Oregonpapa's SystemHello Papa,I've been following your threads here for a while, it's good to see your fine system. I have some audio buddies in Portland, we trade visits sporadically, as it's a 5... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitKenny, I'll have to try that, it's kind of a convenience factor, as the Power Plant is closer to my amps than the wall outlet, but it's worth trying, especially since I live out in the country with... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesYou have had some very good influences(ers) in your system selection, Chris and I have corresponded frequently in the last couple of years. Halcro and Raul are very knowledgeable as well.<... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesWow, Banquo, for someone not involved in audio as long as many have been, you have assembled an outstanding and esoteric collection of audio gear. We all do things differently, according to our own... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI just completed a complete rewiring of my crossovers, and the internal wiring of the Tannoys. I fabricated my own terminal board from 1/4" X 1/2" Teflon, and male double ended spade connectors at ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHonestly, I haven't used the Acromat in years. Although I didn't notice much difference in how they sound, I like the looks of the TTW copper mat and weight.I don't know if that... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitKenny, your comments are appreciated, thank you. The difference between the VPI Scout Signature, and the Garrard 401/Dynavector 501, is night and day. Not even close, the 401/501 combo is in a comp... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny, even though my Tannoys are good producers of bass, in my 16 X 34 w/cathedral ceiling room, I felt a couple of subs wouldn't be out of line. I rebuilt an old Velodyne 12" sub, using a new Emi... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Listening Rooms1nn3r, I see you've gone to a Shelter 7000 cartridge, rather than the XX2MKII. My XX2 doesn't get much time in the system anymore, the Zu Denon 103R with ESCCO sapphire cantilever/Paratrace stylus... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny, Charles was also the instigator (or played a major role in), my change to SET 300B use. Once you're there, with matching or appropriate speakers, there's no going back.Yo... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonJet, congratulations on such a monumental, beautiful, expertly done piece of work on your new amp. The ground grid and copper shield must have a profound effect on lowering the noise floor. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, it's great to hear about your BM12 subs score. Subs have made a very positive change in my listening room, improving on my connection with music, making it a deeper (no pun intended) and bet... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitIt's been six years since I built my Tannoy HPD's, and I'm still refining their sound. I've changed the 12 gauge Alpha Core inductor in the HF circuit from .68 mh to .82 mh, and the 27 Ohm resistor... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
kitch29's SystemAs a member who espouses and enjoys DIY ventures, I find much to admire with your pre and amp builds. Yours is a system I'd truly like to hear.As in your case, age is also affec... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
russbutton's SystemHello Russ,I agree with your comment regarding DIY and home audio involvement in Raul's thread.. That prompted me to look you up, and I find your system much to my liking. I can... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Seattlescott's SystemScott, although you are a newcomer to Audiogon, you are certainly not new to audio, as is shown by the wide array of old and new pieces in your system.I appreciate your approach... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSome time ago, I scored in Portland a collection of six LP's of Sarah Vaughan on Pablo. I decided it was time for another listen, and wow, I'd forgotten how quiet the pressings are, and how superb ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
GFdoctorHello Cheviot, I assume from your moniker, you once owned a pair of Cheviots. They are good speakers (my custom HPD 315's are based on the Cheviot drivers), though I imagine the Avantgarde speakers... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet, I just checked, they are the MRA12. As you stated, a very clean, and involving, sound quality to them.Thanks,Dan posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, Jet. As I get more listening hours since the change, the improvement is nothing short of profound. What my speakers, and the rest of my modest system is delivering now, is astonishing.... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitRecently, I've been thinking something was missing, either it's due to HF hearing loss, or perhaps what was needed was to increase the resistance in the HF circuit of my custom crossovers for my 12... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds GoodWell, I certainly shouldn't wonder why you are enjoying the current iteration of your system. Everything that can be made better, has been. Not much more to fuss with.It's great when you ge... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
ESP & BAT or N802 & W4SBeautiful system, and set up so it can give variations in components, which to my mind, is a good thing.A friend used to have the ESP speakers, and in spite of having great sources and ampl... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Al. I must add that I am quite pleased for you as well, You've contributed so much helpful information to those of us that need it, The fact that you are able to enjoy your music and system even mo... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI've installed a Goldpoint selector switch in my Transcendent Sounds GG preamp, The cheap one provided in the kit had an intermittent contact problem.Now the knobs match. It's good to have ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment |