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  1. 31-01-2008, 21:03 #31
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    A few thoughts......
    Having owned the spectral 30s/360 mono set up I would like to offer a few words.
    Both the Spectral amplification and the Avalon' loudspeakers are great quality equipment.
    I can't help feel that in their own areas they are quite special, yet together they don't (to me any rate) produce the goods there are capable of in isolation to each other.
    I know that the dcs and Spectral always are seen in partnership in quality demonstrations rooms and shows.
    Perhaps the dcs with say the Karan or the Pass labs would have more of a interest factor possibly?
    any thoughts?
    As for the ideal digital set up, possibly a couple of combinations.
    A Esoteric P-03 and the MSB Platinum Dac III with the ladder Dac conversion and G-0Rb master clock
    Or
    For those who seek a more rounded approach, a Esoteric P-01, Zanden Dac and G-0Rb master clock.
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  2. 31-01-2008, 22:46 #32
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    I have say that in my opinion that 2C3D systems are the best I've ever heard.
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  3. 27-03-2011, 23:26 #33
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    From The Grave

    So what's changed in the world of digital wonderment since the start of 2008?
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  4. 27-03-2011, 23:45 #34
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    Nothing here - I'm still using the exact same CDP and DAC, and lovin' it!

    Marco (ees not a box-swapper).
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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

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  5. 27-03-2011, 23:53 #35
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    This is my dream digital front end....

    http://www.onahighernote.com/luxman/?c=7&id=46
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    Kenwood KD-650 w/ Denon DL-103 (wood body, Soundsmith elliptical retip), Lite Audio DAC-83 & LT-1 Transport, Luxman M-05 Pure Class 'A' Amplifier, Luxman C-05 preamplifier, Yamaha NS-1000M (beautifully refinished and upgraded) on custom made wood stands.

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  6. 27-03-2011, 23:56 #36
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    Mmmm... Luxman - yummy!

    Give me that any day over DCS (discussed at length earlier on this thread).

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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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  7. 28-03-2011, 01:24 #37
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    I'm waiting to see if Spectral bring out the SDR5000 it will be a DAC of some sort
    (or processor as Spectral like to call them)
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  8. 28-03-2011, 06:00 #38
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    I have my Ayre C-5xe SACD/DVD-A/CD player returned now and I still think it plays CDs with tremendous detail, soundstage and authority - especially so since the MP upgrade. For me, nothing has changed.

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  9. 28-03-2011, 08:21 #39
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    See below.....Its plenty good enough for my deaf ears. No plans or wish to change anything at all.
    If only it was that simple

    Main System :
    Quad II/40 amps, Music First passive pre, Tannoy Stirling SE speakers, Technics 1200 + RB301, V-LPS, digital streaming from Mac mini via Lifatec Toslink to Moon 300D. Meier Corda Arietta headphone amp, Sennheiser HD650 Phones. Mark Grant i/c cables. Speaker cables, Audioquest Rocket 44 BiWire.

    Ray.
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  10. 28-03-2011, 09:15 #40
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    No hate mail please but this is what i dream about every night.
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