Simply Beautiful

Very nice system!

posted over 9 years ago

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2 Steps from Heaven...

Nice system! Quality equipment and set-up.

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Spencer - Great idea! Thanks.

posted over 9 years ago

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Spencer - you're right the coffee table does change the soundstage slightly.  Now I've got to figure out what to do with it or just live with it!

posted over 9 years ago

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Agreed.  I've messed with the location of the pictures and finally got them in the least obtrusive places. However, the coffee table I have not experimented very much with. I will report back on if...

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I've now thoroughly broken-in the VR-7 HSEs (yep, had to break-in a 10 year old pair of speakers!). These are truly excellent speakers. Very smooth yet explosive.  If you can get your hands on a go...

posted over 9 years ago

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I've been asked what happened to the resonators I had been using and selling.  The answer is simple: UEF Panels/Dots by Synergistic Research. Using resonators to expand the soundstage yet focus the...

posted over 9 years ago

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I've recently received inquires about the Fisher 800 receiver and the Thorens 124 turntable (with roll-top plinth) shown in one of my pics. I'm not planning on selling them but, of course, if you R...

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I've also added Synergistic Research UEF Panels, UEF Dots and an Atmosphere. These are ground-breaking products in my opinion and are highly recommended!

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I replaced my Philharmonic Audio 3s with Von Schweikert Audio VR-7 HSE speakers. They are very high quality and represent some of the best Albert has ever offered.

posted over 9 years ago

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I finally added some photos of my new system. This is a much larger room than I had before. The additional space has made the soundstage blossom. The front-back layering is much deeper - the speake...

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Just got a VH Audio Plasmatron 3 for my sources. All I can say is Holy $hit.....really, really nice...!

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I've moved into a different home and have a much larger listening room. Pictures and comments to follow.................

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System edited: I've gone whole-hog with my DIY resonators. Its remarkable what these can do.

posted over 10 years ago

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System edited: Currently using a Project Extension 10 turntable with Grado Statement Master 1. This is an excellent combo and very high value. (Still have the Thorens 124 and Lenco 75 idler drives ...

posted over 10 years ago

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System edited: My system picture now shows the three resonators that I use. The large one is 9" and the smaller ones are 6". I placed a HFT from Synergistic Research inside of each one. I've also m...

posted over 10 years ago

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Ppeters - This is an attempt to recreate the sound of a Highend-Novum resonator (here is a link:http://www.highend-electronics.com/highend_novum.html) which retails for $2,500! Its basically a deep...

posted almost 11 years ago

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Doing a lot of experimenting with DIY full-sized resonators and DIY small-sized resonators. The results are truly remarkable especially when a FEQ by Synergistic Research is added. The soundstage i...

posted almost 11 years ago

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System edited: Synergistic Research Basik and DIY resonator added to the system. Also a pair of IsoL8R bases for the speakers.

posted almost 11 years ago

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System edited: Went back to an idler drive turntable. Been around the block with a Garrard 301, Lenco 75 and now Thorens 124. All classics - fun stuff!

posted about 11 years ago

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Made some major changes. Going battery powered. Life off the grid is a whole new audio experience! Also been using a DYI sound resonator. All I can say is WOW! More to come.....

posted over 11 years ago

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System edited: Update: Added a Sony HAP-Z1ES mostly for DSD playback and DSD conversion.

posted over 11 years ago

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I haven't posted in over a year. Nothing has changed in my system! What that means to me I'm finally off the merry-go-around of equipment!! Its all about the music now. Peace.

posted over 12 years ago

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Bernardo - I agree they mostly help with imaging/soundstage. By changing the angle of the top diffuser you can literally tailor the soundstage to your liking. As you problem know many people use ba...

posted over 13 years ago

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Hi Alan2 - Yes, I have threaded spikes under each column on the equipment racks. Thanks.

posted over 13 years ago

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