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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #845: If naive that makes two of us by Lx_ on 2011-04-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="N-set"]Sorry for being naive, but may gathering spectral fingerprints of the electricityduring bad and good days give something? Perhaps after N samples some pattern might emerge, although I guess nobody knows what to look for.[/quote]Ac...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The truth by Stitch on 2013-01-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: "Not So Sweet Spot" /Absolute Sound, Jonathan Vali... in Audio News  4 Replies 
That is the way the System works. Not the customer is the goal (he is only the tool who brings the money), the reviewer is the one to go for. The reviewer guarantees the success of a product (in general). Valin for example is known to be among the mo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1693: Common Mode is a static event by rowuk on 2019-08-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="JOHNR"]One of the things that I picked up in this thread is the fact that if you use 2 PSUs in series, the sound degrades.This is typical of one unit generating common mode noise and this adds to that produced by the second unit.Even if ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Yes, I was there too. by clarkjohnsen on 2006-04-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What a week in Boston! in Musical Discussions  7 Replies 
First, the Fifth: The first movement is indeed a stunner, nothing comes close. For the rest, I can line up competition. But no matter! The "live" aspect trumps all.The Met, indeed, had its moments but was not a keeper.The Traviata was terrific! Even ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: The Mravinsky's birthday: 20 Melodia's CDs by Romy the Cat on 2007-06-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ah Mravinsky ! in Musical Discussions  8 Replies 
Today, at Mravinsky's birthday I publish a good article by Rob Barnett: the Classical Editor of the UK-based http://www.musicweb.uk.net. Rob gives a brief observation of the 20 CDs Melodia's box-set with Mravinsky's recordings. MRAVINSKY Edition ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #58: I think it was fine solution. by Romy the Cat on 2010-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
[quote user="N-set"]Romy, may I ask you why you've employed an autobias on 6E5Pin Milq's MF rather than your biasing technique (if there is any reason at all)?[/quote]If you look at the page #13 of the Milq DHT thread then you will see that the first...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #61: Axiom and EL34 by N-set on 2010-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
(Romy feel free to move this post)[quote user="Paul S"]N-set, I understand you do not mean to hijack the thread with the Axiom, so I actually tried to make generic and/or thread-related observations.  I don't know the 6E5P, but generic issues with sp...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Well, I will see more in a few days... by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How idiots destroy sound. in Audio Discussions  9 Replies 
[quote user="Andy Simpson"]Having made my last comment based on what I 'heard' via my laptop speakers, I took the clip to the workshop monitors last night to have a further listen - not to examine the weird processing, but to come to a refreshed idea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #33: Some clarifications by Thorsten on 2005-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Folks,A maker of Magnetics reading along has taken me privatly a little to task, it seems I was not clear enough with some of my statements, apologies.First, I seemingly stated that Amorphous material was "always iron", that was not my intention, amo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: A few comments in context of the Reinhard's notes by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 5-ways from Germany. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  38 Replies 
I find that one of the most interning and stimulating ideas that you expressed was your experience with your bass horn [quote user="Reinhard"] Midbass horns: are there are two 20 cycle bass horns which normally have 6,50 m in length and 3,20 i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #78: Vitavox S2 vs. the World by Romy the Cat on 2006-01-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox’s S2 Survival Guide. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  123 Replies 
[quote user="jweiss"] When we spoke at CES, you mentioned that your experience with field coil drivers only extended to cone types. So I assume that you have never heard any field coil compression drivers. That would include the WE 555, 594, RCA 1428...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: The S2 “fundamentals channel” – first success! by Romy the Cat on 2006-05-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
I made today some interesting experiment and for the first time during my “fundamentals channel saga” I get some stimulating and very result. I find a way to mount the “low frequencied S2 driver” on the speaker’s axe way above the Macondo’s tweeter. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: A long story about Phasure and the Placette by anthony on 2019-04-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Romy, I will attempt to fill you in on some backstory. My Placette was purchased from a guy in France.  My dac is made in the Netherlands.  To an Australian that is just like next door.  I have a good and strong rel...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: "Different" way to use Vitavox S2 by Romy the Cat on 2005-04-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox’s S2 Survival Guide. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  123 Replies 
I just posted yeastoday the post above and have got already a few emails asking about the “new” ways that I am planning to use S2. OK, let me to explain what is going on. The default Vitavox S2 driver comes with thier default aluminum diaphragm with...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: EMM Labs hits… the chickens. by Romy the Cat on 2006-02-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: EMM Labs hits… the chickens. in Audio News  1 Replies 
Over the years the home appliance division of Sharp Electronics Corporation was a leader in manufacturing microwave ovens. Millions American kitchens enjoyed Sharp microwaves and “nucleing” food almost become a part of our American identity. Still, t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: The Wine Via the Wine Glass by Paul S on 2008-11-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
I just had a thought about wine tasting and how I would prefer not to approach a Grand Cru wine without my "special", quite large wine glass.  I look back on all the great wine I +/- "wasted" over the years by drinking it with "normal" glas...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Lamm ML2.2 and Mark the BS teller. by Romy the Cat on 2012-01-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm ML2.2 and Mark the BS teller. in Audio Discussions  7 Replies 
Again, a manufactures make a product, gave it to reviewer and the reviewer expressed nothing but indication of own idiocy. Here is comes: http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/lamm_ml22.htm First of all the description of the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: GM70 vs. 6C33C by Romy the Cat on 2006-03-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: GM70 vs. 6C33C in Melquiades Amplifier  13 Replies 
I keep receiving emails from visitors asking me about my views regarding the GM70 vs. 6C33C. I am clearly not in a position to provide any EXPERT opinion because of two reasons. First, I never had a properly built GM70 in my disposal. Second, I ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: The vintage vs. contemporary compression driver. by Romy the Cat on 2007-12-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Barn Conversion - James' Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  28 Replies 
[quote user="horny"]… me too would like to achieve as good as possible violin reproduction without spending a fortune on exotic or vintage drivers.[/quote] I have voiced my frustrations about many contemporary compression drivers. People who manufac...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #375: "Absolution and Eternal Refuge." by Romy the Cat on 2009-11-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
The name of the post I took from the 32th  chapter of M. Bulgakov’s Master and Margarita, so from there will be the epigraph for this post: “Gods, my gods! How sad the earth is at evening! How mysterious are the fogs over the swamps! …So...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Copper Mat on a Micro Seiki Gun Metal Platter by Wellington on 2015-10-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Copper Mat on a Micro Seiki Gun Metal Platter in Analog Playback  122 Replies 
My first post here, although I have read some of the discussions on this site over the years. I wanted to share my experience with my Micro Seiki RX-5000 and resonance control of its heavy platter. I have seen posts here befo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #56: Lamm ML3 review. by Romy the Cat on 2008-09-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm Industries: a special interview with a special company in Audio News  97 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Ok, let dive a little bit further into my examination of the subject of Lamm ML3 What is important is to undusted that my view  less targets the Lamm ML3 but rather it targets the ML3 as a representative of entire cla...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: ....interesting....not a ribbon mic though.... by Andy Simpson on 2007-10-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Simpson Microphones thread. in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Andy Simpson wrote: I thought that eventually you would take my hint.... liquid damping in microphones is something I have given some thought to - especially given that air comes under 'fluid dynamics' - but I will ge...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #65: DEQX debuts 24/192 capable HDP4 @ CES 2012 by Kerry Brown on 2012-01-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Something about most things by dl on 2015-01-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To Milq builders: corrections, simplification, modifications... in Melquiades Amplifier  16 Replies 
Thanks, Romy, for your generous reply. I won't try to address everything about everything, but let me bore you with a mini-history of what is going on with my playback so you will understand where I'm coming from and where I'm trying to ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Britten, Hayden, Kurt Masur'ovich by Romy the Cat on 2006-04-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What a week in Boston! in Musical Discussions  7 Replies 
[quote user="clarkjohnsen"] First, the Fifth: The first movement is indeed a stunner, nothing comes close. For the rest, I can line up competition. But no matter! The "live" aspect trumps all. [/quote] Hm, I would not name the only first movement. I...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: High End -THE ULTIMATE KEY by Stitch on 2013-07-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What is High-End Audio? in Playback Listening  7 Replies 
Found some interesting comments on an independent web site, Twogoodears. I'll copy it, it is from 2009 with original lines from Arthur Salvatore and a comment from Stefano Bertocello - Twogoodears owner -, we will n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #117: How my phonostage shall sound. by Romy the Cat on 2011-09-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Also do not forget that the phonostage that you built has very lash and very polite sound. [/quote]I would like to stress the politeness and lushness of 834PT-AIR phonocorrector. This characteristic of this phonostage s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #98: Perfect or good by Amir on 2016-07-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
it seems even Thorsten do not believe computer source could be perfect and he just guide us to reach max from computer." The computer is a great music server but also a source of jitter ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: I'm not sure if God is needed by N-set on 2012-06-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Turntable speed analysis. in Analog Playback  17 Replies 
This is a new tool, so some training is inevitable. Yes, I saw your first sample with the peaks and my first thought was that it was not the deck, as I could not imagine a mechanism which would produce such spikes so perfectly repetetive (ok, maybe a...
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