The hampster wheel...Chad, in response to your question regarding a change in your analog rig, I ask you, have you considered trying a different phono stage?You might see if you can borrow different phono stage... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I can shed no light on Wright Audio of Oregon. However, about a year or so ago, due largly to Charle's influence, I entered the SET amp fold.Having had EL 34 tubed (push-pull) amplification... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sweet Sounding SimplicitySkoczylas, even after nearly thirty years of having Tannoys, mine still surprize me with their ability to connect me, in a meaningful way, to music.I also use HPD 315's in custom enclosures... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Brandy with your tunesGuystp,Your stands are just as impressive looking as are your speakers. Superb work on the design and build of your stands.Regards, and enjoy,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett, it never ocurred to me you might be fragile, but sensory depravation of the musical kind can have serious negative effects.But, not to worry, it seems the folk that favor Charles' th... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Brandy with your tunesThe GF RBA 1's look really nice, and nicely built. I imagine they sound quite good with those Morel drivers.Enjoy, and regards,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, also, Koaltar is a beautiful lab, and should make a great running companion. My last dog, Ruby, passed many years ago, and my wife can't bring herself to get another one.I would love... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, I agree, seting up a sub(s), in small rooms can be tricky.My listening room is fairly large, 17' X 34' with cathedral ceilings, and adding two good subs has not been much of a challe... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
stereoDANA very inviting room and system. That's some impressive looking iron on those Dynaco MK II's!Nice job, and enjoy, regards,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet, David, Charles, and Brett, what can I say, but a very big thank you, coming from men I respect so highly.I know If I were to have a listening session at any of your homes, my mind (and... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
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Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,I haven't so much as looked at the "whiskers", since posting the thread. Been too busy listening to music.I read with interest your mention of subwoofers, and how... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett, (sorry Charles) I've tried to contact you, even sent a message through Audiogon, but you didn't reply, and my phone went through the washing machine, so I lost your phone number.I ho... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, it's great to see your kids taking an interest in the same things you do. They have an excellent chance of being inclined to enjoy music to the degree you do, even if they don't become obses... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Schubert, I never thought otherwise! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Blue Ridge JamboreeYour speaker stands turned out beautifully, as I knew they would. The Canterbury GR's ought to be breaking in fairly well by now, so they have to sound gorgeous.Regards, and enjoy,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Schubert, you just made my day!Regards,Dan posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Big Horns+Sets+Vinyl and Digital too!David, it is clear to me that your experience (lack of hands-on with 12" DC's notwithstanding), and knowledge of Tannoy drivers far exceeds my own.I have been extremely surprised by ho... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Big Horns+Sets+Vinyl and Digital too!Thank you David, I appreciate your kind words. The plinth was indeed a labor of love.I bought my first Tannoys back in 1971 (12" Monitor Golds), which I used in a large room in a cedar... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThe M2 does a very nice job with my HPD's. Now discontinued, but I spoke to Nelson Pass about it, his comment was he wasn't surprised with the good pairing, as the amp was designed and voiced using... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Big Horns+Sets+Vinyl and Digital too!David, I haven't commented on your great system, as I suppose I felt somewhat intimidated by the extraordinary high quality of your components.However, I'm also a fan of vintage equipment (... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, I don't know if you have Monk's "Brilliant Corners" with Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, and Clark Terry, but it is oustanding, the best of Monk's work I've heard.On Pannonica, he play... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Listening RoomAs a fellow Tannoy owner, I admire your choice of loudspeakers. Kensington GR's have to just sound great with your Manley's.I noticed the skyline in your mural of the Space Needle, are you ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Largely DIYLespier, I think we are kindred spirits regarding DIY. However, I think your abilities surpass my own, but what I've been able to do has been very rewarding.Your turntables are impressive, ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Roxy, your experience closely mirrors my own. A change of speakers back around 2008-2009, allowed me to indulge my curiosity regarding SET amps, going from Dynaudio Contour 5.4's to custom-built Ta... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |