What did you do to your stereo rig today?

marvda1 · June 21

Hope you bought some spares.

Clipdat · June 21

"Replacement AA62B tubes cost $900 each, and are rated to last 5000 hours, but have been known to last much longer than that."

Wardsweb · June 22

marvda1 wrote: »

Hope you bought some spares.

Amp came with an extra pair.

newbie308 · June 23

I ordered a couple of power cables to try with my amplifier. The audioquest Blizzard, and a vintage KCI Fireball. I will be comparing these to the Pangea AC9 that I have been using for the last year.

nooshinjohn · June 25

I pulled the Mcintosh C2300 from the rig and did some deep cleaning of the insides and replaced the side panels that were chipped up and scratched by previous ownership. Now that all the dust, fingerprints and the new side panels are installed, it is indistinguishable from new.

treitz3 · June 25

Might want to clean the contacts on the KCI Fireball....

Tom

treitz3 · June 25

So, I got in a couple of days ago a product from Veri Fi called the "Snubway". The results so far have been interesting. I just swapped locations, after it being plugged into the same circuit for 2 days upstream in the circuit. I just moved it into the audio room to see if there is any other change.

Tom

newbie308 · June 25

I did clean it. The Fireball cable is heavily shielded with an overall copper braid. It completely hollowed out the midrange, gave the high frequency a nice sparkle, and emphasized the bass slightly. It wasn't bad, but it's not the sound I'm going for. It would probably be a good cable for a tube amplifier. I'm trying it on my subwoofer now. The AQ Blizzard is by far the most balanced sounding power cable, within my budget, that I have heard on this amplifier. The soundstage is a little wider a lot taller, and I can pinpoint instruments more precisely. I'm really enjoying what I'm hearing! The top end is just ever so slightly grainy.

treitz3 · June 25

If you just cleaned it? It's gonna have a "characteristic" for a couple of days. FYI.

Tom

treitz3 · June 25

treitz3 wrote: »

So, I got in a couple of days ago a product from Veri Fi called the "Snubway". The results so far have been interesting. I just swapped locations, after it being plugged into the same circuit for 2 days upstream in the circuit. I just moved it into the audio room to see if there is any other change.

Tom

Expect a post and review on this one. I'm not very impressed with many things in a snake oil versed audio world but I have been sursprised at this relatively inexpensive unit.

Key words - more in the music, not in the reproduction. Tommy like.

Tom

maxward · June 25

There is a review by Tom Gibbs of Positive Feedback (positive-feedback.com) of the Snubway. Tom has also reviewed other Vera Fi products. Based on his review, I’m tempted.

treitz3 · June 25

Damn. I just read that review and many of his points (most of them, actually) mimic my personal observations thus far.

Now to change up some chit!

I love this hobby!!!!

'Till the next episode....

Tom

treitz3 · June 25

Keep in mind, I already have 5 Puron's on the same circuit, along with other devices to thwart noise. This one?

I don't know if it was a cumulative effect or the icing on the cake but as mentioned? Tommy like. The end result as to what hits your ears is awesome.

When I do the things that I am planning on? I'll be able to hear the vinyl rig as well. Looking forward to that!

I appreciate your mentioning that review. Thanks.

Tom

newbie308 · June 27

I finally picked up an amplifier stand for the Threshold Stasis2. This is an Adona stand with an add on shelf for future possibilities.

VR3 · June 27

Jeebus

bcwsrt · June 27

Holy crap, dude! Saweet! 👍

jdjohn · June 27

Noice!!!

Tony M · June 28

NICE!

motorstereo · June 28

I spent the 10 seconds necessary to switch power supplies on my Fosi class d amp. The smaller 32 volt ps keeps the Fosi at room temp while the 48 volt unit causes it to run warm on it's 4ohm load.

WilliamM2 · June 28

newbie308 wrote: »

I finally picked up an amplifier stand for the Threshold Stasis2. This is an Adona stand with an add on shelf for future possibilities.

No offense, but isn't that amp facing the wrong direction? Sideways.

newbie308 · June 28

Interesting! Is there any change in sq with the bigger power supply?

newbie308 · June 28

@WilliamM2 Yes it is. My room is too cramped to put the amplifier in its ideal location and proper orientation, unfortunately. These are the woes of living in a 300 year old 900 square foot living space house...

motorstereo · June 28

newbie308 wrote: »

Interesting! Is there any change in sq with the bigger power supply?

I was hoping to hear one but if there is any change I can't hear it. In addition to less heat the smaller ps also gives a more linear control to the volume knob which is helpful.

treitz3 · June 29

newbie308 wrote: »

I finally picked up an amplifier stand for the Threshold Stasis2. This is an Adona stand with an add on shelf for future possibilities.

Curiosity is getting the better of me, based upon my experience with isolation/racks. Did you hear a difference in your playback when this was installed?

Oh, may manners.....congratulations! That thing is STOUT.

Tom

newbie308 · June 30

@treitz3 ,
I found that amp stand on a FB Marketplace listing at a price that I couldn't pass up. Like 10% of new retail. It is heavy! I think the leg tubes are filled with sand. The shelves were missing, so I purchased a couple cutting boards until I can get some granite shelves cut.

In regards to audible changes, the change was subtle. I didn't notice a increase in frequency range, sound stage or anything like that, but I did notice a change (increase) in dynamics. Like the amplifier needed less effort to do what it does. I attribute that to better air convection and maybe a little less capacitive coupling to the carpeted floor. It's nearly impossible to do an A to B comparison, so maybe there was a slight tonal change, but this amplifier is 110 pounds, the stand is at least 30 pounds, and I'm not moving it again to find out.

Dan

treitz3 · June 30

Awesome. It's things like this that make up a cumulative effort to the end result as to what hits your ears.

I noticed the same thing with mine (although it only held a DAC).

Congratulations!

Tom

pitdogg2 · June 30

Personally I'd rethink the granite. I would not have believed it until I heard it with my own ears. We think of rock as being an inert solid that can make no sound. Well I was proved wrong when I heard a granite slab ring like a church bell. The different silica and metal oxides within it can not only make sound, it can also be tuned by shape and size, it's crazy.

treitz3 · June 30

Hard surfaces tend to have a distinct cold sound, as to where wood has a warmer sound. FYI.

Tom

GlennDog · June 30

Wardsweb wrote: »

Upped my SET amp game with this Ayon Crossfire III.

sexy Beast . . . FO SHO . . . quick writeup would be enjoyed

Wardsweb · July 1

GlennDog wrote: »

sexy Beast . . . FO SHO . . . quick writeup would be enjoyed

For an in-depth review, check out Vade Forrester's for Absolute Sound: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/ayon-audio-crossfire-iii-pa-power-amplifier/

My experience has been one of those OMG moments. Yes it is a bit flashy but it backs up the bling with real substance. The build quality is top shelf and the auto biasing makes living with it very easy. My system has been raised several levels. It is like when you hear music coming from another room and it sounds nice. Then when you walk into that room, the music opens up and you are in it. There is incredible detail and depth. Add to that, real dynamic bass. I never knew my speakers could sound like this. Bass with punch from a SET amp. I am loving it.

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