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1: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have a Fosi V3. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-04-01, 00:15:05 (24.237.159.153)
I may just be optimistic, but I'm going to assume that those little Super Zeros aren't going to quibble over a few watts hither and yon. And of course his subwoofer is powered. As long as these can so .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Some questions about Fosi (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-30, 14:39:19 (24.237.159.153)
Some years ago, I helped a friend put together a relatively small component system for his small NYC apartment. At the time, he was already concerned about the space just speakers would take up, so he .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Glad to see you back ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-24, 19:10:33 (24.237.159.158)
Hi reelsmith, thanks again for your assistance in this. The specific converters you mentioned are ordered and shipped, but aren't expected until about 1 April. In the meanwhile, I'm using the little u .......
4: General Asylum, RE: That looks like (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-23, 18:20:48 (24.237.159.156)
I was at CalArts in the late 70s! :) He certainly is a character. I've always liked him. He'll be 91 next month. :) .......
5: Cable Asylum, RE: Is OCC copper really superior to OFC copper? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-23, 01:57:19 (24.237.159.156)
Old thread, but I too must join in celebrating the lovely Paul Laudati. I remember him everyday as I'm still using a pair of his Double Shotguns. Sorely missed, fondly remembered, and still playing hi .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Do report back (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-22, 23:44:15 (24.237.159.152)
Hi Ozzie, I've posted an update underneath the original post. .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Future VP-99P owners can thank me now...-. :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-22, 23:24:11 (24.237.159.152)
Due to my efforts in convincing Dared engineers that their "sub output" is incorrectly implemented, they're now working on a redesign (to make it an actual preamp output). The line converters I ordere .......
8: Inmate Central, Oh, and...- (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-21, 18:05:53 (24.237.159.158)
I always enjoy learning something new. I'm currently finally getting serious with learning Latin. I can fake my way around it here and there, but now I'd like to become fluent. :) .......
9: Inmate Central, RE: Your other hobbies? I'm working on mine... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-21, 15:54:42 (24.237.159.158)
As 'cello is my "main squeeze", I suppose I could consider playing guitar and lute as ancillary hobbies, but they're really just some of several things I do that I feel a particular passion for, so I .......
10: Speaker Asylum, RE: If used is an option, (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-21, 15:15:36 (24.237.159.156)
Thanks again. It's been a while since I've been thinking of trying some different speakers for various applications, and I appreciate your reminding me of various options. Out of curiosity, I'm still .......
11: Inmate Central, RE: Your other hobbies? I'm working on mine... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-21, 13:15:56 (24.237.159.156)
"...to pack and hike in...-" When I think about hiking, the *very last* thing (actually, the non-existent thing) on my mind would be communicating with any other human being. One of the absolute perks .......
12: Speaker Asylum, RE: Martin Logan Motion Foundation B2 bookshelf speakers? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-21, 13:03:11 (24.237.159.156)
Thank you for reminding me about the Tekton speakers. While I will certainly keep them in mind for future projects, I really am looking for a *bookshelf* application in this particular instance. May— .......
13: Speaker Asylum, Martin Logan Motion Foundation B2 bookshelf speakers? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-21, 05:25:05 (24.237.159.158)
I wonder if anyone here has heard these speakers? If so, I'd appreciate your impressions. Thanks! .......
14: General Asylum, RE: Can all in one units surpass separates? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-20, 18:22:45 (24.237.159.158)
Though there are still some separate preamps and monoblock amps that interest me, I've been quite happy with my last two integrated amps — a hybrid tube pre/class A/B power, and and my most recent acq .......
15: Speaker Asylum, RE: Actually, I am leaving Alaska after 52 years and taking my HSU Research (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-20, 17:55:32 (24.237.159.158)
When I was experimenting with a small system some years ago, I had a small Hsu sub (down firing 8"), and was very happy with the sound of that little sub. I still have my HB1-MKII bookshelf speakers ( .......
16: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Any less irrational?... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-20, 04:03:19 (24.237.159.152)
Just this past Friday a new amp arrived (full tube integrated). That was the first thing played through this new amp. More than once. :) As with all of you, a tradition for years. Gives my ears a bit .......
17: Speaker Asylum, RE: I have two M&K V125 subs in Seattle. I'm in Alaska. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-19, 14:48:35 (24.237.159.154)
It happens. :) .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: I miss M & K.... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-19, 13:16:14 (24.237.159.159)
I still have (had) two 12" M&K subwoofers in Seattle (I'm in Alaska). Gave them to my brother. .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Power amp upgrade - maybe (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-18, 20:35:57 (24.237.159.152)
I haven't heard a system using the Aleph 30, but I did really enjoy the Forte 4a I once had for several years (used a Cary tube preamp with it). I'm thinking of getting another. I still see them poppi .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: Perhaps... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-18, 20:14:38 (24.237.159.152)
I always enjoy seeing your feline masters maintaining reasonable supervision over you, their loyal house staff. :) .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Glad to see you back ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-18, 18:51:47 (24.237.159.153)
"My first thought is ...WTF !" I've continued my correspondence with Dared's customer service person in Hong Kong, and it's been interesting (she even called me twice this morning). Will get into that .......
22: Speaker Asylum, RE: Hmmm... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-17, 17:30:43 (24.237.159.154)
It's still ugly. ;) .......
23: Speaker Asylum, RE: If they sound as good as they look... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-16, 22:44:59 (24.237.159.154)
First thing I thought of—provided they live up to their hype—was the construction of a suitable acoustically transparent and visually opaque cloth cage to obscure the whole aesthetic disaster. ::: TOP .......
24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Dared VP-99P Tube integrated -- Funky subwoofer output/possible alternative? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-16, 14:02:17 (24.237.159.156)
Thanks Rod, but did you miss my mention of "only RCA" inputs on these two subs? [first paragraph of original post] :) .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Glad to see you back ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-16, 11:29:45 (24.237.159.155)
Thanks! I've ordered a couple of the Xantech units. Apparently discontinued, but still available on eBay. .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Dared VP-99P Tube integrated -- Funky subwoofer output/possible alternative? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2024-03-15, 23:09:56 (24.237.159.158)
Hello, it's been a while! :) I've come upon a peculiar issue with an amp that just arrived today. This full tube integrated offers a single RCA "Subwoofer output". The subwoofers I currently have in t .......
27: Inmate Central, RE: So, you're just a f$%^*ng troll? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-27, 19:22:42 (24.237.139.9)
Considering all that came before, in this and other threads, I find myself a bit more cynical. It's more like Dear Leader (VSG) saying "I never said that!", or "I was just being sarcastic!" (no doubt .......
28: Inmate Central, RE: Regarding shingles vaccine (see thread below) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-27, 16:45:35 (24.237.139.9)
I hope all goes well with your belated second injection -- when that happens. Several years ago, during the high-stress decision I had to make to finally remove my mother from her home, and place her .......
29: Inmate Central, RE: Spare me the propaganda, here's the REAL map of deaths by county (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-27, 16:33:41 (24.237.139.9)
TWB likes to present "information" that makes him feel warm and fuzzy about his preferred world view. Some people need that. Whatever it takes. .......
30: General Asylum, "Audio" nirvana? Or musical nirvana? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-23, 02:33:53 (24.237.139.9)
Being a lifelong acoustic musician, I have the advantage of having the ultimate "reference equipment" just as far away as my fingertips. :) I don't listen to "audio equipment". I listen to music. Cons .......
31: Inmate Central, Have you never danced in the rain? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-17, 10:59:25 (24.237.139.9)
Celebrate the rain, for it is the opposite of gloom. It is the source of nearly all we call good and beautiful. The water we drink, the food we eat, and the clean air we breathe. The blue of our excru .......
32: Inmate Central, Dumbest, yet coming back with something even dumber?! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-15, 14:01:40 (24.237.139.9)
Ignorance and stupidity run deep. Together, they're a bottomless well that just keeps giving, and giving, and giving... I suppose I could raise my blood pressure by expressing all sorts of anger and o .......
33: Inmate Central, RE: I have a bell on my bike.... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-15, 03:33:37 (24.237.139.9)
"And sadly, I'm so slow these days I never overtake anyone so I never get to use my bell. :-(" Here in Alaska, when riding on trails (on certain trails where bike riding is allowed), we hang a "bea .......
34: Inmate Central, RE: My first impression was ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-15, 03:16:01 (24.237.139.9)
OMG, you actually wrote: "My first impression was...[absolute absurdist drivel snipped]" It's amazing how you'd go through so much bother to twist yourself into such a pretzel just to come up with the .......
35: Inmate Central, RE: Chris thinks the NYT - the paper that published the Pentagon Papers - is an arm of the "deep state". nt (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-13, 16:01:02 (24.237.139.9)
Let's just hope there will be some worthwhile "depth" left in government to salvage our democracy and rule of law once the floating pond scum of this current administration is finally cleaned out. ::: .......
36: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-13, 15:18:03 (24.237.139.9)
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37: Inmate Central, RE: Cold weather animals don't belong in warm weather locations. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-13, 11:14:56 (24.237.139.9)
With the extreme climate warming happening up here in Alaska (twice the severity of the global average), sled dogs, Karelian bear dogs (my favorites), and others are really suffering through the hot s .......
38: Inmate Central, RE: I'm with you 100%. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-07, 14:32:37 (24.237.139.9)
A friend has a Ford Fusion with all sorts of electronic gadgetry. "Fancy" little car. All sorts of electrical problems. Right now, he's dealing with no power steering due to problems with the "electri .......
39: Inmate Central, RE: Honest, I've never had power windows fail. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-07, 14:13:54 (24.237.139.9)
Hello Ghost, you wrote: "If I could buy a car without power windows and locks, I'd do it. My truck doesn't have either." I drive a 1994 4WD Toyota pickup (manual transmission). It runs quite clean and .......
40: Inmate Central, Except for when the battery is dead, or electrical system is broken. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-07, 13:57:15 (24.237.139.9)
I know people who drive around in the rain with their windows down while they wait to get the electrical systems fixed. Many people seem to believe that "success" is marked by how close we can come to .......
41: Inmate Central, RE: Dead battery (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-07, 11:48:29 (24.237.139.9)
The real problem is all the electronic so-called "conveniences" designed into modern vehicles. Are we so lazy that we can no longer manually roll up or down a window? Stick a key in a door to open it? .......
42: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-06, 11:52:39 (24.237.139.9)
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43: Inmate Central, RE: Go ahead and abort yourself, doll, just don't cough on me (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-05-06, 10:09:14 (24.237.139.9)
And from the great state that spawned Mitch McConnell... .......
44: Inmate Central, RE: People put them there, not society (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-04-30, 04:32:34 (24.237.139.9)
I will no longer be silent after such a stupid statement. I gave up my career--twice--to take care of my parents. First time around, my mother asked me to leave my musical life based in NYC to help he .......
45: Inmate Central, RE: In the late 70's I lived in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-04-05, 00:26:27 (24.237.158.241)
I lived in L.A. in the late '70s as well (my first year there, in South Pasadena). The air was truly horrendous. .......
46: Inmate Central, RE: Is he finally beginning to listen to the experts? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-28, 12:11:28 (24.237.158.241)
Only if he perceives some *personal* advantage to it. I hope that by now, no one really thinks--or still holds out hope--that it could be otherwise. I knew the ridiculous git during the many years I l .......
47: Inmate Central, RE: Your anti Republican Shit gets tiring after a while.... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-28, 03:31:15 (24.237.158.241)
Hi Beach Cruiser, You wrote: "I am a skilled body surfer" When I lived in L.A. many moons ago, one of my favorite recreational activities was body surfing at the Wedge. With apré-surf refreshments at .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: This is keeping me going ATM .... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-26, 03:02:21 (24.237.158.228)
Ah, the ways we love our coffee! An admitted coffee snob's perspective... First, the hardware Two grinders. At home, it's the beloved Rancilio Rocky. On paddling (kayaking) trips or backpacking, a lit .......
49: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: External hard drives (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-25, 00:57:40 (24.237.158.251)
I'm using a Samsung T5 2TB external SSD for my music files (see link), connected to a mini-PC. With another as backup (not connected to anything -- just sitting as backup). Very small and convenient. .......
50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What your friend probably wants is USB-C to USB-B (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-22, 14:11:51 (24.237.158.244)
Thanks Abe. .......
51: Computer Audio Asylum, Mac users -- "Audio optimized" Thunderbolt to USB B cable? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-21, 03:03:49 (24.237.158.238)
Hello, I'm not a Mac user (just an iPhone user). A friend has a Macbook Air (2019), and asked me if there's a Thunderbolt to USB B cable that's especially good for audio. His DAC only has a USB B inpu .......
52: Digital Drive, RE: Thunderbolt2 or Thunderbolt3? - Probably Thunderbolt3, right? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-21, 03:01:11 (24.237.158.238)
Thanks. I think I posted this in the wrong forum. Probably should delete this thread, and re-post over at Computer Audio. Sorry about that! :) .......
53: Digital Drive, Mac users -- "Audio optimized" Thunderbolt to USB B cable? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-20, 23:54:40 (24.237.158.242)
Hello, I'm not a Mac user (just an iPhone user). A friend has a Macbook Air (2019), and asked me if there's a Thunderbolt to USB B cable that's especially good for audio. His DAC only has a USB B inpu .......
54: Inmate Central, RE: Just saw Sen. Mike Braun interviewed on OAN.... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-20, 13:58:12 (24.237.158.241)
I wonder if any such payments would be made available to those without homes as well? Or are they just for "viable consumers" who are expected to regularly contribute to the consumer economy? ::: TOPI .......
55: Inmate Central, RE: Espresso Machine (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-20, 12:45:16 (24.237.158.241)
I'm quite happy with my Gaggia "Classic" (all metal, with Rancilio Silvia steam wand upgrade), and Rancilio Rocky grinder. .......
56: Inmate Central, RE: The BIG QUESTION... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-20, 12:41:10 (24.237.158.237)
I've been a busy musician my entire life, but for the past 40 years, one of my primary volunteer efforts (whenever I've been "in town") has been in the realm of the homeless and hungry (and people who .......
57: Inmate Central, As those with means hoard toilet paper and shelter in place... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-17, 14:23:57 (24.237.158.247)
...go about the business of taking care of themselves, and media is full of talk about business bailouts, tax credits, cash handouts, etc. (for those with jobs, addresses, and bank accounts, anyway).. .......
58: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Intel NUC w Fanless Case (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-12, 15:34:29 (24.237.158.244)
I did receive an answer from the seller (manufacturer?) of the mini PC I'm currently using. Said that the computer "may not" recognize anything larger than 128GB in the SD slot. Unless I go to a diffe .......
59: Inmate Central, +1 (with text) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-12, 13:13:05 (24.237.158.236)
I like the way you're thinking. I'm working on an off-grid--or perhaps semi-off-grid, to begin with--version of this. The smaller my footprint, the bigger the world around me becomes, and the more fil .......
60: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Rod -- could you help me with editing my profile options? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 19:58:00 (24.237.158.248)
I see that it's now changed, but just for information (and if I ever do want to change anything else in there), here's the error I keep getting (see screenshot). And I wasn't trying to change my pa .......
61: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Rod -- could you help me with editing my profile options? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 17:53:10 (24.237.158.233)
Okay, I checked via "Forgot password link", and received the email. I've been using the correct password. Still having the problem. .......
62: Asylum Feedback/Support, Rod -- could you help me with editing my profile options? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 17:20:43 (24.237.158.233)
Hi Rod, I'm still having problems trying to edit the font preferences in my profile. Still getting the error messages with regards to my password, and as a result, can't get anything done in those opt .......
63: Inmate Central, RE: Got $13.2m handy? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 16:50:22 (24.237.158.233)
Had I that kind of money, I'd buy up as much acreage as I could of pristine North Slope land being eyed for oil exploration and let it remain pristine. :) .......
64: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: iFi Silencer 3.0 -- it works (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 16:30:23 (24.237.158.233)
I've been using an ifi iPurifier at the DAC USB input for a few years now, and have a couple of the Audioquest Jitterbugs here and there as well. Have you compared the iSilencer to the Jitterbug in th .......
65: Inmate Central, RE: That's what I was implying ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 16:07:31 (24.237.158.233)
I know what you mean with regards to dementia. It's certainly painful to see and experience a loved one going through it. My mother, 85, is also now "happy as a clam" in her memory care/assisted livi .......
66: Speaker Asylum, RE: Women work way harder than men IME (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-11, 12:59:58 (24.237.158.224)
In considering your posts in this thread, from the original, to your subsequent replies, the kindest word that comes to mind is "unfortunate". Primarily unfortunate for you, as you have to live with y .......
67: Inmate Central, RE: Wanna buy a cruise ship? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-10, 11:23:49 (24.237.158.246)
Hello pictureguy, You wrote: "One poster here was bemoaning the cruise ship effect on Alaska. Believe me, that same effect is everywhere they visit." "One poster" would have been me. ;) Though I wish .......
68: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Intel NUC w Fanless Case (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-10, 11:02:52 (24.237.158.246)
Hello Dawnrazor, You wrote: "...all I can tell you is that things sounded much better when I ditched the usb drive and put everything on an sd card." Could you describe what "sounded much better" mean .......
69: General Asylum, RE: Changes and font issues... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-10, 00:55:13 (24.237.158.237)
When I try to change my profile options, I keep getting password errors, and can't get it to work. Even if I try to change the password, it keeps telling me the passwords don't match -- which I know i .......
70: Speaker Asylum, RE: Book shelf speaker recommendation (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-08, 20:00:53 (24.237.158.247)
I haven't tried the PSB speakers, but my past experiences with aluminum dome tweeters (in both bookshelves and floor standers) haven't been especially happy ones. The high frequency sounds tended to b .......
71: Speaker Asylum, RE: Book shelf speaker recommendation (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-08, 19:49:53 (24.237.158.247)
About five years ago, while I was experimenting with smaller setups than my "big" system at the time, I stumbled upon the Hsu Research HB1-MK2 bookshelf speaker. Read some reviews, and decided t .......
72: Inmate Central, RE: regarding face mask.... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-07, 14:11:14 (24.237.158.240)
Both of my siblings -- in Seattle -- are wearing one of these when they visit our mother in her memory care/assisted living facility (see link). So far, so good in that particular facility (no one has .......
73: Inmate Central, RE: What is the best thing to hoard during a time of crisis? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-07, 11:23:29 (24.237.158.236)
Common sense. .......
74: Speaker Asylum, Wow -- a blast from the past! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-06, 00:31:00 (24.237.158.237)
I had a pair of those when I was living in NYC years ago! Shortly after moving to the city, I was helping a friend move to Brooklyn, and we found a pair buried in a closet. He gave them to me (he was .......
75: Inmate Central, RE: 2020 Canadian Brier... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-05, 19:27:37 (24.237.158.229)
I've always enjoyed watching curling during the Winter Olympics. A few years ago, during my Winter drive from Seattle to Seward (December, 2016), my truck gave me the opportunity to stay for just over .......
76: Speaker Asylum, RE: B&W in a bit of trouble under new ownership (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-05, 15:42:56 (24.237.158.230)
I was reacting to *your sexist remark* (even quoted it, so that you'd know exactly what I was reacting to). I even read the article you referenced. Unless I've missed something in the reading of it, w .......
77: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anti-virus seems to have been the culprit (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-05, 13:09:43 (24.237.158.237)
Glad you got that sorted. Any chance of using a computer that never has to go on the Internet, deal with email, etc. as your music server? I've been doing that for a long time, so have never had to wo .......
78: Speaker Asylum, RE: B&W in a bit of trouble under new ownership (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-05, 12:15:27 (24.237.158.237)
Hello ornery, You wrote: "All they need now is to hire a female ceo with no experience or interest in audio to market crazy expensive bose knock offs to young women." While I haven't much of a reason .......
79: Inmate Central, RE: On a more positive note... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-05, 12:00:00 (24.237.158.237)
Hello Mr. Steady, You wrote: "Smart man." Well, except for the fact that I'm not a man, thanks. ;) When I've lived in big cities, it's been in apartments. When not in cities, it's been in places so na .......
80: Inmate Central, RE: On a more positive note... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-04, 17:49:38 (24.237.158.234)
Hello Mr. Steady, You wrote: "I'm pulling out the lawnmower this weekend." Lucky me. I always choose to live where whatever grows naturally maintains itself beautifully, so I never have to mow anythin .......
81: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver streaming issues (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-04, 00:36:22 (24.237.158.6)
Hello AudioDwebe, You wrote: "I'm using JRemote on my ipad as the controller." Thanks for mentioning that! I now have it on my iPhone, and it's working nicely. Now I don't have to switch the screen fr .......
82: General Asylum, RE: Remembering my father -- audiophile, amongst other things... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-02, 02:03:07 (24.237.158.14)
Hello xsb7244, You asked: "Did you ever want to be an engineer like your dad?" No. Not that he didn't try to get me interested in electronics. Perhaps I'll write a bit about that in another installme .......
83: General Asylum, RE: Lovely story - may I recommend the book "Genius in the family" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-02, 01:53:14 (24.237.158.14)
Thanks. I've ordered a copy of the book. Not very interested in guns, but in spite of the gun, he seems like an interesting character, and the book itself is said to be written well, so I'll give it a .......
84: General Asylum, Part IV: My first bedroom stereo -- Jr. High School through first two colleges (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-02, 01:03:58 (24.237.158.11)
Every young teenager inevitably wants their own bedroom stereo, even if their whole house was a glorious stereo in its own right, and in this, I was no different. While my father's audio systems were .......
85: General Asylum, Part III -- The next door neighbor (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-03-01, 01:15:00 (24.237.158.4)
The Sixties were just beginning, and this was a new neighborhood. Seattle was still pretty much a Boeing "company town", and as the city's population expanded, so did the surrounding suburbs. Bellevue .......
86: General Asylum, RE: Remembering my father -- audiophile, amongst other things... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-29, 23:55:40 (24.237.158.5)
Hello Rick58, You wrote: "... so maybe good that they didn't get into home audio as much as going to hear live music." Seems to me they led a very rich life of musical appreciation and enjoyment, so n .......
87: General Asylum, RE: Part II: My father, the audiophile -- Stereo House 2.0 (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-28, 11:54:31 (24.237.158.9)
My father did enjoy photography, but as far as I know, they were mostly the usual "family photos", and even more, photos taken on his many backpacking and climbing adventures. During the entire time I .......
88: General Asylum, RE: A rare jump-start into this hobby (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-27, 11:16:52 (24.237.158.5)
Hello M3 lover, You wrote: "A rare jump-start into this hobby" While I do indeed care about how my audio system sounds, I don't consider my pursuit of good sound a "hobby". I play music, and I also en .......
89: General Asylum, Part II: My father, the audiophile -- Stereo House 2.0 (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-26, 19:12:19 (24.237.158.7)
The first two and a half years of my life were spent in an old Seattle house, just down the street from Woodland Park Zoo. Though I spent such young years there, I still remember much, including the f .......
90: General Asylum, Remembering my father -- audiophile, amongst other things... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-25, 01:56:10 (24.237.158.13)
My father passed away 25 years ago, and I remember him for many things, of course, but also for his love of music, and his love of stereo systems. Most of which he designed and built himself. From a v .......
91: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What was the evolution of your audio system (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-24, 11:20:08 (24.237.158.6)
Until I discovered the peculiar community of off-their-rockers audiophiles and their wonderful revolving door used gear market, I made many stupid mistakes in the realm of always purchasing brand new .......
92: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Intel NUC w Fanless Case (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-24, 09:21:13 (24.237.158.10)
Hello Dawnrazor, You wrote: "...all I can tell you is that things sounded much better when I ditched the usb drive and put everything on an sd card." Interesting. Do you have an internal SSD? If so, w .......
93: Inmate Central, Here's my favorite (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-23, 16:46:50 (24.237.158.5)
I've met many of these here in Alaska. Thinking seriously of adopting one: Karelian Bear Dog: .......
94: Inmate Central, RE: Some conchoidal fracturing seen. Sedimentary sand or siltstone likely. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-23, 00:54:27 (24.237.158.5)
Hi JURB, You wrote: "We got much bigger in Texas. Now someone should sweep up that gravel." Didn't you hear? Alaska had Texas for breakfast. The burp tasted like roadkill armadillo. ;) .......
95: Inmate Central, RE: Hypothetical Question (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-22, 02:55:08 (24.237.158.5)
Hello, I hope no one minds if I veer off the specific topic of this thread, and rant for a moment or more... Though I've been to many places, and lived in several, I'm not much of a "classic tourist". .......
96: Inmate Central, RE: Welcome back... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-20, 22:32:28 (24.237.158.1)
Hi musetap! Thanks! I hope your feline masters are keeping you busy with your "house staff" duties on their behalf! :) It's easy enough to paddle where the floating abominations can't go, so that's th .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-20, 16:37:40 (24.237.158.3)
Hi Dave, I receive Audio Advisor too, but haven't visited my P.O. box in a few days. I did find this, regarding the free shipping offer, on their site: "This offer is not valid for International order .......
98: Tweakers' Asylum, :) Brilliant! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-20, 01:35:42 (24.237.158.16)
Anything that elicits a genuine smile is a good thing in my book. I'm still smiling! :) I was a music student at CalArts during the late '70s/early '80s, and it was during that time that the great bai .......
99: Inmate Central, RE: Hell no... wouldn't get on one of those horrendous, ridiculous things... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 23:19:08 (24.237.158.16)
I concur. Now, a free custom built Greenland style skin-on-frame qajaq might be nice, but then, I'd still rather build it myself. :) I live in a place where cruise ships are in town nearly every day d .......
100: Radio Road, RE: Anyone using internet tuners?. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 21:58:51 (24.237.158.3)
"I have no manual, anyone know what the SD card slot is for on the front?" I may be going out on a limb here, but I'm leaning toward the assumption that it's to facilitate, and perhaps even encourage .......
101: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Intel NUC w Fanless Case (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 20:50:55 (24.237.158.20)
Looks like you did a very nice job with that. Before I got around to buying the one I have, I decided the SD card slot wasn't that important (has plenty of USB, after all), but it turns out to have on .......
102: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 19:29:29 (24.237.158.20)
No offense taken. :) And I wasn't kidding -- if I need help with something like that, there are those happy to help. .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 16:40:50 (24.237.158.2)
Hi DrN, You wrote: "Downsizing? Being female, caution it's close to 60Lbs to move around." No worries. Lots of burly Alaskan men around here who like to carry heavy things! ;) .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 14:30:20 (24.237.158.18)
Hi Cut Throat, You asked: "What area of Alaska?" Seward .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My Rogue Cronus Magnum is a keeper ! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 12:32:24 (24.237.158.23)
Thanks Abe. I've watched you blow through many rather impressive preamp/power amp combinations over the years, so I feel I can have some confidence in the endorsements you and others here have given t .......
106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 11:52:42 (24.237.158.23)
Thanks for the welcome back! :) I've been busy sorting out how to survive up here, and I've certainly been enjoying the process, but haven't been posting much to forums lately. I'm getting excited abo .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 08:24:55 (24.237.158.2)
Hi Mike, You wrote: "If you're wanting to drive main speakers and subs, you should check the outputs to be sure you can." Here's what the specs page says about outputs: "- Buffered variable outputs (g .......
108: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fan-less Windows 10 Mini PC recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-19, 00:10:52 (24.237.158.26)
The tiny PC arrived today. I've installed its one program (JRiver), a mouse, bluetooth keyboard, connected the external SSD (music files contained on it), and the outbound USB to the DAC. It's working .......
109: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rogue Cronus Magnum III? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-18, 12:30:59 (24.237.158.3)
Hello, When I moved up here (Alaska), I did some major downsizing, knowing that until I really got myself settled, I'd be living in small, perhaps less-than-ideal circumstances. The downsizing include .......
110: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Both USB ports on my MacBook Air died long before the.... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-15, 18:28:48 (24.237.158.21)
Hi Abe, You wrote: "I still have 5 year old tennis shoes ;-)" That just means you haven't been playing enough tennis! ;) .......
111: Computer Audio Asylum, I don't have any interest in "theater view" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-15, 12:51:17 (24.237.158.22)
All I want is my list of music on the left-side tree, and the list of currently playing music in the window to the right. When I listen to music, I have no interest in looking at anything. I'm listeni .......
112: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Thanks! That's a DAC I'd like to try for myself someday... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-14, 20:36:27 (24.237.158.8)
Hi Abe, I'm still using my "uberized" original Bifrost, and remain quite happy with it. I'd be interested in hearing from those who had the original (uberized) Bifrost, and are now using the Bifrost 2 .......
113: Computer Audio Asylum, Here's the one I ordered... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-14, 19:38:26 (24.237.158.26)
It's very inexpensive, fanless (quiet), tiny, and for the minimal work I'll be expecting from it, I hope it'll do the job. I'll be getting a much more powerful laptop to replace my old one, and though .......
114: General Asylum, RE: Yep!! The one and ONLY! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-13, 06:04:41 (24.237.158.17)
Hi John! :) You wrote: "I don't kayak much anymore, as I will not burn gasoline gratuitously." I've solved that problem for the past 23 years -- I live where I paddle. I'm an ocean paddler. Back in th .......
115: General Asylum, RE: The Energy of Thought (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-12, 23:10:42 (24.237.158.22)
Just wondering -- are you the same John Kuthe of RBP infamy? ;) I miss RBP (the John K I'm thinking of would know what I'm talking--okay, writing--about). .......
116: General Asylum, RE: What factors influence us in our system designs? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-12, 22:22:39 (24.237.158.22)
Though I continue to care deeply about putting together audio systems that allow me to really enjoy the recorded music I play through them, and I have indeed invested thousands in various iterations, .......
117: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Fan-less Windows 10 Mini PC recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-12, 19:48:40 (24.237.158.25)
Thanks to everyone for your recommendations and ideas. I think I've decided on a fanless mini PC, and I'll let you know how it works out. If this little machine performs its minimal functions well wit .......
118: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Intel NUC-Don't (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-11, 07:28:45 (24.237.158.14)
Hi fmak, I wrote: "The only things required of this little computer will be to run JRiver (HDMI to a large screen), and to send the digital signal via USB to the DAC." Then you wrote: "Don't buy any w .......
119: Computer Audio Asylum, Fan-less Windows 10 Mini PC recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2020-02-09, 23:36:18 (24.237.158.23)
Hello! It's been a while -- I hope everyone is well! It's about time for me to update my computers, and instead of continuing to use a small laptop through which to run my WAV files to the DAC, I'm th .......
120: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Why are my new speakers worse than 14 yr old ones? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2019-07-11, 12:59:36 (24.237.141.28)
You wrote... "...and because I actually really like music without bass to be honest." I'm sorry, but as someone who has lived her life primarily in and around the bass clef ('cellist), I can't help bu .......
121: Inmate Central, RE: I know it was just a matter of time... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2019-07-11, 12:36:16 (24.237.141.28)
No doubt some geeky audiophile Harley rider will install a sound system on their bike to restore the noise. One of my first apartments in NYC years ago was on E 3rd street, right next door to the Hell .......
122: Speaker Asylum, Talked myself into a bit more... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2019-07-09, 20:33:36 (24.237.141.28)
Whether I'm just pondering something on my own, or posting here for ideas, I realize I'm weak, and can talk myself into just about anything. So, even for this small, casual-use system, I've decided to .......
123: Speaker Asylum, RE: At the $500 budget level (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2019-07-07, 20:26:23 (24.237.158.11)
I wouldn't be using these for studio monitors, but for movies and occasional casual music listening. Mostly for a simple guest room system. Do you think these could be enjoyable for simply listening .......
124: Speaker Asylum, RE: Decent near field powered speakers? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2019-07-06, 20:58:27 (24.237.158.4)
Thanks! Those do look interesting. With my passive speaker based systems, I'm used to tube and pure class A amplification. I also have one integrated with tube preamp and class A/B power sections. My .......
125: Speaker Asylum, Decent near field powered speakers? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2019-07-06, 15:31:15 (24.237.141.28)
Hello -- it's been a while! :) I haven't thought about getting anything new for myself in a while, but now I'm looking for a pair of powered speakers for a small space. Something with both a relativel .......
126: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Macbook Air/exterrnal USB hard drive (WAV files)/wireless Sonos? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2017-01-27, 15:56:04 (24.237.137.154)
One more quick question... We got close, but then there was a small glitch. It said the format of the external disk was incompatible with the OSX system (even though it can read, and even play the mus .......
127: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Macbook Air/exterrnal USB hard drive (WAV files)/wireless Sonos? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2017-01-26, 15:22:15 (24.237.138.222)
Thank you! We'll give that a try. :) .......
128: Computer Audio Asylum, Macbook Air/exterrnal USB hard drive (WAV files)/wireless Sonos? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2017-01-25, 13:23:40 (24.237.138.222)
Hello, I'm trying to help a friend get some music going through her system, but so far, we're not getting it to work the way she wants (and I'm pretty clueless when it comes to Mac/Sonos issues). Here .......
129: General Asylum, Its hands are... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2016-04-19, 23:32:38 (71.212.60.121)
...bigger than The Donald's. .......
130: Inmate Central, RE: Super-sizing my life, downsizing my stereo (and everything else)! :) [warning: long and rambling] (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-11-04, 23:04:11 (75.172.76.108)
I like fish! Thanks for the invitation! :) .......
131: Inmate Central, RE: Super-sizing my life, downsizing my stereo (and everything else)! :) [warning: long and rambling] (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-11-04, 23:02:41 (75.172.76.108)
I've taken the ferry up and down the Passage a few times. It is a great way to go. This time, I'll be driving (and taking my time, to enjoy side-trips and such)). The next time I travel the Inside Pas .......
132: Inmate Central, RE: One reply, addressing all (so far)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-11-04, 22:57:03 (75.172.76.108)
Sennheiser HD 600, with HD 650 cable. .......
133: Inmate Central, RE: Just realized... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-11-04, 22:53:42 (75.172.76.108)
No worries, I don't go anywhere without my instruments! :) Some of the most important things I consider whenever I move to a new place are the safety, care, and feeding of my sensitive wooden instrume .......
134: Inmate Central, One reply, addressing all (so far)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-11-03, 20:33:34 (75.172.76.108)
I hope you don't mind if I don't reply under each individual post, but I'm pretty busy with 3D matters related to my project, so I'm only checking email (and this forum at the moment) once or twice a .......
135: Inmate Central, Super-sizing my life, downsizing my stereo (and everything else)! :) [warning: long and rambling] (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-11-02, 20:31:09 (75.172.76.108)
Six years ago, I left my home on the coast, and came back to my hometown to take care of my mother after her diagnosis of Alzheimer's. The idea was to make it possible for her to continue living in he .......
136: General Asylum, Virtue Audio -- still worth remembering, and supporting (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-05-02, 11:50:10 (71.212.51.165)
Hi, it's been a while since I've visited this site. I felt like posting something today, because I just concluded a very satisfactory repair experience with the guys at Virtue Audio, and they deserve .......
137: Tubes Asylum, Thank you! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-03-15, 17:20:06 (71.217.105.43)
.......
138: Tubes Asylum, Good 6N2 replacements for ShengYa A-802 hybrid integrated? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2015-03-15, 13:21:31 (71.217.105.43)
Hello, A friend of mine has a ShengYa A-802 hybrid integrated, and it's time to replace the tubes (one of the three tubes just failed). He lives across the country, so I had him describe the tubes ove .......
139: General Asylum, RE: "anti-consumer sediment" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-07-13, 14:35:07 (75.165.71.177)
Must wear good boots. .......
140: Digital Drive, There are only 24 hours in a day, and some number of years in a life... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-07-13, 10:12:13 (75.165.71.177)
I'd rather spend more of the time I have immersed in music (practice, performance, and hearing/feeling -- especially live performance) than in trying to tweak machines into reproducing, at the very .......
141: Digital Drive, RE: "JPlay"... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-07-12, 11:56:15 (75.165.71.177)
I did install a trial version of JPlay a couple months ago, but for some reason still unknown, I couldn't get it to produce a sound (Foobar shows "activity" when music is supposedly playing, but still .......
142: Digital Drive, RE: "What exactly is the "system switcher"?" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-07-12, 09:29:04 (75.165.71.177)
I have a Decware "Zen Switch Box", which is usually used as a "source multiplier/switcher". In traditional usage, it provides four "source inputs", and two "system outputs". Instead, I've reversed th .......
143: General Asylum, Very sad... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-07-11, 16:02:28 (75.165.71.177)
My condolences to his family, friends/colleagues (I include myself in the latter). When I was at CalArts in the late '70s/early '80s, I spent some good times learning from and playing with Charlie. Hi .......
144: Digital Drive, Same DAC: CD transport vs. computer... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-07-11, 13:38:31 (75.165.71.177)
At the moment, though the computer setup is "pretty impressive", and is perfectly "listenable" without fatigue or any particular annoyance, the CD transport setup, to my well trained and very experien .......
145: Digital Drive, You keep mentioning JRiver -- just a thought from someone who doesn't like JRiver's sound... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-04-16, 13:46:53 (75.165.77.107)
I don't know if you've tried Foobar 2000, but even though it's free, and we have the pleasure of paying for JRiver, I've found that I just can't listen to the sound of JRiver. Sounds like a synthesize .......
146: Computer Audio Asylum, I can't explain how/why in technical terms, but I hear distinct differences. My preference is... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-04-12, 14:21:43 (75.165.77.107)
Haven't been around here for a while, but being stuck at home with a cold, I dropped by late last night, and stumbled upon this thread. It just so happens that I've spent the past couple weeks sorting .......
147: Critic's Corner, Here's an interesting take on some of those classic Strunk & White platitudes and "rules"... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-10, 13:50:05 (75.165.80.75)
See link, below. I don't read TAS, Stereophile, etc., so I'm not familiar with the writing of many audio reviewers. My comments here relate to your specific list of grammatical pet peeves (seemingly l .......
148: General Asylum, Correction: 'cellist (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-03, 13:15:04 (75.165.80.75)
.......
149: General Asylum, RE: Thanks for the additional insight which... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-02, 12:36:06 (75.165.80.75)
Each time I add a comment to this thread, I feel a bit conflicted, because short of writing a novella each time, I know that I'm only touching a small corner of the tip of the iceberg. Seeing how so m .......
150: General Asylum, Yes... and this... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-02, 09:16:42 (75.165.80.75)
Your last sentence: "Nevermind the fact that it takes quite some time to learn a new instrument (new to the musician that is) to play it properly." "...to play it properly" Yes, time is necessary to .......
151: General Asylum, RE: "adjustment" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-02, 09:03:20 (75.165.80.75)
The specific "adjustment" she mentioned was a sound post adjustment (sound post is not glued -- its length is precisely cut, its ends are precisely shaped, and its position must be precisely adjusted .......
152: General Asylum, Something no one has yet mentioned... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-01, 19:35:04 (75.165.80.75)
Not even the violinist (E-Stat's link) who participated in the "event" in question mentioned this (a good article, nonetheless -- many relevant points made)... Those early 18th century instruments use .......
153: Digital Drive, My experience is just the opposite (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2014-02-01, 11:32:06 (75.165.80.75)
I get the clicking *only* with the CD player/transport (just once at the beginning of a CD -- not between tracks). When I'm using the computer source, there's never any clicking. .......
154: General Asylum, Well said -- but there's more to it, especially with regards to the original idea of this thread. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-30, 12:52:30 (75.165.68.147)
I haven't been reading these forums regularly, and I don't have time to get into anything right now, but I saw this thread today (read the whole thing up to this point), and will say this for now: Mos .......
155: Speaker Asylum, RE: "If you love Vandy then the $50k is the penultimate envisioning of that sound." Hmmm... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-23, 15:53:05 (75.165.68.147)
If the most expensive Vandersteen speaker represents the penultimate envisioning of that Vandersteen house sound, what then would represent the ultimate envisioning of that sound? ;) .......
156: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for all the ideas (I tried them all). Will take it to a very qualified repair guy tomorrow. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-23, 13:44:49 (75.165.68.147)
Thanks to everyone for all your ideas. I did go through every possibility that I was able to try (I have no electrical knowledge or specialty tools), and nothing has changed. I even tried using unbala .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tried cleaning -- still humming. Then tried new tubes -- still humming. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-22, 13:21:35 (75.165.68.147)
I'm now a bit more concerned. Any other ideas? Thanks. .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Preamp: Hum in left channel (from mid-range driver) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-22, 10:14:11 (75.165.68.147)
My Cary SLP 03 preamp has developed a "hum" that comes from the left channel (I switched the preamp channel outputs to the power amp, and the hum moved to the right speaker, so I'm assuming it's a lef .......
159: General Asylum, Thanks, but... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-19, 11:50:14 (75.165.68.147)
...since I'm no "laddie", I object. Had you been paying attention--even in just this one thread (hint: see Eddieh's post), let alone over the past three years (including what's written in my profile)- .......
160: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Forté 4a was designed by Michael Bladelius when he was at Threshold and Forté (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-16, 21:36:13 (75.165.68.147)
All I know is that I'm really enjoying what my Forté 4a is doing, and I'm holding on to it! :) [edit]: I mentioned only the "4a", but to be clear, I meant also the "4" (4a offers balanced inputs, wher .......
161: General Asylum, RE: "I now have to triple flush my toilet to get my dumb to go away..." ;) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-16, 17:02:33 (75.165.68.147)
At least you found a solution! Sorry Abe -- I just couldn't resist. I hope you understand! :) .......
162: General Asylum, RE: "By this coming Tuesday, I should have my new Audioquest Dragonfly v1.2" -- Arrived today... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-16, 15:36:39 (75.165.68.147)
The Dragonfly arrived today, and I've been listening to some music through it for a while now (headphones, desktop system, and main system), and it's sounding very nice! I'm glad I waited for both the .......
163: General Asylum, RE: Just curious (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-16, 11:56:06 (75.165.68.147)
I've put that project on hold for the moment, and I'm not entirely convinced that I'll ever go forward with it. I'm really enjoying the music I'm listening to, on the gear I now have. Unless there com .......
164: General Asylum, Yes, I love this amp! :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-14, 14:49:32 (75.165.68.147)
. .......
165: General Asylum, Three years at the Asylum -- four systems nearly complete. Some thoughts (long)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-12-14, 13:41:15 (75.165.68.147)
Three years ago, I came here seeking advice to transform a haphazardly cobbled together noise system into an actual music-playing system. While I still harbor many reservations and wariness with regar .......
166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Decware Zen Switch Box -- I use one... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-11-30, 13:03:00 (75.165.93.248)
I currently have three separate systems in one room (main and desktop amp/speaker systems, and a separate headphone amp system -- with its own DAC when I'm on the road), and all three share a single D .......
167: General Asylum, Worth coming back to mention... three happy additions... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-08-30, 16:57:54 (75.165.80.113)
My plan to spend less time online is working out nicely, and while I intend to continue along this path, three recent enhancements to my stereo system(s) seem worthy of mention here. Despite my enhanc .......
168: General Asylum, Frankly, I'm more concerned with the continued growth of human stupidity than I am with... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-30, 17:05:53 (75.165.68.242)
...the survival of any particular commercial industry. I'm not asking for "having it both ways". In any event, I posit that enabling perpetual superficiality is not the path to enlightenment. We've be .......
169: General Asylum, "Cult of personality" marketing -- perfect for the ignorant, superficial masses. And you want more of it. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-30, 15:19:36 (75.165.68.242)
Why am I not surprised? I like Herbie Hancock, but when it comes to "celebrities" making marketing deals, anyone with a brain would see it for what it is -- a ploy that only works on the most ignorant .......
170: Amp/Preamp Asylum, With a bit of patience and luck, you may still be able to find a Forté 4 (or 4a). (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-11, 13:58:31 (75.165.68.242)
I'm very, very happy with my pure class A 50 wpc Forté 4a, and in the $400-$500 used price range, I do see them pop up for sale now and again. Mine is currently paired with an inexpensive Jolida JD-5T .......
171: Digital Drive, You might try a VGA to HDMI converter... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-09, 13:47:06 (75.165.68.242)
See link below, for a comparison of a few... I only know of their existence, but can't comment on how well they may or may not work, as I've never used one. .......
172: Amp/Preamp Asylum, And then there's Sudz -- AA's resident accidental irony generator. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-08, 22:26:33 (75.165.68.242)
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173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Because I always there about CODA (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-08, 11:35:00 (75.165.68.242)
. .......
174: General Asylum, Hint: It's not "must" who doesn't understand... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-06-07, 09:53:02 (75.165.68.242)
You, on the other hand, need to learn the difference between "your" (second person possessive adjective) and "you're" (contraction of "you are"). Hint No. 2: (sic), or [sic]: Shortened form of the Lat .......
175: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Oh, the irony! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-27, 15:55:00 (75.165.68.242)
And besides, have you ever seen me defend the hypocrisy of Al Gore? No, I didn't think so. Just another figment of your knee jerk, no substance reaction. .......
176: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "If you don't understand that much, then I have nothing further to say" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-26, 12:37:52 (75.165.68.242)
Stating the obvious: Could have saved yourself some bother in this regard -- long ago. :) .......
177: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "Anyone who wants me to 'use my phone' to control my audio system is not going to get my business. " (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-25, 17:10:15 (75.165.68.242)
I'm with you there. In fact, I still don't find any need for a "smart" phone. I don't want to deal with email on a phone, I'm not into "social media", and I don't want to surf the web on a phone. I al .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "Are you serious!??" Yes. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-24, 12:31:56 (75.165.68.242)
As a lifelong [acoustic instrument] musician (primarily performance, but also some private teaching/master class and chamber music coaching), I feel pretty confident with regards to what I'm hearing. .......
179: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have this tendency to connect the dots, which sometimes gets me into trouble with those who don't. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-24, 10:37:54 (75.165.68.242)
Human life is full of compromises. Short of drastically reducing our population, and running back into the wilderness to live a hunter/gatherer life, none of us is excused from being "part of the prob .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "When I think of public servants I think of social workers and DMV employees." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-23, 22:40:49 (75.165.68.242)
You need to think more. .......
181: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "I have never heard of a doctor being a public servant." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-23, 22:39:23 (75.165.68.242)
You need to get out more. .......
182: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "Would you care to elaborate on that assertion?" I'd be happy to... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-23, 18:17:40 (75.165.68.242)
First and foremost, I consider cars according to their specific utility, combined with their efficiency/cleanliness (the latter, environmentally speaking, especially). I also generally don't think of .......
183: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "If the speeds are precisely matched, can someone actually tell a difference between a Hyundai and a Porsche?" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-23, 17:48:35 (75.165.68.242)
Yes. The Porsche will probably still be even uglier than the Hyundai. Cars aside for the moment, I do detect differences between amps. This is why I choose to use one particular amp rather than anothe .......
184: Digital Drive, RE: I agree. DH Labs is good. One thing to mention... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-21, 15:47:26 (75.165.69.224)
Want to buy a .5 meter DH Labs USB cable? I seem to have one that I'm not using. ;) .......
185: Speaker Asylum, A second subwoofer -- enthusiastically seconded! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-21, 13:57:14 (75.165.69.224)
Recently, I added a second 12" subwoofer to my main system, and the improvement over the single sub arrangement is very satisfying. Both of my subs are M&K, but one (the one I've had the longest) alre .......
186: Digital Drive, I agree. DH Labs is good. One thing to mention... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-21, 13:26:31 (75.165.69.224)
There has been quite a bit of discussion concerning the length of "digital" cables and the possibilities of "reflections" if the cable is too short. When I was looking for digital cables, it was widel .......
187: General Asylum, Damn! Almost slapped the side of my head... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-18, 13:09:23 (75.165.69.224)
Thought there was a gnat flying into my ear. It was nothing; just "The Wanger". .......
188: Cable Asylum, The Blue Jeans 10 gauge I used for a while seemed a bit harsh as well. So... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-17, 13:43:08 (75.165.69.224)
...after trying a few different cables, I ended my search once I stumbled upon Clear Day "Double Shotgun" cables. Paul of Clear Day offers a very generous demo option, so you have nothing to lose by t .......
189: General Asylum, While not a complete analogy, it makes a point I wanted to make... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-16, 11:39:03 (75.165.69.224)
...for those able to comprehend. For you, I'll expound... If I want to communicate via music performance, in addition to whatever natural talents I may have been gifted, I should be willing to put the .......
190: General Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-15, 16:51:08 (75.165.69.224)
I'm still have my CD player/transport and the DAC that goes with it as part of the main system, but since recently ripping my nearly 1600--and constantly growing--CD collection to hard drive, most of .......
191: Speaker Asylum, I agree. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-15, 16:38:10 (75.165.69.224)
My floor standers claim a 40Hz (-3dB) low end, and while they can sound "quite low", just try to get me to unplug my two 12" powered subwoofers. I dare you! ;) .......
192: General Asylum, RE: "I will now be diligently looking for postings by Inmate Eye yam.." Um... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-14, 17:24:50 (75.165.69.224)
Just to be sure you understood my play on words... "Eye yam" was my tmsorosk version of "I am". :) The guy is an unrepentant homophone abuser. .......
193: General Asylum, RE: "I don't believe any response has answered the specific question, including yours." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-14, 16:44:58 (75.165.69.224)
Actually, I was quite explicit in my very first reply in this thread. I wrote: "Eye yam" Haven't yet heard if I'm the one chosen to be banished. :) .......
194: General Asylum, Note: He's "holding our feet to the fire" for actually caring about such things. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-14, 13:19:56 (75.165.69.224)
Tim doesn't care about "getting it right". This thread is his "grand whine" about those of us who have the unmitigated gall to wish he and his fellow adamant illiterates would care just a bit more. :: .......
195: General Asylum, Strunk and White is good, but let's remember, our O.P. needs a dictionary (as do many others here). (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-14, 10:10:20 (75.165.69.224)
When one doesn't know the difference between "are" and "our", or "no" and "know" (and many other official and/or unofficial homophones), we're not dealing with just punctuation and grammar, spelling, .......
196: General Asylum, If you're going to whine about me, the least you could do is spell my name correctly... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-13, 17:13:49 (75.165.69.224)
Melissa. :) .......
197: General Asylum, RE: "This is the most fun I've had since I've been posting here ." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-13, 13:59:57 (75.165.69.224)
If this is really the most fun you've ever had here, perhaps you should rethink your assessment of who "has a life", and who doesn't? ;) [Both here on the forum, and privately through email, you've ma .......
198: General Asylum, RE: "People who respond with defenses such as "I'm very busy" .... are fooling themselves." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-13, 13:14:16 (75.165.69.224)
I'll take it a bit further and say that they're not really fooling themselves. They're not fooling anyone else, either. Therefore, I consider it an insult to my intelligence for someone to float such .......
199: General Asylum, Eye yam. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-12, 15:10:27 (75.165.69.224)
;p .......
200: Speaker Asylum, I agree. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-10, 13:06:36 (75.165.92.225)
What really makes me shake my head is when I read (very often!) someone gushing over their latest mini-monitor miracles: "The bass is so good, I don't even a subwoofer!" Ha! My floor standing NHTs cl .......
201: Speaker Asylum, In any city: Craigslist + patience + luck can yield great results... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-10, 12:57:50 (75.165.92.225)
I'm currently running a pair of 12" M&K subwoofers in my main system (sounds wonderful! - better than just one sub). My most recent acquisition was the second sub - M&K VX-860SF. Mint condition (beaut .......
202: Computer Audio Asylum, I used to have an Audioengine D1, but prefer the Schiit Modi DAC (and Magni headphone amp)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-07, 20:56:13 (75.165.92.225)
If just a simple, inexpensive USB DAC is needed for a speaker based system (no headphone requirement), I'd go with the Schiit Modi DAC ($100) rather than the Audioengine D1. If headphone use is a desi .......
203: General Asylum, RE: "You are such an astute observer." I'm not so sure, Musetap... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-05-05, 12:32:51 (75.165.92.225)
Though I'm not the least bit interested, despite his best efforts, I've yet to see a comprehensive--and astute--assessment of his navel. .......
204: General Asylum, Do you really, really, simply not get it? Your problem with language has nothing to do with how busy you are. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-26, 18:47:50 (75.165.86.252)
You don't do "typo". In fact, you don't even misspell words (for the most part, your mistakes won't be caught by a spell checker). No, your problem with language is that your "knowledge" is strictly .......
205: General Asylum, By not understanding words in your own native tongue, you've missed the point - entirely. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-26, 16:30:11 (75.165.86.252)
You once told me that your level of illiteracy really didn't matter, as long as you "got your message across". I begged to differ, as I consider it disrespectful to make others wade through illiterate .......
206: General Asylum, RE: "If the sub was not set up in a correct manor..." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-25, 09:33:30 (75.165.76.219)
There you go again -- now you're insisting that a subwoofer must be set up in a proper house! ;) .......
207: Speaker Asylum, I recently added a second sub -- and I'm very pleased with the results! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-23, 22:52:10 (75.165.76.219)
I've spent much of my life in and around the bass clef, so it's only natural that as I put together a stereo system, I'm just as concerned about the reproduction of my beloved low notes as I am about .......
208: Computer Audio Asylum, Dwelling in mediocrity? No, I dwell in music. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-14, 15:26:43 (75.165.79.186)
It seems to me that if getting to the point of being totally immersed in music is such a complicated, expensive, and apparently never-ending project for you, it's your inability to connect to music th .......
209: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "...just bought some new ones, pooped [sic] them in, and no sound-..." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-13, 18:46:07 (75.165.79.186)
I don't think you're supposed to "poop" anything into your SACD player. It probably didn't like that. .......
210: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "...and waving dead chickens over your operating system can come latter." [sic] (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-13, 18:04:32 (75.165.79.186)
I don't know about that. The "waving dead chickens" thing is essential for any system that expects to be taken seriously as "high end". This must be done immediately. For the most natural sound howeve .......
211: Computer Audio Asylum, Seconded. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-13, 15:05:10 (75.165.79.186)
From an earlier thread ("Low Budget Music Server"), I quote myself: "I got the very nice little netbook on Craigslist - mint condition, for $150. Doubled the RAM, installed a larger, faster hard driv .......
212: General Asylum, As far as I'm concerned, whether there was an instrument in there or not... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-12, 21:09:59 (75.165.79.186)
...the meaning of the gesture, to me, is the same. My instruments are not "just things". They're the "voices" through which my spirit communicates, and they lend their own inspiration to my never-endi .......
213: Speaker Asylum, Good news, good news! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-12, 12:08:35 (75.165.79.186)
The new Dayton SPA250 plate amp arrived today, and now "Frankensub" has a new and very happy lease on life! Better sound than with the recently deceased Klipsch amp (which was also a much lower wattag .......
214: General Asylum, Picture of an unfortunate moment: Disrespectful to rest one's feet upon one's instrument. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-12, 08:35:18 (75.165.79.186)
. .......
215: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Beware: The Yamaha A-S500 received a negative KnobFeel review... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-11, 20:02:02 (75.165.79.186)
Scroll down page to review... KnobFeel review of Yamaha A-S500 (Open in New Window) .......
216: General Asylum, I expect you to offer Don Quixote a well-deserved apology for that remark. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-10, 09:57:27 (75.165.79.186)
. .......
217: General Asylum, I'm quite happy with my NAD C 426 (purchased used) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-10, 09:48:29 (75.165.79.186)
Until last year, I was using an old Harman/Kardon TU910, which I liked "well enough" (I also liked the analog dial), but it was difficult getting satisfactory reception/sound with my indoor antenna (c .......
218: Cable Asylum, I can't let a "speaker wire" recommendation request go by without mentioning Clear Day cables... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-09, 13:20:23 (75.165.79.186)
I don't have any of the components you have, but I have tried several speaker cables, and finally stopped looking once I found my current pair -- Clear Day "Double Shotgun": Clear Day Double Shotg .......
219: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm very happy with my little netbook + Foobar + wireless mouse as "remote". (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-09, 08:20:04 (75.165.79.186)
I still have a CD player, used as transport for an external DAC as part of my main system, but also connected to both a "desktop" integrated amp and speaker system and the main system's preamp/amp/spe .......
220: Speaker Asylum, I've decided to "DIY" (well, "DIM") for the fix. I've ordered a new plate amp from Dayton... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-07, 13:51:12 (75.165.79.186)
I've decided to try and fix it myself, so I've ordered a new plate amp from Dayton. This one: 250 Watt Dayton Plate Amp (Open in New Window) The dimensions will fit into my M&K cabinet, s .......
221: Speaker Asylum, Good news, bad news... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-06, 21:20:16 (75.165.79.186)
The good news... The new subwoofer is perfect. Works perfectly with the single channel/single cable "mono" connection, and sounds great. Even looks very nice, with its real cherry veneer and grille cl .......
222: Speaker Asylum, In my profile, I mention they are both 12" M&K. Some differences... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-06, 11:50:45 (75.165.79.186)
The new one (new to me) is M&K VX-860SF -- everything "original", in mint condition. 12" driver. The other (my current single sub) is as follows (a bit of a "Frankensub"): M&K V-2B cabinet. M&K MX-20 .......
223: Speaker Asylum, Thanks to both of you! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-06, 11:18:52 (75.165.79.186)
I'll have the new sub in a couple hours. For the moment, placement options will be limited by the length of the interconnects I have available. I'll get longer ones to try if need be. Thanks again! :: .......
224: General Asylum, They say they are. But then, Obama calls himself a Democrat. With a simple (D), he fools his fellow Republicans... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-06, 10:51:40 (75.165.79.186)
...into hating him. Sometimes, words are just words. By the way -- I don't care if the popes are Catholic or not. I just want gay popes to be able to marry those they love. :) .......
225: Speaker Asylum, Dual subwoofer connection question(s)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-06, 00:38:34 (75.165.79.186)
Tomorrow, I'm picking up a second M&K subwoofer to pair with my current one - for "stereo" subs. I've had the current one connected via a pair of stereo line level interconnects running from the secon .......
226: General Asylum, Pandora One + Amazon's "Buy with one click" = (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-04-05, 15:20:08 (75.165.79.186)
...a terrible conspiracy to empty my bank account! :) With Pandora One's desktop app, when a selection is playing, there are a few different ways to click on it for more information (specific track, a .......
227: Headphone Heights, Result (Audioengine D1 *DAC only* with Schiit Magni amp: Much better, but Schiit Modi DAC still preferred (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-30, 11:30:34 (168.103.161.231)
I performed the experiment, using the Audioengine D1 as just the DAC, and while the overall sound--and HD600 headphone handling--is indeed much better using the Schiit Magni amp, I still prefer the so .......
228: Headphone Heights, Okay, I see what you mean. I'll give it a try when I have some time - probably tomorrow... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-29, 19:48:10 (168.103.161.231)
...and I'll get back to you on that particular comparison. .......
229: Headphone Heights, The Audioengine D1 is a DAC/amp combined - so it's a bit of apples and oranges. Though I will say this... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-29, 19:06:49 (168.103.161.231)
Since the Audioengine D1 can't have its DAC and amp sections separated, there's no way to directly compare just the DAC part of it vs. the Modi DAC, using a common "headphone amp". At the same time, i .......
230: Computer Audio Asylum, My Modi/Magni/PYST package arrived today - here's a link to my comments in the headphone forum... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-29, 18:12:38 (168.103.161.231)
Link... .......
231: Headphone Heights, Schiit Modi and Magni combination -- Finally, a desktop/portable headphone solution I can live with! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-29, 17:37:03 (168.103.161.231)
Given the choice between speakers and headphones, I'll always choose speakers. There are times however--travel, or even late nights at home, for that matter--when headphones are the only practical opt .......
232: General Asylum, Adcom linestage -- I had a particularly less-than-happy experience with a GTP 500II (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-25, 10:47:15 (168.103.161.231)
Though "rick_m" may step in here to defend his fix/mod of his Adcom preamp, the Adcom GTP 500II I had for a short while was one of the worst components I've ever experienced. When I first discovered A .......
233: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm very glad you like it! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-25, 10:00:43 (168.103.161.231)
Feeling a bit responsible for doing my best to influence your decision with regards to these fine Schiit DACs, I now breathe a sigh of relief. Even though I would remain a happy Bifrost user myself (I .......
234: Computer Audio Asylum, Good advice - and I would add... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-24, 19:28:30 (168.103.161.231)
I'm in the process of ripping my ever-expanding CD collection (almost half way through 1500+ at the moment -- using dBpoweramp), one at a time. In addition to getting metadata correct so that composer .......
235: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks. I've looked up the "SVS" subwoofer, and indeed, it does have both in/out line level. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-24, 16:25:43 (168.103.161.231)
I've never had that option on any of my subwoofers (currently have three--M&K, HSU, and Polk--but none have line level outputs ). I suppose that could be a convenient feature if one's preamp only has .......
236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: "Subwoofer to amps." Are you sure about that? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-24, 13:01:28 (168.103.161.231)
In your system listing, you mention a preamp and mono-block amps. And in your original post, you say: "Subwoofer is run in-line with the speakers." . While there are various possibilities here, I don .......
237: Amp/Preamp Asylum, For future reference -- about "swapping speakers"... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-23, 14:48:44 (63.224.47.125)
I think when people mention the idea of "swapping speakers", they're thinking about switching left/right channel signals (coming from the preamp and/or amp). From the preamp - switch left/right interc .......
238: Speaker Asylum, RE: "I'd imagine the bass would be..." The bass?!!! What bass? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-21, 14:30:50 (63.224.47.125)
With a frequency range claim like this... Frequency range (-6dB) 47Hz - 45kHz Frequency response (±3dB) 79Hz - 28kHz ...I'd think that to have any real bass, a subwoofer, forced to come in above 80Hz, .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I love my Forté 4a ("tube-like" or not, it sounds great). One thing to consider, though, with an older amp... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-20, 14:18:20 (70.58.90.114)
My 4a is just about 20 years old now, and though it still sounds great, from all I've read about aging capacitors and such, it's probably coming up on the time when I'll have to send it off to Jon Sod .......
240: Digital Drive, I deleted my message recommending the Schiit Modi - because it's only for USB input (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-20, 13:27:31 (70.58.90.114)
Sorry about that; I forgot to take into account that you're inquiring about using a DVD player as transport, not a computer. If you ever do want an inexpensive yet good DAC for computer w/USB only inp .......
241: Digital Drive, I'm taking my time looking for a new TT. In the meanwhile I'm beginning to collect LPs again... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-19, 16:56:43 (70.58.90.114)
I need to find both a turntable and a phono preamp, but neither will do me much good unless I have some vinyl to play. I'm just now beginning to collect some vinyl again (just a few albums, so far). .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Damn! I just looked up the 1019, and that *was* my old turntable that burned up in the fire. :( (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-19, 16:46:43 (70.58.90.114)
Mine had the tapered wooden plinth (wider on top, tapered towards the bottom). Looking closely at pictures of the table itself, that's certainly the one (I can now remember seeing those very numbers b .......
243: Speaker Asylum, Wow! You got a great deal on those Super Zeros! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-19, 15:16:13 (70.58.90.114)
I have a quartet of Super Zeros as part of my "home theatre" system, and while I feel I got a good enough deal on them, you certainly got the best deal I've heard of for a pair of those! While I enjoy .......
244: General Asylum, Even better: SRWare Iron with AdBlock. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-19, 14:20:41 (70.58.90.114)
SRWare Iron is based on Google Chrome, with all of Google's privacy/security sapping bits removed. All the Chrome extensions work with it. .......
245: Speaker Asylum, With a bit of patience and luck, just about anything is possible when buying used... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-19, 14:08:31 (70.58.90.114)
The floor standers of my main system (the "2" of the current 2.1 configuration) are a pair of old NHT Model 2. In great shape, and sounding great as well. I paid $160 for the pair on my local Craigsl .......
246: Digital Drive, RE: "This makes computer audio a mockery." No. Quite the opposite, actually... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-19, 10:34:17 (70.58.90.114)
When my entire vinyl collection melted in a fire years ago, there was nothing I could have done to save it, and keeping a duplicate collection off-site would have been an impractical proposition. Now .......
247: General Asylum, I lived in NYC for 15 years, and a good Margherita was always my favorite. Or just "a slice of regular"... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-17, 21:05:23 (70.58.90.114)
...would do in a pinch. I could do without all that other crap. When I left the city, I had to figure out how to make my own "NY Style" pies. I can even toss the dough to thin crust perfection now! :) .......
248: Digital Drive, Yes - should have mentioned that - one copy is "off site". Learned that lesson the hard way, when... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-17, 16:07:49 (70.58.90.114)
...my entire vinyl collection melted in an apartment fire years ago. :( .......
249: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Possible to use a universal remote to replace Jolida JD-5T remote? If so, any recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-17, 15:55:44 (70.58.90.114)
I'm still enjoying the sound and functionality of my Jolida JD-5T preamp, but the cheesy/cheap four button remote control unit that came with it is acting up (especially the volume up/down buttons), a .......
250: Digital Drive, I'm still ripping, and don't want to re-rip, so I have *four* copies of everything! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-17, 15:32:36 (70.58.90.114)
I've ripped a lot of CDs, and still have many to go. Though I'm keeping all my CDs, and only a few of my music files are "download only" at this point, just having my CDs available for re-ripping isn' .......
251: General Asylum, Just one question about "offset" tweeters and left/right speaker cabinet orientation... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-17, 13:33:48 (70.58.90.114)
I have no idea if there's a specific designer mandated reason for the particular left/right orientation of your speakers, but it seems that whenever I've seen speakers with offset tweeters, the recomm .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, Again, *given what you've said here*, what else do I have to go on? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 23:34:47 (70.58.90.114)
Aside from the ability to play 78s (okay, if that's an important concern for you, that's fine), and the fact that you're pleasantly puzzled by its "entry level" designation, you still said that the ot .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, Given what you said, here's what I'd do... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 21:39:09 (70.58.90.114)
You wrote: "They are very close in performance. I would give the slight edge to the SP-15. Better pitch stability and maybe a little more accurate." If I too found that to be the case, the answer se .......
254: General Asylum, That's good. Now, if you want to hear the lowest fundamentals reached by pianos - or even organs... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 20:22:06 (70.58.90.114)
...you'll have to go even lower! :) For hearing the full range of a piano (even without considering something like a Bösendorfer Imperial Grand with its 97 keys), you'll need to reach somewhere below .......
255: General Asylum, About the "need" for a sub with those Harbeths... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 19:26:22 (70.58.90.114)
From what I can find, those particular Harbeths claim 46Hz as the +/- 3dB low point, which doesn't even reach down to the lowest fundamental of a double bass (or bass guitar), which is about 40Hz. Acc .......
256: General Asylum, A couple quotes from a dear friend of mine in that article... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 18:22:29 (70.58.90.114)
Bowie's bassist, Gail Ann Dorsey, is a dear friend of mine. We were at CalArts together in the late '70s/early '80s, and later, we shared a loft in New York for almost a year, until she left for the U .......
257: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "The system you described as 'dedicated' isn't exactly top of the tree." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 17:44:57 (70.58.90.114)
I consider myself fortunate to be able to connect to music--fully, deeply--without someone's idea of "top of the tree" systems. It's not that I don't care about good sound - I do indeed. I don't just .......
258: Computer Audio Asylum, I wonder if you ever considered why XP *needs* so much tweaking? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-15, 15:53:10 (70.58.90.114)
Because it's clearly an inferior bit of OS software. Windows 7 finally seems to have solved many of the perpetually annoying issues regularly encountered with XP (we won't even bother mentioning Vista .......
259: Computer Audio Asylum, Others seem to tweak much more than I... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-14, 14:00:45 (70.58.90.114)
I've certainly done a small bit of tweaking on my Windows 7 machines (one notebook and two netbooks), but I'm sure my little bit of tweaking is absolutely nothing compared to what many others will do. .......
260: Computer Audio Asylum, The HiFace device should work very well, I expect. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-13, 21:14:21 (70.58.90.114)
I don't know Windows 8 (I'm still very happy with Windows 7), but as long as the computer has USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports (of course it will), your HiFace device should work as expected. .......
261: Computer Audio Asylum, Much too nice a computer to put a cranky old dog of an OS like XP on it. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-13, 19:47:28 (70.58.90.114)
Does it come with Windoows 8? I don't know 8, but I'm very familiar with both XP and 7, and I'd never consider downgrading from 7 back to XP. Never. .......
262: Computer Audio Asylum, My dedicated music computer is a little netbook -- I love it! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-13, 19:09:58 (70.58.90.114)
I got a used Asus 1015PX-MU17 netbook (on Craigslist, hardly used, for $150). I replaced the 250GB/5400rpm drive with a 500GB/7200rpm drive, doubled the RAM (from 1GB to 2), and installed Windows 7 Ho .......
263: Computer Audio Asylum, I have one of those. It's good, convenient, and versatile, but... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-08, 23:51:11 (207.225.233.30)
...I'm not convinced it offers the best sound in the general vicinity of its price range. I only listen via headphones when I feel I must. Otherwise, I always much prefer listening via speakers. I use .......
264: Cable Asylum, That having been said, I would enthusiastically recommend a demo of Clear Day cables... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-06, 08:33:32 (207.225.233.30)
I've been using Clear Day Double Shotgun cables for a couple years now, and have no desire to look for anything else. Paul offers free demos, which will cost only the return postage (just a few dollar .......
265: Speaker Asylum, To live without humor. Without imagination. How sad. So desolate. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-05, 02:25:20 (207.225.233.30)
I find your intellect about as stimulating as a sleeping pill. Or two. .......
266: Speaker Asylum, You didn't get the JOKE. Even the winky face was more than was needed, but here... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-05, 00:40:55 (207.225.233.30)
Imagine, if you will, that the teller of the joke is in fact, the butt of the joke. Claiming that there are "three kinds of people", then matter-of-factly listing only two. All about people--again, in .......
267: Speaker Asylum, Seems you need more time as well. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-04, 20:18:44 (207.225.233.30)
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268: Speaker Asylum, I'll give you a little more time to think about it... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-04, 16:17:11 (207.225.233.30)
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269: Speaker Asylum, RE: "They're not a 'good' or accurate speaker, but they're fun." What the hell does that mean? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-04, 15:54:07 (207.225.233.30)
Just curious -- what's so "fun" about a speaker that's neither "good" nor "accurate"? Or is "fun" just another one of those audiophile co-opted/redefined words that I no longer understand because I'm .......
270: Speaker Asylum, There are three types of people... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-04, 12:50:02 (207.225.233.30)
...those who can count, and those who can't. ;) .......
271: Computer Audio Asylum, Apparently, you haven't been keeping up... :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-03, 14:22:07 (207.225.233.30)
First, see the post of mine just below yours: Post just "below" yours (Open in New Window) Then, over in "digital", my further comments regarding Schiit Modi vs. SMSL: My comments in "Digi .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, Wow! Thanks to everyone for all the ideas! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-03, 13:35:57 (207.225.233.30)
Sorry I don't have time for individual replies at the moment - so just a few quick comments for now... It's nice to know there are some inexpensive new turntables that could offer decent playback, as .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, Complete "decent" vinyl setup for $500 or less? (used is fine - even preferred if higher quality is possible). (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-02, 18:01:16 (168.103.160.250)
I'm interested in being able to play some vinyl again, so I'm wondering -- would it be possible to put together a complete vinyl setup (turntable/tonearm/cartridge and phono preamp, as my preamp doesn .......
274: General Asylum, Just today, I received a used copy of an import CD - cost me $35 (new would have been $215-$350)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-03-02, 16:56:04 (168.103.160.250)
My favorite Rickie Lee Jones album has always been "Girl At Her Volcano". Back when it was first released, I had it on both vinyl and cassette. All my vinyl melted in a fire years ago, but I still hav .......
275: Digital Drive, RE: "...then [sic] do many things poorly." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-28, 20:57:17 (168.103.160.250)
Hi Tim, You wrote: "I would prefer a player that does one thing well then many things poorly." Just curious -- what might be the many things you'd like your player to do poorly? :) .......
276: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks, Dave. Glad you like the Clear Day cables, too! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-27, 00:57:37 (168.103.160.250)
Yesterday, when I wrote the previous post, I did mention that it would be woefully incomplete. In looking at it again tonight, I see that indeed it is, and that it should remain so! ;) .......
277: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I hope this helps... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-25, 12:43:35 (168.103.160.250)
This will be woefully "incomplete", but I have neither the time nor the inclination to write that many words here. First, I'll tell you why I don't discuss music itself very much (to keep this as si .......
278: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The silliness of that question seems obvious to me, but just in case you're serious... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-25, 02:56:31 (168.103.160.250)
Have you ever heard a mediocre musician (the term "musician" used loosely here, perhaps) play on a wonderful instrument? Was there musicality? Was there "musical" pace, rhythm, and timing? Was there [ .......
279: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not at all. But while we're here, do you need a dictionary as well? This is just silly. So then... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-24, 20:12:33 (168.103.160.250)
If you'd like to come to the defense of all the silly audiophiles who've fallen for the pointless hijacking of perfectly good words and their well-established meanings, please do describe just how amp .......
280: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I no longer expect you to "get it", so, in the immortal words of Kloss, "Whatever, dude". ;) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-24, 16:52:35 (168.103.160.250)
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281: Amp/Preamp Asylum, As I suggested - start with a dictionary. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-24, 15:48:33 (168.103.160.250)
I'm sure there are certain terms "well understood" by tax law specialists such as yourself that I should probably avoid co-opting to describe various aspects of paddling a sea kayak, for instance, so .......
282: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I assure you - when it comes to musicality, pace and rhythm, and musical emotion, I'm anything but ignorant... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-24, 15:12:47 (168.103.160.250)
First, get yourself a good dictionary, and familiarize yourself with some of these words. Then, consider the fact that I've spent the majority of my life as a performing musician, so I'm rather famili .......
283: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Musicality, rhythm and pace, emotion; all provided my composers and musicians - not amps. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-24, 14:30:57 (168.103.160.250)
[Subject line typo correction: Meant to type "by composers" rather than "my composers". Sorry about that.] I don't doubt that the older Bryston amps (or even the newer ones - I don't know) might offer .......
284: General Asylum, Facebook, Google (including Gmail), Twitter, Email without strong encryption, etc... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-23, 17:09:05 (168.103.160.250)
Some people care about privacy (for good reasons), and some don't even think about it (ignorance is bliss -- until it bites you in the ass). The crowd that doesn't care about Internet privacy is not o .......
285: Speaker Asylum, Interesting: My old Vandersteen 2ce used a similar Sound Anchor base - but with reversed fore/aft orientation... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-23, 15:04:46 (168.103.160.250)
When I had my old Vandersteen 2ce speakers, I used a pair of Sound Anchor stands (sand filled). They looked like the base of the stands pictured here, but with the Vandersteens, the stands were orient .......
286: Digital Drive, 10 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-22, 15:00:21 (168.103.160.250)
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287: Amp/Preamp Asylum, As far as I know, Forté was always clear about which amps were "pure class A" and which were "class A/B". (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-19, 13:15:08 (168.103.160.250)
Liz's old Forté 4a (now mine -- and I love it! :)) was designed as a "pure class A" amp, and there was never any question about this. Runs warm, as expected, and sounds wonderful. Though it seems some .......
288: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Still runs warm, and still sounds lovely! :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-17, 18:32:02 (63.224.47.213)
. .......
289: General Asylum, Clue: I believed OP on something neither of us could verify. I called you out on what we could. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-05, 18:20:05 (70.58.91.179)
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290: General Asylum, You're not nearly as sharp as you think you are. JimK is in Commercial HVAC sales. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-05, 13:35:47 (70.58.91.179)
Had you bothered to click on one link (his profile), you'd have known that before spouting your nonsense about him not being "registered" as an [audio] dealer/industry member. Bad hair day? Or just bu .......
291: Cable Asylum, Thanks for the sincere reply, but I find it, in a word... absurd. More later... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-04, 16:33:06 (70.58.91.179)
Just wanted to let you know that I did read your message, and though I don't have time to compose a thoughtful reply just now (getting ready to leave and be out of town for the week), I will come back .......
292: General Asylum, I hope you gave him a good deal on the "shipping and handling" costs! :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-04, 15:48:14 (70.58.91.179)
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293: Computer Audio Asylum, I'll be interested to read what you think. Even more, I hope it will enhance your enjoyment of music! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-03, 18:26:07 (70.58.91.179)
Your system is very different than mine, so who knows the specific nature of the differences you'll hear? Still, I do believe you will hear some distinct differences, and I hope it will be a positive .......
294: General Asylum, Losing sleep--or not--over the spending habits of "rich" people... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-03, 15:25:48 (70.58.91.179)
Before I say anything else, I should say this: Not all "the rich" are evil, or even stupid, just as not all people of more modest means are virtuous beyond reproach. Most of us are somewhere in betwee .......
295: Cable Asylum, A pair of 10' Clear Day Double Shotguns should be within your budget - and would most likely sound wonderful. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-02, 17:03:02 (70.58.91.179)
And, you can try a pair for the price of return postage (and they don't weigh very much :)). Write to Paul (you'll love dealing with him), and set up the demo. Nothing to lose in trying them, I assure .......
296: Digital Drive, Budget DAC comparison (Schiit Modi vs. SMSL SD-1955+): No contest - Modi vanquishes SMSL. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-01, 15:02:48 (70.58.91.179)
If you're concerned that not enough "young people"--or even older people--have an interest in and/or appreciation of good quality music/sound reproduction, and you'd like to give them a taste of what' .......
297: Computer Audio Asylum, Okay, that's enough. Schiit Modi is going to friend. SMSL is listed on the AA Trader - cheap! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-01, 12:55:42 (70.58.91.179)
Last night, I said that I would give the SMSL a "few more days" of signal feeding 24 hours per day, just to hear what happens, but at this point, I've decided that I'd rather use my computer-based sys .......
298: General Asylum, RE:"...plompted down on her bed and cracked the top of her violin." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-01, 11:06:42 (70.58.91.179)
I certainly understand her pain. Here's my similar story of a damaged instrument... My first two years at CalArts, I lived in the dorm (that was actually a requirement - to live on campus for at least .......
299: Computer Audio Asylum, First impression of SMSL DAC: I'm not impressed. Much prefer Schiit Modi. More to come... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-02-01, 00:11:47 (70.58.91.179)
The SMSL DAC arrived today. This is the SD-1955+ version. I may write a bit more later (perhaps in the "Digital" forum rather than here, as I won't be dealing with any "computer related issues" per se .......
300: General Asylum, He should stick to playing the 'cello (like a 'cello, if he must). His "violin playing" was insulting... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-31, 20:55:58 (70.58.91.179)
All of us musicians have done stuff like that while playing around, but I actually found myself cringing while watching/listening to that. He played the music badly - both musically and with painful i .......
301: General Asylum, No, not from Cleveland. And the apostrophe is commonly used for this purpose - not just in Cleveland. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-31, 19:52:40 (70.58.91.179)
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302: General Asylum, Yes. I'm a 'cellist. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-31, 15:52:48 (70.58.91.179)
Lots of orchestral and chamber orchestra experience over the years, but I've always preferred playing more intimate chamber music, so for the past twenty-five years or so, mostly small chamber ensembl .......
303: Cable Asylum, Please describe, in some detail, the progressive "musicality" of each cable as they move "up the line". (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-28, 18:55:09 (70.58.91.179)
When I read about the "emotion" and "musicality" people around here so often ascribe to certain bits of gear and wire, I'd really like to know just exactly what they mean. I've been a musician all m .......
304: General Asylum, Don't you hate it when you have to explain the punch line? And twice, no less! ;) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-28, 11:06:00 (70.58.91.179)
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305: Digital Drive, RE: "As much as I liked the Bifrost, I like, and now own, the Gungnir better." Not surprised; this tells me.. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-28, 09:22:15 (70.58.91.179)
...that the guys at Schiit are on the right track in terms of creating a range of products-- all good products--at more than reasonable price points . It's this sort of thing that will do more for the .......
306: Computer Audio Asylum, One advantage of my not knowing "what to [supposedly] expect" from certain technical details is... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-28, 08:59:01 (70.58.91.179)
...that my initial impressions are influenced entirely by what I'm hearing. Beyond that, it's perfectly reasonable to then consider the compromises that make the Modi considerably less expensive than .......
307: Digital Drive, Modi: Sounds like Schiit! (meant in the most complimentary way, of course!). :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-27, 14:59:15 (70.58.91.179)
I'm the very happy user of not one, but two Schiit Bifrost DACs, so I'm in no hurry to find another DAC for myself. I have a friend, however, who is currently using just the analog output of his MacBo .......
308: Cable Asylum, Speaker cable: Try Clear Day. Great cables, and great person behind the cables. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-27, 12:04:00 (70.58.91.179)
I use the Double Shotgun version, and I'm very, very happy with them. You also won't find a nicer person to deal with -- Paul Laudati is the best. He'll send you a pair of cables to try, and all it wi .......
309: Computer Audio Asylum, Should have mentioned... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-25, 22:49:06 (70.58.91.179)
I just realized that I had managed to completely neglect to tell you what I listened to before posting the previous message, and at least a bit of how it actually sounded. So, here's a bit of that... .......
310: Computer Audio Asylum, Schiit Modi is here. Some "quick and dirty" initial impressions... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-25, 18:09:32 (70.58.91.179)
I'll have more to say later--allowing for any potential "burn-in" considerations; be they electronic, psychological, magical, or any combination of these. First and foremost: I'm enjoying the music, .......
311: Computer Audio Asylum, Just to be clear: Jason's mention of "slaughter" was in reference to the onboard audio/analog output of Mac. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-25, 09:32:10 (70.58.91.179)
The Modi I ordered should be here within the hour. The SMSL will take a bit longer, but the delivery estimate is still several days from now. I'll certainly be comparing the Modi to the Bifrost for no .......
312: Speaker Asylum, "terrible typist" doesn't explain "once and a while" vs. "once in a while". Not a typo. :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-23, 19:27:12 (70.58.91.179)
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313: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks. A few thoughts... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-23, 14:27:25 (70.58.91.179)
I'm interested in your comment about the wall wart power supply. Is it the specific wall wart itself that you feel could be better? Or is it the entire implementation - both the wall wart and how the .......
314: General Asylum, My first thought was: Even Liberace might have had second thoughts on that one. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-23, 08:39:36 (70.58.91.179)
For me, ostentatious crap like that represents much more than ugly kitsch. Makes me sad on several levels. .......
315: Computer Audio Asylum, There's going to be a "$100 DAC shootout" here! -- just placed an order for a Modi. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-22, 13:15:03 (70.58.91.179)
After hearing from Jason at Schiit (he's always prompt and helpful with his email correspondence), I've just placed an order for a Modi. Now that I have both an SMSL and Modi coming, I'll test both ag .......
316: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes, she was wonderful, and I do love how she played that concerto. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-21, 21:19:52 (70.58.91.179)
I've specialized in Baroque performance since the early '80s, but haven't stopped playing 19th and 20th century music as well. I've played the Dvořák concerto many times over the years. It's a lo .......
317: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes, I have two Bifrosts! :) I've already ordered a SMSL, but I may well get a Modi too, and compare. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-21, 20:43:19 (70.58.91.179)
I'll send the better of the two to my friend, and decide what to do with the other. Thanks for the reminder! :) Have you heard a Modi? Has anyone here heard one? If so, I'd love to know your impressio .......
318: Speaker Asylum, RE: "The Audio Note and Shindo components are an absolute ripoff!" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-21, 02:44:36 (70.58.91.179)
Perhaps, but if you pay enough for them, you can still brag about how expensive they were! I don't understand -- where's the downside? ;) .......
319: Speaker Asylum, RE: "once and a while" -- !!! You're a writer?! (well, okay, a reviewer... but still). (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-21, 02:22:59 (70.58.91.179)
I'm sorry, but this place is driving me nuts. At least it's an asylum, so I haven't far to go once I've lost track of the last marble. :-/ .......
320: General Asylum, RE: "Czech Radio D-Dur" -- Thanks! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-21, 02:02:20 (70.58.91.179)
Thanks for mentioning that station! A direct link to its streaming is now on my "music server" machine. Sounds great. :) By the way, that should be WGBH, not WGHB. .......
321: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks. A couple questions... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-20, 20:00:30 (70.58.91.179)
Have you heard it? If so, how does it sound? I'm not convinced I like the idea of a volume control added to the mix here (my friend wouldn't be using it as a headphone amp, so wouldn't this just repre .......
322: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks. Some comments... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-20, 14:34:37 (70.58.91.179)
I will pass along your recommendation of "PureMusic", and I'll get that optical cable you recommended. I'll also be sending along a USB cable, so that he can compare and decide. As for your mention of .......
323: Computer Audio Asylum, Okay, here's my plan... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-20, 14:23:38 (70.58.91.179)
First, thanks for your comments. I've just ordered one SMSL unit. I'll also get both optical and USB cables to send along with it. He can listen through each one, and decide which he might prefer. I w .......
324: Computer Audio Asylum, I'll try to explain my motive a bit better... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-20, 14:09:24 (70.58.91.179)
My friend is a true music lover, with good ears, and a soul that understands music. In addition to extensive experience in other worldwide venues as well, 25+ years of listening to concerts at Carnegi .......
325: Computer Audio Asylum, To give a friend a "taste of DAC", would this little DAC be worth the bother? ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-19, 14:45:49 (70.58.91.179)
I've recently read a few positive comments about the little "SMSL" DAC (see link to ebay page, below), and I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile for me to purchase and send one of these to a friend .......
326: General Asylum, I couldn't find any reference to music "that was intended for it". (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-18, 13:16:31 (70.58.91.179)
I visited the artist's site, and couldn't find any reference to music intended to be played with the work. Though I know that sometimes--at least at show openings--music might be played (I've done my .......
327: General Asylum, Any possibility of finding climate controlled commercial storage nearby? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-18, 13:07:21 (70.58.91.179)
If I were you, I'd feel much better about finding a climate controlled commercial storage unit for your gear. I just can't help but feel that a Calgary Winter would be too extreme for ideal storage in .......
328: Cable Asylum, Doctor, heal thyself. Seriously. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-18, 11:47:16 (70.58.91.179)
The only thing I really understood from your "review" is that you're so far removed from where music lives, even GPS couldn't help you now. If your misery loves company, don't worry, you've certainly .......
329: Digital Drive, If you wouldn't mind spending a bit less, try a Pangea C7 AC-14SE (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-18, 10:47:06 (70.58.91.179)
I'm using one of these for my NAD tuner, and it seems to work. :) .......
330: General Asylum, No music. It's not about music. The work stands entirely on its own. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-17, 22:22:49 (70.58.91.179)
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331: Computer Audio Asylum, Just use a USB 2 cable and all should be well. I think. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-16, 20:08:14 (70.58.91.179)
The USB 3 "A" connector (output from computer) is backwards compatible with USB 2 cable (it fits/works - just without USB 3 speed), but at the other end of the cable, a USB 3 "B" connector is not the .......
332: Digital Drive, Further details might be interesting. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-16, 18:48:33 (70.58.91.179)
Could you describe the differences you're hearing? Also, I found the Belleson web page, and discovered many variations on this circuit. Which version did you use? Was it a "simple" modification? Or is .......
333: General Asylum, I've been accused of being a tiresome pedant, so I may as well add my two cents. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-15, 11:39:22 (70.58.91.179)
In fact, I've been called even worse by a few who've found themselves on or near the receiving end of my occasional rants concerning our slippery slope into illiteracy. :) You wrote: "Giant thumbs, sm .......
334: Speaker Asylum, For several years, I really enjoyed a pair of 2Ce (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-10, 13:18:50 (70.58.91.179)
I was driving them with a B&K EX442 ("Sonata") amp, and B&K AVP1000 preamp/tuner. The sand-filled, tilt-adjustable Sound Anchor stands ( http://www.soundanchors.com/page47.html ) were nice to have wit .......
335: General Asylum, Unrelated to enjoying the company of a superior species; If you end up on the couch, that's where you belong. :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-09, 18:27:47 (70.58.91.179)
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336: Cable Asylum, I'm using a Pangea AC-14SE "C7" for my new NAD tuner... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-09, 15:23:59 (70.58.91.179)
...and I'm quite happy with it (a decent improvement in sound over the stock cord). When I was looking into this cord, I did find it peculiar that on the "male" end, it had a three-prong connector. I' .......
337: Cable Asylum, Most of my interconnects and speaker cables come from small companies (often just a one person operation)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-08, 00:12:17 (70.58.91.3)
Main system speaker cables: Clear Day "Double Shotgun" The Clear Day cables are great, and it is always a pleasure to deal with Paul Laudati (creator/owner of Clear Day Cables). Desktop/computer syst .......
338: Digital Drive, I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds very good indeed. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2013-01-01, 13:05:48 (70.58.91.3)
For many years, I had a Michael Yee DA-1 DAC (sold recently to someone via AA Trader). I got that DAC in about 1995, and used a Denon CD player as the transport for several years. It featured a unique .......
339: General Asylum, With the right attitude, historical accuracy can be ignored in the service of blind patriotism... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-27, 10:38:20 (74.61.53.209)
I've never been much a fan of nationalism and/or tone-deaf, blind patriotism. Leave that silliness for sports fanaticism, where at least it has the potential to be--for the most part, anyway--a more b .......
340: Radio Road, Thanks, that's interesting information from FM Fool. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-17, 17:34:11 (70.58.91.3)
It's been a while since I've "modernized" my tuner setup, and I'm so glad I finally got around to it! :) At the moment, I can only use an indoor antenna. One of the problems I've had with my last coup .......
341: Radio Road, Tuner arrived, and is sounding wonderful! My ears must be clean. :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-13, 11:09:24 (70.58.91.3)
As of this moment, I feel particularly disinclined to modify this tuner in any way. :) For a long time now, I felt that my antenna/reception was the biggest problem I was having with FM. Now I think i .......
342: Radio Road, Thanks. I'll take my time listening to it "as is" before deciding if I'll do anything... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-13, 08:53:21 (70.58.91.3)
It's "out for delivery" right now, and should arrive within the next hour or so. If it sounds really good to me as it is, I'd be inclined to keep it that way, rather than tinkering with it just becaus .......
343: Water Cooler, One of your Interests/Hobbies is "writing"??? ;) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-12, 12:52:54 (70.58.91.3)
Good luck with your new place. And listen to your mom. Sudz doesn't listen to his mom, and look how he turned out. .......
344: Speaker Asylum, Thanks. That's interesting. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-12, 11:10:49 (70.58.91.3)
I'd be interested in reading a more detailed description of your impressions of the HSU bookshelf speaker. It's difficult enough to rely primarily on reviews and such, without actually hearing the obj .......
345: Radio Road, NAD C426 filter cap modification? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-11, 17:05:28 (70.58.91.3)
Hello, I just purchased one of these (Audiogon), and as I await delivery, I've been thinking about one modification I've read about. It has to do with disconnecting two "filter caps" (see link to ment .......
346: Speaker Asylum, Here's one I've been considering for my computer/desktop system: HSU Research HB-1 (with subwoofer) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-10, 21:21:56 (70.58.91.3)
See link, below. For the past several months, I've been refining my computer/desktop speaker system (along the way, it managed to transform itself from mere "computer sound" to "second system" status) .......
347: Cable Asylum, Forgive me if I'm wrong, but something smells... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-10, 20:25:04 (70.58.91.3)
You just joined the Asylum today, and as of this typing, you have four posts. All four posts are pushing "laceyacoustics" cables, and are strikingly similar in their wording; like half-baked advertisi .......
348: Cable Asylum, Just because someone can afford it doesn't mean they have any idea how to connect to music... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-09, 10:47:02 (70.58.91.3)
...and for a fraction of the cost of audio bling. One of these days, when I have the time, I'll come back here and really annoy the hell out of the "more money than sense" crowd. Because for me, it re .......
349: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Almost entire post copied/pasted from this Audiogon ad... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-08, 19:02:42 (70.58.91.3)
See link, below. If that wasn't your ad, perhaps you could have at least given some credit for your source of information? This sort of thing happens here more often than many may realize - material .......
350: Computer Audio Asylum, I agree with you, Abe, and will add... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-07, 16:09:23 (70.58.91.3)
My "general purpose" computer is a small laptop (14 inch), so when I decided I wanted a dedicated music computer, I went even smaller - to a 10.1 inch netbook! :) So far, I'm really happy with that ch .......
351: General Asylum, Pandastic! :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-07, 09:39:49 (70.58.91.3)
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352: General Asylum, Here's a novel idea: Try it (record and/or playback), and let us know how *you* would rate it. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-06, 17:42:49 (63.224.46.124)
Listening/hearing is still an option, after all. :) .......
353: General Asylum, Can't be sure, but I think dealer ate my carrier pigeon. Haven't seen him for ages. Questions still unanswered. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-01, 17:29:09 (63.224.46.232)
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354: General Asylum, Spudz (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-12-01, 16:47:09 (63.224.46.232)
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355: General Asylum, Working fine on both Roku and computer. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-30, 12:34:42 (63.224.46.232)
Though I do most of my Pandora listening on the computer based system these days, I just tested it on Roku, and it was fine. Both Roku hand-held and Kindle Fire remotes working as well. PS: It's also .......
356: Computer Audio Asylum, My simple--and cheap--dedicated music playing computer... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-29, 12:43:56 (63.224.46.232)
On my local Craigslist, I got an almost new, mint condition Asus 1015PX-MU17 netbook (10.1 inch screen) - for $150 USD. I replaced the 1 GB RAM with a 2 GB module. I also doubled the size of the hard .......
357: General Asylum, His mom let him use the computer again. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-28, 14:20:15 (63.224.46.232)
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358: Computer Audio Asylum, My experience: XP was "okay", 7 is much better, and I'm not very interested in 8 at the moment. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-27, 17:28:31 (63.224.46.232)
Even though my experience of Windows XP was "okay", it certainly wasn't perfect (even with supposedly "state of the art" computers at the time). In just about every way, my experience of Windows 7 is .......
359: Cable Asylum, Ditto (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-27, 15:09:42 (63.224.46.232)
As we all seem to agree - Paul is wonderful, and so are his speaker cables! :) Double Shotguns are very happily living in my system. .......
360: Speaker Asylum, RE: "...stereo is inside the closet..." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-27, 11:36:27 (63.224.46.232)
My father, who was an electrical engineer, inventor, and pretty much "over-the-edge" audiophile (hmmm, is that a redundancy?), built his "main system" into the house, with the "subwoofer" system (dual .......
361: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "...Apple retail stores do more business per square foot than any other retailer..." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-26, 19:30:59 (63.224.46.232)
This says nothing more than "more money is spent per square foot" in an Apple store than in any other store. It says nothing whatsoever about "value for money spent". This view of "doing business", i .......
362: Speaker Asylum, 8.5" tall (with spikes), 12 Hz – 160 Hz (–6db), not the least expensive, etc... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-22, 13:55:49 (63.224.46.232)
Have to pay separately for passive sub and amplifier. See link, below: .......
363: Speaker Asylum, Now and then I purchase something new, but for the most part--okay, always--I much prefer used... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-22, 12:31:20 (63.224.46.232)
With hardly an exception I can think of at the moment, I've found that I always get more value (better sound!) for money spent on used gear as opposed to spending the same on something new and shiny. .......
364: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm just dipping my toes into computer audio; spending less, but still enjoying the music - immensely ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-21, 12:58:48 (63.224.46.232)
Yes, one can often spend more for "better" sound, but if one can't truly enjoy music for less, there's a deeper problem present than "less than top-of-the-line" gear at work (beyond this small mention .......
365: Computer Audio Asylum, dBpoweramp is not free. $38 USD. It is good though, so I recommend it as well. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-21, 12:24:38 (63.224.46.232)
See link to purchase page of dBpoweramp: .......
366: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm trying this now -- seems to be working well. Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-21, 12:13:34 (63.224.46.232)
Last week, I ordered a pair of Audioquest "hard RCA splitters" (see link, below), and they just arrived about an hour ago. I now have both pairs of interconnects attached. This method of switching is .......
367: General Asylum, I noticed your main system preamp - Adcom GTP-500. I had a terrible experience with one of those. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-20, 10:43:05 (63.224.46.232)
Have you tried any other preamps in that system? I'm guessing that you feel the need for all those tone controls because that preamp just sounds so terrible, as a rule! :) When I first arrived at this .......
368: Cable Asylum, For a fair comparison, he must eat the plugs, too. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-17, 13:32:48 (207.225.233.95)
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369: Speaker Asylum, If you're referring to the E:XL-S8... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-17, 13:19:34 (207.225.233.95)
I was using one of those before switching to the HSU Research STF-1 (desktop system). Both use 8" drivers, and while the Energy sub is very compact, and "sounds okay", I'd say it simply doesn't compar .......
370: General Asylum, I comment on superficial materialism, and you go off on Capitalism vs mud shacks. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-16, 14:04:04 (207.225.233.95)
A silly, worthless "either/or", at best. Okay, if I had a billion, I'd definitely offer scholarships for anyone interested in taking remedial reading comprehension courses. :) .......
371: General Asylum, If I had a billion, I'd wonder why... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-16, 11:15:24 (207.225.233.95)
...I hadn't already given it to those without homes, food, decent medical care, or a good education. I'd wonder why I hadn't already spent it supporting important environmental causes, or perhaps why .......
372: Speaker Asylum, A bit bigger than a "cube", but a very nice 8" sub - HSU research STF-1 (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-15, 20:44:39 (207.225.233.95)
I'm using one of these as part of my computer/desktop sound system, and it's a very nice sounding sub. It only goes up to 90Hz, so be sure to blend it with speakers that can reach somewhere below 90Hz .......
373: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks for the suggestions. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-14, 13:37:16 (207.225.233.95)
I'm still thinking about it, and keeping my eyes open for a good solution. The Goldpoint units look good, but they're a bit overkill for my simple needs, and perhaps a bit more than I'd like to spend .......
374: Computer Audio Asylum, Looking for a good "one input/two output" analog stereo interconnect switcher (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-13, 09:35:35 (207.225.233.95)
To clarify... I sometimes like to play my computer audio source through the main stereo system rather than through its own amp/speaker system), so I'm looking for a "switcher" that can accept the anal .......
375: Digital Drive, Better yet... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-12, 13:30:31 (207.225.233.95)
If the friend lives nearby, and is willing to bring the CD player to the OP's home, they could then listen through the actual system in question. A more direct comparison is always preferred, if possi .......
376: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: dBpoweramp - seconded (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-11, 13:34:51 (207.225.233.95)
When I finally got a little more serious about ripping my CDs into FLAC format for my little computer audio project, this program came highly recommended. It's certainly the best I've ever used (used .......
377: Speaker Asylum, RE: 6.5" bass drivers... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-11-01, 11:08:53 (63.231.54.154)
Feeling lazy this morning (and in a rush to get out of the house), I found an older post in which I describe my feelings about my floor standing speakers (each with dual 6.5" bass drivers), plus the 1 .......
378: Speaker Asylum, A few things to consider... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-31, 21:18:48 (63.231.54.154)
I'm not going to ponder specific prices here, other than to mention that when you are ready to spend your money, consider purchasing used speakers, as you can always get much greater quality for your .......
379: Cable Asylum, A question or three about your Tellurium Q Blue cables... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-28, 11:39:33 (63.231.54.154)
I'm curious... It was just a few months ago that you reviewed your Tellurium Q Blue cables, at which point you said: "This cable will stay in my system because it is really special at any price." Did .......
380: Cable Asylum, Unless Paul has changed his demo policy, Clear Days can be tried in home for the cost of return postage. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-28, 10:40:08 (63.231.54.154)
When I was interested in the Clear Day cables, Paul sent me a demo pair at his own expense (USPS Priority). This was not a "purchase first/money back" demo - I paid nothing at that point. They were in .......
381: General Asylum, Thanks for taking the time to look into it. An interested mind is an interesting mind. :) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-27, 00:53:48 (63.231.54.154)
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382: General Asylum, You've invested more energy in defending an incorrect position than I have in bringing attention to it. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-26, 09:37:31 (63.231.54.154)
Personally, I prefer to maintain "perpetual student mode", which allows me to remain open to learning something new (new to me, anyway), and find it somewhat sad to see people defending any particular .......
383: General Asylum, Regarding English usage: Should I seek guidance from English Professor, or Physician? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-25, 12:42:57 (63.231.54.154)
A bit of research will show that you've fallen for the same bit of "popular misuse" of this phrase that has afflicted many others. This doesn't magically transform "misuse" into "proper usage". It was .......
384: General Asylum, RE: "Steep learning curve". Okay, let's get this right, once and for all... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-24, 23:36:44 (63.231.54.154)
Just as I'm tired of seeing "I could care less" being used to mean "I couldn't care less", I'm equally tired of seeing "Steep learning curve" used to mean that something is difficult to learn/master. .......
385: Computer Audio Asylum, Wayne of Blue Jeans Cable told me that USB shouldn't be used longer than 15 feet, because... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-24, 21:16:02 (63.231.54.154)
...according to him, at lengths longer than 15 feet, USB can't help but "go out of spec", and he's convinced that signal quality will be compromised. I don't know anything about any of this, but just .......
386: Speaker Asylum, Yes - the Super Zero is the smallest... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-20, 21:14:03 (63.231.54.154)
I really like NHT speakers (I do have six of them, after all! :)). The floor standers in my main system are old Model 2, and four of the 5.1 speakers in my TV sound system are Super Zeros. As much as .......
387: Speaker Asylum, RE: "Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus?" Good option! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-20, 10:26:05 (63.231.54.154)
This past Summer, I helped a friend put together a new stereo (for a relatively small space), with the speakers being a pair of Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus and a Rythmik F12G subwoofer. The little .......
388: Computer Audio Asylum, May still have to use iPad Maxi on heavier days. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-19, 16:28:18 (63.231.54.154)
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389: Cable Asylum, May as well add my moniker to the list of happy Clear Day Double Shotgun users! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-18, 16:55:14 (63.231.54.154)
Before settling on the Clear Day cables, I tried several different speaker cables. And like several others here, I stopped looking once I got the Clear Days in the system. System building, for me, is .......
390: Digital Drive, Compared to Bifrost? Different applications, different expectations, different results. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-16, 12:58:07 (70.58.91.202)
Do I regret paying quite a bit more for my Bifrosts than for my HiFiMan and Audioengine DAC/amps? Not at all. Beyond mentioning that I do believe the Bifrost is in fact better than both the Audioengin .......
391: Digital Drive, I have one of those... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-14, 11:29:01 (74.61.53.209)
I have two little DAC/headphone amps (HiFiMan EF2A, and Audioengine D1), with the Audioengine D1 being the second choice for sound, and first choice for compact convenience. With its small size, nice .......
392: Speaker Asylum, You'll usually get more speaker for your buck used. There's also these... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-10, 11:24:35 (70.58.90.250)
For my small computer sound system, I'm using a pair of Napa Acoustic NA-208S speakers -- along with a HSU Research subwoofer. This is quite a nice combination for relatively full range sound, but the .......
393: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Since I use mine as part of a computer sound system, I can use the wireless mouse as "remote", if desired. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-03, 13:01:00 (70.58.91.188)
Most of the time, I use this desktop system with a little [dedicated for music] netbook computer, which sits about six feet away from where I normally sit at the desk (where I sit, I can easily reach .......
394: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Too bad the remote is mandatory... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-03, 11:26:00 (70.58.91.188)
If you didn't require a remote, it would be easy for me to recommend a $200 integrated amp with small footprint, good sound, and good features for a "small system". The Maverick Audio TubeMagic A1 (se .......
395: Computer Audio Asylum, What's a "postage stamp"? ;) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-18, 16:02:29 (70.58.91.153)
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396: General Asylum, And I have your old 4a, and love it! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-17, 12:53:12 (70.58.91.153)
I'm so grateful for all your help in putting together key elements of my current system - including that lovely 4a amp! While it's still sounding great, I'd like to keep it going sweetly into the futu .......
397: General Asylum, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-15, 18:46:48 (70.58.91.153)
It's sad to read such ignorance so stridently proclaimed as someone's idea of truth. That's right up there with Disbeliever's "It's well known amongst audiophiles that musicians are poor judges of sou .......
398: Computer Audio Asylum, I recently put a little netbook to work as a dedicated music machine... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-15, 16:24:21 (70.58.91.153)
...and I like it! What started out innocently enough as a subtle upgrade for my laptop's "desktop" sound system became a surprisingly decent "second system" -- now even with its own netbook computer. .......
399: Digital Drive, RE: "Can anyone explain the hostile response from Abe?" Bad hair day? Or... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-10, 19:21:59 (70.57.64.66)
Perhaps not enough people worship at the Altar Of Apple, and he finds this terribly upsetting? :) .......
400: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I hope you like it. I'm really enjoying mine. Some notes... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-05, 14:45:22 (70.57.64.66)
My unit came with a power cord of course, but in my particular case, the power cord was defective, and caused some problems. I was planning on replacing it anyway, so I'm using a Pangea AC-14SE on it, .......
401: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Trial period? On their site it is mentioned: 14 day return/refund policy (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-04, 16:37:08 (70.57.64.66)
On their site: Buy Now! / Safe Shopping Policy (then scroll down) Also there is information on replacements sent for damaged or defective units, and warranty. I shouldn't have to do all this work for .......
402: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My 20 wpc desktop amp is the Maverick Audio TubeMagic A1 (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-04, 15:19:01 (70.57.64.66)
I don't know how it would do with 4 ohm speakers, but it handles my 6 ohm desktop speakers nicely (Napa Acoustic NA-208S). It also has a set of preamp outputs (purely tube driven preamp section), whic .......
403: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I haven't compared its sound to other Tripath amps, but the Dayton DTA-100a seems decent enough (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-04, 15:02:08 (70.57.64.66)
For a while, I was using a Dayton DTA-100a Tripath integrated amp for my little desktop system. The sound did not chase me out of the room, so I'm thinking it wasn't so bad - especially for 50 wpc, an .......
404: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No glowing external tubes (tubes are entirely inside chassis), but certainly inexpensive... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-04, 12:06:03 (70.57.64.66)
I'm currently using a Jolida JD-5T preamp (2 x Psvane 12AX7 tubes). Cost me $350, new (via Underwood HiFi). The Psvane tubes were another $100 for the pair (purchased via Grant Fidelity), and they do .......
405: Digital Drive, Seconded. I enjoy both my Bifrosts! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 23:39:33 (70.57.64.66)
I use one in my main music system (RCA coax), and one for my computer's desktop system (USB). I've had them both for just over two months now, and while they may still have some of their long break-in .......
406: Digital Drive, Oh no! Not the badge!!! If I spend the next few minutes... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 18:54:05 (70.57.64.66)
...waxing poetic about sparkling transients and lifted veils, can I get it back? Oh, never mind - just go here and have at it... When in doubt, this always works for me... (Open in New Window) :: .......
407: Computer Audio Asylum, iMonster© (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 13:29:05 (70.57.64.66)
Okay, let's see who's going to sue me first! :) .......
408: Computer Audio Asylum, See my "My computer's system also needs a name?" system in my profile (brief comments in message body) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 12:07:59 (70.57.64.66)
I'm just in the process of "tying up loose ends" in my recently constructed computer desktop sound system. Nothing really fancy, but for a near field listening desktop system, I think it's sounding pr .......
409: Computer Audio Asylum, Confession: I'm a disobedient not-even-wannabe-non-computer-geek, so sometimes... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 11:07:09 (70.57.64.66)
...I fail to RTFM. When it came to this particular issue (adding a dll file to the component folder of Foobar), I made the mistaken assumption that the directions I obtained--via Google search, no les .......
410: Computer Audio Asylum, Moving on (other settings in Foobar): "event" vs. "push", buffer length, output format, etc. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 09:51:47 (70.57.64.66)
At the moment, I've chosen the following WASAPI mode in Foobar: WASAPI (event): Speakers (USB 2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio) The "Speakers (USB 2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio)" part is how my Bifrost DAC .......
411: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes, I got it from the Foobar site. Update: Problem solved... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 08:20:46 (70.57.64.66)
For some reason, I originally thought I had to extract the dll file and manually copy it into the Foobar "component" folder (I think I remember doing this for another "add-on" component). Apparently, .......
412: Computer Audio Asylum, Eek! There's a problem... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 02:15:47 (70.57.64.66)
I put a copy of the WASAPI dll in the Foobar "components" folder. When I then tried to open Foobar, I got an error message saying something was "damaged", and Foobar wouldn't open. Only when I removed .......
413: Computer Audio Asylum, So, if I'm understanding you correctly, I can use the WASAPI driver as well, yes? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-03, 01:25:11 (70.57.64.66)
From what I've been able to read about WASAPI, and what you've written here, it seems that the WASAPI driver would be a good thing. I've already disabled the general "Windows" sounds via Windows "pers .......
414: Computer Audio Asylum, My favorite is the M525 - red one! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-02, 23:07:47 (70.57.64.66)
Thanks for letting me know I can take care of this with the software. When I got my current one, I didn't even look at the control panel properties - just plugged it in and have happily used it ever s .......
415: Computer Audio Asylum, Also, a computer hardware--non-audio--question... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-02, 14:02:25 (70.57.64.66)
When I'm at my desk, working on the laptop, I prefer using a wireless USB mouse over using the trackpad. There's a particular model of Logitech wireless mouse I like, and I'm considering getting a sec .......
416: Computer Audio Asylum, WASAPI driver - in addition to or in place of Schiit USB driver for Bifrost? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-02, 13:16:39 (70.57.64.66)
I can't claim to understand the finer points of "driver" software, but I do know that for [digital USB] use with my Bifrost DAC, Schiit Audio requires the following "driver": Schiit Audio USB drive .......
417: Computer Audio Asylum, Some tips for new "tiny computer" music project, please? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-09-01, 14:47:02 (70.57.64.66)
I'm really happy with how my desktop/second system has been sounding, and though I'm not trying to go all-out to create an "ultimate" computer/server based sound system, I am happy to try certain litt .......
418: Digital Drive, There must be something wrong with me... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-30, 21:09:24 (70.57.64.66)
I don't have 25 foot digital cables. I don't have dedicated power lines terminated with audiophile wall outlets in my listening room. Nor do I have multi-thousand dollar interconnects and speaker cabl .......
419: Speaker Asylum, The Napa Acoustic speakers... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-30, 21:03:35 (70.57.64.66)
At first they seemed a bit "tight" and "small" sounding, but after several hours, they've really opened up. They're now playing nicely with the rest of their "team", and I'm happy to have them as part .......
420: Speaker Asylum, The Super Zero's are lovely, but, for the same price... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-30, 15:08:52 (70.57.64.66)
...you might also consider the Napa Acoustic NA-208S. If you want just two speakers without a subwoofer, these will go a bit lower than the Super Zeros, and the sound quality overall (after some break .......
421: Speaker Asylum, Just what are your size restrictions, more precisely? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-30, 13:33:53 (70.57.64.66)
With such small ("Computer speaker sized"?) passive speakers, you're not going to get much, if any "bass". My toes don't tap without at least some semblance of relatively realistic musical frequency r .......
422: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I haven't heard these, but they do look like they might be interesting for your purpose... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-30, 09:23:20 (70.57.64.66)
In most cases, you'll get more bang for your buck with used gear. This is probably a good example (just within your budget as well) -- see link... Marantz mono-block amps for sale at Asylum Trader .......
423: Cable Asylum, RE: "..flag wavers on the attack." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-23, 15:44:01 (63.224.46.44)
I know you're referring to my post in reply to yours below, but of course, there was no "attack" (nor any flag waving, in fact). Why not just reply in-kind to an authentic and legitimate concern regar .......
424: Cable Asylum, RE: "The only thing the Clear Day gives up on the Supra is a little bit of body but..." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-23, 15:14:22 (63.224.46.44)
Every system is different, so I don't know if what I'm about to mention is actually the case in your situation, but I do feel it's worth mentioning nonetheless... When moving from one cable, component .......
425: Headphone Heights, Whoosh! :) Hey, did you lift most of your second sentence--verbatim--from Wikipedia? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-22, 10:19:08 (63.224.46.44)
Your second sentence: "I thought I would just let you know that The 6AK5 vacuum tube is a miniature 7-pin sharp-cutoff pentode used as RF or IF amplifier especially in high-frequency wide-band applic .......
426: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A couple inexpensive DACs (and another - slightly more expensive, yet still very reasonably priced)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-21, 12:45:10 (63.224.46.44)
My notebook computer's sound system--both desktop speaker (2.1) and portable/headphone--has recently undergone a complete overhaul, and I discovered a few interesting DACs along the way. Admittedly, a .......
427: Water Cooler, And then there's this: You wrote... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-17, 16:06:13 (70.58.91.247)
"Just take care of your own little piece of the planet and shut the f*ck up." Do yourself a favor and look up the word "interconnected". Perhaps you'll get over your "little piece of the planet" non .......
428: Water Cooler, Which part of "deeply held opinions" did you not understand? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-17, 15:53:55 (70.58.91.247)
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429: Water Cooler, I'll try to explain... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-17, 14:56:03 (63.224.46.44)
First, here's a link to the post to which I reacted: Green Lantern's post I've seen enough of the world, and have known and/or encountered enough people of different walks of life to have formed some .......
430: Water Cooler, "Sir"? Talk about mistaken assumptions. You're showing just how full of them you are. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-17, 00:40:22 (70.58.91.247)
Furthermore, my "life experience" is global in nature, and in various capacities, I've known people from all walks of life - from those living under bridges to the filthy rich and royalty. I can assur .......
431: Water Cooler, Think again... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-17, 00:24:18 (70.58.91.247)
Start here, for instance... And here .......
432: General Asylum, "discriminating taste"???? No. More like... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-16, 23:24:02 (70.58.91.247)
...no taste at all, and a disgusting display of the worst, and shallowest of human values and the deepest of human insecurities. Anyone sincerely impressed with it is just as lost and shallow. While s .......
433: Water Cooler, "discriminating taste"???? No. More like... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-16, 23:24:02 (70.58.91.247)
...no taste at all, and a disgusting display of the worst, and shallowest of human values and the deepest of human insecurities. Anyone sincerely impressed with it is just as lost and shallow. While s .......
434: Cable Asylum, RE: "I do understand capacitance, inductance and so on, AND musical sound." So then... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-16, 14:05:43 (70.58.91.247)
When it comes right down to it, which is actually most important to you? The numbers? Or the music? Just knowing the numbers in advance of hearing doesn't really and/or fully tell you what you'll be .......
435: Cable Asylum, I say the following with a high degree of confidence: Your loss if you don't try the Clear Day cables (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-16, 11:57:56 (70.58.91.247)
With Paul's free demo (well, very tiny cost of return postage when you return them to him), and his money back guarantee (on standard lengths), you have nothing to lose. If you refuse to try them simp .......
436: Cable Asylum, Lighten up - nothing personal. I even included a winky face. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-15, 16:55:19 (70.58.91.247)
You've got to admit - "molded lump" is a technical term that simply couldn't go unnoticed. :) .......
437: Cable Asylum, I don't know, but the "molded lump" certainly has me thinking this must be something very special! ;) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-15, 14:44:54 (70.58.91.247)
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438: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Dayton DTA-100a (see link in post to Parts Express)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-15, 14:31:39 (70.58.91.247)
Until recently, when I "upgraded" to a slightly larger hybrid tube/ss desktop amp, I was using a Dayton DTA-100a Tripath amp for my little computer desktop speaker and headphone system, and I was surp .......
439: Speaker Asylum, I'm using Clear Day Double Shotgun -- and I'm so happy, I've stopped looking/listening for anything else (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-15, 12:52:30 (70.58.91.247)
I would recommend getting in touch with Paul, and asking him to send you a demo pair. Listen, and decide how you feel about them in your own system. It's really the only way to know if they're for you .......
440: Cable Asylum, So you've "had a look", and want to read more, but have you "had a listen"? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-15, 09:51:40 (70.58.91.247)
Paul will send you a pair to listen to - for just the cost of return postage. Let your ears tell you what your eyes and calculator can't - then decide what any of it means. .......
441: Speaker Asylum, Free English "Tip of the day": "If you're wife..." = "If you are wife..." (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-13, 19:20:10 (70.58.91.247)
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442: Speaker Asylum, Dynaudio Focus 140: -3dB at 41Hz - that's pretty good, but... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-13, 15:51:32 (70.58.91.247)
...I would still insist on a subwoofer. In fact, I use a subwoofer with my floor standing speakers that reach down to a very respectable 40Hz. Being able to clear 20Hz made a noticeable, satisfying di .......
443: Digital Drive, So, you want to spend some money, but don't really know why? :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-12, 17:00:35 (70.58.91.247)
That's fine. I just wanted to understand. I see that symptom a lot here. ;) .......
444: Digital Drive, I would be interested to know... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-12, 11:41:18 (70.58.91.247)
...just what "okay" and "could do better" mean in the context of your concern regarding jitter. Could you describe the "jitter effect" that concerns you? (again, especially with regards to the relatio .......
445: Digital Drive, Link to some good Schiit... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-11, 11:49:52 (70.58.91.247)
See link, below... .......
446: Digital Drive, I haven't heard the two DACs mentioned, but I do like both my Schiit Bifrosts. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-10, 15:15:31 (70.58.91.247)
I'm using two separate Schiit Bifrost DACs - one in the main system, and one in the computer "desktop" system. They do seem to require a long break-in period, but I must say, I'm really enjoying the r .......
447: Cable Asylum, I haven't heard the Tekton Lore speakers, but I do love my Clear Day Double Shotgun cables (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-10, 10:21:25 (70.58.91.247)
My amp/speaker combination is older (Forté 4a, NHT Model 2), and after trying a few different speaker cables, I was so happy with the Clear Day Double Shotguns that I ended my search for anything else .......
448: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Along those lines... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-09, 22:07:03 (70.58.91.247)
If you come across a Forté 4a...........let me know, so that I might have a second one to keep my first one company! :) Seriously - I really like the sound of my 4a - it's a wonderful 50 wpc pure clas .......
449: General Asylum, I have a feeling that neither you, nor Elizabeth, nor Sudz "got it". Think "sarcasm". (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-08, 13:22:51 (70.58.91.247)
I hope I'm not mistaken, but when I saw that post, I recognized it as sarcasm - plain as day. Of course, it's becoming more and more difficult to exercise wit when every punch line has to be spelled o .......
450: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Please describe "emotion" as delivered by an amplifier. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-07, 21:06:44 (70.58.91.247)
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451: General Asylum, Idiot. Elite, high-end idiot. Nearly peerless, in fact. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-06, 06:36:38 (70.58.91.247)
At least you've finally defined for us your "elite status" perfect fit. Now there's no question. You are indeed at the top of your game. Let's just be clear about one thing here. You're not "talking" .......
452: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: "Fact: all hard drives will fail. It's only a matter of when." Yes - two brand new WD hard drives... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-05, 18:30:37 (70.58.91.247)
...failed straight out of the box. That's just a bit too soon for my tastes. Your mileage may vary. ;) The exact model of WD hard drive I had so much trouble with was this one (see link below to Amazo .......
453: Computer Audio Asylum, Just one thing... Personally, I would avoid Western Digital hard drives (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-05, 16:03:26 (70.58.91.247)
Perhaps the problems are just with their external drives, but I've recently returned two brand new external 1 TB drives because they were complete crap (problems with copy/paste operations, backup sof .......
454: Speaker Asylum, But...Sumflow had several pictures he had to post! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-03, 14:51:42 (70.58.91.247)
I've decided Sumflow's navel gazing prose is but flimsy cover for his real passion; posting pictures. .......
455: General Asylum, I actually have thought about that, and given current evidence, have decided you're the nut job. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-03, 14:32:48 (70.58.91.247)
Sorry if that bothers you, but I'm afraid you'll have to come across as, well, a completely different person before I might be persuaded to change my opinions as they currently stand. Here's your silv .......
456: General Asylum, RE: "Sudz creeps me out." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-03, 13:20:05 (70.58.91.247)
Ever since I first learned of this [alleged] disturbing behavior of "Sudz", even his illiteracy and inane posts pale in comparison. While I can still appreciate an "innocent until proven guilty" appro .......
457: Speaker Asylum, I'd say: Not wasted, but with room for improvement via the upgrade of other components (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-03, 10:20:35 (70.58.91.247)
Though I'm still not a great fan of powered monitor speakers when the possibility of mixing/matching pre/power amplification for passive speakers is an option, if you're "upgrading" from one of those .......
458: General Asylum, RE: "In which case, I'm left with a big problem, unfortunately." (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-29, 11:17:48 (70.58.91.247)
I don't know if you're just being a bit overly dramatic with your expressions (" I am also desperate for the speakers ", " I have a critical need for the speakers ", " big problem ", etc.), but if thi .......
459: Speaker Asylum, All I know is this: It would be less amusing if you made more sense. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-26, 15:30:42 (70.58.91.247)
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460: Headphone Heights, Update: HifiMan EF2A from original post was defective; returned it, and got a good used one. :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-25, 15:41:25 (70.58.91.247)
The original EF2A I had did turn out to be defective, so I sent it back to Audio Advisor for a refund. In the meanwhile, I found a used one at the Head-Fi classified ads, and that replacement arrived .......
461: Speaker Asylum, Let's see... Emotion ($2000), Musicality ($2000), Toe-tapping PRaT[tle] ($2000) -- there's your $6000! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-25, 08:16:51 (70.58.91.247)
Hmmm... I've seen many here insist on paying much more for components that deliver these things that music/performance obviously can't offer. ;) But don't mind me, I'm just a musician. I have a lousy .......
462: Digital Drive, Yes, I've been told. What's so difficult to understand in that? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-24, 11:26:06 (70.58.91.247)
Since I already stated that I personally have no need to work with "computer graphics" (as in designing, manipulating, etc.), I'm perfectly happy to respect the opinions of those who do that sort of w .......
463: Speaker Asylum, A recent change of monitor speakers has made some positive difference here. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-24, 10:53:23 (70.58.91.247)
Though the sound seemed "generally satisfactory" with the arrangement I had as described above, I decided it wasn't "entirely satisfactory" -- even for this small "computer desktop" system. This syste .......
464: Digital Drive, Very weak argument when you consider.... (right back atchya)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-22, 23:07:59 (70.58.91.247)
Now you're just being silly, Mac FanBoy ;) Why pay a ridiculous premium just to run Windows on a Mac? My new laptop, with a very stable Windows 7, all sorts of fast hardware, large hard drive, etc. ru .......
465: Speaker Asylum, In a hurry, I don't explain myself well - still, it's not nonsense (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-21, 23:05:14 (70.58.91.247)
I've spent my life with music, and with all that time and experience, I've learned something -- the more one truly understands about the experience of music, the harder it is to explain with words. I .......
466: Inmate Central, Don't regret -- do even better, and get rid of gmail altogether (if you value your privacy, at all). (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-21, 21:11:38 (70.58.91.247)
While using strong encryption (OpenPGP, for instance) is the only way to maintain any real email privacy, Google is perhaps one of the worst in terms of reserving the "right" to read, archive, and use .......
467: Computer Audio Asylum, About that minimum 1.5 meter digital cable thing... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-21, 17:58:32 (70.58.91.247)
It's likely I don't yet have enough experience to express a definitive opinion on this, but I've recently gone back to using a few DACs, so I'm using a few new digital cables as well. Currently, I'm p .......
468: Computer Audio Asylum, Repaired Bifrost is back in service! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-21, 14:57:21 (70.58.91.247)
The repaired Bifrost just arrived a little while ago, and now it's back in the computer's sound system. Everything is working as it should, and sounding wonderful! No hum, no electric shocks, etc. Jus .......
469: Speaker Asylum, I disagree (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-20, 16:08:50 (70.58.91.247)
In most cases, we musicians are trying to blend our individual sounds into something greater than the sum of our parts. At the same time, silly people who value "pinpoint imaging" are doing their best .......
470: Digital Drive, Lack of software for Mac, Unix/Linux has always been an issue for me as well. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-19, 16:16:02 (70.58.91.247)
All the good, bad, and ugly of operating system competition over the years aside for a moment, and regardless of how much of what Microsoft has done leaves a bad taste in my mouth (same can be said fo .......
471: Speaker Asylum, Well said. All of it. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-19, 12:08:13 (70.58.91.247)
Thanks. It remains unfortunate that the occasional reality check like this simply isn't enough to change the hearts and minds of so many who will resist reality at all costs -- just so they can remain .......
472: Computer Audio Asylum, Let's say utensil42 wants speakers instead of ear buds. Here's an idea... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-17, 23:47:17 (70.58.91.247)
For my laptop's speaker system, I recently got a pair of Napa Acoustic NA-208S monitors (new, for $200), to replace a nice pair of NHT Super Zeros (these also sell for $200 a pair, new). I love the so .......
473: General Asylum, Methinks you misunderstood Kal's comments (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-15, 11:19:18 (70.58.91.247)
First and foremost, remember this: The sound that is picked up by microphones, and ultimately reproduced through speakers, is *not* the equivalent of sound coming from an acoustic instrument (nor is i .......
474: Computer Audio Asylum, We're not learning anything new here, and besides, from a marketing perspective, it's a brilliant name (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-11, 03:42:05 (70.58.91.247)
Type "Schiit", all by itself, into a search engine (take your pick), and you'll be faced with page after page of information on that one little company and its products. Good products, in fact. From s .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks. Read your post there as well. Some comments... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-11, 00:23:25 (70.58.91.247)
You mentioned a couple things that make me wonder if our experiences are a bit different because our associated DACs and speakers are different? The DAC I've been using is a Schiit Bifrost (it's going .......
476: Computer Audio Asylum, Small update... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-10, 23:33:34 (70.58.91.247)
Though the amp's cord may be the ultimate culprit here, it seems it's the DAC that got the worst of it. I'll be sending it to Jason at Schiit tomorrow, and he's quite sure he can fix it up for me. In .......
477: Computer Audio Asylum, You're right - it is more complicated (some good, bad, and strange news here)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-10, 22:28:35 (70.58.91.247)
It seems that a bad power cord on the TubeMagic A1 may have caused some sort of short in the Bifrost DAC? Here's how I've come to this speculation (some peculiar things going on here)... While prepari .......
478: Digital Drive, I was happy with my CD player's DAC, then I plugged in a Bifrost, and become even happier! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-10, 18:56:01 (70.58.91.247)
Then, within a week, I purchased a second Bifrost -- for my computer's speaker system! :) I'm now the very happy user of two Bifrost DACs, and am happy to recommend them. .......
479: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My TubeMagic A1 arrived yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-10, 18:14:12 (70.58.91.247)
Just a little while ago, I posted a message on the computer audio forum, with a bit more detail on the TubeMagic A1 performance (preliminary impressions only, as tubes haven't had much of a chance to .......
480: Computer Audio Asylum, Again already: New and even more improved computer speaker/amp system (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-10, 16:17:18 (70.58.91.247)
My laptop's "desktop" [now-not-so-portable] speaker/amp system is ready to graduate from "something through which the computer can make noise" to "second system" status. Uncharacteristically--for my r .......
481: Speaker Asylum, RE: "... everytime I close my eyes I see large black woofers pumping" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-07, 17:50:06 (168.103.161.32)
Kinky. And kind of disturbing. Oh well, I'm out of here and into my boat! :) .......
482: Speaker Asylum, That's a good start, but I would recommend more extensive Epoxy deployment... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-06, 18:29:27 (168.103.161.32)
As someone who has built my own kayak from wood, fiberglass, and Epoxy, I have a great deal of experience with Epoxy. When it comes to Bose 901s, I can't think of anything more deserving of the best - .......
483: General Asylum, You bring up interesting--even important--concepts, yet your understanding is incomplete, therefore misleading (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-04, 10:11:18 (168.103.161.32)
Before I begin what is likely to be a rambling and somewhat disorganized collection of typed words, I should mention that most of the time, I do my best to avoid talking and/or writing about music, be .......
484: Headphone Heights, Actually, I purchased the EF2A new (via Audio Advisor). Got the Audioengine D1 used (via Head-Fi)... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-03, 06:51:40 (70.57.64.19)
The bit of sloppiness in external build quality of the EF2A may be an indicator of the potential for internal quality control issues as well. If the problem can't be solved with the particular unit I .......
485: Headphone Heights, I did write to the manufacturer - haven't yet seen a reply. Here's the latest... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-02, 22:33:22 (70.57.64.19)
Tonight, I continued my troubleshooting efforts, and I'm still pretty much unable to point to anything but the EF2A unit itself as the primary suspect. Here's a copy of my last post this evening over .......
486: Headphone Heights, There may be a problem with my HiFiMan EF2A -- here's a copy of my post at Head-Fi... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-01, 23:37:35 (70.57.64.19)
Below is a copy of a message I just posted at Head-Fi: My post at Head-Fi I thought I should mention it here as well, considering yesterday's pronouncement that I had chosen the HiFiMan EF2A as my p .......
487: Computer Audio Asylum, A couple ideas... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-01, 17:44:49 (70.57.64.19)
I'm in the process of--yet again, already--coaxing my laptop computer's amp/speaker system to better and better sound (now that I've given up on keeping this 2.1 speaker system portable). Along the wa .......
488: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes, but he got to post not just one, but *two* pictures in this thread! ... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-07-01, 08:12:10 (70.57.64.19)
...so far. .......
489: Cable Asylum, If cable "burn-in" is an issue, purchasing demo cables (previously used) is preferred! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-30, 15:26:41 (70.57.64.19)
If you're at all concerned with having to deal with the growing pains of newborn cables, purchasing used (including "demo") is certainly a nice way to go. Not only do you get a discount, but they're p .......
490: Headphone Heights, Two inexpensive DAC/headphone amps - initial impressions (warning: long post) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-30, 12:40:58 (70.57.64.19)
After failing to keep the laptop computer's speaker system portable (sounding nice, but now too big), I've decided to hear what a headphone setup could do. At the very least, I was pretty sure I could .......
491: Speaker Asylum, On the other hand, sometimes floor standers plus subwoofer works in a small room... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-29, 16:35:23 (70.57.64.19)
Currently, my "big" stereo resides in the smallest room in which I've ever had a stereo system. With a pair of nearly full range floor standers (NHT Model 2 -- 40Hz-22kHz) plus a powered subwoofer (M& .......
492: General Asylum, RE: "...compatible dates" (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-28, 21:28:49 (70.57.64.19)
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493: General Asylum, Come on - do we really need this "picture book" treatment in every post of yours?! (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-28, 20:28:20 (70.57.64.19)
What's wrong - can't type without pictures? .......
494: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Forté 4a -- seconded! :) (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-28, 19:22:05 (70.57.64.19)
Years ago, I had a pretty good sounding system - with a powerful B&K A/B amp driving Vandersteen 2Ce speakers. My current speakers are probably considered "modest" compared to the old Vandersteens, bu .......
495: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I probably will be trying one - just not this week. Perhaps in a couple of weeks... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-28, 18:55:48 (70.57.64.19)
Since I have little chance of hearing--in advance--much of the gear I'm purchasing as I continue to refine the computer's sound system, as the bits and pieces trickle in, I kind of like to concentrate .......
496: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Anyone have experience with Maverick Audio "TubeMagic A1" hybrid integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-26, 23:46:15 (70.57.64.19)
Now that I've given up on keeping my laptop speaker system portable, I'm considering the idea of giving the wonderful sounding Bifrost DAC an even nicer amplification partner than the current Dayton D .......
497: Cable Asylum, Concur. There's simply no good reason to support that company in any way. (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-26, 12:26:36 (50.135.18.87)
Those who know about that company, and still "don't care", are part of the problem. Besides, there are much better cables available, from very good people. It's a "no-brainer", yet some will still ins .......
498: Computer Audio Asylum, Facebook, Twitter, Clouds, etc... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-25, 22:00:18 (70.57.64.19)
Most people, with nary a thought in their heads, have long since given up their personal privacy; all the while maintaining their delusions of personal privacy. In fact, in an effort to "make their ma .......
499: Digital Drive, Your Sony has both coaxial and optical digital outputs -- so... (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-25, 20:16:10 (70.57.64.19)
...if the transport mechanism is good, I wonder if you'd consider something like a Schiit Bifrost DAC? ($350 - so just a bit over your stated budget - but may still be a worthwhile option for you?). I .......
500: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My "portable" speaker system grew too big to move -- my new portable involves headphones. :-/ (0.00)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-25, 19:47:03 (70.57.64.19)
Until I got the crazy idea of improving the sound of my laptop computer's 2.1 speaker system, I had a portable system that was, in fact, portable. It sounded however, like crap (in fact, it was crap, .......
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