Hey Early B

madmax
madmax Posts: 12,434
edited February 2005 in Electronics
Congrats on the new CD player! It sounds great! At least it will after a few days of burn in. :)
madmax
Vinyl, the final frontier...

Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Hey Max, why you gotta tease me like that? Cruel, man, cruel. Anticipation is like having a semi hard-on and your girlfriend doesn't get back in town until next Thursday. Don't worry about breaking the Tosh in -- I'll do that myself. Mail it and send me the invoice. I'm sure your mod job is makin' it sing...
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    Have to test fully. After that many mods it is necessary to make sure nothing dies within the first few days. After that you are good to go.

    Speaking of tease: :D
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Oh, you're just rubbing salt on the wound with that picture, fella.

    Take your time. The Tosh will be paired with the Fostex DIY speakers that Sid is helping me put together. Gotta find a cheap pre/amp, though. BTW, did you order the Teac "digital" amp? I'm wondering if the Teac will make a suitable choice. I'm also considering a Jolida hybrid int. amp.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Just curious -- what's the blue gooey stuff? I'm assuming it's for damping purposes?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,549
    edited February 2005
    Its gum...

    holds things together...

    I plan to use something similar... (somebody elses gum)

    JK, lookin good! We need reviews!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    I chew a lot of gum and it ends up in the oddest places. I ordered the teac about 2 weeks ago but no emails, no amp, nothing. I should call them tomorrow. The teac may not need a preamp. Be sure to try this toshiba with your main system just to see where it stands. My 3960 was pretty special with the Jolida and SDA's.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Be sure to try this toshiba with your main system
    Absolutely! That's the first thing I'm gonna do. I want to see if it can hold it's own with a modded tube CD player.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Max -- you gonna do something like this with mine, including blue LEDS in it so it'll light up like a Christmas tree when you turn it on???
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    You mean like this:
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    I'm afraid the holes didn't turn out as nicely as previous ones. I don't know what was wrong, I used the same tools and technique but they look a little rougher than normal. Still presentable when on the unit. I'm afraid if I put light behind them the roughness will become noticeable. I'll see.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Max -- it looks great.

    I was kinda kidding about the lights.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    The Teac TC-AL-700P T-amp may be no longer available. J&R doesn't list it and the Needle Doctor just informed me it was not available.
    madmax


    There is one left in stock here if you want one.
    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007MFQY/102-4970627-6903344?v=glance
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    Oh man! Almost $200 now! WTF? Mine were $95 with free shipping a few hours ago. :eek:
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    The 3960 survived 36 hours of burn in and sounds really smooth and has a great soundstage. Once it is totally cold I will check operation again. I plan on shipping tomorrow if all is good. It will still need more time before it is at its best. Mine took about 50 to 75 hours. That is half the fun though!
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    Great! Looking forward to receiving it. Gonna test it out on some Lizz Wright, Dianne Reeves, Keb Mo' and Sam McClain.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2005
    On the inside add this cold cathode 12V light for 5$ and you're all set. :)

    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=00-888-026&depa=0
    Never Forget
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    Keb Mo. "The Door". If you don't have it, get it. Please, try this as your comparison disc. Actually, if you don't have it let me know and I'll try and burn you a copy. This type of music (and recording) is what the 3960 is all about!
    madmax


    Cool light PT. I may have to try one at that price!
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited February 2005
    Hey Madmax,
    Sweet looking mods. How much are you selling those modded Toshibas for?

    I just set up a 2ch system for my parent's bedroom. Polk RT5's, Technics double deck tape player, H/K receiver and I'm letting them borrow my Pioneer DVD player. They're looking for a DVD player right now and I may get them your modded Tosh if you're still selling them.

    Maurice
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    I have been doing them for $250 USD which includes shipping. Yes, even to Canada. If I mess one up in the process its my problem, not yours.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited February 2005
    Cool. Thanks for the reply. I'll ask my parents. If they're interested I'll get back to you.

    Maurice
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    If they are looking for functionality only and don't care about the sound (in an audiophile sort of way) a standard player would be just as good.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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