What did you do to your stereo rig today?
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Got my cables. But have to wait to hook them up.
Got the A1 cause they meaty -
I just rolled a new-to-me Transparent Audio Premium 110 ohm cable between my NSD Supremo and PSA PWTransport. . . so far more detail
AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
I finally hooked up one of these in my office rig to compliment the Quad 12L Actives. Now I just need to find a reasonably priced preamp to replace the aging Pioneer SC-1222.
PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp
Denon DVD 2910
Quad 12L Active Monitors
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Installed a Emo XPA200 that @afterburnt gave me. Too long for my rack so I had to put it on a thick cutting board. Looks nice, built nice... Been warming up for an hour or so, tine to listen.Just a dude doing dude-ly things
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
"Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
"Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
"Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member -
Congrats Cody...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 -
Just a dude doing dude-ly things
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
"Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
"Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
"Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member -
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This was a few days ago, but I picked up a new rack from Marvin and got everything moved over.
Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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This is one of my mc1201's from earlier today. The meter was unevenly lit so today was the day I decided to find out why. Turns out there's 8 original incandescent bulbs behind the 5''x10'' meter and several of them were burnt out. Led replacements ordered and now the waiting starts.
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Jeez, do you use an engine hoist to move that thing around?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 -
^^^^^hmmm now that's not a bad idea. I'll have to look for a spot to mount a hook. Thankfully I did not have to lift it today but I dread the day that it does have to happen.
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Love the Mac gear! Now I have to search for your complete setup pic! Somewhere here in CP. Somewhere. Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
codycatalist wrote: »Installed a Emo XPA200 that @afterburnt gave me. Too long for my rack so I had to put it on a thick cutting board. Looks nice, built nice... Been warming up for an hour or so, time to listen.
I do like how the Emo looks however it just doesn't mesh well with my set up. Something is just missing, weight, heft to the sound and presence isn't up to par with the GFA545. I am trying to give myself a couple days with it but might just throw the Adcom back in and see how the Emo likes the ERA D5s.Just a dude doing dude-ly things
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
"Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
"Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
"Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member -
People get mad for saying things about Emotiva gear like that, but this has been the finding of quite a few that have tried it. It may fare better with the Era's, but it is my suspicion you will find the same conclusion. The Sunfire 5/200 is similar in terms of lacking weight/heft...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 -
I have found that to get any real soul from Emotiva, you have to get into the XPR series.
I went through UPAs and XPAs out the wazoo before finally springing for the XPR-5 and finally got what I wanted from the Emotiva."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
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I have found that to get any real soul from Emotiva, you have to get into the XPR series.
I went through UPAs and XPAs out the wazoo before finally springing for the XPR-5 and finally got what I wanted from the Emotiva.
The XPR and their current DR amps are where Emotiva shines. I also feel the Regular Gen3 amps are much warmer and a step up compared to the older generations.
Also for a cheap 2 channel amp that performs. The X-300 is a great little amp.Main room- RTiA9 x4, CSiA6, in ceiling Atmos RT-70 x4, SVS PC 4000 x2, Marantz 8805A, OPPO 203, Emotiva DR3 G3, Emotiva XPA-2 G3, Emotiva XPA-5 G3, Emotiva X300, Sony 75" 940E, Panasonic Plasma VT50, PS Audio Power Port X2, PS Audio AC-5 x8, AQ Rocket 33 Biwire speaker cables, AQ King Cobra XLR IC, Furman PFi20 W/Cullen cable, SoildSteel S4-4 rack, Gik room treatments
Office- Legend L600, in ceiling Polk RC80i, Marantz 7704, OPPO 203, Pioneer Elite PDF-59 CD, PSA Stellar 300, Sony 55" 800B, Gik room treatment
Master BR- Signature ES60, Signature S35 Center, Signature S15 Dolby Height, LSI700 in ceiling, SVS-SB4000, Marantz 5012, Emotiva XPA5 G2, OPPO 203, Pioneer DVL-919 Laser Disc, Sony 55" OLED
Patio- SDI Atrium8 x3, Emotiva A-100 amps x3 -
motorstereo wrote: »The meter was unevenly lit so today was the day I decided to find out why. Turns out there's 8 original incandescent bulbs behind the 5''x10'' meter and several of them were burnt out. Led replacements ordered and now the waiting starts.
Today I had a similar experience, but with a less desirable outcome . . .
Meters on the pre were not illuminating. Owners manual says the festoon bulbs may need to be replaced occasionally. After discovering the local Battery n' Bulb store charges like $16 each, I ordered a few online. Received them today and after a ton of PITA stuff, discovered that both "light boxes" require replacement. Turns out owners manual is older/out-of-date. Newer light boxes have LEDs in 'em now ...
Anyone need some 12V 1.2W 6x24mm lamps?
Also, ordered a NOS Mullard 5AR4 for the PS
to replace the lame Sovtek Post edited by GlennDog onAC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
nooshinjohn wrote: »People get mad for saying things about Emotiva gear like that, but this has been the finding of quite a few that have tried it. It may fare better with the Era's, but it is my suspicion you will find the same conclusion. The Sunfire 5/200 is similar in terms of lacking weight/heft...
I have heard some bashing on them but I don't feel it's a bad amplifier, just not a good mix with my equipment and sound preferences. I am sure they would sound good with certain speakers. The Era's are bass heavy already so they help fill in the gap from the amplifier. Granted this is a simple HT set up but it helped with the power hungry bookies.Just a dude doing dude-ly things
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
"Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
"Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
"Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member -
Today I had a similar experience, but with a less desirable outcome . . .
Meters on the pre were not illuminating. Owners manual says the festoon bulbs may need to be replaced occasionally. After discovering the local Battery n' Bulb store charges like $16 each, I ordered a few online. Received them today and after a ton of PITA stuff, discovered that both "light boxes" require replacement. Turns out owners manual is older/out-of-date. Newer light boxes have LEDs in 'em now ...
Anyone need some 12V 1.2W 6x24mm lamps?
Also, ordered a NOS Mullard 5AR4 for the PS to replace the lame Sovtek[/quote]
Ouch those are expensive!! I had pretty much the same experience. Mine are 8918's. Audio Classic has originals at $9.00 each and an ebay seller had 12 for $40. Needing a total of 28 bulbs this didn't seem the way to go. After lots of searching I was able to find led equivalents for $6 for 10 for the panel bulbs and $20 for 15 of the meter bulbs. I've done the 12 panel bulbs and they came out great. Hopefully the meter bulbs look just as nice.
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joecoulson wrote: »
Very cool.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 -
Thanks Steve
They are SO much more powerful than the Linns - meaning at lower volumes they kick the bass out much harder. Have not tried ear bleeding levels yet as I wanted all to settle in.
Not sure if you can tell, but I also installed a fan above the new Marantz to cool it during reference movie levels - stays cool! -
Today I sold and shipped my Parasound P5 and replaced it with this PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell Pre/DAC.
So far so good very well built an a nice display on the vol. control.
My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |
ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4
Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |
Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |
Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |
Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's
Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's | -
Today I received and installed two new DBS units on my AQ Meteor cables...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 -
I just sprung for a matched pair of Sylvania JAN CHS 6SN7WGT 1950's 6SN7s
ROLL'N Baby!AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
Acoustic Zens now connected to the new PS A M700’s
@Mikey081057 these need to be next on your list (the mono’s)
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Any audible improvement over the old ones, Joe?
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. ~ -
FWIW, Joe...your meat doesn't need steak sauce. Wait...that sounds weird.joecoulson wrote: »Got my cables. But have to wait to hook them up.
Got the A1 cause they meaty"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 -
To be fair Tom, with the new amps and these, it’s going to have to be a swap later with the type 4’s going back in to make a accurate assessment
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joecoulson wrote: »To be fair Tom, with the new amps and these, it’s going to have to be a swap later with the type 4’s going back in to make a accurate assessment
Which I will do in a couple weeks.
Joe,
I did the same thing after I bought the Type 4's to pit them against the Signal Cable Ultra speaker cables. The difference wasn't immediate but, when I swapped back the SC Ultra cables back in, the Type 4's sounded better to my ears, with/on my gear, in my listening environment.Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
