everything is good but the turntable lol

digitalviper September 25, 2021 11:26

A beautiful room and system.

jafant April 27, 2021 19:54

Thank you for your post with a link to the LKV Research Veros PWR+ Class A+D amp.Your system is sweet.You may enjoy http://lkvresearch.substack.com

orangemath November 27, 2020 18:22

Nice set-up!  I have a Belles Aria Integrated that looks identical to your pre. Great amp!  I also use Cullen Cables lower cords and gik panels 👍

b_limo November 25, 2020 18:11

Beautiful system! Happy New Year.

jafant January 21, 2019 16:59

Could you go into more detail why you liked the Spendor Classic 100 over the Spendor D7?  The two speakers use different tweeters.  The one in the D7 is supposedly more detailed, and as one reviewer thought, it sounded brighter to him.  The Classic 100 is probably more laid back (musical?).  I would guess it sounds more like a Harbeth speaker which I am familiar with.

mushka November 22, 2018 14:48

After only a few hours, it's sounding more solid, fuller, more body, and there's also a greater sense of ease to the music.

twoleftears October 26, 2018 15:02

Isotek power conditioner arrived and installed.

twoleftears October 26, 2018 08:53

Added some new components, and have finally got around to adding the corresponding photos.  One more new component pending...

twoleftears September 30, 2018 13:25

Did you get a chance to hear the Spendor D9 or ProAc D48R?

milpai March 09, 2018 15:10

Twoleftears, a note to say I found your discussion thread ("forward vs. laid back" speakers) very interesting indeed. I too have listened to many speakers in the past (including a number on your list) and I read your impressions with great interest. I think we have similar preferences and I agree with your comments on reviews. I take them with a large grain of salt. I just had to come & see which way you jumped! I have not heard the 24's but I am sure I would like them. I picked up a second hand pair of Proac D38's which I am running with tubes. I am yet to hear anything else that moves me to spend cash and buy them (including the Proac D40's). Thanks for your great posts!  Enjoy.

rothwea January 02, 2016 03:58

Thanks much for the details. Much appreciated. Yes, in this hobby, better to focus on the musicality than the accuracy. I am sure your system sounds excellent with the PMCs in place. I have always wondered about the PMCs, ProAcs and ATCs. Spendors is another brand I am researching. But I am in no rush to buy, since last night I was able to dial in my speakers and coax out some of the best music out of them, till date. Of course, all thanks to my new room.
Enjoy your music!!

milpai May 07, 2015 07:44

Had the ProAc Response 2.5s for many years; in fact I still have them, moved over to my "secondary" system. When I got them they were paired with Cary SET. The ProAcs are now perhaps 17 years old. I wanted a similar sound signature with a bit more bass, and definitely considered newer ProAcs, but even here on A'gon a used D40 was expensive compared to what I got the 24s for. I auditioned the 24s extensively and really liked what I heard. I wrote about my search in the thread on "forward vs. laid back" speakers that I started a while ago. I also really like the VA Beethoven Baby Grands, but again they are just a little lacking in bass extension. Of the PMCs, I heard 23s and 24s and Fact 6s, but the Facts sounded a bit clinical to me compared to the twenty series, which were a tad warmer and more welcoming (perhaps they're slightly less "accurate" but that doesn't worry me). Combined with the Ayre and the Wireworld cables, I'm getting just the amount of warmth that I was looking for. Fine tuning of the treble can be managed by aiming them straight ahead or toeing in very slightly.

twoleftears May 06, 2015 18:03

Twoleftears,
Can you please let me know a bit of your journey from ProAcs to PMC? What Proacs's did you have before? Why did you move to PMCs? What do you like about the 24s? Did you consider the FACT series?
I am considering these speakers as an upgrade path. Sorry about too many questions.

milpai May 06, 2015 16:18

System edited: Multiple changes--pretty much everything save the source components. Close to done for now. Still breaking in, but sounding good.

twoleftears May 06, 2015 13:08

Many thanks!

The Cary is actually a power amp. I think it's pretty rare. Years ago I found one other person on 'gon that had one. If you search Google Images, the photo from this thread is the only one that shows up!

It's built on a large chassis (that Had used for his 845-based models), unlike the small-chassis 300B Cary monoblocks (and integrated) that a lot more people had. The 301 squeezes out a couple more watts than the monoblocks. This was before Cary went over to the new-fangled 300B's.

twoleftears August 11, 2014 18:02

That's a great system that you have assembled. I've great things about the proac. Love the Cary integrated- I've never seen one before. IMO, My AR turntable beat the pants off of my $1200 MMF-7. Hope you are enjoying your es-1.

skateman August 11, 2014 11:54

Nice system. I think it's time for you to get a flat screem TV and cover it with a tapastry when listening to music. It will make a large difference. Before I covered my screen I had issues with center imaging, it seemed to move a little in both directions, but covering took care of the problem. I also agree with Shadorne, try to get the TT out of the corner. Too much low bass in the corners of a room.

hevac1 June 12, 2009 17:24

System edited: Small but significant change. The Proacs are now another 3" (4' 3" total, measured from front center of speaker) out from the front wall, and hence 2' 3" out from plane of TV screen. While moving them I also took the opportunity of rerouting the speaker cable. Overall a definite improvement.

twoleftears October 03, 2008 16:38

Hi, go to Home Depot and buy a bamboo window blind to cover the TV when your not viewing. If you don't like it you can return it, but I think it is worth a try.

elescher September 15, 2008 12:06

Great gear - I realize you are just beginning to get setup - just a thought but it might not be an improvement to move your tubes and TT away from the corner (avoid microphonics)

shadorne September 15, 2008 09:03