What did you do to your stereo rig today?
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Yeah, that, or try a different cartridge.
I was so close to a Gardo black. But picked up the cork matt and the Pangea 14se cord. -
Sounds like good ol' acoustic feedback, assuming this is a rekkid you're playing?
Resonance is an interesting topic. What's the arm/cartridge match like?
This may be very old news to all y'all
but, a while back, I learned an amazing thing somewhere on teh webz: maybe on (IIRC) ASR (sorry!) -- or maybe it was here 
or @ AK.
One may use Audacity to get a good estimate of one's arm/cartridge/stylus suspension resonance.Audacity has a built in "FFT" spectrum analyzer. Set up a rekkid to play, "sample" playback of a silent portion of said rekkid (e.g., the lead-in), then use the "analyze" function ("plot spectrum" option), set the "size" parameter large enough (16384) and voila -- visualize the arm/cartridge system resonance!
N.B. voila is French for Bob's your uncle.
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What table is your TT sitting on?Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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After setting up a second system in the “Pit” a few months ago,this morning I pulled the Graham Chartwell’s out,and put the Nola Boxer 2’s in the system. This is the first time I’ve set up the Nola’s in this system. They sound great to these ears.See my profile for list of gear.
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Simplified the living room rig significantly. It just a simple 2 channel system and it sounds great. Now I need to be on the lookout for a nice TT. No more TV sound, but this way my wife can use the TV more easily. Moved everything else to the Man room/Office. where I plan to set u 5.1 sound.
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After setting up a second system in the “Pit” a few months ago,this morning I pulled the Graham Chartwell’s out,and put the Nola Boxer 2’s in the system. This is the first time I’ve set up the Nola’s in this system. They sound great to these ears.
Nice avatar!Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Thanks! Growing up,we had this poster on the bathroom door. My older brother and sister put it up,and my parents had a great sense of humor.See my profile for list of gear. -
Sorry*. What are
*been around this hobby a long timeGraham Chartwell’s
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Nola Boxer 2’s
Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro, Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer
Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside
BJC 10 ga - LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
*soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop)
LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels*. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - RB981*
Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981* -> Bi-amped CSi A6
Surrounds: Rotel 981* -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3
*all connected w/Premiere ICs
5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”
Power Conditioning & Distribution:
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Graham Audio Chartwell appears to be a family of speakers, including floorstanders and standmounters.
Some of them look pretty wild!
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spongebobsquarepants wrote: »Graham Audio Chartwell appears to be a family of speakers, including floorstanders and standmounters.
Some of them look pretty wild!
Those are very cool! I have the LS3/5’s .
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@TEAforONE how did you get in to Nola speakers? I've never heard of them before. Some of their designs look pretty cool though!
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spongebobsquarepants wrote: »@TEAforONE how did you get in to Nola speakers? I've never heard of them before. Some of their designs look pretty cool though!
I read a review at one point,and thought they might be something I’d be interested in. Once intrigued,I read everything on the web about the Boxer 1’s,and then I spotted a pair of Boxer 2’s for a very reasonable price. That was about 5 years ago,and they have stayed in the rotation since.
I’m usually really interested in products that are off the beaten path. I have 3 pairs of speakers that I run, the Nola Boxer 2’s, Graham Chartwell LS3/5, and Hornshoppe Great Horned Heils. They all put a smile on my ears!See my profile for list of gear. -
Here’s a shot of the Nola Boxer 2’s. The towers behind them are Def Tech BP8’s used for home theater duty.See my profile for list of gear. -
@TEAforONE
"I’m usually really interested in products that are off the beaten path".
I know that statement, feelings, and actions very well. I am guilty too but never thought of a conscious way to describe it.
I noticed you didn't say "speakers". Does this nature of yours apply in a lot of areas of your life?
It has gotten me into some unusual situations from time-to-time.
Your statement is a great short description of the pursuit.
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"
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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 -
BlueBirdMusic wrote: »@TEAforONE
"I’m usually really interested in products that are off the beaten path".
I know that statement, feelings, and actions very well. I am guilty too but never thought of a conscious way to describe it.
I noticed you didn't say "speakers". Does this nature of yours apply in a lot of areas of your life?
It has gotten me into some unusual situations from time-to-time.
Your statement is a great short description of the pursuit.
That thought process does carry over to other purchases as well. For example,motorcycles. When I first got into street bikes,I was set on getting a Harley. As I started doing research,I found another US manufacturer at the time,Victory. Around these parts they were as rare as hens dentures! I fell in love with the looks. They had really good press once you got away from the first couple years. I pulled the trigger on a brand new 2005 Vegas 8 Ball. 42,000 miles later..... I also have a 2013 Victory Cross Country,(a bagger),and my wife has a 2004 Victory Kingpin.
I also have some other relatively obscure audio items as well. Monarchy Audio amps,Promitheus Audio passive pre,and some cables from boutique type manufacturers.See my profile for list of gear. -
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Nice! Is that the new backup for your Goldfinger?nooshinjohn wrote: »"This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
The replacement
Nice! Is that the new backup for your Goldfinger?nooshinjohn wrote: »
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 -
Oh, so GF is now the backup? I really like the AT house sound. I guess my top ones are OC9/I & III, and AT33PTG. Also an AT33 Mono. Lots of vintage AT MM carts as well. Nice, flat FR IMO."This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
This one is the statement V2 version... pictures to come.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 -
Ok; Inquiring minds want to know......what is replacing the Goldfinger?
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The Goldfinger Statement V2...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 -
Merry New Year's???"This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
I had to look up the specs on that beauty........ O....M.....G!! Congrats to you on owning such a magnificent cartridge. Perhaps post a pic of it installed when you get a chance?nooshinjohn wrote: »The Goldfinger Statement V2...
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I got this cool stand for my stereo eq. Was in my basement, but I wanted to see it and have access to all my crap.
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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 -
In preparation for seating the GFS on the tonearm, it is first time to do a major disassembly and cleaning of the turntable....
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
