What did you do to your stereo rig today?
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Installed some NOS 6DJ6 Amperex tubes on my Bottlehead phono pre today. Got them from Brent Jessee recording (same as the previous pair of 6922 Amperex tubes that were in that pre since 2017).
Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: 75” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED * Marantz NR1403 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray Player * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10 -
You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime
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You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime
My setup isn't stellar by any means. Just want something decent in there. Also trying to adhere to a budget...lolAudio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: 75” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED * Marantz NR1403 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray Player * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10 -
You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime
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Any suggestions on where to get them?
Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: 75” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED * Marantz NR1403 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray Player * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10 -
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Finally got around to putting the umbilical cord in between the Lumin X1 PS and the U1. Listened to two songs, not even broken in yet, and I am liking what I am hearing. This one is an Audio Sensibilities Signature Silver umbilical.
Time will tell but from the sounds of things so far? This is gonna be a treat.
Tom
~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Pictures?
5 minute review?- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
I texted you my initial thoughts but will refrain from any comments publicly until I get some more time with her. The initial sound was unexpected. I can definitely say that.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Need pics for proof of existence- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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The 7308s are very good, but pricey.
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Took the Bluesound node from into the Oppo driving the amp to my Phase Linear preamp and all's well.
Wife happy again
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All I can say right now is that I freakin' love this hobby!
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
All I can say right now is that I freakin' love this hobby!
Tom
I can't wait to get back to listening. My house is being repainted inside, so currently everything is boxed up for safe keeping until the painting project is done. I had an insulation company come and shoot foam into my exterior walls of my 300 year old house. It reduces the noise from cars racing up the hill in front of my house, and helps with the heating bill, too. Unfortunately, the insulation company had to drill holes at two feet, four feet and six feet from the floor between every wall stud to inject the foam, and that left my walls looking like swiss cheese. It's been a long process since I want to retain the appearance of the original plaster texture, but the end result will be worth the investment of time and funds. I hope...Sources: Technics SL1200MKII, SME3009, Clearaudio virtuoso wood ebony cartridge.Oppo BDP103 disk player Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DACPreamp: Threshold SL-10Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/VCables:Kimber 12-TC, Analysis plus oval 1, Wireworld Oasis 7, Wireworld digital coaxial, Wireworld USB -
Finally mounted the Ikeda 9C II. Sounds superb!
Infinity RS-II / Rowland Model 1 / Accuphase C-200X / Oppo BDP-105 / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Audio Technica ART-1 carts -
Wow! that's a substantial headshell! Looks heavy though.Sources: Technics SL1200MKII, SME3009, Clearaudio virtuoso wood ebony cartridge.Oppo BDP103 disk player Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DACPreamp: Threshold SL-10Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/VCables:Kimber 12-TC, Analysis plus oval 1, Wireworld Oasis 7, Wireworld digital coaxial, Wireworld USB
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I think it weighs about 35 grams all in. So, it's pretty hefty. Here's a pic of the arm...notice how far back the CWs are sitting.
Infinity RS-II / Rowland Model 1 / Accuphase C-200X / Oppo BDP-105 / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Audio Technica ART-1 carts -
I picked up a pair of Unity Audio Pyramid Signature Fountainhead speakers for $200. One mid had separated from the surround. Spent $50 on getting that professionally repaired. So $250 investment for speakers that went for $5600 in the late 90s.
These are the ones with cabinets made of corian. Apparently that wasn’t dense enough, because they also have the Microscan devices on the back of each.
These were very filthy when I got them, so I had to clean lots of dirt/dust from the drivers and cabs. The microscan devices I put in the dishwasher and they came out great.
The genius that I purchased these from decided to get a picture of the bass driver in the bottom of one of the speakers, so he flipped it upside down on his driveway. You can see what happened to the top of the cabinet.
Now have them in the main rig. Wow do they sound good! Wide, deep soundstage. Lovely tone. Bass is really good and plentiful. Tone is beautiful. In other words, very musical.
Infinity RS-II / Rowland Model 1 / Accuphase C-200X / Oppo BDP-105 / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Audio Technica ART-1 carts -
Sorry to learn the seller damaged the cabinet. Nice find though.
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Awesome! You can tell they are quality. Late 90s was back when manufactures were making speakers that actually sounded like music!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Awesome amp, btw!
Thanks! I've been thinking that I could sell it to make some $$$ and downsize to a reasonably sized amp...then I make the mistake of putting it back in the system and my plan doesn't seem quite as brilliant.Infinity RS-II / Rowland Model 1 / Accuphase C-200X / Oppo BDP-105 / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Audio Technica ART-1 carts -
I added a Blair Chapman 6L6 amp to the sunroom system.
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Nice looking amp
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Very cool speakers. Corian is very repairable. A quick google will get the top of that speaker lookin great!I picked up a pair of Unity Audio Pyramid Signature Fountainhead speakers for $200. One mid had separated from the surround. Spent $50 on getting that professionally repaired. So $250 investment for speakers that went for $5600 in the late 90s.
These are the ones with cabinets made of corian. Apparently that wasn’t dense enough, because they also have the Microscan devices on the back of each.
These were very filthy when I got them, so I had to clean lots of dirt/dust from the drivers and cabs. The microscan devices I put in the dishwasher and they came out great.
The genius that I purchased these from decided to get a picture of the bass driver in the bottom of one of the speakers, so he flipped it upside down on his driveway. You can see what happened to the top of the cabinet.
Now have them in the main rig. Wow do they sound good! Wide, deep soundstage. Lovely tone. Bass is really good and plentiful. Tone is beautiful. In other words, very musical.
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My wife picked this JVC up at an estate sale. She's a keeper.
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You have a great wife, if I do say so myself sir.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
My wife picked this JVC up at an estate sale. She's a keeper.
Turntable or the wife . Lol -
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