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HiFi Lounge
04-04-2018, 18:27
Hi everyone,

Just recently I have started posting pictures from our installs on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, with the customer’s permission of course, and this has proved very popular so driving to work today I thought that I really should post these on our here also as I know not everyone lives on social media so here we go.

McIntosh / PMC / Naim / Michell / Atlas / Quadraspire!

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/8C9B38C6-DA3F-4654-AEDA-7A33A3EECBDB_zps9a6wuap3.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/8C9B38C6-DA3F-4654-AEDA-7A33A3EECBDB_zps9a6wuap3.jpg.html')

This is a nice one to start with, basically this customer first saw McIntosh over 30 years ago and it has stayed with him ever since and he always promised himself one day he would own a McIntosh system, well yesterday was that day.

It was a really straight forward install that went very smoothly and at the end sounded absolutely brilliant as in all honesty you never quite know what to expect as every room is different but on this occasion the whole system really sung.

It basically comprised of the following components -

McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/mcintosh-ma5300-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmcintos h-ma5300-amplifier&t=MWQ0NzkyNmMzMzczMmNkNjJiM2M1NjU5MTdmMWI4OGIyODgx NTgwNSxjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

McIntosh MCD 350 CD/SACD Player

http://hifilounge.co.uk/mcintosh-mcd350-cd-player ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmcintos h-mcd350-cd-player&t=N2E2NDBkOTYzODNiMjQxYjdjOTc2OTk5M2ZiYThiNGVjMWVh YjZlMCxjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

PMC Twenty5.23 Loudspeakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/pmc-twenty5.23-loudspeakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fpmc-twenty5.23-loudspeakers&t=MDFlMWJjMjIyNDUyMzUyNDU0YmNkNmEwNDlkMDRiYmQ3OGEw NWQ4YixjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

Naim Uniti Core CD Ripper and Server

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-uniti-core-hard-disk-player ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-uniti-core-hard-disk-player&t=MmVkOGNlZTU2YTJkY2RkOGRhMmY2NTI2MWQ5NjAzYzcxNzVh NzliMyxjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

Michell Engineering TecnoDec with Dynavector 10x5 Cartridge

http://hifilounge.co.uk/michell-tecnodec-turntable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmichell-tecnodec-turntable&t=MzYxMzE0ZWE5OWI5OGM1NjU0MTFmNzJlYzQ5Mzc4ZTE0YmM3 MmY3YyxjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

http://hifilounge.co.uk/dynavector-dv-10x5-cartridge ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdynavec tor-dv-10x5-cartridge&t=ZDkwYzllYjVkYzkwN2QxNmFkYzQ0MzYwY2IyN2I3MWM3MjMx OTI5MyxjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

Quadraspire SVT Rack in Bamboo

http://hifilounge.co.uk/quadraspire-svt-hifi-rack ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fquadras pire-svt-hifi-rack&t=OGM1OWIxZTNhMGY1NDhhMTRjYTM3NGJmZjdmZmE0ODE3Nzcw ODJhNyxjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

All connected up with Atlas Hyper Cables -

http://hifilounge.co.uk/atlas-hyper-cables ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fatlas-hyper-cables&t=ZWVhMmQzN2RjNzI5ZGFjYzMxZjE1YmQxODljZGRiN2M3NzVj MTllNixjdFdYUlVXTQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1725 95488453%2Finstall-blog-mcintosh-pmc-naim-michell&m=1')

So certainly not a cheap system but a system with great synergy non the less.

From This -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1455_zpsdnfzpvqz.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1455_zpsdnfzpvqz.jpg.html')

To This -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1466_zps3dm41ze8.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1466_zps3dm41ze8.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1460_zpsuowwphz9.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1460_zpsuowwphz9.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1461_zps3mbs5cdq.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1461_zps3mbs5cdq.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1469_zpsuengmarj.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1469_zpsuengmarj.jpg.html')

Sabrina’s Back in the our Naim Room!

This has nothing to do with yesterdays install but after a few weeks of trying different speakers in our Naim room it has been really good to get the Wilson Audio Sabrina’s back in there, they really do sing with Naim and in all honesty I would say these are one of my favourite speakers of all time, for their size they really are incredible so please feel free to come in for a listen anytime.

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1499_zpsuctlwtzt.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1499_zpsuctlwtzt.jpg.html')

Cheers,
Paul.

HiFi Lounge
14-04-2018, 14:28
dCS / Audio Research / Martin Logan / Melco / Atlas / Quadraspire!

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1534_zpseqivarqi.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1534_zpseqivarqi.jpg.html')

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick blog with a really nice install we have just completed, it is actually a great story. We installed a very similar system just before Christmas and the customer’s Father went to stay over the Festive period and being a music lover and HiFi enthusiast all his life really enjoyed what he heard so he ordered the same system and this is his install.

Generally the install went very well other than a small network issue which was easily resolved and in the pictures you will see that the amp is on the bottom but due to it being a valve amp it run pretty hot which didn’t overly help the kit above so yesterday I swapped the rack around a little to put the amp on the top, other than that the system really did sing giving a lovely big open soundstage with separation that only a panel can give really.

Please see below for the system components -

Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A Loudspeaker

http://hifilounge.co.uk/martin-logan-expression-13a ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmartin-logan-expression-13a&t=OWYwZmVhOTZhYTAwYjVlZDMzN2E4MzhmNzcxNjg4NDM1ODJm MjgyMixaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

dCS Rossini Player

http://hifilounge.co.uk/dcs-rossini-player ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdcs-rossini-player&t=ODQwYThkOTQ0OTZlYWIzOTAyOWY0ZWQxNjM5YTdlNDZkNjU2 MmQyYixaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

dCS Rossini Clock

http://hifilounge.co.uk/dcs-rossini-clock ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdcs-rossini-clock&t=OTcwMmZlMjkyZDJjMWVjODdhYTMyYjg5OWFhOGE1Zjc1Y2Zm Y2IxYyxaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

Audio Research GS150 Power Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/audio-research-gs150-power-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Faudio-research-gs150-power-amplifier&t=NzA0NmNjNmI3Y2UyM2I3YWExY2UzYmNiNjg5MzA4M2JkNDhm OTM0MCxaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

Melco N1A MK2 6TB HDD Player / Server

http://hifilounge.co.uk/melco-n1a-mk2 ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmelco-n1a-mk2&t=MGJhMTFkYTgwYmRkNGQ2OTJkZTE0NjM1NDZjYjBhNzJkMTAz OWFkNCxaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

Quadraspire X REFERENCE HiFi Rack

http://hifilounge.co.uk/quadraspire-x-reference-hifi-rack ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fquadras pire-x-reference-hifi-rack&t=YjlkYWVlYjI5MjdhNWQxZDg1MjU3NzQ3MWRmNjU5YWE5NWM5 YjJmZSxaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

Atlas Mavros Cables Throughout

http://hifilounge.co.uk/atlas-mavros-cables ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fatlas-mavros-cables&t=OTg5NDM1YjBlMjcyOGU0NWY3YWY4NDUwOTkzMzVhOGQ4NmRi NmQxOCxaRGk1a0dySw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1729 26032573%2Finstall-blog-dcs-audio-research-martin-logan&m=1')

Here are a few pictures -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1515_zps5egjcmu9.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1515_zps5egjcmu9.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1519_zpsxwc5fx0d.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1519_zpsxwc5fx0d.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1525_zpsbaeqjbnx.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1525_zpsbaeqjbnx.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1530_zpsis5ei1il.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1530_zpsis5ei1il.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1531_zpsn53tswvd.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1531_zpsn53tswvd.jpg.html')

Cheers,
Paul.

HiFi Lounge
19-04-2018, 14:30
Install Blog - Naim / PMC / Rega / Atlas!

Hi Everyone,

Just back form another nice Best Of British HiFi install of Naim, PMC, Rega and Atlas Cables, please see below for what we installed, there is such great synergy between all these brands, it is no wonder that this combination is so popular.

Naim NAC-N 272 Streaming Preamplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-nac-n-272-streaming-preamplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-nac-n-272-streaming-preamplifier&t=YjBkZTM2ZjRlNDA5M2I2OTMzNDEzYjMxNmQyYjI0N2U3MDY2 YzNlNyxyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

Naim NAP 250 DR Power Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-nap-250-power-amp ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-nap-250-power-amp&t=MTMxNjNiMmMwZWQ3YTlhN2I0NDc2YTM3ZGU3OGJlMGRiZWJm YzY3NixyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

Naim Fraim Equipment Support System

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-fraim-rack ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-fraim-rack&t=ZjdkYWQ3ZWZiMWQ5YmZjYjgyMDVjOWYyM2U5YWRhYmViOGQ4 YTkwYixyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

PMC Twenty5.23 Speakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/pmc-twenty5.23-loudspeakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fpmc-twenty5.23-loudspeakers&t=MWYzNzY0NmRmYjgyMGQ0YWRkZjI4MGJmNmE3Y2UzZDM4MmU5 YTRjOCxyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

Rega Planar 3 turntable With Fono MM and Neo PSU

http://hifilounge.co.uk/rega-planar-3-turntable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Frega-planar-3-turntable&t=ODNhYTcyMGFhOGFmNTJjYjYyNDZiNjBhYWZkMWNmNWM2ODQz YWYyNSxyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

http://hifilounge.co.uk/rega-fono-mm-phono-stage ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Frega-fono-mm-phono-stage&t=NzkwYTc1MjNhZGYzN2U3Y2FiZDZmMTQzYTgxZGUyYTk5MGZl NGIxYSxyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

http://hifilounge.co.uk/rega-neo-psu ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Frega-neo-psu&t=NWQ0NTJjY2RiMWE2NjMzOGZkNjNiMzQwODUzODAzZjU2MmMw YjA4OCxyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

Atlas Hyper 3.5 Speaker Cable

http://hifilounge.co.uk/atlas-hyper-3.5-speaker-cable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fatlas-hyper-3.5-speaker-cable&t=ZGEwNDJhMzQyZGZmNmY1YmU1N2E4ZTVhMTgzNTAyMjA3NmI4 YzRkNCxyeWd4MjFLaQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1730 95447108%2Finstall-blog-naim-pmc-rega-atlas&m=1')

From this -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1599_zpshpkostuu.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1599_zpshpkostuu.jpg.html')

To This -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1619_zpsxawucjo6.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1619_zpsxawucjo6.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1608_zps6mhvxwsd.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1608_zps6mhvxwsd.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1613_zpsypvmufot.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1613_zpsypvmufot.jpg.html')

Can’t resist a picture of a Fender when I see one :)

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_1621_zpsu1bxmozi.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_1621_zpsu1bxmozi.jpg.html')

Cheers,
Paul.

HiFi Lounge
02-06-2018, 14:11
Install Blog - Focal / Chord Electronics / Bryston / BlueSound / Atlas!

Hi All,

Here are another couple of systems that we have installed recently, have to say with 2 x REL S5′s on this system it really rocked the customer’s foundations when turned up loud, sounded brilliant :)

Focal Sopra N°2 Floorstanding Speakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/focal-sopra-no-2-loudspeakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Ffocal-sopra-no-2-loudspeakers&t=NWQ3NmRkZjc2ZjFiNmQ3NzhkODMyOWZkYzYzZGZjOWJjNjMy MzMwYixING10d3BCVA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1744 97936783%2Finstall-blog-focal-chord-electronics-bryston')

Chord Electronics Dave Reference DAC / Headphone Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/chord-dave-dac ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fchord-dave-dac&t=Mjk2MTUzMTcwY2U5MmI4YjA4ODY4ODA5YWEzMmE3MWNjZDJl YzQyOSxING10d3BCVA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1744 97936783%2Finstall-blog-focal-chord-electronics-bryston')

Bryston 4B³ Dual-Channel (Stereo) Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/bryston-4b3-dual-channel-stereo-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fbryston-4b3-dual-channel-stereo-amplifier&t=OTM5ZDdhYjU1MzBlZGRkMjQ2MzUxZDA3MzE0NDIxMGVhZGZj NWM1NCxING10d3BCVA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1744 97936783%2Finstall-blog-focal-chord-electronics-bryston')

BlueSound Node 2 Streamer

http://hifilounge.co.uk/bluesound-node-2-streamer ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fbluesou nd-node-2-streamer&t=OWIwYTk2ZGUwZWRmMzBlZDM3M2MxZGNhZmY1ZjQ4NjBjMmQz Y2JmOSxING10d3BCVA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1744 97936783%2Finstall-blog-focal-chord-electronics-bryston')

Connected Up With Atlas Cables

http://hifilounge.co.uk/atlas-cables ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fatlas-cables&t=NjMxNmZjZmUzOWZhYjE5MDNjN2MzMWIxN2FlYjczOTQ0ZjBi YTZmYixING10d3BCVA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1744 97936783%2Finstall-blog-focal-chord-electronics-bryston')

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Focal Kanta No2 Install

This was an install from a couple of weeks ago, I have to say I love this colour combination, just needs a touch of orange to turn it into the Gulf Racing Colours :)

Focal Kanta N°2 Floorstanding Speakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/focal-kanta-no2-speakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Ffocal-kanta-no2-speakers&t=NmY3YzYzMWY0ZDI4NGM1YmJkNGY1OWJjYjUwMDQ1ZDY5MGE0 Mjk5ZSxING10d3BCVA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1744 97936783%2Finstall-blog-focal-chord-electronics-bryston')

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Cheers,
Paul.

HiFi Lounge
11-06-2018, 11:10
Install Blog - Wilson Audio / Audio Research / SME / Martin Logan / Devialet!

Hi Everyone,

This was certainly a nice install, not sure if anyone one saw on social media that we did the below home demo for a customer to compare the Wilson Audio Sabrina’s v the Yvettes a couple of months ago?

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-11%20at%2011.40.24_zps5mac87ke.png ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-11%20at%2011.40.24_zps5mac87ke.png.html')

Well last week we finally installed his new Yvette’s in the stunning Macadamia finish along with an Audio Research Reference 6 Pre-amp and Reference 75SE Power amplifier and SME Model 15 turntable and SME V tonearm, we are still experimenting with various cartridges but for now we went with the Dynavector TKR and it sounded pretty damn good if I do say so myself :)

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_2114_zpstltcxrft.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_2114_zpstltcxrft.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_2112_zpskph009ps.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_2112_zpskph009ps.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_2106_zpstmrsdykd.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_2106_zpstmrsdykd.jpg.html')

We installed the Ref 6 a couple of months ago when the weather was a little cooler -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-11%20at%2011.47.15_zps3ae77lal.png ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-11%20at%2011.47.15_zps3ae77lal.png.html')

Wilson Audio Yvette Loudspeakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/wilson-audio-yvette-loudspeakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fwilson-audio-yvette-loudspeakers&t=MWUzMjk3MDJhYmIzNzliYWE3ZDU3OTRlYzBmM2JmZGZhMTE0 Njk3ZSxidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

Audio Research Reference 75 SE Power Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/audio-research-reference-75-se ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Faudio-research-reference-75-se&t=MWQ1MjA1OTg2ODFmMTgyNTlmYjlmZTdlOWVmY2JjMjMxYzdl YTUxZixidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

Audio Research Reference 6 Stereo Preamplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/audio-research-reference-6-stereo-amp ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Faudio-research-reference-6-stereo-amp&t=NWQ4ZjAzMjE3NTliYjZiZmJkMzlkZTJlNTdmY2I5MWNiNjQ1 N2I2MyxidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

SME Model 15 Turntable

http://hifilounge.co.uk/sme-model-15-turntable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fsme-model-15-turntable&t=NmJkYzE5MTZhMGNhYmY3ZDg1MWE5MDU2NTNjNWY4MmI1MmNl OGRlOSxidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

SME Series V Tonearm

http://hifilounge.co.uk/sme-v-series-tonearm ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fsme-v-series-tonearm&t=MDk1Yzk3NDJhODY0YzgxOWY2MjQwMjM1YzU4YjA0MGE2NzI2 MjQ4MCxidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

Martin Logan Install

In another nice install last week we installed a pair of Martin Logan Electromotion X’s Electrostatic speakers partnered with a Devialet 220 Expert Pro, I have to say that Martin Logan are fast becoming one of our most popular speakers and rightly so.

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_2119_zpsfvoptjbh.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_2119_zpsfvoptjbh.jpg.html')

Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X Speaker

http://hifilounge.co.uk/martin-logan-electromotion-x ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmartin-logan-electromotion-x&t=ZDQ0NWIxZGFmM2Q0NDViMzM2MzU2ZjU2Y2ZkZjdlN2E0YTEx ZmJiNixidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

Devialet Expert 220 Pro

http://hifilounge.co.uk/devialet-220-pro ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdeviale t-220-pro&t=ZDVhMzFlYTJjMmY5ZDgzMTMwYzA0MjMxNmI4YzQxMTIyMWNi NmMzMyxidW96UEcyZA%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1747 84475253%2Finstall-blog-wilson-audio-audio-research-sme')

Please keep an eye on our website for further updates as we have some really nice installs coming up.

Thanks,

Paul.

HiFi Lounge
25-06-2018, 11:21
Installs Blog - Wilson Audio / Chord / Melco / Naim / Michell

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Hi Everyone,

Just a quick blog with a couple of very nice installs from last week, unfortunately the pictures are not the best from the first one but the system certainly sounded awesome, it is only a temporary install at the moment whilst the customers listening room is being finished.

Wilson Audio Yvette Loudspeakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/wilson-audio-yvette-loudspeakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fwilson-audio-yvette-loudspeakers&t=NDQzYjQyN2ZhYzk4MzA0OGJkNTkzMGUzNzFiNjc0M2QzMDVm Y2I2MCxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

Chord Electronics Dave Reference DAC

http://hifilounge.co.uk/chord-dave-dac ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fchord-dave-dac&t=OGMyZjJjYTA0Zjc4ZWRjODAzMTIzZGY1NWIyNDQ0MzE2N2U4 ZjZkZCxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

Melco N1ZS MK2 2TB SSD Player / Server

http://hifilounge.co.uk/melco-n1zs-mk2 ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmelco-n1zs-mk2&t=MzQ0ZTQ1NzQwM2I1ZTg3M2UxZmVjYzk4ZWU2OWIxYzY0ZTRh NjQ2OCxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

Naim NAC 552 Preamplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-nac-552-preamplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-nac-552-preamplifier&t=MTg1NTE2ZGZkOGZiNWEwNWVmMDlkN2M4N2Y0MmQ3NmU5MDQ0 N2VkNixkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

Naim NAP 500 DR Power Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-nap-500-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-nap-500-amplifier&t=ODZhZmIwZGU4YTRkZGYyY2QwYzg5MjY5ZDVmMDRiNDljYWFk OTJmMyxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

All Hooked Up With Chord Sarum T cables -

http://hifilounge.co.uk/Chord-sarum-t ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2FChord-sarum-t&t=ZWFiYmVmMjc5NmY5ZDcyZjYyMjg0NzEzY2NmYzk3NzIzMDJl ZWEzMSxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

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Michell GyroDec Install

Up there with the most Iconic turntables ever made and still incredible value, it is always great to install a Michell Engineering GyroDec, this time in the stunning black finish with the SME 309 tonearm and Dynavector 20x2L cartridge, going into a Naim system.

Michell Engineering Gyro Dec Turntable

http://hifilounge.co.uk/michell-gyro-dec-turntable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmichell-gyro-dec-turntable&t=OGVmMzA2MWNiNWU5OGEyMGFkYmJiYjQ4YTUzMjZiZjlkNGZm MDc1OSxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

SME Series 309 Tonearm

http://hifilounge.co.uk/sme-series-300-tonearm ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fsme-series-300-tonearm&t=NzkyYTk0MTRlNDEwMjFhZTJhZDMyOWFjZTZlMzVjNzAyNWUz NTlkMCxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

Dynavector DV-20X2 Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge

http://hifilounge.co.uk/dynavector-dv-20x2-hl-cartridge ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdynavec tor-dv-20x2-hl-cartridge&t=YzBiYWE2YTQzYmE0MmYwMGNiM2IwMDg3ZjNiMGEyMjdjMjUz MjgwMyxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

Dynavector P-75 MK 4 Phono Pre-Amplifier And Phono Enhancer

http://hifilounge.co.uk/dynavector-p-75-phono-stage-preamplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdynavec tor-p-75-phono-stage-preamplifier&t=MmQyNTMzZjQzMjllMjBhOGQwZDg5MjliNTMwOWJmZWNlNjRm Mjc5NCxkSUM4SmNhVg%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1752 35395868%2Finstalls-blog-wilson-audio-chord-melco')

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Cheers,
Paul.

HiFi Lounge
01-08-2018, 17:50
Install Blog - A Busy Week!

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Sonus Faber / PMC / Bryston / Quadraspire / Atlas Cables

Hi Everyone,

Had a nice local install last week around 200 miles away in the Liverpool area, well worth the drive though as the system really did sing, not sure how many other people around the world have partnered the PMC Cor amplifier with the Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition Speakers but it is a combination I can really recommend as the amp really drove the speakers extremely well giving a really open and powerful sound which was really did defy the size of the speaker.

Please find the kit list below -

Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition Speakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/sonus-faber-guarneri-tradition-speakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fsonus-faber-guarneri-tradition-speakers&t=ZTljMjM4YWE0YWFlYWRiMzk2YjdjMzM1ZDA0ZWFjMjEzMzYw MjY2YyxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

PMC Cor Integrated Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/PMC-Speakers-Cor-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2FPMC-Speakers-Cor-amplifier&t=NjZkNzQ3N2RkZmQwNGU5NzA1MmZjZGFkZTRhNTFhNDAzN2U0 OGIyNCxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Bryston BCD-3 CD Player

http://hifilounge.co.uk/bryston-bcd-3-cd-player ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fbryston-bcd-3-cd-player&t=MzM3NWY1NzhjZjZhNjBhM2RlZDhlN2FlM2QzMDBhZjZiYjEx YjU1NSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Quadraspire X REFERENCE HiFi Rack

http://hifilounge.co.uk/quadraspire-x-reference-hifi-rack ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fquadras pire-x-reference-hifi-rack&t=OTg1Y2UxMWIxOTEyMGIxYWFjZjIwNDMxYjMwZmNjMzdlOWEx NmU4ZSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Connected up with Atlas Mavros Cables -

http://hifilounge.co.uk/atlas-mavros-cables ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fatlas-mavros-cables&t=ZmYwN2YwN2Y3MzkzYTg5MWM4MDRlNzExYTg5NzBmZmUzOTdi Yjg2MSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

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http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/2_zpskw6slp8s.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/2_zpskw6slp8s.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/3_zpsemhfsdxq.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/3_zpsemhfsdxq.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/4_zpswvq5fuqw.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/4_zpswvq5fuqw.jpg.html')

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Naim / Michell Engineering / Dynavector / Spendor

Another nice install, this is a good customer who has just downsized from a big system to something a little more modest but still sounding great -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/Use_zpsvuxtbprt.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/Use_zpsvuxtbprt.jpg.html')

Naim Uniti Nova All-in-one Player

http://hifilounge.co.uk/naim-uniti-nova-all-in-one-player ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fnaim-uniti-nova-all-in-one-player&t=Mjk5ZWI0YjQ4Y2IyYzNjYzViNTgxM2UyNmFlMGVkZWU0MzBk MDVkMSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Michell Engineering Gyro SE Turntable

http://hifilounge.co.uk/michell-gyro-se-turntable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmichell-gyro-se-turntable&t=Y2VlOTkyOGM2MzY5NTY0OGIyOWJjZmZhNjVkYjdjZDM1NjMz YWQxYixJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Dynavector DV-20X2 Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge

http://hifilounge.co.uk/dynavector-dv-20x2-hl-cartridge ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fdynavec tor-dv-20x2-hl-cartridge&t=MWE3YWVhYTllZjZiZjM3MGNmNTIzZjEyYmY2NThhMTk2ZmE1 ZTkxYixJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Spendor D7 Speakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/spendor-d7-speakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fspendor-d7-speakers&t=YWI3MzU4ZDA1ODE0YzQ2YTEzODEwYjk2ZmNmYjg4ZDUwMDU3 N2ViOSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Rega / Focal

This was a really well balanced system, the customer liked an organic, fuller and warmer sound so the combination of Rega and the Focal Aria’s worked a real treat.

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/3_zps3s35u6cn.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/3_zps3s35u6cn.jpg.html')

Rega Planar 6 Turntable

http://hifilounge.co.uk/rega-planar-6-turntable ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Frega-planar-6-turntable&t=NGE5N2MxMDEwOTk0MGEyNWZmNDRlNTQ3N2I2NGRmNTFkMTAx ZmY2NCxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Rega Elicit-R Integrated Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/rega-elicit-r-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Frega-elicit-r-amplifier&t=YjNkMDViZWY5NmM4OWEzMWM5NzMzYTUyN2VkZmRiMWRiOGFm NzM2ZSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Rega Apollo CD Player

http://hifilounge.co.uk/rega-apollo-cd-player ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Frega-apollo-cd-player&t=MzI3ZmJmZTJlYzNlNTZhYzE3MzM0MDZjYjFjNTZmM2VjNTVi MDNlMSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

Focal Aria 926 3-way floor standing loudspeaker

http://hifilounge.co.uk/focal-926-floorstanding-speakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Ffocal-926-floorstanding-speakers&t=ZGY5ZTVhZjI4YWQwMGFiNTY0MmNlZTYyNzA1Y2Y4ZDUzNzg5 MjVkYSxJcnAyRDFQdQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1765 23533508%2Finstall-blog-a-busy-week&m=1')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/1_zpsqsvctdqp.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/1_zpsqsvctdqp.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/2_zpstnuwcc7a.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/2_zpstnuwcc7a.jpg.html')

Stay tuned for more installs across the UK, coming soon :)

Cheers,

Paul.

HiFi Lounge
09-03-2019, 17:36
This Weeks Installs - McIntosh / Sonus Faber and Wilson Audio!

Hi There,

Well it has certainly been a busy week dashing around the country installing some great HiFi so I thought I would share the 2 from below -

Install one

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/0F98C6A6-8F14-4641-8657-8BB8117BDECC_zpssl62xsku.jpg ('https://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/0F98C6A6-8F14-4641-8657-8BB8117BDECC_zpssl62xsku.jpg.html')

Have to say there was a great synergy with this system, the Sonus Faber Guarneri Traditions speakers give such a big but controlled sound they will play anything and driven by the Big Mc it was all so effortless and in all honesty is there a better looking system :)

Please find the kit installed below -

Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition Speakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/sonus-faber-guarneri-tradition-speakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fsonus-faber-guarneri-tradition-speakers&t=ZmUyNmYxNTRlMDE4ZTFjZmM1ODdlZWE4NDg0YzY0ZGIzMTQy YmJkNSxRWHJOTXNWRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1833 37338498%2Fthis-weeks-installs-mcintosh-sonus-faber-and&m=1')

McIntosh MA9000 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier

http://hifilounge.co.uk/mcintosh-ma9000-amplifier ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fmcintos h-ma9000-amplifier&t=NmE4Mzc2YWY2OTI3MzI5YjEyMmYwYzY4NTIyODNlMmNlMGJh ZjZhMyxRWHJOTXNWRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1833 37338498%2Fthis-weeks-installs-mcintosh-sonus-faber-and&m=1')

HiFi Racks Podium XL (V)

http://hifilounge.co.uk/podium-xl-v-av-tv-stand ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fpodium-xl-v-av-tv-stand&t=YWQ1NmY1OTMyNjdkOTVkNzU2MzU2YWYxMDAzZTMyYWE1OTI5 Yjc5ZixRWHJOTXNWRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1833 37338498%2Fthis-weeks-installs-mcintosh-sonus-faber-and&m=1')

All Hooked Up With Atlas Hyper Cables

http://hifilounge.co.uk/atlas-hyper-cables ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fatlas-hyper-cables&t=ODcyODNhYTFiNWZhYzhkMzk3ZDk3ZGNiYzVjNmI5MDM2N2Uy Yjg5MixRWHJOTXNWRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1833 37338498%2Fthis-weeks-installs-mcintosh-sonus-faber-and&m=1')

Just waiting on the Chord Hugo TT 2 now to finish it all off.

http://hifilounge.co.uk/chord-hugo-tt-2 ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fchord-hugo-tt-2&t=ZjMzYWRkZmIzY2QxZWZkMmM5ZjUxYTE5NDAyZjU0MGM2YzVk NmVlNSxRWHJOTXNWRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1833 37338498%2Fthis-weeks-installs-mcintosh-sonus-faber-and&m=1')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3022_zpsm1ugu540.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3022_zpsm1ugu540.jpg.html')

Install 2

This one was a nice 200 mile round trip to deepest Norfolk but I will travel anywhere to install a pair of Wilsons :)

This time it was to upgrade the customer’s Wilson Sabrina’s to the new Sasha DAW’s, needless to say he was very happy when we left him.

From The Sabrina -

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3034_zpsryvvsetc.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3034_zpsryvvsetc.jpg.html')

To the Sasha DAW

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3043_zpsukjqhhas.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3043_zpsukjqhhas.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3046_zpsrua92rwf.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3046_zpsrua92rwf.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3048_zps9x2u1yq3.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3048_zps9x2u1yq3.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3050_zpsvc7yvypw.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3050_zpsvc7yvypw.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3060_zpsx84ilo8b.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3060_zpsx84ilo8b.jpg.html')

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_3066_zpsk2lsojxh.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_3066_zpsk2lsojxh.jpg.html')

Wilson Audio Sasha DAW Loudspeakers

http://hifilounge.co.uk/wilson-audio-sasha-daw-speakers ('https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.co.uk%2Fwilson-audio-sasha-daw-speakers&t=MjQ4MzkwNTdmNDRlZDU1MDY0Yjc3MGYzYmU1OWUyZjBhODg5 MGE5MCxRWHJOTXNWRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Akbeu-sZhj-J5UwG0OXx9TA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fhifilounge.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F1833 37338498%2Fthis-weeks-installs-mcintosh-sonus-faber-and&m=1')

Cheers,

Paul.

HiFi Lounge
21-11-2019, 07:39
Install Blog - Naim Audio / Wilson Audio / Isol-8!

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7202_zpswinwgoz1.jpg ('https://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7202_zpswinwgoz1.jpg.html')

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while since I've done one of our install blogs, more a lack of time than anything, if you do like to see what we have been up to though I do update on our instagram and Facebook pages with all our installs and latest news almost daily, it is much quicker than writing a blog so please follow us below for all our latest goings on -

https://www.instagram.com/hifi_lounge/

https://www.facebook.com/HiFiLoungeUK/

Anyway back to the install, Christmas certainly came early today for one of our lucky customer's as I installed a top end Naim system along with a pair of Wilson Audio Sabrina speakers and an Isol-8 Substation Integra to give stable and clean mains, I do have to say there really is great synergy with Naim and Wilson, very much like PMC and Naim, they just work so well together.

The Naim System comprised of the following, NAP 300 DR, NAC 252 / SuperCap DR / ND555 With 555 DR, CDX2 with XPS and needless to say it sounded pretty awesome, the customer has a great listening room, a solid victorian house with high ceilings, perfect for a great sounding HiFi and I certainly left him smiling.

We actually do have this system on permanent demo if you'd like a listen sometime, please find a link to Naim, Wilson and Isol-8 on our website + a few pictures from today.

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/naim/

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/wilson-audio/

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/isol-8/

From This

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7194_zpsszd4al8r.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7194_zpsszd4al8r.jpg.html')

To This

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7197_zpsosaurp0x.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7197_zpsosaurp0x.jpg.html')

And Finally this

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7198_zpsvoxg9gm0.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7198_zpsvoxg9gm0.jpg.html')


https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7204_zpslgpxha8n.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7204_zpslgpxha8n.jpg.html')

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7205_zps8pgcquoh.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7205_zps8pgcquoh.jpg.html')

Cheers,
Paul.

HiFi Lounge
09-12-2019, 10:19
Install Blog PMC / Bryston / Quadraspire!

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/Untitled_zpsgugybbyx.jpg ('https://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/Untitled_zpsgugybbyx.jpg.html')

Hi There,

Just a quick blog of an install I did yesterday with some of our favourite brands, could almost be a copy of the system I have run at home for years comprising of Arcam for cinema, Bryston for power, source and pre-amp and PMC with the awesome Fact.12 Signatures.

The beauty of this system is that we used Unity Gain on the Bryston BP173 so the customer can have a really nice cinema setup then switch to 2 channel for his music with no compromise and I have to say that it works a treat, we were hoping to install the new Arcam AV40 Processor and PA720 amplifier at the same time but they didn’t quite make it to us in time so they will be going in shortly.

It goes without saying what great synergy there is with PMC and Bryston and for the beady eyed amongst you may notice the new Bryston BDA-3.14 DAC/Streamer/Pre-amp, this was the first installed in the UK, only arriving fresh from Canada on Thursday, even though our demo one arrived at the same time I haven’t had time to play with it yet but it installed pretty smoothly and sounded great out the box, I have to say this seems like an incredibly well priced piece of kit at £4000, especially being a Roon endpoint also.

And finally it is all sitting beautifully on a Quadraspire Bamboo SV2T rack that went together easily and looks epic in the customers room.

So to sum up please see a list below of what we installed -

PMC Fact.12 Signature Speakers
Bryston BDA 3.14 DAC/Streamer/Pre
Bryston BP173 Pre-Amp
Bryston 7B3 Mono Blocks
Quadraspire SV2T Rack

Coming Soon to finish off the system -

Arcam AV40 Processor
Arcam PA720 7 Channel Amplifier

Already owned -

Michell Engineering SE-R (one of only a few out there)
Kiseki Blue MC Cartridge
Whest Three Phono Stage
OPPO UHD-203

Very Nice Indeed

Please find some pictures and links below -

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/pmc-speakers/fact/

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/bryston/

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/quadraspire/

From This -

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7287_zpsestjbbbz.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7287_zpsestjbbbz.jpg.html')

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7288_zpsgyekvhlr.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7288_zpsgyekvhlr.jpg.html')

To This -

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7290_zpsyleiamqq.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7290_zpsyleiamqq.jpg.html')

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7295_zpsivyldmsz.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7295_zpsivyldmsz.jpg.html')

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7299_zpsucho41er.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7299_zpsucho41er.jpg.html')

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7300_zpshjqn74md.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7300_zpshjqn74md.jpg.html')

https://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/Mikawen/Installs/IMG_7302_zpsecnxvhuy.jpg ('http://s474.photobucket.com/user/Mikawen/media/Installs/IMG_7302_zpsecnxvhuy.jpg.html')

Cheers,
Paul.

YNWaN
09-12-2019, 10:43
So what finish are those PMC’s in then - satin grey (I rather like it :))?

JohnJo
09-12-2019, 12:00
Think I’ll start saving for a McIntosh integrated. Awesome :)

HiFi Lounge
15-01-2020, 15:42
Hi There,

Unfortunately it looks like my old photo sharing website, Photobucket, has gone down so for the time being all my previous posts are pictureless, anyway onto this post with a new picture sharing client.

Belated Happy New Year, I have a feeling this year is going to be a great year for Hifi.

It has certainly started well so I thought I would share a couple of speaker installs from the last couple of weeks, neither of them on the small side.

PMC MB2 SE Install

So this was a nice local one in Devon, so around a 6 hour drive, install, quick bite of lunch then turn round and come home, all in a day’s work, albeit a long one

The customer already had PMC MB2i’s so it was just a matter of a quick swap over to the new MB2 SE’s, have to say they sounded incredible straight out the box –

The below Cherry MB2i’s are available for £10,000 if anyone is interested, boxed in as new condition, an incredible speaker for this price, just get in touch if of interest.

Out with the Old

https://i.imgur.com/nYPO67C.jpg

And in With The New!

https://i.imgur.com/4jzn9Cb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9Szxj3h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8whZBUh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QNTjWwt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fRfGseq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PnHYRcd.jpg

Wilson Audio Alexia 2 Install!

This was a nice install just before Christmas of the awesome Wilson Audio Alexia 2 speakers, we will be going back soon to spike them and try some different amplification, sounds awesome as it is now to be fair.

https://i.imgur.com/UBZHG9E.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MakuBmu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7lPUq1G.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BWJ6T8j.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J1lxEPW.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/u3oxAYu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Lcl9QIP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lRWoKIG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/S5yEQ0z.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/OQdXKDW.jpg

Let’s see what the rest of the year has in stall for us all,

All the best for a great 2020

Cheers,

Paul.

hifinutt
15-01-2020, 21:10
cracking , enjoyed that and hears to 2020

Alex_UK
15-01-2020, 21:29
Where there two sets of Alexia's - confused with the white and black ones :scratch: (The top of the white one reminds me of K9 from 1980's Doctor Who! :) )

Made in 1968
15-01-2020, 21:36
Jesus i have zero time extreme Audio..

YNWaN
15-01-2020, 22:09
So the customer already had white Alexia’s and changed them to metallic grey ones?

Or were the white ones loaned to them whilst the grey were on order?

(Odd that your Photobucket pics aren’t working as mine are)

HiFi Lounge
16-01-2020, 09:30
Hi Guys,
All Wilsons come wrapped in a white plastic film to protect the paint so basically there is one unwrapped there and other with it protective film still on.

YNWaN
16-01-2020, 10:13
Ah, yes - I see that now (very extensive protection covering) - many thanks for the clarification :).