The Bear Cave...or...The House of Cary

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    She Knows !!!!!!

    :eek::eek::eek::eek:


    SHE GOT A PHONE CALL FROM SOMEBODY THAT GAVE UP NUMBERS.....



    A Christmas **** just got dropped in my Wheaties !!


    Well, at least I can play with her now....so I guess I should say "thanks"...:rolleyes:Besides the RV has a 35 amp breaker !!
    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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    Dude,

    Don't sweat it. Tell it that it's actually for me. Supporting the troops and all that. You just had to try it out first before sending it to me.

    Make sure when you ship it to me, you insure for the full amount.

    You da MAN.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    rrrrrriiiiiight !!!

    I was going to tell her....eventually....like I don`t know, after Christmas...!



    I do need your addy for the other one that I`m sending though....
    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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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    I have been reading that this amp likes 8 ohm speaks, but will drive 4 ohm no problem...

    Or maybe all the reviews that I read , they are using 8 ohm speaks...


    I will be using the 9`s.....but I am putting the cross hairs on something "different" , me thinks...!!
    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 December 2007
    I thought tube amps didn't care about ohms do to their design, such as an impedance transformer on their output to convert their high plate voltage low amps to a low voltage high amp load.

    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 December 2007
    you could be right...she`s a push-pull ultralinear amplifier in class A


    I will do some research, and get some more info on this...


    anybody out there that knows...please feel free to help me get my learn on...
    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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  • fredv
    fredv Posts: 923
    edited December 2007
    Don't worry, there will be enough juice to drive the Lsi9. The KT88's will provide more punch than the SED EL34. To my ears, the SED's have great mid but seem to roll off both ends a little too soon. My gut feeling is that the KT's will be a better match to the 9.

    -fredv-
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2007
    Oh WOW! I remember looking at a pic of those way back and thinking "Some day someone I know will get something that cool!"
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    I was just checking the tubes before installation..

    One of the bases is loose...is that bad
    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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  • fredv
    fredv Posts: 923
    edited December 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I was just checking the tubes before installation..

    One of the bases is loose...is that bad
    If it is the socket, just tighten the screws that hold the socket to the chassis.
    If it is the tube, then use a large needle or something similar to tighten the "spring" that hold the pins. Tube pins are often varied in size slightly. So, some tubes may not sit as tight, no matter what. In this case, just make sure the contacts are good, no sweat.

    -fredv-
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    Thanks...

    I was thinking I was going to get raked over the coals right out of the shoot !!
    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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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2007
    Nice ride Bear. I am a newly converted Cary fan, not tubes though - Cary Cinema 6. Have you ever tried their SS amps?
    Venom
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    not yet !!

    I`m sure I will at some point !
    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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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited December 2007
    Congrats BD! That equipment looks beautiful. I've never had the opportunity to hear any Cary gear, but they get good reviews and have a great reputation. Good luck with the financing and congrats!:)
    Carl

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    Thanks....I love the sound and build quality...

    Forgive me bro,
    I just re-read my other thread...I`m gettin kinda excited !!

    I will be keeping this until the wheels fall off....
    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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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited December 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Thanks....I love the sound and build quality...

    check out my thread "tube ****"

    Ooooooooooh!! I have! I broke into a sweat just looking at those tubes (and the blonde:D)!

    Carl
    Carl

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    Now how did she get in there ?!!!
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited December 2007
    High marks bear! Lets see, the Green would match my eyes, Red has always been a favorite color, and Blue would be the bruises if I brought something else home...:D
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    If I even think about any gear for awhile now, I will get stabbed in my sleep I think...!


    The wife...not so enthused !!


    Me...words cannot describe....
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I will get stabbed in my sleep I think...!

    Man, I go through that every month when PMS kicks in. The weeks where that takes place, my wife invariably always asks why I am not sitting in my regular chair but in a chair up against a wall.:eek:

    I respond very gently, "you've got to be kidding me!"
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    I would like to think I am going to get a Cary 303/300 cdp one of these days...

    For now though, the Jolida does a great job....no need to change her out just yet...


    I do need to get a better FM antena though...or one of those serious FM tuna`s...
    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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  • nms
    nms Posts: 671
    edited December 2007
    or one of those serious FM tuna`s...

    Wouldn't that make a mess when it defrosts? :confused:
    My system

    "The world is an ever evolving clusterf*ck." --treitz3
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited December 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I do need to get a better FM antena though...or one of those serious FM tuna`s...

    Check out one of these

    Carl
    Carl

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited December 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Man, I go through that every month when PMS kicks in.

    Isn't a womans chemistry wonderful?:D You may have some rough seas ahead when she goes through the change of life, but then it should be smooth sailing. Maybe...:p:D
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Isn't a womans chemistry wonderful?:D You may have some rough seas ahead when she goes through the change of life, but then it should be smooth sailing. Maybe...:p:D

    LOL! I'll be dead and gone by then!!!:eek::(:rolleyes:;)
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited December 2007
    I hope the finances go through ok. I'd hate to see you break up the set.
    Or knock over a 7-11 for the mortgage payment.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2007
    You are high up the spoonable ladder, simply marvelous, I would recommend sleeping with one eye open Bear.

    RT1
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited December 2007
    Like the old days in F1, nothing purrs quite like a V12. Sporting wood here, congrats!
    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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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2007
    Congrats on the score. I'm not a tube guy, but if I was, I'd get those on aesthetic value alone.:)

    I'd sure like to see a pic of them glowing in a dark room.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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