WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Changed tubes in the phono section to 3 x Amperex 7025 '66 in the 5751 sockets and 2 x Amperex 7308 '62 in the 6DJ8 sockets. A definite improvement in the quality of sound, almost to... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySteveI tried a set of Tele ribbed plates in the VZN's 12AX7 sockets when the preamp was a CJ Act 2 but I don't remember how they affected the sound just that I preferred the Amperex. I did ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapyHi Steve I felt there was a thinness to the sound, lacking in harmonic richness/completeness to each note, just some very little thing about the sound that just wasn't right to me. I tried diff... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Put Purist Proteus Rev B S/C's in replacing the GR, I will also put the Provectus back in to hear the differences. With the Purist in the cart loading at 500ohms was to forward, the ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Returned the Purist Provectus I/C between the pre and amp, so far I like the improved air, detail, speed, dynamics and more linear presentation, they compliments the PC-1. I also ord... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapyCorrection; The title of one of Joe Williams songs should be, "Rocks In My Bed" not Head!!!!! After spending some time working on the cart adjustment I felt like I had rocks in my head!!!! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Installed an Air Tight PC-1 last night using an AccuTrac Universal Protractor, Baerwald B120.89 for ball park and fined tuned with a Mint LP. Today worked on the VTA, VTF and anti sk... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Removed rack that were behind the amps, turned the amps and move them back which opened up the space and made the room feel larger, did it help the SS I'm not sure yet. Added picture... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Placed ESD Cable Isolators on the TT shelf across the front and 1/2 way down the sides of the plinth but not touching the plinth, then put a sheet of foam in front of the components ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapyJfrechThank you!!!! I agree Wilsons are wonderful speakers, they reward hard work!!!In my 1 3/4 yrs with the Sophia 1's I have changed ALL my equipment around the Sophias, just when I t... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Hemingway makes it perfect..Amazing system!!! Congratulations!!! Your fortunate to find a cable you feel works with your system, satisfies your ear/brain/heart and makes you happy. I think the cable's price is proportionate t... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Set the floor spikes into maple floor. After many large and small adjustments to the speaker's positions I liked this position the best and decided it was finally time to find out ho... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Put 1 1/2" maple butcher block boards under VZN-160's with the amp's skids sitting directly on the boards. I had found a brochure on the Musicwood amps and Jud recommended the skids ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Moved the GIK 244's to the tops of the record cases, put the tubes back in the corners of the front wall, played Stereophile's Test CD #1 and started moving the speakers around until... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Very nice !!!! Thanks for the detailed posting your system, it's nice to have a "face" to go with your posts. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapyInstalled Cardas Golden Reference S/C's but the sound still didn't have the "body" I'd hoped for so moved the speakers closer to the front wall, now 23" away. The sound is much fulle... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Installed GIK Acoustics 242 panels at first and second reflection points and GIK 244 panel in corners of front wall. This led to me hearing a hollowness in Dexter Gordon's tenor sax ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapyTzh21y thank you for the thumbs up!!!! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
2 Channel Main SystemDid you buy the LA-300ME? posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
WATT-Puppy-Joule TherapySystem edited: Pulled all Panega P/C's and the Exact Power 15A's, the amps are plugged into the wall sockets with stock cords and the preamp is plugged into the wall using a stock CJ P/C. The amp a... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationBeautifully executed room/system!!!!! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
VAC, Vitus, and MontanaBeautifully executed room/system!!!!! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Small Footprint - Big Performance!If your ever coming to Los Angeles and want to hear the Sophias with Joule gear e-mail me beforehand. When I first bought the Sophias I drove them with Quicksilver V-4's using reissue Genalex Gold ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Dedicated Acoustic Listening RoomWow!!!! Those speakers are beautiful!!!! Lots of replacing and tweaking. I'm also retired so I know how much enjoyment your getting from 4-5 hrs listening/tweaking time per day!! Being able to get ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Small Footprint - Big Performance!Great solution to the flat screen between the speakers dilemma, and a very nicely appointed room!!!!! You have the latest versions of my speakers and turntable also tube power with copper cabling, ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment |