An Audiophile's Heaven (or hell??)

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2007
    Ricardo,

    I didn't see this thread until now. I just threw away all of my gear. Including the Carver's I got from you today.

    Those pics are incredible. Makes me feel small. Did you see any vinyl gear?
    Carl

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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited March 2007
    schwarcw wrote:

    Including the Carver's I got from you today.

    Well, looks like I'll be taking another trip to your house soon;)

    Are these carvers replacing the monitor 7s? If so, I'll be a good friend and hold those for ya. :D
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  • Dean guitar pla
    Dean guitar pla Posts: 117
    edited March 2007
    steveinaz wrote:
    My credo:

    If you're shopping for a Camaro, don't test drive a Corvette.

    LMAO, how very true!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,548
    edited March 2007
    BIG TIME WOW!!! Awesome score HTRookie! That experience alone puts a few notches in your belt with regards to this audio adventure we're all stuck on!

    Man.... the big talk right now at the Martin Logan Owner's Club forum are those MBL 101e..... man, those things are supposedly SICK!!!! Makes a Martin Logan owner's knees rather weak or so they say.

    Great gear and great experience, I would've loved to be there with you.

    Damn Singapore!
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,548
    edited March 2007
    Damn it... I went back and scrolled up to the pics again... I seriously want some MBLs....

    You're right HTRookie, that's the speaker I want to aspire to.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2007
    Place like Adelphi should be the way to do it in anywhere US too: bring your checkbook, spend a day auditioning till there is no doubt what you want to get....and negotiate! In fact, I know for a fact that these vendors would work with you to mix-match components based on your requirements, even it means to borrow from the next door vendor.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2007
    Joey_V wrote:
    I seriously want some MBLs....

    You're right HTRookie, that's the speaker I want to aspire to.
    If thats the case...just ask for the MBL's instead of an Infinity for your graduation present. ;)
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,548
    edited March 2007
    Halo wrote:
    If thats the case...just ask for the MBL's instead of an Infinity for your graduation present. ;)
    Dude Victor...

    LOL! Nononono.... as much of an audiophile as I am, I know when too much is too much.

    That $46000 MBL 101e is only the start to the money pit! That speaker, being the most inefficient this side of the planet @ 82db and 1-4ohm Fr depending impedance, require MASSIVE monoblocks. We're talking another $60K in upstream gear alone.... :eek: :eek: !

    I may be crazy... but not that crazy! I think I can live with my Summits for a long time, I just gotta make sure I dont listen to the MBLs, ignorance is bliss.

    As Steve said, dont testdrive a Corvette if I'm buying a Camaro!

    BTW, I really dig your new gear aka Money pit!! :)

    Joey
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    schwarcw wrote:
    Ricardo,

    I didn't see this thread until now. I just threw away all of my gear. Including the Carver's I got from you today.

    Those pics are incredible. Makes me feel small. Did you see any vinyl gear?

    You should have seen this thread before...it would have saved both of us some gas ;)

    Small is a good word, though it was a great experience. There were vinyl gear in almost every set up; lots of acrylic made TT's. I just listened to one record, in the Martin Logan's rig. It was some classical flute. Sounded great.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Joey_V wrote:
    Damn it... I went back and scrolled up to the pics again... I seriously want some MBLs....

    You're right HTRookie, that's the speaker I want to aspire to.

    MBL is in my dreams every night...
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2010
    The MBL talk made me want to look at this once more...
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited January 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    The MBL talk made me want to look at this once more...

    Just remember Steve's credo,pal. I'll PM you my zip for when you toss all your gear.:)
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
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    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2010
    That was 3 years ago. You missed it :)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited January 2010
    No, I didn't....but just in case you still feel the need to purge your gear, dibs.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited January 2010
    Beautiful Audio all in one building. Thanks for taking pictures of what you could and sharing them with us.

    I would like to know the price differences too. Oh well, I couldn't afford most of it anyway..:(
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2010
    Are you heading back to Singapore anytime soon Ricardo? The Grand Casino at the Marina is getting ready for primetime, I bet it would be grand.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    Are you heading back to Singapore anytime soon Ricardo? The Grand Casino at the Marina is getting ready for primetime, I bet it would be grand.

    No plans to go in the near future. That would be nice....hit the jackpot and bring home some gear :D
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited January 2010
    I want the speaker that looks like a bunch of grapes .....middle pic-top row.....just to listen to those systems would be a dream ... musta been nice
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2010
    When I am down, I look at these gears and glad that I can't afford them...

    who wants to go to Singapore for a night at the casino followed by a few hours auditioning these gears? Ricardo?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited May 2010
    The thing is, you could afford some of the gears like this. Don't get me wrong, some of this stuff is uber-expensive. But, if one finds the sound they like, one has to save for it and not roll the piece of the month in and out of their system like one changes their drawers :D

    I see so many people continually rolling pieces in and out, that I wonder if they are into the music or the gear. I understand that audio can be an unending quest, like the Grail, but it reaches a point where when is enough enough?

    Perhaps I'm just the oddball (likely) that has found a reasonable contentment level in what I have. I never rolled pieces in and out like most folks here. I found what I liked and saved for it over the long run. Now I can enjoy the music and the gear makes it happen.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    who wants to go to Singapore for a night at the casino followed by a few hours auditioning these gears? Ricardo?

    I'm in. You pay the ticket (it MUST be Singapore Air). Just tell me when I need to be at LAX ;)

    Oh, the slings are on me.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2010
    Deal! here's the preview of what to expect on that 17 hours flight (we'll take the Leadership line direct flight to Changi.)

    I missed the cold Soba noodles. yum yum.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited May 2010
    Make sure to send us a postcard....

    Screw that, send us some of that sweet MBL gear.:D
    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

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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited May 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    I'm in. You pay the ticket (it MUST be Singapore Air). Just tell me when I need to be at LAX ;)

    Oh, the slings are on me.

    My daughter is just finishing up a semester there. I'm google-chatting with her now, I'll mention those places. She's not all that intrigued, tho.
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