A Working Man's Living Room AudioThanks for all of your advice. Brownsfan, I am very satisfied with this system other than the unsuspected surprise with the Wadia. I will remove the TV as Audioconnection suggested to liste... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioI Haven't tried moving the TV. There is nowhere else to put it. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioThe Wadia 171 sounds dry, lifeless and unbearable with my Magnepans, Pass Labs and Bryston DAC, using Analysis Pus Digital Oval coaxial. With Harbeth C7s in this same system the Wadia sounds thorou... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioSystem edited: I added the Wadia 171 iTransport and Analysis Plus cable in June 2011. This combo sounds dull with the Magnepans. I replaced the Magnepans with Harbeth Compact 7ES-3s to test for imp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveSystem edited: The NAD M3 integrated replaces the NAD C372 integrated. A large improvement in resolution and realism. Does the evolution ever end? Im not looking for anything new at the present. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioSystem edited: I'm happy that the Pass Labs arrived in one piece. So far I am satisfied and expect continued satisfaction. This purchase was from Mark at Reno HiFi. A very kind fellow. Luckily, I h... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveHi Mjcmt. I am using the exact bi-wire cabling configuration you describe above. It turns out that over time I have no complaints with the sound of my system. I'm once again complet... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveSystem edited: Added Kimber Kable speaker cables over the summer (2011). In my opinion they sound inferior to the Audioquest Bedrocks cables they replaced. I immediately took them out of my system ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveHi Drubin,Yes, the PPP is only used in my living room system. The only Perfect Wave 5 in my systems are power cords. I have never used or heard the Perfect Wave conditioner and cann... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveHi Mjcmt,Thanks for the thumbs up. You are right and I am pleased indeed. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveHi Drubin,I use the PS Audio Perfect Wave 5 throughout both systems. In my opinion they do not add too, take away from nor in any way change the sound of either system or components. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioThanks for the thumbs up. I really enjoy listening to music in this setup. As for "working class" components I have heard substantial improvements upon each added piece but have q... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Analog HavenI like your system setup and room decor with the layout of your books and art, etc. Guitar in the decor looks cool too. I am not personally familiar with your gear but your setup looks like a love ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Maggie MagicVery Nice System. I notice you use room tuning bass traps, etc. Did you experience any problems with certain frequencies too soft or loud before installing the traps while using the Maggies? posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveSystem edited: The cassette player was a NAD 6100 Monitor Series was about 22 years old and still worked fine but seldom used. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Working Man's Man CaveSystem edited: My System just shrunk a little. No more cassette deck. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room Audiolol thanks posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Family Room BlissYes, I run the Wadia through the Cambridge Azur 840C built in DAC and can tell no difference from the CD player. So there is a big difference in details heard using the DAC. I am assuming t... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Family Room BlissHello,I like your room/system and the way your system is integrated into it. I agree that I would want my system where the music can be shared with and enjoyed by family and guest. Music is... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioNissancrazy, Yes I am enjoying this setup. Thanks. The speakers sound like keepers. I see you have another similarity. I have driven nothing but Nissan since 1982. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioThanks for the thumbs up. I was also considering the Dyns but never made it for an audition. Plus when doing my juggling act regarding other planned purchases for the home, the Maggies fit more in ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioClarification of my only gripe as I attempted to explain above:My only real gripe with these speakers is with the attention to detail during the manufacturing process. The craftsmanship/wor... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioSystem edited: Just added the Polk subwoofer to help fill out the very bottom end. It has been a week since adding the Magnepans. My initial impressions are as follows: It takes a day to get used t... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
A Working Man's Living Room AudioSystem edited: Added the Magneplanar 1.7s. The jury is still out at this time. Working with placement and allowing break in time. The bass response has come much more to life even after one day. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The Three M=Maggie, Mcintosh and MyeInteresting and nice setup. I was wondering if you could share how faw your Maggies are from the walls and each other. Also your crossover point for your sub. Thanks. posted over 14 years ago | View comment |