Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Just got a McCormack DNA 500 amp to replace my DNA .5 Rev A. Still has the McCormack house sound but with much better soundstaging. The speakers disappear alltogether. Tons of slam a... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Added a few new pictures: - Transfiguration Temper cartridge - Ayre CX7e-MP CD player (just back from the MP upgrade) - Peter Millet Mini Max headphone amp - Hagerman Piccolo MC step... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Ayre + Maggie = magicJust wondering about your impressions on the CX7e-MP mods. What are you hearing different pre and post mod? posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseDave - You know I'll never leave anything alone. It will at least get some vibration dampening and maybe some EMI/RFI shielding on the inside. I will definitely have an upgraded power cord on it an... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Just purchased an Ayre CX7e to replace my transport and DAC setup. Still evaluating, but so far this seems like a nice step upward in performance from the DIY modded inexpensive Chin... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseJust obtained a little used new old stock Dynavector XX1 high output MC cartridge to replace my 20X-H. Heavy sucker at 12g with a funny switch on the front to turn on/off the flux damper (sounds li... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Long Island SoundYou're still pretty close to the city. I suggest you check out www.audiocircle.com and look in the NY Rave forum. We get together about once a month. It's a great group of people. We do a lot of eq... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Long Island SoundWhere are you on LI? there's a number of us that get together on a monthly basis. PM me if you feel up to meeting and sharing with others of like mind.Bob posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The Tuned Room ApproachAre those Michael Green controllers all around the corners and on the ceiling? More info on these please and a link if possible? What is the theory and implementation and effect?thanks,Bob posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchYeah, the STRING is the THING - Bada BING! Just wait until you try different kinds of string and hear a difference. That really blows my mind. Why would a silk string sound brighter and more clinic... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseYes, I built the Mark Kelly speed controller. It wasn't too bad putting it together, but with so many parts and a layout and directions that were not disaster proofed there was bound to be a mistak... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
2 Steps from Heaven...This replaced the 20X-H I presume? How did the sound change - what were the differences?I've been toying with going LOMC from my 20X-H, but I'd also need a step up and I'm not so sure I wan... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTry rapping on the rack or shelf with the stylus down, and turn up the volume a bit. You still may not hear much of anything but I bet you will see (or feel) the bass driver moving a bit. Not to wo... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Hansen Audio managed by XTAI've heard the Prince's over at Wes Bender's place. Great speakers, but utterly transparent to equipment upstream of them. True refereence quality speakers and (probably) a reviewer's dream, if you... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Just finished building Mark Kelly's speed controller for the turntable. A very challenging project but a good end result. Thanks for designing this kit Mark, and for your patience wa... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Just updated pictures of the new room and my new DIY seismic sink audio racks. 50 lbs of sand used in each shelf/box. I also found the addition of room treatments (GIK Panels) to bri... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Just upgraded the turntable with a Moerch DP6 tonearm (but didn't change the picture yet). I know things would improve over the old Audioquest PT6 arm, but I never thought that a ton... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Tried out the EA modded Sony DVP-S7700 player as a transport with my ART DI/O DAC. Got it on loan from a friend and wound up buying it. Wow! Transports definitely make a difference. ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Recent additions/changes: Modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player to replace the Cal Labs DX2 (as transport) and ART DI/O DAC. Yes, it's that good, and I get to play SACD and DVD-A's ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: inside the amp picture uploaded posted over 22 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseSystem edited: Got a digital camera for Christmas, so I can now show you what I've got. posted over 22 years ago | View comment | |
Apogees in the HouseThe 89259/89248 twisted pair is used most everywhere, between components. I've "enhanced" this interconnect from the DAC to the preamp by adding a 30 guage silver wire for each le... posted over 22 years ago | View comment |