The Toy Room

I've never listened to the Zanden/Magico combination.Does this combo result in a musical sound or just detail galore?

posted over 13 years ago

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analogue and diamonds

Andromedaudio,Very nice speakers...well done, bet they sound magnificent!I've always wanted to build my own speakers.

posted over 13 years ago

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Yes, I still have the Ascendant, they will be up for sale in a couple of weeks, I've also listened to Eidolon, Ascent II and know the Avalon sound.Comparing Ascendant to V3, the V3 is more ...

posted over 13 years ago

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Thanks Peterayer, your system is very nice as well, I bet your Mini II sounds amazing with the Pass Labs XA160.5.As for comparing the XP-15 to Xono, I've never A-B these two phono's in my o...

posted over 13 years ago

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Steve's UK high-end system

Very nice system Steve.I've always wanted to listen to the Indra, but haven't had the chance. I also have a Raven One which I'm very happy with. Congrats!

posted almost 14 years ago

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Thanks Kabaraka!The Tom Evans Groove is an exceptional piece of equipment. It is ruthlessly revealing, transparent, fast, and dynamic. The downside of this phono is, it's not flexible. There's ...

posted about 14 years ago

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System edited: A few new pics added

posted almost 15 years ago

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System edited: Since my last update, I've changed the cartridge to ZYX Airy 3x, and phono to Tom Evans Groove. It was a journey before deciding on the Groove, I had Linn Linto, Dynavector, PS Audio...

posted about 15 years ago

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The Toy Room

AudiobrokeThanks, the Michell table is very nice. A wonderful design by the the late John Michell.

posted about 15 years ago

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Brano,It was fun talking with you, and I certainly appreciate your honest opinion. I listen to a lot of vocals and prefer my system slightly forward which brings out the vocalist, great on ...

posted over 15 years ago

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TTHoa's playground: Tannoy Kensington

Yeah, I just had cheaper models such as the TD-160, 147, etc. It was something I did for fun. I know the 124 is the class of the older Thorens.

posted over 15 years ago

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My still evolving system

Nice collection of equipment.We have a few common components, I've always had interest in the Teres tables but never got to listen to one.

posted over 15 years ago

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White Room

Nice setup and room.From the photos looks like you've got some long cable runs to make. Big fan of the Morch!

posted over 15 years ago

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TTHoa's playground: Tannoy Kensington

Jaytea, very nice collection of equipment, Congrats!I use to restore Thorens in my free time so I can appreciate your tables, never actually had a TD-124 though. How does the Morch compare to t...

posted over 15 years ago

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Audio Destination

Went to listen to this system couple of weeks ago.One word Awesome! very fast, tight and in control. I love the VAC amps matched with your custom speakers. Congrats on a great setup.Ant...

posted over 15 years ago

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VAC, Vitus, and Montana

Went to listen to this system couple of weeks ago.One word Awesome! very fast, tight and in control. I love the VAC amps matched with your custom speakers. Congrats on a great setup.Ant...

posted over 15 years ago

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Dpatterson, thanks for your comments.Yes, the Audio Valve amp does sound very good, clean, and tight. Very quiet with the Audio Valve Eklipse pre.I've always wanted to move the speakers mor...

posted over 15 years ago

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System edited: Replaced the Joule Electra LA100mkIII with Audio Valve Eklipse preamp. The Eklipse is slightly tubier, more forward in the midrange, very quiet, but more effort to make it sound its ...

posted over 15 years ago

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