sns's System

Per recent custom build music server.This particular server build is result of number of individuals endeavoring to assemble the finest music server available. This e...

posted about 2 years ago

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sns's System

So, in recent weeks installed new modem, Netgear CM500, Broadcom chip based vs. ISP supplied Arris, based on inferior Intel chip. Netgear also has external power supply vs internal in Arris. A...

posted about 2 years ago

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sns's System

Apologize for not responding to some comments, not getting notifications. @jond Output transformers custom wound with silver litz wire.

posted about 2 years ago

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sns's System

Hi Dan, We must have similar tastes, I've owned or certainly considered purchasing many components in your system.Coincident had both single chassis 8...

posted almost 3 years ago

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sns's System

@jaytor I modified Crites AA crossovers, first to A crossovers, which meant getting rid of tweeter protection, mods proceeded from that.Yep, the Acme 300b just starti...

posted almost 3 years ago

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sns's System

I'm using Jelco TK850L with Denon 103R. I've been concentrating on digital side of system now for a couple years, analog has fallen behind, looking at Lyra Delos, Audio Technica  Art9xa, Sound...

posted almost 3 years ago

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WATT-Puppy-Joule Therapy

The PPT are pretty nice caps, I would keep those, at least for now. The PPMF's are lousy, what I took out of my Joule. They are relatively hard sounding, lack resolution and articulation, you can d...

posted over 15 years ago

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What model of Relcaps are they? These are made by MIT, not their top of line cap, that would be Multicap RTX, reportedly nice caps.I do think the V-Cap would be an upgrade over all the MITs...

posted over 15 years ago

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Samhar, check out what caps the Calypso presently uses, this will tell you something about what replacement caps you might want to try. Also, what sonic changes are you looking for, more warmth and...

posted over 15 years ago

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Hmm. I haven't heard the Calypso, the tube compliment is nice. Just a guess, the Joule LA100 MKIII (what I own, with PAD wiring) with the Cardas wiring may be a tad warmer, the PAD silver is going ...

posted over 15 years ago

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Wow! You've come a long way in a short time, bet I would enjoy your system. If you're still looking for yet more fullness from your PC to amps, the PAD Dominus may fill the bill. Actually, ...

posted over 15 years ago

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Those are sweet amps, synergistic with Merlins, should be really nice with Sophias. Atmasphere also makes some nice OTLs.

posted almost 16 years ago

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That's funny, the Manley Neo Classic 250's were on my list of buys prior to getting my Art Audio Carissa Signature. I really like the EL-34 tube in push-pulls, the CJ MV60 should also be on your li...

posted almost 16 years ago

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Loudspeakers with high resolution and coherence change the whole equation, I was just sort of mid-fi until I put the Merlins in my system. Now, if you're really into experimenting, try one of the h...

posted almost 16 years ago

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Good to hear you're enjoying digital sound. Many times the problem with digital is some other part of the system. I think analog may be more forgiving of weaknesses in other parts of the system. An...

posted almost 16 years ago

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I bet a modded raysonic would compare favorably to the ARC cd3, but then you can always mod the ARC as well. I hope to get the Mundorfs in the DAC sometime in the next couple of weeks. Ther...

posted about 16 years ago

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