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posted about 10 years ago

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System edited: Updated with recent acquisitions/upgrades

posted almost 11 years ago

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a) replaced the Bottlehead Tape preamp for a King/Cello tape/phonob) replaced the Siltech speaker cable for Kondo ANz pure silver strandsc) replaced the Levinson No.333 power amp for an EAR...

posted almost 12 years ago

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posted almost 12 years ago

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posted about 12 years ago

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Mach2 up&running... not bad.

posted over 12 years ago

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I did receive the Mach2 server but without any instructions or password to set it up! I am looking to have this info from the dealer but no answer yet, quite dissapointed :(

posted over 12 years ago

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Thanks Kevin, I would love to learn more from your experience - please email me!

posted over 12 years ago

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I already checked your set-up last night, quite amazing! Congratulations.I am not there yet!, as you know some panels (even DIY) are not that affordable, and even with the best measurements...

posted over 12 years ago

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Thanks Kevin, Jazz is my Schnauzzer's name!..we listed here many options but my vote counted for two, so he got that name!Yes, those are ASC traps (I use three of them) and will include the...

posted over 12 years ago

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errata: I have not yet received my Mach2, actually I am struggling with them to have it delivered.

posted over 12 years ago

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Thanks Musicfile! More pics comming once I have the Nagra T up and running, the Mach2 finnaly delivered from The High End Palace, and the King/Cello preamp that is on its way from SF!

posted over 12 years ago

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...on the amp changing game...well, it is not the best idea (financially speaking), so I made a strong 2012 resolution and promised to stick with the Avalons and the Levinson/Gryphon setup at least...

posted over 12 years ago

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I am using single wire Siltech G5 LS cables 1.5 mt long... Ascent manual is clear on the fact that tri-wire/ampling is feasable, you just need to remove the jumpers at the bottom according to the m...

posted over 12 years ago

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System edited: I replaced the Symphonic Line Integrated - that was serving as a preamp - for the Gryphon Elektra Dual Mono active preamp, good synergy as for the SL with a tad more of transparency ...

posted over 12 years ago

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I just removed that description, it was incorrect. Sorry for the confusion.

posted over 12 years ago

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Hodelrevords - that is a custom description that Audiogon includes when selecting that particular speaker, I beleive it refers to the differences between the original Ascent and the Ascent II.

posted over 12 years ago

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Hodelrecords - I tried to locate the post you are referring to, since I have not modded my Avalons at all, and it might be something you read from other project I did with other component, sorry fo...

posted over 12 years ago

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Hodelrecords - After a close inspection to the x-over, I left the parts intact, I have not tweaked the speakers at all except from the finish (previous owner). I would suggest you to contact Mr. Lu...

posted over 12 years ago

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Steve's UK high-end system

Nice System Steve!, I also had Avalon with CJ, in my case a pair of Premier 8a, good match!

posted over 12 years ago

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Satisfied

I love Avalon speakers, and have had them with Pass with great results. Congratulations - I do like your room treatment, did you get professional help to set it up?

posted over 12 years ago

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Sonus Faber Guarneri system

DaveyF - I am sure you will enjoy the sub with the G's!, mines were happy with the DD18 while singing here....

posted over 12 years ago

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So far the 300 Watts are working!, there are more solid images, more dynamics (but not necessarily more headroom), good definition at the extremes, and overall a more satisfying sound compared to t...

posted over 12 years ago

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System edited: ML333 added to the system, too early to post yet, so far Inhear more authority in the bass region, better resolution on top but any difference in terms of headroom compared to the SL...

posted over 12 years ago

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This is interesting, SET amps "trained" me to listen differently, now I must admit that some very good SS designs (Class A particularly as Lloyd mentions) have almost all that midrange ma...

posted over 12 years ago

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