my indulgementJust added a Leben RS-30EQ phono pre-amp with a Luxman MT-88 step-up transformer. I got a cable from EMT to bypass the electronics of my EMT, connect direct to the cartrigde and to connect to the s... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: Just to add: with the digital calibration and setup options I am able to virtually eliminate the response deviations in the bass range and producing an extremely linear frequency res... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: Have added an Velodyne DD-12. This improved the bottom of the K1 substancially and made it more 'robust' without losing it's focus and clarity. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: New speakers complete new experience! The difference between my previous B&W 802D's and the Vivid Audi K1's is giving me a complete new listening experience. More impressive and last... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: I've changed my speakers from B&W 802D to Vivid Audio K1. The listening experience is completely different. Level of detail(better) and coloration (less) gives a more relastic musica... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementHo Lewinskih01I like my Cardas cables very much. I started to buy them with keeping in mind my expected set development (I did not want to buy new cables in 2-3 years, to much write-off) I ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementHi Teeball,Keith Monks has an office in the USA . You can find the details with http://www.keithmonks-rcm.co.uk/.I do not have experience with VPI or Loricraft. My experience with the M... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHi Elberoth,Did you audition KR-Kronzilla tight bass, seducing mids and glorious highs) posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHi Elberoth,Johan Grissen has an Ongaku for sale www.highend-broker.com posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementHi Jfrech,Thanks for your comment. My EMT is still 100% original and restored by EMT-Lahr (F. Zimmer). Is functioning flawless. Sonical I'm very happy. The next step will be to shorten the ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHi Elberoth,Have you considered KR Audio Kronzilla power amplifiers before? I'm very happy with the combination ARC Ref3 and KR Kronzilla SX -XLR posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHello Vmk,Sorry that my answer on your question took some time. I needed to consult first. The modifcation of the REF3 has to do with making the REF3 more lean in the signalpath in ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveVery intesting comparison you are going to make. Are you going to "upgrade" the 6550 and the 6H30 tubes in the CD8?It looks that also the REF3 can be upgraded further (after replacing the t... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: Needed to update because of change in set-up location. Room has been refurbished. "Benz" Black leather couch/sofas etc taken out and white "Mariani" couch put in (takes 25% of the sp... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: Changed set-up. Now on Finite Elemente Spider as test. Added Topaz transformer (system run on balanced power now). Interiour of room is beeing transformed. Changed the black leather ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: Keith Monks RCM has arrived. I've started experimenting with the machine. The debates on which cleaning fluid to be utilised are interesting. I understand that Keith Monks comes in S... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementTo avoid confusion (my english is not always clear).The combination Kronzilla SXi-S in combination with ARC REF3 gave a little hum. The current combination Kronzilla SX-XLR with ARC REF3 is dea... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: The Kronzilla SXi-S is replaced with a Kronzilla SX-XLR. The reason was to have a better match, because of difference in input sensitivity between Kronzilla SX-XLR and SXi-S, in comb... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementI've ordered a Keith Monks RCM "Archivist". I'm looking forward to incorporate this masterpiece into my system. This will open the "ear" for my collection of vintage jazz and op... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: I've added Oyaide Tunami power cables and plugs. Big improvement mainly because of easy supply of current (5.5 mm2 leads!)! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: I have taken out the T+A powerbar and the PSaudio Duet. I found out they were limiting in my system. The cabling will be repalced by Oyaide gear. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementOf course it must be: the amp is running cooler! posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementSystem edited: I have changed the set-up of the system to overcome two issue. One was to avoid spending 1-2K usd on XLR cable to connect EMT with ARC and give more "breathing space" to Kronzilla. N... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
my indulgementHi Nper,Your remark regarding "breathing space" has been delt with the small fan (absolute noiseless!)to provide a constant laminair(?) airflow around the Kronzilla. This works ve... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |