The hampster wheel...System edited: This is my new room for listening only...recently brought in the Merlin TSM-MMe's to square off with the Usher Be-718's. Prior to both I had Spendor S8e's and S3e's (the 8's were too... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSpencer - Great room...really enjoyed my visit...I had no idea how big it was by the pictures above...quite a dream! The Alon's were mighty impressive...as was the rest of the gear...several treats... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
North Florida OfficeLapierreGreat System...I fell for Dali's a few years back...would like to hear their monitors one day. Your system looks fantastic!CheersChad posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
2007-2008 - Tony's 2 channel systemBeautiful listening room...the environment for listening means as much to me as the sound! posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Spencer great to hear from you...with the weather I don't know if I will make it down...we'll see how the roads are tomorrow! Right now I have Merlin TSM-Mme's and Usher Be-718's jockeying ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: Well...it's been a while! After 2 years of looking we finally found a home...of course I have been relocated to a winterized porch that is both small and complete with a tile floor!?... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds Good For NowI did the exact same move...S5e to S8e. The soundstage width just opened right up with the 8's...the 5's had to be cranked to rediculous levels for daily living to fill a room. My shock with the su... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds Good For NowGrimace - Nice system...you might want to consider a sub for the S8e's...it really brings out the highs and mids even more...fills in a more complete sound picture that increases the enjoyment of t... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: Several changes...after aquiring the Rhea I wanted to change to a low output MC...just got in an Ortofon Jubilee to try. With all my hours spent listenning in this hobby I have no wo... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
World Class Sound.......Pure and Simple.......System looks great...can you give us some thoughts on the Atlas amp as there is very little information avaiable at this time. I would love to hear your thoughts.Cheers posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpThe resonators are very good...I only have 4...1 silver, 1 bronze and 2 special gold. I started with two and 4 made a big difference...I imagine 6 to 9 would be about right. The wood body c... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpHey HenryRan into Barry the other day and he said he and his wife had a great time while visiting you in January...I'm the guy that contacted you way back when about PAAG. Anyway, your syst... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Birds have landed...Rhirsh - great system...I think Marten has the right idea with sound and looks. Too many speakers these days look terrible...my system has to be where I live and therefore must look pleasing to the... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightHow does the Samsung Blu-Ray compare to the PS3? I have been wondering if I am giving up too much picture/sound quality. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Hi JustinGreat to hear from you...having not heard the Rhea, EAR and I even considered the Manely, I went for the Rhea for the sake of matching my current system. No regrets...great music. ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: Added the Aethetix Rhea to compliment the Calypso. Lately I've had the chance to hear really good vinyl playback and my system was not doing it prior...this phono stage has really br... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
It not much, But it a StartHi Ken Welcome to the group...I think you did the right thing by going for speakers to grow with...using a MAC as source is not uncommon and can be made great...I assume your files are loss... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSpencerNice upgrade...let us know how it comes along!Chad posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightHey JustinJust got the Audioquest Optilink 5 you recommended a ways back...awesome compared to all the cheap stuff that I was playing with. Perfect for the Blue-Ray PS3...Thanks for the rec... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven Exton, PAGreat to see you Sunday!Can't wait to hear future impressions as the speakers break in...I'll give you my thoughts after I hear Barry's rig.Chad posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Music and Home Theater In OneMaineiac...this is unexpected! The Devore's are great...I've never heard the 4JRs but I just heard the Silverbacks and they are wonderful...are you finding them more to your liking then the VSA's? posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Chadnliz...great to have you post...I've seen you post elsewhere and always enjoy your comments. The Calypso is fantastic...it greatly compliments the Spendor and Rogue combo. I've experienced seve... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Hey NrostovThe arm is an Origin Live Encounter...the Graham is a phono stage. The pictures do not reflect the arm or the Orbe upgrades...I did get the HR Supply...it is fantastic...after mo... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: Changed a few pics...added the Calypso shot. Made the family happy with a new TV. These sort of things. Would like to round out the system with the Rhea down the road. Then the Spend... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightYour system is really coming together...Metallica deserves it! I had a chance to hear the Lector at Lyric in NY the same weekend I was buying an engagement ring two years ago...my (now) wife won by... posted over 17 years ago | View comment |