All new room and modified system to fit the room. Converted the garage to a dedicated music room with remote AC system, completely dedicated 10 foot ground spike and dedicated circuits. GIK treatments throughout (diffusion on the ceilings and absorption everywhere else) has made the system sing.
And thank you to the following Audiogon gurus: SKushino, Syntax and Halcro.
Last month I went to hear Jeffs system. It always sounds fantastic and it is always evolving. The modified Sonorus Tape Deck is his new addition. I must say its the best source I have heard. Ive never head music sound so engaging. The music was clear, holographic, and musical. A perfect match for his horns. Also the reel-to-reel look is so sexy, so retro but yet so bold and relevant. Congratulations.
I have also heard Jeffs system, now and over the years and have seen it evolve to its current All out Assault status.
Jeff has had many high-end speakers through the years, but when he got the Montana EPS2s, the sound just blew me away and the fit & finish is 1st class.
Ive been going to the CES show for a number of years and have heard many systems with high-end speakers but to me, Im most impressed by the Montanas because like Jeff says, they play all types of music right and you dont need the perfect room, the perfect recording, and a quarter million dollars in electronics to get music that just sounds right.
The Hovland pre-amp is one of the sexiest pieces of equipment (love those big knobs) Ive ever seen and the sound is simply gorgeous and at the same time detailed. With the power of the Pass Amp behind it, the combo is quite stunning.
I have had many a beer listening to Jeffs system and to me, the music just sounds live and natural. If you close your eyes and sink into his listening chair, youd swear the performers were in the room.
