What did you do to your stereo rig today?

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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Nope. I haven't even bothered myself with it for about 3 or 4 weeks now. The damned thing frustrated me to no end, so I am taking a break. Using the LP player and Marantz for sources at the moment.

    I have reached out to Auralic after sending a rather scathing email and they sent an email back stating that they can get me up and running, that I need to do some more technical crap before they proceed. I'll put it to you like this. I opened up the email, scanned through what they wanted me to do. Flagged the email and haven't looked at it ever since.

    One of these days, I'll get back to it. Until then? I am simply enjoying the heck out of the rig as it is. I know it will be worth it when I do get it up because the snippets of the 3 songs that I did get it to play? Wow. It sounded really, really good. With that said, this is my hobby and I worked on it so much (basically a combined 24 hours)? I almost put my fist through the i-Pad. Hobbies should not make you infuriated.....so I'll wait a bit. I am still in my "cooling down" period.

    I may just call the cable company and have them set up the router in the stereo room and let the rest of the house run on wi-fi, since nothing else seems to have any issues.

    Tom

    Sorry to hear. Sad to say that certain conveniences of pc-based entertainment are fraught with unavoidable complexities.

    It’s kinda like when I was a kid playing a video game was as simple as insert cartridge > hit power switch > enjoy.

    Then it became: purchase a disc (or a download) > hit power switch > create username/password/enter credentials > download updates > enter credit card info > buy subscription to get ability to use the $400+ system just purchased > select settings preferences > upload game (up to several hours) > wake up next day > turn on system > play for 5 minutes (jaw dropping graphics > go to work/school > come home order a pizza > power on > download updates > play game. 😂

    Makes one want to break ****. But once you get there it’s a pretty amazing experience.

    But dang!

    Have only heard great things about Auralic. Request for pics and a review once situated.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,384
    I will say that what you described single handily destroyed my desire to play video games.

    I did try game pass recently and that seemed to work alot better
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,371
    I just got a new Salamander Archetype 5.0. I really wanted the walnut, but just couldn’t bring myself to pay an extra $350 so black it is. Matches my speaker stands better anyway. I got it put together around 11:00 last night and listened at low volume for about an hour. Very happy with the looks and build quality. I’ll post a pic later.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,200
    edited April 2022
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Just wanted to share a photo, even though this isn’t in my rig:

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    Tandberg TR3030 Stereo Receiver. Not something one comes across everyday.
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Where is this?

    John, that's the place where I bought that Beatles album for you a few years ago.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    I still spin that record from time to time, but also made a digital copy...
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    Well today the new Arcam AVR20 arrived. I have already unboxed it and set it on the shelf in my rack. Later on I will get it hooked up...
    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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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    Keep us updated.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,945
    Speaking of updated, Trey...

    Spill the beans on the new toy. Initial impressions?

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    Who is Trey?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,672
    edited April 2022
    VR3 aka Sid the Kid
    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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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    Who is VR3 aka Sid the Kid?
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,913
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Just wanted to share a photo, even though this isn’t in my rig:

    8rq8w3r249sw.jpeg

    Tandberg TR3030 Stereo Receiver. Not something one comes across everyday.
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Where is this?

    John, that's the place where I bought that Beatles album for you a few years ago.

    A late-era Tandberg, indeed.

    Here's a much older one :)

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    Clipdat wrote: »
    Who is Trey?

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    ;)
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    That looks like a HH Scott…

    Oh, the one below it.😜 Older Tandberg has a nice look to it.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    I’m going to start a new thread for it but I have the AVR 20 in and playing it sounds pretty damn good for being right straight out of the box with no break in. I can only imagine it’s gonna get better from here provided it still works
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,945
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    <snip> provided it still works

    Key words.

    Tom

    ~ 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: 29,384
    I listened Wednesday night for a few hours. I enjoyed what I heard but I know there is more to come. The 4.1 pro didn't really start to open up until about 100 hours. The rig has been sitting for 6 weeks and the unit is fresh off the bench.

    I turned it on just a bit ago playing an internet radio station and will plan to listen tomorrow at some point.

    Will update!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,945
    Thanks man. Keep us posted broskizzle.

    Tom
    ~ 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: 29,384
    Yep, sorry nothing detailed. I was just happy to hear tunes haha. Listened three hours without skipping a song, good sign 😜
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • DividedSky
    DividedSky Posts: 108
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Who is Trey?

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    💥🤯🤩


    Primary: Doshi V3.0 pre and phonostage, Vandersteen M5-HPA, Vandersteen Quatro CT, AMG viella, Goldfinger Statement, AQ Niagara 5000, AQ IC and power cords, Mapleshade Samson V.5

    Secondary: Nakamichi PA7, Nak CA5, Polk LS90, Sota Sapphire, Sumiko MDC800, Van den hul Crimson
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    VR3 wrote: »
    I will say that what you described single handily destroyed my desire to play video games.

    I did try game pass recently and that seemed to work alot better

    I mean, there was some hyperbole about what I said. If game pass didn’t seem too bad, I say trust your own experience, and enjoy video games.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited April 2022
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yep, sorry nothing detailed. I was just happy to hear tunes haha. Listened three hours without skipping a song, good sign 😜

    I don’t know how you do it.....if I had your rig, I would never leave the house.

    My condundrum would be how to pay the light bill....
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,384
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    I will say that what you described single handily destroyed my desire to play video games.

    I did try game pass recently and that seemed to work alot better

    I mean, there was some hyperbole about what I said. If game pass didn’t seem too bad, I say trust your own experience, and enjoy video games.

    Nah man...

    OH... I want to play a video game.

    Turn on Xbox, downloads update that take 45 minutes. Sweet!

    Put in halo master chief collection... Update its 112 gb... Estimated download time is 1 day.

    Yep, don't want to play anymore!

    Game pass has no updates for the games since they are streamed off a server
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,384
    TroyD wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yep, sorry nothing detailed. I was just happy to hear tunes haha. Listened three hours without skipping a song, good sign 😜

    I don’t know how you do it.....if I had your rig, I would never leave the house.

    My condundrum would be how to pay the light bill....

    My wife consideres the grande utopia to be my mistress
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,317
    Today I tried putting the original rubber feet back on my SVS ultra 16. I had it spiked which worked great on my old 18'' sub. The ultra apparently goes much deeper and will make the cd player skip occasionally and I can't use it all with my tt.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    VR3 wrote: »
    TroyD wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yep, sorry nothing detailed. I was just happy to hear tunes haha. Listened three hours without skipping a song, good sign 😜

    I don’t know how you do it.....if I had your rig, I would never leave the house.

    My condundrum would be how to pay the light bill....

    My wife consideres the grande utopia to be my mistress

    Look, if I had those? TLW would be worried about her place in my life.
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,384
    So, rotated the bnc cable in versus USB. On the other dac the USB cable worked better but the BNC on this one is talking much much better to the Lumin U1.

    Waking up now! Incredible image weight and staging!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,384
    I can say with some certainty that imaging weight is profoundly better than the 4.1 and the 4.1 was no slouch. The weight of everything is tangible
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,945
    https://youtu.be/GpTBdKp7wdQ

    Tom
    ~ 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: 29,384
    Lol, I'll have to check it out.

    My experiences with digital cables does not appear to be similar to others. I would say there is a definite hand shake that takes place with a DAC and just because sound comes out does NOT mean it is working right. I don't know if it is a jitter/timing thing but I encourage everyone to try multiple different types of digital cables. You may be surprised about the differences between a USB, BNC, Coax, AES, etc. Now the differences between one cable to the other with the same connectors? Eh haven't heard much differences.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,371
    The new Archetype 5.0 as well as the new Vincent PHO-300 phono pre-. Very happy with my “purchases.” Credit card rewards are nice.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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