albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemDgad, thank you. Each day is a new experience as the new crossover breaks in. I have connected it directly to my CD player and run Purist and Ayre break in discs continuously for the last couple of... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Gunbei's Messy Listening RoomI'll never be able to eat Perch again, even if freshly caught.The thought of all that frying................perhaps in Vaseline. posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Janos's gear in FranceJanos,How do you like the change from Dominus fluid to Dominus Ferox?Happy ? posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Larry, wish you could hear them now, quite an upgrade and they were not bad when you were here :^).Pat, alias: "Part That Holds The Wheel On." With less than six hours o... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe long awaited (reverse engineered) tube crossover arrived today via FedEx and after a short warm up, replaced the stock unit. Last night was one of the best sessions (musically) I have E... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
stereoDANA very attractive room, comfortable, homey and inviting with its soft color scheme. I can imagine relaxing in that chair and drifting off into the musical void.You're obviously music lover ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSpoke to Tom today, the crossover had one design change after final testing which delayed delivery. Burn in process and final tests with pink noise is in progress. I expect it will be shipped FedEx... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The long and winding roadLove the title of your system, "Long and Winding Road," Inspired because no audiophile is ever content to "Let It Be." ? Great system, the Koestu should be magic with yo... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJust an update, the designer of my new tube crossover called today, it's finished !In a few days, perhaps the end of this coming week, it will be shipped to me. The time between now... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI agree with you Macdad, the Sound-labs not only look impressive, they ARE impressive. I was a dedicated Sound-Lab owner for more than fifteen years, a testament to my level of satisfaction. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNate, thanks for the kind words. I really got to know you during this (your second) trip to my home. I wish you lived nearer so we could do the music thing on a regular basis. Your a very courteous... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJafox, thank you for the compliment on my tube choices for the Callisto. I spent about a year trying every combo before deciding what was best. My first Audiogon posts on this was probably in 1999 ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Less crappy for slappySlapster, I Just co signed a note for my teen age son for a 2003 Mustang Mach 1 with 5 speed, cold air intake, Mach sound system and equipped with Lo jack. This is the 32 valve, double overhead cam... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Artg.The Aesthetix Callisto (pre) and Io (phono) have been part of my system almost since Jim White first introduced it to the public nine years ago. From the first moment I heard... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJust received the Scott Nixon tube DAC this morning and although it is not settled in, the sound is VERY promising. DACG... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIf you think I'm funny, wait until you meet "Squirrel Girl." She is part of a four pack of furry tree critters that live in my yard and come when I call them. Favorite foods? Whea... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe Sony S9000es performs very well with DVD playback using component cables into the HD WEGA. The digital output is fed into my Marantz DTS player for HT application and I am satisfied with both u... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemChad, you were a pleasure to speak with as well, sorry I did not respond to your thank you sooner, I had a lot of people show up for Tuesday night music and my hands were full. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Menopause Insanity"Pay No Attention To The Man In The REL Subwoofer Glass." That's not a camera he's holding, it's the key to good sound !(Toto pulls back the curtain at this point).Nice sy... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSurfgod.I just got involved in open reel tape again after many years of absence. The Technics 1520 was chosen for it's ability to play master dupes (15 IPS, half track), and prerecorded com... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Mejames, I hope the guy building my crossover does not make me wait too long, I have opened a can of worms here. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJayctoy,Your right, I can't get the sound of my old electrostatic speakers out of my head. The Sound-Lab Ultimates did some things better than any other speaker I have ever heard. A... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI like the black, much nicer than the silver ones at Stereophile show in New York. Thanks for providing the link. Being the fan of black that I am, that's exactly how I would have ordered them.... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
On the Quest of Audio Heaven.Raul.Your a mad man !! I love it. Fourteen tonearms as I count them, obviously an EXTREME analog guy. Enjoy your system, and thanks for posting for us to see and read about. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe 90 DB is great but 3 ohms and below is tough for some tube amps. Fortunately, the VTL 750 is rated 550 watts into 8 ohms and 750 watts into 4 ohms and the VTL 450 is rated 339 watts at ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment |