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Location: Huddersfield
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I'm David.
Gazjam Becomes Famous
I posted this in the trade section as when you see what I am on about you will understand. If you don't read the Hi-Fi mags please make an exception this month and go and buy Hi-Fi Choice. Turn to page 62 and you will see AOS's very own Gazjam pictured in all his glory (well his face anyway).
Thanks for looking.
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Location: Glasgow
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I'm Brian.
I think this magazine , and review of Gazjams server is out tomorrow . I've had the pleasure of hearing this 5 star reviewed server and it is quite something. Gary is a very clever and innovative audio computer engineer , and a great guy into the bargain . He thoroughly deserves this accolade .
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Location: North-East England, UK
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I'm Harry.
Gazjam Becomes Famous
Just read it. Well done Gary. Looks a superb product.
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Location: Troon
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I'm tony.
Heard the server up against ali tates tfs.....very very close.Well done mate,wish you every success with it.
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Location: Glasgowshire
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I'm Gary.
the server we heard against the TFS isn't the same beastie Tony.
this one is..a wee bit different.
Last edited by Gazjam; 08-02-2013 at 19:06.
AC POWER
Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
AMPS
Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
SPEAKERS
Wharfedale Evo 4.4
DAC
PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
INTERCONNECTS
All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables
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Location: Glasgowshire
Posts: 9,663
I'm Gary.
Thanks HarryOriginally Posted by isuckedmandelsonslemons
AC POWER
Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
AMPS
Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
SPEAKERS
Wharfedale Evo 4.4
DAC
PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
INTERCONNECTS
All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables
Trade: 20/20 Audio
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 7,725
I'm Brian.
Tony, this HiFiChoice 5 star reviewed server is a very different animal to the one you heard . The server you heard that day was built for a set budget . The stock parts in this new reviewed server are very much audiophile quality components which I ,believe , are modified by Gary for optimum sound quality. . The software is also modified by Gary, I think , for the same reasons . The 5 star reviewed server blows the one you heard 'out of the water ' . Gary's came a long way since he built the one you heard a couple of months ago , good as it is .
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Location: glasgow
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I'm scott.
well done gary
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