Simply MagicHi MinglesThanks. I did at first consider that, but I believe that the retip strikes at the fundamental sound reproduction, more than resonance control. There was one fellow 103R user who u... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Home TheatreSystem edited: Changed the powercords from JPS to Audio Magic Power Drive and what an improvement these made. More transparent and dynamic, just what the doctor ordered for true home theatre experi... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Over the past few months, I had been sorting out some issues with the system, and only now resolved them. A number of changes have taken place in the room, all of which have helped i... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Inserted Walker Audio Valid Points below the ModWright Preamp which instantly tightened the images and gave the music a solid foundation. Dynamics took a quantum leap forward and the... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
"F" the TV...Your system is so beautiful! Great job. I see that each component was carefully and well selected.Which cart are you currently using with the 1210?When choosing the footers for the ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Went for the top Dynavector cart, and what a cart it is! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicHi YcekinI've not tried the direct connection with the Esoteric, though I have tried it with the Benchmark when I was running it.There are a couple of things to consider:1) Does the... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: I've made so many changes I don't know where to start. I'll try to list them out in sequence then describe what each did for the system. 1) Nordost Ti Pulsar Points - recommended by ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicHi BraabThanks for the compliments. I haven't quite updated it yet as the last few changes are still taking shape, but its really, really good. I'll save it for later...The Anti-Cable u... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicHi YossiThanks. I didn't try tonearm cables, that's quite an expensive thing to do. I was recommended this by someone who's ears I trust. What I can say is that the 501 silver hybrid produces a... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Made the following changes: 1) Digital cable was swapped from the Canare to the Audio Magic Excalibur and what a difference that made. It was more dynamic, more quiet between the not... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Completed the link from source to speakers using AudioMagic cabling with the Sorcerer IC to the Benchmark DAC1, Illusion IC from pre-power and the Sorcerer SC from Power to speakers.... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Having upgraded the powercords and conditioning with AudioMagic, I wondered what would happen if I added the high end interconnect and speaker cables to the mix. Though they are not ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Home TheatreHi ZigonhtI did add them anyway, since its like small bookshelf speakers and a little more wiring.I suppose it depends on your listening preference. Do you switch around with the surrou... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Home TheatreSystem edited: Replaced the Cardas Golden Reference powercords with the Audio Magic Power Drive to the amps. Its like somebody opened the window and let the air come in. The soundstaging is now muc... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Latest updates have been to the powercords running to the pre/power/sub. After switching to Audio Magic powercords, the system has taken a leap in resolution, ease/smoothness, air, s... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Managed to snag a Dyna DV20XL at a bargain price as it was practically unused. This cart is the latest version of the 20X featuring a Micro Ridge stylus! I mounted it on my Schroeder... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Bombaywalla's Obsession ConfessionHey BombaywallaNice system! I like the Green Mountain speakers, very natural sounding.I've been intriged but the Basis arm. Can you describe the sound? Any inner groove distortion? Do y... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
TAD Atma-sphere TTWeights SoundsmithImpressive tube glow! posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicYou can find most of the information on the Soundsmith website:http://www.sound-smith.com/retip/I opted for the $250 Contact Line stylus. As you can see from the pic, the whole cantilev... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: My high-end cart of choice is the Denon 103R retipped by Soundsmith with the ruby cantilever and the line contact stylus. As recommended by Peter, I reduced VTF by almost 1g to 1.68g... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Just received the Soundsmith SMMC1 MM cart and the retipped Denon SS-103R, ruby cantilever with line contact stylus. I'll mount them and listen over the next few days...This is going... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicJust added the Audio Magic Eclipse II power conditioner, replacing the PS Audio P300.Initial impressions: Bigger soundstage, quieter than before, improved attack and better decay. There's so mu... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicThanks for the comment Chadnliz.RottiIts pointing forward with a very slight toe-in to lock in the image in the centre. If you look at the previous photos, you'll notice that over the p... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply MagicSystem edited: Updated some photos: Denon A11, Herron VTPH1, Magnum MD90T, Cabasse Baltic speakers and a new system shot from the sweet spot. Enjoy! posted about 17 years ago | View comment |