Thrill Hill

by arthursmuck on All Out Assault

Description

Added the Supatrac arm, wonderful
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Room Details

Dimensions: 34’ × 22’  X large
Ceiling: 15’

Components Toggle details

    • ASR Audio Emitter 2 Exclusive, Battery Version Blue
    • J Sikora Standard Max
    • J Sikora Reference Power Supply
    • LUMIN U2 Streamer
    • LUMIN L2 Switch and Storage
    • Aqua La Scala MK II Optolotic DAC
    • PBN Audio MR!777
    • T+A DAC200
    • Found Music GiFT Power Cords
    • Belden 8402 IC
    • PBN Audio Bass Arrays
    • Soul Note E2 Phono
    • DS Audio DS-W3
    • Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono
    • Hana Umami Blue
    • Hana Umami Red
    • Korf Audio TA-AF9/10
    • Thorens TD 124 - STS Audio Hellcat Restomod
    • Supatrac Blackbird 10.5
    Sideways unipivot Arm
    • Thomas Schick 12
    • J Sikora KV12 Tonearm

Comments 461

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Arthur, you have put together what may be the perfect audio system (at least for me and you, that is). Just top drawer in every respect. Enjoy.

Regards,
Dan

islandmandan

Owner

Hi Jeff, thanks for your post.  I did add the Tannoy ST-200 super tweeter.  It's a subtle thing but I find that it adds some air, space and dimension that is pleasing to me.  I've read of peoples mixed experiences with super tweeters, mine is good but short of profound, if that makes sense. 

arthursmuck

Nice to see the system coming along Arthur. Can you please tell us about the changes with the addition of the Tannoy Super Tweeter....I think i see it in the latest pictures. 

Thanks,
Jeff

jeff1225

Owner
Also updated to include new Timbernation stand

arthursmuck

Owner

Yes it's R2R.  Differences are thicker faceplate, upgrade IC sockets, AC filter, Copper chassis, two superclocks, KR rectifier, Mundorf caps in power supply and output, upgrade footers, flight case, etc. 


Sound?  More liquid, lit from within than other DAC's I've owned.  Texture, tonality and 3D are all noticeably better than my previous situations.  All my perspective of course, it's a total keeper!

arthursmuck

Arthur,
What is the difference between the Lampi Atlantic and the "Golden" Atlantic? Also, how would you characterize the sound quality and how does it compare to previous DAC's you've owned?  Does your DAC have R2R ladder capability?   Sorry for the barrage of questions.

pdreher

Owner
Added Shunyata, Lampizator and Finale Audio equipment.  Also added Belden IC and Duelund speaker cables.

arthursmuck

Owner
Thanks for your note, no questions at this time.  

Best,
Art

arthursmuck

Arthur, did you track down the engineer from Chalice Audio?
agear September 28, 2015 04:17  Hello, I am the engineer you are looking for. What would you like to know?

potone1

Owner
Added Duke's Swarm Subs to fill in the last bit of low end. Great guy and superb product.

arthursmuck

Owner
Charles - I'm going to hang onto it and look at building a second system around it in 2016.  I commute from Ft. Worth to Pittsburgh during the week so would like something for while I'm there.  Now to start to think about what speakers, any suggestions?  Total greenfield and the Tannoys should tell you how my taste in speakers run.  Thanks, Art

arthursmuck

Owner
Sent you note just now, sorry for the delay!

arthursmuck

Arthur,

I sent you a PM to the address you provided.

Not sure if you got it? Could you confirm, please?

Tx

maril555

Hi Arthur,
Your reply makes a lot of sense to me. I can see where both the Shindo and the Thoress are superb in their own way yet each has its unique positive attributes and character. They must be really special as they've kept your Line Magnetic amplifier on the sidelines. I don't believe you'd have a problem selling that beast on the used market.
Charles,

charles1dad

Owner

Thanks Charles, the Shindo and Tannoy combo was great, I sure enjoyed that iteration of my system.  The Thoress setup has less romance and pure seduction than the Shindo and instead draws you in from a black background and purity of tone, openness and dynamics, while still maintinaing good liquidity.  They're more alike than different in many ways but in the end I wanted to go Thoress for now.  Both terrific, just different. 

To be honest the Line Magnetic rarely gets in the lineup anymore so I haven't done a comparison. I likely need to find a second system for it or sell it, if you know anyone, send them my way!  :-)

arthursmuck

Arthur,
What do you hear differently between the Thoress 845 vs the Line Magnetic 219 845 tubed amplifier?
Charles,

charles1dad

Hi Arthur,
I thought your system was fabulous with the Shindo and Tannoy combo. I've always read very positive comments regarding the Thoress components. What have you gained musically with the move to Thoress? Congratulations!
Charles,

charles1dad

Arthur,

Outstanding system, and it is my inspiration.

Funny enough- your move from Shindo to Thoress is something, I've been seriously contemplating lately.

I went from Tron Syren II Ultimate to Shindo Vosne Romanee.

My power amps are LAMM ML2

Tannoy Westminster is the speaker, that I always wanted to hear and to have  (I have Avantgarde Duo Omega G2 now)

Needless to say, I'd love to chat with you, possibly off line, about your system, if at all possible.

Please, let me know.

Best regards

 

maril555

Owner
Changed primary system setup from Shindo to Thoress pre and 845 SE Amps

arthursmuck

Owner
Thanks Andrew, I really do enjoy these speakers. The Chalice are probably outside what I would spend but I had a demo of Thoress 845 and pre in my sytpstem recently and they were spectacular with the Tannoy, that would be more realistic event for me...more to come!

arthursmuck

It would/will be interesting to hear something like the Chalice amps on your speakers. I plan on getting some when the time (and $) avails itself.

Once again, I enjoy looking at pictures of your room. Visually beautiful, and those speakers are a work of art. They have a vintage charm and appeal that sends my mind to a happy place.

agear

Thanks Arthursmuck. Awesome to have several top level amps. When the mood strikes you have different amps for the types of music you want to hear. Life is good!

jetrexpro

Owner
Jetrexpro, missed your question. They sound fantastic. These are pretty nice 2A3 amps with some big power supplies and are so pure and quick sounding. Do the Tannoy like more power? Yes, but on smaller combos, singer/songwriter, quartets, etc the Found Music are otherworldly...I love them and recommend Scott and his design highly.

arthursmuck

Owner
Yeah, let's connect and schedule up some time to get together, it will be good to catch up and I can invite Mark by, he lives just a few miles from me. I'll shoot you a note with some options, likely in late October / early November. Be well my friend!

arthursmuck

That stands reads like it would be a great addition here, I need time to think about it and would be nice to see yours at some point. I'm not in a hurry so no issue with that.

I miss seeing that crazy cat of yours and correct, have not met Hurley the dog. Not surprised they don't get along :-).

albertporter

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