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Rare Bird
05-10-2009, 11:40
My systems unconnected in & bits all over the place at the mo.

Heres the CDP...Micromega Stage 6

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/LIVING-SIN/M6.jpg

This is a very good sounding player indeed, the DAC in it sounds great. I borrowed a Benchmark DAC awile ago in hope to upgrade but made it sound terrible!
Marco
05-10-2009, 12:07
Nice CD player, Andre! I've always liked older Micromegas and used to own (and love) one of these [picture shamlessly stolen from pfm]:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9050/micromegaduo.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/micromegaduo.png/)

I notice that you've now also embraced the joys of proper equipment supports! ;)

Marco.
DSJR
05-10-2009, 13:20
The ONLY thing wrong with the Stage 6 in the UK was the dire after-sales service once the UK distribution went awry. Parts could be got from France but they were very expensive, a shame, as the CD drive was a "special" I understand. Good machine that one IMO, regardless.
Rare Bird
05-10-2009, 14:13
Funny you should mention that player Marco as i bought a used CDM but came smashed to pieces..

Just wondering if the Russ Andrews Torylite plinth might sound better than the glass Mana type shelf!

:lolsign: Deffo need to change those cheap spikes for Stainless ones
Marco
05-10-2009, 15:08
Just wondering if the Russ Andrews Torylite plinth might sound better than the glass Mana type shelf!


I reckon it will - try it, or first try losing the metal cones and sitting the player's feet directly on top of the glass :)

Personally, I've never had good results with cones (metal or otherwise) under CDPs on glass shelves...

When you try the Torylite, use the cones then :smoking:

Marco.
Rare Bird
23-10-2009, 09:38
Here's all mi Quads, all ready for renovation & rebuild...Stripped the end two already..

Will be a Leak 'Stereo 20' valve amp Monday to the collection.

(Sorry about poor pic)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/LIVING-SIN/Quads.jpg
Marco
23-10-2009, 09:42
Nice one, Andre - I bet you're looking forward to getting that lot fired up! :)

Btw, did you try what I suggested above (removing the cones, etc) on the shelf underneath your CDP?

Marco.
Macca
23-10-2009, 09:42
Andre

Why do you need five (5) power amps? - just curious...

Martin
Rare Bird
23-10-2009, 10:08
Nice one, Andre - I bet you're looking forward to getting that lot fired up! :)

Btw, did you try what I suggested above (removing the cones, etc) on the shelf underneath your CDP?

Marco.

Yes & i tried Russ Andrews Oak Cones, no difference..I don't use the player anyway Marco an ornament more than anything.
Marco
23-10-2009, 10:09
No worries, dude. I thought CD was your main source now, though?

Marco.
Rare Bird
23-10-2009, 10:11
Andre

Why do you need five (5) power amps? - just curious...

Martin

Cos i'm a nutter...I'll be Tri Amping.. ;)
Macca
23-10-2009, 10:28
Cos i'm a nutter...

Of course! Silly me!
Rare Bird
23-10-2009, 10:38
No worries, dude. I thought CD was your main source now, though?

Marco.

Nah don't use it..FLAC
Rare Bird
24-10-2009, 10:28
Here's my Leak 'Stereo 20' another ready to be restored.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/LIVING-SIN/Leak.jpg