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Audio Discussion => List your system => Topic started by: rgpit on November 28, 2009, 10:39:03 PM

Title: My System
Post by: rgpit 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.
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Post by: Falcon on November 28, 2009, 11:19:00 PM: Nice system!!! Love the Philips CD-80..
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Post by: thuffman03 on November 29, 2009, 12:38:02 AM: That looks awsome!
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Post by: OCCD on November 29, 2009, 04:18:29 PM: Very sweet system. I especially like the upgraded CD-80.
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Post by: treitz3 on November 29, 2009, 04:31:00 PM: It looks like you make music too. Sweet.
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Post by: BB3 on December 02, 2009, 01:10:54 PM: Very-Very Nice Ron.--------BILL
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Post by: OCCD 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

Thanks
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Post by: Slim-Shaddy 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.
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Post by: Falcon on December 07, 2009, 01:34:53 AM: Quote from: OCCD 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

Thanks

I will have another someday.. I am just glad you got it Tommy
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Post by: rgpit on December 07, 2009, 08:33:56 PM: Quote from: king-edwin 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.

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 (http://britaudio.com/Cartridges.html) -
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Post by: Slim-Shaddy 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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Post by: circlark 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!
Title: Re: My System
Post by: rgpit on January 19, 2010, 02:45:17 PM: Quote from: circlark 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!

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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Post by: circlark 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.
Clark
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Post by: BrianT on January 27, 2010, 06:05:27 PM: Ron,

Nice looking system

Brian
Title: Update to My System
Post by: rgpit on July 03, 2010, 07:59:08 AM: I have added my cylinder subs that incorporate the SB Acoustics woofers.
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Post by: Slim-Shaddy on July 03, 2010, 08:45:57 AM: Sounds great!!
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Post by: OldiesButGoodies on July 03, 2010, 10:09:02 PM: Having owned multiple Magnepan and many dynamic cone speakers, I agree with John Atkinson that all speakers are a compromise. Magnepans throw a huge image, because they are huge - but things that are small in real life - like a flute - may project bigger than you want. The Maggies appear to be great for certain types of music, like jazz or classical. For rock it is a toss up. For front home theater they are not the best.