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Re: My 12 step program has gone awry
While pondering the plate color and base wood thought I’d start with the upgrade PCB.
ALL212
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Re: Monitor 4 upgrades
Lighten up, Francis. You said, “it was garbage as it came from Polk originally.” That’s what I was responding to. And yeah, I’ve owned Monitor 4’s. As I’ve said many times on this forum, probably most recently when I reviewed the L200’s, I couldn’t believe what those little boxes produced, particularly the bass, and I think they may be my favorite of the monitors from that lineage other than the Monitor 7’s. I just recently gave them to a friend of mine in Colorado Springs who loves them as well. I’ve had pretty much all those Monitors and still have a pair of Monitor 5 Peerless, Monitor 7 Peerless, Monitor 7C’s, and I own or have owned a boatload of other Polk as well as other bookies, up to and including L200’s. And I’ve owned stereos since about 1970, so I dont have to rely on articles from that time period, I’ve lived it Sparky. If someone wants to disagree on the relevant merits of a speaker so be it, beauty is in eye of the beholder, but the Monitor 4’s were not garbage as they came from Polk originally.
That's cool.
So, this is totally not for you. I am trying to make these better. Not sure why you're even reading this.
I love Polk speakers. The surround system downstairs is all Polk and I own 8 pair of vintage Polk's.
If it somehow upsets you that I am trying to upgrade and improve these speakers just do use favor and don't read this like I said this isn't for you.
I like that you called me Sparky 🤣
DeRod
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Re: Strictly Jazz - Suggestions and a discussion about the music.
Just this morning, a post on a thread of what was spinning on another forum was made. Looked interesting to me, so I looked up Jeff Kashiwa -
Seattle native, Jeff Kashiwa became known as one of the most compelling young saxophonists in contemporary jazz during his first year with The Rippingtons back in 1989. Kashiwa performed hundreds of shows all over the world and appeared on many of the band’s classic recordings.
After his decade long tenure with The Rippingtons, Kashiwa’s instincts led him to more dynamic endeavors through his solo career. It surprised many when Jeff left the group to venture out on his own, but he had things to say through his own music.
In 2004, Kashiwa founded The Sax Pack, a trio of saxophone headliners, featuring himself, Steve Cole and Kim Waters. The group released three CDs together and charmed audiences with their Rat Pack style reparte’ in tours across the U.S. and abroad.
In 2006, Jeff reunited with The Rippingtons for their 20th Anniversary Tour and continued to record and tour with the group until 2016. In addition to touring with The Sax Pack and his own group, Kashiwa has expanded his career to include the realm of music education. He now teaches in the same school district where it all began teaching various music ensembles and online Music Technology courses at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, Washington.
This year Kashiwa released his 11th solo recording titled Sunrise. Featured on the CD are his band, Coastal Access as well as guest performances by Marc Antoine, Tom Schuman and Phillipe Saisse. Jeff is in his 12th year as an Instrumental Ensemble and Music Technology instructor, and Department Chair at Shoreline Community in Seattle, WA.
The above was taken from his website - https://jeffkashiwa.com/
Apparently, I am late to the party with this cat. I see that the "Best of" album, which originally sold for less than 10 bucks (now OOP) is commanding $30 to $60 a pop+ for the same CD.
I have been listening to the "Best of" album for about an hour or so. In the sweet spot and as I type this post. Haven't ran across a song that I haven't liked yet. It's considered contemporary jazz by the industry. I just consider it great tunes. Now that I have discovered him, I can listen to a multitude of albums that he and his various bands/ventures have put out.
For those in the know, please don't bash me too gawd awful hard for not knowing about this cat before. Those that don't know about him, I do invite you to check him out. His Best of album just came to an end. I will now be enjoying this latest offering....the album Luminoso.
Tom
Seattle native, Jeff Kashiwa became known as one of the most compelling young saxophonists in contemporary jazz during his first year with The Rippingtons back in 1989. Kashiwa performed hundreds of shows all over the world and appeared on many of the band’s classic recordings.
After his decade long tenure with The Rippingtons, Kashiwa’s instincts led him to more dynamic endeavors through his solo career. It surprised many when Jeff left the group to venture out on his own, but he had things to say through his own music.
In 2004, Kashiwa founded The Sax Pack, a trio of saxophone headliners, featuring himself, Steve Cole and Kim Waters. The group released three CDs together and charmed audiences with their Rat Pack style reparte’ in tours across the U.S. and abroad.
In 2006, Jeff reunited with The Rippingtons for their 20th Anniversary Tour and continued to record and tour with the group until 2016. In addition to touring with The Sax Pack and his own group, Kashiwa has expanded his career to include the realm of music education. He now teaches in the same school district where it all began teaching various music ensembles and online Music Technology courses at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, Washington.
This year Kashiwa released his 11th solo recording titled Sunrise. Featured on the CD are his band, Coastal Access as well as guest performances by Marc Antoine, Tom Schuman and Phillipe Saisse. Jeff is in his 12th year as an Instrumental Ensemble and Music Technology instructor, and Department Chair at Shoreline Community in Seattle, WA.
The above was taken from his website - https://jeffkashiwa.com/
Apparently, I am late to the party with this cat. I see that the "Best of" album, which originally sold for less than 10 bucks (now OOP) is commanding $30 to $60 a pop+ for the same CD.
I have been listening to the "Best of" album for about an hour or so. In the sweet spot and as I type this post. Haven't ran across a song that I haven't liked yet. It's considered contemporary jazz by the industry. I just consider it great tunes. Now that I have discovered him, I can listen to a multitude of albums that he and his various bands/ventures have put out.
For those in the know, please don't bash me too gawd awful hard for not knowing about this cat before. Those that don't know about him, I do invite you to check him out. His Best of album just came to an end. I will now be enjoying this latest offering....the album Luminoso.
Tom
treitz3
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Re: Monitor 4 upgrades
Nobody else is obstinate around here lol. 😆 I recall f1 telling people who were all happy with their new M10 purchase that it wasn't a very good speaker, not just once or twice too. And SL1000 and SL2000s which were Polks first tweeters suck. So cut Denis a little slack for being opinionated about his M4s so far. You all praised him for his M7 thread and he is not giving up on these in case you haven't noticed. Maybe there is something yet to be uncovered that is wrong with the inductor values, tweeter polarity, enclosure damping materials.........other possibilities. All you cronies that say you have had these speakers and not one suggestion out of any of you.
Gardenstater
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Re: Monitor 4 upgrades
Denis check the midwoofers for suspension sag. Mine from the same era that are currently in my 7Bs, that are now modded with phase plugs and Armacell inside, are from parted out M4s and they sound fantastic. If the voice coil isn't centered it won't have the same xmax in both directions and could have a voice coil that starts to leave the gap. That'll mess up the sound big time. Mine measure 0.735 in. from the rear of the mounting flange to the point of the cone where the dust cap meets the cone.
Gardenstater
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Re: Monitor 4 upgrades
Looks like I have enough wire left over from an other project to do the insides of both of these 👍
DeRod
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Re: Twisted Pear Audio Buffalo III Dac
This is a give away price for a DAC that is not outdated and sounds amazing! Many BIII owners have upgraded to the latest Twisted Pear Mercury output board and have no desire to get the latest Twisted Pear B III Pro offering.
An Amanero/Cronus upgrade would add isolated USB input.
Go to the Twisted Pear forum at diyaudio to learn more.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/twisted-pear/
Twisted Pear site.
http://twistedpearaudio.com/landing.aspx
GLWS!
An Amanero/Cronus upgrade would add isolated USB input.
Go to the Twisted Pear forum at diyaudio to learn more.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/twisted-pear/
Twisted Pear site.
http://twistedpearaudio.com/landing.aspx
GLWS!
SCompRacer
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