sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Art,I find the Berning sounds much better with an active preamp, be it the CAT or Joule. Direct is still good, with plenty of details, but the sound is much fuller with the preamps. The Joul... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just sold my 12ft. Virtual Dynamics Power 3 cable, as I needed a shorter cable to accomodate recent moving of dedicated circuits. Bought a 6ft. ESP Essence, which was recommended by ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Eddie,My vinyl is in a series of inexpensive cubes that I bought at Target on sale for $9 each. I put a nice metal knob from Lowe's on the door for the enclosed cube. These are stackable and... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsLarry,Still working on that. If I spend my $$$ on a Universe to mount on it, it's gonna have to be a close-n-play. Best,Spencer posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just sold my Nottingham Spacedeck and Shelter 501II, along with the Neuance shelf that supported the Spacedeck. The good news is that I sold all of them to good friends, so I can go ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsKen,Thanks for your kind words.Yes, that is an original pressing of Very Tall. Found it at big garage sale fund raiser. Cost me about $1. Not too many finds like that for me. Cheers, posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Recently put NOS cryoed output tubes from Allan Bhagan into the Berning amp, and new tubes from Ken Stevens into the CAT. Added Herbie's tube dampers on the appropriate 4 6922s in th... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Finished construction of new DIY rack, with help of Slipknot1. We used Perfectplank Maple, solid brass rods & hardware, threaded Audiopoints. Routed the boards to 1/4round edges and ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just ordered a ZYZ Airy3 cartridge to replace the Shelter 501II. A turntable upgrade will hopefully be in the near future. Slipknot1 is going to put my Shelter on his Scoutmaster. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Heading to CES, what should I be sure to listen to? Thanks, Spencer posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
current state of artAjahu,Nice system. One idea to consider, speaker placement. From your photo the WBs look awfully close to the wall behind them. Have you tried moving them forward towards your chair? The Ri... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsGlen,The door is always open here for you, & for anybody else reading this...Hope the Atma S30 & CJ phono stage are working out well for you. Cheers,Spencer posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsTvad,Glad to see you like your Neuance. Mine has been so good that I've brought it to friends' homes to try under their sources, and more than one of them have liked it enough to buy one.I'... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Recently added NOS Amperex and Tungsram tubes in the CAT preamp. Made a nice improvement, particularly in the phono stage side. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just upgraded from Audience AU24 to Cardas Golden Reference throughout the system. While the AU24 is great in its price range, the Cardas is a bit better in my system. The biggest im... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Added a CAT SL-1 Mark III preamp w/phono. A definite improvement over the Joule Electra LA-150 and Pentagon phono stage. Still learning to appreciate the nuances of this piece, and a... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Latest change is the sale of my Joule Electra LA-150. Will run directly from the Berning amp for now. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Ear Candy & Occasional Eye Candy TooKirk,I haven't heard the Blackbird, but I would tend to guess that when you audition a Gyro, Spacedeck & Scout, you'll hear a bigger than 10% improvement with all of them vs mmf7 w/blackbird. Y... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Ear Candy & Occasional Eye Candy TooHey nice rig, Kirk!A suggestion for your table: Nottingham Spacedeck. $2500 w/arm list, amazing sound with priorities akin to yours. Match with a Shelter 501 or 901 if your wallet is overweight... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsJoe,We'll certainly do it. For anyone in the Philly area, we have a nice group of enthusiasts who get together regularly. Hopefully we get to someone else's place(with a more varied system)... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Garrard/Shindo/AltecLooks great, Patrick. The Io is on my wishlist, too.Hope that new tube amp is next on your list...have fun.Spencer posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsMerlin VSM-MX replaced Quad ESL63USAs. See my review...I've got happy ears. Spencer posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Latest addition is the acquisition of the highly anticipated Merlin VSM-MX loudspeakers. Review coming soon... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Joe's analog rigJoe, I'm sure it sounds as great as it looks. Wish I had the tools & the wood-working skills like you & Tom. When I upgrade to my dream table, think it's going to have to be something made by someo... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Recently upgraded from the Cary's to Berning amp & Joule preamp. Quite a difference. Didn't realize how much detail I had been missing! posted over 21 years ago | View comment |