My 2 Channel Dream Complete!

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited January 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
. . . for now.

Let me know what you guys think.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=72663

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2008
    Looks awesome. You just need to get rid of the TV now :D
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited January 2008
    I don't think it looks very good.....you should send it to me and let me set it up here to see if it looks any better.


    Kidding, looks good, more importantly, hows it sound?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    Sweet tittie! :D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2008
    Lookin mighty fine there!!! For now!! :D
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Well right now it sounds pretty crappy but that's just because the amps haven't broken in yet. After charging for a few days however I can already hear the changing. When I first got them they were bright as hell.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2008
    Oh man...

    Brand new Stratos Monos --

    What a break in time from hell you are in for! LOL

    After about 2-3 months yall get a jeckle and hyde thing! hahahha

    The Candela is a little more subtle, but all the same -- it'll get MUCH better.

    How did you end up with the Candela??

    KICKASS dude!!!

    Congrats!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    Good to hear that you got them on time. Actually, before they were due. My amps took about a week to sound their best, and I believe that they were already broken in.....but unplugged for a period of two months [I don't know how many hours they were ran prior to purchasing]. Definitely give them some time.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Looks awesome. You just need to get rid of the TV now :D
    I was going to say he needs a bigger one. :D

    Looks great!
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited January 2008
    Are you sure it's the amp breaking in? Are the speakers brand new? If yes, trying playing a 50 Hz tone at a decent level(maybe 1/4" to 1/2" cone excursion) for a few hours. The speaker suspension does the most breaking in of any component.

    I don't know how many times I measured the specs on speaker, then realized it was brand new and had not been broken-in. With the woofer not in a box, playing the tone produces barely any sound and is therefore practical. It might annoy your neighbors if you do as suggested.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    ShinAce wrote: »
    Are you sure it's the amp breaking in? Are the speakers brand new? If yes, trying playing a 50 Hz tone at a decent level(maybe 1/4" to 1/2" cone excursion) for a few hours. The speaker suspension does the most breaking in of any component.

    I don't know how many times I measured the specs on speaker, then realized it was brand new and had not been broken-in. With the woofer not in a box, playing the tone produces barely any sound and is therefore practical. It might annoy your neighbors if you do as suggested.

    Nope, the speakers are more than broken in and have survived several previous amps. Do some reading on Odyssey gear. You will find "break in" is a major point of discussion and dare I say joy when it comes to these amps.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I sold my Ultrapath bp. I didn't care for the sound. Way too sterile for me. It was cool at first to hear how much detail it sucked out recordings, but something was missing. It occurred to me that it was literally sucking the life out of my music. I sold it on A'gon and called Klaus. He had a Candela for me when he dropped off my amps. Ahhh the luxuries of living in Indy.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2008
    I need to send my Candela to him to fix it --

    But I've been enjoying my system so much

    I've purchased approx 24 CDs in the past month and a half...

    Can't listen enough man...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    What's wrong with your Candela?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    I've purchased approx 24 CDs in the past month and a half...
    I've been doing a a lot of that myself. Great isn't it? ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I have to get back into it. I haven't had a working stereo for a month and a half. Despite the relatively **** sound, I still jammed out to three Zepplin Albums last night.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2008
    Has alot of static in the background periodically...

    Buying CDs are GREAT! hahahahahha

    I havnt had this much enjoyment with Audio, ever --

    Those Taylos are so kick **** man...

    They just get better and better...

    Just... wow...

    I got a BB king CD with a few of those live in Regal songs on it... and *drool*

    Sorry to hi-jack the thread, but Klaus makes some kick **** gear thats just accurate as hell...

    Congrats man!

    Next year, since I am boycotting audio this year ;) --

    Im probally gonna pick up some Stratos (Standard) Mono blocks for the VMPS largers...
    And an external DAC or a symphonic cd player... right now, Im going to buy a hell of a lot of CDs
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    You're not highjacking, this is the kind of stuff I like to hear. Klaus is awesome. He came over and helped me set them up. The guy is the real deal. When I get a chance, I want to open mine up and post some pics. I wonder what if anything has changed between yours and mine.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2008
    The board is thicker if you got the new boards --

    And they are double traced (front and back) -- alot more soldering

    And you have the upgraded wiring and a few other things

    But those new boards are kickass... alot more soldering and work on them - but they should sound much better overall...

    Im probally not going to jump on them - because I like the sound so much...

    But Im definitely going to pick up another set of Monos for my subs... so - maybe another set of Extremes.. or may go with SEs for the Taylos and move my current monos the subs -- who knows

    Either way, its good **** and Klaus is awesome. Once that stuff settles in, you should be one happy camper...

    Once they charge, itll sound better, and in about 3 months yall have a new post going w-t-f, amazing!

    So... awesome man...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    3 months! IS that constantly listening or just being plugged in?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2008
    The Stratos Extreme Monos -- particularly yours with those uber thick boards...

    I think its like 300 or so burn in hours for a COMPLETE burn in...

    Quite a stretch

    My Khartago sounded pretty good after about a week and a half..

    Then one day I turned on the system and just couldnt get away, it sounded amazing... very wide, deep, smooth, beautiful... god what a sound I wont forget...

    Took approx 3 months from purchase and it was apparent when it happened...

    Its a glorious, horrendous wait! ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    3 months! IS that constantly listening or just being plugged in?
    I just kept my entire rig on and listened when I wanted, which was often. :D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2008
    Oh yeah --

    I leave my gear on 24/7 -- and I listened roughly 1-2 hours a day
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Does it have to be on at high volume?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    No, I wouldn't imagine that it "has" to be. I would [in theory] think that it would help.

    I will say that when I played at length at performance levels, I did notice a marked improvement the next day. That said, it might have been the amp just doing the normal break-in. I really couldn't tell you anything concrete, just a casual observance. Sorry.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I'm just going to have to pay my dues. . .
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  • Yashu
    Yashu Posts: 772
    edited January 2008
    Wow... one hell of a system.

    Let me ask you... I see a Monster Power device. Are those any good? I have been looking into conditioning, and I keep seeing Monster at good prices wherever I go, but I have been reluctant to buy one. With all that wonderful gear (how are the odysseys BTW?) is the Monster Power up to the task of supplying good A/C?

    Back to the Odysseys, are those amps tube hybrids or are they all SS?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    The Monster is great. They come well reviewed and I know many people who love them. AB tests are easy and more than convincing when compared to an otherwise naked connection to the wall outlet.

    The Odysseys are complete SS. The Candela is tube and designed for SS.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I do plan on moving to a PS Audio Premier Power Plant eventually. From my understanding and discussion with others, any product less from PS Audio leads to marginal improvement.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2008
    Nice looking system. Congrats.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    Beautiful. I have been VERY interested in the Adagio speakers for some time.
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