The Tandberg bugWhy don't you thread some factory pre recorded reel to reel tapes from Ampex or even Columbia (7.5 IPS) of course. Don't you really want to see the potential that your system has. Happy Listen... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipDusty, Many have commented on upgrading your preamplifer, and that would make a conciderable difference. What I would go for is a tube preamp with a phono section. Allthough not cheap, if you s... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music to my earsYou have a second system!! I will be right over. Can you comment breifly about the Gryphon electronics. Never had the chance to audition. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Canoa's audio systemYou have a second system!! I will be right over. Can you comment breifly about the Gryphon electronics. Never had the chance to audition. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Canoa's audio systemCanoa70, I don't know how the heck anybody can make fun of such a beautiful system. Why don't you ask whoever critizes your taste to post their own system. You obviously put a great deal of tim... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Music to my earsCanoa70, I don't know how the heck anybody can make fun of such a beautiful system. Why don't you ask whoever critizes your taste to post their own system. You obviously put a great deal of tim... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
White RoomThe heck with the Ikea racks, Proacs and tubes in a well thoughtout room must sing. You will enjoy your equiptment for years to come. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Ellery911's updated minimalist rig...with pics!!!!Hey Ellery, what a beautiful house and a room with a view. Glad you didn't change the Homegrown interconnects. I use a long run from a source component & it sounds great. Ever think to get a throw ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemPhiloman2, you have fine equiptment, now let it breathe. I don't know about you living conditions but to arrange the room where the systen is on the short axis, and the music is projecting out ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Hi-Fi first tryGreat choice of components to compliment wonderful speakers. The hardest part is giving the system some room to breathe. In the right of the above picture if that is a radiator, try to get the spea... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemGreat choice of components to compliment wonderful speakers. The hardest part is giving the system some room to breathe. In the right of the above picture if that is a radiator, try to get the spea... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
My first real system!!! Opinions???The harmonic tech cables are some of the best value in high end audio. I use a mixture of nordost blue haven from my CD player to my pre-amp, and Harmonic tech for the power cords. These above cabl... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreGreat looking system, Shanling tube equiptment is excellent sounding. What would the sensitivity be on these incredable speakers be due to the fact that they are devoid of a X-overs? Enjoy. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Clarity and dynamicsOkay,Okay, Where did you get the rack ? Did you make it. This is one of the first things I noticed. A great looking rack to accompany what looks like a gorgeous system. If you can, give us a bit of... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
My trip engineAt least you love your system, We all hate ours. Fontaine are wonderful speakers, Enjoy. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
BasementThen that would mean that the wood would probibility sink in water. I am just curious, what type of wood is it & what is its specific density. Anyway... Trrrific system you have experimemnted with ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
modicumNice system indeed. I have the same pre-amp and find that the NOS Tungrsams' work wonders. Have you tried any other tubes with them. I switched from EH and found a significant improvement. Have you... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Aktiv AVYou know Ottawa mtnman, you also have a great looking apartment there. I am sure the stereo is in the biggest room in the house. What would vastly improve the sound is some room treatments along wi... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Aktiv AVYou know Ottawa mtnman, you also have a great looking apartment there. I am sure the stereo is in the biggest room in the house. What would vastly improve the sound is some room treatments along wi... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Aktiv AVI think you have a very nice setup there. The stereo is looking good to. For a solid state setup as yours, I would lean toward silver cables. If you are looking for an all in one setup, Nordost mak... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Aktiv AVI think you have a very nice setup there. The stereo is looking good to. For a solid state setup as yours, I would lean toward silver cables. If you are looking for an all in one setup, Nordost mak... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Music Niche - Rogue Audio CronusIt is just amazing what can be done with a limited space. The bass will falla bit short, but in a 6' X 10' room that cannot be helped. A perfect setup for the space provided. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
I couldn't have done it W/O AudiogonBudget minded, whats your idea of a budget car... Cadillac ? Nice well thought out system and good room placement. I have my speakers well out in my living room 13'X 21'. Despite what problems that... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
I couldn't have done it W/O AudiogonBudget minded, whats your idea of a budget car... Cadillac ? Nice well thought out system and good room placement. I have my speakers well out in my living room 13'X 21'. Despite what problems that... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
First Attempt at Hi Fi....Great system, now get a great Oriental rug and matching ( heavy ) curtains. You will be suprised. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment |