The Concert HallLuca, thanks for your comments on the CAT amps. I do not have comparative listening experience between the CAT JL-1 LEs and the CAT JL-3s, and I have been thus far unsuccessful in identifying anyon... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The latest upgrade is in the analog department. I have replaced the VPI JMW-10 tonearm and the van den Hul Frog cartridge with the SME IV tonearm and the Dynavector XV-1s cartridge. ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThanks for your comments and suggestions, Sean. I very much appreciate your detailed recommendations for isolating my transformer. At the time of my electric installation, I had a hunch that this w... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSean, as I read your questions again, I noticed that you asked a further question about my system measurements. I do have a log of the measurements I have taken over the course of the last two year... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSean -Thanks for your comments. Here are some answers to your questions:1. Bass Frequency Measurements - Prior to the installation of my SRA amp stands, my amps were literally sitti... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I ordered an SME IV tonearm today. Once I get ahold of a new VPI arm board for the SME arm, I plan to proceed with the Dynavector XV-1s cartridge. posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallRaul, thanks for your comments. The only room treatment I am using is the large drapery behind the listening seats and the rug. I have managed to get reasonably good results with only these "t... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: Yesterday, I received the new VPI air suspension footers for my TNT turntable. These footers are replacing the old spring suspension footers that were part of the Mk. 3.5 design/ As ... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallMybuddy, I added the isolation transformer as an experiment based on the advice of some of the resident electrical experts here (Sean, Lak, etc.). Since the transformer was not horribly expensive a... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThanks for your kind comments, Slipknot. The SRA amp stands have been in my system since mid-November, and the SRA isolation bases under the front end components have been in the system since mid-D... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: Pictures Added . The electric project is now complete. The electric system upgrades have brought about a dramatic improvement in sound, not the least of which is a complete flattenin... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallProject Update:Rack Project - The new DIY rack is almost complete. It consists of a roughly 450-lb. welded hollow steel frame supporting stone shelves (about 330 lbs.). The hollow steel wil... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallKdl, I bought the MGE Topaz isolation transformer new. I'll send you the details in a private e-mail. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallAs part of my project to install a new equipment rack in my listening room, I have undertaken a project to upgrade my electric service. The project includes installing a new devoted circuit panel t... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallYes, Slipknot, I agree. I really should get some pictures of my system posted. My listening room is currently in disarray as I am in the middle of a DIY project to build a new equipment rac... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: Yesterday I received and installed the SRA Ohio Class XL+ amp stands in my system. Their effect on the quality of the sound was immediately apparent. The overall sound of the system ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: Today I received and installed the final pair of Jena Labs cables: 20-foot runs of Jena Labs Symphony used to connect the EMM Labs DCC2 to the CAT monoblocks. These new Jena Labs cab... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: I have now done enough listening to the Manley Steelhead to report that, to my ears, it bests the performance of the Lamm LP2. I moved to the Steelhead in what I believed to be a "si... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: This week I received the EMM Labs CDSD transport and the Manley Steelhead, and I installed them into the system last night. The CDSD substantially improved the sound of the EMM Labs ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The Manley Steelhead, Jena Labs Symphony speaker cables and the VPI SDS are all on order. I have also undertaken a project to redesign my listening room and add a new built-in audio ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The EMM Labs DCC2 was delivered yesterday, and I installed it into the system last night. It was immediately apparent that the preamp built into the DCC 2 is competitive with the Lam... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The EMM Labs equipment is scheduled to arrive in September. posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallThe JL-1s in this system are the exotic Limited Edition amps that are reputed to surpass the performance of the current production model JL-3 Signatures. I have not personally heard the JL-3s. Inpu... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: A new pair of CAT JL-1 Limited Edition monoblocks will arrive in about a week to replace the Sonic Frontiers amps. IMHO, the CAT amps have finally qualified this system for its entre... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallSystem edited: The Lamm L2 line stage is scheduled to arrive today. It is replacing a CAT SL-1 Mk. III that has been an outstanding performer. Hate to see it go. The Sonic Frontiers Monoblockas are... posted over 22 years ago | View comment |