The Big Speaker!

System edited: Added Lamm M2.2 power amps, replacing the Ayre. I bought the Lamms for my main system. While listening first on the Tannoys, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they matched the s...

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

System edited: Added recent pictures

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

@Babybear - A local audiophile friend owns the Audio Desk RCM. I think he may also be auditioning the KL Audio, so would expect some feedback in the near future. Check under Mike Lavign's system th...

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

Have been using a KL Audio ultrasound record cleaning machine for the past month and a half. It is one of the most pleasant pieces of audio gear I own. No contact and fully automatic, insert the LP...

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

Sony SCD-1 repair: The sliding tray door was making grinding noises, and Redbook CDs were not reading properly. Replaced two motors and lubed the transport rails. The unit is 100% functional ag...

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

System edited: Added Vibraplane air platform beneath Micro Seiki 8000. Noticeably quieter background.

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

After tracing and banishing some noise problems, the PurePower APS is filtering power for all my components other than the Crown K2. Besides the utility value of providing some electrical isolation...

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

System edited: Updated recent additions (PurePower APS, Crown K2) and changes (Coral M-100 compression driver / 600 Hz tractrix replaced JBL 2441 CDs / 350 Hz tractrix horn)

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

Hi Jason, yes, please drop me a note when you plan to visit Seattle and we'll make arrangements. Happy listening!

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Horns, Tubes, and a 60lb Platter

Hi T-Bone, just checking in and always enjoy reading about your system. Hope all's well in Japan.Scott

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Sublime Sound

Peterayer - love your system rack. Thanks for sharing! I'm faced with fabricating a new rack. Wondering if you might be open to a discussion or PM about your design criteria? I don't know how or ev...

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Bmwmcab - My Avantgarde audition in Vancouver was many years ago. It would be a surprise if the dealer hasn't learned how to make his Avantgardes sing since my visit. I have a friend with the Uno, ...

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The Music Room

Great to see you last week, Jeff. Enjoyed catching-up and talking music and audio. Need to come down to visit in LA.Scott

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

System edited: Added PurePower APS 2000+

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

System edited: Added PurePower 2000+

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OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & love

Hi Kevin- looks like a wonderful listening room! Your's is the rare treated room that integrates in an aesthetically satisfying way. Thanks for the inspiration!

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@ Fliz, I prefer the Seismic for sound quality, and the Danley for livability. I could never afford to fit two Seismics in my room. On the other hand, a pair of Danleys isn't too difficult. The Sei...

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@ Alanbrain - I'm not familiar with Danley's SM60, although I admire Tom's innovative contributions to our hobby. I suggest you inform your decision between the Danley and Bruce's horns by consider...

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Vintage + Contemporary = Soul

@Glaesemann - the pic is dated. My Edgar 80hz shells are outboard of the 142 hz horns, and Danley subs outboard of the Edgar shells. More importantly, the integration is not straightforward...

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The Big Speaker!

@Rikkert1978, regret the long delay. The Morrow is a fine speaker cable, but in no way to be mistaken for higher offerings from PAD. The PAD cables have a distinctive flavor - quiet, black backgrou...

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big horns

Hi Herman- very BIG system, and ambitious DIY work. Would love to hear a real bass horn like yours, some day. JJ has been lending support in my design of a much less ambitious bass horn. Keep swing...

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System edited: Visited Pete Riggle and Stephaen Harrell to audition the Po Boys horns: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/hornographic3/1.html Pete explained the gains he made recently moving to a ...

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The Music Room

Jeff - how's life? Your system looks great. Still love the 'headhunters' mask above your lowboy. Any trips to Seattle on your calendar?

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Less is more

Superb listening room. Your home sounds special, living in a converted bank building. Nicely assembled system.

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