Audiophile Heaven AntwerpGary, glad you like the pics! Some thought went into that :-)I like the Blue Smoke entertainment system music server solution. I looked at the YouTube presentation and it seems that its a r... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpMike, big rooms also have big acoustical problems, mine is no exception :-) With regards to the red record on the GPA Monaco, I thought it was cool to do, as the Dartzeels have red in them ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpSystem edited: Well, it was time for some updated pics with the new camera. Here they are, let me know if you like what you see. Next improvements in the pipeline are a record cleaner, room acousti... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallCongratulations! Are you upgrading your phono cable too? The Stealth Hyperphono I'm using is very good. Keep us in the loop on your sonic experiences with the GPA and especially how it compares to ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemWelcome back Mike! As always its a pleasure to see your posts filled with interesting info, opinion, new products, and testing new stuff. I agree with your life-work balance sentiments, very import... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpHi Antone112, not sure why you are asking me. As you see I have no music server in my system (yet), nor am I experimenting with any at this time. But what I heard is that there is stuff out... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpHi Mikeduke, thanks for your nice comments. Barry and Jonathan indeed have the ears, experience and sincerity you can rely on that is sometimes difficult to find in this hobby. I am so glad to have... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpTotally agree with the above. I would add that, at least in my room it added an unreal three dimensionality to the soundstage with incredible imaging and detail ambient information. Boy, this was a... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.Mihalis, if your travels ever gets you near a set of Evolution Acoustics MM3's, that's worth a detour...In this business more expensive components doesn't always equate to better sound, you... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpChad, good to hear from you! Hope all is very well with you. Yeah, the sound in Barry's basement is out of this world. Especially in the "sweet" spot. Never in a system have I heard more ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpSystem edited: Added some Acoustic Arts powercords and strips. Lowered the noise floor and increased the black background from which the music emerges. Very good value for money products. Not sure ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Small Room but Good SoundDavid, I'm a newcomer to vinyl ... recently converted! Well it took half of 2007, but when it finally hit me, it hit me hard. OK, not 100% true, I did have some vinyl from the 70s/80s, about 20 LPs... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Small Room but Good SoundDavid, that's a great record cover (the green one with what seems like some woman's behind...) on the picture next to your cleaning station, can you share what record that is?Glad y... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpOK, obviously the last 6 weeks I have been busy doing all sorts of auditioning. I have had some interesting components to evaluate and also been burning in my record player. It is sounding soo good... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveInteresting how ARC/Wilson can be one mans seriously miserable experience (me) and another mans absolute jump for joy... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Send you a pm...see you soon!Henry posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEI listened to the Transparent Opus MM speaker cables this weekend. On my system they sounded fantastic, noticably a better and more open soundstage. Very impressive network pieces, impressive price... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Power to the power cords! I've got everything plugged into the wall directly for now (except for the 2 jena model one cords). Considered any AC filtering devices yet?- Henry posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSounds like you have a great plan, I'll be looking at your developments closely!-Henry posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpThanks Rugyboogie. I didn't know one of the first MM3 versions was actually MDF, compressed glued and plied birchwood is what it is now... most georgiously finished too. My wife says she likes the ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallHi Bob, of course Waltz for Debby was one of the first LPs I got... an absolute must. There's a 3 CD Bill Evans Live at the Village Vanguard 1961 recordings that provides all the music recorded by ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipOn the topic of iPods. I have an 80 Gb iPod with Apple Lossless Encoded music ripped to it. It's full and fits about 120 CDs including the artwork. The playback rate is usually around 6-700 kbps bu... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveElberoth2, here a review you should check out. It compares the Wadia 861SE with the Esoteric X-01 and Emmlabs CDSA-SE. When I read this it pretty much spot on with my personal experience.ht... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallCraig, I'm in your camp on the Satchmo St James Infirmary recording... my fave is the 45 rpm version, mindboggeling!!! Bob, that recording in your new room must set a new record for how-fast-can-a-... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpHere's one LP that you should look for if you haven't got it already: That's Him, Abbey Lincoln with the Riverside Jazz Stars. Recorded in New York, October 28, 1957. Abbey was still in her mid-twe... posted over 17 years ago | View comment |