40 Years of TryingSeems like when I did my Diva's about 4 years ago, I spend about $4k, not counting painting the shells. posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingWell, you can spend more, new steel frames, custom shells, etc., but that might cover ribbon replacement. I'm not up on current prices. Go to http://www.apogeeacoustics.com/ to see ribbon prices an... posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingYep, just rented a work van, so no seats, and drove them up there. I'm in SW VA, so it was about a 5 1/2 hours drive each way, but didn't have to worry about possible shipping damage. posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingThe Diva's come with an external crossover.I'm in VA, USA. How about you? posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingI really haven't done much with cryo, but I've heard a lot of good things.I had my Diva's restored by Bill. I also rebuilt the crossovers with much better caps, and g... posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingYes, I have 4 dedicated lines. One for each amp, and one for the analogue components, and one for digital. They are wired with 10 gauge wire and the amps have 30A breakers instead of the usual... posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
jaytor's Main SystemVery nice system and room. Should sound really good. One question though, why no turntable? posted over 4 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingHi Jim,Just saw your question. The stands are my design that I had custom made. I just contacted a machine shop and had them made from 1" aluminum bars. I love the Diva's and know you probably ... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingJust updated some pics after I had the Graham arm upgraded to a Phantom III Supreme. posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingJust edited and updated my system. A few cable changes mainly. posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingSystem edited: Couple of new upgrades. I upgraded my Audio Tekne phono cable with a Transparent Audio Gen 5 phono cable, and had a pair of custom stands made for my Diva's from 1x2" aluminum. Both ... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingHi Audiolabyrinth,I do have the 750Mcx's and doubt I will ever part with them. They are amazing! Huge difference from the FPB600.Best,Mike posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingSystem edited: Dedicated lines and additional Power Isolator posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingLike i said, I did the PS and the MVSS at once so I couldn't compare, but the bearing and MVSS should make for a huge improvement on their own.Best,Mike posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingYou pretty much have to send the whole table, with the exception of the loose parts like springs. They do drill the base, but my base is not granite. Talk to Jacques about it and see what they do w... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingHi Gmorris,Do you have the Turbo mkII? I had the original Turbo and upgraded to the mkII. Since it was done at the same time as the MVSS, it's hard to say how much difference it made by its... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingThanks for the nice words. I'm extremely happy with my system now.The upgrade total was approximately $2000, about $450 bearing, $800 MVSS, $750 Turbo II PS. This does not include shipping ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingSystem edited: Couldn't wait any longer and got two PLMM2x power cords for the 750Mcx amps. The stock cords were really strangling the amps. Although they sounded good, they now sound great. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingThe mkVI update to my Oracle mkV turntable is continuing to amaze me. The improvements across the board and especially of impact and slam are leaps and bounds beyond the mkV. Speed stability is imp... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Magnepan 20.1 HavenExcellent system you have put together. Would love to hear it. I too had an Oracle mkV and have recently upgraded it to the mkVI bearing, MVSS, and Turbo II power supply.Thought you... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingSystem edited: New pictures added of the Krell 750Mcx's. Now I need to get a couple of Transparent power cords for them, but my amp search is over. Speakers and pre are done, and with the upgrade o... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingWell, I did it. I finally found a pair of Krell 750mcx mono amps, and happen to be in a situation where I could purchase them. I'll get pictures up as soon as I sell my 600c and have it out of the ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingHi Mjcmt and Glenfihi, it definitely does produce a wall of sound, even way beyond the sides of the speakers, and I am really enjoying it to it's fullest now. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingMore headroom and more power for the power hungry Apogee's. They are really hard to find though, so who knows if or when I will find one. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
40 Years of TryingSystem edited: Just a couple of updates. I replaced my FPB600 with an FPB600C so that I could run CAST between the 202 pre and the amp. While I eventually want to find a 700CX or a pair of 750cx mo... posted over 10 years ago | View comment |