Sublime SoundThank you for the suggestion, Thekong. I do have a friend who has an XP25. I will ask him what he thinks. Interesting idea. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundI had a couple of audio buddies over last night to listen to some music. One had not heard the system for a couple of years so it was interesting to learn what he thought of the recent changes and ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJtinn,Do you know if Mike had his MMSevens positioned into their final locations or voiced to his room yet? I'm really curious to read if the superior performance that he has been experienc... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I'm really interested in reading about the progress of this project. As an advocate of preloaded Vibraplanes with steel ballast plates, I'm curious to know how it effects the sound in your ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I had a shop cut my first ballast plate to save some money. I then spent 25 hours, grinding, sanding, painting, resending, repainting and finally oiling the steel ballast plate. The end pro... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCongratulations Albert. You've worked hard to optimize your system and to get to this level. But, I predict you will be surprised by what those ballast plates will do to improve your isolation once... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceSyntax, The SME V-12 is a modern arm, just three years old, and it has dynamic balance. I once spent some time comparing the dynamic to static balance on my old SME V arm and I preferred the dynami... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, You can always contact Mark at Reno HiFi about the Pass .8 amps. He will ship them to you for an in system trial period. He also offers good trade in deals. My buddy Madfloyd did this with ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Suteetat's SystemSuteetat, Have you had a chance to compare the Atlas to the Supreme in the same arm? I'm curious to know how you would compare these two cartridges and if you prefer one to the other. Thanks. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSounds like you're making progress, Albert. You have analog on the brain. I think you meant to write "photo" studio, not "phono" studio. I hope there is not too much metal dust ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, how are those steel ballast plates coming along? Also, have you considered additional Vibraplanes under your amps? The system must be singing now. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemGreat pictures Rockitman. I also saw them over at WBF. The system must really sound great these days. I'm curious if you are considering the Pass XS Pre to replace the XP30? I've heard that it is a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
New room makes all the difference.I notice the turntable in two different spots: one on the back shelf above the drawers and one on the new rack. Which configuration are you going to stay with? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
New room makes all the difference.Documentroom, contratulations on the new racks. I like the new photos, but please don't be tempted to buy silver Q1s to match the racks. Those Mini 2s are just the ticket. What proper isolation doe... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, did the height of your speakers change after you inserted the Stillpoints? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
New room makes all the difference.Wow, back to the Mini2. Congratulations. I can't think of a better looking speaker, so despite some improvements with the new Q series, I'm very content to just keep my Mini2 for a while longer. An... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Suteetat's SystemSuteetat, Could you explain why you replaced the Q3? How do your current Eventus speakers differ from the Magico? Thanks. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI think Albert, and his listening friends, have learned how each of these cartridges sound relative to each other in similar, if not identical, conditions, that is, in this particular system contex... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemRockitman, Those are interesting observations. I've been testing for noise in my system recently. It's the next area that I will be addressing. I use an iPhone app, turn the volume to max and measu... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThat's a very interesting comment about the H5000 highlighting the different strengths of the Atlas and Supreme even more than before. Albert's is one of the only systems I've read about which can ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJohn, Like Albert, I was skeptical about VTA adjustments on a long arm like the SME V-12. But now that I've tried it and demonstrated it to some friends, I can not go back. It takes 20 seconds or s... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Ozzy SystemI had no idea the screw adapters are so expensive. When ordering a new set of Stillpoints, can one specify the thread for free, or must one always pay extra to get the right threading? $50 per adap... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundThanks Kmccarty. For some comments comparing the XOno to the XP-25, you can read my post from 12/28 above to Jfrech.Regarding the TimeLine test, it was quite simple. I borrowed Albert Porte... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundThank you Charles. It has been a most enjoyable process and one in which I have learned much, both about system building and the music. Though I could not have predicted it, perhaps the best part o... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemCongratulations John on the new Opus cables. Improvements at that level can be very meaningful and add greatly to one's appreciation of the music. With the sonic gains and significant pricing, it r... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |