SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks, Charles, I too will check out Tardo Hammer.Dan posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, last night I was listening to one of my favorite piano trios, the Stefano Battaglia Trio CD, "Songways", on ECM.I think you may enjoy it as well, I recommend it highly. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThe other night, I treated myself to an evening of all-tube listening, SET 300B amp, Grounded Grid preamp, and Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phono stage.Source was my Garrard 401, Dynavector arm, an... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Ray,As you know, audio involves a very circuitous path. With the SET, I bid on here on A'gon, and to my surprise, I won it. With new caps (Jupitor 720077 Beeswax), and new resitors (Kiwa... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Al, Jet, Charles,Thanks for the congrats, it's appreciated! Surprisingly enough, the sound of these two very disparate amp topologies is more similar than it is different. Both are very ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I completed building the second Class D Audio CDA 254 amp yesterday, and after finishing a DIY Belden 83803 12 gauge power cord (Marinco plugs), I hooked up the two Class D amps to r... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Cal 3713,I used an outstanding Sonic Euphoria transformer-based passive line stage for about 10 years, and recently went to an active tubed line stage.I'm on a limited budget, and l... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, Dave. It's always a good feeling when you press play, and the music comes forth, just like it's supposed to. I don't know if you noticed, Dave, but I sold my First Watt M2 in favor of a Cla... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI have sold my McIntosh MVP 871 player, after the transport went on the Esoteric DV 60. Funds from the Mac went towards the new transport for the DV 60, which I successfully replaced yesterday.... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Pictures added, my recent completed build of Class D Audio CDA 254L amplifier. It is quite a contrast with the SET 300B, but none the less musical. Music through the Class D is force... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Jet, all. I'm not sure how to describe my initial impressions regarding the new Class D amp without sounding like a schill or a fool.So first I'll give you the usual diclaimer, I have no... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI just now completed my build of the Class D CDA 254 L amplifier. I have it hooked up in home theater mode until tonight, when I will give it its maiden voyage with two channel music. Will post pic... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, God Love Ya, I do too! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Mapman, as I noted in my own system thread, I am currently building a Class D CDA 254L amp, which I will be using as an alternative, and back-up, to the SET 300B that works so well with my HPD Tann... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesHello Mike,Glad you finally found the right speakers for the island retreat. I will have to chide you a bit, though, because you have not come for the visit I was expecting from you. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Rebbi, first, I am very happy for you on your successful build of the AN amp. Hearty congratulations!I at times have similar issues, and have found a compromise that works for me. I don't r... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsLew, still loving your system. Especially your turntables and carts, etc. good on you!Regards,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThis may sound like heresy to some, but I'm in the process of building a Class D Audio CDA 254L amplifier. While quite a departure from the SET 300B, it will make an intersting comparison with the ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyDriveman,I really enjoy reading your thread. You have a wealth of experience in areas that interest me, sitting down with you for several days (or years!) would undoubtedly raise my own lev... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Synergy is the goal, not the priceUlysse21,I really admire your system. You've spent the money where it really matters.I would like to hear much more detail about your Skiing crossovers, who designed and built them,... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Guystp,I've tried a FunkFirm Achromat, a Trans-Fi mat (rather disappointing, that), and a rubber mat.Honestly, I haven't heard that much difference between all of them, but t... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Brandy with your tunesGuystp, I didn't realize until now that the wood accents on your equipment were done by you. They are so well done, I thought they were put on by the factory.I should have figured that out ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSince picking up the Esoteric DV 60 a week and a half ago, I've been listening to it exclusively. Its sound has grown on me, and after listening to Reference Recording's "Mephisto & Co." ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitGuystp, sorry, I didn't see your post until now. Thank you for your comments regarding my 401 plinth. I't always nice to hear positive remarks regarding your work.Regards,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I bought an Esoteric DV 60 player yesterday, to replace my ailing McIntoish MVP 871, from a member that lives in the region. We met yesterday, and I picked it up and brought it home.... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |