main rigCharles1dad and Glenhifi, thanks for the good wishes. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
main rigMiguelito, only the front end components are connected to the Hydra. My tube amps and the Duo Omega sub amps are plugged directly into a dedicated 20A circuit.I did not want to "curren... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
main rigFor interconnects & speaker cables, I previously had a mishmash of Nordost, Transparent and others - now love the Crystal Cables and have gone exclusively with them; never heard the K-S stuff but t... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
main rigWhart, I'm in south Florida (Boca Raton). posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
main rigWhart - as soon as finances allow, I intend to bring the analog front end up to the level set by the rest of the system.I've always enjoyed your well-considered posts on the 'Gon, and check... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
main rigDvdgreco - I bought the AMR used, after it had already been upgraded by the US distributor, so cannot compare the sonics of '77 vs. '77.1. No mechanical problems to date, just glorious soun... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsFantastic rig. I know well the ML2/Duo Omega synergy! posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
main rigSystem edited: In addition to the Cary SLP-05, the AMR CD-77.1 is now in place. A happy camper am I... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
main rigBmwmcab, see my earlier posts on this page for tips - in addition to the basics (leveling with a quality bubble level, same distance to rear wall), the key is getting the minimum listening distance... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
main rigBmwmcab, polarity on the sub is swapped by simply swapping your L&R speaker leads back & forth at the sub binding posts. You want the most output at your listening seat at the crossover point, so t... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
main rigSystem edited: In October 2011, added the Cary SLP-05 line stage, in place of the Cary SLP-98. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
main rigThe '98L is a line stage only; the pre with integral phono stage is the '98P. I have never heard the latter so cannot comment, though I like the house sound. I do strongly recommend the F1 version ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSome guys just know how to live! posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Avantgarde & Air TightGorgeous - you have my next CDP and 'table! You'll love the Duos (esp. Omegas). Enjoy. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Avantgarde & Air TightBravo! You chose the exact sources I have my eye on, the CD-77 and the Raven. From a fellow Avantgarde man...happy listening! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
main rigDrw50, one must sit at least 12' from the drivers, then I sense no discontinuity. Also, the Avantgardes allow you to set both the output level and crossover point on the subs, so with patience one ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsKudos on the rig, Whart, I am a big believer in the ML2/Duo Omega synergy...though a Porsche man when it comes to sports cars! posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
main rigThanks for all of the kind comments. Sorry for the delay in responding to the above queries:- room is 19' by 14' with 9'4" ceiling (there's also a small kitchenette off to one side by ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
main rigThanks, Gary. Agree on the Crystal Cable/Duo synergy.The TT is solid for the money, but definitely outclassed at this point. Hopefully will upgrade in the next few years, to a "lifetim... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |