Vintage Man CaveRecently upgraded the VPI HMW to MkIV level with new platter.Has significantly improved bass and has tightened up everything in general.I also installed a new coccobolo wood body on the Den... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveSystem edited: New photos of the Doge 8 and the Ypsilon SUT. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveThanks Scott. I wish you would make it over some time and help me with it.News! Pas 2 replaced by new Doge 8 "Clarity". Big time upgrade. This new Chinese amp with my Greek Yp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemSo much for the Modwright!DOGE8!!!!!e posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveJust upgraded the VPI to full Mk.III with the Mk.III plinth and armboard.I also picked up a nicer VPI clamp. So far the much heavier plinth seems to have lowered the sound floor and thus allowed fo... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveJust upgraded the VPI to a Mk III composite lead/acrylic/cork platter. This is a significant upgrade: adding much more inner detail and bass control.In fact more control the whole frequency spectrum. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveSystem edited: Updated some of the system components and added pictures. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemTom the new Nottingham arm has made a shocking difference in every recording we listened to last night.(great cigars and scotch!)It seems to have great simitry with the Benz and of course the t... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveThe latest news on the system. The Dynaco Pas preamp has a stepped ladder attenuator.Made a big difference.Much quieter and perfect balance. Replaced the line stage tubes with a pair of Sylvania 57... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveThanks Scot, sorry I didn't reply sooner. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemHey Scot, I got some rocks to put on your cables that really provide focus and clarity like never before.I also have some special cigar boxes to run your power cables through that add a huge amount... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemthank you Tom, you are too kind.e posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemHelped Tom fetch and carry the new speakers in. After some quick tweeks by Mike Morrow we sat back and listened. Initial impression is very good.Lots of body and a high end definition that was ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveSystem edited: Just added the Dynaco.What a incredible difference this vintage tube preamp has made.I even like listening to CDs now. Big expansive soundstage with amazing texture and inner details... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallBob, thanks for the listening session. I hope we have many more. I know that between the two of us we will never run out of music.I loved both systems.Indeed the Elgar was amazing to me! posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemListened with Tom with his newest piece in his quest for sonic nirvana; a Benz "L" and a Lukaschek phono section.After many adjustments to VTA and VTF we seemed to find the sweet spot... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Man CaveSounds like what I have in mind.I have also read of a gentleman that has two Pass 3s that he uses for phono sections. He has one for each channel, therefore separating the phono signals into dual m... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Tom's systemThis is one of the best imaging systems I have ever heard.And one of the most enjoyable.The Cary took it up more than a notch.Nice job Tom. posted over 14 years ago | View comment |