Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSkushino,I think you and I share similar objectives, but have arrived at a comfort zone audio wise using different means, with different levels of achievement, with your system being closer... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Charles,After reading about your Yamamoto YDA-01 DAC, I went to their website, where I discovered they are offering this item in kit form.I'm very interested in this, but coul... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, Arj. The more I listen to to it, the more bowled over by it I become.Regards,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: I got my Zu Denon 103R back from ESCCO yesterday, where it had their sapphire cantilever and Paratrace stylus upgrade. After the truama of mounting and setting it up, I found the upg... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitCharles,Thanks for your comments, I really am in a happy place regarding my system, and listening in general.As it turns out, both camps are right regarding Tannoy and amplification... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Arj, I'm glad you noticed! I've been in this hobby a long time, but I didn't really get serious until I was getting close to retirement.I realized in order to have the kind of system... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Zu Denon 103R is being shipped back today from ESCCO, where it had their white sapphire/Paratrace stylus upgrade. It should make for a substantial improvement on an already very good... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoys and TubesThanks, Arj. I have a friend in Portland (Ore.) that just got a VAC Renaissance 70/70 for his Turnberrys, it seems his amp shopping is over. Before that, I heard them with Joule Electra Starlight (... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoys and TubesI have enjoyed reading about your system for a while now, and have finally decided to comment, as there are some similarities between your fine system, and my own.I too, use Tannoys, but mi... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy and tubes, tubes and more tubes (updated)Hello Tuan, I'm glad you've found The Amp for your Turnberry's. My Tannoys love the SET 300B I'm now using with them, but they might like your VAC 70/70 even better.Congratulations on a fin... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Pops110 system.Hello Dave, nice little system you have, but do the Tannoys sound better on their sides? Maybe I should try that!Just kidding, I'm also a Tannoy guy, and using a 9Wpc SET 300B to drive my 1... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, Agear, I don't know about anyone else, but I sure got a chuckle out of the "victory parade" comment. Isn't that what this pursuit is about, chasing the best music reproduction you can mana... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI had been troubled for some time by a mechanical-sounding hum heard from my speakers, being generated by my Garrard 401, which I took to be motor noise being transferred to the plinth.Afte... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, Hcalland. Just to clarify, my TT is a vintage Garrard 401 idler-drive turntable I've done a DIY restoration on.Regards,Dan posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Rockport, CH Precision, Taiko, TotaldacThe only suggestion I can make is, enjoy!Congrats and regards,Dan posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Chris,We've had a beautiful summer here in the Pacific Northwest (sometimes, it seems as if we don't have summer).The music is sounding it's all-time best (especially analog). I'... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: The Dynavector Soundsmith-retipped XX2MKII has really settled in nicely, I haven't felt the urge to use another cartridge since it returned from Soundsmith. Still waiting on the ESCC... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: My Dynavector XX2MKII cartridge just returned from Soundsmith, where it had their top OCL re-tip. After the first few hours, I have concluded it's now my best cartridge, but that may... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Nirvana or SamsaraIf there were a Like button on Virtual Systems, I would have surely clicked it!Congratulations, and enjoy,Dan posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sound to die forRegarding the sound of your digital gear, I have a modified McIntosh MVP 871 that sounds very, very, good. I also have an outboard Genesis Digital Time Lens, and Mucial Fidelity A3-24 DAC.B... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
It just sounds right.Seems to be a very enjoyable system you've put together. Some nice vintage gear, too.I have a Fosgate Audionics pre-pro for the rare occaision when I watch a movie or listen to multi-channe... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitPradeep,Thanks for the update, I'm glad you're enjoying your 401 so much.As I mentioned before, try the platter dampening rings avaiable on Ebay. I do think the copper mat helps dam... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Chris,I have the obvious concern of interfering with the idler wheel under the platter, which would limit the area for bonding addtional material to the platter.I am enjoying the... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Pradeep,The mat that came with my 401 was in unusable condition, so I can't comment on how it sounded.I checked, and it appears you are correct about the copper mats by TTW, t... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitPradeep,I just commented on your system thread, I'm so pleased you're happy with your Garrard, it looks great.The switch faceplate on my 401 apparently was an early one, it was silk... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment |