Author Topic: Kmh364 Stupid Question: Any Audiophiles On This Site? (Read 842 times)

kmh364 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 04, 2004, 03:44:29 AM »

Ah, a LINNIE...Ivor Tiefenbrun would be proud of the lad (say that like Fat Bast*rd)! I dig Linn-Sondek...those things (LP-12) have been around forever...personally I'm more of a VPI turntable man...must be that Joisey thing, LOL! They (Linn) have some real nice electronics as well, especially that crazy switched-mode power supply thin-profile power amp they make that is cooled by convection only and runs @ 400Hz like an aircraft. We at least one Scotsman audiophile on the site (Jacko), but I don't think he's a Linnie.

jacko · « **Reply #31 on:** November 04, 2004, 03:52:56 AM »

Nope. Not a scotsman either - expat geordie. My colleague has an LP12 sondek but I prefer my rock. another friend in yorkshire spent about ?20000 on a full Linn system about 10 years ago. had it wired through his whole house aswell - again, sounds fantastic. It's the scottish hi-fi show in a fortnight so I'll no doubt be drooling. last years drool were the Living Voice speakers. this year would have been a new cd but I've just put in my Rogue order so that's the budget for 2005 blown.

graeme

geddy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 04, 2004, 01:19:37 PM »

For sure, I've been running this stereo/home theatre for about five years now, recently all being driven by my PC.

Onkyo 500watt DD5.1 (no DTS)
Mission front towers, center and sub
SpeakerCraft outdoor speakers hanging in the back surround (which are the cleanest speakers I've ever heard in that size range)

So nothing all that fancy but it will shake the house!

bkbass · « **Reply #33 on:** November 04, 2004, 04:27:42 PM »

Hello,I don't remember the Infinity model number of those early ones.I believe they where actually letter designations back then.I do remember the Walsh tweeter being more of a spun aluminum finial shape something like what one might find on the curled end of a banister(ofcourse in wood)in an old house.It was mounted to a folded surround which was mounted horizontal on a horizontal baffle board with the sides and back of the cabinet higher than the driver itself with a top and front grill cloth.I remember thinking to myself how the hell is this thing agonna vibrate fast enough to create accurate highs?The woofer I believe was a peerless octogon shaped frame.Remember this was probly the companies first or second effort.Walsh next appeared with the brand name OHM AND HAD MODELS A,B AND Cwhich was a inverted cone with the magnet structure on top and the cones made out of titanium with 1812 and 10diameters respectively.The cold war had our service forces scrambling for every ounce of titanium they could find to build machines of war and hence no more Walsh drivers at the Ohm factory.Truly one of the more inovative and finest sounding speakers in their line and history.The Walsh legacy enjoyed a short comeback in the mid 80's with conventional cone drivers and will resurface again shortly as Ohm is still alive and well in Brooklyn.

kmh364 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 04, 2004, 07:13:24 PM »

Aha! I knew you couldn't resist this thread for long, LOL! I just had to say your name and Infinity enough times, LOL!

I liked all those Ohm Walsh TLD speakers...they were the only things that Tech HiFi had that approached the bass I got from my old EPI-500's (from Tech HiFi, of course) that I loved until the woofer surrounds rotted. I sold those when I got my Infinity's and the guy had 'em reconed and loved 'em too.

Personally, unless someone comes out with something better for me, I still aspire to own a set of B&W 801's (Nautilus or the older Series IV/Matrix) or a set of Martin-Logan hybrids (i.e., full-range electrostat and powered dynamic subwoofer combo). The B&W for outright midrange purity, accuracy and balance (including good LF extension)...Alan Parsons and his Abbey Road Studio(s) can't be wrong, LOL!..OR the M-L's for incredible imaging and soundstage coupled to the Jurassic-park floor shaking capability (Think T-Rex scene, LOL!). Gots to have that bass, LOL!

Hell, even though my Infinity IRS Kappa 9's (9 Kappa's?) were the designer's (Victor Campos)choice loudspeakers that my Audio Cheapskate-inspired (thanks, Stereophile's Sam Tellig) Adcom electronics (GFP-565 pre-amp and GFA-565 Monoblock power amps) were voiced for, the B&W 801 Matrix absolutely SANG with them. Obviously, there are MUCH better electronics with which to drive those with now (as there was then...I'm pretty sure Bowers and Wilkinson didn't use Adcom stuff to develope their loudspeakers, LOL!), but I was still blown away with the sound that even budget electronics was able to elicit from those heavy dense Matrix enclosures with the pivoting top-mounted tweeter/mid modules! All this without the optional B&W EQ module that extended the bass even further!

rami · « **Reply #35 on:** November 05, 2004, 07:42:50 AM »

Check this out!

For all of you who like high-end audio with style:

http://www.classicpumps.com/mpumps.htm

the_mule · « **Reply #36 on:** November 05, 2004, 08:03:38 AM »

Hey Rami, no 'Pimp my Ride' but 'Pump my Stereo'? It's a strange world... LOL!

Wilfred

kmh364 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 05, 2004, 10:28:41 AM »

Not quite my cup of tea...I usually like something curvy with long legs to fill a set of pumps, not hi-fi, LOL!

rami · « **Reply #38 on:** November 05, 2004, 10:59:08 AM »

I actually saw (and heard) these live at an audiophile show - not bad at all!
Two monoblocs with the preamp purse.

I believe they're size 10.

dean_m · « **Reply #39 on:** November 05, 2004, 11:35:08 AM »

Hey Rami,

I still run an old McIntosh MC2505 in my home studio/office. My wife got this for me as a Christmas present years ago from a friend who at the time refurbed old McIntosh amps.
Great little power amp!!!!!

rami · « **Reply #40 on:** November 05, 2004, 11:45:33 AM »

That's really cool Dino!

I consider McIntosh to be the Alembic of audio gear. Very collectible as well.

bkbass · « **Reply #41 on:** November 05, 2004, 03:30:04 PM »

kmh,B&W uses or used Krell mono blocks(the big boy boat anchors) with a Meridian Pro CD player.Not sure of the cable but I know it's pure silver litz.That right,straight wire with gain baby!I prefer KEF to B&W,piano and voices just sound more natural to my tin ears.I need you to come over and audition the cab we spoke about.Bring your Bass and your head.How about the week after next?Also was speaking with someone about tons of vinyl for sale in you area on Warren(?)street?

kmh364 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 07, 2004, 06:02:33 AM »

Well, we'll see about the cab. The biggest thing that would improve my sound is learning how to play properly, not a new cab, LOL! Remember, I'm just a half-*ssed guitar player that plods around on the bass. I bought an Alembic not because I am artistically worthy or musically-gifted but because I can afford it (divorced, no bills, etc.), LOL! Now if you wanna give me bass lessons, now you're talking! You see, this way both you AND my guitar instructor can roll your eyes when I don't practice my week's lessons, LOL!

David Houck · « **Reply #43 on:** November 07, 2004, 06:44:20 AM »

It's actually pretty amazing what can be accomplished when one practices regularly.

bkbass · « **Reply #44 on:** November 09, 2004, 02:54:58 PM »

kmh,I told you before I'd give you filter lessons.lol!Come on up with your bass and amp head.Call me early next week.