To see and feel the musicHello Arthur,Nelson Pass really knows what he's doing. An ability for an amp to sound excellent with highly sensitive speakers, such as your Avantgarde's, says much about how the design com... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitYildiray,Thank you so much for your kind comments on my system. The plinth for the 401 was a labor of love, I had to buy the tools, learn to use them, and then execute the changes I wanted ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Zingali & Gryphon TabuHello Yildiray,Those Zingalis are gorgeous. I think the idea of mating them with a good SET amp will do wonders for them. The Zingalis are fairly sensitive aren't they? I think I read in yo... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Another lightYour system is beautiful, I don't get overly envious very often when viewing system threads, but yours has done it.It is one I know I would enjoy listening to (how could you not?).Y... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
PAUL MILLER : AUDIONERVOSAHello Starboy 1,I've heard of most Tannoy speakers, but Barkingside is a new one on me. I'm going to have to assume that it is a humorous name for custom built speakers.I built a cu... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
New Ad-VENTURE for BobHello Bob,I am grateful you took my suggestions in the spirit in which they were given. I am very fortunate my wife allows me free rein in my living (listening room).I'm of the opin... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Done for a little whileRob, very nice system. I've grown to really admire PBN gear, though I've yet to have had the pleasure of hearing any.Once a VPI Signature Scout owner, I can understand (somewhat), your appr... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
New Ad-VENTURE for BobHello Bob,I admire your system, you've got some of the best equipment that can be had. I notice, though, you have a similar situation with your room as I had.My room is 34' X 16' w/... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, I love it when my system scares the #$%^*^^t out of me. It usually happens on something like Mahler's 6th; since Jurassic Park isn't much of a thrill anymore.Besides, why watch tv wh... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,I appreciate your enjoyment of your system, and understand how, for some reason, a system just sounds better for no other reason than your mood tunes you in the music more on that part... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThank you, Samhar, same to you, my friend.Regards,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet, it is difficult to leave. My listening sessions start in late evening, and last until I start falling asleep, sometime between 2:00 to 3:00 am. It's a pretty fine life, after all.Regar... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
You Are There! - Musical Bliss in OregonScott, You've put together a wonderful system you can be proud of, with an undoubtedly great match of components.I came to much the same place, but had to use far less resources. It... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: The Crown XTi 2002 amplifier has transformed the 15" passive Tannoy sub into what I was looking for in a sub all along. Superbly musical, it helps make the music even more addicting.... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet, sorry for the late reply, I couldn't access the forum thread through my regular browser, I finally tried Google Chrome, and was able to get here.As far as where the resistors are going... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitChris, big is good, as long as it's proprtionate with the system it's in. All things in moderation.Besides, the idea is for better, not more bass.Speaking of bass, I'm in contact wi... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenney, yes, I can imagine your anticipation, and excitement!My foray into SET land started out as a point of singular curiosity, regarding how my DIY Tannoys would sound being driven by an... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenney, nice job on the drawer. The all-thread rods you used on your rack, are they copper or brass? Whatever they are, they look much better than the black painted jobs you usually see.I s... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Have added Crown International XTI 2002 ampifier to power my tannoy 15" passive subwoofer. I will run it bridged to a single channel, where it outputs 1600 Watts into 8 Ohms. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of HeavenRebbi, I'll look forward to reading your observations of how your AN SET 300B amps sound with your De Capos.I'm thinking you will be more than thrilled. I've myself wanted to build a pair o... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
My Simple Place of ZenI appreciate your system, and where you're at, so young in the hobby. You've done well.I'm curious about your DIY phono stage. It looks nice, was it a kit? If so, by whom?Regards, a... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
To see and feel the musicAball, you are blessed in having an appropriately large room for your system to perform in.I have friends that have magnificent speakers in inappropriate rooms, and lose so much potential i... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).JWM, jeans and a tee shirt?Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, I suspect many members of this forum do, or did, perform on musical instruments (or voice), leaving a deep appreciation and love of music.Now, how that relates to ladie's undergarm... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sweet Sounding SimplicitySkoczylas,Many thanks for your kind words. Tannoys (and tubes), have allowed me to enjoy music as I always wanted to, but didn't really know what it was until I found it, finally, with Tann... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |