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1: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Power Supply Upgrade - Request Sanity Check (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2013-11-26, 16:20:08 (184.78.155.223)
@ Michael - to clarify, have you installed a better attenuator in your LP-1? I have a spare pair of nice Goldpoint stepped attenuators. I'm a believer in these, the improvement in clarity is significa .......
2: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Power Supply Upgrade - Request Sanity Check (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2013-11-21, 20:51:30 (184.78.155.223)
Michael and Paul, thank you for your feedback. I used to believe that I was working towards a 'final' audio system. Now I see our hobby as an ongoing journey. Learning is one of the fun parts, for me .......
3: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Power Supply Upgrade - Request Sanity Check (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2013-11-21, 15:15:34 (184.78.155.223)
Thank you, Michael! I'm learning the concepts, but still seek a helping hand, checking my work: 1) Is this Hammond power transformer a good candidate to replace stock? Hammond 160F34 Size - 4.4VA Seco .......
4: Tube DIY Asylum, Power Supply Upgrade - Request Sanity Check (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2013-11-21, 10:55:08 (184.78.155.223)
Hi! I post very infrequently, although I've been a reader here for a few years and learned from more experienced designers. My audio interest is evolving from buying commercial gear to upgrading an .......
5: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Voltage Divider at input to Power Amp (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2013-07-28, 10:10:35 (184.78.155.223)
To everyone who responded, thank you for your help! More info: 1) The power amps are 18W SETs 2) I don't have nor can I obtain a schematic Paul - What a great white paper! I learned something new - h .......
6: Tube DIY Asylum, Voltage Divider at input to Power Amp (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2013-07-27, 17:13:38 (184.78.155.223)
Hi, be gentle, I'm trying to make the move from being a consumer buying shiny new gear, to making my own simple designs and mods... Would be grateful for someone more experienced to audit my work - .......
7: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Tannoys and the high-wattage brigade (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2010-08-29, 17:43:41 (74.61.46.1)
I also like tubes, and use them in my big front loaded horn system. In my other system are Tannoy 15" monitor golds in original autograph cabinets. My first efforts to coax good sound from them were w .......
8: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Found the program on McBean's personal blog site (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-10-10, 11:21:33 (125.213.192.3)
. .......
9: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Is McBean's Horn Response download site off the air? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-10-10, 11:13:49 (125.213.192.3)
Have tried to access the web site to download the program on both Firefox and Explorer. Both browsers return an error message stating the server can not be accessed. Is there an alternate source to ob .......
10: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Nope, but.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-06-03, 10:12:12 (202.63.228.2)
John, Off topic question: You had a pair of large 150hz horns advertised. Wondering if they are still available? I can be contacted via email through AA. Thanks, Scott .......
11: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is possible only with a one driver mono speaker used in an anechoic chamber (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-06-02, 20:43:49 (202.63.228.2)
RBG wrote: "If there is a crossover filter used, and/or stereo (two) speakers (rather than mono) and the speakers are placed in a normally reverberant room, then time and phase alignment are not possi .......
12: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Time & Phase Alignment (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-06-01, 23:26:33 (202.63.228.2)
"You will find that in many cases time alignment will not result in a good phase response. I would take phase over time any day." Ivan, Interesting and encouraging observation! Can you discuss a littl .......
13: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Time & Phase Alignment (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-05-31, 19:32:01 (125.213.192.3)
I am working on a large horn project and have some questions re: time & phase alignment: - Time alignment is most critical at HF and less critical at LF, correct? - Then it is more critical to align t .......
14: Inmate Systems, tetsuo's Second system (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2009-03-23, 15:15:03 (75.92.137.179)
tetsuo 's Second system System
IP Address: 75.92.137.179
Last Update: March 23, 2009 at 15:15:03
Amplifier: Marantz 8B
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Threshold FET Ten
Speaker .......
15: Outside Asylum, This should be one post we all agree with (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-11, 09:13:38 (66.235.11.207)
Thanks to vets serving past and present. Your service is appreciated. .......
16: Outside Asylum, Great suggestion (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 19:08:16 (216.231.36.190)
Huge Murakami fan here .......
17: Outside Asylum, Cool stuff. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 17:19:27 (216.231.36.190)
good post .......
18: Outside Asylum, Not pretentious. We have shared experiences. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 16:56:52 (216.231.36.190)
. .......
19: Outside Asylum, RE: We should all have the right to bear dirty suitcase bombs. * (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 16:53:09 (216.231.36.190)
Mr. Grits, although we differ in policy, the humor in your posts makes me smile. .......
20: Outside Asylum, Predictable - you post like a wing nut caricature (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 16:30:10 (216.231.36.190)
guns, gays, and taxes. Is your life really this simple? .......
21: Outside Asylum, It's ok. this is a debate that was already decided. You lost.(nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 16:09:30 (216.231.36.190)
. .......
22: Outside Asylum, wake me when Victor has something to contribute (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 15:10:35 (66.235.11.207)
. .......
23: Outside Asylum, RE: I totally respect your service. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 15:08:40 (66.235.11.207)
Agreed. Thanks for serving, John. Especially on the day before Veteran's Day. Scott .......
24: Outside Asylum, former military, now civilian (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 15:00:55 (66.235.11.207)
Not a contractor. I love this country, too. And I will fight those like you who would rather see my country turned in to a police state. While it appears we have similar backgrounds, I couldn't disagr .......
25: Outside Asylum, Add to your list: (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 14:54:21 (66.235.11.207)
Vietnam, Japan, Germany, Italy, Korea, etc, etc. Do you advocate we bomb any nation we were hostile with at one time? Once an enemy always an enemy? How does Iraq differ? You are still attempting to j .......
26: Outside Asylum, You have no idea who you're speaking to... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 14:49:52 (66.235.11.207)
If you did, I think you would be more civil. .......
27: Outside Asylum, Enough with the "I'm JohnEH in Iraq so listen to me" already.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 14:44:26 (66.235.11.207)
John, You need to realize you aren't the only one in here serving their country where there are consequences. Nor does going to Iraq impart higher moral standing to your posts. Broader experience - ye .......
28: Outside Asylum, "Come walk in my desert camouflage boots for a mile or two" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 12:58:41 (66.235.11.207)
I'm headed to Logar province in January for a year. Your soap box is no higher than mine. .......
29: Outside Asylum, "How about US prisoners?" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 12:23:57 (66.235.11.207)
There was a Geneva convention - before Bush tried to gut it. How do you believe operating a super-legal detention facility (GITMO) where water boarding is used on prisoners enhances our national secur .......
30: Outside Asylum, Enjoy the next 4 years, PIP ;-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 12:19:02 (66.235.11.207)
. .......
31: Outside Asylum, You ought to stick with what you're good at, John. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 12:10:26 (66.235.11.207)
Painting runway lines. National defense and legal theory arent your strong suits .......
32: Outside Asylum, I've heard rumblings of very actionable intellegence and even more background info out of there.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 12:07:45 (66.235.11.207)
"rumblings" are a high-enough standard for you to condone detention without trial and torture? Suggest you raise your standards. Better yet, I can't wait until someone with different views than yours .......
33: Outside Asylum, "misunderestimated" - another Bushism, or Jizzism, or just another retard? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 11:57:31 (66.235.11.207)
Gosh you're dumb .......
34: Outside Asylum, Still not as bad as Bush brilliantly advocating investing social security in the market (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 11:41:32 (66.235.11.207)
. .......
35: Outside Asylum, Darn - I hate when habeas corpus interferes with justice (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-10, 11:37:48 (66.235.11.207)
John, aren't you prior military? We took an oath to protect the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, remember? AQ is the foreign threat. A President who supports the erosion of dome .......
36: Outside Asylum, or obtuse (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-08, 17:50:46 (66.235.11.207)
. .......
37: Outside Asylum, I will say Obama is right when he is right, and I will say he is wrong when he is wrong. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-08, 17:48:51 (66.235.11.207)
Your hubris is ridiculous. Why do you think others care what you say? What a sorry ass. .......
38: Outside Asylum, So which are you: fiscally irresponsible or socially conservative? nt (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 18:48:35 (66.235.11.207)
. .......
39: Outside Asylum, "Obamunist regime" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 17:29:04 (66.235.11.207)
While some like yourself fan the flames of fear based on perceived risks to our free market, Bush gave cause for real concern and risk by nationalizing entire segments of the economy. The bailout alre .......
40: Outside Asylum, Maybe.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 16:21:27 (66.235.11.207)
If the attention shifts from who is poking what in to whom (a private and personal matter) to governing responsibly (fiscally conservative and focus within our borders rather than abroad), then I agre .......
41: Outside Asylum, I give up, Vic (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 16:17:38 (66.235.11.207)
An intelligent debate requires a degree of intellectual honesty and logic. Both are missing from your posts. .......
42: Outside Asylum, Not talking about being rich (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 16:13:54 (66.235.11.207)
I agree that living within one's means is one tenet of personal responsibility. Too bad our sense of personal responsibility was missing at the WH the past 8 years. What a catastrophe! Cutting tax inc .......
43: Outside Asylum, Not so fast... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 16:09:21 (66.235.11.207)
Even a Cheney supporter might agree that he lost touch with the electorate. His disdain of public opinion would sink any opportunity he had at the WH. After all, it takes votes to get that job. ::: TO .......
44: Outside Asylum, "the Second Republican Revolution" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 16:07:04 (66.235.11.207)
That's the funniest darn thing I've read in a long while! Call us when you return from planet Pluto, Victor. .......
45: Outside Asylum, Pleasure meeting one of the 20 percenters (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 15:46:51 (66.235.11.207)
. .......
46: Outside Asylum, RE: Stopped at my gun shop today (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 15:45:27 (66.235.11.207)
"No question some folks with weak knees are selling their weapons out of fear of confiscation." Or they need the money after losing 40% of their portfolio value. Or they are chicken shits. Most gun ow .......
47: Outside Asylum, A Sweeping Rejection of President Bush (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-11-07, 15:33:34 (66.235.11.207)
As a life-long Republican who voted Democrat in the last two presidential elections, I felt abandoned / left behind by the current GOP. How can a fiscally conservative / socially liberal voter like me .......
48: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Pinging JLH (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2008-10-29, 16:04:53 (66.235.11.207)
John, would you kindly contact me via email? Seems like your email is turned off. Much thanks, Scott .......
49: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: that's the one; I got US$450 the pair for my original (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-10-17, 12:55:56 (66.235.37.86)
I emailed Sebastian via Yahoo requesting information and purchasing cost. This looks like a quick and simple way to move forward, rather than ordering parts to build a pair myself. Is the unique 4 pin .......
50: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Replacing the X-overs on my 12" Reds (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-10-16, 18:18:33 (66.235.37.86)
Thanks for the tip, Graham. I'll check it out. Or simply build new x-overs from scratch per the schematic. Scott .......
51: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cabinets for 12" Tannoy Monitor Red drivers (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-10-16, 18:17:15 (66.235.37.86)
Thanks Chiggy. But LF towers like Romy's aren't an option in this room (see above). Due to space constraints, I'm limited to modifying the present cabinets or possibly adding a small sub. Overall this .......
52: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Context and background (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-10-16, 18:12:32 (66.235.37.86)
Here's more context: 1) This is not my primary system. It is my secondary "lifestyle" system for background music in the kitchen / living area of the house. As such, I have considerable latitude to ma .......
53: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Cabinets for 12" Tannoy Monitor Red drivers (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-10-15, 14:08:23 (66.235.37.86)
Hi, seeking input from experienced speaker designers / cabinet builders. I have a pair of 12" Tannoy red drivers in sealed cabinets of a little less than 6 cubic feet (24" x 24" x 17"). Bass is a litt .......
54: Outside Asylum, Royko was one of the great columnists! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-10-15, 13:39:47 (66.235.37.86)
with a talent for articulating common sense in a mad mad world. He is sorely missed. .......
55: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thank you, Bruce (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-27, 12:06:12 (66.235.37.86)
d .......
56: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What is the path length of Edgar's Seismic Sub horn? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-26, 19:25:30 (66.235.37.86)
Want to use as a data point in optimizing room placement and time alignment with main speakers. The main drivers on mine are physically time aligned, 9.5 feet from listening position. The sub is locat .......
57: Digital Drive, Agreed - thanks for your input (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-24, 15:32:47 (66.235.37.86)
. .......
58: Digital Drive, RE: Life after Forsell (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-24, 15:31:00 (66.235.37.86)
Jim, thanks for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. My Forsell experience mirrors yours. Your post about sums it up, doesn't it? Scott .......
59: Digital Drive, RE: Another Forsell? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-23, 12:57:19 (66.235.37.86)
Yes, this would be an option. It is not for me however, because I have too much stuff already. One more large component, especially solely as a spare, is a step in the wrong direction in my situation. .......
60: Digital Drive, Life after Forsell (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-23, 12:33:27 (66.235.37.86)
Query to those with deep experience with a Forsell CD transport: The past months I've considered updating / replacing my Forsell Mk2 transport with something more contemporary. My motivation is simply .......
61: General Asylum, RE: This is Scary how good she is !!! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-01, 11:10:27 (66.235.37.86)
Thanks for bringing her to our attention. She put a big smile on my face. What a talented charmer! .......
62: General Asylum, I checked again this morning... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-01, 10:58:23 (66.235.37.86)
to make sure the change is not some kind of temporary system admin. Nope, the change is the same as last night, and appears permanent. Status of item can still be toggled (for sale, pending, sold) Opt .......
63: General Asylum, Audiogon does it again (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-07-01, 00:25:17 (66.235.37.86)
I needed to edit my 3 week old for sale listing on Agon to update the description. When I navigated to "my page" to make the changes, there was a new "enhancement". Modify is no longer an option. Inst .......
64: Outside Asylum, RE: The Canon Elph's are probably just what you're looking for (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-31, 01:28:10 (66.235.37.86)
Thanks. I'm going to check out the Titanium SD900 this week. I'm climbing and skiing the Fuhrer Finger on Mt Rainier next week, and want to bring home some pics. My next camera needs to be light (gram .......
65: Outside Asylum, I'm in the market for a new digital camera (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-31, 00:54:28 (66.235.37.86)
It needs to be physcially small and light. Good picture quality. And easy to use. I'm not a photographer, but do want to record my adventures. I use it for mountain climbing and skiing. I was consderi .......
66: Outside Asylum, RE: How long until YOU'RE called "fruity pebbles" by some slime infested bigot? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 19:32:32 (66.235.37.86)
I rowed crew for awhile. Lots of time on the ergos, 9 mile runs, and of course time in the shells out on the water. It was fun, in a sort of masochistic way, but we were in great shape. Physical fitne .......
67: Outside Asylum, One more thing (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 19:01:34 (66.235.37.86)
There are many Americans, Republicans included, asking questions. This is healthy - no necessary - in a free and open society, although it can be messy for politicians. Calling myself Republican is a .......
68: Outside Asylum, Priya, it must be the effect of your wine (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 18:50:58 (66.235.37.86)
No, not a tourist to Annapolis. I'm an alum. And, sure, I'll apologize if wrong. In this case however, the situation is self-evident. There are enough extraordinary instances of senior military leader .......
69: Outside Asylum, like the court jester of the past, you laugh foolishly. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 17:43:40 (66.235.37.86)
and are laughable when you want to be taken seriously. Scott .......
70: Outside Asylum, RE: What? So they (the enemy) can regroup (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 17:40:28 (66.235.37.86)
You bring up a good point. There is no real palatable solution today. We stay, more of our guys get KIA for a policy / war that we should not have involved ourselves in. We go, and leave a vacuum of p .......
71: Outside Asylum, then please stop posting and crying like one (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 17:24:32 (66.235.37.86)
d .......
72: Outside Asylum, Sorry, it's too easy laughing at you, victim (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 17:17:11 (66.235.37.86)
easy target. like shooting fish in a barrel. not fair to the fish .......
73: Outside Asylum, Victim mentality (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 17:06:07 (66.235.37.86)
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74: Outside Asylum, Not entirely true (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 17:04:25 (66.235.37.86)
The officers I speak with are conducting their missions with professionalism and integrity. This should not be confused with personally supporting the mission. In fact, the opposite can be true. ::: .......
75: Outside Asylum, "We speak for freedom and democracy" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 16:35:17 (66.235.37.86)
JohnEH: I respect your military service, but please, this statement is a crock. In the past 6 years our freedoms have been steadily and continually erroded. As for democracy, ours is actually a repub .......
76: Outside Asylum, Life-long Republican and Naval Academy grad (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-30, 16:21:37 (66.235.37.86)
I voted for Bush in 2000. Didn't repeat my mistake in '04. Thank goodness the Dems are in Congress acting as a check and balance to the Executive branch. If they accomplish nothing more than obstructi .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How to evaluate preamps? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-05-10, 14:15:05 (66.235.37.86)
Based on experience, I found that any preamp, regardless of quality, degrades sound reproduction compared to a direct connection. My power amp has a passive source selector and passive precision stepp .......
78: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Those are my Edgarhorns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-04-26, 13:36:44 (66.235.37.86)
Nice collection of esoterica, Angelo. The big Seismic Sub is out of the pic, midway on the right side wall. I found better bass response there than in the usual corner placement. There may be a better .......
79: Digital Drive, Re: there should be, but there isn't one (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-03-30, 13:36:01 (66.235.37.86)
Update: First, thanks for your thoughtful input. I believe I have already tried this. I spoke with Millennium Digital tech support about a half dozen times this week. They claim the Moto STB / Millenn .......
80: Digital Drive, Easy way to downmix cable digital audio to PCM? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-03-28, 20:48:37 (66.235.37.86)
Hi, I have Millennium digital HD cable service using a Motorola 6200 cable box. I have a 2 channel audio system that I use with my projector. I need to feed the SPDIF digital audio out from the Moto c .......
81: Outside Asylum, His charisma (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-01-12, 14:54:44 (64.38.167.225)
That's the irony! If considered solely as a personality, Bush might actually be fun as a guest for a BBQ, or sharing a couple of beers (I know he does not drink anymore). It's a big stretch - only a t .......
82: Outside Asylum, I suppose it depends on what you mean by "far more important than Iraq" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-01-12, 13:04:48 (66.235.6.216)
In any case, the changing opinions and waning enthusiasm of my religious friends for Bush are an interesting bell-weather of the Evangelical vote, Supreme Court appointees notwithstanding. ::: TOPIC:: .......
83: Outside Asylum, A religious perspective (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-01-12, 12:29:03 (66.235.6.216)
Last night I spoke with a friend. He is devout. He said that his elderly mother, also very religious, started expressing reservations about the President a few months ago. She had been a very strong B .......
84: Outside Asylum, Tipping Point? Neoconservatism dealt mortal blow, spirits waning, movement in decline (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-01-12, 12:05:19 (66.235.6.216)
Thank God. Other than a few marginalized voices like Jazz, LWR, Victor, and HiFiGuy, Americans are beginning to realize the Emperor is naked. Q: What's the biggest problem with Bush's "new" Iraq strat .......
85: Outside Asylum, Xenophobic but simple minded ditty that would appeal (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2007-01-11, 20:57:34 (66.235.6.216)
to a simple-minded reader, sort of Readers Digest style. Joe Mcarthy tried the compulsory patriotism program half a century ago (substituting communist for Muslim). Prior to Senator Mcarthy, Japanese .......
86: Outside Asylum, The problem is the failure to reveal the truth as it became clear - NOT friendly fire (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-09, 09:35:40 (24.143.65.187)
g .......
87: Outside Asylum, Republicans lost partly because they behaved like the bad old Dems (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 16:51:59 (24.143.65.187)
- Irresponsible fiscal policy (deficit spending - I have no problem with tax cuts if accompanied by corresponding reduction in spending) - Interventionist foreign policy (remember is was the bad old D .......
88: Outside Asylum, Sorry, it's like shooting fish in a barrel today (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 16:19:02 (24.143.65.187)
, .......
89: Outside Asylum, Nope: Americans voted for stem cell research in MO, for choice in Nebraska, and against blue laws in WA (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 16:13:06 (24.143.65.187)
, .......
90: Outside Asylum, Hint: Americans asked the Religious Right to take a sabbatical (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 16:08:28 (24.143.65.187)
k .......
91: Outside Asylum, More profanity? Must be having a bad day ;-( (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 16:06:26 (24.143.65.187)
k .......
92: Outside Asylum, You're command of profanity today is at its neurotic best! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 16:00:20 (24.143.65.187)
cat got your tongue? .......
93: Outside Asylum, Arte - you're cracking up. Come on man, hold it together ;-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 15:57:05 (24.143.65.187)
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94: Outside Asylum, Nope - I never voted Dem before this administration... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 14:13:06 (24.143.65.187)
hijacked traditional Western Republican values. I believe Reagan would be ashamed of today's GOP leadership. Regards, Scott .......
95: Outside Asylum, Just read your other posts - too funny! I can almost see the tears streaming down your face today (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 13:13:24 (24.143.65.187)
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96: Outside Asylum, The answer is simple - The GOP abandoned Conservative voters (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-11-08, 13:08:15 (24.143.65.187)
Today's GOP is instead a platform for the religious Right. Don't confuse them with political Conservatives. They are very different. The Dems became the alternative for Conservatives, like myself, who .......
97: Outside Asylum, Here are a few "clear" suggestions, (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-10-19, 17:29:50 (24.143.65.187)
>>>There is no clear way of measuring progress>>> Vic, here are a few (crystal clear) suggestions to consider: - Number of military casualties - Number of civilian casualties - Number of murders / exe .......
98: Outside Asylum, Please lead by example, perhaps I'll learn, too (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-10-19, 17:16:22 (24.143.65.187)
although your example of a lame counterpunch was a treat! ;-) Later, Scott .......
99: Outside Asylum, Vic, may I politely suggest you limit yourself to audio, (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-10-19, 17:05:46 (24.143.65.187)
a vocation you demonstrate talent at, rather than spewing ideology from your mouth before you consider the meaning and impact on those without the luxery of contributing to our little discussion. Than .......
100: Outside Asylum, W - Inept and, well, inept (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-10-19, 15:01:25 (24.143.65.187)
No opinion here, just data points: Estimated cost of military operations in Iraq: $500,000,000,000 Iraq casualties: Iraq civilians (estimate) 150,000 - 600,000 U.S. Military wounded in Iraq, 21,077 U. .......
101: Outside Asylum, Vic - you sound like a desperate drowning man. The gig's over - bye bye.... NT (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-10-19, 13:50:56 (24.143.65.187)
m .......
102: Outside Asylum, Hilarious! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-10-19, 13:47:38 (24.143.65.187)
I love it! Watching the GOP self-destruct two weeks prior to national elections is a blast! ;-) This party has veered so far away from core Western Republican values that it is worse today than the D .......
103: Outside Asylum, The Iraq Maginot Line (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 18:15:18 (24.143.65.187)
Iraq to Dig Trenches Around Baghdad By REBECCA SANTANA , 09.15.2006, 12:34 PM Iraqi security forces will dig trenches around Baghdad and set up checkpoints along all roads leading into the city to r .......
104: Outside Asylum, The national deficit was $0 in 2000 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 18:10:12 (24.143.65.187)
c .......
105: Outside Asylum, Baghdad bloodbath continues (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 18:07:07 (24.143.65.187)
Iraq better without Sadam? You decide: THE bound bodies of dozens more torture victims were found in Baghdad fuelling anarchic sectarian anger that a United States general said could lead to Iraqi civ .......
106: Outside Asylum, what is the connection between Iraq and terror? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 13:58:25 (24.143.65.187)
If it is the potential for state sponsored terror, wouldn't N Korea or Iran (or Russia or Pakistan) be a more appropriate place to begin, than Iraq? At least the evidence of their posession of nucs is .......
107: Outside Asylum, Re: I'm a 44 year old Navy veteran. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 13:35:14 (24.143.65.187)
And am fighting mad about what Bush has done to our country and military. Man, especially as a vet, doesn't it make you mad too? Scott .......
108: Outside Asylum, ....focus more on style than substance, more on appearance than objectives (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 13:31:36 (24.143.65.187)
Actually, the opposite. It is substance, not style, and objectives rather than appearance that are important. I do believe America is unique in the world. This may be arrogant, but it is based on my e .......
109: Outside Asylum, You sound impassioned -why don't you enlist and join the fight? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 13:09:57 (24.143.65.187)
Or are you more comfortable as an arm chair general, calling the shots, itching for a "fight" from the safety of home. and bty, the current GOP are no Republicans, at least not in the spirit of Reagan .......
110: Outside Asylum, Nope - poor analogy (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 12:46:59 (24.143.65.187)
It isn't about using force during interrogation. It is about eroding America's unique standing as a symbol of good in the world, about potential, and an optimistic future. Pre-Bush, I could travel the .......
111: Outside Asylum, "The anti-interrogation pansies are going to end up looking bad" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-15, 12:08:51 (24.143.65.187)
Do you mean the group led by: Republican Senator Warner, former SecNav? Republican Senator McCain, US Naval Academy Alumni and combat fighter pilot? Democratic Senator Murtha, former USMC combat vet? .......
112: Outside Asylum, Please define "victory" (strategic) objectives, military (tactical) objectives, and exit criteria (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 17:20:04 (24.143.65.187)
After 3 years, these objectives have not been clearly articulated by the Administration, other than the vague "stay the course". 1) What is the strategic (political) objective in Iraq? If as you propo .......
113: Outside Asylum, because I'm bored, and I'm laughing at you ;-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 17:05:52 (24.143.65.187)
f .......
114: Outside Asylum, Gawd, you sound stupid (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 16:44:29 (24.143.65.187)
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115: Outside Asylum, jarja - actually you even share speaking ability (impairment) with W. You're in good company (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 16:26:45 (24.143.65.187)
x .......
116: Outside Asylum, Listen a moment Jazz (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 16:23:50 (24.143.65.187)
you may in fact be correct about both countries (personally Iran and N Korea pose a more immediate threat IMO). BUT - no rational person wants to be misled in to going to war. It isn't honorable or Am .......
117: Outside Asylum, actually - you're wrong. but then literacy is (one) of your weaknesses (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 16:18:09 (24.143.65.187)
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118: Outside Asylum, Ok jarjar - you're the king of profanity - you win ;-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 16:16:52 (24.143.65.187)
n .......
119: Outside Asylum, Translation: Dumbass - you're dead! jaiva, can you express yourself in ANY language w/o profanity? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 16:12:56 (24.143.65.187)
you write like the village idiot .......
120: Outside Asylum, Bravo jaiva - no cuss words! see, you can do it ;-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 15:57:49 (24.143.65.187)
v .......
121: Outside Asylum, Nope - his point is the lack of credibility after Iraq charges proved untrue. Like the boy who cried wolf (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 15:54:49 (24.143.65.187)
even if this time the threat is real. .......
122: Outside Asylum, Are you able to express yourself without using profanity? You write like a 10 year old who just learned the word f*ck (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 15:51:16 (24.143.65.187)
thanks .......
123: Outside Asylum, Hi jaiva - your command of profanity is... you (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-09-14, 15:48:29 (24.143.65.187)
The Senate rebellion is an example of our government working. Although, agreed it is late in coming. Would you re-post and try to express yourself with less f words? Thanks. .......
124: General Asylum, Re: Perfectly serious! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-07-07, 14:13:02 (24.143.65.187)
I'll try a different, positive approach. Let's create a list of currently available commercial full-function units. I'll start, including those mentioned by others today: Klyne Hovland CAT Shindo Supr .......
125: General Asylum, Re: Shooting from the hip (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-07-07, 13:55:26 (24.143.65.187)
No harm - my dealer remark was a low blow. You wrote some provocative lines, as I enjoy doing, and I took the bait. The trigger for this post was when I reviewed the preamp review archives of a few on .......
126: General Asylum, Re: Your dealer's perspective (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-07-07, 12:20:17 (24.143.65.187)
You sound like you're not a vinyl enthusiast. That's fine. But... 1) Many listeners enjoy or even prefer analog to digital playback 2) You overstate the effort required to enjoy vinyl 3) There is a a .......
127: General Asylum, Where are the full-function preamps? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-07-07, 11:30:01 (24.143.65.187)
Vinyl almost died after the launch of CDs, but today the popularity of vinyl playback is on the rise. Music stores are selling more music available on LPs, and many audio systems include turntables. S .......
128: General Asylum, Re: I'm changing my buy/sell habits (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-05-06, 16:34:14 (66.235.0.185)
Still check Audiogon when I need something. But now I also check in AA classifieds. Also, I start posting my "for sale" items here first. I'll wait a few weeks for interest, and only as a last resort .......
129: General Asylum, Clark - yes, a highlight of my life (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-29, 11:39:57 (131.107.0.89)
x .......
130: Outside Asylum, I included this in Outside as a breath of fresh air and change of agenda (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-29, 08:48:13 (66.235.0.185)
I like Rostropovich, and will look for the recordings you shared. Thank you. Scott .......
131: General Asylum, An evening to remember (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-29, 00:41:13 (66.235.0.185)
I just returned home from an evening of Russian music in Seattle - Pletnev and Russian National Orchestra performing Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. The program began with Rachmaninoff Vocalise, then Pi .......
132: Outside Asylum, An evening to remember (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-29, 00:31:04 (66.235.0.185)
I just returned home from an evening of Russian music in Seattle - Pletnev and Russian National Orchestra performing Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. The program began with Rachmaninoff Vocalise, then Pi .......
133: Outside Asylum, Come on Guy - I never liked Clinton, but his impeachment was about a blow job. Relatively harmless IMO (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-28, 09:58:15 (66.235.0.185)
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134: Outside Asylum, Jaiva - voice of the new KKK (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-11, 22:58:58 (66.235.0.185)
From a previous post by Jaiva: ***Face it you`re a war mongering nation full of people who worship guns, Jesus and Nascar. The vast majority of Americans never had a problem when its presidents fucked .......
135: Outside Asylum, Re: Jaiva - if I understand your post correctly.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-11, 22:24:13 (66.235.0.185)
you are a sick and twisted prick. Regardless of your politics, your post seems to take pleasure, or at least "I told you so - you desrve it" attitude. I dream of a world with less of your kind in it. .......
136: Outside Asylum, Re: Clipless pedals nightmare - and heaven (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-11, 22:13:32 (66.235.0.185)
Hi - The first time I used clipless pedals (1987), I forgot to remove my shoe from the pedal as I slowed down to stop. As I slowed, my speed was insufficient to balance the bicycle. At this point one .......
137: Outside Asylum, What the neocons failed to foresee about Iraq (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-11, 21:49:42 (66.235.0.185)
Excerpt from the Independent, Mar 12, 2006 It has taken more three years, the loss of tens of thousands of Iraqi and American lives, and the expenditure of $200 billion -- all to achieve a chaos vergi .......
138: Outside Asylum, Topsy-turvydom (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-03-10, 21:00:18 (66.235.0.185)
George Bush can relax: his ambition to be a "transformational" president has been realized. When the president took office, the United States was prosperous, at peace, and widely respected. He has ind .......
139: Outside Asylum, Iraq Financial Summary (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-02-03, 16:15:25 (66.235.0.185)
Today, Bush asked for another $70 Billion in emergency funding for the war in Iraq. A hypothetical balance sheet of the war might look someting like this. I tried to focus on tangible data points such .......
140: Outside Asylum, NBC news reports Cindy Sheehan arrested at SOTU, as guest of California senator (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 18:11:07 (66.235.0.185)
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141: Outside Asylum, Simplemind - Why so much fixation on self-satisfaction? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 17:19:49 (66.235.0.185)
You posted I like to touch myself, masterbate, and I'm a total jerkoff (sic). The topic of discussion was Russia and the US. Why the change in subject and sentiment? .......
142: Outside Asylum, Re: basic statistics (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 17:09:57 (66.235.0.185)
Bruce, you must be finished with work now, or bored. Well said. .......
143: Outside Asylum, I think I'm beginning to understand you... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 17:06:04 (66.235.0.185)
Chinese end-users associate Google, and by extension, the US, with Chinese government mandated censorship. Then by extension, the US is approving of Chinese censorship. Censorship is morally corrupt, .......
144: Outside Asylum, Poppycock? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 16:49:14 (66.235.0.185)
Tinear, your post is unrelated to mine. In reply to free.ranger, I believe that in most cases, admission into a competitive university like those of the Ivy League, is earned on merit. I agree that .......
145: Outside Asylum, That's creative Cloudedmind - is masturbation the best you can come up with? ;-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 16:34:08 (66.235.0.185)
Don't infer - spell it out. If you are able. .......
146: Outside Asylum, Why do you think China is better w/o Google? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 16:26:00 (66.235.0.185)
It isn't a binary issue. Should a company only conduct business in China after all moral / ethical issues are resolved? Or can a company's presence, even limited, accelerate the evolution from a cont .......
147: Outside Asylum, Re: True. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 16:15:25 (66.235.0.185)
"It's not that they are always better or smarter, but they are fast-tracking into positions not earned by merit or accomplishment." How do you think a candidate earns admission to Harvard or Yale? ::: .......
148: Outside Asylum, Nope - Google enables access to information. Access to information weakens totalitarian rule (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 16:12:08 (66.235.0.185)
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149: Outside Asylum, Clueless Shipguy (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 15:47:49 (66.235.0.185)
Google is following standard business practice in China. The Chinese censorship and limited access to information for its citizens is repugnant, I agree. Since when is it the job of companies to shape .......
150: Outside Asylum, Simplemind, feel free to jump in here (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 14:13:15 (66.235.0.185)
You're one of the gang. Do the numbers pan out? .......
151: Outside Asylum, Halfmind, I love this country, and enjoy tweaking mental giants like you and Conner2! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 14:04:42 (66.235.0.185)
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152: Outside Asylum, John, what bugs me about W is (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 13:29:34 (66.235.0.185)
the endless war, with no personal skin in the game. Where are the Bush, Cheney, Rumsfield, Wolfowitz, etc kids when this is going down? When they were of age, they found ways to shirk combat duty. The .......
153: Outside Asylum, Re: OK....I can respect that..... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 13:12:53 (66.235.0.185)
USNA Go Navy Beat Army! .......
154: Outside Asylum, American security (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 13:09:50 (66.235.0.185)
Furthermore, with our military resources committed in Iraq, we short on resources for clear and present risks presented by N Korea and Iran. .......
155: Outside Asylum, Re: Well, that put you in the same time I was in......... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 13:07:08 (66.235.0.185)
4 years of school + 5 year commitment = 9 years. I left after my obligation to pursue business. Sometimes, I miss the good times. .......
156: Outside Asylum, 1980 - 1989, WestPac (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 13:02:42 (66.235.0.185)
No Political Dissent on the job. But as citizens, it's our duty to check excessive govt power .......
157: Outside Asylum, Do you think America is safe from terrorism now? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 13:00:21 (66.235.0.185)
There have been no attacks on American soil since 9/11. On the other hand, over 2,300 Servicemen have been killed in combat on foreign soil. Net net, the bad guys are still in the game. On the other .......
158: Outside Asylum, John, will you still be howling when (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 12:49:40 (66.235.0.185)
the Church administration outlaws alcohol, tobacco, pre-marital sex, political dissent, etc? Think about the end game. As former Sailors, I bet we both enjoyed some or all of the above. .......
159: Outside Asylum, Repost for Vic, HiFi, SoftMind: 2,300 Dead US Servicemen + (30,000 to 100,000) Dead Iraqis + $2 Trillion USD = ? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 12:42:35 (66.235.0.185)
0 WMDs 0 protection from terrorist attacks in the US 0 incremental increase in oil 0 goodwill with western nations 0 stability in the Middle East > 15,000 maimed vets The judgement that put us here - .......
160: Outside Asylum, You're on a sinking ship, HiFi. Can you swim? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 12:14:07 (66.235.0.185)
The latest opinion polls offer the administration little comfort, with most showing that majorities of Americans disapprove of the way Bush is doing his job. A Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted .......
161: Outside Asylum, Re: Another Nail in the Coffin of.... Who? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 12:07:43 (66.235.0.185)
The latest opinion polls offer the administration little comfort, with most showing that majorities of Americans disapprove of the way Bush is doing his job. A Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted .......
162: Outside Asylum, SOTU pre-game (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 11:00:27 (66.235.0.185)
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163: Outside Asylum, Fatty says "A good beatin' will learn 'em" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 10:42:46 (66.235.0.185)
A good hard kick in the arse is what these little hoodlums need to learn that violence is wrong! :-) .......
164: Outside Asylum, Hi Fatty - you're back, adding nothing to the discussion (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 10:39:16 (66.235.0.185)
as usual .......
165: Outside Asylum, Re: Halfmind - America sets the standard, and our standards have dropped like a rock (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 10:23:30 (66.235.0.185)
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166: Outside Asylum, Re: I disagree - most people don't want to be told how to live (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 10:17:12 (66.235.0.185)
The best hope the neocons have is another terror attack. .......
167: Outside Asylum, Re: Another Nail in the Coffin of moderate America (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 10:08:00 (66.235.0.185)
It will be funnier when the neo Right decides to pass more Church-centric blue laws like outlawing tobacco, alcohol (where are you going to buy your Pabst?), deviant consenual sex, and profanity. It' .......
168: Outside Asylum, Boundmind, small member :-) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 09:49:18 (66.235.0.185)
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169: Outside Asylum, Vic, BoundMind, JohnEH - where are you guys? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 08:56:16 (66.235.0.185)
Numbers don't lie... .......
170: Outside Asylum, Re: Again Vic, you're wrong (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 08:25:51 (66.235.0.185)
Killing innocents is wrong Victor. If the Israeli's want revenge, they need to be certain to get the perpetrators. There is zero room for error. Because when they hit civilians, they move on to the sa .......
171: Outside Asylum, Correction: 2,300 (US servicemen) + {30,000 to 100,000 (Iraqis)} + $2 Trillion USD = (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 08:16:00 (66.235.0.185)
0 Big goose egg .......
172: Outside Asylum, OK Fatty - you and Conner2 get in the little yellow bus (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 08:11:55 (66.235.0.185)
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173: Outside Asylum, Viktor did defend him (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 08:06:26 (66.235.0.185)
See post below - Conner2 for Class Clown .......
174: Outside Asylum, 2,100 (US servicemen) + 10,000 (Iraqis) + $2 Trillion USD = (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 07:42:26 (66.235.0.185)
0 WMDs 0 protection from terrorist attacks in the US 0 incremental increase in oil 0 goodwill with western nations 0 stability in the Middle East > 15,000 maimed vets The judgement that put us here - .......
175: Outside Asylum, The precept for war in Iraq was WMD, not human rights (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 07:37:11 (66.235.0.185)
but they didn't find WMD, so had to revise the trigger for going to war. So where are the WMDs??? Bush paid over 2,000 service men lives for WMDs, and many thousand more civilian Iraqi lives, but stil .......
176: Outside Asylum, America used to set the example - Now we need to follow Russia's example (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 07:10:15 (66.235.0.185)
It's a post 9/11, topsy-turvey, neo-connie, bushie sort of world .......
177: Outside Asylum, Good morning Conner2! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 07:07:01 (66.235.0.185)
I haven't had my coffee yet, but your posts and insights always bring me a big smile. Your writing eclipses all of those brainy news analysis morning shows. Who watches those anyway? Only real nerds o .......
178: Outside Asylum, Amnesty "dismayed" over Google in China (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 00:36:27 (66.235.0.185)
Amnesty clearly has no first-hand experience in China. They chose to target Google because Google is big, with brand equity, and consequently an easy target. When were companies supposed to shape poli .......
179: Outside Asylum, Conner2..... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 00:26:03 (66.235.0.185)
At least some of your buddies are intelligent. You're just.... dumb .......
180: Outside Asylum, Bush aims to salvage faltering legacy (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 00:21:08 (66.235.0.185)
"The last time a president was this unpopular only a year after re-election, Richard Nixon was in the White House trying to shrug off the Watergate scandal." .......
181: Outside Asylum, Nope - I apply the same criteria to both sides (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 00:11:21 (66.235.0.185)
You don't .......
182: Outside Asylum, Al-Zawahri Mocks Bush Over Terrorism War (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-31, 00:09:35 (66.235.0.185)
If Zawahri isn't on Rove's payroll, he should be. Nothing like intangible threats to boost public support for our wartime commander in chief, especially when his credibiity ebbs to a historic low. An .......
183: Outside Asylum, Good little puppet - never ask questions - great policy (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:52:11 (66.235.0.185)
what grades did you earn in school thinking (or not thinking) like that? .......
184: Outside Asylum, You go to the same language class as Bush? "they fucked it away" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:47:12 (66.235.0.185)
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185: Outside Asylum, Nope - I'm no Leftie, and no bushie. I'm American. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:44:20 (66.235.0.185)
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186: Outside Asylum, Vic, are you an arm-chair general, or a vet? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:42:10 (66.235.0.185)
You like to talk alot .......
187: Outside Asylum, Stuff it, JohnEH (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:36:21 (66.235.0.185)
Reasoned debate is good for the country - it results in moderation. Only extremists have problems with moderate policies. .......
188: Outside Asylum, Jazz.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:32:48 (66.235.0.185)
I empathize with your sense of justice. There is no excuse or empathy for those who would maliciously murder innocents in the name of political cause, like the PLO terrorists did to the Israeli Olympi .......
189: Outside Asylum, Is "bung" a self-descriptive monikor? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:26:36 (66.235.0.185)
So, which military do you propose to invade Iran? Ours seems to be a little busy at the moment. Although I agree with you that Iran presents a more serious and clear and present danger to the U.S. tha .......
190: Outside Asylum, And this has what relevance to Bush alienating the West? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:18:37 (66.235.0.185)
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191: Outside Asylum, Hamas is repugnant for its terrorist activites - as is W (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 23:15:49 (66.235.0.185)
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192: Outside Asylum, Is "phatty" a self-descriptive moniker? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 19:20:41 (66.235.0.185)
Liberals - Conservatives. Is one really better than the other? What does being American mean to you? This is not a trick question? You can even throw out one-word reactions. I'll start: Strong, naive, .......
193: Outside Asylum, How would you know it's a fine plane? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 19:08:45 (66.235.0.185)
I know, and it is, although it's getting long in the tooth. .......
194: Outside Asylum, Hey Conner2 - someone turn your mouth off? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 19:03:06 (66.235.0.185)
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195: Outside Asylum, Stanford University, Silicon Valley, Mirimar NAS, Lake Tahoe... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:56:54 (66.235.0.185)
Oh, fuhgedabout it - you wouldn't understand stuff like universities. .......
196: Outside Asylum, Re: Lemme teach you a lesson in manners, son! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:25:28 (66.235.0.185)
On a public note, no personal insult intended, Victor. .......
197: Outside Asylum, This forum requires thick skin, V. Are you in, or are you out? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:24:07 (66.235.0.185)
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198: Outside Asylum, A president governing through fear (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:21:36 (66.235.0.185)
Yes, frankly I do fear another attack. Don't you? If not, than you think about it. No, the expansion of Executive power isn't making our country safer. .......
199: Outside Asylum, Intended in reply to Vinyleer below (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:18:54 (66.235.0.185)
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200: Outside Asylum, Tax cuts are working for whom? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:17:42 (66.235.0.185)
bty, I'm in the top bracket, so on a personal level they work for me. I do have reservations about their impact on a macroeconomic level. Here's a quiz: Tax cuts without matching cuts in federal spen .......
201: Outside Asylum, Invoking sex, Vicar? So are you for or against? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:12:13 (66.235.0.185)
I'll be blunt - have you ever paid for it? .......
202: Outside Asylum, Glad to see you join the party Victar. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:09:47 (66.235.0.185)
Even though you aren't invited :-) .......
203: Outside Asylum, Re: Prediction: State of the Union (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:06:02 (66.235.0.185)
Actually, I am a member of the Right - before it was hijacked by chicken hawk ayatollahs whose fiscal irresponsibility the Left could never dream of matching. As for the Left, they can't focus suffici .......
204: Outside Asylum, Nominating Conner2 as most entertaining class clown - but he doesnn't know it (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 18:00:15 (66.235.0.185)
Conner2 - IQ less than a meatball with a mouth bigger than Alaska!!!! .......
205: Outside Asylum, Re: Forget about those charts and graphs, they frequently lie (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 17:57:45 (66.235.0.185)
There are no inferences in the post - only the data points. It's kinda like a Rorschach Inkblot. You respond with your inner you. Now I'll draw a conclusion about you. You aren't in business, or if yo .......
206: Outside Asylum, Prediction: State of the Union (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 17:49:00 (66.235.0.185)
FEAR FEAR FEAR Nothing like keeping Americans afraid, to keep the hoi polloi in line. The public will swallow internal spying, censorship, incarceration without charge, and torture if they believe it .......
207: Outside Asylum, Do you drive a '78 Pinto? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 17:37:59 (66.235.0.185)
Most dummies can't afford new cars .......
208: Outside Asylum, President Bush approval data (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-30, 17:31:09 (66.235.0.185)
A picture's worth a thousand words .......
209: Outside Asylum, Jizz - you couldn't understand the being American if it bit ya in the arse (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-28, 22:46:56 (66.235.0.185)
I did vote for dubya in '00, and am man enough to learn from my error. What an imbecile. .......
210: Outside Asylum, HiFi, Victor, Jass, etc..... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-27, 19:15:13 (66.235.0.185)
Be good little Nazis, obey your leader, and exterminate them all!!! And remember - FEAR makes the hoi polloi tow the line. As for Liberals, you're as pathetic as HiFi, Victor and Jazz. If the bar were .......
211: Outside Asylum, Re: Japanese Statues (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-27, 18:49:24 (66.235.0.185)
They look serene and peaceful, like listening to music. .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, Re: And speaking of Oh SonOfAB(*&@#$!! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-26, 15:07:02 (66.235.0.185)
Setting absolute polarity .......
213: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lectron JH-50 with horns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-26, 13:15:43 (66.235.0.185)
Hi, anyone with first-hand experience using the Lectron 50wpc PP amp, designed by Jean Hiraga, with high-sensitivity 107dB+ horns? Are they suitable, wrt noise, gain, and input sensitivity? Preamp is .......
214: SET Asylum, Lectron JH-50 with horns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-26, 13:11:16 (66.235.0.185)
Hi, anyone with first-hand experience using the Lectron 50wpc PP amp, designed by Jean Hiraga, with high-sensitivity 107dB+ horns? Are they suitable, wrt noise, gain, and input sensitivity? Preamp is .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Micro Seiki SX-8000 owners manual (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-14, 01:08:39 (66.235.0.185)
Thanks Fred, VE is the first place I checked. No go, unless I missed it somehow. Did you see it there? Scott .......
216: Vintage Asylum, Micro Seiki SX-8000 owners manual (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-13, 18:45:41 (66.235.0.185)
Does anyone have a manual or any literature whatever (even a brochure?) regarding a Micro Seiki SX8000 they could send a copy of?[I'm happy to pay all associated costs, etc]. Thanks. Scott ::: TOPIC: .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Micro Seiki SX-8000 owners manual (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2006-01-13, 18:45:12 (66.235.0.185)
Does anyone have a manual or any literature whatever (even a brochure?) regarding a Micro Seiki SX8000 they could send a copy of?[I'm happy to pay all associated costs, etc]. Thanks. Scott ::: TOPIC:: .......
218: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Myth: high-efficiency low-power (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-28, 18:57:47 (68.252.72.175)
Jonathon, nice to hear from you. I actually purchased the Fostex T900A tweeters in my Edgarhorns from you last summer. You have probably forgotten more about horns and tubes than I'll ever know, so I .......
219: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Vintage (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-28, 18:49:49 (68.252.72.175)
***I'm not suggesting that you trade in your Edgarhorns, but the more I think about it, the amp is just part of the picture. I would also recommend that you check out some vintage amps (maybe Citation .......
220: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Myth: high-efficiency low-power (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-28, 16:22:20 (68.252.72.175)
Retsel - The Edgarhorns are driven full-range with the 300B amps, and the Seismic has its own dedictated 150wpc plate amp optimized for sub woofers. I agree that driving the Seismic with the 300B is a .......
221: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Yes, I agree! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-28, 16:01:41 (68.252.72.175)
Interesting experience with the full range speakers and SET amps. I concur. No offense intended, but these never were to my liking. Also really interesting about the Fostex guys using high-power ss. I .......
222: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re:Before we go into details on this subject (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-28, 13:56:50 (68.252.72.175)
My system and room are described in detail on Inmate Systems. The performance of the amps and speakers are described in my original post. .......
223: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Myth: high-efficiency low-power (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-28, 13:00:26 (68.252.72.175)
The past 6 - 8 months I have been living with very efficient speakers (~ 109dB/m/w) driven by low-power SET amps. The amps use 300B output tubes for about 7 wpc. On paper, this should be a match made .......
224: Digital Drive, Re: Bidat owners - upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-11, 14:10:41 (66.235.0.185)
Thanks all, for your replies. Kbuzz - My comments about the Black Gate caps are mine and mine alone. Before the BG cap upgrade, the modded Bitstream was obviously rolled-off at the high and low ends, .......
225: General Asylum, ...Removes a veil between me and the music (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-08, 18:52:48 (66.235.0.185)
yuch .......
226: Digital Drive, Bidat owners - upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-12-08, 18:38:58 (66.235.0.185)
Hello - any inmates care to share their experience updgrading the stock Bidat with the John Wright mods. What benefits were obained with the upgrade? Does the unit perform better after the upgrade com .......
227: Radio Road, Re: Cable TV service as FM signal source (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-11-22, 08:21:34 (131.107.0.75)
There are some terrain obstacles between Seattle and Vancouver, it isn't line of sight. Knowing this, even though I'm located on a hill-top, is this futile exercise? Can you suggest a couple of yagis .......
228: Radio Road, Re: Cable TV service as FM signal source (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-11-21, 20:21:52 (66.235.0.185)
I'll never know until I try the over the air antenna... At the least, I'll try a similar configuration with a simple whip on the roof. And I'm still itching to try a high-gain yagi to test the DX of m .......
229: Radio Road, Cable TV service as FM signal source (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-11-21, 13:29:32 (131.107.0.75)
I live on top of a hill in Seattle. Still the reception is sketchy, and I was seeking a temporary solution until I put an antenna on my roof. Yesterday, the cable guy came to my home to fix the broadb .......
230: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: My Accident (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-11-15, 11:21:17 (131.107.0.75)
Bruce, wishing you a speedy and pain-free recovery. Get well soon, enjoy the holidays, and look forward to speaking with you again soon. You have a lot of people pulling for you! Scott .......
231: General Asylum, Re: When do you know when you're done? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-10-17, 08:54:02 (131.107.0.89)
For me, being done is about both the music and the system. I think the music part is self-evident. It is the reason I got involved in audio in the first place. On the system side, coming to terms wit .......
232: General Asylum, Re: When do you know when you're done? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-10-17, 07:49:46 (131.107.0.89)
Presto - thanks for articulating many of our thoughts. Really enjoyed your post. Scott .......
233: General Asylum, When do you know when you're done? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-10-16, 22:16:57 (131.107.0.89)
Recently I decided that I was done working on my audio system. It's a great place to be, no longer obsessing over audio trivia, instead replaced by immersing myself in music I love, as well as getting .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Mondo mono vinyl rigs - who's out there? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-29, 08:54:53 (131.107.0.89)
Ther are too many great mono recordings of the music I enjoy (mostly classical and jazz), that I have been threatening for months to set-up a dedicated mono tonearm / cartridge / phono stage. Scanning .......
235: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Impressed! (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-25, 17:06:23 (66.235.0.185)
Not many around with the lathe, desire and knowledge to make it happen. Your horns remind me of Romys. His were built by John Hasquin out of MDF and weigh 200# each. Nice job! .......
236: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Let's see your "High Effeciency Speakers/Amps" (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-24, 12:37:09 (131.107.0.89)
Hi Don, Nice! Who is your horn guy? Or did you turn those mid-bass horns yourself? Thanks, scott .......
237: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: diagonal set-up (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-17, 12:45:06 (131.107.0.89)
I did have my set-up on the diagonal at one time, with very different components and speakers. The system had good sound in this configuration, but the arrangement was not practical for non-audio reas .......
238: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: multiple subs - why they are a requirement for great bass (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-17, 12:38:30 (131.107.0.89)
When I added a second sub (temporarily on loan from my neighbor) to the system, it was positioned in the right front corner, symetrically opposite my sub. This configuration was much smoother than the .......
239: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Subwoofer in the corner? Forget about it (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-16, 12:07:12 (131.107.0.89)
Bill, like you, my mains go to 80 Hz. My crossover is set around 70Hz, 24dB/oct slope. I tried different xover freqs and levels, in general preferring lower for better integration. Based on your exper .......
240: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Subwoofer in the corner? Forget about it (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-16, 11:20:57 (131.107.0.89)
Since installing new horn speakers, I have been learning a little about extracting their best performance. They require some effort and knowledge to get right - and the effort is the easy part. Follow .......
241: Outside Asylum, Re: Testuo........US Navy veteran (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-12, 19:24:38 (66.235.0.185)
Alright, shipmate... I bet there is alot more in common in this forum, if we took the time to find out. Stay out of harms way. scott .......
242: Outside Asylum, JohnEH, you're a one trick pony (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-08-12, 19:11:06 (66.235.0.185)
your posts are lockstep with your party line. No you aren't the only one, I see it on the left, too. But you, and those like you, are one-dimensional puppets that add nothing to intelligent discourse. .......
243: SET Asylum, Re: Can a 30 W SET power 87db Speakers? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-18, 19:39:39 (66.235.0.185)
My first hand experience using Welborne DRD300B 8W/ch SET and Alon Circe (98dB/w/m, 6R load) was interesting. First, the midrange was superb. So smooth, round and liquid, especially with small ensembl .......
244: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Making it sing.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-11, 23:16:50 (66.235.0.185)
Gentlemen - thanks a million, I really appreciate it! Weltersys - Thank you very much for clarifying your input. The DOD sounds interesting, I'll check it out John - same with speaker workshop. I lik .......
245: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Making it sing.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-08, 11:07:57 (66.235.0.185)
John, thanks for your input on my posts. Interestingly, I had intended to obtain an RTA to obtain objective measurements, but both the speaker designer and my local tech (pretty capable guy) advised m .......
246: Critic's Corner, Re: Circular Debate: (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-06, 18:58:54 (66.235.0.185)
Thanks Regmac, for a well articulated voice of reason. Like you, I'm a moderate on this issue. In the beginning, I believed all could be measured. Over time, I have seen (heard) too many things in thi .......
247: Tweakers' Asylum, Making it sing.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-06, 13:25:15 (66.235.0.185)
There seems to be a problem with my previous post disappearing. Regret any inconvenience and confusion if this turns out to be a double post. I'm optimizing new speakers, and would be grateful for a s .......
248: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Making it sing.... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-06, 13:19:56 (66.235.0.185)
There seems to be a problem with my previous post disappearing. Regret any inconvenience and confusion if this turns out to be a double post. I'm optimizing new speakers, and would be grateful for a s .......
249: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: What I am trying to do (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-06, 09:34:12 (66.235.0.185)
I am using a pair of Welborne Labs DRD300B SET amps and have a 3-way passive crossover to integrate these drivers: -EV woofer, 8ohms, 80Hz horn, 1.5mH coil -Vitavox S2 midrange, 15ohms, 350Hz horn, 5u .......
250: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Sub-woofer integration with horns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-05, 23:07:13 (66.235.0.185)
John, good point. This helps reduce me. Thank you. .......
251: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Sub-woofer integration with horns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-05, 18:02:03 (66.235.0.185)
Thanks, Hornlover. I like your implementation of the idea, internal to your preamp. Although, I will try this inside my power amps, there is a little more room to work with. Do you find the 1st order .......
252: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Newbie question: Any harm from removing 1.5mH coil? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-05, 17:22:28 (66.235.0.185)
The 15" horn-loaded woofer (EVM15L) in my speaker system is currently low-passed with a 1.5mH coil. As an experiment, I removed the coil, and find a nice improvement in clarity and "transparancy" (hat .......
253: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Sub-woofer integration with horns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-05, 11:00:44 (66.235.0.185)
Newbee question: I am gaining experience with my first sub / sat speaker system, specifically optimizing the crossover. At first, I used a 4th order low-pass only on the sub, and drove the satellites .......
254: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How does an inductor help impedence matching? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-07-05, 10:51:18 (66.235.0.185)
Newbee question: My speaker designer told me that the purpose of the 1.5mH coil on my woofer is primarily for impedence mathcing, rather than as a low-pass filter. When I remove the coil from the cros .......
255: Water Cooler, Re: Would have come in handy yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-30, 23:52:20 (66.235.0.185)
when we were skiing on Mt Rainier. Beautiful weather once above the clouds, and an awesome day. But no matter, hiking 9 miles (in and then out) in plastic ski boots, even telemark boots designed for t .......
256: Water Cooler, Re: Is everyone who hangs out here like you (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-26, 11:05:38 (66.235.0.185)
Of course not, thank goodness! Didn't you get the humor about "wanna be" commandos and their idiot box reality / mentality? Come on, wasn't that just a little humorous??? My point is that Outside is l .......
257: Water Cooler, Are YOU "man" enough? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-25, 22:16:24 (66.235.0.185)
Your concept of "real men" reveals too much about you and your priorities. You seem like the type who tells people about your (fantasy) dangerous exploits as a Navy Seal, but in reality doesn't know t .......
258: Water Cooler, "What happened to the GOP?" comment from original poster (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-24, 11:50:53 (66.235.0.185)
All- This thread has deteriorated, similar to the childish behavior in Outside. My objective was to stimulate thoughtful discussion on our policy and place in the world. The first posts were diverse, .......
259: Water Cooler, Re: Thank you and optimism for our future (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-20, 08:02:50 (66.235.0.185)
Thank you all, for sharing your thoughts. I purposely avoided Outside Asylum for this discussion, due to the sophomoric level of discussion there. I'm grateful and learned something reading your react .......
260: Water Cooler, Re: Agreed, no debate. (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-19, 10:09:53 (66.235.0.185)
Paully, your education provides a basis for understanding the economic and capital implications of political policy. I like to think I have a working understanding too, as a former venture capital inv .......
261: Water Cooler, Re: I'm glad for your company (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 21:56:38 (66.235.0.185)
Reading the news makes me wonder if the whole world has gone crazy! .......
262: Water Cooler, Re: Uni or multi-lateral? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 18:37:41 (66.235.0.185)
My earlier post was the perspective of a veteran and patriot, disappointed with our current Administration. This is the perspective of a buisness person and technologist. The question of the US acting .......
263: SET Asylum, Re: Wright Mono 3.5 and IEC (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 18:12:52 (66.235.0.185)
Howard, I added an IEC to an older Counterpoint hybrid amp. While our amps differ, the idea is similar. Before you preceed, you might consider these issues: - there is some wiring and steelwork requir .......
264: SET Asylum, Re: similar experience (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 18:00:48 (66.235.0.185)
My 8w Welborne Labs DRD 300Bs are driving 87dB sens Alon Circe speakers right now. I agree with other posters that the arrangement works, but at the price of bass extension and control. On the other h .......
265: Water Cooler, What happened to the GOP? - A former Republican wonders... (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 17:16:13 (66.235.0.185)
My first non-audio post is prompted by my search for an intelligent discourse about the GOP. I'm a veteran, graduate of the US Naval Academy, patriot, posess a global perspective (have worked, lived o .......
266: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Cool! Works now (nt) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 15:36:13 (66.235.0.185)
works now - nice work! .......
267: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: sorry Re: image posting test of my Edgarhorns (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-18, 12:09:35 (66.235.0.185)
sorry, no image. please post again .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Seattle area - EAR 834P audition (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-05-11, 15:53:01 (66.235.0.185)
Would any EAR 834P owners in the Seattle area be willing to arrange an audition? I would be very grateful. There are no dealers here. If you prefer, feel free to contact me off-line. scott ::: TOPIC:: .......
269: Welborne Labs, DRD 300B Upgrades (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-04-20, 13:35:36 (66.235.0.185)
I have these amps (basic version) in my system now for a month. So far, I am enjoying them alot, within the limitations imposed by low-sensitivity speakers. New horns should be up in another month. Qu .......
270: SET Asylum, Re: SET / speaker calibration (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-15, 20:10:24 (66.235.0.185)
Paul, Here is some measured data for the Circe from an old Stereophile review. The link included plots of impedance and phase vs freq. Here is a quote: The big Alón's sensitivity was to specification .......
271: SET Asylum, Re: why isn't it a good idea to always tap OPT at lowest impedence to increase DF for any given speaker? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-15, 12:37:51 (66.235.0.185)
At the risk of exposing great ignorance, wouldn't minimizing the output impedence always benefit LF performance because DF increases? Why wouldn't one always choose the lowest output impedence for a g .......
272: SET Asylum, SET / speaker calibration (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-15, 11:43:42 (66.235.0.185)
This is a follow-up to my recent post on March 7th, "Getting SET". Fate has a funny way of taunting me. I decided on building a SET kit, as a way to test the waters economically, and more importantly, .......
273: SET Asylum, Re: Rachmaninov and SETs (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-11, 11:28:57 (66.235.0.185)
Last night we went to the symphony. Cecil Licad on the piano, playing two of my favorites, Tchaikovsky's 1st concerto and Rach's 3rd concerto. Wonderful... Afterwards, I came home, fired up the comput .......
274: DIY HiFi Forum, Ladyday options - BG replacements (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-09, 16:05:37 (66.235.0.185)
Hello - I am preparing to order the Ladyday kit. I understand that Black Gates are no longer available (correct?). What replacement caps are being used in the premium WE91 Option 2? This will be my fi .......
275: SET Asylum, Re: commercial and DIY (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-09, 09:34:11 (66.235.0.185)
Listening to Lamm and Wytech were singular experiences for me - real epiphinies. They are a big part of the reason I decided to redesign my system around a SET / high-efficiency direction. I am confid .......
276: SET Asylum, The road I will take (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-08, 17:10:07 (66.235.0.185)
Thanks for all your great responses! One of the things I like about the members of this forum is the hands-on experience, in many cases designing and building more than one amp. It lends the discussio .......
277: SET Asylum, Getting SET (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-03-07, 15:25:05 (66.235.0.185)
My system is sounding pretty nice now. But after listening to some good, low-power high-efficiency systems, I realize that they are capable of reproducing music like nothing else I've been exposed to. .......
278: Outside Asylum, Your command of English is commendable (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-01-27, 23:12:01 (66.235.0.185)
I don't have an issue with your opinion, but you sound sort of stupid. You could benefit by expressing yourself with intellegince. .......
279: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Ignore post below "Testing" Sorry Check Edgarhorn on this post (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-01-26, 18:13:01 (66.235.0.185)
Your speakers look beautiful! I would love to view your Ofoto gallery, but the site is password protected. Can you share the password or otherwise post pictures? I am in the process of building my own .......
280: General Asylum, The link you posted looks to be a fake (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-01-07, 12:12:30 (66.235.0.185)
I clicked on the other links, like home page, and these are dead. In fact the only live links all pertain to Monster Cable. This site appears entirely dedicated to Monster Cable litigation. There are .......
281: Room Acoustics Forum by Rives Audio, Re: Baseline measuring and post-processing software (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-01-06, 17:44:42 (66.235.0.185)
Since my original post, I found ETF sw for room acoustics, and Sound Forge (or other PC recording studio sw) for my analog set-up applications. I don't want to get hung up on "paralysis by analysis". .......
282: Room Acoustics Forum by Rives Audio, Baseline measuring and post-processing software (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2005-01-06, 12:39:49 (66.235.0.185)
Before treating my room, I want to benchmark the performance. Seeking a credible and contemporary resource (not Everest) where I can learn PC-based measurement and post-processing. Emphasis on test an .......
283: Digital Drive, Purist Audio Design Venustas Digital IC (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-12-20, 12:36:53 (66.235.0.185)
Any input from members comparing PAD Venustas and Dominus digital interconnects? I am upgrading my digital IC from a Canaire, between a modified Museatex DAC and Sony transport. I listen primarily to .......
284: Cable Asylum, Purist Audio Design Venustas Digital IC (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-12-20, 12:36:00 (66.235.0.185)
Any input from members comparing PAD Venustas and Dominus digital interconnects? I am upgrading my digital IC from a Canaire, between a modified Museatex DAC and Sony transport. I listen primarily to .......
285: General Asylum, Purist Audio Design Venustas Digital IC (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-12-20, 12:35:00 (66.235.0.185)
Any input from members comparing PAD Venustas and Dominus digital interconnects? I am upgrading my digital IC from a Canaire, between a modified Museatex DAC and Sony transport. I listen primarily to .......
286: Water Cooler, Re: I disagree (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-11-18, 16:54:49 (66.235.0.185)
Dave, That's the problem with censorship. One person's bore is another's resource or source of humor. Romy raises alot of hackles here, while others find some value in his posts. He doesn't suffer th .......
287: General Asylum, Pinging Ted263 (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-10-28, 11:10:54 (66.235.1.140)
Please email me offline. Seeking your input / experience with a problem I am dealing with. Thanks much. scott .......
288: General Asylum, Pinging Ted263 (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-10-28, 11:09:17 (66.235.1.140)
Please email me off line. I am seeking your experience on a question you seemed to have already dealt with. Thanks much. scott .......
289: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, HI Pistoljoe - experience with h.e. drivers? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-10-16, 01:35:37 (66.235.1.140)
I am doing a diy horn project. Would you mind emailing me? Thanks much. scott .......
290: General Asylum, Re: Its not nearly as bad now as it used to be. nt (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-08-25, 13:37:13 (24.15.240.89)
Fiddler, Even though I enjoy reading, I seldom post on AA. But I found your remarks so offensive, I feel compelled to rebuke. You infer that a man's credibility and honesty correlate to his "quantifia .......
291: Cable Asylum, Review - PAD Dominus power cord (long) (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-08-10, 15:48:58 (66.235.1.140)
This is my first review for AA. Regret the double post. A few weeks ago, I obtained a PAD Dominus power cord. An acquaintance indicated that the greatest benefit would be obtained when combined with t .......
292: General Asylum, REVIEW: Purist Audio Design Dominus Cable (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-08-09, 23:10:12 (66.235.1.140)
Model: Dominus Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $1,495 Description: power cord Manufacturer URL: Purist Audio Design Model Picture: View Review by tetsuo ( A ) on August 0 .......
293: General Asylum, REVIEW: Purist Audio Design Dominus Cable (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-08-09, 22:47:01 (66.235.1.140)
Model: Dominus Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $1,495 Description: power cord Manufacturer URL: Purist Audio Design Model Picture: View Review by tetsuo ( A ) on August 0 .......
294: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Question for Micro Seiki experts (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-01-29, 01:11:31 (66.235.1.140)
Well, I found one! Base model RX-1500D, aluminum platter with copper top, no vacuum or air bearing, and separate motor drive. Comes with tools, manual, one tonearm board, belt, etc. No original box. D .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Question for Micro Seiki experts (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-01-27, 16:01:40 (66.235.1.140)
Thanks everyone, for inputs, including TTs I had not considered such as Brickmann (very interesting), SME, etc. Actually the point may be moot. My resources in Japan indicate that Micro Seiki is still .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Question for Micro Seiki experts (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-01-26, 21:09:42 (66.235.1.140)
Interesting suggestion about the Brinkmann. Was not aware of this product before. Some similarities to the Micro Seiki (high-mass platter, multiple tone-arms). Thanks for feedback on the Micro Seiki. .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, Question for Micro Seiki experts (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2004-01-26, 18:56:35 (66.235.1.140)
I have been listening to a Sota Saphire / Alpason Xenon turntable and arm in my system for 15 years, and am considering upgrading my analog source. While generally satisfied with the Sota, my biggest .......
298: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp recommendation for Alon Circe? (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2003-12-16, 18:41:09 (66.235.1.140)
Recently upgraded speakers to Alon Circes. 87 db eff, 8 ohm impedence. Currently using Counterpoint SA-20 (200 wpc, tube / MOSFET hybrid). Musical preference is diverse, including classical, piano, ja .......
299: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Ebay & Counterpoint Experience not the best (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2003-08-06, 12:15:13 (66.235.57.246)
Also, check with Alta Vista Audio on repair under warrantly coverage. There is a three year warratny on upgrades. Since AVA did the voltage conversion work on your unit, they might cover the cost of r .......
300: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Ebay & Counterpoint Experience not the best (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2003-08-04, 23:10:25 (66.235.57.246)
Over the past thirteen years, I have owned three Counterpoint components, so I have a few data points I can share from personal experience. The first unit was a SA-3.1 I purchased new in 1986. The sec .......
301: Cable Asylum, IC synergy with tube or solid state - based systems (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2003-08-04, 13:16:43 (66.235.57.246)
Are some ICs better matched to tube or solid state systems? Since some ICs are described as "accurate and detailed" (Nordest) while others are described as "rich and full" (i.e. Cardas), is it correct .......
302: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Counterpoint SA-5.1 upgrades (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2003-04-08, 10:44:42 (66.235.58.124)
This is my first post in the Asylum... Counterpoint generates a lot of controversy on these pages. Based upon my positive experience owning Counterpoint components (SA-20, SA-3.1) I decided to purchas .......
303: Inmate Systems, tetsuo - Tubes, baby (0.00)
Posted by tetsuo on 2003-04-08, 10:23:05 (66.235.57.246)
Moniker: tetsuo System Name: Tubes, baby System Rev Date: 2003/07/31/14:45 System Rev IP: 66.235.57.246 Amp: Counterpoint SA-20 hybrid power amp, original owner. 200wpc of musical muscle, and tube nua .......
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