Living Room SystemHi,Thanks for your useful comments. I don't need more warmth in my system. As my preamp and DAC are tubes. These are not warm by themselves but overall balance is good now with ... posted 9 months ago | View comment | |
Living Room SystemHi,I see you have the Coda no 16 and read that you use to have the Krell Duo 175 XD.I just got a used Coda No 16 to drive my TAD CR1mk2 speakers (my end game speakers... posted 9 months ago | View comment | |
Single Ended Journey 2022_AugOk, I have not posted in a while but it's time to update to Dec 2021 status of this system:1) Turntables: - Added the Victor TT-801 direct drive turntable with no ... posted over 4 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended Journey 2022_Aug@bnbryant ,The equipment rack is from Timbernation posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended Journey 2022_Aug@pr683 ,With my speakers, I don't need more than 5 watts and I have driven the Rethm Saadhanas with 1 watt LTA MicroZotl preamp with great re... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended Journey 2022_Aug@alfagil ,I currently have slight toe-in. I tried straight ahead initially as most systems tend to favor the Rethms this way. But in my Rathe... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended Journey 2022_AugHi devilboy,I see you like Rethm. Well, the Saadhana V3 are quite amazing. Best so far in my system. posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyIt's been a while and there have been quite a few new additions to my system. So please be patient as I try to update below.Digital:Big changes.1) I tried ... posted almost 8 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyMore interesting thinsg have landed in my system since my last post:1) Chord DAVE DAC - Brilliant2) Victor Labs TT801 - PLanning to set this up with 3 arms (Micro Sei... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsNice system and great experiences. I see that you once had the Joule LA150 preamp. How does that compare with the oreamps you've had or experienced. I've recently acquired a LA300ME but have yetto ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,I am using the 1st Gen iFI iPurifier on my Allnic D5000 DAC with Audioquest diamond cables. I do find this to be a slight improvement than without the iPurifier. Interesting to hear ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySome new interesting units have landed in my system and waiting for setup and run-in:1) Allnic D5000 DAC. Finally found something to dethrone my Zanden 5000. Liking it very much. Running it... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceThomas,How do you like the Coralstone Diamond Cantilever and how does it compare to the Jade Diamond Cantilever. Anxious to hear your comments. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Over the last couple of days, I have been fortunate to listen to a loaner Koetsu Coralstone Diamond Cantilever cartridge in my setup and compared it to my standard Coralstone plat... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,You might want to try the Coralstone with Diamond cantilever. A couple of audiophiles with experienced and trusted ears say that it's better and has higher resolution and detail. Thi... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Could you try to contract the differences between the Burma Jade, Jade and Coralstone Koetsu please. I have only heard the Coralstone and the Onyx and am very curios as to what th... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Thanks for your inputs on your Vibraplanes. That's one area of my system that is still weak i.e. stands and isolation platforms. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,My I know which model vibraplane isolation platofrms you are using? Active 2212/2214 or passive 2210 ?? posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Lucajames,Galibier holds up well especially with latest speed controller and belt update. Also, the newer big block armboard is better than older swing arm style armboards. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyThks for your comments Devilboy. How do you like tge Synergistic cables? It's one of those that are on my to try list. I see you are on computer audio. Just bought an Aurliac Aries streamer. Very n... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Charles1dad,Thanks for your compliments.Yes, I did try the Takatsuki 300B in my Berning amp too. The signatures of the EML and Takatsuki and Sophia RP 300B were similar and evident i... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Jetrexpro,The Fi421a is indeed a very simple SET amp (which are already simple btw) and that's why it will stay in my collection. My F1421a has been upgraded with Silver Magnequest outpu... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceSyntax,Surely your journey cannot end now. It only needs another new audio item that is above what you currently have ... and the journey begins anew. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyDear Dan,Thanks for your nice comments. I would love to hear your system too and chat with you. By the way, where are you located? Send me a PM. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Added Stereolab Master Reference 818 Digital IC. Very good digital IC and better than my previous Stereovox XV Ultra. posted over 11 years ago | View comment |