Music TranscendentSystem edited: Lots of changes in the last year. I finally took the upgraded Tri-planar out of the box and put the TT back together. LPs are not dead. I'd give the edge to LPs over many SACDs. I ex... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: In the works since January I've now made a few changes. There is a new preamp, a Pass XP-20. Also, I finally had the NP220 amp rewired with Cardas signal wire and Neotech NEP-3001 in... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentWell it's taking months and likely another but several improvements are in the works. Pass Labs X0.2 replaced by an XP-20. Rewired Counterpoint NP-220 (this is so close to perfect but still not qui... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
60 years, 3 houses, 2 owners, 1 systemThank you Kirkus. This is probably one of the best posts on this site and a fond reminder of what audio / hi-fi used to be like. You've managed to capture a bit of history here and make it timeless... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentMe too Dave. I rode a grand total of 18 miles the month of Nov. It used to take me that long just to warm up!It's be good to catch up although the holidays always seem to be too busy. e-mai... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentI guess I got a little carried away.... I'm going to give up after the remaining cable changes. The sound's about as close as the original recording as I'm going to get. It's not obvious what's lef... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: A long overdue cable change is now underway. Acoustic Zen Absolute, Silver Reference II, & Matrix IIs are on trial! Results so far are pretty special. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Main demo systemnice set-up! Phil interested in your opinion on the AZ Absolute ICs compared with others you may have tried. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Blue Circle Setupnice system! Interested in hearing about AZ Absolutes. What were you using before? anything you don't like about them in your set-up? posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: Upgrades till now have all been positive but not this time. Rewiring the Counterpoint NP-220 amp may be revealing weaknesses in another part of this system. Maybe I should have left ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: Re-wiring the Counterpoint NP-220 with a mix of Neotech 7Ns silver and copper wiring to replace all the Van Den Hul and with NEP 3002 for the internal AC wiring to the power supply. ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentGmeleI've rewired the tweeters bypassing the fuses and the jumper completely. At the levels I listen to, moderately loud, I haven't had a problem and it sounds just a tiny bit better. posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: Just did a major overhaul to the Counterpoint amp with TX2575 resistors, new wiring and BG + Continental capacitors. Burning in now. Should sound terrific. posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Magnepan Altar: RealizationNils - Great system.I'm thinking about taking off the "inner socks" too. I'm sure there's a nice sonic benefit. How long does it take to get them off? Any issues? Send me ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: Added a pair of Mullard ECC35 CV 569 6SL7's in the Counterpoint in place of the Jan Phillips 6188s. A little bit of added warmth. Later this month several parts changes for the amp T... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSA-7S1 is now grounded with a shorted digital input. This brought a touch more clarity.Added 40,000 uF of Black Gates to the Counterpoint power supply for a total of 160,000. This too resul... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentThanks Dave. Well the room and set up's not so ugly now anyway. I'm not sure what happened to Kinergetics but these subs mate well with the Maggies and have useable bass well below 20Hz. Most of th... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: Almost done. Substantial room mods compliments of Real Traps & GIK Acoustics. Well worth the effort. Pics to follow. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
I'm happyLove the system especially the dog! It's something I'd like to hear.My cats listen with me but somehow it's not quite the same. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentLast board in the Sansui Tu-717 tuners's getting cap upgrades (there a lot!) & the unit's getting an F connector upgrade from Ken Bernacky, "Chief of Surgery" Stereo Surgeons in East Hart... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentSystem edited: Honey, I shrunk the wallet! Just a few recent additions. Like almost the entire front end. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumI've got a bunch of $$$ planned for room acoustics for next year but I'll need a few Impressionist paintings for the walls to make it look any better than your place. Thanks again for the inspirati... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentWell if you'll let me sleep on the couch in your beautiful listen room I'll bring all 75lbs of the Pass Labs XVR-1-3 over and spend the night at your place (how's the food?)! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentThe floor spikes are not that expensive - give them a try and see what you like better. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumVery Very nice. The systems great and the listening room is really very beautiful. Send the address-- I'm moving in!!You mention room acoustics. What did you do to measure room response. Th... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |