Anything But PathosLarry,I do appreciate the suggestions. Do you have any specific suggestions as I am curious. I've considered putting something under my amplifier and DAC since they both have ... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
Anything But PathosI think it's time to post an update to my system:SourcesPioneer Elite PD-D6-J SACD playerMaverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC with Sparkos Laps D... posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
ripleydog's current systemI'd highly recommend that you look into upgrading the three opamps in your Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC with Sparkos Labs dual discrete opamps. I have done it on mine and found it to be a signi... posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
Anything But PathosI recently replaced the tubes in my Pathos Classic One MkIII amplifier with some vintage Mullards and the improvement was far more significant that I could have hoped for. It took my system to the... posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
Anything But PathosThe Pathos is still my preferred amplifier and the Krell has been relegated to functioning as a power amplifier in my home theater setup.I managed to prove that I'm a failure as... posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
Anything But PathosToday I purchased a Krell S-300i integrated amplifier. There's no guarantee that it'll be better than the Pathos Classic One MkIII, but Krell amplifiers have always drawn me in every time that I'v... posted over 3 years ago | View comment | |
Anything But PathosUpdated to add a dedicated circuit and PS Audio Classic wall outlet. It was an unexpected big improvement. posted over 5 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI just picked up a Pathos Classic One Mkiii and it changed my system so dramatically that I will be creating a new system and deleting this. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkThis system has kept me very happy since my last post. With two kids my audio time is limited, but I always enjoy getting to listen. I have a custom built switch box that allows... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkTonight, I got the dedicated Airport Express hooked up to my DAC to give me 44.1 kHz digital signal. I also now have identical 3 foot BJC LC-1 cables for my SACD player and the solid state and tube... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI have another Airport Express on the way to be dedicated to my audio system and provide 44.1 kHz capability rather than the 44 kHz of the Apple TV that I am currently using. I don't expect to hear... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkSystem edited: The system has been renamed and modified to add a new DAC and to drop all of the home theater related components as my music listening has evolved to be almost exclusively stereo gear. posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkLowrider57 - I have not done much for comparison with the Blue Jeans cables and anything else. I'm more of a speaker cable skeptic and primarily purchased them because of the fantastic ultrasonic c... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkToday, I finally did some much needed cable management behind the cabinet. It was a "train wreck" and has now been upgraded to something closer to a "fender bender". The speaker... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI'll have to do a little more investigation, but I did a quick Redbook vs. SACD comparison tonight after a bit of listening and I think it's the first time that I heard a difference that I thought ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkMy receiver is an Integra 50.1. I have both amps and my subwoofer plugged into the power conditioner using the amplifier specific outlets that don't restrict the current. I did some A/B comparisons... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI think it won't be long before this virtual system is reduced to just the SACD player, Yaqin integrated, Focal speakers, and cables as the rest won't be worth mentioning in an audio forum context.... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI think the amp was in ultralinear mode which partly explains the improved bass response. It isn't a good or bad thing, just another piece of information. I forget that it defaults to ultralinear m... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI was able to listen to a few of my more normal musical selections tonight before the kids went to bed and I now that the Yaqin isn't going to fall short. I have an Alan Taylor CD that has detail, ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkThe main issue I see with tube rolling is the break-in process starts over. I don't see myself getting into it anytime soon, but only time will tell. It is something I am curious about but doubt th... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkSystem edited: I just added a picture of the Yaqin MC-30L sitting at the store before I picked it up. I'll get a picture eventually of it in my system. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkThe Yaqin MC-30L has arrived and I'm currently sitting on the couch listening to it. Tonight is a low volume easy listening (actually Christmas music) night with my wife in triode mode using the 8 ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkSystem edited: I have updated my entire system including the new tube integrated amplifier that is on order and should arrive in the next couple of weeks. I will update the system picture once ever... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkSystem edited: Changed out the speaker cables today. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkI an seriously considering the addition of a Yaqin MC-30L tube integrated to use with the SACD player for a new dimension. The most difficult part will be trying to figure out where to put it. posted over 10 years ago | View comment |