Description

Big system in a small listening space, but the sound is great !!

System has evolved a lot over the last years, but at this point I'm afraid I'm happy with the sound and the looks...

The problem is: what do I have to do now? Listen to music? Help me !
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    • Kharma Elegance DB9S
    • Symphonic Line RG 3 mk4
    With remote and dual mono MC phono board
    • Symphonic Line Turbonetzteil Reference
    Latest 'Reference' power supply for RG3 in Aranya case (under RG3)
    • Symphonic Line RG 4 mk 4
    Replaced RG7.
    • dCS Rossini Player Apex
    • dCS Rossini Master Clock
    • Bergmann Galder / Odin
    with vacuĆ¼m holddown
    • Van den Hul Colibri Master Signature Stradivarius
    Replacing XGW
    • Stealth Dream V10
    Top class !
    • DCCA Audio Reference Master
    Latest upgraded version. On both the RG4 monoblocs.
    • LessLoss DFPC
    On CD transport and DAC. These powercords equal a component upgrade!
    • Stealth M7000
    Power cable on the pre amp
    • Stealth Audio Cables Hyperphono
    RCA to RCA
    • Stealth Nanofiber
    1m RCA
    • Hovland Generation 3
    RCA from dCS Rossini Player to RG3
    • Symphonic Line Stromkonverter
    Parallel filtering. Excellent effect.
    • Harmonix TU202ZX MK2
    Under my rack.
    • My Own designed Rack
    Isn't it a beauty ? :-)
    • Sennheiser HD800
    Killer headphone!
    • Stefan AudioArt Endorhpin
    Is ordered with Rhodium connector... review will follow ASAP.

Comments 182

Owner
System edited: Stealth PGS XL from DAC to preamp. Do I have to tell I am a Stealth addict ?

mattheus

Mattheus,

I wasn't implying the feet didn't work, only wondering if there was an explanation for the burn-in of the feet. I know after a change for the better my system seems to settle in and become even smoother after two weeks of play = "the sum is greater than the parts" = synergy.

Thanks for the kudos!!!

samhar

Owner
Samhar,

Thanks for the nice words... The RB is a piece of art indeed and matches very well with my system :-)

I understand what you're saying. Becoming acquainted with the sound may be interpreted as 'burning in'.

But in my case: my ears are very sensitive to treble and I experience less or no pain in my ears now (this is since I put the Harmonix under the rack). This is a 'proof' to me that these feet 'work'.

BTW Your system seems to rock too !!

mattheus

No! But can you please stay focused on the middle print and tell me how you feel!
I've always enjoyed looking at your system, choice of art and the Rolf Benz sculpture...ahh furniture. clean! clean! clean!
Do you think it's possible you become more comfortable with a cleaner smoother presentation and after awhile the elimination of even finer vibrations becomes "normal" or "burned in"?
I know my system either improves or degrades with each change and after I've become accustomed to changes I enjoy the new sound seems "normal" and another modification will soon become evident and so on and so on........
I have a ways to go to reach your level of refinement I hope this isn't presumptuous of me but it's where I and system are at.

samhar

Owner
Good question... if you need better cables, I would first invest in those.

If your system is 'high performer', than the feet are worth their price. I experience a more fluid sound, but believe it or not, these feet (under the rack) have to 'burn in'. Don't know how this is possible, but I can hear it: sound is more fluid and smooth, realistic after about 100 hours of playing. Am I crazy?

Rgds

mattheus

are those feet worth $880.00?

kodg

Owner
System edited: Harmonix TU202 ZX under my hifirack. Seems music has more flow.

mattheus

Owner
Aaaaaaaaaaaaa... finally someone who knows what it's all about ! Please note it are not the genuine ROR plates, but three paintings by an American artist based on them.

Thanks for the compliment!

mattheus

Nice Rorschachs and nice rig

davabar

Mattheus, wonderful Greek name.......my son's name is Timotheus; Anyway, I was wondering what are those protectors under the spikes of you're Kharma speakers, how much are they, and where can I get them from, for mine?.......J.C......BTW.....Greaaaaaaaatttt System

baggs1

One of the best systems I've seen on the Gon... oozing with class, exceptional aesthetics, clean lines, and most importantly, outstanding gear... Bravo!

pdreher

.great system--love those rg4 mono blks --have had them for years just wonderful gear ----enjoy your great system --Rich

ras422

I saw Harmonix and Yamamoto under your wonderful Kharma. Please describe the character of them. Is it nessary to use both of them? Many thanks....

nat_nat

Owner
Thanks Baggs ! Is yours on Gon too?

mattheus

Yes Sir.........Awesome System !!!! I enjoy just looking at, I know you enjoy hearing it immensely.......J.C.

baggs1

Owner
Jigstersg,

The rack was designed by me and made by a local carpenter... Thansk for the nice words :-)

Renaat

mattheus

Owner
System edited: Two DCCA Reference Masters on both RG4 monoblocs.

mattheus

You have a really gorgeous system set up there. Hope mine will look like that one day. Can I know where you got those stands/supports for the custom rack? They look wonderful, may wanna build one myself. Thanks!

jigstersg

Owner
System edited: RG4 mk4 monoblocs entered my system. Huge soundstage and 'heavy' sound. Very refined and detailed. A very nice step forward to... audio walhalla?

mattheus

Beautiful! I love the integration of the furniture and audio-gear in the room, they all belong together.

Now I want to visit Belguim next time I'm in Europe. We keep doing France, Italy, Spain, and the UK (though that's really not Europe now, is it).

Wonderful system, enjoy.

macdadtexas

Well I just bought a Symphonic line La Musica. A few steps below the mono's or Krafts etc. But I am very happy with it. This amp is here to stay. I never imagined that my system could sound so good. I just smile when I think about it.

mordante

Owner
System edited: ZYX Atmos replacing the Airy3. First impressions will follow asap.

mattheus

Indeed, Mattheus, I confused the two. Oh well, my good wishes still apply of course.
Yes, the class A is the Kraft.

gregm

Owner
Gregm

I think you're confused: I'm not Mordante who just bought a house.

What do you mean by 'the class A model'? The Kraft ?

renaat

mattheus

But I just bought a house so my new amp plans might be a long term thing... I ordered the Symphonic Line RG4mk4 mono
Mattheus, your long term plan materialised pretty quickly!
Good for you.
The RG4 monos are very good, btw. Quite probably among the best conventional (analogue PS) SS amps out there. You can keep these (I'm sorry I sold mine to get the class A model -- should have kept the 4s as well).

gregm

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