I'll have to look into the Lyndorf system.

My focus now (besides listening to great music) is trying to determine what the next logical upgrade should be.

Cables (Au24, et al)?

CDP (AA Capitole Mk2 SE...?)

Speakers????

Fred

fsammet May 19, 2007 13:28

Jarno,

I have not heard the Lyngdorf products but I suspect auto-correction technologies are here to stay and will become more and more prevalent. Heck, now even Bose is doing it!

I was struck by how BAD flat response sounds to the human ear, at least to my ears. Once I achieved "flat," I experimented with BBC dips and other common curve adjustments. I found some very very good setups along the way. For sure, dramatic changes can be dialed in with these inexpensive and powerful devices. However, in the end the Behringer didn't fit my needs due to the onboard DAC/ADC converters.

Fred

fsammet May 12, 2007 21:01

Luis,

Thank you for the compliments - it is a very comforable and inviting environment. I'll try to post a summarization for you, though it may take a day or two. Need to think about it a bit given the time that has elapsed. Good luck getting the Behringer, it's great fun though the jury is still out for me as to whether it's a tool or an in-line component.

As for the Speltz v. AU24, I'm undecided. I've read commments claiming the Speltz is superior to AU24 and vice versa. As always, I'm sure it's very system dependent. I've been very impressed with the value of the Speltz upgrade.

Fred

fsammet May 12, 2007 20:50

Chadnliz, yes it does sound great.

Jarno, thank you. Recently, the fun part has been experimenting with the capabilities of the Behringer DEQ2496. Though it's currently employed as a subwoofer crossover, I have toyed with it to better understand the acoustics of my listening space and for room correction, connected between my wadia and plinius. While it's A/D and D/A converters are less than impressive, it's ability to shape sound is amazing. At some point I would like to use it in the digital domain between transport and DAC. Could be interesting!

Fred

fsammet May 12, 2007 12:55

System edited: I have replaced my Okara II monitors with North Acoustics' Kitty Kat Revelator and oh what a difference. Gobs more detail, pinpoint spacial queues, near full range extension, realism, realism and more realism. I'm going through my entire CD collection again and buying more music. That's what it's all about, right???

fsammet May 11, 2007 01:22

No doubt about it, ICs and SCs are now on the radar and the new speaker search is on hold until I get the signals cleaned up.

New info... Since the holidays are upon us (expensive), I've ordered anti-cables and anti-ICs as a fun experiment to get me through the next few months. I considering an AU24 audition soon thereafter.

Thanks to all for the continuing and useful advice.
Fred

fsammet December 07, 2005 22:10

Thanks Artg. For some reason I haven't really thought much about speaker cabling lately, but that now seems an obvious weakness in my system. That may explain some of the glare and harshness I hear in complex music. Any suggestions?

Fred

fsammet November 26, 2005 16:12

System edited: I've added a few photos for anyone interested...

fsammet November 25, 2005 22:49

Thanks, Artg - good to be part of the group, though I doubt I will get the "intervention" I probably need to stop my spending.

I'll have to look into the IsoClean 80A3 conditioner, though lately I've been considering dedicated power to the Plinius.

As to my speaker quest, I'm open on price but probably would not spend more than $10k. Currently, I'm intrigued by the Gallo Reference 3, Usher A10, and both the Revel Studio and Salon. I haven't begun auditions as I want to get a better short list together first. As with both my Wadia and Plinius, I will probably buy used.

ICs are from DIY Cables and speaker cabling is from Signal. I honestly don't recall the models and probably need to consider upgrading. As you may be able to tell, I really like DIY and tweaking.

fsammet November 25, 2005 17:00