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    Streaming music too Older equipment?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by ajoker2c

    You can use Logitech Duets with plug-in. There happens to be some in the Garage Sale Section (cough, cough).

    Do those stream Spotify.

    Mine does.

    Edit: sorry it was sirius xm I was thinking about. Also has live365, flickr, and a huge "live archive" I've had fun going through from time to time. But you can get "add ons"

    Streaming music too Older equipment?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    You can use Logitech Duets with plug-in. There happens to be some in the Garage Sale Section (cough, cough).

    I love my Duet ! The new iPeng 7 iPad/iPhone app works fantastic with it. I don't use spotify very much but it does work well.

    I have my Duet connected to Mac c28, Scott 340b and UMC-1. I saw yours in garage and thought about asking for the single one without remote as I already have one. But I just paid 7 dollars to upgrade and use my iPad in the bedroom wifi streaming. Only issue is it down samples FLAC to 320k mp3 through iPad.

    Question about 12v trigger

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Sounds like it should work, as long as the wall wart is 12v DC. So when the C28 is on the 12 volts turns on and the speaker selector switch switches to the Mac.

    BTW just curious isn't the C28 a preamp?

    I used thsame set up on my C-28. Just look for a wall wart that has the amperage. BTW, I now use a spare Wii power supply on all mine since it has all the power I need and the leads are long.

    Here's the start of one build that control the AC-3 and SPK-1. I also have 12 vdc PC cooling fans that ran off of it to cool the amp tubes when they were in the rack. The Global Cache contact closures are controlled by my iPad.

    Thank you sir!

    I think I have a couple wall warts that will work then!

    Question about 12v trigger

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Sorry to resurrect an old thread. I just bought the SPK-1 speaker switch to switch my speakers between My McIntosh c28 and Scott 340b. Obviously being vintage they both don't have a 12 volt trigger. My question is can I use that 12 v wall wart and strip ends to connect to Niles switch + and - controller strip and plug wall wart into back of McIntosh switched plug?

    Seems like easy question, but just want to make sure.

    Thanks

    What happens if I do this?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by ajoker2c

    No. Find one of these Niles switch boxes: http://www.nilesaudio.com/images/PDF/SPK-1_Cutsheet.pdf

    This requires a 12 volt trigger to activate the switch. I just used an old wallwart I had lying around. You could put it and the receiver you are switching to on the same powerstrip.

    Sorry to resurrect an old thread. I just bought the SPK-1 speaker switch to switch my speakers between My McIntosh c28 and Scott 340b. Obviously being vintage they both don't have a 12 volt trigger. My question is can I use that 12 v wall wart and strip ends to connect to Niles switch + and - controller strip and plug wall wart into back of McIntosh switched plug?

    Seems like easy question, but just want to make sure.

    Thanks

    Tube Amp

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by ajoker2c

    +1 on the Musical paradise 301. I wish I kept mine. Fun little amp to tube roll to get the different sounds to your liking. I ran mine with heresy II's and sub to very good results in 23x14 room.

    I just picked up a refurbished H.H Scott 340b for under 400 that's impressive as well if you can find one. having to bring it back to spec will bring it over budget though.

    Heresys vs. Quartets

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by ajoker2c

    Owned both and A/B'd at same time. I agree with all the above comments. I forgot about the 2.5oz wieght trick for the bass.

    I have new Ti diaphragm in tweeters and crites Mid diaphragms with Crites crossovers and these babies are stellar now! All that rich highs of the heresy's with the bass and a mid horn that seems to blend both together well. definately play with positioning and placement from walls for the Q's. Mine are 8 inches but I pull them out a little more when in play for 2 channel.

    I love my quartets, but wish I had more space for Fortes, Chorus or cornwalls.

    SOLD: Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote - $100

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    GLWS

    I just switched over from Harmony One to the Touch. It took a bit getting used to at first but love the Touch. The Harmony One is a fantastic remote and just "feels" right when using.

    I kept my Harmony One as a back up and use it in other rooms equipment.

    I think the Harmony One is the perfect remote to test if you've never used a universal remote. Very easy to set up and re configure to your needs.

    WANTED - RB-25 black shelf speakers

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    If Klipsch does not have it in stock there is an Ebay seller here in Toronto that has many parts for old Reference speakers. Post back here and I'll look for his name on there, at work right now. He's a good guy and reputable. I could even get him to send it to me and send down to you. He is on other side of city here.

    Good luck

    Volume of Individual Speakers

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    On my old Pioneer 9130 there was a surround mode called "all stereo" that worked well for sports as it had the game action prominent and the announcers over center channel, but diminished ambient crowd noise mixed into the rear channels were removed.

    WTB small tube amp

    in Garage Sale

    Posted · Edited by ajoker2c

    http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=54

    here is another one. good reviews out there. and shipping isn't that bad. designed by canadian guy built in china. lots of youtube videos for this one also

    +1 on the musical paradise MP301. I had the 1st version and was blown away at the quality build and full sound and surprisingly big soundstage. I used it with Heresy II's and Quartets to impressive SPL's from 6.5 watts with very little distortion. I regret selling it when I replaced it with my McIntosh m250. I just tried to buy the one scrappy posted locally but it fell through. Some good tube options as well for rolling.

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    Blues ? suggestions

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by ajoker2c

    Colin James is a top Canadian blues player, who's not as well known in the US as he deserves to be.

    Colin James - Voodoo Thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Kn774ucWE

    Here's how you show up your two-timing ex. This is a bit old and cheesy, but it's still amusing.

    Colin James - Just Came Back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NetqMq8e31k

    Another top blues player is Jeff Healey, taken away too young. You might remember he and his band playing the house band in the movie Road House with Patrick Swayze.

    Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIkOaTVu8uM

    Great to see my Home town represented well here. I used to go see Jeff Healey in mid 80's at a local sunday afternoon jam before anyone knew who he was, then saw him open up for SRV a few years later. Here's another Youtube vid from a great Toronto venue "Hughs room" with another 2 Toronto legends with Jack De Keyser, Paul James and Danny Marks.

    I'm going to see the Paul James band tomorrow night at a great Blues venue "The Old Dominion room"

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    upscale audio

    in Lounge

    Posted

    I bought a preamp from them with no problem. They do seem to be quite impressed with themselves though.

    Brent Jessee is an excellent choice for audio tubes. He's knowledgeable, trustworthy and guaranties his tubes.

    +1 on Brent Jessee

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