sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Updated Pics in my 110 year old listening room. Listening to the new Jimi Hendrix release while pics were taken. He never ceases to amaze! posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Lamm M2,1s & Nola Viper Reference IIIs...Here we go! Cheers, Spencer posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsBill,Sorry for slow reply, not much Agon time lately.No problems with 2" planks from perfect plank. Later did amp stands with 2 7/8" perfectplank. 5 coats of tung oil, that's ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Adding a Van den hul Colibri XGP to replace the ZYX. Very excited. Thanks to all those who helped me choose, including Rauliruegas, Slipknot1 and Mike@VPI. Cheers, Spencer posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: My ZYX cartridge is no more. A panel fell off the wall hit the tonearm, and the stylus got trashed. Contemplating alternatives now, including new, used and a Soundsmith retip. Thanks... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: New amps and preamp, new room, new balanced cables, things are happening. New stuff will be up and running in the next week or so... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Dave,My departure from the MA-1s weren't due to any problems with them. I had to downsize my system economically, and that led me to sell my Merlins. Once I found the Alon Vs, the questi... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Samhar, Sorry haven't checked this thread and didn't see your questions until now. I am hearing them in different rooms so it's tough to say for sure. They both have the famed Dy... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just added 3 LessLoss DFPC power cables and sold the JPS AC+. Also updated system description to reflect changes in my listening space. Photos to come one of these days... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsThanks, Mitch. I hope you are enjoying your new Proacs, and look forward to seeing & reading more updates on your system. Regards,Spence posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Speakers are now going to Silverline LaFolias. I have just moved into an 1890s era factory converted to modern apartments.No more dedicated room, but plenty of angled walls, exposed ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveHi Kevin,Glad to see that you've really jumped in regarding treating your room. You have clearly learned what many refuse to believe; that it makes a huge difference. Nice work,dude! Cheers... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Mac,All the brass parts for my rack came from McMaster-Carr. One of my posts further back in this thread, a couple of years ago, has a detailed parts list with part#, etc. from McMaster-... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Dfhaleycko,Interesting question you pose. I'm not sure that I regret any of the changes I've made, but it would have been fun to hear the Avalon Radians with the Atma-Sphere MA1 amps. I ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Added a Squeezebox 3 wireless music server, which I'm feeding into the TriVista21 dac. Fun and convenient. Surprising good sound at a modest cost. With a couple of 1TB drives for sto... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveBruce, very cool. Be happy you've got the skills. I'd burn down the house if I did that..VD cables are a worthy goal. Cheers,Spencer posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveHi Bruce, Sorry, just saw your question about the fabric. I used sonically transparent stuff from the same company that does it for many high priced manufacturers; Guilford of Maine. http:/... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Mitch,I've been having a good time dialing everything in. Always learning more. Curious to chat about your contemplated changes, etc. Best,Spence posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsGlenn,You are welcome to by for a listen anytime, send me an email anytime you'd like. We seem to be missing each other at the various Philly group meetings; it's been a while! Nobo... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveHi Bruce,Cool system. I like your combination of old and new; it's obvious you aren't influenced by "flavor-of-the-month" thinking. As a recent purchaser of a TriVista 21 ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Dawg,If you are on a noisy power grid, the Dodd has definite advantages. Sonically, I am finding improvement and ability to tweak the sound based on tube rolling. The Herron sounded best... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsRecently rolled the tubes in my Dodd preamp, with a pair of Tungsrams replacing the ei's. Result: increased transparency particularly in the mids and treble. Dodd owners, give them a try if you get... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Hey Chad,Interesting to read about all your recent changes. From your new question, it looks like Merlins are entering the picture, too. Are they going in the same porch room? Hope to see y... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi David,Keen eye. In the center of that photo, I happen to have a pair of Trelja's Consonance Cyber 800's that I borrowed, as well as my amps. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: New photos added. Grover Huffman speaker cables arrived today. Music is back after a quiet week. posted over 17 years ago | View comment |