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  1. Albertporter

    Jonathan Tinn R.I.P.

    Sorry for your loss Mike, I know you two were close. https://www.audiogon.com/systems/625
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    What an ass!

    I was infatuated with the appearance, never owned a foreign car before that Ferrari. I was very young and the car was very cheap by comparison to numbers I see today. Memory could have faded or I was told wrong. The shop that had it was custom but mostly American hot rods.
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    What an ass!

    I owned it, bought through a custom car shop that serviced it. ? The car owner was big wheel for local newspaper. I was told it’s a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta. I know for sure it had a hand made aluminum body, so soft you dare not lean on a fender. ? That photo was taken in the...
  4. Albertporter

    What an ass!

    Anyone recognize this? Sorry for not so great shot, scanned from Kodak drugstore print.
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    Cartridge for Breuer 8C MkII

    I owned several Breuer tone arms and cartridges, in fact I brought them into the USA for a period of time during the early 1980s. My wife and I would make part of our European vacation around visiting him. Really interesting gentleman and great to work with.? ? The 8C MK2 is much evolved from...
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    Yes, Sinar DB mount, I bought a matched set of Rodenstock 75MM, 90MM, 150MM, 210MM and 305MM from the factory. I wrote them a few months in advance and when my wife and I visited we picked them up. When that shot was made there was no digital, at least not being used in commercial work and...
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    Annual Report image for Sunshine Mining. Cambo 4X5 camera, Schneider 210MM lens, Kodak transparency film.
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    Image for Big Book of Cars. Nikon F series, Kodachrome 25 transparency film.
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    Benz Micro ad, Musical Surroundings. Lukaschek PP1 phono. Sinar 4X5 with 210MM Rodenstock, Kodak transparency film.
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    No, it was a standard Rodenstock 210MM I purchased in Switzerland from Sinar. For this magnification it required two sets of bellows but otherwise no problems. I used a Broncolor Hazy Light bi-tube and with 4K of flash power it produced F90 at 1 meter so no problem with depth of field.
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    Totaldac versus Rockna Wavedream?

    Jeffy, I have not heard the Bricasti 21, nor have I had the Nagra or Total DAC but nice to read that the Bricasti did so well. I think it’s an especially good choice for analog guys like me that don’t want to spend a mint on digital. I want my digital to be good but my main source is LP...
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    Totaldac versus Rockna Wavedream?

    Matt, Sorry, I did not.
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    Totaldac versus Rockna Wavedream?

    I have never had a Totaldac in my system but we did listen to a Rockna furnished by one of the guys in my audio group. I was pleasantly surprised by it’s sound. Definitely in the top two of all the DACs we have tried. ? My DAC of choice is the Bricasti M1 SE and for me was better than the...
  14. Albertporter

    Need advice: Allnic H7000 or H8000 or...

    Bonzo, Like all things high end audio, the path to better is disproportionately expensive :-) When I had the Allnic H-7000 I thought it was the best phono ever, I preferred it to my three box Aesthetix IO Eclipse and the Ypsilon I borrowed from Brian Ackerman. That said the H-5000 DHT is...
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    new---Berlin Philharmonic Direct to Disc Bruckner No.7 Box Set---order while you can!

    I guess Audiogon burned me out, I just stopped everywhere. ? Some posts at Audiogon are good but all the vital info is here and everyone seems to behave as gentlemen. ? As for visit, all my Studer cards are off for rebuild, if you come in the fall it should be up and running and hopefully...
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    Need advice: Allnic H7000 or H8000 or...

    I am the USA importer / distributor / retailer for Allnic Audio and have owned many of the most popular models since I began with them 11 years ago. ? As Cratin posted, the H-3000 and it’s newer replacement, the H-7000 are excellent. The two chassis Allnic H-5000 I purchased in 2013 was a huge...
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    new---Berlin Philharmonic Direct to Disc Bruckner No.7 Box Set---order while you can!

    In my system it plays pretty much perfect. Zero noise and even the most dynamic passages at the conclusion (with choir) hold together regardless of volume. This may be the best I’ve heard technically. I am not qualified to judge if this is the “best” musically but to me it’s superb.
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    This one was an ad for Benz Micro. Sinar 4X5 camera, 210MM Rodenstock plus twin bellows. Kodak transparency film.
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    Photo Critique and Edit Thread

    I was commercial and advertising photographer for 35 years. This shot was done for Basis audio using 4X5 Sinar with Rodenstock lens, Kodak EPP transparency film. No Photoshop.
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    new---Berlin Philharmonic Direct to Disc Bruckner No.7 Box Set---order while you can!

    I ordered the Bruckner today. The previous Berlin Philharmonic, “Simon Rattle conducts Beethoven’s Symphony“ was, a vinyl box set priced about $300.00 and although it’s not direct to disc, it’s perhaps the most enjoyable Beethoven recordings I own. Really looking forward to the Bruckner.
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    Best Material for Filling Hollow Rack Legs?

    I tried several fill materials in my 4” diameter stands. Began with nothing and then tried fine white sand, kitty litter and lead shot. Of these the lead was poorest performance, white sand was OK but by far the best was Silica. The black Silica used for sand blasting. There are...
  22. Albertporter

    Thrust pad for Technics SP10 Mk 3

    I know it’s been a couple of months since it was suggested you contact Bill Thalmann, but if you send your MK3 for service I highly recommend getting the Krebs mod. It’s an amazing upgrade on an already amazing turntable.
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    Assistance on new cart

    Second the suggestion for Air Tight Opus 1.
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    Doctor's Orders-Part Two-The New Listening Room Of Steve Williams

    Thank you Steve, Thank you for having me over during THE Show Newport. The party was great and lots of fun, I was surprised and happy to see Steve McCormack, we have been friends forever. I loved the talk about turntables from Gary Koh, I feel I have a soul mate and friend after one...
  25. Albertporter

    Refund problem

    I received an email notice about this thread and have read it thoroughly. I am grateful that my two purchases from Dertonearm were successful and pleasant. First was the Uni Protractor and recently a Micro Seiki MAX 282. Daniel agreed the purchase price would include rewiring the MAX...
  26. Albertporter

    Vtl 750

    I've known Saltzman for many years, he's a great guy and loves to listen loud :^). In fact, two of my four VTL 750 amps came out of his system, but that was a number of years ago. I have several things going on that prevent me from immediately testing the new GL tubes but your comment...
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    Vtl 750

    I was told by the importer that SED (St. Petersburg) moved their production equipment or location, that part was not clear. I am well aware of the Svetlana / SED name debacle and have posted on that topic for several years. I don’t know if the reason given contributed to the lack of tubes...
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    Vtl 750

    I don't know if anyone else noticed, the SED 6550 Wing C tube has been back-ordered most of this past year and to make matters worse, the limited stock that is now available has increased 30%. Unfortunately the old price is not being honored, even for those of us that have been waiting...
  29. Albertporter

    Cool Commercials

    Anyone else think these are funny? They make me laugh out loud
  30. Albertporter

    Rmaf 2010

    Usually Arnie (Audiogon's founder) does the sound recording and video for You Tube. Audiogon may send one employee with a still camera. This only happens at very large shows like CES. I'm instructed to cover the main show and backup does THE Show. Last year I finished CES with only a...

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