mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 In the Nuromol ad, where the women becomes fractured, on TV can some one identify the speakers. They are thin (pencil) white two way towers. May be a ribbon tweeter. . Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 601 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 An early Xmas treat - went the heathen IKEA Kallax way because it turns out that appearances do matter 😄 No space on top means no more... right? (Havnt found space for the REL yet hmmm...) First spin: 16 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) Back into using Tidal after a gap. Feels like there is a great improvement in the quality when compared to when I used it a year back. Edited December 13, 2020 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites
gemini07 968 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hey HiFi Man - that even sounds good through my computer! How do you find switching between the McIntosh and the Sansui - is there a night and day difference? Link to post Share on other sites
MattyW 2,245 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 My system today, during a decentish sized storm: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHyDpZUqaub7rNWMqcAIITGrJQgE7dW5/view?usp=sharing 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Domestic bliss system. Accuphase, Tannoy and a pair of REL Gibraltars to fill things out. It’s a big room- only a third in view. Yes, the speaker position could be better, but sounds pretty good Not for critical listening. Edited December 14, 2020 by The Fresh Prince 25 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrology 2,479 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Some DIY isolation under the music server 22 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Island boy 49 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 21 hours ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: An early Xmas treat - went the heathen IKEA Kallax way because it turns out that appearances do matter 😄 No space on top means no more... right? (Havnt found space for the REL yet hmmm...) First spin: Your ptp4 lenco looking good👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 hours ago, The Fresh Prince said: Domestic bliss system. Accuphase, Tannoy and a pair of REL Gibraltars to fill things out. It’s a big room- only a third in view. Yes, the speaker position could be better, but sounds pretty good Not for critical listening. Lovely big open room. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 601 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Island boy said: Your ptp4 lenco looking good👍 Cheers. It's a tinkerer's dream. I'm sure there will be a few more iterations before I'm done with it 👌 Link to post Share on other sites
Island boy 49 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: Cheers. It's a tinkerer's dream. I'm sure there will be a few more iterations before I'm done with it 👌 Upgrading the bearing spindle would be one of them!! Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 601 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 36 minutes ago, Island boy said: Upgrading the bearing spindle would be one of them!! Haha any recommendations? There are several options out there for bearing upgrade.. Link to post Share on other sites
Island boy 49 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 9 hours ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: Haha any recommendations? There are several options out there for bearing upgrade.. Ptp audio, solid bearing Link to post Share on other sites
Alpine Electrocats 271 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Martin Logan aerius, a bit beat up Kenwood kp 990 w FR3 cartridge monolithic phono stage or project phono box bluesound streamer oppo 103 adcom gfa 545 power amp nad integrated used as pre temporarily and the records, that’s what happens with 50 years of record buying Edited December 16, 2020 by Alpine Electrocats Update 15 Link to post Share on other sites
Alpine Electrocats 271 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 14/12/2020 at 6:24 PM, The Fresh Prince said: Domestic bliss system. Accuphase, Tannoy and a pair of REL Gibraltars to fill things out. It’s a big room- only a third in view. Yes, the speaker position could be better, but sounds pretty good Not for critical listening. Far out! Nice architecture 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fro 1,266 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) It just keeps growing. New REL 212SE sub and Dragon cables! Edited December 19, 2020 by Fro 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Back on the mono Salt Cellar system but this time with my 1920s tube 330mW UX-171A map with 80 rec tube. I have to drive this amp with a battery headphone amp because input impedance is 400ohms due to the fact it has transformer input. The OPTs secondaries float and they are wired in series for a mono output. Don’t try with any SS amp. The 12” Beymas are providing bass and FaitalPro compression drivers on Tractrix Al cast horn. 1st order Xover at 1100hz. At 98db efficient speakers 1/3rd of a watt plays more than loud enough. You have to pick your tracts but at the mo streaming soft rock and sounds good. Edited December 20, 2020 by mwhouston 10 Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Yet another twist, on the IKEA chopping board 6 Link to post Share on other sites
awayward 2,549 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, The Fresh Prince said: Yet another twist, on the IKEA chopping board Levitating chopping boards, l like it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Willmax 1,153 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) On 14/12/2020 at 5:54 PM, The Fresh Prince said: Domestic bliss system. Accuphase, Tannoy and a pair of REL Gibraltars to fill things out. It’s a big room- only a third in view. Yes, the speaker position could be better, but sounds pretty good Not for critical listening. A pair of Tannoy Legacy Arden with 15" drivers would be just the ticket in that big room of yours. By the way that floor is stunning! Edited December 21, 2020 by Willmax 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 20/12/2020 at 2:42 PM, mwhouston said: Back on the mono Salt Cellar system but this time with my 1920s tube 330mW UX-171A map with 80 rec tube. I have to drive this amp with a battery headphone amp because input impedance is 400ohms due to the fact it has transformer input. The OPTs secondaries float and they are wired in series for a mono output. Don’t try with any SS amp. The 12” Beymas are providing bass and FaitalPro compression drivers on Tractrix Al cast horn. 1st order Xover at 1100hz. At 98db efficient speakers 1/3rd of a watt plays more than loud enough. You have to pick your tracts but at the mo streaming soft rock and sounds good. If you want to know more about the “Dalek” - 1/3rd of a watt power amp;- https://retro-thermionic.blogspot.com/2013/03/intermezzo-1920-ux-171-power-amp.html Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 33 minutes ago, The Fresh Prince said: Yet another twist, on the IKEA chopping board What do each monoblocks produce 160W? Make and model please? Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 11 hours ago, mwhouston said: What do each monoblocks produce 160W? Make and model please? Prima Luna EVO400. 140W per side using EL34. I have switched for 6CA7- so I’m guessing a bit more power then original spec. Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Willmax said: A pair of Tannoy Legacy Arden with 15" drivers would be just the ticket in that big room of yours. By the way that floor is stunning! Thanks. There was a lot of under breath swearing from the floor installer, when I asked for it to be laid on the diagonal. I think it was worth the effort. Yes. A pair of Ardens would be nice- but the key here is “domestic bliss”. There was a fair amount of eye rolling as my wife and I hauled the Sub and the Accuphase power amp upstairs. I don’t want to push it. I fear the Ardens, and their room positioning might end in “domestic hell”- or purgatory, at best!😆 Edited December 21, 2020 by The Fresh Prince 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
misternavi 1,233 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 20/12/2020 at 2:42 PM, mwhouston said: Back on the mono Salt Cellar system but this time with my 1920s tube 330mW UX-171A map with 80 rec tube. I have to drive this amp with a battery headphone amp because input impedance is 400ohms due to the fact it has transformer input. The OPTs secondaries float and they are wired in series for a mono output. Don’t try with any SS amp. The 12” Beymas are providing bass and FaitalPro compression drivers on Tractrix Al cast horn. 1st order Xover at 1100hz. At 98db efficient speakers 1/3rd of a watt plays more than loud enough. You have to pick your tracts but at the mo streaming soft rock and sounds good. it looks like something from Dr.Who. I love it! Link to post Share on other sites
patjoy 327 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 On 14/12/2020 at 6:24 PM, The Fresh Prince said: Domestic bliss system. Accuphase, Tannoy and a pair of REL Gibraltars to fill things out. It’s a big room- only a third in view. Yes, the speaker position could be better, but sounds pretty good Not for critical listening. Love the simplistic deco styling/setup. Shame the speaker positioning could not be opposite the chairs and the Accuphase in a more "visible" position (the glow of those meters should be directly in focus) - but totally understand you can only push the "boundaries" so far 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, patjoy said: Love the simplistic deco styling/setup. Shame the speaker positioning could not be opposite the chairs and the Accuphase in a more "visible" position (the glow of those meters should be directly in focus) - but totally understand you can only push the "boundaries" so far Thanks, The speakers are set up so listening whilst at the dining table is optimised The chairs are more decorative, than anything else. The meters are also visible from the dining table. It’s a compromise. Edited December 22, 2020 by The Fresh Prince 9 Link to post Share on other sites
Lx4man 478 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 32 minutes ago, The Fresh Prince said: Thanks, The speakers are set up so listening whilst at the dining table is optimised The chairs are more decorative, than anything else. The meters are also visible from the dining table. It’s a compromise. Looks like I'm having dinner at yours every night 😉 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 46 minutes ago, Lx4man said: Looks like I'm having dinner at yours every night 😉 Not sure if AC/DC over an Angus steak is the way to go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
awayward 2,549 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, mwhouston said: Not sure if AC/DC over an Angus steak is the way to go. An Angus solo while eating an Angus steak seems perfect to me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, awayward said: An Angus solo while eating an Angus steak seems perfect to me. We’re all vegetarian, so it’ll have to be Toto, and Tofu 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
gillmaverick 740 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Finally Got my Rack built and re-arranged everything in the cave. Looks and sound very nice after Dirac.....Ignore tele as It mute While the tunes are on.... 9 Link to post Share on other sites
muon* 3,032 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, gillmaverick said: Finally Got my Rack built and re-arranged everything in the cave. Looks and sound very nice after Dirac.....Ignore tele as It mute While the tunes are on.... Hard to ignore the tele with Gal on there 3 Link to post Share on other sites
stevoz 5,700 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 On 21/12/2020 at 9:55 PM, Willmax said: A pair of Tannoy Legacy Arden with 15" drivers would be just the ticket in that big room of yours. By the way that floor is stunning! Yeah, I like the 45 degree floor boards.👌 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Not mine off FB. Altec horns on display. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
The Fresh Prince 796 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 It isn’t Bose, but it is a “lifestyle system” DIY rack. 17 Link to post Share on other sites
mwhouston 5,074 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 50 minutes ago, The Fresh Prince said: It isn’t Bose, but it is a “lifestyle system” DIY rack. Keep it simple. Nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrology 2,479 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Analogueage 58 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Looks great Mark. I see the new light arrived. Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrology 2,479 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, Analogueage said: Looks great Mark. I see the new light arrived. Cheers! Yep, works well ! Link to post Share on other sites
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