Less is moreHi Gary,I agree with your rationale in staying with your current CD system for the present time, they're very simple, reliable and sound fine. When you read others description of the initial se... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Onemug,Reading various forums and blogs it seems that people familiar with the EML 300b like all 3 versions quite a bit. Most wrote that the XLS and mesh were the top choices although they s... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Sal,I`ll return the favor and suggest three recordings I believe you`d enjoy.1. Gerry Mulligan "Night Lights" features Art Farmer and Jim Hall.2.Carmen McRae "The Great American Song Bo... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Salectric,I found the CD copy of "2 Degrees East 3 Degrees West" and ordered from Amazon. I`m can`t wait to hear this music, what a special line up of musicians,thanks.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Sal,I haven't any doubts that your 3 unique amplifiers are providing you with absolutely blissful music reproduction.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Salectric,Thank you for your kind comments, I really appreciate them. I will look for the recording you recommend as our musical taste are very similar.Sal I was a devoted user of vinyl ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonYep,I got that CD about 2 years ago and I play it regularly. Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonJetrexpro, I`d really love to hear yours,Tjkurita, Isochronism and Fort apache`s systems. We all seem to listener to the same type of wonderful music. It`d be fun to hear each other`s systems and e... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceHi Tjkurita,Congratulations on your new listening room. It seems the speaker and listening seat placement fine tuning has paided off. The wall diffusors will likely work well in your room,let u... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear,What you say about the Star Sound Apprentice is true,it is their lower cost line. Their Stage and Backstage platforms are the heavy hitter premium products and are priced as such.I imagin... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Agear,That`s funny and Isochronism is essentially right. Between the findings of certain trusted reviewers(a few I really like), definitely feedback and impressions from people on this value... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Given the considerable price gap between the Apprentice and the Stillpoints(particularly the Ultra) I suspect two different buyer groups.However with the known effectiveness of the Apprentice it`d ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear,I thank you for the insightful impressions you gave me last week.I`ll look into the threaded support option also. Robert did mention that the sound improves noticeably with a few days of ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Jeff,Thanks for your comments and again for the needed help earlier today, much appreciated.Roxy54,You`re no boken record,when a product delivers on its promise that`s worthy of ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I was able to place the speakers on the Apprentice stands with help from my good friend Jwm (jeff), it's a two man job for certain. Once placed the tall speakers are fairly stable but not to the de... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Roxy54,When you effectively address the vibration generated in a system the improved sound quality is undeniable. I've been very pleased with the musicality and sound of my digital source for q... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Roxy54,I'm a firm believer in the"Live Vibe" mechanical grounding concept, the proof is heard in my system, the music presentation improved . I don't question the potentially greater effect ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Roxy54,Thanks for the very kind comment on my system. I have the Sistrum 101 beneath the Frankenstein SET amplifiers and love the results. Grannyring (bill) is correct, they won't support th... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brf,Will get the speakers on the platforms soon. What's your long term verdict on the Duelund CAST capacitor in your Total Eclipse speakers?Charles, Agear,Given the sucess with ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemBabybaer,I'm sure I speak for others when I say your effort in setting this up is very much appreciated. Users of both products seem more than satisfied with the results they've achieved. C... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I put the new Star Sound Apprentice plateforms in my system yesterday.They`re beneath my line stage,transport and DAC. they replaced the brass audio points which were an asset in my system. They ba... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemAgear,I agree with the idea of developing a foundation first and then proceed from there. The issue of cost can work in two directions, the DIY mentality is valid in some cases. On the other ha... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemI also look forward to the comparison of these two well engineered and highly regarded components that address the same issue of electrical grounding. This has the potential to be very informative ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Hcalland,I appreciate your comments very much, thank you. This room has been my jazz paradise for a number of years now. Last night I enjoyed an intimate session of listening to Sonny Stitt,... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Tjkurita,Thanks for that information, I don't blame you for getting a 2nd pair of these very special tubes. If I come across a better price I'll certainly let you know. Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment |