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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: JUst deal with it? by rowuk on 2014-09-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Audio Shopping vs. Piano Shopping. in Playback Listening  39 Replies 
The really serious piano players I know either ignore it or buy a different piano. I have NEVER worked with a pianist that tried to make a piano something it currently wasn't. I think that when you are obcessed with your playing there are no syna...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony by Romy the Cat on 2005-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tchaikovsky Symphony #4 in Musical Discussions  16 Replies 
[quote user="Ronnie"]I have been enjoying the "Euroclassic Notturno" (BBC?) program on swedish radio tonight. As a happy rookie in the world of classical music, I seek advice on Tchaikovsky based on what I just heard; His Symphony No. 5.I though...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The Phono Interconnects. by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Chasing utopian better phono interconnect. in Analog Playback  6 Replies 
Since the 2007-2008 alchemic music season and consequentially live FM season was over (the event I marked with my “End of the live Phonostage”) I have been spinning a lot of vinyl lately. So, I spent some time with different phono cables with my diff...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Lithuania enters the game: Reed 12" Tonearm by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lithuania enters the game: Reed 12" Tonearm in Analog Playback  11 Replies 
A local audio recently bought a tonearm form a small Lithuania manufacturer. They have a web site, a but foolish in navigation but it is what it is: http://www.turntables.lt/ http://www.turntables.lt/gallery.html ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: M2-12R specs by glaesemann on 2011-12-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: SME M2-12 tonearm in Analog Playback  10 Replies 
I'm going to give the M2-12R a try with my SPU Classic. In case anyone is interested........ Like the 3012r the M2-12R is extruded thin wall stainless steel. M2-12R has an even higher effective mass of 18g compared t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #40: What Cetla Ledom 19 will have? by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Altec Model 19 in Boston. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  61 Replies 
I was trying to strategize what would I do it tomorrow someone get in touch with me and offer my $50K. In another words what would I do to convert the Altec 19 to Cetla Ledom?This is an interesting discussion itself as it gives a blueprint for me...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #74: Room treatment by anthony on 2018-03-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
Thanks for the kind words Romy.  I am enjoying taking my time with this project and getting things just right.  It sure helps when there is little development involved, just duplication more or less.  Development may come later as I impose my exp...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: My DHT experiment: Observations by Romy the Cat on 2008-11-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] There were some educational for myself observations made, in some way saying something about this specific DHT, in some way saying something about Melquiades’ single stage version and the Melquiades’ full-range two-stages ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: This is a dreamlist - based on real life needs that I have had. by rowuk on 2020-03-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quests for an ultimate preamp. in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] rowuk wrote: A preamplifier shall be modular - the ability to insert n quantity (maybe 20?) of input cards on a backplane (for phono MC/phono MM/line level/Balanced/Single ended/TOSLink) as well as be configured for mul...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Yep, you are right: the Grande Utopia by Romy the Cat on 2008-08-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The jump-start of loudspeaker economy in Audio News  17 Replies 
[quote user="guy sergeant"]http://www.audiounlimiteddenver.com/ Focal Utopia EM[/quote] You are right: The Grande Utopia is one of the names that very much in the mainstream and have very much pre-inclined exposure in industry. That all will assur...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: The RAAL's tweeter and Sound (#1) by Romy the Cat on 2007-02-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RAAL “Water Drop” tweeter for Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  77 Replies 
I had many interesting listening experiences while I used the Water Drop’s Macondo. I would try to surmise briefly the sonic consequences of the Water Drooping. “Me” and “briefly”, would it be possible? Well, where did you see a Jewish boy who refuse...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: A 'brass balls' phonostages by Romy the Cat on 2013-01-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Orion Phono Preamplifier in Analog Playback  15 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]Well, they got John Curl's name on it, and it's "machined from a billit", 2-chasses, yadda, yadda.  It also features the "new wave" balanced/presumed- differential topology and a "mystery"/proprietary (presumed discrete) firs...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #45: The APS PurePower vs. good electricity. by Romy the Cat on 2007-06-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
A friend of mine asked my last night if I feel that PurePower’s Sound as good as a playback during those extremely seldom moments when electrify is good. It was a good question and I feel that it is worth to cover. First off all I can not say about ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #951: The dedicated lines are done: some future observations by Romy the Cat on 2011-12-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Ok, yesterday I have done my dedicated lines, well my electrician did it but I guess I will take all credit for it and he just get my check. I have right behind my rack with PP3000 and power measuring equipment, on the wall 3 groups of receptacle...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Thanks for your input... by anthony on 2017-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Here I share some thoughts about what you have shown. I will share only critical and warning thoughts not because I have nothing but critiques. All nessesary compliments for your planning come as a default and I do not t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Might be... by Romy the Cat on 2020-03-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quests for an ultimate preamp. in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
[quote user="rowuk"] A preamplifier shall be modular - the ability to insert n quantity (maybe 20?) of input cards on a backplane (for phono MC/phono MM/line level/Balanced/Single ended/TOSLink) as well as be configured for multiple outputs. Why ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #878: Byzantine Empire and PurePower. by Romy the Cat on 2011-06-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Byzantine Empire  and PurePower.[quote user="spytsi"] Everybody here remembers that Romy's initial acquaintance with PP products was through model 1050; at some later point he upgraded to model 2000. Since then quite a few user opinions appeared ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #70: Surprise ? maybe, but I kinda doubt it by Kerry Brown on 2012-01-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
Jorge, I know what you mean about horns, Living Presence. I love what my horns do. Palpability. Solidity. In an invisible sort of way. I have two Ampex 300s downstair...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Some thoughts by Romy the Cat on 2017-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
Here I share some thoughts about what you have shown. I will share only critical and warning thoughts not because I have nothing but critiques. All nessesary compliments for your planning come as a default and I do not think you posted it here to ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #61: A Happy New Year To All by Kerry Brown on 2012-01-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
Jorge, You're right about using identical amps. No doubt. I have not used Dr. Edgar's passive network but I have tried conventional passive networks on Edgarhorns. They worked alright. And I have...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #71: Yep, very nice. by Romy the Cat on 2018-03-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
Yep, indeed, it looks very nice. The 8 sections of bass line array look visually slightly overweening but I think when you put the upper bass horns in place it will visually balance the things out. I feel some sort of envy to the way how you plan ...
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