My first 2 channel systemHey Adam. Great system.JRA posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindReceived some toys made by Jim Salk and Bob... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindThe Hawthornes have settled in nicely with my Rawson Aleph5s, but the sound remained a bit harsh. So, I have replaced the stock Jantzen Cross-Caps with Mundorf Supreme caps (both 6.8uF and 10uF... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Audio gd NFB-12 Dual WM8741 chips. This USB/Coax/Optical DAC is simply amazing. It's hard to believe it only cost well under $300 new. Conforting and resolving sound. Not muddy. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindHey Dusty,Are you still in Cincy?I'm still rocking the Tylers, but I'm interested in tweaking the Hawthorne to find out how far they can go.If they sound any better, I'll probably p... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Hawthornes Solo with 15" Silver Iris coaxial drivers. They sounds terrible with my Rawson monoblocks but incredibly musical with my ol' $300 chinese tube integrated amp. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Added Beyerdynamic DT880 @ 600ohm. Very comfortable and it's a great match with G3 OTL headphone amp. A bit on a warm side compared to AD-1000. Have Fun, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
First attemptHey Shawn,Great looking system and this is one of the best first attempt I've seen."Good Sound" is subjective so I wouldn't worry about the cost of your gear compared to other... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarNice room!!! posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Added the VPI HW-19Mk4. I still love the Technics, but the VPI sounds very real on acoustics music. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Added: Audio Zone Pre-T1 Preamp. This passive preamp is based on TX102 transformers. A brief comparison to the Sonic Euphoria PLC 1. High freq - Pre-T1 sparkles with less grain. 2. M... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Small Footprint - Big Performance!So, can you tell me your impression on the GNSC modded EAR?I would appreciate any info you can provide.Thanks, posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple 2 ChannelGreat looking room. Have you tried placing your subwoofer away from yout tube and CDP?Thanks for sharing your GREEN diffusor panels. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindJust when I was starting to give up on the Technics, the SME 309 really makes the TT strut its stuff. Now, I'm going to have to upgrade my digital source... But ever since I'd acquired Versalabs Wo... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Added SME 309 to the SL-1200mk2. Mounting plate is made by SoundSupports.com posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
warming up the roomGreat looking room. It looks very cozy with tubes. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Added a Von Gaylord Preamp and Burson AB160. Burson really cleans sound stage when placed between preamp & amplifiers. Have Fun, posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
My first 2 channel systemNice usage of your bookshelves.Great looking system! posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSystem edited: Upgraded to Linbrook II. Music sounds correct now that I don't have to rely on my subwoofer. Simply good. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSorry for my late reply.It isolates my TT very nicely from low frequency.It allow my cartridge to resolve more information, but the problem is that it makes me wonder if I can do much bette... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindThanks for your kind comment Dusty.I would say this "Wounded" beast is back being a true contender.Its battle scars still remain, so I was thinking about getting a faceplate f... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindHey Dogmcd,Since I'd acquired passive pre by the Sonic Euphoria, I've been using the amps with shorting plugs. This combination offers plenty of gain, and they resolve like nothing I've eve... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindHey Albert, I have no idea how I got the name Bruce... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ongoing project in EcuadorWelcome to Agon!!You will notice that it's not hard to acquire quality gear at sensible price from this site. But your classic gear look like quality gems. Enjoy. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindHey Bruce,TT Weights clamp works as it should with the periphery ring on warped LP. To my ears they work effectively, but I prefer to take them off on flat LP. It don't find clamping univer... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |