Getting Progressively BetterMid November 2020I was planning to upgrade my turntable in honour of a special birthday upcoming in 2021, but with COVID boredom in full bloom, I started looking at different turnta... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterEarly November 2020It took a good 75 - 80 hours for the PH-10 to break in, but once it did the sound was glorious. So I just doubled down and added the dedicated PSU-10 power suppl... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterJuly 2020The Dynavector P75 Mk 4 didn't work out. So after a lot of research, I came upon the Italian audio company Gold Note and their well-regarded PH-10 phono preamp. I was abl... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterJune 2020Well, I got the upgrade itch again and found the latest version of the Dynavector P75. (I went from a Mark 2 to a Mark 4.) I was finding the high end lacking with the Mar... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterJanuary 2020I bought a Pangea Premier SE XLR IC for the CXN V2 and after some fiddling with the preamp settings on the unit, I am now getting a slightly more analog vibe from the st... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterDecember 2019:I have further embraced the use of the Cambridge network streamer. To that end, I upgraded the NAS from a cheapo Logitech to a much more robust Synology NAS. I also ... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterMay 2018:I added a Cambridge Audio CXN V2 network streamer to the system in order to listen to my digital files. I am especially interested in exploring high resolution music. Fur... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterMarch 2013:I continue to upgrade the system as funds allow and "the itch" motivates me. The latest change is swapping out the Arcam Diva A90 (acting as a pre-amp) and the EAD DSP-... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSystem edited: I picked up a used Classé CP-800 digital pre-amp/op-amp + DAC that replaces my trusty old Arcam Diva A90 (used most recently as a pre-amp for the Parasound) and a vintage EAD DSP-700... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterAfter a month or so, I finally got around to bringing my Rega deck into the shop to have them add a couple of spacers. I had them add 2 2mm spacers and aside from the fact that I can't close the du... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterCorrection: the 8200DQ can indeed handle 192/24 files via coax or USB. The optical TOSLink connection only goes to 96/24. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSo as it turns out, while I was in the shop waiting for the new cartridge to be installed, I spied an interesting looking unit on display. It's the Audiolab 8200DQ DAC / Preamplifier. I have been w... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSystem edited: The Dynavector cartridge finally arrived (there was a 6 week backorder on it). Got it installed yesterday, but they didn't add a spacer to the RB301 tonearm, so I think it's riding t... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterAfter a brief fling with digital audio, I am refocusing my attention on analogue playback again. To that end, I am in process of replacing the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge with a Dynavector DV-20X2H h... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSo to finish my latest round of upgrades and additions, here's what I've done:Added a Squeezebox Touch which I am running into the EAD DAC via TOSLink. I'm connecting to the NAS, which is c... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterUpdated on the DAC - I was able to contact Thom at Noble Electronics and he guided me through the reconfiguration of the DAC so the output is now double the factory setting. Wow, what a difference.... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterI'm not sure what happened to my update from yesterday, but here it is (albeit a bit out of sequence with the previous post):I bought a vintage EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC from a friend. I ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSystem edited: I'm on a bit of tear right now. I received a power conditioner from Blue Circle yesterday. (I have to support my fellow Canucks when I can.) I didn't get much of a chance to listen t... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSystem edited: I spent a few dollars recently on the analog side of things. I brought my Rega in for a tuneup and ended up replacing the tonearm with a Rega RB-301 and the cartridge with an Ortofon... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterHi Bud,I put the spikes in after those pictures were taken. I had my friend help me out with it, 'cause those suckers are heavy! I was a little nervous about being able to slide them on the... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSystem edited: I added a small Acoustic Visions MRS-10 that I bought used earlier this year. I wanted a good looking sub that didn't overwhelm the room and it has done a superb job. No immediate pl... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterIn case you're wondering, I'm using the Arcam's power amp to run the Mirage bookshelves in my office (on the other side of the wall from the living room) and I'm running the pre-out from the Arcam ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterSystem edited: Any comments are welcome. Any thoughts on a full feature preamp (MM phono stage, headphone jack, balanced outputs, balance and tone controls, etc.)? I'm open to either SS or tubes at... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Getting Progressively BetterHi JM,Sorry for not responding earlier. No, I haven't received the A21 yet. According to the Canadian distributor, there aren't any new amps to be had at the moment. She gave me a date of 2... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |