Sweet System... looks like it would be a true joy to listen too. Nice having a change of pace it speakers. The spice of sound.

glenfihi September 28, 2011 01:49

Dpgdave,
I am using 1T dell zino with dell touchscreen monitor. PC is sitting next to my sysyem. I cannot hear the noise from my listening position at all. I use long vga cable so that I can have touchscreen monitor right next to my listening chair. i am very happy my dell combo.

bhchung June 07, 2011 03:59

Great thanks, I'll see if I can get a hold of a Mont Blanc set to try out.
Sounds like you're up and running with a server + Jriver and liking it. I had a computer in my listening room and found it too noisy. Where do you have your screen set up in your room and have you had any noise problems?

dpgdave May 11, 2011 04:42

Hi Dpgdave,
Sorry but I cannot really comment on the sound of 8TC/7es3. All my serious listening was done with Mont Blanc and Cardas Neutral speaker cables. Mont Blanc was more open and airy compared to the cardas...

bhchung April 18, 2011 19:32

Hello, great looking setup, must sound great-really something to aspire to...
Have you tried the 8TC with the Harbeths?
I replaced a set of speakers with Harbeth and kept using the 8TC I had on the previous set. I think it sounds very good running off a restored scott tube amp, but I'm curious of your thoughts on the Mont Blanc/7es3 combo and whether you've tried the 8TC on the 7es3. What are your thoughts on that combination?
Thanks in advance,

dpgdave February 22, 2011 17:22

Hi
Have you listened to Harbeth SHL5 and M40.1 ? I think your room is big enough for them.If you have,please describe the difference of each model.

papak9401 June 28, 2010 02:10

Arjen, Thanks for the tip. Could you describe how XLO cable improved the Harbeth sound?

bhchung June 22, 2010 17:56

Hi,
I do have also harbeth M40.
The problem is your cable.

Try XLO limited.You will hear the difference.
I mean all the cables with XLO limited.

arjen111 June 22, 2010 12:01

Bluejazz,
It's VTI BL series. Google it. There are many on-line seller.

bhchung April 14, 2010 21:10

Can you tell me what kind of audio rack is?
And Where I can buy them?
From Toronto,Canada

Thanks in advance.

bluejazz April 01, 2010 06:12

Well done!!!

Nice to see great monitors and components in the virtual systems list.

lapierre March 28, 2010 03:26

System edited: Sold used Esoteric DV-50 and bought a new Sony and Ginko Cloud 10 with the money. And, I do not miss Esoteric.

bhchung March 25, 2010 22:36

Dave, That is a very hard question and my answer would be very subjective one. My pick would be Harbeth. (Did I surprise you?) I will not try to describe what aspect of this model is better than the other. I spent many many days listening these speakers more than 3~4 hours straight. Harbeth definitely gave me more magic and drama. Such a natural color and tone of sound that Harbeth makes for each different instrument makes my listening experience more fun and addictive. Maggie is a great speaker and I love its WALL-size sound stage. But, for me, Harbeth is the one.

bhchung March 25, 2010 22:08

What would be your choice if you could only have one pair of speakers, either the Harbeth or Maggie? Please tell us why! Thanks

Dave

boycephoto March 18, 2010 23:01

System edited: Changed Camelot Lancelot phono-pre to Sutherland PhD. Added Gingko Cloud 10 for turntable isolation

bhchung March 10, 2010 03:11

Thanks Chazzbo for review on my system. : )
I am impressed that a lot of things you mentioned describe what I actually went through.

Camelot is a great phono-pre for its price ($500 used) and works fine with 17D3 since it allows you to tune the gain by changing resistors in the circuit.
I didn't have chance to hear 324 or PS GCPH, but recently replaced the Camelot with Sutherland PhD after audition EAR 834 and other Sutherland products.
PhD definitely brought clarity, bass and dynamics to my system compare to Camelot (but, funny enough, it didn't work with Avantgarde, too bright I felt). PhD also offers different gain modes.

I also ended up getting Gingko Cloud and very happy with it. It works like suspension table for my scoutmaster.

bhchung March 10, 2010 03:04

Having had the Mini feet and the Cloud 11 on my Scout, I'd have to say I would just invest in the Cloud. The vibration control on the Cloud is amazing. I don't usually notice all the tweeks, but the Cloud was amazing.

jeff1225 March 07, 2010 22:43

Bravo!Not only are the components highly reviewed but they are perennial models that have lasted because they work.Plus for those of us who live in "real world: finances it's a system that shows balance and value for the dollar.Interesting that you changed from Cary to Aleph but we all know good good tube versus SS has it's pluses and minuses yet with the Cary tube pre the euphonics and warmth are there with more solid bass.I have a friend with a Cary SLi80 and your 17D3 cart (he likes it but thinks the cantilever is delicate and wishes he had a bit more than .23Mv) hooked to his VPI 19 and the thing I wonder is if the Camelot isn't the element that would give you more for buck than any upgrade in this well balanced system.

My buddy deals with low output since he has PS GCPH which in addition to knob settings for gain it has master volume/gain but if it's not an issue it's not an issue.I have two pre's one Krell hooked up to KRC2 pre but will probably sell that.Then I have a Kora tube Pre that has fantastic MM/MC but it's non adjustable.GCPH is cool since it allows adjustments of gain and load,phase,mono etc.Yet I am not sure it can touch other phono's for a bit more (Whest,EAR 834) or a Jolida for half it's price.Might try a modded one from Cullen.What I'd like is sound quality of EAR 324 but at price of GCPH!!!Think that 324 would sound awesome with your amp and pre.Anyway great system.Might check with Mike or Harry at VPI and see if Cloud is worth it or just go for HRX Mini Feet which Harry designed with Vihn VU of Gingko and uses same ball.Am surprised those speakers cut in room that size(Friend has 3.6's).I have a love hate thing with Maggie just like Quad,ML,Apogee's so understand the two speakers both of which are great final transducers to a sensible yet really nice rig.
Cheers
Chazz

chazzbo February 20, 2010 21:08

Room size is 25'x20'

bhchung February 12, 2010 05:16

I know what you mean about the real life feel of the maggies, I am very happy with mine and have not found a speaker that comes close.

jimbojrjb February 07, 2010 18:45

Beautiful system, how big is your room?

vikkysingh February 05, 2010 17:32