Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

It has been years since I last posted an update. The ASL845 mono blocks have been replaced with an Ayon Crossfire III. It has taken my system to the next level of enjoyment. Upgraded the Auralic to...

posted 5 months ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

2020 and I have dialed my system back. I moved the SACD to another system and gave all my reel to reel stuff and the Maplenoll away. Now there is more listening and less playing with gear.

posted almost 5 years ago

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Babybear's System

Hi Arnie - You are the EverReady bunny of audio. You just keep going and going and going... Your system has really evolved in the last few years. I really need to get back over there for a listen. ...

posted almost 5 years ago

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Babybear's System

Hi Arnie - Wow is about all I can say. It will take a while to get back up to to speed on your system. It has totally changed from the last time I heard it. I know you're a viny...

posted about 6 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

My how time flies. Last time it was a year, this time it's been two years since I posted on my system. A couple changes: Auralic Altair and EAR 834P. Still loving the hobby and working on my system...

posted over 6 years ago

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Loft System

So, you like the bass better than your big black boxes? It has been too long.

posted about 8 years ago

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Babybear's System

Hi Arnie - your system never ceases to amaze.

posted about 8 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

It has been over a year since I last updated this thread. So, I have uploaded some new pictures of the gear and system, as it sits today.

posted about 8 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

Thanks Dan. Audio is a passion that I really enjoy on many levels. My next change will be the preamp. The Mac is over kill for the 845's. I have a Sonic Euphoria PLC that I'm going to roll in the s...

posted over 9 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Added the latest picture of my system. The Antique Sound Labs 845MKII mono blocks are the newest addition.

posted over 9 years ago

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Babybear's System

Looking good Arnie and I'm sure sounding just as wonderful. I'll bring my camera the next time I'm up your way and shoot some new pics for you. Luther

posted over 9 years ago

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Babybear's System

Hi Arnie, great listening to your system again. It is amazing when I think it can't get any better, you manage to raise the bar. Looking forward to having you down at my place.

posted over 11 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

Schubert - My floor is hardwood glued over a concrete slab, so it transfers a lot of energy. With the speakers so close I wanted to make sure none of the vibration made it to my turntable. It works...

posted over 11 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Added my reel to reel collection picture. Revox C270,Teac X-2000M, Teac X-1000R, Teac X-10R, Teac A4010SL, and the Tascam BR-20 in back.

posted over 11 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

Thanks Glenfihi, Sound is always first and foremost but esthetics are important too because our living room is built around this system.A reel to reel with good source material, like The Ta...

posted over 11 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Description changed to better describe the system now.

posted over 11 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Updated system picture. Now includes Music Fidelity M1DAC and a tube VU meter.

posted over 11 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Tascam BR-20 latest addition to the system

posted about 12 years ago

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Babybear's System

Looking good ! Trust me folks when I say it sounds even better than it looks.

posted about 12 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Rolled the C-36 pre back in and added a PC based music server controled by an iPad.

posted about 13 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Conrad Johnson 16LS has added the warmth I was looking for.

posted almost 14 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: New picture featuring Steely Dan Aja on canvas.

posted over 14 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

System edited: Time for an update. The McIntosh C36 and Tecel phono have now been replaced with an SST Ambrosia preamp. It is a very detailed and clean pre with no color added to the music.

posted over 14 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

Here are some bigger close up pics of the speakers:http://wardsweb.org/audio/Widgets/DIY3way.jpg

posted over 14 years ago

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Feed the Passion, Live the Dream

Things are really settling in nicely. The speakers have really come into their own and the entire system synergy seems to have come together. What to buy next...

posted over 14 years ago

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