A lot of great equipment I'm sure it sounds special, looks like you could use a little more room. I'm sure a lot of people would love to know the synergy you have with your equipment, how about a review? Thanks for posting and enjoy the music.

needfreestuff June 21, 2014 20:47

No I haven't though certainly am aware of the Stillpoints. :) So I'm just using the stock spikes for the review.

myles_b_astor June 21, 2014 01:08

I'm grateful you reminded me. I just received an email from Bob Attayeh telling me they are receiving fresh tape this afternoon.

Hopefully not too long before I can enjoy this gem.

On the topic of your new Magico, are you using footers under them? Have you experimented with Stillpoints?

albertporter June 20, 2014 20:33

Albert, yes the tape should sound amazing on the Focal Grande EM too! :) Bob is doing such an amazing job at Yarlung yet flies under the radar for most audiophiles.

myles_b_astor June 20, 2014 12:23

Steve,

I don't know what more you could do. The bass was so improved I could hardly believe it and distortion was reduced to the point it was just "music" rather than speakers.

I would love to hear the system again. Maybe the next California show.

albertporter June 19, 2014 21:08

And what would that be?

rbbert June 19, 2014 13:49

you're always welcome back Albert. I have even made one more change since I saw you guys a few weeks ago

oneobgyn June 19, 2014 12:28

Don't know if you heard my 2013 PFO POY "Smoke and Mirrors" from Yarlung Records but get it if you don't.

After reading I intended to several times but never did. This reminder I went to their website and ordered. Should be good on my Focal Grande EM too.

Speaking of WBF, Steve sure has improved his system. I got to listen after hours when I was doing show coverage at THE Show Newport.

albertporter June 19, 2014 05:54

Thanks guys! @Bill: Miss you over on WBF :( @Albert: Should
hear tape through the Magicos. :) Don't know if you heard my
2013 PFO POY "Smoke and Mirrors" from Yarlung
Records but get it if you don't. The recording was amazing
before; after the Magicos, it's stupendous. The low end will
rock your floorboards! :)

myles_b_astor June 19, 2014 02:32

Hello Myles !

Glad to see the update, congratulations on the Magico.

albertporter June 19, 2014 01:12

So where did the Summit X's go? ;)

rbbert June 19, 2014 00:35

Whoa, Myles! Good to see you here.

whart June 19, 2014 00:08

System edited: Lot's of big changes including the addition of
Magico S5s.

myles_b_astor June 18, 2014 23:09

Love your system Myles!

audiophile77 December 06, 2013 20:44

Awesome system, totally incredible. I use Martin Logan speakers as well (Vantages) and some Conrad Johnson amp and preamps.

I am a big fan of Conrad Johnson equipment myself. I currently own the Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000 amplifier and the PV-12 preamp. I also had owned their PF-2 preamp in the past. I find their sound to be unparalleled.

If you want to see my system you can find it here on "Conrad Johnson Owners.com". You may want to check the site out as it's a completely Conrad Johnson audio equipment dedicated forum site. Or you can just google "Conrad Johnson Owners". Kind of cool to have a dedicated site just for Conrad Johnson equipment.

Well, like I said. Congrats on the system it's really beautiful.

invenio78 August 20, 2012 19:00

Never seen this before... Very nicely done Myles; knew what you had, but never seen pictures...

ack January 06, 2012 11:59

Thanks Mike and hope the New Year brings you lot's of good toys :)

myles_b_astor January 06, 2012 11:45

Hi Myles
Have been a fan of yours from way back. Nice to see you here with your system thread.
All the best to you in the New Year.
Mike

rugyboogie January 04, 2012 04:06

Hi Dan, Thanks for the note! Good to know can find you on a lot of sites :)

myles_b_astor August 03, 2011 01:12

I just wanted to say "hi Myles", I know ya from Audio Evo, glad to see you over here too. Nice listening/reviewing system, enjoy!

Dan Thomason

islandmandan August 02, 2011 02:29

They do...don't they?!

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari August 01, 2011 03:48

Thanks Albert!

Sam, Kevin wanted to use it for his website but don't think he updates it too much ;) Have tons of pics of kitties on top of nice, hot tube equipment. They just love to get toasty.

myles_b_astor July 31, 2011 21:41

Hello Myles, pleased to see you at Audiogon.

albertporter July 31, 2011 20:02

Hey Myles,

Nice to see your system thread!

I was admiring the "tweak" in the last pic...somewhat of an architectural departure from a Shakti diffuser, perhaps...I love it :-)

Please, let us know your observations about the AQ signature IC!

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari July 31, 2011 19:25

Thanks, Myles. Your advice is helpful and informative as usual!!!

lloydelee21 July 31, 2011 17:39