Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Congrats on the VAC.Haven't heard that particular amp but the VAC gear has left me drooling on occasions where I have had the opportunity to hear it. Very nice stuff indeed.Would be... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundMy limited experience is that Jim Smith knows what he is doing and can work magic out of otherwise substandard setups, as is his reputation.I walked into his Audition shop in Birmingham Ala... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System"I just hope I can get this to sound good enough to enjoy, that's all I'm looking for. "Sounds familiar.Nothing can replace a large library of existing fine recordings. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System"The cool part is four thousand CDs accessible via iPad."Exactly.......I have about 1200 so far."Dust cover getting heavy....cueing and cleaning becoming a ch... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe suspense will kill me until it is determined whether a music server can wean you off of vinyl to any greater extent than digital prior.If this happens, it could well be that we all face... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Zu Druid 2 channel systemVery nice.Looks like you put a lot of thought into getting very good results! posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Avantgarde TrioAwesome! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundVery nice.The Magico Mini's are one of the most impressive sounding speakers I have heard for the kinds of music you listen to. I would agree with your description of the sound. Their sound... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveChad,Curious about if you have had any noise issues with such sensitive speakers, especially from amp to amp, including the Bel Cantos? If so, was tube part of the issue or no?Thanks. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital lovetime alignment is a biggie for sure i would expect if not the case already out of the can. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of Heaventhe manley gear is way cool looking! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyBased on my experience with similar (rear ported) Dynaudios, I think you are right about the placement you had being less than optimal for them to shine. Other acoustic suspension or front ported d... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
My Walsh DreamDale,I was looking for your gear in the Agon RMAF coverage and couldn't find it. Which room did you exhibit in?Thanks. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceVery impressive!Field coil drivers are at technology that intrigues me. I suspect it is one tof the key technologies out there that can push otherwise conventional speaker designs to new le... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveCHad, how much do you have invested in the A08s?I might test the set waters in a separate system some day so I am very interested in how things go with others that are trying to push the ed... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom DelightsNice move on the amp!I have a cr420 receiver (see my second A/V system posting). Picked it up in ebay for $60, cleaned it up, and love it. I had hopes when I bought it having heard these ba... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveChad,Do you do these mods yourself or have someone do it for you?Aren't there issues if invalidating original warranties and such unless you have someone who provides replacement se... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
An Extremely Incredible VentureThose are some serious looking speakers! posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Meitner Tidal Bertram AM Hiend AmpsWow , that's some collection of gear!Would love to hear your observations regarding how the different combos of speakers and such sound comparatively.Thanks! posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
DAD + Tidal + Bertram + AM Hiend AmpsWow , that's some collection of gear!Would love to hear your observations regarding how the different combos of speakers and such sound comparatively.Thanks! posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveAt some point where the sound seems ALMOST perfect, a strategic little tweak is often what delivers the biggest results...... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Where Music Is MadeDoes your server deal with breaking tracks out automatically and correctly when digitizing vinyl?That's been a barrier for me so far in terms of getting more vinyl onto my music server faster. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNo doubt isolation from external vibrations is key to tt performance in particular and that there are various way sto achieve it to various degrees.I've read where the isolation effects of ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Glad to hear the Daedalus speakers are working out. The dual symmetric driver configuration that these use is an interesting design. I bet they play that room as you describe it nicely! Would love ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
DEEP SPACE....experience the music!I have been most pleased with the Bel Cantos. They have just the combination of finesse, muscle, detail, control and efficiency that I need to run my OHM speakers optimally. And not a trace of fati... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |