System edited: just added chang 3200 and DIY acoustic panels,the chang lowered noisefloor a bit,got rid of a slight grainyness in the treble,everything sounds more musical!Then i added the acoustic panels ,,,,,, WOW!!@#@% what a difference! soundstage expanded,everything came into focus ,Im going to build a pair of bass traps next to tame a little boominess,,its amazing what a little room treatment will do!!!

raytheprinter September 29, 2004 01:50

Real nice , Ray: turn it up so I can hear it. Seattle

jeb83r September 18, 2004 00:08

Welcome to the Dark Side Ray! ;)

slipknot1 September 17, 2004 14:47

my vpi 16.5 came in today,,clean records sure sound good!!!!

raytheprinter September 17, 2004 05:00

NOS Discovery cables working out great with analog also very good with my tuner,,,they did take a while to break in,,wasnt sure about them for a while ,but they do sound good now,,esp. soundstaging ,imaging!!

raytheprinter September 17, 2004 04:11

hello Rooze,thanks for the info,a fellow printer huh!yeah, ive been printing newspapers and magazines since i was a kid,,im surprised i can still hear lol,,

raytheprinter August 28, 2004 05:17

Ray, I haven't heard his system but he is extremely happy with it. He's been through some trial and error with amps/speakers and I believe has finally found a combination he is settled on, with the Paradigm studios and CJ.
I suspect the Pass X250 would also be an excellent choice, probably having much of the qualities of the CJ and then some.
Rooze
PS - are you in the newsprint industry, or other? I worked for a Flexo press manufacturer for 16+ yrs in the UK.

rooze August 26, 2004 19:06

thanks Rooze,the MF 2500 has been on my list ,,,there is usually one for sale here too,from all ive read about this amp,i think id really enjoy it,how does your friends sound with the 100s ? im going to replace my outlets as they are real old and worn,thats about the extent of my elect know how,,also would like to hear a pass x 250,

raytheprinter August 24, 2004 03:04

System edited: just added 2 pr discovery nos ic,will update when i have more hrs on them,,

raytheprinter August 24, 2004 02:51

Ray, nice job so far! - I know someone using your speakers with a Conrad Johnson MF2500. This is a solid state amp but has some 'tube' midrange warmth. Might be worth a try. Also, this may seem crazy on first thought, but I'm experimenting with a power cord that runs from my amp, right back to a 20amp circuit breaker, without going through an outlet. You can do this easily of your circuit board is close to your system, even if it is the basement or wherever. Just a thought! - will post results when I'm finished.

Rooze

rooze August 17, 2004 15:25

hello slipknot,thanks!your right,this hobby is costly,just paid off my truck,,more money for music and upgrades,at a crossroad with my system,upgrade amp and speakers(easier to drive),,,or powerfull SS amp that will drive studio 100s,,.

raytheprinter August 17, 2004 00:52

Ray,
Looks like you are really on the road! Nice set-up. Lock up your wallet cuz it's all down hill from here ;)

slipknot1 August 16, 2004 23:28

would someone please comment on my system

raytheprinter August 16, 2004 21:06

flexi rack a success ,definetly have the DIY bug now,,will get pics someday soon ,if i can only bring myself to stop buying audio stuff,and music,i might be able to buy a digital camera!!!

raytheprinter August 05, 2004 04:57

ordering 2 pr of discovery NOS interconnects next week for my analog set up,,

raytheprinter August 05, 2004 04:50

thanks Slipknot1, i owe a lot to audiogoners,im learning a lot from you guys,my system is sounding much better,hoping by sept or so i can upgrade to the scoutmaster,love my vinyl,,

raytheprinter June 28, 2004 04:22

Hey Ray,
Nice work! Looks like you are putting together a nice setup. I think you will get a lot of great years with the Scout TT. VPI has done a great job with it and it has a very nice upgrade path as well. Enjoy!

slipknot1 June 28, 2004 03:50

just got some herbie tube dampers,did make a difference for the better,although i really didnt think they would,clarity improved overall focas,and cleared up a bit of muddiness i was having in the midbass,vocals and horns are a little sweeter now,def lotta bang for buck tweek

raytheprinter June 27, 2004 21:58

hello Doc,been moving things around a bit, got rid of ent.center,which improved sound,also new cables have helped,still need to get a few more cables then will be able to think about sds,looking forward to hearing your thoughts when you get yours ,the more I think and read about sds,the more im convinced.when i get a bit more organized will get some pics up,

raytheprinter June 11, 2004 05:20

Any pictures?

I'm about to buy a SDS. I'm surprised you don't have one.

- Doc

doc_stereo June 11, 2004 01:01

almost done with flexy rack,used 3/4 threaded rod

raytheprinter June 10, 2004 03:22

just added Apature Black Beauty power cable and interconnect,about 40 hrs,smoother,better dynamics,seems like Igained some headroom,Im not turning volume up as much.Still need to get power cords for phono and universal player

raytheprinter June 10, 2004 03:14

Just got Signal Cable Magic Power cord,hasnt broke in yet and my soundstage has improved allready,,using it on preamp,it replaced stock cord,,

raytheprinter May 20, 2004 06:48

any audiophiles in Bradenton,Sarasota Fla area?

raytheprinter May 02, 2004 22:28

Ive had the Acoustech about 2 months,compared to my Musical Fidelity XLPS ,,Ive been pleasantly surprised,100% better, nice,the Acoustech really has opened up my analog sound,soundstage is now wider,deeper,bass is deeper ,cleaner,tighter,also much more detail,warm but not towarm,I think I know what people mean by liquid now,more air than I thought my system was capable of,realistic tonal balance, which I am very picky about,I have afeeling it will sound even better as I upgrade my system,bought it used so I saved some cash.I Thought about getting a tube unit,but my system is already fairly warm,also can play a lot of albums that I could not before, I feel I made a choice I can live with for along time,,

raytheprinter May 01, 2004 02:17