Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveBruce, very cool. Be happy you've got the skills. I'd burn down the house if I did that..VD cables are a worthy goal. Cheers,Spencer posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveHi Bruce, Sorry, just saw your question about the fabric. I used sonically transparent stuff from the same company that does it for many high priced manufacturers; Guilford of Maine. http:/... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Mitch,I've been having a good time dialing everything in. Always learning more. Curious to chat about your contemplated changes, etc. Best,Spence posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsGlenn,You are welcome to by for a listen anytime, send me an email anytime you'd like. We seem to be missing each other at the various Philly group meetings; it's been a while! Nobo... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveHi Bruce,Cool system. I like your combination of old and new; it's obvious you aren't influenced by "flavor-of-the-month" thinking. As a recent purchaser of a TriVista 21 ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Dawg,If you are on a noisy power grid, the Dodd has definite advantages. Sonically, I am finding improvement and ability to tweak the sound based on tube rolling. The Herron sounded best... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsRecently rolled the tubes in my Dodd preamp, with a pair of Tungsrams replacing the ei's. Result: increased transparency particularly in the mids and treble. Dodd owners, give them a try if you get... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The hampster wheel...Hey Chad,Interesting to read about all your recent changes. From your new question, it looks like Merlins are entering the picture, too. Are they going in the same porch room? Hope to see y... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi David,Keen eye. In the center of that photo, I happen to have a pair of Trelja's Consonance Cyber 800's that I borrowed, as well as my amps. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: New photos added. Grover Huffman speaker cables arrived today. Music is back after a quiet week. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Updated system description, and added recent tweaks. New photos to come shortly. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchNice amp upgrade, Pedrillo! I'm sure you'll love it. For your next move, have you thought about upgrading your Merlins to something more recent? They've improved quite a bunch since that ve... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Well, big changes now almost completed. Picked up a Musical Fidelity TriVista 21 DAC and Stereovox XV2 digital cable, which I'll try with both the modded Sony and the Pioneer Elite a... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsGoldeneraguy,Thanks for your comments. Yes, the Aries 845G is a beautiful sounding amp. You'd think it is much more powerful than 30w, and it drives the Merlins well, even in my large room.... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsAlfa,Sorry, I haven't responded to your question until now. Although I like the Belles amps, haven't heard his preamps. As for the Dodd, it continues to impress greatly. Just the quietest b... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just added Dehavilland Aries 845G monoblock amps to the system. At first listen, they are very impressive, and sound great with the Merlins. Unfortunately, I have to sell the Merlins... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsAlfa,So far, I am very impressed w/the Dodd preamp. It's the quietest tube pre I've ever heard. Jet black backgrounds, and not subject to the EMI/RFI hash that plagues many others in my env... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Added some new photos... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsHi Gary,The Dodd & Herron are very similar in nature, they both pretty much disappear. I don't have very many hours of listening yet on the Dodd, so take my comments w/grain of salt, but so... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsMark,Thanks for your comments and suggestion. I will be happy to try some Nordost if I get a chance. I agree that the Valhalla took quite some time to break in and did sound bright at first... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadCool system! You've got all the stuff I've been curious to hear and haven't yet: Doshi, Doshi and the DPS arm. I've never been a tt dustcover fan, but yours looks elegant in your photo! Nice job, posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSystem edited: Just picked up a Dodd Battery-Powered preamp and sold my Herron VTSP1/166a. After all the RFI/EMI noise issues here, the opportunity to use a battery preamp has much appeal. Upon ini... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsPantherdude,I did get mine from McMaster-Carr. Seems like brass pricing has increased significantly lately. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Posting updated system soon!Peter, congrats on your new Doshi. I'm sure it's letting you hear even more of what your ScoutMaster & Dyna can do. I like the way you've displayed your gear without sacrificing attention t... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
My first two channel. Whad'ya think?Peter, congrats on your new Doshi. I'm sure it's letting you hear even more of what your ScoutMaster & Dyna can do. I like the way you've displayed your gear without sacrificing attention t... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |