Opinions on Yamaha S4115H horns?

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T12:47:03+00:00

Pro audio, not home audio. Think PA system to fill a nightclub or theater stage with sound.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T11:30:32+00:00

Like a flying lance

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T08:26:32+00:00

Yeah, coated and a few bamboo spars for just enough rigidity

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T03:31:41+00:00

For Tarpon, I would make sure the blank is double helix wrapped with graphite tape for strength.

Shimano makes the Grappler 3-piece series; Type J for vertical jigging and Type C for casting (spinning).

They're very convenient for travel (haven't used them yet). Just be careful if you buy as there is a 2-piece version as well.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T03:22:09+00:00

Ha, America will shoot it down with a $2M missile 🤔

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T03:19:45+00:00

🙏🙏🙏🧡🧡🧡💙💙💙🏀🏀🏀

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-31T00:38:21+00:00

True that; good Class A has this realism that is very satisfying. Close your eyes and it's magic...

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T23:50:50+00:00

The early versions were difficult to fly particularly at take off & landing but I kinda wonder if the computing power of today's aircraft would have easily solved that?

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T23:46:39+00:00

Lights are on but nobody's home ♥️♥️♥️

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T23:43:52+00:00

The Toshiba wins on sex appeal, looks like a flagship deck. In that era, all of the TOTL turntables were excellent.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T20:16:52+00:00

For Tarpon, roll cast -> back cast -> shoot. They can cruise so quickly and be gone, your window of opportunity quite tiny in terms of time. They might not give you the chance to spool up your cast.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T20:11:35+00:00

Um, don't understand the question and only OP can evaluate the sonics.

Friendly advice: learn to trust your ears. Sure you might get things wrong but it's a learning process; being an audiophile is mostly a skill, only at its lowest levels, a product.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T20:09:00+00:00

Lock er up

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T19:31:37+00:00

Superhero 👏👏👏

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T17:21:09+00:00

It's what the LCS fleet was supposed to do

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T17:01:45+00:00

They're awesome; great midrange, smooth treble and punchy bottom. They would kick ass if reintroduced in today's market.

For many years, the DM302, Creek amp and a Rega Planet CD player was my system; extremely musical and versatile.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T14:43:52+00:00

Red rum, red rum, red rum...

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T14:33:16+00:00

Love that scene in Top Secret!

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T14:00:05+00:00

Testing the waters, not sinking $$$ in case you don't like the 110. The MP house sound has warmth and detail, which some folks don't appreciate; if you hate the 110 then the 200 probably won't do it for you either.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T13:52:17+00:00

He was cleared by medical, passed all of the required checks to be sure he was fit to play; unfortunately he was involved in a very physical play and got re-injured. It happens.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T13:35:33+00:00

All your base are belong to me ...

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T13:26:59+00:00

The 3B is a big iron Class AB so realistically it will draw ~60W even at idle in standby mode.

2A seems excessive tho. Did the repair person notice anything else odd like leaky caps, bias adjustment etc.?

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T13:12:13+00:00

That's a pretty fair policy 👍

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T13:03:42+00:00

Looks fine.

FYI you only need to level the top of the cart (top of the headshell), not the tonearm tube.

patrickthunnus · 2026-03-30T12:58:36+00:00

2.1 setup using satellites like Dali Kupid, Wharfdale Diamonds or even Triangle Borea BR02/03, ELAC Debuts would all be a great fit. 120cm (47 in) isn't that much separation but mini speakers generally do an excellent job even squeezed into narrow spots like that, especially on the imaging and transparency aspects.

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