sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSound Lab A3 Electrostatic Loudspeakers up and running. They really are amazing in many ways. I feel fortunate to have them. IMO, the key to getting good sound with large panels is plenty of ... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
pgibby's SystemNow you're talking. Go Phils! posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsAdding Sound Lab A3 Electrostatic Loudspeakers en route to me shortly. Expecting plenty of setup tweaking will be needed to get the most out of them. Excited to to give them a try, as I've always b... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Rives designedListening to Sister Morphine on the reissue LP on this system was best goosebump maker I can recall in a long while. Suggestion to add a closeup pic of your Jagger mugshot, that is an awesome ... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsAdding Sonore microRendu streamer/renderer and a custom linear power supply to replace MacMini running Audirvana+. Will use DLNA output mode and run Lumin as control point app on my iPads and Bubbl... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Cal's SystemAll the best sub systems I've heard have been either JL or REL. There are quite a variety of each. Cheers,Spencer posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Cal's SystemHC, Beautifully matched system. One suggestion, before changing speakers, have you tried borrowing a subwoofer from a friend or dealer? You might be better able to dial in to your sized/shaped... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsAdded a Synology DS415+ NAS drive with a pair of 4TB Western Digital Red drive units. Wiring with Blue Jean Cable CAT6A to both router and Mac. Will make the new NAS primary digital library locatio... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsDdriveman,Thank you. Why don't you listen to the LA300ME first, share your thoughts and then I'll tell you what I thought were the stengths/weaknesses of the LA150. Would hate to bias your exp... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Ozzy SystemHi Ozzy,Your dog is the coolest thing I've seen on Agon in a while. Has the best ears too! Cheers,Spencer posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSchiit's in the house! Breaking it in now...psyched. posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsAdding a Schiit Audio Gungnir Multibit DAC to replace the Oppo 105D. Although the Oppo is a great all-around player, I was not taking advantage of the great video performance, etc. As a stand-alone... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiHi Frank,How do you like all the new stuff? The speakers must be broken in by now. What are you hoping the 45 amp will do vs. the 2A3? Cheers,Spencer posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
ESP & BAT or N802 & W4SVery nice setup and system. The ESPs always have given me goosebumps. I bet the BAT is a nice match. Time to add fresh pics including the amp perhaps? Cheers,Spencer posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Charles,Love your well thought out system. As one who's enjoyed plenty of SET listening, glad to see you smartly using Coincidents, one of my fav lines for pairing with SET amps. Fun... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Lak's Music Room 2014Hi Lak, Such a lovely system! Your analog rig must be heavenly. Always loved the Teres tables you've matched with great arm & cart.How do like the 3.7s? Did you compare them with anythi... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Liszt, Herron in Dedicated Music RoomHow do you like the Liszts? I was impressed when I heard them at a local dealer. cheers,Spencer posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiSorry, Frank, but IMHO 2A3 isn't going to do it. My understanding is that these are very low power and while 103db should be good in terms of getting volume, the powerful air moving low frequency i... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiFrank,If the 300Bs still lack a bit of the drive you seek check out amps with either the GM70, 845 or 211 tubes. These are all higher power handling and often end up in amps with ~25-50w/ch., w... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiFrank, Are you already deciding that the Rethm amp "designed by same co. to be perfect match for the speakers" aren't getting the job done. Have you even run-in the speakers and integ... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Lampizator, Doshi, Joule, Teres, Audio PhysicYour rig makes me drool. One of my favs on Audiogon. You seem to have chosen all the stuff that has been on my wishlist over time. Well done! Cheers,Spencer posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Liszt, Herron in Dedicated Music RoomGoose,Great looking room & rig. You've done a great job on the setup. Bet it sounds super. Cheers,Spencer posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Adding Schiit Audio Wyrd and 2 Audioquest Carbon USB cables between the Mac Mini server and the Oppo DAC. posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Steve, Great to hear from you! You are welcome to come by for a listen anytime. Each time I roll tubes I am again inspired by your fastidousness. Think you'll enjoy hearing the B... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsIt's all relative. From my perspective, the Darkside is reel-to-reel! posted over 9 years ago | View comment |