Makes me glad I'm singleSystem Edited: It's been a long time since I updated my virtual system, so it now reflects the system I've had mostly for the past few years (with the exception of the Pass amp, which I've had for... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Pure analog Jadis boyThat's sure an amazing system you have there!I just can't get past the speakers looking like teeth to me.Michael posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleBlazerfan,Yes, they are the original Tempos. I got them used 8 years ago, and they have been great. I recently got a pair of Tyler D3m's that I've been trying. They are also very nice, and ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleThanks, Al. I feel that my weak spot right now is the Audio Horizons DAC, and I've been looking at upgrading it. I got an Electrocompaniet DAC and it seems to be roughly on par with the Audio Horiz... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
My daily departureNice system for a student! You have good value componenta. I'm sure it sounds great.It looks like you have tile floor. You might find the system to sound a little better if you extend the a... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Hi Al,I love your room. I am very envious of your view. Where do you live that affords you such a nice view?Very nice system. It looks like you've applied a lot of thought and exper... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
hawaii set upAloha!Do you still have the Audio Physic Tempo's? I have the original version, and they haven't left my system since I got them 7 years ago. I completely agree with your assertion of their ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: This is my first major upgrade in quite some time. I now essentially have two complete systems in one, with both solid state and tube preamps and amps, so I can freely mix and match ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
My Two Channel SystemI truly admire your system for having chosen strong-performing components that are available at real-world prices. I recently got an Audio Mirror (linestage) preamp and I'm truly enjoying it. How i... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: I sold the Cary SLP-88 preamp, and replaced it with an Audio Mirror T-61. I actually prefer the T-61, which leans slightly to the rich/warm side (but not as much as the Cary), and is... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: I finally (after 2 months of occasional work) just about finished my listening room in the basement. I built a level platform that can accomodate a large television in the future, an... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
2 Chanel MusicYou have all this in a FRAT HOUSE?! Wow. I thought college was expensive enough.Great system, though.BTW, Linaeum66, the rack looks a little Boltz-ish to me.Michael posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: Finally, updated pictures! (They have been outdated for years.) Also reflects the change in preamps (Musical Fidelity A3cr to Innersound preamp) this summer. This is a very neutral, ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: I recently purchased an Innersound ESL 300 amp and now that I've completely rearranged the furniture in the living room (couldn't be done if I were married) it sounds great! The Inne... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: Well, here's an update to the system. I let the two preamps duke it out and, to my ears, the Musical Fidelity A3cr won! The Audio Valve Eklipse is an excellent preamp, but for my lis... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: DUAL PREAMPS! Yeah, baby! I now have an Audio Valve Eklipse tube preamp and a Musical Fidelity A3cr solid state preamp. I like them both for different reasons, so I'm going to hold o... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: I sold the Virtual Dynamics Audition speaker cables to make room for some silver speaker cables in the future. (Yes, I do prefer the sound of silver.) I also got a Music Hall MMF-5 w... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: I've substituted the Acoustic Energy AE120 speakers for a pair of Audio Physic Tempo (the original, not Mk 2 or 3)speakers. I immediately noticed more air in the highs and a nice, ti... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleHey Viggen,I know that the tube lifespan thing favors the tube preamp/solid state amp, but I've been told that the tubes in my Audio Valve monoblocks should last a good "2-3 years&quot... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleSystem edited: I switched from a tube preamp (VAC CLA-1 Mk II) to a solid state preamp (Musical Fidelity A3cr) and I'm getting considerably more detail and lifelike music from violins, drums, and h... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Makes me glad I'm singleThank you all for your responses!Johnk, my current speakers are 89 db efficient. What would I be getting out of horns that's better? More clarity? Wouldn't I also be putting myself at risk ... posted over 22 years ago | View comment |