The Goldmund / Kharma Theatre

by janrotterdam on Home Theater
New rack, Finite Elemente Pagode HD03MR
Kharma Mini-sub
Midi + Telos 600

Description

This is my current set-up.

Goldmund Eidos 18 combi-player

Lexicon MC-12B V5EQ pre/pro

Goldmund Telos-600 mono amplifier (front L+R, modified)

Goldmund Telos-400 mono amplifier (center, modified)

Goldmund Telos-400 mono amplifier (surround L+R)

Kharma - Exquisite Midi's

Kharma - CRM-CT-1.0-E (SE)

Kharma - Exquisite Mini's

Kharma - Custom built sub (Exquisite look)

Siltech Signature & Crystal Cable powercords

Siltech Signature & Goldmund interconnects

Siltech Signature & Nordost speaker cables
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Room Details

Dimensions: 21’ × 12’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

    • Goldmund Eidos 18
    Combi-player, plays SACD / DVD-audio / DVD / CD. No Blu Ray
    • Lexicon MC-12B V5EQ
    Pre / Pro
    • Goldmund Telos-600 (mono amps, modified)
    A pair of modified Goldmund - Telos 600 mono amplifiers for powering the Kharma - Exquisite Midi's. They have been modified by Marcel Croese of Creato Audio in The Netherlands, Marcel is a former Goldmund designer. Very happy with the upgrade ! ! !
    • Goldmund Telos-400 (mono amp, modified)
    Mono amplifier for the Kharma center speaker This amplifier has also been modified by Marcel Croese of Creato Audio in The Netherlands, Marcel is a former Goldmund designer. Very happy with the upgrade ! ! !
    • Goldmund Telos 400 (mono amps)
    A pair of Telos 400's for powering the surround Kharma Exquisite Mini's special editions
    • Kharma Exquisite Midi
    New July 2011 Diamond black finish
    • Kharma Ceramique CRM-CT-1.0 (Spec Edition)
    Special edition of the Ceramique center speaker, uses lasertuned mid/low woofers and diamond tweeter. Diamond black finish
    • Kharma Exquisite Mini
    Exquisite Mini's as surrounds
    • Kharma Custom built sub, Exquisite look
    custum built subwoofer, Exquisite look to match my Exquisite Midi's and Mini's speakers. Diamond black finish
    • Finite Elemente Pagode HD03 Master Reference
    New rack to replace the Finite Elemente - Spider version. Underneath there are 4 Finite Elemente Cerabase
    • Siltech Signature Golden Eagle G-6 SATT digital cable
    From Goldmund Eidos 18 to Lexicon MC-12B V5-EQ
    • Siltech Signature Diamond 6 G6 SATT
    Multi channel audio from Goldmund Eidos 18 to Lexicon MC-12B
    • Goldmund Lineal
    From Lexicon MC-12 to Goldmund Telos mono amplifiers
    • Siltech Signature The Emperor Crown G7 single crystal
    From Goldmund Telos-600 mono amplifiers towards Kharma Exqusiste Midi's
    • Siltech Signature The Emperor Crown G7 single crystal
    From Goldmund Telos-400 to Kharma center speaker
    • Siltech Signature Ruby Mountain G6 SATT
    Powercords for the Goldmund Telos-600's
    • Crystal Cable BV Ultra Powercord
    7 in use as replacements for the Siltech Ruby Hill's
    • Nordost 2Flat
    From Goldmund Telos-400's to Kharma Exquisite Mini's.
    • Goldmund Mimesis 39T
    CD transport. Bought just for the fun and looks, stil a very very good transport ! Sold september 2011
    • Kharma Ceramique CRM-3.2 (Special Edition)
    Special edition of the CRM-3.2FE, uses different tweeter than the original CRM-3.2FE. Used until July 2011 as surround speakers
    • Siltech Signature Snow Lake G-6
    Sold
    • Goldmund Mimesis 18.4 (mono amps)
    Pair of Mimesis 18.4's (with digital inputs) for powering the Kharma CRM-3.2 FE's (rears). Used only 1 year untill november 2010
    • Goldmund Mimesis 28M stereo
    Used from 2008 - 2010. Sold in October 2010
    • Goldmund Mimesis-29 with JOB-4.2 circuits
    Used from 2007 - 2010. The amplifier is modified to Job-4.2 after a defect. Sold in June 2010
    • Siltech Signature Echo Bay G5 - bi wire version
    Used for appr. 5 years
    • Siltech Signature Echo Bay G-5 - SATT
    Used from 2004 - 2009. Replaced by Siltech The Emperor Crown G7
    • Wadia 8
    Used until 2004
    • Wadia X-64.4
    Used until 2004
    • Wadia WT-3200
    Used until 2000
    • Wadia X-32
    Used until 2000
    • Denon AVP-A1
    Used until 2004
    • Denon DAP-5500
    From 1989 - 1997
    • Denon POA-4400
    Used until 2004
    • Meridian 505
    Used until 2004 (3 pc)
    • Lexicon MC-8
    processor, used till july 2007
    • Goldmund SR-3.3, three channel amplifier
    Three channel amplifier from the Goldmund SR-series. It has the same looks as the SRM-2.3's Used until september 2007
    • Goldmund SRM-2.3 mono amplifiers
    300 W mono Amplifiers. Used until 2008

Comments 63

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Hi Jan,

I am interested in getting your previous MC-8 processor. I want it because it has two multi-channel inputs for blu-ray and SACD. I will be using it with Bryston amps and a Thiel 5.1 speaker system. How do you rate this processor for sound, especially the analog by-pass.

Thanks,

Anthony

anthonyaudio

Owner
System edited: Sold the Goldmund SRM-2.3 amplifiers Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Bought a used Goldmund Mimesis 28M amplifier as replacement for the SRM-2.3 mono amplifiers

janrotterdam

You can improve your centre speaker as install higher hifi rack and also goes to your amp. Secondly, to look great wire into LCD or Plasma by install casing and paint with wall same colour.

jayric

Owner
System edited: Last saturday the Telos-400 finally arrived ! Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Goldmund Telos-400 ordered for the Kharma center

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Sold de Goldmund SR-3.3 three channel amplifier, now looking for a Goldmund mono amplifier for the Kharma center speaker Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Sold the Siltech - Compass Lake and Forbes Lake, need longer cables as set-up has changed in the livingroom. Goldmund SR-3.3 also for sale Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Sold the Lexicon MC-8 and bought a Lexicon MC12B V5EQ Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Sold the Lexicon MC-8, now looking for a MC-12 V5EQ for correction of the bass problem I have in my livingroom Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
@ Rcr:

Kharma has it's own amplifier's the MP-150 or MP-350

http://www.kharma.com/_datasheets/kds_m_mp150.pdf
http://www.kharma.com/_datasheets/kds_exq_mp350.pdf

Also Lamm amplifier's work greate with Kharma speakers.
http://www.lammindustries.com/

Goldmund is also a good combination for Kharma speakers, www.goldmund.com

Personal preference has to decide what direction you want to go

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

I am an owner of Kharma 3.2 and I am looking for an amp, do you have any recommendation?

rcr

Owner
System edited: Added a picture from the measurement of echo in the new appartment Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
Sorry for the late response.
I've encoutered some acoustical problems in the new appartment, mega bass resonance and a lot of echo ! Trying to solve this problem by adding some acoustical material like RPG basstraps, Texaa Vibrasso etc. etc.

At the moment only the Mini's are playing. See added picture for info about bass resonance / echo

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Hi...I imagine while listening to 2 channel u use the home theatre by pass and just use the Lexicon analogue pre stage, correct? How do you find it performing in the exalted company of the rest of your set up?

henryhk

Wow you have some great gear, my dad has the Lexicon Pre, and I have the Lexicon disc player....solid performers. Everything else you have is way beyond my financial ability but I bet it sounds great.

chadnliz

Owner
Today I received the Kharma Center and Surrounds !

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
Looking for a digital copy of the usermanual of the Goldmund Mimesis 29, can anybody help me with that ?
Thanks

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: february 2007: bought a used Goldmund Mimesis 29 amplifier, currently used for powering the Exquisite Mini's Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: 1-11-2007: Cancelled the Ceramique surrounds due to living room in my new house, instead I ordered a special version of the Ceramique CRM-3.2FE which will be used as surrounds. Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
11-18-06:

The Siltech - Echo Bay speakercables have to be modified from bi-wiring to single wiring (Kharma's don't have bi-wire terminals), thinking also to upgrade them by the "SATT" treatment from Siltech.

Does anyone has experience with this upgrade ? Thanks

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
System edited: Update 11-15-2006: some picture's added from the Kharma Mini's (located on a small bedroom till begin 2007)

janrotterdam

Owner
@ Steve O.:

setup on the picture is during demo at the Kharma factory, at home I have a different set-up.

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Owner
Kharma Mini's arrived as planned. Temporary set-up on a small bedroom waiting to move to the new home early next year.

Regards Jan

janrotterdam

Congratulations, you will be very happy with the Mini's (and this is no guess...) :-)

peterb

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