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Re: Pulled the trigger....new setup!
Congrats! If you have any money left over go back and swap the CD6007 for the SACD 30N. It sounds much better than the 6007 and is more on par with the rest of your new gear.
F1nut
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
I agree. Everyone knows that engine won’t sing until it has 6 superchargers.
I would have to go with 7 superchargers. Prime numbers make for an added 32% more horsepower per unit. The 0-60 numbers would be so low, you would start going back in time.
Viking64
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
skipshot12 wrote: »If that isn't AI it's just stupid.
No, it is not AI.
Yes, it is stupid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsYD9c89vUwViking64
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Re: R2R dac vs. Delta Sigma type dac
I sold both of the R2R DACs that I had, the Border Patrol SE-i and the Denafrips Pontus II 12th-1. I just didn't care for them, and in the case of the Denafrips, it was actually physically uncomfortable for my ears to listen to and made them feel fatigued.
I guess it just goes to show that we all hear differently. My ears have no issues with other DACs like my RME ADI-2, Marantz SA-KI Ruby, Auralic Vega G1, Cambridge MXN10, etc.
I guess it just goes to show that we all hear differently. My ears have no issues with other DACs like my RME ADI-2, Marantz SA-KI Ruby, Auralic Vega G1, Cambridge MXN10, etc.
Clipdat
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
skipshot12 wrote: »
I agree. Everyone knows that engine won’t sing until it has 6 superchargers.
TEAforONE
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Re: Picked up a mint pair of SDA CRS +'s...I'd like to bring them back to their former glory, or better.
alright..I let them run with pink noise for roughly 14 hours so far and I listened to them a bunch today...I moved them all over the place..tried different speaker stands, etc.......
Notes:
Some Pros:
-Resolution is def improved. The imaging is clearer than it was before. I'm very pleased with that.
-Bass is not as pronounced...less boomy, but that's more than likely due to the dynamat...while there's less perceived bass, it's at least more articulate and pronounced
-Midrange is slightly improved...but still can't hang with the Mofi's...not even close..haha...but I didn't expect that. That's where the Mofi's shine, and comparing the two is apples to oranges, anyways.
-Vocals are more out front than they were before, and the center image is more impressive due to the increased resolution. I'm also very pleased with this result.
Some Cons:
-while the rdo 198 tweeters are def an improvement over the SL2000, I'm not exactly falling in love with them. In fact, at this time, I'm not the biggest fan. The imaging and clarity is great, but I don't like the tonality of them. They sound a bit clinical, and they are a little boosted in the 7-8k range, which is an area I typically hate. However, they are brand new and I'm thinking that over some more burn in time, the caps and tweeters will open up. Right now they just sound stiff and a little unrefined around 7-8k. Hopefully that will change over time. If not, i'll try the rdo194 and rework the crossover. Also, I haven't tried them out on my tube amp yet. Sometimes that helps.
-They still have that annoying ringing sound on certain instruments around 500hz, particularly Piano. Every SDA speaker I've ever owned does that. I usually just EQ it out if it really gets on my nerves during a long listening session. It's hard to explain, but it's a part of the SDA effect. If I pull the SDA cable, that issue goes away. To me it sounds like stored energy/ringing. It's not the end of the world, but it's worth noting. Small price to pay for an insanely huge sound stage.
I'm going to let them run overnight for a week or so and see what kind of changes I notice.
Notes:
Some Pros:
-Resolution is def improved. The imaging is clearer than it was before. I'm very pleased with that.
-Bass is not as pronounced...less boomy, but that's more than likely due to the dynamat...while there's less perceived bass, it's at least more articulate and pronounced
-Midrange is slightly improved...but still can't hang with the Mofi's...not even close..haha...but I didn't expect that. That's where the Mofi's shine, and comparing the two is apples to oranges, anyways.
-Vocals are more out front than they were before, and the center image is more impressive due to the increased resolution. I'm also very pleased with this result.
Some Cons:
-while the rdo 198 tweeters are def an improvement over the SL2000, I'm not exactly falling in love with them. In fact, at this time, I'm not the biggest fan. The imaging and clarity is great, but I don't like the tonality of them. They sound a bit clinical, and they are a little boosted in the 7-8k range, which is an area I typically hate. However, they are brand new and I'm thinking that over some more burn in time, the caps and tweeters will open up. Right now they just sound stiff and a little unrefined around 7-8k. Hopefully that will change over time. If not, i'll try the rdo194 and rework the crossover. Also, I haven't tried them out on my tube amp yet. Sometimes that helps.
-They still have that annoying ringing sound on certain instruments around 500hz, particularly Piano. Every SDA speaker I've ever owned does that. I usually just EQ it out if it really gets on my nerves during a long listening session. It's hard to explain, but it's a part of the SDA effect. If I pull the SDA cable, that issue goes away. To me it sounds like stored energy/ringing. It's not the end of the world, but it's worth noting. Small price to pay for an insanely huge sound stage.
I'm going to let them run overnight for a week or so and see what kind of changes I notice.
91rtstealth
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Re: Cheap parts in the L600 speakers?
I did a mod for @Clipdat... The pmc monitors. Stock had solens and we went to clarity cmr...
Night and day...
Night and day...
VR3
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
And I blew through it thinking the “t” was an “l,” until you made me slow down and take another look!
You are not alone.
I think we just participated in some sort of psychology experiment.
mhardy6647
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