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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,105
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    Scuba, those pads isolate that TT pretty well? I know they do mine.


    And did they finally air out....lol.

    LOL - yes, they did finally air out! I didn’t notice a huge difference, but they did help isolate the TT a little. The visible movement of the drivers is all but gone. They isolated the Audio Technical TT better than the Rega or the MCS. Good thing too since that’s the table that’s staying.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    ^^^Sweet! Gotta get back over there for some listening time. Rock on Victor!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    lightman1 wrote: »
    ^^^Sweet! Gotta get back over there for some listening time. Rock on Victor!

    You bet Russ!!

    DSkip wrote: »
    halo wrote: »
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    1. Spikes.
    2. Toe them in.
    3. Grills off when listening.
    4. At some points I've also tried elevating the rear more than the front. Play with that and see if it improves.

    Thanks for the tips Skip!

    Can’t do spikes on the composite flooring and still be able to move them around. I’ll think about the spikes when I get them placed optimally.

    They are toed in. lol. I need to toe in the right a little more. Where do you recommend the tweeter placement? Directly at the ears? ? # of inches outside the ears? I have to buy a longer power cable so I can move the whole rack, and speakers, to the left.

    Ok on the grills off. :)

    I can try elevating the rear :)

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    DSkip wrote: »
    I liked them about 6" off axis from my ears. I also liked them more when my ears were level with the woofer.

    My ears sit a bit higher than most people when listening. I’m 6’ 3” and sit kinda high up in the wheelchair compared to an able bodied person sitting lower in a recliner or on a couch. ;)

    I will keep adjusting as best I can to get great results.

    These speakers look fantastic. The finish is smooth as glass. They had some smudges and spots on them when they got here but I used Über rinseless car wash, mixed with distilled water, applied with a Chemical Guys microfiber towel.

    Wondering if any of the past owners put a coat of auto wax on these? @vcwatkins @kharp1 Perhaps the original owner Craig got them from on eBay?

    I talked to Dave @daboyz and he just used a damp cloth.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    No. I never used anything other than a damp microfiber cloth. I did use a piece of gym floor mat as cushion for a 25lb hexagonal dumbbell placed on top of the speakers. I did this to determine if I wanted to order shot for the fill pockets. I did notice improvement by adding weight.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    kharp1 wrote: »
    No. I never used anything other than a damp microfiber cloth. I did use a piece of gym floor mat as cushion for a 25lb hexagonal dumbbell placed on top of the speakers. I did this to determine if I wanted to order shot for the fill pockets. I did notice improvement by adding weight.

    Thanks Kerry :)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,600
    Skip

    Are these the same as what I heard at your old place?
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,872
    Kinda hokey compared to to others here but great ambiance.

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    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,600
    DSkip wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Skip

    Are these the same as what I heard at your old place?

    I don't remember you hearing a pair of 6311, but these are the same ones I owned. You heard the Mini X.

    I heard those if you had them. I recall comparing them to the minix
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,936
    Joey_V wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Skip

    Are these the same as what I heard at your old place?

    I don't remember you hearing a pair of 6311, but these are the same ones I owned. You heard the Mini X.

    I heard those if you had them. I recall comparing them to the minix

    you heard the usher 6381's along with the mini dancer 2 at my house.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    audioluvr wrote: »
    Kinda hokey compared to to others here but great ambiance.

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    That an HD radio tuner in that rack?
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    halo wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    I liked them about 6" off axis from my ears. I also liked them more when my ears were level with the woofer.

    My ears sit a bit higher than most people when listening. I’m 6’ 3” and sit kinda high up in the wheelchair compared to an able bodied person sitting lower in a recliner or on a couch. ;)

    I will keep adjusting as best I can to get great results.

    These speakers look fantastic. The finish is smooth as glass. They had some smudges and spots on them when they got here but I used Über rinseless car wash, mixed with distilled water, applied with a Chemical Guys microfiber towel.

    Wondering if any of the past owners put a coat of auto wax on these? @vcwatkins @kharp1 Perhaps the original owner Craig got them from on eBay?

    I talked to Dave @daboyz and he just used a damp cloth.

    I bought them used in South Carolina. Don't think the original owner did anything. I generally use a dry microfiber cloth. It's possible I used a bit of the Gibson guitar polish; not certain.

    My preferred placement was a bit wider than usual (probably close to an equilateral triangle) and toed in to a few degrees outside of direct line (a few feet behind listener's noggin). I did not try adjusting up/down and never got around to adding weight.

    Nice rig, enjoy!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    I bought them used in South Carolina. Don't think the original owner did anything. I generally use a dry microfiber cloth. It's possible I used a bit of the Gibson guitar polish; not certain.

    My preferred placement was a bit wider than usual (probably close to an equilateral triangle) and toed in to a few degrees outside of direct line (a few feet behind listener's noggin). I did not try adjusting up/down and never got around to adding weight.

    Nice rig, enjoy!

    Thanks :)

    I read through the thread when you bought them from the original owner on eBay with local pickup. Heck of a deal you got on these many moons ago :)
    la2vegas wrote: »
    That's a wonderful product, especially on the piano black found on the LSI lineup. m543ukmroi00.jpg

    Thanks for the heads up!
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  • jonicont
    jonicont Posts: 281
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    DynaudIo Evoke 30, VPI Prime, Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII, PS audio Stellar phono pre, McCormack DNA 0.5 Gold, ARC LS-17se, Eversolo dmp A8, MIT AVT MA ic’s and speaker cables, ps audio stellar power plant 3
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
    edited October 2018
    Some of you guys take this shet way to serious.

    Some really nice rooms as well as setups.
    Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson

    Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey

    To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    @jonicont.... sorry, but I have to ask... who in their right mind hangs a cutout of a Mustang II on their wall? :p;)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • jonicont
    jonicont Posts: 281
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    @jonicont.... sorry, but I have to ask... who in their right mind hangs a cutout of a Mustang II on their wall? :p;)

    😄😄😄😄 good eye! From a great song about racing called Daddy's Cup
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=McW2NwWtR9E
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  • jonicont
    jonicont Posts: 281
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    @jonicont.... sorry, but I have to ask... who in their right mind hangs a cutout of a Mustang II on their wall? :p;)

    Custom piece from an artist named Ben Lamb. He does a lot of Rock and movie themed pieces. Also happens to be the bass player for Lydia Loveless. https://www.etsy.com/shop/3rdShiftDesigner/items

    That's the songwriter sitting in the car. It's 3 dimensional

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    DynaudIo Evoke 30, VPI Prime, Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII, PS audio Stellar phono pre, McCormack DNA 0.5 Gold, ARC LS-17se, Eversolo dmp A8, MIT AVT MA ic’s and speaker cables, ps audio stellar power plant 3
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,916
    edited October 2018
    EDIT: oops.
    Irrelevant, immaterial, inadmissible.
    (well, it was redundant, at any rate)
    :p

    sorry!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,600
    marvda1 wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Skip

    Are these the same as what I heard at your old place?

    I don't remember you hearing a pair of 6311, but these are the same ones I owned. You heard the Mini X.

    I heard those if you had them. I recall comparing them to the minix

    you heard the usher 6381's along with the mini dancer 2 at my house.

    That’s right
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,504
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    EDIT: oops.
    Irrelevant, immaterial, inadmissible.
    (well, it was redundant, at any rate)
    :p

    sorry!

    Alright now you have piqued, peeked, and peaked my interest. It's not too, to, or two late to retype your, you're, and yore comment. There, their, they're is still time, thyme. Although the parsley, sage, and rosemary is in a different thread.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    jonicont wrote: »
    15'x18' room

    What's driving the Focal bookies?
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  • jonicont
    jonicont Posts: 281
    edited October 2018
    Clipdat wrote: »
    jonicont wrote: »
    15'x18' room

    What's driving the Focal bookies?

    some Yamaha av receiver. 100w/ch IIRC. going on 18 years. used it in the kids playroom

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,928
    edited October 2018
    jonicont wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    @jonicont.... sorry, but I have to ask... who in their right mind hangs a cutout of a Mustang II on their wall? :p;)

    Custom piece from an artist named Ben Lamb. He does a lot of Rock and movie themed pieces. Also happens to be the bass player for Lydia Loveless. https://www.etsy.com/shop/3rdShiftDesigner/items

    That's the songwriter sitting in the car. It's 3 dimensional

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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    @jonicont.... sorry, but I have to ask... who in their right mind hangs a cutout of a Mustang II on their wall? :p;)


    and it's a Cobra......
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
    edited October 2018
    ^^Mustang II Cobra, a sheep in wolves clothing.

    The drawing is still kind of cool with the 3 dimensional look.
    Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson

    Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey

    To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
    – Kevin Alfred Strom
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,600
    edited November 2018
    A little late to the party.

    Here’s our family room set up. Sonus Faber Olympica 3. Wife chose the Rotel Ra1592 integrated because of ease of use.

    If I had my way, I’d have a monoblock set up in the corner.d84s5qh81bdf.jpeg
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,216
    Joey_V wrote: »
    A little late to the party.

    Here’s our family room set up. Sonus Faber Olympica 3. Wife chose the Rotel Ra1592 integrated because of ease of use.

    If I had my way, I’d have a monoblock set up in the corner.d84s5qh81bdf.jpeg
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    Dad, this sticker will look great on the side of those speakers.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,600
    Lol
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,359
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    This is loosely what mine looks like minus the Bose 301’s and picture Pink Floyd and movie soundtracks on the wall... and a few different electronics
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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