The room behind the racing library.Hang in there!After all and despite short-comings, the system /room combo is at stratospheric level compared to most of what's installed out there (certainly compared to mine:)).Cheers posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert notes I (...) was not prepared for the improvement in performance. Odd, since I am running the VTL 750 Good for you! OTOH, no surprise, really... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Ooops, sorry Nate.On the subject of cartridges, why not try another manufacturer Shelter, for example? posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Ooops, sorry Nate.On the subject of cartridges, why not try another manufacturer Shelter, for example? posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Nice system! Looks very solid and dependable -- probably sounds very solid too. It's obviously dependable, too, although I wouldn't overdrive the Kharma woof with that Krell (overdrive=earsplittin'... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Nice system! Looks very solid and dependable -- probably sounds very solid too. It's obviously dependable, too, although I wouldn't overdrive the Kharma woof with that Krell (overdrive=earsplittin'... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Janos's gear in FranceEnjoy Grenoble, Subaru! Maybe you can swap system music for the live equivalent -- there are little concerts here & there in summer... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albertporter Lenco projectThat looks majestic. I bet it sounds much better than anyone could have expected! posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Twin KillingRe: rtanny wire. I suppose it should be... it's just enamel-coated copper wire, made to very specific specs regarding diametre and the insulation's heat resistence. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Twin KillingGot it, thanks. Smoothing is indeed very important -- one of the reasons it's difficult to use, say, silver wire intended for jewellerly: the wire diametre is not constant to very close tol... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Twin Killing"Sanded to a smooth surface" -- waddya mean??? Kindly elucidate, thanks...Re impedances, it's of course useful to have a low impedance source -- but I'm in that category: I'm look... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Twin KillingInterconnect -- no cigar. The Valhalla IC (one example) trashes all my diy attempts. It seems the signal transfer doesn't work in the same way. In the amp-speaker relation the back reflections ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Twin KillingSpeaking of that discussion (OTA), I probably should thank you! I tried what you suggested (wasn't very successful in the varnishing:( but it worked all the same). I ended up using (enamel coated) ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Twin KillingNice & sweet & small:)! I like the JMR Twins a lot. Hardwiring the spkr cable to the x-over should make a difference.You might also consider attacking the spks' internal wiring -- if so, it... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Janos's gear in FranceI am trying to clear up glare on the top endSounds like peaks in the 3-6kHz region. I assume you're sure it's a matter of electricity? Can you TRY (i.e. ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Janos's gear in FranceBeautiful looks -- as Albertporter notes, it's worth just sitting there (and, maybe, listening too:), after all. Since one's there).Are those the Utopias covers hanging on the front wall behind... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albertporter Lenco projectIt'd be interesting to know the results if you ever go ahead with it! Cheers posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albertporter Lenco projectAlbert, just noticed these schematics for a multistandard phono equaliser here. It is inexpensive and easy for a technician to build it for you -- and, given your extensive LP collection, it... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemChoices indeed, Albert! With an extra 9db spl efficiency (if I remember correctly) and all other electrical things being equal (which they rarely are, alas!) you will be getting the same spl with a... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Studio reference systemWow, what an array of superlative sources! Congrats on the work put into the room; it's such efforts that make a system sing IM experience.BTW, the Tannoys (West. & Cant) were the dream spe... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemWell, not much to say here, Ivanj :) Apart from, enjoy!I noticed that your quest for a pre (from last year) led you to Pass... nice machine!Cheers posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
goldmund 29/ maxxGlx -- a long shot, but one of the most musically satisfying Goldmund pre's was an old one: Mimesis 7,1 (or,2, or whatever). Οther pre's (tube) I have heard w/ Goldmund & particularly liked we... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
goldmund 29/ maxxI would join Mike Lavigne, Tireguy & Avnut in recommending room (you mention lots of glass) & source considerations. Those beautiful, endless high's from the Goldmund and the dynamics from the Maxx... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Ken's SystemNice system, Ken! I enjoyed part of your system many years ago at a dealer's house: LP12 ->SP15 ->x/over-> Krell stereox2-> mini Grand.Are you sure you can play the Alphason on the Technics? I ... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDetlof, my system would no longer qualify for advanced comparisons! (But I wouldn't mind being on the "comparisons committee"!)However, it does play some music and thereby keeps me co... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment |