The damn itch......

Ricardo
Ricardo Posts: 10,636
edited October 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
What a morning.....

As some of you know, back early spring I sold my recently acquired tube rig to get funds for a bike. At the time it made sense, and it still does; I've enjoyed riding this year after many many years off the saddle.

But, there was something missing...the Dodd MLP, Jolida 100 and the AES Sixpacs coupled with Monitor Audio speakers were so sweet that I ALMOST decided to keep them and sell the 1.2 TL's instead. I love the SDA's, but as I've mentioned it is good to have a "different" alternative.

Well, after grabbing Noel's AL-III's, that damn "itch" that I had not felt for months came back... During the weekend I decided to grab George Daniels' Belles, and I knew that I needed a better source, plus, my Dared tube preamp sounds great with the SDA's, but to match better gear I needed to step up.

So, this morning I looked into Audiogon and grabbed the following:

Bada HD-22 tube CD player; I know Early is extremely happy with it, and the current model already has the Burr Brown OPAMPS (something that he had to put as an upgrade). $415 shipped due to a small scratch in the top-back. (Thanks Early for all the input!!!!).

AES AE3 DJH reference preamp, with one extra output; even though I've not listened to this one, I had and enjoyed the sixpacs, and this little pre has great reviews. I don't think I can go wrong with $710 shipped. Only disadvantage is it does not have remote volume, but not a big deal; hell, I can stand up and walk 5 or 6 feet!!!! Or, pay $300:eek: for having it installed by AES.

I am also going to put a separate rack for 2 channel, only with the new CD player; The XM radio and changer/DAC combo will stay where they are, feeding the Atriums via one of Troy's Dynaco preamps coupled with the Adcom 535, and will also get an input to the AVR for in room listening when needed.

So, soon I will post a few things for sale...this time it will not be a second rig due to $$ and WAF...

Now I'll better do some work....or I'll have to sell everything :D:D:D
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    That CDP is gorgeous:eek:

    WAF would be a non-issue with that piece.... hurry up and get it and post some impressions.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2006
    Very nice. You are going to love those ALs.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    Cool. I'd love to read a review for all of your new gear.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2006
    Got the MO today, homeslice.

    Thanks.

    I'm kinda gettin the itch again, too. Big tube power and a killer turntable!!!!

    My thinking is the Music Hall MMF5 and Sheng Ya CD-S10 into the McAlister ML-33 pre into the McAlister PP-150 into the SRS2s

    Then in the other rig, the modded AMC CD8b into the Jolida SJ-302A into the Monitor 7As

    Then in the other rig the a new cdp(yet unnamed) into the Dodd ELP into the PSound HCA1200 II or ASL Wave 20s into the RTA 8TLs.

    Damn....that's just insane!!!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2006
    Wow, you're really racking up the gear! Sounds like you're going to have the whole house rocking, too!

    I guess I have the itch, too. I just got back from the audio store. I listened to some Monitor Audio RS6 speakers; I just can't get them out of my mind...I love them!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited October 2006
    I got the itch too..

    Now I am thinking about getting a Plinius Class A amplifier. Ugh.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    Wow, you're really racking up the gear! Sounds like you're going to have the whole house rocking, too!

    I guess I have the itch, too. I just got back from the audio store. I listened to some Monitor Audio RS6 speakers; I just can't get them out of my mind...I love them!


    Those Monitor Audio are great speakers; I had the Silver 8's, which are not as good as the RS line, and they really shined with tubes.....go get them.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited October 2006
    You're gonna like it. I just got my Platinums back to making music. " Makes tonight a wonderful thing!!!"
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited October 2006
    Let me know what you think of the ALIII's. I would have definitely bought them and tried them out if I had the funds.
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2006
    lol. Don't you hate it when the audio bug bites you when you least expect it?

    Sounds like you're going to have a very nice system. Keep us posted and show pics when you receive them. You still have the Monitor Audio, right?

    The damn bug bit me too. I'm going to have a new amp within a few weeks to a month.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2006
    Nope, he sold the Monitor Audio speakers earlier this year, I believe. A new amp, eh? Nice!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2006
    Ah. Last time I got the itch, I was ready to get a pair of Monitor Audio bookshelfs, but decided to stop by the aquarium store and buy some nice fish instead (pheew).

    Yeah, it's the SET amp that I originally planned to get back in August but ended up with a higher powered SET instead. How's your Parasound?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2006
    Whao, you got fish instead of Monitor Audio speakers? I think someone needs a beating. :p

    SET amp...seems like I remember you posting about that. Should be sweet!

    Parasound...the jury's still out on that call. I seriously have *no* idea where I want to go with this rig right now. Tube amp, tube/ss combo for amp, tube pre with ss amp, tube pre with ss/tube combo amp, new speakers, throw it all away and drive off a cliff...:p who knows...
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2006
    I couldn't resist man. They were too cute. The truth is, I'm completely satisfied with the RF-35.

    Go for a Single Ended Triode tube amp man. You'll hear a different side to your speakers that you never knew existed. They're the simplest design when it comes to amplifiers.

    Well, if you plan to "throw it all away and drive off a cliff", let me know first. I'll give your gear a good home while you rest in peace:).
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited October 2006
    We all get the itch. The key is to know when to stop scratching:D
    Carl

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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2006
    schwarcw wrote:
    We all get the itch. The key is to know when to stop scratching:D

    I'll remember this next time you do a major upgrade;).
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2006
    Hehe, I think that's about right. I think I've pretty much decided my next major upgrade should be speakers. Don't know if it will be or not, though.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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