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Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too

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Posted on May 21, 2017 at 06:41:20
bullethead



Here's my setup. About 17 years to build, details in my profile.

Recently got a new preamp, also added in a 5 CD changer which doesn't sound too bad at all.

 

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I really hope I am done!, posted on May 21, 2017 at 07:51:14
House13
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I have been an audiophile since I was 14 years old, 55 years ago. I started with tubes back then, of course. After owning over 20 turntables, I am now exclusively solid state and digital.

I have spent over $40K in the last year enhancing the system. My last addition, only a week ago, is the Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator System x 2. These added elegance, refinement and precision along with that missing octave I craved.

I sincerely believe this is the end of a very long journey of discovery.

My profile is under "Inmate Systems."

 

I've notice that in Ads, they never show any cables!, posted on May 21, 2017 at 07:58:30
oldmkvi
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 Don't those Basses vibrate or ring while stereo's on?
Play something loud, then abruptly stop it, see if you hear them.
That's how I found out my Piano was doing that!

 

RE: I've notice that in Ads, they never show any cables!, posted on May 21, 2017 at 08:01:40
bullethead
 It is a cosmic tweak, yes.

 

RE: I really hope I am done!, posted on May 21, 2017 at 08:02:48
bullethead
 I have the gallo sub amp for the second voice coil. Nice digs, good luck.

 

Too early to listen to the speakers..., posted on May 21, 2017 at 08:46:32
DeKay

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Finally everyone is awake..., posted on May 21, 2017 at 08:48:17
DeKay

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subtle clues in pic ... that dude is a coal miner... nt, posted on May 21, 2017 at 09:33:50
3+4=5
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RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 21, 2017 at 10:37:56
Green Lantern
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took this pic early this morning after reading your post BH (Sunrising in the livingroom), then I went for a run.

I just swapped back in my 20s after listening to my MMGs for about a month. Sorry if it looks unorganized; I blacked out the TV because it was just a massive glare in the original pic.

And for those wondering, yeah I stacked my components because well that's how I want them.









 

Listening on a lazy morning in a..., posted on May 21, 2017 at 11:22:04
Jim Treanor
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shared-space, thou-shalt-not-move-my-prints-or-other-stuff small bedroom that needs some help with the resulting acoustics.


Jim

 

A couple, posted on May 21, 2017 at 12:05:35
slapshot
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 It has taken over 30 years to get here. Recently downsized to the current configuration, which has the best sound to date.









 

Spoken word... War and Peace as recited by... , posted on May 21, 2017 at 12:42:42
musetap
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 Frank, who basically won't shut up.

Managed to get a pic of him with his mouth closed.

When Frankie speaks, people listen.






"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination"-Michael McClure



 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 21, 2017 at 13:13:36
Byrd69
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Location: East Syracuse, New York
Joined: August 23, 2004
Just the basics for Sunday listening.

Upstairs it gets nutty.

(which upstairs?)








Your interest may vary but the results will be same. (Byrd 2020)

I can't compete with the dead. (Buck W. 2010)

Cowards can't be heroes. (Byrd 2017)

Why don't catfish have kittens? (Moe Howard 1937)

 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 21, 2017 at 13:27:30
bullethead
 I've always admired your excellent taste from what I've seen over the years.

I have a pair of MMGs as well (to the right), they are a good value.

The 20s must be magnificent just looking at the size of them.

 

No listening this morning ..., posted on May 21, 2017 at 13:33:02
reelsmith.
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 ...but was up to the wee hours spinning records last night.

Breaking in my new Yamaha A-S1100 integrated amp, which replaced my Yamaha C2a preamp and Forte Model 5 power amp.

So far so good.



Dean.




reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.


 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 21, 2017 at 14:32:23
Sondek
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 What? No Acoustats? If any day of the week needs Acoustats, it's Sundays, Byrd.

Mike

 

What kind...., posted on May 21, 2017 at 14:36:38
bcowen
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 ...of tubes you have in that? Bet they're some choice New New Stock, aren't they? :)

 

Cat got your speaker!, posted on May 21, 2017 at 14:54:22
House13
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Location: SE TN
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 A very beautiful animal. He looks very content. I hope he did not swallow a tweeter!

 

the Yamaha house sound, posted on May 21, 2017 at 15:06:06
bullethead
 Yamaha house sound is great, very nice integrated. I just watched some videos on YouTube about it. Good luck with it.

 

RE: No listening this morning ..., posted on May 21, 2017 at 16:52:14
slapshot
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 I recently went to an integrated as well; I like the simplicity. The Yamaha has that nice, classic look as well.

 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 21, 2017 at 17:43:59
JoshT
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While home auditioning a Rogue Audio RP-5 and playing with resistance loading with the internal dip switches.

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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

Nice! I love simple, but . . . , posted on May 21, 2017 at 17:49:00
JoshT
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 You'd never know it from the monstrous HT-2 channel combo system I posted below!

Still, my other systems are all simple and I love them as much.

One has an SL-1301 and Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II integrated and the other is a BelCanto DAC/Preamp and BelCanto power amp (no TT - I stream to it through an Apple express).
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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

Gorgeous! Might I ask . . ., posted on May 21, 2017 at 17:51:54
JoshT
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 Might I ask what you are using for vibration control in those pictures?
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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

Handsome devil!! nt, posted on May 21, 2017 at 17:58:53
JoshT
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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

Where is your belcanto stuff?, posted on May 21, 2017 at 18:34:41
JoshT
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 Did you move on to other stuff or am I just missing it?
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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

RE: Gorgeous! Might I ask . . ., posted on May 21, 2017 at 18:44:08
House13
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Location: SE TN
Joined: February 17, 2008



Thank you Josh!

Those are very dense foam blocks. They are discardable inserts in end cap type frames used as protection in electronic instrument packaging.

I needed something dense that does not compress or deform under weight. Various cones type devices were out because of the shelf surface not being a solid. I also needed something to prevent the selves from ringing.

I had two already from a component I had owned at the time.

The width fits exactly between the feet on the bottom plate of my Rowland amps and between the upright posts of the amp stands. The length is the same as the amps.

They worked so well I had asked the same manufacturer if they could send me more. They sent me six which is the exact number I needed.

The overall dimensions fit all my components as if they were custom made for them.

I like the simplicity of the rack. The lack of solid shelves eliminates any dust collection and resonances. The shelves are adjustable and are no larger than needed for the components I own. The foam blocks prevent ringing. I guess the best part is I got it for nothing.


 

Smart! Good use for/of that material!... N/T, posted on May 21, 2017 at 20:17:23
musetap
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 aa
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination"-Michael McClure



 

RE: Where is your belcanto stuff?, posted on May 22, 2017 at 01:12:29
bullethead
 I moved on since that point.

 

You aren't done......., posted on May 22, 2017 at 03:52:59
Ozzy
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Joined: September 21, 1999
 ....because I don't see a turntable.......


Oz





Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you.
- Winston Churchill

 

RE: Sunday Morning pic, posted on May 22, 2017 at 05:36:40
geoffkait



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RE: You aren't done......., posted on May 22, 2017 at 06:52:17
House13
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Posts: 337
Location: SE TN
Joined: February 17, 2008
 Been there, done that many times over!

 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 22, 2017 at 06:57:14
Pjay
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Location: Northern VA
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This works.
As I slowly slip into the dark cesspool of audiophalia neurosis. . . .

My speaker building site

 

Agreed! Really cool. N/T, posted on May 22, 2017 at 07:31:25
JoshT
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Location: Eastern Massachusetts
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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

RE: Click on the link, guys, posted on May 22, 2017 at 08:37:27
kitch29
 Pjay has been on a speaker quest building, reviewing, and offering well thought out opinion for the nearly 20 years I've been here.

 

RE: You aren't done......., posted on May 22, 2017 at 09:21:54
AudioSoul
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Location: north central AZ
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The twenty first time is a charm....

 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 22, 2017 at 10:38:55
docw
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 in church, Never On Sunday!

 

I remember ..., posted on May 22, 2017 at 13:47:09
reelsmith.
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 You were my inspiration !

Dean.


reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.


 

RE: I remember ..., posted on May 22, 2017 at 14:03:52
fantja
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Posts: 15524
Location: Alabama
Joined: September 11, 2010
 Beautiful pics! All -

 

Never on Sunday, posted on May 22, 2017 at 15:59:35
vinyl survivor
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Location: Southeastern US
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 From many moons ago!

 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 22, 2017 at 16:48:24
Byrd69
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Posts: 2881
Location: East Syracuse, New York
Joined: August 23, 2004
 I have a pair of Acoustat Spectra 11 and Martin Logan Aerius, but no high in-service powered amps to bring into the office. I do have a pair of Newcomb 6550 pp monoblocks, but one needs work....red plating a 6550. There's no interest (or need) at this time in having it repaired.

The Fostex full-range drivers in the pic have been in this room for 10 years. They've only left for one afternoon for a demo at a AK meet. I've never tried anything else in here. These speakers, with the M&K sub under the piano bench load the room nicely.


Your interest may vary but the results will be same. (Byrd 2020)

I can't compete with the dead. (Buck W. 2010)

Cowards can't be heroes. (Byrd 2017)

Why don't catfish have kittens? (Moe Howard 1937)

 

RE: I remember ..., posted on May 23, 2017 at 06:10:23
slapshot
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 That's nice to hear! There's something to be said if one can downsize and simultaneously improve the sound quality of one's system.

 

RE: Never on Sunday, posted on May 23, 2017 at 14:40:20
docw
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 finally listened, I have a vocal one from Spotify, while preparing a playlist for 50+ event.

 

RE: Never on Sunday, posted on May 23, 2017 at 23:47:00
Todd Krieger
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 I've heard that song maybe a hundred times throughout my lifetime, yet until now never knew the title of it.......

 

RE: Sunday Morning Listening picture, share your too, posted on May 24, 2017 at 10:24:47
Tweaker456
 Related image

 

Byrds fan?, posted on May 24, 2017 at 18:32:04
ppopp
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Location: OR
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 : )

 

RE: Byrds fan?, posted on May 25, 2017 at 08:26:28
fantja
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Location: Alabama
Joined: September 11, 2010
 Nice pics! All

 

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