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(UPDATED THE NEW AMP ROTEL SS)

Well after 10 years here is the final result of dreaming, reading, researching auditioning, trial and error with JBL to Klipsh to Acoustic Energy, Harman Kardon and getting a serious bite from the bug and what Hi=Fi really means, here is my system that WOWs me every time i sit in my sweet spot. It is amazing that we can reproduce this level of music in our own rooms now a day. To top it off the W factor enjoys it and approves it A lotú. Obviously the quest for perfection enables this hobby and passionate to grow and that is the next steps,a better turntable... baby steps, need to keep in mind that even if the wife to be appreciates and encourages this passion, there is a wedding in the horizon that needs financing. But hey, if shes going to be this supportive she is worth every sacrifice. Cheers all you audiophiles and comments are always welcomed.

Alex from Montreal
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    • Room picture Sorry
    here is a shoot from the entrance
    • B&W CDM-1nt
    Finally got them :-)
    • B&W CDM-1nt
    Hmmmm
    • Audio Analogue Bellini
    Just picked up today... not sure yet about it, find it too SOFT. got a feeling that the tube amps might not be doing it justice. Any suggestions!!
    • Rotel RB-1080
    What a diference this baby made.... The B&W are singing again, I will miss the glow of my ASLW8, but they will find a new home in the guess room with my old Aegis 1 and Arcam cd player and the nad pre... so when the guests sleep over they can fall asleep to some Bach
    • Rega Planet 2000
    WOW
    • Technics SL-BD20
    Next item to be upgraded in my setup, that and a dedicated tube preamp
    • Nordost Solar Wind
    Nice clear crisp sound
    • Nordost Baldur
    Just got them today... not bad, not bad at all!!!!
    • Nordost Heimdall
    All cables and interconnects are Nordost...
    • Rotel Rotel RT-02
    RDS capable, frequency direct access, 12V trigger input, 30 direct access presets, removeable power cord, remote control AM/FM Tuner

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ill be taking some new pics soon. many new items added to the system since I last posted here so stay tuned

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WOW... ok, so alot has happened since my last post here. New house, some new gear (soon to be posted). Just got a sub today and I cant wait to set it up (REL T1)

Cheers

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new pictures coming.. moving house soon...

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Thank you Jeff, and I agree, for the size of the room, I couldn’t be happier with the results. I was thinking at one point to treat the room with some panels, but after borrowing some from a local store, I didn’t "hear" a difference, so decided to stay as is.

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System edited: Yet another add on, got a Rotel Rt-02 tuner from a fellow Audiogoner, (Peter) great transaction and I am very pleased with the unit.

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System edited: NEW AMP!!!!! *

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System edited: Just added a new Preamp to the mixture, not sure its a fit, find that there isnt enough humph, but yet, i can hear some details i wanst able to before, specificaly Matt Dusk cd, Two shoots, song #6, there is a soft drum in the fare background that I never noticed before. I find it lack a bit of soundstage too compared to the NAD. I think maybe the tube amps might not be doing it justice... Ill listen to it a few more days and if I still feel the same, i might be putting it back up for sale.

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Any opinions on a Linn LP12? My next door neighbour has one for sale in very good condition for 500$ canadian with a AT 1005 tonearm and a AR cartridge

* sorry cant see the model of the cartridge

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System edited: Got new Speaker cables...

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Thanks Srwooten. Yes, i hear you about the wall treatment, that room isn't fully finished, I ordered some acoustic panels soon to arrive.and yes, I meant to say Wedding... :-)

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System edited: Some general shoots taken from the room, Next decor steps, painting

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