Albert Porter's System

Owner

I just ordered the new Soulution 727 preamp, anyone in the market for my like new, in warranty Soulution 725 please contact me.

albertporter January 10, 2024 18:09

Owner

Added image of new Degritter MK2 which I received last week. It’s an improvement over the original model which was excellent.

albertporter February 05, 2023 00:16

Owner

Bill,

With all those positive comments I'm going to have a hard time living up to the standard.

The guys that listened with us brought up your name several times, you were a big hit and your knowledge about the recording industry was remarkable.

I agree with your comments on performance of Air Tight Opus One versus Koetsu Blue Lace. Both are beautiful performers but the Air Tight is more faithful to the music. Still, nothing like Koetsu warmth and beauty to sweep you away.

If you travel this way again you must meet Dana, he is part of the group but was not available the night you were here. He is a brilliant lawyer and music lover, has a custom built horn system plus two or three turntables and tape.

albertporter February 01, 2023 21:54

Owner

Normally tonight is the dedicated music night for our group, but weather has not been cooperative.

How many people are you thinking? I’m all for getting together but I don’t have unlimited space.

albertporter January 31, 2023 21:15

Owner

Just updated with a different (old) image of Tuesday night music group, I need to set up and take a new image since there are so many new additions.

Updated all Purist Audio Design to 35th Anniversary!

I’ve had these in my system since last year but could not disclose since they were not released. Now available and an amazing upgrade as Purist always manages to do.

Also removed Bricasti DAC and listed Soulution 760 LEEDH along with image of same. I need to add Furutech outlets since they are just about everywhere in the system.

albertporter November 18, 2022 21:48

Owner

A few hour ago I received the new Kuzma 4 Point 14" with sapphire-ruby bearings. Currently burning in with a modified interconnect cable thart routes my CD player signal through the tonearm wire. This would take forever with the .5MV cartridge and put unnecessary wear just for break in.

Probably 200 hours or more since it’s silver wire, then mount the Air Tight Opus One cartridge and back in prime position on the turntable.

I have another Kuzma 4 Point 14" in the second tonearm position with standard bearings. I hope within the next month or so to determine if the bearings are an audible improvement or just a long term reliability upgrade.

albertporter September 14, 2022 06:52

Owner

The new Soulution 760 LEEDH is fully broken in now and it’s the first time in my long history in high end audio that I have actually ENJOYED digital. The Soulution 760 is way beyond just acceptable, it actually exceeds some of my LPs (same album) and I have a top flight LP playback system.

For me the main advantage of a DAC was access to music not available on LP. Now if an artist has an album I want, I download or purchase the CD and enjoy it rather than waiting for a release that may never happen.

My only regret is having had to wait so many years for digital that sounds right. I've had a dozen DACs and although some were "good" they constantly reminded me of why I preferred listening to LPs or tape.

Much credit must also go to new Aurender W20SE and it’s matching Conductor app. The Soulution could not perform at this level without best files and the Critical Listening Mode Aurender now offers.

I will be selling the Purist Audio Design AES/EBU and also the Purist SPDIF/BNC. The Purist Diamond USB is still the winner with the Aurender + Soulution just as it was with the Aurender + Bricasti M1SE MDX.

albertporter August 29, 2022 22:04

Owner

Soulution 760 LEEDH arrived yesterday about 3:00 PM, I got it in place and have been running signal through it for a day now. Listening to Paper Airplane and Alison Krauss is sounding mighty good.

I also have newest Purist AES/EBU on order to test it against their best USB, which was preferred cable with my Bricasti M1SE MDX.

albertporter July 23, 2022 00:43

Owner

When I made this change it was strange to not have tubes, then as the Soulution got more hours on it I fell in love with the tight deep bass, impossibly low distortion and dead quiet signal to noise. I guess my goal to have both tube and solid state was dissolved, although I was very close to having all VAC system.

This mess with Russia had not occurred, so I'm lucky to have made the decision when I did. My favorite power tubes are Russian, meaning harder to find and horribly expensive.

Hope you come and listen, comments welcome as to where you think my system landed. Just let me know, we will make a spot for you !

albertporter June 18, 2022 19:43

Owner

nrchy,

I myself would not have believed it either :-).

I began with solid state when I built my first stereo system many years ago. It was not until Counterpoint Electronics stunned me with the SA9 and SA11 somewhere in early 1980s that I owned my first tube gear.

After Counterpoint there were lots of tube product in my system, Audio Research, Wolcott, Atma-Sphere, Air Tight, Tube Research, Viva, VTL, Aesthetix and Allnic to name but a few. I honestly never thought I would own solid state again.

I am no longer distributor for Allnic, but when I was, I wanted solid state to offer to customers as an alternative. After listening to Soulution 7 series it was 1984 all over again, time to flip the switch the other way.

What ultimately drove me to Soulution was the beauty and weight of the music, which is much like the best part of tubes. That coupled with unbelievable bandwidth and signal to noise in a presentation that revealed more of the music than I have ever experienced I was hooked.

The magic of tubes did not go away, it was just replaced by Swiss technology that does so many things perfect, I was happy to make the change.

albertporter February 21, 2022 21:29

Owner

Thank you !

albertporter August 19, 2021 20:13

Owner

Pulled two old images.

Added new photo of LPs and tape which includes Soulution 755 and 725. Nice view of includes A820.

albertporter August 13, 2021 23:17

Owner

stgrim,

Thanks for dropping in to my system, always good to read comments from others.

I owned Aesthetix when you could still find NOS Telefunken and not at super high prices. I contributed to several threads at Audiogon about tube tests in Aesthetix and what my results were.

I did photography for Aesthetix as well as several other high end pieces and was happy with Aesthetix IO and Callisto including the revised models referred to as partial eclipse and full eclipse.

During that time I auditioned ARC, Allnic, Einstein, Upsilon and Messenger preamps and phono stages.   I bought and used Allnic for many years and was happy with it's sound. I was Allnic distributor until just recently and that caused me to evaluate all my gear again.

It came down to VAC and Soulution and if I had the money I would have bought both and done a shoot out. As it is, I'm friends with Soulution importer and I took his word at what Soulution was capable of.   I've had it in my system for about three months but the 755 phono was back ordered and I just received mine last Friday.

All the guys in my group are tube guys, just like me. Last Tuesday with only a few hours on it the Soulution I got almost 100% agreement that I had reached a new threshold in performance.   I did not expect solid state would ever be able to do what this achieved and I'm now considering the 760 DAC with LEEDH.

i don’t know where you live, but if travel ever brings you my way you are welcome to listen with me and our group and see what you think.

albertporter August 09, 2021 04:46

Owner

Took a new photo showing room and amps, the previous image was very old.

Break in is going well, new gear is spectacular with master tapes.

albertporter May 24, 2021 02:47

Owner

I owned Aesthetix for a long time, from basic to signature to Full Eclipse. It's hard to get quiet enough 12AX7 tubes, especially if you want NOS like Telefuken.

I don't know if Soulution will stand alone or I'll add tubes. Its so new it's still changing every few days of break in.

albertporter May 08, 2021 16:22

Owner

Thanks Mike, I may add a tube preamp at some point but first going to try all Soulution.

Seems the Swiss solid state designs are winning hearts, I see tube guys going with darTZeel, Soulution, Nagra and CH Precision.

albertporter May 08, 2021 04:25

Owner

Radical edit on my system, removed all Allnic now that I am no longer associated with them and VERY happy to be listening to Soulution from Switzerland.

Never thought I would go solid state but the rep is a 30 year plus friend and talked me into taking a chance. All I can say is solid state has moved light years since I last owned in in early 1980s when I switched to tubes.

albertporter May 07, 2021 21:25

Owner

Anthony,

You can reach me direct at [email protected]

I hope to open up again in April when more folks have received their Covid vaccinations.

albertporter March 11, 2021 19:10

Owner

Hello Anthony,

I will be opening up Tuesday night listening sessions again soon since Covid vaccinations are making headway. When that happens you can listen with us. The Studer cards were sent off to be rebuilt, I actually have two sets and two technicians did work on them.

Soren (from Denmark) did the first set and Studer tech in Canada did the second, my plan is to listen to both and see if I prefer one over the other. These two Studer technicians have different opinion as to what parts to use, especially caps.

albertporter March 10, 2021 18:43

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Tony,

First of all I apologize for not responding earlier, Audiogon did not notify me about your post on my thread.

I have heard both Magico and Focal Grande EM at audio shows and I was both impressed and disappointed, depending on set up, room acoustics and associated equipment.

When I was speaker shopping I had a dozen on my list before deciding and ultimately it was a set up in Montreal that made me decide to buy the Focal Grande EM.

Something to consider with any speaker are parts and service. Since my Focal Purchase several of the speaker companies or specific model I was considering are no more. Either company changed hands or model is gone.

That makes me wonder, what if there are no exact replacement parts later on?

When I spoke to Focal they told me to my face that they could provide an exact and perfect replacement for any driver or crossover part in my EM Grande for all foreseeable time. Nine years have passed and their promise is still true.

If you have not already found your ideal choice, I hope you are successful and have the will power and patience to match up other pieces in the chain necessary to make your system as perfect as you can.

Ultimately all the other pieces in the system are as important as the speaker. I achieved that in my system and honestly if someone ask to buy my speakers I would not sell. I have no idea where I would go to replace them.

albertporter February 05, 2021 06:10

Owner

I'm proud to have delivered an Allnic L7000 to another performing artist. Here are his comments:

"As a performing artist, my field of expertise is classical music.

As a singer, I have learned that a resonant tone,

accurately produced from a stable centered core,

resonates the truest, and most accurately vibrant tone.

All sound production, whether live or reproduced,

fundamentally adhere's to this principle."

Obviously he feels Allnic is true to his art and profession. Please visit his website:

http://gordon-hawkins-baritone.com/

albertporter December 31, 2020 21:02

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Thank you Jamiek for your kind words and also for the bit of humor.

I like my Grande Utopia very much and while they are not perfect I cannot think of a speaker I would trade for, especially considering how long it took to break in the focal.

albertporter November 15, 2020 06:42

Owner

I've been experimenting with the Studer A820 playback. The on board electronics can be built up many different ways, I have heard two so far and have two more that will be added.

I previously tried the King-Cello and although it was good there were things about the Studer electronics I preferred. I think the Trafoless cards are more transparent and resolved but somewhat less musical than the transformer versions. I’m not picking one over the other at this time, just evaluating and experimenting.

I hope within the next few months to have four sets of boards I can plug and play in the A820, each built with different voice due to choice of caps, resistors and solid state devices chosen.

albertporter September 22, 2020 00:24

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Earthstones,

I think you have me confused with another person. I do not have any earthstone products and the VTL in the first image is VERY old, I use Allnic M5000 for several years now.

Last, in case you are confusing your product with the floor in my listening room, my floor is India slate. Not an earthstone product.

albertporter July 07, 2020 03:38

Owner

See new image of Studer A820

albertporter June 21, 2020 20:14

Owner

Studer A820 arrived, it is near perfect and all 21 component boards are off being rebuilt and renewed to as good or better than when new.

Image of new Studer soon, it’s a beauty :-)

albertporter June 02, 2020 05:39

Owner

Finally found a near perfect Studer A820, I bought it but due to Covid-19 crisis can’t pick up for a couple more weeks.

I love my Studer A810 but this is a mastering machine, should provide another level of performance.

albertporter April 26, 2020 22:38

Owner

Watch soon for ad here at Audiogon for my custom built Steve Smith Studer A810 Archival machine. It plays quarter and half track, quarter inch tape and is four speed version as well as NAB and CCIR EQ.

Possible I will sell my custom aluminum stand and Vibraplane designed for this Studer as well.

I’ll post images of my new machine once it arrives.

albertporter March 08, 2020 00:36

Owner

Koetsu Blue Lace is mounted, currently less than ten hours toward break in. This is an amazing cartridge, the first time I’ve owned a contender for number one spot since buying the Air Tight Opus.

Last week during our usual Tuesday night listening session there was spirited debate as to which was better. A couple of members saying the Koetsu was best ever and a couple saying the Air Tight was more accurate and best choice.

Speaking of choice, it’s nice to have two excellent choices for whatever LP I choose to spin.

albertporter February 25, 2020 20:48

Owner

Ordered Koestu Blue Lace as alternative to my Air Tight Opus and Mutech.

The waitto build and deliver is 1.5 months, hope it meets my expectations.

albertporter December 20, 2019 19:38

Owner

I recently purchased several iFi AC mains purifiers, they are very effective at reducing noise in my system.

Best results were obtained when placed in line with digital power supplies such as those found in big screen TV, Amazon Fire box, router and LED lighting near my system.

Cost is low, $99.00 each. I bought mine at Amazon and found that a total of four provided maximum performance. Beyond four, no further improvement and I went to maximum of seven to determine what was possible.

albertporter December 16, 2019 20:28

Owner

Very excited to have ended three year search for near perfect TTM three piece record stabilizer.

The previous single piece model was my reference for years and this deluxe one takes performance even further. Our group voted using multiple LPs, everyone agreed the new three piece damper was quieter with blacker background, tighter and deeper bass and a much better sense of the space the recording was done in.

albertporter September 02, 2019 23:28

Owner

Lots of changes and too busy to sit down and correct. Today added component images and text:

Degritter Ultrasonic LP cleaning machine
Mutech Hayabusa MC cartridge

Emission Labs WE version 300B tubes (6 each)

Removed component images and text:

PS Audio Direct Stream DAC

Kiseki Purple Heart

KL Audio Ultra Sonic LP cleaning machine

Audio Desk Ultra Sonic LP cleaning machine

albertporter September 01, 2019 23:12

Owner

Hello Mike,

Those devices on my AC cables are there to prevent loss of conductivity from vibration. They are made by Furutech and called NCF booster.

NCF boosters are available in several versions and the ones you ask about are for AC, especially those with Furutech connectors. Other NCF devices are a similar design but for interconnect and speaker cables.

I tested the interconnect and speaker cable versions without improvement to my system. Then again, I am wired 100% with Purist Audio cables and they are quite resistant to those problems anyway. With another cable design it might be a big deal.

The AC cables did get an improvement from the NCF, and I while would not put them at the top of my upgrade priority anyone with top tier AC cables, upgraded wall outlets and other associated equipment should benefit from them.

Sound is much like the AC cable itself, but in miniature. If you like your AC cable and want it to be more refined, solid and lower distortion this is what the NCF provides. It’s not day and night but then again, it costs a fraction of what a good AC cable costs.

If you try them post back results, I would love to read about that. I think too that the connection to the wall benefits more than at the IEC end but again, it is likely system dependent.

albertporter June 21, 2019 20:19

Owner

I just ordered a match quad of Emission Labs 300B tubes to try in the Allnic L-10000 and if successful maybe put in the H-8000 phono stage.

Currently my reference is Takatsuki but hoping EM performance will be worthy of recommendation for Allnic users.

albertporter May 12, 2019 19:44

Owner

That’s a super looking turntable and since it’s a Technics SP-10R motor it may well be the "best" out there.

The only problem is price. Based on what SAT charges for their tonearm the turntable will be hyper expensive. Do you purchase a Technics SP-10R or pay $xx more for the same motor sitting in a SAT developed chassis?

I am certain I will never have the opportunity to compare all these versions against my SP10 MK3 in our plinth. The Technics SP10R is still somewhat in short supply and the SAT rig will be even more rare.

All that said, I will eventually purchase a SP10R or SL-1000R (or both) and compare with my turntable and plinth.

One thing for sure, it's great to see the Technics SP10 motor get the respect it deserves. When I switched over to MK2 and then the MK3 from my $100,000.00 plus rig many years go I had one reviewer say,

"Albert has taken leave of his senses.”

Funny things is, the turntables that everyone was screaming over at that time are now recognized as less performance.

For all of us, the SP10 MK3 is becoming more and more of a bargain as Technics releases new SP10R and SL-1000.

When I switched to the Technics MK3 you could find one in almost new condition for $3,500.00 to $4,500.00. Prices climbed over the years and until the release of the SP10R the MK3 had climbed to as much as $14,000.00 without plinth or arm.

I still wonder about the one specification that Technics does not disclose. Torque, it’s what pushes the platter. The SP10 MK3 produces 16KG/CM and uses a copper 22 pound platter. The SP10R is 17 pound platter and no torque spec.

Will be interesting to find what that missing spec brings to the performance table. In my system I have added a super heavy stainless steel platter mat and center weight and it provided a HUGE improvement. The MK3 motor still brings the platter to perfect speed in part of a single revolution, that’s what torque does and I wonder if that same torque might be the major contributor to super controlled crushing bass the MK3 provides.

albertporter May 07, 2019 21:08

Owner

I've been experimenting with tubes, recently purchased triple mica silver plate Mazda 12AU7 and Sylvainia dark glass 6AN8, both of which are required in the Allnic L10000.

It's amazing how much change can be made by tube choices, currently enjoying Holland Bugle Boy 12AU7 and loving the layers and dynamics this provides.

Considering Emission Labs (WE equivelent) 300B to try against my current favorite the Takatsuki.

albertporter April 25, 2019 22:33

Owner

I sold my demo pair of Allnic M5000 mono blocks to a customer who I now regard as a friend.

My new M5000 are completed, shipped and due to arrive this coming week.

My Studer is in the hands of a local tech who will replace the meter lamps, realign heads and do a general tune up. I can hardly wait to hear what these changes bring.

I also plan on testing a few 12AU7 tubes, required in my Allnic L10000.

On hand are:

(French) Mazda 5 star triple mica
Telefunken (1960s) smooth plate
Mullard 12AU7 square getter
Mullard military CV4003
Mullard 7316 (an ultra low noise version)

One of these should have the perfect personality to push the Allnic L10000 into even higher performance.

albertporter April 08, 2019 05:15

Owner

The web address I provided is Mockingbird Distributon, Phillip is a friend and the guy that brings in MuTech.

You can contact me via any ad I have running at Audiogon or contact Phillip.

albertporter February 26, 2019 04:52

Owner

Henri,

Mutech Hayabusa, and fairly reasonable price. I prefer it to Kiseki Purple Heart which is a great cartridge. Difference is primary in the high frequencies, Mutech Hayabusa is more open than the Kiseki but still warm.

Mike Fremer is supposed to do a review soon, I will have access to them for people that want to deal with me.

http://mockingbirddistribution.com/mutech-cartridges/

albertporter February 25, 2019 19:41

Owner

A friend has become distributor for a very nice MC cartridge, I listened to it and bought one for my system. No, it's not an Air Tight Opus but it does share some character of it and yet blends contrast and tonal balance more toward the Lyra ETNA.

I believe the price will be $4500.00, so a bit more money than the Kiseki Purple Heart but only about third of the Opus and Lyra ETNA.

In short I think there will be audiophiles that find it a perfect match for their system. I'll post more when I get more hours on it and full correct data from manufacturer

albertporter January 24, 2019 07:03

Owner

I did not know about him. A purchase at Amazon brought up his name and album and from there I listened, read about him and bought both of his LPs.

Turns out he's from Ft. Worth, TX. I grew up there, only a short drive from Dallas where I live now.

Leon reminds me a bit of Al Green and Sam Cooke, both artists I admire. Leon is a bit more Hip Hop but also a younger man.

I miss the posts at Audiogon where people discuss new music. A few years ago I was very strong on the forums over Black Dub, the group with Daniel Lanois, Brian Blade and Trixie Whitley. I still listen to them and grateful to have in my library.

albertporter January 11, 2019 04:17

Owner

Last night I played a new demo tape, a near first generation Blue Note Jazz sampler and I think this is probably the best sound I've ever had from any system I’ve ever owned. Not only this superior piece of software but the new preamp as well.

Ever so often after pushing and working to get everything right you get on the other side of all the obstacles and your system breaks though and delivers like never before.

This new Allnic L-10000 is still in break in mode but I'm happy with it even if it never got a molecule better.

I just purchased a new LP, an artist I only just recently discovered. His name is Leon Bridges, the album "Good Thing" arrived a few days ago. I played it during our Tuesday night music session.

This is a great music album from Columbia, not an "audiophile" release. The point is the new L-10000 preamp filled me with joy when listening to this LP. A sure sign that not only is it a technical win, but equally great at making music where you are filled with joy.

Link to a YouTube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cztfyj1dVgk

albertporter January 10, 2019 05:12

Owner

First a warning to anyone who goes for this ultimate preamp from Allnic, break in changes are big time, even compared to the L-7000 with its big transformers.

By warning, I mean don’t expect the L-10000 to break in and come around like any other Allnic preamp.   In fact its peak is reached in a different manner than any preamp I’ve ever heard.

For instance the Allnic L-7000 is slightly soft and closed in when new. With hours it quickly gets more open, extended and tighter in bass. Extreme high frequencies are beautiful and delicate but not all there until some hours with music through it.

The L-10000 is reverse of this. Brash, tipped up highs and slight boom in bass, I was worried about it and did not know what would come of this early somewhat disappointing sound.

With time those problems went away and it began to sound more like the best of the L-7000, meaning it gets everything right and in addition is more filled out in its sound stage and VERY powerful. It allows LPs to deliver contrast and dynamics bordering on my Studer.   All the things the L-7000 does this does better, plus content is delivered that you didn’t know was there.

As for tube swapping, the stock 12AU7 was a military tube and my impression was the music and detail were all there but lacked the emotion and color I wanted.   The NOS Mullard fixed that immediately and they are easy to find and not crazy money.

The 300B was an even bigger shock, the Russian (EH) tubes compared to Takatsuki 300B are rough and slightly dirty. The Russian tubes delivered uneven dynamics and did not treat all frequencies equally.

So the short story, the Takatsuki 300B is incredible addition to this circuit but it’s also big bucks. Don't listen to them if you can’t justify the investment, you will not want to give them up.

However, in the end with sufficient hours on Russian tubes and Takatsuki (both with Mullard input tube) will make you forget just about every other preamp out there.   With the special tubes I’ve described I’ve had to readjust my expectations during every listening session, especially when playing back master tape. There, the content is so deep and dense that I realize I had never uncovered all that was there until now.

Safe to say the big Allnic preamp uncorks the bottle and delivers like nothing else. I’m not sure it’s done yet as each session is more refined and musical but maintains all the positives I’ve already mentioned.

albertporter January 08, 2019 03:13

Owner

Put NOS Mullard 12AU7 in L-10000, nice improvement. Now trying Takatsuki 300B in place of sock Russian tubes.

This is a very fine preamp, quite beautiful.

albertporter December 28, 2018 06:44

Owner

I recently received the new Allnic L-10000 OTL~OCL preamp. This uses four 300B tubes as outputs and has balance provision to tweak bias on tubes.

I posted images at Facebook if you want to take a look. Link will probably have to be copy and paste into browser.

https://www.facebook.com/allnicaudiousa/?eid=ARD21xJoZ7a_zn9bdXyvZJFdAwie8Dfk_ML44kc5rexV-zToWzRbqU0xe0PUfzN74URIXp-f04JYd3tS

albertporter November 17, 2018 22:39

Owner

I'm ready for it, just need Technics to catch up on orders.

I saw your other post, I know Steve Dobbins, he and I both were big fans of Technics SP10 MK3 but I don't know how he could possibly make a judgement about the SP10R versus the MK3 unless he had both and did extensive listening.

Also, there are differences in opinion as to how a turntable should sound.   I know several designs that have very low torque, requiring quite a lot of time before the platter is stable and perfectly on speed.   The MK3 has massive torque and I think that's one of the things I like most about it.

The new SP10R has a 5~6 pound lighter platter than the MK3 and my MK3 is run with a 5 pound stainless steel mat. So nearly 11 pounds difference in mass between my MK3 and the new Technics.

In spite of that additional mass my MK3 reaches full speed in less than half a revolution and laser testing proves it's dead accurate on speed.   That plus the ability to provide unwavering speed accuracy regardless of intensity of the material recorded on the LP is exactly what is required of a turntable.

Another thing I find interesting is the folks at Technics have not published torque specifications on the new model. I also heard a rumor that digital circuitry is used in the SP10R motor controller circuit.

If the digital rumor is true I hope they did extensive work to keep the digital from showing up on our AC line.   I've recently had five very high quality DACs in my system and everyone one of them harmed my analog sound, just being powered on while listening to LP.

Of course there are filters and AC cords that remove this digital noise but it's not cheap. In fact the best solution I’ve heard cost $10K, so added to the price of the SP10R makes is considerably more expensive if this digital turns out to be a factor (and I admit I DO NOT know if this is or is not an issue).

I just don't know about these variables, I sincerely hope the new Technics is better, much better and would love to find out for myself by careful, long term unbiased listening.

albertporter November 03, 2018 07:32

Owner

Henri,

I spoke to Technics at Rocky Mountain and they indicated orders were strong and not yet caught up for dealers.

I don't know when I can get one but must first obtain and then test before I decide if the new one is better.

Personally I hope the new one is superior since it's so beautiful. Not to mention cheaper than finding a perfect original Technics SP10 MK3 and then paying for all the updates and mods to make it like mine.

If the new one is better I will sell mine. If my restored MK3 is better performer I'll not only keep it, I'll buy another MK3 just to be sure I'm covered.

albertporter October 29, 2018 03:28

Owner

tonib,

I've owned a lot of amps including Counterpoint OTL, Atma-Sphere MA2, Wolcotts, Viva, Tube Research, Allnic and Audio Research.

Actually quite a few others including some solid state, class D and vintage designs modernized to compete with current designs. I'll skip these and stay with amps at hand.

All of these are great amps with performance variations based on their personality and design plus load they must drive.   With Sound Lab speakers, which have near impossible load in deepest bass, the Counterpoint and Atma-Sphere OTL designs did wonders since they don't mind the high impedance.

It was not until I bought the VTL 750s that I owned a transformer coupled amp that had enough juice to push the Sound Labs to their limit. I preferred the VTL over all the other brands mentioned when driving Sound Lab. I must inject here, Audio Research and Allnic amps trials came after I sold the Sound Labs. So they don't apply to that experience.

When I sold the Sound Lab and moved to Dali Megaline I started over on amp trials and continued with Atma-Sphere, Wolcotts and VTL 750s. The old Allnic M-3000 (series one) were in the system for a time, driving the bass in this bi amp system. I often regret not trying four Allnic M3000 on the Dali. I think it would have been marvelous with the ribbon tweeters.

When I upgraded to Focal Grande EM I kept one pair of VTL 750 and sold the other. The Focal does not require bi amp like the Dali did and is considerably more efficient.

After Focal got broken in the VTL 750 pushed exceptionally well but the Allnic M3000 MK2 (new version) was more articulate, cleaner and higher resolution with perhaps had a bit less "slam" factor. Note that slam factor can be fun but often comes off sounding more like a "thud" rather than articulate shading and resolution, so taste and preference is a huge factor here.

The Audio Research Ref 250 with KT-150 tubes whipped the VTL on resolution, speed, signal to noise and bandwidth but did suffer a little from high frequency brightness which I am particularly sensitive to.

I ultimately choose the Allnic M-3000 MK2 (KT-150 tubes like Audio Research) for the Focal and I had everything I needed until Allnic ask my opinion about performance. When I mentioned how much I loved the sound of super powerful amps but did not want the brightness or loss of articulation they designed the M-5000 amps.

The M-5000 is without a doubt the finest amps I've ever heard. They are actually more resolved and agile than the M-3000 and equal in every way to the positive aspects of the Audio Research Ref 250 but with zero brightness or hardness.

The M-5000 are easily as powerful as the VTL 750 and Tube Research GT 400 so nothing given up there.   I think the nickle core transformers that Allnic hand makes is part of the magic.    Also, only the Audio Research and Allnic M-5000 use a "power" tube to drive the output power tube. Both circuits choose the new KT-150 tube final output where other use KT-120, KT-88, 6550 or other older designs.

I think choosing a "power" tube to drive a power tube opens up a world of dynamics and contrast not available with other options.   I will say that all these are great amps and depending on speaker and associated equipment the owner of same could easily boast they have the "best."

We all know "best" is a difficult thing to categorize and certainly the ultimate amp choice is determined by all the other pieces in the system. Everything effect final sound. Source, cable and room acoustics plus the speaker. Decisions are made to reach a final balance that pleases.

albertporter September 29, 2018 20:44

Owner

Wonderful review just posted at The Audio Beat on Allnic M3000 MK2

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/allnic_audio_m3000_mk2.htm

albertporter September 27, 2018 03:52

Owner

Henri,

Allnic built as set of Mu Metal cylinders that tightly fit the four input tubes on my new Allnic L-10000. I have still have not had time to do critical comparisons since I've changed four other things in the past couple of months and set a personal policy for myself to keep track of things so I can learn.

I will say the L-7000 was improved greatly by removing the router that was on shelf directly above it and improved again when Mu Metal shields were added to the input tubes.

albertporter September 17, 2018 05:57

Owner

Added Furutech Cable Boosters to the system. Still need two more for Focal power supply boxes but these things really work. It's not the kind of improvement like adding a high end cable but if you already have everything else pushed this is very worthwhile.

Difficult to describe everything it does but short story is better focus and more solid overall. By solid I mean the sound stage, bass tightness and clarity of extreme high frequencies. I've been experimenting with Porter Ports and new Furutech GTX-DR NCF that are special triple cryo mag treated via Purist Audio. As much as I love Porter Ports these are better and give up nothing except they are nine times more money :-).

Image added to system so you can see details of outlets, Boosters and cables. One cable is not hooked up, the new Allnic MU-7R long run where it's compared to Purist best. Of course price difference here is huge as well.

albertporter September 15, 2018 19:45

Owner

The new Allnic H-8000 DHT phono continues to break in, open up and set new performance levels none of us have experienced before.

Primary design improvement include wide bandwidth transformers which are providing marked dynamics and resolution over the entire musical spectrum.

This past Tuesday night with our listening group in attendance, we swapped the excellent RCA 5R4GY for a matched pair of Western Electric 422A gray plates.

This was yet another improvement with everyone in attendance agreeing. I and the others are eager to hear the evolution, as both Western Electric tubes and this new Allnic H-8000 circuit reach their peak performance.

albertporter September 14, 2018 03:09

Owner

Cipherjuris,

The new Allnic L-10000 preamp arrived at a time when many changes were going on in my system. I've been hesitant to confuse testing by adding another component so currently it's just sitting unused.

I did give it a brief listen when it arrived and it is so different from my Allnic L-7000 it was confusing. There is a need for many hours of break in so I will revisit again once my system is settled.

The retail price of the Allnic L-10000 is $30,000.00.   That's a lot for a preamp so I want to be sure I know exactly what it's bringing to the system.

Currently with the Allnic L-7000 I have the best sound I've ever had, EVER.

My digital is better than my analog was last year.   Something I've been wanting for more than 30 years. I never hated digital, just disappointed with all the praise and claims and no delivery on music. Of course the same quality spread is still there, master tape number one, turntable number two and digital number 3.

Still, digital is now at a point where someone walking in to listen for the first time would assume they were listening to extremely high quality analog. Again, something I thought would not happen in my lifetime.

There are several things that brought about these last few months of improvements, one I've been hesitant to post about because I'll likely get a lot of disbelief and nay sayers over my comments.

My router which was installed in a shelf above my preamp was degrading sound so much I would have never gotten where I am now without removing it from the room completely.

I have also been experimenting with Mu Metal shields on tubes and have achieved a new level of silence, dynamics and detail that I did not think possible.

Of course all of this happened about the same time as installing the new Purist Audio Design umbilical cable between Focal power supply and Focal Grande EM speakers.   This cable was an improvement like changing a component.

I also completed all my power cable changes, I am now 100% Purist 30th Anniversary AC cables on everything and now even changing one to a lesser cable is immediately audible.

I'll post once I have a chance to listen to the L-10000, meanwhile I ordered and received a set of Mu Metal shields for it as well and will test with and without.

albertporter September 01, 2018 19:43

Owner

Just received the new Allnic L-10000 preamp. This is a monster, about the size of a tube amp. It's direct coupled and uses (4) 300B tubes for output.

I have not had enough time with it for comment but plan on listening most of this coming weekend and let the guys in the Tuesday night music group have a listen when we meet.

Here is link to image https://www.facebook.com/pg/allnicaudiousa/posts/?ref=page_internal

albertporter August 16, 2018 06:42

Owner

Nice write up by Mark Blackmore at AudioBeat, please visit and read what he wrote about the Allnic H-1201 phono stage.

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/allnic_audio_h1201.htm

albertporter July 12, 2018 07:01

Owner

I'm in the process of breaking in the brand new Allnic H-8000 DHT phono stage. I recently received this, the first one delivered in this hemisphere.

This is the replacement for the Allnic H-5000 DHT phono and design changes include improvements to the power supply allowing greater signal to noise ratio and reduced microphonics and most important, brand new super wide band transformers that drastically improve both bandwidth and resolution.

There are small cosmetic changes to the chassis but overall looks very similar and retains the two large chassis, one for main unit and one for power supply.

Last Tuesday our group listened to many LPs that are familiar to us and it was remarkable to hear things that we did not know existed in the grooves. This is an amazing piece of equipment.

I loved the Allnic H-5000, thought it not possible to improve upon but this new design brings detail, depth and resolution like I've never experienced. It's still changing every time we listen, I can't imagine where it will wind up after a few months on the circuit.

albertporter June 30, 2018 19:47

Owner

Edited system to include new DAC and changes to cables.

albertporter May 26, 2018 20:54

Owner

Mike,

I guess there are various terms for all these products, Vibraplane has two versions of their isolation devices. One is termed as active and one is termed passive.   Difference is the auto level and AC powered pump.

Folk Freak, thanks for clarification via link.

Eric,   It's been awhile since I tested Townshend and yes, it was the old version.
I probably should have been more specific rather than just saying the brand.

I suspect results with any of these systems we're discussing might well vary in different situations and with different equipment. Of course this all began over amp isolation and got over to turntables.   Certainly turntables are among the most sensitive to since the tiny signal from cartridge is magnified thousands of time when we listen.

albertporter March 29, 2018 01:25

Owner

Folk Freak,

I am aware that Herzan is active, but so is Vibraplane. I use all the layers mentioned but without the Vibraplane it would fail the test I mentioned.

I believe Vibraplane is good to about 5HZ, it's easy to look up if critical to know the exact number.

I have been warned that Vibraplane and Herzan isolation on amps can loose dynamics and take away life. I have not tried Townshend under a turntable but it was not good under preamps, DAC and phono stage.

albertporter March 26, 2018 21:40

Owner

I have never experimented with Herzan, I know it's another top flight solution.

The stand my turntable sits on is my design, it has stainless feet and interior fill of silica and coated with rubberized damper spray.

The top has a lead plate and damper putty and on that rests a 1.25" sheet of Panzerholz. The Vibraplane rests on that and is platform for turntable.

My Technics SP10 MK 3 is in my custom plinth, a multi layer Panzerholz design that includes aluminum plate, bass wood and other materials. The turntable bearing itself rests upon a brass rod and iron plate damper assembly.

Each corner of the plinth bottom has1/4-20 thread holes, each with stainless rods where Stillpoints Ultra 5s are fitted. The whole assembly rests on the Vibraplane.   It's probably close to 300 pounds not counting the stand.

To test the system I can cue the cartridge down onto a stopped LP. Then turn up the volume and jump up and down beside the stand.

Absolutely nothing comes out of the speaker.   That's a lot of energy for the system to ignore but it does.

I don't think the amps need nearly as much isolation as the turntable but it sure would be nice to experiment.

albertporter March 26, 2018 04:37

Owner

That reads like my set up for analog (turntable). I have multiple points of isolation including a Vibraplane which is essential in my opinion, at least for a non suspension design turntable.

I've often wondered if it would be worth buying a few more Vibraplanes and throw a couple under the mono block amps. The price of all the devices there now are easily as much money.

At one point I checked with Vibraplane and was told you could run eight or ten Vibraplanes off a single pump. That assumes good set up and no leaks. I've noticed that with my two Vibraplanes the pump is almost never on and when it engages it's only for 10 or 15 seconds.

albertporter March 26, 2018 01:29

Owner

folkfreak,

I knew big mono block amps were sensitive to both footers and stands but after spending months locating a pair of stands I loved the look of, it was disappointing to experience such a performance hit.

I understand about the Grand Prix stands. I owned several of them at one time, had the big ones with Apex feet under two pair of VTL 750s.

I was diligent about measuring Grand Prix damper compression to be sure they were not flattened too much by all the weight. I eventually wound up drilling 1/4-20 threads where VTL screws fixed the stock rubber feet and added Stillpoints directly onto the chassis. That was a spectecular upgrade in spite of the quality of the Grand Prix stands.

It was Deja Vu again when I put Stillpoints under the Allnic M-5000 after trying fancy stands again.

I'm beginning to wonder if any stand can match the ease, performance and simplicity of just putting Stillpoints between the amps and sitting it all on the floor.

albertporter March 25, 2018 06:23

Owner

Hello Henri,

I wanted the stands to work very much but after tweaking every way possible the big Allnic M-5000 amps are back on my slate floor with just three Stillpoints Ultra 5s under them.

The stands look impressive and it sure made it easier to bias but the addition of the stand added a serious haze over the resolution and the image collapsed.

Equally bad were loss of dynamics and bass impact. Even the extreme high frequencies suffered due to smearing.

What's odd is even with (3 or 4) Stillpoints Ultra 5 between the stand tops and my amps, the damage was still done by leaving the stand in the system.

I even considered having custom 1/2" stainless steel tops made for each stand and replacing the four stock aluminum footers with additional Stillpoints Ultra 5's. Problem is there is no guarantee it would perform as well as just sitting on the floor after all that work and money.

I'm disappointed but that's why we test this stuff, even if you like the way something looks and the idea seems solid.    If listening proves it harms the music you just have to make a U turn back to where you started.

I plan on testing some rare 1950s gray plate Western Electric 422A in the Allnic H-5000. I love my 1940s RCA JAN CRC double getter but perhaps there is an improvement to be had.   I sure won't have problem selling the WE if they don't do magic in that circuit.   Very hard to find NOS match pairs.

albertporter March 23, 2018 00:53

Owner

https://www.facebook.com/allnicaudiousa/photos/a.1795399037362375.1073741831.1758731891029090/2107800279455581/?type=3 finally put together a match pair of Billy Bags Pro 24 amp stands to support Allnic M5000 amps. These stands are long since discontinued, so it took six months to locate two nice ones.

I like having the amps off the floor, not only for looks but it's easier to check bias and they might be running a bit cooler as well.

albertporter March 04, 2018 23:54

Owner

Henri,

I absolutely want to purchase one. Probably late Summer as I think sales will be brisk and possible back order upon introduction. Ideal I would have both the SP10R and the maybe the SL-1000R to experiment with.

Either way I would compare to my heavily modified SP10 MK3 to find ultimate performer. This might take awhile, especially if there are only small differences or performance trade off.

In my dreams the SP10R would be better than my SP10 MK3 and SL-1000R would sound as good as my custom plinth. I cannot seem to get enough custom plinths built so it would be nice to have affordable option.

The SL-1000R is estimated to be retail $20K.   If so, it's not much more than crazy people on line are asking for old original SP10 MK3. There was a clean SP10 MK3 at Ebay for $13K, no plinth or mods.

If the Technics plinth is a winner then other turntable builders had better run for cover. At $20K ready to roll, including arm is a steal for ultimate turntable in today's heavy priced record spinners.

Of course if the new SP10R in my plinth is the best sound, I still get an upgrade over my original modified SP10 MK3.   I have to admit, the Technics SL-1000R is a beauty and option for three tone arms is awesome.

I can just see my SL-1000R with the supplied Technics arm plus my two Kuzma 4 Point 14" arms.   Unlimited options for both stereo and mono cartridges and outstanding design and beauty for the eye.

albertporter January 22, 2018 00:41

Owner

With CES in full swing more images of new Technics SP10 R have shown up on web. I hope it sounds as good as it looks, what a beauty !

What would be excellent is if their platform (base) was comparable to the one I designed and built. Best of all, the new Technics can support three tonearms !

I hope it sounds as good as it looks ! Here's a great link with info:

http://www.technics.com/download/brochures/uk/SL1000R_SP10R_EU_Print.pdf

albertporter January 09, 2018 04:02

Owner

Dave,

Thank you for Christmas wishes !

Funny, I forgot about Symposium, I have some of the premium model in my storage area, need to drag them out and try since you got good results.

I have Stillpoint Ultra SS under the Aurender currently and it was an improvement over stock feet. I'm also ordering some lower end Purist XLR cables, thinking the silver in their premium might be "too revealing" for the digital. The silver is excellent with my analog but I guess that's to be expected.

albertporter December 09, 2017 23:43

Owner

Anyone experimented with footers under Aurender? Seems to be quite audible but I'm experimenting with AC cable, interconnect cable and footers all at same time.

Looking for more analog sound, the Aurender already is top drawer for this but would be nice to move it a little closer to my turntable.

albertporter December 08, 2017 22:41

Owner

Sorry to be slow, just noticed your question.

I have not made a comparision as both of these are fairly rare but the biggest difference I'm told is the power supply of the Kronzilla is solid state where Allnic is tube.

Of course Allnic is known for their nickle core transformers so that's another factor.

I don't know what you are seeking but for the money I believe the new Allnic M5000 is the best out there. I continue to be amazed by the pair in my system. So far there are only two pair in N American but as they get into more hands I think you will hear a lot about them.

albertporter November 23, 2017 22:11

Owner

Returned home late Monday afternoon from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. It was a great show as is every year. I had the Allnic DHT DAC in Purist Audio / Classic Audio room and had great sound.

albertporter October 10, 2017 18:29

Owner

Thank you Lalit,

Aurender told me the N10 was excellent and I almost bought it. I suspect it's performance is very near the W20. I was hoping the W20 would pull digital out of the slumps and make it good enough to listen along side analog.

It's getting better day by the day. Aurender advised W20 requires a couple of hundred hours break in and of course the Purist 25th AES/EBU will need break in as well.

albertporter September 11, 2017 20:34

Owner

Update,

So far I love the Aurender, nice improvement over any previous digital source including other computer servers. Wish I sold this product, would be easy to get behind since it's so well made and easy to deal with.

albertporter September 10, 2017 20:42

Owner

Hello Dave,

Tech at Aurender told me best connection was AES/EBU because that allows Aurender internal clock to work, as opposed to USB which is asynchronous.

Better still would be dual AES/EBU but unfortunately neither the Allnic nor PS Audio DACs can take advantage of that technology.

So, I have a Purist 25th Anniversary AES/EBU on order but with floods in Lake Jackson and Houston I don't know when I will receive.

I'm hoping these changes will bring my digital up a notch or two, I'm back to being disappointed with it since my analog has improved so much :-).

albertporter August 31, 2017 20:07

Owner

Removed equipment recently sold.

Added Aurender W20
Added PS Audio Direct Stram DAC
Added four additional Purist 30th Anniversary AC cables.
Added Kiseki Purple Heart Cartridge
Added Images of Allnic H5000 DHT phono
Added Images of Allnic M5000 mono block amps

albertporter August 31, 2017 03:53

Owner

Sold off Mac Mini, Atomic base, computer screen, two Keces linear power supplies and Data Tale with four ea 4TB drives drives Purist 30th USB and Audioquest Coffee Thunderbolt. Also erased JRiver apps off iPad and iPhone.

Replaced with new Aurender W20, black finish and I'm currently moving music files into it. Hope to have rit unning in three days.

Best bonus, Aurender takes up so little space compared to all the gear it replaces, I have another shelf for LPs.

albertporter August 31, 2017 01:48

Owner

For those interested, here is image of new SP10 R (R for Reference).

https://postimg.org/image/i9u6td4z7/

albertporter August 30, 2017 23:45

Owner

Received full confirmation that Technics is finally releasing the SP10 R, the super high end replacement for SP10 MK3.

I had hint of this more than a year ago and held off buying any more SP10 MK3 because I believe Technics is fully capable of producing a limit of the art turntable with newest and best technology.

I'm excited about this, could finally be a replacement for my MK3.

albertporter August 30, 2017 19:02

Owner

I had to post this. Tonight everyone was complimenting sound as we played The Doors LA Woman and Doors Morrison Hotel. LP of Morrison Hotel is the new 45 RPM release from Chad at Acoustic, very impressive.

While looking for LA Woman I found a DCC low serial number release by Steve Hoffman on LP. I knew I had several DCC LPs releases of The Doors but I have not played LA Woman in a good while.

Both were excellent, it's hard to say which was better since the recordings are so different to begin with.

I will say the Hoffman LA Woman was way better than I remember. Of course I've pushed my system a lot this last year but this LP has to be really right to get this kind of sound. Regardless of the gear.

albertporter August 16, 2017 03:28

Owner

Mike,

Thank you for the report and kind words about the preamp.

Although I did not hear the exact things you describe I had similar experience with improved resolution, things I have never heard before. Songs where the mix of instruments cover vocal are suddenly more separate and I can understand lyrics as well as emotion that was buried.

Believe it or not, it will slowly improve even more with time. Mine has improved remarkably since I got it and upgrading the 300B tubes were another bump. Not a requirement but very pleasant surprise.

albertporter August 10, 2017 05:42

Owner

Norm,

I have not experimented with Verus II controller so I cannot comment. If you have issues with MK2 controller you should get in touch with the guy that builds my power supplies.   Music Technology, Bill Thalmann. He used to be head tech with Conrad Johnson, a very sharp guy and reasonable price.

He has a new replacement chip to sub on Technics MK2 and MK3.   Users report better dynamics and even more speed stable than before.   I keep looking for a time to send my controller in, when I don't mind being out of business in it's absence.

If you contact me via communication boxes here at Audiogon I will send my email address if you wish to discuss.

By the way, the Furutech IEC is a great connector, I think an even bigger upgrade than the fuses but both together is better.

albertporter July 26, 2017 20:06

Owner

Norm,

It was audible on my MK2 when I owned it, is your power supply completely rebuilt including new IEC connector and premium fuses?

I've found in general that power supply is a bid deal in audio, regardless of where it is in the system. My MK2 and MK3 both had complete rebuild and Krebs mods, was a big deal and AC cables are very audible here too.

A cheap way to experience AC cable upgrade on MK2 or MK3 is Purist Aquila. I have a three meter you could try and see if it works in your system.

Just pay a deposit and then return for credit. I'm sure it's too long even if you like the sound and price but we can address that if you have interest.

albertporter July 25, 2017 20:49

Owner

I just replaced my two remaining Purist 25th Anniversary AC cables with new 30th Anniversary AC cables. So far every place I've swapped over to 30th Anniversary has resulted in a big improvement. New cables are quieter, more dynamic and more detail without being bright or forward.

These last two 30th were fitted to Studer A810 open reel and Technics MK3 turntable power supply.

Probably over the top to put such an expensive AC cable on the turntable but I began with entry level Purist AC and every upgrade in Purist line has resulted in improved analog (turntable) performance.

In any case the new AC cable is not welded into place, I can always remove and sell if it turns out to not be worth the investment.

albertporter July 22, 2017 23:17

Owner

All the Allnic pieces for sound and display are on their way to the LA Audio Show at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles, California.

I'll be making music with the new Allnic L7000 (preamp), the new Allnic H7000 (phono), Allnic M3000 amps, Allnic D5000 DAC, new Allnic HPA 3000 GT Triode headphone amp, and for static display the Allnic H1201 phono.

Come see us in rooms 376 / 379 beginning Friday June 2 through Sunday June 4.

We are showing with Purist Audio Design and PBN and for source there will be two music servers and a turntable .

albertporter May 22, 2017 05:35

Owner

Added image of my Technics MK3, now fitted with twin Kuzma 4 Point 14" tonearms with custom wire.

One Kuzma has Koetsu Coralstone, the other is Air Tight Opus. Both cartridges benefited from new arm. Sold the two SME V12 here at Audiogon.

albertporter May 09, 2017 19:33

Owner

Henri,

Log into Audiogon and send me a message with your email address or phone number and I'll respond back to you. We meet every Tuesday night at my place and other days of the week at other homes.

Our group is very diverse. Horns, electrostatics, cones, DIY and every imaginable kind of set up in between.

albertporter April 08, 2017 21:56

Owner

John,

Glad you're happy with the Allnic DHT H5000 phono. You may not know but yours is the first delivery in N America of this improved version. As you stated, even with 105 DB efficient speakers it's literally dead quiet.

I don't know how KS Park pulled this off but I'm certainly pleased he's achieved this.

albertporter April 08, 2017 21:50

Owner

Jo,

Yes, this next Tuesday is on for the group. Contact me via Audiogon and I'll send you contact info.

albertporter February 25, 2017 07:29

Owner

Scott,

Thanks for reply, I'll look for you to contact me.

albertporter February 24, 2017 21:23

Owner

Joey,

I'm in DFW area should you live near or travel through. You are welcome to listen with us. Tuesday evening is ideal as there are a room full of other music lovers and each has a system unique to their taste.

albertporter February 24, 2017 21:22

Owner

Scott, I’m sorry, I absolutely missed your post asking the question. I saw the one from Jayctoy and thought that's all there was.

You're welcome to call me or send private message and I'll provide my email address.

albertporter February 24, 2017 00:29

Owner

Jayctoy,

Thank you for the kind words. You are welcome to come enjoy a night of music if you travel our way.

albertporter February 21, 2017 19:34

Owner

Added image and brief description of the new Allnic L-7000 preamp. I loved the L-3000 but this new L-7000 is better in every way.

albertporter February 14, 2017 05:53

Owner

The Kuzma 4 point 14" may turn out to be my all time favorite. Great dynamics, almost zero tracking error due to length and tonal balance equal to SME V12 which is pretty perfect (in my opinion).

The Kuzma is one of the most expensive but other arms I've owned required after market tonearm cables. Considering the cost savings using factory (unbroken run) of cable from cartridge clips to phono stage and the Kuzma is in line for great value as well as top tier performance.

albertporter February 06, 2017 04:07

Owner

I loaded several custom parameters in the data base. I needed several for Allnic including 6AK6, E282F 8233 and 3A5.   I don't remember how many of those existed and how many were custom but Amplitrex built me three or four adapters that allow testing in existing sockets.

I love the tester, biggest thing beyond what we point out is, it tests power tubes and gives accurate results.   I've had three other testers and many will give passing grade on KT88, KT120 and KT150 tubes when they are shorted or have otherwise failed.

I'm a Mac computer guy but Win 10 is trying to make things easier.   I'm still learning and plan to eventually buy a Brother label printer so I can attach sticker to each tube box with test results and curve trace.

albertporter December 02, 2016 20:07

Owner

After running signal through the Kuzma tonearm for 160 hours I got it set up on my custom MK3 Technics. I choose the Air Tight Opus rather than Koetsu Coralstone since I tend to play the Air Tight more often.

Initial sound is very good, will take several weeks to get everything sorted out and adjusted for best performance.

albertporter November 28, 2016 00:17

Owner

I just received the new Kuzma 4 Point 14" tonearm and I'm working to get a custom mount board made for my Technics MK3 in Panzerholz +Rosewood plinth.

The Kuzma has a special order, 1.7 meter silver tonearm wire that runs unbroken from cartridge clips to RCA connectors into the phono.

I still have two SME V12 tonearms and will eventually have an opinion about performance between these two. The Kuzma will get the Air Tight Opus and the Koetsu Coralstone will remain in one of the SME V12 arms.

I started breaking in the Kuzma tonearm wire yesterday, running analog output from my DAC into it, and feeding the preamp. I plan on at least 100 hours burn before disconnecting from DAC and installing the MC cartridge.

albertporter November 21, 2016 05:05

Owner

I just found a match pair of 1959 Western Electric 422A tubes. Excited to try out in my Allnic H5000 and compare performance against 1943 RCA CRC 5R4GY

albertporter October 27, 2016 19:30

Owner

Jwm,

Is there more to your test method or full disclosure as posted? I'm new to this tester but impressed so far. I had a KT150 power tube that was behaving in an odd way and the Hickok showed it was fine.

I tested via the Amplitrex and it showed short + partial gas problem. Not much gets by this tester.

I bought a cheap refurbished HP Windows 10 laptop and installed the software provided by Amplitrex. Now I can type in the tube number and it loads. No more scrolling through the electronic roll chart.

The HP is not yet set up to print data but it's capable via WiFi. The Amplitrex folks suggest a Brother brand label maker for addresses. That way you can print then peel and stick data to a "white" tube box.

That reads to be a great option, especially since there is an option for curve trace matching. Once I'm caught up I want to test all the tubes I have hanging around here. I have several hundred popular types, would be nice to know which are great and dispose of any that don't cut it.

albertporter September 12, 2016 21:00

Owner

I received the Amplitrex AT1000 I ordered from Chris Terraneau a few weeks ago. I must say I am more than impressed by this state of the art tube tester as well as the customer service I received from Mr. Terraneau.

I needed to test common tubes found in high end audio but also the specialty tubes Allnic choose for their designs.

Some of the specialty tubes Allnic uses are:

Kron RS-242 in H5000 DHT phono.
HL2 in H5000 DHT phono.
3A5 in D5000 DAC
8233 / E55L Magnoval base (second stage driver) in new Allnic M5000 amps.

Mr. Terraneau not only supplied Zip file with proper test data, but also built three tube adapters that allow Amplitrex testing with and without (optional) Windows laptop interface !

I found some tube errors in my system that did not show with other testers. Made a few changes and got a significant performance boost.

Of course the new Purist 30th Anniversary AC cables are the other side of this upgrade. My digital is literally better now than my analog was a few years ago (before the SP10 MK3).

I have 30th Anniversary AC on Allnic M5000 amps, Focal EM power supplies, Allnic L3000 preamp Allnic D5000 DAC and Allnic H5000 phono.

I moved my Purist 25th Praesto AC cables over to the two linear power supplies that feed Macintosh Mini and Data Tale 4 bay music storage. Hard to believe how much AC cables effect this position in the system. Wish I could afford 30th Anniversary here.

I did not think this much improvement was left in my system. If nothing else it proves it’s best to keep an open mind and experiment.

albertporter September 07, 2016 21:36

Owner

Regarding: Albert, thanks for hosting us again last night for a great evening of music. The new Allnic M5000 amps are fantastic, as is the Air Tight Opus I.

After years of setting up phono cartridges, I did not believe that we would hear a miniscule change in tracking force, but we could all easily hear a change of 2/100ths of a gram tracking force with the Air Tight!

Amazing, and this speaks to the overall resolution of your system.

Ken,

Thank you for that ! We all work hard to try and achieve that magical level where the system gets out of the way and you're transported directly to the emotion of the music.

I agree on the new Allnic M5000. They just keep getting better every week. I think the huge custom transformers still have awhile to go to reach 100%. That's normal for all transformers, improve with hours and these are easy to hear as they change.

Next meeting I want to move the tracking 1/100th of a gram heavier, hope to maintain the fragile perfection in the highs but improve the bass like we had earlier in the evening. Maybe even back off the anti skate a tiny bit.

As I posted in reply to Jeff, I have two substantial changes coming for the digital, Allnic D5000 DAC. If you return to hear what the Purist AC contribute I think you will be surprised.

I also want a 3 meter Purist 30th Anniversary AC for the MK3 motor controller. I know it's a bit insane but every time I've upgraded there the improvement pay off, simply stunning what that cable does for the system.

albertporter August 25, 2016 21:14

Owner

Regarding: Albert, I now have 100 hours on the Purist USB cable and it if f-- fantastic. So open, detailed, harmonically right and full in the mids. My system is transformed can you believe just this one cable?

Jeff,

I agree. This last Tuesday night with friends in our audio group, my digital was working at a level beyond anything I've ever heard.

My Purist USB is completely broken in now and I found a couple of marginal tubes (and replaced them) in my Allnic D5000 DAC.

Those two changes brought a huge improvement, we listened to several cuts while spinning LPs. I ordered a Purist 30th Anniversary AC for the DAC and the 25th Anniversary that's there now will move to the linear power supply for computer and Data Tale drive bay. I think these two changes will make a startling improvement.

albertporter August 25, 2016 21:03

Owner

Dan,

That would be a very welcome change, hot in Dallas (about 89 degrees). I've been to see Mike Lavigne a time or two. It's beautiful there.

In any case, DFW is a major hub, maybe if you fly though here you could lay over.

In any case I'll keep your generous offer in mind.

albertporter August 21, 2016 23:10

Owner

Thank you Dan. Come listen if you travel this way!

albertporter August 19, 2016 02:13

Owner

I have not posted in awhile but must comment on the new Allnic M5000 mono block amps that are now reaching peak break in point.

These are the best amps I've ever heard, rock solid, extreme dynamics plus warmth, combined with resolution that continues to surprise each time I listen.

Part of this magic is the 5749 input tube and second stage 8233 (E55L). The 8233 is a pentode tube (Magnoval 9-Pin)capable of driving efficient speakers it’s so powerful, yet it's used to push the (8) KT150 tubes into territory where they perform like you have never heard them.

The M5000 is a CNC machined package that's beautifully crafted and hand built right down to the custom transformers that Allnic owner KS Park builds himself.

Last, this amp gives control much like top tier solid state, my 16" woofer has never punched like it has since this amp went into my system.

My Focal speakers are 95DB efficient, so it's the M5000 overall design and execution that brings this new level of performance.

I had enough power with my 200 and 250 watt amps but this is another animal and deserves credit for pushing the limits beyond what I thought was possible.

albertporter August 18, 2016 03:50

Owner

It's happened to me, more than once but never caused a problem other than inconvenience.

I don’t know if this is power surge issue, JRiver or just the hard drive momentarily taking a few seconds to do it’s job, causing the playback software to fail.

It would be nice if the default on our DACs was mute when signal lost.

I’m considering wiping my drive and restoring all the software. It would take days to do but so many titles have been added and many that need to be removed.

albertporter August 07, 2016 20:11

Owner

That's terrible. I must admit I've never heard of anything like that. My suspicion is the computer or Bricasti, the cable is just the messenger.

I remember one time my computer lost sync and a white noise came through the speakers, much like tuning off station on radio.

My DAC and speakers had no problem with the sound nor did it harm anything.

Is that the kind of sound you refer to?

albertporter August 05, 2016 19:40

Owner

Jeff,

It breaks in faster than earlier version Purist and faster (if memory serves) than my AQ Diamond.

Or maybe it's just so good out of the box that I quit listening for break in and started enjoying the improvement it brought to my digital.

Direct answer to your question, I think after the first 50 hours or so it's pretty much there. I've had mine for many months and don't even think about it any longer. Just punch up the software and listen.

Reminds me, I need to upgrade to this latest version JRiver.

albertporter August 04, 2016 04:56

Owner

Swamp, great to hear from you. Glad you bought the Sony A6000 and it was a hit with your wife.

I love mine and actually use it more than my pro Nikon due to weight difference and the fact most people cannot use all the detail and image size the Sony produces.

I lost my mind a bit and opted for the Sony Zeiss Vario Tessar, E 4/ 16-70. It’s a fantastic lens. Sometimes it pulls off color and shading that resembles my old Hasselblad. Of course Hasse was all Carl Ziess.

The only problem with the Zeiss lens is it’s in the light path of the build in Sony flash. So if you must do fill light, it’s back to the stock lens.

albertporter July 28, 2016 03:44

Owner

Jeff,

Good for you, the new Purist 30th Anniversary is the best USB I’ve heard. I even sold my Audioquest Diamond after hearing the 30th and I was a huge fan of the AQ Diamond USB.

There is a break in with the Purist but it sounds good right from the start. Post back and let me know what you think.

albertporter July 28, 2016 03:34

Owner

I've paid for a wanted ad but if anyone knows of a pair of Billy Bags Pro 24 amp stands for sale let me know.

They are one of the few that are 29“ ~ 30“ inches deep and rated for heavy weight.

albertporter July 25, 2016 21:27

Owner

Received new Allnic M5000 Mono Blocks, short description is they are the best amps I’ve ever heard. Lots of drive, contrast, very quiet, bass equal to my VTL 750 and resolution like ARC Ref 250 but with warmth.

I’ll take a photo soon, meanwhile I‘ll post a cell phone shot provided by the factory. It’s a very nice design with attractive cosmetics (in my opinion).

albertporter July 06, 2016 04:40

Owner

I found the two Eico about three months apart, both at Ebay. Price was about $650.00 ea. making them more expensive than Dynaco or other popular amps of the day.

Mind you, I have not heard these yet, just going on faith, but at that price it's not a lot of risk and I can sell if I decide I have too many amp options.

My new "super" Allnic mono block amps will arrive next week, I am so excited I can hardly contain myself. These are the first and only pair of the new design, I'll post images for everyone to see, once they arrive.

albertporter June 25, 2016 18:36

Owner

Dan,

I have great respect for Tannoy, they are a company that takes the approach to music reproduction in their own way. They do not copy anyone nor do they worry about other designs.

Years ago when Ronnie was importer for Koetsu and I was covering one of the audio shows I stopped in to visit with him. He had a nice analog rig playing along with an upper end Koetsu.

My impression right off was, OK, this is fine. I sat down and talked with him about one thing and other and when I finally looked at my watch 45 minutes had passed.    The Speakers were Tannoy and in spite of other rooms being “spectacular,” most did not tug at your heart or cause you to loose track of time like his rig.

Each of us has to decide what direction to take our system. Some want ultimate resolution and some just want music to be enjoyable.

Me, I’m all about getting the gear right but not if a decision keeps me from playing a mix of material, much of which is far from perfect.

The Class D amps are interesting.   Mine are very clean, very lightweight and very powerful.   They don’t have textures and colors like tubes, tend to lead a bit in the bass and midrange and upper frequency notes sometimes seem cut off before they can say all they had to say.    It’s part of the experience to listen to all this, great learning tools.

Still looking forward to the rebuilt Eico HF60s.   This will be the polar opposite of the class D. Again, a learning curve you can only understand by being there with it.

albertporter June 24, 2016 02:54

Owner

Thank you Dan, your kind words greatly appreciated.

I've owned some amazing amps over the years. VTL 750, Tube Research GT400, Audio Research REF 250, Atma-Sphere MA2, Air Tight ATM-3, P280 M Wolcotts and Allnic M3000 to name but a few.

Each have a signature, some of these do things better than the others and some have special traits that endear to listener (depending on taste). It’s amazing how many tube designs are available.

I love my Allnic M3000 and hope the new M5000 will have more contrast and push due to large power supply, increased output power and new design output transformer.

On similar topic, my personal gear sometimes has to travel to customer or an audio show, leaving me begging guys in my group for a loaner.

I have a solution coming soon and very excited to hear what it can do.   I bought two vintage 1950s Eico mono amps and having them rebuilt by Stu Remington. He basically scrapes all the old parts and saves the (excellent) output transformer and rebuilds to new condition.

There are guys the absolutely love this amp, it only puts out 60 watts but for a fill in it will be a tube alternative to my Bel Canto e.One 600 class D amps.

This started when I borrowed Dynaco MK3 and old Heathkit from guys in my group. The old amps don't have resolution like modern counterpoint but they do have special relaxed, musical presentation for not a lot of money.

I'll post as I listen and learn.

albertporter June 20, 2016 20:51

Owner

Posting update after more than a month.

I'm the most excited I’ve been in years, my new Allnic amp will be shipped in less than two weeks, hopefully later this coming week. This is a totally new product that I had a hand in designing.

I must say I am very proud and it is absolutely beautiful and powerful. Output 400 watts or more per channel, 100% aircraft grade (thick) aluminum CNC machined chassis. A mono block design, more than 200 pounds per chassis.

I'm also considering the new 14" Kuzma tonearm and maybe the new Lyra low output cartridge.   I moved the Allnic H5000 lower in my equipment bay so there is now enough space for a Vibraplane to fit under it.   I will decide if I want to make that investment after new amps are in place.

The new Purist 30th Anniversary AC cords are fully broken in, much harder to get to 100% compared to 25th Anniversary but absolutely light years beyond anything I've ever owned or heard.   Yes, they are too expensive, but no other option once I heard them.

Last, I continue to be amazed by the cleaning power of the KL Audio with lab grade water but read with great interest about the new model from Audio Desk, the Pro.   Need to make a comparison when time and funds permit.

albertporter June 19, 2016 22:48

Owner

Added images and descriptions.

Ordered two more Purist 30th Anniversary to go on my Focal EM drive units.

I’m close to moving out all my 25th Anniversary AC except for powering linear supplies to Mac Mini and Data Tale and the Technics MK3 motor control,

Still trying to decide if I’ll replace 25th with 30th on Studer A810.

albertporter April 29, 2016 02:31

Owner

Added one of the new Purist 30th Anniversary USB cables and also the 30th Anniversary AC cable. AC cable went on my phono.

It took about a week for me to figure out everything these new cables were doing. I believe this new Purist may have unseated the Audioquest Diamond USB but will test more and report back.

The 30th Anniversary AC is stunning. More detail and transparency without being bright or forward and very linear in it’s tonal balance from top to bottom. Bass is especially improved, detail within detail rather than just “power” at bass frequencies.

I’ve ordered three more 30th AC, one for each amp and one for preamp. I’ll be selling my latest revision 25th Luminist AC here at Audiogon soon.

albertporter April 10, 2016 19:21

Owner

You mention below the recommendation that members take advantage of higher-res photos. Can you be more specific in this regard as to how you are achieving that specifically with Agon? Have you found a way to get past their current 5MB per photo upload limitation? Thanks!

If you have a photo editing application you can compress image files so they are larger and easier to view but don’t exceed file size.

All of my images for the old Audiogon opened with lots of blank screen around them. For example, the first four system images are the new larger files but stop and the Basis Turntable and other images that follow.

I will eventually change them all but it’s time consuming.

albertporter March 13, 2016 21:42

Owner

What will the Bel Canto REF600M amps be running in your system? Any thoughts on these yet?

I bought as back up, sometimes I have to loan the M3000 for audition and I wanted something new and reliable. I bought a pair of Dynaco MK3 off Ebay but they were not as described so I had to return.

I'm going to have a pair of Eico HF60 rebuilt as soon as I can find a clean pair.

The Bel Canto is very clean and this new model does sound better than the previous 1000 Mono. Neither will be mistaken for tubes but they do what they are supposed to do.

albertporter March 13, 2016 21:34

Owner

Technics SP10 MK2 II is excellent and Peters plinths look nice. The TTM mat is my favorite but there are countless options that will work. Perhaps easier and a bit "warmer" sounding is the Micro Seiki CU-180.

A used Boston carbon fiber would be another option and if you have patience to track down a TTM I like it very much. Don't forget the clamp or weight is almost as audible as the mat. Some mat and weight combinations are not so good. The TTM has a weight designed to go with it and I suggest you use them together if you go that way.

albertporter March 09, 2016 06:20

Owner

I've been updating images to higher resolution. Suggest other Audiogon members take advantage of this, makes viewing easier.

albertporter March 08, 2016 20:09

Owner

I just completed photography for Purist Audio Design, new 30th Anniversary cables. So far a new super USB and an AC cable.

I have not heard the 30th Anniversary AC but the 30th USB may become my new standard.

I love the AudioQuest Diamond USB and a dozen other cables have gone against it, only to be defeated. More testing is needed but it looks like it may fall to this new Purist.

albertporter March 04, 2016 21:07

Owner

Added Bel Canto e.One Ref 600M mono blocks although they do not arrive until tomorrow (Tuesday 8th).

albertporter February 09, 2016 04:03

Owner

The new Air Tight Opus continues to improve with hours, this is the most musically satisfying yet resolved cartridge I've ever heard.

It and the Koetsu Coralstone are new to the system and both need time before they’re 100%, but man is the Air Tight coming on strong. Seems to improve with every LP.

Last night I played a Red Garland album, "Stepping Out," an album I've owned since it was released in 1981. This is a great recording but with the Air Tight Opus the dynamics are just stunning and colors of the piano are superb.

Other people on this LP are Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell and Ben Riley. A great one to search out if your a jazz fan.

albertporter January 27, 2016 23:55

Owner

Did not intend to double post, glitch in Audiogon system.

albertporter January 25, 2016 18:53

Owner

John,

You’re welcome anytime. Lots of upgrades since your last visit, I would love to get your input as to where the system is now.

The Air Tight Opus continues to improve with hours and I continue to work on the digital system as well. I tried the iFi USB 3 plus Gemini cable and iPurifier with my Allnic D5000. The results were clearly audible but overall a negative rather than positive so it’s gone now.

One of my friends dropped off the Audioquest Jitterbug and it was not as destructive to sound as the iFi but still a slight downgrade. I still love the Audioquest Diamond USB after trying half a dozen highly recommended brands. There is a new 30th Anniversary Purist USB prototype coming next week and I hope it will (finally) be the USB that beats the AQ Diamond.

My Koetsu Coralstone has too few hours to be at peak performance but it’s so nice to have both it and the Air Tight Opus. Both are excellent and deliver a different view of the recorded performance

albertporter January 24, 2016 07:36

Owner

John,

You’re welcome anytime. Lots of upgrades since your last visit, I would love to get your input as to where the system is now.

The Air Tight Opus continues to improve with hours and I continue to work on the digital system as well. I tried the iFi USB 3 plus Gemini cable and iPurifier with my Allnic D5000. The results were clearly audible but overall a negative rather than positive so it’s gone now.

One of my friends dropped off the Audioquest Jitterbug and it was not as destructive to sound as the iFi but still a slight downgrade. I still love the Audioquest Diamond USB after trying half a dozen highly recommended brands. There is a new 30th Anniversary Purist USB prototype coming next week and I hope it will (finally) be the USB that beats the AQ Diamond.

My Koetsu Coralstone has too few hours to be at peak performance but it’s so nice to have both it and the Air Tight Opus. Both are excellent and deliver a different view of the recorded performance.

albertporter January 23, 2016 19:36

Owner

Thank you John, well wishes deeply appreciated.

If travel brings you this way try to make one of our Tuesday night sessions, the system is up quite a bit from your last visit and reading reports on your system it appears you have been upgrading as well.

The Opus might be right for you, your speakers are superb and would show the improved resolution with no problem.

albertporter January 07, 2016 19:09

Owner

Steve,

I still have my Coralstone and love it. The Air Tight Supreme has better bass than the Coralstone and great midrange. The new Air Tight Opus is more like a cross between Air Tight Supreme and Lyra Atlas.

The Atlas is very fast and very detailed but the apparent resolution is via heightened brilliance and somewhat forward presentation which is not the same as deep, true resolution such as master tape.

If you love the Coralstone then the new Air Tight Opus might not be for you. If you like the tonal balance of the Air Tight Supreme but wish for Lyra Atlas speed plus even better resolution, the new Opus will amaze you.

The Opus is true, deep resolution. Resolution like I've never heard from any phono cartridge. Makes me wonder why no one else ever reached this level.

I find myself auditioning all my music over again, experiencing clarity of lyrics I’ve never heard and special effects that divulge exactly how it was done. Even old favorites like Nirvana unplugged in New York, you hear talk among the band members that previously was thought to be unintelligible.

The Opus delivers this level of detail but also the same flawless, near perfect tonal balance of Air Tight that can only be described as musical. Funny to include musical and high resolution in the same sentence but this cartridge pulled it off.

As I write this I have to remind myself that everything in the audio chain contributes to the choice and love for a particular product.

The Koetsu Coralstone that both of us love is another animal, It's completely relaxed listening and does not try to go where Air Tight or Lyra go. The Coralstone is very tame compared to either of these other two but it could easily win in a listening session. All depends on room acoustics, cable, speakers and electronics.

albertporter January 07, 2016 04:00

Owner

I seldom make snap decisions and even fewer times do I post comments when convinced my decision is worthy.   Today all that changed, I mounted the new Air Tight Magnum Opus (serial number 0003) and played about 10 LP sides from this afternoon late till we shut down at 10:30 PM.

This is a stunning cartridge, the highest resolution I’ve ever heard and boarding on my open reel machine. Best of all, it‘s tonal balance is just a grand.

When compared to other great cartridges I own or recently had, the Air Tight Magnum Opus is (much) higher resolution, faster, cleaner, tighter bass, (far) less distortion and rides the LP groove with less noise.

The only thing my Air Tight Supreme did that’s marginally better is the placement of the rear wall soundstage and total front to rear space.

The Air Tight Supreme did not show best strength when it was brand new so I expect this new Magnum Opus will cross that final barrier to be the best cartridge ever. At least for my taste.

albertporter January 06, 2016 04:55

Owner

Mitch,

My understanding is the SE has a couple of small part changes but primary upgrade is that it ships with super matched set of KT-150 output tubes.

When my ARC got 600 hours I removed the factory KT-120 tubes and replaced with a set of curve traced KT-150s. The KT-150 was stupendous upgrade for REF 250.

I’ve had my ARC for about 2 years now and have another amp being built that I think will be the end all for my needs. I can’t discuss it right now but it will be released to the public first quarter 2016.

albertporter January 02, 2016 21:11

Owner

I just mailed a check for two Air Tight PC1 Opus MC cartridges. If the rave reviews about their performance is accurate, my Air Tight PC1 Supreme will be for sale at Audiogon.

FedEx air shows Tuesday as deliver date. I’m excited.

albertporter December 31, 2015 23:31

Owner

Jeff,

Nothing wrong with ARC amps, I had excellent experience with them.

I’m not going to CES this year, it seems less and less attendance in the high end part and certainly not like it once was.

I still enjoy RMAF and THE Show Newport, both allow audiophiles in to enjoy the music, not just dealers. I may go to Munich show May 2016.

albertporter December 31, 2015 05:51

Owner

Christian,

I just posted to Arnie’s system. He too is a convert to the RCA CRC 5R4GY rectifier in the Allnic H5000l. I need to get my pair installed and running, highly unlikely my choice will be different than you two.

Tonight was Tuesday night music and we had great sound. We had a new visitor, Ben who is with Apple Computer. He’s a family member of regular visitor Chris Owen who lives here in Dallas and attends fairly often.

We share wide musical taste and explored new LPs they brought for us to enjoy and gave me a list to search out:

Aphex twin - Syro
Nils Frahm
Hauschka
Sufjan Stevens
Autechre

albertporter December 30, 2015 07:31

Owner

Yes, double bottom getters, US Military from 1940s. Andy at Vintage had them with white box or original Military boxes with all data. I bought the ones in original boxes.

It will be a few days before I can test. Our son will arrive in a few days to visit for the holidays and that's first priority :-). I'm excited to see him, will be happy when his bride to be graduates and they can move back to DFW area.

albertporter December 15, 2015 20:32

Owner

I found and purchased a matched pair of NOS RCA CRC from 1940s. I want to try these since they work for you and will also try a few 5Y3 direct heat rectifiers that Allnic and Babybear (Arnie) likes.

There’s plenty of time to experiment, my system is stable except for breaking in the new Allnic 200 W monoblocks and some needed hours on the Koetsu Coralstone.

albertporter December 15, 2015 03:42

Owner

Rockit,

Same for me, I have just about every kind of rectifier except the WE you discovered.

I agree with your comments about the Takatsuki 300B, a great investment for the Allnic H-5000 even at the extreme price.

albertporter December 11, 2015 02:11

Owner

I'll go back and try the RCA. I want to demo a pair of WE 422A before I buy since I have so many rectifiers already.

albertporter December 09, 2015 06:21

Owner

Rockit,

The new Allnic comes with KT-150 tubes, power is about 200 WPC. It‘s very powerful with my speakers. Sounds about same headroom as the Audio Research REF 250.

No to small bottle Phillips for rectifiers. I’ve settled on the Valvo GZ -34 and still using Takatsuki 300B in that position.

albertporter December 08, 2015 03:36

Owner

No, I saw that pair but resisted :-). One member of my audio group is a tube hound, I’m hoping he has a pair of these I can try before I order a pair.

I just got a replacement pair of Allnic M-3000MK2 to replace the pair I let go to a good customer. The few hours the previous pair had made a lot of difference, I’m going to start tomorrow at 7:00 AM running music through them to get them up to speed.

I need to find a buyer for my black ARC REF 250 mono blocks, you don’t know anyone do you?

albertporter December 07, 2015 05:38

Owner

Test,

Do Virtual Systems posts show in recent activity?

albertporter December 05, 2015 19:40

Owner

ddriveman,

Sorry I did not see your comments until now. I cannot get accustomed to this new format.

Tonight we tried the USB 3 iFi micro reclocker, the iFi Gemini twin head cable and iFi purifier 2.

Everyone seemed to prefer going from Mac Mini with AudioQuest Diamond USB into the Allnic D5000 DAC. I plan on testing again when my Allnic amps arrive so I have reference sound again.

albertporter December 02, 2015 06:11

Owner

I just ordered the new iFI iUSB3.0 + Dual headed USB cable and iFI Purifier 2.

I'll post results once I get a chance, excited to see if it works with my Allnic HDT DAC.

albertporter November 13, 2015 03:52

Owner

Musicmann1
HI Albert. I noticed your SP10 MK3 Rosewood Table with STILLPOINTS ULTRA 5;S . Do you screw the ULTRA 5'S all the way so that they actually touch the bottom of the Rosewood PLINTH, or do you leave a little gap. If so, did you try it both ways and if so what was your take away?
I tried both ways and agree with Stillpoints recommendation to back the Ultra 5 away from bottom of turntable (or chassis) for best performance.

I should add, with Vibraplane the effect of the Ultra 5 is not as great. In my situation the Vibraplane is a requirement since my speakers are capable of such deep bass.

albertporter November 11, 2015 18:47

Owner

Musicmann1
HI Albert. I noticed your SP10 MK3 Rosewood Table with STILLPOINTS ULTRA 5;S . Do you screw the ULTRA 5'S all the way so that they actually touch the bottom of the Rosewood PLINTH, or do you leave a little gap. If so, did you try it both ways and if so what was your take away?
I tried both ways and agree with Stillpoints recommendation to back the Ultra 5 away from bottom of turntable (or chassis) for best performance.

I should add, with Vibraplane the effect of the Ultra 5 is not as great. In my situation the Vibraplane is a requirement since my speakers are capable of such deep bass.

albertporter November 11, 2015 18:47

Owner

Musicmann1

HI Albert. I noticed your SP10 MK3 Rosewood Table with STILLPOINTS ULTRA 5;S . Do you screw the ULTRA 5'S all the way so that they actually touch the bottom of the Rosewood PLINTH, or do you leave a little gap. If so, did you try it both ways and if so what was your take away?

I tried both ways and agree with Stillpoints recommendation to back the Ultra 5 away from bottom of turntable (or chassis) for best performance.

I should add, with Vibraplane the effect of the Ultra 5 is not as great. In my situation the Vibraplane is a requirement since my speakers are capable of such deep bass.

albertporter November 11, 2015 18:47

Owner

System edited: Corrected description to reflect changes over the past few months

albertporter November 10, 2015 05:04

Owner

Jwm
I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.
I've owned at least three vacuum hold down tables and yes, they can play less than perfect LPs but a short warp record still stresses the cartridge and provides poor sound from the varying VTA.

Having the LP flat is a good thing regardless of how you play the record. I happen to have quite a few LPs that are less than perfect and high value, makes sense for me to correct.

albertporter November 04, 2015 05:23

Owner

Jwm
I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.
I've owned at least three vacuum hold down tables and yes, they can play less than perfect LPs but a short warp record still stresses the cartridge and provides poor sound from the varying VTA.

Having the LP flat is a good thing regardless of how you play the record. I happen to have quite a few LPs that are less than perfect and high value, makes sense for me to correct.

albertporter November 04, 2015 05:23

Owner

Jwm
I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.
I've owned at least three vacuum hold down tables and yes, they can play less than perfect LPs but a short warp record still stresses the cartridge and provides poor sound from the varying VTA.

Having the LP flat is a good thing regardless of how you play the record. I happen to have quite a few LPs that are less than perfect and high value, makes sense for me to correct.

albertporter November 04, 2015 05:23

Owner

Jwm
I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.

I've owned at least three vacuum hold down tables and yes, they can play less than perfect LPs but a short warp record still stresses the cartridge and provides poor sound from the varying VTA.

Having the LP flat is a good thing regardless of how you play the record. I happen to have quite a few LPs that are less than perfect and high value, makes sense for me to correct.

albertporter November 04, 2015 05:23

Owner

Jwm
I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.
I've owned at least three vacuum hold down tables and yes, they can play less than perfect LPs but a short warp record still stresses the cartridge and provides poor sound from the varying VTA.

Having the LP flat is a good thing regardless of how you play the record. I happen to have quite a few LPs that are less than perfect and high value, makes sense for me to correct.

albertporter November 04, 2015 05:23

Owner

Jwm
I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.
I've owned at least three vacuum hold down tables and yes, they can play less than perfect LPs but a short warp record still stresses the cartridge and provides poor sound from the varying VTA.

Having the LP flat is a good thing regardless of how you play the record. I happen to have quite a few LPs that are less than perfect and high value, makes sense for me to correct.

albertporter November 04, 2015 05:23

Owner

Jwm,

It is expensive and if it does not please a large portion of the general public it will be short lived. Still, the technology is fascinating and worth sharing.

I have Sony as my fun camera unless its for work, then the Nikon D800 SLR.

Buy the cheaper camera and spend the rest on the record flattener :-)

albertporter November 02, 2015 05:32

Owner

Ive received a couple of email messages from Audiogon members about the ORB record flattener.

It works very well, instructions are in English and yes, it SPEAKS to you as you process LPs that are warped.

As I posted before, it repaired a badly warped French 12 single that would not play and a new ECM Jazz LP I purchased at Amazon.

Both corrected in one try with new ORB flattener and it is USA model, 120V with no need for transformer or tech shop intervention.

albertporter November 01, 2015 23:32

Owner

System edited: Added description and image of ORB DF-03 Record Flattener

albertporter October 28, 2015 04:07

Owner

I ordered and received a new top tier LP record flattener from Japan. The manufacturer is Orb and I bought the USA version of model DF-03.

This has a complete touch activated menu in English language and walks you though each step with voice prompts (again in English) and has ability to program based on type of LP.

Its a true 120V version, no transformers, just plug in and save an LP. So far Ive salvaged two LPs, one as warped as potato chip (would not play) and the other had a violent short warp that audibly distorted due to tracking and VTA errors.

Ill put an image of the Orb DF-03 in my system equipment lineup within the hour.

albertporter October 28, 2015 04:02

Owner

Zephyr24069, Thank you for the exchange and sharing info. This helps and Ive gotten a couple of email messages about the OLED which will aid when the time comes to upgrade.

albertporter October 28, 2015 03:44

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.

I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
Definitely agree that the games the providers play is maddening. At one point a few years ago, I actually had to get an attorney lined up and make my ISP (who is now serving us well in our new neighborhood) aware of the potential arrangement to get them to stop sending Level1 techs and subcontractors to the house who knew nothing and who only sought to test, re-test and test again the lines in my house and blame 'my equipment' or 'changes I had made" for issues in their lines that were exacerbated by heavy periods of rainfall.
I had similar issue with Time Warner and why I switched over to AT&T Uverse. In my case the amplifier in the alley would test OK but intermittent so my service dropped and I would call again.

At one point I had over 35 complaints in for loss of service. Finally a high level tech gave me his personal cell phone number and came out before the problem fixed itself. As a reward for all the lost time he removed the limiter and allowed me to operate at available speed, typically 95 MB down most of the time.

I wish these companies would compare cost of lost customers, down time and expense of sending trucks and service personnel against fiber. Fiber might wind up costing less and certainly most of us would pay more for perfect service.

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:53

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)

Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
My DOCSIS v3 cable modem does not provide a Wireless Router function so I have it hard-wired to my Netgear X6. If the ISP router supplied in the your install has a WiFi router function then you'll need to evaluate which is the faster of the 2 and run only that one (IMHO)
Thanks, I did that once before with internet provider wireless router and a Mac Airport Extreme.

When you say your Oppo 105D had to be replaced, was that a wireless problem or Netflix problem that might apply to my Oppo?

albertporter October 27, 2015 04:46

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069

Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.

Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069
Ah...Google Fiber; we all can dream! Definitely check out the X6 and now the X7.
Do you run wireless simultaneity from service provider router and the X6?

Thats interesting info about Netflix, I assumed it was AT&T throttling or Netflix server issues. I have the same problem regardless if Oppo BDP-105D is connected to Netflix or the newer Amazon Fire TV.

The Oppo has current updates and Amazon Fire also shows no downloads needed. The Netflix problem is less now than two months ago when I had 29 MB down with AT&T. I was very close to cancelling and called AT&T and told them.

They said faster 45 MB service was available and for less money. The games these providers play is maddening.

albertporter October 25, 2015 19:36

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.

I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.

Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types

I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Zephyr24069

We have Charter here delivering 60MB on download which surprisingly measures higher than that using speedtest.net repeatedly even during peak periods.
I wish I had option for a more reliable provider. We have AT&T DSL and 45 Meg down is top speed available based on distance from our home to fiber optic node in our neighborhood.

Time Warner promises they are much faster but I dont know if they have straightened out their reliability issues I experienced some years ago.

Similarly good results for Oppo 105D (own one as well) for Netflix and other apps which has proven stable and reliable on the Charter link.
Im using Ethernet with my Oppo and Amazon Fire TV and still occasionally have issues with Netflix stutter and catch up.

The Netgear X6 I wrote about above is the first that lets me have the full bandwidth of the incoming cable line actually passed on to any WiFi-connected device. Expect the X7 router from Netgear capable of the same.

As far as DSL services, I have avoided them, as a matter of preference and capability. Here's two interesting links on DSL types
I may look into that Netgear, reads like its the ultimate wireless option. Right now Im on the fence as to if Ill keep my AT&T service. AT&T now own DirecTV and continue to raise prices while offering same channel lineup and moderate internet speed. In my dreams Google Fiber would come to our area and solve all these problems. So far appers only Austin and San Antonio here in Texas.

albertporter October 24, 2015 21:46

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...

Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Swampwalker
.....can recommend an advanced amateur digital SLR? We've got some decent point and shoot for snapshots but my wife would like to get back to doing some more "artistic" photography when she retires next year.

We've both used film SLRs in the past (Canon Rebel) but neither of us has done much more than snapshooting w digital cameras. The plethora of unnecessary features and impenetrable nested menus real make them difficult to use...
Hello Swamp,

I agree that many cameras today have menus buried inside menus. Ive made my living as a commercial photographer for decades and some of those simple point and shoot cameras make my head spin.

Maybe because I began with manual camera and a hand held meter but whatever the reason the choices that include blinking lights, images of mountain ranges and soccer players are not helpful.

I dont want to steer you away from Canon if youre comfortable with the brand. They are an excellent company but Im mostly familiar with Nikon and Sony (excluding large pro cameras).

If you want SLR the Nikon D800 or D810 (about 36 MP) are more resolution than most people can use. It would supply quality images to meet any use you might have including very large prints and plenty of image quality to do drastic crops and still have sharpness to spare.

Nikon

If you want smaller, more economical and simpler than an SLR the Sony A6000 (24 MP) has very good resolution, is super lightweight and is fun to use. It produces amazing images and although not the ultimate resolution of the Nikon its what I use when I go out to capture images for fun. The Sony sensor shares color personality with Nikon and for good reason. They supply the 36 MP sensor for Nikon.

Sony

Sony offers custom Zeiss zoom lenses in their mount system. Zeiss glass is expensive but color is excellent, same company that made glass for Hasselblad (moon camera).

Safe place to buy either is B&H in New York if you dont have someone local. They are incredibly honest, not like some mail order houses that promise and dont deliver.

Feel free to email me if you need help or Im glad to spend phone time. Hope whatever you choose you and your wife enjoy the creative time together.

albertporter October 24, 2015 05:44

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Zephyr24069,

Thats very good information but I was concerned with maximum download speed available here in our neighborhood with AT&T. We have 45MB (promised) but still Netflix occasionally skips and then plays catch up. Unknown if AT&T is messing with them, the Netflix server is overloaded or ?

Im currently using Amazon Fire TV to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and the Fire TV is connected via Ethernet so whatever bandwidth is available is supposed to be dependability delivered via that connection.

I have the same issue using Netflix through the Oppo BDP-105D so its not an issue with the Amazon Fire box. Hence my concerned when and if we go 4K. That has to be more strain on the delivery system.

Even more off topic, Time Warner claim to be offering 300MB down in our area but last time I had their service it was down at least 20% of the time.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:19

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.

Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Peter_s
Looks like $199 is just the deposit.
Youre right, guess that was wishful thinking on my part.

albertporter October 23, 2015 22:06

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..

Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Mapman
That camera is very cool. I'll be very interested to see what it can do. Some new stereo imaging and maybe low light related twists on conventional home photography should be possible, especially out of a smaller package..
Agree and since the camera achieves its ultra high MP rate via multiple smaller cameras stitched together, there are operations to reduce corner softness and light fall off as well as operating in available dark rather than available light :-).

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:42

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...

Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Jfrech
That is a cool camera. Love the fresh idea. How much is it? Couldn't find it in the website...
Introductory price is $199.00 and it achieves its resolution by stitching multiple small cameras together. Think iPhone or Samsung panorama mode but on large scale.

Its actually a great idea and if you watch the video it shows how much control the user has over final image.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:38

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....

I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner

Zephyr24069

..we ending up going with the Samsung UN55HU8550FXZA (55" non-curved) which at the time (the 8550 engine/panel) bested everything else we looked at. Now that LG has resolved the lack of 4K support, their OLED has got to be the best display on the market, bar none.....
I hope internet speed can keep up with streaming 4K, I have problems with regular Netflix during busy times with my (old) Panasonic 65"Plasma.

Hope the Panasonic does not fail, but when it does 4K should be completely sorted out.

I have not seen the 4K LG but prices will go down the longer 4K technology is around. We have a standard 30 LG in the bedroom and it has a great image and has been completely reliable.

albertporter October 22, 2015 20:35

Owner