TriangleArt Reference SE prototype in the house!

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    You are putting together a serious analog source. Can't wait to hear your impressions of the completed project and see some pictures.

    P.S. Don't forget to wear a back brace! ;)
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Wow, that will be an awesome setup
    Pio Elete Pro 520
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    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
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    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
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    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    The arm will be here by end of the week. I am torn on whether I want to get the cosmetics done first or if I want to hear it first....
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,305
    ...HEAR IT...may bring inspiration
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    the chrome is going to cost 1600.00, so yeah, I will be listening to it for a while.
    lol :D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited February 2016
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    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,305
    BOIINNGGG
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    Seeing it where it belongs makes me question doing anything more than polishing it. It really jumps out at you. The table itself took all of ten minutes to set up and level. Very easy to work with, and also very easy to pinch fingers with.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,305
    Honestly John you're into the unit at a awesome price. It already looks beautiful as-is, i would enjoy it for now. If later you get a wild hair and want a change the so be it. Just get her singing and enjoy

    Congrats man

    So what's the scoop with installing the tonearm, any serious mods for arm boards etc needed????
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited February 2016
    It should just bolt right up, and it will be here wednesday. Trying to figure out what the first lp should be
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    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    I think you need to get rid of your center.. it takes away from it lol....

    Mount it above the TV, or just go Phantom center... Lord knows the SDA's should be able to handle that
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    I think you need to get rid of your center.. it takes away from it lol....

    Mount it above the TV, or just go Phantom center... Lord knows the SDA's should be able to handle that
    I am looking into an in-wall center now...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,569
    man that platter make those tube amps look small.....you need bigger tubes....

    that is a sweet set up I hope that table is up to the task.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    I don't know how the heck I missed this thread until now, but WOW...that is a beauty. Hope the arm is easy to get running because I can't imagine how badly you want to get spinning!
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited February 2016
    If you mean the cabinet the table is on, it is built into the wall and framed out inside with 2x4's. Should be just fine.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    I don't know how the heck I missed this thread until now, but WOW...that is a beauty. Hope the arm is easy to get running because I can't imagine how badly you want to get spinning!

    +2 - that is an amazing TT John - don't know how I missed this - absolute beauty - though I have to say... I still get the wood for those Carver amps. Badass setup all the way around!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
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    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

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    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    Outstanding choice. I have used an Origin Live Encounter mk3c for the past 4 years and love it. (I actually looked at that AudioGon listing, but .......). I would be happy to share my insights. Presently have a Ortofon Cadenza Bronze mounted with smile inducing results.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,772
    That drone will never get off the ground...
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    That is absolutely spectacular!!!!!! Can't wait for you to get the tonearm mounted and hear your impressions. Congrats!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,790
    Since I was robbed of the Oppo karma...I cast a pox on your TT...... :#
    That's just dead sexy!
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    The worst part of shooting that high on the analogue target usually results in most of your vinyl collection being shelved for better copies since anything that has more than 2 pops and a click will be considered unlistenable........
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    If that happens Dennis, I will admit defeat and tell jesse he's right. Then I will just listen to music on my Bose I-dock and be done with all of it. :D;)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    What do you do for record cleaning, John?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited February 2016
    Nightfall wrote: »
    What do you do for record cleaning, John?
    I need some help in that department. The current method is a very soft terry cloth towel and a soft microfiber brush, warm water with a couple drops of dawn.
    Dionized water rinse and microfiber dry
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    When you get into this realm of vinyl, cleaning isn't an option.
    You're supposed to listen once, throw away, buy new record....in that order.

    Looks like there is a RCM in your near future. Life just got more expensive! :D

    I didn't notice, do you have a cart in mind already?
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    I think it's time for an ultrasonic cleaner. Plus it will go nicely with the Triangle.

    http://hifiheaven.net/shop/Clearaudio-Double-Matrix-Professional-Sonic-Record-Cleaning-Machine?language=en&currency=USD&gclid=Cj0KEQiArou2BRDcoN_c6NDI3oMBEiQANeix5vMTEln_kgQH0YSjhPzA6z0XALD4c4mTYD35f5TOipcaAha-8P8HAQ

    Not to mention, it's silver, not black!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited February 2016
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    I think you need to get rid of your center.. it takes away from it lol....

    Mount it above the TV, or just go Phantom center... Lord knows the SDA's should be able to handle that

    John, that is a beautiful piece of gear! I agree with others that it looks great in its current finish. can't imagine needing to change that. Put your coin into things that will make it sound its best. Also agree you need to ditch the center and get an in-wall. I tried phantom center with the 2.3TL's and it just isn't the same.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    The tonearm is out for delivery today...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    John, your new table is surely a piece of Art. I'd say shine that bad boy with some Mothers Billet Polish.

    http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05106-Billet-Metal-Polish/dp/B000COU7LG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453924431&sr=8-1&keywords=mothers+billet+polish

    This stuff is easy to apply and buff by hand, and leaves a beautiful finish.

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,569
    is mothers better than Fitz? I seen some amazing finishes with Fitz.
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