Your audio equipment?

[vibes]

Vibes - not even close to $700! Including shipping, mine were $400 almost to the dollar, ordered from Etronics yesterday and they've already been shipped.

Tony, let me know how you like them. $700 is the MSRP on these, and I've always thought that was a bit steep. I can tell you that based on the manufacturer's cost, the place you bought them from isn't making very much off of them. Nice find - hope you like them! I tried to get my Sony rep to give me some, but MDRV700DJ's were the best he could do.

[DrJ]

Will definitely post my impressions!

[wolff]

Turntable: VPI HW-19 Jr. w/ McCormick phono stage and Grado Red catridge

He also has the Musical Fidelity NuVista CD player... most amazing CD player I've ever heard.

NO hum with the Grado on the VPI?

Yep, super Cd player.

[Jim Alfredson]

Nope. No hum at all. Never had a problem with it. It sounds pretty good too, although I'd like to upgrade the tonearm (a Rega 300 I think) and the cartridge at some point.

[Bluerein]

Just to add some variety to the subject I have the old Thorens TD-165 of my father who doesn't use it anymore (don't know the difference with the 160). Hardly ever use it too.....

Sony SCD-777ES

Accuphase: E-503

B&W Nautilus 802's (no I'm not Greg, he has the Sony SCD-1!!!)

Siltech G5 Signature cables for everything.

As you can guess I'm happy with this and won't be buying anything for the next 10 years or so, although I've seen a nice cd player..........

Cheers and all the best,

Reinier

[sidewinder]

I've just made a pre-amp upgrade on my system to the Naim Audio NAC-82 from the NAC-72. Also have the NAP-250 power amp with Hi-Cap supply, a Naim CDX with XPS supply for playing CDs, Linn LP12 with Lingo supply/Naim Aro/IQII for turntable/arm/cartridge and Dynaudio Contour 1.8 speakers. Interconnects are by Chord (near-neighbours of Naim in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK).

Pondering the Dynavector DV17 cartridge on the Aro arm. Anyone have any opinions on this one?

[John C]

I have Notts Analogue Spacedeck/Dynavector 17D2/Stageline phono amp/Naim Nait5/Flatcap 2 power supply/ Naim CD3.5/Royd Doublet speakers .

Sidewinder I have a few friends with the same setup as you. I would consider the Lyra carts , I think theres a new one the Argo at the same price as the 17D2. You wont go wrong with the 17D2 I really like mine but Lyra has a bit more body and drive from what I've heard. matter of taste really.

I agree with Chuck about live music. I saw Evan Parker/John Edwards/Tony Marsh last night at the Vortex. I love EP in this regular gig he plays mainly tenor and just lets loose. Joyous. I think you feel the music as much as hear it.

John

Edited December 18, 2003 by John C

[sidewinder]

Thanks John - I'll make sure to check out the Argo against the 17D2. Will likely remain with the IQII for time being as I get used to the NAC-82 but the cartridge will be the next planned upgrade, $$$ ( ) permitting..

[DrJ]

Vibes - getting back to the Sony MDRCD3000 headphones, so far I absolutely LOVE them. Very "true" sound (no overtly boomy, artificial bass OR tinny high end - full audio range is reproduced with great distinction among lows, mids and highs). They do an outstanding job of creating a sense of space, avoiding that "in your head" problem so many headphones have. I've been sitting here surfing the Web for jazz stuff and listening for over an hour and it's like I haven't even started to listen yet - NO ear fatigue, and I do tend to push listening volumes a little too high sometimes. Ears aren't sore either, extremely comfortable.

These are amazing headphones, I would highly recommend them to anyone.

[vibes]

Tony, thanks for providing that information. I tried to get Sony to give me a free pair to demo, but as they're pretty costly headphones, they didn't go for it.

[Daniel A]

Thorens TD-160 (ca. 1975) with Ortofon cartridge/OM-5E styli (replaced once every 20 days or so)

I've been thinking of this ever since your original post: Do you change stylus every 20th day??? After how many hours of playing do you consider a stylus too worn? Or do you mean that you change the whole turntable every 20th day?

Edited February 6, 2004 by Daniel A

[jazzbo]

I just bought and last night installed a "Samson" rack from Mapleshade Records. 2" maple shelves, solid threaded steel rods, brass locking nuts and brass spiked feet. It's expensive, okay it's TOO expensive, but I've loved the results of their maple platform, brass cones, Isoblocks, etc. and used the proceeds of selling an amp to buy this rack.

WOW!

I'd say the system sounds about 15% better somehow! This thing is so solid and so beautiful! I'm REALLY looking forward to a weekend of heavy listening.

[jacknife]

I just bought and last night installed a "Samson" rack from Mapleshade Records. 2" maple shelves, solid threaded steel rods, brass locking nuts and brass spiked feet. It's expensive, okay it's TOO expensive, but I've loved the results of their maple platform, brass cones, Isoblocks, etc. and used the proceeds of selling an amp to buy this rack.

That is one of nicest "flexi" racks I've ever seen! I wish I could afford that, those 2" maple shelves are beautiful! I went the DIY route, 3/4" all thread with grade 8 nuts from Fastenal and since my father-inlaw is a cabinet maker, he helped me with the shelves, but only 3/4" veneered mdf.

So, what amp did you trade for this?

My latest purchase was some eighth nerve room treatments. WOW is an understatement in how this improved the sound in my room!

Edited February 7, 2004 by jacknife

[Tim McG]

My set up?

Yamaha RX-550 Stereo Receiver

TEAC EQUA-5 Graphic Equalizer

[2] Cambridge Soundworks Tower II Loud Speakers

[2] Jensen JP-1200 Loud Speakers w/Sub Woofers

Technics SL-D033 Direct Drive Turntable

Technics RS-TR33 Dual Cassette Player

Pioneer CT-980W Dual Cassette Player

[2] Sony CDP-CEZ275 5-Disc CD Changers

Edited February 7, 2004 by GoodSpeak

[jazzbo]

Since I bought a pair of Decware EL34 Monoblock amps after Thanksgiving, I sold my Decware Select amp that was my best stereo friend for three years.

The new Monoblocks are a better fit for my Radial RL-2 speakers. They're twice as powerful, and have nearly the same sound as the Select, they're maybe just a tad warmer, which is a plus probably. I'm very happy with my system, especially with this Samson rack, which I'm just so glad to have at last.

Edited February 8, 2004 by jazzbo

[Tim McG]

My concern is...does it matter what you got or does it matter what you LISTEN to?

[Chuck Nessa]

Looking for some audio help.

The pink and white contact paper is peeling off my Silvertone. Should I glue it back on or should I steam it all off and cover it with foil?

If I go the foil route, does the glossy side give better sound than the dull side?

Does the choice of adhesive affect the sound?

[jacknife]

does it matter what you got or does it matter what you LISTEN to?

It doesn't matter what you have OR what you listen to as long as you enjoy it! I definately enjoy listening to my favorite music on a quality system as opposed to the crappy boombox in my bathroom, there is a difference.

[jazzbo]

I agree with Jac. To me it does matter what I listen to, but it doesn't matter to me what you listen to.

[jazzbo]

Chuck: steam it all off. Silvertone au naturel.

[Christiern]

This is one end of my system--there is another, and it actually requires electrical outlets.

[robviti]

you're all wrong. it ain't what you have or what you listen to, it's where you listen to it!

[jazzbo]

The room really is a lot of it indeed.

My father has a Victrola in Ohio and I love to listen to it!

[Brad]

My setup, as follows:

Rotel RCD 991 CD Player

Arcam A75 Integrated Amp

Vandersteen 1C Speakers

ProJect Turntable

Love all this.

[Z-Man]

I actually have this exact model Victrola in my living room. It helped make the NYC blackout of last summer a real treat. A night dancing around the living room to Basie 78's by candlelight is a good night indeed.