Sunnyboy in 2012Hello Pradeep, I am pleased your 401 project turned out so well, and not at all surprised at how good it sounds. How is the plinth made?I will look forward to future posts regarding... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Leben - Tannoy Kensington SECongratulations on a very sweet system. I built a pair of maxxed-out HPD 315's (12" Dual Concentric), that continue to reward with the deepest level of satisfaction, after 40+ years. Enjoy! posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: As a bit of a side project, I modified an old boomy Velodyne subwoofer, consisting of a new Dayton SAP 500 plate amp, an Eminence Lab 12C subwoofer driver, 2 1/2" egg crate foam insu... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Living RoomHi Jim,One of my friends in Portland just got a pair of Ascendos, not long after my last visit there, so unfortunately, I didn't get to hear them.He's happy with them, and hopefully... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
You Enjoy MystuffKetchup,I enjoyed reading about your system, and appreciate your machining skills, and the tools at your disposal. I'd like to see pics of your rack and gear upon completion.Music l... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Marc,The Denon arrives at ESCCO today, I'm hoping they will be able to get to work on it right away. It's looking like my old Dyna XX2MKII is going to need a retip. I found some problems... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitBeen having trouble posting, let's see if this works.Pradeep< congratulations on your Garrard 401 project, may it have a place of honor in your stellar analog front end.I've sent my... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
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The SummitSystem edited: Changed systm description, to reflect the change to all- tube amplification, and other recent upgrades. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Final SETLudimagis,The SET 300B has worked out better than I'd hoped for. My poor VAC has just been sitting and collecting dust ever since the SET showed up, I even sold off my Plinius SA 100 MKIII.... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Main room, System 1Hello Derrick,Nice to see your system, it looks well matched, and I'm sure it sounds superb.Enjoy, regards,Dan posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitCharles, with that description, you have nailed down what I listen to every night.I have sold my Plinius SA 100 MKIII, (one of my friends thinks I'm nuts for not keeping one SS amp), and th... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitCharles,Luckily for me, there didn't seem to be any barriers to get past. I've been in this game long enough to know when I hear good sound, and good sounding music.Up to this point... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Charles,I have found that to be true, and I'm very pleased I was able to obtain the upgrade with tubes costing around one-half as much as many mesh plate 300B's.I still haven... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Yesterday, I changed out the RCA connectors on the SET 300B amp, to Top-Line WBT's, and also, in went a new pair of Mesh Plate Platinum 300B tubes from Upscale Audio. Result is clear... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber & Aric AudioLove your system, Dave, but I see you were in touch with Mark (Stiltskin), a few years ago. We exchanged emails several times a month, then he dropped off the face of the earth.I'm just won... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Charles,I'm actually using all the tubes that came with the amp at this time. The 300B's are EH's. I have NOS replacement Tung-Sol 6BX7GT, Sylvania 6SN7, and CV 378, along with the JJ 30... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Charles,I'm glad to hear the new tubes are working so well for you. Whether they would be a waste of resources for my modest SET 300B is in question. I will say, though, ever since putti... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Went down to Portland to visit my audio buddies there, had a great time. My friend Michael has made many positive changes, an Acoustic Solid Fat Bob, Tri-Planer MK VII, Dynavector VS... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Audio Assemblage back from repair/factory upgrades, added photos. The amp sounds very pleasing now, and should improve as the new caps and resistors burn in. Sounds surprisingly powe... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThe amp is an Audio Assemblage, that was offerred as a kit, and was designed and produced by Sonic Frontiers. This particular unit was described as a factory built, Signature model, with certain up... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Charles, now I know it's working out ok, I think I'll sell my Plinius SA 100 MKIII, it won't see much use any more, and it's taking up valuable real estate. It did make a fine back-up amp th... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Charles,Well, good news on the SET 300B front. It arrived today, from the factory, with it's all new caps and resistors. I called to ask if they had tested the tubes that came with th... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Charles,I couldn't afford the caviar-priced mesh plate tubes, so I bought a pair of JJ Electric, but I'm not at all sure I made the right choice, but at their price they seemed to hav... posted about 13 years ago | View comment |