Gopher's Latest and GreatestThanks for sharing that! I'd actually read it in the Zu Druid/Def roundup thread Phil started. Sounds like a very good solution.My SP-101s should be coming on Thursday and, even though they... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's Latest and GreatestKeith and Charles, The Melody stuff is treating me very well. I actually posted a formal review here if you want some in depth thoughts, but I recommend them whole heartedly.I'm pre... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's Latest and GreatestI've made some major component changes and am in the process of burning in my gear and fine tuning the sound--with a little luck there won't be any major changes to follow. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's Latest and GreatestA note to anyone reading, do not underestimate big Chinese tubes. In addition to discovering I prefer the balance of the 211b to NOS GE, I just replaced a NOS RCA 5u4g with a Shuguang 274b and the ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's Latest and GreatestThanks!The AN211 is a nice amp that does a great job driving these Zus. I was actually struggling with the amp for a few weeks trying to get the sound I knew it was capable of, and finally ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's Latest and GreatestI had some magic going with the Def 2 drivers in place that I lost a little with the driver change. I can hear they're excellent and superior, just gotta hone that magic back out.You're goi... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low watt progressionSystem edited: components updated to reflect my current full time rig. I still have a handful of amps, cables, etc., sitting standby. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low watt progressionI'll have to post some new photos and update the components in this rig as there have been some MAJOR upgrades. I've turned some serious corners with SQ and am finding myself absolutely intoxicated... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low watt progressionThanks. Its modest compared to a lot of the rigs here, but its serving me well. The Eastern Electric DAC is amazing. I haven't listened to many other DAC at its price range but I preferred ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
A long way from Albuquerque...Hello Rene,I'd picked your brain some years ago when I was assembling my Abby system. Just wanted to say your system is looking absolutely gorgeous!I'm still rocking my Abby's with ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseI really love the sound of the Berendsen. Its the most musical/enjoyable redbook I've heard. I have listened and owned sources costing mor--some did many things better, but the CDP-1 really capture... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseA good amount of time has passed and my love for the minimax has only grown stronger. Its proven to be a wonderful preamp in my rig. Warmth and palpability mixed with convincing dynamics and emotio... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseUpdate:I'm extreemly happy with my Minimax preamp and the Sonic Frontiers has been sold off. I'm using an upgraded m.m. with NOS Haltron Blackglass rectifiers and the stock chineese 12au7s ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseRene,I kind of kicked myself for missing a Y on audiogon not too long ago, but hopefully the modded Minimax will do me right and stave off the urge to upgrade--If a Y comes up soon (within ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
New listening room (HELP!)Thanks for the info so far guys--yeah the squarness of the room sucks, but the diagonal listening has helped s.s. and imaging considerably (also somehow sounds a little less congested). I t... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseMy system has been re-located to a designated room with dimensions of 12x12x8. I have the room set up off axis(45 degrees) to help with reflections and am now considering room treatments. Pictures ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseThanks so much for your comments!I'm pretty happy with how the flexy ended up though I may power sand with a light grit paper one of these days and poly it up a bit.Room treatments ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseSystem edited: Here are some updated pictures of my semi-permanent listening room. I realize the sub should probably be on the left side, but I had to work with the dimensions I have. I will hopefu... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradisePurchased the following equipment:Wright 3.5 2a3 mono ampsFi 2a3 mono amps Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference IAcoustic Zen Tsunami Plus Will post new pictures/an updated... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's low powered paradiseDarkmoebius,Thanks for your response, but I think you might have me mixed up with someone else. ;) I'm actually on the East Coast and have never been much of a DIYer.Regardless, con... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment |