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Offline rgpit

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My System
« on: November 28, 2009, 10:39:03 PM »
Harbeth Compact 7ES's, Magnepan, 1.6QR's, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, SEAS Odin's, Analog Research modded Philips CD80, Alesis ML9600, Slimdevices Duet, Benchmark DAC1, Rega Planar 3, Goldring 1042 cartridge, Analog Research Line Level and Phono Preamps, Analog Research Veluto Power amp, PrimaLuna Dialogue II, DIY CAT5 spkr cables and DIY Silver/Teflon ICs.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2010, 04:48:51 PM by rgpit »
Pioneer PLX-1000, Nagaoka MP-150, Tascam CD200, microRendu, Sonictransporter I5, Benchmark DAC2HGC & AHB2, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3s, Analog Research Velluto, minidsp 2X4HD, SB Acoustics DIY subs, Sony HDR-F1HD, Alesis ML9600

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Re: My System
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2009, 11:19:00 PM »
Nice system!!! Love the Philips CD-80..

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Re: My System
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 12:38:02 AM »
That looks awsome!
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Re: My System
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2009, 04:18:29 PM »
Very sweet system. I especially like the  upgraded CD-80.
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Re: My System
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2009, 04:31:00 PM »
It looks like you make music too. Sweet.
In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference.

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Re: My System
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2009, 01:10:54 PM »
Very-Very Nice Ron.--------BILL

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Re: My System
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2009, 11:28:51 PM »
rgpit,  The CD-80 is PERFECT ;D ;D. It is now a shop centerpiece. Mikey, how could you have ever sold yours??? :o

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Re: My System
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2009, 11:33:14 PM »
rgpit, can you use the 1042gx in place of the 1012? I have a Musichall with the 1012 and the stylus is getting up there... If they are compatible, I might just go with the 1042.
I am confident that an SL-1200 is capable of outperforming turntables of much higher expense with minor modification.

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Re: My System
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2009, 01:34:53 AM »
rgpit,  The CD-80 is PERFECT ;D ;D. It is now a shop centerpiece. Mikey, how could you have ever sold yours??? :o

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Re: My System
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2009, 08:33:56 PM »
rgpit, can you use the 1042gx in place of the 1012? I have a Musichall with the 1012 and the stylus is getting up there... If they are compatible, I might just go with the 1042.

Apsitively and posilutely! The cartridge bodies are the same. All you need to upgrade is the 1042 stylus.

Here is a link to a local guy with good prices. Generally he has them in stock.  - http://britaudio.com/Cartridges.html -
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Re: My System
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2009, 11:16:47 PM »
Wow! that is a great price. I'm thinking tax return time... Hopefully they still have them
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Re: My System
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2010, 12:41:23 PM »
Wow! I just registered here and I find someone with the lovely Harbeth Compact 7ES speakers! I'm a Pittsburgher who is about to buy a pair. How do you like yours?
I see you also have the Maggie 1.6s. What are your thoughts on them versus the Harbeths?
Last (and sorry for all of the questions), are yours the ES1, ES2, or ES3?

Thanks!

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Re: My System
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2010, 02:45:17 PM »
Wow! I just registered here and I find someone with the lovely Harbeth Compact 7ES speakers! I'm a Pittsburgher who is about to buy a pair. How do you like yours?
I see you also have the Maggie 1.6s. What are your thoughts on them versus the Harbeths?
Last (and sorry for all of the questions), are yours the ES1, ES2, or ES3?

Thanks!

I am very happy with the Harbeths. They are the model ES3s, are very easy to listen to, and present an awesome sound-stage. I am also a Magnepan fan and have not been able to part with 1.6s even after buying the Harbeths. Occasionally I will switch them back into the system.

The differences to me are that the Harbeths are more forgiving of room acoustics and have a more solid right to left image. The Maggies have a depth of image that is truly amazing. Both have great resolution, dynamics, and detail.

I would say that, based on one's music preference, the associated electronics, and listening acoustics it could go either way. For what it's worth the Harbeths continue to be my most listened to speakers.

Ron


ps ... Where are you located?
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Re: My System
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2010, 04:26:30 PM »
Ooops! Sorry for the late response. I live in Greenfield, near Schenley Park. Hopefully I can make it to the next Vintage Hifi meetup. It's be nice to meet you.
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Re: My System
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2010, 06:05:27 PM »

Ron,

Nice looking system

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