A House is not a HomeI need to extend you some thanks...your system was the first place I heard of the Acoustic System Resonator product. Having a stereo system that is part of our family room, bass traps and room acou... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Upgrading Into Audiophile HeavenHello Mtkhl567I am curious if you have ever tried Jena's speaker cables or innerconnects? I currently use Nordost Red Dawn and I am debating if I should move on to Valhalla or Jena cables..... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
My good TC-60 StereoHey Slyle...I too have a pair of Spica TC-60's...they are on the clean/anylitical/dry side of neutral...in other words the wrong amp choice could kill your joy...I also have Rogue amps...just not i... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Bedlam BayReally like the system...it's an eclectic mix of gear and I appreciate that! Can you tell us what you have compared the Final Tool TT against? I haven't come across it. Happy listening.Chad posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Chris_michael: Thanks for checking in...yes, I have to stop myself from pulling the speakers forward every night after my wife goes to bed...she's not a fan of speakers in the middle of the room! <... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Vinyl+headphonesGreat looking TT. I too enjoy Singlepowers amp and headphones. Though I understand what your friends are saying about fidelity of sound being expensive to equal in speakers...you are missing the pr... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightJustinHow are you liking the Messenger phono stage? I've just completed my Gyro to Orbe upgrade path...complete with HR power supply...now I'm debating upgrading the phono stage...perhaps a... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Aerial 7B / Musical Fidelity A5 INT / CDPStand strong!Now back to reality...I had great sucess with Spendor and the MF A5 Int/CD combo...the S5e's were not to my taste scale wise, but might be a great match if you have a small room. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Idiosyncratic SynergyLmr2wilVery nice system...I nearly went the Totem direction...be aware of the upgrade bug! If the Moon integrated sounds good with the speakers, you should consider their well reviewed CD p... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: Made a few adjustments on the TT for the better...still waiting for the HR power supply. Overall feeling good. I really should update the pics pretty soon...no longer using the Monst... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveHi Sc53I really like your system...it looks like a place I might land given the correct funds...love those Genesis...always have. How would you say the Squeeze Box/Electro compares ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Hi IglunThe maple blocks do have oil in them, but it doesn't feel oily whatsoever. Haven't noticed any oil on my components...the wood is that dry. The biggest trouble is if you desire to s... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightJustinThanks for taking my questions to task. I just got back from Boston for the New Year and had a chance to go record shopping in a major city...that's my kind of way to kick off the new... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightNrostovHaving put the HR in would you say Orbe platter first or HR supply? Speaking in terms of % upgrade...By the way I put the OL Encounter arm in a few days ago and have gone to ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightThank you for your reply...the one other owner I spoke to that has made the same platter change agreed that the clamp itself is worth the upgrade. He even speculated that it was where 75% of the im... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightNrostovI'm a fellow Gyro owner debating whether or not the Orbe platter upgrade is worthwhile or not. I have a few upgrades underway including an arm change. Can you give me a feel ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Hi GlennYou know you had a problem [with power] when weeks later you still smile a few moments after power-up without a buzz!I suspected that load changing might improve sound quali... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSpencerAmazing system...a league I hope to attain some years from now. Hopefully you can provide some insite that will aid me on this journey. Three specific questions for you: First, how m... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...GarryThanks for the nice comments...I make sure my friends all find out that I build the rack...it was a fun project. In the next year my wife and I plan on making a residence change and I ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: A lot of power changes recently. I had a horrible buzz coming from my speakers and I was busy as a bee trying to solve it. Being relatively new to tube amps I wasn't sure if the buzz... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Twin KillingHi ViggenI joined this site more recently and am seeing your system for the first time. I'm very tempted by the OL Silver tonearm...are you happy with it? Have you heard it compared to othe... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Birthday vintage systemGreat looking system...I was thinking of something similar or my office. What type of wiring are you using? Was the Fisher bought more because it fit the criteria or do you prefer it's sound to oth... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: Added a Richargd Grey 400s to my system...I think it is a generation old. Currently running the Rogue mono blocks...might experiment with moving it around, but it cut the background ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...System edited: added some new pics...there are some significant compromises in speaker placement (they sound great about two more feet forward and the couch roughly 3 feet forward from the back wal... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
FinessaVery nice system...I like the direction you are heading. This past weekend I heard a fellow Audiophile's system with the Walker Audio Velocitor and I got hooked! Unfortunately I am struggling to pu... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment |