Air, Magnets, String & TapeThank's Chris, no rest for the wicked. Jim Howard called me last night, and I've gone with the the silver and teflon dialectric. Shouldn't be more than a week or so, and I'll be back in business. I... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room dreamsEver since I heard the GM 70's, and met and talked with Kara Chaffee (what an impressive woman) back at '07 RMAF, I've been slathering over having a pair of the GM 70's, but they remain beyond my p... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,Shortly after my last post, the long-awaited part came in, and the arm is now in the hands of James Howard at Applied Fidelity. He should start on it soon. I haven't decided yet on... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveThat is, I think, the nicest looking dedicated music room I have seen. I take it you did it yourself, so give yourself a big pat on the back for me, would you please? Just stunning. The equipment i... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, Chris. The room is our living room, and my wife kindly puts up with it. I'm lucky in that I've been able to place the speakers well out into the room. I located them using the Cardas recomm... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Tonian, Tubes, and FirstWattVery nice system you've put together. I've heard good things about both the Dialogue 7's and the Maggie 3.7's. It would be a nice system to hear. Congratulations.Regards,Dan posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Living RoomHi J, Yep, still here on the "rock", as we call it. The Captain Whidbey is not too far from me, about ten miles, I'd guess. It's funny, on this island, there doesn't seem to be an... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris. Thanks for the info. I managed to get my 501 to work by sacrificing the headshell, in that I drilled a hole in the middle of the area of the contact pins, allowing the wires to pass throu... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: System revised, photos added. The McIntosh MVP 871 just arrived, after purchasing, the seller shipped the unit to Dave Schulte of The Upgrade Company, for a Signature Upgrade. I woun... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Living RoomHello Jbaxley,Nice list of "Not On List" components you have put together. Your system must be a great listen for you, you've done a good job of seslecting system components, I'm ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,That's exactly the situation I'm in now. When I tried to rewire my Dynavector DV 501 tonearm, I managed to damage the wiring socket on the tonearm end. The only available replaceme... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, I get a lot of satisfaction in doing as much work on upgrading my components as I can safely do. I have learned lately, though, my hands are not steady enough for very delicate soldering wor... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHello Chris,I really admire your involvement and knowledge, gained from many years of deep immersion in audio and passion for music. Keeping and improving vintage gear is something we have ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Have added a McIntosh MVP 871 universal disc player, the transport finally died on my Marantz DV8300. I purchased the MVP 871 on this site, it's in the process of getting a Signature... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, M. It's sounding pretty darned good, but I still have a bit of tweaking to do yet, but it's getting there.Regards,Dan posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Marantz DV 8300 transport finally died, so a McIntosh MVP 871 was bought here on Audiogon, and is having an upgrade by David Schulte, of The Upgrade Company, I'll be glad when it arr... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJust completed my project Garrard 401 project, it's nice, I like it a lot. I sent my VAC PA 35.35 amp in to the Vactory (sorry, I couldn't help myself), for a factory upgrade. I've been waiting wee... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
H.H Scott, Arcam, RelThanks, Mcgaric, my oldest son lives in Bonney Lake, so I try to get down that way a couple of times a year (it's a long drive!) If you get north of Everett, try to stop by.Regards,Dan posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Sam, and Happy New Year to you! (And everyone else, for that matter!) I haven't posted anything on this yet, but here goes: I have begun a turntable project, with a Garrard 401, a Dynavector DV ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
H.H Scott, Arcam, RelI have enjoyed reading your thread, I don't know what is better, your system or your sense of humor! Both are great. I notice you mentioned Speakerlab, do you live in the Great Northwest? I'm on Wh... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Till death do us partI couldn't agree more with your statement above. That feeling led me back to vintage Tannoys, and an old VAC PA 35.35 amp that works wonder with them. I've sent this amp to Kevin at VAC for upgrade... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Till death do us partHello RC (I didn't want to call you Rotten), What I really wanted in a tonearm was either a Grahm Phantom or the Tri-Planer, but they are beyond my reach. I've always admired the design of the Dyna... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Sandstone, With the Genelex KT 77's, things became clearer, punchier, and better all around. I need look no furthur for output tubes, these are the ones I'll stick with. No second mortga... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Till death do us partLovely system, and I especially love your Garrard 301 with Dobbins plinth and Tri-Planer arm. I am expecting my Garrard 401 to be delivered today, I'm making a project of it, with Dynavector DV 501... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsHi Lew, great assemblage of gear to enjoy on a daily basis. I'm hoping my turntable project turns out as well as yours have. Nice job!Regards,Dan posted over 14 years ago | View comment |