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Themis
25-10-2009, 10:17
Here's an overview:
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/IMG_0894.jpg


The mess that I have to sort out : :)
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/IMG_0893.jpg


A close-up on the teak-and-leather Domus:
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/IMG_0891.jpg


The Rega (on Isoplat):
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/IMG_0897.jpg



The right side with some game consoles:
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/IMG_0898.jpg


Finally, the best:
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/Divers1.jpg

DSJR
25-10-2009, 10:31
Hope your puss is still alive and well :)

That Elys really has to go on your Rega guv'nor.

Those SF's should be the last thing to go, as I reckon there's tons morte that they can give. You know where to come for advice, don't you :lol:

Themis
25-10-2009, 10:51
Hope your puss is still alive and well :)

That Elys really has to go on your Rega guv'nor.

Those SF's should be the last thing to go, as I reckon there's tons morte that they can give. You know where to come for advice, don't you :lol:
Yep, Hestia (it's the pussy's name) is alive and well. :)

You're absolutely right, I'll have to do something about the Rega. I'll wait to get Croft's pre, then get a AT440MLa at SoundHifi, then see whether I get a Croft's Power or another TT (direct drive).

I could change the SF's only for other SF's... perhaps some 2-way Guarneri Mementos... who knows ? ;)

Alexxus
25-10-2009, 20:57
Love the speakers :stalks:

Your rack, if I may so call it, looks even worse than mine, even if marginally. You made me feel good :lol:

Some nice stuff in and on it, tho. Thanks for showing ;)

Themis
26-10-2009, 08:46
Your rack, if I may so call it, looks even worse than mine, even if marginally. You made me feel good :lol:
:lol: Yep, I do a lot of gear testing so it's kind of a permanent-temporary-one-on-another-as-they-fit on this... "rack"... :eyebrows:
The only things that don't move is my Denon amp and the TT.

Anyway, here are some more photos to share too (so you can put a face on the name and the family, although you may not care less :smoking:) :

With mrs and my son
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/th_IMG_0117.jpg (http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/?action=view&current=IMG_0117.jpg)
... my daughter last summer in Crete:
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/th_P1000694.jpg (http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/?action=view&current=P1000694.jpg)
... and family on holidays in Greece:
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/th_P1000634.jpg (http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/?action=view&current=P1000634.jpg)

Macca
26-10-2009, 08:50
Any news on the arrival of your Croft yet Dimitri?

It will be fun to compare notes!



Martin

Themis
26-10-2009, 08:56
No, no news yet... :( I'll send a remainder to Glen today.

Marco
26-10-2009, 08:56
Nice pictures of your system, Dimitri - I also like your speakers :)

But for me the best picture of all is this one:

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/th_P1000634.jpg (http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/Themis_photo/?action=view&current=P1000634.jpg)

That looks like veritable paradise! I can just imagine sitting there eating some Dolmades, Humous and Tzatziki with pitta bread, and then perhaps some Kleftico and Souvlaki with a lovely Greek salad (plenty of Feta cheese and black olives), all washed down with a nice bottle of Othello! :cheers:

Are you originally from Greece, because Dimitri doesn't seem like a French name :smoking:

Marco.

Themis
26-10-2009, 09:06
Yes, I was born and lived in Greece until I was 18. I came to France after my studies, when I was 22 or so. My family still lives there.

It looks like paradise... you're right. Thanks for your kind comments. :cool:
I can't wait for next summer to be there again. :)

Themis
26-10-2009, 16:16
Any news on the arrival of your Croft yet Dimitri?

Bad news, Glen had some metalwork supply problems. My pre should get a small 2-3 weeks delay...

:unfair:

Steve Toy
13-06-2010, 15:59
I look forward to seeing those Croft amps in the flesh as well as hearing the system. I've a few bits and pieces to bring with me that'll fit at the bottom of Tasha's suitcase :eyebrows: if you want to try them out.

Tasha will love the look of the speakers. I may love the sound.

Themis
13-06-2010, 19:53
:)

I only hope we'll manage to take some time to do some serious listening and some tuning, because with all this work lately, I admit having let down my system a bit.

The week holiday will be a real holiday for me too ! :cool:

In any case, even if it's not the best system in the world, you will see that it's a melodic system overall, with just enough precision (as needed) and a well-voiced, well-paced easy-to-listen-to character. ;)

(Btw: bring a couple of -your- reference CD's with you)

Steve Toy
13-06-2010, 21:12
Will do! I guess you'll burn them to your computer.

Steve Toy
13-06-2010, 22:06
Regarding your system, it's got valves! :)

Themis
14-06-2010, 20:28
Regarding your system, it's got valves! :)
Yes, it's got valves ! Four of them ! :)

Yes, I'll store them to disk prior to listening, so that you can appreciate the process from beginning to end. ;)

Rare Bird
14-06-2010, 21:19
you better hurry up & dump that AV unit or trouble will be on the horizon

:lol:

Themis
14-06-2010, 21:21
:lolsign:

Hey ! It's one of the best sounding AV amps out there !!! :o

Rare Bird
14-06-2010, 21:26
Your rack not yer amp..& don't forget your mains leads need to be strewned across the floor like an explosion in a snake pit.. ;)

Themis
14-06-2010, 21:33
Pff... Hifi is complicated... :o

Marco
14-06-2010, 21:34
Your rack not yer amp..& don't forget your mains leads nead to be strewned across the floor like an explosin in a snake pit.. ;)

Mine don't go anywhere near the floor....the gear's far too high up in the air for that!! :lol:

Marco.

apanton1952
15-06-2010, 11:58
Dimitri, very nice.

Just don't even mention cables, please :)

Steve Toy
15-06-2010, 16:13
Rearranging Dimitri's living room and causing Mrs Dimitri to hate me is not on the agenda. :eek:

Isolation of kit from vibration can work in conjunction with existing furniture... :upyours:

These Black Ravioli can be placed under a critical component like a preamp or a DAC. :cool:

Dimitri, I'll bring them with me and if they make a notable improvement to your satisfaction you can keep them! :)


http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3450/15062010003.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/15062010003.jpg/)

Rare Bird
15-06-2010, 16:33
I wonder whats inside those little pads

Be nice to try them under the Mission 'Isoplat' lifting it of it's feet see if there's any difference

Spectral Morn
15-06-2010, 16:34
Could be the germ of a new TV program here...... THE HI-FI INSPECTORS :eek:

:lolsign::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:



Regards D S D L

Steve Toy
15-06-2010, 16:57
Just don't even mention cables, please

Why not? I'll also bring some Mark Grant G1000HDs with Nutrik Pro-fi plugs. :p


Be nice to try them under the Mission 'Isoplat' lifting it of it's feet see if there's any difference :lolsign:

I don't think we'll be trying them there because I suspect they won't make any improvement.

Rare Bird
15-06-2010, 17:18
Nutrik Pro-fi plugs. :p



Great plugs...

apanton1952
15-06-2010, 22:20
Why not? I'll also bring some Mark Grant G1000HDs with Nutrik Pro-fi plugs. :p



I don't think we'll be trying them there because I suspect they won't make any improvement.

As with gemstones cables have many facets; one they share with rabbits and wire coathangers is they seem to breed, overnight, in dark places where you can't get to.

Is all. ;)

Rare Bird
15-06-2010, 22:34
Arthur i think you have quoted two completely different responces from each other.

Steve Toy
15-06-2010, 23:21
To arthur: a bit like silly cable sceptics.

Wrong forum cos here we DO go there...

Themis
18-06-2010, 17:04
All this reminds me that I have to make new photos with Glenn's amps... :o

apanton1952
18-06-2010, 17:22
To arthur: a bit like silly cable sceptics.

Wrong forum cos here we DO go there...

You misunderstand - I am not a cable sceptic - just always getting tangled up in them, is all :) and they are always getting tangled in each other too...

Steve Toy
19-06-2010, 02:08
Arthur, you need to dress your cables so they don't get all tangled up :p

Dimitri, we could maybe start a new thread next week.