Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesAbsolutely beautiful system. I'm contemplating moving to a DD turntable. As you own two world class examples of belt/string drive and DD, would you mind giving impressions of both?Cheers posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Comments pleaseNice system. I love your combination of equipment, PBN products are excellent. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo Green in Wine CountryGreat system! I'm in Long Beach so making up to the Pitch Perfect event is not too difficult, hope to see you there. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Serenity Now... (latest revision)Congrats on going back to the 40.1, one of my favorite speakers. Music just simple flows through them. I'm also using GIK treatments, they have taken my system to the next level. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsI'm focused on the same activity, expanding my record collection. I've been to too many audiophile homes where the value of their record collection was 1/2 of their play back system.Cheers posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Large Horns Extreme Nearfield ExperienceAnother beautiful system. I find it interesting how often we see Lamm equipment paired with vintage horns (or Tannoy's) and vintage turntables. There is something obviously magical about the combin... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I've heard tube based CD and DAC systems that easily rival the best analog. I'd love to hear that Yamamoto some day posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Your system is looking great. As such a great jazz lover, you should think about adding vinyl....there are so many albums never released on CD.Excellent music recommendations as well, I hav... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomYes I read that thread before going for the SIT's. It was interesting to read Phil's perception of the SIT mono's being clearly superior to the SIT stereo amp. Hesse amps are great with my ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomThe SIT have about 40 hours on them and I have to say the sound is easily the best I've heard in my system. The resolution of the instruments, the blackness behind the notes is......something I've ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomDan,I've been following the evolution of your system for awhile now, it sure is progressing nicely. I used to live in Seattle (Capital Hill) and that's where I met Scott. I head up to the NW a ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomHimiguel,I would call Mark at Reno Hifi and have him send you a SIT-1 for an addition, he is fabulous to deal with. The SIT's seem to have the same output in my system as the J2 did, with the s... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomHimiguel,I found that the j2 needed at least 200 hours to fully break in. You described perfectly how the J2 sounded in my system. I went from the J2 to the XA30.5, honestly it was a mistake. I... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomHi Charles,The SIT is brand new and still breaking in.....but I like what I'm hearing. The Pass XA30.5 is an amazing amp, but that much power is not needed for my horns.The 30.5 has a d... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitGreat system Dan, I've always had a "thing" for that Dynavector arm.I'm back to First Watt, SIT-1 and I'm super happy. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomSystem edited: Totally new room! Ripped out to walls and sound reinforced, GIK treated, new furniture and new amps. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Rhythm & SoundBeautiful system. Does the Linn drive the First Watt directly? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
To see and feel the musicYour system is looking nice in that new room. Of all your amps, which one do you listen to most often? Why?Thanks and enjoy posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Italian room evolutionMarco,Congratulations on your new speakers. I would love to hear the differences between your new and old speak set up.Enjoy! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Italian sound evolution - AcapellaMarco,Congratulations on your new speakers. I would love to hear the differences between your new and old speak set up.Enjoy! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo / RethmNice system, Rethem and Shindo is a combination you don't see often but I bet it sounds wonderful.Can you tell me what improvements you noticed when you added the Mr. T? posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
I'm done (mostly)Excellent system. I also have the Oppo 105, it's amazingly good for the money. And don't feed KevinKwann, he's a classic internet troll.Enjoy your great system and room. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundPeter,Are are contemplating changing to the .8 Pass amps? When I spoke to Wayne from Pass he said that the .8 wasn't exactly an "upgrade" from the .5 but a different sound altogether.... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomCurrently putting all efforts into a dedicated listening room. New dedicated lines, dedicated ground and room treatments will be all part of the new room. Just having my entire record collection in... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulKevin is a classic Internet troll. Scott, don't feed the trolls man...... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment |