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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9016
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 06:55 am: |
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Geez, with friends like this...
Thanks, guys. |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9017
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 06:57 am: |
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Geez, with friends like this...
Thanks, guys.
The damping factor knob is something I had not seen before. Kinda
funky. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 646
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 10:20 am: |
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Good stuff Nuck. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2202
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 11:02 am: |
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Just trying to keep things interesting guys. 
I still think the pic I posted of Nuck and his system is the one to beat. |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 830
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 02:14 pm: |
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I agree with Stu, unfortunately the only guy who could beat it by posting more pictures of himself is the one who can't figure this sh!t out. |
Silver Member Username: James_the_god
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire
England
Post Number: 619
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 03:28 pm: |
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Here are a few pictures of my setup at university.
Been here for 3 weeks now. The speakers are one day old, I much much prefer them over my old wharfedale diamond 8.1s.
A subwoofer will be coming soon.
The speakers have to go back on friday because today my flatmate managed to knock one of the speakers off the stand so it damaged the wood in a couple of places. 
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Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1421
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 04:09 pm: |
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Got to be careful about those flatmates. Ouch! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5516
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 09:09 pm: |
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Nice setup JJ, keep that music goin'! |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 652
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 07:39 am: |
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Nice stuff J.J, nice to see the Monitor Audio's. |
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New member Username: Parnelly
Post Number: 4
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 09:38 am: |
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Im noticing that alot of the pics on here are of newer/digital equipment. Im an analog guy. These pictures are somewhat lacking, due to the fact that most of my equipment is older and needs servicing after years of abuse.
Turntable is not hooked up. Both of my pre amps dont work properly, phono jacks are the first ones to go on them for some reason. My main pre is in the shop right now waiting to have new jacks installed on the back.
In these pictures you are looking at one of the bose 4401's that i have and my AP800 power amp.
[IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/Picture005.jpg[/IMG]
These are the speakers that go with the AP800, They are Elite 401's.
[IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/Picture005.jpg[/IMG]
I have replaced at least 4 woofers on the speakers. Twice due to my power amp blowing up. Once due to a drink being spilled on the woofer and once from age and wear. One of the woofers is still in need of repair. |
New member Username: Parnelly
Post Number: 5
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 09:42 am: |
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[IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/honchie/Stereo%20Equipment/Picture004.jpg[/IMG]]
Sorry here's the pic of the speaks. (couldnt figure out how to edit my last post) |
Gold Member Username: Petergalbraith
Rimouski,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 2141
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 10:14 am: |
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J.J., Nice speakers!
(Pick up your boxers before taking a picture to upload to the Internaet! :-) |
Silver Member Username: Serniter
Piscataway,
New Jersey
USA
Post Number: 172
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 10:44 am: |
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Speakers look good J.J... I'm curious about the placement. Does it work well? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9040
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 11:19 am: |
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PG, it's real life man!
As unfortunate as that is sometimes...
But JJ might have gotten lucky! |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1430
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 12:26 pm: |
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I have to admit, I never knew Bose produced individual Hi-Fi components. |
Gold Member Username: John_a
London
U.K.
Post Number: 4766
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 06:08 pm: |
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Parnelly, there are some pictures of turntables and so on on the archived threads at the top of the page. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1431
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 06:36 pm: |
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...it's all analog in the end. |
New member Username: Parnelly
Post Number: 8
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 07:51 pm: |
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I just moved not long ago a bunch of my equipment is at my parents house still. When i get it back over to my crib ill post pics of some of the other stuff i have. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9051
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 04:48 pm: |
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Here is the speaker right shot, with the PSB, the MA 8i, and the Time windows.
The single wire to the big PSB Stratus Silver speakers.
Speakers left w/sub.
The whole Classe, again. Working this time.
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5531
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 06:03 pm: |
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Nice stuff dude! |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2218
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 06:18 pm: |
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Glad to see you figured out how to take pictures, and more importantly - how to post them. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1651
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 06:35 pm: |
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Yeah, very nice indeed Nuck. But you seem to be running short on speakers LOL! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5532
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 08:16 pm: |
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He can always relieve himslef of those MA's by sending them to me for storage. He'll never have to worry them taking up space again...lol! |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 659
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 09:28 pm: |
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lol Art, I have dibs first on the MA's. Very nice stuff Nuck, a real pleasure to finally see your gear. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1435
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 10:04 pm: |
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BINGO!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem%26%26item%3D160172474734&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=006
The Mission M32i will soon be back in the house & will be reunited with their old friend, the Marantz SR5400.
Don't you love a happy ending. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1436
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 10:09 pm: |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5535
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 10:28 pm: |
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Alright then...I see speakers and Chris riding off into the sunset...... |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9054
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 07:12 am: |
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Attaboy, Chris, and for under a c-note, too!
Thanks for the storage offer, Art.
These are the MA's that I bought from Mike W. for a song. Along with the TW's and the Apollo, too!
I won't embarrass anyone with the dollar figure, let's just say that Mike got a steak dinner as well, hehehe. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9055
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 07:13 am: |
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Stu, I was using 'save as' which added mass to the pic, sending it over the limit.
With 'save', the pic is replaced.
Duh!
Thud thud thud. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1437
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 07:36 am: |
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I have to admit, I'm giddy over this pick up.
I didn't regret selling-off the M32i when I did (I sold them for what I paid for them), but I did miss them. For a NIB $97/pr., this might be my best buy yet.
I also picked up a pair of these for $49
Here's a link to the sight
http://www.standsandmounts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1044
They price match + 10% off and free s/h!
I'll get back with some pics when all is set-up. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Fort Hamilton,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1448
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 08:32 pm: |
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The "new" M32i & Beta 20 side by side.
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Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Fort Hamilton,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1449
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 08:41 pm: |
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Gold Member Username: Petergalbraith
Rimouski,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 2146
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 09:47 pm: |
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Very nice! They do look new. Great price! |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 539
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 10:07 pm: |
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My new (used) Rega Planar 2. It's got a new belt on it and a Grado cartridge. I need to get a new mat for it. (Suggestions?) I just stopped in at my dealer to ask him to keep me in mind for a used table and he had this one in the shop. $150 and he threw 127 albums in the deal. I couldn't pass it up...
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5544
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 10:42 pm: |
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Very cool Stryvn, sent ya an email. The Herbie's Mat is a very good one. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Fort Hamilton,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1451
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 11:15 pm: |
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Nice going Stryvn, great deal.
Can you list all the albums?
Just kidding. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5545
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 11:46 pm: |
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That would be in the Music Selections thread Chris...lol, he's a bit busy listening at present anyways. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 669
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 08:01 am: |
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Damn, nice deal Stryvn. Nice table. |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 540
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 09:43 am: |
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I must be having e-mail troubles, Art.
Thanks guys...I'm having tons of fun with serious flashbacks going through my old vinyl.
CM, the 127 albums are all classicals. Not my cup of tea at the moment but I do realize my taste in music is an everchanging creature. And I listen to all kinds of stuff, so these albums are surely keepers and will be listened to sooner or later. Right now I'm having too much fun with my collection from 20 years ago. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5548
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 07:59 pm: |
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Stryvn, I received your last 3 emails/pm's and sent you one back so maybe not? |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 542
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 08:12 pm: |
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I'm not getting much incoming then I guess.
The wife put in a request for REO Speedwagon's Hi inFIdelity tonight.....lol. We're jammin REO vinyl! lolol |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5549
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 11:02 pm: |
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Have you determined what Grado you're runnin' on the Rega.
I'm pretty excited as I get my new Ortofon 2M Red Monday or Tuesday for the Dual. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9093
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 07:29 am: |
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Where'd ya get the red from Art?
As for Grado, looks like I got a TLZ coming along for the vpi table. Currently searching for a Rega rb300 arm. I had a lead on a RB250 with a big carb and a 4-on-the-floor, but got beat out.
I am seething with jealousy over your vinyl gushing, Stryvn. I can just see the smile on your face from hear(sic).
I have 3 lp's.Ouch! Need lessons from Mike W on this. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 676
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 08:21 am: |
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Here is an updated pic with the new Apollo.
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Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 543
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 08:30 am: |
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Very nice, Nick.
It fits right in. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5552
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 09:15 am: |
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Bought the Red from Fred Longworth, Classic Audio Repair in San Diego. Nice guy who provides alot of support on another site I visit. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 677
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 09:58 am: |
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Thanks Stryvn. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9101
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 10:18 am: |
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Nick, the stand is a beauty.
Liking the Apollo? |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 678
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 11:09 am: |
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Nuck- Love the Apollo. LOVE it.lol. This thing kicks the crap out of my old NAD. Although I only paid 350 taxes in for my NAD which it sounds a lot better than that price, the Apollo just seems to read more off the cd. More detail, better timing/pace, tighter low end. Im thinking another piece of Rega is in call. Probably around the holidays. The Apollo just makes you want to get up and dance. It beat out the Arcam hands down to my ears. The Arcam was to familiar, sounded like a slightly better version of the NAD. Warm, laid back, and a bit dull compared to the Apollo. I also had a Bryston 3B here for the test and a NAD C372 integrated. The 3b had slightly faster timing than the NAD, but for price to performance I think I am going to upgrade to the 4B soon. Then there was the C372 integrated. Believe it or not, I felt my C272/T763 combo sounds better than the C372 alone. Yes a receiver.lol. I didn't get it either. Thats my biggest problem with NAD as a company. If you buy say 5 items for music listening, say two integrated's, a A/V receiver and a couple two channel receivers, you find that 2 out of the 5 sound good, the rest are dull, boring. Its like every piece of their equipment is Manufactured in a different plant in china. As far as a A/V receiver goes, they make some of the best for SQ. Ive heard tones, including a Pioneer Elite/Monitor Audio setup yesterday. And I must say that the NAD is still the second best sounding A/V receiver for multichannel and two channel material I have ever heard. The best being the Arcam 350. Which cost 2 times more money. That said, im thinking keep the T763 for home theater although with the Apollo my music sounds very good. And get the Cursa 3 with a 4b power amp for two channel listening. And call it a day. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1674
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 11:57 pm: |
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I've set our Project Xpression 2 T/T on a timber cutting block and cut out a section for the speedbox. Still a small noise issue persists, but I have put it down to proximity to other components as Art suggested. Also replaced the earth and interconnects. Sounds sweet!
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Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1676
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, November 05, 2007 - 06:31 am: |
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Nick, congrats on the Apollo, it sounds as good as it looks on your rack. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9107
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, November 05, 2007 - 07:30 am: |
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MR, nice handywork mounting the speedbox in there! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5555
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, November 05, 2007 - 07:37 am: |
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That really looks good withe speed box in the cutting block. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 683
Registered: Jun-07
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