my system has been stable for over 6 months, but i am getting close to upgrading my digital front end. want to go one box and have been considering a bat vkd5se.
overall, there is a liveliness and musicality that leaves me really satisfied. the cary v12 was the icing on this cake. ever since placing the v12 between my rogue pre and tyler linbrooks i have been able to sit for hours and hours. if anything becomes fatigued it is my ass and legs from sitting too long.
although i can find fault in my digital front-end, i can also say that some cdps i have listened to at almost twice the price have not impressed me enought to take the plunge. the bat has been on my brain for awhile because i feel it does nothing wrong at all and a bat pre-amp has also been under strong consideration for future introduction. sure there are better cdps, but we're talking serious $$$. the cary 306 is another option, i really liked this unit when i have had occasion to hear it. the ayre cdp is a third option but i think bat and cary beat ayre on build quality. not ready to take any plunge into sacd, dvd-a, etc, etc, so redbook is my only concern.
eventually i have designs on a new pre-amp, although i cannot fault or complain about my rogue. would like to see how well a bat pre-amp would mate with the cary v12. would really love to audition a bat vk50se, it helps to dream, right?
also will complete the linbrook system by adding the bass modules, very likely this summer, but may also change cabinet finishes simultaneoulsy. the linbrooks are fabulous speakers that i have never looked back on since purchasing them from ty last summer. the bass has been deep enough fro me so far. set-up in a better room i am sure that the cabinet would fade from memory. as is, i can't set them up anywhere else or in any way different from what is pictured. they sound great now and will sound better when i have a proper room. ty's choice of drivers is exceptional. is it me or is everyone using the seas drivers now, esp the millenium tweeter? well, not everyone, but they do seem to be appearing in quite a number of speakers being introduced by the bigger builders.
any comments are appreciated, but would like to hear what people have to say about
1) my digital front-end and how i can take this to an entirely new level for about $3k (used lovingly)
2) mating a bat pre-amp with my cary v12. may not have the easiest time auditioning in home.
ultimately i want to own a reference level system that i do not focus on (who doesn't) i am no deep, deep bass freak and detail and analytical reproduction are not my cup of tea (for now, but probably longer) however too much warmth and bloom may be a bad thing long term.
mark I, circa 1997, ss output, keeps me happy, for now
Rogue Audio 99 Magnum
oldest piece as of right now, have enjoyed this pre since day one, working well with the cary v12, which replaced a rogue 88
Cary Audio Design 280sa
this amp charmed me the moment i first heard it, simply could not pass up the opportunity a few months later here on the 'gon
Tyler Acoustics Linbrook
monitors only as of now with reference stands, but will add the bass modules asap, very nice speaker that does everything i could ask, there are better speakers and i could spend more, and probably will someday, but the linbrooks kick some ass and are here to stay
alpha-core tourmaline
1.5m, rca, pre-amp to amp
alpha-core m2
12ft, has kept me very happy so far
gtt audio absolute power cord
on cdp and pre-amp,from gtt audio of nj, better than stock, when i settle on a new cdp and possibly pre-amp i'll consider new pc's
PS Audio P-600
a beast
diy mdf stand
all thread, mdf sandwhiches, heavy as all f$$k, does the job
i have the same speakers as well as the woodmeres i read you mentioned getting the bass modules. based on your room size i believe this would be way to much bass for the room the linbrooks have great bass for their size. one change that i made that really made both speakers really sound great is the anti-cables by paul speltz. for the price and sound performance they are one of the best bargains in audio.issues that i thought were room related were eliminated with the cables. how is a mystery to me but listening to the systems with them and without them is like night and day. its that noticeable
hello! nice system! id like to know what kind of speakerstand u are using. they look great. i have a pair of Wilson Cubs, and wonder if they would fit. or if they have bigger ones.
Comfy looking sofa and nice company too. I would recommend trying to get a hold of a metronome cd1v or cd2v if you can they both sound clean and smooth with the tube output stages. I have both and love em.
Hi, nice looking system. I owned a pair of lower end Tyler Acoustic Speakers before and they sounded quite nice for the price. I was wondering if you have ever considered moving your speakers farther apart from one another. My own set-up is less than ideal in spacing the monitors, but I think you will find imaging and soundstage to improve greatly if you move them apart a bit and possibly farther away from the walls (into the room more). The Cary looks awesome. Enjoy!
