Davey F's systemSystem edited: Real Traps Mondo Traps and ARC D70Mk 2 added to system. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Davey F's systemAdded Real Traps Mondo Traps and an ARC D70 Mk2 tube amp to go with my Rowland 8. The Real Traps are an amazing product, IMO. They are akin to adding a lens to the system and let it 'focus' much mo... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Maggie Heaven RevisedVery nice looking system, I'm sure it must sound great also.What cables are you using? posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Marten Duke 2 and Luxman L-590AXIIVERY nice system Ryder. I really like the Harbeth's and Naim combo. I'm sure it must sound great. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: LP 12 upgraded with new lower style Linn mat and belt. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingHi Fernando, you know I have been thinking about your experiences with the GH's and the Extrema's. At about the time you brought in your Solista, it seems that you began to like your GH's less. You... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFernando, I have been very interested in the Gamut CD1 for a while now; unfortunately never having a chance to listen to it...so your impressions will be extremely interesting ( the CD1 has great p... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
NAGRA in Hong KongSammy, just noticed your system...very nice..:0)Do the VPA's have enough power to drive the SF's in your room? What size room do you have? posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemBigby,Obviously, I am a little biased towards the GH's..:0)I like the Cremona's as well, particularly the Cremona M's. However, inmy room....which is pretty small, the GH's are much more of... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Cat's MeowHi Bigby, I just inserted some Real Traps Mondo Traps into my system and I can now attest how much of an improvement they are. Your room looks to be very well thought out with great use of acoustic... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemHi Deaf, like I said in the other thread, I have only heard the Peachtree Nova, not the idecco. The Nova left me very unimpressed. BTW, there is a review of your idecco in the current issue of Ster... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDeaf_in_left_eye, I think that there is no question that room acoustic treatments would be a MAJOR improvement in your room. The Real Traps are the 'real deal'..:0) in this regard.I think that ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: Real Traps Mondo Traps added to system posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDeaf_in_left_eye. I listen to a lot of jazz and some rock. I have a fairly extensive Blue Note collection that i listen to along with several good re-issues.The GH's will not go very low and do... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDeaf_in_left_eye. It seems a shame to have to let go of the GH's. It's clear you are a music lover and would truly enjoy what the GH's are capable of.Perhaps you might want to, shall we say, re... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDeaf_in_left_eye. I think that you are NOT hearing the GH's anywhere near what they can do..:0(I suspect that your room with the plexiglass is part of the problem. OTOH, I'm afraid that your an... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDeaf... Can you tell me what other equipment you are using with the GH's?What is your room size and how are you positioning the GH's?I am not familiar with the Luxman or with the Mac pieces... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDeaf_in_left_eye, Great choice in speakers..:0)You might want to try an ARC D70 if you can get your hands on one...Mine has so far been very reliable and sounds sublime in this pairing. ( S... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingHi Fernando, Your Viva amp looks great! I think that the Italians are really great at bringing style to everything and that includes of course audio equip.I'm sure that the GH's love the Solist... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemHi Fernando, the ARC is fully operational..:0) I finally replaced all the tubes and ended up with SED 6550's in the power section, JJ 6922's and GE NOS 6FQ7's as the drivers.After about an hour... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
ARC,CAT, SF and JeffSystem edited: Added ARC d-70 Mk2 as a tube alternative.. IMHO one of ARC's best amps. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFernando, please compare the Solista to the lamm/mr combo when you have listened more. I would think that the Solista must be far more of 'one cloth'so to speak.What tubes are in the Solist... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: Turns out my ARC D70 was modded to a Mk 11 version. The prior owner had forgotten and ARC just confirmed. Re-tubing with SED 6550's and NOS GE 6FQ7's. Not up yet. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingHi Fernando, I am currently using a bi-wire pair of Nordost Red Dawn Rev 11 speaker cables with the GH's. These cables are lightning fast and VERY detailed, I am hearing things that I hadn't notice... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemOOPs, One of these days, I will figure out how to edit the post after it has been uploaded.Assuming, of course ,that this is possible on this site!.. should read SF GH's.. posted over 14 years ago | View comment |