Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSorry I missed your question earlier.The holes are left open. I do not believe they go through.I'm nor using BDR cones, I use Arios under the speakers, I have not tried Stillpoint, ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSystem edited: Long overdue update of my system. Gone is the Aesthetix Calypso, added Aesthetix Callisto pre-amp and Io phono stage. Added custom turntable. Gone are Kubala Sosna Emotion cables, ad... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSystem edited: In order to show my DIY Interconnects as discussed [url=http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rcabl&1150905409&openusid&zzJadem6&4&&]here[/url] I am using the My System thread wh... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemHi Ken,OH MY GOD!!! And I thought I was crazy! Your craftsmanship is beyond words. Please feel free to email me if I can help you with anything!You are one impressive man. Great job... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemThanks Bill, I need to hear I'm not too far gone. If you look at the picture that is face on to my fireplace you'll see a large brown bear who looks like she's sitting on the other bears head. (on ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemHi William,Yes I am a hopeless bear lover. The white Polar bear is a true music coinsurer and enjoys every form of music. The bears by the fireplace have sacrificed the listening experience for... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemI wanted to make one quick comment. The footprint of your speaker is very close to mine. Mine are six feet high, but they are quite stable with just three footers. As for the carpet, this is an iss... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemHi Ray, Yes, I would try to set the Aurios as your "base" and build up from there. The paving stone may or may not be needed, but I assume the spikes will stay. You might just spike the cones to a ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemNow then Ray, on to the question of where to start, (after speakers) keep in mind all my comments are personal opinions and not necessarily based in fact or science. These opinions come from years ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemWell with Perfectionists question, I suggest I begin there. Coincidently this was going to be my first suggestion because without a question the speakers on Aurios were the most significant isolat... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemHi Frank, I had been using a Placette active line stage for many years prior to the Aesthetix. The Placette is so clean that it in effect was not adding anything to the sound. I had some people bri... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemSystem edited: It was drawn to my attention that people were not actually discovering the long description I has hidden behind a tab. In an effort to correct this problem I have the verbiage up fro... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemThis is a very hard question to answer because its so subjective. Having said that; I will try to describe my impressions.. The Nordost Valhalla were my interconnects and speaker cable for many ye... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSystem edited: This is an update to my system after selling off a third of the value. The major changes were going from two amps to one and changing cabling from Nordost Valhalla to Kubala-Sosna Em... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemSystem edited: The forth try to get pictures worked! I love dial-up. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSkushino, some day we will meet, I'm sure of it. either I'll be there or you'll end up here. I look forward to playing stereo with you in that we can't ski together. maybe we can go out for dinner ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSystem edited: added my high school Marantz model 20 tuner. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemThanks Art, I had fun too. Call anytime you want to play! posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemSystem edited: I finally got to pictures and updated my pre-amp posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemThank-you for the insight Larry. I used to own some BMI power cords and once wrote something negative. I don't remember the manufacturers name, but he went crazy and threatened me. I decided too m... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemThe Valhalla are very revealing. With electrostatic speakers they may sound bright, I would try them first before spending the money. I would recommend you try Audience AU-24 also. Ive read good c... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemTok20000, I agree an anologue section would be nice. I have an old table but the sound is so bad I do not use it anymore. I've thought about the Rega 9 2002 version, do you have thoughts? also I wo... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Almost there.Your in the tunnel, the light is aproaching. I would strongly recommend an upgrade to your power. Dedicated line, conditioner, at the very least a better power cord. I know they are good, but your ... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemI will get around to pictures soon, it's been on my list of things to do. I plan to include close up shots of some of the tweaks and shelve support. Thanks for the intrest. posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemI chose the FIM because of it's control and definition on the bass. I have tested almost all the higher end interconnects avalible, and for my system the FIM has the best control and definition in ... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment |