The Music RoomJeff, your listening room remodel looks like a fantastic place to spin Lps and enjoy a glass of scotch. Well done! posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = Soul@ Kevinkwann - Apology accepted.I'm glad you're happy with your audio, as I am with mine. There are many paths to attaining contentment. posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: I added a HP PLLXO filter to the input stage to remove the large value caps from the speaker-level crossover and dump excess bass from the upper bass horn. Phil Marchand generously p... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = Soul@Kevin - You forgot to describe your experience, training, system, and the music instruments you play. You have strong opinions but need to better explain why your opinion matters. Consider posting... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulDear Kevinkwann, I made an effort to understand the meaning of your comment. It looks like you have a long history of leaving one-line comments like this around the forums.I play piano, alt... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = Soul@ Halcro - Thanks, I find your system inspiring too! It's been awhile since I last read your system. I checked again - you seem to have a deep interest in vinyl, to say the least. You asked how lon... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: Had an active week: 1) my friend Andrew brought his ZYX Universe over for an audition. we mounted it on the SME 3012R, where my SPU 85th Anniversary normally resides. I hadn't read a... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: The Wright phono stage is a wonderful and natural sounding unit, but it lacks some extension and clarity. Seeking more of both, I replaced the electrolytics in the PSU with outboard ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Typical house, not a music room.Great visit yesterday - the new Wilsons are singing and letting your analog source strut it's stuff. Time to update your system! posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulThe steel tubes of the SolidSteel rack are hollow, and ring when tapped. I moved the Micro 8000 to the top shelf of the rack, and wanted to reduce the ringing and increase the load strength, so I f... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulRecently I tested the waters of computer audio. I've been using a Sony SCD-1 transport / Museatex Bidat DAC combo for digital playback. It has been a source of enjoyment for years. My goals for try... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulHi Islandmandan, my other system has Tannoy Autograph speakers with 15" Gold DC drivers. It would be great to compare notes! Where are you located? Perhaps we can take the conversation private... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: Replaced Velodyne SMS-1 digital crossover with an analog Dahlquist DQ LP-1. The Velodyne always sounded too 'synthetic', like the sound I hear at the movie theater. The Dahlquist uni... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = Soul@ Islandmandan - It looks like we're neighbors. Yes, I'm in Seattle. Mike has been a gracious host in the past, and it's always fun to visit. You're welcome for a visit here. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Sadurni Acoustics HornsHi, what a fascinating and unique system! I had the Forsell Air transport and found the sound to be the most analog of any digital front end. I'm especially interested in your speakers - would you ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: updated pictures and added description of parts upgrade to input stage of Wright Sound phono stage posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: Museatex Bidat mods - I removed the 16 green ceramic filter caps in the PS. Removing those caps cleaned everything up nicely. More clarity and transparency, a touch more presence, a ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: Added description of mods to Lamm power amps: 1) added -15dB voltage divider to input stage to match gain stage for high sensitivity horns and improve signal to noise. There is absol... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
KLH NinesPeter, thank you for your hospitality and listening session. Your system is iconic and musical. The reel to reel session was a treat! posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike - long time.... I've been enjoying my Klaudio RCM now for a few months. It's simple to use, effective, and built like a tank. Looks like the word is getting around. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: I'm of the opinion that the bass is one of the most critical and most challenging parts of playback. Not talking about quantity, but rather the quality of bass reproduction. My appro... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = Soul@Jeff1225 - LOL. The perspective of hindsight makes me smile. I must have wrote that before realizing that hifi is a journey and not a destination! posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Typical house, not a music room.Am impressed and inspired by your dedication to the hobby over the past 6 months. Your built to order preamp and massive power supply with purist signal path, upgraded phono amp, re-built speaker c... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: Added Peerless 4611 / Western Electric 618-B SUTs to system. Wonderful sound. In comparison with the Bent Audio / S&B TX-103 silver coppper, these are equally warm and clear, with a ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulSystem edited: Have been experiencing a vinyl / LP frenzy this summer. Spending more time in record stores, in the jazz, blues, and classical bins. Also hit the lottery when a friend in the pro sou... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |