Simple fantastic 2 channel, Take a look! Seattle

by mrfastguy250aol on Opinions Please

Description

There has been many changes in this system and it is near completion. My only planned changes are the possibility of a Levinson Preamp and Balanced cables. The strengths of this system are: ZERO noise floor at any volume level. It is quite amazing how the power cords, AQ cables and RGPC400 quiet this to zero! The imaging is fantastic, close your eyes and the speakers absolutely dissapear.

Detail resolution and air around instruments.

If i were to critique anything i would have to say Bass integration is frustrating as i seem to constantly be fiddling with bass volume controls. I would love advice on this one, and maybe a switch to a REL Storm might cure what i am missing? AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR VIEWING MY NEWEST SYSTEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE ANY COMMENTS! I truly hope you have/had as much fun building your system as I did and do. It has truly been a labor of love and hearing the incremental improvements is always pure joy.

I find myself losing hours at times listening. This is a completely non fatiguing system and just a joy every time i turn it on. THANKS AGAIN!
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Components Toggle details

    • Wadia 23
    Wonderful simple player based on the Pioneer Stable Platter transport.
    • Wadia 12
    Matching DAC Connected Via ST optical to Wadia used as a transport.
    • Levinson No 38s
    Very nice piece but surprisingly, not as far superiour to the Proceed Pav it replaces.
    • Audioquest Cheetah 36V
    1 Meter RCA on both the DAC and Preamp. Open and transparent but I will change to balanced SKY when i get a different preamp.
    • B&W Nautilus 805 Signature
    Fantastic imaging and detail. Only lacking very minutely in lower end hence the addition of the Nautilus Sub.
    • Transparent Super Bi-Cable
    Very nice, chose these over regular Super and Ultras.
    • B&W 800-ASW
    Matching Nautilus Sub.
    • Michael Wolff Source and Gain
    These are REALLY good, I can't see anything touching these in this price range.
    • Richard Gray 400s
    Simply amazing what this piece does.Noise floor lowers to Zero! GET ONE!
    • Zoethecus 3
    Surprising difference in soundstage with the addition of this piece thanks to a local audiophile!

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Hi Mr. "Fast",

Nice system. I had B&W's for many years, some DM 620's, and they were pretty darn good speakers. The 805's are very good as well, and really image great. I wound up going to Dynaudio, then decided to go back to Tannoy. I'm using vintage HPD 315's, (12") Dual Concentric drivers in custom cabs with custom crossovers. I almost never use the 12" Velodyne sub anymore, except for the occaisional movie.

My room is rather large, about 16x36, (kitchen, dining,and living room all combined in one wing of the house, with the living room area cathedral ceiling). The Tannoys have no problem pressurizing this large area with a generous supply of clean bass.

I live on Whidbey Island, and have visited Magnolia several times over the years, but did most of my business with the store in Everett. Shoot me a line if you want a listen, extra ears are always welcome.

Regards,
Dan

islandmandan

Hey Gregory!!!!!
This is Geoff, your "old" salesman from Magnolia. Your system looks and I'm sure sounds incredible. Hope all is well.... glad to see you still tweaking your system. And, by the way, you will NEVER be done! Neither will most of us, that's part of the fun......

Geoff
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geoff538

is this a Linar amplifier you have?

beheme

Try placing the sub in different locations That is a great sub what is your crossover settings at

velodyneman

Great system!

Ever try le Panier French bakery at Pike's Market? To die for Brioche and coffee. A must when in Seattle.

linnie01

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