The SummitPdreher, thanks for the advice. The M2 arrives today, I will give it a good listen. Depending on what I hear, I may pull the ad for the VAC.The old PA 35.35 is truly a great sounding amp, b... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Charles,After listening to the VAC last night, I think I need to have my head examined to even think of selling it. Curiosity makes us do strange, and sometimes ill-advised things. I'... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I have just purchased a First Watt M2 amp, and placed my trusty old VAC up for sale. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Meticulously Picked SystemYou've made some enviable choices that I appreciate. As another Garrard 401 owner, I have long admired Chris Harban's work, I bought my Dynavector 501 arm from him. He's quite a skilled craftsman, ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Pradeep, thank you very much. The plinth weighs around 45 lbs; the Edensound Bear Paws are 6.5 lbs. X 4=71 lbs. Add the 401, 3 lb. copper mat, and TTW brass weight 2.5 lbs; for a total of 76.... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Jet, that means a lot from a master DIY'er such as yourself! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I just completed a DIY three week modification project on the Garrard 401 plinth. Purpleheart on three sides, with a center section of the original Bubinga left for effect. Purplehea... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy - Manley 300B - Manley EL34Thanks for your reply. It's not likely we will be visiting each other, a pretty vast distance between us. The thought was good, though.Keep up the enjoyment.Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz CentralAll I can say is, wow! Your system is one I would love to hear.What material are the silver "baffles" made from? A very unique speaker system, enjoy!Congrats,Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
My Loft SystemThanks, Snopro. The retip made the XX2 smmother, and more detailed and dynamic.Regards,Dan posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
1000 Ways to Skin a Yak v8I enjoyed reading your audio biography, as Czarivey mentioned, some interesting components in your system. The lomger I've been in this hobby, the more I have learned, and in retirement, I have the... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitWhat surprises me is this is supposed to be a mono recording, but you'd sure never know it. It sounds much better than many of my better stereo LPs. Love this stuff.Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Charles,Yes, Clifford's playing is superb. Funny situation last night, I changed back to the Zu Denon 103R/ESCCO-modded cartridge, and checked every set up parameter again. Everything wa... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
DEEP SPACE....experience the music!Hello Claudle,Beautiful room and system, what a treat it must be to relax and take it all in.My listening room is somewhat like yours, but not anywhere near as beautiful. 16'.5&quot... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Charles,I haven't heard all that many different systems (I don't get out much!), but Clifford's trumpet sounds, to me, like a trumpet should. I know that's somewhat of an inane response,... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy - Manley 300B - Manley EL34Hello Musicophile,Thought it was time to revisit your thread, and after catching up, it has made me extremely curious as to how our speaker systems, both with 300B SET amps, might compare.<... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAfter reading Charles1dad's comments regarding Sarah Vaugn's Emarcy MG-36004, I decided it was time to revisit this recording. I had swapped the Dynavector XX2MKII back in, and had a listen. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Some Oldies New GoodiesI don't have any suggestions, but will comment, very nice system, and assembled without purchasing a lot of uber-expensive new gear. That's always something to be applauded.Enjoy! Regards,<... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Focal Grande Utopia EM glory!!Hi Lloyd,The Time Lens, and my much-Schulte-modified Musical Fidelity A3 24, is still in use. I actually prefer the outboard DAC and Time Lens to the also Schulte-modified McIntosh MVP 871.... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
My Loft SystemSnopro,You have a great system, one that I would love to own, and listen to. The Frankenstein II's are definitely on the want list, and so much more.I also have the Dynavector XX2MK... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHello Ddriveman,Yes, SET amps have been a real eye-opener for me. I had always used high power SS amps in the past (300 Wpc for my previous speakers, Dynaudio Contour 5.4's).Curiosi... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Focal Grande Utopia EM glory!!Lloyd, your system is one to be celebrated. Every aspect of it is just the best possible. The match between your hand-built amp, and your Grand Utopia EM's must be a great one.Congratulatio... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, Jesse Cook's "Gravity" arrived yesterday, I really enjoyed it, wow! Thanks for the heads-up!Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Living RoomNice system, enjoy!Regards,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyI'm surprised I've just now encountered your sweet system. A few similarities with your system and mine, a relativly inexpensive SET 300B with upgraded caps and resistors, and EML 300B XLS tubes. posted over 12 years ago | View comment |