The Computer Audiophile Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, cjf said: A few updates to the system, namely the addition of a new Merging HAPI DA with Premium Card (no AD Card yet) but still use the Lynx Hilo for those duties (Room Measurememts). I was on the fence for about a year before buying the HAPI because I was afraid of it not being able to do everything I needed it to do but it turns out that it can, and then some. I suspect this has everything to do with their new MAD ASIO driver that is now multi-client. It took a few days to figure out the basics and I still have much to experiment with but for now I have the basics up and running to allow for full operation of my 4ch setup with two mains and two subs with Audiolense/Roon Convolution and DSP volume control. This unit has replaced a combo of a Lynx Hilo and Benchmark DAC3 and so far I am getting a sense that the HAPI offers more detail retrieval than the other DACs offer and I haven't even gotten around to trying the DSD256 capabilities of the HAPI yet. In my mind this is quite impressive considering the competition it replaced so no complaints there. All I can say is that its real nice to be able to cut the cord of needing USB for everything. I've been wanting a divorce from USB for years. Highly recommended DAC Fantastic. I have an Anubis with tons of capabilities. I’m using the VAD for macOS but will try the MAD ASIO on Windows soon. cjf 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post SuperVesnak Posted March 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2021 Hello, everyone, I've made a few updates to my set-up: - new layout - new hi fi stand: Solidsteel S3-A - new speaker cable: Nordost Blue Heaven LS Have a nice weekend Flavio Jeff_N, DuckToller, audiobomber and 1 other 2 2 MacBook Pro with Audirvana - Qobuz Studio M2Tech Young DSD MKIII - PSU M2Tech Van Der Graaf MKII Cambridge Audio Edge A Harbeth C7ES-3 PS Audio Powerplant Stelllar P3 Link to comment
Solstice380 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 @SuperVesnak Flavio... nice setup, nice pictures! Enjoy! https://audiophilestyle.com/profile/21384-solstice380/?tab=field_core_pfield_3 Link to comment
SuperVesnak Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 @Solstice380 thank’s a lot!!! MacBook Pro with Audirvana - Qobuz Studio M2Tech Young DSD MKIII - PSU M2Tech Van Der Graaf MKII Cambridge Audio Edge A Harbeth C7ES-3 PS Audio Powerplant Stelllar P3 Link to comment
Popular Post PavelDosko Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 Moje nové reproduktory pro kutily Ben-M, StreamFidelity, left channel and 11 others 2 12 Link to comment
pvanosta Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, PavelDosko said: Moje nové reproduktory pro kutily If that translates correctly, these are the best-looking DIY speakers I have ever seen and would like to know more. Link to comment
Popular Post PavelDosko Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 More than a year of work ... 125x38x60 cm, weight 140 kg 1 piece, the body is made of aluminum sandwich 20mm, the outer part of the body is artificial stone 12 mm, a separate chamber for the switch (I attach the photo of the switch), a separate chamber for the tweeter (Aurum Cantus G1 ), two Seas passive speakers, a midrange and an Audax center speaker. Sensitivity 92dB, Furutech output terminals, grounding terminal. Inside, hand-drawn polished silver wiring for highs and mids, for OFC copper subwoofers. I'm satisfied. cjf, fas42, pvanosta and 7 others 4 6 Link to comment
Popular Post mevdinc Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 I bought my ATC 20A Pro monitors way back in 1998 and they still rock. A friend of mine is very keen to listen to and possibly consider purchasing them. Although I have no intention of selling them I decided to set them up anyway to have a listen. If he really likes them I may even let them go knowing that they will be loved. Aided by the wonderful ATC 15" Subwoofer, they do sound wonderfully detailed and full. Giving my big ATCs a run for their money. But the ATC 20s look so diminutive in front of the big ATCs, I just wanted to share it here. :) audiobomber, PavelDosko, DuckToller and 3 others 6 mevdinc.com (My autobiography) Recently sold my ATC EL 150 Actives! Link to comment
pvanosta Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, PavelDosko said: More than a year of work ... 125x38x60 cm, weight 140 kg 1 piece, the body is made of aluminum sandwich 20mm, the outer part of the body is artificial stone 12 mm, a separate chamber for the switch (I attach the photo of the switch), a separate chamber for the tweeter (Aurum Cantus G1 ), two Seas passive speakers, a midrange and an Audax center speaker. Sensitivity 92dB, Furutech output terminals, grounding terminal. Inside, hand-drawn polished silver wiring for highs and mids, for OFC copper subwoofers. I'm satisfied. That looks amazing. If they sound as good as they look, congrats! This is well beyond my DIY capabilities :D PavelDosko 1 Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, PavelDosko said: Moje nové reproduktory pro kutily Wow! PavelDosko 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 hours ago, PavelDosko said: Moje nové reproduktory pro kutily And I can barely cut a piece of wood to the correct length... that's impressive. PavelDosko 1 No electron left behind. Link to comment
Popular Post phusis Posted April 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2021 There's no replacement for displacement, as they say. Added the bigger Electro-Voice HP9040 Constant Directivity horns to replace the previous and smaller HP940 dittos, so the pro cinema EV speaker system is now named TS9040D LX (actively driven). Crossed at 500Hz. DuckToller and Confused 2 Source: Synology NAS > DIY Mediaserver • Software: JRiver MC31/Fidelizer Pro • Optical output: ASUS Xonar AE 24/192 • DAC/preamp: Blue Cheese Audio Roquefort • Digital cross-over: Xilica XP-3060 • Speakers: Electro-Voice TS9040D LX (for active config.) • Subwoofers: 2 x MicroWrecker Tapped Horns • EV horns amp: MC² Audio T2000 • EV bass amp: MC² Audio T1500 • Subs amp: MC² Audio T2000 • EV horns cables: Mundorf silver/gold 1mm solid-core • IC: Mundorf silver/gold XLR/Mogami 2549 XLR/Cordial CMK Road 250 XLR • Subs and EV bass cable: Cordial CLS 425 • Power cables: 15AWG Solid-core wire w/IeGo pure copper plugs (DIY) Link to comment
audiobomber Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 10/25/2020 at 10:39 AM, audiobomber said: I fine-tuned my sub crossovers with REW DSP yesterday, my best and final attempt. Tweaks are finished, very good cables, three linear PSU's, two power conditioners. The IsoAcoustics stands tilt the speakers down to the listening seat. Upgrading the main components would cost more than I am willing to spend, so I guess I'm done. The above is my main system. Like I said in the text, it is a done deal, no more tweaks or upgrades. I have now completed my secondary and desktop systems as well, I have no plans to change anything. The Jordan single drivers for the desktop system are complemented by an 8" sub that fits snugly between the credenza and desk. The laptop is only used for internet music, via USB to the Modius. An RPi and Schiit Eitr are discretely located below the credenza, in a morass of cables, playing FLAC files from a NAS. A small system is tucked into a curio cabinet in our large kitchen/lounge, smS-200 Neo, iFi iOne, Magni 3. A third updated vintage Meitner amp is hidden below the cabinet, driving ported single driver speakers. The linear power supply for the sMS is also hidden under the cabinet. Full details in my Profile. Middy 1 Main System: QNAP TS-451+ NAS > Silent Angel Bonn N8 > Sonore opticalModule Deluxe v2 > Corning SMF with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs > Uptone EtherREGEN > exaSound PlayPoint and e32 Mk-II DAC > Meitner MTR-101 Plus monoblocks > Bamberg S5-MTM sealed standmount speakers. Crown XLi 1500 powering AV123 Rocket UFW10 stereo subwoofers Upgraded power on all switches, renderer and DAC. Link to comment
botrytis Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Office space - not pretty but it will do. DuckToller 1 Current: Daphile on an AMD A10-9500 with 16 GB RAM DAC - TEAC UD-501 DAC Pre-amp - Rotel RC-1590 Amplification - Benchmark AHB2 amplifier Speakers - Revel M126Be with 2 REL 7/ti subwoofers Cables - Tara Labs RSC Reference and Blue Jean Cable Balanced Interconnects Link to comment
Popular Post botrytis Posted July 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2021 Living room system. The sub is a DIY with a Dayton Titan 1200XL driver in a sealed 3 cubic foot cabinet. audiobomber, DuckToller, Middy and 1 other 4 Current: Daphile on an AMD A10-9500 with 16 GB RAM DAC - TEAC UD-501 DAC Pre-amp - Rotel RC-1590 Amplification - Benchmark AHB2 amplifier Speakers - Revel M126Be with 2 REL 7/ti subwoofers Cables - Tara Labs RSC Reference and Blue Jean Cable Balanced Interconnects Link to comment
Popular Post botrytis Posted July 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2021 It is not a fancy system but sounds pretty good. The speakers are Wharfedale Linton Heritage with stands. orresearch, DuckToller and Middy 1 2 Current: Daphile on an AMD A10-9500 with 16 GB RAM DAC - TEAC UD-501 DAC Pre-amp - Rotel RC-1590 Amplification - Benchmark AHB2 amplifier Speakers - Revel M126Be with 2 REL 7/ti subwoofers Cables - Tara Labs RSC Reference and Blue Jean Cable Balanced Interconnects Link to comment
Foggie Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 7:24 AM, PavelDosko said: Moje nové reproduktory pro kutily Just wow alright!! Middy 1 My rig Link to comment
DeathFugue Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Here's mine: Middy 1 B&W 803D3 speakers McIntosh MA9000 integrated amp Esoteric K-03 SACD player; Chord Qutest DAC VPI Prime Signature turntable/Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge Sennheiser HD800s, Audyssey LCD-xC headphones Link to comment
Middy Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 hours ago, DeathFugue said: Here's mine: I can see the low noise floor is key....😉 Lovely.. DeathFugue 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Bazinga Posted July 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2021 audiobomber, jcn3, Spacecase and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment
TubeLover Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bazinga said: Now there is a fascinating mix of the classics of the past, and the technology of current day. Well done. I was fortunate enough to recently pick up the incredibly rare (only 100 made) 90th anniversary Luxman MQ-88uSE in mint condition. JC Link to comment
audiobomber Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, Bazinga said: Are there speakers that go with these beauties, or are you content with just looking at them? Middy 1 Main System: QNAP TS-451+ NAS > Silent Angel Bonn N8 > Sonore opticalModule Deluxe v2 > Corning SMF with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs > Uptone EtherREGEN > exaSound PlayPoint and e32 Mk-II DAC > Meitner MTR-101 Plus monoblocks > Bamberg S5-MTM sealed standmount speakers. Crown XLi 1500 powering AV123 Rocket UFW10 stereo subwoofers Upgraded power on all switches, renderer and DAC. Link to comment
Popular Post Bazinga Posted July 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, audiobomber said: Are there speakers that go with these beauties, or are you content with just looking at them? Middy, Vincent3 and jcn3 1 2 Link to comment
Popular Post Bazinga Posted July 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2021 Jud, RickyV, austinpop and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment
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