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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Www.wheel-fi.com by noviygera on 2015-08-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Wheel-Fi in Horn-Loaded Speakers  9 Replies 
Nice video. I was disappointed J.Jackson never got back to me after we discussed a custom midbass horn. Maybe he got carried away polishing that walnut ;)...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1364: PurePower Press Release: the war is over, kind off..... by Romy the Cat on 2015-01-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
This thread is not about PurePower but since there is a LOT about PP in there I think it would be reasonable to post it here. I got last night a email with the following information. For sure my congratulation to Canadian, the battle well won. I w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Symptom of worn out bearing? by wonderworld on 2014-02-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Micro RX5000: is that bearing spins normally? in Analog Playback  7 Replies 
It seems that all of much used Micro RX or SX TT's have the same problem, is that right? It will be nice if more of other owners of RX or SX TT's share their observations and experience regarding this problem...  attached is one more video of other R...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #76: Ring by mem916 on 2013-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Opera Room in Audio Discussions  77 Replies 
Can someone suggest a good DVD or BlueRay of the Ring that is a good compromise between video/audio quality and performance?  I didn't make it to the Seattle Ring this summer and have been wanting to try watching it on my projector at home.  Thanks!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Thanks! by Tax on 2013-10-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cerebral and psychological evolution of amp matching for the... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  15 Replies 
I had considered putting the UBH on the outside but never got around to it. Your post got me activated. Works even better now. Thanks!BTW: Video was done for some friends so they could have an initial view and listen....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: The new life of opera room. by Romy the Cat on 2013-09-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Opera Room in Audio Discussions  77 Replies 
Along with last remodeling that we performed in Opera Room the room is becoming more the most pleasant room in our house. In fact we spend now more time then in listening room. We eat there, we watch films there. Sometime we watch TV there. I sleep t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #95: I was told Air Force One is designed by original MicroSeiki designer a... by Serge on 2012-05-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate Turntable in Analog Playback  220 Replies 
Well, an informed source (a Japanese journalist) told me that the TT is designed by orignail MicroSeiki owner. My guess is that Stella Inc, which is a distribution company, financed production.A little video is here http://hifiblog.livejournal.com/39...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Cat cafe by Klausner on 2012-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Better solution for being late? in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Yes, I understand, Klausner, and the idea of Classical Café is my long standing wet dream[/quote] Here's the real wet dream: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/video/2012/feb/03/tokyo-cat-cafe-video Cats aren't allowed in ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: Totally agree re: TV by clarkjohnsen on 2012-11-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Opera Room in Audio Discussions  77 Replies 
For four decades I have detested that European video style (busy cameras, quick zooms, musically irrelevant shot framing). The BSO's Jordan Whitelaw pioneered the American style -- lots of long shots, and slow cuts. But now it appears that all the Am...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Thank you for your comment by Witti on 2012-11-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: DIY LCR phono in Analog Playback  3 Replies 
You are right about the sound of YouTube.I recorded the sound directly from LCR phono through TASCAM DR-100 recorder (24 bit / 96 kHz) and added it into video then uploaded to YouTube....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: It's not about the nail by zztop7 on 2013-06-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How would you handle it? in Playback Listening  24 Replies 
First, I would like to give credit to "audioguy" who posted this video on the whatsbestforum.com site.I will try to post the link, and/or you can go to youtube and put in:   It's Not About The Nail   by   Jason Headley.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Medici TV by scooter on 2013-07-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Medici TV, interesting… in Musical Discussions  2 Replies 
I have been listening to this Medici TV quite a bit recently and quite like it. There is ample "free" stuff to check out. If they had the option for highest-quality audio with no video that would be even better. Regardless, I support the concept and ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #53: I am a pain in ass. by Romy the Cat on 2011-10-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Altec Model 19 in Boston. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  61 Replies 
It is over 2 weeks as the crossover parts for my Altec 21S modification are sitting in my house. It would be 30 min fix but I still did not do it – juts lazy. I want for how to keep the Altec low path crossover but I the crossover for MF I would like...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: DHT preamps by gordan on 2018-11-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Paul McGowan. tubes in preamp in Audio News  12 Replies 
in the last years there was lots of development in field of DHT preamps. new circuits, or old circuits becoming practical and useful - especially related to hum inducing DHT heating issues that used to affect the sound. now you can basically have a s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #248: Just a youtube video... by xandcg on 2017-05-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
It is just a you tube video but:Goto Unit SG17PVC VS ALE Acoustic X1750 (SUPER TWEETERS TEST)...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: There is a video. by xandcg on 2017-05-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Kato-san's Goto system in Horn-Loaded Speakers  10 Replies 
I saw some videos of that system some time ago.One thing about GOTO, they ended the production of the SG146xxx driver, what probably was their most interesting driver...Cheers!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #52: More thoughts... by anthony on 2020-08-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Another a very valid thing to try is to see of the same difference with the same recordings happens with different DACs, preamps the you will take care of the absolute phase. [/quote]To date, my listening has been with my f...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Bruckner 8, WDR and Manfred Honeck by Romy the Cat on 2020-10-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruckner 8, WDR and Manfred Honeck in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 8 in C minor WDR Symphony Orchestra Video 02/08/2019 01:30:07 hrs. Available until 02/08/2024https://www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-chor/sinfonieorchester/werkeinfuehrungen/bruckner-achte-sinfonie-100.html...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: In the video. by xandcg on 2019-09-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Panel with Peter Qvortrup at CAS 2019 in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
[quote user="KLegind"]PQ is a very good storyteller, but he does not have the vocabulary to say anything else besides 'this is better' or 'this sounds terrible'.His shtick is exotic materials and iconoclasm which is supposed to translate into "our pr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Storytelling by KLegind on 2019-09-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Panel with Peter Qvortrup at CAS 2019 in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
I'm sorry but all I hear is 1 hour and 30 minutes sales pitch. Can you timestamp the place in the video?Best,Kris...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Smart mind? by ArmAlex on 2019-06-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Interesting non horn speakers in Audio Discussions  5 Replies 
Paul thanks for sharing this video,Looking at topology of DeVore's new speakers I thought there is a smart mind behind its design. Just wishful thinking...Watching that disappointing clip was an eye opener, I completely changed my mind. Those speaker...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: Surprisingly accurate position in my view by Romy the Cat on 2022-04-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Music and WW3 in Musical Discussions  24 Replies 
I do not share Scott’s statement that “Russians already won” and he very much underestimate Russians ability to screw the things up but I wish more people in the West take the Scott’s view closer to their mind....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #283: That matches the behaviour of many musical wind instruments too by rowuk on 2022-11-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  293 Replies 
Interesting video. It is a compelling argument for open back, infinite baffle or transmission lines designed to completely absorb the back wave. Everything else simply works much differently than we want to believe......

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: THE Stargazer by Romy the Cat on 2023-02-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: THE Stargazer in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
I have been listening Stargazer for 40 years and it is one of the VERY few rock songs that I love. This is a very good and funny analysis......

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: A passive but elegant presentation by Romy the Cat on 2023-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A passive but elegant presentation in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
An interesting guy. I would love to discuss with him a few points, not that he prolamins anything (unfortunately) but I would certainly can bring some complex questions to the table that make his presentation more applied...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: Comming year 2012. by Romy the Cat on 2011-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]What are my plans for 2011? I have a few. I am sure that I will be working with fine refinement of Macondo in the new room. I look forward to review the Macondo Fundamental Channel, will it be my new 18-cell or not I do...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Birds of a feather... by Gargoyle on 2015-12-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Scratched Horn. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  7 Replies 
I tried to do a google image search, but nothing appeared, maybe Romy will share.I got to pondering what benefit having the surface textured may have. It seems the texture of sharkskin for example can reduce the surface suction.From the interweb:"A s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Some Observations about Science and Bass by Vasyachkin on 2010-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Some Observations about Science and Bass in Playback Listening  12 Replies 
I was recently reading a book called "The Cyclist's Training Bible" by Joe Friel.  The author immediately surprised me by not being an idiot.  Anyway one of the things he said is that the SCIENCE of training / exercise physiology is USUALLY ONE STEP ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: As promised... by Romy the Cat on 2021-08-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lavardin discovery in Audio Discussions  5 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]I have a lot of to say in response and I would like to make a video about the subject (less typing) but I am traveling now. It is not that I have anything to say about that Lavardin amp and it is not the subject of this ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Easy. by Romy the Cat on 2018-05-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to insert youtube video into a post? in Site Support Forum  1 Replies 
Nikolai, I do not extend opportunity for the site visitors to host video files on my servers. If you would like to do it you need to host your video file at any hosting service, many of them available and they provide a link at my sire, would it b...
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