Simply BeautifulI have WAF to deal with but when home alone I bring the speakers out another few feet - not quite as far as Cardas recommends. I think that I get away with a lot, with less penalty than expected, d... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulSystem edited: Updated the system pictures to show changes including adding the Nuforce Reference V2SE monoblock amps, Kool Cable gold Silkworm IC and the Hyperion magnetic isolation floaters. Cele... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulThanks Sherod. Your help and encouragement has been part of achieving a sweet sound. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Elf AudioAmazing how much difference a speaker can make. Glad you are back in satisfaction land. Thanks for the compliments on my system and room. It is surely nice to gaze out on the mountains rather than ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Match Made in HeavenOlegism. Very nice system. Thanks for posting it. I am glad to see the VS speakers holding thier own with such nice gear. The more I do to my system since getting the VR4SR's, the better they sound... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Any Comments/Suggestions PleaseI love the clean "all business" look when the business is beautiful music. Nice system - enjoy! posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Elf AudioI agree that Tubes plus a revealing speaker make a nice combination. I started with silver on top in biwire but found copper to be better there at assuring no harshness. Enjoy your nice systemJoe posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulSystem edited: Just added my first tubed piece which is the Audio Horizons preamp. Boy, it just brought everything to a new level of enjoyment. As imprtant a change as new speakers. Learning fast a... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulLinnie -Yep a Resolute Aclaim. It has been handy this month with NC colder than usual. Does make the music cozier. Enjoy yours too. Thanks for responding. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulGlenfi - Thanks for your comments. It is surely satisfying to begin to get closer to the sound of live music. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beaver's CornerNice system and view! Occasionally people have busted me for having my system setup in front of lots of windows, but I have not found that it effects the sound very much. what is your experience wi... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulLabombarda - You have a great eye. That is a Vermont Casting Resolute Aclaim stove which heats the large room evenly and much more effectively that the heat pumps we use down south. I have a Thoren... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulI tried to post the above as a review and it was rejected twice as incomplete, so I gave up and posted here. I was uncertain what more they wanted. Thanks for the feedback. It is great to be able t... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulMy musical taste favors classical, pop and rock. I play classical piano and sing. The most important aspect of sound in descending order for me would be natural and non-fatiguing, excellent portray... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulSystem edited: Posting pictures of my new Von Schweikert VR 4SR speakers and changed my IC's, speaker cables, and power cords to Guerrilla. Boy and I enjoying the new sound experience! posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
arrival at shangri-laVery nice system. How do you like your Northstar Transport and DAC? When I added mine to my system, they seemed to give me some of the analogue type sweetness, excellent inner detail and a bit laid... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJust read your entire thread for the first time. Kudos to your taste, care and commitment, but mostly to your appreciation of the beauty of music, humilty, and willingness to share. I have a 38... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulBillGlad to talk with a fellow music lover. Thanks for your feedbackJoe posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesMichael. Thanks for answering my question on speaker placement.Joe posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesBeen debating getting the Sophia. Some say that they have to be well out into the room. Yours look to be about 2 feet out. Is that correct and what do you think about near rear wall placemnet with ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulI am not much of a tweaker - yet. But tried Silclear on all connections except amp fuses and drivers and have been enjoying an equipment upgrade improvement for $35 and a hour's time. Finally can i... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Menopause InsanityBeautiful looking and I bet sounding system - congradulations! I think visual beauty is important to the whole experience and the speakers sure quailfy posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulJust replaced my tweeters and like the new ones alot. Voices seem at little less forward and in your face, and I can understand some singers words that were previously hard to understand. This is l... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulThank you Al for your kind comments. I have very much enjoyed your posts here on gon If you are in the neighborhood (North Carolina)let me know and we will hear those tunesNumber1, Thank you as... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulThank you for your kinds words and suggestions. You are right that acoustics may be a big improvement. I can play around with absorbing materials easily to see - will let you know what happens. Did... posted over 19 years ago | View comment |