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1: SET Asylum, RE: PLEASE Overlook My Post Up Above This One! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-10-22, 11:00:02 (68.205.88.213)
Tre, After I posted last night I remembered my particular 6N8S tubes cost $8, not $5 and they were manufactured in 196x by the FOTON factory in TASHKENT City, USSR! It might also surprise you to lea .......
2: SET Asylum, RE: 6SN7 Valves for Mastersound Monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-10-21, 18:26:25 (68.205.88.213)
Hi, I know this response is kind of late to the party, but the word Mastersound caught my attention so I HAD to respond! You see, I've owned, and have used in my system, a Mastersound Reference 845 s .......
3: SET Asylum, RE: My Decware Zen clone (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-10-21, 17:55:12 (68.205.88.213)
Hi John! Long time no see, I just wanted you to know the Mastersound is still singing like Opera Maestro since it's passed through your touch! Truth be told I wanted to give a shout-out to one of th .......
4: General Asylum, RE: Have you actually tried the FedEx tracking number ? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-06, 10:53:10 (68.205.88.213)
Yes, Abe, my friend showed me his receipt from FedEx with all the info on it such as the name and location of the FedEx building the parcel was left at, the tracking #, my name and address, the sc .......
5: General Asylum, RE: DON'T USE FEDEX!!!! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-06, 10:12:30 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Bud, the shipper in this case is a friend. It turns out that at exactly 72 hrs and 20 mins after the parcel was dropped off at FedEx they finally touched the parcel, picked it up, and sent it to Wa .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Have you actually tried the FedEx tracking number ? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-04, 12:22:51 (68.205.88.213)
Abe this is now the second day and I'm still receiving the same message from FedEx. I guess I'll try again on Monday to see why a parcel FedEx claims is "in transit" hasn't moved an inch in almost 48 .......
7: General Asylum, RE: DON'T USE FEDEX!!!! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-04, 12:16:40 (68.205.88.213)
I called 1.800.463.3339 at least 4x and everytime the virtual phone assistant refused to connect me to a live customer service rep and then hung up on me... .......
8: General Asylum, RE: With Amazon orders.... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 18:05:00 (68.205.88.213)
Goober, Amazon is good that way... .......
9: General Asylum, RE: Just Wait. Very Soon ... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 18:04:00 (68.205.88.213)
Hi B! I hope I receive all sorts of emails speaking of its soon arrival. I've been dying without music since my DAC died... .......
10: General Asylum, RE: DON'T USE FEDEX!!!! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 18:01:51 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Goober I was a UPS driver for many years up in CT. so I understand what you're saying, but the fact is: The first part of the FedEx statement, claims the parcel has been sitting at FedEx since 6:25 .......
11: General Asylum, RE: It is the weekend, the 5th is Monday (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 17:53:35 (68.205.88.213)
Chip, I'm simply looking for the answers to two simple questions: a) Is the parcel still sitting at FedEx after being received at 6:25 PM on 6/2/23, --- which is now over 26 hours later at 8:49 PM .......
12: General Asylum, RE: Have you actually tried the FedEx tracking number ? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 17:30:43 (68.205.88.213)
Abe, I just attempted to track the parcel again using FedEx tracking, and what it said contradicts itself! First, it says: We received your package. It arrived after our shipping hours and could not .......
13: Digital Drive, RE: Thanks To EVERYONE Who Replied To My Post! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 17:01:20 (68.205.88.213)
Thanks, Abe! That was a nice reply... Tom .......
14: General Asylum, DON'T USE FEDEX!!!! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 13:50:13 (68.205.88.213)
Boy is FedEx ever messed up! When I attempted to track a parcel being sent to my home I received a " Shipment exception " notice that provided very little information about what a "Shipment exception" .......
15: Digital Drive, RE: Thanks To EVERYONE Who Replied To My Post! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-06-03, 13:19:55 (68.205.88.213)
Thanks, Guys but in the end, I settled on the last rendition of Garry Huang's Musical Paradise MP-D2 MkIII tube DAC. I've purchased it from a great guy in CT. named George, who sent it with improved O .......
16: Digital Drive, What DAC Would You Select For $1000 Max? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-05-30, 17:02:00 (68.205.88.213)
If all you could come up with is $1000 MAX, what DAC would you be looking for either used or new? .......
17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: and it takes 20 years to be audible. Even my wife took 5 /nt (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-05-13, 13:21:07 (68.205.88.213)
Gary, I NEVER said it took 20 years to be audible. I only repeated what I was told some 20+ years ago, i.e., it takes approximately 20 years for a transformer to "break-in" completely. As I've stated .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Not a believer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-05-13, 13:07:01 (68.205.88.213)
Gary, That's what I was told many years ago. What I can say as facts are this 1) I don't know what would "break-in" on a transformer, but the magnet wire and core would seem most probable to me and 2 .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Sound The Truth About Trannies & Tubes... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-05-12, 09:13:59 (68.205.88.213)
Tre' Truth be told, I really don't know what's breaking in when transformers are breaking in. I was told this many years ago by a fellow on another audio site who sent me a private message when I firs .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Sound The Truth About Trannies & Tubes... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-05-11, 19:00:26 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Bare! Your comment that "Tube Sound" "Is mostly in the Transformers..." has more truth to it than a lot of people know. I've owned this Mastersound Reference 845, SET amp pictured above since th .......
21: Cable Asylum, RE: Same kind of boat here (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-04-08, 12:40:53 (68.205.88.213)
Rick, I'm only sharing this because of all the stuff you took and the heart problems you developed. When they cut back my pain medications I did a lot of research and discovered green-lipped mussels w .......
22: Critic's Corner, RE: Have you given any thought to CBD gummies? Nt (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-04-08, 12:03:30 (68.205.88.213)
Geoff, my pain clinic is so anal-retentive about over-the-counter marijuana-related products they'll immediately release me if ANY show up in my blood. That said I do take these over-the-counter suppl .......
23: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Bill I Do A Take A Lot Of Supplements (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-04-08, 11:54:45 (68.205.88.213)
Such As: Tumeric, Citrus Bergamot, Pterostilbene, Telomeres Up., Tru Niagen, Betab sitosterol, Green Lipped Muscles ---{NOTHING HAS HELPED BETTER FOR OVER THE COUNTER PAIN REDUCTION}--- you won't .......
24: Cable Asylum, RE: How did sound differ (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-23, 18:46:23 (68.205.88.213)
Jon, forgive me but this will be short IMHO the Xangsane USB Cable was smoother, clearer, and better defined. Not a HUGE difference, but a noticeable one. Read my response to Mojul up above it's about .......
25: Critic's Corner, Why I'm Seldom Here. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-23, 18:15:27 (68.205.88.213)
Guys, I'm now 69 and I LOVE visiting here but sadly my health is declining rapidly. Unfortunately, that previous sentence explains it all! My spine is slowly rotting away so I live in constant excruci .......
26: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Why I'm Seldom Here. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-23, 18:14:31 (68.205.88.213)
Guys, I'm now 69 and I LOVE visiting here but sadly my health is declining rapidly. Unfortunately, that previous sentence explains it all! My spine is slowly rotting away so I live in constant excruci .......
27: Cable Asylum, Why I Don't Post More Or Answer Many Questions (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-23, 18:13:30 (68.205.88.213)
Guys, I'm now 69 and I LOVE visiting here but sadly my health is declining rapidly. Unfortunately, that previous sentence explains it all! My spine is slowly rotting away so I live in constant excruci .......
28: Cable Asylum, RE: Xangsane USB & Power Cords Are Amazing! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-23, 17:50:56 (68.205.88.213)
O-man just posted it! See my response to Mojul up above... .......
29: Cable Asylum, RE: Xangsane USB & Power Cords Are Amazing! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-23, 17:49:46 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Mojul, I cannot tell you why but the exact opposite occurred effect when I installed these Xangsane P-6008Ag power cords in my system! After I received the four, 1.5m, Xangsane P-6008Ag power cord .......
30: Cable Asylum, Xangsane USB & Power Cords Are Amazing! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-03-18, 13:25:08 (68.205.88.213)
Guys, I recently purchased a 7N OCC, Silver-Plated, Xangsane P-6008Ag, power cord w/Rhodium-Plated power plug for only $100 that smoked my previous $1.5K+ power cord! You guys really need to check Xan .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sure, and that's great, but (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-25, 10:29:16 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Abe! I believe you're 100% concerning the Cary SLP-05 6SN7 balanced preamp driving the Pass Labs X150.5 Class AB amp. Both are very nice pieces of audio gear on their own, but I can only imagine t .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Also, this from Pass (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 19:39:23 (68.205.88.213)
Hey Feanor if you see any nice ripe peaches would you pick a couple of those for me? ROTFLMAOAPMP... .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: But you can't hear -140 dB (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 19:36:12 (68.205.88.213)
Feanor, The part you cannot seem to grasp is this: " People like myself wouldn't care if you can even locate an amplifier that has distortion levels that are sooooo loooow they are virtually undetecta .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Other options to consider (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 13:18:21 (68.205.88.213)
Hey Air! Heat's never been a concern! That's what fans and AC are for... .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I downsized my system (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 13:15:10 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Air! FYI, I use a YBA Genesis CDP and an Aurender N100 Music Server... .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sure, and that's great, but (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 13:12:28 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Abe! If you're referring to your Benchmark amp, I recently had a chance to hear it at my friend Steve's home when our friend John brought it down to compare against Steve's PASS XA25 amp! Steve us .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Well, uhmm, no (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 12:47:50 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Morricab! Long time since I've been exchanging posts with you here in the "Asylum"! How are you, my friend? You know as I was just reading your post I couldn't believe what I just read!!!! Perhap .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sure, and that's great, but (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-24, 11:55:32 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Josh! I deeply appreciate the fact that you took the time to read and understand my OP! You're absolutely correct I ONLY wanted to exchange my glorious-sounding Mastersound Reference 845, SET Inte .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Do you know who I would ask for advice (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-21, 11:42:39 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Air! Asking Don Sachs makes a lot of sense because adding his preamp to my system raised the level of the Mastersound's performance greatly! In addition, I know Don made a pair of SET monoblocks to .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your Help Is Needed Please (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-18, 12:47:01 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Mkane! As I told my friend Paul70 up above " As heavy as the Mastersound is, at the present, I'd most likely pay someone to move it if it needed to be moved. " However that being said "IF" I hear a .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your Help Is Needed Please (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-18, 12:40:30 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Paul, of course, I know who you are! As heavy as the Mastersound is, at the present, I'd most likely pay someone to move it if it needed to be moved. I'm just trying to think ahead with my poor hea .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: First Watt amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-18, 12:34:08 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Andy! I know my friend Steve owned two different First Watt amps before switching to a Pass XA25 amp! Besides as Air said below " they all have different "flavors " and I'd HAVE to hear and compare .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your Help Is Needed Please (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-18, 12:27:24 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Cawson, I wished I could hear one of those NAD M33 amps in my system! I have a friend who's presently using a modded EVS Class D, that previously used Hegel Class D amps in his main system, and his .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your Help Is Needed Please (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-18, 12:16:15 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Sibelius! Sorry, it took me longer to respond to you, but I responded to as much as I could at that time, also I deeply appreciate your well-wishes, thanks very much! Truth is I've heard of LTA bef .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Other options to consider (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-15, 16:36:32 (68.205.88.213)
Just remember Air, some prefer tubes, some prefer solid-state and some prefer hybrids. It's no different than women, some men prefer blondes, some prefer redheads, and some prefer raven-haired beautie .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: But even the best class D aren't going to sound like tube amps (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-15, 16:32:00 (68.205.88.213)
Hi Feanor! As I said I'm going into this very open-mindedly because at 69 changing from the Mastersound to whatever else I purchase will be the last change I ever make in my system unless something br .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Other options to consider (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-15, 16:26:46 (68.205.88.213)
Hello Cawson! I never heard a Class D amp in my system, but I did hear a Voyager Gan 350 Class D amp that was modded by Ric Schultz of EVS in my friend's system that's a good bit more costly than mine .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Other options to consider (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-15, 16:13:13 (68.205.88.213)
Hello Air! Actually, I quite liked the sound of my friend Steve's Pass XA25, Class A, solid-state amp in my system. It's true I preferred the midrange of my Mastersound, but I also preferred the bass .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Your Help Is Needed Please (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2023-02-13, 15:29:21 (68.205.88.213)
Guys, I have been using my 40W/ch, SET, Mastersound Reference 845 Integrated Amp/Stereo Amp for over 10+ years, loving how it sounds. However now I'm 69, and my spine is rotting away with Spinal Spond .......
50: Digital Drive, THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR INPUT! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-11-28, 19:58:25 (68.205.88.213)
I don't know I how lost the folders that contained the front cover artwork for so many of the CDs I ripped, but at least since then dBpoweramp has ripped every CD flawlessly and included the front art .......
51: Digital Drive, RE: Someone gave him a SONOS, and I offered to help him get it going ............. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-11-28, 19:47:05 (68.205.88.213)
It wasn't that it was "Audiophile Enough" for me the only problem with the SONOS was the fact that it only streamed music and wasn't also able to be a music server as well like my Aurender N100H is an .......
52: Digital Drive, RE: Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-11-28, 19:39:19 (68.205.88.213)
A very sound suggestion my friend... .......
53: Digital Drive, RE: Agree... And we tried to talk the O.P. out of it at the start ........nt (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-11-28, 19:38:00 (68.205.88.213)
Cut-Throat that's true, but you seem to forget that I'm disabled and was looking for a very easy-to-use and learn unit that I wouldn't have to try and teach myself how to use. So I purchased this Aure .......
54: Digital Drive, RE: You really should be backing up your data (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-11-28, 09:10:04 (68.205.88.213)
E-Stat you're absolutely correct. but I've just begun ripping my audio collection! I've already purchased a spare HD and will back everything up once I'm finished. But thanks for the advice! ::: TOPI .......
55: Digital Drive, I'm Completely Lost! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-11-25, 13:45:04 (68.205.88.213)
I purchased an Aurender N100H and I've slowly been teaching myself why things just aren't working for me! For example, it took me almost 3 weeks of internet searching to discover the reason why EVERY .......
56: Digital Drive, RE: View the client list on the router instead (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-10-26, 15:31:47 (68.205.88.213)
Hi E-Stat! I can't chance messing with the router AT ALL! You're probably wondering why and the reason is fairly simple. Right after Covid got really bad my wife and everyone who works in her section .......
57: Digital Drive, RE: Aurender N100H (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-10-26, 14:57:27 (68.205.88.213)
Thanks, HighEndWire! I'll definitely give that a try... .......
58: Digital Drive, Aurender N100H (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-10-23, 12:10:20 (68.205.88.213)
Well I know I've been talking about it for quite a while but finally, about 2 months ago I purchased an Aurender N100H Music Server/Streamer and I'm really glad I did so! But that being said, I need t .......
59: Cable Asylum, RE: CHINA ODIN POWER CABLES, SPEAKER CABLES & DIGITAL (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-10-08, 16:33:12 (68.205.88.213)
I'd wager this was when using the Odin II Silver ICs! Switching to the Odin II Gold ICs will change these things in a snap and all for the better! Granted you " might " also experience a softening of .......
60: Cable Asylum, RE: CHINA ODIN POWER CABLES, SPEAKER CABLES & DIGITAL (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-10-08, 11:05:02 (68.205.88.213)
I completely disagree with your statement of --" The cables may be decent deals for folk with low expectations - but are in no way, giant killers. "-- I'm 68 and have been an audiophile since I was 10 .......
61: Cable Asylum, WOW The Price Has Dropped! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-09-01, 16:52:22 (67.8.39.61)
Back on 4/5/22, I ordered a 3-meter pair of Valhalla speaker wires from Audio & Video Cables Store for $198 dollars shipped to my home in Orlando, FL. But I just checked what those same 3-meter pair o .......
62: Cable Asylum, RE: Ali Express Valhalla, Odin, IC's and Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-27, 23:29:59 (67.8.39.61)
O-man, I have an Odin II Gold power cord that will be arriving this Monday 8/30/22 and I'll be purchasing an Odin II Silver power cord right after the end of this month comes! I want both the Odin II .......
63: Digital Drive, I Bought The Aurender N100H Unit! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-27, 23:10:36 (67.8.39.61)
To be completely honest, I couldn't tell if anyone noticed or read my last post down below. So I decided to repost it by using what I purchased in the subject heading instead of just saying, "Thank Yo .......
64: Digital Drive, Thanks For Your Help! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-25, 13:53:20 (67.8.39.61)
Guys I deeply appreciate all the replies I received in my response for help! After what everyone said, and after a lot of reading on my part I just purchased a brand new, black, Aurender N100H from a .......
65: Digital Drive, RE: So there. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-20, 16:14:16 (67.8.39.61)
Peter without knowing their equipment used, the room they're sitting in, the types of music used, etc., etc., etc... It's impossible to judge them so maybe they do hear the CD sound better? I just kno .......
66: Digital Drive, RE: You are assuming... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-20, 16:07:37 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks Double! My system consists of a: 1) Don Sachs "Custom" Preamp. 2) Mastersound Reference 845, 40W/ch, SET amp. 3) YBA Genesis CD4 CDP/Transport Used as a transport) 4) Musical Paradise MP-D2 Tub .......
67: General Asylum, RE: Did you get your Sonos Playing? ................ nt (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-20, 15:23:51 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Cut! Not yet but I just purchased a pair of: TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapters (TL-PA7017P KIT)- Gigabit Port, Plug and Play, to help me get started. I still need a PAD of some type, so t .......
68: General Asylum, RE: That's Right Kal! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-20, 15:13:51 (185.203.218.42)
Kal, We all like what we like and there's no accounting for taste! This affects every aspect of our lives... Some guys like blondes, others redheads, others brunettes, and still others like myself pre .......
69: General Asylum, RE: Ebay SUCKS! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-20, 14:34:55 (185.203.218.42)
John, First, eBay's Money Back Guarantee ensures you will be refunded if you return an item that didn't match its description, or arrived defective or damaged. You'll likely have to request a return .......
70: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Reference 3A Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-16, 20:27:56 (67.8.39.61)
Sibelius, when I play Prog-rock at those extreme volume levels I leave the audio room and walk through the kitchen and into my dining room --- which is essentially one giant room as it's a very open l .......
71: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Reference 3A Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-16, 20:24:09 (67.8.39.61)
I'm a jazz guy as well 95% of the time but every now and then that Prog-rock itch needs to be scratched and I want it to be played as well as my jazz is --- only being limited by recording quality --- .......
72: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: REF 3A lost their way long time ago (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-16, 20:20:19 (67.8.39.61)
Wojciech if you ever heard my Reference 3A Taksim speakers --- which are essentially a single full-range/wide-range driver speaker with a Beryllium dome tweeter attached via a single cap --- in my all .......
73: General Asylum, RE: Gee, 54. You're making me miss sweat-city. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-16, 20:01:08 (67.8.39.61)
Aw, Mr. Steed are you just the nicest guy? I wished you lived down here as well... .......
74: General Asylum, RE: Central Florida Audio Society (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-15, 16:01:04 (67.8.39.61)
Well, gadio4533 if you move closer I'd love to hear from you, even if it's just to stop in and listen to some tunes... .......
75: General Asylum, RE: Central Florida Audio Society (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-15, 15:59:17 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, kkak66. I appreciate your well wishes too... .......
76: General Asylum, RE: Central Florida Audio Society (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-15, 15:57:40 (67.8.39.61)
Maybe Bob, but I moved down here in 1997 from Connecticut and love it here so much I never once thought about going back... .......
77: General Asylum, Central Florida Audio Society (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-14, 14:44:09 (67.8.39.61)
Ken, I have to admit to also being quite surprised that NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON IN THE CENTRAL FLORIDA AREA has shown any interest in forming a local audio society! I'm really surprised because I can .......
78: Digital Drive, RE: You are assuming... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-11, 16:28:55 (67.8.39.61)
Yes, Doublej I do! I'm just in a lot of pain -- may need neck surgery to alleviate a pinched nerve on the right side of my neck -- my American Bulldog dog accidentally tripped me causing me to fall an .......
79: Digital Drive, RE: So there. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-11, 16:09:28 (67.8.39.61)
Cawson, wow I'm surprised that you said " Whether you can hear the difference is doubtful unless your CDP loses lots of bits and its error correction is not up to scratch. I can easily hear the diffe .......
80: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have that SONOS Streaming Yet ? ................nt (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-11, 12:54:53 (67.8.39.61)
Not yet Cut-Throat I need the app, a pad, Ethernet to powerline adapters and stuff I'm sure I haven't even thought I'd need to purchase.... .......
81: General Asylum, Central Florida Audio Society... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-10, 19:13:25 (67.8.39.61)
Is there anyone here from the greater Orlando, FL area, or are you close enough that you'd be willing to drive to the greater Orlando, FL area? If that's you, and you love audio, audio components & mu .......
82: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-10, 18:52:33 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Todd! I deeply appreciate your help... .......
83: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-10, 18:34:30 (67.8.39.61)
Doublej, I just have an HP Laptop... .......
84: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-10, 18:31:27 (67.8.39.61)
Myles, now that suggestion definitely made sense... .......
85: Digital Drive, RE: So there. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-10, 18:28:33 (67.8.39.61)
Kal, As you all know by now I know almost nothing about digital beyond a CDP, Transport, and/or a DAC. But because a couple of my friends --{ each lives at least 40+ minutes away }-- have made it thei .......
86: Cable Asylum, RE: "Odin 2" Silver vs. Gold (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 21:20:49 (67.8.39.61)
KanedaK you will see there is quite noticeable difference between the Odin II Silver ( better high-end extension but not as focused ) and the Odin II Gold ( better focus but not as extended in the hig .......
87: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 21:06:38 (67.8.39.61)
You're welcome and I meant everything I said... .......
88: Digital Drive, RE: "Do we really need $5,000+ streamers?" Where is ASR? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 21:01:32 (67.8.39.61)
You mean like $58K for the DCS Vivaldi Full stack - DAC, Transport, Upsampler, and Clock? Or the Burmester 111 for $55K? .......
89: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 20:55:38 (67.8.39.61)
Utley, you have nothing to be sorry for. Like me you're disabled and you have your ways of making things work easier for you in everyday life, just like I do. Have a wonderful evening and God Bless... .......
90: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 20:49:39 (67.8.39.61)
See Doublej this is an issue I wouldn't have even thought about, but since you've raised the topic I believe a tablet would probably work best for me although voice control does sound quite interestin .......
91: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 16:35:02 (67.8.39.61)
Abe, thank you for a very well-thought-out and reasonable explanation for the questions I asked you... .......
92: Digital Drive, Streaming vs CD Which Really Sounds Best? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 15:54:43 (67.8.39.61)
After all the suggestions below to go with streaming, I was curious is it better than a CD? Well, obviously a CD on a real high-end audio system will sound better than streaming on a mid-fi audio syst .......
93: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 15:42:12 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks Peter, I appreciate the great advice... .......
94: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 15:39:57 (67.8.39.61)
Great suggestion ABliss, thanks! .......
95: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 15:37:40 (67.8.39.61)
Utley, did you miss the part where I said, I'm disabled and walking is getting more and more difficult? So yes getting up and exchanging CDs is getting difficult for me, hence the desire for a music s .......
96: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:47:42 (67.8.39.61)
My friend, I am so very sorry. It would kill me not to hear my music as I'm sure it's killing you. You don't know how badly I wished there was something, anything, I could do to help you... ::: TOPIC .......
97: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:42:01 (67.8.39.61)
Todd that's exactly what this Cocktail Audio X50 is! So I'd say yes what your friend in AZ has is the type of device that I could use... .......
98: Digital Drive, RE: This is just like learning to swim ..... You have to get Wet or you'll never learn...... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:38:27 (67.8.39.61)
Thank you... .......
99: Digital Drive, RE: Cocktail Audio X50 (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:37:36 (67.8.39.61)
Kal, THANK YOU! You are the first and only (so far) person who actually addressed the questions I had about the Cocktail Audio X50 specifically. It streams, rips CDs, and has a built-in RAID for that .......
100: Digital Drive, RE: I'm surprised you haven't even tried the Sonos Connect! .............. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:25:53 (67.8.39.61)
Cut-throat as I stated in my original post anything digital beyond a CDP, Transport or DAC is completely foreign to me, very confusing, and even perhaps a bit scary. For example: even if I can figure .......
101: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:19:25 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks Rod! If I decide to go in this direction I'll be giving Mike a call down there... .......
102: Digital Drive, RE: The streamer can sound 'Damn Good' ! ................ (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:15:20 (67.8.39.61)
Cut-Throat I might as well just use the Sonos Connect to see if I like streaming, after all, it's free! .......
103: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:12:53 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Cawson! So I could use this BluOS with my Sonos Connect to create a playlist of individual tracks in the order I want to hear them? Is BluOS a paid service in addition to something like Qobuz? ::: .......
104: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 11:05:20 (67.8.39.61)
Sibelius, thanks for your input as I previously stated to Cut-Throat a friend recently sent me a $320 Sonos Connect with the $550 Wyred 4 Sound upgrade! So if I decide to stream I guess I have that al .......
105: Digital Drive, RE: +1 ......................... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 10:48:19 (67.8.39.61)
Cut-Throat how good can a $100 streamer cost? In fact, a friend recently sent me a $320 Sonos Connect with the $550 Wyred 4 Sound upgrade! https://wyred4sound.com/products/upgrades-and-mods/sonos-conn .......
106: Digital Drive, RE: I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 09:45:30 (67.8.39.61)
That's a very interesting POV Abe. Please explain why so many people continue to rip their CDs if what they want to hear is available online via streaming. Also, can I select what I want to hear such .......
107: Digital Drive, RE: "Some tell me my audio system is only an "entry-level" high-end system." (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-08, 09:38:55 (67.8.39.61)
Ivan, I didn't start out here! I started with a CM Labs receiver, a very entry-level TT whose make & model I no longer remember, and a pair of Infinity Quantum 3 speakers. I later upgraded to a Harman .......
108: Digital Drive, I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-07, 21:32:16 (67.8.39.61)
As many of you perhaps already know I'm 68 and have been a music-lover/audiophile for 58 years since I first saw The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show back in Feb 1964 when I was 10 years old. M .......
109: Cable Asylum, RE: "Odin 2" Silver vs. Gold (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-02, 13:50:06 (67.8.39.61)
Mel, I find myself in almost total agreement with you. Yes, the Odin II Silver ICs are indeed more extended at the top and I would agree that seems to bring out " the upper midrange ". I also agree th .......
110: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Reference 3A Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-01, 14:21:37 (37.120.215.13)
Well, rejoice because the Reference 3A Taksim's smoked my Beauhorns. Not once have I regretted selling them and buying the Taksim. C'mon a speaker that plays all the music a person would listen to on .......
111: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Reference 3A Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-01, 10:10:11 (37.120.215.12)
Wow these Taksim II must be very new as they're not even mentioned yet on Reference 3A's website or anywhere I can find on the internet! I cannot wait to see what they look like and hear how they soun .......
112: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-08-01, 07:23:01 (67.8.39.61)
O-man, I'd buy the Odin II Gold with RCAs and use adaptors on the end that requires an XLR input... .......
113: Propeller Head Plaza, A Question for All... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 21:34:59 (37.120.215.14)
If I'm wrong PLEASE correct me, ok? But the way it seems to me is when audio first started there were no specific audio speaker wires for home audio. Thus it seems that someone must have grabbed some .......
114: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 20:47:05 (37.120.215.14)
O-man, tell me what you think about the "Odin II Gold power cord" sonically and what it replaced as I'm seriously considering trying those in my system... .......
115: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 20:43:43 (37.120.215.14)
Hello O-man! I'm with you 100% between these "Odin II Gold ICs" and "Valhalla II speaker wires" my system has been transformed. It just sounds so darn right now. I listen and I no longer listen critic .......
116: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 17:30:43 (37.120.215.12)
Mick, I purchased these Chinese "Valhalla II speaker wires" for $198 and had them delivered to my door. They immediately replaced a pair of $2100 speaker wires. I'm sorry but I won't mention the make .......
117: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 17:18:09 (37.120.215.12)
Hi el34! I for one will be VERY interested in your opinion of the Chinese copies of "Nordost" power cords and which make and model, these Chinese power cord copies better, if any! .......
118: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 17:07:52 (37.120.215.12)
Mel, I'm right there with you my friend. I also have the original Chinese copies of the -- $78 delivered to my door -- " Odin II Silver ICs! " These amazing Chinese ICs easily bested my $3.2K NBS P .......
119: Rocky Road, Prog-Rock! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 12:32:56 (67.8.39.61)
How many people here remember or better yet own, as I do, the Prog-rock CD " Aorta " by Aorta? .......
120: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Reference 3A Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-31, 11:07:18 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Sibelius! I agree with you 100%! Those gray Nextel finishes Reference 3A so often displays their speakers in are not very appealing at all! My Reference 3A Taksims are finished in piano black la .......
121: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cube Nenuphar Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-30, 15:39:37 (67.8.39.61)
GEO, these days I'm using a Don Sachs Custom preamp feeding a 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845, SET amp and my speakers are Reference 3A Taksim speakers! They're 92dB sensitive and use Reference 3 .......
122: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Certainly Beats Paying To Read The Article... (NT) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-30, 13:39:26 (67.8.39.61)
a .......
123: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cube Nenuphar Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-18, 12:45:48 (23.82.142.213)
Sad, but true Mike... .......
124: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cube Nenuphar Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-04, 15:57:52 (67.8.39.61)
Mike, I've found that when going single, full-range drivers usually you get what you pay for! That said, I'll admit that many years back now when I was running a pair of Sachiko double, back, horn-loa .......
125: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cube Nenuphar Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-04, 14:49:01 (67.8.39.61)
Bill just curious why do you feel this way? .......
126: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cube Nenuphar Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-07-04, 14:47:37 (67.8.39.61)
GEO, those speakers cabinets look nice, but I'm curious about two things: 1) Is that a single full-range or wide-band driver on the bottom? If so what make and model is it? Is it allowed to run its fu .......
127: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, +2 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-05-26, 13:36:38 (67.8.39.61)
a .......
128: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, JBL Jubilee (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2022-04-08, 16:03:58 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Guys, Many of you probably recognize my name, sorry I've been gone quite a while due to health issues --{ it sucks getting old }-- but I'll hopefully be back a lot more often, but I digress. Ca .......
129: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Excellent fuse review (Acme vs. Acme vs. Synergistic) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-10, 13:09:06 (67.8.39.61)
Davey, my friend brought over one of the Acme Audio Labs fuses to my home and directionality was DEFINITELY a factor! So if anyone purchases an Acme fuse I highly suggest trying it both ways. Of cours .......
130: Tweakers' Asylum, And To UnComplicate Matters........ (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-10, 13:01:03 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Todd! After reading the Acme Audio Labs review in Enjoy the Music, I immediately called A.A.L. and ordered two of Acme's Special Coated, Silver Cryo fuses! The best part was these two --{ one as a .......
131: SET Asylum, RE: Transmitter Tube SET. What Are Your Overall Experiences? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-08, 02:35:04 (67.8.39.61)
Mr Pig, Grant Fidelity dropped Psvane tubes and amps after Linlia Audio, which was created by some engineers that left Psvane and started LinLia Audio started selling tubes through Grant Fidelity. Tur .......
132: SET Asylum, RE: Transmitter Tube SET. What Are Your Overall Experiences? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-08, 02:23:29 (67.8.39.61)
Todd, I honestly don't know, but I checked the Asylum and located some comments from a fellow member named Gopher when he obtained a pair of 80 lb, Shuguang S845 monoblock amps. So apparently Shuguang .......
133: SET Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-08, 01:51:49 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Brad! I may be mistaken, but I believe you may have mentioned owning some Reference 3A speakers before upgrading to your Odeon horns in the past! Perhaps you'd be willing to tell me what sonic impr .......
134: SET Asylum, RE: Sounds like the room is helping you out a lot. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-08, 01:31:38 (67.8.39.61)
Ralph, Believe it or not, I actually have an SPL app but never thought to measure the loudness. This coming Saturday when my wife goes shopping I'll be sure to set the preamp at a normal listening vol .......
135: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Substituting Lowther driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-06, 21:00:25 (185.203.218.84)
I had a pair of Sachiko, double, back-loaded, horns that also used Fostex drivers FE206E, IIRC. I believe they're quite similar to the Cain & Cain speakers you're using. I tried Lowther PM5A, Fostex F .......
136: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Stoopid question. I know, but... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-06, 20:36:58 (185.203.218.84)
Hello, Again What's! A friend of mine made a pair of absolutely, wonderful sounding speakers, that had to also be the ugliest-looking speakers ever made. His wife obviously wasn't very happy with what .......
137: SET Asylum, RE: Tube matching in SET amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-04, 07:04:33 (185.203.218.105)
What's, you need to check into the ultra-quiet types of cooling fans made for computers. They're wonderful for audio use and I've included a link down below for the type I'd use, two of the 12v, 140mm .......
138: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Need a suitable driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-04, 06:49:12 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Bill! Considering my age of 67 and the myriad of spinal and lung issues I live with, I'd say my health is actually pretty good these days. Also "if" you're interested in those Diatone drivers .......
139: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Need a suitable driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-03, 01:06:14 (94.140.11.220)
Bill you have to check out these 6.5" imitation Diatone drivers from MeloDavid in China. These are the alnico version and if you look closely you'll notice these are well made! Keep scrolling down for .......
140: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: yup, but may I also suggest -- don't be afraid to cross over VERY high (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-03, 00:38:03 (94.140.11.220)
mhardy6647 I was using a pair of Fostex T900A super-tweeters for quite a few years with Sachiko double, back, horn-loaded speakers. The Sachiko's use 8" single, full-range drivers, and the first one I .......
141: General Asylum, RE: Caption!! ...... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-02, 13:47:19 (94.140.11.221)
Now, guys if you pay careful attention to what I'm saying, you'll notice just behind me there's a speaker with a white piece of metal that starts just above the 8" ceramic driver. Now looking care .......
142: SET Asylum, RE: Tube matching in SET amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-10-02, 13:00:00 (94.140.11.221)
Hello, Again Whats! First, allow me to thank you for the compliment about my Mastersound amp. I checked out the link you provided and your CatSkin SET is quite the SET amp, my friend! The person who b .......
143: SET Asylum, RE: Tube matching in SET amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-29, 09:15:35 (67.8.39.61)
Hi What's! First, I couldn't find one single thing about a Catskin SET amp on the internet! Could you provide a link so I could check it out? Also what speakers are you using or planning on using w .......
144: SET Asylum, RE: Replaced British made metal base GZ34 with a US made NOS 5U4G. /n (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-11, 15:53:48 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks for clearing that up for me... .......
145: SET Asylum, RE: "I would not believe the level of sonic improvement" and you should not (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-11, 15:52:06 (67.8.39.61)
Ok, thanks for that Tre! I've learned something new today... .......
146: SET Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-11, 15:41:07 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Ralph! Brad is 100% correct. As an owner of an amp by one of the manufacturers he mentioned i.e., a 135LB, 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845, SET amp/integrated amp -{ depending on which I select, .......
147: SET Asylum, RE: Transmitter Tube SET. What Are Your Overall Experiences? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-11, 14:56:00 (67.8.39.61)
Hello Mr. Pig! I've been the owner of a 135 LBs, 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845 , SET amp/integrated amp --{ depends on which option I select on a front dial, but I use it as an amp }-- so trust .......
148: SET Asylum, RE: I'm seeing about 30-40 VDC difference between a GZ34 UK Mullard... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-04, 12:41:24 (67.8.39.61)
Ivan, are you comparing the Bendix 6106 I had installed vs the Amperex 5AR4 tube that replaced it? Or are you comparing Sophia Electric 274B, others say I should use in place of the Amperex 5AR4 tube? .......
149: SET Asylum, RE: "I would not believe the level of sonic improvement" and you should not (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-04, 12:37:06 (67.8.39.61)
Tre, I honestly don't even know what the B+ voltage is. As I stated before I am not technically proficient! .......
150: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 SET Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-01, 22:25:55 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks for the input, John! I'm trying to get Mike to take a ride up to Duval County one of these weekends so we could spend some time again with you just listening to tunes and no repairs taking prio .......
151: SET Asylum, RE: "I would not believe the level of sonic improvement" and you should not (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-09-01, 22:12:32 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Chip! Truth be told I don't know diddly-squat about the technical side of audio, but I have no need to know about the technical side of audio! Why? Because after over 57 years of listening to music .......
152: General Asylum, RE: Reviews are to the left of Inmate Systems above... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-08-13, 18:31:15 (67.8.39.61)
Ah, DUH! Which way did he go, George, which way did he go? Thanks, musetap! I cannot believe how many times I looked at all these options and still missed that one. .......
153: General Asylum, What I Believe Wire Manufacturers Do! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-08-13, 18:27:40 (67.8.39.61)
I believe when a wire manufacturer invests their time & money into R&D, they do it until they develop a wire that sounds amazingly good. Now I could be 100% wrong, but I honestly believe once they've .......
154: General Asylum, Audio Reviews (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-08-13, 14:55:24 (67.8.39.61)
How do we locate where the audio reviews are here in AA? .......
155: SET Asylum, RE: I would ask the people who gave you the info (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-08-09, 05:18:38 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Bas! Unfortunately, I know absolutely NOTHING about the technical side of audio. These two things you mentioned; 1) the voltage changing. 2) there won't have as slow a ramp-up of the voltage becaus .......
156: SET Asylum, Mastersound Reference 845 SET Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-08-09, 03:05:27 (67.8.39.61)
Hi guys! I'm placing my question here because I just trust my fellow SET amp users to be able to answer this question. I use a Musical Paradise MP-D2 tube DAC. It uses two 6DJ8/7308 type tubes per cha .......
157: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: did you bench test it ? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-08, 10:01:37 (67.8.39.61)
Hey DT677! I've owned my MP-D2 MKI DAC for almost 5 years now, so I've long since stopped worrying about voiding the warranty. But thanks for the words of advice... .......
158: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: THANKS! [nt] (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-08, 09:56:09 (67.8.39.61)
nt .......
159: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MORE HELP NEEDED! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-08, 09:49:55 (67.8.39.61)
Triode I took absolutely zero offense at anything you said, in fact, to me you never came across as disrespectful in any way! I do appreciate your well-wishes with this project... .......
160: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MORE HELP NEEDED! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-08, 09:45:48 (67.8.39.61)
Lew, all you mentioned doing is all way beyond me. Although I have a pretty good ear, I have absolutely 0 ability to repair or mod any circuit in any way, shape, or form. That's what I liked about thi .......
161: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: What about the heater supply. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-08, 09:38:25 (67.8.39.61)
Yes, Triode that's true! It comes with four 6N6P tubes but I can choose from using 6H6, 6H30, E88CC, E188CC, 6922, 6DJ8, 6N23P or flick a switch and use 12AU7, 12BH7, E80CC instead. This is a very ver .......
162: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MORE HELP NEEDED! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 18:15:01 (67.8.39.61)
Palustris thanks for sharing that! I have to go back to Head-fi and ask a lot more questions after talking with all you guys. I deeply appreciate the time you all took to help me... .......
163: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I understand (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 18:11:11 (67.8.39.61)
1973, Shovelhead huh? A fellow biker or I should say hello to a biker from an ex-biker due to my disability? Yes my friend I don't understand their reasoning on labeled the adaptor a 6SN7 to 6DJ8 exce .......
164: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: What about the heater supply. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 18:09:42 (67.8.39.61)
Sony I'll have to ask about the rebiasing and you're 100% correct about rare tubes and eBay! Thanks, .......
165: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MORE HELP NEEDED! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 17:58:08 (67.8.39.61)
To be 100% honest Triode I have a great ear, but absolutely no repair/mod skills. Heck, when my Mastersound Reference 845 SET amp's left channel went kaput, I searched for months to find someone who c .......
166: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: What about the heater supply. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 17:36:42 (67.8.39.61)
Well, Tre as I mentioned in a couple of other responses to others here a couple of guys over at the Head-Fi forum have already made this exact same change --{ it's where I got the idea from }-- and se .......
167: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 6DJ8 To 6SN7 Adaptors (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 17:32:22 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Sony but another couple of fellows over at Head-Fi forum are already doing this and seem to have no problems! But I do appreciate your input and could you possibly provide me with a link to wh .......
168: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MORE HELP NEEDED! PART2 !!!! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 17:28:23 (67.8.39.61)
Jonesy you're exactly right it's for my Musical Paradise MP-D2 MKI DAC! Now I understand the manufactures way of thinking now. To them I'm going from a 6SN7 on top to a 6DJ8 socket on the bottom --duh .......
169: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MORE HELP NEEDED! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-06, 17:22:20 (67.8.39.61)
Lew I read in another forum where I fellow changed from 6DJ8 to 6SN7 in his DAC, which is the exact same DAC I have and he went bonkers over the sonic improvement and I just remembered yesterday it wa .......
170: Tube DIY Asylum, MORE HELP NEEDED! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-04, 07:24:02 (67.8.39.61)
Shovel and anyone else who might choose to help me. If I'm converting my DAC from using a 6DJ8 tube to a 6SN7 tube. To my way of thinking the adaptor, I'd use would have to have 9 pins on the b .......
171: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Ebay has them (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-04, 06:42:31 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Shovel! Those are perfect and YES, I know they'll work because I read somewhere about a fellow with the exact same DAC I have and he did this 6DJ8 to 6SN7 change a while ago! In the post, he c .......
172: Tube DIY Asylum, 6DJ8 To 6SN7 Adaptors (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-07-03, 15:57:21 (67.8.39.61)
I want to replace the four 6DJ8 tubes in my DAC with four 6SN7 tubes and I thought asking the question in A.A.'s tube DIY forum would be the best place to do so. Can anyone here please supply me with .......
173: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-20, 14:07:16 (107.158.155.27)
I spoke with Steve Deckert over at Decware about the Lii Silver speakers and when we were discussing them, he told me they don't really need a subwoofer --{ unlike almost all other single, full-range .......
174: Digital Drive, RE: New DAC Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 17:26:22 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, RGA! I appreciate your time and suggestions... .......
175: Digital Drive, RE: DACs are like phono cartridges (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:42:21 (67.8.39.61)
zacster, I've done just that! I'm presently using an $899 Musical Paradise MP-D2 MKI tube DAC --{ that I wish to replace }-- but I'm lost with all the replacement choices... .......
176: Digital Drive, RE: DACs are like phono cartridges (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:36:59 (67.8.39.61)
Mike, I'm using a YBA Genesis CD4 as a transport a Musical Paradise MP-D2 tube DAC --{ that I wish to replace }-- a Don Sachs Custom SP14 tube preamp and a Mastersound Reference 845 SET amp and a pair .......
177: Digital Drive, RE: New DAC Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:29:12 (67.8.39.61)
RGA the Audio Note DAC3.1x/II at $12K is out of my reach financially, but if I could just find something similar that cheaper... .......
178: General Asylum, RE: What might truly answer the question... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:23:31 (67.8.39.61)
Aw c'mon E-stat you can get to a point where you're content with your audio system! I'm 67 and except for upgrading my DAC and either adding a sub or possibly changing speakers I'm done and content... .......
179: General Asylum, RE: ROTFLOLPMP! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:19:13 (67.8.39.61)
x .......
180: General Asylum, RE: Why I'm not an audiophile (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:14:12 (67.8.39.61)
The beauty is the truth! .......
181: General Asylum, RE: A modest proposal.... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:11:05 (67.8.39.61)
I'm just curious. What will you be personally selling in order to contribute to A.A.? .......
182: SET Asylum, RE: John Repaired These Problems! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-17, 13:00:01 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks for such kind words River! I cannot tell you how happy I am to have the Mastersound back again! The sonics are so improved that last Saturday night when I was listening to Chris Botti play his .......
183: SET Asylum, RE: John Repaired These Problems! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-14, 20:03:31 (67.8.39.61)
Todd, thanks for the kind words! Which model Odeons did you get again? I've made a few changes myself. I added a Don Sachs Custom SP14 preamp, Reference 3A Taksim speakers, and a few wires including I .......
184: Digital Drive, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-13, 06:17:53 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Cut-Throat! I didn't realize that was their return policy, although I think I would have checked before buying. I just kept hearing a lot of good things about the Denafrips. Go figure. Is the .......
185: SET Asylum, RE: 845 Metal Vs. Graphite Plate (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-12, 12:17:50 (67.8.39.61)
Paul, how many 845 tubes do you need for your amps? I had a quad of Psvane WE845 tubes, but about 3 years back now we had a hurricane and I needed to remove the four WE845 tubes, wrap the Mastersound .......
186: Digital Drive, New DAC Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-12, 11:45:28 (67.8.39.61)
Hi All! I'm considering adding a new DAC to my system. I'm thinking of the $3.9K Denafrips Venus II R2R DAC, but do you have what you DAC suggestion that you believe would a better fit? If so please l .......
187: SET Asylum, RE: John Repaired These Problems! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-09, 12:05:54 (67.8.39.61)
Well according to John S. aka deafbykhorns my amp had the following issues: 1) 5 bad cathode resistors (parallel 620ohm) at the 845. 2) 4 resistor way out of spec (various plate and bias) 3) Bad ca .......
188: SET Asylum, Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Back Home Again! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-08, 10:56:00 (67.8.39.61)
Hi all! Well, I wanted everyone to know that the Mastersound has been home for a week now and I'm blown away! John S. aka deafbykhorns who not only repaired the Mastersound but also did a couple of mi .......
189: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-07, 16:55:47 (67.8.39.61)
Hey Tom!!! As always it's great to see you around and what your input on various ideas here are... .......
190: SET Asylum, RE: Thanks John~ (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-05-07, 16:46:57 (67.8.39.61)
GEO, my friend if I only knew what that meant. You see I have a great ear and can tell what sounds the most realistic at least 90% of the time, but I know absolutely nothing about the technical side o .......
191: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-24, 18:34:38 (67.8.39.61)
Thank you, my friend, it was almost worth having the Mastersound go down when it did because it provided me with the opportunity to meet John... .......
192: SET Asylum, John's Explanation: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-24, 11:56:15 (156.146.43.204)
Below is a link to John that explains what he repaired on the Mastersound. He actually posted this down below on my original request asking for help to get the Mastersound repaired. Anyone who gets to .......
193: SET Asylum, Thanks John~ (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-24, 11:46:16 (156.146.43.204)
John's an amazing guy that I feel blessed for having had the opportunity to meet. After the first 30 seconds of listening to the gorgeous ---{ gorgeous both to the eyes and ears }--- audio gear, John .......
194: SET Asylum, Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-18, 11:13:44 (86.106.87.237)
Hello All! A while back I asked if anyone knew of someone that could help me get my Mastersound amp repaired. This 135LB, 40W/ch, SET amp is a monster to try and move. Well please forgive me for forge .......
195: Tubes Asylum, Voskhod "Rocket Logo" 6N23P Tubes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-15, 10:55:13 (193.27.12.70)
a .......
196: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6922/E88CC tubes on a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-15, 10:53:22 (193.27.12.70)
Don't use the Reflektor 6N23P tubes, use the Voskhod "Rocket Logo" 6N23P tube. It will amaze you how much better sounds vs the Reflektor 6N23P... .......
197: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 6SN7 Tubes. In Pre-amp or Amp ? ............... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-15, 10:50:11 (193.27.12.70)
I'd put my best 6SN7 tubes in my preamp because the amp can only amplify the sound the preamp sends it. This means you want the highest quality sound being sent from the preamp to the amp. ::: TOPIC .......
198: General Asylum, RE: Their reputation is legendary ... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-15, 10:14:10 (193.27.12.70)
Dean, of course, I went to The Stereo Shop, and "if' memory serves me correctly it was down on Farmington Ave. My friend Rick and I used to say " All McIntosh All The Time about them. If Take 5 was th .......
199: Critic's Corner, RE: "Faking it" is the wrong way to put it (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-14, 18:24:11 (193.27.12.69)
Hi Dave, When it comes down to it, I can only speak for myself of course, but it has to be #1. Enjoyment of the music , that starts it for everyone. I mean why else even get involved in your steps 2 - .......
200: General Asylum, RE: Raw Material in the Wild (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-14, 17:52:33 (193.27.12.69)
Just curious do you know what type of snake that is? .......
201: General Asylum, RE: Their reputation is legendary ... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-14, 17:50:43 (193.27.12.69)
Dean, I'm 67 and live in Orlando, Fl but in my 20's and 30's I lived in East Hartford, CT, and my friend Rick and I would travel down to New Haven one or two Saturdays a month to check out Take 5 and .......
202: General Asylum, RE: What's the best system/set up you've ever heard? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-04-14, 10:21:41 (193.27.12.69)
The best audio system I ever heard when young (early '80s) was the original HQD --{ Hartley-Quad-Decca }-- speaker system with dual Quad's, a Decca ribbon tweeter between them, and a pair of Hartley 2 .......
203: Critic's Corner, RE: Watch the video. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-03-17, 08:41:28 (107.181.164.85)
Jim thanks for the video. I watched it with great interest and will definitely be doing some research into this topic. I'm 67 and I still remember a story my father told me as a child about when he wa .......
204: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: A question on sensitivity AKA don't hurt my feelings : ) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-03-11, 19:07:09 (37.120.215.38)
Hello Sibelius! I can tell you that I've personally heard the four models listed below from Reference 3A's line of speakers and with the exception of the Reflector Monitor, one of my audio buddies, as .......
205: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I Do My Best Cooking When The Music's Cooking! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-03-07, 11:07:19 (107.181.164.68)
a .......
206: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: A question on sensitivity AKA don't hurt my feelings : ) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-03-07, 10:39:40 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Jefe! I hope this post isn't too late to provide you with a little insight. I've been using a Mastersound Reference 845 SET amp for 20+ years now. Granted at 40W/ch it's not your typical SET amp. T .......
207: General Asylum, The Beatles "Hey Jude" 1968 (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-24, 22:33:04 (67.8.39.61)
My 14th was in 1968 when Hey Jude was the #1 song! .......
208: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Cyrus Brenneman Audio Is On LinkedIn! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-24, 22:29:32 (67.8.39.61)
Cyrus has a page on LinkedIn from which you can contact him! I hope this helps you... .......
209: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-19, 14:09:50 (67.8.39.61)
Arny, I have spinal spondylosis or as it's sometimes called: degenerative spinal arthritis or spinal osteoarthritis. This condition can often come on as we age. Most people don't have symptoms, but s .......
210: Vintage Asylum, RE: Hi everyone (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-19, 13:18:43 (67.8.39.61)
Mike, it's GREAT to see you again and hear from you! Sorry to hear about your mom's macular and your health problems. I turn 67 in four days and understand about health issues. Fortunately, yours are .......
211: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-15, 22:32:08 (67.8.39.61)
Arny, I want to thank you and everyone who offered to help me find someone to help me fix my Mastersound or just provided words of encouragement. You cannot imagine the power of words and to be encour .......
212: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-08, 16:40:46 (185.245.86.36)
Arny! We agreed that since another fellow recommended a place in Orlando, called Central Florida Speaker Repair and they'll do a complete check-up and testing of what's wrong for only a $65 diagnostic .......
213: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-08, 16:03:25 (185.245.86.36)
Hi Arny! I spoke with John aka DeafbyKhorns. He's a great guy that was very easy to talk to. I cannot believe I guy like this is " ONLY " 2 hrs away. But it's a lot better than either having to driv .......
214: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-07, 00:11:56 (37.120.157.28)
Brad, Thanks for your words of encouragement! Right now I'm using my Don Sachs SP14 preamp with a little 80W/ch, solid-state, T+A Amp 8 and that combo makes surprisingly beautiful music. NO! It's not .......
215: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-06, 23:50:06 (37.120.157.28)
Arny, thanks for reaching out to me. It was a combination of the holidays and the cold-weather hitting Orlando. The cold-weather affects my myriad of spinal disabilities -{ cold weather takes my pain- .......
216: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-06, 23:24:27 (37.120.157.28)
That's very impressive my friend. I will definitely be giving you a call by this weekend. Thank you again for your very kind, and generous offer to help me. God bless you, I didn't know if I was going .......
217: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-06, 22:58:02 (37.120.157.28)
Hi Arny! I hope I got the name correct. I'm so happy how things have suddenly turned around for me. That's because of everyone's wonderful, positive, words of encouragement! In fact, I was just shari .......
218: SET Asylum, RE: I live up in Jax. if you need some help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2021-01-06, 22:29:51 (37.120.157.28)
Hi Deaf! By KHorns, huh? That's probably the best way to go deaf, if it has to happen that is! Thanks for your very kind offer, I'm sorry I didn't get back sooner, but I'll give you a call by either t .......
219: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-30, 11:58:41 (89.38.227.204)
River, I've caught the dream of the Mastersound being repaired but, being that I'm 67 next month, have C.O.P.D., an extremely bad back, and two knees that need replacing, plus my two " go-to " friends .......
220: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-30, 10:10:05 (89.38.227.204)
Hey River! Truth is I've located a real nice guy named Russ down in Port St. Lucie, FL. He runs a place called Florida Tube Audio, which according to "maps" will take me somewhere between 1 3/4 to 2 .......
221: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-26, 06:03:17 (67.8.39.61)
Hi River! Sorry about the delay in responding to your post, but to answer your question, YES! I replaced the front 12AU7 tubes with 3 different brands, I replaced the 6900 driver tubes with another pa .......
222: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-13, 01:35:52 (67.8.39.61)
River, Ever try Monkey Shoulder Scotch? Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Speyside single malts, that I find to be very smooth, maybe a little sweet, and quite easy to drink. I don't know ho .......
223: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-13, 00:33:19 (107.158.155.163)
Hi Ed! No that's the one thing I haven't done. I replaced the 845's for new tubes and the 12AU7's for new tubes and I even replaced the 6900's for another pair of 6900 tubes. I have at least 10 pairs .......
224: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-12, 19:51:23 (107.158.155.163)
Well, River, we both like: 1) Music. 2) Tube audio gear. 3) I believe you said you like SET amps in one of your posts. 4) I don't know how you guessed this one but I'm also a scotch drinker. Heck if w .......
225: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-11, 23:05:34 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks my friend. How could I ask for more... .......
226: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-11, 22:29:00 (67.8.39.61)
Thank you very very much for this info... .......
227: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-11, 14:51:25 (156.146.43.204)
Todd, I'm in complete agreement with you. I have 20+ years of my life invested in this audio component. Like you said, owning a Mastersound is like owning a Maserati --{ they're both Italian luxury i .......
228: SET Asylum, RE: Don't know anyone in Orlando but (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-11, 14:28:09 (156.146.43.204)
Thank you for that info and help... .......
229: SET Asylum, RE: I'll Have To Keep Looking... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 23:13:13 (193.27.12.164)
Goodnight brother, God bless.... .......
230: SET Asylum, I'll Have To Keep Looking... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 22:30:09 (193.27.12.164)
I've hit all my connections, why do you think I'm asking here? .......
231: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Telefunken Open Baffle Cabinets (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 21:50:07 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Cpwill! I cannot get my Microsoft email to work for some reason. Could you get his address and send it to me via private AA mail? I'd deeply appreciate it. Thanks... .......
232: SET Asylum, RE: My thoughts exactly... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 21:47:15 (67.8.39.61)
Ivan, I couldn't agree more... .......
233: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 21:41:27 (67.8.39.61)
Tre', My old speakers are gone. So that's a non-issue these days... .......
234: SET Asylum, PLEASE, PLEASE Help Me!?!?! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 21:38:35 (67.8.39.61)
River, You're absolutely 100% correct! Nobody can complain and I mean nobody, after getting 20+ trouble-free years from an amp. All I ever had done was I had the diode bridges replaced --{ I did that .......
235: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 17:55:25 (185.245.86.50)
Dave, Which tubes, the 845s? If so that's an old photo and I don't recall what 845 tubes those were. I have a quad of 845B and WE845 tubes but I just wanted to try a brand new quad of 845s, however, j .......
236: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 17:39:14 (185.245.86.50)
Hello River! The ONLY reason I re-tubed the Mastersound was I noticed the music wasn't engaging me as it had for the past 20+ years. After owning the amp for 20+ years, I became quite very familiar wi .......
237: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 13:16:54 (156.146.43.198)
Hello, my friend! As I told Dave up above I completely re-tubed the Mastersound and the problem remains. I haven't been able to find anyone who's willing to work on the Mastersound locally and so I ha .......
238: SET Asylum, RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 12:02:32 (156.146.43.198)
No, Dave, and I'm sorry because I should have mentioned that I completely retubed the Mastersound when this problem started to become noticeable. So it's definitely not a tube problem. Do you have any .......
239: SET Asylum, Mastersound Reference 845 Amp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 00:41:20 (156.146.43.198)
I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me. I've been using the Mastersound Reference 845 SET Amp, you see shown above -{ the top pic is of my actual amp }- for the past 20+ years and in .......
240: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Telefunken Open Baffle Cabinets (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-12-10, 00:14:55 (156.146.43.198)
Does anyone here know the actual dimensions of Telefunken's Open Baffle cabinets as shown in the link below? .......
241: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What About These Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-22, 07:09:34 (86.106.87.254)
Hi John, I wish Stereophile would add a Class D to their Tubes and Solid-state categories of amps. It sure would make checking them out a whole lot easier... .......
242: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What About These Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-22, 04:22:00 (86.106.87.254)
What do you guys think about these Class D amps? 1) Seymour AV http://www.seymourav.com/amps.php 2) Cherry Amp https://www.cherryamp.com/dac-home And I'd like to let all those who contributed to my p .......
243: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-22, 03:51:02 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Picture, please forgive me for this but would you mind telling me which specific amp you're referring to again? I'm sorry but with all the wonderful input I've received from different folks here, I .......
244: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: There are custom input buffers for Purify and Hypex modules (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-21, 18:05:42 (86.106.87.254)
Hey Feanor! Geez, Louise, so some Class D amps permit the installation of custom input buffers, permitting end-users to roll opamps, which allows the sound of the amp to be tailored according to .......
245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-21, 15:52:00 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Stereo5! I felt the same way for a very, very, LLOOONNNNGGGGG time myself. So I can definitely relate and empathize with you and your beliefs. If I hadn't heard what I considered to be a signific .......
246: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tubeguy!... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-21, 15:35:52 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Musetap! Long time no see my friend. Thanks for your input and compliment, but I don't know what part I really played in how others here behaved. After all the back and forth BS between myself a s .......
247: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-21, 00:35:15 (86.106.87.254)
Of course Picture! Why should I pretend to know about something I don't? Imagine my embarrassment if I had pretended I knew about the questions you raised and one of the more technically astute amongs .......
248: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-21, 00:15:39 (86.106.87.254)
Hello, again Pictureman. Yes, you're absolutely correct the 3020 made New Acoustic Dimensions -- NAD -- a force to be reckoned with! I was in my mid 20's and, to be honest, I just couldn't take it ser .......
249: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wrong.... VTV Purifi amps have 50K input impedance (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-20, 23:10:58 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Ric! First, let me say I heard from my friend Phil A. in Melbourne, FL. that you've been having some health issues, which prompted the discontinuation of your awesome EVS 1200 amp. I pray these hea .......
250: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is "none of the above" an option (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-20, 22:45:39 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Emailtim! While I'm sure the gain in power probably had an effect on what I heard, the fact that we weren't playing the music loudly and played various songs by female singers, i.e., Sophie Milman .......
251: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Really? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-20, 22:10:32 (86.106.87.254)
Hey Bare, which Firstwatt amps are you using? My friend recently purchased a Pass XA25 and removed the Firstwatt J2 he previously used in that position. I can buy it for $1200 if I want to, so I'm cur .......
252: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I've had three class D amps in the house recently (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-20, 21:53:22 (86.106.87.254)
Hey Feanor! I find it interesting that you'd say " Presently if I weren't happy with the Hypex, (or the Pass), I'd be looking for a Purifi-based amp... " because Ric Schultz of Electronic Visionary Sy .......
253: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-20, 21:43:05 (86.106.87.254)
Yes Pictureguy, I actually meant the original NAD 3020... .......
254: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-20, 21:40:43 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Pictureguy! To be honest with you I don't do any amp/preamp/DAC etc. building so Nelson's AmpCampAmp was something I knew nothing about -- at all! So as much as I appreciate your input in the resp .......
255: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-19, 15:57:58 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Cawson! Interesting that you'd find the NAD M32 to be best. Last time I listened to anything by NAD they were an entry-level product into hi-fi! They sure have come a long way and I'll definitely p .......
256: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is "none of the above" an option (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-19, 15:52:17 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Blackdog, I felt the exact same way until I heard my friend replace a Modwright KWA 150 Signature amp with an EVS 1200 amp in his system. He still uses as best as I can remember the Modwright SWL 9 .......
257: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-19, 15:41:54 (86.106.87.254)
Hi Terry, Thanks for your input. I just visited the NuPrime website and loved their combining Class A and Class D! After all an amp that's been designed with enhanced even-order harmonic circuitry to .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: These were cables I had already on hand.... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 20:37:54 (37.120.157.36)
That's 100% correct River! Trust your ears with wires! If they sound better to you, use them. If they don't sound better look for another wire that does, period! .......
259: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 20:31:00 (37.120.157.36)
John nice looking system. My friend I was speaking about earlier who sold his Modwright KWA 150 Signature and purchased the EVS 1200 amp, also has the Thiel CS3.7 speakers. Thanks for your input. I ho .......
260: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Easy.... the 10 most expensive ones according to the audio rags ;-) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 20:26:10 (37.120.157.36)
That was a good one Abe. To be honest I was amazed Stereophile didn't jump at the chance to create a new category in their recommended components. I was waiting after Class A ( Solid-state ) amps and .......
261: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Nobody here knows that answer... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 19:49:23 (37.120.157.36)
Hey, musetap! My friend also agrees with you and he purchased the EVS 1200 amp. It's too bad that Ric Schultz's health is having problems. According to my friend who owns an EVS 1200, Ric is no longe .......
262: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 19:41:08 (37.120.157.36)
Thanks, for that input Peter! Having only traveled the SET, tube path for over 20 years now. I see I have a lot to learn Class D audio... .......
263: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 19:37:57 (37.120.157.36)
Pictureguy, that works too! Please create a list using that criterion... .......
264: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 19:36:16 (37.120.157.36)
Mike, you've made very valid points about being " The Best " Sometimes, such as with this post, I forget that what is obvious to me as the poster, is not always obvious to those who read and respond t .......
265: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 19:28:06 (37.120.157.36)
Hi, fstein! Thanks for your input on my " poll " if you will. The reason for this " poll " is to help me, a music lover who's been using tubed audio gear for well over 40+ years that leads up to my p .......
266: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What Are The 10 Best Sounding Class D Amps? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-09-18, 09:21:10 (37.120.157.36)
I'm just curious what others here would recommend as being the 10 best sounding Class D amps. Although you can choose to list all the most expensive Class D amps, it might make it more interesting if .......
267: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You really do not have to be concerned about all this (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-28, 02:16:11 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Zacster! That's the Fireballet recording I was speaking about. I have to admit to being a bit surprised that and Aorta were both listed... .......
268: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You really do not have to be concerned about all this (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-28, 02:12:12 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, PAR! This is exactly the type of ease in playback that I'm talking about! Oh yeah, and I love the backup copy in the cloud suggestion! .......
269: Computer Audio Asylum, What Do You Guys Think Of This Music Server? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-28, 01:58:47 (67.8.39.61)
As you all know from my previous post here in Computer Audio I'm very interested in getting into Computer Audio, but in a way that's easy and almost turnkey. Another issue is due to health issues .......
270: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Ditch the Oppo (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-24, 15:30:17 (67.8.39.61)
Hi tketcham! I'm actually very selective about the music I enjoy listening to. In fact, I can love one CD by a group, hate their next CD entirely and like about 50% of their next CD So I want to combi .......
271: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You really do not have to be concerned about all this (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-24, 15:21:06 (67.8.39.61)
E-Stat that's exactly what I've heard, I wonder if the jazz band Continuum and their CD "Continuum" or Bill Cunliffe's jazzy "Paul Simon Songbook " is listed on these sites, or the Prog-rock CDs such .......
272: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: There are many ways to achieve that (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-24, 15:07:41 (67.8.39.61)
Hi E-Stat! That's exactly how I want my display to look like! Thanks for showing that to me... .......
273: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How deep do you want to go? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-19, 10:25:16 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks again Rod! It's nice to have a place like Audio Asylum to be able to come to with all my Computer Audio questions... .......
274: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How deep do you want to go? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-19, 10:22:43 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks for all your advice and after a quick perusal, I'll definitely be reading your website! Thanks again... .......
275: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Your HELP Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-19, 10:17:33 (67.8.39.61)
Thanks, Jim... .......
276: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Your HELP Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-19, 09:54:30 (67.8.39.61)
Jim, can you tell me who Mike Bovaird is --{ is it the Mike of Suncoast Audio }--- how I'd contact him, or better yet why I'd be doing so? .......
277: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You really do not have to be concerned about all this (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-19, 09:43:14 (67.8.39.61)
Quite honestly, I'd like to be able to click on a tablet, see the CDs I have, and then select play to listen to what I want to hear as simply and easily as I possibly can. This is exactly what I'd lik .......
278: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: How deep do you want to go? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-18, 22:23:51 (67.8.39.61)
Hey Rod! Longtime no see. I want to get into Computer Audio slowly and correctly. My reasoning behind doing it slowly is being able to actually learn what I'm doing while doing whatever task I'm doing .......
279: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Your HELP Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-18, 22:05:22 (67.8.39.61)
Hi LtMandella! If you read my reply to soundchekk down below you'll notice I said; " About fifteen years ago I was a PC Tech who helped the LAN Admin during my downtime. " But IMHO working with all th .......
280: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Your HELP Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-18, 04:22:40 (67.8.39.61)
Soundchekk, thank you for the time you took. Your reply was very incisive and informative! You gave me a lot to think about. I agree 100% with your info about the backup drives. About fifteen years ag .......
281: Computer Audio Asylum, Your HELP Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-17, 12:31:25 (67.8.39.61)
I've been involved in audio since 1964 when I was 10 and I heard The Beatles play on The Ed Sullivan Show! I now own a 135lb, 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845, parallel, single-ended, triode amp/int .......
282: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Have you heard the Sweet Sixteen speakers? link (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-08-11, 01:40:03 (67.8.39.61)
If you start taking a bunch of similar drivers and place them vertically, you'll be entering the territory of my well-known friend, Roger Russell, of McIntosh fame, and his amazing sounding IDS-25 spe .......
283: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED BELOW! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-07-06, 14:39:02 (67.8.39.61)
I deeply appreciate the time you all took from your day to not only answer my question, but even more so you all went even further and explained not only what would happen, but why it would happen! Pe .......
284: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Oris horn colorations (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-07-06, 04:40:07 (67.8.39.61)
Don, Thanks for answering my question. But I now have a second question. This week I replaced a pair of Beauhorn Virtuoso's speakers I've been enjoying for the past few years. The Beauhorns which are .......
285: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Swear Bruce told me to put the wheels back on my Edgar Titan Horns... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-07-06, 04:12:47 (67.8.39.61)
Bruce, I like that response... .......
286: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, A Simple Question I don't Know The Answer To! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-07-06, 04:01:55 (67.8.39.61)
Hey Guys, If I connected an 8 ohm speaker to the 4 ohm taps of my Mastersound SET amplifier, would it cause any problems? If yes, what types of problems? If no, would I get results that I might expect .......
287: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What's up with the random holes in the back (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-25, 04:40:58 (67.8.39.61)
Hello Jon, if I attempted to answer your question honestly, I would be only guessing. My suggestion is to contact Martin Seddon who manufactures these Azurahorns in Perth, Western Australia, show him .......
288: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, AH-160 Azurahorns For 8" Full-range Drivers For Sale! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-23, 22:54:42 (67.8.39.61)
Guys, right now there's a pair of AH-160 Azurahorns for sale on US Audio Mart for $1400/pr! If you've been wanting to install an 8" full-range driver is an Oris-type horn that's even bigger, these .......
289: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Those are sold (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-23, 12:35:18 (67.8.39.61)
I was just trying to pass along what seemed like a great deal for someone. But thanks for the update... .......
290: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Oris horn colorations (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-23, 12:32:19 (67.8.39.61)
Hey Paul! You were using a Fostex FE206en? I'll bet you wished you switched to that AER BD1B in the Oris a lot sooner, huh? Out of curiosity how much better sounding is the AER driver vs Lowther? Or a .......
291: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Swear Bruce told me to put the wheels back on my Edgar Titan Horns... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-23, 12:24:12 (67.8.39.61)
So, Bill, I take it you don't believe the adage " Not all things that can be measured, matters and not all things that matter, can be measured? " Just curious... .......
292: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Front horns: FR cone vs. comp driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-11, 23:31:42 (67.8.39.61)
Dang Bill, you do gorgeous woodwork, my friend! Color me green with envy... .......
293: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Front horns: FR cone vs. comp driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-11, 23:27:29 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Paul, I had a pair of Azurahorns that Martin Seddon of Perth, Western Australia designed to specifically be used with 8" full-range drivers at my request. Now the Azurahorn is a Le Cléac'h horn de .......
294: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Rullit Audio Aero 10" Field Coil Drivers For Sale (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-06-11, 22:45:26 (67.8.39.61)
I wanted to give all my fellow high-sensitivity, single, full-range driver aficionados a heads up on a pair of Rullit Audio Aero 10" field coil drivers for sale for only $1750/pr , on the US Audio .......
295: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: DeCapos (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-05-20, 17:08:52 (67.8.39.61)
Hi LT! I have to honestly admit to being shocked that a fellow who owns such fine gear as the Transcendent Sound T8-LN OTL amp and pair of Reference 3A De Capo speakers, tells me he cannot hear the di .......
296: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, You Forgot... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-05-20, 14:05:10 (67.8.39.61)
Hey Cpwill! For the single, full-range, drivers you forgot: 1) Audio Nirvana https://www.commonsenseaudio.com/nirvana.html 2) Voxativ https://voxativ.berlin/drivers 3) Cube Audio https://www.cubeaudio .......
297: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Reference 3A Speakers! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-05-20, 13:03:40 (67.8.39.61)
Reference 3A definitely makes some very fine-sounding speakers that's for darn sure. One of my friends Bill M. just traded up from the earlier model De Capos to their new De Capo BE monitors. Another .......
298: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lii Audio Crystal 10 speakers! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-05-20, 11:51:22 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Budrew! I'm using a pair of 8" Lowther PM5A single, full-range, drivers loaded in a pair of Beauhorn Virtuoso cabinets (as pictured above) with a 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845, integrated, .......
299: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What is Mid-sized To You? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-04-29, 11:35:29 (67.8.39.61)
Hi Jim! It would help a lot if you gave what you personally considered mid-sized speaker dimensions to be. That said, if I was looking for a mid-sized, high-sensitivity, not high-efficiency, ---{speak .......
300: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lowther PM5A in Beauhorn Virtuoso Cabinets (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-03-02, 14:38:03 (68.205.89.236)
I own Lowther PM5A drivers with ticonal magnets which I purchased from my buddy Jon Ver Halen as he and Lowther were parting ways. I removed the Lowther DX4 drivers from my Beauhorn Virtuoso cabine .......
301: SET Asylum, Shuguang & Psvane WE845 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2020-02-18, 16:37:15 (68.205.89.236)
Before I say anything else I should make it know that I own a quad of Psvane WE845 tubes I use in a Mastersound Reference 845, SET amp and I absolutely love their "sound." That said, there's a very re .......
302: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Pure Audio Project Horn1 - any horn-iness sound? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-11-19, 18:07:52 (68.205.89.236)
Woober, I'm right there with you. I have a 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845, SET, integrated amp from Italy and like you, I don't consider myself to be a snob just because I prefer the sound quality .......
303: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, SET Friendly Speakers That Sound Wonderful On Anything From Prog-Rock To Small Ensembles (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-08-24, 15:56:53 (68.205.89.236)
Depending upon your budget of course, but IMHO the Reference 3A Reflectors are the best sounding 2-way monitors I've ever heard! They sound like a single, full-range, driver with much more extended hi .......
304: Speaker Asylum, RE: Or at the very input panel of the speaker. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 23:37:56 (68.205.89.236)
Kal if the input panel is the same as where the binding posts are on the rear of the speaker, I believe we've come to similar conclusions! Since when I remove the left speaker wire and attach it to th .......
305: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Need Your Help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 23:25:34 (68.205.89.236)
Hi, docw! I know it seems like it should be something before the speaker, but when I remove the left speaker wire and attach it to the right speaker instead, the right speaker plays perfectly using t .......
306: Speaker Asylum, RE: switch the speaker connections left vs. right (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 23:11:51 (68.205.89.236)
Hi LtMandella! When I attach either the L-channel's or R-channel's speaker wire to the left speaker --- which is the speaker that's NOT working --- I procure the same results from both the left & ri .......
307: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Need Your Help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 14:04:07 (68.205.89.236)
Coner thanks for that info as all my testing has led me to believe the problem lies somewhere between the speaker's binding posts, the wire that connects the binding posts to the circuit board or the .......
308: Speaker Asylum, RE: Yup. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 14:01:18 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks, Kal, I checked all those and it seems to be something with the speaker itself... .......
309: Speaker Asylum, RE: I'm doubting its a speaker problem. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 14:00:18 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks for the input Ralph, but that wasn't the issue... .......
310: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Need Your Help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 13:59:11 (68.205.89.236)
Inmate, maybe not quite 15 mins but with eyes requiring 3+ for reading and my disability that makes it very difficult to bend over, sit on a floor and worst of all getting up once I get down on the fl .......
311: Speaker Asylum, RE: Like other stated... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 13:51:58 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks for the input Fenderlover! As you can see in my response to Rick W. I've tested all the connections involved --- all tested A-OK --- but now don't know where to proceed to from here... ::: TOP .......
312: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Need Your Help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 13:48:20 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks, for your input Caucasian Blackplate! I have done all the things you suggested and ,was hoping to have other things to check for in case the speaker wire, IC, and receiver's left channel all te .......
313: Speaker Asylum, RE: Before pulling drivers... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 13:42:14 (68.205.89.236)
E-stat it's good to see you again my friend. Check out my response to Rick W. up above. I believe I've already tested for all the things you mentioned. Again great to hear from you... .......
314: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Need Your Help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 13:06:32 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks for the input airtime, but we tried other DVDs, music and plain TV and none elicit any sound from that left speaker... .......
315: Speaker Asylum, RE: Could easily be something other than the spkrs. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-20, 13:03:18 (68.205.89.236)
Rick, Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post. Now while I'm not proficient with electronics, after being in the hobby 55+ years, I knew enough to exchange the speaker wire from the working s .......
316: Speaker Asylum, I Really Need Your Help (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-07-19, 12:21:21 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Guys! I really need your help. I was using my wife's audio system aka "The Home Theater" when all of a sudden the left channel had no sound. It was very late (approx. 1 a.m.) so I stopped the movie .......
317: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Scott L & Freddyi (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-02-13, 08:09:00 (68.205.89.236)
Freddyi, I'm not sure yet. I was hoping to be able to get some fairly nice quality sound in my spare bedroom for my wife's sister and her husband when they come from Colombia, S.A. to visit us this la .......
318: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Scott L & Freddyi (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-02-12, 15:41:32 (68.205.89.236)
Thank you both very much for your time and input! Freddyi you're 100% correct that P-Audio SN8-250N is the exact driver I have. I am considering using it in my spare bedroom's home theater in what wou .......
319: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Possibly Dumb Question (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-02-11, 17:06:34 (68.205.89.236)
My Lowther PM5A drivers are in both front & back loaded horns at the same time... This is my actual system with some other pieces kind of lying around at that time... .......
320: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2019-02-11, 16:58:04 (68.205.89.236)
I have a beautiful 8" driver that I'd like to use with either a nice ribbon or AMT driver I have crossed in around 1.5kHz with a 6B slope. Given the specs as shown below, can you please tell me the ty .......
321: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Fullrange drivers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-12-25, 01:08:06 (68.205.89.236)
Hi, I use a pair of Beauhorn Virtuoso front/back-loaded horn speakers pictured up above. I removed the Lowther DX4 they came with an I installed a pair of Lowther PM5 drivers with Ticonal magnets i .......
322: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: My hats off to those (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-11-26, 08:28:16 (68.205.89.236)
But tell me how do they sound? Are they sensitive? If so, what's their sensitivity dB? Thanks! .......
323: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: My hats off to those (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-11-26, 08:18:38 (68.205.89.236)
Hi are these speakers your design or did you purchase them? .......
324: Jazz Alley, RE: Bill Cunliffe - Imaginacion (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-07-13, 10:12:08 (68.205.89.236)
" Afluencia " is on Bill's outstanding recording called Imaginacion! Be sure to also check out " El Optimista " GEO, if you like Paul Simon you absolutely must get Bill's recording "A Paul Simon So .......
325: Jazz Alley, RE: I'm delighted you enjoyed Bill C., Bob S., & the rest of the band, as much as I did! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-07-13, 08:22:38 (68.205.89.236)
a .......
326: Jazz Alley, Bill Cunliffe - Afluencia (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-07-12, 09:27:13 (68.205.89.236)
I really like this cut! .......
327: Cable Asylum, RE: Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme Snake River Audio Boomslang Coaxial Digital Cables. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-06-04, 18:50:36 (68.205.89.236)
O-man, As always you and everyone else should use whatever audio gear sounds best or right to you/them, no matter what anyone else says about the gear! As far as tube DACs go if I could afford to go .......
328: Cable Asylum, RE: Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme Snake River Audio Boomslang Coaxial Digital Cables. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-06-04, 01:05:29 (68.205.89.236)
Hello O-man! Since you asked the question, I've been using a Snake River Audio Boomslang between my YBA Genesis CD4 and my Musical Paradise MP-D2 for just about 1 year now and for the $$$$ it's the be .......
329: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lowther - All Fun Horn v Medallion (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-05-31, 14:42:16 (68.205.89.236)
David, you only need to make a circular cut in the Styrofoam that's slightly larger than the size of the magnets on the rear of whichever Lowther drivers you're going to use! Doing this allows the .......
330: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lowther - All Fun Horn v Medallion (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-05-28, 17:52:46 (68.205.89.236)
Hi David! I have never heard either the All Fun Horn or the Medallion speakers to be able to offer you an honest comparison of the two different speakers. That said, I am using Beauhorn Virtuo .......
331: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, My Deepest Condolences (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-05-28, 17:05:50 (68.205.89.236)
I didn't know DJK very well except for some exchanges we had via posts here in Audio Asylum. Still, I'm saddened to hear we've lost another audio-loving member of Audio Asylum. It's always a loss to u .......
332: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, First Watt J2 & SIT 2 Are Two Incredible Sand Amps (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-05-17, 18:28:30 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Lance! First, my friend, I cannot tell you how sad I was to learn about your " almost permanent hearing loss! But after reading this post, I'm even very happier to now learn that you're still able .......
333: Tweakers' Asylum, Arizona Cactus PIO Caps (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-05-03, 14:45:44 (68.205.89.236)
I'm curious if anyone here has tried the Arizona Cactus PIO Caps and if so what did you think about them? Are they worth the price sonically? TIA .......
334: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What is considered best sounding Lowther driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-03-19, 17:17:38 (68.205.89.236)
Both of those are excellent sounding full-range drivers Dave! .......
335: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What is considered best sounding Lowther driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-03-19, 17:14:47 (68.205.89.236)
Don, the Voxativ AC-4X cost $11K a pair so don't be surprised. The advancement of a what an 8" Lowther-like, single full-range driver can do sonically has gone so far, these days a Lowther can almost .......
336: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: G.I.P. horn speakers from China (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-03-19, 17:03:55 (68.205.89.236)
I'll take 2 pairs please... ;>) .......
337: Vintage Asylum, RE: NO WAY! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-03-19, 16:53:57 (68.205.89.236)
Mike it's Tom aka Thetubeguy1954 from Florida. Please contact me via either my email or A.A.'s message system! Thanks.... .......
338: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What is considered best sounding Lowther driver (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-03-11, 13:19:26 (68.205.89.236)
Well if the best sounding Lowther is an AER, I'd say the best sounding Lowther is a Voxativ. After that, there's also the Etheraudio 7.1.12 driver which many in E. Europe claim is phenomenal! ::: TOP .......
339: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lowther PM5A Driver! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2018-03-11, 11:28:51 (68.205.89.236)
My Beauhorn Virtuoso speakers came with Lowther DX4 drivers and they sounded very good to me. However, I was provided with the opportunity to borrow a pair of PM5A Lowther 15 ohm, copper voice coil .......
340: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lowther Driver Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-12-04, 10:33:57 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks Jon I appreciate your taking the time to present that info to me! I knew if anyone would know would I needed to know it would be my friend Mr. Lowther... .......
341: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lowther Driver Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-12-04, 10:30:25 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks Proud Indian! I appreciate your input. It's exactly what I was after.... .......
342: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lowther Driver Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-12-01, 11:16:18 (68.205.89.236)
Hi guys! I'm using a pair of Beauhorn Virtuoso speakers loaded with Lowther DX4 drivers. See photo above this paragraph. I know Lowther has a very generous trade-in/upgrade policy wherein you tell .......
343: Tubes Asylum, The Right 6DJ8/6922/7308/Cca Tube (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-10-15, 13:04:13 (68.205.89.236)
Hello All! My friend Gary has an Audible Illusions M3B preamp and he'd like to have more warmth, musicality and romance in his audio chain. I know the amplification comes from Krell FPB-250M monoblocs .......
344: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AU7 (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-10-05, 13:54:30 (68.205.89.236)
For current production I like the Psvane 12AU7-TII for $99/pr. But since seeing Jim McShane speak so highly of the new Genelex Gold Lion 12AU7 tubes, I'll have to do a comparison test in my Mastersoun .......
345: Tubes Asylum, RE: A Photo Of The Actual Tubes (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-10-04, 14:11:55 (68.205.89.236)
Can anyone tell from this photo who makes these tubes and possibly what year and factory they were made in? .......
346: Tubes Asylum, Quad Of CV1075 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-10-04, 12:06:21 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Guys! A friend of mine from overseas in IIRC the Finland/Norway/Sweden area of Europe, has a nice quad of CV1075 tubes that's he is interested in discovering what their value is. Does anyone here k .......
347: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: 2-tone finish for this? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-25, 15:20:36 (68.205.89.236)
Freddyi that's beautiful. Care to share the cabinet plans? I'm listening to: Power & Outcome by Cast .......
348: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: 2-tone finish for this? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-22, 09:19:21 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Freddyi! I like it better left blonde, that's my 2 cents on the looks. From what I can see this speaker will cover from 100 Hz to 400 Hz? If so, what are you going to be used above and below those .......
349: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-18, 11:32:41 (68.205.89.236)
Kanedak just how large are those direct radiator, 15 inch, Beyma driver's big vented box, enclosures? And what Beyma drivers are you using? I'm listening to: Make Someone Happy by Sophie Milman .......
350: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-18, 11:28:29 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Retsel, I'm using Lowther DX4 drivers in my Beauhorn Virtuoso cabinets. I may be mistaken but I read somewhere that the front horn of the Virtuoso covers frequencies from 300 Hz and above. I feel t .......
351: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Tapped horn alternative (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-18, 10:54:16 (68.205.89.236)
Jim although I'll have to pay a friend to make these DIY tapped horns for me. I'd be very interested in taking you up on your offer! So yes, please send me the sketch to build. Can you roughly estimat .......
352: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-06, 11:27:09 (68.205.89.236)
Jon thanks for the input! Hey did you ever get around to using those Azurahorns? Just wondering what you thought of them and what drivers you used with them. I'm listening to: Cafe Blue by Patricia B .......
353: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-05, 11:32:43 (68.205.89.236)
Tom I just sent you an email. After you read it I think you'll understand why I didn't post it publically. Please let me know what you think. I'm listening to: One More Once by Michel Camilo ::: TO .......
354: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 14:03:24 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks Claude .......
355: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 13:53:33 (68.205.89.236)
Yes King of course I'm referring to the sub's sensitivity. I called it efficiency just to follow along with the naming convention of this forum, i.e., High Efficiency Speaker Asylum! Having used high .......
356: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 13:15:40 (68.205.89.236)
a .......
357: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 11:41:53 (68.205.89.236)
The issue has been resolved. I've been selling audio components for over 15 years and believe it or not that was the ONLY problem I've ever had I've had buying or selling audio components with anyone, .......
358: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 11:11:54 (68.205.89.236)
Don which HT Tuba are you using and what frequency spectrum does it cover in your system? Also what are you using as XO and do you use an EQ? I'm listening to: Vida by Cast .......
359: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 11:05:00 (68.205.89.236)
James thanks for your input. I'll check that out... I'm listening to: Vida by Cast .......
360: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 11:03:42 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Inmate! Allen is nice a guy. We talked back when I obtained a pair of RCA LC-9A enclosures quite awhile back in 2006. I eventually sold them as my health deteriorated and my plans to restore them w .......
361: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 10:47:55 (68.205.89.236)
Rod, Thanks for your input. What's the sensitivity of those Velodyne SPL-1500R subs? Wouldn't the disparity between 105 dB Beauhorns and them be too great? I'm listening to: Vida by Cast ::: TOPI .......
362: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 10:41:49 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Paul! I disagreed a lot with both Thorsten Loesch's and another review I read about the Beauhorn Virtuoso speakers online. I suppose if those two reviewers didn't spend, the literally hours I spent .......
363: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-03, 10:29:10 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Tom! The actual room they'll be put in is 15.5' x 12.5' with a ceiling the slopes from 8' to 10'. That said there's only a 4'H x 5'W wall that separates the audio room from the kitchen and then an .......
364: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Help Needed Selecting The Right Hi-Efficiency Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-05-02, 12:34:42 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Guys I'm looking for the best solution for a subwoofer to use with my 105 dB sensitive Beauhorn Virtuoso speakers! As you can see directly below, the Beauhorn's employ the use of both front-loaded .......
365: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What Are The Two 15" Woofers? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-04-20, 05:29:50 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Gerry if you mentioned the actual make and model of the two 15" woofers you used in your wonderful looking Pure Audio Project OB speakers I missed it somehow! I'm listening to: Art by Cast ::: .......
366: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Sunlight Engineering 308 18" speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-04-18, 09:58:42 (68.205.89.236)
Did you guys see Dr Gizmo's old Sunlight Engineering 308 18" speakers up for sale in US Audio Mart? These are supposed to be incredible sounding and very rare, 2-way, high-sensitivity drivers. But the .......
367: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: They look beautiful, hope you have many years of great music! NT (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-03-30, 22:00:34 (68.205.89.236)
Jnr many thanks for your kind words. I couldn't possibly imagine any person being happier with a pair of speakers than I am with these Beauhorn Virtuoso speakers! I'm listening to: Strawberry Fields .......
368: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Beauhorn Virtuoso Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-03-30, 21:57:18 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Alan those are the Lowther DX4 drivers. I'm listening to: Strawberry Fields Forever - Songs By The Beatles by Daria .......
369: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Beauhorn Virtuoso Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-03-30, 15:36:56 (68.205.89.236)
Well guys I've had these for a few months now and with a lot of wire changing ---{ I'm now using Snake River Audio Boomslang digital wire, Atelier Rullit ICs and Mike Rispoli's custom made speaker .......
370: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: ATTN: Bill Fitzmaurice (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-02-28, 16:44:17 (68.205.89.236)
In all honesty that's not a subject I'd like to discuss again here... .......
371: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, ATTN: Bill Fitzmaurice (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-02-22, 15:54:36 (68.205.89.236)
Bill would you send me an email please? There's something I'd like to ask you. Thanks, .......
372: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: how many real world watts can a 20w ribbon tweeter take? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-02-22, 15:51:19 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Thump! Check out Vapor Audio's Arcus speakers. They use the wonderful Beyma AMT drivers and they might just give you some ideas and/or answer some questions for your own speaker project. The Beyma .......
373: Tubes Asylum, RE: Has anyone tried the Psvane 12AX7 mk2? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-02-19, 19:04:11 (68.205.89.236)
Mike, hello my friend. I have a pair of the Psvane 12AU7 mkII and the plates are indeed gray. I hope that helps you in some small way... I'm listening to: Krushevo by Miroslav Tadic & Vltako Stefanov .......
374: Critic's Corner, RE: That's what... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-02-05, 14:52:50 (68.205.89.236)
You're 100% correct mkuller, it doesn't take " golden-ears " to hear what Isaak apparently cannot hear. All it takes is: -- an open mind. -- a person willing to explain what to listen to & for. -- the .......
375: Cable Asylum, RE: ATTN: Moderator! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-27, 09:15:51 (68.205.89.236)
Duster you're 100% correct maybe they will and maybe they won't make such a change, but I'd like at least the courtesy of an answer to my question... "Why isn't there a separate place for listing Digi .......
376: Cable Asylum, RE: ATTN: Moderator! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-26, 19:55:06 (68.205.89.236)
Duster those are all just different types of Interconnects and as such belong in one category i.e., the Interconnects area! But when I'm looking for a digital wire, which just like the different types .......
377: General Asylum, Is It Like Ray's Boom Boom Room? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-26, 13:41:34 (68.205.89.236)
If your place is anything like Ray's BOOM BOOM ROOM up in New York, as seen at the link below. I'm on my way over... I'm listening to: Krushevo by Vlatko Stefanovski & Miroslav Tadic .......
378: Cable Asylum, ATTN: Moderator! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-26, 13:03:17 (68.205.89.236)
I'm curious why isn't there a selection for digital wires in the Cables/Interconnects area of AudioTrader? After all I'm looking for a good single digital wire, not a pair of ICs, Speaker wires or .......
379: Cable Asylum, Thanks To All Who Responded! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-26, 12:52:59 (68.205.89.236)
At least two out of all who responded recommended the same digital wire my friend suggested, i.e., the Mad Scientist Heretical Digital Cable PLUS so it's nice to know that great minds ---{ is it sti .......
380: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Primaluna Amp & Eminent Technology Speakers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-26, 09:51:59 (68.205.89.236)
My friend has a Primaluna integrated amp with 32 W/ch in UL mode. He's using it to power 83 dB sensitive, Eminent Technology LFT-8b speakers that according to their own website require 75 W/ch minimum .......
381: Cable Asylum, What RCA-RCA SPDIF Digital Cable To Use? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-22, 10:54:19 (68.205.89.236)
I have a very good friend that is THE person I know of to-go-to when you want a tube or wire recommendation. At my request he recently made a suggestion for an RCA to RCA SPDIF digital cable I can u .......
382: Tubes Asylum, Thanks DAK & Steve O (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-17, 14:29:03 (68.205.89.236)
I appreciate your added input. I'm listening to: Feel The Rhythm by Daria .......
383: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Here's A Free Download Of That Script (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-17, 14:24:06 (68.205.89.236)
Freddyi I did a perusal of the "net" and located this site which will provide you with a FREE download of the Trafton Script! I hope this helps you out in some small way... I'm listening to: Feel Th .......
384: Tubes Asylum, Thanks To All Who Responded (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-13, 11:12:25 (68.205.89.236)
I genuinely appreciate your input. As I no nothing about the technical aspect of audio, I got nervous about using the Bendix 6106 after reading Tube Worlds that " the Bendix 6106 CANNOT sub for a 5Y3G .......
385: Tubes Asylum, Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2017-01-12, 18:46:11 (68.205.89.236)
Guys as most of you already now I've been involved in audio for over 50 years, but I don't have the slightest clue on the technical aspect of audio. I was recently perusing the internet and came acros .......
386: Tubes Asylum, RE: Now I Need Rectifier Help! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-28, 14:48:48 (68.205.89.236)
Hello again SET! I saw those preferred series 274B/5U4G for $33.95 @ The Tube Store. Is that what you'd buy? I also saw these: Psvane WE274B $210 per tube. Psvane 274B-T MKII $155 per tube. Psvan .......
387: Tubes Asylum, RE: More Info Provided! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-28, 06:32:55 (68.205.89.236)
Tre' Thanks so much for this input. I'm going to send my friend a link to your post and see if it helps him. I'm listening to: Elixir by Fourplay .......
388: Tubes Asylum, RE: Now I Need Rectifier Help! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-28, 06:29:01 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks SET! .......
389: Tubes Asylum, Now I Need Rectifier Help! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-27, 20:03:15 (68.205.89.236)
On 12/26 I purchased a Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC ---{ you can check it out at the link below }--- This DAC comes stock with a Shuguang 6Z5P rectifier tube, that you can use in the 6.3V position along .......
390: Tubes Asylum, RE:Sorry, no offense. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-27, 19:48:40 (68.205.89.236)
No problem DAK! Life is too short and music too precious to waste time arguing about petty things. Don't you agree? I'm listening to: Trust by Graus & Bronzwaer .......
391: Tubes Asylum, RE: NO! It's Not!!! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-23, 19:14:57 (68.205.89.236)
Hi DAK! If you look back at most of the past posts of mine, you'll see that I almost always post what I'm listening to! I do this because I love it when I'm exposed to music that I previously didn't k .......
392: Tubes Asylum, More Info Provided! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-23, 16:39:58 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Guys my friend ---{ who lives overseas }--- finally wrote back about his amp that was blowing rectifier tubes. This is what he said: " Even the factory guys did not know how to fix this issue, the .......
393: Digital Drive, Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-21, 08:15:02 (68.205.89.236)
Hi I'm very seriously considering purchasing this 27 lb, 13.5" W x 15" D x 6" H, Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC for $999. It's quite versatile in the tubes that can be used: •Signal tubes - 6.3V seri .......
394: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-18, 02:50:43 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Fender! I believe it must be. But I honestly don't know because as of this moment. All I really know about this problem is it's a Cary amp! However once he tells me what specific model of Cary amp .......
395: Tubes Asylum, RE: I think the problem may be over somewhere else (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-18, 02:46:32 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Frihed89! I sent my friend an email with your suggest and that of others here! Thanks for your input. I'm listening to: This Girl's In Love by Rumer .......
396: Tubes Asylum, RE: I think the problem may be over somewhere else (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-18, 02:45:14 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks Bouncy, I'll tell him that! Sorry but I still don't know the specific model of amp it is. But I do know it's a Cary amp! I'm listening to: This Girl's In Love by Rumer .......
397: Tubes Asylum, RE: what is the value of the first cap? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-18, 02:44:35 (68.205.89.236)
DAK, I'm sorry I still don't have an answer as I haven't heard back from my friend. All I do know is it's a Cary amp! I'm listening to: This Girl's In Love by Rumer .......
398: Tubes Asylum, RE: Cary Amp! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-18, 02:34:21 (68.205.89.236)
Hi DAK! Sorry but I still don't know the specific model of amp it is. But I do know it's a Cary amp! I'm listening to: This Girl's In Love by Rumer .......
399: Tubes Asylum, Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-17, 07:53:54 (68.205.89.236)
My friend has an amp that uses the 5U4G rectifier tube and apparently they aren't lasting very long. Can someone here help me by suggesting a direct drop-in replacement that might last longer and soun .......
400: Critic's Corner, RE: I'm Curious... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 08:18:31 (68.205.89.236)
Hi mkuller, Yes that's absolutely true. But, as I've said before. I believe John just assumed people here knew a little about audio history and would recognize, what I believe are, but might be wrong, .......
401: Critic's Corner, RE: If you read Stereophile (and I normally don't, but some guy left one laying around at the gym)... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 08:14:46 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Ivan, Well at least you read both Art's and JA's reviews and already knew that they had reviewed a " heaven forbid " horn speaker! Now tell me you also knew that was an Altec speaker in John's OP a .......
402: Critic's Corner, RE: I'm Curious... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 08:08:57 (68.205.89.236)
Dave I believe Kloss, like myself, just assumed Audio Asylum members were more knowledgeable than many apparently are. I understood Kloss' post as written and knew exactly what he was talking about. I .......
403: Critic's Corner, I'm Curious... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 03:03:13 (68.205.89.236)
How many people here thought Kloss' photo of the large, black, Altec speakers with a Fostex super-tweeter added on, was actually the Auditorium 23 speakers reviewed in Stereophile? If you believed tha .......
404: Critic's Corner, RE: How's this then? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 03:00:48 (68.205.89.236)
WOW! If you thought Kloss' picture of an Altec horn speaker with what I believe is the Fostex T900a "super-tweeter" added in, was the Auditorium 23 speaker reviewed in Stereophile. Then you and all th .......
405: Critic's Corner, RE: Sorry Kloss but there is no review in Stereophile of the Line Magnetic Horn per se (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 02:51:41 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Par as you yourself stated the drivers and horns used in those Auditorium 23 Hommage Cinema Loudspeakers were made by Line Magnetic! Hence when JA started making negative comments about the tweeter .......
406: Critic's Corner, RE: I wrongfully assumed people read the stereophile article about the Line magnetic horn (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 02:44:28 (68.205.89.236)
C'mon John there are plenty of members, myself being one of them, who read your post(s) and enjoyed reading what you had/have to say. Don't let another member who even states " I just thought I would .......
407: Critic's Corner, RE: Hmmmmmm.....I read JA's review (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 02:37:26 (68.205.89.236)
Oh no another audiophile who believes measurements & specs tell the absolute truth about an audio component's sound. IMHO reviews done by subjectivist audiophiles such as Harry Pearson, Art Dudley and .......
408: General Asylum, RE: How about this ?? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 02:06:07 (68.205.89.236)
IMHO it certainly looks A LOT more comfortable than that Porsche-based listening chair... .......
409: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: A Serious Question. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 01:24:46 (68.205.89.236)
Ok guys, PLEASE don't tear me a new one if this idea is crazy because although I've been in this hobby for the past 50 years, I have absolutely no technical grasp on how most of the actual components .......
410: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Two O'clock? Are You Kidding Me? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 01:13:38 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Timbo! I use a 40W/ch, integrated, SET amp with 105dB sensitive speakers! I couldn't stand being anywhere in my home if my volume control was at the two O'clock position. From what I've noticed, de .......
411: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, I Have! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-16, 01:05:56 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Don, I'd have to agree with you. .......
412: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Waste of Time (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-15, 18:29:21 (68.205.89.236)
Alan I just read your other post and I can tell from your response your a person of integrity. If you read my other response it will explain more that I don't wish to repeat here! In all sincerity I w .......
413: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, I Have! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-15, 18:25:02 (68.205.89.236)
Alan, That's quite alright! I, too, have experienced a lot of personal attacks because of some opinions I have. IMHO there are some audio arguments that will ever be won. One of those is: Do wires hav .......
414: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Waste of Time (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-15, 18:09:02 (68.205.89.236)
Hi ahendler, I hope you're not suggesting that I personally attacked you? If you feel I did please include a link to the post where I did so ok? I'd like to reread that post. Perhaps you saw something .......
415: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Waste of Time (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-15, 18:03:45 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Inmate! I can definitely see some truth in what you said. But unless extensive tests are done, we'll never know who's right or wrong will we? It's quite possible one of those armchair "audio expert .......
416: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Procol Harum are one of the greats (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-15, 17:32:04 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Rick I grew up listening to Procol Harum. A Salty Dog and Shine On Brightly are my two favorite recordings by them! But of course their first Procol Harum was also an amazing piece of work. I also .......
417: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Perhaps you refer to (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-13, 16:48:56 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Estat! That's an excellent point you made about it not being what we *hear* as much as what we perceive. That's why I said in my first post in this thread; --- adding super-tweeters must create so .......
418: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Not noise but hf... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-13, 13:04:13 (68.205.89.236)
Hi amandarae! You're 100% correct all one has to do is disconnect their tweeter and listen to how much the midrange and bass changes without a tweeter to understand how a super-tweeter can also greatl .......
419: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: With just a cap and no L-pad your looking at 100dB at 5KHz... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-13, 12:58:14 (68.205.89.236)
Ivan, You weren't the first person to bring that issue up. Almost all my local audio friends did as well. But remember I cannot hear above 15 kHz so the T900a being a good 5dB more sensitive shouldn't .......
420: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, I Have! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-13, 12:45:46 (68.205.89.236)
Alan when I say " my friend " there's nothing passive aggressive or sarcastic meant on my part. To me you're one of my online audio " friends. " Now while I suppose audio acquaintance would be a close .......
421: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Visaton TL 16 H (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-13, 08:11:49 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Rpower! While I haven't heard them myself, I've read where others said the same thing about the Visaton TL 16 H super-tweeter. They cost $600 a pair but the Fostex T900a cost $1070 a pair. So they .......
422: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, I Have! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-13, 08:02:33 (68.205.89.236)
Hi ahendler. You were 100% when you said, a super-tweeter adds no musical material to the music info ---that you can hear! This is something most audiophiles attempt to prove to themselves by listeni .......
423: General Asylum, RE: vintage equipment, get a learning remote to save yourself a loss, here's what I recommend (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-05, 08:41:02 (68.205.89.236)
Hey Bullet what model are you using? I seem to find nothing but large Chunghop TV remotes with many, many buttons. I just cannot find the one you are using... I'm listening to: Trust by Graus & Bronz .......
424: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: My "New" Beauhorn Virtuoso Speakers! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-02, 09:49:11 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Jeff! I'm glad you liked my post. I thought I might get mocked for being long-winded and especially for my reference to the NASA countdown. But at the same time I also thought some here might enjoy .......
425: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: My "New" Beauhorn Virtuoso Speakers! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-02, 09:37:15 (68.205.89.236)
Billy thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I cannot tell you how good it is to have the realistic reproduction of live, unamplified, acoustic instruments & singers back in my system once ag .......
426: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, My "New" Beauhorn Virtuoso Speakers! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-01, 18:42:25 (68.205.89.236)
Well after rising medical bills last May forced the sale of my Sachiko speakers, my Goldnote Stibbert CDP, my Audio-gd Reference 7.1 DAC, along with most of my tubes. I've been living in a sonic purga .......
427: Digital Drive, RE: Goldnote CD-1000 player. Anyone actually heard one? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-12-01, 09:54:28 (68.205.89.236)
While I haven't heard the Goldnote CD-1000 CDP, back in 2002 I owned an original Bluenote Stibbert CDP. Then for reasons that don't need to be discussed here, about 3-4 years ago Bluenote changed thei .......
428: Tubes Asylum, RE: Which is "better?" (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-30, 07:33:38 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks Todd. I've been going through some health problems, but things seem better lately! I'm listening to: Bob's Diner by Bob's Diner .......
429: Tubes Asylum, RE: Which is "better?" (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-28, 19:02:04 (68.205.89.236)
Fender while I haven't compared them yet. In addition to the Tung-Sol "flat-plate" or "ribbed-plate" as Tre' called them! I also have the 5687WA and 5687WB tubes. In fact I have to try the Bendix 6900 .......
430: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tung-Sol "Flat-Plate" 5687 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-28, 18:46:56 (68.205.89.236)
Tre' thanks for that explanation! I'm listening to: From Me To You by Tom Coster .......
431: Tubes Asylum, Tung-Sol "Flat-Plate" 5687 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-28, 11:30:05 (68.205.89.236)
Can anyone send me a link to a photo of what a Tung-Sol " flat-plate " 5687 tubes look like? I purchased a pair of what are supposedly these tubes and their plates certainly don't look flat to me! I'v .......
432: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Tom!? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-24, 07:59:06 (68.205.89.236)
Yes Timbo I received your email. See reply sent earlier this morning... .......
433: Digital Drive, RE: It's not an ADC. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-21, 17:27:38 (68.205.89.236)
How could I have possibly missed that ADC in the Subject line? As Homer would so aptly say --- D'oh!! I'm listening to: by Renee Rosnes .......
434: Digital Drive, What's Wrong With This Musical Paradise MD-P2 DAC? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-16, 14:36:04 (68.205.89.236)
This is supposed to be one very nice sounding DAC from what I've read on the internet. Plus you can not only roll the output and rectifier tubes but the coupling caps as well! Talk about being abl .......
435: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Milwaukee area tech/Rethm speaker repair (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-16, 00:56:52 (68.205.89.236)
Paul I'm so sorry to hear about this happening to you! You're much too nice a person to have this happen to them. I hope & pray the problem turns out to be a minor or at least a very inexpensive one t .......
436: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-09, 13:07:54 (68.205.89.236)
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437: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What Horn & Driver? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-11-02, 21:40:21 (68.205.89.236)
Hi mhardy6647, I'm just curious if you'd tell me what horn and driver (makes & models) are in the photo you posted? Also how far back do you have to sit from them? Thanks... I'm listening to: Sophi .......
438: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, ATTN: Freddyi (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-10-25, 15:47:54 (68.205.89.236)
Freddyi I saw these on eBay and had to show them to you! Hope you like them. PS: Do you think they're worth buying... I'm listening to: From Me To You by Tom Coster .......
439: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Come Again? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-10-16, 11:26:34 (68.205.89.236)
. .......
440: Digital Drive, RE: Audio-GD Master 7 question (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-10-12, 16:17:54 (68.205.89.236)
Hi ahendler. Having recently sold my Audio-gd Reference 7.1 DAC I knew Kingwa kept a manual of his different components onsite. I posted a link to your Audio-GD Master 7 DAC manual down below. I hope .......
441: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Your Help Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-30, 10:38:29 (68.205.89.236)
Thanks George! .......
442: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Guessing 6 cu. ft (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-30, 06:02:26 (68.205.89.236)
C'mon mah, DAK's measurement was a decent estimate of the internal volume as well. Granted it's not spot-on and wouldn't for pass military specs, but it's close enough for a " rough " idea of what t .......
443: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Your Help Is Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-30, 05:45:12 (68.205.89.236)
Hi and thanks for checking out my post. I need help locating a reliable company that will package, crate & ship a pair of speakers to me. That have dimensions of 21.00" x 30.00" x 39.00" weigh 125 eac .......
444: Digital Drive, RE: Wonder what DAC chip(s) they use (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-28, 14:08:33 (68.205.89.236)
DrN is absolutely correct! In fact if you click on the link below it will take you to the MP-D2 DAC on Musical Paradise's website! If you scroll down until you come to the paragraph titled Technology .......
445: Critic's Corner, RE: Kudos to Art Dudley (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-22, 16:17:32 (68.205.89.236)
I'm curious what speakers from the 1940s and earlier, do you believe are sonically unequaled by today's modern speakers? I'm listening to: The Men In My Life by Jackie Allen .......
446: Digital Drive, Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-20, 15:17:23 (68.205.89.236)
Hi guys I was wondering what you guys think of this Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC? I had to sell my Audio-gd Reference 7.1 DAC recently and I'm looking for a DAC to replace it as soon as I get the $$$$$ .......
447: Digital Drive, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-19, 00:34:28 (68.205.89.236)
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448: Digital Drive, RE: Digital Reclocker (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-15, 12:50:15 (68.205.89.236)
I don't know. I'm a little low on $$$$ due to a couple of medical bills, but when the cash becomes available a Gustard X20? I've read they're supposed to sound nice and only cost around $800. It won't .......
449: Digital Drive, Digital Reclocker (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-14, 12:08:39 (68.205.89.236)
Are there any digital reclockers that are sonically superior to the Wyred 4 Sound Remedy Digital Audio Reclocker that shows up everytime I do a search for a digital audio reclocker? TIA .......
450: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Need sugestions for the next DIY project. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-09-14, 11:54:38 (68.205.89.236)
See as how you said: " If I could afford, I'd buy Beauhorn Virtuoso. " Why not build a pair of Woden Audio Vulcans? The plans are very reasonable and Scott is a great guy. I'd wager they'd sonically b .......
451: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Free To Good Home (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-08-19, 14:05:24 (68.205.89.236)
Hi Tubav! I'm curious, how sensitive are your Linaeum tweeters? What frequency do you cross them in at? What XO slope are you using and finally where did you purchase the Linaeum tweeters? TIA I'm li .......
452: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Dipole Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-11, 18:06:30 (68.205.89.159)
Hello again! I would be very interested in your results of the H baffle and U baffle baffles. If you can get baffles like that to obtain flat response from below 30hz on up using just a single coil an .......
453: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Dipole Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-11, 17:55:40 (68.205.89.159)
Jan, It sounds like you're quite happy with your OB, dipole subs. I had never heard of the MC2 power amps but I just checked them out and they look like they'd be very good to use as subwoofer amps. .......
454: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Dipole Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-11, 17:48:57 (68.205.89.159)
Hi Stryke! It might come as a surprise to you to discover I actually know Nick McKinney! I meet Nick around 2001 through Paul Butterfield and Mike Rispoli at a Central Florida Audio Society meeting at .......
455: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Dipole Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-10, 12:46:33 (68.205.89.159)
Jan, What's the ohm rating of those 3 paralleled 15" Eminence Beta-15A per side? Also are you saying the bass is so loud at the bottom octaves they actually need to be attenuated? Finally what's the d .......
456: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Dipole Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-10, 12:42:11 (68.205.89.159)
Scott I live in a manufactured home and don't see where or how I could install a true IB subwoofer system in my home. I'm listening to: Elixir by Fourplay .......
457: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Congrats! looks like you got an inch on me then! (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-09, 06:51:50 (68.205.89.159)
Here's a photo of that Pioneer PIM12/30 you've never seen... I'm listening to: One More Once by Michel Camilo .......
458: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Adding tweeter to 8" full range? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-09, 06:45:58 (68.205.89.159)
Hi Paul! I'm sorry for breaking in to another member's question. But, what was the ohm rating of those Pioneer ribbons? And at what frequency did they cross in with that 1.8uf cap? Just curious becaus .......
459: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Dipole Subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-07-09, 06:29:39 (68.205.89.159)
Has anyone here ever used dipole subwoofers ---{ such as a pair of Acoustic Elegance Dipole 18 per channel }--- with OB dynamic speakers, Maggies or ESL speakers? If so how did they sound and how low .......
460: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Adding tweeter to 8" full range? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-06-26, 12:17:50 (142.196.37.227)
Hello Robert, For about eight years I was using Sachiko double-back-loaded horns. I used these with various Fostex ---{ FE206E, FE206ES-R & FE208ES-R }--- a Lowther DX4 and in the end the one I though .......
461: Critic's Corner, RE: BAck in the day a bad review from TAS or Stereophile could kill a company.. (luckily no longer true)nt (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-06-05, 22:17:17 (142.196.37.227)
Why do you believe it's lucky that's no longer true? a) It certainly isn't lucky for folks who ended up purchasing a piece of audio gear that was released too soon and had sonic problems that still n .......
462: Critic's Corner, RE: How soon we forget... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-06-05, 21:17:22 (142.196.37.227)
Steve-O I believe the folks that " pissed-off " ---{your words, not mine, as I would have said extremely disappointed, not pissed off}--- the reviewers at Pearson & Co. were the engineers at ARC that .......
463: Digital Drive, RE: Clean My CDP Laser (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-06-05, 07:35:59 (142.196.37.227)
I'll try to see if I can borrow a camera... I'm listening to: Between The Sheets by Fourplay .......
464: Digital Drive, RE: Clean My CDP Laser (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-06-05, 07:34:11 (142.196.37.227)
I think it needs cleaning because out of the blue yesterday the CDP would start occasionally skipping and making a funny noise when playing CDs ---{ which might simply be a by-product of the actual sk .......
465: Digital Drive, Clean My CDP Laser (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-06-04, 11:43:33 (142.196.37.227)
How do I clean the laser on my GoldNote Stibbert CD player? To be honest I'm not sure how to even make the laser accessible for cleaning. TIA for all who help... I'm listening to: One More Once by Mi .......
466: General Asylum, RE: You did everything you could. (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-27, 18:49:45 (142.196.37.227)
MannyE I like your idea about making a video of the gear working and posting it on YouTube. That would go a LOOOOOOOOONG way with a lot of potential buyers. I'd even go a step further and have a frien .......
467: General Asylum, RE: Seller/buyer responsibility? (used market) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-27, 18:30:50 (142.196.37.227)
Frank USPS will tell you outright if you ask when purchasing a second day air "stamp" that the two days is only an estimate and it might take 3 days. Only UPS, FEDEX and probably DHL as well guarantee .......
468: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Compresion Loaded 4 Way (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-24, 12:04:10 (142.196.37.227)
Wonderful! Sounds like you made a great buy. I hope you enjoy the heck out of them! I'm listening to: One More Once by Michel Camilo .......
469: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Compresion Loaded 4 Way (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-24, 04:30:23 (142.196.37.227)
Do you have any idea what drivers are used and what their approximate frequency response is? Also how do they sound? Will they replace your ---{ I have no idea what you use }--- present speakers? I'm .......
470: Rocky Road, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-20, 06:00:23 (142.196.37.227)
a .......
471: Rocky Road, RE: Any New Progressive Rock Suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-19, 15:50:11 (142.196.37.227)
BenE I'm 62 and grew up listening to King Crimson. I can still remember the very first time I heard the LP " In The Court Of The Crimson King " when it ended I felt like I had traveled on a journey an .......
472: Rocky Road, RE: Any New Progressive Rock Suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-19, 15:43:28 (142.196.37.227)
Thanks I'll be checking them out soon! I'm listening to: Moments of Clarity by Cryptic Vision .......
473: Rocky Road, RE: Transatlantic (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-19, 15:27:59 (142.196.37.227)
dwill123 thanks I'm definitely going to look for and buy this CD! I'm listening to: Moments of Clarity by Cryptic Vision .......
474: Rocky Road, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-19, 15:21:42 (142.196.37.227)
a .......
475: Rocky Road, A Question About Hip-Hop In Rocky Road (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-19, 09:22:59 (142.196.37.227)
Why is Hop-Hop allowed in the Rock forum when it has a complete separate forum all to itself here on Audio Asylum? I'm listening to Across The Rubicon by Silhouette .......
476: Rocky Road, Any New Progressive Rock Suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-19, 09:19:30 (142.196.37.227)
Hi guys I'm hoping someone here can help me out! I'm looking for some new "Prog-rock" CDs to buy, but I'm really struggling to find any good new, "Prog-rock" CDs with a few exceptions such as: -- Mom .......
477: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Voxativ PA-01 Preamp (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-13, 16:08:02 (142.196.37.227)
Is there some reason why Voxativ and none of the audio sites will tell us ---{ other than the manufacturers Siemens & JJ }--- which specific tube types are used in the Voxativ PA-01 preamp? In one pho .......
478: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6N1P vs 6DJ8 (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-12, 11:53:52 (142.196.37.227)
Thanks Steve! .......
479: Tubes Asylum, 6N1P vs 6DJ8 (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-05-12, 08:42:57 (142.196.37.227)
I'm curious are the 6N1P tubes direct, drop-in, replacements for the tubes in the 6DJ8/6922/7308/Cca family of tubes? I'm listening to Strawberry Fields Forever - Songs By The Beatles by Daria : .......
480: Critic's Corner, RE: Humility and Prayer (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-04-30, 14:33:08 (142.196.37.227)
John I say go for it hook, line & sinker! Unless anyone here has actually heard your cables and honestly thinks they sounded terrible, how can anyone here begin to question, condemn or ridicule what y .......
481: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: No love or hate, I simply ignore them (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-04-27, 04:54:40 (142.196.37.227)
Hello genungo! I used to own a pair of Aliante Pininfarina Ones, that are owned by Royal Device, that I felt were a wonderful sounding pair of 88dB 2-way, stand-mounted speakers! However when I decide .......
482: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Single driver love/hate ? (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-04-16, 08:42:27 (142.196.37.227)
I've been using Sachiko double-back-loaded horns with various 8" " full-range " drivers for the past eight years. After years of listening to the same speakers on the same system and in the same room .......
483: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed "my wife shouldn't have to suffer" (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-13, 12:52:19 (68.205.80.190)
Steve-o that's because my wife's audio system is what I consider to be my "Home Theater" system. .......
484: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed "my wife shouldn't have to suffer" (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-13, 12:51:08 (68.205.80.190)
Actually since he made me wait 27 months I don't feel him having to wait to get totally reimbursed is such a big deal. I could be a jerk and say go ahead try and sue me in Florida from Norway, 27 mont .......
485: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-11, 12:37:53 (68.205.80.190)
No Bill one fellow paid $1600 on 12/13/13 and he was supposed to have the drivers picked up at my home! I provided him with my address, the weight & dimensions of the box, so he had all the info he ne .......
486: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-11, 12:30:30 (68.205.80.190)
Thanks Brad but yes Yes I'm now convinced I'm indeed speaking with the original buyer. The thing that really upsets me is though is how he chooses to ignore me EVERYTIME I ask him why he didn't just a .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-08, 08:44:55 (68.205.80.190)
Don that's exactly what I'm going to do. The second buyer is getting the drivers and the first buyer a full refund at $50 a month, which is all I can spare from my monthly SSI checks. I honestly wishe .......
488: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: And..."I bet not"... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-08, 08:35:37 (68.205.80.190)
I feel he's lucky I'm going to refund his entire $1600 ---{ even if all I can afford is $50 a month }--- considering all the problems he caused me with my wife and having that darn box sitting in our .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-08, 08:14:03 (68.205.80.190)
No he hasn't, but it's the best I can do for him. At least I'm trying to make him whole again. Otherwise I guess he'll have to try and sue me for my non-garnishable monthly SSI payments. .......
490: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Perception is EVERYTHING... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 15:42:23 (68.205.80.190)
Hello again Steve-O! Well I attempted to provide you with my real reasons why I asked for others opinions. `But you seem stuck on believing I want sympathy. After much prayer & consideration I've deci .......
491: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Holy cow, that's some tough luv advice... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 14:23:34 (68.205.80.190)
Sorry Steve-O but you're mistaken. I seriously was looking to see how others viewed my situation. I can see many don't even believe I'm telling the truth, but I am. When a problem occurs in my life I .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 14:09:40 (68.205.80.190)
I'll readily admit there were obviously other factors leading to the problems now occurring in my marriage, but that darn box sitting in our bedroom provided a lot of ammo for my wife, that wouldn't h .......
493: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, My Decision (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 14:03:27 (68.205.80.190)
Hi Inmate, Thanks for your advice. Everything I stated was honestly as it occurred. email me at thetubeguy1954@yahoo.com and I'll forward a copy of the email the original buyer just sent me where I ga .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 09:49:57 (68.205.80.190)
Jeff I no longer have the original buyers $$$$$ and since I was forced to provide storage for 24 months I never agreed to. The original purchaser is owed $1600 minus ---{ $50 a month storage x 24 mont .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 09:14:42 (68.205.80.190)
John, my heart is like yours I would love to be able to make both parties happy, but I cannot. When I originally sold the drivers I needed the $$$$ to pay some medical bills for my prostrate cancer. S .......
496: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 07:57:49 (68.205.80.190)
I deleted all his emails within four months because the first purchaser was happy with the purchase and was supposed to arrange for the drivers to be picked up at my home because I'm disabled. All I c .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 07:50:36 (68.205.80.190)
But John the second seller now believes the drivers belong to him as well! Besides I've already used his money, so I have no money to return to him "if" I were to send the drivers to the first buyer. .......
498: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-07, 06:26:54 (68.205.89.236)
Guys I need your help desperately! I sold my Fostex FE208ES-R drivers on or about 12/13/2013 to a fellow in Norway who agreed to arrange to have them picked up at my home by some shipping/parcel servi .......
499: General Asylum, RE: You're Both Wrong.... (0.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-05, 09:07:19 (68.205.80.190)
And pray tell regmac, how could you or Grace Slick possibly know whether or not a song still has relevance for any members of The Who today or whether it does or does not expresses feelings they no lo .......
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Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2016-03-05, 07:42:29 (68.205.80.190)
Tell me, who are you? .......
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