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" I see they put this system on the magazine cover.I assume there is an article that goes with it.
I want to ask you.What happened that you didn't like the Audio Research M300 amps and made you go to custom built 845 SET amps? I see you haven't changed them but is the custom wound in Australia?
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
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Photography is another interest of mine ... and we won't talk about cars:)
The other pic I previously posted is from the mag article (not cover). It was a several page spread.
The ARC amps you are referring to are actually early to mid Ref600 monos. I modified them extensively, (converted them to triode mode among many other changes) and this inspired me to try something totally new. I still have them and they sound quite good for PP.
While the ARCs were pretty good, much better than all the SS stuff I'd tried including well revereed amps and even huge Class A monos they never gave me what I was hoping for and so my mods began. Converting them to triode mode was what really got me excited. This made them "musical" (the first hint of that SET 3D quality) and it set me on the path that led to SET.
Naz
I gotta ask.... what do you do for a living, rob banks?
no they rob us:)
I've been in business since I was 20, initially designing and manufacturing electronic security systems but these days we make all kinds of things, mostly our own designs but also contract manufacturing for other industries from auto to mining and medical.
It wasn't always great, the first five years I barely ran my car. Plenty of bad periods along the way too including post GFC where we only just survived. Everyone thought we were crazy, back in 95 when we established a new highly automated SMT plant and they were almost right. But we've turned the corner (again) with some awarded new designs.
BTW, I have invested way less than you think in audio. They looked after me on the speakers since they were the first in the country (and first ever in piano finish), and I didn't pay anything like retail for the TT which was a demo. The rest I built myself.
Naz
Good on you Naz, looks like your perseverance has paid off .
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Yes, but do you get good medical care and other benefits for those higher taxes like they do in some European countries? My beef with our Government is what we get for ours. Mostly fat cat politicians.
Edits: 10/26/16
Naz
Q: Does the octangular room have a sonic effect? Such as standing waves?
Thanks!
Thanks for your kind words, it is a passion for me and I was lucky enough to be in a position at the right time, when the equipment became available at the right price. The SETs and Phono/Line stage are entirely my own design and build, and I did extensive work to the crossovers in the MLs.I do think the Hex shaped room and cathedral ceilings help a lot with room modes, as does the length of my room which, believe it or not is 80ft! Against that is the bass suck out I get from all the floor to ceiling glass behind the curtains. Mind you bass is not a problem with a total of 16 x 12" Subs and 16 x 7" drivers in the mid bass arrays alongside the ESL panels:)
But, please don't think I believe you need this sort of gear to achieve great sound. I've helped my friends and brother to achieve truly fantastic results with comparatively modest setups and have heard great sound from the systems of other audio friends I've met along the way.
For me, SET plays a major part in achieving the best result and I have tried more than most when it comes to amplification.
Naz
Edits: 10/19/16
Beautiful set up Naz!
SET is my "rude awakening" factor too.
Edits: 11/01/16
that has to be heard to be appreciated.
And thank you for your comment,
Naz
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