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1: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cool... OR.... contact him through the Trader... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2024-02-05, 11:40:54 (172.96.166.138)
Thanks for your help musetap. Have a good one my friend. .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Will Vincent Baldwin Amps (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2024-02-05, 07:45:32 (67.55.94.84)
Many thanks The Dill ! I am grateful to you. Take care my friend. .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Will Vincent Baldwin Amps (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2024-02-05, 04:09:49 (67.55.94.84)
Thank you The Dill and musetap. Can either of you give me his e-mail address and phone number ? Thank you both for your input. I appreciate it and thanks in advance. .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Will Vincent Baldwin Amps (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2024-02-04, 11:34:08 (67.55.91.52)
Hello, I would like to ask if Will Vincent is still around putting out these amps.They always looked interesting to me. Thanks. .......
5: SET Asylum, RE: Fi X4 Repair (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2023-02-03, 07:33:24 (50.82.150.2)
Good morning Chip647, When you get the chance please pM me about doing repairs on my Fi X4 amp. I live in Columbus, Ga. I can PayPal if you like. Please let me know where you live. If you can't perfor .......
6: SET Asylum, RE: Fi X4 Repair (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2023-02-02, 04:19:01 (50.82.150.2)
Georgia TK .......
7: SET Asylum, RE: Fi X4 Repair (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2023-02-02, 04:17:56 (50.82.150.2)
PM sent ! Thanks. .......
8: SET Asylum, Fi X4 Repair (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2023-01-31, 10:19:20 (50.82.150.2)
Hello, I have a loud hum in my right channel on my Fi X4 amp. I have swapped tubes but still there. I would like to ask you who can I send my X4 to for repair. Thanks for your help. .......
9: Vintage Asylum, RE: Ah...it will be a nice weekend (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2022-02-12, 13:39:10 (173.31.65.9)
Thanks for the info. Yes Terry DeWick was my go-to man for repairs but has retired. I am not a fan of Audio Classics at all. Like you I have purchased from them and would have to send the unit back as .......
10: Vintage Asylum, RE: Ah...it will be a nice weekend (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2022-02-12, 06:11:59 (173.31.65.9)
Hello sberger,they look great. I have a pair myself but I need to get them some repair work. Can you suggest a repair shop ? I live in the southeast US. Thanks. .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MC275s that take 12AZ7 - what are you using? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-12-15, 07:00:06 (173.31.65.9)
Good morning Byrd69, I have been able to find a stash of RCA 12AZ7's for mine. Years ago I was good friends with Dave O'Brien and he told me I could use 12AT7's in its place. He got with Sidney Corder .......
12: Vintage Asylum, RE: Rick Stout of StereoManuals has passed :( (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-10-26, 07:38:36 (173.31.65.9)
Very sad to see this. I purchased some manuals a few years ago from him. Very cool and friendly guy. Very fast with sending the manuals to me. I was thinking of him recently. Condolences to his family .......
13: Tubes Asylum, RE: Rectifer Tube Choice for easy on the other components............. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-04-05, 05:06:33 (173.31.65.9)
PakProtector hello and agree with you. I remember asking the late Don Garber about using the Bendix 6087 in my Fi and he stated that he thought it was the finest for use in the 5Y3G section. Slow star .......
14: Vintage Asylum, Thank you ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-04-01, 07:56:38 (173.31.65.9)
Good morning oldmkvi & Triode Kingdom, Thank you my friends for your help and input. Best to you. :>) .......
15: Vintage Asylum, RE: You can email McIntosh at their web site for authorized repair in your area. nt (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-03-31, 04:16:42 (173.31.65.9)
Thanks but these are vacuum tube units from the 50's but I have found a couple of people now that can work on them. .......
16: Vintage Asylum, McIntosh Repair in Atlanta ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-03-29, 13:30:58 (173.31.65.9)
Hello, I would like to ask if anyone knows a tech who can repair vintage McIntosh units. I used to use Terry Dewick in Knoxville but he has retired. There used to be a tech at Atlanta Audio back in th .......
17: Tubes Asylum, RE: A long time ago in a galaxy far far away... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-03-19, 10:20:57 (173.31.65.9)
Nice deal Steve. It was around that time that I met a guy locally who worked on vintage radios and clocks. Come to find out he had a stash of vacuum tube out the wazoo. I was able to get 10 pieces of .......
18: Tubes Asylum, RE: A long time ago in a galaxy far far away... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-03-19, 04:53:02 (173.31.65.9)
Good morning Steve O, You are correct about Richardson using the Bugle Boy logo back then. I purchased some of the 12AX7s at that time. They were average at best and nothing even close to the Bugle Bo .......
19: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cyrus Brenneman PPP 2A3 amps (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-02-21, 12:15:55 (173.31.65.9)
Oh man those are beautiful !!! Thank you Eduard for posting this photograph. I sent an e-mail to Cy a couple of weeks ago. Hope to hear from him soon. .......
20: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: For several years the Good Dr shared space in the Image Dynamics shop (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-02-21, 10:24:01 (173.31.65.9)
Dr Bruce Edgar used a 15" ID woofer for my Edgarhorn Seismic sub. Oh man it was just what I needed in my listening room. .......
21: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Edgar Horns (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-02-20, 09:45:41 (173.31.65.9)
Beautiful !!! Oh man I know you will enjoy those. Bruce signed the backs of my 100's. .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, Rest in peace... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-02-20, 09:40:57 (173.31.65.9)
I purchased a few items over the years. Great service and advise. He did a lot for our cause in music enjoyment. Rest in peace and condolences to his family and friends. .......
23: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cyrus Brenneman PPP 2A3 amps (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-02-13, 05:47:47 (173.31.65.9)
Thanks Eduard. Please post some here if possible. I sent Cy an e-mail but I haven't heard anything yet. .......
24: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cyrus Brenneman PPP 2A3 amps (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-02-06, 11:42:02 (173.31.65.9)
Very nice Eduard ! Do you have more photos of these amps ? Thanks ! .......
25: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Cyrus Brenneman Audio Is On LinkedIn! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-01-25, 05:56:58 (173.31.65.9)
Thanks Thetubeguy1954. I will check it out. Take care. .......
26: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is Cyrus Brenneman Audio still around ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-01-25, 05:56:11 (173.31.65.9)
Thanks Eduard for your reply. I will be excited to see it. Hope it will be soon. Take care. .......
27: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is Cyrus Brenneman Audio still around ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-01-23, 09:40:11 (173.31.65.9)
Thank you my friend. Yes I got to thinking of him when I saw the post about Bruce Edgar passing away. A high loss...he will be missed. Take care, be well gonefishin .......
28: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is Cyrus Brenneman Audio still around ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-01-23, 07:21:19 (173.31.65.9)
Thanks gonefishin ! I appreciate it. If possible could you post his e-mail for me here. He doesn't seem to have a web site anymore. His units along with Bruce's horns were magic. I have an old Edgarho .......
29: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Is Cyrus Brenneman Audio still around ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-01-23, 05:14:19 (173.31.65.9)
I haven't heard anything about Cyrus in a good while. Oh man the amazing amplifiers and preamps he created. Thanks for any help. .......
30: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: RIP Dr. Bruce Edgar - Very sad news... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2021-01-19, 08:14:52 (173.31.65.9)
A wonderful man and put horns back in the forefront. I had his System 100 with Seismic Jr that had a 15". Rest in peace and condolences to his wife and friends. .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Atma-Sphere MP-1 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2020-05-29, 05:08:09 (50.81.178.80)
nt .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning : Anthony Braxton, Roscoe Mitchell, Muhal Richard Abrams... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2020-03-06, 05:23:46 (50.81.178.80)
...and others. .......
33: Tubes Asylum, RE: Has anyone tried the new Gold Lion 12AU7 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2019-11-13, 07:25:50 (50.81.178.80)
Hi Jim, Yes take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. You have always been there for me in the past. Diabetes and blood pressure are no joke. Thank you for being there for .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Post your pre (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2019-03-26, 05:12:43 (50.81.178.80)
Beautiful !!! .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Atma-Sphere MP-1 - NICE !!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2019-03-26, 05:11:59 (50.81.178.80)
Beautiful ! This is my dream preamplifier. .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Beautiful !!! Congratulations !!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-12-12, 18:09:47 (50.81.178.80)
Sounds great mondial. I want to thank you for the photos. Very nice indeed. I am hoping one day to get D79B. also a vintage SP-3 if possible. Thanks again and have a wonderful Christmas my friend. ::: .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Beautiful !!! Congratulations !!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-12-12, 05:25:46 (50.81.178.80)
Beautiful !!! Hey thanks for the photos. You are definitely set to go for a long time to come. I know you are proud. Enjoy my friend and thank you again. :>) .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Beautiful !!! Congratulations !!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-12-11, 08:12:56 (50.81.178.80)
Oh yes ! You are good to go for many years to come. If possible how about a faceplate shot with the amp powered up ? Just if you get the chance. Beautiful my friend. :>) .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Second that volunteer ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-12-05, 08:25:32 (50.81.178.80)
I can't say enough good things about Sleeve City. Excellent and I mean excellent service. First Class all the way....I have also been using the 2.5 for years and am completely satisfied with them. Hav .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Beautiful !!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-11-28, 06:05:19 (50.81.178.80)
Those are truly beautiful. I have always lusted after the D79's. Wonderful amplifiers. Please post some more photos when you get them back. Also let us know how it all turns out. Thanks. .......
41: Tube DIY Asylum, Jim McShane (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-10-25, 06:03:45 (173.28.230.252)
In my Mc240 I have a stash of RCA 6L6GC's and RCA 7027. These will be the last because of the HIGH prices. A while back I got with Jim McShane and got a quad of 6L6GC's to run. He will match to the te .......
42: Classical Court, RE: Any Finzi Fans? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-08-12, 14:28:11 (173.28.230.252)
Yes they are wonderful. Wow you are right. 30 years ! I am glad we found Finzi. Incredible composer. .......
43: Classical Court, RE: Any Finzi Fans? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-08-12, 12:33:32 (173.28.230.252)
I need more Finzi. I love everything I have heard. I have more on lp. .......
44: Tubes Asylum, RE: Customer service, here's how it's done (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-08-05, 08:04:04 (173.28.230.252)
Excellent service !!! A few years ago I had a tube go out in my McIntosh MR-71. I e-mailed Jim that evening and got a quick e-mail back. He was genuinely concerned and had the tube. He must have packe .......
45: Tube DIY Asylum, Tom Tutay Altec's (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-07-16, 04:55:52 (173.28.230.252)
DHT Push-Pull 811a tubes .......
46: Tape Trail, RE: Not sure yet. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-07-12, 08:18:15 (173.28.230.252)
Thanks jusbe. I am looking foward to this. .......
47: Tape Trail, Price ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-07-12, 04:38:30 (173.28.230.252)
What is the price on these ? I may have overlooked it. Thanks. I am VERY interested in trying these. .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Elvis Presley-"Jail House Rock" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-03-05, 03:45:07 (173.26.144.27)
My mom and I hopped a bus and went to the local record store. .......
49: Rocky Road, RE: RIP Ray Thomas of The Moody Blues (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-01-07, 09:25:16 (173.31.74.133)
I read about it this morning. " Legend of a Mind" is also a favorite of mine. Great song. .......
50: Rocky Road, Ray Thomas (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2018-01-07, 07:19:48 (173.31.74.133)
Read a while ago where he passed away. Sad news. Love his compositions he did with the Moody Blues. .......
51: Classical Court, Thank you all ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-12-29, 06:57:43 (173.31.74.133)
Thank you all for your help. Happy New Year !!! .......
52: Classical Court, Bach B Minor Mass - Which to get ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-12-28, 19:45:42 (173.31.74.133)
I have the Karajan from the 70's on lp. I would love to have one or two others. One that is faithful to the period Bach wrote it in. Thanks for any help you all here can give. .......
53: Jazz Alley, RE: Any Marylin Crispell fans here? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-11-21, 00:57:24 (173.31.74.133)
I have her on several discs with Anthony Braxton. Incredible ! .......
54: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Conrad-Johnson MF2550 Is In The House! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-08-18, 15:34:18 (173.31.74.133)
Enjoy my friend, enjoy. Beautiful amp. .......
55: Jazz Alley, RE: Anybody into so-called avant garde? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-08-11, 13:32:31 (173.31.74.133)
Yes I'm in. Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Sun Ra, Anthony Braxton, Roscoe Mitchell, Wadada Leo Smith, Muhal Richard Abrams, Sunny Murray, Sonny Simmons............... .......
56: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, He looks good ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-07-05, 07:23:20 (173.31.74.133)
He is looking good and looks to have dropped a few pounds. I am still enjoying his speakers. I hope he will start having more posts here again. He is always very informative. Welcome back Bruce !!! :: .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sunny Murray -Charred Earth LP on Kharma Label (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-06-25, 10:09:52 (173.31.74.133)
This is a great lp. I am a hugh Sunny Murray fan, have must of what he was on. Great drummer and great guy. .......
58: SET Asylum, RE: Jeff's recollections. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-06-24, 04:11:39 (173.31.74.133)
Thank you jusbe for posting this. No truer words have ever been spoken. I miss Don as I guess we all do. We are all richer to have known him. .......
59: SET Asylum, RE: Don Garber. RIP. 1935-2017. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-06-08, 16:02:06 (173.31.74.133)
I feel your pain brother. I will miss him. Always a gentleman. Always had the time to answer questions. God bless him and his family. I wish I would have purchased more pieces from him. .......
60: SET Asylum, RE: Don Garber. RIP. 1935-2017. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-06-08, 13:57:57 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks jusbe for letting us know. I did know he was ill. I was planning on calling him in a couple of weeks. I own his X4 (type 46) amp. I love it. It is a keeper. This is a sad day. .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ronnie Boykins LP . . .ESP 3026 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-06-06, 00:58:45 (173.31.74.133)
Yes great album. What a bass player. .......
62: Music Lane, RE: You're most welcome. Just be careful, as there's... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-03-27, 01:09:41 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks for the heads up. I have all the string quartets. They are wonderful indeed. .......
63: Music Lane, RE: The Thirteenth you really should try to get... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-03-26, 17:47:05 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks Mark. I have read where the Kondrashin is the ONE. Man you're right about pricy. Thank you for the inside history of the performance. I bet you could cut the tension there with a knife. Thanks .......
64: Music Lane, RE: Another complete set that's well-regarded, though... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-03-26, 15:09:04 (173.31.74.133)
I will have to check this set out MWE. I appreciate you chiming in on this. Thank you. .......
65: Music Lane, Re: Bernstein's famous 5th (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-03-26, 10:23:38 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks for the tip on the Stokowski 5th. I will get on the net and try to find a copy. Can't have too many. Thank you again. .......
66: Music Lane, RE: Complete Shostakovich Symphonies ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-03-26, 09:23:56 (173.31.74.133)
Man this is exactly what I was needing jdaniel's. Excellent my friend. Thank you so much for your help. I also have been listening to Shostakovich since by early 20's. First one was Berstein's 5th. I .......
67: Music Lane, Complete Shostakovich Symphonies ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-03-26, 06:18:46 (173.31.74.133)
Hi jDaniel, Is the a box set of cds or lps you would recommend for the complete Shostakovich symphonies ? The only recording I have of the 13th is the one by Ormandy. Or if you could list the symphoni .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, I'm glad...... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-02-19, 05:24:49 (173.31.74.133)
..she's not at my house !!! : > ) .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-02-13, 01:05:28 (173.31.74.133)
Yes volunteer, my favorite too. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, RE: John Wetton.........R.I.P. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-01-31, 16:19:28 (173.31.74.133)
Yes sad news indeed. Saw him with King Crimson in 1974. Great vocalist and bass player. Condolences to all. .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What was the first record you bought for yourself? For me, it was . . . (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2017-01-02, 05:59:36 (173.31.74.133)
Elvis Presley JailHouse Rock .......
72: Rocky Road, RE: Rick Parfitt dead at the age of 68. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-12-25, 04:52:02 (173.31.74.133)
Man I have been listening to Status Quo for the last couple of days along with the Electris Prunes and Amboy Dukes. This is sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends. .......
73: Rocky Road, RE: John Barleycorn (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-11-30, 01:16:13 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks FenderLover for posting this amazing video. Excellent ! One of my favorite lps from Traffic. Ah good memories my friend. .......
74: Music Lane, RE: What are you listening to right now (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-10-23, 13:02:03 (173.31.74.133)
Sunny Murray .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, Sunny Murray (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-10-23, 12:59:35 (173.31.74.133)
nt .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Lenco pic of the day (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-07-27, 13:14:13 (173.31.74.133)
Beautiful !!! .......
77: Tubes Asylum, RE: Bendix Red Bank Tubes (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-06-29, 16:06:47 (173.31.74.133)
Hello Eli, Second that on the Bendix 6106. That is what I am using in my set amplifier. Don Garber said it was the best for that application. Tough and rugged. .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My First Vinyl Aquisition since arriving in Pacific NW (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-06-14, 13:33:00 (173.31.74.133)
Hi Tom, Congrats on find a copy of Sofronitsky. I have the box set of Maria Lettberg. Wonderful interpretations of Scriabin. .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinnin'......Steve Reich (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-04-04, 05:39:37 (173.31.74.133)
Henry Grimes & Rashied Ali "Going to the Ritual" .......
80: Rocky Road, Very Hugh Loss (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-01-29, 01:11:20 (173.31.74.133)
Very sad to hear this. Big fan since the 60's. Condolences to the family. .......
81: Music Lane, Tell me about it :)) (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2016-01-06, 10:37:15 (173.31.74.133)
nt .......
82: Music Lane, RE: Muhal Richard Abrams, Sonny Simmons (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-10-07, 13:20:45 (173.31.74.133)
I am with you Geo, man that guy can cook. :>) .......
83: Music Lane, Muhal Richard Abrams, Sonny Simmons (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-10-02, 06:10:20 (173.31.74.133)
nt .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks guys ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-09-15, 14:26:16 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks for posting these videos. I enjoyed viewing them. .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, Second Wheezer ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-08-04, 15:46:56 (173.31.74.133)
He's the man. .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Interview with Chad Kassem (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-05-25, 05:53:23 (173.31.74.133)
Thanks for posting this. I enjoyed it very much. :>) .......
87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 2nd Jim McShane ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-02-23, 05:13:36 (173.31.74.133)
Top notch guy and a pleasure to do business with. :>) .......
88: Vintage Asylum, Awesome !!!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-01-03, 07:20:45 (173.31.74.133)
I have got to find a pair of these. :>) Beautiful job you did my friend. .......
89: Tubes Asylum, 2nd the RCA Blackplates ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2015-01-02, 05:34:36 (173.31.74.133)
These I found to sound best in my pre. .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, 2nd that bluemooze ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-12-30, 18:12:05 (173.31.74.133)
Hogwood on vinyl, the best IMO .......
91: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replacement for ARC SP-9 MKiii (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-06-27, 05:54:33 (173.31.65.204)
Jim, what tubes do you recommend for the AI M3's ? Thanks .......
92: Vintage Asylum, RE: Incapacitated the last couple weeks. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-06-15, 06:24:03 (173.31.65.204)
Take it easy and don't worry about e-mails and such. Get better soon my friend. I had a double hernia the first of the year and ruff to get around the first few days. I know what you're going through. .......
93: Tubes Asylum, Get with JIm McShane.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-04-20, 16:19:12 (173.31.65.204)
He is an AA sponser at this site. Honest fellow and tested tubes. Good on advise. .......
94: Tubes Asylum, RE: Bendix 6106 vs GE 6087 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-03-31, 11:08:44 (173.31.65.204)
Thanks gearhunter for your input. This is good to know. I will plan on finding one online somewhere and check it out. Thanks again. .......
95: Tubes Asylum, RE: Bendix 6106 vs GE 6087 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-03-31, 08:00:30 (173.31.65.204)
Good morning FenderLover, Thanks. This is the kind of information I was looking for. I have a 46 type SET amp that I have been using with an RCA 5Y3G (ST) that has been in there for a couple of years .......
96: Tubes Asylum, Bendix 6106 vs GE 6087 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-03-31, 05:20:20 (173.31.65.204)
I would like to ask what are the differences in these two tubes. I have a few of the Bendix and have heard good things about the GE's. I may be purchasing a 6087 soon. Thanks for your help. ::: TOPIC: .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks BCR & The Dill (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-03-27, 01:27:56 (173.31.65.204)
Thanks for your help. I will check these out. .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Help on purchasing a pair of SS monos (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-03-26, 11:47:32 (173.31.65.204)
I am looking for a pair of inexpensive mono solid state amps with a power range of 25-50 watts. Price range is around $500.00 if possible. .......
99: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: A perfect HE speaker for a 300b SET amp in a smallish room (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-01-19, 04:59:41 (173.31.65.204)
Hi Eduard, do you have any photos of the Super Slimline ? Thanks. .......
100: OTL Asylum, How about a .......... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-01-16, 07:14:34 (173.31.65.204)
factory tour video ? I believe all us Atma-sphere owners would love to see this. Thanks again Ralph. .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Merlot cat ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-01-15, 17:46:24 (173.31.65.204)
nt .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, Do they have a web site or.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2014-01-15, 06:56:09 (173.31.65.204)
contact info ? Thanks for posting M.C. .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, Great Zappa Lp !!! nt (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-11-28, 07:09:38 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, Sun Ra (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-11-28, 07:08:45 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
105: Music Lane, Sun Ra Forums ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-11-06, 07:49:49 (50.80.123.193)
I would like to ask if you know of a Sun Ra forum on the net. Thanks. .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM: Sunset for the 16.5? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-09-14, 09:51:00 (50.80.123.193)
I am enjoying my 16.5. It is one of the best audio purchases I have made. No regrets. The Cyclone looks great though. Will keep my 16.5 until it blows up. :>) .......
107: Tape Trail, RE: Reel to Reel Dealers (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-07-28, 10:33:39 (50.80.123.193)
Hi vinyl survivor, can you list the name or place where this person is ? I am not that far from Atlanta. .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, Charle Haden - "The Golden Number" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-07-04, 08:27:00 (50.80.123.193)
lp of duets with Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, Hampton Hawes, & Archie Shepp. .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I had one for awhile.. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-07-04, 06:16:28 (50.80.123.193)
thanks Marc, I will check into it. .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Opinions on Grado Prestige Silver MM Cart. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-07-03, 08:23:31 (50.80.123.193)
I am running a Pro-ject table, had a Ortofon 2M Blue on it. .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Playing a great deal of Klemperer on a sad day (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-06-30, 13:34:57 (50.80.123.193)
Sorry to hear about your loss Tom. My condolences to you and your family. .......
112: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tom Tutay just called me and we were on the phone for about 3 hours. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-06-25, 00:58:29 (50.80.123.193)
Yes those were the days. Great memories. Dave O'Brien was the greatest. If the tubes were off or a minor repair was needed Dave would fix it on the spot. No questions asked. Talk about service. It was .......
113: OTL Asylum, RE: New Novacron's - Feedback ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-05-07, 13:48:16 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Lew, Have you had the chance to listen to the new Novacrons ? BTW great system you have put together my friend. .......
114: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Cool !!! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-05-02, 13:48:51 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
115: OTL Asylum, New Novacron's - Feedback ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-04-30, 17:38:16 (50.80.123.193)
Just checking to see if someone here at the Asylum has a pair of the new ones and would share their views on them. A few photos would be nice. I understand Ralph has done a great job in upgrading them .......
116: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Edgarhorn website died 4/27/13 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-04-28, 05:15:30 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks Bruce for all you have given us over the years. Take care of yourself and enjoy the days you have. I still have my System 100 with the Seismic Jr. I still remember seeing it in the old Sound Pr .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Trinity is gone (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-04-26, 12:49:18 (50.80.123.193)
You are right about that volunteer, these guys raised the bar and were the standard. Hugh loss. .......
118: Tubes Asylum, RE: Terry DeWick ( Great Service ). (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-04-21, 15:01:48 (50.80.123.193)
Yes Terry is a treasure and his rates are easy on the wallet. I have used him many times with excellent results. He is the only one I will go to. .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Kootenay ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-30, 20:04:29 (50.80.123.193)
I will give them a call. :>) .......
120: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Calgary's destination for vinyl memories.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-30, 15:31:40 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for the link to the video. Do they have an e-mail address ? Thanks. .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-26, 14:41:28 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for all the input. :>) .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dual 1229Q - What can I expect ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-25, 16:26:09 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for your help my friend. .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dual 1229Q - What can I expect ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-25, 15:32:28 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks cactuscowboy for your input, sounds like you have a few laying around. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the idler system ? .......
124: Vinyl Asylum, Dual 1229Q - What can I expect ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-25, 15:12:15 (50.80.123.193)
I have been using belt drive and this would be my first idler one. What cartridges would work ? Stanton, Ortophon, Shure ? Has original arm and been completely refurbished. Thanks and please be gentle .......
125: Tubes Asylum, RE: Thanks all ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-23, 07:34:03 (50.80.123.193)
Hi FenderLover, do you know of a dealer to purchase from ? Thanks. .......
126: Tubes Asylum, Thanks all ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-19, 14:14:27 (50.80.123.193)
Appreciate the input. I will check out a Bendix. .......
127: Tubes Asylum, 5Y3G Substitute ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-18, 15:59:06 (50.80.123.193)
I would like to know if there is a European sub for this tube by maybe Mullard, Amperex, etc,,. Thanks. .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: system view (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-14, 15:19:37 (50.80.123.193)
Beautiful system my friend. Enjoy ! .......
129: SET Asylum, RE: Fi X + KR 2A3 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-03, 12:16:22 (50.80.123.193)
djdonis maybe you could sell your amp and get a Fi amplifier. .......
130: SET Asylum, RE: Fi X + KR 2A3 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-03-03, 11:04:11 (50.80.123.193)
Hi coolcucumber, Welcome to Audio Asylum. The Fi X is one cool amplifier. I also have a Fi X but it uses the type 46 tube. Hope all goes well with the system you are building my friend. .......
131: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: My RCA Shearer horn pic (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-01-14, 14:45:09 (50.80.123.193)
Great system man ! Congrats for sure. What electronics are you using ? Can I come live there ?! :>) .......
132: Music Lane, RE: Happy Birthday Barry Altschul ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-01-06, 18:17:50 (50.80.123.193)
Yes he looks to be in great. I hope he keeps doing what he's doing. I am looking foward to the February release of his new cd. Great drummer ! .......
133: Music Lane, Happy Birthday Barry Altschul ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2013-01-06, 05:24:03 (50.80.123.193)
Great, great drummer who is 70 years old today and still going. Will have a new cd out in February. .......
134: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scary sansui Speakers! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-11-22, 11:45:57 (50.80.123.193)
A friend of mine has a pair of SP-2500's and they sound pretty darn good. Open, crisp are the words I like to use for them. I need to find a pair myself. .......
135: Rocky Road, Michael Dunford - RIP (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-11-22, 06:20:40 (50.80.123.193)
He passed earlier this week. Founding father of the progressive group Renaissance in the 1970's along with Annie Haslam. Condolences to his family. .......
136: OTL Asylum, RE: OTL as an LP mastering amplifier (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-11-02, 11:52:12 (50.80.123.193)
I agree with you Lew all the way on this. Please let us know Ralph. I am with you Lew. Thanks. .......
137: OTL Asylum, RE: OTL as an LP mastering amplifier (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-11-02, 08:04:03 (50.80.123.193)
Me too, can't wait. .......
138: Tape Trail, RE: A sad day for those in the Atlanta area (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-10-27, 15:47:58 (50.80.123.193)
Sad indeed. I purchased from them many times. First rate, great customer service. Man what a bummer. A very sad day. .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, Tom Tutay - Transition Audio (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-10-27, 06:54:51 (50.80.123.193)
In Florida. Great phono stages and will custom build to your needs. .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, RE: As the red robin would say: (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-10-22, 01:11:26 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Muzikmike, I get the same feeling. I need to find these guys doing the "Middle" quartets of Beethoven. Have a great day my friend. :>) .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, Hungarian Quartet- Beethoven Early Quartets (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-10-21, 16:47:32 (50.80.123.193)
Mono 3 lp set. .......
142: Amp/Preamp Asylum, thanks 1973shovel & Ed (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-09-26, 14:39:51 (50.80.123.193)
I may have to check this unit out. .......
143: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tell the Truth. Is it Active or is it Passive ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-09-26, 12:31:38 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Ed, Could you post additional photos of the Truth ? Thanks. .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did somebody say Bruckner? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-09-09, 10:10:41 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks bruckner9 for dropping in. I would like performances on vinyl that was well recorded in mono. Also your take on cartridges of mono desent. Thanks again. .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, Ping - Tom B. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-09-09, 07:21:57 (50.80.123.193)
Morning Tom, I would like to ask you for your input to mono recordings of O. Klemperer, Glenn Gould, some Bruckner. Also mono cartridges you like. Thanks. .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, Marion Brown - "Duets" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-09-08, 16:26:46 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
147: Vinyl Asylum, RE: In case y'all miss this (and at the risk of upsetting Mikee by stealing his thunder).... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-28, 14:57:31 (50.80.123.193)
My prayers are with you and your family my friend. I have enjoyed reading you post for a long time now. You have my utmost respect. Get well soon. .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, Coltrane/Coltrane....Prestige7105...200GM Mono (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-27, 01:09:42 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-26, 11:46:53 (50.80.123.193)
Thank you all. .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, VPI 16.5 - What other fluid to use ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-25, 17:15:19 (50.80.123.193)
Hi, Have the 16.5 rcm and would like to know what you use other than the VPI fluids. The VPI is fine but would like to try something else. Where is the best place to purchase that is somewhat inexpens .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The one with "La Rosita" on it? Love that tune and LP... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-19, 16:01:52 (50.80.123.193)
Yes sir that's the one. Great lp. Thanks for posting the video. Enjoyed it. .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ben Webster/Coleman Hawkins on Verve (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-19, 15:07:07 (50.80.123.193)
Man you are in to my kind of music. Great stuff you've mentioned. .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, Ben Webster/Coleman Hawkins on Verve (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-19, 01:11:42 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, John Coltrane - "John Coltrane"....... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-08-05, 09:52:37 (50.80.123.193)
.....200gm mono, on my 4th cup of coffee. :>) .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Need Mono Cartridge... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-07-29, 17:26:56 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks Amphissa for your help. Appreciated. .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Rubbersoul-1 & volunteer ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-07-29, 09:54:49 (50.80.123.193)
for your input. Thanks. .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Need Mono Cartridge... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-07-29, 07:38:13 (50.80.123.193)
Thank you cactuscowboy for your advise. I love to save money and this would be the place. Many thanks my friend. .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Need Mono Cartridge... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-07-29, 06:59:27 (50.80.123.193)
Not sure, I think they have a 102 still available. That one seems to be popular. I have thought about that one. Thanks. .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, Need Mono Cartridge... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-07-29, 06:41:26 (50.80.123.193)
... want to pay less than $1K if possible. Using a Pro-ject table, vacuum tube electronics with horn speakers. Music taste across the board, mainly jazz though. Thanks for you help. .......
160: Water Cooler, RE: RIP Andy Griffith-nt (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-07-03, 10:44:57 (50.80.123.193)
I feel as though I lost a member of my family. My condolences go with his family. .......
161: Tubes Asylum, Thanks ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-05-08, 11:44:28 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for your help. .......
162: Tubes Asylum, Need Quiet pair of 6922,,,,, (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-05-07, 15:13:09 (50.80.123.193)
for phono stage. Also would like a lush quality to them. Thanks. .......
163: Music Lane, RE: Would I enjoy Anthony Braxton, if I enjoy Kenny Wheeler? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-05-02, 17:30:37 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Jay, As for Braxton you can try his site at Tricentric Foundation. There are a couple of recordings in the "Bootleg" section that has Wheeler and Braxton playing together. Hope this will help you. .......
164: Tubes Asylum, Tube Label Question (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-05-02, 15:55:07 (50.80.123.193)
Has anyone come across tubes labeled "Central States" ? Thanks. .......
165: SET Asylum, RE: Type 50 Monos (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-05-01, 14:30:32 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks Stuben. Mighty nice of you. Would be real nice to have a pair. At the moment I am running a type 46 tube amp which is incredible. BTW what rectifier tube are you using ? .......
166: SET Asylum, RE: Type 50 Monos (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-30, 15:20:44 (50.80.123.193)
What rectifier are you using ? Thanks. .......
167: SET Asylum, RE: Type 50 Monos (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-30, 13:49:01 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for the photos and the scoop on them. Wonderful system ! The amps are beautiful and I am sure you must be pleased. I noticed the EML put out a 50 not long ago but PRICEY ! I wish I was more of .......
168: Radio Road, Thanks all ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-29, 09:23:32 (50.80.123.193)
I'll check these out, thanks for the suggestions. .......
169: SET Asylum, Type 50 Monos (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-28, 16:19:53 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Stuben, I saw the photo of one of your 50 monos. I was wondering if you tell a little about them and if you have a photo you could post of both of them in action. Thanks. BTW they look great my fri .......
170: Radio Road, Thanks manerac ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-28, 01:13:02 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
171: Radio Road, Tube Mono Tuner (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-26, 13:11:17 (50.80.123.193)
I am thinking about finding and purchasing a tube mono tuner, AM & FM if possible. Would like to field opinions about what you guys think and which one to consider. I need to stay around $300.00 if po .......
172: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SF5 - Any direct replacements ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-14, 08:55:11 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks ksk, where would I find an adaptor ? .......
173: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SF5 - Any direct replacements ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-14, 07:35:15 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks Neff for your help. .......
174: Tubes Asylum, RE: Why are the E88CCs so special???? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-14, 06:08:16 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Jim, which ones would you recommend for the new. I need to find a pair. Thanks. .......
175: Tubes Asylum, 6SF5 - Any direct replacements ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-14, 06:06:37 (50.80.123.193)
Good morning, I would like to know if there is a direct, drop in replacement without rewiring for the 6SF5. Thanks. .......
176: SET Asylum, RE: Type 47 Tube - Ping Gerry E. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-09, 01:26:13 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks GE for your help, Don G. Said it was ok to use the 47 without any adjustment but that he didn't care for the sound. I thought that I might try a pair and see. Thanks. .......
177: SET Asylum, Type 47 Tube - Ping Gerry E. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-08, 08:02:29 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Gerry, I know that you had used the 46 tube and would like to know if you ever tried the 47 in your amp when you had it. BTW nice setup you have with the mono 300B's. Thanks. .......
178: SET Asylum, Agree with you Andy...... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-07, 12:11:45 (50.80.123.193)
....I have always enjoyed reading danlaudionut's post, they have been very helpful to me. He is what our passion of music and audio gear is all about. Thanks Andy and thank you danlaudionut. Keep them .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, Got one........ (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-04-03, 01:29:16 (50.80.123.193)
...a long time back, very satisifed. .......
180: Speaker Asylum, Thank you.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-28, 01:12:07 (50.80.123.193)
for your invitation and if I am ever in your area I will look you up. Yes I would love to see your amp and the rest of your system. Many, many thanks again. .......
181: Speaker Asylum, RE: Specs. on Sansui SP-2500's ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-26, 15:32:17 (50.80.123.193)
Thank you so much Thetubeguy1954 for the info, just what I need. Really like the amp you have. .......
182: Speaker Asylum, Specs. on Sansui SP-2500's ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-26, 13:17:42 (50.80.123.193)
Can anyone give me the specs on these vintage speakers ? Have the chance to get a pair. Thanks. .......
183: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Budget? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-26, 12:40:34 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Sunnysal, about $1500.00. Nice system you have btw. .......
184: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thank you all ... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-26, 01:13:28 (50.80.123.193)
...for your suggestions on speakers, now to check them out. .......
185: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: completely, utterly backwards (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-25, 12:16:13 (50.80.123.193)
Sorry don't agree. But thanks anyway. .......
186: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Room info? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-25, 12:14:40 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Rick, It's pretty small about 15x13x13. Distance from speakers about 6 feet. I would like the bass to be there to give it some thud when listening to Paul Chambers or bass drum in an orchestra, don .......
187: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Need speakers for @1.5 watt amplifier. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-24, 15:15:00 (50.80.123.193)
Need suggestions for set amp with @1.5 watt output. Small room, listen to mainly jazz and classical with a little prog rock. Sources are vinyl, cd, and open-reel. Thanks. .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, OT - Are you still enjoying your Steve Brown...... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-22, 14:10:28 (50.80.123.193)
....phono pre and could you tell me a little about it ? Thanks. .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well Tempered Amadeus & Dynavector XX-2 MKII — Does it get any better than this? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-20, 17:10:58 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Jsawyer09, Due to monetary concerns will likely go with the Simplex. After seeing your set up it is getting me all worked up. :>) .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well Tempered Amadeus & Dynavector XX-2 MKII — Does it get any better than this? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-19, 16:06:16 (50.80.123.193)
Fine set-up there my friend. Enjoy ! I am looking to get one of the Well Tempered tables in the up coming months. .......
191: Tubes Asylum, Thanks Neff ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-19, 12:49:21 (50.80.123.193)
Appreciate your help and advise. .......
192: Tubes Asylum, Rectifier flash (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-19, 01:22:18 (50.80.123.193)
I noticed that when I turn my amp on the 5R4GY will flash at start up. There is no popping or other weird sounds and the amp plays fine. But is this ok ? Thanks. .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Any other Well Tempered Simplex owners out there? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-18, 09:08:16 (50.80.123.193)
Hi Eddieh, Great looking table ! Where did you purchase yours from ? Will have to check one out. Thanks. .......
194: Tubes Asylum, RE: great tube, using them now but "best" is like voting for the "best wine" ..... impossible /nt (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-18, 06:41:46 (50.80.123.193)
yes I agree but the 46 is one nice tube, I wish I had known about it years ago. .......
195: Tubes Asylum, RCA 5R4GY - Date ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-16, 13:42:47 (50.80.123.193)
I have a RCA 5R4GY with an ST shaped glass and brown base. It has the RCA logo and the only other writing on the base is the number "248". Any idea when this one was made ? Thanks. .......
196: Vintage Asylum, I also agree with henrybasstardo & Brian ! nt (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-15, 12:48:14 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
197: Tubes Asylum, type 46 (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-15, 01:29:25 (50.80.123.193)
nt .......
198: SET Asylum, Thanks ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-06, 17:27:21 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for your input on this. .......
199: SET Asylum, Hashimoto vs Magnequest in Set ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-05, 17:07:41 (50.80.123.193)
I would like to know the pros and cons of using these transformers in set application with tubes such as the 46, 2A3. Sound quality. Any other input welcome. .......
200: Tubes Asylum, Thanks ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-05, 10:39:45 (50.80.123.193)
Thanks for your help and input guys. .......
201: Tubes Asylum, 6922 & family-New production ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-04, 15:53:50 (50.80.123.193)
Would like to know what new production is good sounding and also on the tough-built side, for pre and phono use. Thanks. .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, How cool is that ?!?! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-03-03, 12:50:22 (50.80.123.193)
A very happy birthday my friend. .......
203: Rocky Road, Good memories....... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-02-29, 10:21:38 (50.80.123.193)
of him and the Monkees, condolences to his friends and family. .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, Marion Brown - "Three for Shepp" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-01-18, 14:30:10 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
205: Tape Trail, RE: Are Tandberg Decks Known To Be Unreliable? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2012-01-16, 06:58:34 (50.80.91.24)
I had a TD20-ASE open reel and never had a problem all the time I owned it. A great sounding deck. I sold it because a guy offered me more than what I paided for it. .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, Bing - Decca Recordings (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-12-24, 18:19:21 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
207: Amp/Preamp Asylum, One of the Giants.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-12-14, 01:13:04 (50.80.91.24)
..in the field and helped us to enjoy music more. A hugh loss for all of us. My condolences to his family. .......
208: Vinyl Asylum, Denon DL-301 II - What's the verdict ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-12-04, 05:36:51 (50.80.91.24)
I know this has been kicked around a bit here but am giving this baby serious consideration. Have thought about maybe a 103. Sorry to drag this subject out again. I am using tube amps, preamps, etc.. .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers w/Thelonious Monk (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-11-06, 16:53:49 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, Barry Altschul - "You Can't Name Your Own Tune" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-11-02, 01:13:35 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Lp Jacket Sleeves (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-29, 15:07:12 (50.80.91.24)
Thanks guys, where do you purchase your sleeves ? .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, Lp Jacket Sleeves (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-27, 13:43:53 (50.80.91.24)
Over the last few years been buying from Sleeve City in Memphis, have not tried Bags Unlimited. Would like to know where you guys get yours and if there is a difference between polypro and polyeur. I .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks........ (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-17, 13:05:40 (50.80.91.24)
for all your help. Gives me ideas to go by. .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, John Coltrane - "Coltrane" , Ornette Coleman - "The Shape of Jazz to Come" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-16, 16:24:51 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Best musical new production table for $1500.00 ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-16, 06:53:36 (50.80.91.24)
Let me start by apologizing for another question like this on this forum but would like to get your opinions. Also for cartridge. Using vacuum tube amps (SET) and preamps with Edgarhorn speakers. List .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, Sun Ra - "Instellar Low Ways" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-11, 01:21:32 (50.80.91.24)
among others. .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Dizzy Reese - "Star Bright" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-08, 01:21:33 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, RE: been looking for that one for a while now. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-03, 01:21:24 (50.80.91.24)
Hi Hugh, I'm with you, great playing by all on this one, John Gilmore is outstanding. .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, John Gilmore/Cliff Jordan - "Blowing in from Chicago" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-02, 18:08:37 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, Yes I know what....... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-02, 01:17:44 (50.80.91.24)
.... you mean guys, great lp. Eric Dolphy is one of the great reed players and Kenny Dorham is vastly underrated as a trumpet player. Thats for the comments on this one. .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, Andrew Hill - "Point of Departure" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-10-01, 17:35:21 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, Amen brothers....... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-25, 07:00:58 (50.80.91.24)
...... what I mainly listen to along with free, avant-garde jazz with fusion, go back a long way with Zappa, Yes, King Crimson, and such. Its a real love to search out the more obscure groups and find .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks a bunch Opus 104 ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-22, 16:21:28 (50.80.91.24)
appreciate it. .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ordered one of these puppies for the new apartment. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-22, 15:59:39 (50.80.91.24)
Hi Opus 104, Where did you order this one from ? Looks like exactly what I need. .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, Sun Ra........ (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-18, 14:53:10 (50.80.91.24)
"Lanquidity", "Bad and Beautiful" .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bellari Tube Rolling (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-18, 06:59:00 (50.80.91.24)
Sovtek 12AX7LPS is quiet and balanced with my experience of the Bellari. Also if you want vintage the RCA (1950's & 1960's) would be real nice if they are screened and tested. .......
227: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Bravo Joe ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-17, 13:21:04 (50.80.91.24)
Man tell it like it is. I have been wanting to read a statement like this for a long,long time. Back in the 80's my friends and I were saying the same thing that you are stating here now. We would rea .......
228: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Sound Practices........ (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-16, 17:36:08 (50.80.91.24)
was one of the best (if not the best) audio publication to hit the scene. Very cool. A true keeper. For what it's worth thanks for putting it out and making us all think about audio and its possibilit .......
229: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: There used to be.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-14, 13:14:41 (50.80.91.24)
Can't agree with you more Tom. I still had a ways to go before my subscription ran out. The cds would help ease the pain. .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, Sun Ra (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-13, 01:21:17 (50.80.91.24)
assorted lps. .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Garrard Pic of the Day (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-10, 16:29:04 (50.80.91.24)
Thanks for posting user510. Sweet setup. .......
232: Tubes Asylum, RE: Upgrade for 12AU7/ECC82 in my headphone amp ... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-10, 16:27:55 (50.80.91.24)
RFT's from Jim McShane - SWEET MOVE ! Those are great for the price. .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, God be with you my friend. (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-06, 17:26:30 (50.80.91.24)
Take care and keep your chin up. A sad day indeed. .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Anthony Braxton, Marion Brown, Barry Altschul, ..... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-09-05, 07:24:34 (50.80.91.24)
.......Booker Little, Eric Dolphy to start. Happy Labor Day to all here. Kind of wet outside here. Great day for listening. .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, Anthony Braxton - "3 Compositions of New Jazz" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-27, 12:08:29 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, "Bags and Trane" Milt Jackson and John Coltrane (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-21, 18:12:20 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
237: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks Mick (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-20, 10:59:33 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
238: Tubes Asylum, Jim, I quick question.... (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-20, 06:39:57 (50.80.91.24)
... have you had any feedback from any customers that are using either the EH or Gold Lion's in their Audible Illusions preamps ? I have read a lot of very good comments on the Gold Lion upgrade for o .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: CJ PV-10 blown out (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-20, 06:29:44 (50.80.91.24)
Hi Mick, Coukd you post Bill's web address for us. I have an old CJ pre that needs help. Thanks. .......
240: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Second that ! (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-19, 01:22:10 (50.80.91.24)
I had a pair back in the 1970's and loved them. Would like to find another pair. .......
241: SET Asylum, Thanks Guys (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-16, 01:15:06 (50.80.91.24)
this will give me ideas of where to go with this .......
242: SET Asylum, Speakers for Fi 46 Amp ? (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-14, 12:01:57 (50.80.91.24)
have Don's 46 amp and would like to know what speakers you might suggest I use. Have small listening room. Listen to prog rock, classical, and jazz. Sources vinyl, cd, and tape. .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Kantner/Slick - "Sunfighter" (0.00)
Posted by vacuumtube1954 on 2011-08-14, 11:59:35 (50.80.91.24)
nt .......
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