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1: Speaker Asylum, Subwoofer upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2022-07-05, 09:23:00 (75.146.184.177)
I posted this in the Planar Asylum last year but no responses so thought I would try here instead. I have been running a Janis W-1 subwoofer with my Acoustat Spectra 22s for a couple of years now, got .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, "Paper thin" speakers (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2022-05-01, 08:17:04 (68.63.208.216)
https://news.mit.edu/2022/low-power-thin-loudspeaker-0426 .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Acoustat TNT200 vs. Belles 350A Reference (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2022-01-08, 07:03:44 (68.63.208.216)
Thanks for the input, I am standing pat with the TNT200 until I decide to make the leap to the Magtech. Any Acoustat owners out there using a Magtech amp? .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat TNT200 vs. Belles 350A Reference (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2022-01-08, 07:02:44 (68.63.208.216)
Thanks for the input, I am standing pat with the TNT200 until I decide to make the leap to the Magtech. Any Acoustat owners out there using a Magtech amp? .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Acoustat TNT200 vs. Belles 350A Reference (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-12-31, 06:53:32 (68.63.208.216)
Speakers are Acoustat Spectra 22, pre is Acoustat MRP-1. Would you consider Belles 350A Reference amp to be a step up from the TNT200, lateral move or other? .......
6: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat TNT200 vs. Belles 350A Reference (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-12-30, 23:32:05 (68.63.208.216)
Speakers are Acoustat Spectra 22, pre is Acoustat MRP-1. Would you consider Belles 350A Reference amp to be a step up from the TNT200, lateral move or other? .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, Subwoofer upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-07-20, 14:48:23 (75.146.184.177)
I have been running a Janis W-1 subwoofer with my Acoustat Spectra 22s for a couple of years now, got it for cheap off of CL and it looks very cool. The Interphase amp it came with was defective so I .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: There are only two types of audiophiles... (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-04-24, 08:21:41 (68.63.208.216)
Never thanked you for this but thanks it made me feel slightly better about my dumbassery .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning...Jean Michel Jarre---Oxygene (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-01-08, 07:42:14 (75.146.184.177)
I own Oxygene on vinyl, cassette and CD - good stuff .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I never use the plastic guard on a mounted cartridge...//nt (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-01-08, 06:39:26 (75.146.184.177)
I won't be doing that again either .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, Doh! Ruined expensive cartridge (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2021-01-07, 17:32:24 (68.63.208.216)
I pulled an ultimate bonehead move a few weeks ago. Got a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony V2 cartridge this past summer which I love, and didn't even have 100 hours on it yet. One night listened to one sid .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Long term fan (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2020-08-29, 08:42:49 (75.72.12.54)
I have Spectra 22s, TNT-200 amp and MRP-1 preamp all updated by Roy Esposito and couldn't be happier. Still kicking myself for not buying another TNT-200 I saw on eBay for $400 last year. Was previous .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Best MM cartridge for $1K (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2020-07-17, 22:28:10 (75.72.12.54)
Thanks for the advice, this is what I went with. Loving it so far .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Best MM cartridge for $1K (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2020-07-17, 20:55:01 (75.72.12.54)
Thanks everybody for your advice and suggestions. I ended up going with the Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 Ebony. Have only listened to a couple of albums so far but it seems to sound light years better than .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, Best MM cartridge for $1K (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2020-07-11, 08:21:32 (75.72.12.54)
Current vinyl setup is Rega RP3 with TT-PSU and Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and looking to upgrade-best to stay in the Ortofon Line or are there better options out there? My local audio store is recommen .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, Upgrade from Kenwood KD-2055? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2017-03-04, 07:47:06 (75.72.12.54)
Currently have a nice Kenwood KD-2055 with Shure M95ED cartridge and Jico SAS stylus. How big of an upgrade would a Rega RP3 with Ortofon 2M Red be from my current setup? System is all Acoustat - TNT .......
17: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan .7s and tube preamp - vintage or used recommendations (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-08-09, 03:54:45 (75.72.12.54)
Conrad Johnson PV10BL or PV10AL should be in your price range. Nice user name, my favorite player .......
18: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat system upgraded (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-08-05, 08:53:54 (75.146.184.177)
I didn't actually compare the TNT to anything, just found one that had already been modded by Roy and went for it. I am liking it so far in the limited time I have had for listening, and it seems a lo .......
19: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat system upgraded (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-08-02, 15:01:46 (75.146.184.177)
Thanks all for responding. I was able to find a recently refurbed Acoustat TNT-200 and also picked up an Acoustat MRP-1 preamp and the Spectra 22s sound just amazing! Will be sending the MRP-1 to Roy .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Is that a Kenwood "The Rock" TT back there? NT (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-06-23, 03:48:52 (75.72.12.54)
Oh, yeah .......
21: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hmmm (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-06-23, 03:48:31 (75.72.12.54)
I have not tried performing any measurements; will give that a go. Thanks .......
22: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-06-22, 17:12:49 (75.72.12.54)
No room treatments or bass traps, using a Janis W-1 subwoofer with the Spectras. Also supporting a home theater so certainly not an ideal setup. .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat system upgrade (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2016-06-22, 11:14:48 (75.146.184.177)
Just got my MK2123 interfaces back from Roy Esposito in FL and my Acoustat Spectra 22s sound better than ever, wondering if upgrading my amp and/or preamp might take me to another level. Amp is Arago .......
24: Planar Speaker Asylum, Crown XLS - my experience (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2015-12-14, 10:29:08 (75.146.184.177)
I concur with your opinion of the Crown XLS2500 amp, just got done auditioning one after buying for a relatively low price on Amazon. I only used it in stereo bypass mode as a two channel drop-in for .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, Bugle 2 purchased (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2015-02-02, 09:43:54 (75.146.184.177)
Thanks guys, I am sending the NAD back and getting the Bugle 2. .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, NAD PP-2e vs. Rega Mira 2000 vs. Rega Fono Mini (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2015-01-16, 10:05:25 (75.146.184.177)
Hello, I recently got back into vinyl when I picked up a used Rega Mira 2000 which I have been using as my phono stage. Turntable is a Kenwood KD-2055 with Shure M95ED cartridge. I have really been en .......
27: General Asylum, RE: I'm presuming you gave him your home address (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2012-05-15, 11:11:45 (75.146.184.177)
I had the same thing happen a few years ago when I listed an item on Audiogon. I gave them an address of Herman Munster at 123 Main Street in Transylvania, PA and the morons actually paid to send a UP .......
28: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Aragon 4004 or McCormack DNA-1 with Maggies? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2010-04-15, 17:38:41 (209.162.47.233)
I use an Aragon 4004 Mk II with my MG12s and I love it; I haven't heard the McCormack DNAs. That said, it seems like everyone here raves about the DNAs and I think you can still get them upgraded so i .......
29: Planar Speaker Asylum, Nice endorsement for Mye stands (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2010-02-26, 17:00:19 (209.162.47.233)
http://www.avguide.com/review/mye-sound-magneplanar-stand-tas-199?src=Playback .......
30: Planar Speaker Asylum, Aragon (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2010-01-02, 20:36:04 (209.162.47.233)
I use an Aragon 4004 Mk II with my MG12s along with a CJ PV10BL with great results. I previously used an Aragon 2004 MK II with a Bottlehead Foreplay 2 and was very happy with that too. Either of thes .......
31: Planar Speaker Asylum, RF choke tweak results (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-08-22, 15:16:56 (209.162.47.233)
I replaced my jumpers of Speltz anticables in the tweeter attenuator slots on my MG12s with the 5522 chokes and the depth of the soundstage disappeared. Listened for a couple of hours, switched back t .......
32: Digital Drive, Dead Rega Planet (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-07-10, 10:58:34 (75.146.184.177)
Hello, I am afraid that my original Rega Planet has bit the dust. The symptoms are either turning it on and having the transport spin out-of-control fast with no disk in it, or turning it on and getti .......
33: Digital Drive, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-05-22, 20:46:17 (209.162.47.233)
Thank you, that is an option that I hadn't thought about. I have burned my CDs as WAV files so I am okay there, but I have maxed out my 250GB external hard drive so it's time to get an additional one .......
34: Digital Drive, Scott Nixon Chibi Dac vs. Musical Fidelity V-Dac for SB3 (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-05-22, 18:08:29 (209.162.47.233)
Hello, I currently have the Nixon Chibi Dac (non-oversampling) hooked up to my Squeezebox V3 and it sounds good but not nearly as good as my Rega Planet CD player. Would the MF V-Dac give me a dramati .......
35: Computer Audio Asylum, Scott Nixon Chibi Dac vs. Musical Fidelity V-DAC for SB3 (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-05-21, 17:15:43 (209.162.47.233)
Hello, I currently have the Nixon Chibi Dac (non-oversampling) hooked up to my Squeezebox V3 and it sounds good but not nearly as good as my Rega Planet CD player. Would the MF V-Dac give me a dramat .......
36: Digital Drive, Second the original Rega Planet idea (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-01-09, 06:07:20 (75.146.184.177)
You can get them for less than $300. .......
37: Book Boulevard, RE: Just finished The Road by Cormac McCarthy... (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2009-01-08, 16:48:52 (209.162.47.233)
I read The Road a few months ago; quite the experience and it stays with you. I can't wait to see the movie version with Viggo Mortensen-it was supposed to be out by now but has been pushed back a few .......
38: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan Comedy Theater (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2008-10-17, 19:47:01 (209.162.47.233)
The good samaritan really came through, great story and I'm glad everything is going to be okay. .......
39: General Asylum, Try reading a Douglas Adams book (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2008-10-06, 07:25:31 (209.162.47.233)
The message seems inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy .......
40: Water Cooler, Firefox (nt) (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2008-03-22, 16:30:53 (209.162.46.214)
nt .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: 1250=2500 wpc amp cheap! (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-12-31, 15:47:24 (209.162.46.214)
I bought the EP1500 about a year ago and while I was initially wowed by the increased power over my Aragon 2004 Mk II, I switched back after a few months because of the ANNOYING FAN and am back to pur .......
42: Car Court, Mazda 3 (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-12-21, 19:44:12 (209.162.46.214)
So what did you end up with? I have had a Mazda 3s hatch 5 speed for about two years now, have had zero problems and it is really a blast to drive; the shifter and clutch are very smooth and the car i .......
43: General Asylum, Walt Mink (nt) (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-08-02, 18:58:14 (209.162.46.214)
. .......
44: General Asylum, Re: Listened to Rush "Snakes & Arrows" ....... (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-05-05, 18:14:39 (209.162.46.214)
I gave up on Rush after Permanent Waves, which I think is a very good album. I guess they got too "popular" for me after that and I disliked all of the stuff that got radio play so just lost interest. .......
45: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: Slim Devices Squeezebox questions (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-05-03, 19:07:36 (209.162.46.214)
I got a SB3 a couple of months ago, and bought an external hard drive to burn my CDs to. I'm saving them as .wav files to try to get the best sound possible. I have to say that I am a little underwhel .......
46: General Asylum, Not since 1985 (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-04-02, 14:12:22 (72.21.239.4)
Last time was summer 1985 when my left tibia and fibula lost an argument with someone's front bumper at a busy intersection that had lost power (flashing four way stop light) on a hectic Saturday morn .......
47: Shady Lane, Scammer gets their comeuppance (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-03-28, 06:35:44 (72.21.239.4)
You hardly ever hear about these scumbags getting caught but here's a heartwarming story: .......
48: General Asylum, 2:1 Music (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-02-26, 12:06:35 (72.21.239.4)
Even higher if I counted all of the old cassettes and vinyl that I don't listen to any more. .......
49: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: MMG upgrade to MG-12 worth it? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2007-02-14, 19:56:09 (209.162.46.214)
I did it and am thrilled with the results though I had to screw around with placement again for a while. .......
50: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Roll call: what are you running your 12's or 1.6's with? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-12-31, 15:52:27 (209.162.46.214)
MG12s with Aragon 2004 Mk II and CJ PV10BL .......
51: General Asylum, Fedex Ground (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-08-12, 09:45:27 (69.81.109.25)
Fedex Ground drivers are independent contractors who own their own routes; they get paid based on the number of packages they deliver and damages come out of their own pocket so there is a MUCH greate .......
52: General Asylum, 1:1 - Stereophile/Blender (nt) (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-08-08, 16:32:15 (69.81.109.25)
. .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Preamp upgrade from Foreplay 2 (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-07-28, 23:32:15 (69.81.109.25)
I have had a Bottlehead Foreplay 2 with upgrades in my system for over a year now and really enjoy it but am thinking about upgrading to something with HT bypass that will sound as good or better and .......
54: General Asylum, Re: Don't think Syd had anything to do with that, IE DSOTM [wot] (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-07-11, 17:43:59 (69.81.109.25)
Hear hear. He was definitely an inspiration for long after he left the band. RIP Syd. I think I'll dust off The Madcap Laughs. .......
55: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: The sad time has come (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-06-29, 20:31:03 (69.81.109.25)
Come on ka7niq you are pushing the gosh-darned Insignia speakers again on the planar asylum you may upset somebody .......
56: Car Court, 1984 Dodge Daytona POS (nt) (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-06-27, 06:27:08 (72.21.239.4)
. .......
57: Car Court, Re: What are you driving? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-06-23, 17:37:27 (69.81.109.25)
2006 Mazda 3s 5 speed hatchback - not as fast as my Nissan Maxima was but it corners like a dream .......
58: Planar Speaker Asylum, Guaranteed last place (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-05-03, 17:47:27 (69.81.109.25)
This list will guarantee me last place but hey, it took me a long time to get enlightened. Sharp all in one system including speakers (late 70s) EPI T/E 70s Atlantean thin speakers 10" 3 way BSR Collo .......
59: General Asylum, Here's one to try (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-04-28, 17:52:22 (69.81.109.25)
This FM station is more alternative than rock oriented but they play a wide range of music including new stuff. Last week they actually played Kashmir and it was great to hear. Here is their playlist .......
60: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Mart: How is Planar Asylum funded? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-04-11, 19:50:17 (69.81.109.25)
Thanks Mart .......
61: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Can't Decide on Speaker Cable for MMG (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-04-10, 18:10:54 (69.81.109.25)
Speltz Anti-cables are a great deal .......
62: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Already thinking upgrade ... MMG to MG12 regrets? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-04-05, 18:23:01 (69.81.109.25)
I upgraded to MG12s after having MMGs for about a year and I have no regrets. I had to screw around with placement for a while before I got the same "magic" but the increased bass response and fuller .......
63: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Amp choices and MG12's (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2006-01-16, 17:45:29 (69.81.108.250)
With my MG12s I am using an Aragon 2004 Mk II (200wpc into 4 ohms) along with a Bottlehead Foreplay II tube preamp and I couldn't be happier. .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Hey this amp sound super toob like!!!! (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2005-12-23, 13:17:31 (69.81.108.250)
Love the Rush reference .......
65: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Any Bottlehead Foreplay or TVC users out there? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2005-08-07, 13:36:59 (69.81.109.197)
I have an Aragon 2004 Mk II, Foreplay II with upgrades, original Rega Planet and MG12s (recently upgraded from MMGs) and I couldn't be happier. I don't have much experience with tube preamps but the F .......
66: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: pre-amp not working on both channels (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2005-08-07, 13:22:05 (69.81.109.197)
Once the Foreplay is working properly, be prepared to be dazzled. I have the same preamp/amp with an original Rega Planet and it continues to amaze. Thanks for your service. .......
67: Cable Asylum, Re: Best IC for Rega Radio tuner (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2005-06-23, 08:52:30 (72.21.239.4)
Oops, the Transparent goes from the Rega Planet to the Foreplay preamp. The amp is an Aragon 2004 Mk II and speakers are MG12s. .......
68: Cable Asylum, Best IC for Rega Radio tuner (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2005-06-23, 08:50:14 (72.21.239.4)
Hello, I recently acquired a Rega Radio R (the original one) and would like advice on a reasonably priced IC. Right now I'm using a cheap Monster 200 I had laying around. In the rest of my system I ha .......
69: Rocky Road, Re: Ricki Lee Jones-Little Fluffy Clouds (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-11-26, 08:32:06 (209.98.3.205)
Check out the Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld "Little Fluffy CLouds" for sampling of a Rickie Lee Jones interview .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sunfire Reference amp (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-09-28, 14:38:27 (209.98.170.253)
This is a two channel amp .......
71: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sunfire Reference amp for MMGs (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-09-28, 13:05:55 (209.98.170.253)
I recently bought some MMGs and have been using a Parasound HCA800II with them. I have been comtemplating various amps including Odyssey, B&K, Aragon, but haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. My .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sunfire Reference amp (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-09-28, 13:04:29 (209.98.170.253)
I recently bought some MMGs and have been using a Parasound HCA800II with them. I have been comtemplating various amps including Odyssey, B&K, Aragon, but haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. My .......
73: Rocky Road, Re: As my wife flipped stations today... (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-09-22, 09:39:39 (209.98.3.203)
A few years back, the only decent alternative station in Minneapolis/St Paul switched formats to country-ARGGGH!-they played REM's "The End of the World as We Know It" over and over for 24 hours strai .......
74: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Tinning the standard wire (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-06-19, 19:44:48 (4.159.160.142)
I am making sure to keep the iron clean too but it doesn't seem to help. What are the ramifications if you put it together without tinning the wire? .......
75: Bottlehead Forum, Tinning the standard wire (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-06-19, 19:42:48 (4.159.160.142)
Just got my Foreplay, started it yesterday (woohoo) and I am having a hell of a time getting the varnish off the standard wire for tinning. I am using a Radio Shack 20W/40W on 40W and following the di .......
76: Bottlehead Forum, Soldering iron (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-05-11, 11:13:02 (209.98.3.203)
Hi, I ordered my Foreplay last week and can't wait. I am totally inexperienced at soldering so it should be interesting. I was at Home Depot yesterday and saw a Weller soldering iron, model 8200PKS, i .......
77: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: I`ll second that!!! (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-05-03, 16:55:21 (4.159.32.183)
Ordered the Bottlehead Foreplay today, thanks .......
78: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-05-03, 07:23:42 (209.98.3.203)
Thanks all for the advice .......
79: Planar Speaker Asylum, Bryston or Odyssey (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-05-01, 18:00:33 (4.159.38.175)
Got my MMGs and I am amazed. Driven through a Parasound HCA800II they sound great and are not even broken in yet. Thinking about upgrading the amp, would a Bryston 4BST or Odyssey Stratos be better? O .......
80: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: I don't see a prob (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-04-28, 18:56:47 (4.159.32.34)
Thanks for the info, I get them tomorrow .......
81: Planar Speaker Asylum, Parasound amp for MMGs? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2004-04-27, 07:36:41 (209.98.3.203)
I am contemplating the switch to MMGs and was wondering what sort of sound I can expect with an old Parasound HCA800II amp (140wpc at 4 ohms). Will it have enough power? Will it sound terrible so I wi .......
82: Rocky Road, Re: Your absolute single most FAVORITE release of 2003 is? (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2003-12-23, 07:58:30 (209.98.3.203)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps .......
83: Inmate Systems, schlagelk's Kurt's Budget System (0.00)
Posted by schlagelk on 2003-12-22, 17:56:37 (67.73.177.47)
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