Beautiful set up.

jamiek November 10, 2020 05:39

Just installed the brand new VDH Colibri Master Signature Stradivarius. Another step forward to audio Walhalla :-)

mattheus October 03, 2018 09:57

VDH Colibri XGW replaces XGP. Big difference !

mattheus December 05, 2016 18:48

Sindre is having the Vacuum Hold Down upgrade by Johnnie Bergmann.

mattheus October 07, 2015 07:51

System edited: Replaced Bergmann Magne with Sindre

mattheus October 28, 2013 13:32

I'm afraid it is...in full force...am already looking for a Bergmann Sindre... please don't cure me... :-)

mattheus July 09, 2013 21:58

I guess the audio bug is back!!!

jeff1225 July 09, 2013 02:50

Hallo Gary, thanks for the nice words. The Benz is still available I think, it's comfortable but it needs a little time to get used to (as with most things in life...).

mattheus June 01, 2013 19:02

I have always thought your system to be a beautiful one, both from a gear point of view and aesthetics (within the limits of my ability for this sort of thing). The Rolf Benz is particularly nice. We are remodelling (I am told) and will be looking for a new chair. I am not sure if that is still manufactured but if so I will give it some thought. Is it comfortable? Congratulations on the new turntable, I have heard them and they certainly are very nice.

Thanks

Gary

gajgmusic May 24, 2013 21:42

System edited: Replaced Transrotor with Bergmann Magne TT. Heavenly !

mattheus May 22, 2013 21:29

RG3 will be updated and I ordered the new Turbo Netzteil Reference in Aranya case.

mattheus December 11, 2012 20:07

Bongiorno Nicola,

No, I replaced it with SL RG3 preamp and RG4 mono poweramps a few years ago, as you can see on the picture. All SL gear sounds powerfull yet refined and detailed. Ofcourse this depends on the other equipment in your system. I can fully recommend the Kraftwerk II !

Rgds

Renaat

mattheus August 30, 2012 21:57

Hi Mattheus,
did you still own the Symphonic line Kraftwerk MKII? I'm very interested to buy this integrated for my new Raidho C1.1 speakers, can you tell me something about the sound of this integrated?
Best regard!
Nicola (Italy)

kin August 12, 2012 10:48

Jeff,

The audiobug has left the building overhere, so no more obsessive visits to Gon. The VDH is 'vinyl in High Definition'; ZYX was very good but the Colibri takes it all to a higher level. You know the drill: more detail, more dynamics, better stageing...

Rgds,

Renaat

mattheus June 26, 2012 07:46

Mattheus,
Can you give us an update on the move from the XYZ to the Van Den Hul?

Thanks,
Jeff

jeff1225 February 01, 2012 18:26

System edited: Ordered Stealth DreamV10 to replace Stealth's Dream. Looking forward to it !

mattheus July 30, 2011 10:32

System edited: Replacing ZYX 4D with Van den Hul's Colibri XGP reference. Waiting for burning in...

mattheus July 30, 2011 10:28

System edited: Varidig Sextet digital: smooth and detailed. A nice upgrade.

mattheus May 07, 2011 09:25

Dear Mattheus,
I use a HD800 and a Graham Slee Solo as well. Great stuff! I'm waiting for my Moon Audio Blue Dragon cable upgrade and yesterday found a review of the Endorphin on Positive Feedback so I'm really looking forward to reading your impression of the cable. This cable seems to be the best for the HD800, so maybe another upgrade path for me. Regards from Vienna, Joachim

soulbrotherjoachim March 30, 2011 08:28

System edited: Added twe LessLoss DFPC on transport and DAC. Always amazing to hear what power handling can do to the sound! Amazing!

mattheus August 07, 2010 21:32

System edited: Stefan AudioArt Endorphin is ordered, also ordered Callas Audio phonopuck and Hovland Generation 3 interconnect.

mattheus February 22, 2010 17:04

I clicked on your virtual system because of the Stealth Dream speaker cables. You have put together a beautiful music system. Every piece is eye candy and I'm sure sounds just as good. The Dream SC'c are my next planned purchase.

gerrym5 January 17, 2010 03:37

Ordered Stealth DREAM speakercable. Review will follow...

mattheus September 11, 2009 18:00

Jeff,

The ZYX delivers a very balanced and detailed 3D sonical picture. But smooth and 'real'. I know these are the typical 'high end' terms, but can't describe it otherwise. Very special is the fact that the Atmos seems to suppress 'pops'. I had the Airy3 (and Fuji) before: the Atmos is way better, it's like the Airy on speed :-)

mattheus August 18, 2009 20:12

Very nice system, I too enjoy the Transrotor SME IV combo. I'm using the Shelter 5000 cartridge on my system, can you tell us a little about the sound of the ZYX in your system?

jeff1225 August 18, 2009 16:55