Thanks Gary.
Finding myself pulling cables out my main rig to plumb them into the audiolab system.
I have not messed about with stuff for ages...really enjoying the hobby again.
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I'm tony.
Thanks Gary.
Finding myself pulling cables out my main rig to plumb them into the audiolab system.
I have not messed about with stuff for ages...really enjoying the hobby again.
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Location: west mids, UK
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I'm Phil.
I am using a isotek syncro dc blocker on my cd players at the moment . hope to continue testing but it does seem to improve the sound . more sparkle and bite
ou might slip, you might slide, you might
Stumble and fall by the road side
But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
Remember you're walking up to heaven
Don't let nobody turn you around
… Walk with the rich, walk with the poor
Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
And don't you let nobody drag your spirit down
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I'm tony.
Phil,
My next step will be trying the airlink BMU, see if that brings further improvement.
Had a look at the Isotek, nice bit of kit...
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I'm Gary.
Majik.
Welcome back!
Originally Posted by wee tee cee
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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I'm Adrian.
Before you go spending hundreds on isolation feet, I would try some of these first, you might be surprise at just how good they can be. Under the CD player amp and speakers. You need to buy the appropriate size for the weight of each piece of equipment. If they work for you you can use you hard earn cash on some music, or other upgrades.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302897899...0AAOSwbF1bqltY
alternatively these are good just a bit more
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hudson-Hi-F...Z%2CB07SCP8QCS
I use the standard sorbothane spheres and have used the hudsons on speaker on my system and they both work very well IMHO, just need to find some big enough to support my 35kg Krell amp.
Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.
Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner
Digital:- Marantz SA-KI Pearl CD player, RaspberryPi/HifiBerry Digi+ Pro, Buffalo NAS Drive
Amplification:- AudioValve Sunilda phono stage, Krell KSP-7B pre-amp, Krell KSA-80 power amp
Output: Wilson Benesch Vector speakers, KLH Ultimate One Headphones
Cables: Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA & Chord Epic 2 RCA, various speaker leads, & links
I think I am nearing audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone.
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I'm Gary.
You don't need to spend a lot footers that work, spot on Adrian.
These are great.
https://herbiesaudiolab.com/products...12643255353399
Last edited by Gazjam; 06-10-2021 at 07:57.
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: Troon
Posts: 2,476
I'm tony.
Getting a bit over excited the last couple of days....
Croft power amp now needing a couple of fuses.
Eddies, one speaker now resonating in the bass drivers in the right speaker.
Was meant to be a lash up second system-had to plumb the 57s in eventually...
Cant leave shit alone!!!
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Location: west mids, UK
Posts: 3,271
I'm Phil.
Can't make my mind up about it's effect on the marantz 6007 , might be more effective on amps I think. I just love the smoothness of the tray on the 6007 ..for 400 quid it's a rather nice unit. Easy to read the display and quiet as a mouse . Only used as a transport though
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Location: Troon
Posts: 2,476
I'm tony.
bought a 6000a ....the dac suits the transport.
as an amp better than i could have thought.
audiolab on a bit of a run.
hpa really good on 700s
reckon this run of kit vfm is outstanding....
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Location: Glasgowshire
Posts: 9,663
I'm Gary.
Sweet.
Heard the amps a corker, not heard it myself.
The Transports a future classic imo.
Last edited by Gazjam; 16-10-2021 at 20:11.
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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