Small Room, Big Sound

Great thanks! The cables for the Ground Block is one of the reasons I haven't gone there yet. Funny, you should mention footers under your FEQ. I'll post a pic over on my system as to how I current...

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MY Place sbayne

Ha,ha. Funny you say that - I had the exact SAME experience so I took the red ATM out completely and went back to the smaller ETFs. But there is no denying it works!

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Small Room, Big Sound

FolkFreak - amazing system! Congrats! You really have me thinking about a SR active Ground Block SE. Great to read your feedback on your various components!

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MY Place sbayne

Thanks FolkFreak! I do use the green ATM. I agree its a significant improvement over the red. I was emailing Ted Denney and suggested he make a big ass ETF to use on top of components in place of u...

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MY Place sbayne

I added a tube based 7.83 HZ Schumann Resonator which augments the Synergistic Research FEQ and Atmosphere. I also raised the Atmosphere about 8 inches higher off the floor which added even more "b...

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MY Place sbayne

I added a Doge 8 (2017 Clarity edition) tube preamp to my system and updated pics. I've got about 200 hours on the preamp and it's really starting to open-up!

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MY Place sbayne

I've been messing with the location of the Synergistic Research Black Box. Long story short, directly between the center of the speakers is by far the best location. Duh!! I'm now getting the most ...

posted about 8 years ago

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lmswjm's System

Imswjm, congrats on building around the Tekton Double Impact! (I've used the IsoAcoustics in the past and think they are excellent)  Keep us up-to-date!

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MY Place sbayne

More updated pics. Also moved the mono amps to the sides instead of the rack to let them breath a little better.

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MY Place sbayne

I recently have been using Burson Audio cables. They sent me the Cable+ for audition which I thought were excellent. So at my expense, I ordered their Cable+ Pro cables that have upgraded wire and ...

posted over 8 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

Updated pics. I've added an Auralic Altair music server and the Dared DV-200s amps. I put a picture at the end showing the system in the dark - glowing toobies!

posted over 8 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

200 hours and counting on these BIG tube amps. Holy crap!! I'm totally on board with big tube power! (I reserve the right to change my preferences for power amps at my whim! - this is MY blog after...

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MY Place sbayne

Here we go again. I recently purchased a pair of mono tube amps. Each amp weighs 60lbs. The transformers are HUGE. There are 6 KT-88s on each amp. The seller obviously didn't like the sound because...

posted over 8 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

Based on numerous testimonials I purchased a Signal Cable REL Speakon cable to replace the stock REL cable. Well.....they are right! All aspects of this sub's performance is enhanced. Highly recomm...

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MY Place sbayne

This Odyssey preamp is WAY overbuilt. It weighs close to 50 lbs! The transformer is as big as most power amp transformers. Its dead quiet - even with the volume fully open. It also has an excellent...

posted over 8 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

I really didn't "need" a subwoofer because the Von Schweikert VR-7 HSE have excellent bass. However, I saw this REL Strata III for sale in my local Craigslist at a crazy low price (they were moving...

posted over 8 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

Some major changes coming to my system.  This hobby is crazy!!

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MY Place sbayne

I've had inquires regarding the horn speakers and various amps/preamps I have "stored" in my listening room. The short answer is: "Yes, they are for sale". The horns are Frazier Dixelanders. I stai...

posted over 8 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

Updated my system pics. Been going back and forth between the Thorens 124 and Pro-Ject Xtension 10. Both are excellent - will probably keep both!

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MY Place sbayne

The other day I thought I purchased an item with Buy it Now. I was in the process of paying and when I clicked the final button to make payment  - it came back and said the item had already been so...

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MY Place sbayne

I added a tube preamp back into the system (was going direct from the Mytek Brooklyn) and, yep, there is a little more "bloom" to the music. Also, I've been messing around with my Thorens 124 turnt...

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MY Place sbayne

Tidal finally launched TidalMasters today to showcase their MQA titles. I just finished listening to some Emmylou Harris and Led Zeppelin. Sound staging is top-notch with a very smooth presentation...

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MY Place sbayne

I added the "green" version of the Synergistic Research ATM for the Atmosphere. It's pricey but "WOW" the soundstage explodes even more but with refinement. They are really on to something here!!

posted almost 9 years ago

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MY Place sbayne

Ha,ha. It's tempting.

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MY Place sbayne

A follow-up to my story below. The dealer now has the item at $2,450 which is $250 less than what I offered him over a month ago!  All because he wouldn't negotiate!

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