Analog Synergy

by richardmr on Opinions Please

Description

Have ventured into SET with Jota mono's. 90% Analog. The Vinyl One has a volume pot with 70db gain and no noise. Power cords have really helped. ErnieM's on my integrated subwoofers opened things up.
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    • Art Audio Jota BX-se mono
    Using 300BXL Tubes at 24 watts
    • Von Schweikert Audio DB 100 Speakers
    New 100db model
    • Avid Volvare Turntable
    Sprung suspension
    • Thor Audio TA-2000 MKII
    Linestage w/phono
    • Tri-Planar VII Tonearm
    Newest model
    • Lyra Helikon Cartridge
    xx
    • Cary Audio Design CD-308
    New model
    • Sonoran Plateau 12'
    Speaker Cable
    • Systrum SP-?
    4 shelf rack
    • Audiopoint Vibration Cones
    Under everything
    • Virtual Dynamics Hubbell Wall Receptacles and BX Wir
    3 pairs
    • Custom Audio Power Cord Gold Reference
    3 ft.
    • Straight Wire Virtuoso Gold Interconnect (2)
    1 meter
    • Ensemble Power Cord
    Cord
    • Foundation Research LC-1 Power Cord w/Filter
    8'
    • ErnieM PCK Power Cord (2)
    5'
    • Audiopoints Systrum Amp Stand
    Amp Stand
    • Hal-O Tube Dampers
    On all tubes
    • Argent Room Lenses 3 ea.
    A DIY
    • Maple Blocks 3 inch thick
    Under all components

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Hi

I was wondering if you still are usig the DB-100 speakers? Well what do ya know, I've got a pair too. Your still using Art Audio Jota monoblocks? Those are my dream amps. They just don't show up for sale, ever. There's also the very rare PX-25 monoblocks that never come up for sale either. Are you still using a super teeter on your DB-100s? I'm seriously considering getting a supertweeter for my DB-100s. Lastly, a recommendation: I got the Townsend Audio Seismic Podiums. They are transformative. The best $1500.00 I spent in audio. I used them on my prior speakers - VR 4 Silver and was completely blown away by what they did. What improvements did I hear? Everyhing changed for the better. For the first time my speakers were allowed to play in open space not tethered to spkes. The images float in space like never before. I'm now using them with the DB-100s and they sound great. Though I've never heard the DB100s off of the podiums. I had the podiums when the DB-100s arrived. Do the DB-100s have decent bass. Oh yeah. Albert was a genius loudspeaker designer. Especially his crossovers, they are magnificent.

Be Well,
Ira


ira2000

Richard,

Saw your thread on the damping of the Triplanar.

It is very important to use the damping system. The arm is of rather high mass and thus have a natural resonance that will cause 'woofer pumping'. I have first hand experience... follow the simple photo-copy manual that came with the arm. It is very valuable regarding setup...

Best regards,
DV

dewald_visser

Owner
System edited: New Thor TA-2000 MKII w/phono. All these pieces have a fine synergy. More folks should try higher efficiency speakers, it opens up so many more choices.

richardmr

Owner
System edited: Just added Jota mono's. 24 watt SET.

richardmr

How is the new turntable treating you? I should be getting one soon too!!!

Looks like a great sysem overall.

Enjoy...

jjhf5678

Owner
System edited: Just added new analog set-up.

richardmr

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richardmr

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richardmr

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richardmr

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System edited: I'm quite excited to add my system to the forum. The DB-100's will be arriving in less than 2 weeks. I am going to play my amp in triode (42 watts). I think that with 100 db high efficiency speakers less wattage will be better than in ultra linear. A dedicated line will be installed very shortly, as well.

richardmr

Owner
My Rogue amp is a push/pull 60 Watt. I've only had it for about 6 weeks. I didn't feel it pushed my 90 db AAD speakers quite well enough so I pursued higher efficiency and to make a long story short, the Von Schweikert's kind of fell into my lap. They are 100 db and were made primarily to jive with SET amps. But they said my Rogue should sound great with them.

richardmr

Looks to me like a beautiful system. Could easily (as you insinuated) be used with any tube amp, although I’d imagine you would consider a SET 300B, 2A3, or 45. Unless I missed something, how many watts are you currently using?

lak

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