My listening room systemKookoos57,Looks like the cabinets and chair are from Ikea. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
My listening room systemKookoos57,Looks like the cabinets and chair are from Ikea. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment life set upSkyclimber,I still have an Audio Electronics Super Amp MkII that I amp currently not using w/ I downsized my system. It is a lovely amp and I will use it again. The AES DJH preamp is one of the... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment life set upI went the tube pre/ SS amp route for a while. You get the best of both worlds. Big 3D soundstage and articulate detail. I used the AES DJH preamp w/ Pass Labs Aleph 30 power amp. Superb combo! posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment life set upIf you are looking for a different integrated I'd consider the CA Azur 640a V2. It has been upgraded to the 650 so the 640 V2's are plentiful used. I have down sized from hi-end and picked up the 6... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
My listening room systemThoughtful assembly of components and nice LP collection. And yes floorstanding speakers. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
My listening room systemThoughtful assembly of components and nice LP collection. And yes floorstanding speakers. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
My first systemA+++ One heck of a nice 1st system. Congratulation!!!!!!!! posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room SystemA real musicians listening room. To the point w/ working persons equipment. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Happiness is a warm tube...Stunning system. Sounds like analogue?How good is an iPod and Wadia using the analogue output w/o using an external DAC? Will I be able to control the volume so I can go directly to a tube powe... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
IPOD AND WILSONI think you have a fantastic and beautiful looking system. I think it sounds great.I want to get a iPod and Wadia dock for my source too. How good is it without an external DAC, only using the ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Treasure ChestLonestarsouth,I did research and found that vinegar is the safest poduct for vintage gear. I tried it on an old Pioneer reciever and it works wonders w/o damaging the the silk screening. It is ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Treasure ChestYes, Quad 57s Lonestarsouth.Rugyboogie, Clean the cabinet w/ Old English furniture polish for natural wood. Don't use anything other than vinegar to clean the electronic faceplates. You hav... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Treasure ChestNow to find speakers from the same era to compliment the system. Then set it up in a library or study and enjoy music w/ a nice vintage glass of wine. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
System ca. 2008Thanks Acoustat6. I was wondering how Shadorne's listening space freq. graph could look so good for an residental looking space. All I see is bass traps. I would love to have that without a... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
System ca. 2008How did you get your entire frequency range so smooth? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
System ca. 2008Follow-up to previous post:I mean "dreaded bump at 60hz", not "hum at 60hz". Sorry, but you new what I meant. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
System ca. 2008I was looking at your rooms frequency response. Impressive. How did you attain that nice flat response, as your room looks normal enough?I see the bass EQ removed the dreaded hum at 60h... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Do you feel lucky, Punk? Well do ya?Alberporter,Good question! The Clint version send a shiver, the Jim version makes me crack a smile (only because I know the original) so I guess Clint wins. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
My Room In The HouseI like your 2 different systems. Have you considered putting the AR system in a small room like a library or bedroom. Its smooth soft and emotional sound would work in a relaxing environment. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
My Room In The HouseI believe you are correct in assuming that a passive preamp will work w/ your Manarchy amps. I have a Audio Electronics Super Amp MkII power amp with 40wpc full power at 1 volt input. I use a Lumin... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Main Listening RoomWOW!Love the ARC gear, love the Stressless seating, love the accoustical space.Are considering adding a projection system for concerts and movies to it? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindI glad you mentioned the room lens. I noticed your room lens and was going to ask you about them. Are they an exact replica of the original w/ different size tubes. How did you make them and what a... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindWith this beautiful pricey high-end system, you may want to change the name to "I'd rather have a 2 channel system" instead of "too poor for multi-channel". I'm sure you are enj... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
ARC StarrI have owned Linn gear in the past so I have one comment. The LK100 are not one of there better amps. On the budget that you seem to be on, upgrading to the LK85 is a big jump in sound performance.... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |