The Condo SystemNice job working with such a confined space!! These are often the most difficult systems to assemble and be satisfied with. What sort of room treatments are you using? posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Fun systemAnother suggestion would be to try and find a tube-staged CD player. Good tube CD players can be a bit pricey, but I'm sure you can find some options for less than $1k. There's a Jolida 100 here on... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Fun systemNot sure about the differences between the CD-P or CD-S models. I've only heard the Quad 99 CD-P that a friend had and it was very natural sounding with an excellent midrange. However, he had it ho... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Fun systemHey Roc, nice clean looking system. If you're having a problem with "runaway" or "boomy" bass, would suggest putting in an area rug as a cheap sound-damper. Also, would suggest ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemThanks for stopping by Roc_doc! When I started my system, all that I had available to me for a rack was a rickety, cheap "kitchen piece" as Timrhu put it. When I got the VTI rack, I repla... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemHey Samhar, thanks for the suggestion! I definitely agree that these VTI racks are not the best. Wouldn't recommend them for turntable placement similar to my setup. Noise resonates through to the ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemI'm comfortable with the sound but I could probably do better. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemThanks for stopping by Soundboy. I guess I should add some updates since some of the analog has changed. Replaced my well-used Roksan Corus cartridge with the Dynavector DV-10X5. HUGE improvement i... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemSystem edited: Currently upgrading my tonearm with the Moth Incognito rewire kit. Some problems encountered with the VTF spring-coil that I mistakingly ruined :( Thanks to advice from fellow Agoner... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemThe Arcam 7se is from around '98 or '99. The Blue Book says 2001 but I don't think that's right, I bought it used way before then. I've been considering going with a DAC but not sure what make/bran... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemI'm thinking about replacing the phono preamp or the cd player. Not sure which direction to go first. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music for my mindThe recordings continue to be the most important part of the system.Kudos to that!! Impressive CD collection by the way. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music for my mindThe recordings continue to be the most important part of the system.Kudos to that!! Impressive CD collection by the way. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemTimrhu,Soundboy-> thanks for the follow-ups. The rack definitely makes a difference. The sound seems to be a lot more 'richer', especially on vocal passages. Nothing else has changed except for the... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemSystem edited: System Edited-> Replaced the previous stand with the VTI BL404 audio rack. Gorgeous looking and solid. Updated some of the equipment pics as well. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
My small apartment system.Simple and practical...nice! I've heard nothing but good things about the VR-1's. Well suited for small tube amps. How do they sound? It looks like you're planning on replacing them. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemRecently replaced all the tubes in my system. Stuck with the Sovtek EL84M's for the outputs. As for the pre-amp/phase-splitter tubes, experimenting with a mix of Electro-Harmonix 12AU7's (pre-drive... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment Home TheaterImpressive setup for such a small space! Affordable and inspiring for a starter home theater system. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemI did compare the MIT's with the Temporalis pure-silver cables. There was more definition with the Temporalis cables which wasn't a surprise. I can see why silver cables are ideal for tube systems. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemThe C-3's offer incredible detail. What blew me away was the definition of the mid-to-upper bass. Bass guitar especially seems to stand out from the rest of the music, not overpowering it, but comp... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simple 2 ChannelGreat setup! The room looks very aesthetically pleasing and I'll bet the system sounds just as good. I've also heard nothing but rave reviews on the VR-1's, especially for their superb efficiency. ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemJust received a pair of MIT Terminator 2 rca interconnects that I'm anxious to try out with one of my components. Will soon have 2 pairs of Wireworld Solstice speaker cables to replace my homemade ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemNo offense taken. I liked the rack because it looked good but it doesn't function well at all. I have a possible replacement nearby that I may just use instead.As for the acoustic paneling,... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemAside from the rack that will soon be replaced (it is ridiculously unstable), here is the upgrade path I'm working on:1. Phono preamp - looking for a better pre with an adjustable gain. Hop... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Entry level tube systemA pathetic excuse for a rack!! posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |