Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi JohnThe Lyra Phonopipe feeds into a Ortofon SUT and then into the MM input of the Nagra VPS. I don't have too many loading options in the Nagra but I get the best results with the Atlas at a...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Time for a System update. Just inserted a pair of Shunyata Zitron Sigma HC power chords on the Wavac mono blocs. The Sigmas replaced a pair of Cardas Golden Reference power chords. Early days yet, ...

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Voice Of Living Presence

ThomasWhat an incredible collection of audio gear. Wow it's like a Audio museum , probably betterMany thanks for your tips on the Decca SXLs. Acquired several titles from a UK online site. ...

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Jfrech's system

JohnBoth the Atlas and Proteus are great carts but if I had to choose one, hands down it would be the Atlas.A quick question on breakin of the Typhon. Is it a linear sort of process or two ...

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A Slice Of Heaven...

Many thanks. I don't think this the journey ever ends....NJoyPradeep

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Jfrech's system

JohnCongrats on the Vivaldi Transport. Almost if not better than analog, if that's what you are saying , than it must be pretty amazing.Do you find TA speaker cables a better match for your...

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The Summit

DanWow love the new gloss finish on your 401. NJoy in good healthRegardsPradeep

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Lloyd";) well...if you ever get a chance to watch the first one again, let us know what you think. Morpheus' speeches are great...Take the Red Pill!!! "Is it like the blue pill ? -;)

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A Slice Of Heaven...

Congrats on an exquisite system. Glad you are enjoying the TA power chords. Which model did you get ? They have a range with the uber expensive Opus MM at the top. CheersPradeep

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Sunnyboy in 2012

LloydMatrix was way too convoluted for my ageing brain but I did enjoy Matrix 2. I guess by then I figured out "who done it ".

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Sunnyboy in 2012

LloydI couldn't agree more though Matrix was never my favourite movie, not by a long shot.Our hobby is made more delicious when you get to enjoy these uber expensive toys at a fraction of t...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Thesaint519Many thanks. You have an exquisite system. Am interested in your impressions of the Transparent power chords. Happy to continue this conversation on your system page CheersPr...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

IsoMany many thanks. Would love to meet.Cheers

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Sunnyboy in 2012

JohnYou are always welcome. It's not that far, an overnight plane ride. Once on a hunch I attended a Leonard Cohen concert in Madison Garden in Oct,2009. Probably the high point of my live musi...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

LloydThanks as ever for your kind comments. I do at times wonder whether our audio decisions are optimal, prompted at least in my case by limited availability of brands/dealers etc. More often ...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

System update. Just added a Shunyata Typhon to the Triton. According to the Shunyata manual the Typhon needs a minimum of 5 days settling time. It's only been 3 days but early signs are this is a m...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

DanAgreed. As many pundits more knowledgeable than me keep saying ..."if it ain't broke don't fix it". The 401 is absolutely gorgeous. The amazing bit is the bass and the whack of the...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi DanMany thanks for looking. I gob smacked by the performance of the 401. It was meant as a mono table, a project that never took off given some hum related issues. I have not modded the 401 ...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

My audio buddies were over on Saturday night for an extended listening session. It was a shoot out of sorts between the Atlas/Garrard 401/Ortofon 309D and the TW/Proteus/Talea2. We took turns playi...

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Phil's System

PhilMy REL are also set at 28hz with the volume at 10 in a room size similar to yours ie 14x23x10 with a opening at one end for the dedicated HT and a small bar area. A second REL G1 would fit ...

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Phil's System

PhilCongrats on an exquisite looking system and room. Glad you moved your system page to the "All out assault " category where it belongs. My 2 bit on fuses. I flirted briefly with Hi...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi ArnieMany thanks. That's a very impressive endorsement. Will shoot a mail to Frank...Cheers

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Sunnyboy in 2012

Hi ArnieMany thanks.Interesting and expensive possibility. 3 tonearms may require a phono or even a preamp change. The system with the Wavac mono blocs is sounding divine. Does the Schroder LT ...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

JohnMany thanks. As both the carts, the Atlas and the Proteus are new with 5 hrs and 25 hrs respective playtime, I am having a lot of vinyl fun. I play one side of the LP on the Proteus TT and ...

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Sunnyboy in 2012

System update. The Lyra Atlas arrived via Singapore on Sunday night. Managed to mount it in a Ortofon wooden headshell on a 12" arm on a Garrard 401. Cart aligned with a Mint LP. First impress...

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