Very nice. It looks like it's set for near field listening. Great system.

donbagley October 14, 2015 00:06

Just heard about the Aqvox USB power supply. Does it really improve sound quality? I'm estimating about $140 to get it in my hands. But I'd like to know if it's worth the money.

rockyboy October 02, 2014 18:55

System edited: Haven't updated in a while, I've changed almost the whole system in the last few months. New denon AH-D7000 and Lorelei speakers most importantly. Also got a new headphone amp, tube preamp, and Audiophilleo converter

linaeum66 May 10, 2012 22:43

System edited: Just added a Sunfire subwoofer to augment bass. Also added a musical fidelity V-link USB -> SPDIF. BIG improvements

linaeum66 May 04, 2011 19:00

I have had the Hawthorne speakers for a few months now. I've never quite been satisfied with the sound though. I let them break in at high volumes for hundreds of hours and still felt like they were missing something. The were too bright and seemed to not have a cohesive sound. I was starting to get the itch to replace them with another speaker, possibly a vandersteen 2ce, or gallo ref. This all changed after I put the PS audio DAC in my system. It turns out I didn't need new speakers after all. I guess these are just very revealing speakers and they really bring out the weakest link in your chain, in this case the DAC. I highly recommend both the DAC and the Hawthorne speakers.

linaeum66 October 16, 2008 04:54

We do have similar approaches. In fact, I was inspired a while back by looking at your virtual system. I ended up loving the granite slab idea, and got some of my own. I see you you have a few systems listed, is "twin killing" your present one? As far as the Mac/Dac combination goes, I am loving it so far. In fact tomorrow I am getting a PS audio Dac in the mail. I will keep you updated to how it sounds.

linaeum66 October 14, 2008 04:20

Hi Lin: Nice looking system. I think we use very similar approaches in regards to system building.

How does your Mac compare to your previous CD players?

viggen September 03, 2008 06:32

System edited: updated, no more CDP, using a USB DAC and Mac lossless now

linaeum66 April 30, 2008 21:21

System edited: Check out my new updated pics

linaeum66 March 10, 2007 21:57

it slaughters the Jolida CDP that it replaced. Never heard the mk3 though

linaeum66 February 25, 2007 20:39

Hey - I have the same Prima. Have you compared it to any other CDPs? I am curious as to how it compares with the new Prima mk3. I am in no rush to get rid of mine, just curious.

aball October 17, 2006 15:50

System edited: just reworked my system, check it out

linaeum66 August 13, 2006 03:01

In fact it is an isolation device. Apparently it can be used as an acoustic conditioner, but have personally never had luck with it in that application.

linaeum66 February 02, 2006 15:58

LOL LOL Maybe I need to throw a Bra on my equipment!!

That's a good one!

All the best

gmood1 February 01, 2006 00:02

Is the blue bra an acoustic conditioner?

conanb January 31, 2006 22:20

I was thinking the same thing about the speakers in the corners. Unfortunately I am a little pressed for space. I kindof have to keep them against the side walls like that in order to get the 8 ft between them to acheive stereo sound. Do you think it would be worth moving them away from the back wall a foot or two?

linaeum66 January 24, 2006 04:01

You would do well to get those speakers out of the corners. What were you thinking??????

Oz

ozzy62 January 24, 2006 00:15

Update: I just sold all of my headphone equiptment since I almost never use it. Also I sold my AMP-1 and minimax pre, and replaced the two with the Onix SP3. I will never look back, this integrated is just as good as the amp-1/minimax combo and it costs 1/4 of the price. Also added a velodyne sub for much needed low frequency supplementation.

linaeum66 January 22, 2006 04:45

I have the stealth plugged into the CDP and amp. It (to my ears at least) makes a bigger difference when used on the CDP though. Its effect of the amp is very subtle.

Jays, what are you looking for in a cdp and dvd player, maybe I can help you out. What do you have now?

linaeum66 February 11, 2005 17:54

Nice system. What do you plug into the Stealth Mini? Do you find it works better on just digital or amp, or both? Thanks, Mike

mikemarv February 06, 2005 16:07

Nice...I really need to upgrade my DVD player and CD player after looking at your's. Looks good though, especially for being on a budget, as I am. It's tough, but I can't imagine doing it without AudiogoN...

jays February 04, 2005 18:44

Go to pitstool.com and search for "surface plate", and several matches will come up for granite surface plates. Mine is the 9x12 version which weighs in at about 35 pounds and only costs around $25. Its an incredibly good deal, and in my opionion the best isolation available at any price

linaeum66 January 11, 2005 02:29

Tell me about your "Pitstools". Sounds like my kind of price for a solid stand.

dkfens January 07, 2005 22:58

System edited: just added a few pics, check them out

linaeum66 January 05, 2005 23:48

I did compare the A.Z. to the gaincard and they are very very similar. The gaincard is slightly more airy, while the AMP-1 has more authority in the bass department. Also the build quality on the A.Z. is amazing (far beyond the 47 labs). After these sonic difference, combined with the A.Z. price and the fact that it uses components that are superior to those used in the gaincard, I went with the amp-1. check out the review on 6moons

linaeum66 December 24, 2004 19:37