Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemThanks for all the info and nice job on your design. Very impressive work to design your own crossover.....no small endeavor for sure. Folks like you really inspire me to continue learning and buil... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Charles posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, how loud do you normally listen to your jazz music? 70db, 80db? posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemYes, looking forward to your pictures! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Rockport, CH Precision, Taiko, TotaldacThat is great to hear. Many builders tout that parts in these positions make no difference, however they do as you have just experienced. Enjoy! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds GoodGreat looking amp and build quality. Looks like you have some of the new Jupiter copper foils caps inside?!Congrats and enjoy! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Artisan Music MakerI know. Just helping out as he is quiet and I spoke to the builder. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Artisan Music MakerNo the website does not show my speaker which is also a step above. They are in the process of updating it I am told. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Artisan Music MakerWhat speaker are you now using as I see your fine Lahave speakers are for sale? I own the khara which are much like yours only with the Raal ribbon tweeter and a base platform on the bottom of the ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Artisan Music MakerLove to hear more about your Lahave speakers and your enjoyment of them. They look stunning! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsThe finest cap I have yet to hear in electronics is the new Jupiter copper foil cap. Tops Duelund CAST in every application I have used them thus far. The speaker values are due out soon. They are ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I now have a Star Sound Apprentice stand under my Aesthetix Romulus player. Everything Charles stated regarding the improvement to his Troy is also true in my system now. Big fan of the Star Sound ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles the whole grounding thing is my current interest. I am reading a ton on it. Gosh I would love to hear the Tripoint stuff, but I will never own a unit based on the pricing. I am looking into... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I would love to build a tube amp on a special made Sistrum stand that I would use as the bottom plate. The Sistrum stand/bottom plate would have channels running all over the place for tiny brass p... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementOk, last post :) I think the other pics are older. Ya, I am smart that way Bruce. I can't wait for my Samson amps. Paul engraved my top plates with musical notes! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementActually...I don't see the Samson amps. Are they history Bruce? Mine are being built as I type. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementOk Bruce what is with that huge Classe amp? Are the Samson's in for competition? ha! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds GoodWow! Let us know how the amps sound once you get them. They sound very, very nice indeed. Your preamp is also amazing based on your description above.Rhanson, I also used the Mini with and ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds GoodThat digital front end is quite special and you will like the sound! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds GoodWhat amps will you be using now? posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonOh my your DIY work and continued perfection of parts and sound is simply glorious and has me almost hyperventilating! You are quite a builder and I congratulate you. Very nice system that I am sur... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenAgree 100% with you. We have the same goal with our front ends. The Mac Mini is only good or special with an upgraded power supply and the software mods. Even then, it can be bettered for sure. I h... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Rockport, CH Precision, Taiko, TotaldacNice job on your speaker mod! I bet they sound spectacular. I have played with the crossover parts that are parallel and they do in fact make a difference. With what you spent on your parts please ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenXLD comments are interesting? No contest in my system and strange indeed. I also convert my AIFF files to WAVE for better sound. Steve has found the same improvement. Yes, many,many voices ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenXLD ripped files sound better than iTunes. Stay away from iTunes. Play all your files from Amarra also using their playlist. This also sounds far better than iTunes.XLD works perfectly for ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment |