Pissed..! might sell everything

beardog03
beardog03 Posts: 5,550
edited January 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
:mad:

I hooked up the RT55i`s w/ AQ type 4 cables, Parasound HCA-3500, Cary 2002 pre amp, and the Nak tuna..
Oh and using the SVS PB-10..

Sounds like crap..:mad:

Very sibilant....crap

switched to the Lsi 9`s...

Still sounds like crap..:confused: :mad:

I`m very embarrased with all the friends and family over..

everybody say`s..."oh It sound great"!

Bullcrap...sound like ****..

I`m tempted to toss it all, and start over


Happy friggen New Year..........:mad:
Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
Parasound HCA-3500
Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
Jolida JD-100 CDP
Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
SVS PC-Ultra Sub
AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
PS Audio Plus Power Cords
Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited December 2006
    Hook up the F1 and be happy.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2006
    I've had that same feeling; some days everything just sounds like crap...just have a couple more beers/wine/rum or whatever you are drinking and everything will sound just perfect.

    Happy New Year.
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited December 2006
    Your hearing still works and you can try new gear. Things could be worse, your friends could be complimenting you on a Bose system.:rolleyes:
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2006
    Whats the source?

    Let it settle in, and chill out.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited December 2006
    Its the AC. You got bad electric man...

    Happy New Year.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited December 2006
    ??????

    I'm sure you'll be fine.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited December 2006
    If you decide to toss it all, dibs on the Cary pre-amp :D;)
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited January 2007
    Are you using some cheap powerstrip to plug them all in? The HCA-3500 will need a lot of clean power to do it's best. You'll need something rated for 1800+ watts with 14awg cord. :(
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited January 2007
    It's funny man. Some days it rocks and some days it sucks. I go threw the same thing. My rig is the very best it's ever been and there are still days I want it all out. I come in expecting it to rock my world then it sucks my ****. Other days it sounds so god damn good.

    Take a step back.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Relax Bear have another drink or two :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited January 2007
    beardog03 wrote:
    :mad:

    I hooked up the RT55i`s w/ AQ type 4 cables, Parasound HCA-3500, Cary 2002 pre amp, and the Nak tuna..
    Oh and using the SVS PB-10..

    Sounds like crap..:mad:

    Very sibilant....crap

    switched to the Lsi 9`s...

    Still sounds like crap..:confused: :mad:

    I`m very embarrased with all the friends and family over..

    everybody say`s..."oh It sound great"!

    Bullcrap...sound like ****..

    I`m tempted to toss it all, and start over


    Happy friggen New Year..........:mad:
    Hey Bear,if you have other cables in the House maybe you could give them a try.if you were running either the Ah!4000 or Jolida JD 100 CD player's as a source i dont think either one would cause your system to sound overly bright!i listened for Hours to the Cary 2002 tube Preamplifier at Marks house and thought it was a really nice Pre so i dont think that is the problem either.in my experience the Lsi 9's are the nicest sounding loudspeaker in the Lsi lineup and they didnt sound overly bright either,the Parasound HCA-3500 has a good reputation but i have zero experience with it or the Polk RT55i's.a problem with clean power or cables would be my guess.i think your components would probably have a good Synergy together otherwise. good luck....WCW III
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2007
    Don't sweat it. You're just spoiled...
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2007
    Go listen to the radio in the car for an hour and then come back and listen to your rig. Bear, I think we all go through this from time to time. Moods will alter how you hear things. I know it does for me. Relax, everything is ok.
    Michael ;)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2007
    Sell it all and then set fire to yourself.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2007
    Audioquest type 4 have a tendency to be a little over-bearing (no pun intended) in the treble. I speak from personal experience on that situation. Try a different speaker cable--just try some generic 12awg stuff first, see if you notice a change...
    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
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2007
    I can store the **** gear for you, just pay the shipping and I will give you the space for nothig, I will even plug the crappy stuff up, I mean what are friends for.

    Happy New Year Bear.

    RT1
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Bear what are friends for, nice way to start the new year. ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2007
    Keep in mind, that if you had a lot of people in the room it will change the sound a lot.
    Never Forget
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    Okay, this what happened...

    I went back in and turned it down a little (about 8 o`clock), and it sounded like somebody through a blanket over the speakers...

    Then POW...a bright flash , then Bzzzzz..crackle....out of the pre amp

    ....right channel went into protection mode on the amp.....

    I stood back in amazment, and told everybody to get the hell back , or go out back onto the patio...just go away, until this problem could be delt with....and another tall scotch could be consumed...:D

    I disconnected everything, and went piece by cable to find the problem...

    Had I not had half a bottle of Green Label Johnny Walker, I could have save a lot of time...!!

    The volume control board on the volume knob had moved with the dial and was touching the other board and resisters/caps behind it..

    I staightened it up , tightened it down , fired her back up.....







    Magic baby ....!!


    I had both SVS`s and the 9`s ROCkIN The New Year In, at about, between 10 & 11 on the dial (ricter scale)......

    I was blaming the cables, the the Tuna , this , that...then just got pissed


    and embarrased....

    after everybody drooling over my rig, then to not even be able to listen to it...:mad:
    had to listen to a boom box , was well.....?

    unfriggen acceptable


    Long story short...

    It was the pre amp, but problem sol-ved..

    she was back up to standards, and soundin sweet till about 3 am..!!!


    thanks for all the help and support fellas........no need to box her up and send her to a detention facility just yet....(RT1);)

    but thanks for the offer....


    :cool:
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2007
    oh well, already had a spot cleared for the cary and the jolida, guess I will just have to buy something now that I made room.

    Glad you got her fixed, at least your buds new better than to tell you hey that sounds like.............

    RT1
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited January 2007
    Damn hobby!!!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    I know,but whaddaya gonna do...?!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Shoot it?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    that thought did cross my mind....






    a couple of times..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2007
    You did. With some Johnnie Walker...
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Glad to hear you got everything fixed Bear.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    OK now I'm PISSED BearDog isn't having a FIRE sale now!

    F%CK!

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    I have had this problem before.

    I gotta spend the time to fix it properly....one of these days


    Sorry no fire sale.....yet
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Damn ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited January 2007
    Well my brother needs some equipment and thats perfect for him since it sounds so bad, he wont know the difference he doesnt have anything. He will greatly appreciate it SELL IT TO ME !!!!!

    Give Give Give itll make you feel better !!!!!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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