What did you do to your stereo rig today?
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Are those mid and tweeter counts what were in them from Infinity originally?
Sorry. They are RS1 not rsb.
No, I think it was 7 ribbon mids and 3 emit tweeters in each. Actuall I think the EMITs were on front and rear so 6 each possibly.
I cant afford the original parts much less has the experience to build the crossovers for them either.
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Been getting your testing on Dave?
Interested in your findings.
Hey Ivan. A little, but gotta get back into it. I'm looking for a set of bogey tubes to validate my tester does not need re-calibration.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. -
Got my Music Hall A70.2 integrated amp set up this afternoon and removed my B&K Reference 4420.
The Music Hall to me and my wife has a cleaner sound overall. The sound stage seems a wider also and some of the background sounds were more apparent than before. We both heard more detail in the music. I got my replacement tweeters in late this afternoon and haven't replaced them yet, so I'm expecting it to sound even better when I replace those. I also tried out the built in turntable preamp which seemed to sound a little better than the Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp I got in December.
The amp also seems to have plenty of power which was something I was a little worried about going from 225 watts to 125 watts.
Being fairly new to this hobby I don't know what all of the terms mean as far as describing how a system sounds so excuse the poor review.
Overall I'm pleased with my purchase, thanks Keith.
My wife asked me why I needed another amp and I said it would allow me to have less equipment sitting out on the top of the audio cabinet which she hates. Well after she gave me the look after that comment, she knew I was selling her on the idea. I turned my system on and played a few of her favorite songs. I saw her smile a little bit. I asked her if it sounded better to her and she said yes it does and she didn't say a word about getting another amp the rest of the day. We did listen to music the rest of the day.Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables. -
Well I got my Music Hall A70.2 Integrated Amp hooked up today which is replacing my B&K 4420. I also got my replacement tweeters in late this afternoon, but I haven installed them yet.
As far as how does it sound compared to the B&K? Well after listening to it this afternoon my wife and I both felt the music was clearer sounding. I heard more detail in the music than I had heard before as did she. The higher end seemed improved also and I expect that to get even better with the replacement tweeters. The sound stage also seemed wider and the music seemed more engaging than before.
I'm sorry I don't know all of the musical terms to use to describe what I'm hearing as I don't know what they all mean as I haven't been in this hobby that long and I will never get as serious or involved as some are here. However I am trying to learn a thing or two about audio.
My wife gave me a little bit of a hard time when I told her I bought another amp as I haven't had the B&K that long. I told her that it would allow me to get rid of the pre amp for the turntable which was sitting on top of the audio cabinet which she would like as she hates anything but the cable box sitting up there. She would love to see that gone too. Well, she gave me the look when I said that and that it would sound better also. The good old WAF strikes again.
I got it all hooked up this afternoon and played some of her favorite songs. I saw a little smile creep across her face. The time was right to attack. So I said it does sound better doesn't it? She said yes and I could tell she was getting into the music. She didn't say anything negative the rest of the day about the amp.
If only some of my other discussions with her were that easy.
BTW, I'm glad I bought the amp, thanks Keith.Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables. -
Well I thought I lost the first post above, that's why there's two. Polk needs to really fix this forum. It wasn't there when I posted the thread above this one.Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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Well I thought I lost the first post above, that's why there's two. Polk needs to really fix this forum. It wasn't there when I posted the thread above this one.
Yeah, that's weird. Yesterday when you posted, there was one of those little yellow "1 new" indicators next to this thread title on the "Recent Discussions" page, plus your name and avatar in the "Most Recent" column.
When I opened the thread, your post wasn't there. I clicked on the Notifications widget thingy in the upper-right corner under my username and then clicked on the notification for your comment and I got the "This Comment Is Not Available" message (or something similar). -
Made up my first attempt at a DIY Power Cord
And picked up another set of Spikes for the SDA's. I've been swapping one set of Spikes between two pair of speakers. No more PITA
Pretty Black Chrome
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Hooked-up an Akai GX-266D R2R to my dad's main system tonight with this iteration of the Grand Canyon Suite.
Very impressive playback quality with this. I look forward to bringing it back home and incorporating into my setup."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 -
Packing all my rigs up for who knows how long. Closing on our current home of 18+ years in 10 days but the shutdown cost us a month on our new build. Ugh...
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After a proper cleaning, here is a NAD 1155 pre-amp I am testing.
In good company here, it is a very nice-sounding SS pre-amp. Next step is to evaluate the phonostage.
This NAD 1155 came from my dad's 'collection', and this particular unit was (amongst others) in a semi-outside state of storage. He had a carport that was covered, but still exposed to the elements on the southern-side. It is my first NAD unit to evaluate, and so far I really like its simplicity and sound."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 have been using a 1155 for many years..I especially like the phono stage, dead quiet, and does MM, and MC.
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Great job cleaning that NAD! Love my C165.
Based on the always helpful Raife Smith's advice, I just installed (one at a time) a TeraDak linear power supply and split leg USB, to power my DAC and connect it to the computer. Both improved SQ: lower noise, so tighter and more articulate bass, and clarity in vocals. -
After a proper cleaning, here is a NAD 1155 pre-amp I am testing.
In good company here, it is a very nice-sounding SS pre-amp. Next step is to evaluate the phonostage.
This NAD 1155 came from my dad's 'collection', and this particular unit was (amongst others) in a semi-outside state of storage. He had a carport that was covered, but still exposed to the elements on the southern-side. It is my first NAD unit to evaluate, and so far I really like its simplicity and sound.
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Today there was suddenly a hum in the phonostage of the NAD1155. After doing some trial-and-error with different phono cables AND coercing the plugs a bit, I narrowed down the problem to the Phono inputs. Continuity in the inputs has been compromised, so this bit has to go.
After some testing with a DMM, it seems that the (+) signal inputs are a bit flakey when put under sideways pressure. Those are the wider bands coming directly from the 'Phono' and 'J101' solder points in the pic. I think the actual weakness is inside the black plastic piece, but I'll be replacing that entire part with new RCA jacks and direct wire. Wish me luck!
"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 -
Good luck Jody!!
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Thanks Joe
I know I baited that response, but in the end, I actually don't think luck will be the determining factor "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 moved my subs that I'll hopefully use in a home theater set-up. I'm installing ceiling boards in the back room and have to move a scaffold all around to do it.
Here are those subs. I've shown them on here before but that was 2 years ago I think. I also have 15" JBL's and 12" JBL's that go with them. I bought a Church's system right before a Hurricane hit. I had 2 hrs. to go a couple of miles, load them, and get back and unload them and then cover them well. It was a bargain I couldn't let slip through my blessed hands!
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
This is a little system I put together for some “breezeway” listening. It consists of a 10wpc tube amp,a Prometheus TVC pre,a Bluesound Node,and a pair of Def Tech sm350’s. It isn’t my listening room system,however, it serves its purpose.See my profile for list of gear. -
I dropped in a Aragon 8008bb amp. Massive sound stage it has.
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Nice! What speakers are you driving with that beast?
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spongebobsquarepants wrote: »Nice! What speakers are you driving with that beast?
A pair of
PSB Imagine B...bookshelf speakers2-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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txcoastal1 wrote: »spongebobsquarepants wrote: »Nice! What speakers are you driving with that beast?
A pair of
PSB Imagine B...bookshelf speakers
Dude it's like you know me....
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Added Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval Interconnects and Solo Crystal Oval 8 Speaker Cables, the IC's raised the bar a bit, and the Oval 8's raised it even higher...the icing on the cake.....very happy camper here... but if I was to start again knowing the little that I do I would buy TOTL IC's and cables and then work a system around them
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... but if I was to start again knowing the little that I do I would buy TOTL IC's and cables and then work a system around them
Exactly. I have said this multiple times. Power, and cables, are the foundation of a good stereo. Get the best cables available, and all your gear will work at its best.
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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spongebobsquarepants wrote: »Nice! What speakers are you driving with that beast?
In all seriousness I'm running Polk SDA 2.3tls. All mods have been done and they are all broke in. They image so well they will more than likely be my forever speakers.
Crossover is all Sonicaps, all new inductors that are all matched to about 2% in value and all internal wire is DH Labs 14ga ohno cast silver plated copper. New binding post plates with cardas silver and gold binding posts. As well as the 1000va dreadnought or this beast of an amp would be a no go. -
Took it out of boxes most of it 2 channel could be up and running tonight can't wait to see what it does in the new room.
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Well, what do you get for the guy who has too many speakers?...
More speakers, naturally. 😬
Boston Acoustics CR65s. I’m surprised by the tech built into these speakers, especially for the era and price-point.
Wave guide tweeters, true detached/stationary phase plugs. Can be hung on walls with keyhole or brackets w/standoffs. These are highly functional little speakers, and they sound good to boot!
CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC
DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)
Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777
Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)
Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150
Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i
Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart
Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables. -
I purchased new furniture last Saturday (6/6). One of the items is a new swivel rocker chair with ottoman for my listening space! All of it (minus the ottoman) was delivered today (6/11). I can't wait to try it out this weekend which starts after to nights shift. 2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
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Picked up a set of Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 speaker cables for a song today! Can't wait for them to arrive!
Also ordered Mundorf Supreme caps for my Belles 350 amp because since my Belles 21A pre reacted so positively to the Supremes I don't want to totally give up on the 350A. SO... Upgrade in progress!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 -
Congrats on finding the SE7 deal!
