mdalton's big rig

The Garrard 401 plinth is so cool.  Very well-done.  The amps too.  Nice clean system that I suspect sounds very engaging on a wide range of music.

posted 3 months ago

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jeffrey125's System

Nice system and well thought out for so much going on.  A while ago, I was interested in the LessLoss Echos End Reference R2R DAC but I ended up going with Mojo Auido's take on R2R and currently ha...

posted 8 months ago

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Vintage Mid-Fi

Nice system - thanks for posting it.  Based on the two main attributes that largely affect my sonic satisfaction, tone and dynamics, I suspect your system delivers in spades!

posted 9 months ago

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joenies's System

A lot of good stuff going on with both the system and the room - it looks like a great place to enjoy music!  Thanks for posting!

posted about 1 year ago

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Sounds Good

Been playing around this system a bit, primarily by upgrading from my Mojo Audio Mystique EVO B4B21+ to their EVO PRO model, which includes Lundahl amorphous core LC in...

posted over 1 year ago

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fbgbill's System

Very nice looking system and clean room.  I'll bet it gives you a lot of enjoyment. Great job on the rack!  Cool photos too.  Don't rule out streaming.  Like you, I gave up vinyl years ago and whil...

posted over 2 years ago

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lights

I’m caught…..Trying to purchase replacements and struggling with the mfg to provide the correct lights - I needed somewhere to quickly post a picture the rep could look at!

posted over 2 years ago

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tony1954's System

Hi Tony,Yours is the only other system I have seen using water pipe insulation as cable risers.  I think they work great for that and I also use them as spacers at points where two cables cros...

posted almost 3 years ago

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Sounds Good

System page update as of April 24, 2021.  Hopefully, I am done for a long while after adding the Mojo Audio server and dac, moving my SMc amps to a new location so I can reincorporate my Sound Anch...

posted about 3 years ago

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Deja Vu all over again!

Very cool system, and particularly for the area you are working with.I suspect those PCM63s in your DAC are quite musical - they were in a Lector CDP I owned.  Also good use of SA stands - a f...

posted over 3 years ago

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Sounds Good

Been almost 4 years since updating my system page.  This system is for the most part done.  I may tweak a few things here or there but I have achieved the basic sound quality I am looking for (afte...

posted over 3 years ago

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Sounds Good

The boys are back in town! After two years of looking for the perfect amplifier for my system, I am right back where I started...

posted over 7 years ago

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Obsessed (Again)

The room, and the new speakers, look outstanding. Congratulations on completing your journey and thanks for letting us follow along. I hope you have many hours of musical enjoyment.PS: I us...

posted over 8 years ago

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Sounds Good

System edited: Changes this year included; 1. Adding the Antipodes DX, which was a significant improvement over a Mojo Mac mini, 2. Adding the Metrum Pavane DAC, which improves on the very good sou...

posted over 8 years ago

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Doug's Audio Den

Hi Doug,I will be interested to hear more about the software you have applied to your mini. I may hang on to my Mojo mini for awhile, so I can try what you discovered and compare directly to th...

posted about 9 years ago

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Doug's Audio Den

Doug, Nice system. You have obviously invested a lot of effort and your experience to create an excellent system that gives you the sound attributes you enjoy.I was going to ask if you have...

posted about 9 years ago

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Sounds Good

System edited: I have been lucky with the system changes I made over the past year. The SMc TLC-1 SE (almost VRE) preamp and Aerial 9's continue to anchor things. Both of those have kept pace with ...

posted about 9 years ago

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Living Room System

Nice system post Seth. I am glad the vinyl side of things is working out for you. I often regret giving that up many years ago. The monitors look great and I bet they sound great too.Most may n...

posted over 9 years ago

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Sounds Good

Hi Bill,I compared the NC1200 Atsah amps directly to the Clayton M300s back in March and then directly to the SMc amp in November. Unfortunately, I was unable to compare the SMc and Clayton amp...

posted over 9 years ago

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Sounds Good

System edited: Another year, another amplifier;2015, Acoustic Imagery Atsah monos,2014 SMc Audio Signature Edition DNA-2 LAE,2011-2013, Clayton M300 Class A monos.Not sure w...

posted over 9 years ago

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Sounds Good

You are correct Bill, we decided to use the new Jupiter copper foil caps, which Steve thinks are maybe the best he has heard in the application used. Since my speakers had sat unused for ab...

posted almost 10 years ago

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Sounds Good

System edited: Back in business..... SMc Audio DNA-2 Signature Edition amplifier is acclimating nicely.

posted almost 10 years ago

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Sounds Good

Hi Rob, I have considered trying a USB/spdif converter but I want to make sure I am serious about it so not to take advantage of a manufacturer's 30-day return option. Reviewers have reported how g...

posted about 10 years ago

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Sounds Good

Hi Rhanson739, the sound through the upgraded mini is quite enjoyable and, for me, worth the cost. Compared to before the upgrades, I would say there is better depth and dimensionality, and lower n...

posted about 10 years ago

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Sounds Good

Hi Bill, yes the digital source sounds quite natural and enjoyable. I appreciate the tip to try Mojo Audio. The service was first rate and Ben provided excellent communication, a super fast turn-ar...

posted about 10 years ago

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