Audio/Video Basement Retreat(Even Iowa can be fun)Congrats for the beautiful system!I also have a Dobbins Technics SP-10 mkIII. Great guy, a real expert in turntables. What are the record weights and mats that you use? Did you com... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Done....for now...I think???Hello, Do yourself a big favor and try some high quality XLR interconnects against the Nordost Cast. I, and friend's of mine have done this comparison, and we all think the Nordost Cast is... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
CuongPham's SystemsImpressive! How do you compare the Gryphon Mephisto Solo with the Boulder 2050? Thank you in advance. posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyAfter many years without one, I purchased an analog front-end: (i) Technics SP10 mk3 modded by Steve Dobbins, (ii) Schroder LT tonearm, (iii) Lyra Atlas, (iv) Tom Evans Mastergroove mk2 phono pre... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Couldn’t Be SimplerBeautiful system. Congrats for the Kodo The Beat turntable!Do you know what is the sonic difference between the Echole Obsession and the Echole Obsession mkII interconnects? I have a few ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jadem6's isolation systemHello Jade,It seems you are now using just BDR mk3 Puck with Aurios under the Dunlavys, is this correct? How do you adjust the height (given an uneven floor)? I use BDR mk4 puck + ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jade (pronounced J.D.) MacRae's systemHello Jade,The holes in the bottom do go through, so I closed the holes with wooden plugs. Otherwise I turned them into (small) ported speakers instead of sealed ones. I tried the ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemHello Arnie, How do you connect your subwoofers? Do you connect the subs directly to the Absolare preamp? Connect them to the Rockport crossover lowpass? There is an additional set of... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I suggest you try the Totaldac USB cable. This is the best I have heard so far, and I have heard many top cables. Cheers, VPN posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemNow that you had enough time with the Pass Xs preamp, how does it compare with the XP-30?Thanks. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemNow that you had enough time with the Pass Xs preamp, how does it compare with the XP-30?Thanks. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Albert, Thanks for your comment regarding my Dunlavy SC-VI speakers. I have them since 1998 and I really like their sound, very realistic. The Duelund CAST external crossovers and other mods ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Do you plan on testing the new top of the line Air Tight PC-1 Magnum Opus? I would be curious to hear your comparison with the PC-1 Supreme. Cheers, VPN posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
BeerGuts reference systemGut_man,Congrats on your system! I have been in a similar path, mixing comercial products with mods to the speakers. I have lots of Duelund Cast caps and inductions in my external crossover... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyGrannyring, Thank you. The sound is at a completely different level now with all the upgrades, most important of them are the speaker/crossover mods.I still have to put the crossove... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyGrannyring, Thank you! What did you do regarding the extra lead of the Path Audio resistors? Did you connect with the circuit ground or with the - terminal of the resistor? posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyDear Grannyring,Thank you for the input. They are currently bare copper. Do you think it is better to get them all tinned, or use shellac? Better use silk or cotton? posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyStarted buying an analog front end, after over 20 years without one!So far I bought a Technics SP10 mk3 turntable modded by Steve Dobbins, and a Tom Evans Mastergroove mk2 phono preamp. I a... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavySystem edited: After a long time improving the active biamplification, listening, changing the pass xvr, measuring with REW many times, comparing to normal amplification with passive crossover (my ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Maestro UtopiaI heard many preamps up to usd30k. The best was the Krell Phantom, which I bought, second best was Krell KCT. You should try them in your system. If you try the Audio Research Ref 40, which I did n... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbertIn my system it improved: air, resolution, and musicality. I hope you can find someone that can bring you one so you can hear in your system. Cheers, posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Albert,The Audiophile Optimizer only works on Windows Server 2012R2, and Windows Server 2012R2 Essentials (cheaper). It was made specifically to optimize Windows Server 2012R2 for mus... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,I had a dedicated top of the line Macmini with no programs loaded except Pure Music, no email, only a SS drive, and premium AC cord. I did not have the Atomic Labs isolation platf... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Sounds like a more practical approach to test the Zuma. There are many people here at Audiogon who have Zuma+ExternalPower+WindowsServer2012+Audiophile who could bring to your home for a... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Albert,You have been very busy, with multiple important upgrades. Congrats for your great system!Have you had the chance to listen to My Sonic Labs Signature Gold cartridge? posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |