Travis In Austin
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Straight up or against the spread?
I took these, against the spread:
Raiders, Cowboys, Texans, Browns, Packers, Eagles, Colts, Bengals, Packers, Giants, Jets, Jags, Bucs, Seahawks, Rams, Titans
I don't think there are any locks this week. I feel the best about the Jags giving 2.5 against the Chargers.
We shall see,
Travis
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This is what I am talking about, but I have seen figures that show the percentage of the lp where there is zero tracking error with a 12" arm:
"Those who know and love SME tonearms and turntables, and who know something of the company's history, will recall that the company has been making 12" versions of their tonearms ever since they shifted from making scale models to making tonearms. On the most basic level, the extra 3" provided one thing: a reduction in tracking error. The arc described by a cartridge mounted in a 12" arm is closer to the theoretically ideal straight line than anything possible with a 9" arm. Simple geometry; no PhD required.
But, as users of 12" arms have always known, the mass added by increasing an arm's length from 9" to 12" is simply too much for most cartridges. The classic 12" armsthe Ortofons, and SME's own 3012, M2-12, and 312, etc.have all suffered from this to varying degrees, and have worked best with, primarily, cartridges of low compliance. This was fine with certain moving-coil cartridges, but clearly, any sense of universality with cartridges of more normal compliance was compromised. Even SME's Model 312, with its aluminum armtube, was much heavier than company founder Alastair Robertson-Aikman wanted.
But the allure of a 12" arm was too strong to deter Robertson-Aikman. He extended the magnesium barrel of an SME Series V arm to 12", along with careful sleeving, superb pressure fitting, the right touch of adhesive, and that inimitable SME finish. The result is the SME Model 312S, which probably has the lowest mass of any 12" arm ever made. It can be used with cartridges in the normal weight range of 6-15gm, and with compliances not deemed too low or too high by most makers. "
Travis
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Travis, I hope you find the article. I Googled tracking error and found some specs that suggest that more than a degree or two of maximum error is quite a bit for a good tone arm. This 2000 Stereophile article on an SME arm has specs claiming a max tracking error of 0.12 degree, which sounds like an error itself. Here's a good 1991 Stereophile article by Richard Olsher, but no tracking error info. I recall a common spec from the past of degrees per inch, which I think was extremely low as a rule.
The Graham has a terrific stylus cantilever alignment tool, which does it the RIGHT way. Too many tools incorrectly align the cartridge body! What strikes me about tracking error is that the cantilever can be deviated to the right or left depending on the anti-skating setting. On the Vector, for example, I've been told to remove the anti-skating when aligning the cantilever. Apparently it will deviate inward at rest with the anti-skating on, while playing a record will return it to neutral. Now, I can't imagine that variations in antiskating settings and record friction wouldn't cause greater stylus deviations than a minute TA tracking error.
All those complexities would seem to favor a linear-tracking arm, in theory anyway! The execution has to be near-perfect, though.
Larry
Larry,
Thanks for those, I will give them a look. I was looking more for info on the reduced tracking error the longer the tonearm is. The reason for having longer arms is that the amount of error is reduced for a larger percentage of the LP.
Travis
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Joe,
From an engineering standpoint the linear tracking arm is a very attractive design. The stylus is perpendicular to the groove at all points on the record. Other than keeping the arm's moving mass low, the designer has to figure out how to advance the arm so that the stylus doesn't lead or lag the groove being played. If LPs all had the same number of grooves per inch, the problem would be easy to solve, however, groove spacing varies with modulation and the arm has to be driven by avariable speed drive system.
I owned a B&O Beogram ??? which used a light and shutter mechanism to advance the linear tracking arm. You were limited to using their cartridges which plugged into the end of the arm. The platter was driven by an eddy current "motor" which meant the platter was only connected to the plinth thru the bearing--no belts.
With a properly set up pivoting arm, the stylus is perpendicular at only one point. You have tracing distortion at all other points on the record.
Lee
Who has the stats on what percentage of the lp there is tracking error with arms of 8, 10 and 12" tonearms? I believe there is near zero tracking error over 85% of an lp with a 12" arm, but I cannot located the article I found on this that discusses he curves, etc.
Anyone who has it or a link I would really appreciate it.
Travis
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Hugs to all, Hugs to my temp. Texan bro. Mike Lindsay, hug hug hug hug.
Travis
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Joe,
What cartridge to you plan on running with it? I have talked with Max about this some, and the cartridge has to mate well with the arm, and if has to be of sufficient quality to get the benefits of that incredible arm.
Travis
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One 10 pound bowl of M&M's with all the brown ones removed [
]Ya know Colter... you just brought back a nice memory of an old neighbor of mine.
I use to live in a duplex in a college town (Maryville). The lady next to me was a retired teacher and was the first resident of this building that was built something like 1945. She married and a year later, her husband died. She lived here her entire life after that.
Knowing how transient college neighborhoods might be, I told my wife that we weren't moving until Lois passed away as I didn't want her to have some yahoo punks living next to her when I was more than willing to stay there and in a sense... look out for her.
OK... brings me to the memory...
She was in her 80's and just sweet as the dickens. She knew just about everyone in town as she was a teacher and lived there her whole life.
Seems... her minister (amongs others at times) would come by her place on a regular basis. IN the last couple years of her life, she didn't get out anymore so they came to her.
None the less... her minsiter was yacking with her, saw a bowl of peanuts and had a couple. He had another handful. By the time he finished visiting her, seems he'd eaten the entire bowl of peanuts.
He realized what he had done and was embarrased that he'd eaten all of her peanuts.
"Oh... Lois, look what I've done...I've eaten your entire bowl of peanuts.... I feel bad, but don't worry... I'll buy you some more"
To which she responded...
"(laughing) Oh, Pastor, don't worry about that... I've already sucked all the chocolate off them.."
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
WAY, WAY, WAY, WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION
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No No dont touch the red button !!!! it will make your belly button fall off !!!!
Marty,
How is that R2R player working out for you? Email me your shipping address, I have some things to send you.
Travis
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A pair of Belles sold on my local craigslist for $400, mint condition.
I'm going to puke
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Anyone here use a humidifier to control static while playing vinyl?
Jay
Jay,
It is so humid in NOLA that I would think it would have to be a rainbird to get it any more humid[
] What does the humidity run there in the winter?Travis
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I'm In.
I suggest late May so it won't conflict with the annual pilgrimage and before the weather gets too hot.
Check with some local construction buddies on borrowing a TripLite converter that you can hook a series of car batteries to. More batteries, more life.
We'll also needs a few other items:
One, no make that two, kegs of Wurtzburger Weissbier flown in from Germany
Two, no make that four, cases of a fine oaky chardonnay from the California contingent, and a case of decent Bordeaux
One 300 lb pig
One, no make that two, cords of wood
6 briskets
8, no make that 16 dozen eggs
One, no make that two sides of bacon
50 gallons of baked beans
30 loaves of mixed Italian and sourdough bread
3 gallons homemade barbeque sauce
10 cases bottled water
3 cases of coca cola
40 rolls of paper towels and 40 rolls of toilet paper
Two, no make that four Johnny on the Spot's
One really long water hose with shower head and blue tarp to wrap around a tree
300 hamburgers and 200 hotdogs
Ketchup, mustard, salsa, salt and pepper by the gallon
80 large contractor bags
One case bug spray
15 Coleman Lanterns
An even dozen picnic tables
3, no make that 4 local bands
6 fire extinguishers
One, one acre cleared and lighted area for medical helicopter dustoff
One, one acre camping area
50 lbs salad
4 dozen pies, apple, cherry, mince and banana cream, ok it's the South so one dozen rubarbs
This all I can think of off the top of my head. I'll consult the "Thebes Throws a Party" manual and get back to you on the rest.
Marty,
I am so glad to see your organazational skills and food tastes have improved since your visit to Woodstock.
Travis
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To my great Forum Friend Michael
Happy Birthday. I wish I was up there to celebrate there with you, along with a belated one for Roger.
Travis
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Mung,
Looks like you went with a great choice. You cannot go wrong with Trane, I have never had a problem with a Trane product. I didn't realize you had already made you decision when I posted above, I'm glad you got the info on the tax credits.
Travis
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I run a loop from my house to under ground lines and a deep lake,,,Heat pump has lowered my bill quite alot..
Why do you need a water source for a heat pump? Is that a northeren U.S. thing? We have heat pumps all over the southwest (It is simply an air conditioner run in reverse with aux. heat source when the temp gets too cold), and none of them are on a loop connected to water. Heat pumps work great down to about 40 degrees, so that is why they are popular in the south. They are efficient as gas.
As far as oil vs. gas, it is just a matter of comparing the ratings of one vs. the other. Here is something I found right quick at Consumersearch.com. Look at the last paragraph about a tax credit that is available.
80% or high efficiency?
The EPA requires furnaces to have at least a 78% AFUE (annual fuel-utilization rating). This means that a minimum of 78% of the fuel consumed is directly converted to heat your home. The rest escapes through the flue, literally up the chimney. Currently, the most efficient furnaces you can buy have a 97% AFUE. If your furnace is more than 15 years old, it probably has an AFUE of only 65%, so it's easy to see how improvements in energy conservation can have a direct impact on your fuel bill. Keep in mind that these energy efficiency ratings do not take ducting into account. According to the Department of Energy and to other energy experts, anywhere from 20% to 40% of heating energy ends up leaking through ductwork.
Expert posters to the HVAC-Talk forum acknowledge the importance of the AFUE rating in determining fuel consumption, but stress that contractor experience and warranty length are equally important. A high AFUE rating does not promise quality or satisfaction with the product after the furnace is installed.
James Dulley's latest report highlights the advantages of the new super-efficient condensing gas furnaces which range from 92% to 96% AFUE. Dulley highlights four two-stage units, including the Trane XV 90 (AFUE 93%), Bryant Plus 90i (AFUE 96.6%) and the Rheem modulating furnace (AFUE 92%). According to Dulley, the additional cost for these furnaces is offset by the decrease in heating bills which, when multiplied by the expected life of the furnace, can be a substantial savings. Units with over a 90% efficiency rating make the most sense for those who live in areas with severe winters and high fuel prices. That's because these models can cost $1,000 more than 80% gas furnaces, and higher usage in cold climates means you'll be able to make the investment pay off in the long run with decreased fuel bills. The other big reason to consider a 90% furnace is to cut down on wasted energy and help decrease the production of greenhouse gases.
To help recoup the cost of buying a more efficient 90% furnace, you'll get a tax break from the federal government. Until December 31, 2007, taxpayers who purchase a replacement gas or oil furnace or boiler with an AFUE rating of 95% or higher can claim a $150 tax credit. An additional $50 can be claimed by those who buy a replacement gas or oil furnace with an "advanced main air circulating fan," with an estimated electricity consumption of the motor being no more than 2% of the total estimated energy use of the furnace. Other tax breaks are available for those who purchase efficient gas or oil water heaters and other efficient HVAC equipment. See our Best Research section below for more information. Though a tax break is nice, most experts say there's not a huge performance gain from a 90% furnace to a 95% furnace, so you may be better off going with a less costly 90% model.
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/furnaces/review.html
Travis
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In my recording expierience over many many years, Ive made bad analog recordings and bad digital recordings. I cant tell the difference between them.
Now that is funny.
Travis
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Here's a competition shot:
The 22 Oz. Relay Lap.
This event was held first to limber the contestants up and to give the less gnarly among the outsiders a chance to compete at something. It is usually a solo event called the 40 Lap, in which the racer must drink a 40-ouncer while circling the track. Spilling, dribbling, leaving the course, and drinking with a foot down are prohibited.
In the interest of keeping things moving, we turned it into a 22 ounce relay of teams of four, emphasizing pedaling ability over drinking speed. To compensate, we used the vilest substance found in 22 ounce cans, Camo brand malt liquor.
http://www.dclxvi.org/chunk/operations/chunkathalon2002/image/hires/lapstart150.jpg''>http://www.dclxvi.org/chunk/operations/chunkathalon2002/image/hires/lapstart150.jpg' mce_href="http://www.dclxvi.org/chunk/operations/chunkathalon2002/image/hires/lapstart150.jpg">I wanna play!!!!! Gosh what a hoot.
Travis
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How about a side by side comparison Paladium, Klipschorn, and Klipschorn Jubilee? I would put my money on PWKs 60+ years of experience and success which built the company.
Hmmmm doing a search of the Klipsch site for "Klipschorn Jubilee" brings back no return............interesting. When did Klipschorn get added to the Jubilee name?
Craig
I believe it is in the book written about Paul Klipsch. The term Jubilee was selected because it was the anniversary of the Klipschorn. So it was actually the other way around, the Jubilee was added to the Klipschorn name and then eventually Paul let Roy use it in the Pro-Theater line.
Travis
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It is a holiday weekend, so plan accordingly. Book your flight and room early.
Luther,
Are you going?
Travis
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I think we would be up for that. Hopefully it will rain all weekend, because if it is one of those rare sunny occassions, there won't be anyone inside.
Travis
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I would like to make your Klipsch Jubeboree. How far do you live from Clarksville Tenn? That is where my sister and her husband lives. I would like to meet some of my forum friends.
I believe Clarksville is in West TN and I'm in East TN, just outside of Knoxville.
perhaps a 7 hour drive?
Very cool, we are back on the topic of JubeFest in TN. I did not have time to pick up where the diversion took place, did you set a date yet? How far are you from Memphis?
Travis
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Roger,
I wish I had been there to enjoy it with you. I am very much looking forward to getting up there to see you again. I hope you had a very Happy Brithday.
Travis
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Living in Texas, I have seen some hand made furniture with Mesquite wood. Absolutley beautiful stuff!
Paul
You are so right Paul, some of the best looking stuff I have ever seen. Also, very expensive.
There is a guy named Weeks I believe, makes rocking chairs out of em, for triple the cost of oak.
Travis
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Niles DPS-1... the problem is it only allows for bare wire, and I wanted to use banana plugs. Dr Who made me a nice switch box with banana plugs, and I can go back and forth between my VRD's (2-ch) and Acurus A200X3 (HT) at the flip of a switch. It's very nice... thanks again Dr Who!!
Mike
Doc,
Mike told me all about your box when I was in Washington. I want you to make me one. Shoot me a line and we can talk.
Travis
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I think they are being primary made for the Asian market and most of them are going to be sold outside the US.
They will be made for any Palladium-authorized dealer who orders them, regardless of their location in the world.
They are not the flagship of the Reference Line or the Heritage Line. The P-39F is the flagship model of the Palladium Line.
We do not have specs at this time because we have not done measurements on a completed production unit yet.
It's like a fine wine, guys. Don't rush it. [
] Since no one wants to hear the opinion on sound from a Klipsch employee, I will remain mum. [:#] However, I will say it is the opinion of some folks around here who knew PWK the best....that he would be quite proud of this product.
I have no qualms or dispute with any of that Amy, especially that they will be available from any aitjprozed, regardless of location. However, I am sure there was forecasting for this product, and a target market. While it is none of my business what the predictions were, or who is targeted, I would bet a bottle of Booker's that it is anticipated that the big demand is going to be in Asia, as opposed to Europe or North America. In other words, the target market for the P-39F is Asia.
I would love to hear your opinion on how they sound. If you said they sound better then Jubs with 402's properly set up I would buy them on your reccomendation alone. Of course I would want to know if you were listening to prototype drivers, or the production drivers that are going to actually go into them.
As far as how long it takes, I am willing to wait as long as it takes and I for one said I will be happy to come to a P-39F listen in Indy. Put me at the top of the list. I was even ready to fly to Denver to listen to them at that show until I found out that they were just mock-ups. I am hopeful they will be up and ready for CES, but I heard that is not for sure, that it is all dependent on when the drivers can go into production.
I accidently saw prototype cabs in July and have been wanting to hear them from that point on, and after the anouncement in August I was really looking forward to hearing them. We are now almost in November and I have heard they are still not ready for production or even a listen, but I am looking forward to that day.
Any idea on how long it is going to be?
Travis
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Colter's Truck
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Cool,
We can tear those down and use 'em to build the barn.
Travis