Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> Would that be the Stax earspeakers?? Always wanted to try those! Yeah, the cheap ones. Cheapest even? SR-84's. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> Is the wire touching when you pull the trigger? No, but it will be soon as it spools out! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Bose has a very definite sound they were going for, at least in the 901 days I'm thinking of. It was definitely not high- fidelity, IMHO, but it was its own thing, and something that some people very much preferred. They've been very aggressive about their marketing. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Kevin Kraly
I received a pair of Bose in-ear headphones for Christmas that even have my SEnnheiser noise canceling headphones beat! They make my iPod sound as good as an iPod can sound, IMO. It doesn't matter if it's country, pop, hard rock, head-bangin' metal, or anything in between, it sounds wonderful.

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Fmiser
> <<...run away screaming from anything marked Bose>> > Jeff > Well now, hang on there > > I have two Bose Wave radios and in smaller spaces (bathroom, > for example) they sound quite good, to me. Of course, I am not > a Mensa member.. > > And, the OE Bose system in my '01 C320 was quite

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Scott Ritchey
Douglas, As I understand it, bleed air from the blower passes through that plastic thing and then exhausts behind the kick panel. There is a venturi in the plastic thing that creates a little suction to pull air across the sensor via the foam tube. I don't think there is actually anything behind

Re: [MBZ] tonight's nfl game

2007-12-29 Thread Luther - laptop
Thank you Eli for bringing your "A" game tonight. You single handedly helped me on my way to winning my fantasy league by forcing the Pats to play to the finish. Atta boy. Luther On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:49:46 -0600, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > jints are bringing their absolute

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Redghost
I have a couple of PIII boxes up on CL for $10 each. Right now they are stuck with w2kpro, but you can linux them. fully functional. Just not a mac clay On 29 Dec 2007, at 18:17, Wonko the Sane wrote: > That is because I am running an idiot filter on my web and ftp > servers. > Stupid f

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Fmiser
> Philip look it up I assume that you adjust that along with the > dial for heat or cold? > > Douglas Yup. Turn the knob toward blue if it's too warm, toward red if it's not warm enough. No thermostat action at all. I actually prefer it to "the car adjusts the temp for me". # pause while I dig.

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Joe Knight
Just hooked up the lowest of low end Bose, the CineMate speaker system, to the new tv my brother & I got for Mom for xmas. She thinks she's died & gone to heaven. Best is the really quite intuitive universal remote that came with it fixed the stupid comcrap dvr that wouldn't pause, rewind, fast f

Re: [MBZ] OT: Check out Disappearing Car Door

2007-12-29 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Jim, I got an offer that I had to work hard to refuse. A Series 5 BMW and 450,000 British Pounds... Great effort, but it went into TRASH! Chuck On Dec 29, 2007, at 6:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 12/29/2007 2:50:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] no talent required, apparently

2007-12-29 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread Richard Smith
No, I always keep a pair of dyke's handy and clip the wire even with the end of the gas flange if it is a little passed. You want the gas to start an instant before the wire feeds that last quarter inch to the base and starts the arc. On 12/29/07, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is the wire

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Timothy Robinson
I bought a pair of Bose 901s in 1981. At the time it seemed high end. I had a large Bose subwoofer, Bose tuner/amp; still have the heavy three conductor wiring which I installed before drywall. (I sold the system to brother a few years after). At the time I only listened to vinyl on the Technics di

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread OK Don
Yup - it's hard to beat instant gratification, but it's also hard to beat the magic of watching the print appear before your eyes, not to mention the smell of fixer! If Anne has gone digital, I suspect it would be with a high end digi back on a 'blad. I miss my darkroom, but not enough to re-constr

Re: [MBZ] OTL Rollaway doors

2007-12-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:47:32 +1030 Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While this looks like a nice bit of bling, what happens when the system > malfunctions? > Is there a windy thingy to open/shut the doors manually (like MB have > for their sunnyroofs). > What about in case of an accide

Re: [MBZ] OT: Check out Disappearing Car Door

2007-12-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 12/29/2007 2:50:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jim, When are you going to install them on the 300SD? Chuck, I am sorry to report that I did not have the winning ticket to last night's million dollar lottery drawings. So this project wil

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread OK Don
I still haven't been able to find anything in digital photography that can reproduce the (to me) lovely grain effects of 35mm Tri-X enlarged to 16X20. Not that it's appropriate for every scene, but when you want it, there doesn't seem to be a substitute. Now, when start saying the digital doesn't e

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread Richard Smith
Yes MIG is better, less heat build up which distorts the sheet metal, but you have got to use the gas with it. A lot of people try to just use the welder with out the gas and you will not get good clean fast welds. Also you still only want to weld about half to one inch at a time with at least 6 to

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Allan Streib
I have a set of Bose speakers in the living room, I'm satisfied with them for what I listen to. I'm not an audiophile but do appreciate good sound, I got them for a closeout price and thought they had a more "open" sound than others I could afford at the time. Definitely not a "loud" spea

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Richard Smith
The only Bose experience I have is the two Bose speakers I bought for my home stereo system around 15-20 years ago. They had as good a low end back then as the much more expensive JBL speakers I was comparing them with, and they still do today. On the negative side the ex-girlfriend had a Bose sou

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread OK Don
It's fine once you get used to where everything went. I don't run any of the bells and whistles, so my implementations are more like XP in terms of features. It does need more memory to perform satisfactorily. FYI - I also run XP, W2k3, and flavors of Linux - I have not settled on one OS On D

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread LWB250
Interesting comments, Jeff. I had totally forgotten about the Consumer Reports lawsuit, and now it makes sense why I never see a bad review for Bose products. While doing some work for the USAF I heard some of the flight crews complaining about the Bose noise-cancelling headsets they were being f

[MBZ] Thanks to Dr. Booth!...

2007-12-29 Thread Timothy Robinson
I joined the list just in time to read you guys talking about the passing of this wonderful guy, a sage it seemed. I've gained admiration of him. SO... "Change the fuses...?" Here's what I discovered today (thx to Booth): I bought an '84 300D from a guy on Craigslist early summer. With my schedul

Re: [MBZ] tonight's nfl game

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
and the play clock goes down to zero and the referee starts waving his hankie at tom brady who goes "huh"? , and 10 seconds later figures it out and calls time out. are they going to take this down the road of the ravens game and start giving brady "do overs"? On Dec 29, 2007 10:18 PM, Rick Knobl

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Richard Smith
Philip, Lt. Don, This is great stuff! A lot of it is before I joined back in late 2004. Thanks so much!!! OK Richard On 12/29/07, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don > the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible.

Re: [MBZ] tonight's nfl game

2007-12-29 Thread Rick Knoble
Yup Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] tonight's nfl game > jints are bringing their absolute A-game.

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Maintaining a web site? Yea, that is really difficult on a system running PCLinuxOS 2007. Apache2 sort of comes installed and practically already running. A couple of GUI mouse clicks and you're there. On Dec 30, 2007 4:30 AM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And what hard work. Mostly it wa

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be ableto guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-29 Thread Timothy Robinson
I was makin' a joke too GEE This is a hard room to play! :) T > From: "Dave H..." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List > Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:44:08 -0500 > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Subject: Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be > ableto guesswhothisguy'sgrand

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
Digital photogaphy is not as good as film yet. Even the highest MB pixel density is not close to the grain size of ASA 100 film. At the current rate, digital will probably pass film in 2 years. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Allan Streib
Reminds me of an article I read several years ago, a guy had analyzed the sonic characteristics of popular music hits that have remained popular for decades, and found a direct correlation to the the amount of dynamic range preserved in the mastering. Let's see how good google is... Hm, foun

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread Peter T . Arnold
I just make a little brow on the aluminum foil hat I wear for protection from the black helicopters... -- Regards, Pete Arnold You only need two things in life... Duct tape and WD40 If it moves and shouldn't...use the duct tape. If it doesn't move and should...use the WD40! On Sat, 29 D

[MBZ] 190D turbo

2007-12-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:32:33 -0600, Wonko wrote: > Let me quickly to point out that Philip did all of the work. > All I did was download a zip file, uncompress, and move to the > public_html directory on my server. *grin* And what hard work. Mostly it was that I was too lazy to tak

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
That is because I am running an idiot filter on my web and ftp servers. Stupid folks get 10% normal bandwidth. Thanks for testing it for me -- now I know it actually works. Actually, I was doing an "apt-get upgrade" on two computers about the time you were accessing the web site. Remember, this is

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
everyone listens to the same kinda stuff -- that's why they are the usual suspects. i can't say i ever liked marilyn manson. he is so contrived, downright fake really. now kid rock, on the other hand, i can go for On Dec 29, 2007 9:09 PM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wow, I'm amazed

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Wow, I'm amazed that we listen to the same stuff. I kinda had you pegged as more of a Marilyn Manson type... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
ftp://don.homelinux.net/pub On Dec 29, 2007 7:22 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > > > Let me quickly to point out that Philip did all of the work. All I did > was > > download a zip file, uncompress, and move to the public_html directory > on my > > server.

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Robert . Rentfro
Most things good are not easy. We are in a decline. It stinks. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 6:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

Re: [MBZ] The Death of High Fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have not been able to find 78's at thrift stores anymore, they just never seem to turn up. Although I cant say I have been looking hard either but I just dont see them, or really LP's either. Dan Weeks wrote: > My dad, a retired physicist and life-long audiophile who built most > of his own

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
your server is very slow. Wonko the Sane wrote: > Let me quickly to point out that Philip did all of the work. All I did was > download a zip file, uncompress, and move to the public_html directory on my > server. > > On Dec 29, 2007 6:29 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Thanks. >> >> Ed

[MBZ] tonight's nfl game

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
jints are bringing their absolute A-game. refs continue to try to fix the game for pats. worth watching. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-12-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ jgiels wrote: > I am reading through it now.. Idon't suppose that there is a way to search > the archive is there?.. > > Douglas > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Or you can search the archive here http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ Dave H... wrote: > WOW!!! > > That is impressive. > > > Dave H... > > -- > From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 6:45 PM > To: "Merc

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Check on Audiogon.com and they come up from time to time for Polk Audio kind of money. They'll be a much better investment. You won't want to upgrade with the VR's. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ F

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
They're ok but certainly NOT the audiophile gear they make themselves out to be.. My main problem is with Charles Bose himself. He has handicapped the entire audiophile journalist community by suing a reviewer that panned his equipment. Now most reviewers will not give an honest rating on stuff fo

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
i kinda find that price expensive. i'm really more a boston, polk, bose price point kinda guy! On Dec 29, 2007 7:36 PM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > First of all, run away screaming from anything marked BOSE..you are > correct > for the most part Jabba. > > You can get big sound from

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
I agree, Bose makes some great stuff. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "mercedes@okiebenz.com" Sent: 12/29/07 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bose <<...run away screaming from anything marked Bose>> Well now, hang on there I have two Bose Wave

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Tony Wirtel
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D > > I am going to disconnect the foam tube and see if it will work on > > different temp settings. What is going on with that tube is it a > > vacuum to draw air in slightly from the cabin? > > Exactly. The 124/126 use aspirator motors, others just >

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes, I was reading an article on Annie Leibovitz and was wondering if she's gone digital.. I miss my darkroom too! But that digital is just sooo easy! Jeff Zedic Still has a 4x5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.bu

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread archer
I'm a little dubious about the safety of the darkening mask since it does have some effect on the eyes. What is the cumulative "long term" effect, if any, I wonder? Gerry > That would be a huge step backwards from a modern instant mask. > Regards, > Peter T.

Re: [MBZ] The Death of High Fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Dan, There's a difference between measurable sonic accuracy and good sound. Solid state guys always use THD, (total harmonic distortion), as the yard stick. I use my ears. These ears are capable of noticing a 1dB difference is channel separation.much to my dismayit means I'm forever tweaki

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
the usual suspects: coltrane, mingus, monk, miles davis, brubeck, bill evans, roland kirk. On Dec 29, 2007 7:36 PM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > First of all, run away screaming from anything marked BOSE..you are > correct > for the most part Jabba. > > You can get big sound from smal

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think my aunt who has been a pro photographer for about 25 years is fixing to quit the business because everyone wants digital now and she refused to do it, because its not as good. Peter Frederick wrote: > Fidelity = true to source. Not today! > > Vacuum tube amps always sound much better t

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread RELNGSON
<<...run away screaming from anything marked Bose>> Well now, hang on there I have two Bose Wave radios and in smaller spaces (bathroom, for example) they sound quite good, to me. Of course, I am not a Mensa member.. And, the OE Bose system in my '01 C320 was quite good although it coul

[MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread jgiels
Philip look it up I assume that you adjust that along with the dial for heat or cold? Douglas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: > > Let me quickly to point out that Philip did all of the work. All I did was > download a zip file, uncompress, and move to the public_html directory on my > server. Can you put the zipfile on the server too? Mitch. ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-12-29 Thread Fmiser
> I am reading through it now.. Idon't suppose that there is a > way to search the archive is there?.. > > Douglas Subjects? Control-f in a mozilla browser to search the page. Message content? Not till google finds it, I suppose. I have an indexed search on my IMAP system, but it won't work th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread archer
Lowes has (4?) sizes of MIG welders. The largest is 220v; the others 110v. How many max amps would you need for light shop work and an occasional trailer hitch? Is Hobart still a good brand? Gerry --- From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *Anyone* can d

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread archer
Is the wire touching when you pull the trigger? Gerry .. > Way easier overall. Pull the trigger, the arc strikes and you weld as much > as you need. > I did some ARC welding but had a very hard time getting a reliable arc. Of > course I was usua

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-29 Thread archer
> archer wrote: >> I wonder if there are any regular Mensa members on the list? > > I looked into it, the requirements were so far below my ability that > I didn't think I'd prove anything by joining. (and didn't see any > benefit to membership other than being able to say I was a member) > Seems l

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Fmiser
> I am going to disconnect the foam tube and see if it will work > on different temp settings. What is going on with that tube is > it a vacuum to draw air in slightly from the cabin? > > Douglas The tube is just a way to draw air across the temperature sensor. There should be a small (0.5 inch)

[MBZ] The Death of High Fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Dan Weeks
My dad, a retired physicist and life-long audiophile who built most of his own hi-fi stuff from the 40s to the 70s--including big tube amps that sucked enough juice to heat the whole room--is unconvinced that tube sound is better. He terms enthusiasm for tube amps and their harmonic distort

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be ableto guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-29 Thread Dave H...
It was just meant as a joke. Of course I really do know what the true Mensa society is. -- From: "Timothy Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:27 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] bet none of you w

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
First of all, run away screaming from anything marked BOSE..you are correct for the most part Jabba. You can get big sound from smallish speakers but you won't get that big bottom end sound. Smaller speakers produce a better holographic effect, usually, but lack bass. Tubes are only muddy soundin

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Let me quickly to point out that Philip did all of the work. All I did was download a zip file, uncompress, and move to the public_html directory on my server. On Dec 29, 2007 6:29 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks. > > Ed > 300E > > On 29/12/2007, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-29 Thread Timothy Robinson
I'm old enough I don't have to go through that any more. > From: "Dave H..." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List > Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:48:57 -0500 > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Subject: Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to > guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is >

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread E M
Thanks. Ed 300E On 29/12/2007, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I exchanged emails with Marshall shortly before the end and told him how > much I wished we could dump his brain to DVD. He got a chuckle out of the > concept. But it looks like we, in some small way, have. > > On Dec 29

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
I exchanged emails with Marshall shortly before the end and told him how much I wished we could dump his brain to DVD. He got a chuckle out of the concept. But it looks like we, in some small way, have. On Dec 29, 2007 6:13 PM, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Philip and Don, Wha

Re: [MBZ] OTL Rollaway doors

2007-12-29 Thread Hendrik & Fay
While this looks like a nice bit of bling, what happens when the system malfunctions? Is there a windy thingy to open/shut the doors manually (like MB have for their sunnyroofs). What about in case of an accident, do the doors open automatically, is there a way for rescue personal to open the do

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
a conclusion i've reached recently is that if you want big sound, you need big speakers. i have very accurate little boston acoustics and portable powered (very loud too) bose speakers, but neither of them can really make big sound no matter what they claim. i also find that modern jazz like clea

[MBZ] Marshall Booth

2007-12-29 Thread jgiels
I am reading through it now.. Idon't suppose that there is a way to search the archive is there?.. Douglas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Philip and Don, What a treat. Harry On Dec 29, 2007 5:42 PM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don > the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible. > > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/marshall-mail/maillist.html >

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Would that be the Stax earspeakers?? Always wanted to try those! You'd be surprised what you can do with a decent old Thorens or Linn TT. With a TT it's all about being well set up and level! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Dave H...
WOW!!! That is impressive. Dave H... -- From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 6:45 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive > Phillip, > > Thanks!!! > > Chuck

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
BTW, there is renaissance is high end audio being driven by tube equipment and vinyl. There's probably more tube gear out there now than ever before. Going all the way from the small tube preamp that Hursty mentioned, (yes, it WILL make a sound improvement), all the way up to extreme gear such as t

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> Ditto my 1954 Billie Holiday, and the original UK release of DSOM by > Floyd > on Harvest. Nirvana's Unplugged album on vinyl is pretty good, as is > Clapton's and Neil Young's. (Neil's an audio geek too) I'm fortunate to have a Sheffield album or two in my stash. A number of OMR releases, too.

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Christopher Kueny
That is very generous of both of you. Thanks. Chris K Cayce, SC On Dec 29, 2007, at 6:42 PM, Fmiser wrote: > Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don > the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible. > > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/marshall-mail/maillist

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

2007-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> The "boy" wants to pay me with a certified cashier's check from Bank of > America. If you also have an account at BofA, you can just use a transfer slip. I've bought/sold several cars that way. Right there in the lobby. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> I am going to disconnect the foam tube and see if it will work on > different temp settings. What is going on with that tube is it a > vacuum to draw air in slightly from the cabin? Exactly. The 124/126 use aspirator motors, others just tap the suck side of the main blower. (Not sure about t

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Well, against my better judgement I'll wade into this discussion. Full disclosure: I'm a tube guy...I'm also a high end audio geek. My Cd player is tube, my preamp is tube, and until I moved overseas, my monoblocks were 845 based tubes. The second largest tube still made. They are all single-ende

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bike

2007-12-29 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I'd be wary of hydrostatic drive systems, especially in something like a bike. In the early 80's John Deere put a hydrostatic front wheel drive assist system in their 40 series 2wd tractors. The system was not successful and apparently every now and then the front wheels would lock up. Although

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-29 Thread Peter T . Arnold
That would be a huge step backwards from a modern instant mask. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton, Cleveland Ohio 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer

[MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread jgiels
I did a research on air jet nozzle and one of the articles said there is a service repair in the manual. 83-122/1. Does any one have access to the manual and maybe can send it to me? Please. I am not going to give up on this. I have done so much, and am so close! Thanks.. Douglas _

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Phillip, Thanks!!! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Dec 29, 2007, at 1:42 PM, Fmiser wrote: > Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don > the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible. > > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/marshall-mail/maillist.html > > These were pulled fro

[MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Fmiser
Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible. http://don.homelinux.net/~don/marshall-mail/maillist.html These were pulled from my collection. Dates span from early 2002 to 2007 Oct - with some gaps. So all you folks

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
I've not heard one or looked the output on a scope but they probably do work if they are taking advantage of the distortion a tube applies to a signal. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gar

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
What you hear is the sharp cutoff I mentioned in my earlier post. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 5:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Su

[MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread jgiels
Scott I looked at the blower and there is a side port for the sensor tube though I continues to the kick panel? What the hell does it connect to! I think I need to go to pick and pull. I would really hate to have to replace something behind the fender with all that glue! Thanks.. Douglas __

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread Redghost
It is true that the Apple Macbook Pro is the best computer to run vista. So if Kaleb is looking to upgrade to that OS, he should look at getting a Mac clay On 28 Dec 2007, at 19:25, dave walton wrote: > Everything coming out now is Sata. It uses one cable per device so you > don't have to w

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Peter Frederick
yes, you can "flat-top" a tube amp output, but it doesn't produce the "bouncing" that a transistor amp does when the output voltage hits maximum, I don't believe -- the output just tapers off to the maximum with no internal "reflections" at higher frequencies. Reduces amplitude of the output,

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
you have anything to say about those cheap 1 or 2 tube preamps that are popping up all over the place now to give you a "warmer" sound? to my mind, they work in some limited contexts with big speakers where muddying the sound up a big helps, but mostly it's just a useless gimmick. they even have

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

2007-12-29 Thread LarryT
Call BoA and make sure the CC is valid - not counterfeit and bought for the face amount. They will have a record of it and should be able to tell you pretty quickly. If they give you any trouble tell them if the CC bounces you will tell TV/News/everyone how BoA refused to tell you if one o

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
The vacuum tube radio in your 63 falcon sounded great because all of the space behind the speaker helped with the base. I also probably had a 3X9 oval speaker in the dash that helped some. These days, everyone wants to build round speakers but they don't have the same dynamic range. There have bee

Re: [MBZ] V-8 diesel

2007-12-29 Thread RELNGSON
<> It was in response to a post about this engine as though it were new even though it's a year old now. It is in fact MB's second S-Class V-8 diesel, the first one having a bit more displacement. So, the announcement is a year old about an engine that now should be in an E-Class replacing the

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-29 Thread Dave H...
What do you mean you wonder if there are any Mensa members? Aren't most of us here men? Gee, I mean come on - duh :) Dave H... -- From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 5:26 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion Li

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Gary Hurst
it's all a whole different game now. it's a game of high volume at a low price. it's about making stuff that can be transferred from place to place quickly and easily. the internet is the new paradigm. the days of silver halide are long gone and images are what works for myspace. we got pissed

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-29 Thread Scott Ritchey
I don't believe this model used an aspirator motor. Instead it used an ejector (air jet nozzle) driven by bleed air from the blower. Maybe that or the connections to it are bad? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturd

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread Redghost
I got one for X-mas. Jury is still out since i am running it on a mac with VGA instead of DVI. Sort of fuzzy. Might be because the video card is low res (16meg( clay On 28 Dec 2007, at 11:36, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:57:34 -0500 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > w

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Robert Rentfro
Isn't all the wicked high-end audiophile stuff still tube? Like MacIntosh for example? Heck, the vacuum tube radio in my '63 Falcon sounded great! Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 3:31 P

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