The SummitI'm making a change in preamps, going from my kit-built pre, to a newly upgraded Modwright SPL 9.0 preamp, with upgraded power supply, new tube board with the new MWI cap upgrades. This will m... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
AMA Large Audition RoomDodgealum,It's always nice to hear when a fellow A'gon member has a nice uptick in sound quality, especially when it's in a new room. Many folks lament about their ro... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Simple by choiceI have to congratulate you on your purchase of the new Stirlings. I got my first pair of Tannoys nearly fifty years ago. For various reasons, I wandered about in the wilderness for nineteen ye... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
fsonicsmith's Systemfsonic, what is that gorgeous wood on the 301 on r/h side of your rack? I don't think I've ever seen any prettier wood anywhere Beautiful posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI just added a Benchmark DAC 1 Pre to the system, that I picked up on US Audiomart. It just might be the best $500 I've ever spent in this hobby. I know there are supposed to be much better DA... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
ATC active - Streaming and vinylTobes, I finally found out last night how good the Sennheiser HD 600 cans really are. I received yesterday a Benchmark DAC 1 Pre. I'm floored by it. After listening through my system all eveni... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Nothing is SacredCal, as I recall, the M2 just didn't have enough gain. I was using a Sonic Euphoria passive pre at the time. I sold the SE and built the Transcendent Sounds Grounded Grid (with certain parts a... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
With blessing from the audio godsTom, I just checked your new layout, and if your speakers are located as indicated in your diagram, I see no reason you should be having your current problems. It just makes no sense. I firmly... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Nothing is SacredThanks Cal, for the info. I had looked at First Watt & DIY Audio and I couldn't find where to order them. I'll know more when I check out your links. Thanks for that. At one time, I bought... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Nothing is SacredCal, I'm wondering where you ordered your F4 amp kit from. That looks like something I'd really like to do. I know how much more enjoyable your system can be when you actually built a large pa... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
With blessing from the audio godsHello, I just responded to your post regarding your attempt at relocating your speakers. I see no reason why your Dadeulus Ulysses shouldn't work, if you can get them properly located in their... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Nothing is SacredAs a sometimes DIY'er, I admire your efforts. I've built some kit amps and preamps, and mostly built my speakers (finished them anyway, wiring them, building my crossovers, and polishing the h... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSaturday (04/20), I picked up an Audio Renaissance (Mr. Liang) SET 845 Integrated that I bought from my good friend Hermann. Included were two pairs of Psvane 300B tubes, a pair of Electron Tu... posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDue to y Primare SP 31 Pre-pro going on the fritz, I've just added an Arcam FMJ AV 9 Pre-pro. Ebay to the rescue. posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Music for the SoulHi again, I didn't realize I'd already asked this question before. Are you still using the Momentum?Regards,Dan posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Music for the SoulHello Bullot,You've got me curious as to how your Canterbury's sound with the new D'agastino amp driving them. Must sound heavenly!Regards,<... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSince getting my Modwright SWP 9.0 Signature phono stage back from being checked out by Dan Wright, my cleaning of all connections and contacts, and rearranging some interconnects and power ca... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
alby0521's SystemHello Alby, I had the pleasure of hearing Klipschorns around 40 years ago, and while I've forgotten many things that've happened in life since then, I haven't forgotten those Klipschorns. posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsBill, I really appreciate the invite, but I live in the Pacific Northwest, and tend to not travel. If you are ever in my area, ( I live on Whidbey Island, in Washington State), an appearance f... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsBill, yours is a system I would dearly love to hear. It is spectacular in every way, your analog front end is impressive, so much so, it makes me wonder how much I'm actually missing, with my ... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Noromance,I replaced the original idler with the Audio Silente. I didn't seem to notice a great deal of difference, either I'm tone deaf, or the original was in... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceHello Syntax, nice hear back from you. I had to purchase a tripod that was up to the task of supporting my Nikon D 5000, 105mm 1:2.8 D lens, that has to be used in manual focus mode. I just co... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
AMA Large Audition RoomHello Dodgealum,I owned a Scout signature for several years, and enjoyed it. I did, though, tire of the JMW "wobble". I see your new table has the Levinson arm, so it makes for a mo... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
caveman cinemaTo me, your vision and hands-on approach epitomizes what involvement in this hobby is all about. It's amazing what can be done, and the sound quality that can be achieved by this type of effor... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceSyntax, your system speaks for itself, just outstanding collection of components. I want to comment on the superb photography on display in your virtual system page. I've been trying to do a b... posted over 7 years ago | View comment |