Wow, this thing is great. I think my turntable search has ended. I am always skeptical of glowing reviews, and I never did really like the VPI Aries that I had, maybe I never got it set up correctly, so I don't know I bought this table, but it really is special. Sounds like a really nicely updated and renovated Technics Classic table with better range. I love it.
Cary Audio Design SLP-98p F1
F1 version with all the upgrades, it's a great piece of gear, sounds great
Magnepan Super MMG
the listening room was too small for full on Maggies, and the Harbeth's sounded nice, but I missed the Maggies so much I thought I would try the Super MMG system in this small room. Very hopeful
Bryston 4B SST-2
supposed to be a perfect match for Maggies, we'll see. I had the 7Bsst's with some 3.6R's before that sounded fantastic, so I'm hopeful
Oppo 105
I'm so happy with this machine, it does everything I could want and more. I use it as my video processor as well, for home theater. Great gear.
Spetlz Level 2 Shielded
I needed a long Turntable cable run, so thought I would try these, given the low cost/great word of mouth. I was shocked when I used them for my other components before the turntable was hooked up. Great sound, very open, powerful. I changed all over to these. It may just be synergy with new gear, but they sound great.
Speltz Anti Cables Level 2
after my experiment with the Anti Cable interconnects I switched my speaker cables as well. Great choice!!
Soundsmith VPI Zephyr
FANTASTIC!! This extremely well sheilded cartridge, without any break-in, already has been stellar. Gone is the hum from my very nice Grado Statement cartridge, but very similar warmth and depth.
Definitive Technology Supercube SC 4000
Huge sound from a 10" cube. Very fast, with 2 passive radiators. I got hooked on these subs, after using big Rel's, and Velodyne DD's. Great sound and value, super flexible.
Apple TV 160gb
Why use anything else?? Could audio get any easier???
APC s15
does it all
Drobo DroboShare
Infinite Storage and backup for music files, cheap security for all your files.
Epson 8350
Excellent Projector
Elite Screens X200
Inexpensive, yet great looking screen.
Gingko Cloud 11
isolation
Mye Stands Stealth
For the MMG's, these worked really well on my previous 3.6R's
FYI: Just got a Havana back in and am listening. I realize now why I lamented selling the other one I had. The Cary needs to break in still. It sounds a little restricted at the moment, but by no means bad.
Sometimes I feel the same way. I love the Bel Canto, and it bests the dynamics of the Havana, but the Havana added something I liked; although, I was conscious it was an addition, not a natural thing.
Well, the DAC 3, like most DAC's with USB (save a few 3K plus ones) can't do 24/96, only 16/44.1. Apparently, though, this helps in other areas. Here's the info from bel canto web site. I figure it's worth the experiment for $500.
Lemme kow how you like the bel canto. I ordered their little usb link do-hicky which converts USB to coax/rca and lets you get 24/96 off of a computer without some crazy sound card changes. You could use this with any DAC I guess, so let's you open yourself up to many more choices. It's like 500 or so retail (if you pay that...)
So I finally hooked up my Performance and dialed in the cartridge (man, what a process that was...but I realize the benefit of being really precise in setting it up). WOW. I think this table is really amazing. How do you like the gingko platform? I have a symposium under it now, but I think I need a more suspended platform, since I have hardwood floors.
What phono pre are you using? I just got my Clearaudio Performance on Friday but can't set it up until next week. I got the Simaudio 5.3 based on my experience with sim gear and some great reviews, plus my desire to run balanced. Let me know your thoughts on the table when you have it set up. Is this your first TT? Congrats on a great system!
