*Crazy Doro's Audio Blowout*

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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    Ugh after hearing an integrated tube at goodwins the other day it makes me just wanna touch that Onix......I may have to sell a kidney to buy it......
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    It's really pretty without all the tube sleeves and the cage.

    10 tubes a'glowing :)
    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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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's really pretty without all the tube sleeves and the cage.

    10 tubes a'glowing :)

    Some day :(
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Bueller? Bueller?
    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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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited October 2007
    you know I think if these guys heard that integrated. it would be gone in seconds
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    I haven't heard 75% of the stuff I have eventually owned but that's the beauty of it all.
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2007
    What can you get to match it for the price? I can't think of anything off hand. A 6L6 based integrated amp for under $600?

    There is a GIANT KILLER speaker combo right in front of everyone here. Those little Usher shelf speakers and that PSB sub for under a grand? That's uber hifi if I ever saw it. I have a pair of those little Usher paired with a good sub and the presenation is jaw dropping.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Next up on the block....Almarro A205A Tube Integrated Amplifier. If I get wordy and motivated, I'll post some data.

    Anyone have efficient loudspeakers? :)
    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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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    Selling locally has been going a little better than expected, and I think there are gonna be some severe gear changes around this little cave.

    I'll take the Onix.

    Digging that hole just that much deeper....
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Just tell that chick the baby ain't yours, that will give you enough time to work it out.

    Thanks man, and I have a cool extra for you.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Boy howdy, would these speakers sound good coupled with that Bel Canto DAC, Adcom GFA-5300 and a Yamaha Universal Player.
    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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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited October 2007
    boy howdy

    lol
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    I posted real pics of the Usher Audio V-602. They turned out to be Red Mahogany, not Golden Birch. Oh well, but it turns out to be a beautiful speaker. The finish is a nice, rich color.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Here's a new system showcase pic with the "current" setup....it's always changing :D

    An interesting note to this picture is that the Usher's(54lb) are much larger dimensionally than the Spendor(41lb), yet weigh about the same. It's a testament to build quality for both of them, as it is excellent but the Spendor cabinet is practically D E A D resonant.
    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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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    Damn nice setup, can I rent a listening session? :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Only if you're leaving with something, which I'm sure I can work out.
    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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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Only if you're leaving with something, which I'm sure I can work out.

    How about if I leave with a smile on my face? :p

    Only a matter of time......
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    The shocking Yellow Usher's have been sold, thanks for the views Polkies.

    I have another pair in piano gloss Silver if anyone is interested, same conditions apply.
    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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2007
    Those Spendors make my pants go CRAZY.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2007
    Thanks Mark. Love that sub, man.

    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2008
    The Ushers are back up for grabs since some Sonus Faber Cremonas are in the pipeline.

    The V-602 has been alot of fun and Lightman1 may be able to offer his thoughts on the demo he received when he was in town.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    You gotta step out of the box Polkies....try something new and exciiting :) No, seriously.
    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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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited March 2008
    Whats up man,
    Hows the B&K doing? I still see it in your theater setup. What are you upgrading to for theater speakers??? I'm actually waiting for B&K to release there new preamp.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Mantis - I finally decided to go with the LSi series. I'm wondering about the new B&K gear also since the new line is coming out. I'm not sure if I'm going to go that route again, especially if they haven't established a better user interface. I've been shopping for a new AVR either way, just undecided at the moment. Anthem....Adcom....Parasound....too many choices.
    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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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited March 2008
    Very cool man. Lsi and B&K go together very well. After all these years you will once again improve your sound quality. The 307 sounds fantastic running them.

    I'm eagerly waiting for them to release there new stuff. It's May as far as I know. I'm thinking of going back to B&K. Rotels new preamp sucks.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Really? I thought you were happy with the Rotel combination since you picked up the Dynaudio? May? Ugh. Do you know anything else aside from what was released at CES?

    I upgraded the 307 to the 317 a couple years ago.
    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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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited March 2008
    Hey Mark,I have been playing for a little over a month with a pair of Usher V-601's which are the stand mounted little brother to the V-602's and a Epik Valor subwoofer. The Usher V series are really stellar with tubes.thanks....WCW III
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Thanks William, I appreciate the comments. It's truly been a standout for me since the Spendors stopped by. What else have you been playing with lately? You sold the Green Mountain's right?
    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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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited March 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Thanks William, I appreciate the comments. It's truly been a standout for me since the Spendors stopped by. What else have you been playing with lately? You sold the Green Mountain's right?
    Hey Mark,I have never owned any of the Green Mountain Audio speakers although i am a fan of them.I just got a Cambridge Audio 840C from Spearit sound on friday :D and i just Sold my mono extreme SE's to a friend over at the Audio Circles last week .I have collected alot of gear but until recently i have never sold any of my collection,I have so much nice gear sitting around here that i am not using that i am going to have to start to sell some just to free up space in my house and storage shed;) MY V-cap /MD BluePicker modded BAT VK60 is my primary Amplifier in my main two channel rig and the Lorelei's are my main loudspeakers when i am not playing with the Usher V-601's and the Epik Valor subwoofer.If the 840C burns in as nicely as i think it will it may replace my My HRAM stage3+ JD100A as my source in the main Rig.thanks....WCW III
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    The Lorelei's were what I was thinking of...my mistake. It wouldn't suprise me if it replaced the Jolida and it's about time you got rid of the Odyssey gear. I used to get off on having a ton of gear laying around but decided I'd rather have last minute buying power instead :D I had a pair of Usher Be-718 a few weeks ago and if this other angle doesn't work out, I may get them again.
    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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