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My modest HiFi System. I like him very much :) . Can stay hours listen music and i am discovering music.
Amp : Accuphase E-305V
CDP : Marantz CD60 Modified
Speakers : Proac 1SC
Cable : Cambridge Audio Linea 8.4 Bi-Wired (now DIY)
IC : DIY
Stands : Empire
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Lovely looking kit, KimKod, love the vintage look of the amp, and the drivers on the speakers are very unusual. You need to quit the smoking though, I've read that smoke particles attack electronic components and the sound deteriorates very quickly. (I just made that up, by the way, but as an ex-smoker of nearly 2 years now I am so glad I quit, and have more money for my frivolous hobbies... ;))
Lovely looking kit, KimKod, love the vintage look of the amp, and the drivers on the speakers are very unusual. You need to quit the smoking though, I've read that smoke particles attack electronic components and the sound deteriorates very quickly. (I just made that up, by the way, but as an ex-smoker of nearly 2 years now I am so glad I quit, and have more money for my frivolous hobbies... ;))
And the expanded waistline to go with them, no doubt.;) I speak as one who packed it in 2 years 3 months 3weeks and 4 days 7 hours 15mins and 34 seconds ago as I type, fingernails, who needs 'em:lol:
Lovely looking kit, KimKod, love the vintage look of the amp, and the drivers on the speakers are very unusual. You need to quit the smoking though, I've read that smoke particles attack electronic components and the sound deteriorates very quickly. (I just made that up, by the way, but as an ex-smoker of nearly 2 years now I am so glad I quit, and have more money for my frivolous hobbies... ;))
How do you know it is KimKod who smokes? It might be his partner or the tropical fish that do.
Welcome to AoS KimKod. We are lighthearted, frivolous and serious here in equal measure.
What are your tastes in music? Oh, and what is your first name; we tend to be on first name terms here.
Enjoy the forum
Regards
And the expanded waistline to go with them, no doubt.;) I speak as one who packed it in 2 years 3 months 3weeks and 4 days 7 hours 15mins and 34 seconds ago as I type, fingernails, who needs 'em:lol:
Lol! When people ask when I gave up, I usually say "3 stone ago" - which is about right...:( I have lost a few pounds recently by cutting out the naughty snacks, and excessive takeaways. I still love the smell of a ciggie, though, and if someone invented a non-harmful one at 50p a pack I'd be back on them immediately! :smoking:
How do you know it is KimKod who smokes? It might be his partner or the tropical fish that do.
That's very true, Barry - shouldn't assume anything, though I think the fish would probably struggle to light one! ;)
jandl100
02-10-2009, 07:12
Nice kit. I just love that Accuphase amp - definitely on my Wish List!
You could try putting one of Stan Beresford's DACs on the end of the Marantz CDP - I think you would be pleased. :)
Nice system KimKod and thanks for sharing :)
I'm not sure if you've been asked this before, but as I can't see the details (or a thread in the Welcome area) I'll mention it... What's your first name and where are you from, mate? :smoking:
Marco.
Sorry for the Delay...
Lovely looking kit, KimKod, love the vintage look of the amp, and the drivers on the speakers are very unusual. You need to quit the smoking though, I've read that smoke particles attack electronic components and the sound deteriorates very quickly. (I just made that up, by the way, but as an ex-smoker of nearly 2 years now I am so glad I quit, and have more money for my frivolous hobbies... ;))
Thanks. I know that i need to quit the smoking, but...
How do you know it is KimKod who smokes? It might be his partner or the tropical fish that do.
Welcome to AoS KimKod. We are lighthearted, frivolous and serious here in equal measure.
What are your tastes in music? Oh, and what is your first name; we tend to be on first name terms here.
Enjoy the forum
Regards
My tastes are Heavy Metal, but since i have a decent hiFi system (it begin with a Marantz PM6002), i listen things like etnho music, Jazz, Classical, Vocal, etc... I think that i'm descovering music...
Nice kit. I just love that Accuphase amp - definitely on my Wish List!
You could try putting one of Stan Beresford's DACs on the end of the Marantz CDP - I think you would be pleased. :)
It's definitely a good amp. I gonna have him for a long time. The Stan Beresford's DACs are good?
Nice system KimKod and thanks for sharing :)
I'm not sure if you've been asked this before, but as I can't see the details (or a thread in the Welcome area) I'll mention it... What's your first name and where are you from, mate? :smoking:
Marco.
Thanks Marco.
I'm from Portugal.
All the best
José Pires
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My tastes are Heavy Metal, but since I have a decent hiFi system (it begin with a Marantz PM6002), I listen things like ethno music, Jazz, Classical, Vocal, etc... I think that I'm descovering music...
José Pires
Hi José,
If your system encourages you to explore and enjoy new music, then you can't really ask for much more.
Enjoy the journey.
Regards
Hi José,
If your system encourages you to explore and enjoy new music, then you can't really ask for much more.
Enjoy the journey.
Regards
Hi Barry,
I am enjoing the journey, but i think that i can get better. I am tempted to change my source. I already done that with an RadFord WS1 and get better... but i would like to try a really HiFi Source, maiby Accuphase DP75V.
Thanks
Hi Barry,
I am enjoing the journey, but i think that i can get better.
Yeah, that's exactly where the problems start :lol: Once the upgrade bug has bitten, there's no way out. At least I have not found it yet...
Anyways, quite a nice system you got there, Jose ;)
Hi all
It's been a while and though I did many experiments and some upgrades, but lately I've spent more time listening music and with my 2 year old daughter:kiss:.
I made some upgrades and some experienced with CDP’s. Had a Micromega Stage 6 (I miss a lot this player) and now i have and i want to keep the Primare D30.2 MKII. The Micromega (bitstream) and Primare (4 X PCM1704 24-bit/96kHz) are very different sonically, but they give a great pleasure to hear. Recently also finally got the Radford WS1 already playing. Beautifully sound, the TDA1541A-S1 is what we already know.
As for cables and Interconnects, did many experiments, tests and exchanges and finally from some time I have an excellent synergy between devices.
I can not change the Amplifier. I heard a lot and had some borrowed from friends at home, but I'm addicted to the Accuphase.
The Speakers were spaced between them creating a bigger stage. Defined and fast. Also borrowed from friends and dealler’s had at home a few other speakers, but I think the Proac are excellent with the amplifier.
As for HiRes, 8 months ago i acquired a Musical Fidelity M1 DAC + HiFace USB to RCA + JRiver and is very nice combination. When i have an opportunity, would like to upgrad to MDAC that have more inputs and a HeadphoneAMp.
Currently the CDP’s are no longer as in the photos, the Radford went down and Primare up. I had to give more space between them as they were to overheat.
Well now is to listen and listen….:D Till upgrade bug bite…:scratch: hope it take time…
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Kind regards
José
Hi José,
Nice pics :)
Could you do me a favour please and add your basic geographical location to your profile? This is now required procedure from all members - cheers! :cool:
Marco.
Hi Barry,
I am enjoing the journey, but i think that i can get better. I am tempted to change my source. I already done that with an RadFord WS1 and get better... but i would like to try a really HiFi Source, maiby Accuphase DP75V.
Thanks
Hi KimKod
Beautiful kit you've got there! Love the Accuphase looks!
Are you sure you dont already have a very good source component in your Marantz? I believe they perform REALLY well as a transport into a good DAC of your choice. They sound really good on their own also IMO, especially this one which i belive is using the famed Philips TDA-1541 DAC?
Regards
/Mike
Hi José,
Nice pics :)
Could you do me a favour please and add your basic geographical location to your profile? This is now required procedure from all members - cheers! :cool:
Marco.
Hi Marco
Thanks.
basic geographical location added.
Hi KimKod
Beautiful kit you've got there! Love the Accuphase looks!
Are you sure you dont already have a very good source component in your Marantz? I believe they perform REALLY well as a transport into a good DAC of your choice. They sound really good on their own also IMO, especially this one which i belive is using the famed Philips TDA-1541 DAC?
Regards
/Mike
Hi Mike,
The Marantz CD 60 have a Philips TDA-1541 and was modded by a specialist and sounded very good till i found that RadFord with Philips TDA-1541A S1 sounded even better without any modification. So i sold the Marants a long time ago.
Dalek Supreme D L (Neil) send me this review a wild ago:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4038
José
Nice little system, I'm a big fan of those proacs... a friend of mine bought a pair of these a few years ago and I went with him to demo them. He paired them up with Cyrus gear which isnt to everones taste but he was very happy.
The amp looks well tasty too... nice and retro.
All the best!
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