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Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) September 3rd 05, 03:28 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By Ian Molton
Keith... are you listening? bluff called :-)

Stewart Pinkerton wrote:
"Ian Molton" wrote in message
...

You invited me long ago to visit and be tempted by vinyl. I told you I...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) September 2nd 05, 07:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By Ian Molton
Keith... are you listening? bluff called :-)

You invited me long ago to visit and be tempted by vinyl. I told you I
couldnt come due to travel requirements.

Well I now have my own set of wheels (http://www.mnementh.co.uk/carpc/)
so if you...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 21st 04, 09:21 AM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By Ian Molton
ciao

I'm ducking out for a while as this is taking too much time from my
computing hobby.

see ya all round.
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 21st 04, 08:48 AM Posted to alt.music.mp3,uk.rec.audio,rec.music.collecting.vinyl,uk.rec.audio.vinyl
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By Ian Molton
a convenient conversion of LP's into MP3's?

RdM wrote:

http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/tech/article.jsp?id=99994899&sub=Hot%20Stories

OMG. they're using a 5-story-high laser micrometer to read a record...

that has to rate as one of...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 21st 04, 08:42 AM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

Nick Gorham wrote:

In fact thats a example of the damage that can be done by looking at
scopes. When the first masters were made of Electric Ladyland, the
engineers looked at the tape, and...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 20th 04, 07:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

So then, from what you and others would say, the "filters" or "DSPs" used
now, are NOT able to accurately emulate other amps with accuracy and the
technology to do so may be some...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 06:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

So, who's going to build me an Alchemist Kraken APD6aII filter for use with
an 8000S then?

Theres a bit of a gap betwixt theory and practice here... whilst linear
amps arent...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 06:51 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

To all intents and purposes it has been attained in all good SS amps
(And a handful of exceptional valve amps)

Please can you suggest some examples? (Hopefully I will know at...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 01:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

If the latter then how can you quantify what is a "proper" adjustment of an
eq, beyond whatever the listener prefers?

Its just a tool. you can use it compensate for deficiencies...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 01:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

Many of you chaps believe that the Peter Walker(?) "straight-wire" ideal is
that which any "hifi" designer should aspire to construct.

Do you think that this is...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 12:49 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

I find this very interesting!

The consensus is that this is perfectly possible.

No reason why not really.

Could these filters be placed onto an IC and switched on the front...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 12:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 239
Views: 8,442
Posted By Ian Molton
Amp swap disappointment

JustMe wrote:

I'm happy to stick with an amp which gives an overall sound that I like and
I don't hold with the idea (not suggesting that you do) that different tonal
balances work better with...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 07:28 AM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 92
Views: 4,935
Posted By Ian Molton
Every amp in one

JustMe wrote:

In the "Amp swap disappointment" thread, below, Ian has said that it's
possible to accurately measure the differences between each amp and, I would
assume, judge just what it is...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 19th 04, 12:47 AM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 239
Views: 8,442
Posted By Ian Molton
Amp swap disappointment

JustMe wrote:
Keith G wrote:


(Wot does that fekkin' stoopid remark mean anyway - put a bit of music
through a setup that bleaches all the flavout out of it and blame...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 18th 04, 11:51 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 239
Views: 8,442
Posted By Ian Molton
Amp swap disappointment

Keith G wrote:

(Wot does that fekkin' stoopid remark mean anyway - put a bit of music
through a setup that bleaches all the flavout out of it and blame the
musicians/studio for a 'poor...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 18th 04, 06:07 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Jim Lesurf wrote:

I can't comment on the psychology area, but the physiological processes in
the ear involve various forms of nonlinear response. However I'd say we
have to take care with...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 18th 04, 05:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Kurt Hamster wrote:

Which is why, I suppose, they are called MOSFETs and not transistors.

What did the T stand for in MOSFET again, Kurt?
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 18th 04, 02:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Arny Krueger wrote:

No, the words "point source" are gratuitous, and an obvious attempt to
introduce either a straw man or a red herring.

Do try to think logically and do try to stay on...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 18th 04, 02:49 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

mick wrote:
On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:35:44 +0000, Ian Molton wrote:

snip

mick - if you wish to continue discussing this Im happy to respond to you.


Cheers, Ian.
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 17th 04, 10:38 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Nick Gorham wrote:
Tat Chan wrote:

that the function of valves as an amplifiing device is now obsolete as
it has been replaced by something cheaper and more efficient? (i.e.
the...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 17th 04, 10:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Kurt Hamster wrote:
On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:45:20 +0000, Ian Molton used
to say...


Kurt Hamster wrote:

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:28:15 +0000, Ian Molton...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 17th 04, 09:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Kurt Hamster wrote:
On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:28:15 +0000, Ian Molton used
to say...


IOW, the ear introduces the same distortion all the time, so introducing...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 17th 04, 09:28 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

mick wrote:

Could it be possible that non-linearity and the built-in distortion
factor is what causes the difference in sound? That a perfect "wire with
gain" amplification is actually *wrong*...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 17th 04, 09:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Keith G wrote:

Still manufacturing tellys with valves (tubes) in, ain't they??? :-)

Only at the bottom end of the market, especially when you think of
projectors...
Forum: uk.rec.audio (General Audio and Hi-Fi) November 17th 04, 09:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.audio
Replies: 676
Views: 26,315
Posted By Ian Molton
Valve amp (preferably DIY) to drive apair of Wharfedale DiamondII's

Kurt Hamster wrote:

new advances are still based on old technology.

Theres a surprise...
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