RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship??

Posted by The Bored (B) on March 5, 2010 at 17:55:51

In Reply to: RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? posted by EngHelp on March 5, 2010 at 17:45:09:

> > I speak from my own experience, where all my posts have been removed.

Bull.

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1: RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-03-05, 17:45:09 (75.156.146.172)
You will probably not be able to post for long, unless you register here first. I speak from my own experience, where all my posts have been removed. Since I didn't break any rules and were always pol .......

2: Moderator(s)!!! Prop Head forum. (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-18, 21:49:28 (75.156.146.172)
How can I exchange experience and ideas with people on Prop Head forum without registering? I cannot post!!! I also am hit with "confirm your DNA" every time I post where allowed. ??? How many questio .......

3: RE: Will I damage my speakers? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-18, 20:11:50 (75.156.146.172)
Thank you for the follow up. Would you, please, be interested in explaining how voice coil melts due to clipping amp, as opposed to same power from the amp that does not clip? Would you please provide .......

4: RE: "experiments, and experience" (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-18, 16:54:37 (75.156.146.172)
In my experience I found only few tweeters with voice coil to be melt. As a % what is your rough estimate of melt coils as opposed to other type of failure, in your experience? Mine was very low. Not .......

5: RE: Wrong in so many ways (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-16, 19:08:24 (75.156.146.172)
Hi Stale, Thank you for taking time to respond at all. You might be right about me getting it all wrong. But I did do reaserch on the subject, and found common claims to be false. If I may take libert .......

6: RE: Will I damage my speakers? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 19:42:53 (75.156.146.172)
It always gets my attention when someone says "besides a blown tweeter there is always an amp that clips". It amazes me how many people believe this myth. How about this: With every blown tweeter, the .......

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Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 15:13:45 (75.156.146.172)
The system is not up to the task of having it for the party for real rocking. It is designed to deliver just enough for watching a movies and listening to news. DJ with experience will know how much t .......

8: RE: Audio and Video quality on the Olympics (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-13, 15:26:13 (75.156.146.172)
You did not miss any of the program due to comercials. There is no such thing as live broadcast anymore. Everything is recorded, edited (including comercials) and resent later. Sometimes delay is as l .......

9: RE: Testing out my Harbeths (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-10, 16:15:04 (75.156.146.172)
Hm, it looks like a bit of a hack I see here! The roxy54 appears as my unprotected name in your responses. Is this conspiracy to make me register and protect my name? Where is moderator? Where is pres .......

10: RE: Testing out my Harbeths (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-08, 20:01:40 (75.156.146.172)
I see. It sure is fun! I have done similar things, but didn't get any scientific or valuable results when compared to accepted controled tests. But it was fun to hear different things that do not exis .......

11: RE: Testing out my Harbeths (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-08, 19:14:28 (75.156.146.172)
And what is the test about? What is being tested here? .......

12: RE: Sunday vs. Monday listening (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-08, 17:30:47 (75.156.146.172)
It is placebo effect. Also changes in your body due to various factors will affect your perception. It is easy to measure and confirm if it is change in the system, or due to properties of air pressur .......

Found 12 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.

1: RE: nothing wrong with the specs. (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-28, 22:25:36 (75.156.146.172)
On the note of doubling the power from 8 to 4 Ohm... If MFG (and measurment confirms it) rate an amp power to be 100W at 8 Ohm, and 200W at 4 Ohm, it means the power of your amp is 200W at 4 Ohm. This .......

2: nothing wrong with the specs. (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-28, 18:33:32 (75.156.146.172)
Confussion begins with VA and W. VA is used to express active or reactive power, and W is used for true power, or RMS power. Active (VA) power is always the highest in AC circuit. In my opinion it sho .......

3: RE: 55°C (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-24, 21:51:17 (75.156.146.172)
Many amps will pass such test. Many will not. Amps you reffer to would probably pass with ease, or even exceed it. That is amp you want to have when power rating is to be taken into consideration. Tha .......

4: RE: Do Power LEDs Change the Sound? NOT Trolling ... (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-24, 18:50:26 (75.156.146.172)
LEDs are not just used to tell you if device is on or off. You say it is burnt out. LED does not fail easely, but it certainly does at some point. Read the manual and see if this indicates some other .......

5: On 1% distortion. (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-24, 18:34:55 (75.156.146.172)
Amp that has 1% distortion is not to be considered quality device. 1% distortion (say harmonic) is very audible in my tests. My audible threshold point is between 0.1 to 0.2%. At 0.2 I can clearly det .......

6: RE: Galvanic isolation question (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-16, 19:26:17 (75.156.146.172)
Galvanic isolation means that 2 signals of different potentional do not have potentional between each other. Confusing??? Yes! There is only one way to achieve this goal in practice, when required. It .......

7: RE: Question on a headphone amp driven by laptop (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 20:22:43 (75.156.146.172)
When traveling, a music can be blessing to have. Usualy you would use headphones. Todays technology basicaly makes it a must to have active noise canceling. All noise canceling headphones work very mu .......

8: RE: Sugden a21aL Phono Board Jumper Settings (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-09, 15:48:27 (75.156.146.172)
4 jumpers, ok? Let assume they are all "in line" 8 pins (or holes) where 4 are used by 2 jumpers. I would move these 2 jumpers into other places and, with volume down, try it. There could be only so m .......

9: RE: Sugden a21aL Phono Board Jumper Settings (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-08, 20:12:01 (75.156.146.172)
Why don't you open your device and see if it is labeled on the board. A smart designer would have labeled it. Give it a try. .......

10: RE: preamp hiss (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 12:59:24 (75.156.146.172)
If you have option of attenuating signal after the pre, you would do this: Find lowest signal input source going to your pre, and boost that input as high as it goes yet not clip input of an amp, or t .......

11: RE: How different are these two Preamps....Please read! (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 11:47:31 (75.156.146.172)
I will assume both preamps are of the same design, resistive and not trafo based. This should (and will) make them identical as sound quality is concerned. If it does not, then one or both of them are .......

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Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 11:18:53 (75.156.146.172)
Your preamp has s/n ratio too low for your setup. You can help this situation by using final volume control function on the device that has lowest s/n ratio. This means, you turn the volume up on all .......

Found 5 records in Computer Audio Asylum.

1: RE: Anyone Ever Try ARC (Advanced Room Correction System) (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-17, 00:07:09 (75.156.146.172)
DRC and ARC (the same thing), works. But not very well. What works realy well is traditional room treatments. I would suggest to use traps, absorption, and difusers to achieve real working results. DR .......

2: RE: cPlay Phase Button (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-16, 20:10:50 (75.156.146.172)
Inverted phase is certainly different signal from proper phase setting. But does it matter? Does it make a difference? It does! To surpise of many who believe AC signal is same whatever phase, it sure .......

3: RE: Why do some CD's rip faster ? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-13, 10:49:35 (75.156.146.172)
It is a function of a CD drive, and not much of a software. Here is what hapens: RB standard defines what is max physical errors of a printed CD. There are specs for optical layer, flatness, woble, an .......

4: RE: Test with 24/96 vs. 16/44 LITTLE TO NO DIFFERENCE. (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-13, 10:27:44 (75.156.146.172)
16/44 format is for listening. Any higher format is intended for manipulating the audio. In listening tests, there will be no audible difference. So why higher formats? Even though there is no audible .......

5: RE: Audio Compression (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 13:23:16 (75.156.146.172)
Once file is saved on the recording device it is done. Your recording may failed for many reasons. You change some settings for recording device, interference with your device like RF EMF at the time, .......

Found 9 records in Speaker Asylum.

1: RE: Sonus Faber Cremona resonant freq, and other weird stuff (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-28, 20:06:13 (75.156.146.172)
Speaker resonance is usualy resonance of a cabinet, and some are interactions of driver and cabinet, driver itself, or xover. Just about any speaker will have several of these resonances. They are not .......

2: RE: I think what our friend was getting at... (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-18, 16:37:16 (75.156.146.172)
This great discussion started with idea by original poster, implementing bealief that simply swaping cap with "better brand", or more trusted component, is to give better sound. Changing cap will very .......

3: RE: Perhaps I am beginning to see both sides here (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 21:11:05 (75.156.146.172)
You are getting close LOL! In amp, each stage needs to be separated from next amplification stage. 3 couplings can be used: Capacitive, transformer, and galvanic (or so called DC coupling). This is wh .......

4: RE: Other interactions... care to explain? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 15:51:37 (75.156.146.172)
Thanks for chalanging follow up Presto. The formula Xc= 1/(2pi*f*C) is for "perfect" capacitor only. This is why I said calculations will not work, and they will be too complex when dealing with real .......

5: RE: Other interactions... care to explain? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 12:15:28 (75.156.146.172)
Here is what happens: Capacitor value is rated using tank measurment. It is not real, but rather estimated value of capacitance. This measurment is done by charging capacitor to estimated 70%, and the .......

6: RE: Thaughts On Re-Positioning Your Speakers : (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-13, 15:54:34 (75.156.146.172)
For the experiment do this: Position speakers 1/3 into the room with respect to all walls, floor, and celing. Use chairs or other stands to achieve this. Then position yourself in the same 1/3 from al .......

7: RE: XO cap suggestions (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-13, 15:45:32 (75.156.146.172)
Without proper test equipment you are taping in the dark. You need instruments to measure performance of each part and compare the results. Then you would design xover with these components. Now, due .......

8: RE: Subwoofer phase adjustment: Is 180 switch sufficient? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 12:38:47 (75.156.146.172)
Phase switch is provided only as a convenience so you can quickly invert a phase instead swaping wires to the sub. Valiable phase is for more advanced adjustments where one has way of measuring things .......

9: RE: Do waveguides have a sound? (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 12:05:30 (75.156.146.172)
Yes they do! Very similar effect can be heard with almost all ported speaker designs. The resonances inside the box will "escape" through the port when signal stops. This is why ported designs are bes .......

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1: RE: Wallpower (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-15, 21:42:07 (75.156.146.172)
I responded to your "problem" previously. I am bit disapointed you are still tapping in the dark. If you read my response again, you should understand that is the only way to verify what is going on. .......

2: RE: check "DC stopper" circuit (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-07, 10:57:39 (75.156.146.172)
The circuitry is wrong. If you use polarized capacitors it will blow up. If they are non-polarized it will work fine. To use polarised caps, reverse + and - on schematic, or flip around all 4 diodes. .......

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1: RE: Great recent article on vinyl in Wall Street Journal... (0.00) Open this result in new window
Posted by EngHelp on 2010-02-08, 20:32:58 (75.156.146.172)
I would disagree with statement that old analogue vinyl is better than new digital CD. But here is a kick!!! 20 year old black stockings torn apart against brand new ones with highest built quality, b .......

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Topic - Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? - villastrangiato 09:25:48 03/5/10 (39)

It seems to me that most DiyAudio responders were fairly respectful and engaged... - darkmoebius 21:47:10 03/9/10 (0)

RE: I Posted A Great Idea That Was Deleted. (Barbed Wire Better Then Speaker Cable) - Vinylly 12:38:20 03/6/10 (0)

Most folks - E-Stat 06:00:50 03/6/10 (5)

My pet bird flies over just to poop on my shoulder.. his little gift... - Elizabeth 09:55:24 03/6/10 (2)

RE: I Had A Seagull Do That To Me Once: - Vinylly 17:26:03 03/6/10 (1)

Seagulls do that to everybody when your near nesting sites - Elizabeth 15:10:13 03/9/10 (0)

RE: Most folks - cjgavin@gmail.com 06:42:45 03/6/10 (1)

Whatever - E-Stat 09:07:49 03/6/10 (0)

You say that this is your first post ... OK, I believe you. :-)) ... - andyr 03:10:12 03/6/10 (0)

RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? - villastrangiato 21:32:45 03/5/10 (0)

RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? - Rod M 21:00:29 03/5/10 (0)

Hey Eng Help ,read it and deal with it you have been caught in a lie - Awe-d-o-file 20:01:17 03/5/10 (7)

He just needs help for something other than "Eng" - E-Stat 05:56:48 03/6/10 (0)

RE: Hey Eng Help ,read it and deal with it you have been caught in a lie - EngHelp 21:09:02 03/5/10 (5)

Oh, and one more thing... - EngHelp 09:54:43 03/6/10 (1)

No, it's not one more thing - keith_d 15:10:59 03/7/10 (0)

RE: Hey Eng Help ,read it and deal with it you have been caught in a lie - Rod M 22:54:34 03/5/10 (2)

But then he'd be able to be more easily tracked by the NSA, right!!?? :-)) nt - andyr 03:13:34 03/6/10 (1)

he doesn't know that if he'sonline.. he's tracked keystroke for keystroke no matter what. - Elizabeth 11:55:38 03/6/10 (0)

RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? - EngHelp 17:45:09 03/5/10 (1)

RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? - The Bored 03/5/1017:55:51 03/5/10 (0)

Nice: "Hey, are you guys a bunch of a*holes?" - Chris O 12:24:08 03/5/10 (2)

Only when I'm liquored up - gearhunter 14:29:14 03/5/10 (0)

"Hey, are you guys a bunch of a*holes?" Yes. Next question. :o] nt - Presto 13:48:17 03/5/10 (0)

That's the great thing about AA! - Don Till 11:08:11 03/5/10 (5)

Hey, I think I speak for the rest of the fat cows here... - Presto 13:52:23 03/5/10 (1)

RE: Moo NT - The Rube 20:30:05 03/5/10 (0)

hey, who you calling lonely? -nt- - LousyTourist 13:14:46 03/5/10 (0)

RE: That's the great thing about AA! - villastrangiato 11:27:31 03/5/10 (1)

This kind of language ... - The Bored 17:34:37 03/5/10 (0)

Troll alert! - Cixelsid 10:15:51 03/5/10 (1)

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This place.... - Presto 10:01:26 03/5/10 (5)

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RE: Moderator/Buddy Circle Censorship?? - mls-stl 09:58:11 03/5/10 (0)

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