My 2 channel and home theater rig.That must sound good, and plenty of volume, too. The 385's are the 15" aren't they? I'm actively looking for a pair of 12" MG's, got the itch to go back to Tannoy, had a pair of 12" ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
I'm happyI can well imagine how happy you must be. I had the pleasure of owning some 12" Monitor Golds, in DIY boxes, that were one of my favorites of all the speakers I've had in nearly 40 years in th... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Shadorne, thanks for the kind words! I think it sounds good, but it's a little tricky to get a stable, noise-free sound out of it. It takes some getting used to. If the thread is over-tensioned,... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: New pictures added. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Finally, after some trial and error, I completed my comversion to thread drive. Nice improvement. Many deserved thanks to Dave G. for all his help, couldn't have done it without him.... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Dr. Dan's Di Shi Cable ElixirHi, Having a nice, great sounding, yet not hugely expensive system dosen't get much notice most of the time, but you have much to be proud of. DIY cabinets and crossovers look great. Musica... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Dr. Dan's Di Shi Cable ElixirHi, Having a nice, great sounding, yet not hugely expensive system dosen't get much notice most of the time, but you have much to be proud of. DIY cabinets and crossovers look great. Musica... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseHi again Bob, I have done some minor diy mods myself, such as making up resistor plugs to nail down the resistive loading on my cart, (Dynavector XX2MKII). I just haven't done complex electroni... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseHi PTM, I really admire your hands-on approach to your system. I would do the same thing, if I had the know-how. Most of my components are modded too, by the way, great price barrier- busters t... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Recently added DIY resistors, ala Grant, and thanks to you, cartridge loading is now perfect. The help is appreciated, as always, simple things can make large differences, and hats o... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds Good For NowHi Grimace, Just happened on your system and thread, both very nice. Sherman caught my eye, my sweet Ruby dog (a mixture of Rottweiler and Norwegian Elkhound, I believe), passed on about t... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
My first two channel. Whad'ya think?Hello Peter, Great system you have there. I just read a post of yours on a thread about VPI arms/tables. I see you speak from experience. I can't tell from the pics, is your arm the JMW Sig... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitFinally completed surround and center channel installation. Although surround speaker location is not ideal, the results are quite good, the system re-location making a very beneficial change.<... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Finally completed surround and center channel installation. Although surround speaker location is somewhat less than ideal, the result, due to system re-location, actually worked out... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: System update. I sent my Musical Fidelity A3/24 dac, Aragon 3002 amp, and Marantz DV8300 back to Michigan to David Schulte of The Upgrade Company for updates. They have been back in ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The Underground SystemAdam, welcome to the Dynaudio family. I've had my 5.4's now for three great years, and the system just gets better around them. I first fell in love with the 3.4's (it didn't hurt that they were co... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Liquid HiFi - Charlotte, NCAnd right you are Audioangel, I love my Contour 5.4's! Dan, Whidbey Island, Wa. USA posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallHi Bob, I had to get three meter ic's when I moved my system, but couldn't afford the top-of-the-line Tricon, so I got the Vortex Analog, and I would describe it exactly as you did the Tricon. ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Mark, Thanks for the suggestions, I need to get at least one just to see what this combo can really do. And enjoy some good music. Enjoy you demo! Regards, Dan posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Mark, I've bought a few reissues and bargain used lps from Better Records, but no Hot Stampers. I got into vinyl partly because of the chance to get used lp's cheaply, and enlarge my collect... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
ongoing againHi Abe, Dan here, you posted on my thread about the Dyn. Contour 5.4's. My 5.4's, like your Special 25's, will be with me till the end, I've got to believe. For my system, I use a Fosgate p... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitMore notes after further listening following set-up with Mintlp Tractor. Vinyl sounds more grain-free, smooth yet very lively and dynamic. Placement of instruments in soundstage much more precise t... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Just set up my arm/cartridge with the Mintlp Best Tractor, great tool, set-up was easy and precise. Analog front end has reached its zenith, getting all I can now without going nuts ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitGood morning, Abe, It's funny you should ask about that, since I got my HD 600's, they have been my benchmark for how to quantify the progress in sound reproduction through my loudspeaker s... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThat's great, Mark! New set-up all the way around, and all top-drawer stuff, too. Too bad one of us doesn't have a tele-porter, 'cause I'd sure like to hear that new table, not to mention speaks an... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment |