Rives Audio and Talon ReferenceRichard, I didn't realize you'd made all these changes! (No more 20.5's ?) Now it's time to do something about that Frog. Good as it is, it's not up to the rest anymore IMO, especially for someone ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereSystem edited: Finally got a picture with my new McIntosh MC275 tube amp! posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereOnce stats get in your blood, nothing else, no matter how fine, seems to "do it." It's a similar situation with tube amps and stats: once you hear stats with good tube amplification, the ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereGreg -- verrry funny! The real problem will be what to do with my 23.5 if I like the Mac. It's such a wonderful amp I just can't bear the thought of selling it. Maybe I can find someone to lease it... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereI never experienced spitting or arcing or slapping with my CLSs in the 16 years I've had them. I did have to replace the panels once about 12 years ago when the little "damper patches" of... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereJoseph, thanks for the Goldmund news!! Where on earth did you run across this website -- I'm burning with curiosity?As for the JVC motor, I understand that it's still available, in case you... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Modest SystemI'm sure many of us wish we had stopped when you did and been happy ;--) posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereWhart, yes my system is one of those occasional masterpieces of synergy, most of it I will boast, the result of long term planning and unwavering vision, and a certain amount of it just due to happ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereSystem edited: Heres a picture of the current system to compare with the previous setup. The stats have been mounted on Sound Anchor stands -- a LONG overdue improvement. The Depth subwoofer (in th... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereI'm a member of the MLOC and have my system listed there also. I check the site every two or three months, but real news and interesting information has usually been covered here or on AA already ;--) posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereCwlondon: (and everybody else) I apologize for not posting some current pics. Right now it's 102 in Tucson (yesterday hit 110!) so that project will have to wait!!I agree w/ Greg that your ... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereGreg, thanks for the kind remarks. No the CLSs have the standard light oak finish, however after years of re-oiling with my favorite Flecto -- "Natural Oil and Sealer" they've taken on a ... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereDigital update: I finally got my hands on the reputed holy grail of AT&T ST glass optical interconnects to go between my CDT and DAC. The Aural Symphonics Optimism Version 2 msrp $1000, which I bou... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemAccording to the review comparing Titan, Temper W and Audio Tekne MC-6310 (I paraphrase):Add to background silence a host of high performance strengths and for $1000 less than the other two... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemI didn't realize you'd got the Venustas phono. Was it a big improvement over the Hovland? If you're going to get a Dominus PC, definitely put it on your amp-- made a huge difference for me.... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereThanks Albert. I could say you're very observant, but we both know that would be redundant! posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereThanks Albert, coming from you that's quite a complement! Now if I can just find time to take new pictures. BTW, you should know I was Minor White's teaching assistant at MIT when he was Director o... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereBill, it's all my fault, just haven't had time to update the pics. Everything you say is true. The sad part is, I've had my CLSs on the ground for almost 15 years! (until last year.) And those stan... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereMattheus (rennat?) No I am not familiar with the sound of Jena (although I have heard them at CES, I just don't remember)BTW, Purist will now cryo certain items you wish to send to them. Th... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereMattheus, you have a beautiful and revealing system. All the more reason you're going to freak out when you install the PAD phono cable. You ask how I describe the sound? Well, at the time I instal... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereFernando, why did you do that!? Is there something you like better about the Hovland?Neil. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereBrian, I am thinking of doing what you say (Dominus), and using the Venustas PC on my CD transport.As for the ExactPower: My whole system only draws 400 watts, but when I moved into this ap... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereNcaudio, I did some extensive research on dipole bass in the wake of your comments. It reminded me of some methods we used to create acoustic enviromnents at MIT in the 60's using null points etc. ... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereSystem Update / Cable: I replaced the Madrigal CZ Gel XLR's between the DAC and the preamp with Purist Audio Venustas. WOW! What is it about those Purist cables!? Every time I install a pair, the s... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereSystem Update / Cartridge: Got a new Transfiguration Temper W MC cartridge today. Of course it's already mounted and aligned. But I'm not saying anything until it's got at least 30 - 50 hours on it... posted about 21 years ago | View comment |