cipherjurisAlbert Porter's SystemIt's a stunning photograph, Albert. The clarity of minute detail is amazing. Seemingly better than real life.Ed posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe Hazylight's cost dwarfs the camera's!Ed posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, thanks for the explanation and the pics! The images are really great! Displays your pro photographer skills. What camera and lens did you use?Ed posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTrue to form, you have the project well in hand, Albert. As the village wise man said in the movie "High Road to China," "The oxen is slow, but the earth is patient."Ed posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWoo Hoo, Albert! Sounds like the Graham will be up and running soon! I love that you can compare it against the V-12. That should really let you know where it stands.Ed posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi, Albert,I'm back from Maine and wondering if you have received a Mint tractor or anything from Graham yet to set up the Graham on the MK3? posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemBert, I replaced mine with Lamm M1.2 mono blocks, which I love.Ed posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemI have forgotten the amps. When I had the lab power supply, I set it at 10 amps, but the Mac never drew that much. I will have to ask my engineering friend about the amperage the next time I see hi... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemVn101606,After testing several, we went with a DT1732T and modified it with upgraded caps. I'm powering it with a Shunyata Sidewinder, which I would like to upgrade as well as the umbilical... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemHi John. Thanks, and yes, I have never heard music in my home sound as real as it does with a good LP played on the MK3. It is simply stunning. My dealer and friend here in Tampa, George Liu, owner... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemSystem edited: Replaced SME 20/2, Graham Phantom 1, DV XV-1S with Technics SP 10 MK3 with completely restored and upgraded electronics, Porter 2-arm plinth with Stillpoint Ultras, Micro Seiki CU-18... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemPaul, my audio dealer did the mods. Most anyone can swap the RAM and the hard drive for an SSD. The only part of the mods that are delicate are removing the switching power supply and soldering in ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemJfrech,Good questions. Amarra is good, but to my ears, Ayre Wave is slightly better. Both are much better than iTunes. The engineer my dealer and are working with on this project ha... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemSystem edited: I have replaced my Ayre C-5xeMP and my Sony Blu-Ray player with the new Ayre DX-5 and added an SRA VR series isoBASE designed specifically for the DX-5. The DX-5 is significantly bet... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi John,Did you have Purist PCs before changing to Shunyata? Ed posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Remodel complete, now dialing it inStreet, very cool room and setup. A lot of time, effort and money to get there. Now you can enjoy. Thanks for sharing.Ed posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemSystem edited: Recently upgraded to Purist Anniversary speaker cables, so now most of my cables are Purist Anniversary. Improvement was awesome. Seems to have been the link that created the synergy... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemRyder,Thanks for the system compliment. It is lightyears beyond anything I have had before. I love your system setup. Beautifully done. Blends in nicely, so that it's all about the music posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemThanks Timztunz and Glenfihi for taking the time to look at my system and for your compliments.Timztunz, I took a peek at your system. Beautifully executed system! I envy your room setup. U... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemSystem edited: Newest updates to system: Updated Ayre C-5xe to C-5xeMP and Purist Anniversary Balanced XLR interconnect. MP upgrade made CDs & especially SACDs much, much closer to vinyl sound. Ins... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,It's been a while since I have looked at your system or chatted with you. You have been very busy upgrading your system! Read your thread. Your approach is typical Albert Porter, ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemJust got my C-5xe back from Ayre with the MP upgrade installed. I ran it in for 24 hours, then had a listen.The improvement in low level resolution and imaging was immediate and dramatic. D... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemAudiotomb,I went to the Craz and the Ohio isoBASE amp stands from an old set of Sound Organization stands, so the improvement was mesmerizing.If you do get a chance to compare with ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemAudiotomb,Thanks for your post. Looks like you bought the Craz! Great system you have! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the difference it made in your system. Also, did you listen to your ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemSystem edited: I have updated the video part of the system with an InFocus IN83 1080p 1,600 lumen projector, DVDO iScan VP50 Pro video processor, Sony BDP-S2000ES Blu-Ray player, all connected with... posted over 15 years ago | View comment |