my sound is ANYTHING but dead. Quiet, dynamic,,,, YES! My satellite receiver is both analog & digital, ERS did wonders on both formats, audio and video. And with the dynamic .......
164: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Great minds.... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-20, 01:47:53 (209.240.198.63)
Then you haven`t tried BPT`s new L-9 Litz PC, one hellova good power cord. But I made it great with the addition of a 20 amp IEC twin Bybee adapter. You get a quiet background with litz pc, twin Bybee .......
165: Cable Asylum, Re: Recommended RCA to 1/4" Phono cable... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-19, 22:03:46 (209.240.198.63)
IMHO, for whatever it`s worth (.01?), a kick ass adapter would be one that included a Bybee purifier to clean up the grunge and add dynamics to the signal. I know for a fact that Wayne Waananen of Bol .......
166: Cable Asylum, Re: Anyone used Eichmann plugs for digital? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-19, 21:52:25 (209.240.198.63)
Ridge Street Audio Designs use Eichmann silver bullet plugs a standard on their Midnight Silver Edition interconnects & digital cables. Regards, Robin .......
167: Cable Asylum, Re: Bybee filters in analog IC's (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-19, 00:59:24 (209.240.198.63)
I beg to differ with ya John but I have a pair of inlines that I`ve used on interconnects and Bybee`s adds a clarity and depth to music that makes it hard for me to believe that their "system dependen .......
168: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Speakers not stable on plush carpet. Tweak idea? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-15, 22:28:25 (209.240.198.63)
Would installing 4 threaded inserts (1/4-20) into the legs for threaded cones such as brass Audiopoints be an option for you? This worked well for my speakers (not Quads) resulting in a more defined s .......
169: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Stillpoints ERS (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-15, 22:01:58 (209.240.198.63)
Hi Alan, I presently have the casings of my c-band 4DTV, Yamaha a/v reveiver, and BPT BP2.5 covered with adhesive-backed ERS. The biggest improvements came from my 4DTV with a brighter, more vivid pic .......
170: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Chassis Mount Male IEC (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-13, 23:49:23 (209.240.198.63)
I didn`t soldier, I crimped. This was my easiest route and some say the best. It`s working out ok for me. I can`t remenber the size of the slip-on clips but they snapped right on the terminal`s post a .......
171: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Chassis Mount Male IEC (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-13, 23:25:41 (209.240.198.63)
Mike, as another suggestion, I`ve changed a captive cord on both my Yamaha a/v receiver and Velodyne subwoofer using these Acme terminals with VenHaus flavor 3 & 2 power cords with really good improve .......
172: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Chassis Mount Male IEC (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-13, 14:51:26 (209.240.198.63)
DedicatedAudio sells Acme silver cryoed IEC terminals of excellent quality. At least I like them that is and I like the customer service too! Regards, Robin .......
173: Video Asylum, Re: Need help.....Can't reset SonyXBR400 to 4:3 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 23:39:12 (209.240.198.63)
As a follow-up here, I use only video-in on my XBR400 so I have my "channel fix" selection set on Video 1. That`ll open up your 16:9 selection. Hope this helps ya love. Regards, Robin .......
174: Video Asylum, Re: hifi vcr recommendation (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 23:21:22 (209.240.198.63)
Panasonic is my first choice. .......
175: Video Asylum, Re: Need help.....Can't reset SonyXBR400 to 4:3 (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 23:19:07 (209.240.198.63)
Let`s see, you push the menu button, curser to setup, and your "16:9 Enhanced" selection isn`t lit up to allow yo to choose Auto or On? If blackened out, what does it say? I`d be curious to know. Rega .......
176: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Dedicated line inducing hum?? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 22:03:37 (209.240.198.63)
A BPT balanced power conditioner will get you there for 1/2 that price with great musicality benefits to your whole system to boot. (at least that was my experience) Regards, Robin .......
177: Cable Asylum, Re: VH Audio Flavor 2 PC how flexible? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 20:42:36 (209.240.198.63)
Frankly, it`s not a problem with the plug sliding out of the terminal, it`s the fit, period. The Wattgate plug just doesn`t slide fully into the terminal as the Schurter plug does. The Wattgate plugs .......
178: Cable Asylum, Re: VH Audio Flavor 2 PC how flexible? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 11:40:03 (209.240.198.62)
I`m not a real big fan of the Wattgate IEC plugs either. They don`t seem to fit the terminals as well as my Schurter IEC plugs, which I love! Regards, Robin .......
179: Cable Asylum, Re: subwoffer cable for 5.1 connection (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 00:40:40 (209.240.198.61)
The m1000 is shielded, that`s the important thing. You should be alright. Regards, Robin .......
180: Cable Asylum, Re: VH Audio Flavor 2 PC how flexible? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-08, 00:35:27 (209.240.198.61)
I don`t know if this`ll help but I`m able to comfortably plug my flavor 2 PC into my subwoofer in a space of 8" from the wall. I find this PC to be as flexible as need be. Regards, Robin .......
181: Cable Asylum, Re: How about this one? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-05, 00:39:48 (209.240.198.63)
Looks kinda cheap to me, not at all like the Icecube, which I happen to have. Just my opinion, but I really like my Icecube. Regards, Robin .......
182: Cable Asylum, Re: How about this one? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-05, 00:38:12 (209.240.198.63)
Looks kinda cheap to me, not at all like the Icecube, which I happen to have. Just my opinion, but I really like my Icecube. Regards, Robin .......
183: Cable Asylum, Re: Power cord replacement. help (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-15, 01:40:54 (209.240.198.63)
Check out www.venhaus1.com , specificly his flavor 3 for the digital components and the flavor 2 w/o a safety ground wire for the analog components. Regards, Robin .......
184: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Online source for Acme cryo'd outlets? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-13, 23:34:15 (209.240.198.63)
www.dedicatedaudio.com , excellent service with VERY FAST delivery. They have 15amp silver, cryoed Acme outlets for $39.95 and the 20amp version for $44.95. I`ve gotten numerous IEC Acme silver cryoed .......
185: Cable Asylum, Re: Bybee speaker filters/ to John Curl (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-11, 18:12:16 (209.240.198.63)
As a point of interest, I`m having Bolder Cable make me up a Bybee speaker filter with 2 large purifiers in series for my center channel speaker as Jack Bybee said that combination worked best. I`m to .......
186: Cable Asylum, Re: Bybee speaker filters/ to John Curl (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-11, 14:03:36 (209.240.198.63)
Thanks John, I did just that and got the information that I needed. Sorry to have bothered ya. Regards, Robin .......
187: Cable Asylum, Bybee speaker filters/ to John Curl (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-11, 10:15:47 (209.240.198.63)
Hi, I presently have a pair of the Ultra and a pair of the standard models of Bybee`s Speaker Filters for my 5.1 system. I`m looking for one filter for my center channel speaker. Now, I have an offer .......
188: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Bybee Ultra speaker filters for the center channel speaker (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-11, 02:36:35 (209.240.198.63)
Thanks for the suggestion, I never thought of emailing Jack Bybee himself. Why not? I`m afraid I`m not much of a DIY fan so I`m looking for the real deal, even if I need to pay $300 for 1. That is if .......
189: Tweakers' Asylum, Bybee Ultra speaker filters for the center channel speaker (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-11, 02:08:56 (209.240.198.63)
I`m wondering what the chances are to buy 1 Bybee speaker filter for my center channel speaker? There is a pair of Ultra`s available at A`gon for $600 but the seller won`t break them up. I was hoping .......
190: Cable Asylum, Re: Where to Buy a Two Prong IEC? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-07, 01:37:04 (209.240.198.63)
Duhhhh, making a statement like mine after just picking up the ICECUBE from Dedicated Audio for my DSR-922 satellite receiver. My mind was on installing an IEC terminal w/o a ground connection. Regard .......
191: Cable Asylum, Re: Where to Buy a Two Prong IEC? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-06, 09:59:07 (209.240.198.63)
A 3 prong will do just fine, leave the ground unterminated, that`s all. Regards, Robin .......
192: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Source for stainless steel spikes with 6M threaded studs? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-05, 22:20:58 (209.240.198.63)
Try Esoler (username) at Audiogon. Soler Points custom makes stainless steel cones of excellent quality. I`m sure he could satisfy you, he did me! Regards, Robin .......
193: Cable Asylum, Re: Any thoughts on Power Cable design for Balanced Power? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-05-01, 23:48:00 (209.240.198.63)
I`m a little bias but I love Chris Hoff`s new L-9 Litz PC. It`s a 6 wire design that gave my BP2.5 a huge improvement over the standard Clarity PC that came with my unit. I very solid PC with a IEC Sc .......
194: General Asylum, Re: Important Lesson, here: It's what happens when one has . . . (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-28, 19:57:55 (209.240.198.63)
hehehehehe .......
195: Cable Asylum, Re: Well, at least you got some content : ) nt (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-28, 10:29:15 (209.240.198.63)
Ahhh, your waay too kind dvb,,,, Regards, Robin .......
196: Video Asylum, Re: Yamaha RX-V1200. (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 21:54:46 (209.240.198.63)
You could probably get the RX-V1300 for around the same price and get 20 more watts per channel to boot. But I agree with Hepcat on the Yamaha`s quality sound both in music and hometheater and with pl .......
197: General Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 21:41:55 (209.240.198.63)
LOL Actually, I tried but nothing came thru again, I`m on a roll. Pretty sad tho, I post nothing and get 24 replies. Don`t you guys have anything better to do? But then again, I`m glad I was able to e .......
198: General Asylum, (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 19:58:52 (209.240.198.63)
Boy, I screw up and get 23 replys. Guess it doesn`t take much to humor you guys, does it? LOL Glad to be of assistance! Robin ;-) .......
199: Cable Asylum, VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 18:23:09 (209.240.198.63)
Damn, my first review and I screw it up! And there seems to be no edit feature here at the Asylum, double damn! Anyways, the Chris VanHaus power cord I used for the review was the flavor 3, for digita .......
200: Cable Asylum, REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 15:10:46 (209.240.198.60)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by satfrat ( A ) .......
201: General Asylum, REVIEW: (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 14:01:28 (209.240.198.60)
Model: Category: Suggested Retail Price: Description: Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by satfrat ( A ) on April 27, 2003 at 14:01:28 IP Add .......
202: Power Forum, Re: Went with the ICECUBE - thanks! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-20, 23:05:20 (209.240.198.63)
I hope you have as good a result with the Icecube as I`ve had with Dedicated Audio`s Acme cryo`ed silver IEC terminals that I`ve used in 2 IEC installations, one to my Yamaha receiver and the other to .......
203: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: IEC terminal installations (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-17, 09:43:52 (209.240.198.63)
As an afterthought, I shold point out that I ended up having my Sony XBR ISF-recalibrated after the PC upgrade. I found that any messing with the display device throws off the calibration. And since m .......
204: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: IEC terminal installations (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-17, 09:23:47 (209.240.198.63)
My Sony 36XBR400 is a direct view. It was a very positive tweak. I had much more definition in my pivture and it helped clear up some subscription channels (networks) on my C-band dish that weren`t so .......
205: Power Forum, Re: 2 Pin to IEC Adaptor; ICECUBE (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-17, 00:40:41 (209.240.198.63)
www.dedicatedaudio.com has an adapter simular to this called the Icecube that has been cryo`ed, and for $20 less. Regards, Robin .......
206: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: B-P-T (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-16, 23:53:07 (209.240.198.63)
You took the words right out of my mouth! hehe I might add that DIY`res wouldn`t have the benefit of Plitron`s LoNo transformers that are responsible for the high musical quality of these conditioners .......
207: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Schurter IECs (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-16, 21:43:50 (209.240.198.63)
I can relate to these being a pain in the arse! I just replaced a 20 amp Schurter on a BPT Clarity 10 with one of these although mine`s marked 4782. I had to take the clips out of the casing to fit th .......
208: Speaker Asylum, Re: mixing 4-ohm and 8-ohm speakers (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-12, 00:39:32 (209.240.198.63)
Hi, I`m running 8 ohm mains with 4 ohm rears using a Yamaha HTR-5490 6.1 receiver with the impedence on it`s lower setting. I like my music loud and no worries, the unit hardly gets warm. I first trie .......
209: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Power conditioner for power amp without dulling sound? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-11, 21:02:53 (209.240.198.63)
www.b-p-t.com A balanced power conditioner from this company will energize any system with better dynamics and a wider, clearer soundstage. So long as you don`t overtax the unit`s capacity, everything .......
210: Video Asylum, Re: It sounds really good, except for the really large satellite dishes necessary... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-29, 20:01:57 (209.240.198.63)
You could get by with an 8 ft dish. (hint?) :-) Robin .......
211: Video Asylum, Re: Satellite HDTV, it's about time for me to get into satellite... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-27, 00:25:38 (209.240.198.63)
Hi Paul, me again. I have a C-band satellite dish with a 4DTV receiver and a HDD-200 decoder that allows me to receive 6 HD channels, HBO E/W, Showtime E/W, Discovery, and Nebraska PBS. BTW, I install .......
212: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Bybee filters.....I'm a believer! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-15, 02:05:42 (209.240.198.63)
I know what you mean, I`m a major believer also. I just got my BP2.5 back from BPT last week with a full boat of mods; silver wiring, Hubbels, 2 large Bybee`s, and custom DynamiCaps. I also had a high .......
213: Video Asylum, Re: Yes, this is my last resort... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-08, 17:32:15 (209.240.198.63)
Hey Paul, just for s&g, you might want to try www.stormproducts.com/interconnect/power-custom.asp to see if they can`t make ya up something. An email can`t hurt, much,,,, LOL Let me know how it works .......
214: Video Asylum, Re: Lovan and Sanus... (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-08, 17:06:09 (209.240.198.63)
Hi. I would further spike the center channel speaker with threadless cones, cemented to the speaker cabinet`s base. Cones on my center speaker gave it much more detail and focus although mine`s on a m .......
215: Speaker Asylum, Re: Mixing 8ohm and 4 ohm speakers (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-05, 01:04:47 (209.240.198.63)
I`ve been running 8 ohm mains with 4 ohm rears on my HTR-5490 (80wattsx6) for a year now with no problems whatsoever. Hell, the damn thing doen`t even get warm! I tried both ohm settings and went with .......
216: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Has anyone tried the RTR Dynamicaps in their equipment? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-04, 01:35:09 (209.240.198.63)
I`m having my BPT BP2.5 power conditioner fully modified and decided to try the Dynamicaps in place of the Auricaps, in part from what I read on their website and from Alan Maher`s advise. My applicat .......
217: Video Asylum, Re: HDTV Calibration (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-01, 21:42:51 (209.240.198.63)
Hi Peter, to have your HDTV professionally calibrated, you`ll need the services of an ISF- trained dealer. A list of dealers can be found at www.imagingscience.com . But you would be wise to get refer .......
218: Video Asylum, Re: Help! Power cord Plug for a (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-03-01, 19:39:40 (209.240.198.63)
Still looking for an answer huh? Well, as an alternative, I`ll suggest what I`m going to be doing in the near future. I`m installing an IEC terminal on the back of my XBR Wega so I can replace that fl .......
219: General Asylum, Re: My God !!! (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-02-16, 10:18:32 (209.240.198.63)
LOL, thought so! Regards, Robin .......
220: General Asylum, Re: Great Reviews from this month's A.C.A. Newsletter (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-02-15, 23:54:37 (209.240.198.63)
Your site keeps shutting my webtv off, what gives? Is your website virused up? I would have liked to check out your equipment reviews but I guess that ain`t gonna happen,,,,,. Robin .......
221: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: 14 g solid silver wire good for IC or ...? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-02-12, 00:59:12 (209.240.198.63)
May I suggest posing your questions to Alan Mayer at www.perfectcable.com . He`s very knowledgable on PC. Regards, Robin .......
222: General Asylum, Re: Upgrade path recommendations (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-12-24, 23:57:04 (209.240.198.63)
I would also recommend power conditioning, maybe a balanced power conditioner from BPT. It`ll improve your whole system, not just one component. And plug it into a dedicated 20 amp outlet for added in .......
223: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Need source for discs for speaker spikes (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-12-22, 13:34:35 (209.240.198.63)
You could also try www.audioc.com/accessories/mountsspikes.htm if your just looking for cheap disks to move your speakers around with. 3/4" disks; 8 for $12. But after finding your sweet spot, why con .......
224: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: ED SOLER, got any cones?? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-11-24, 09:07:31 (209.240.198.63)
Hi, try username esoler at Audiogon to get in touch with Ed. I think his cones are very affordable. I just had my whole hometheater system inc/subwoofer done resulting in a more defined soundstage and .......
225: General Asylum, Re: Equitech Balanced AC? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-10-16, 00:49:10 (209.240.198.63)
If you haven`t already purchased the BPT BP2.5 Ultra, the unit can be had for under $1000 from a dealer at Audiogon. I did so and saved myself $200. I gave up the 30 day money back guarantee but then .......
226: Inmate Systems, satfrat - Satfrat`s Hometheater System ~a la carte~ (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-10-12, 01:58:29 (209.240.198.61)
Moniker: satfrat System Name: Satfrat`s Hometheater System ~a la carte~ System Rev Date: 2003/09/20/04:38 System Rev IP: 209.240.198.61 Amp: (2) Butler Audio 3150 tube hybrid amps w/6 channels of 150 .......
227: Speaker Asylum, Re: Maufacturer of 1/4-20 or metric speaker spikes (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-10-12, 01:14:52 (209.240.198.63)
You can find custom made stainless steel cones made to order with 1/4-20 threads at esoler@insightbb.com . I personally haven`t tried them but am about to in the near future. Just tell Ed what you req .......
228: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Soler Points, anyone tried them? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-10-08, 08:31:22 (209.240.198.63)
Thanx for the info. I got that feel from just talking to him that his product was high quality and "made to order". I was hoping someone had tried them on their floor standing speakers and could tell .......
229: Tweakers' Asylum, Soler Points, anyone tried them? (0.00)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-10-06, 23:58:38 (209.240.198.63)
Hi, I`ve been looking at these stainless steel cones at Audiogon and I`m looking for some opinions from anyone that has tried them before taking the plunge myself. There is a 2 week money back guarant .......
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