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  • Braddles63
    Braddles63 Posts: 191
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    Added a new Eversolo Streamer....

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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,050
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    I recently shipped an ADS C2000 crossover out for repair and it came back last week. I took the Dunlavy SC-IIIs out of service and put the ADS L1530s back in. I'm currently bi-amping them with a 200wpc Soundstream SS amp on the bottoms and a 60 wpc VTA ST-120 tube amp on the mids and highs.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,101
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    Today I moved my gear from between the speakers,to the left wall next to my listening chair. I’ve been wanting to do this for,well, a very long time. I always felt my system threw a great soundstage, but this absolutely took it to he next level. Voices now truly sound like the vocalist is literally standing right in front of me. I knew from all the reading I have done over the years,that moving the gear out of there would make a difference. I’m shocked at how much it matters. The best 2 hours I’ve ever spent.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,742
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    Good move! It’s worth the extra length of interconnects or speaker cables.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,101
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    maxward wrote: »
    Good move! It’s worth the extra length of interconnects or speaker cables.

    Longer interconnects in this case. I will eventually replace the old Wireworld cables I’m currently using.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,359
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    Upgrade time, if you can wing it. It's a buyer's market right now, so make the most of it.

    That said, speaker placement is extremely underrated.

    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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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    TEAforONE wrote: »
    maxward wrote: »
    Good move! It’s worth the extra length of interconnects or speaker cables.

    Longer interconnects in this case. I will eventually replace the old Wireworld cables I’m currently using.

    Soundstaging was the one thing I felt Wireworld cables upgraded, and in no small way.

    What version do you currently have?
    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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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,101
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    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    TEAforONE wrote: »
    maxward wrote: »
    Good move! It’s worth the extra length of interconnects or speaker cables.

    Longer interconnects in this case. I will eventually replace the old Wireworld cables I’m currently using.

    Soundstaging was the one thing I felt Wireworld cables upgraded, and in no small way.

    What version do you currently have?

    I picked these up off of flea bay a couple years back. Audio Vision, according to my purchase history. I’m sure they aren’t the final word in detail,but they suffice for the time being. They are 6 meters,and pick up no interference. I’ve had much shorter cables pick up radio stations.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    TEAforONE wrote: »
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    TEAforONE wrote: »
    maxward wrote: »
    Good move! It’s worth the extra length of interconnects or speaker cables.

    Longer interconnects in this case. I will eventually replace the old Wireworld cables I’m currently using.

    Soundstaging was the one thing I felt Wireworld cables upgraded, and in no small way.

    What version do you currently have?

    I picked these up off of flea bay a couple years back. Audio Vision, according to my purchase history. I’m sure they aren’t the final word in detail,but they suffice for the time being. They are 6 meters,and pick up no interference. I’ve had much shorter cables pick up radio stations.

    I know @erniejade had higher end Wireworld cables than the ones I tried (Oasis 8). Going from memory, I believe he opined that Equinox is where they start to get good. That was too rich for my blood for wire.
    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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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    New PSVANE Reference 845T tubes for my Antique Sound Labs mono blocks.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,359
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    You get those when you stopped by Josh's the other day?

    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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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    You get those when you stopped by Josh's the other day?

    Tom

    Yes, got to spend a nice afternoon with Joshua spinning vinyl and talking audio.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,359
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    Can't ask for more than that. He's a great guy to hang around with and he has great taste in music. I'm planning on a couple of extra days when I'm down that way next year to do just that.

    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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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    Nelson Pass Amp Camp Redux kit

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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    Completed build

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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,384
    edited August 2023
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    Unusual looking heat sinks. Is there a schematic you could share?
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    the circuit is from Nelson Pass 1.6 build. Here is the schematic. A couple of changes from the black box build are the round pin heat sink build uses 2SK370 and IRFP048.

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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,384
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    Thanks!
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,384
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    Any idea why the positive output terminal is tied to ground?
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,384
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    For the dedicated 2 channel enthusiast:

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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    SeleniumFalcon wrote: »
    Any idea why the positive output terminal is tied to ground?

    The circuit Q1 is taking the signal from the drain and not the source, so the signal is inverted.
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,384
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    Makes sense, thanks!
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    Did a little customizing. The base holds a fan.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,359
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    I gotta admit, I have seen a lot of unique amps in my time but this one? This one may take the top spot.

    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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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,823
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    Working on my next set of near-fields....

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    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,823
    edited August 2023
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    Got my TeCu binding post prototypes done...


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    Think I should coat entire plug with dielectric grease, or just add it to the banana plug port?



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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,936
    edited August 2023
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    I like Mapleshade Silclear silver platelet contact enhancer grease. Just a trace amount.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,359
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    Very nice, Todd. If you don't mind me asking, what type/brand of rack is that?

    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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