New setup with old/new components

ALL212
ALL212 Posts: 1,644
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My C4 has sat in storage for too long and winter closes.
C4 is Bottlehead Crack build #4. A custom plate, custom component layout custom base and upgraded components.

I run Roon. Normally to a networked computer then DAC and out to an amp but I didn’t want that much stuff in this location.

I elected to use a WIIM Pro Plus. Roon certified, wireless, built in DAC with RCA outs covered all the bases and takes up very little space.

Paired with Sennheiser HD 650’s it sounds very good.

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The C4 top and underside.
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Aaron
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,921
    In with 47 !
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,644
    Now just a cotton pickin’ minute here…

    :D
    Aaron
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,686
    I’ve been digging my WiiM Pro Plus as well as a front-end for my listening room.

    Took me by surprise given its cost.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,077
    edited September 26
    Nice setup!

    What's the output of that C4? Next time I'm up that way I can bring these ESL's. They are in post repair test mode before returning to Ed. Lately I've experienced some gremlins sabotaging my repairs. They worked for Jay the other day when he was here.

    Oh, never mind, bad richee, they connect to speaker out terminals.

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,644
    I gots two power amp that run tubes to test on - bring it!!!
    Aaron
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,686
    @ALL212 has lots of CRACK options to try….
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,921
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    @ALL212 has lots of CRACK options to try….

    Indeed!
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,644
    I do have a Big A$$ Crack as well…
    Aaron
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,921
    Only crackhead I know that is LEGIT!!
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,077
    edited September 27
    Tapped some 'nanners for 6-32 screws to leave the Koss speaker connectors intact.

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,921
    That chrome screws, that will sharpen the highs.....😉
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,644
    edited September 28
    The BAC, Big A.. Crack.

    Yep, that’s a 220 uf film cap in the power supply.

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    Aaron
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,644
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    That chrome screws, that will sharpen the highs.....😉

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    Chrome was a bit harsh…. Copper!! Ya, baby…copper would be perfect!
    Aaron
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,077
    edited September 28
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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,686
    Don’t forget your battery powered cattle prod….. I mean battery powered crack….
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,460
    RAS lives!
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * McCormack DNA 0.5 amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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