drrsutliffDoc’s HideawayAyre VX-5 twenty is now in the system. Started the breakin tonight and it is already sounding excellent. The past 15 years have had tubes in the power position so this is a real change, but this ... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayThe system sounds beautiful with the new Origin Live Resolution MK3-1 turntable. Mounted my Illustrious Mk3-c tonearm and upgraded to the Cadenza Black from the Bronze. For the enlightened of wha... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayAdded the Meridian Explorer2 into the system. Logitech Touch USB out to the Explorer2 with a Wireworld Starlight7. Looking forward to experimenting with MQA through Tidal when it comes online. A... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayUpgraded the VAC Standard LE to the VAC Renaissance Mk III. This has opened up the entire soundstage more than I had even hoped. The system continues to be vinyl focused with a small use of my Po... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Ortofon Cadenza Bronze has replaced the Benz Ebony. Blacker backgrounds with increased refinement and air around instruments. Excellent upgrade for this system, though the replicant1... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayThank you Jeff. The sound absorbers were needed before the first note emerged from a system in this room. The slap echo was almost comical. This space is in the center of the home with a lot of ref... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Added and rearranged some room treatments with a positive result. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Basement 2-Channel 2nd-hand awesomenessLove the setup. Owned an original 3020 that I bought new in 78 and used for 25 years. Enjoy! (but Dweller is right about elevating everything off the floor) posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Thiel CS2.4s have replaced the Audio Physic Tempo V speakers. Trying to decide if the Rel Strada III will stay as the bass from the Thiels is very satisfying. Overall a pleasant impr... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Rel Strata III is now providing sub bass support. The integration took some time, but using the high level inputs crossed over at 30 hertz provides amazingly subtle, solid support to... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Added Audience PowerChord e cables. The Benz is off to SoundSmith for a retip so I installed the VAC Divinyl SUT and installed my recently aquired Denon 103D. Now i see why people st... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Replaced the Cardas Golden Reference SC with Audience AU24e cables. I loved the Cardas presentation, but it was a little heavier than my system needed. The Audience cables seem to ha... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayVisited the VAC office last weekend while in the area with my son's soccer team. Picked up my Standard LE, that had been in for service, and was able to visit with the Kevin and Brent for a few min... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayThe recently added Cardas Golden Reference speaker cables have produced a special synergy with my Audio Physic speakers creating a beautifully balanced top to bottom presentation with excep... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Recent change to the Cardas Golden Reference SC. They really helped balance the Audio Physic speakers and present a beautiful wide and deep sound stage. New tubes from Vintage Tube S... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Added an Audience aR1p conditioner. The CryoParts Power Strip II is connected to the conditioner by a Zu Mother PC and the equipment is all connected to the power strip by Zu Mother ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Audience AU24e ICs placed into system. There is an immediate improvement in micro detail and correction of an excessive siblance issue that was present from both my analogue and digi... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Updating recent addition of the Audio Physic Speakers and the Benz Ebony with new pictures. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Audio Physic Tempo 5 speakers now in the system. Excellent sound stage and clarity with increased bass drive. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: Added some new pictures with recent changes. Audio Physic Tempo Speakers will be delivered tomorrow. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayThe KEF Blade speakers were special to me (though not in my present price range). With the Ayre amps they produced a wonderful sound stage with precision, detail, and a lack of any fatigue. The Aud... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayThank you Lapierre. The VAC paired with the ACs presents a dynamic and detailed soundstage. Since I just added the Benz Ebony I will be focused on vinyl for a while, as it moved the system to a new... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: The addition of a Benz Ebony H cartridge has displayed amazing synergy with the Origin Live Encounter arm and OL table. The cartridge has taken alot of time to dial in with an extrem... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayThe change from the OL Silver Mk1 tonearm to the Encounter Mk3c has not been small. Base response has more definition and control. The sound stage has better integration with increased micro-dynami... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawaySystem edited: I changed the OL Silver tonearm to the OL Encounter Mk3c. The Silver was very good, but the Encounter evolved the system to a new level. The Silver, in use for the past two years, pr... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment |