Thanks for your comments Defride.

The original plan was to focus on the higher end monitors like Raidho and Focal Diablo. The Ascendo F came as an option at the last moment.

lapierre March 13, 2014 22:45

Z:Axis has good cables and interesting design on component racks.

Sylvania 5751, 1950 - 1960 black plates can cost upwards of $200. If you purchased them a lot cheaper than you are way ahead.

Regarding EMM labs, I think they should offer transport recall with an option of digital inputs.

Mytek DAC is something to consider but it may have to wait as well.

I'm right where I'm suppose to be with the latest upgrades in Power Cords.

lapierre July 11, 2013 18:54

Defride what's your next HiFi move?

Emm Labs CD player question: Does you transport sound a bit noisy when powered on? Initial start is noisy than it gets quiet like it needs to warm up first.

Have you starting looking into DAC?

Spin the Yellowjackets.

lapierre July 11, 2013 02:27

Thanks for the link Defride.

Welcome your insights on which component benefited the most from your Power Cord experiment. I plan to upgrade power cords tube amps, preamp and source but I need to go through the listening process. Experimented with DVD player and noticed different power cords improved the video clarity but no obvious audio improvements.

Regarding the potential new listening room. So far, I've managed to look at decent houses with potential listening rooms larger than 12x12 space. Trying to avoid basements unless it has the min. height of 8 feet and no moisture problems.

lapierre January 28, 2013 18:20

Checking in D.

Living in NJ apartment since September and still looking for a house.

Regarding the Aesthetix Calypso Tube preamp, have your tried different power cord or inexpensive noise filter?

lapierre January 09, 2013 04:05

What are the room dimensions?

2 channel system looks great. I'm trying to redefine my system a bit as I look to purchase new house. Not sure I can get a dedicated listening room but I'm trying for that and basement workshop.

lapierre November 21, 2012 03:37

Defreide what's next on the your HIFI roadmap?

lapierre October 03, 2012 03:55

My bag Defride. There are no C500 fuses which states in my last post.

Internal.

lapierre December 18, 2011 22:23

Actually more silky smooth sounds about right.

Defride at least your recognized something was not quite right. Next tweek try upgrading C500 fuses for more detail enhancement.

lapierre December 13, 2011 01:59

Seriously considered Aesthetix Calypso and was definitely sold on the Calypso Signature. The stock Telefunkens are great, if to better you would need something like BLACK SABLE Mullard ECC83 / 12AX7--but they are expensive. It took me awhile to settle on different tubes on my C500. I just started researching and asking other owners...one of the problems I found is getting enough tubes to test.

lapierre November 29, 2011 00:02

Try changing tubes once you get baseline.

lapierre October 26, 2011 02:10

Sweet system!

lapierre October 06, 2011 02:06