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1: General Asylum, Pioneer VSX-80TXV receiver questions (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-09-03, 18:51:51 (68.205.80.69)
I just bought one of these and it does not seem to work as designed. Does anyone else own one of these and experiencing the same problems I'm having? I've been able to work around most of the short-co .......
2: Cable Asylum, RE: Are unbalanced (RCA) i/c interchangeable w/ digital coaxial i/c? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-09-02, 17:10:44 (68.205.80.69)
Thanks for all the responses, guys. I just picked up an inexpensive Acoustic Resarch coaxial digital at Best Buy and it did the trick. .......
3: Cable Asylum, Are unbalanced (RCA) i/c interchangeable w/ digital coaxial i/c? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-08-31, 06:32:59 (209.16.114.132)
I've got some nice, high-end RCA i/c, but need another digital-coaxial i/c to complete the setup of my new A/V receiver. Would one of my RCA i/c work for this in leiu of a digital-coaxial i/c, or do I .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: Headphones grading (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-13, 16:29:02 (68.205.80.69)
Some of the most popular headphones are... Sennheiser HD650 AKG K701 Grado GS1000 These are the best headphones from each of these manufacturers (except Sennheiser, which has made expensive electrosta .......
5: Speaker Asylum, Here's the easiest solution (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-08, 10:52:29 (68.205.80.69)
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2123172&cp=&sr=1&origkw=microphone&kw=microphone&parentPage=search .......
6: Speaker Asylum, Klipsch for surround speakers (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-08, 06:26:31 (68.205.80.69)
Has anyone used any of the Kipsch rear surrounds. I'm looking for some, too, but mine will have to be surface-mounted on the wall since our sofa is against the back wall. Unfortunately, I don't have 6 .......
7: Speaker Asylum, RE: BAM & Sub (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-07, 14:57:15 (68.205.80.69)
Question for the OP (original poster): have you actually measured (and graphed) your SPL in dB at your listening position? You should do that some time to see precisely how much you need to make up fo .......
8: Speaker Asylum, RE: interesting comments.. (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-06, 14:37:29 (209.16.114.132)
I've heard the older VSM with BAM, not any of the newer models. I have a lot of experience with two-way speakers, though, and matching subs wtih them. I agree that we don't listen to individual driver .......
9: Speaker Asylum, RE: Merlin VSM-MM speaker & Vandersteen 2WQ Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-05, 17:26:56 (68.205.80.69)
BAM? Is this some sort of equalization to boost the low-frequency output to overwork it to move the air of larger cone found in a three-way design. The D330 is a nice tweeter. It's a little harsh and .......
10: Speaker Asylum, Save money on speaker cable by just... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-03, 13:19:04 (209.16.114.132)
... using the same type of wire that's being used inside the speaker! Teflon-coated, oxygen-free high-purity copper should be good enough. I'd use shielded, short (but good) IC and longer speaker cabl .......
11: Speaker Asylum, Anyone using Bag End exclusively for home theater? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-07-02, 17:52:17 (68.205.80.69)
I have a Bag End S18E-I sub driven by a Camco 22.2 pro amp and processed with the Velodyne SMS-1 for room correction and blending. However, since I already have a dedicated 2-channel room for jazz, cl .......
12: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Klipsch Heritage line of speakers and recommendations (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-28, 16:19:57 (68.205.80.69)
This is great advice. Thanks very much for the comments. Today I ordered the Heresy III (black), sight unseen / sound unheard. I'm optimistic that I'll get what I'm looking for out of them. I chose th .......
13: Speaker Asylum, RE: No Place to go and get the Klipsch experience (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-27, 15:30:06 (68.205.80.69)
Are the Heritage line speakers with at least two horns much brighter (forward / aggressive) than the Reference and THX lines that have only one horn? .......
14: Speaker Asylum, RE: No Place to go and get the Klipsch experience (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-26, 12:16:39 (209.16.114.132)
Thanks, JB. I have spent hours already on the Klipsch forum and there are many supporters there. However, they've already been "institutionilzed" unlike many forum member here on the AA. Many Klipsch .......
15: Speaker Asylum, RE: No Place to go and get the Klipsch experience (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-26, 09:56:50 (209.16.114.132)
Well, I haven't really made up my mind, esp if I can find any of the latestest iterations of the La Scala II or the Heresy III in nice, preowned condition. There is one guy that's telling me that musi .......
16: Speaker Asylum, No Place to go and get the Klipsch experience (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-26, 06:42:06 (209.16.114.132)
There are no places near me to hear anything except the Reference Series (RF83). At least I know I don't want to own them. Folk on the Klipsch forum mentioned that the Heresy III is a much-improved pr .......
17: Pro Audio Asylum, Anyone using Bag End exclusively for home theater? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-25, 14:26:01 (209.16.114.132)
I have a Bag End S18E-I sub driven by a Camco 22.2 pro amp and processed with the Velodyne SMS-1 for room correction and blending. However, since I already have a dedicated 2-channel room for jazz, cl .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: klipsch experience (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-25, 11:32:47 (209.16.114.132)
Well, I sort of narrowed it down between La Scala II and the Heresy III. I'm told the La Scala II is much better than the Heresy III, but it's hard to part with $5.5k instead of $1.5k ($4000 differenc .......
19: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Klipsch Heritage line of speakers and recommendations (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-24, 22:03:06 (68.205.80.69)
Thanks for the comments, guys. I do already have a dedicated 2-channel room with speakers that almost do it all for me. They just don't sound that wonderful for rock music, so with the Klipsch, I'm no .......
20: Speaker Asylum, New Klipsch Heritage line of speakers and recommendations (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-06-24, 19:37:19 (68.205.80.69)
I've decided that I want to purchase my first pair of Klipsch speakers and could use some advice because I have not been able to find a place to hear the Heritage models. My current two-channel system .......
21: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-05-23, 06:23:01 (209.16.114.132)
Okay, thanks for your help. I was able to do enough searches on this forum to find the info I was looking for. .......
22: Speaker Asylum, Silverline... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-05-22, 20:05:48 (72.188.88.2)
Silverline Audio in Concord, CA under direction of Alan Yun. They're "hifi" for sure. I'm surprised you've never heard of them. Anyway, I was just considering the Klipsch loudspeaker for a HT project .......
23: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-05-22, 12:33:34 (209.16.114.132)
Are they bright and forward, or more neutral? Also, do they have a "hifi" sound worthy of critical listening, or are they pretty much just good for pop music? Do you know the model number (or a link) .......
24: Speaker Asylum, RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-05-22, 09:35:11 (209.16.114.132)
Are there no Klipsch lovers here that can vouche for their sonic integrity as a "hifi" product, or are they only "midfi" at best? .......
25: Speaker Asylum, Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-05-21, 19:35:18 (72.188.88.2)
I'm a Silverline lover but want to use something for my mains for a 2.1 channel home theater project that will also be used for music convert DVDs with a high-end Denon DVD player and 65" Sharp Aquos. .......
26: General Asylum, Re: Velodyne SMS-1 subwoofer processor sound quality (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-04-27, 19:09:39 (72.188.88.2)
"They should meld the SMS-1 with an ICBM! Forgive me, Kal, but I don't get it. (I know what ICBM means.) Does this mean the the SMS-1 is the long-awaited magic bullet, or that is as useless as DU (dep .......
27: General Asylum, Re: Velodyne SMS-1 subwoofer processor sound quality (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-04-27, 14:00:43 (209.16.114.132)
Yeah, I was familiar with the spec but unsure about the transparency. Thanks for the encouragement. My best move may be to sell / trade these for a pair of full-range loudspeakers and just use the SMS .......
28: General Asylum, Re: Velodyne SMS-1 subwoofer processor sound quality (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-04-27, 13:48:18 (209.16.114.132)
Follow-up information: I forgot to mention that I also have a Bryston 10B-SUB and this will be used for 2.1 channel HT setup using Silverline SR17 mini-monitors. The problem I'm facing is that, for mo .......
29: General Asylum, Velodyne SMS-1 subwoofer processor sound quality (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-04-27, 12:49:13 (209.16.114.132)
How does the high-pass filter sound on this unit from an audiophile perspective? Does it preserve the signal integrity well or is it obvious there's something inhibiting good sound from an otherwise g .......
30: Tubes Asylum, Re: Tough to beat the SED EL34....... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-02-23, 10:31:23 (209.16.114.132)
I'm not sure if it exists in an EL34, but regarding that same characteristic in signal tubes, I find the 6SN7 / VT231 RCA gray glass tubes give that signature. So if you happen to have a preamp that u .......
31: Tubes Asylum, Re: I agree, having used the current Mullard, GT's, EH, JJ and (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-02-22, 13:03:24 (209.16.114.132)
When you say that "you agree," are you referring to the use of the SED EL34? I'm confused because you seem to be recommending the JJ KT77. Would a JJ KT77 sound dramatically different from the JJ EL34 .......
32: Tubes Asylum, Re: Best sounding EL-34 tube... need recommendation (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-02-22, 10:57:55 (209.16.114.132)
Where can I find these tubes? Is Upscale Audio the best resource, or should I take my chances on Ebay? .......
33: Tubes Asylum, Best sounding EL-34 tube... need recommendation (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2007-02-22, 10:20:24 (209.16.114.132)
I have a factory-modified Rogue Atlas that's wired in triode (among many other upgrades making this a very worthy amp) and I'm currently using JJ's in it to drive a pair of Silverline Sinfonia loudspe .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: For tube amps, which is more important: the tube used, parts, or circuit design? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-26, 19:32:58 (70.121.129.72)
Thanks, Soundmind, for the helpful comments. My speakers are the Silverline Sinfonia loudspeakers... http://www.silverlineaudio.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=18 I currently use .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, For tube amps, which is more important: the tube used, parts, or circuit design? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-26, 14:17:32 (70.121.129.72)
I'm interested in getting the opinions of those with more than just tube rolling experience and more than just trying out a few different types of tube-based amps. This question is more directed to th .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I owned a Shinsheng/Pacific Valve KT88 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-25, 15:01:18 (70.121.129.72)
I wonder why no one has heard of Pacific Creek SE300i 300B-based SET integrated amp. It seems to have stellar specs (on paper) with what appears to be good built quality, and at a price that invites a .......
37: SET Asylum, Re: Almarro A205A MkII vs. Bottlehead Enhanced S.E.X. (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-23, 20:22:42 (70.121.129.72)
What about the Pacific Creek SE300i integrated amp? I have not heard it, but maybe others here have and can compare it to the other Chinese or Japanese tubes amps (that are flooding the market at affo .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Chinese Tube amps, Thanks! I will check into those recommendations (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-22, 18:59:29 (70.121.129.72)
I just stumbled onto this thread and had the same questions. I'm used to seeing domestic amps (namely tube amps) selling for several thousand dollars up to $10k (and beyond). Now all of the sudden, it .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Building a "Vintage" System...... Need Advice (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-21, 04:39:52 (70.121.129.72)
I built a vintage system before because I lusted after a particular setup back in high school but couldn't afford one. Later in life (about 6 yrs ago), I put it all together again with excellent condi .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Too Many Choices...EL34 Integrated? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-17, 13:20:59 (70.121.129.72)
While I cannot speak for M150, I like my upgraded Atlas over my Mag M120 monoblocks, esp in terms of midrange. The Atlas is just more engaging and realistic on the vocals. Since my speakers are effici .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How do I set up a Headphone system? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-17, 09:15:29 (70.121.129.72)
Sorry I didn't exactly answer your question directly. Use your "Record-Out" RCA outputs from your premap to your headphone amp. This way you can listen to any source going into your main preamp. To se .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How do I set up a Headphone system? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-17, 09:04:53 (70.121.129.72)
I start with a foundation of using a good powerline filter, power cords, and interconnects. If you're ever going to hear a difference these things make, it's going to be heard first in a good headphon .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Too Many Choices...EL34 Integrated? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-17, 08:39:05 (70.121.129.72)
Call Mark O'Brien and order an EL34-based Titan Series integrated amp but wired in triode mode and with all the upgrades he offers. It should fit in your budget and has a remote and will give you the .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Driving Silverline Audio Sinfonia with Rogue Audio Atlas in triode mode! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-06, 04:27:20 (70.121.129.72)
So are the KT88 and EL34 tubes basically interchangeable as long as one does the manual biasing for that particular tube? Does this mean I can also use KT88 in my Atlas amp (using primarily EL34 tubes .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Driving Silverline Audio Sinfonia with Rogue Audio Atlas in triode mode! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-04, 10:08:28 (70.121.129.72)
I forgot to mention that maybe you could give Mark O'Brien a call and talk about performing some upgrades to one of his Cronus EL-34 integraded amps and wiring it for triode mode. I would be a great-s .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Driving Silverline Audio Sinfonia with Rogue Audio Atlas in triode mode! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-04, 06:56:19 (70.121.129.72)
I'm still using the Magnum 99 with RCA Gray Glass VT231 tubes on the input (left side) and Tung Sol on the output side. So I'm quite happy with the preamp. The only change I've thrown into the mix is .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Driving Silverline Audio Sinfonia with Rogue Audio Atlas in triode mode! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-03, 23:06:30 (70.121.129.72)
I was wanting a nice EL34 amp and have had excellent service from Rogue Audio (I also have their Magnum 99 preamp and Magnum M120 monoblocks), so I called Mark O'Brien to see if he could do a custom A .......
48: Inmate Systems, seasterl's Second System (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2006-09-03, 22:55:21 (70.121.129.72)
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49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Bryston SP 1.7 preamp / processor: How does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2005-06-21, 18:48:00 (70.152.204.37)
Thanks, guys, for the comments. After a great deal of thought, I'm beginning to lean more and more to just having a dedicated 2-channel audiophile room / arrangement. This should also keep the "family .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Bryston SP 1.7 preamp / processor: How does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2005-06-15, 12:11:22 (216.53.150.146)
Thanks for the great comments, guys! Bill, I'm glad you mentioned about the depth of image because that is one thing I really appreciate about the Rogue gear. (The Rogue99 also has a nice phono sectio .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bryston SP 1.7 preamp / processor: How does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2005-06-15, 10:55:41 (216.53.150.146)
I'm a purist (audiophile) and was considering merging my 2-channel setup (Rogue 99 & M120 / Silverline Sonata 3 & SR17 / Creek CD53 / Magnum Dynalab tuner / Michel Gyrodec TT) with a Bryston SP 1.7 fo .......
52: Digital Drive, Re: Creek CD53 vs. Michell Gyrodec SE (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2005-01-21, 06:19:41 (216.53.150.146)
Thanks, Luminator, for the tips. I suppose it would just get ridiculously expensive if I try to get my CD playback to sound as good as my vinyl. I suppose it would make more sense, like you said, to u .......
53: Digital Drive, Re: Upgrade FROM Creek CD53 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2005-01-20, 09:05:48 (216.53.150.146)
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I'll check into that Bluenote, as well as revist my interconnnects / power cable. (Thanks always, Luminator, regarding your cable suggestions over the past few years. .......
54: Digital Drive, Upgrade FROM Creek CD53 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2005-01-17, 14:46:03 (216.53.150.146)
I used to own the Creek CD43Mk2 and now I've had the Creek CD53 since it first arrived here in the States. I'm looking to upgrade it, but I'm unsure what options I have. I love the Creek sound, but I .......
55: Tubes Asylum, Paging "nt",... got a question (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2003-04-15, 10:27:08 (208.143.232.69)
I have a question for you. Stephen .......
56: Tubes Asylum, Re: I have two Amperex 6SN7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2003-04-09, 04:40:25 (208.143.232.69)
No, they have black bases. The orange print looks similar, and the insides looks similar (from memory,... didn't bring a tube with me to work and only have a computer at work). .......
57: Tubes Asylum, I have two Amperex 6SN7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2003-04-07, 15:32:33 (208.143.232.80)
I found a secret resource of some old tubes and came across two NOS Amperex 6SN7 tubes still in their boxes (all labelled, etc). I'm using them in my Rogue Mag 99. They sound nice. I just started tube .......
58: Tubes Asylum, B&K Test Equipment... (get a 747B) (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2003-01-07, 05:11:04 (208.143.232.80)
I spent a great deal of time on this decision myself and bought a mint Hickok 533A and a fully refurbished 747B from B&K Test Equipment. I like the 747B better and plan to keep it and sell the Hickok .......
59: General Asylum, I pulled out of PayPal, too! Glad I did! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-12-19, 14:08:10 (208.143.232.80)
. .......
60: Speaker Asylum, Re: For music, add a sub or upgrade mains? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-27, 12:18:18 (208.143.232.69)
Upgrading mains is always best because you stand a better chance of having better coherence between lows, mids, & highs. Anytime you add a sub you have to tinker with it to get it just right so that i .......
61: Cable Asylum, Rogue Owners: Best interconnects between Rogue Mag99 & M120 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-25, 15:19:47 (208.143.232.69)
I'm looking for some opinions of the best i/c I can use between my two Magnum components (99 & M120). My source cables are all Kimber Select KS1011 and my speaker cable is Silverline's (since I'm usin .......
62: Speaker Asylum, Silverline SR17 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-25, 14:48:19 (208.143.232.69)
. .......
63: Speaker Asylum, Re: Bi-amping Speakers... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-25, 14:46:13 (208.143.232.69)
I've biamped before using a Bryston 10B (active) crossover with a Bryston 4BST amp in concert with a Coda Continuum amp. However, I did it with outboard passive subs with Silverline SR17 monitors. Mos .......
64: Speaker Asylum, Re: Best powered sub to replace $5k passive system (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-23, 10:58:32 (208.143.232.69)
My previous crossover was the Bryston 10B and fully configurable except for phase adjustment. I'm now running my SR17 stand-mounted speakers full-range, but need something to fill in that lowest octav .......
65: Speaker Asylum, The suggestions are great! Now what size cone? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-22, 08:53:20 (208.143.232.69)
Thanks for the suggestions? Any opinions on which size cone is working best for audiophile purposes? There has always been a little controversy with this one, but I'm in the camp that the larger woofe .......
66: Speaker Asylum, Best powered sub to replace $5k passive system (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-21, 07:34:34 (208.143.232.69)
I'm replacing a nice passive L/R channel passive sub system and I want to get a powered sub that can essentially be on par with what it's replacing. I had about $5k in my passive system, but don't wan .......
67: Speaker Asylum, Re: Two subs a bad idea? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-11-05, 04:54:47 (208.143.232.69)
I use two passive subs. I was driving them with a Bryston 4BST but found a Coda Class A SS amp better matched to them. The crossover was a Bryston 10B, fully adjustable except for phase, but since eve .......
68: Tubes Asylum, Re: Testing 6SN7GTB's (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-31, 09:37:41 (208.143.232.69)
I have the same tester and tubes and all mine tested in the "?" on the 747B. My friend's 747 tested them all very strong. I called up B&K Test Equipment and Jon D. said that this is normal for the 747 .......
69: Tubes Asylum, Re: tube compatable CD players (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-20, 16:03:57 (208.143.232.69)
Maybe look for a used Cary 301 CD player .......
70: Tubes Asylum, Re: 747B question (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-18, 04:56:05 (208.143.232.69)
I understand what you're saying. I'm into the hifi end of tubes, and yes, you're right, there are experts in this field that believe (and have tested countless times under many circumstances) than eve .......
71: Tubes Asylum, Re: 747B question (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-17, 11:54:45 (208.143.232.69)
Thanks for the response. I ordered a 747B (but haven't received it yet) and will be comparing it to my Hickok 533A to see I prefer to use on a regular basis for testing tubes. I will be doing the actu .......
72: Tubes Asylum, 747B question (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-17, 09:07:48 (208.143.232.69)
How can I measure plate current for the following tubes with my 747B? 6550, EL84, 6SN7 .......
73: Tubes Asylum, NU (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-16, 05:54:03 (208.143.232.69)
How did those NU black glass check out that I gave you? They both tested bad on my friend's working & calibrated 747. I still have three more (one gray-coated and two black glass). I will be looking f .......
74: Tubes Asylum, check out... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-14, 08:35:45 (208.143.232.69)
http://www.tubewizard.com/ for calibration/repair of Hickok tube testers. Kara is a great guy to deal with. I own a 533A in excellent shape. They're great for testing tubes, but beware that tube testi .......
75: Tubes Asylum, Let's narrow it down (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-12, 11:12:47 (208.143.232.69)
I think that we should try to compare apples to apples since tubes sound differently in different components. I have a Rogue Magnum 99 preamp and Magnum M120 monos. How about we try to list everyone's .......
76: Tubes Asylum, Re: Quality tube matching (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-09, 13:35:34 (208.143.232.69)
Thanks, Jim. I believe that you are absolutely right. These conepts of using a 50-year-old tube tester for matching tubes are NOT correct. (More correctly, rather, they are just tube testers and nothi .......
77: Tubes Asylum, Re: tubed pre-amps with balanced outs (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-07, 08:45:34 (208.143.232.69)
I'm almost certain that Rogue Audio will give you balanced connections on their equipment if you special order it. .......
78: Tubes Asylum, Tube matching: Dead horse beating? (Not sure sure yet!) (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-05, 23:40:19 (208.143.232.69)
I'm relatively new to tubes and after switching from sterile SS sound to lovely tubed sound, I'm now happy to be using a tubed headphone amp, (tubed) preamp and phono section, and monoblocks. I'm also .......
79: Tubes Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-03, 20:37:38 (208.143.232.69)
Thanks, guys, for the advice. I just purchased that Hickok 533A from Ebay and a like-new (late-model) B&K 747B to have fun with for a while. I may sell off one later, but for now I'm enjoying a hobby .......
80: Tubes Asylum, Old tubes and new tubes (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-10-01, 07:36:58 (208.143.232.69)
I shopping for a tube tester (first one,... for hifi purposes) and I've noticed that many descriptions mention that a tester does not do old tubes or that it doesn't test newer tubes. The tubes I wish .......
81: Speaker Asylum, Re: Best bass (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-30, 18:03:34 (208.143.232.69)
I just stumbled across the Infinity Kappa Perfects, actually, and managed to find someone that sold them to me at whole-sale. This was a start. Actually, with regards to subs, most of the game is in t .......
82: Speaker Asylum, Silverline SR17 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-29, 12:38:11 (208.143.232.69)
The Silverlines mate well with solid state or tube amps. Terrific sound. The SR17 uses Dynaudio 6.25" driver and a D260 tweeter. Fast, accurate, musical, and with lots more bass than any other stand-m .......
83: Speaker Asylum, Re: Best bass (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-26, 05:05:09 (208.143.232.69)
Question: Would you consider yourself an audiophile or music enthusiast? If you're in the latter camp, then you stand a good chance to being happy, but if you're in the former, you'll probably spend $ .......
84: Speaker Asylum, Re: Need help with placing listening chair? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-23, 15:07:26 (208.143.232.69)
I'm unfamiliar with your speaker size, but judging from the room dimensions, the biggest speaker you should have should be a compact floorstander, but preferably a stand-mounted speaker that's corner- .......
85: Speaker Asylum, Try Acoustic Research AR15 HiRes Series (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-19, 14:19:11 (208.143.232.69)
I owned a pair (and also the AR17 and AR11, HiRes Series) and liked them quite a bit. You can get great deals on them at accessories4less.com Stephen .......
86: Speaker Asylum, Let me add a slight revision, then (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-16, 09:29:53 (208.143.232.69)
I think that a great mini monitor can truly excell in certain areas, and I mentioned that imaging is a real strong point. Don't get me wrong, but the B&W 802N is one of my favorite speakers and images .......
87: Speaker Asylum, minimize room interactions (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-14, 08:50:33 (208.143.232.69)
Your room is about the same as mine: 13x21x8.5ceiling The room is too small for large floorstanders, but just a little too big to use mini-monitors without corner-loading them properly. The room size .......
88: Speaker Asylum, Buy the SR17, new or used (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-14, 08:40:58 (208.143.232.69)
If I were you, I'd seriously consider the SR17. It's in Alan Yun's better class of speakers than the other "SR" series, and in there with the Sonatina II, Sonata II, & the La Folia. The Dynaudio drive .......
89: Speaker Asylum, I used a Bryston 10B crossover with great success! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-11, 06:48:17 (208.143.232.69)
Use the 10B and you can match you mains with your sub(s). Try to use passive subs and extra amp. You can select slope of roll-off and crossover point for lows and highs, and even adjust the level of t .......
90: Speaker Asylum, Re: Stands for Totem Mani 2 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-11, 06:43:43 (208.143.232.69)
Height requirements possibly to prevent glare. Sound Anchors are the best. Get the four-post design. .......
91: Speaker Asylum, Re: AR 11 Hi Res - Opinions Needed - No Audition Possible (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-09, 11:46:00 (208.143.232.69)
I owned a pair that I got at A4L a couple years ago, but that was when I was a little more mid-fi minded. They were really great, I thought. The AR1 got a Stereophile Class B rating, and the AR11 uses .......
92: Speaker Asylum, Re: Monitors with Sub vs Floorstanders (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-02, 15:07:26 (208.143.232.69)
I have a 13x21 room with 8.5' ceiling. I chose the mini-monitors (Silverline SR17) on Sound Anchor 4-post stands. I use two passive subs. I have the pros of the fast, accurate, image-like-crazy booksh .......
93: Speaker Asylum, Re: Subwoofer for classical music? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-09-02, 14:48:03 (208.143.232.69)
I use the Decware/High Fidelity Engineering 12" Deathbox (two) for my system. They're loaded with 4-ohm Infinity Kappa Perfects and driven by a Coda Stage+ Class A/AB amp. With my room and sub positio .......
94: Speaker Asylum, Re: Anyone try Sound Anchor stands w. Nautilus 801s? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-19, 18:54:09 (208.143.232.80)
I don't have B&W, but I do use them with my Silverline SR17 monitors. I live just a few miles from Sound Anchors and have toured their shop. Bob is a great guy and very, very knowledgeable. The Sound .......
95: Speaker Asylum, Merlin VSM owners in Cent FL? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-15, 12:33:19 (208.143.232.69)
Anyone in the Central FL area (preferably close to Melbourne) that owns a pair of the tube-harnessed VSM Mellinnium speakers that might invite me over for a listen. I promised a friend that I would co .......
96: General Asylum, Re: Any inmates in the Tampa/St.pete area? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-12, 15:14:17 (208.143.232.69)
I'm across the state in Melbourne. My hifi dealer is in Bradenton (close to where you are). Stephen .......
97: Inmate Systems, seasterl - Main (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-11, 15:25:30 (208.143.232.69)
Moniker: seasterl System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2002/11/28/09:43 System Rev IP: 208.143.232.69 Amp: Rogue Audio Magnum M120 monoblocks Preamp: Rogue Audio Magnum 99 Speakers: Silverline Audio SR1 .......
98: Inmate Systems, seasterl's Bedroom (Headphone) (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-11, 14:46:41 (208.143.232.69)
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99: General Asylum, Re: Recommendations for tube pre with headphone output. (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-04, 13:21:33 (208.143.232.69)
Maybe check into the Rogue Audio Magnum 99 or even a Cary preamp. The Rogue can be had with tubed phono board, too, which kills three birds with one stone (serves as a preamp, phono preamp, and headph .......
100: General Asylum, Re: what % of your system listening time is devoted to tuner (radio)? nt (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-08-04, 13:13:22 (208.143.232.69)
In the winter, about 25%. In the summer, about 5%. (Central Florida weather is nice in the winter and reception for me is on par with CD (or better) with my MD90, using the MD whip antenna. In the hot .......
101: Speaker Asylum, Re: Need advice on adding a subwoofer to add weight and maybe warmth.. (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-25, 14:36:23 (208.143.232.69)
I just happen to be selling my sub system on Ebay right now. My single-bedroom apt is just too small to fully realize the potential of my sub system, and so I'm selling it and dumping more money into .......
102: General Asylum, Something besides the 4BST? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-24, 14:57:25 (208.143.232.69)
I own one,... for subs only. I compared it to my Coda Class A and prefer the sound of the Coda much more to that of the 4BST. Both amps cost about the same, too. .......
103: General Asylum, Re: how was the Sugden compared to RA-1? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-22, 16:56:20 (208.143.232.69)
The main differences between the Grado RA1 and Sugden Headmaster will be in built quality where the Sugden has a clear advantage. The Sugden is also a transistor-less "Class A" stereo preamp, allowing .......
104: General Asylum, Bryston 4B SST Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-22, 14:05:37 (208.143.232.69)
Thanks for the review that you posted on the SST. I have a 4BST but for driving subs only. I think it's a push-over when it comes to driving mains. My Coda Class A (roughly same price at 4BST) is cons .......
105: General Asylum, Get the Grado RA1 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-22, 13:55:53 (208.143.232.69)
I've used the RS1 headphones and Senn HD600 with the Grado RA1 amp, the new ASL MG Head DT/OTL amp, and the Sudgen Headmaster amp. For portability and sound the Grado was tough to beat. It's definitel .......
106: General Asylum, Re: Anyone sell stereo for headphones? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-20, 09:04:18 (208.143.232.69)
The Creek OBH-11SE wasn't as clean as the Grado RA1 amp. The Grado also had more bass. The Grado also occupied less space and worked on two 9-volt batteries. The Creek,... well, I did keep it long bef .......
107: General Asylum, Re: Room correction or get a sub? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-20, 08:55:14 (208.143.232.69)
Room correction is the answer in my opinion, but as another person mentioned, your wife is going to be the limiting factor because our wives like to keep the place nice-looking for guests. Be sure and .......
108: General Asylum, Re: Bryston or Parasound? strictly for bass only. (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-20, 08:46:03 (208.143.232.69)
I use the Bryston 4BST as my sub amp to drive two cabinets (L/R) loaded with Infinity Kappa Perfect 12" drivers. I use the Bryston 10B crossover, too, to split the signal prior to amplification. I've .......
109: General Asylum, Re: Anyone sell stereo for headphones? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-18, 12:53:33 (208.143.232.69)
I have 1.5 sytems actually. One is my main system which has headphone options (using tape-out to Grado RA1 headphone amp driving Grado RS1 headphones). The other system is my bedroom system and is als .......
110: General Asylum, Rogue Magnum 99 Headphone jack (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-07-18, 11:28:55 (208.143.232.69)
Can anyone out there tell me how good the headphone jack is on the back of the Rogue Magnum 99? I've been using the Senn HD600 (with Red Jaspis Clou Cable) with a Sugden Headmaster and ASL MG Head DT/ .......
111: Tubes Asylum, MG Head and tube rolling (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-03-28, 06:18:00 (208.143.232.69)
Any idea where this volume control potentiometer can be upgraded in case it's something I will want to do. Also, there are countless posts on tube rolling for the MG Head, but I'm new to tubes. Any id .......
112: Tubes Asylum, Re: Do look at the Wheatfields... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-03-27, 14:54:25 (208.143.232.69)
Today I ordered a new ASL MG Head OTL. I will use it with a Kimber PK10 power cord, Kimber Select 1011 i/c, and Marantz (reference) DR17 as a source. The headphones are Senn HD600. (I've not purchased .......
113: Tubes Asylum, Re: HEADPHONE AMPS: Sugden Headmaster vs. ASL MG Head (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-03-26, 09:25:26 (208.143.232.69)
Thanks for the responses. I think (after ready other posts in this asylum on tubes) that I might go for the best-sounding tubed headphone amp I can afford, then expect tube rolling to only help a litt .......
114: Tubes Asylum, HEADPHONE AMPS: Sugden Headmaster vs. ASL MG Head (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-03-25, 09:58:57 (208.143.232.69)
I own a Sugden Headmaster headphone amp and I love it. I've tried the Grado RA1 (great contender) and Creek OBH-11SE (not so great) and favor the Sugden. I'm interested in getting into tubed gear and .......
115: Digital Drive, burning in (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-02-22, 09:51:24 (208.143.232.69)
Greetings all! Like the rest of you Creek fans, I've had my patience tried by breaking in the the CD43Mk2 and CD53. But as Luminator mentioned, you still have to break in your system, including interc .......
116: Digital Drive, My guess is... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-01-28, 18:18:04 (208.143.232.69)
I would suppose that you bought a custom-order Creek CD53 in black. This is what I was originally going to do, but then got a CD43Mk2. Then I sold the CD43 and couldn't decide between the Cary 303 or .......
117: Digital Drive, Re: Opinion on Creek 53 CD player (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2002-01-03, 14:59:59 (208.143.232.69)
I bought both the CD43Mk2 and the CD53 last year. My previous CD player was an 11-yr-old Sony portable. After 500+ hours of use on CD53, it makes my CD43Mk2 sound not much better than a portable. I've .......
118: Digital Drive, Re: Creek CD43Mk2 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-12-31, 16:26:02 (208.143.232.69)
SteveM324, I agree with ts. I own both the Creek CD43Mk2 and the CD53 and have compared the two on well-recorded discs using a Grado RA1 headphone amp, Senn HD600 headphones, Kimber Select 1011 i/c, K .......
119: Digital Drive, Re: which cd player! (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-12-17, 14:35:43 (208.143.232.69)
Larry at Hollywood Sound is a real vinly lover and he said that the Cd player he likes is the now-discontinued Cary 301 player. He can still get one for you if you call him. Then you can tube roll and .......
120: Digital Drive, Get a Marantz DR17 (accessories4less.com) (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-12-10, 17:14:13 (208.143.232.69)
Get a Marantz DR17 (accessories4less.com) .......
121: Digital Drive, Re: can the new creek cd 53 compete with the meridian 508.24? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-12-09, 17:50:20 (208.143.232.69)
Tony, When I commented on the CD53 sounding a little forward, I was mainly stating "forward,... as compared to the CD43Mk2." I don't believe it's too forward. After over 200 hours of burn-in and a few .......
122: Digital Drive, Re: creek cd 53 (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-12-06, 20:16:07 (208.143.232.69)
I also got one of the first batches sent over to Roy Hall and A/B'd it with my CD43Mk2 earlier this week. I logged well over 150 hours of break-in on each player. I use my CD43Mk2 for my big system, a .......
123: Speaker Asylum, Proton D1200?? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-19, 10:42:53 (208.143.232.69)
What about the Proton D1200 amp? Have you ever heard about it or looked at its specs? It's in a league of its own compared to most SS amps these days. I've never seen a new amp with 7.3 dB of dynamic .......
124: Speaker Asylum, What does it take to drive Martin Logan Quests (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-17, 18:18:41 (208.143.232.69)
Greetings all! I'm posting on behalf of a friend who is trying to drive his Martin Logan Quest electrostatic speakers. Right now he's bi-amping, using a hugh Nakamichi amp for the sub section (didn't .......
125: Cable Asylum, terminology (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-14, 10:06:38 (208.143.232.69)
What are some of the most common terminilogy adjectives used to describe sound? .......
126: Cable Asylum, hot-rodding (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-14, 07:25:43 (208.143.232.69)
Adding a $700 cable to a $900 player is like buying a Honda Civic for $15 and adding another $12 worth in turbo & intercooler, suspension parts, and reducing its sprung & unsprung weight. Sound crazy! .......
127: Cable Asylum, Long-Term Planning: eliminating small jumps (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-13, 16:57:01 (208.143.232.67)
I have learned a long time ago in other areas / hobbies, to start off with something low-quality, that way I appreciate good quality when I get it. Well, I've been ready for hifi for a while now, but .......
128: Cable Asylum, such good cable suggestions, so little denero (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-13, 13:48:18 (208.143.232.67)
Luminator, I like the fact that you are standing behind the two Tara Labs power cables. That's about the only cable my dealer can't get. I've order a non-Gold series Kimber PK14 to hold me over for no .......
129: Cable Asylum, Others beside Tara Labs (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-13, 12:49:20 (208.143.232.67)
Of the following cable companies, which would you suggest to compete with the two Tara Labs power cords you suggested? XLO, TeKline, Goertz, Vampire, Apature, Gutwire and Chord cable .......
130: Cable Asylum, Kimber all the way!? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-12, 16:09:39 (208.143.232.67)
My dealer just emailed me and I called him up. My CD53 just arrived. I will have it in 1-2 days. (Horray!) In one month I plan to spend 50 percent of the cost of the CD53 on i/c, and another 50 percen .......
131: Cable Asylum, Cables -n stuff (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-12, 10:15:21 (208.143.232.67)
I can't seem to dismiss an issue in my head until I at least come up with some sort of game plan. This is where I'm at. Forget the Sony 9000, I don't need something that nice on a regular GE PIP TV se .......
132: Cable Asylum, Re: I Don't Know About The CD53, But... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-11, 17:26:23 (208.143.232.67)
I think I've read some of your previous posts about the CD43Mk2. I own a CD43Mk2 also (along with a Marantz DR17 mated to it for exceptional copies). My CD53 won't be used for recording, just listenin .......
133: Cable Asylum, I think my new source might need... need recommendations (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-10, 20:17:10 (208.143.232.67)
I'm expecting a new Creek CD53 unit in a couple weeks and I want to get a nice set of interconnects and power cord for it. My dealer is recommending to me a Chang Lightspeed power conditioner, and Cha .......
134: Video Asylum, Re: DTS caution (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-10, 19:21:11 (208.143.232.67)
Thanks very much for the response. I don't have a receiver (just a preamp plus a couple amps), but I will still run a set of analog outputs to the back of the preamp for those times when I can enjoy a .......
135: Digital Drive, Re: New Creek CD53 -- Has anyone heard it??? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-07, 11:38:44 (208.143.232.67)
I have the Creek CD43Mk2 and I'm also expecting to receive a new Creek CD53 (instead of a Cary 303) in a couple of weeks that I've ordered. I think the Creek CD43Mk2 is highly under-rated because of i .......
136: Video Asylum, Re: Sony 9000ES DVD Player question... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-06, 13:42:04 (208.143.232.67)
Thanks, Michael, for the comments on the Sony 9000 DVD player. I'm not really into HT as much as I am just the music. It sounds like the 9000 will work out for me both as an SACD player (when/if that .......
137: Video Asylum, Sony 9000ES DVD Player question... (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-11-05, 17:56:48 (208.143.232.67)
I'm considering buying a Sony 9000 dvd player, but not to use in the conventional way. First, I was going to exploit it's SACD playability; secondly, I was going to use it for headphones while watchin .......
138: Digital Drive, Re: Older models like Sony xa7es outmoded? (0.00)
Posted by seasterl on 2001-10-31, 21:26:20 (208.143.232.67)
I seriously considered buying the XA7ES and was deterred by laser getting old and by newer components simply outperforming it. Sure it was great 7 or so years ago, but in this high-tech world, that's .......
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