My first speakers were the CE’s. Richard Vanderstein was in the store. (John Fort Audio in the 

hbarrel April 02, 2025 01:34

Coccyx Thanks for the nice words. So many fellow audiophiles have such nice systems and I hope they get (you get) as much enjoyment from listening to music as I do. Sometimes we just forget about equipment and lose ourselves in the music and that is one of my pleasures.

2psyop February 27, 2025 01:13

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2psyop February 27, 2025 01:07

Effischer Well certainly part of your enthusiasm for analog help make the TT setup happen for me and your influence was so many years ago! Glad you are doing well and your setup tips have been very useful as well. Thanks!

2psyop February 27, 2025 01:07

Beautiful setup!  So much gear I've been curious about over the years, I bet it's wonderful.

coccyx February 24, 2025 23:13

Finally had a chance to surf past your system and that Prime is one sweet table!  I'm thrilled for you that you've found the involving, organic (great descriptive BTW) sound that I feel only vinyl can provide.  I know you will get many years of enjoyment out of it!

effischer February 23, 2025 19:35

Thanks exupgh12! Well the last time I bought a turntable and cartridge (Thorens TD 320) was in 1986 and gave it away 5 years later to my cousin. It was $350 total and I have only that cartridge to compare to the Zephyr MK III. Therefore I don't know what to compare it to!. The Soundsmith sounds about as good as my Denafrips Pontus with HiFi Rose RS130 streamer but warmer and more inviting into the music. Kinda more lush and organic.

2psyop February 20, 2025 21:31

A Beautiful and inviting room, love those Vanderstain speakers.

exupgh12 February 20, 2025 15:19

Very nice system and comfy looking room you have there!

jond May 07, 2022 19:27

Thanks for the nice comment. After trying different things with the speakers I noticed that correct placement and tilt made the most impact for quality sound. Moving the stands on wheels and getting the speakers elevated made a big difference. I don't normally like to modify the speaker itself but actually adding the subs, dialing them in also helped the lower freqs come out. I am lucky my room has non-perfect wood paneling that really helps with reflection and diffusing the sound. Also removing old shag carpet and adding the area rug didn't hurt or help the room acoustics.

2psyop May 07, 2022 12:43

Nice system had Vandy 2 my self 

tomstruck May 07, 2022 04:12