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1: Vinyl Asylum, So sorry for your loss (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2024-04-03, 10:10:38 (216.126.35.97)
But know that when you're ready there's another cat out there waiting for you to show up and invite them of a music session or two. Condolences. Sim .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: anybody using Dc batteries for turntable power? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2024-01-08, 07:53:49 (216.126.35.53)
Good Morning! First, you have an excellent system for music playback. I'm a believer that the important elements in music reproduction is the ability of the system to decode the lp (or tape and cd). Y .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, Happy New Year!!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2024-01-01, 10:03:24 (216.126.35.53)
Wishing you a wonderful 2024 filled with music, melodies and blessings!!!! Sim .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 70's turntable setup help request (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-12-16, 09:38:21 (216.126.35.53)
You can download the manuals on the Vinyl Engine and I just checked and the manuals for your deck are available there. I suggest downloading them. That's easier than explaining them. I find that wit .......
5: Tubes Asylum, Who cares whether it's vacuum tubes or solid state... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-11-23, 04:42:10 (216.126.34.62)
What matters is how it sounds to your ears in your home and your listening area. The mode of reproduction is secondary to your experience and pleasure. My main system happens to be Conrad Johnson but .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Test message (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-11-05, 09:06:21 (216.126.34.32)
I suspect that you have to be a certain age to know the music. And I'd totally forgotten who did that song. Have a nice Sunday filled with good listening. Sim .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, This one's for you! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-11-04, 06:45:53 (216.126.34.32)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOvpIK_kSA Sim .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Funny of the day (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-09-07, 04:59:13 (216.126.34.32)
Yikes!!! .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: THE COWBOYS- John Williams Deluxe Soundtrack (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-08-27, 04:46:39 (216.126.34.32)
And in a close approximation, last night I was listening to The Cowboy Junkies on vinyl: The Trinity Session re-release. Excellent music and vinyl. Sim .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MC transformer for Denon DL103R (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-08-07, 05:17:42 (216.126.34.32)
I use a Rothwell MC1 to good effect with my Grado Statement cartridge (LO wood body). The price is right, it does the job, and remains in the background adding nothing in audible coloration to the out .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: on that note.... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-28, 04:16:47 (216.126.34.32)
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Silence+maclachlan&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:d67e7a8d,vid:00rBNrrrc9o .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, Sarah McLachlan Surfacing (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-25, 17:35:11 (216.126.34.32)
Listening this evening to Sarah McLachlan's Surfacing this evening one Arista (2015) lp thanks to an anniversary gift from my wonderful wife. This music was originally released on cd in 1997 and not o .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, RE: turntable question (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-17, 14:10:16 (216.126.34.32)
It may be a bit heretical here but don't overlook the older "vintage" market. For example, my main deck is a Thorens TD321 with a Sumiko MMT tonearm that I bought on eBay many years ago and i have no .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here's the system I'll get a picture tomorrow (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-03, 13:49:02 (216.126.34.32)
It's amazing how music and their electronic conveyance manage to permit our lives. As I get older I still enjoy it. It touches my soul in so many different ways and can convey so many emotions. Sim : .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, Here's the system I'll get a picture tomorrow (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-02, 18:10:12 (216.126.34.32)
Sharp XLHF102B HI Fi Component MicroSystem with Bluetooth, USB Port for MP3 Playback, Built-in CD Player, AM/FM Tuners, 50W RMS It sounds great in my garage workshop. I'll get a picture tomorrow. Sim .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, Thoughts re Carnegie Hall classical box sets? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-02, 18:01:37 (216.126.34.32)
Are they good quality and desirable? Sim .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Just bought a small Sharpe mini system for my woodshed... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-07-01, 14:32:23 (216.126.34.32)
We're playing it in the kitchen and the sound is amazing. Listening to some ads I made 20years ago and I say this as a longstanding vinyl guy. I'm not trading in my lps and tube amps but this system s .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 45 rpm classical music (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-06-18, 10:17:13 (216.126.34.32)
As an old guy who loves to listen to lps, Avoid 45's like the plague. My view is that in the lab 45rpm may reproduce more accurately, but my ears are 74 yo and not in a lab when I'm listening so the i .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, RE: HEY!! Watch those hands! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-05-30, 04:32:14 (216.126.34.32)
What a beautiful arc overhead they form together!!!! LOL!! Sim .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Wonder how it sounds compared to the Nautilus? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-05-29, 07:15:48 (216.126.34.32)
I am fond of the Nautilus Superdisks. They play well and sound excellent in my system. Sim .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vinyl still growing (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-05-15, 12:20:44 (216.126.34.32)
I own that record and can attest that the statement is true. Sim .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Monk's music (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-05-13, 10:24:13 (216.126.34.32)
I recently bought the release of Thelonius Monk with John Coltraneon on 180 gram vinyl from Wax Time. Outstanding music and an excellent pressing. Sim .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That creep? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-05-09, 16:00:25 (216.126.34.32)
I knew there was a reason. Glad his ghost is still up and about. Sim .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, There's a story here it seems (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-05-09, 13:07:57 (216.126.34.32)
Because you're "the ghost" what happened to the "old dude"? Sim .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You can get blessed against Scrofula on the Feast of St. Blaise. Seriously. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-04-22, 09:02:31 (216.126.34.64)
As I recall scrofula is Tuberculosis affecting lymph nodes usually in the neck. Never saw a case but I suspect its around in some third world countries. Sim .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The five blind guys feeling the elephant could probably give you a better answer... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-04-20, 04:18:23 (216.126.34.64)
My understanding is that Jack Renner and Robert Woods assisted by Eva Martone at Telarc did the first digital recordings using the Soundstream Digital Tape Recorder circa 1978-80. That deck recorded a .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Outstanding release!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-04-20, 04:08:54 (216.126.34.64)
My issue is that I find 45's a hassle because of the need to change records and my 74 yo ears can't really tell the difference truth be known. Sim .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Outstanding release!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-04-19, 05:19:40 (216.126.34.64)
We listened last night to Cowboy Junkies The Trinity Sessions on 180 gm vinyl the Acoustic Sounds new release and it knocked our socks off. Amazing presence. I can truly appreciate the music and the i .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Assume you're talking about sonics? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-04-05, 05:08:24 (216.126.34.64)
Like you I'm getting older and my kids/grandkids have no interest in vinyl much less classical music. So like you I have tarted pruning. Sold my rock lis to a dealer for a pretty penny a few years ago .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Y'all have me beat! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-03-31, 06:37:58 (216.126.34.64)
I woke up to: "OO, EE, OO, AH, AH, Ting Tang Walla Walla Wing Wang!" cycling through my head. Sim .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Were there Two Versions of This? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-03-13, 10:46:42 (216.126.34.64)
Are you sure you're not thinking of the 1812 Overture. The cannon shots can make tonearms bounce! And in my case send dogs running up the stairs to hide. Sim .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The best of both worlds: digital and analogue (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-03-12, 11:12:19 (216.126.34.64)
I do. And it's a wonderful recording that doe true justice to the compositions. .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, The best of both worlds: digital and analogue (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-03-11, 14:25:23 (216.126.34.64)
I'm listening this evening to Saint-Saens: Symphony No.3 "Organ" Ormandy conducting and Michael Murray at the organ. Telarc embraced the digital format from their beginning and knew how to effectively .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, One great album!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-03-10, 14:08:55 (216.126.34.64)
Listening this evening to the 2022 release by "She and Him" titled 'Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson'. It's absolutely outstanding!!! Great Music such as "Don't Worry Baby" and "Please Let me Wond .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Rega turntable (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-02-27, 11:20:15 (216.126.34.64)
It's nice that some folks have this kind of money to spend on a turntable. But remember the limiting element in everyone's music system is their ears not their music system. I suspect measures like to .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dark Side of the Moon (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-02-19, 14:52:30 (216.126.34.64)
Unfortunately I have no way to know. .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, Dark Side of the Moon (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-02-17, 13:14:17 (216.126.34.64)
Listening to the re-release on Pink Floyd Records. First this is an amazing lp and way ahead of its time. Second this release is absolutely amazing for the clarity and body of the music, the awesome v .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Records Recorded Digitally (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-02-14, 05:45:03 (216.126.34.64)
The early Telarc are digital an exquisitely recorded. If you want to test your stem and perhaps blow some speakers play the 1812 Overture. The cannons send my dogs scurrying for cover. And who climbs .......
39: Music Lane, RE: AEva Cassidy BDay today (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-02-08, 14:27:28 (216.126.34.64)
She was an amazing singer who was humble and shy yet created some beautiful music. She's a personal favorite. Sim .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Dear Old Stockholm- Eddie Higgins trio (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-02-03, 11:53:12 (216.126.34.64)
Listening this afternoon to Eddie Higgins trio "Dear Old Stockholm." Thes is on Venus Hyper Magnum Sound direct mix and it is an absolutely awesome combination of artful piano playing, a finely tuned .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It's A radical choice (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-01-30, 14:54:42 (216.126.34.64)
Telstar by the Ventures! .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, RE: OT: sold a guitar yesterday (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-01-29, 15:10:35 (216.126.34.64)
I still have my Gibson es-335 bought new in194 for $400. Sim .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Purge recommendations (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2023-01-17, 16:08:39 (216.126.34.64)
I sold off my rock lps to a collector a couple of years ago. My question is how to disperse the classical? I'm thinking Salvation Army or GoodWill? I will purge my extensive Tschiakovsky set which I a .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Any of you dudes/dudettes using the AR XA... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-12-22, 18:32:58 (216.126.34.64)
I'd like to help but my deck is an old school Thorens. I appreciate all of your posts whether or not they're applicable to my system and experience, Merry Christmas! Sim .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How about... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-12-14, 06:03:29 (216.126.34.64)
Joni Mitchell- Blue Sim .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Whenever I play any records with the word "blue" or "green" in the title... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-12-14, 05:38:36 (216.126.34.64)
So what does it do for Miles' Kind of Blue??? Sim .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, RE: And in the same vein... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-12-13, 14:06:48 (216.126.34.64)
How does the turquoise affect the sound? Sim .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, You are on a positive roll going into the weekend!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-11-18, 15:27:25 (216.126.34.46)
Some really great tunes. Sadly, I need to spend time refiling lis that I recently listened to and wasn't disciplined enough to put back into their respective sleeves. Sim .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Bagsgroove (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-11-14, 14:39:43 (216.126.34.46)
Bagsgroove .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My brain fails me these days and I \need help (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-11-14, 14:39:17 (216.126.34.46)
Bagsgroove .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, My brain fails me these days and I \need help (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-11-13, 16:30:50 (216.126.34.46)
Who was MusikMike's collaborator back in the day? Sim .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, No subs in my main system (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-11-13, 13:48:45 (216.126.34.46)
Only in the Movie room. I find that my Sol's nicely honor the bass in my lps. Sim .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Now Playing, "Ptah, the El Daoud" (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-11-11, 14:47:52 (216.126.34.46)
Very nice Dual deck. My Dual was my mainstay at MSU matched with kit built Dynamics's And Utah' It was the best I could afford. Sim .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Only released on cd but well worth having and listening (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-15, 16:22:34 (216.126.34.46)
nt Sim .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I have a couple of Hovanhess LPs. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-12, 15:18:02 (216.126.34.46)
Listen to the Mount Saint Helen's Symphony. And how he does Volcanoes in music. .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you heard it? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-11, 17:01:08 (216.126.34.46)
Have you listened to Allen Hovhaness repertoire? Sim .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, More data than conventional recorders (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-07, 06:15:50 (216.126.34.46)
The Soundstream system was a 50kHz/16-bit process that stored audio on a high-speed instrumentation tape recorder. Sim .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, I've been a Telarc fan for many years. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-06, 14:01:50 (216.126.34.46)
Anyone who would climb the Belltower on the campus of Oberlin in Ohio to record the bells for the 1812 Overture can't help but deliver quality sound and great music. They also focused on less known or .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It's a matter of duplication here. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-05, 14:52:52 (216.126.34.46)
I did a major page a few years ago Made some money in doing so. So to quote Dave "what I need is all around me." Sim .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Good post. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-10-04, 16:45:47 (216.126.34.46)
To my ears vinyl for classical music is in another league from digital. So I listen to classical on vinyl and that also applies to old school jazz like Miles. For everything else I listen to all the o .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Grado Timbre Series Reference 3 on The Way! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-09-30, 04:58:53 (216.126.34.46)
I look forward to your review. I've used Grado wood bodies for what seems forever. My main system is a Grado Statement. I find it engaging and listenable with nice detail and great soundstage. Sim ::: .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Identifying the value of an LP (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-09-14, 14:01:10 (216.126.34.14)
I second Popsike. Sim .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thank you, Phil Jones ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-09-14, 13:59:53 (216.126.34.14)
As I recall, he also designed my Soliloquy 6.3's and Soliloquy 5.0's which are incredible speakers for accuracy of reproduction and amazing soundstage and presence !!! Sim .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone keeps track of "mileage" of your cartridge? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-09-14, 06:32:49 (216.126.34.14)
I definitely do not track mileage. I examine the stylus and use my ears. .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, So what's the music (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-09-04, 06:23:39 (216.126.34.14)
on the lp? Sim .......
66: Radio Road, RE: Tuner Alignment (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-30, 18:10:56 (216.126.34.14)
He worked wonders on my MX-110. .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This group is populated with some very nice folks. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-25, 16:20:04 (216.126.34.14)
I am so sorry and my prayers are sent. Let me know what music is comforting and healing for you. Sim .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, Good stuff (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-21, 15:36:15 (216.126.34.14)
I've used this brush for years and it works very well for me. No need to look elsewhere. sim .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Technics SL-23, trash can? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-20, 15:08:51 (216.126.34.14)
Reviews are decent on this deck. Consider posting on Craigslist as free. This strategy has worked for me in the past. Sim .......
70: Radio Road, RE: United Pulverizing Service at work again (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-20, 12:28:46 (216.126.34.14)
When I divested myself from all my old Mcintosh gear, we drove it up to Audioclassics in Vestal NY. The trip took us two days but I'm happy with the results. Sending gear is fraught with hazard. Sim : .......
71: Radio Road, Scott 515 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-20, 12:22:10 (216.126.34.14)
Judging from size and knobs. .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Ortofon 2M Bronze Phono Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-19, 14:13:12 (216.126.34.14)
Thanks for the review. I've been a Grado wood body user at a significant higher expense. Because of your review I'll try an ortofan when I next need a new cartridge. Thank you for sharing your experie .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, It's never too late and you have put together a masterpiece! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-15, 07:52:33 (216.126.34.14)
Pleas speak about how the music sounds through this deck. What speakers and component system are you using? I personally think the deck and cartridge and the speakers are the most important elements .......
74: Vintage Asylum, RE: Are Castle Acoustics Richmond II speakers good enough with modern gear? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-08-09, 17:23:37 (216.126.34.14)
Interesting question that I would suggest should be generalized to other gear. I use Soliloquy 6.3s in my high level primary listening system. They are exquisite in their accurate range o reproductio .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, RE: More Sheffields Than Harry Lames and Licoln Whatsisname (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-07-30, 15:17:27 (216.126.34.14)
My Sheffields are impeccably recorded and a pleasure to listen to. I agree that I wish there were more classical options but it is what it is. .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Favorite cheapo mirrored alignment tool for 12"er (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-07-28, 11:00:19 (216.126.34.14)
I've used the Turntablebasics Alignment tool for many years now for good reason. It's easy to use and accurately sets up the cartridge so all thats left is deciding whether or not to use anti-skate, a .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Oh Krap! What will happen to the values of my rare and wonderful recordings? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-07-24, 16:39:12 (216.126.34.14)
I have several Sheffield Labs recordings and they are all well done with transparency in the music and accuracy in the recordings. .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, As a guitar player... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-07-15, 05:17:28 (216.126.34.14)
I really like the guitar duet with Walsh and Felder in the musical interlude. .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, I totally enjoy the Eagles (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-07-14, 14:51:06 (216.126.34.14)
Joe Walsh is an outstanding guitar player and their harmonies are excellent. .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, RE: bit of a quandry.. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-07-02, 13:34:43 (216.126.34.14)
You could listen to some of the more mainstream jazz such as Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck... you may be surprised. For classical listen to some of the tchaikovsky... 1812 overture, swan lake, I partic .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone acquainted with this record? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-06-20, 17:05:10 (216.126.34.14)
Bossa Nova??? Sim .......
82: Vintage Asylum, A few years ago.... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-06-19, 15:00:17 (216.126.34.14)
I upgraded to Conrad Johnson gear and have no regrets. Met my ear for tube base sound with good accuracy and soundstage. PV10 preamp and MV55 amp. I like Grado wood body sound and plays through my USA .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 1993 through 2012 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-06-16, 17:22:28 (174.81.64.76)
Good music that slipped right by me. Sim .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Donnas "Spend the Night." (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-06-16, 17:13:52 (174.81.64.76)
I do not know this group. Vintage? .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If you like what you're hearing, stick with it. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-23, 14:48:33 (216.126.34.52)
I agree. If it sounds good to your ears don't mess with it. And I'm a Grado fan and user. Great cartridges that reproduce the music as it was played in the concert hall. Sim .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Telarc recordings par excellence- Saint Saens #3 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-17, 13:19:39 (216.126.34.52)
I have all of the Telarc releases on lp (or so I thought) but not the Berlioz Requiem. Was it ever released on vinyl? Sim .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Telarc recordings par excellence- Saint Saens #3 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-16, 17:21:35 (216.126.34.52)
I'm listening this evening to a Telarc test pressing of their release of the Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3 "Organ" and it is truly amazing. First, this is an impeccable recording on totally silent vinyl. .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, A Rant...please excuse me as an old member...old in so many ways!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-12, 15:11:09 (216.126.34.52)
First, in audio, everything is better today. The technology leaves the '60s and 70's in the dust. I was listening tonight to a re-release and of course re-engineered lp of The Beatles' Rubber Soul. Fi .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge Choice (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-08, 05:54:53 (216.126.34.52)
My experience with the wood bodies has been the opposite of yours, granted I only own two: a Sonata and a Statement. Although I've wondered what I may miss with others, I suspect I'd have to spend a l .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge Choice (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-04, 14:06:12 (216.126.34.52)
You know, I'm aware of the hum problem but have never experienced it in my system. I consider myself fortunate because I just enjoy the music. I'm pretty eclectic in that I listen to classical, folk, .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge Choice (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-05-03, 17:38:14 (216.126.34.52)
I've been following then recent discourse on this subject. Interesting to me nobody seems mention Grado wood bodies which I've used for years. I find that they provide the detail of the recording whil .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, Great vinyl (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-04-24, 17:41:58 (216.126.34.52)
I just received and listened to the Venus Records release of Eddie Higgins Trio's "Dear Old Stockholm" and I am truly impressed. The vinyl is totally quiet. The performance pulls me right into the roo .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Garrard 301 Service NE (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-04-22, 14:22:11 (216.126.34.52)
Talk with Ryan Fitzpatrick at AudioClassics in Vestal. He is honest and knowledgable IMHO and experience. Sim .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Don't give it a second thought. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-04-14, 18:59:29 (216.126.34.52)
First, I love your setup and speakers. The older I get the more I appreciate the ability to bring the concert directly to me via my sound system. So I need to be appreciative of my music system and it .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, An old guy perhaps totally out of touch don't understand the... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-04-14, 17:14:17 (216.126.34.52)
... passion and the quest for changing cartridges and needles. Seems to me that as we age, our ears limit what we hear not our cartridges. OTOH,I can understand the argument that older ears need every .......
96: Classical Court, Markevitch also gets my vote (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-04-05, 05:43:33 (216.126.34.52)
I'm a real fan of Markevitch. Just listen to his interpretation of the last movement of the Tchaikovsky 4th Symphony. I can just see the strings playing with such speed and energy that they fall out o .......
97: Classical Court, RE: Need a GREAT Conductor? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-04-04, 15:35:32 (216.126.34.52)
Markevitch is awesome IMHO!! I have many of his recordings and they're all well performed. Sim .......
98: Speaker Asylum, RE: Those are tripod floor lamps... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-30, 15:11:13 (216.126.34.52)
thanks for clarifying that for me. Sim .......
99: Speaker Asylum, Yep! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-30, 13:04:19 (216.126.34.52)
Those be the ones. Sim .......
100: Speaker Asylum, Hmmm... so what type of speakers are in the commercial (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-29, 14:29:35 (216.126.34.52)
for "Relief actor" featuring Joe Piscopo??? They look interesting. has anyone heard them? Sim .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: We overlapped (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-27, 07:02:51 (216.126.34.52)
And were you ate the Simon and Garfunkel concert in Jenison Field house in 1967? Sim .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, And what's your Micro-Seiki deck like? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-26, 13:26:30 (216.126.34.52)
A few years ago I strongly debated a Micro Seiki deck but couldn't pull the trigger. I'm happy with my vintage and tweaked Thorens. Sim .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, What did you major in? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-26, 13:22:01 (216.126.34.52)
And what dorm were you in? Sim .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sound of hoof beats?: first that comes to mind is Mister Ed or coconuts (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-24, 16:32:13 (216.126.34.52)
right on... Moo U! .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just for fun ..... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-23, 14:43:52 (216.126.34.52)
Yep, there it is! Sim .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MSU? Montana State University? nt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-22, 12:02:25 (216.126.34.52)
Other side of the country- Michigan State. Sim .......
107: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Santana release is just awesome (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-21, 14:15:04 (216.126.34.52)
And let's see.. who joins him in creating this music- Chick Corea, Stevie Winwood, Chris Stapleton, Corey Glover... .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, Santana release is just awesome (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-21, 14:12:06 (216.126.34.52)
Today I received Santana's Blessings and Miracles on vinyl from Acoustic sounds. I've been a fan of Carlos Santana and his music since my college days at MSU (1967-1971). This album may be the bands b .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, I got ya beat (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-15, 17:23:19 (216.126.34.52)
I'm in my early '70's and an using a thrones deck with no reason to change, Mine is a TD321 with Sumiko MMT tonearm and Grado Statement cartridge and the reproduction is exquisite. I have no interest .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sad New About an OG Inmate (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-09, 15:15:06 (216.126.34.52)
I also am sad to hear this. His posts were always thoughtful, knowledgable, and respectful... my highest compliments. And he is another loss to our community and your family. Sim .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Tx for sharing your experience (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-03-04, 05:26:16 (216.126.34.52)
Nevertheless, I'll continue using my VPI to good effect when I need cleaning which is not too often these days. Sim .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, It's been a while since I've been there (5-10 years) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-22, 15:05:12 (216.126.34.52)
But I like Grooves records in SF. Funky and good music selection at reasonable prices. .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, Elton John- Last Episode at Hienton (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-22, 14:15:14 (216.126.34.52)
I just pulled out Elton John's first record which I have had for many years. The music and lyrics together are amazing. And this is the first record that I ever heard a Moog synthesizer used. And to a .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This is definitely not background music. Lots of intensity without being shrill (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-17, 12:58:52 (216.126.34.52)
Mine is also record club nevertheless the music is just plain awesome. They were cookie' with gas!!! .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Two Brubeck comments (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-16, 10:26:28 (216.126.34.52)
You really should gic=ve Last Set at Newport a listen. You can consider it the performance that you missed kept in posterity for your ears. sim .......
116: Jazz Alley, Brubeck 1971 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-15, 16:45:29 (216.126.34.52)
Last set at Newport!! .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I listened to my copy two nights ago (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-15, 16:43:26 (216.126.34.52)
They were cookin' Sim .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It is a terrific record. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-15, 16:42:26 (216.126.34.52)
Based on my experience it's well worth a listen. Sim .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, Brubeck- Last Set at Newport (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-02-15, 13:51:37 (216.126.34.52)
I'm in the process of sorting and purging my lp set. Listening to brubeck on this superbly recorded live set. This is one awesome record my friends. Listening right now to "Take Five" Absolutely wonde .......
120: Vintage Asylum, I've recently used this from Howard products with good success (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-30, 09:18:04 (216.126.34.52)
https://www.howardproducts.com/product/restor-a-finish/ Sim .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Worst album covers (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-28, 12:20:42 (216.126.34.52)
ROFLMAO!!!! Amazing! Sim .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, I'm totally confused (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-27, 16:52:24 (216.126.34.52)
Both lead and gold will work well within the sonic limits of the human ear and of your systems overall fidelity. Take a look at the periodic table of elements. Sim .......
123: Classical Court, As listener of her on vinyl, I'd buy the lp box set if it ere available (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-25, 16:19:34 (216.126.34.52)
I enjoy her balance of emotion and precision. Sim .......
124: Vinyl Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Audio Technica AT-OC9XSL Phono Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-25, 14:17:02 (216.126.34.52)
I've been a Grado wood body guy for a lotta years but it sounds like this one will be on my next cartridge list. Thanks for the review. Sim .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Used classical vinyl is still great value (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-19, 15:09:10 (216.126.34.52)
And the artists and performances are a treasure in themselves. Old classical vinyl is like a time machine. Sim .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is this record really worth $4K + (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-19, 15:07:24 (216.126.34.52)
Of course this is totally absurd. Remember it's all about the music not the recording . Sim .......
127: Music Lane, RE: You're asking the wrong person - I'm guessing there may have been. . . (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-16, 15:48:28 (216.126.34.52)
Maybe it's new era and we should try again and allow cross posting or sample inmates somehow. This was the first time for me and I thought members of both forums could enjoy the music. Sim ::: TOPIC: .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: spindoctor - please see my note over on the music forum - thanks! [nt] (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-12, 05:18:32 (216.126.34.52)
Got it. Apologies. .......
129: Music Lane, RE: Eva Cassidy (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-11, 07:46:40 (216.126.34.52)
I understand the policy. I've been a member here more days than I can recall. I just wanted to share her music with a wider audience. . My enthusiasm got the best of me. Sim .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Get the LPs (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-10, 16:45:29 (216.126.34.52)
I agree. Thel p sare outstanding!!! Sim .......
131: Music Lane, Eva Cassidy (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-08, 15:07:55 (216.126.34.52)
Listening tonight to Eva Cassidy on the Nightbird LP. If you enjoy good music and in a traditional pop genre, I suspect you'd enjoy her performances of this music. You likely know her from her renditi .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, Great recording and music... listen and have your soul touched by beauty (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2022-01-08, 15:06:43 (216.126.34.52)
Listening tonight to Eva Cassidy on the Nightbird LP. Eva cashed in her small pension to arrange for this live recording at Blues Alley in DC. Tragically she died from malignant melanoma 6 months late .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, I recently sold off most of my rock lps (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-12-31, 08:02:38 (216.126.34.52)
My recommendation is to put out feelers on your local grapevine to identify anyone looking to purchase records. He came to my home for an afternoon, looked through my lps (only interested in rock and .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Life changes (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-12-29, 08:23:14 (216.126.34.52)
If you consider all of these responses, your connection here goes beyond the presence of records and systems in your life. So please keep connected. Imparting knowledge and guidance is a key element o .......
135: Vinyl Asylum, RE: get_importcds. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-12-25, 15:14:15 (216.126.34.52)
High recommendations from me as well. Great lps and excellent process Sim .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinnin' (Pic) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-12-19, 06:09:17 (216.126.34.52)
Growing up in Detroit in the '50's and 60's, I had many occasions to shop at the two "Dime Stores" Kresge's and Woolworth's. At Christmas time, my mom would take me to the downtown J.L.Hudson's store .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, Wait!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-12-18, 11:22:57 (216.126.34.52)
I thought you were the"Vinyl Man"!!!! Sim .......
138: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Magic Eraser (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-11-30, 16:43:04 (216.126.34.52)
I also have used Magic Eraser for years to clean the stylus on my Grado woodbodies. Does a great job. Sim .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stainless steel platter (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-11-26, 04:31:30 (216.126.34.52)
I agree that everything matters starting with the recording quality and condition of the music on the lp and so on as the signal travels through each component that in turn adds its own bit to the sig .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stainless steel platter (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-11-25, 08:51:40 (216.126.34.52)
My Thorens TD321 has a stainless steel platter. It's stable and without resonance. The music reproduction is excellent. This is a vintage deck circa the early 1990's but since I started using it I've .......
141: General Asylum, Mid-range is what our ears can hear (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-11-03, 17:10:25 (216.126.34.52)
So my Soliloquy speakers reproduce the mid-range impeccably. Vocalists are in the room with me (a real privilege I must say). Sim .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Wow, The Electric Recording Company is doing White Stripes, White Blood Cells. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-11-01, 06:59:49 (216.126.34.52)
Wow! And only 350 UK pounds. Who buys these lps? .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Neko Case "Blacklisted" here. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-30, 04:31:58 (216.126.34.52)
Reminds me to pull out and listen to my Neko las. I've also seen her perform live a few times and always id a great performance. Sim .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, Excellent lp yet I'm particularly attached to... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-23, 05:19:24 (216.126.34.52)
Days od Future Passed with it's creative integration of the symphony orchestra and lyrical poetry. Sim .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-23, 05:16:28 (216.126.34.52)
Let us know what you think. It's a special; recording in so many ways. Sim .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens new turntables (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-23, 05:12:37 (216.126.34.52)
It's nice to see Thorens putting out new state-of-the- art decks. I currently use a TD321 with Sumiko MMT tonearm and it has truly been a workhorse in my system with accurate timing and playback. I cu .......
147: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Roy Orbison on LPs, anyone? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-22, 12:35:19 (216.126.34.52)
The title of the album is "Traveling Wilburys Volume 1" #257961 Warner Communications Co. Album features Otis Wilbur on Keyboards, guitars, and leading and backing vocals; Nelson Wilbury on Guitars, .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, Of course!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-22, 11:44:07 (216.126.34.52)
He's one amazing vocalist and romanticist!!! I do have the All time Greatest Hits of Roy Orbison lp which was released on S&P Records on 180 gram vinyl. It was remastered by the well known engineer St .......
149: Vintage Asylum, Total silliness IMHO (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-19, 05:24:09 (216.126.34.52)
As someone who's had plenty of old gear and now is relatively current I don't understand this phenomenon. I'ts definitely not logical so I guess the hypothesis about retirees make be reasonable. Sim .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Collecting" vs Hoarding Turntables (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-10-06, 04:32:00 (216.126.34.52)
Seems to me that the logical approach is to sell all of these decks and then use the proceeds to purchase the one deck and cartridge that's the best your money can buy. If you believe the music is why .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Could it be my age? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-09-22, 15:59:39 (216.126.34.52)
OK. I admit that I'm an old guy. Nevertheless, As a musician, i'm reasonably astute sonically and I have trouble with some of these lps. Probably to my disadvantage. OTOH how many releases of Miles Da .......
152: Vintage Asylum, The Thorens 3XX series is underpriced and unappreciated (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-09-22, 11:22:23 (216.126.34.52)
These really were the last production decks by the original Thorens company. I have a TD321 that I've used for years and it is absolutely outstanding... durable and easy to maintain, pitch perfect rep .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning...Horslips---Man Who Built America (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-09-20, 06:28:37 (216.126.34.52)
Sounds like a pretty obscure group? .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My first big boy Thorens (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-09-15, 06:58:08 (216.126.34.52)
My Thorens TD 321 is going strong and sounds awesome. Good decision. Sim .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Mrs. Miller's Greatest Hits (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-09-15, 06:55:54 (216.126.34.52)
Is this Mitch Miller's wife??? Sim .......
156: Vintage Asylum, RE: Turntables that have stood the test of time (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-08-31, 15:39:09 (216.126.34.52)
I have a Thorens Td321 that has been me for 20 years + and its going strong. No plans for a new deck here. And my Grade Statement via Mr. Juki is just plain awesome. Sim .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New TT, Arm and MC cartridge (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-08-31, 15:36:08 (216.126.34.52)
Take your time. Use the time to do research. It will be useful but also a great distraction from your loss. What music did she enjoy? What's your current system? Make this a quest like Don Quixote for .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, Count me in as well on the VPI (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-08-12, 09:34:41 (216.126.34.40)
I've been using mine for many years and it was a worthwhile investment. Sim .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stylus hygiene (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-07-22, 13:55:03 (205.220.234.224)
I also am a 10 year plus user of magic eraser and it works perfectly for me. My records are all cleaned on my VPI at the time I purchase them as well. This works so well that I haven't needed to redo .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm working in Cleveland. What a re the best records stores for RSD? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-07-18, 07:28:59 (205.220.234.224)
It's been a number of years since I've been there but Record Revolution on /in Coventry is a fixture for a number of years. While you're there you can stop at Tommie's for lunch... my favorite is an E .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Where to buy?RE: Eva Cassidy Nightbird on Blix Street Records is amazing!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-06-22, 17:33:06 (216.126.34.26)
This was an eBay purchase from seller's store: get_importcds I've purchased other lps from him and not been disappointed, Sim .......
162: Music Lane, Eva Cassidy (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-06-21, 17:15:30 (216.126.34.26)
This one complete night of Eva's performances brought right into your listening room. Brilliantly recorded and great production to disc. Knocked my socka=s off. If you don't know Eva just give her a l .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, Eva Cassidy Nightbird on Blix Street Records is amazing!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-06-21, 15:32:40 (216.126.34.26)
This one complete night of Eva's performances brought right into your listening room. Brilliantly recorded and great production to disc. Knocked my socka=s off. If you don't know Eva just give her a l .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, Speaking of lips... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-06-10, 05:09:04 (216.126.34.26)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hGcJA8fXvU .......
165: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Not so random thoughts on vinyl... (Long) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-06-09, 17:19:50 (216.126.34.26)
Sorry. I regret not taking typing in high school! .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, Not so random thoughts on vinyl... (Long) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-06-09, 14:14:56 (216.126.34.26)
I just listened to the 1962 recording of Louis Ansermet conducting the Orchestre de la Swisse Romande playing Saint-Saens Symphony No.3 in C Minor Op. 78 on a mint London blueback lp. This is a person .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Premier FT-3 cueing fluid (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-05-20, 10:37:57 (216.126.34.9)
I have an MMT and the set screw is the way to go on it. Here's the manual for your tonearm. https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sumiko/premier-ft-3.shtml Sim .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, I just received her box set "Nightbird" (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-04-25, 10:01:38 (205.220.234.191)
which is absolutely outstanding. It's every song she played during one evening's performance at Blues Alley about a year before her deathand includes her complete catalogue plus. Absolutely soul-touc .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Westminster recordings (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-02-21, 08:27:05 (174.206.39.228)
From the Laboratory Series label... Recordings are limited to 17 minutes per side and cut at a maximum peak level of 14cm/sec " and have a range of 54 db, the widest range possible for reproduction in .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, Westminster recordings (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-02-20, 15:01:34 (174.206.34.5)
I'm listening tonight to a recording made circa 1956 and transcribed on Westminster Hi-Fi and it is absolutely outstanding. Great soundstage and imaging, precision in reproduction. With the Westminste .......
171: Vinyl Asylum, A natural process but... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-02-11, 16:16:34 (174.206.3.148)
Nevertheless a big loss. Sadly, more to come. The nice thing about recorded music is that it's a time machine to the past and our musical heritage. Sim .......
172: Vinyl Asylum, Hana Cartridges (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-02-11, 14:18:19 (174.206.3.148)
I'd appreciate your thoughts and experience with Hana cartridges. Stuff like tracking, precision, engagement soundstage, etc. Will be purchasing a cartridge shortly. Sim .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Your thoughts on these old decks (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-02-06, 11:49:53 (174.226.139.103)
Thanks for the references. They're quite helpful. More to follow as I bring these old decks on line. They all need new cartridges. Not surprising. Sim .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Your thoughts on these old decks (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-02-01, 04:14:35 (174.226.140.236)
I started yesterday with a simple cosmetic clean up to remove the years of grime from these decks. I got through the Technics and the Pioneer and will clean up the last one today. The Pioneer and Tech .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, Your thoughts on these old decks (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-01-31, 09:24:53 (174.226.130.104)
A friend was cleaning out his attic while being hunkered down and knowing my love of vinyl dropped off three old turntables that I suspect need cleaning and tuning up. The cartridges are either gone o .......
176: Vintage Asylum, So glad to hear that your health is improved (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-01-19, 05:55:15 (174.226.140.254)
Welcome back!!! I've missed your posts. Are you still in Michigan? Sim .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stylus Storage (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-01-19, 05:52:49 (174.226.140.254)
Maybe I'm behind the times but I use Grado wood bodies on my two decks and only take the cartridges out to put a new one in when the stylus is worn. Thus no need for stylus storage here. Sim ::: TOPIC .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Simple, unexpected fix for Grado hum (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2021-01-04, 05:13:18 (174.226.139.62)
I'm aware of this issue yet I've used Grado wood bodies in my Thorens TD321 with SUmiko MMT tonearm and has had no issues. I'm thankful because I enjoy the way that the Grado's reproduce the music. I .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sansui turntable (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-12-30, 04:57:13 (174.226.134.171)
I have a Sansui FR-4060 deck that I rebuilt. I use it in an office/studio system. It is solid, works efficiently, and sounds good. The quality of these Japanese built decks is excellent. Sim ::: TOPIC .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning...Moody Blues---In Search fo the lost Chord (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-12-20, 15:38:04 (174.226.128.228)
Circa 1967-68. Sim .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning...Moody Blues---In Search fo the lost Chord (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-12-20, 15:36:44 (174.226.128.228)
A close second in Moody Blues recordings for me. We played this in my dorm before the start of quiet hours!! (MSU) .......
182: Vintage Asylum, RE: Recommend a detail-oriented professional to restore a Scott 299B. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-12-20, 14:03:17 (174.226.128.228)
I have fairly extensive positive experience with Audio Classics In Vestal NY. Call them and talk with Ryan Kilpatrick their service manager about your needs and concerns. I've found them to be very co .......
183: Vintage Asylum, I second CJ and their technicians (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-12-01, 09:28:39 (50.245.236.33)
I have a PV-10 preamp and a MV-55 amplifier. The JJ technicians have worked on both and the sound is fabulous. So, I second sending to CJ for repairs/upgrades. Sim .......
184: Vintage Asylum, RE: My TT - keep or replace/upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-11-20, 07:11:45 (50.245.236.33)
I'm joining the consensus. Keep the deck and enjoy it while you put your dollars into software (records). Sim .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bargain basement turntable (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-11-18, 18:58:12 (50.245.236.33)
John You and I are in it for the music not the status (I can't rationalize this deck otherwise). And I think you overestimate the cost for good sound. My systems meet my needs and ears and don't come .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, So I'm a fan of the Grado wood bodies... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-11-18, 17:21:44 (50.245.236.33)
I listen mostly to classical and jazz with some rock. Great in my system. Sim .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bargain basement turntable (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-11-18, 17:18:04 (50.245.236.33)
Does anyone buy these? .......
188: Headphone Heights, All I can say is "Wow!!!" (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-10-15, 08:54:00 (50.245.236.33)
The Schiit Magni arrived yesterday and paired with my Seenheiser cans the sound is incredible! I'm hearing instruments that I previously didn't hear clearly. The pace of the music is perfect. So glad .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, The best of both worlds analogue and digital (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-08-29, 14:33:49 (50.245.236.33)
Listening to Vivaldi on Telarc lp this evening. Spectacular recording that captures the life of the music and places me in the front row. Just perfect. Sim .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is it this one...PFR13? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-08-17, 14:52:46 (50.245.236.33)
Amazingly awesome. .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is it this one...PFR13? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-08-17, 14:50:50 (50.245.236.33)
Yes PFRLP13!!! Sim .......
192: Vinyl Asylum, OMG!!! Great recording and release!!! Pink Floyd! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-08-17, 14:07:48 (50.245.236.33)
Just listened to the 2016 re-release of Pink Floyd's Momentary Lapse of Reason. First the music is legendary and wonderful. Second, props and kudos the the sound engineers who knocked this one out of .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, At first glance I thought you said Sonic Smith !!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-07-25, 09:51:53 (50.245.236.33)
Fred, that is. Sim .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mazzy Star re-issues (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-07-17, 16:58:02 (50.245.236.33)
Here I am 10 years after your original post and listening to Mazzy Star on 200 gm vinyl and the lps are awesome. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Sim .......
195: Vintage Asylum, RE: Do you really want to go down that path? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-06-16, 18:07:43 (50.245.236.33)
This makes a lot of sense to me. Do your research and look new first. J My main system is Conrad-Johnson and works wonderfully for me. Take your time and carefully do your research. Tincture of time w .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Telarc lps are absolutely amazing!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-06-16, 05:05:18 (50.245.236.33)
Playing the 1812 Overture would send our dogs running upstairs, I suspect from the window rattling cannon shots. Amazing that they put a warning on the lips about volume and speaker retention. Sim ::: .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I Haven't Looked to See What Prices Are Like These Days (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-06-14, 17:14:33 (50.245.236.33)
What's interesting and fun about early Telarc is that Renner and Robert Woods did amazing things. For example for the bells in the 1812 overture they climbed and microphoned a belltower in Cleveland. .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Chandos is every bit as good. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-06-14, 08:08:56 (50.245.236.33)
I agree. I also like Westminster and Varese Sarabande. Sim .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, Telarc lps are absolutely amazing!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-06-13, 17:10:11 (50.245.236.33)
I have many of their releases and they're all excellent. Great recordings and excellent soundstage. There's a truly real presence in the music. Highly recommended to all y'all. Sim .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge Roll Call! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-05-13, 18:21:23 (50.245.236.33)
A Grade Statement. I like the smooth magic of Grado!! Sim .......
201: Vintage Asylum, My THorens TD 321 is just perfect! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-05-03, 18:31:59 (50.245.236.33)
I have no inclination to change decks, Thorens nailed it all along and especially in the end with the 3XX series. Sim .......
202: Tubes Asylum, RE: How to tell if tube is counterfeit (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-05-02, 18:17:27 (50.245.236.33)
Perhaps, buy from a reputable dealer first and foremost. Sim .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Throw on a record and kick out the jams... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-04-26, 05:52:06 (50.245.236.33)
OK so here you are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfKhvzUdJoM .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Those cannons are the only time I have seen my stylus jump out of the groove, (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-04-22, 14:42:06 (50.245.236.33)
Our last dog would run upstairs and hide when I played this. Sim .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Telarc- Rhapsody in Blue. An American in Paris (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-04-22, 08:42:49 (50.245.236.33)
I have an almost complete set of Telarc lps and have been a strong proponent of their sonic quality. The early lps were recorded on the Soundstream digital deck which actually collects more sonic data .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, RE: More Sadness ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-04-04, 06:41:00 (50.245.236.33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwU31NBhxoc .......
207: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Grado (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-31, 18:38:53 (50.245.236.33)
I love the sound of Grado cartridges in my system but i only use the wood bodies which are wonderful in clarity, reproduction, and soundstage. Sadly I cannot assure that this translates across systems .......
208: Vinyl Asylum, Tx!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-18, 17:14:56 (50.245.236.33)
I take that as a compliment!! Sim .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, I suspect I'm too old for this!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-17, 18:24:20 (50.245.236.33)
I need some Beatles, Cowboy Junkies, Seger, DMB... Sim .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, I'm curious whether you considered the Fluance decks (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-13, 03:19:15 (50.245.236.33)
They seem reasonably priced and include cartridge and preamp. I'm old school and use a 30 yo Thorens with a Grado cartridge and Rothwell step-up so I have no experience with Uturn or Fluance. But I'd .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, Old School here (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-11, 12:38:33 (50.245.236.33)
I use Magic Eraser. Works great for me. Sim .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It's done - Ortofon Cadenza Black (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-11, 04:22:10 (50.245.236.33)
Please give an update once it is installed and broken in. I've used the same (I assume 2juki) seller for cartridges in the past with great results and savings. Sim .......
213: Tape Trail, RE: Happy Birthday, Harry (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-02, 19:28:19 (50.245.236.33)
Awesome!!! And it's even "New Orthophonic"!!!! Sim .......
214: Tape Trail, RE: Cassette Tape - Worthy Analog Alternative to Vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-02, 19:25:49 (50.245.236.33)
My DAT tapes have held up well compared to my cassette tapes although I must confess that I also have a Reel-to-Reel that I pretty exclusively use for playback. Sim .......
215: Tape Trail, RE: Cassette Tape - Worthy Analog Alternative to Vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-02, 16:21:15 (50.245.236.33)
Not at all but to use this tape you need a DAT which I happen to have. Sim .......
216: Tape Trail, RE: Cassette Tape - Worthy Analog Alternative to Vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-03-02, 09:30:32 (50.245.236.33)
I have a Panasonic DAT recorder and DAT tape is available on eBay at about $5-6 per tape. I also have a cassette player that I rarely use. Sim .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It certainly looks the part ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-22, 04:01:08 (50.245.236.33)
https://darko.audio/2020/02/regas-system-one-speakers-amp-turntable-for-999/ looks like 999 pounds Sim .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, I'm also a fan of the Grado wood bodies (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-19, 05:33:07 (50.245.236.33)
I an currently using a Statement in my main listening system and my Sonata in a secondary studio system. I enjoy the blend of detail, warmth, and presence that they bring in my listening areas. They'r .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning my favorite Heart LP (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-19, 05:26:17 (50.245.236.33)
I just picked up the Nautilus Dreamboat Annie lp which is a personal favorite and outstanding pressing!!! Sim .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If that is WL-5068, I am spining it now, the flip side is a Scriabin piano concerto. You are right, ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-19, 05:23:18 (50.245.236.33)
That's the one!!! Truly amazing sound and really stable vinyl!!! Sim .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, RE: For those in the market for a new table ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-18, 11:57:10 (50.245.236.33)
Regardless of the sound that may be the ugliest turntable I've ever seen!!!! Sim .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, Wow!!!! I think I'm fine with my good old Thorens deck!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-18, 09:04:54 (50.245.236.33)
TD 321 with Sumiko MMT works and sounds good to me. Sim .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning a 1951 Westminster lp... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-17, 16:44:36 (50.245.236.33)
I fully agree but this one is just plain awesome! Sim .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I used to think that the initials RVG only happened on Jazz (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-16, 07:35:32 (50.245.236.33)
This particular dead wax looks like YTV to me. Sim .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Love the chamber stuff on that label... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-16, 03:41:53 (50.245.236.33)
I have a number of classical ps on Westminster and they all are well recorded and on a 21st century stereo system sound amazing. It's definitely like stepping back in time when listening to these reco .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning a 1951 Westminster lp... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-02-15, 15:24:50 (50.245.236.33)
that appears to be 200 gm vinyl and sounds absolutely wonderful! And a Rimsky-Korsakoff piano concerto that I didn't know existed. Paul Badura-Skota! Sim .......
227: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I recorded all my mine first..... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-01-29, 17:59:58 (50.245.236.33)
For me it's different... classical music is just wonderful to my ears and is best on an LP. My lps are like time machines taking me back to orchestral performances when I was a child. Sim ::: TOPIC: .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I've culled in the past, but I won't do it anymore. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-01-29, 05:18:56 (50.245.236.33)
I've already replaced two that I realized are gone and that I didn't intend to sell, they just got lost ing the mix. Overall, I think this will work out. I needed to clear some space and most of these .......
229: Vinyl Asylum, Just sold off a big chunk of my lps and I have mixed emotions (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-01-25, 16:03:56 (50.245.236.33)
Sad to let them go. Excited that I can calculatedly add a few back and some new ones. Realized that I no longer have any Miles Davis lps!!! There's no real market for classical music. These were rock .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Warming the Sound (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2020-01-18, 11:40:09 (50.245.236.33)
I'm no expert and others here are far more experienced. And looking at your system, it looks excellent. I also use Grado woodbodies like you do, having both a Sonata and a Statement in separate system .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, The wonder of blending two technologies! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-12-11, 17:23:45 (50.245.236.33)
I've been enjoying the Royal Philharmonic lps with a number of current and belated artists... Roy Orbison, Beach Boys... It amazes me how current technology cn bring together then and now... SIM ::: .......
232: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge Source (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-12-06, 12:19:06 (50.245.236.33)
I've had excellent results purchasing cartridges from 2juki. No Dynavector is listed currently but I've also had good results sending an email inquiry to him. Sim .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, Listening to RCA Victor LM-1816 recorded in 1953 tonite... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-11-11, 18:35:21 (50.245.236.33)
I'm amazed at how incredibly clear and transparent this record is when played on your modern equipment. Of course, it's mono but the orchestral presence is amazing. In 1954 I wa5 years old and nowI'm .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, I'm not sure why I would want this set... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-10-17, 05:29:20 (50.245.236.33)
I have the Parlophone Blue box and a number of other Beatles lps. Also, at this stage in my life, singles and 45's are a major inconvenience for listening. Sim .......
235: Vintage Asylum, Absolutely! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-10-14, 03:06:56 (50.245.236.33)
The critical piece is the connector to the amplifier. My problem has been finding this foot pedal. Do you have any ideas? And thanks for responding. Sim .......
236: Vintage Asylum, Another question for the expert. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-10-13, 17:38:34 (50.245.236.33)
I have a London Reverb that is desperately seeking a foot switch. Can't access reverb or tremolo without the switch. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Sim .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, RE: His "St. Helens Symphony" is a good subwoofer test. I thought (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-10-07, 03:43:52 (50.245.236.33)
I wish St Helen's was available on vinyl. The cd is great and who writes a movement aptly titled "Volcano"? Sim .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, I'm a real fan.. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-10-06, 04:37:36 (50.245.236.33)
of Alan Hovhaness and his music. Most of his works are on the Poseidon label which I believe was his personal label. I have a large number of these recordings and they are all particularly well-done b .......
239: Vinyl Asylum, RE: vinyl reissues of digital source (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-09-18, 16:25:31 (50.245.236.33)
I have no trouble purchasing a digital lp. In my system they sound wonderful and definitely better than the cd even using my Ah! Tjoeb deck with tube output stage. On the other hand the vast majority .......
240: Vintage Asylum, Absolutely ridiculous IMHO... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-16, 17:09:51 (50.245.236.33)
I assume these are released for collectors not players! Sim .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Early Decca mono vinyl versus CD remasters (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-13, 13:18:44 (50.245.236.33)
The Stones version of Route 66 is a personal favorite. Sim .......
242: General Asylum, I appreciate the education. The Asylum is a great place... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-13, 07:01:50 (50.245.236.33)
to increase my understanding thanks to you. Guess I'm getting old and living in the past. Once again, thank y'all. Sim .......
243: General Asylum, Thanks for the correction... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-12, 18:10:24 (50.245.236.33)
Excuse me my clumsy fingers mistyped the number, I meant 50,000 samples/sec per Telarc's information. My understanding is that Thomas Stockham's device was a meaningful step up at the time. The subjec .......
244: General Asylum, And then again... Why I love Telarc lps (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-12, 14:35:35 (50.245.236.33)
I just listened to Fred Fennell and The Cleveland Symphonic Winds and on my system it puts you right in the live concert!!! And here's the specs... Frequency response: 0-21 kHz at 21 kHz; Total harmon .......
245: General Asylum, RE: Abbey Road from Beatles Blue Box (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-12, 04:31:15 (50.245.236.33)
I have the Parlophone Blue Box and the Abbey Road lp sounds outstanding in my system. I've never felt the need to acquire another copy. Sim .......
246: General Asylum, Not an answer but I think the Telarc recordings are truly amazing!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-12, 03:51:55 (50.245.236.33)
First, the use of the Soundstream Digital Tape Recorder was groundbreaking and musically earth shaking. It's recording rate and precision of reproduction exceeds anything available today. I have almos .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, Outstanding!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-08-09, 18:36:59 (50.245.236.33)
I've bought two high end cartridges from him and have no qualms about purchasing another when the time comes. .......
248: Vintage Asylum, So I assume... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-07-22, 09:23:34 (50.245.236.33)
that basically you aren't happy with the bass reproduction in your current system. I use a subwoofer but primarily to reproduce the lows and rumbles in our home theater system. The Soliloquy's that I .......
249: Vintage Asylum, Just curious... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-07-21, 08:52:00 (50.245.236.33)
why you need a subwoofer? Sim .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, Grofe: Grand Canyon Suite (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-07-11, 05:23:27 (75.138.215.221)
nt .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, Easy..tune up the Linn and put the money into a great cartridge (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-07-10, 14:41:11 (75.138.215.221)
The Linn is a very nice deck. So go with the best cartridge that makes sense in your system and to your ears. My last couple of cartridges have come from 2juki on ebay at a great price and reliable s .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, And which '60's rock musicians used cha-cha r]rhytms?? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-30, 17:10:47 (50.245.236.33)
P.S. I love you, for example! Sim .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, RE: And Revolver is musically a revolutionary album!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-30, 17:07:43 (50.245.236.33)
And cha-cha in R&R circa early 60's? Sim .......
254: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Traveling Wilburys Box (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-30, 14:40:37 (174.226.131.56)
I have the original. Any advantage in the releases sonically? Sim .......
255: Vinyl Asylum, And Revolver is musically a revolutionary album!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-30, 14:39:10 (174.226.131.56)
Who plays recorded music backwards??? And integrates sitar into rock music? Sim .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, Beatles Parlophone Blue Box (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-30, 14:25:38 (174.226.131.56)
All this talk got me to pull this set out and listen to it. The Beatles continue to amaze me with their musical creativity. Who was using sitar and playing recordings backward at the time???... No one .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Like me, some of that. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-30, 14:21:38 (174.226.131.56)
The box set is great... good music and pressings. Sim .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, New vinyl- Tame Impala (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-29, 13:01:16 (50.245.236.33)
Pulled out my Tame Impala box set on red clear vinyl. Great sound and good music. Thereal. Sim .......
259: Tape Trail, RE: Nakamichi new CR-2 cassette deck at Walmart (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-28, 06:14:08 (50.245.236.33)
That's really strange! Sim .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $250 table (new or used)? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-24, 13:49:02 (50.245.236.33)
I also am intrigued by Fluance looks like a solid deck in your price range. Sim .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stones (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-24, 13:47:14 (50.245.236.33)
For me it's their version of Route 66. Best concert I've ever been to was Stones here in Charlottesville in the stadium with the bomb scare. When they came back on Jagger said "We know there's an 11 P .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, Dabbling in MFSl, Nautilus, & half speed mastered.. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-22, 15:43:31 (50.245.236.33)
I must admit that these pressings are generally outstanding and leave the originals in the dust. My wonderful wife says that for every MFSL etc acquired I need to eliminate two other lps from the coll .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Another little bits of synth (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-19, 17:42:31 (50.245.236.33)
Is that your personal dual turntable set-up? Sim .......
264: Vintage Asylum, RE: Ping: Michael Samra (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-19, 17:00:41 (50.245.236.33)
I also was wondering where he's disappeared to???? SIm .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Stan Ricker and Paul Stubblebine (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-16, 12:20:20 (12.235.198.34)
I know Stan Ricker from his work in mastering the early Telarcs which was/are outstanding. Sound engineers matter for sure. Sim .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, Nautlus and MFSL (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-16, 05:24:43 (12.235.198.34)
I'm curious about how these pressings can be so much better compared to the original. Does anyone have any insights or explanation? Sim .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Benny Goodman "Made in Japan" stereo UK pressing. nt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-15, 20:41:00 (12.235.198.34)
If you're spinning it must be good!!! .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What? And you don't get any white gunk on your stylus? nt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-14, 04:46:21 (50.245.236.33)
Not at all!!! But it's only a couple of drops of detergent per total volume. And I rinse thoroughly with distilled water. Sim .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, I'm happy with my VPI Cleaning machine (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-13, 17:58:50 (50.245.236.33)
And my cleaning solution is 30% isopropyl and 70% distilled water with a few drops of Dawn dish detergent to the mix... then follow the wash with a distilled water rinse... works perfectly, clean reco .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Think, it comes down to you. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-13, 10:45:26 (50.245.236.33)
I agree. You never know how a new cartridge will sound in your system and your home listening area!!! So if you liked the Lyra have it repaired. Sim .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I remember seeing them, when they first started (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-13, 10:38:54 (50.245.236.33)
I love Hope Sandoval's voice!!! Sim .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What's spinning??? A little Mazzy Star and Hope Sandoval here! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-13, 10:37:59 (50.245.236.33)
Definitely mystical and psychedelic!!! Sim .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, What's spinning??? A little Mazzy Star and Hope Sandoval here! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-12, 13:53:23 (50.245.236.33)
nt .......
274: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Phono pre vs step-up transformer (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-08, 04:14:27 (50.245.236.33)
Thanks that's quite helpful. Sim .......
275: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Phono pre vs step-up transformer (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-08, 04:12:54 (50.245.236.33)
Yep... new is somewhat relative... been a member for about 15+ years or so!!! Definitely haven't reached the quarter century mark. So I guess that makes me relatively new here. Sim .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, Phono pre vs step-up transformer (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-07, 12:17:02 (50.245.236.33)
The posts below got me wondering about this. In my system I use a Rothwell MC-1 step up transformer to good effect in my system. I'm curious why this approach is not recommended or discussed more. I'm .......
277: Vinyl Asylum, OK.. Well I'm a Punk Rocker Yes I am!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-06-01, 14:41:02 (50.245.236.33)
Listening to Teddy Bears album Soft Machine!!! Just plain awesome tunes. And it gets my vote for best album cover ever!!!! Sim .......
278: Vinyl Asylum, p.s. It' only 10 minutes from CCF. nt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-05-19, 13:28:01 (50.245.236.33)
a .......
279: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record Stores in Cleveland OH area for Classical? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-05-19, 10:37:15 (50.245.236.33)
Have lunch at Tommy's on Coventry and then walk over to Record Revolution. Tommy's has the best malts/shakes and awesome falafel. Sim .......
280: Vintage Asylum, You're in NoVa!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-05-19, 06:22:49 (50.245.236.33)
Time to head over to Conrad Johnson and upgrade your gear. I did this a few years ago and the music is exquisite. Sim .......
281: Vinyl Asylum, Looks like he posted here today... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-05-14, 10:10:59 (50.245.236.33)
http://forums.meter.com/index.php?action=profile;u=185 Sim .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, Markevitch on Philips (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-05-01, 13:50:40 (50.245.236.33)
I have many of his recordings on Philips and his conducting and interpretations are exquisite. He is one great conductor. Sim .......
283: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Westminster Labs (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-30, 14:23:51 (50.245.236.33)
And Igor Markevitch kicks some serious butt in his conducting of the Tchaikovsky 4th. I can see the musicians literally falling out of their chairs ...amaxzng strings!! Sim .......
284: Vinyl Asylum, Westminster Labs (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-30, 13:18:33 (50.245.236.33)
Outstanding encodings, mastering, and pressings!!!! Listening now to some Tchaikovsky with Rodzinski conducting LSO!!! Wonderful!!! Sim .......
285: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well because you know...Sheena is (or was) a punk rocker. nt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-17, 08:25:36 (50.245.236.33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCW7Aw8ugOI .......
286: Vinyl Asylum, Ramones!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-17, 08:21:35 (50.245.236.33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCW7Aw8ugOI .......
287: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Planning to change your moniker to "Sheena?" nt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-16, 15:58:29 (50.245.236.33)
Yikes... no of course. Sim .......
288: Vinyl Asylum, Very very nice (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-16, 13:02:30 (50.245.236.33)
I still have my 1964 Gibson es330 as well!!! Always wanted a Rickenbacker 12 string. Sim .......
289: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Here is a picture of me around 1980. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-16, 13:00:35 (50.245.236.33)
Do you still own that guitar??? Sim .......
290: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well..... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-15, 15:53:00 (50.245.236.33)
Iggy Pop and the Teddy Bears!!! Sim .......
291: Vinyl Asylum, Well..... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-15, 14:02:37 (174.226.144.192)
I'm a punk rocker yes I am!!! Well I'm a punk rocker yes I am!!!! SIm .......
292: Vinyl Asylum, Eva Cassidy!!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-15, 08:49:07 (50.245.236.33)
nt .......
293: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Hot Records... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-14, 19:31:01 (50.245.236.33)
Only dogs here!!!! But musically inclined! Commander Riker, our black lab, has cameo'd as the 'MOUSE King" in the Nutcracker ballet. Sim .......
294: Vinyl Asylum, Im a real Markevitch fan and have all of his Tchaikovsky ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-14, 12:59:01 (174.226.146.226)
Symphonies on Philips. He flies under the radar screen but was an absolutely outstanding conductor. Sim .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Here you go... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-13, 11:05:58 (50.245.236.33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P09rxVaQAM .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, I got this one right (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-13, 11:01:06 (50.245.236.33)
It's Soft Machine by the Teddy Bears... And a great album covers well as music IMHO!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_Machine_(Teddybears_album) Sim .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I can't think of an "audiophile" LP of a huge airplay group in my collection (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-13, 08:00:20 (50.245.236.33)
Like you, the majority of my lps are classical and I'm particularly fond of the Russian composers. The Tchaikovsky 4th Symphony conducted by Igor Markevitch on Westminster is a personal favorite.. Th .......
298: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I recommended the new German pressing... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-13, 02:12:43 (50.245.236.33)
This is the pressing that I just received. It is outstanding. Sim .......
299: Vinyl Asylum, RE: And when in doubt... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-12, 14:08:56 (50.245.236.33)
For I'm a punk rocker, yes I am!! Brilliant lyrics!!! .......
300: Vinyl Asylum, And when in doubt... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-12, 13:49:21 (50.245.236.33)
Play Soft Machine by The Teddy Bears... good music and one awesome lp cover. Sim .......
301: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Damn you! :-) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-12, 13:47:56 (50.245.236.33)
I see you use a Koetsu black. I use high end Grade wood bodies but wonder about the Koetsu cartridges. Ant comments from your experience? Sim .......
302: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Damn you! :-) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-12, 13:11:39 (50.245.236.33)
Sorry but it really is outstanding!!! You won't regret adding it to your collection. Sim .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, Eagles Hsll freezes over lp (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-12, 12:50:27 (50.245.236.33)
I just received this lp and it is truly amazing when compared with the cd. Great musicality, perfect bass, and vocals are clear and exact. Highly recommended especially if you're an Eagles fan. Sim :: .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, "Anna" a personal favorite (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-11, 06:54:28 (50.245.236.33)
"All of my life I've been searchin' for a girl To love me like I love you But let me tell you now But every girl I've ever had Breaks my heart and leaves me sad What am I, what am I supposed to do?" S .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, It's not about how it looks, it's about how the music sounds... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-05, 17:25:47 (174.195.136.159)
to your ears in your system. You don't need a microscope. Take the Star Wars approach... "Trust your ears and hearing Luke!!!" Sim .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Friday evening spin. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-04-05, 17:22:37 (174.195.136.159)
Wyndam Hill put out some outstanding music on their lps. I have a number of them George Winston for example that I really enjoy. Sim .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, Kudos and Props to MFSL (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-03-28, 05:13:50 (50.245.236.33)
I just received and played the MFSL pressing of Simon and Garfunkel's Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme and it is absolutely outstanding. I have the original pressing and there really is no comparison.. .......
308: Vinyl Asylum, New unobtanium vinyl (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-03-18, 18:39:10 (50.245.236.33)
Just listened to re-release of Erica Morini's Tartini Devil's Trill..absolutely outstanding. I have wanted to hear this but the cost in original is outrageous. Highly recommended. Sim .......
309: Vintage Asylum, RE: Recommended turntable for a Fidelity Research FR-24 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-03-07, 15:58:41 (50.245.236.33)
I was just passing on my personal experience. I do not claim to be an expert just enjoy the music. Sim .......
310: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage Gear on Display at SFO (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-03-05, 15:51:31 (50.245.236.33)
And the deck is? Sim .......
311: Vintage Asylum, RE: Recommended turntable for a Fidelity Research FR-24 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-03-04, 04:35:57 (50.245.236.33)
The Thorens TD321 is set up to accommodate a non-Thorens pickup. For example my Thorens TD321 is equipped with a Sumiko MMT tonearm. I've used this combination for 12 years now and I never think about .......
312: Vinyl Asylum, It'a Miles type of day... cold and rain/snow/sleet (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-03-03, 11:44:35 (50.245.236.33)
Sketches of Spain right now (Kinda Blue earlier) Rodrigo and Miles who'd thunk it! Sim .......
313: Vinyl Asylum, Samba Pa Ti (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-22, 15:15:40 (50.245.236.33)
Is absolutely exquisite and a personal favorite. Slow blues!!! Sim .......
314: Vinyl Asylum, Carlos Santana- incredibly prolific musician (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-22, 11:58:44 (50.245.236.33)
I suspect that I have most but not all f his released lps.... I just like the musical mix of jazz, rock, and Latin music. I just listened to Blues for Salvador, a personal favorite, and the lp on curr .......
315: Vinyl Asylum, RE: For those thinking about purchasing the new Telarc reissues- (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-17, 06:51:40 (50.245.236.33)
I'm a big fan of Telarc both for the quality of their pressings and for their selections of music and orchestras. They embraced digital recording early with Thomas Stockham's innovative Soundstream Di .......
316: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Columbia 2 eyes (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-14, 06:22:12 (50.245.236.33)
I also have many that are just plain wonderful to listen to. I also really like Westminster for classical music. SIm .......
317: Vintage Asylum, RE: me six (nt) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-13, 15:30:04 (50.245.236.33)
nt .......
318: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Some of my favourite 6 Eyes! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-13, 15:28:23 (50.245.236.33)
Outstanding music and reproduction IMHO!!!! Sim .......
319: Vinyl Asylum, Columbia 6 eye!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-13, 13:54:20 (50.245.236.33)
Need I say more??? Sim .......
320: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It's been covered before, but Soundstrem recordings are so well produced (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-08, 16:01:24 (50.245.236.33)
I am a huge TELARC fan and have most of their lps. First, their early lps are exceptional based on the recording technique and the strategies to capture the sound. They send folks up bell towers!!! An .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Laura Branigan (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-04, 16:01:18 (50.245.236.33)
I had the pleasure of seeing her live performances a couple of times in the '80's... absolutely outstanding music and performance. Sim .......
322: Vintage Asylum, Repair, refine... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-04, 15:59:06 (50.245.236.33)
I use Audioclassics in Vestal NY and have been very pleased with their work and communication. Talk with Ryan Kilpatrick about your needs and options. Sim .......
323: Vintage Asylum, RE: Renovation, Improve, or Replace (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-02-04, 15:52:07 (50.245.236.33)
The Thorens 126 is a good deck. You'll likely need to upgrade your cartridge if you include vinyl listening in your repertoire. Sim .......
324: Vinyl Asylum, Regarding price if you know the cartridge(s) your... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-29, 13:14:36 (50.245.236.33)
interested in, I'd suggest emailing 2juki to ask what he has in your price range. This has worked well for me. SIm .......
325: Vinyl Asylum, I have a Sonata and Statement and both are outstanding! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-29, 12:52:47 (50.245.236.33)
Impeccable tracking and music reproduction. Soundstage is also excellent. I listen to a lot of classical, some jazz, and rock as well and in my systems the Grado woodbodies are awesome. Sim ::: TOPIC: .......
326: Vintage Asylum, I. had one of these as my first turntable a lotta years ago. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-26, 20:56:00 (184.105.243.3)
The rub is the base and Allied Radio where I bought mine offered this particular base with the Dual. SIm .......
327: Vintage Asylum, RE: Yikes - It's because your soul... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-23, 12:19:57 (50.245.236.33)
the part of you that makes you who you are, stays about. 28 yo forever!!!! It's just our bodies that let us down. And music helps. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2018/live-music-longe .......
328: Vintage Asylum, On another note I was curious about your system(s) but (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-05, 04:55:38 (50.245.236.33)
couldn't find it under inmate systems. SIm .......
329: Vintage Asylum, RE: Do Acoustic Instruments Count? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-05, 04:52:50 (50.245.236.33)
Of course!!! And I don't know anything about horns but these seem wonderful. Sim .......
330: Vintage Asylum, RE: Very nice, indeed! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-04, 14:00:35 (50.245.236.33)
I do indeed still have it... it's been with me for a lotta years now. It just plays so sweetly. Sim .......
331: Vinyl Asylum, I'd consider a Grado Platinum (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2019-01-02, 16:28:08 (50.245.236.33)
I like Grado wood bodies and have a Sonata and a Statement. I like the richness of reproduction. For example, female vocals are exquisite, classical is nigh on perfect, and rock just plain rocks. Sim .......
332: Vintage Asylum, RE: Same with instruments and guitar amps (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-12-31, 14:22:56 (50.245.236.33)
Here's my baby bought in 1964... (not the actual guitar but I do own this one and did save all my money to buy it when in 9th grade and working at A&Ps and it did yo-guitars work in our band for a num .......
333: Vintage Asylum, RE: Same with instruments and guitar amps (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-12-31, 14:14:59 (50.245.236.33)
But who can afford a vintage Telecaster? (And Happy New Year!!!) Sim .......
334: Vinyl Asylum, RE: History Lesson-the wonders of modern technology! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-12-25, 07:03:17 (50.245.236.33)
Merry Christmas!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFoXcO8llNI&list=PLD982255CB14010A9 .......
335: Vinyl Asylum, A Little Seger and Hendrix this evening (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-12-08, 14:45:44 (50.245.236.33)
The recently re-released Bob Seger and the Lost Herd album is really well done... great pressing and release on Third Man Pressing in Detroit Michigan. Classic Hendrix on Are you Experienced!!! A grea .......
336: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Been using sulfuric acid, but that lacquer thinner worked great too. NT (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-26, 15:13:39 (50.245.236.33)
Yikes then again lacquer thinner will remove all of the pressing defects and then some. Sim .......
337: Vinyl Asylum, No logic here (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-20, 16:47:07 (50.245.236.33)
The picture is just amazing. The fact a turntable and cartridge can convert a physical pattern into electrical energy that then can be converted to sound is just plain incredible. Someone(s) had to se .......
338: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Smiths (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-13, 02:27:09 (50.245.236.33)
F# A B D A C#m E Using the sharps is interesting for effect. Sim .......
339: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Smiths- Hmmm (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-12, 14:22:20 (174.226.131.72)
I'm a Gibson guy but always have wondered how a Rickenbacker would play and sound! Sim .......
340: Vinyl Asylum, Pink Floyd... London 1966/67 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-12, 13:44:28 (174.226.131.72)
Definitely well-recorded. Two cuts: Interstellar Overdrive (16.46)and Nick's Boogie (11.50) Label is snapper music. Sim .......
341: Vinyl Asylum, How 'bout this one (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-12, 05:30:40 (50.245.236.33)
And Steve Stills is having way too much fun with this tune!!! Sim .......
342: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Smiths- another (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-11-12, 04:39:22 (50.245.236.33)
Love the vibrato on the guitars!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpILIIo9ek .......
343: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I may be a contrarian here but you have a good tonearm and deck (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-28, 15:37:53 (50.245.236.33)
May be worth a chat with Ryan Kilpatrick at audio classics. He's knowledgable and I have used them for audio repairs but not specifically tonearm rewiring. IMHO a conversation can't hurt. Sim https:// .......
344: Vinyl Asylum, I may be a contrarian here but you have a good tonearm and deck (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-28, 08:15:46 (50.245.236.33)
so I'd definitely repair the tonearm (I use an MMT paired with a Grado Statement on my Thorens TD321 and love the way it reproduces the music). I also have great respect for your turntable. Then the s .......
345: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I have it on good authority... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-27, 14:23:19 (50.245.236.33)
But... whose authority??? LOL!!! SIm .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, Is that like a Chelsea morning only in the USA??? N.t (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-27, 06:21:22 (50.245.236.33)
Sim .......
347: Vinyl Asylum, I have a TD321 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-18, 19:24:40 (107.1.52.194)
which is the equivalent of the TD320 with the ability to incorporate a custom tonearm. In my case the tonearm is a Sumiko MMT that I have tweaked a bit and the sound is great. The Thorens 3XX series f .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dire Straits "Communique" (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-18, 18:56:09 (107.1.52.194)
I love Mark Knopfler and his Dire Straits days. I have acquired most of the lps over the years. He is another of those great guitar players with a sound and style all his own. The music is sublime. I' .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, In the early 1980's American Express released a series of box sets (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-08, 13:30:35 (50.245.236.33)
of classical music: The Carnegie Hall Library of Classical Music. At the time I was relatively new to classical music having been a rock and roll musician before school and we were living in Clevelan .......
350: Vintage Asylum, Wait!!! Did Confucius know about Schrodinger's cat??? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-10-07, 05:04:14 (50.245.236.33)
LOL!! And Good Morning!!! SIm .......
351: Inmate Central, I thought we were looking at... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-09-18, 14:43:41 (50.245.236.33)
Whipped Cream and other Delights... Herb Alpert!!! Sim .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, Two new release lps I can highly recommend especially... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-09-11, 14:55:32 (50.245.236.33)
if you're from Detroit and even if you're not....Bob Seger and the Last Heard- The Complete Cameo Recordings 1966-67 andA Brand New Me Aretha Franklin with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Both are o .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, I agree with others here that at your price point ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-09-07, 06:33:38 (50.245.236.33)
... better to focus on a new cartridge to get the best improvement. You already have a good deck and tonearm. IMHO. Sim .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Had to shift albums over the weekend to make more room... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-09-07, 06:22:31 (50.245.236.33)
It's always fun to discover a "new" album that you forgot you had. I'm working my way through some box sets that I acquired in the early 1980's. Fun listening. I just looked and the only Beethoven box .......
355: Vintage Asylum, RE: Is it working? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-09-06, 06:09:09 (50.245.236.33)
Unfortunately it's in pieces that I need to test and reassemble. SIm .......
356: Vintage Asylum, What about the older transistors?? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-09-04, 20:19:56 (50.245.236.33)
I haVe a guitar preamp that i'd like to rebuild for sentimental reasons. It uses older germanium transistors. I have the schematic. It's a old Baldwin guitar amp. Appreciate advice and recommendations .......
357: Vinyl Asylum, I'm using a Rothwell MC-1 and have been very pleased... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-30, 08:13:42 (50.245.236.33)
haven't felt any need to change. Cost is about $350. Sim .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Wow!!!! Who buys these things???? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-20, 18:32:57 (50.245.236.33)
Kinda makes my point. First need a really good uptake/cartridge/ phonearm/ preamp stage!!! The a really good speakersytem for playback!!! Sim .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, Wow!!!! Who buys these things???? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-20, 08:26:13 (50.245.236.33)
Sim .......
360: Tape Trail, And why?? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-19, 15:38:26 (50.245.236.33)
Unless you're leaving the tap world. .......
361: Vinyl Asylum, The Carnegie Hall Library of Classical Music (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-19, 13:42:59 (50.245.236.33)
In the 1980's American Express offered this set of classical music to which I subscribed. This set has been gathering dust here for 25+ years until I pulled it out to listen to this weekend. My curren .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Early d2d recording - not Sheffield, not stereo, not even during our lifetimes (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-17, 17:00:09 (50.245.236.33)
I really like the Telarc" lps for a myriad of reasons but agree with you that their early D2D recordings are mediocre at best. Those done with Thomas Stockham on his digital tape recorder are wonderfu .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I've got the Wagner and Prokofiev. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-16, 14:31:49 (174.226.128.216)
So do I and I fully agree. Incredibly well done. Sim .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, Sheffield Labs (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-16, 14:06:08 (50.245.236.33)
I have recently discovered and fell in love with these classical recordings. Listening to lilting horn section in Tchaikovsky No.5 second movement. Well played and well recorded, Sim .......
365: Vinyl Asylum, RE: One of my very favorite Sergei's (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-15, 19:20:16 (50.245.236.33)
The Telarc is great but Phillipe Entremonte is my personal favorite. And I agree that the adagio is absolutely one of the best pieces of music ever written for its musicality and emotion and its use o .......
366: Vinyl Asylum, the second movement of the No.2... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-15, 19:09:40 (50.245.236.33)
is my all-time favorite. Just exquisite music. Sim .......
367: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'd never heard that before - what a wonderful story! [nt] (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-08-15, 19:07:04 (50.245.236.33)
I agree Tx for sharing. Sim .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Garrard 301 rebuild/tuneup New England/upstate NY? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-07-29, 16:23:31 (50.245.236.33)
May be worth a conversation with Ryan at Audioclassics in Vestal NY. I've worked with them and have been very pleased with their work. SIM .......
369: Vinyl Asylum, I also use an MMT tonearm on my Thorens TD 321 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-07-25, 05:53:14 (50.245.236.33)
And have been delighted with the sound in my system form the Grado wood body cartridges having used bot a Sonata and currently a Statement. My listening leans towards classical and jazz on lp. Just th .......
370: Vinyl Asylum, Oops... I see from your previous post that it's a red... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-07-23, 06:21:48 (50.245.236.33)
I'm a real fan of their wood body cartridge and own a Sonata and a Statement. I find them very "musical" and rich with excellent soundstage in my systems. Sim .......
371: Vinyl Asylum, Which Grado cartridge are you using? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-07-23, 06:18:19 (50.245.236.33)
nt Sim .......
372: Vintage Asylum, Not Nj but NY (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-07-08, 16:42:46 (50.245.236.33)
I've been incredibly pleased with Audioclassics in Vestal, Ny. Discuss your issue with Ryan Kilpatrick. Sim .......
373: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pretty damned good. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-07-03, 16:33:15 (50.245.236.33)
The Telarc is a good performance and an outstanding recording!!!! Sim .......
374: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pink Floyd trance remixes (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-06-20, 13:53:30 (50.245.236.33)
Your post prompted me to go through my Pink Floyd lps all of which are US releases. And then discovered that I have the Trance Remixes - Wish You Were Here lp. Total fun. Includes Shine on Crazy Diamo .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, Blueteeth...Yeas the guys play some awesome music!!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-06-15, 13:54:46 (50.245.236.33)
LOL!!! Sim .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, I have been using a home brew for many years to good effect (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-06-14, 14:23:41 (50.245.236.33)
50% DISTILLED WATER 50% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AND 5 DROPS PER PINT OF DAWN DISH DETERGENT RINSE WITH DISTILLED WATER. I USE A VPI RECORD CLEANER. SIM Oops... didn't mean to shout. .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, Phono stage vs step-up transformer (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-05-31, 09:09:59 (50.245.236.33)
I currently use a Rothwell MC 1 Step up transformer with my low voltage Grado Statement. This works well and sounds good to my ears. Would I gain anything in switching to or adding a dedicated phono s .......
378: Vinyl Asylum, I've had a good experience with 2 Juki on my last two cartridges (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-05-29, 13:06:52 (50.245.236.33)
When you're ready and know your price range and ideal cartridge just email him and see what he has in inventory. This approach has worked well for me. I got a great deal on my Grado sonata and my Grad .......
379: Vinyl Asylum, The cartridge looks like a Grado Z series (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-05-27, 12:22:57 (50.245.236.33)
nt Sim .......
380: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Telarc LPs vs Telarc CDs (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-29, 18:20:03 (50.245.236.33)
As I am I!!! Great recordings and music!! Sim .......
381: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Telarc LPs Preferred Over Telarc CDs for These Reasons: (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-29, 18:18:05 (50.245.236.33)
First, I'm biased having spent 20m years in Cleveland with Telarc and the Cleveland Orchestra!!! The sampling of the early lps exceeded the rebook cd numbers. And they pass the listening test!! Sim :: .......
382: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Telarc LPs vs Telarc CDs (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-28, 15:48:11 (50.245.236.33)
The Telarc lps are really special in a number of ways. Yes, they were essentially the first high quality digital classical recordings. The sound remains IMHO exceptional and I own most of the lps Tela .......
383: Vinyl Asylum, Rodrigo and Miles Davis (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-19, 17:27:45 (50.245.236.33)
What a great match!! Concerto de Arandjuez by Rodrigo adapted by Miles into Sketches of Spain... you really need one to appreciate the other!!! Columbia 6 eye!! Great music and recording!!! Sim ::: TO .......
384: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sansui FR-3060 Hum (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-16, 14:40:33 (50.245.236.33)
I'll have a look and let you know. I think the Sansui's are vastly underrated turntables and with a little tweaking they compete with other excellent vintage turntables. I also added a new base using .......
385: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sansui FR-3060 Hum (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-16, 07:20:48 (50.245.236.33)
I have a Sansui FR4060 in a secondary system that currently has a Shure M97XE cartridge but I've also successfully used a Grado Sonata in this deck. I put in a new ground wire and replaced the power c .......
386: Vintage Asylum, Perfect suggestions... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-06, 18:30:29 (50.245.236.33)
Let's see what I can do!!! SIm .......
387: Vinyl Asylum, That deck is smoking' ... literally and figuratively! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-06, 06:03:48 (50.245.236.33)
n.t. Sim .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, RE: boiling a belt (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-06, 06:01:13 (50.245.236.33)
This is a reasonable though temporary fix. I've used this in the past and found it works while I'm awaiting a new belt. Sim .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Scherchen on Westminster (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-04-01, 09:00:04 (50.245.236.33)
I really like the Westminster pressings. With some exceptions the conductors are a bit off the beaten path but the recordings are really well done and artists like Edith Farnadi and Erica Morini are s .......
390: Vintage Asylum, RE: Season's Greetings from Chef Henry (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-03-31, 16:24:00 (50.245.236.33)
Our ham is cooked but no way that I could match your artistic skill! Sim .......
391: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Recording vinyl and CDs: Question and advice? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-03-28, 09:38:39 (50.245.236.33)
John Weren't you using an Alesis at one time for transfers? Sim .......
392: Vintage Asylum, Goal: The Ultimate in Processed Sound (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-03-23, 12:11:00 (50.245.236.33)
Just finished assembling the following system: Sources are Pioneer TX6500 II tuner Nad 512 cd player Sansui FR-4060 (modded) with sure M97XE cartridge Sony TC640 Reel to Reel with TBX 1BX dynamic rang .......
393: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tonearm resonance test LP (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-25, 15:16:57 (50.245.236.33)
FWIW I use the HIFI News lp and it has served mewell over the years. Sim .......
394: Tape Trail, RE: Take up reel (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-23, 17:56:25 (50.245.236.33)
And mine unless you have the dollars to burn!!!! .......
395: Vintage Asylum, RE: RCA Radiola Mark I restore (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-23, 14:34:18 (50.245.236.33)
And I absolutely love the chrome faceplate. Looking forward to your updates. Sim .......
396: Vintage Asylum, RE: New Belts arrived! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-23, 14:32:54 (50.245.236.33)
Do post pictures!!! And then sit back and enjoy. I have a channel out in my studio/study system that I need to tackle tomorrow. That system includes a Sony R to R. Sim .......
397: Vinyl Asylum, I have always lusted after the Systemdek... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-22, 16:55:31 (50.245.236.33)
An awesome design in this deck IMHO... love the clear platter and your upgrades are substantial. Sit back and enjoy the music!!! Sim .......
398: Vintage Asylum, 2002 for me it seems!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-21, 08:46:24 (50.245.236.33)
Started with my return to vinyl and old school components. Sim .......
399: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First hi-fi system. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-14, 13:39:55 (50.245.236.33)
United Audio Dual 1209 with Shure M44e cartridge $79 (as I recall cartridge was 1 cent with deck purchase and could choose between Shure, Pickering, and Empire. Dynakit SCA-35 integrated amplifier $75 .......
400: Vinyl Asylum, I second Popsike (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-11, 19:31:30 (50.245.236.33)
nt .......
401: Vinyl Asylum, 2juki (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-02-09, 14:39:25 (50.245.236.33)
Anyone know what's up here? The website for 2-juki on eBay appears as unavailable. I've had great results working with him with good cartridges at a quite reasonable cost. Sim .......
402: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinnin' (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-30, 06:03:04 (50.245.236.33)
I have the first lp which is top notch. I really enjoy Neville Marriner conducting the Academy. Some really great music. Sim .......
403: Vinyl Asylum, RE: As an anecdotal comment (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-22, 18:46:01 (50.245.236.33)
Listening to cads we speak on the upsampled Ah! Tjoeb... which really equal my lps. I do admit that the cds are current groups whereas the vinyl is "new school" except for classical which Appreciate o .......
404: Vintage Asylum, RE: Schematic for a Portal Panache integrated amplifier (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-16, 11:40:21 (50.245.236.33)
The fuses are good. I'll put it on the scope and compare dead with active channels since the design is basically two mono amplifiers in parallel but it would be nice to have the schematic.. Sim ::: T .......
405: Vintage Asylum, RE: Marantz 2230B OEM Original Box (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-15, 05:50:12 (50.245.236.33)
So are you proposing that these boxes have been serviced??? LOL!!! Or am I missing something here (like the 2230 itself)? .......
406: Vintage Asylum, RE: Marantz 2230B OEM Original Box (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-14, 19:00:03 (50.245.236.33)
Even more amazing is the shipping cost!!!! Incredible!!!! Sim .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'll bet it looks like.... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-14, 07:52:35 (50.245.236.33)
Steve I can email you some pictures. The TD321 is a heavy deck coming in at around 25 lbs. My email is spindoctor1949@gmail.com. I couldn't see your email. Sim .......
408: Vintage Asylum, Schematic for a Portal Panache integrated amplifier (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-11, 13:56:06 (50.245.236.33)
My amplifier has a channel out and I'm trying to locate a schematic diagram. Does anyone know of a source for one? Thank you. Sim .......
409: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'll bet it looks like.... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-06, 05:31:56 (50.245.236.33)
Good Morning! I'll send you a couple of pictures. I've kinda hot-rodded the MMT with and Expressimo counterweight and a Yamamoto head shell. The nice thing is I've never had any reason to consider an .......
410: Vinyl Asylum, RE: the entire world spins records... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-05, 16:41:27 (50.245.236.33)
Yep... and wonderful it is to my ears. I think it's awesome that there are so many options old and new and from across the world. As you know my main deck is a Thorens TD-321 that is absolutely fabulo .......
411: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Interestingly, Just realized that my vinyl playback system is... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-03, 16:32:01 (50.245.236.33)
And sound and sweet music is what matters. Sim .......
412: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Interestingly, Just realized that my vinyl playback system is... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-03, 16:30:28 (50.245.236.33)
Makes a lot of sense in the way you put it. I was just surprised. Sim .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, Interestingly, Just realized that my vinyl playback system is... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2018-01-03, 14:45:50 (50.245.236.33)
mostly made in the USA. Grado Statement cartridge, Conrad Johnson preamp and amplifier, Soliloquy 6.3 speakers... Thorens TD 321 from Germany and Sumiko MMT tonearm from Japan!!! How likely is that gi .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, And I would have guessed... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-27, 15:42:47 (50.245.236.33)
The Ventures or maybe Dwayne Eddy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMz8XRGxZdY Sim .......
415: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My Christmas presents - yours? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-25, 16:27:47 (50.245.236.33)
Roy Orbison with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra... really excellent recording and lp. Sim .......
416: Vinyl Asylum, Not sure why I can't post new but the LSO/Roy Orbison Collaboration (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-24, 14:05:30 (50.245.236.33)
is awesome. Really well recorded. Nothing like bringing two greats together. Sim .......
417: Vintage Asylum, RE: Is it Festivus yet? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-22, 19:06:43 (50.245.236.33)
Festivus for the Bestovus!!! .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, RE: erica morning playing Tartini's Devil's Trill (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-19, 15:19:42 (50.245.236.33)
darn autocorrect!!! LOL!!! Sim .......
419: Vinyl Asylum, erica morning playing Tartini's Devil's Trill (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-18, 06:13:14 (50.245.236.33)
Unobtainable today at a reasonable price. Sim .......
420: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sons of Bill on vinyl (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-07, 11:34:56 (50.245.236.33)
Jim I'm in C'Ville ... Crozet actually. Are you going to the Christmas show on December 23 at the Jefferson? All this news about Santa Ana Winds had me thinking... .......
421: Vinyl Asylum, Working now... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-07, 05:53:42 (50.245.236.33)
I suspect the problem was in my internet connection which uses a repeater on a mountain. .......
422: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looking for help on posting (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-06, 18:59:14 (50.245.236.33)
Thank you. I have a sense that it's my blueray/ connection... .......
423: Vinyl Asylum, Looking for help on posting (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-06, 17:55:38 (50.245.236.33)
Been around the group for 10+ years and not a frequent poster but seems like I can no longer post. .......
424: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sons of Bill on vinyl (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-06, 17:53:22 (50.245.236.33)
Looks to me like the only recourse is to hijack a thread... no offense intended. .......
425: Vinyl Asylum, Sons of Bill on vinyl (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-06, 17:51:26 (50.245.236.33)
here tonight. Have no idea how to post a new thread anymore. Great music. Sim .......
426: Vinyl Asylum, So, Music is a part of the human soul (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-05, 15:42:32 (50.245.236.33)
Birds sing, but with purpose. We sing for emotion... sadness, joy, hope, connection... So, Kindablue Miles connects to my soul through my body... the result is wonderful. Sim .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, Diana Krall on red vinyl while trimming the tree!!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-03, 14:47:29 (50.245.236.33)
Great music and maybe the best album cover ever IMHO!!! Sim .......
428: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pulled Trigger on Thorens TD203 (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-12-02, 19:16:27 (50.245.236.33)
I love Thorens decks and you'll love this one as you set it up! I have a TD321 which is magic to my ears. Sim .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, OK.. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-29, 20:23:00 (12.235.198.34)
Eine Kleine Srausssmusik!!!! Sim .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, RE: on the platter (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-25, 06:20:18 (50.245.236.33)
Thanks for sharing, I totally forgot about this great song. By the way I finished the Les Paul guitar build this past week. Now have to work on set-up. Here's a picture. Sim .......
431: Vinyl Asylum, I use a SUT and ... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-12, 14:53:06 (50.245.236.33)
have never looked back. Sim .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, Nice Les Paul!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-12, 05:28:35 (50.245.236.33)
I'm just completing the build of one of these to complement my es-330!!! Sim .......
433: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for posting!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-11, 15:23:00 (50.245.236.33)
Great review. I've seen these and wondered how they sound given their price point. Don't personally need a new deck right now but definitely a future option for me. Sim .......
434: Vinyl Asylum, RE: C-J ET3SE Phono - SUT or no? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-07, 15:17:55 (174.226.132.79)
I agree with Bill's recommendation. Call CJ and talk with them. In my personal experience they've always been helpful. I use a SUT with my Grado Statement and it works perfectly to my ears. My CJ equi .......
435: Vintage Asylum, RE: Suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-07, 05:17:20 (50.245.236.33)
John In my system, and to my 68 yo ears I like the Grado wood bodies for the sound they produce. I use a Sonata in my office/studio system and a Statement in my main system. I also have a Sumiko Bluep .......
436: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Westminster Library Collector Series One and Two... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-02, 08:26:01 (50.245.236.33)
I'm a real fan of Westminster lps. Great sound, generally quiet pressings, interesting covers, and the classical music is always well done. The Rodzinsky conducted Dvorak New World Symphony is the bes .......
437: Vinyl Asylum, So then there's this awesome performance (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-01, 17:49:21 (50.245.236.33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y Sim .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, And then there's this performance (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-11-01, 17:16:13 (50.245.236.33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y .......
439: Vintage Asylum, RE: Not so Vintage guitar build/restoration (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-30, 18:40:36 (50.245.236.33)
Currently working on building and modifying a Saga guitar kit for a Les Paul... more to follow as this proceeds.The painting is definitely a challenge. Sim .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Although I haven't been a vinyl listener for decades. . . (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-29, 18:35:26 (50.245.236.33)
This looks like a reasonable system: Linn Sondek LP 12/Basik Plus LVX/unmodified Hana SH HOMC Sim .......
441: Classical Court, I've never understood/liked Gerschwin's music... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-27, 16:26:43 (50.245.236.33)
Is it just my ears/brain? I like Miles and Coltrane etc Thoughts? Recommendations? Sim .......
442: Vinyl Asylum, I use a Rothwell MC-1 step-up transformer with my Grado... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-26, 07:15:42 (50.245.236.33)
Statement cartridge and to my 68 yo ears the match-up is excellent. I know it's not on your list but it matches well with my LO Grado Statement. Sim .......
443: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Last coda played w French Horns standing up" (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-21, 05:06:36 (50.245.236.33)
For sure... including a children's lullaby played sinisterly and creepily fits that bill!!! Sim .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cleveland Orchestra celebrates 100th season. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-20, 16:51:57 (50.245.236.33)
Have a wonderful evening and weekend. Sim .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Living in the area... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-20, 15:25:35 (50.245.236.33)
It's one of the many great things I miss about living in Cleveland!!! Can you send me a strawberry malt and an EZ from Tommies on Coventry? Sim .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cleveland Orchestra celebrates 100th season. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-20, 06:08:41 (50.245.236.33)
Your life sounds great!!! I retired a couple years ago as well. In my case I had a melanoma and wide reaction. Nothing like being given your personal 5 year survival rate to make onestep back and smel .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cleveland Orchestra celebrates 100th season. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-19, 09:37:42 (50.245.236.33)
You know I can't recall the exact dates. After a short stint at Metro from 1980-84 I was at UH from 1985-1998 but I know the concert was in the mid 1980's. My wife went to the record store in Coventry .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cleveland Orchestra celebrates 100th season. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-19, 05:34:11 (50.245.236.33)
My best memory is at Severance Hall with Christoph von Dohnanyi conducting Mahler Symphony No.1... First movement with some members seemingly playing under the stage then joining the rest of the orche .......
449: Vintage Asylum, RE: What new technology? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-14, 05:25:48 (50.245.236.33)
Everything from wood bodies to different stylus structural design to needle options... Sim .......
450: Vintage Asylum, And heretically I ask why vintage??? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-13, 18:55:28 (50.245.236.33)
IMHO the use of new Technology in current cartridges images them light years ahead of the 1960's to 1980's cartridges. Why look back??? Sim .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning in honor of T. Petty (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-11, 14:48:57 (50.245.236.33)
The second Traveling WIlburies album which just arrived today. Outstanding music and musicians. Sim .......
452: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I hear more of George on Vol 1. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-10-08, 20:15:16 (50.245.236.33)
I'm with you on Orbison although what a brilliant decision!!! Sim .......
453: Vintage Asylum, RE: Who Ever Got A One Cent Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-26, 05:53:13 (50.245.236.33)
Shure M44E from Allied Radio. Sim .......
454: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I just ordered it from Amazon (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-21, 15:22:15 (50.245.236.33)
No problems with packaging. Secure and protected! Sim .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, I just ordered it from Amazon (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-10, 05:16:37 (50.245.236.33)
worked fine. .......
456: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Put the lime in the coconut drink em both up.... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-07, 19:32:22 (174.226.132.193)
I don't know... had people up and dancing here!!!! Sometimes trite is right!!!! Sim .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, Put the lime in the coconut drink em both up.... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-07, 16:44:08 (50.245.236.33)
we're jamming' here tonight!!! .......
458: Vinyl Asylum, OMG!!! Listening to the Nilsson Schmilsson new release tonight (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-07, 16:34:18 (50.245.236.33)
Because of the previous posts I ordered this lp even though I have the original release. The new release is truly amazing for both the pressing quality and the character of the sound. Just awesome!!! .......
459: Vinyl Asylum, Santana marathon this evening in preparation/anticipation of our seeing him live in November... bucket list for me. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-05, 15:06:48 (50.245.236.33)
Caravanserai!!! then Borboletta!! Sim .......
460: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I had one new for a decade (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-05, 11:40:16 (50.245.236.33)
I have a Thorens TD321 with Sumiko MMT tonearm, Grado Statement cartridge, Yamamoto headshell, Expressimo counterweight, and Rothwell step-up transformer which sonically is outstanding in my system. I .......
461: Vinyl Asylum, Bang and Olufsen decks (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-09-04, 19:03:10 (50.245.236.33)
I'm basically a Thorens guy and quite happy with my systems. Yet, I am intrigued by the designs and style of the B&O turntables. They aren't discussed much here but am interested in hearing about pros .......
462: Vinyl Asylum, If you can find them... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-29, 17:10:22 (50.245.236.33)
I'm tremendously fond of my Soliloquy speakers with classical music. They're easy to drive and sound wonderful. I have two pairs of 6.3s which are floor standing and 5.0s which are bookshelf. Sim ::: .......
463: Vinyl Asylum, Exercise is good for you!!! A direct benefit of lps regardless of sound!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-29, 17:06:38 (50.245.236.33)
Nevertheless I love my las and their sound. Sim .......
464: Vintage Asylum, I'm confused (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-29, 17:02:32 (50.245.236.33)
Please tell us what you are using for a preamp and amp for the tuner output. The tuner itself will not put out audible sound/ Sim .......
465: Vintage Asylum, P.S. (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-21, 16:43:20 (50.245.236.33)
I have an MX-110 rebuilt and modded by Richard Modaferri who's IMHO a Macintosh designer and skilled technician. That's the basis of my comments, and I have had them work on my other Mac gear with a g .......
466: Vintage Asylum, RE: Help! MX110 tuner problem! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-21, 16:40:11 (50.245.236.33)
Why not chat with Audioclassics. My experiences with them is excellent. Talk with Ryan Kilpatrick in Service. Sim .......
467: Vinyl Asylum, I totally missed the '70s because of my career path (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-19, 16:39:33 (50.245.236.33)
Music has always been a part of my life but I totally lost the '70s music. I'm also not much for cisco but there are some good tunes there but I didn't discover Led Zeppelin and the Eagles until the 1 .......
468: Vinyl Asylum, Telarc (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-15, 12:09:15 (50.245.236.33)
The (in)famous 1812 Overture well known for the cannon shots requiring a caveat regarding system risk (and that when played sends my black lab scampering upstairs) definitely has varied width grooves. .......
469: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge question (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-12, 18:04:43 (50.245.236.33)
With an AR-XA and the Luxman tonearm you have absolutely decent decks. So don't rush into this decision. You're definitely limited by the dollars. Why change??. Sim .......
470: Vintage Asylum, RE: My mx110 is awesome and merits service by an expert (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-06, 20:01:00 (50.245.236.33)
This is a great reason to send this unit to Audioclassics (http://www.audioclassics.com) for servicing and upgrading. My Mx-110 has been upgraded and serviced by Richard Modaferri a designer in the er .......
471: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Last time I saw Dave Matthews... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-02, 18:26:13 (174.205.14.185)
And y'know that's my experience as well... down to earth. .......
472: Vinyl Asylum, OK, All Y'all... my enthusiasm got away from me ... Dave Matthews Band!!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-01, 18:21:09 (174.226.134.67)
They're a jam band ala the Dead but I find jazz undertones in the rock. Plus electric violin, english horn, flute, guitar and the best drummer in R&R in Carter Beauford!!!! Sim .......
473: Vinyl Asylum, Just got the DMB 25th Anniversary Box set today and I must say... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-08-01, 13:15:18 (50.245.236.33)
I'm impressed with 1 )the quality of the live audio recording; 2) the quietness of the pressing; 3) the great selection of music spanning the era. If you're a DMB fan this vinyl set it totally awesome .......
474: General Asylum, Correct in your statement (nt) (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-31, 05:56:48 (50.245.236.33)
* .......
475: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 40% are not so old by my "old guy" accounting including... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-30, 11:28:27 (50.245.236.33)
My current main system isn't vintage 1960's and the sound is awesome. Souped up Thorens TD321 with Sumiko MMT and Grado Statement cartridge into CJ preamp and amp and finally Soliloquy 6.3s. This syst .......
476: Vinyl Asylum, 40% are not so old by my "old guy" accounting including... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-30, 11:16:53 (50.245.236.33)
Surfacin' Stevie Ray Okonokos Trinity Sessions (at least they don't date back to the '60s LOL!!! Sim .......
477: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Top ten (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-30, 05:38:43 (50.245.236.33)
OK. And in my case in no particular order: 1. Abraxis- Santana 2. The New Basement Tapes 3. Blow-Up Soundtrack (primarily for Stroll On This is Beck at his best) 4. Days of Future Passed- Moody Blues .......
478: Vintage Asylum, Glad to hear that you are finally feeling well!! (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-29, 14:02:07 (50.245.236.33)
You were missed here and I suspect this next year will be a good one for you. Sim .......
479: General Asylum, Dynamic expander (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-29, 07:30:20 (50.245.236.33)
Good Morning! I posted this on the Tape forum and it was suggested that I post it here. Thanks in advance for your help. What's the value in sound enhancement in adding a dynamic expander to my Reel t .......
480: Vintage Asylum, RE: Jim Browns Dyna Mk3 Chassis (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-25, 05:37:51 (50.245.236.33)
As a Brown's fan, I can't wait to see the finished product!!! The colors are perfect!!! I'm certain the sound will be equally so. Sim .......
481: Vintage Asylum, One more question (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-22, 07:04:31 (50.245.236.33)
What approach do you take to the old "can" caps with multiple capacitance. Bypass in circuit? Tx. Sim .......
482: Vintage Asylum, kudos, thanks, and props (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-22, 06:34:07 (50.245.236.33)
Thank you for the sage advice. This is quite helpful. I'm excited to get started. Sim .......
483: Vintage Asylum, RE: All solid-state amp? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-21, 13:49:21 (50.245.236.33)
The amplifier is mine. I first heard this amplifier around 1964 at a dance. This is an eBay acquisition that never worked. At the time was using a Sears Silvertone stacked unit with my Gibson That wa .......
484: Vintage Asylum, RE: What amp is it? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-21, 08:17:22 (50.245.236.33)
I also snagged a new echo unit and will add new speakers and likely fully rebuild;ld the cabinet primarily because I'm a woodworker and have some nice wood laying around... may in fact use wormy chest .......
485: Vintage Asylum, And... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-21, 08:15:10 (50.245.236.33)
I do have the schematic diagram. And I'm the owner. Primary guitar is my Gibson es 330 from 1964 and a couple of others. So I can not be limited other than by my ears. Sim .......
486: Vintage Asylum, RE: What amp is it? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-21, 08:08:53 (50.245.236.33)
The amp is a Baldwin C-1... I have replacement transistors coming from Russia. Sim .......
487: Vintage Asylum, Some technical questions for the experts (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-21, 07:17:40 (50.245.236.33)
Good Morning! I'm starting the years in the making guitar amplifier rebuild and repair next week and as a novice I have a few questions in no particular order. Who do you recommend as a source for res .......
488: Vinyl Asylum, I don't have a Lenco but... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-19, 08:16:41 (174.205.0.157)
as the long-time owner of a Thorens TD 321 I find my deck is musically outstanding and basically play and forget except for a new cartridge every 5-10 years or so. Great choice and enjoy the tunes!!! .......
489: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh MC225 RCA Input Jacks Problem (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-17, 12:45:59 (50.245.236.33)
I use AudioClassics in Vestal NY for repairs on my older Mac gear MX 110 and MC 2250 and have been quite pleased. I'd suggest talking with Ryan in Service about your options. http://www.audioclassics .......
490: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How long should a carbon fiber brush last? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-16, 20:07:43 (174.226.133.68)
Mine's at 15 years and going strong. .......
491: Vintage Asylum, RE: Transistor replacement options (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-16, 20:06:24 (174.226.133.68)
Replacements are ordered from Russia and they're germanium!!! ... more to follow. Sim .......
492: Vinyl Asylum, MY wife had me list and value my las a couple of years ago... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-15, 19:18:28 (50.245.236.33)
reminds me that I need to add the new ones. Sim .......
493: Vintage Asylum, I just have to say that I really appreciate the help from all y'all (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-14, 14:35:57 (50.245.236.33)
I try to contribute where I have knowledge. I also know that I can post here and that even if it's a dumb question I'll get a good response!!! Thank you. I'll keep you informed as this project progres .......
494: Vintage Asylum, RE: Why do you want to replace them? Are they bad? (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-14, 12:42:43 (50.245.236.33)
Thanks for responding. These are the round "door knob" types. But I've jumped the gun on this and need to do more testing. Tx. Sim .......
495: Vintage Asylum, RE: Try the NTE help line (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-14, 07:10:16 (50.245.236.33)
I emailed them and will let you know the result. Thank you for helping me. Sim .......
496: Tweakers' Asylum, Transistor replacement help (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-14, 03:51:50 (50.245.236.33)
Good Morning! I posted in Vintage and they suggested posting this here. I am working to rebuild a "60s vintage Baldwin guitar amplifier that's early solid state. The power transformers are branded RCA .......
497: Vintage Asylum, RE: Transistor replacement options (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-14, 03:46:00 (50.245.236.33)
First, thank you so much for taking the time to do the research. I'm going to go back and recheck the circuits again and leave the power transistors to the end. I may ultimately need to replace them a .......
498: Vintage Asylum, RE: Transistor replacement options (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-13, 16:30:37 (50.245.236.33)
The 36512 is stamped on the transistor along with RCA. Other markings include FL and what appears to be 6? I suspect these are germanium. I also need to go back and check the rest of the circuit. More .......
499: Vinyl Asylum, Hmm... I don't really understand... (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-13, 15:54:16 (50.245.236.33)
Music is such an integral part of my being that I can't imagine voluntarily letting it go. I do understand that there's a time to enjoy the system that you have rather than chase after audio nirvana. .......
500: Vintage Asylum, Transistor replacement options (0.00)
Posted by spindoctor on 2017-07-12, 18:32:47 (50.245.236.33)
I will likely need to replace a group of transistors in the Baldwin C-1 rebuild. The originals are RCA 36512 power transistors which I believe are germanium. If I replace these with modern transistors .......
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