Listening RoomHello Glenn, Congratulations on your Clearaudio Innovation Compact. I see it has two arms, that's a great feature to have.I also use a Dynavector XX2MKII cart. I've had it long enou... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
My Audio Journey !As a confirmed Tannoy lover, I salute your choice of loudspeaker. Having never heard any Harbeth offerings, I can't comment on them.How many different systems do you have set up? Just think... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Devore / Line Magnetic / Leben / KEFBhchung, it looks like you're pretty well set for long-term enjoyment. Are the two systems set up in two different rooms, or do you swap pieces as the mood dictates?Nicely done, enjoy and r... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Goheelz,The stylus on the XX2MKII lasted many years. Eight, if I remember correctly, and being used a few days a week, a few hours at a time. Many hours, I would think.The rub... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Jet and Dave,I seem to forever be up against the "outer limits" of my abilities in much of what I attempt, which adds to the satisfaction when things go right, and the agon... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, I was able to finally get my Esoteric DV 60 up and running. It all started when I replaced the optics in the transport, and thereafter, the ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Thrill HillArthur, as an old Tannoy maven, I know how much you're enjoying your system, and music. Tannoys just play everything so well. What a joy.Congratulations, regards,Dan posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet, I thought you would like this cable. It's a stiff cable to work with, but when you need a long power cable, as I did (I built two twelve footers for my Class D amps) they really do a good job ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
My systemI would say what you have here is an all-out-assault. The TADs have always been a favorite of mine at audio shows.I'm currently using an Esoteric DV 60, and its sound is extremely good, so ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemThat shouldn't upset anybody. After all, it's your system, and your ears and brain that has to live with whatever you choose to do. You'll eventually get the Royal Princesses broken in, and no harm... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAt a later point in time from the post above, it dawned on me that the Etna cartridge is a Lyra, and the Dynavector cartridge I was trying to recall was an XV-1S. I guess I can blame Father Time fo... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny, for years I had considered the move to low power SET amps, but shied away for fear they wouldn't have enough power to drive my 94db Tannoy HPD's in my 16' X 34' room (with cathedral ceiling)... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny, in my position, affording Takatsuki 300B's was not in the cards. At less than half the price, the EML 300B XLS tubes are as much tube as I could ever hope for, or need.If you are bet... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny, congratulations on your new amps. It's a great feeling to know every time you turn on your system, you're in for a great, and enjoyable experience.Regards,Dan posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAlbert, I can't thank you enough for your kind remarks regarding my Garrard 401. It compares very favorably with a couple of friends systems, one of which has a Transrotor Fat Bob, Tri-Planer VII, ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitA month after converting one of my Class D Audio amps to three channel, it occurred to me I could convert my remaining amplifier into a 500 Watt stereo amp, simply by adding another CDA 254 amp mod... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,Koaltar needs a pat oh the head (if you can get to it), and a good scratch behind the ears (See above).Will need more input on just how great the improvements are on the pu... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHello Jet,I was evaluating the sound of my Class D amps, and I realized there was a fairly significant hum coming from them I hadn't noticed before.I realized I probably did need to... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Just completed, converted one of my CDA 254 amps to three-channel by adding another CDA 254 amp module. Power supply is adequate to support the additional channel, and there are even... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I have just added the rebuilt (by Randy Vikan), Primare SP 31 preamp-processor, which has added significantly to my enjoyment of multi-channel high-res music, and television programm... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet,I think you will find this wire will do a great job for you. It's a bit stiff to work with, but it's not as big as a garden hose (it doesn't need to be, with the foil and woven copper insulatin... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Feed the Passion, Live the DreamI used a Sonic Euphoria PLC for many years, until an amp I bought needed a few more db's of input. It was then I built the Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid, whose sound has been sufficient to pleas... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Accuphase Nirvana - Done For NowIt would be enjoyable to hear the Kensingtons with Accuphase electronics driving them.Tannoys are my speaker of choice as well, so I appreciate what you must be enjoying daily.Regar... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Feed the Passion, Live the DreamWard, I've long admired your system, and the many projects you have completed over the years (as seen on DIY forums and websites).You have hit on a system that must sound phenomenal, yet wi... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitNow that the trauma of having to replace a failed old pre-pro, and five-channel Adcom amp, with a rebuilt Primare SP 31 pre-pro, and Class D Audio CDA 254 driving the surrounds (still operating wit... posted about 11 years ago | View comment |