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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Cat cafe by Klausner on 2012-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Better solution for being late? in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Yes, I understand, Klausner, and the idea of Classical Café is my long standing wet dream[/quote] Here's the real wet dream: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/video/2012/feb/03/tokyo-cat-cafe-video Cats aren't allowed in ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: Re: The "bad" S&B resellers... by Thorsten on 2005-01-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Expressive Technologies SU-1 in Analog Playback  33 Replies 
[quote user="Antonio J. "]MFA e-mailed me aknowledging that I was perhaps going to try the DIY way getting a "raw" transformer from S&B and offered me assistance. The "problem" is that their unit with a gain selector and load selector is way too ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Callie on Turntable by JJ Triode on 2009-05-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cats and hifi in Audio Discussions  14 Replies 
Our younger cat, Callie the calico, likes to get on my turntable to get attention.  I had a camera handy and caught her there recently.  Note that the needle is actually playing.Our other cat Shadow (mostly black of course, we are not imaginative wit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #58: :) by haralanov on 2010-02-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox S2 with Electromagnets in Horn-Loaded Speakers  91 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] your diver might be a very good MF diver but it does not go to region where the “tizzing” live.[/quote]You may not believe me, but the driver start to  roll off (very smoothly) after 14kHz and at 20kHz is at -6dB. I intent...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #230: La resistance by unicon on 2010-09-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]If you do add mass to driver then you get exactly opposite effect as you will be dropping the Fs even lower, so I do not see your logic.The Cat[/quote]That's not my logic either ... actually i meant to do add mass in driver...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: For me, the pros outweigh the cons by manisandher on 2012-04-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Why I hate computer playback. in Didital Things  17 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Computer playback has no autobiographical value. CD, LP, tape etc have autobiographical value and sometime huge value. A location on HD has none of it.[/quote] Agreed.[quote user="Romy the Cat"]... there are zillion valuabl...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Non-planned economy is a BS demagogy invention by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] 1)      It is not strictly audio project but it kind of related: I need to move my audio site out of my static IP DSL line to a data center. I have high-speed ADSL but the site has a lot of traffic and my crappy DSL li...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Multicellul horn by rottbull on 2014-01-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: DIY multicellular horn in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
thank you Romy the cat for your answer...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #188: No need your "valuable" opinion by Murataltuev on 2017-03-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
Bye, russkie cat :)...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Phwew by anthony on 2023-04-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: From GoodSoundClub, with apologies. in Site Support Forum  10 Replies 
Da cat is back in da house...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Not necessarily by Merlin on 2007-09-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A DSET is better then an expensive SET in Audio For Dummies ™  41 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] For  A SET is a bandwidth and load limited devise Rgs, Romy the caT[/quote] Mine isn't....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Abbado's last recording by Romy the Cat on 2014-07-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruckner Ninth and the War. in Musical Discussions  20 Replies 
DG just released the Abbado's last consert of Bruckner 9 with Lucerne Festival Orchestra http://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/cat/4793441It is very nice play with truly great orchestra.  The recording is live but crappy, too much mastered, still a ve...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #24: The digital audio future... by nycparamedic on 2008-12-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Even though I do understand that advantages to run dedicated operation system but it do not automatically implies that the result will be better.[/quote]No, not automatically. But I believe using a minimalist open source op...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Re: It is more like an audio realism. by Thorsten on 2005-03-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Suggested target curves and setup techniques for Pro Audio D... in Didital Things  9 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="Romy the Cat"] I mean that EQ is a fine “tactical solution” but it a very bad strategic direction. [/quote] I guess the question of the strategic value is dependent on the strategy.[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Look, there ar...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: No, i don't know how to design that by Vasyachkin on 2010-03-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My feelings about new exciting audio products in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Do you personally recognize the sonic impact of bad electricity in your own playback?[/quote]no, not in the sense that i assume you mean it.  instead i have my own beef with bad electricity, which i suspect is different fro...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #82: Cost benefit analysis of midbass horns v/s compromised ULF by oxric on 2011-03-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s lowest channel. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  150 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]I do feel that a playback sound has to be built first...The way how I trained myself is to disconnect channels. While I was making Macondo, installing it, moving it and experimenting with it I was frequently disconnecting c...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: To Romy regarding dipoles by Vasyachkin on 2010-03-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Horn speaker with dipole bass? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  11 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]I do not exactly understand what you are proposing at DiyAudio site.[/quote]i can't log in to Diy Audio so i can't view the attached image ( diagram ) files there - can you view them ?  without diagrams it would be really h...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #41: Again at variance with you. But 'variable' it will not be I hope. by oxric on 2011-09-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo Frame modification. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  46 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Hm, the Injection channel via Lecleach? The MF via Lecleach? I wonder why people then are complaining about the vertical limitations. Anyhow, closer to the point. [/quote]My mistake. I should not...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #33: Monday night :-) by haralanov on 2011-08-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Basic guide to advanced audio in Playback Listening  62 Replies 
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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #42: Virus inside by Stitch on 2010-02-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Schroder Tonearms in Analog Playback  61 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] I think it is wider then just Schroeder arms. Did you see ANY discussions about the Sonic Quality of hyped products? [/quote]No. the typical audiophile has the following tatoo onto his forehead "I-buy-I-Am"[quote user="R...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Re: EdgarHorns and the ordinary pile of audio Morons. by drdna on 2005-12-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Considering the problem you described, it was pretty much, where I expected it to be. However your explanations are kind of sound strange to me. If your tweeter were out of phase with the rest of the drivers then it would ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Confused by Amir on 2018-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The “Dead Points of Live Sound” in Playback Listening  28 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] So, you get a pair of loudspeakers and a room with comfortable foe you reflection pattern. You set up left loudspeaker (left for you) where I need to be. I always suggest starting from left loudspeaker as it cares the f...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: What you do right now by Jorge on 2012-03-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to make money in Audio in Playback Listening  19 Replies 
I just don´t see Romy running around trying to satisfy a customer and his wife with the color selection of the carpet!  I am sure you will be great at whatever you set your mind to, but try to stay on your comfort zone.Lets say you decide to make...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Effective mass vs. Real mass by perrew on 2009-12-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lithuania enters the game: Reed 12" Tonearm in Analog Playback  11 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] I never understood all those conversations about heavier wands or lighter wands… What all this silliness came from? The Mass of the wand, along with mass of cartridge, shell and the shit that we pile up sometimes in shel...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Re: Any IC-base RIAA corrector.... by Thorsten on 2006-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I need a “second-type” phonostage. in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
Roman,[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Tm I ma glad that your “Manhattan project” is over as I was a little scared….[/quote] As you well know, it ain't over till the Fat Lady sings.The "Manhatten Project" will be back.[quote user="Romy the Cat"]This phono...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: A good choice .. by Arlequen on 2010-11-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I good spot-light for a turntable? in Analog Playback  15 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]I am looking a light for my TT and it is not as simple. I love to have a very powerful spot light over TT and the light need to be coming from a few direction of to have a long gooseneck.  The regular goosenecks light are v...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Cessaro begins to spread…. will US come next? by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  192 Replies 
It looks like Cessaro horns begin to spread this distribution. According to the messages on their blog the Hong Kong shop got Cessaro Alpha. Well, I care less about the Alphas, they are similar to the Avantgarde’s Uno/Duo should be very problematic. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Re: Bingo!!!! by Thorsten on 2005-07-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Super Melquiades Amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  29 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="Romy the Cat"] After some experiments and still being dissatisfied with the HF I ended up consulting with Dima.  He spread me a theory according to which the HF was killed by my coupling Silver Mica cap. All my arguments that sil...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Driver tubes by Chirag on 2005-12-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Headphone amplifiers. Baby Melquiades? in Melquiades Amplifier  27 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Hey, Chirag, long time no see. [/quote]Hi Kitty,I always try to see whats going on on this site, but by the end of the day I'm usually too bloody tired to think clearly enough to write something of interest.  This week...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: Long-leggedy beasties... by oxric on 2011-10-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Rakeshorns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  33 Replies 
From ghoulies and ghostiesAnd long-leggedy beastiesAnd things that go bump in the night,Good Lord, deliver us!Anon[quote user="Romy the Cat"] I personally prefer when I sit in my listening spot and look at the speaker then I would like do NOT see...
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