Sunnyboy in 2012

JohnThe best part is that the amps don't need to play any music. You can ogle at them the whole day. They are that pretty. Next upgrade a pair of al cheapo headphones and a MP3 player...:)C...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

System updateAdded pics of the Wavac HE 833 V2s, the KLAudio RCM and the current room configurationCheers and Happy listeningPradeep

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi LloydThank you for being so encouraging and supportive in my quest for the Wavacs. I bought entirely on reputation, not the best way to go, and am truly delighted.If your travels bring y...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

CharlesMany thanks. What fuses are you using ?I am told and this is pure hearsay, that Hi Fi Tuning are good but not necessarily the best. You have a superb system. Congrats. Pradeep

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Sunnyboy in 2012

IsoMany thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated.I confess I was a bit of a naysayer when it comes to some of these tweaks but my dealer insisted and I am glad he did. Given the conside...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Lloyd and JeffMany thanks for looking.It's a little over a month since the Wavacs arrived. It's like a second coming and I was just anxious that this time around everything should work. Les...

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Suteetat's System

I had the pleasure of listening to Suteetat's system in his Bangkok condo a few days back. It truly is a world class system, assembled with great affection and meticulous attention to detail. The s...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

This is a new version that looks identical to its more expensive siblings sans the black power supply boxes. The front is curved and the transformer is in a single stainless steel L shaped enclosur...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

IsoMany thanks. I guess there is a magic to SET amps that I am just beginning to discover. They look soooo good it's not necessary to play any music :)The best Xmas present I could have hop...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

JohnIt's a pretty close call whether the EAR dampers are doing anything at all in the Nagra. They are obviously doing no harm so I have just let them be as I have no other use, for now.Lloy...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi LloydMany thanks. Looking forward to hearing more about the EAT 6922s. I was pretty keen on a pair of NOS Telefunken ECC 88s, but my track record with NOS has not been good. CheersPr...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi LloydMany thanks. I have the EAT dampers in my Nagra Phono as they are too big for the NOS 6922s in the CJ GAT. Have you tried tube rolling in your GAT ? I find the CJ supplied stock EH 6922...

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Babybear's System

ArnieMany thanks for your detailed description of the DHT 5000. What about cart loading etc can you do this on the fly from the front panel ? This is an important aspect for me and the flexibil...

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Babybear's System

Hi ArnieCongrats on your new jewels. What are your initial impressions of the Allnic 5000 vs the 3000 ?BestPradeep

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Sunnyboy in 2012

JohnTried the standard CJ supplied tube dampers on both the tubes in the Nagra. These are like thick rubber bands. Did notice a wee bit more transparency. IME tube dampers are never an iffy thi...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi JohnThanks for looking. IIRC, it was on your recommendation , quite sometime back that I tried the Full Music 12AX7 in the Nagra. It was better than the stock Nagra tube, more transparent ye...

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Jfrech's system

JohnCongrats on the Schroder LT. I have always wanted to mount a 2nd arm on my TW AC, perhaps this could be it !Am sending you a PM as I have a few offline questions etcCheersPradeep

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Suteetat's System

Hi SuteetatWhen does the BN platter arrive ?. I may be in Bangkok in early Dec. Do send a PM if a meeting is feasible ?CheersPradeep

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Suteetat's System

Hi SuteetatCongrats on your 3 motor upgrade on the TW. Any idea about the cost of upgrade to the BN platter ?CheersPradeep

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

ShaneMany thanks. Will check this out with the TW dealer in Singapore.The GAT is superb though I have had some problems with microphonics with the Seimens NOS tubes. Am still waiting the ar...

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

ShaneCongrats on the BN platter. What kind of improvements do you find over the original platter and did you change to the BN feet ? What are the costs involved ? I am really happy with my TW A...

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Altanpsx evolving system

AltanpsxCongrats on your Aviors and an exquisite system. As a fellow Avior owner I can't commend you enough on your impeccable taste :-)RegardsPradeep

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Phil's System

Thanks Phil. The Aviors are truly awesome speakers.I have the RELs connected to the respective L & R speaker terminals on the amp. Is there any advantage in daisy chaining apart from the expens...

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Phil's System

Congrats on your ARC additions. What pre are you contemplating ?CheersPradeep

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi LloydI guess you were right about the tubes and the knocking sound. Removed the Seimens CCa's and reinserted them and the knocking sound is almost gone even with a high gain on analog. The N...

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