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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,897
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    The one thing that sucks? Managing the cables and doing the human pretzel in order to do so.....or even hook things up or disconnect.

    I need more real estate for the rig, period.

    Tom

    I hear ya Tom. I have really been thinking about clutter clean up and wiring over the last 6’ish weeks. I finally decided what I wanted to do and started the system breakdown. My system is made up of 2 3 shelf Solid Steel racks that are side by side. Previously I had my integrated on one of the middle shelves. Seemed like a great spot but during my reconfiguration I decided to move it to the top shelf. This kept many power cables, for streamer DAC phono pre, from having to pass the integrated which freed up some space for all the interconnects.

    I’m really happy with the new configuration and was glad that I considered all component locations before just going after it.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • HzTweaker
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    VR3 wrote: »
    There were a few cds back in the day that actually had Easter eggs when you ripped it and it wasn't audible on the disc originally

    Like anti rip/copy characteristics?
    2ch rig: Speakers: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress mods Preamplifier: Parasound P5 DAC: Fiio K13 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    The one I'm thinking of off the cuff was Michael taits first solo album. When you ripped it, there was a hidden track of them playing a bunch of non sense added on to a song that was actually pretty funny
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,875
    edited December 2025
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    Cleaning up the wiring on my new 3E amp case...

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  • jdjohn
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    displayname wrote: »
    We recently got my favorite chair back from being refurbished. Fresh upholstery and had the internal frame rebuilt. Glad to have it back in the primary listening position.

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    I like those dog head handles B)
    "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
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  • VR3
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    Spotted!

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • displayname
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Spotted!

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    This might be the first time I've posted in that sub-reddit without just being hated on repeatedly, lol
    Analog: Hana ML > VPI Prime Signature 21 > Bob's Devices Sky 20-S > Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    Norma IPA-140 > Rosso Fiorentino Volterra
    Hifiman EF600 > Hifiman Arya Stealth
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  • xschop
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    xschop wrote: »
    Cleaning up the wiring on my new 3E amp case...

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    Soldering those XLR cables was a task...

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,452
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    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

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    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,875
    edited December 2025
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    Swapping out SDA parts and reinstalled XS-8TL crossovers (Wifey said she wants her livingroom back lol).

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  • Conradicles
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    Jamming to some Trey modified garage monitors.

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,875
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    Jamming to some Trey modified garage monitors.

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    Ahem...Details please B)
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  • Conradicles
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    Some old Tandberg speakers. They work well in that space. Trey upgraded all internals.
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  • VR3
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    Here ya go https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/178809/tandberg-tl-5010-speakers#latest
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
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    There's a set of volterra on ebay for 6500, seems like a decent enough price? I don't follow that model

    No affiliation
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • tratliff
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

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    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..

    I got mine about 2 years ago. They have fit in nicely. I don’t regret the purchase. I was able to order mine so I got to choose the color/finish.

    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • displayname
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

    9eecnmbrwh67.jpeg
    cww14inqbb6o.jpeg
    tmwmhw8iesgb.jpeg


    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

    9eecnmbrwh67.jpeg
    cww14inqbb6o.jpeg
    tmwmhw8iesgb.jpeg


    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..

    I'd have to sell both Kidneys, a lung and a liver to be able to afford them, but yea, WHY not you only live once....

    I’ve felt the same way for a long time. It’s pretty surreal still. I got an excellent deal on this gear locally from a guy looking to downsize. It feels a bit like winning the lottery to an extent. I was really planning to use these funds on a new turntable, but this deal was worth getting spouse approval to stretch the budget a little!
    Analog: Hana ML > VPI Prime Signature 21 > Bob's Devices Sky 20-S > Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    Norma IPA-140 > Rosso Fiorentino Volterra
    Hifiman EF600 > Hifiman Arya Stealth
    Discogs
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,452
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    displayname wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

    9eecnmbrwh67.jpeg
    cww14inqbb6o.jpeg
    tmwmhw8iesgb.jpeg


    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

    9eecnmbrwh67.jpeg
    cww14inqbb6o.jpeg
    tmwmhw8iesgb.jpeg


    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..

    I'd have to sell both Kidneys, a lung and a liver to be able to afford them, but yea, WHY not you only live once....

    I’ve felt the same way for a long time. It’s pretty surreal still. I got an excellent deal on this gear locally from a guy looking to downsize. It feels a bit like winning the lottery to an extent. I was really planning to use these funds on a new turntable, but this deal was worth getting spouse approval to stretch the budget a little!

    So, have you left the sweet spot since you got them???😁😁😁
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • displayname
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    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

    9eecnmbrwh67.jpeg
    cww14inqbb6o.jpeg
    tmwmhw8iesgb.jpeg


    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    displayname wrote: »
    Got to sneak in a couple more upgrades before the end of the year. Very excited and grateful that this dream was able to become a reality.
    Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Norma IPA-140.

    9eecnmbrwh67.jpeg
    cww14inqbb6o.jpeg
    tmwmhw8iesgb.jpeg


    I have the Norma, so maybe one of these days I’ll snag a pair of Volterra’s. They’re my end game speaker.

    Congrats!!!

    Yep, the Volterra's are superb ear candy. Willy is getting it done! Congrats.

    I want them so bad.. I actually talked to Skip sometime ago about them, just can't let myself do it..

    I'd have to sell both Kidneys, a lung and a liver to be able to afford them, but yea, WHY not you only live once....

    I’ve felt the same way for a long time. It’s pretty surreal still. I got an excellent deal on this gear locally from a guy looking to downsize. It feels a bit like winning the lottery to an extent. I was really planning to use these funds on a new turntable, but this deal was worth getting spouse approval to stretch the budget a little!

    So, have you left the sweet spot since you got them???😁😁😁

    Not much! Back to the office tomorrow so hopefully I can get in there a little more today
    Analog: Hana ML > VPI Prime Signature 21 > Bob's Devices Sky 20-S > Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    Norma IPA-140 > Rosso Fiorentino Volterra
    Hifiman EF600 > Hifiman Arya Stealth
    Discogs
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  • skipshot12
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    Pulled my Phase Linear 4000 II preamp and installed the Krell AVS.
    Really love the sound of that processor in my 2-channel set-up.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
    edited January 7
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    Was hearing some crackling in my right channel and during trying to figure out who the culprit was I rotated in my garage sale Harman Kardon HK870 amp. Ran it for a couple hours to warm up so I could give it a proper review. Not bad for $250 but without appropriate speaker terminals that would accept anything but bare lamp cord I relegated it back to the closet of shame until I figure out a new home.

    Next up were my backup B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks. These were very early release and had no XLR inputs but I have a pair of Wireworld Silver Eclipse RCA's I threw on them. One thing I noticed is they are more bright than the newer version Sonata's. I think somewhere I read the early ones had no filtering for DC in the signal path. Maybe that is what makes the difference. For now I'm really digging them playing some Camila Cabello while drinking a margarita!
    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!)

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  • Geoff4rfc
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    treitz3 wrote: »

    Also, I take it that the support columns can be filled for more weight and resonance control?

    Tom

    "The steel structure supports sand filling to enhance vibration damping"
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,059
    edited October 20
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Been listening to a bunch of vinyl the past few days. Wow! Upgraded my CD player a month or two ago and thought that was nuts, but there is still something amazing about records!

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    That's awesome for you but please never say that again! Every single day I try hard to NOT justify going down TT hole, reassuring myself that my CD player is enough with the set-up care I put into it, forcing memories from my youth when I owned and appreciated LPs, to be non-existent. And it works for the most part until I see posts like yours....... :|

    I said it once and I'll say it once more....."Hey, anyone seen Geoff?" "Yeah, he lives under a bridge now" "What???? Why?" "He bought a turn table"
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  • Geoff4rfc
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    displayname wrote: »
    We recently got my favorite chair back from being refurbished. Fresh upholstery and had the internal frame rebuilt. Glad to have it back in the primary listening position.

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    Very nice!! So now, each time you sit in that chair, you can pet your dogs. I reckon that's better than choking your chicken, or spanking your monkey
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  • Geoff4rfc
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    DAMN!!! These Phuckers sound good!!!

    My system has been on all day, the wife and I have been throwing tunes at it since about 9 this morning,

    These M7’s are incredible, glad I decided to put some miles on them..




    I'm quite certain!!! Those speakers look bad azz
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,059
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    It's been awhile since I've been in this thread. Man-o-man, you fellas really have some over the top set ups. Beautiful drool worthy gear, speakers that make me wish I lived down the street. Very cool!!!
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  • newbie308
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    I finally pulled the trigger on a better power conditioner for my system. I ordered a Furman Elite 20 PFi and an Audioquest Blizzard 20A power cord for it. I can't wait to hear the improvements it will make over the old Monster Power HTS 2600 I've been using. This conditioner is only powering the source components. The amplifier and Subwoofer are powered from dedicated 20A outlets.
    Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
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