Sunnyboy in 2012Hi Pradeep,Well, I've looked at some of the options regarding bearings and platter upgrades, and while I believe them to be efficacious, the ones worth using are beyond what I can currently... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
JJs New ConundrumBeautiful collection of gear (and guitars, too!) Long time exposure to quality music (live, and I assume, in the recording studio), has enabled you to put together a very discerning, and musically ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sunnyboy in 2012Pradeep, I am not at all surprised by your conclusion. My own DIY 401/Dynavector 501/Zu Denon 103R w/ESCCO cantilever and stylus, has had me smiling from ear-to-ear latlely.A recent trip to... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitCharles, Jet,It's great to hear from both of you. Haven't heard from Brett in quite a while, have either of you?Audio is a great hobby, but it's also a great learning experience. I ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Jet. The First Watt has turned out to be one of the best sounding amps I've ever spent any time with. I can't seem to decide which amp I prefer, though they are different.The M2 has terr... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I had been hearing some graininess from my vinyl rig, so over the weekend, I checked cartridge overhang again. As suspected, it a bit off (long). Either the light was just right or I... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
You Enjoy MystuffKetchup, Thanks for the kind words. I couldn't be more pleased with my 401. This past weekend, I managed to squeeze out a bit more performance by finally adjusting the overhang spot-on (MintLP BesT... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
You Enjoy MystuffKevin, I took a look at your rack build as it progressed, that's beautiful work! Is your machinery part of a business, or for avocational work? Either way, your rack came out exceptionally nice. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Analogue BlissVery nice system, congrats to you. I too, fell in love with Wilson Benesch, though when I heard them at RMAF '07, with the DeHavilland amps and preamp, the smaller stand-mounts were in use.... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
ATC active - Streaming and vinylTobes, I noticed your enthusiasm for the Denon 103R. I have a Zu Denon 103R, that I sent to ESCCO in London for their white saphire cantilever/Paratrace stylus mod, and I reccommend it heartily. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Blue Ridge JamboreeHello Grateful, I'm glad to see you're still alive and kickin'. I posted on your Tannoy question, I see you have a very fine system that is no doubt very satisfying.The use of OTL's with Ta... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI'm evaluating a change of resistor value in my crossovers, from 50ohms to 27ohms in the HF circuit.This made a profound difference in how these speakers sound. More listening is needed for... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThe arm lift on my Dynavector 501 arm quit working, the lift post had become too short. Since it was brass, I was able to slide a section of brass tube over the post, and then solder that, and a se... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitListening to the new LP's from Portland, "The Worlds Best Jazz Concert", on Pablo, and Sarah Vaughn "The Complete Pablo Years 1978-1984", surfaces are pristine, quality of recor... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI spent the weekend in Portland, visiting my friends Michael and George, and their respective systems. George's Ascendo speakers are sounding amazing, as are Michael's big Ushers.Both men u... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitLately I've been enjoying Jazz At The Philharmonic, Seattle 1956. Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Modern Jazz Quartet, Sonny Stitt, Dizzy Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Roy Eldridge,... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
music systemYou have a great system, pictures, please!Regards,Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesYou're quite welcome, I'm also looking forward to August. Glad you're having fun and trying new gear, good to change things up once in a while.Regards, and enjoy,Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Maine StereoGreat system, great story!Regards, and enjoy,Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo/Altec/GarrardBeautiful system, you've made really great choices. It would be a treat to be able to listen to it. My Garrard TT (401), is one of my prized possesions.Congratulations and enjoy,Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, I agree that digital equipment can surprise you in that newer isn't necessarily better. A modified McIntosh MVP 871, modded Genesis Digital Time Lens, and modded Musical Fidelity A3 24 DAC g... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Listening DenHello Red,Nice to see you've posted your system. I went from Auditorium 23 speaker cable to Tempo Electric solid-core silver in Teflon tubing for both my amps, the Pass M2, and SET 300B. Th... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, I can relate to being retired, be it voluntary or otherwise, and also listening deep into the following morning on pretty much a daily basis.Your system is obviouly doing just what i... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Music for the SoulWelcome to the Tannoy club. Tannoy (custom 12" HPD in my case), and tubes (300B SET), are a great combination.The new GR version of the Canterbury must sound incerdible. Reproducing mu... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks much, Jet it means a lot, coming from you. posted about 12 years ago | View comment |