Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Here a update, I have got Focal image the right way around now, And bought a pair of Audioquest Columbia RCA cables that has taken a bit of harshness of my CD's. Next Upgrade will be a MC Ortofon Quintet Black. MM Bronze that am using now is excellent. Done 70hrs on the Focal 948 Speakers and they are really coming to life now with the break in time almost done, Mid/ Tweeter is really sounding sweet now. Edited January 17, 2017 by sacd87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 lovely system. Brand new Focals are a bit scary aren't they. When I hooked mine up I thought "what have I done?" A day later they were nice and a month later they were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 @blybo I know right it had me worried if I did the right thing, then said to my self there brand new and will need break in time. I only get to play with my setup 3 days of the week so taken me a while to break them in. but was the same story with my 826v that I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Get an in-home trial of the IsoTek power conditioners, will transform the system! Looks great BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Get an in-home trial of the IsoTek power conditioners, will transform the system! Looks great BTW. Very Strange you mentioning this isotek power conditioner as that the next thing on my upgrade list. Using a belkin PF40 at moment, but got my amp plugged directly into wall. cheers do you have a isotek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 minute ago, sacd87 said: Very Strange you mentioning this isotek power conditioner as that the next thing on my upgrade list. Using a belkin PF40 at moment, but got my amp plugged directly into wall. cheers do you have a isotek? I have some of the Premier cables, but saving up for a Sigma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 minute ago, Hydrology said: I have some of the Premier cables, but saving up for a Sigma! Are they pricey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just now, sacd87 said: Are they pricey? The Sigmas are $4999, but honestly, even starting from the Polaris (@$599) board is a huge improvement. I too have a PF40 in my Theatre System and the Polaris wipes the floor clean with it. I've been fortunate to trial the Sigma in my stereo setup and quite honestly I cant go back now to anything but the Sigma in that setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CryptiK Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Nice setup. I run a Polaris, not sure I can hear a difference but its nice to have some good quality protection and isolated sockets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, Hydrology said: The Sigmas are $4999, but honestly, even starting from the Polaris (@$599) board is a huge improvement. I too have a PF40 in my Theatre System and the Polaris wipes the floor clean with it. I've been fortunate to trial the Sigma in my stereo setup and quite honestly I cant go back now to anything but the Sigma in that setup! 5k just for the cable!!?, Have you tested the Isotek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 2 hours ago, sacd87 said: 5k just for the cable!!?, Have you tested the Isotek? No, 5K for the conditioner. The cables start at $99 and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Hydrology said: No, 5K for the conditioner. The cables start at $99 and upwards. Might just get the EVO3 for my music setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 There is a deal of the Polaris board and three EVO3 cables for $899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hdblu4k Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 10 hours ago, Hydrology said: There is a deal of the Polaris board and three EVO3 cables for $899 Where at? Audio Junction has them for $999. Do the isotek handle power amps or is your best bet to go directly into wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, sacd87 said: Where at? Audio Junction has them for $999. Do the isotek handle power amps or is your best bet to go directly into wall? Most stores should be offering the $899 package but may not be advertising as such on their websites (i.e. in store only price). Still, at $999, thats a $200 saving. The cables are just that - cables, but with filtering. The boards and full size components offer conditioning. Ideally you would use the IsoTek cables to an IsoTek conditioner board, however you can just start with their cables (replacing your stock standard power cords) and eventually move up the chain. Edited November 5, 2016 by Hydrology 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 47 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Most stores should be offering the $899 package but may not be advertising as such on their websites (i.e. in store only price). Still, at $999, thats a $200 saving. The cables are just that - cables, but with filtering. The boards and full size components offer conditioning. Ideally you would use the IsoTek cables to an IsoTek conditioner board, however you can just start with their cables (replacing your stock standard power cords) and eventually move up the chain. Might give my local shop a call and see what price can be done. I'll probably get the package with the 3 cables as that all I really need. Am still a bit worried about plugging my Amplifier into it, I only got 2 outputs from the wall and the cinema side of things is on the right. My pre and CD player and TT is plugged into the BF40 Belkin at moment but want to separate my Music setup from cinema side of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 3 hours ago, sacd87 said: Am still a bit worried about plugging my Amplifier into it Not quite sure what your concern is? You're supposed to plug things into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Hydrology said: Not quite sure what your concern is? You're supposed to plug things into it! I was told power conditioner are not very good for Amplifiers as Amplifiers need peak current. Was told to unplug my M6 amp from my belkin and plug into wall. Just wondering if this is the same for the isotek?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 17 hours ago, sacd87 said: I was told power conditioner are not very good for Amplifiers as Amplifiers need peak current. Was told to unplug my M6 amp from my belkin and plug into wall. Just wondering if this is the same for the isotek?. Do some research and you will get the answers you seek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 I sold of my Focals last week to make a very big upgrade. I bought some Audio Physic Virgo Speakers and they just fantastic, hearing so much more detail in the recordings now. Female vocals is just so clean and natural it feels like there in my living room preforming in front of me. Couldn't be happier, and sort of a Christmas present to my self hehe. here some pictures Everyone Have a Great Christmas and a Happy New year! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdblu4k Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Haven’t been on here in awhile But I’ll thought I would show you my Musical Fidleity A5 player, still need to add it into my audio rack and fine a spot for my Marantz SACD player. So far couldn’t be happier with my purchase, Will upload more pictures soon of my latest setup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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