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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: I love my old radio now. by Romy the Cat on 2011-03-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Forward in the past with old radios. in Off Air Audio  18 Replies 
Yes, you are right, I forgot that it is mono PP radio. I such case one ECL82 triode is driver stage and one is phase splitter. Here is a full cur cut of the radio. There is nothing special in it – a very typical circuit.  http://www.goodsoundclub.com...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: A new WCRB, and a shrinking classical dial by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The new FM Classical scene in Boston in Off Air Audio  47 Replies 
A new WCRB, and a shrinking classical dialBy Jeremy Eichler, Boston Globe Staff December 18, 2009 In a city passionate about classical music, a lot of listeners get their fill by catching the Boston Symphony Orchestra and other progr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: How to Approach the "Problem" by Paul S on 2011-02-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Forward in the past with old radios. in Off Air Audio  18 Replies 
It may be that the souind we want from the old radio is non-aggressive and capable of tenderly re-stirring the sense of things as they "were",  which is to say, as we "remember" them.  The radio is a tuner, an amp and a speaker or speakers, so it oug...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Dealing with HD Radio noise in the FM band by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The FM Stereo and Multiplex MPX decoders in Off Air Audio  12 Replies 
Take a look at Brian Beezly’s site with a wealth of useful information. http://www.ham-radio.com/k6sti/ In particular pay attention to his articles about the HD Radio noise in FM band. http://www.ham-radio.com/k6sti/hdrsn.htm Make sure that you ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: Let them know you know the facts by RichardMitnick on 2010-01-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The new FM Classical scene in Boston in Off Air Audio  47 Replies 
Hey Cat-First, sorry about  the second post. I did not realize that I had already left a message.The best advice is to let them know you know. I have been reading abouot the WCRB take over all over the place, Doc Searle, Scannng the Dial, boston.com....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Internet Radio by rowuk on 2012-07-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What to do in office? in Off Air Audio  33 Replies 
I get much enjoyment from the Norwegian Radio web radio. They have a wonderful mix of the music that I like which is orchestral and advanced chamber music. They broadcast at 192KB which is not super fidelity, but their choice of special performances ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Turner AM/FM Multiplex Decoder, et al. by peter foster on 2008-05-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The FM Stereo and Multiplex MPX decoders in Off Air Audio  12 Replies 
Dear Romy, for your interest re FM (and AM) radio:http://www.turneraudio.com.au/am-fm-radio-tuner-multiplex-decoder.htmlRegards, Peter Foster....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Shostakovich‘s "Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti" by Romy the Cat on 2004-05-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Shostakovich‘s "Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti" in Musical Discussions  0 Replies 
Would anyone suggest me where to find a specific recording of the Shostakovich‘s op.145 (1974) “Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti”? There are number of recording of this work Sanderling and Ashkenazy with Berlin and Fischer-Dieskau and some ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Tivoli Table Top Radio by drdna on 2007-02-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Hi-Fi Mini Systems in Audio Discussions  12 Replies 
Romy,A friend of mine has the Tivoli table top radio.  I was pleasantly surprised by the music it produced.  It was not bad at all.  I realize it is not a great radio, but it is decent for the price, and it is small.Adrian...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: Saving a BBC proramme by guy sergeant on 2013-09-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Kitties go to London in Audio Discussions  92 Replies 
Beyond my skills I'm afraid. I've set my son onto it but if you could do it it would help!http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/b039c6wn...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Digital compression... by Romy the Cat on 2012-03-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Satellite radio in Off Air Audio  4 Replies 
I do not know what the satellite radio in Europe, I know that you have a different system in there but in US satellite radio in my view has no bases to talk about better or worse tuners. This is digitally compressed signal, so what is the difference…...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Archive recordings by RonyWeissman on 2012-03-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to make money in Audio in Playback Listening  19 Replies 
Orchestre de Radio France archival recordings of live concerts all day on the radio. Phenomenal performances with lush, full textured strings, crisp horns, deep bass volume. Isaac stern playing the brahms violin concerto and I am in heaven.Romy can't...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #435: The mind boggles ... by rickmcinnis on 2013-01-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
Since I am living with the assumption that the technology you have used is far from dated I have cannot wait to hear what you have in mind for your audio future.Since my selfish nature longs to hear what you have acheived, assuming you would allow me...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: RefrigRadio by zako on 2011-02-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Forward in the past with old radios. in Off Air Audio  18 Replies 
Romy....Everybody nows that a radio sounds best on top of the Refridgerater...Even my grandma new that..She had a radio simmiler to yours...It also kept my fingers off the dial....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Anything We Can Do for Classical Music Radio in Boston? by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The new FM Classical scene in Boston in Off Air Audio  47 Replies 
Boston Musical Intelligencer will be presenting a panel discussion at Old South Church, Copley Square, Tuesday, January 5, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The panel intends to address the overwhelming response of dismay at the diminution of classical music prog...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #34: No fiddling 2012 by RonyWeissman on 2012-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
Hi romy,Haven't spent too much time on your site the past year unfortunately, but always check in from time totime to see what direction tou are heading for the moment!For 2012 i have gone into ready- made acoustic system which iabsolutely love' no t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: What's NPR? by scades on 2009-12-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The new FM Classical scene in Boston in Off Air Audio  47 Replies 
Romy--I guess I don't know where to start without giving offense. Forgive me if I start back too far. NPR, WGBH, WBUR, etc. are all independent entities--separately incorporated and managed. WGBH and WBUR are local instances of stations all around th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: I got my table radio. by Romy the Cat on 2011-02-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Forward in the past with old radios. in Off Air Audio  18 Replies 
After much research I found the radio that I like. The decision was base mostly on the esthetic: size, color etc, sure I was conserving the circuit but only up to point.  The choose when for German Schaub & Lorenz Goldsuper W42. It is 1957 ra...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The Evolution (or Anti-Evolution) of FM Broadcast by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Evolution (or Anti-Evolution) of FM Broadcast in Off Air Audio  3 Replies 
A Seminar presented by Greg Burnett at Audio Fest 2004, Colorado Audio Society by John HaralsonOctober 9, 2004 Why are audiophiles interested in FM radio? Because the quality of FM audio was satisfying until stations began to compete with each othe...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Internet radio by RonyWeissman on 2012-05-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Why I hate computer playback. in Didital Things  17 Replies 
At the risk of sounding like a  yahoo, can i ask you romy if you have used your PC for internet radio playback. , as opposed to cd or other forms of digital playback ? My cd collection played out of iTunes to my DAC sounds lifeless, pointless.  Howev...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Computer Audio by skushino on 2014-01-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Computer Audio in Didital Things  4 Replies 
Recently I tested the waters of computer audio.  I've been using a Sony SCD-1 transport / Museatex Bidat DAC combo for digital playback.  It has been a source of enjoyment for years.  My goals for trying network-based music files were:- reduce physic...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: It is NOT FM is Analog Signal Processing vs DSP by Romy the Cat on 2014-05-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Revisiting DSP in Didital Things  12 Replies 
[quote user="steverino"]FM is Analog Signal Processing vs DSP. The compression aspect is only really intrusive on orchestral works. Pop and jazz are already compressed and chamber music presents a more limited dynamic range if not limited contrast. B...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #374: The Kazitsky Manufacturing and YO104, some history. by Romy the Cat on 2009-11-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
There is an instrument-making in St. Petersburg, Russian, it call Kazitsky Manufacturing. Nowadays it is a typical post Soviet facility that has no interest but it has an interning history in context of Milq’s MF channel. The Kazitsky Manufacturi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: Shall it be taken personally then? by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The new FM Classical scene in Boston in Off Air Audio  47 Replies 
[quote user="scades"]Romy--I guess I don't know where to start without giving offense. Forgive me if I start back too far. NPR, WGBH, WBUR, etc. are all independent entities--separately incorporated and managed. WGBH and WBUR are local instances of s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Schaub redux by zako on 2011-02-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Forward in the past with old radios. in Off Air Audio  18 Replies 
That radio can be modified,,, to sound better,,Putting it under the kitchin cabinet is the wrong place,,...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Bravo, Schaub & Lorenz. by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Forward in the past with old radios. in Off Air Audio  18 Replies 
I got this week the last new tube for my Schaub & Lorenz. Since I got wonderful result with change of the output tubes I decided to swallow the bullet and buy all new tubes for this radio. My presumption is that as bad my original output tubes we...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Dab+ by RonyWeissman on 2012-03-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Satellite radio in Off Air Audio  4 Replies 
Still hoping someone has experience with the dab+ satellite,radio,available now in germany, austria, italy and switzerland? ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: RBRX Encore vs super tuner classics by dfa2124 on 2017-04-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: BW Broadcast RBRX Encore Re-Broadcast Receiver in Off Air Audio  3 Replies 
Hi again Romy. I have never tried many of the 'super tuners' such as the Sansui TU-X1, Accuphase T-1100, Yamaha CT-7000 etc so I have no idea how this newer BW Broadcast unit would compare with them. Luckily the BBC still broadcast some very good qua...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Delayed Response by Paul S on 2022-10-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Those little headphones… in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
I've had lots of down time for a while now, and I just saw the old IEM (in-ear monitor/earbud) post while mining the site. I already posted that I got a Crane CC2E radio, mostly to listen to nighttime re-broadcasts of the local symphony orchestra. I ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #72: Stanislav Skrowaczewski’s Bruckner by Romy the Cat on 2011-08-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Performance of a week. in Musical Discussions  87 Replies 
For the last couple weeks I have been enjoying the Stanislav Skrowaczewski’s Bruckner.  I got a box set with all 11 symphonies with Deutsche Radio Philharmonic and it is very pliant. Now it is not the best Bruckner I heard and Saarbrücken Radio Philh...
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