The Concert HallThanks, Nate. If you ever get to the Cincinnati area, just look me up. You are welcome to come by for a beer and a listen any time.I just took a look at the latest developments in your syst... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I received the new darTZeel preamp and installed it in this system last week. The new full-function preamp replaced my Manley Steelhead phono stage. In addition, I am now bypassing t... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I have finally updated my pictures to the current system set-up, including the darTZeel amp and the EMM Labs SE equipment. I have some big changes planned for this system over the ne... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallShade_of_pale, thanks for your comments. I'm sure you're getting great sound from your Levinson equipment and the Salons, as I understand the Salons were voiced with Levinson amps.I will be... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallKlinerm, you are right about the CAT amps being in a class of their own when it comes to their ability to control difficult-to-drive speakers. I don't know of any other high-powered tube amp that c... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThanks for your kind comments, Klinerm. In response to your question, to my ear, my analog front end still has the advantage by a small margin. However, the EMM Labs Signature Edition DCC2 has brou... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallI have spent the better part of the last two months with the upgraded EMM Labs DCC2, and I thought I would post some listening impressions. The Signature Edition upgrades have brought about notable... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallFsarc, sorry it has taken me a while to reply. And thanks for the kind words! I am very interested in the darTZeel preamp. I heard the preamp several months ago, and it is very, very impressive. Wh... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I sent my DCC2 back to EMM Labs two weeks ago for the Signature Edition upgrades, and I received the upgraded component yesterday. I intend to post some listening impressions once I ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSlipknot, I'm not sure at this point exactly which direction I will head with speakers. I like the idea of self-powered woofers with on-board equalization to smooth out bass room modes. In addition... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallElberoth2, the darTZeel amp has been an interesting comparison with the CAT monos. Right out of the box the darTZeel amp sounds very much like a single-ended triode tube amp but with a firmer grip ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The darTZeel amp is a new addition, purchased in anticipation of a move to more efficient speakers. I must say that I have been very surprised by the horsepower of this little amp. I... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallGmorris, I have been very pleased with the Analysis Plus phono cable in my system. I bought it on Raul's recommendation, and, based on my experience, I think that Raul is right about the overall ch... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallLuca, I am committed to moving to radically different speakers than the Revel Salons - something much more efficient and likely with built-in woofer amplification. So I am anticipating that the CAT... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallFrankpiet, unfortunately, I don't have any experience in conducting comparative listening tests of the cords that you mentioned in my system. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThom_y, thanks for your comments. I am intrigued by your system as well. I'd love to hear it.In response to your question, I bought my first two Jena Labs power cords as a pair. As a result... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I added two more Jena Labs Fundamental Power One power cords to the system several weeks ago. So there are now four of these PCs in the system: one on each of the two CAT monoblocks,... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallHi John,The Jena Labs Fundamental Power One PCs have brought about a significant improvement in the quality of the sound of the EMM Labs digital front end. I listen to a lot of classical mu... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I have added a new picture of the fully upgraded analog front end, including the new acrylic turntable dustcover from Gingko Audio. The dust cover is a great design. Not only will it... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThanks for your comments, Arkprof. Your comments about the furniture are right on the money. My wife and I entertain most every weekend in this part of our house, which includes a large dining room... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The new VPI HRX dual-motor/flywheel assembly and the SRA turntable isolation base both arrived as anticipated on 10/21/05. So my year-long string of analog upgrades is now complete. ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallI am expecting a couple of new toys to arrive soon, hopefully by week's end:1. VPI HRX Motor/Flywheel - This is the final step in the upgrade of my VPI TNT turntable to the latest Mk. 6 mod... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: Last week I added two new Jena Labs Fundamental Power One power cords to this system. The two new power cords are currently installed on the CAT amps. The replacement of the CAT stoc... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallFrank -I have been very satisfied with the performance of the Jena Labs cables in my system. Overall, the sound is very "natural" in comparison with the other cables I have experi... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallPeepoy2, thanks very much for your comments. Here are some answers to your questions:1. Location of Iso Transformer - It is certainly possible to mount an isolation transformer in your list... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment |