The Concert HallHenry, all I can tell you at this point is that both players are absolutely top caliber and that they are very competitive with each other. However, the Playback Designs CDP needs to burn in for an... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallI received the Playback Designs CD Player today, so I will now be able to conduct a head-to-head comparison against the AMR CD-77. The next few weeks should prove to be very interesting... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
To RosemarieA very intriguing system, Karel! While I have not had the opportunity to hear your Tidal amplification electronics and speakers, your desription of the sound resonates with me. I prize timbral accu... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The caprice continuesA very interesting system, Karel. I set out to achieve something similar in a second system, and I wound up with hand-built split-chassis 300B SET monoblocks driving Living Voice IBX-R2 speakers. I... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallDan, thanks for your comments. I'm glad to hear that the Vortex Analog cable is also a winner. Synergistic has really done something with these phono cables that is to be applauded. What is particu... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallI have replaced the phono cable in this sytem with the new Synergistic Research Tricon Analog Cable. I auditioned a loaner cable from The Cable Company and then proceeded to order one after living ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SET SystemLatest update: I replaced the phono cable in my reference system with the Synergistic Research Tricon Analog phono cable, and I retired my Analysis Plus Silver Oval phono cable to this audio system... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallFrankpiet, I have never experienced any of the Micro Seiki turntables in my audio systems, but I understand based on reputation that they are remarkable. I would welcome the opportunity to hear the... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallGary, it's good to hear from you. The new GPA Monaco analog rig is really spectactular. The extent of the improvement over the VPI/SME rig is really hard to fathom. Once your Monaco arrives, you're... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I finally got around to spiking and leveling the SRA equipment rack. I have also added two SRA 3.0 VR Series isolation bases for the source somponents (i.e., the GPA Monaco turntable... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SET SystemMike Morrow paid me a visit today and made an important modification to the 300B monoblocks that are driving the Living Voice IBX-R2 speakers in this audio system. When Mike originally built the am... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SET SystemSystem edited: Updated pictures, including pictures of the turntable with the new VPI rim drive mechanism in place. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SET SystemWell, after living with the new VPI rim drive upgrade for nearly two weeks now, it is clear the new drive mechanism makes for a major improvement in the performance of the TNT-6 turntable. Dynamics... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallBlazer, here are some responses to your questions:1. Passive Resonator - The three-part design was done strictly for aesthetic reasons. Rives specified a continuous curved veneer surface, b... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallJoey -The process I followed was:1. Retain an architect to develop concept-level drawings for the building addition witih an eye towards blending the new construction with the exist... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SET SystemI received the new VPI rim drive upgrade today. I made the necessary modifications to the dual-motor drive unit and installed the rim drive mechanism in the turntable this evening. More new to come... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SET SystemI now have the analog rig set up and running in this audio system. The TNT-6 turntable and SME IV tonearm that were recently retired from my reference audio system form the core of the new rig. The... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom SystemAfter letting the new TVC burn in for 600+ hours, I have recently done a bit of critical listening to this audio system. The Reference C-Core TVC does offer some notable improvements in the areas o... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThanks for your post, Joey. This past year has certainly been interesting. The construction project was a handful, particularly considering that the overall scope of the project went far beyond jus... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallWell, the new GPA Monaco turntable and Dynavector tonearm have been up and running for a little over a week now. With the help of a friend, we have the tonearm and cartridge dialed in nicely. posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallBlazer, it sounds like you have three-phase electric coming into your house. In the U.S., three-phase electric service is typically only encountered in industrial and large commercial buildings. Re... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallHi Gary. Thanks for your post. I set up the Monaco turntable on Friday night, and I worked with a couple of friends on Saturday morning to dial in the tonearm and cartridge. The sound is phenomenal... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallHenry, thanks for your post. The new turntable and tonearm should prove to be an educational experience. I have no plans at this stage to upgrade my phono cable, but I will probably explore that th... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallI am in the process of upgrading the analog source in this system. The VPI TNT-6 and SME IV combo is being replaced with the Grand Prix Audio Monaco turntable and the Dynavector DV 507 MKII tonearm... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom SystemSystem edited: Promitheus TVC passive preamp upgraded to the new Reference C-Core model. posted about 18 years ago | View comment |