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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: The Totem Mani-2 anti-monitors by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
Yes, you are correct. The UHF are pro Canadian people and they do have the Canadian bias. Interestingly that the Canadian audio generally has very Canadian bias as well. It is very unfortunate as I always thought that bias should be for better Sound ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: The Cherry Orchard by Paul S on 2013-07-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruckner and women in Musical Discussions  46 Replies 
The air in my small orange grove is still enough most of the time, and I actually enjoy smoking there - when weather permits and the air is - still.  If you don't yet have a garden and/or fruit trees, this is another thing to enjoy, with the adde...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: What an idiot!!! by Romy the Cat on 2012-01-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Better organization/design forDAW. in Didital Things  12 Replies 
I got my IBM ThinkCentre machine and true felt in love with it. What is wonderful little box. It is very quiet as it as it is fast for what I need to do and it is just perfect size for in-system DAW. I got IceDoc external drive array and they work ve...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: ....“somebody playing drums somewhere” by Romy the Cat on 2011-12-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I do not even know where to start. in Playback Listening  3 Replies 
Last night an audio guy visited me and he brought to me the CD with this “somebody playing drums somewhere”. He read my site before he went o my placed and he brought to me this recording as demonstration of what it was. I did listen for the first pe...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Some amassing things are going on with this Mini. by Romy the Cat on 2007-04-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Hi-Fi Mini Systems in Audio Discussions  12 Replies 
Since I have no Macondo for 2-3 weeks (completely disassembled in expectation of my new frame – had to be ready two weeks back) I was playing music on that “celebrated” Demon M31. I ma telling you that I’m not use to have this type experience for yea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Vintage silicone by Paul S on 2008-05-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vinyl Ceremonies: Repeatable VTA in Analog Playback  18 Replies 
I just checked the silicone pot, wearing magnifying glasses.  The main bath is limpid, as ever.  However, some silicone has somehow gotten out of the bath and onto the rim of the tub.  Likely it's been there all along, but I just ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: 211 vs 845 , 212E... by cv on 2011-09-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
Very interesting! (and impressive construction there KO)I know this isn't quite the subject of the thread, but could you tell a bit more about the 212E amp, in particular, the regulator topology?Regarding 845 vs 211 - Romy, I suspect what you were he...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Line level vs. speaker level by Paul S on 2007-04-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
I'm sorry, I thought I mentioned that I was responding to the earlier post about HF, up the thread.  I guess I misunderstood from other reading that you much preferred your crossovers at line level, while I was proposing it a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: The little glory of my small woofers. by Romy the Cat on 2011-10-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Constructing LF modules to the limits in Audio Discussions  54 Replies 
This weekend a local audio guy came to my palace and was bitching about his bass. I have small 1 cub feet pair sealed foxes with 8” version of my 25W drivers, I think they are 21W. I used them on the side of my bed to allow my old Koshka to climb in ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: RE: More Lamm ML3 photos by Romy the Cat on 2007-01-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm Industries: a special interview with a special company in Audio News  97 Replies 
Sure, Mike, however what I learned with my living experience that that is nothing really valuable in life that is expansive. Anyhow, Mike, thanks for the pictures. BTW, some of them are very nice, very-very nice phonographically. I was particularly...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: God, kill, kill, kill Denon UD-M31… by Romy the Cat on 2007-04-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo Frame modification. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  46 Replies 
I hope these friends of mine who clamed that that stupid Denon M31 might play music will read this post.  After of a 3 weeks or living with Macondo I found myself having no radio. My portable playback, that does very well, is on my work. I do no...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #78: Port Solutions by Lbjefferies7 on 2008-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Paul S wrote in BlueWhat are you doing to vary the port?  I was thinking about a tube that could slide (or thread) in and out, so it could be played with.  There are any number of ways to do this with o-rings, etc., as long as the tube...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #85: Milq-Sun-Audio amp, ordinary Sound, 2A3 tubes by Romy the Cat on 2008-12-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Dealing more with Sun Audio SV-2A3 kit it amassed me how bad the kit was. The guys made very cheap, in fact I hardly believe that this company has anything to do with Japan – it looks more like K-Mart level of amplifier. I heard a number of very posi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Guilty as charged, your honor. by Romy the Cat on 2016-06-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My Audio Philosophy in Playback Listening  95 Replies 
[quote user="op.9"]@Cat: it seems there are still "morons" out there ;-) your "Mini-me" has dominated the majority of your precious time so less chance for you to rectify bystander's errors [/quote] Yes, to a large degree it is true. Lately I d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: What a pity :-\ by op.9 on 2016-06-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My Audio Philosophy in Playback Listening  95 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] op.9 wrote:@Cat: it seems there are still "morons" out there ;-) your "Mini-me" has dominated the majority of your precious time so less chance for you to rectify bystander's errors Yes, to a large degree it is true. La...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #107: Random Process= Random Result by rowuk on 2021-11-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  297 Replies 
Jarek,I am a professional musician, and am very much in "tune" with creative processes.A random result is not automatically "bad", but because of its "randomness", there is a lot of ground to cover BEFORE one can even think about further steps. Case ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Re: IC-based "second" phonostages? Better look into ss inste... by Gregm on 2006-06-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I need a “second-type” phonostage. in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
"ASR do not use the regular ICs but the ICs that they removed form the demilitarized Russian nuclear missiles console and fallen Chinese satellites" :) ...which means that they use cheap, used ICs. So, the dealer has a better margin & can di...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: T-amps by NBC on 2007-04-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Hi-Fi Mini Systems in Audio Discussions  12 Replies 
Hi Romy, I'm not sure if you're looking for a seperate 'mini system' amplifier, but you might want to look at the handsome little T-amps from www.audiomagus.com Regards, Neil...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Porting paramaters by DHT4ME on 2008-09-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
The first thing that comes to mind is what is the range that the drivers will cover and what is the Fs of the drivers. Another thing to consider is the loading type on the bass units you have. I take it that they are sealed ? If so I would not con...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Rightsizing from extreme systems.... by Thorsten on 2006-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Rightsizing from extreme systems.... in Audio Discussions  7 Replies 
Folks,It is really amusing. Here I am busy myself for a while and am not looking and suddenly Roman talks about Mini Monitors and secondar phonostages.It is even funnier if you realise taht I am on a similar kick right now, simply because I am workin...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #160: Joyfull? by Lbjefferies7 on 2009-05-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Well all right then...I've been wondering if the Mini LF sections had been having effects on Macondo's LF channels by introducing some sympatheic resonances.  If you left the ports at just the 2" diameter by .5" in length, then the tuning w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #141: Bad apples? by serenechaos on 2009-02-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
KM, I don't know how you come up with the belief that I conclude that "it's a bad performing driver."  Either the 138, or the earlier 120...  Or that because I didn't use 120s that i haven't heard them.  And as ever...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: Recalling a different focus on audio by drdna on 2009-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Aporia - Silbatone Acoustics speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  107 Replies 
[quote user="Tuga"]Joe, Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy a good pizza. Unfortunately I won't find one in a Pizzahut. "That" man's 2 for 1 pleasure says a lot about his evaluating capabilities... I also enjoy several different kinds of music, mostly...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #987: OK, acoustic polarity is something that makes Universe to expend, are ... by Romy the Cat on 2011-12-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="clarkjohnsen"] Thanks for the lecture on material I've been closely acquainted with for thirty years. But please don't try to dodge the issue, viz., that you erroneously said AC plug polarity has "nothing to do with The Wood Effect". The...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #51: On taste and...purpose. by tuga on 2009-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Aporia - Silbatone Acoustics speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  107 Replies 
[quote user="Joe Roberts"][QUOTE]This makes it inappropriate for evaluating a system or a component from a technical point of view when compared to jazz band or, even better, to a symphonic orchestra which are far richer in diversity, scale or any ot...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: That’s the biggest problem in the whole MiniMe project by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
[quote user="Lbjefferies7"] … I am going to revise my "Mini" speakers for a second system (different location) and I have not decided how serious they should be. [/quote] From one point I would like it to be better, not because it need to be but beca...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: High Quality Music Server / CD player by scooter on 2008-09-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
Hi Romy and Company: My CD player has seen better days so I did some research and though you might be interested in my experience with the "Music server" concept. Punchline: fun, sounds great and is very convenient! You can create your own aud...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Another (outdoorsy) sweat spot? by Romy the Cat on 2014-04-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another (outdoorsy) sweat spot? in Audio Discussions  17 Replies 
It is a mid of April and the weather is turning to be beautiful. The house of ours is kind of outdoorsy facility and we spent a LOT of time on the deck during worm mouths. We have huge deck that covers all 3 sides of house and we have a very cool dec...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Re: It WAS the correct link. by Romy the Cat on 2006-08-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Magico Mini or Jonathan Valin maxi? in Audio Discussions  21 Replies 
[quote user="Telus"]I followed this link since I wanted to learn more about the different viewpoints and counterpoints but I couldn't find any of the posts to which you refer.  Is this the correct link?[/quote]It was a correct link but the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: It is a part of a larger process. by Romy the Cat on 2006-08-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About Wilson Audio Loudspeakers in Audio Discussions  53 Replies 
Well, I do not know what it would mean. Regardless his “constitutional status” Row’s article is much more informative and much more educational for people who have interest in the MAXXes then the brainless saliva dropping that many industry cheerlead...
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