System edited: Velodyne SPL 800i was added. Excellent product. Tough to get it right - but once it 'synced' the change was 'huge' The Electronics all changed. Meitner MA-1 DAC was added - new firmware. Connected via RME AES-32 - Card & USB Cable to 2 machine J Play. Pre is from PRC - AM High End RT-2 Silver Power is from PRC - AM High End 833/S Silver - SET 120 Watts Basically very satisfied with the tone & overall micro detail of the set up. The Tidal Amea Diacera [TAD] is still playing great & only shows me how much better it can get with time & better up stream components. schwinn audio zher.in

schwinnindia December 14, 2014 05:22

System edited: J PLay - 2 Machine Set up. RME AES/32 Card [hard wired] DAD AX/24 DAC [Digital Audio Denmark] Meitner MA-01 DAC [Canada] Bertram [Denmark] Proxima Silver Cables [Power + Digital + I/C] AM Hiend - China - Pre & Power. 833S - Tube Based Power Amplifier - Class A SET 120W Tidal Amea Diacera - 42inch Tweeter height - new stand; Sounds Sublime & Supreme - best my room ever played - 10 + years. zher.in

schwinnindia July 09, 2014 12:55

21.05.2012
Custom 'break out' cable from Bertram Audio - Denmark = Optima Series was ordered & installed. 'D' Sub Pin to Male XLR. Bertram Audio Proxima II BNC to BNC [Silver] Cable was installed from RME AES 32e to dCS Scarlatti Word Clock - Digital Cable i.e.
http://www.schwinnaudio.com

schwinnindia May 21, 2012 18:42

April, 2012

Made a few small changes.
a)
USB is OUT !
b)
RME AES 32e is IN - sound Card
c)
Music Server 're-built' with SSD (HDD) & I-5 etc. J River
d)
Speaker position changed - sub woofer levels & x-over (of Martin Logan - Depth subs) 'adjusted'

schwinnindia April 25, 2012 03:02

"You have patience & dedication like "NO OTHER".
Hats Off.
Suresh Lalwani"

Thanks SL !
You are most welcome - home - anyday.

Yes, I too am satisfied with the performance of my audio set up. Really musical & rather involving;
Audiophilic terms do tend to take a 'back seat' !
The Amplifier - Cadence Canasya & The Speaker - Tidal & The dCS all seem to work as 1 team !!

'bhagwan'

schwinnindia December 24, 2011 14:57

"

Nice setup.

What are your crossover settings on the Martin Logans?
Lapierre (System | Answers | This Thread)

"

I use 2 subs & the settings are 'different' on both.
The ML Subs have lots of 'tune' functions - so I use them.
They are placed - close to wall & far from wall & also operate @ different spl & frequencies etc.
It may be difficult to 'pen' down here....
Hope you understand.
This was all done by 'ear'
Listen & change....
Took a while to settle on these settings...

schwinnindia October 05, 2011 16:00

Thanks - Skljesus;
The Cadence Canasya is a good amplifier & I have enjoyed it for a while now. I do hope you like them too.
'bhagwan'

schwinnindia October 05, 2011 15:58

System edited: Speaker position was changed; Opened up - no toe in. Sub Woofer 'frequency & level' was changed; Vitus Pre was added & then removed. dCS sounds better - direct. Moved from Bertram Model 8 speaker cable to Silencable Symphony Speaker Cable. USB Cable too was changed - Wire World Platinum was removed & Revelation Audio Labs was re-installed. Sounds 'better' to my ears !! Really sublime & musically satisfying...

schwinnindia July 10, 2011 10:52

System edited: dCS Scarlatti + Windows 7 [ultimate] & J River do not work - can some one suggest - help ? Please.... Jan, 2011

schwinnindia December 31, 2010 04:52

24.11.2010.

The Lars has gone - returned home to Sweden.
Back to my Cadence Canasya
The EMM too has been sent back.
dCS Scarlatti 'stays'
Cables have changed too.
Bertram Audio Model 8 has been replaced with Silencable Symphony [Germany] Speaker Cable change i.e.

bhagwan

schwinnindia November 24, 2010 09:31

Would love to hear your observations regarding how the different combos of speakers and such sound comparatively.

The speaker is the 'same'
Tidal Amea Diacera.
What has changed is the amplifier.
In house = Cadence Canasya & the 'visitor' is The Lars [Sweden]
Both are very different - 845 [tube] & 300B [tube]

I also had the EMM Labs = 2 Box @ home & the Bow Technologies DAC @ home. The dCS Scarlatti was way better...

'bhagwan'

schwinnaudio . com

schwinnindia October 16, 2010 05:46

System edited: The Lars from Sweden came to 'visit' Was like a breath of fresh air in the garden @ spring time.... Interesting.

schwinnindia October 07, 2010 11:34

System edited: Argento Serenity Power Cord was installed... US Plug - 2.0M

schwinnindia August 29, 2010 03:18

I just 'introduced' an Argento Serenity Power Cord, into the set up.
Now I have a 'mix' of power cords...
Bertram [ultima reference] / Silencable [symphony] / Acoustic Revive [power reference] / Transparent Audio [PLMM] / Argento [serenity]....
Shall 'report' soon..
'bhagwan'
http://www.schwinnaudio.com

schwinnindia August 28, 2010 07:42

Hello Mike !

Yes;
The TAD - Tidal Amea Diacera - is a superb speaker - Jorn has done a good job with it.
I like it & am rather satisfied with its performance.
imho it is one of the best renderations of a 'stand mount' speaker [Gryphon Cantata was another classic] !

'bhagwan'

schwinnindia July 18, 2010 20:56

System edited: Martin Logan Sub-Woofer was added - 2 pieces. Bertram Audio - Model 8 speaker cable was added [replaced the echole obsession]. Bertram Audio Ultima Ref - Power Cord was added from wall to Pure Power [Canada - regenerator]. bhagwan schwinnaudio com

schwinnindia May 01, 2010 05:06

System edited: Gryphon Pre & Power Amplifier were removed - for sale ! DAD AX-24 was removed - for sale ! Cadence Canasya 845 tubs amplifier installed. Tidal Amea Diacera stand was changed. Meridian 808i.2 was removed - for sale ! New Rack & New Amp Stand. 13.03.2010.

schwinnindia March 12, 2010 08:39

07.03.2010

Gryphon Pre & Power were removed - for sale.

dCS Scrlatti Clock was added.

Cadence Canasya Tube Amplifier was added.

DAD - AX24 was removed - for sale.

Now I run from Computer to dCS [3 box] direct to Cadence Canasya & to Tidal Amea Diacera - Signature Black.
2 subs have also been added - Martin Logan - Depth.

Need to work on sound stage 'depth' !

bhagwan

schwinnaudio

schwinnindia March 07, 2010 13:37

Pure Power - 2000 was added for all equipment except the GAD Power Amplifier [still off the wall socked - via Echole Power Cord & through Acoustic Revive RTP2]

dCS Scarlatti master clock was added.

GAD [Gryphon Audio Design] will move out & Cadence Canasya
will move in - direct from dCS to Cadence. No pre amplifier will be used.

LIST OF AUDIO GEAR OWNED AND USED :-

Simaudio Moon Eclipse CD Player [Serial Number A-211294-CD]
Simaudio P- 5 Pre Amplifier [Serial Number A-081291-PRE] Electrocompaniet EMC-1 24/192 CD Player [Serial Number 01334]
Audiomeca Mephisto II CD Transport [Serial Number 2001045] Audiomeca Enkiantus 24/192 DAC [Serial Number 2001073] Metronome T1A MK II Transport + UP Sampler Metronome C1A MK III Tube 24/192 DAC
Metronome Technologies - T-1i CD Player [Serial Number 02041]
Wadia 861-B CD Player [Serial # 086 130 0343]
Mimetism 20.1 CD Player [Serial # L6-129]
Cary Audio CD 306 SACD Professional [Serial # 08306PV6044 - Black]
Meridian 808i.2 Signature Reference CD Player [Serial # 808-200379]
Bow Technologies ZZ Eight - 2008 Version - V8 [Serial # 1528] - Signature [BT]
Weiss Minerva - 1394 Firewire DAC - Black [Serial # 1118]
Digital Audio Denmark – DAD – DAC AX24 [Serial Number – AX24-00193]
dCS Scarlatti – Upsampler – [Serial Number – SUP6429 – Reference Number – DA5021A]
dCS Scarlatti – DAC – [Serial Number – SDC6817 – Referance Number – DA5021C]
Bryston BP-25 Pre Amplifier [Serial Number 251744]
Bryston 7B ST Power Amplifier [Serial Number 773775 & 773793]
Pass Labs X-1 Pre Amplifier [Serial Number 010388] Dynaudio Confidence 5 Speakers [Serial Number 729879 & 729990]
Xavian - XN360 Speakers [Serial # 31 & 32] - Czech Republic
Tannoy - Studio Monitor - Ellipse 8 - 230V - Grey - [Serial Number 418321 & 418327]
Penaudio - Charisma Monitor [Serial Number 0352 & 0328]
Penaudio - Chara Subwoofer [Serial Number - 0341 & 0345]
'Resurrection' - Custom made - ATD woofer & Alain Bernard Ribbon - Italy
T.A.D. - Tidal Audio Diacera [Diamond + Ceramic] - Custom made - 30mm [T & P]
Diamond Tweeter + 7" Black Ceramic Woofer [T & P] - Germany
VdH The Second Balanced Interconnects 1M VdH The First Ultimate Unbalanced Interconnects 1M VdH The Revelation Hybrid Speaker Cable 3M VdH The Mainstream Hybrid Power Cable 2M XLO Electric Type 4.1B AES/EBU Digital Interconnect Cable 1M
Solitone - Hungary 1.5M Un-Balanced Interconnect [Spare - Stand By]
Solitone - Hungary 4.0M Speaker Cable - Single Wire - Banana Termination [Spare Stand By]
The Gryphon Adagio CD Player [Serial # 0401111]
The Gryphon Sonata Allegro Pre Amplifier [Serial # 8890099]
The Gryphon Antilion Stereo Signature Power Amplifier [Serial # 118]
Cadence Canasya - 845 Tube Mono Block Power Amplifier [Serial # 200049 & 200050]
Camelot Technology Merlin Pro CD Transport [Serial # 301209]
Camelot Technology Dragon 5.1 Plus Jitter Reducer [Serial # 103584]
Camelot Technology Uther D/A Convertor v2 Mk5 [Serial # 501202]
The Gryphon Guideline Reference Balanced Interconnect 1M The Gryphon PSC Reference Speaker Cable 2M
The Argento VDM Master Reference XLR Balanced Interconnect 1M & 1.5M The Argento VDM Reference Speaker Cable 3M
Audiaz - Germany - Gore Interconnect Cable 1.5M RCA to RCA & 2.5M XLR to RCA
Echole Obsession - 4' RCA to RCA Interconnect Cable - Serial #
Echole Obsession - 4' XLR to XLR Interconnect Cable - Serial #
Echole Obsession - 8' Spade to Spade Speaker Cable - Serial # 144312
Echole Obsession - 6' Oyaide 15 Amps to Oyaide IEC - Power Cord X 02 pieces - Serial #'s
Wireworld Super Eclipse 5 XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced Interconnect - 1M
Jorma Design JPC 2.5 Power Cable - Sweden - 2M [Power Amplifiers]
DC-Cable Taiwan Power Cables - Custom Termination [Front End Electronics - Digital]
Transparent Cable - Power Link MM - Power Cords - 03 pcs [CD Player & Pre Amplifier]
Serial Number - 45388MM & 46367MM & 46368MM.
Pure Power APS – PP 2000 [Serial Number 20A4002 – Black]
Acoustic Revive - RTP 2 & RTP 4 Power Distributor - Ultimate Power Conditioner
Acoustic Revive - Power Cord - 05 pcs - Power Referance
Bertram Audio Cables – 1.5 M Xshadow XLR – Balanced Interconnects - Denmark
Bertram Audio Cables – 1.5 M Xshadow RCA – un-balanced Interconnects - Denmark
Bertram Audio Cables – 1.5 M Oyade - BNC – Digital Interconnects - Denmark
Revelation Audio Labs – USA – Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference USB Cable
Revelation Audio Labs – USA – Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference 1394 Firewire Cable
Revelation Audio Labs – USA – Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference BNC to BNC Digital Cable
Silencable - Symphony Music Link - 2.0M RCA to RCA - Serial # 00796
Silencable - Symphony Digital Link - 1.5M RCA to RCA - Serial # 00810
Silencable - Wizzard AC Link - 2.0M Oyaide Euro Schuko to Oyaide IEC - Serial #'s 797 & 798

* = Owned / Used - No Longer in Stock
* = Owned / Used - In Stock = For Sale
* = Owned / Being Used = Not for Sale

Schwinn Audio Consulting

schwinnindia February 09, 2010 03:33

System edited: The dCS Scarlatti Upsampler & DAC were added. D.A.D. [digital audio denmark] too was added. Weiss Minerva was removed. Bertram Proxima Cables were added. Revelation Audio Labs Cables were added - usb & firewire 01.01.2010

schwinnindia December 31, 2009 14:32

I visited a fellow audiophile house for 2 days.
Soulution Audio Power Amplifier
Lyra Pre Amplifier
Ascendo Model M
Stealth Indra & Nordost Valhalla cable compliment

Replaced the Stealth Indra with Echole Cables.

Big / Big 'change'

I wonder what this 'echole' can actually do ??

schwinnindia November 15, 2009 11:59

Hi Semi !
Yes, the XN-360 was very close to the Meadowlark Speaker.
The GamuT L5 had the same woofer & tweeter but no midrange..
The XN to me was a better speaker to the Dynaudio Confidence 5 [Through Gryphon Electronics]. The GamuT L5 too was traunced by the XN.
The XN is a great performer @ a super price. Under 10K Euro it may be one of the top 5 speakers in the world.

The Tidal is a 'different story'
It is an 'adults' only loudspeaker.
A young man - Jorn - makes a very 'mature' speaker.
Gifted designer he is.
Except for the PRICE - the Tidal does everything correct. It is such an emotional communication tool...
I am very happy with my Tidal Amea Diacera - Signature Black Version.

schwinnindia October 03, 2009 18:36

Sunnyboy1956
Hi Mazher,
Great looking system. Would love to listen as I am in Mumbai fairly often.
Cheers
Pradeep, New Delhi

Hello Pradeep !

You are most welcome - anytime.
Do send me a mail & we can stay in touch;
mazher at schwinnaudio
Cheers !
MBJ

schwinnindia September 03, 2009 08:13

System edited: Argento cables changed; Echole 'obsession' have replaced the Argento's Silencable [Germany] Symphony are on their way - will go 'in' soon....[looking forward to that] ! Bow Tech ZZ Eight V8 - Signature is 'out' [for sale]. Meridian is in use - as a DAC for my computer music server.

schwinnindia September 03, 2009 08:04

I sold my Cary CD Player.
IMHO the Cary is a 'super price' CD Player.
What it does doe its price is great.
I replaced the Cary with a CD Player from Denmark.
Bow Technologies, ZZ Eight - V8 - 2008 model.
This is a 'lovely' machine.
I recommend its use - rather highly.

The Meridian is a nice CD Player. Would be an 'audiophiles' delight.

I also changed some cables - Argento Out & Echole & Silencable In ! Still being burnt in - so will know soon.

schwinnindia July 02, 2009 03:41

Hi Chasmal !
I have heard the Esoteric's
Most of the models - I think.
P3 + D3 & G0
P0 + D0 + G0 [many chassis]
I like Esoteric - but the multiple chassis get to me.
The dCS too is good - but way too exp.
I am not a lover of EMM.

Currently I have a new CD Player - Bow Technologies - ZZ Eight - 2008 Version V8 Signature & a new DAC from Weiss - Minerva.
The Bow is very musical & the Weiss is the 'bargain' of the century !!! Really good for its price - takes the fight home to the Meridian & the Bow Tech CD Players.

No I have not heard Lector [French I believe]

schwinnindia April 07, 2009 12:09

System edited: CD Player changed. Cary sold... Bow Technologies ZZ Eight 2008 V8 Signature version HTPC + Weiss Minerva DAC Cadence Canasya 845 tube mono amplifier

schwinnindia April 07, 2009 11:37

System edited: Meridian 808i.2 + Cary CD 306 SACD Professional was added. Gryphon Adagio was sold. Transparent PLMM Power Cords were installed. Speakers are 'Custom' T.A.D. [Tidal Amea Diacera] Black Signature Version - Germany. 30mm T & P Diamond.

schwinnindia June 05, 2008 16:05

Thank you Sir for your kind words [Bombaywalla] !!
Yes, the Meridian 808i.2 is truly a 'spectacular' machine;
I have had the pleasure of listening to various CD Plsyers @ different audio shows in different countries & I must say that this 808i.2 has the 'potential' to stand up to the dcS / Esoteric / EMM etc.
The problem is that I have not had the chance to audition the Scarlatti / P3 + D3 / EMM @ my place, all have been in different places with different gear, but this Meridian plays with a 'sense of balance - someone that has a soul'
I recommend an audition for all.

schwinnindia April 15, 2008 20:56

System edited: Meridian 8081.2 added to the chain.

schwinnindia April 13, 2008 09:24

System edited: The T.A.D. [Tidal Amea Diacera] Signature Black Version seems to have 'settled' into the listening room; I have maneged to get a tonal balance that is very 'correct' after 8 years. The system is playing as 1 unit - under 1 conductor. The music is 'flowing' and yet has a strong foundation. The level of detail is there if attention is paid. The music just plays like music. Hi-Fi seems to taking a back seat. Persons in India and from any where else, must try and drop by for a listen. I would recommend it rather strongly.

schwinnindia March 28, 2008 17:22

System edited: CD Player changed; Adagio sold - Metronome received [stand by] Transparent Audio PLMM Power Cords installed 13.02.2008

schwinnindia February 14, 2008 04:28

System edited: CD Player has changed; Gryphon - Adagio - left Metronome Technologie T-1i has entered - stand by. Speakers have changed. A] Tidal Audio Amea Diacera B] Sununion Audio - Noble Expect a = 30mm T & P [Accutone] Diamond Tweeter + 7" Black Ceramic Woofer - Stand Mount - Rear Ported - Speaker b = R1 Raven Ribbon + 6.5" Audio Technology woofer. Speaker has just arrived, still have to un-pack & install. Shall do it soon & post.

schwinnindia February 11, 2008 04:18

Sold the Adagio - Denmark

Got a Metronome Technologie T-1i CD Player [Black] France.
New Power Cords - Transparent Cable - PIMM [Power Link MM].

Speaker too have changed.

Got a custom speaker made in Germany. Tidal Audio.

30 mm Diamond Tweeter [T & P] Accutone
7" Ceramic Woofer [T & P] Accutone - Black [custom]
Piano Black - Stand Mount - Ported Design.

Not much place for the 'room to evolve'
Limited by space. Sad - I know.

schwinnindia February 11, 2008 04:00

System edited: Speaker + CD Player Changed. 'Resurrection' Speaker - Joseph Szall - Italy - ATD Woofer + Alain Bernand 12015 Ribbon Tweeter. Commissioned Speaker Mimetism 20.1 CD Player - France

schwinnindia July 14, 2007 06:33