High Fidelity SoundThank you for the reply. I need to start looking into isolation. Have you considered Stillpoints? I like how they supposedly isolate vibration from the component as well as the external forces.... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
High Fidelity SoundNice choice with the Esoteric direct to Mac amps. That's good synergy there. What are you using for isolation? It looks like Stillpoints? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Anwar's systemThank you Anwar! I am in the middle of deciding what path to take with my next speaker upgrade. I really do love the Sonus Faber sound so I was considering the new Olympica Is, used Guarneri's or t... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Anwar's systemAnwar, just curious how you would characterize the sound of the Diablos? It looks like you may have a very well balanced system with your tube components. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...@Harris4crna...thank you. I definitely intend to give them a listen. I will let you know what I think. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System@Theaudiotweak,care to elaborate on the product design you are referring to? I am in the market for isolation devices so this is of great interest to me. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Ps's MBL, Concert Fidelity & ML Spire's.Will do Paul. Yes I am US based. As a small business person myself, its always great to see top quality and innovative products coming from businesses such as yours. Congrats! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Ps's MBL, Concert Fidelity & ML Spire's.Thank you Paul. I checked out your website. The racks look very nice. Perhaps you can send me pricing for a 3 rack system? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Ps's MBL, Concert Fidelity & ML Spire's.PS68, is the rack you mentioned something you designed and built yourself? I would be curious to hear more details about it. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Lapierre, in a nutshell everything now sounds more realistic. Notes have lifelike authority, weight, and decay which produces a very holographic effect. The sound is more effortless yet at the same... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Simply SimpleI will never replicate live music. Whew ..got that out of the way. So, instead I choose to see how engaging I can make a room sound ...engagingWell said!... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
North Florida OfficeThank you Lapierre. I will give the Tungstens a shot starting first with the power cord then moving on to the interconnects. I wonder how much better the Element is over the Tesla SE? I can get the... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
North Florida OfficeLapierre, I noticed on another member's virtual system you recommended some SR Tesla ac cords and in this thread you are trying out the new Element cords. I am curious if you had some thoughts on t... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Artist of the Week:Artist: Kristina TrainAlbum: Dark Black (import)Release date: 2012Some people may not know the name but may recognize her voice from the Lexus commercial ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...System edited: Lots of changes this month. I wasnt planning on adding anything for the rest of this year but the opportunity arose to get some pieces I have had my eyes for a very good ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Erndog, as I told Jaxwired, I would be very happy to trade musical recommendations with you. I am always looking for great new music. BTW, just played some Amos Lee, Last Days at the Lodge...love it! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...ahhh...Beth Orton. Love her. I really like her Central Reservation and Day Breaker albums. Some similar artists you may want to check out are Boy, Daughter, Julia Stone, Bic Runga, and Vien... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thank you Jaxwired. I appreciate your kind words especially from someone with such a nicely decorated room. You are right, about the small room. At first I was a little bothered that I would have t... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thanks Daveyf! I appreciate the feedback. I am looking forward to auditioning these soon. I may end up getting these or some used Guarneri's. It will depend on which one has more of the old school ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Marakanetz, I truly appreciate your concern for my audio well being. Once I am happy with the sound I will enjoy the music. Almost there...just one more piece to the puzzle coming hopefully this we... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...B_limo, I said I was "trying" not be an audiophile. I never said I was successful! Perhaps what I should have said is that I want to be an audiophile on a budget. After spending crazy amo... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Ear Candy & Occasional Eye Candy TooKirk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Recent UpgradesJust curious what you think a purpose built music pc will provide in term of music quality? You already have a very good USB to spdif converter. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Recent UpgradesNice Sid! Like you I am almost exclusively listen to my digital music collection. Unlike you, I went the opposite direction and am looking to add a cdp that I can also use as a DAC instead of have ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SmilingI love how people have to step over your speaker cables when the enter the house. A true audiophile!How do you like your PS Audio power plant? I am thinking about adding for my digital sour... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |