Thank you Arthur, I am enjoying my system and music more now than at any time in the 40+ years I have enjoyed this hobby, although it seems like much more oftentimes. Building much of the componentry was very enjoyable, but now listening is my reward.
Islandman, I couldn't agree more on the quality of custom built and yours look terrific! Thanks for your comments and I wish you many years of enjoyment as well!
Thanks Samhar, very nice of you to share your thoughts!
Thanks Vernneal and Jfrech, I very much appreciate your kind words. Jfrech, I cannot recommend Jeff Hedback highly enough for room design. He was great to work with and the finished product far exceeded my expectations!
Hello Arthur, what an incredible system! Having custom built components can give a quality that is rarely seen in off-the-rack (or floor, as the case may be). I have put together custom Tannoy HPD 315 drivers in 2" thick enclosures, with custom designed and built outboard crossovers using Mundorf Silver-in-Oil caps, Dueland resistors, and 12 gauge Alpha Core inductors. Solid silver DH Labs hook-up wire connects all the parts. I reconed the drivers with new Hard Edge conversion woofers. The sound is unlike any speakers I have ever heard, so I can imagine what your system sounds like. Unbelieveable, I'm sure! I just obtained a VAC PA 35.35 EL 34 amp, and it sounds magical with these Tannoys. I'd sure like to hear what they would sound like with your amps!
Congratulations on a marvelous system, I wish you many years of enjoyment!
Hi, great looking room. Very impressive. That's really my next move is to get my room in order.
I'm also using the Purist Proteus Provectus (praesto) speaker cables. Amazing cables, I have to agree with you. I'm also using the same interconnects...
Great looking system! I have been looking at VAC myself on and off for the past couple of years, exactly in the configuration you have there (a pair of 300.1 as monoblocks and their pre). Just love how they sound!
Hi Albert! I actually haven't gotten to it yet....last weekend was crazy busy and I was out this week for a couple of days. My plan is to put them in Saturday night and let them run a bit then get to some serious listening Sunday. I'll post findings here...
Man I have GOT to get my butt up there to see/hear this room! I can't wait to hear this baby, it looks fantastic. So it seems that hiring the "Acoutical dude" was a very wise investment? Hmmm, maybe I could use his services as well...
I will absolutely be back over your way soon and am anxious to hear what you've been up to with your system, I'll ping you next week and check on Tuesday night music club.
I too had a great time listening to your system, one of many for me but a first for Sam. I'm sorry it took me so long to post, I was editing the 600 + images for Audiogon of the Salon Son Canada audio show.
You've taken a great system and made it superb. The room, crossovers and new cables portray your custom line array in the very best light.
I'm coming back for a listen again as soon as possible and looking forward to seeing Napoleon cat and feasting on Mexican food again.
Your obligation is to come listen again with me and tell what you think about the changes I've made, which are many since your last visit.
Sam - it was great having both you and Albert over...what a great evening! Thanks for making the time to come out our way, and let's do it again soon! Safe travels my friend,
What a sensational system and room that enchanted me this evening! Beguiling vocals rendered by Rickie Lee Jones, Joni Mitchell, and Natalie Merchant....ethereal production values evident on Donald Fagen's, The Nightfly...
The soundstage, vast, and imaging, a producer's delight, and all without the benfit of reel tape!:-)
The ability to switch between crossover networks that feature identical circuits and different brand parts was instructive and revealing. It's terrific that you can exercise such an option.
Finally, the projected color light starfield, upon the VAC amps, engaged in their stellar choreography was only eclipsed by the celestial Texas evening sky.
Thank you, Art, for your gracious hospitality and the opportunity to revel in a marvelous expression of your passion.
Thanks so much Srwooten, I'm really pleased overall with how it's coming along. Installing a laser starfield light show this weekend, then I think I'll rest for awhile and just enjoy...
