My De-Compression ChamberOk, here are some initial impressions:*The Gen VIII is sublime. All the music and detail is there, but it's not forward. I'm still getting used to it...and it's a great job to have. ;-)*The... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberThe Gen VIII has arrived and is warming up/burning in now. The new surround card with DTS NEO 6 is awesome (CBIII)! I watched finding Neverland last night and had a great time. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberSystem edited: I'm adding a Theta Gen VIII to the system next week. It will be slaved to the Casablanca III. I'll let you know how it goes. At the same time I will be installing the new surround so... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Kung Fu Theatre TonightCongrats Jimmy! I can't wait to hear the improvements.Cheers, Michael posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Kung Fu Theatre TonightCongrats Jimmy! I can't wait to hear the improvements.Cheers, Michael posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Kung Fu Theatre TonightI had a great time listening to Jimmy's system the other day. He's getting great sound out of a well put together system. After the cables were inserted we felt we had certainly improved the system... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Kung Fu Theatre TonightI had a great time listening to Jimmy's system the other day. He's getting great sound out of a well put together system. After the cables were inserted we felt we had certainly improved the system... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberQuick Review of the Citadels:Based on what my guests heard in my system with the Citadels they liked them very much. They were especially good on live rock such as Santana and Led Zeppelin.... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberJust got in a pair of Theta Citadels for audition. Beautiful looking amp with amazing build quality. Will be trying it with different cables and speaker tuning to see what I can get out of them. posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberThe speakers were recalibrated by my dealer the other day. That included moving them to a better spot as well as playing with the controls on the back. The effect has been eye opening. They were gr... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberSystem edited: I brought the Model 2Ce Signatures downstairs the other day to listen to them with the new improvements to he Casablanca. WOW! They were amazing! I was truly shocked at how good they... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberSystem edited: Howdy! I just upgraded to the Casablanca III. The performance of the unit has improved dramatically! This is a bigger sonic upgrade than when we went from the CBI to the CBII. It's q... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberHi, the rear channels are actually on the sides in front of the listening position a bit. It's not ideal, but there was no place to put them otherwise. Performance and imaging are 8.5 out of 10 so ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberQuick Update - Spent Sunday night finishing "Phase One"...Here's the list of what it takes to tune the Model 5As (in brief):1. Play a few select cuts of music until you get th... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberThe speakers are mostly broken in now after over 100 hours of play time. I've put them back where they used to reside as Model 5s in the interest of saving time. I sat down and gave them a seri... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberGot the speakers un-boxed and set up (roughly) on Friday. They are burning in now with the radio playing 24hrs/day. The few things I've put in for half-hearted listening confirmed my previous liste... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberSystem edited: Howdy! My Vandersteen Model 5As finally arrived back today from being upgraded. I'll be unpacking them and burning them in starting this weekend. Stay tuned for updates... Cheers, Mike posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberThe 5As should be here on Wed. I'll put in regular updates as I get them broken in and tuned. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberSpoke to the factory and everything has been worked out with the shipper. So the speakers are being re-finished now and should ship in about 2 weeks. When they arrive I'll post about how long break... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberWell, we shipped the 5s back to the factory in their original packaging. They arrived a few days later and I got a call from the factory. The speakers were packed perfectly and were in amazing cond... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberThe 5s are getting packed up today and shipped tomorrow! I'm really excited!! I'll be listening to Model 3A Signatures in the meantime. Should be fun to try them again in my mail system after s... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberHi All, I'm sending my Model 5s out for upgrade to 5As. Once I have them back (installed and tuned) I'll let you know what I think. So far, I've been really impressed with the sound from them i... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
My De-Compression ChamberMy room is very irregular behind the listening position. In general, the room is 12.5 ft. wide and approx. 20 ft. long. The ceiling is 8 ft in front of the listening position and just over 7ft behi... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Kung Fu Theatre TonightJimburger's system is fun and pretty revealing of front end changes. It was a treat to be able to try the Genesis Digital Lens / Theta TLC in line with the No. 37. Now I know not to spend any effor... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Kung Fu Theatre TonightJimburger's system is fun and pretty revealing of front end changes. It was a treat to be able to try the Genesis Digital Lens / Theta TLC in line with the No. 37. Now I know not to spend any effor... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment |