Enjoyable Little System

dkg999
dkg999 Posts: 5,647
edited March 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
If the sound of this little system doesn't give you a woody (or the appropriate response from our female members), then you are either deaf or need help from your pharmacist :D

The PS Audio Digital Link III and the PS Audio Quintet are just starting the break-in, so it can only get better!
DKG999
HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited March 2009
    Looks cool...


    Can you post the related gear?



    Nick
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    Rogue Audio 66 Magnum pre
    Rotel RCD-1072 CDP
    PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
    Marsh A200S amp
    EPOS ELS-3 speakers
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    AudioQuest Type 4 speaker cables
    PS Audio Quintet Power Conditioner
    Solid Steel speaker stands

    Now playing the new Joe Bonamassa CD!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited March 2009
    Very kewl!:cool:

    Sounds like I need to get back up there on a Saturday for the breakfast/flea market for LP's junket.:D I am particularly interested in hearing that DAC, in case I go PC based wih my digital.
    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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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited March 2009
    How do you like those Epos ELS-3's?
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited March 2009
    I was getting ready to ask the same thing.:D





    Nick
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited March 2009
    Those Epos ELS-3's are highly rated and sound way better than their list price.
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    The EPOS ELS-3's are just incredible for a reasonably priced mini-monitor. IMHO they blow away the LSi7's as far as midrange, soundstage, and imaging. Less bass than the LSi7's, however they produce alot of very nice bass considering the driver size. They are worth a listen if you have the opportunity. I also have the AV123 ELT-525's, and although they also sound very good, and have a little more bass, the EPOS just do more things right.

    Rich - anytime I'm here on a weekend you are welcome! I picked up about 5 albums Saturday morning, and Sierra picked out an album also.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,171
    edited March 2009
    Doug, good to see you putting some of that closet audio gear to work. I bet that is a sweet sounding little system......
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    And the volume control on the Rogue pre now works after putting in a couple of new batteries! There's some weird battery juice destroying vortex or rift in the time-space continuum at a_mattison's place!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2009
    I have always found it enjoyable to have a fun little rig to play with.

    Looks cool.

    RT1
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited March 2009
    Love Joe B. Seen him 2 times over the years. nice setup
    Life without music would♭
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited March 2009
    Doug,

    Were those the same Epos that you brought to my place? If they are those do sound really good, I was pretty impressed! I just bought a pair of the ELT-525's for the bedroom rig, I'm sure they'll make good TV speaks. Hopefully they pass the WAF and come close to matching my furniture.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    Mike - yes, those are the same EPOS speakers that we had at the IL Polkfest. I also have the ELT-525's and they will be great TV/HT speakers. They have a little additional bass slam over the ELS-3's.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2009
    Those little speakers were the SURPRISE in the Chicago polk fest. Amazing how good they sound for their size.

    That rig is missing a TT!!!!!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    Ricardo - the TT for that system is a MMF 5.1 that I just purchased from another CP member a while back. I haven't yet gotten the Ortofon 2M cart mounted and setup on it. Rest assured, a TT will be involved at some point.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited March 2009
    Ricardo wrote: »
    That rig is missing a TT!!!!!

    Surrounded by vinyl, but no TT! :eek:
    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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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited March 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    And the volume control on the Rogue pre now works after putting in a couple of new batteries! There's some weird battery juice destroying vortex or rift in the time-space continuum at a_mattison's place!

    It was the flux capacitors that I installed in my GFA-555
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,171
    edited March 2009
    a_mattison wrote: »
    It was the flux capacitors that I installed in my GFA-555

    I sure hope you got your remotes fixed. I must say it is annoying not to have a remote for a cdp. I mean you had (2) capable remotes and neither one of them was worth a damn :D:D
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2009
    Very nice system:D,How do you like the PS Audio link III?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    After about 6 hrs of break-in the PS Audio DLIII is starting to sound very impressive. It was definetely better than the internal dac in the Rotel CDP, which is no slouch. I need to get about another 20 hrs on it this week, and then next weekend I can compare it directly to several other DAC's and see which one I want to use.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited March 2009
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I sure hope you got your remotes fixed. I must say it is annoying not to have a remote for a cdp. I mean you had (2) capable remotes and neither one of them was worth a damn :D:D

    The second remote worked just fine, thank you... That one is even trained to run up and down the stairs for beer :cool:

    I actually haven't worried about fixing the Harmony remote and forgot that I left the Rotel remote in the box when I put it in the attic. I very rarely flip around songs once I put a disc in.

    Doug, Sounds like a great little system! The Rogue was impressive when it wasn't cycling the volume!
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2009
    Sweet. Very nice set up.
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