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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,158
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Cleaned everything …

    Cleaning can be quite the endeavor. I know it is in my case and it needs deep spring cleaning BAAADD!
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • treitz3
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    Forgot to clean your fan.....slacker.... :p

    Tom
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
    edited March 2024
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    I Mean obviously the issue is you do not have enough tubes
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Jaybeez
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    Drove down to Garden Grove and grabbed a deal on some Monitor 12s.
    2 Channel "Polk" Room:

    Marantz PM8004 Integrated
    Marantz SA8004 SACD Player
    Music Hall mmf 7.3 TT with Ortofon Bronze
    WiiM Mini
    Schiit Bifrost with Multibit Upgrade
    Polk 7B with RDO198s
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  • treitz3
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I am amazed by the differences between mine and the production versions.

    Is this good or bad? BTW, where's your quick and witty answer to my comment on the fan? We spoke about this on the phone and you haven't thought of anything YET?

    ....slacker....

    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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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I am amazed by the differences between mine and the production versions. These are here visiting for a bit of a refresh and some testing before going on to their new home.

    I don't think you will see anymore like yours from carver, those are the real deal.
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  • treitz3
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    Those were custom made by John himself, under Bob's direction and parts. This was back when Bob hand wound his own xns-frmrs.

    He may still wind them but I doubt it.

    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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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
    edited March 2024
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ....

    How many friggen times do we have to post pictures of your stupid amps!!!
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    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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  • treitz3
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    Is that all ya' got?

    ......slacker......

    (For the record, that's 3 times)

    But, he knows me. That last one hurt.

    I have some advice for you young whippersnappers....work to live, not live to work.

    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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  • treitz3
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    Spoken like a true Marine.

    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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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,059
    edited March 2024
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
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    I wouldn't say fabulous........uh, tube-ulous????

    DAMMIT John, you got me looking in places I have no place being......Hey, LOOK, it's ELVIS..(snatches the C2300 and runs).....
    Marantz AV10-Emotiva ERC3-Denafrips Venus-Panasonic UB820-AudioQuest Power Quest 707-Emotiva DR3, DR2, XPA2, XPA6-Focal Kanta No2, Sopra Center-PolkAudio RTiA9, RTiA3, LSiM 702F/X-Epik Empire-SVS SB5000-11.3
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  • CH46E
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Finally broke down and ordered some acoustical treatment for the room. Hopefully, it's worth the investment. Ceiling, 1st reflection points and behind the listening position. I figure that's a good start to see what they can actually do.

    The panels I got are a combo of diffusion and absorption, so I don't deaden the sound too much....which is a fear of mine. We shall see...

    Currently listening to anything that is on my list, switching to physical music every once in a while.

    I also have Jonny working on building another custom cable for me. This one he normally doesn't sell but I would like to try out something. Hopefully, it will work out. Based on prior experience with his other offerings? I think I'll be a happy camper.

    I'm just happy to not be working. Looking forward to the weekend!

    Tom

    I traded my Polk SDA SRS 2's to a guy that came in with a PC and mic then set up the entire room with some panels. (I had tile floors) I already had purchased the bass traps. But man was it worth it. Cleaned up the sound big time. Before the treatments a hand clap in the room resonated for what seemed like a full second. After it was a clap and then instant nothing. Although the room was not totally dead. Bass really came alive and sharpened up. Imaging improved drastically . It was probably the single best upgrade Ive ever done. I wish my new home had a dedicated listening room. Unfortunately it does not and my equipment is in the living room. I still have some nice panels I may be able to put up with out getting a frown from the wife. Although, she will let me pretty much do what I want. I just want to be considerate.

    I'm still reading through the thread, but I hope you really enjoy the treatments.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,887
    edited March 2024
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    Been away from the 2CH rig for a few months, but after a few tracks I started hearing some "artifacts" for lack of better terms. Sometimes a "double sound" in the left speaker, like a mirror image of the right but in small increments.

    I was thinking it might be the dimensional circuit unable to fully cancel a signal at times. After a few weeks I wanted to poke around while on vacation and see if I could possibly kickstart any upgrade ideas.... B) .

    I can clearly hear the speakers go to "normal 2CH" with the IC removed, then back to being dimensional with it connected...but I opened up the left speaker today and removed the crossover. All looked good until I lightly tugged on some leads.

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    Big coil lead somehow came loose, I obviously botched that solder connection. It was snug enough to make contact, but it pretty much fell right out.


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    Been also debating re-wiring the tweeter header to some type of copper connection as those pins are phosphor bronze. The 4 and 5 pin header are avail in a copper alloy but not the 6-pin.

    All my current headers are bronze but the gear sounds good at the moment.
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  • gmcman
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Did you crimp AND solder those connections? I always do.

    I did not.

    The leads are Cardas Litz so I had to tin the ends in a solder pot to melt the coating, this somewhat keeps them from forming in a crimp. Generally I never have an issue with a soldered connection but this time was different.

    For the time being I went ahead and removed the connections and soldered the leads directly to the tabs.
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  • gmcman
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    I ordered a few parts to modify my crossover upgrade to the 2.3 TL's. When I assembled Gimpods boards I didn't pay too much attention to the materials in the header sockets and pins I ordered. May not make much if any difference, but worth a try.

    My current 4,5 & 6 pin headers are
    tinned, phosphor bronze pins with tin pins on the speaker wire harness. I am going to try the copper alloy headers with tinned copper pins for the speaker harness.

    Only issue is there isn't an option for a 6-pin header in copper alloy, so I may just use copper male/female pins under heat shrink bypassing the 6-pin header socket.

    Always fun to tinker, will definitely report my findings.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    If you plan to keep them installed forever... Would be a pita but you could just directly solder the wiring to the board if it was that much of a concern
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gmcman
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    VR3 wrote: »
    If you plan to keep them installed forever... Would be a pita but you could just directly solder the wiring to the board if it was that much of a concern

    I hear ya, and really the only next step would possibly be point to point wiring but it would surely be a pita to remove if needed but not terribly so.

    The only part that bothers me, is not knowing....so it's worth the labor. Solder wick makes very quick work of removing PCB components..... B)
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  • treitz3
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    Got a little sumphin' delivered today.

    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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  • treitz3
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    Yup. Just got done opening the first box and setting it up as a floorstander. They look great! Only issue is the one I just built was damaged in shipping (but I think it really slipped by QC because the box on both sides in that area were in perfect shape).

    These first two are part of the Impressions Series, 6".

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    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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  • Jetmaker737
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    Is that the walnut veneer? That looks so much better than it does on their website.
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|REL T/9X SE Sub
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  • treitz3
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    Yes, it is. I wouldn't exactly call it "veneer" though. It's barely even 1/2 a MM thick. Still, it does look nice. The other 3 came today but I won't be able to hang the ones for the ceiling until the support hangers come in. They are on BO right now.

    In the meantime, I can experiment with them simply placed in different areas of the room, just to see how they change things.

    FWIW, they do look much better in person than they do on their website. I almost didn't order the Walnut because of the photos they have on the website. They don't really do them justice at all.

    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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  • treitz3
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    Duly noted and thanks man. I am done with adult chores, so back to experimenting and listening to some good tunes.

    I can't wait to hear what the one behind me does, seeing as my head sits about a foot or so from the back wall. It's a 1x4 Impressions series diffuser/absorber.

    Time to go have some audio fun!

    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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