Lounge SystemThe lounge looks great, and I can attest to the excellent match of tubes and Dynacos. Have you replaced the A-25 capacitors or made any other changes to them? posted about 8 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSo my modest system has been stable for a few years with no desire to upgrade. I think I'm done for now, but time will tell.... posted about 8 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: I recently added a second subwoofer to the system and very much appreciate the results. The sub is an older model, and it took a while to find a matching one, but I'm glad I held out... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
My Budget SystemI bet the music comes through very nicely. Gotta love a rebuilt vintage Marantz reciever! What is the CD player in the system, I don't see it listed? Regards, Jim. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
North Florida OfficeLove the components and system! posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomThanks very much Lapierre.I've had the Thorens since 2005. Nothing *had* to be restored or modified when I found it but I've chosen to do some things that imho elevated its performance a bi... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: A recent job relocation required changing houses and this new room is serving fairly well. I've decided that it's nice to have the playback system in the same room as the piano our k... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: Recently added another vintage MM cartridge, a Stanton 881S. Still listening but I can easily hear why it was a reference for Doug Sax. Very balanced top to bottom, excellent rhythmi... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewYou are very welcome, and I agree with you about the superior engineering you mention--along with fantastic build quality of this tonearm!Thanks for the information about your experiences w... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewA simply beautiful system! Regarding your selection of tonearms, I am another happy MA-505S tonearm owner. I find it a wonderful arm for my Gyro SE as well as for my idler, and via a selection of v... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: Several weeks ago I picked up a very nice used Gyro Se Mk II, purchased the screw-down clamp kit from a UK dealer, and had an armplate machined for my Micro Seiki arm. Enjoying it th... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomThanks, Afranta, woodworking is a lifetime hobby for me and I love combining it with my love for music when I can. I would love to hear the Naim gear you have, powering those speakers. Plenty of pr... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyYour speaker switch is very interesting, and a good example of room and placement having a significant impact on the listening experience. I also recently had a speaker journey, purchasing pairs of... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music, Sweet MusicTubes, Thorens, and MM cartridge! A great combination for lovely tunes! Cheers, Jim posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music Sweet Music!!!!It's been fun to read your journey, I'm curious what are you thinking of to replace your Omegas? Cheers, Jim posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music Sweet Music!!!!It's been fun to read your journey, I'm curious what are you thinking of to replace your Omegas? Cheers, Jim posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomThanks very much, Raytheprinter! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: Added updated system image... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: Changed to an Audiomat Prelude Reference amp with JM Reynaud Bliss speakers. Will update system photo... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomThanks very much, Loftarasa. Not quite a man-cave, but perhaps a nesting place :) posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomHello Mjcmt,Apologies for the delay in response.The short answer to your question is yes! I acquired the speakers for free and while the drivers were pristine the cabinets were thor... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomSystem edited: June 2010 added a Micro Seiki MA-505XS tonearm on the Russco Mk V to complement existing Magnepan Unitrac I. Custom machined armboards. posted over 14 years ago | View comment |