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Audio Discussion => List your system => Topic started by: OldiesButGoodies on May 13, 2012, 03:53:48 PM

Title: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on May 13, 2012, 03:53:48 PM

I swapped a few things out this weekend.  The speakers are PSB Imagine Minis - VERY small but not Bose  ;D - great imaging and bass from a tiny speaker (see sharpie as reference in the pic).  I sold Cuz' Denon and added a Rega RP1 with the performance pack (swaps the belt for a better one and adds a Rega Bias 2 cart instead of the basic Ortofon and a wool mat).  This table is all about performance - nothing fancy about the looks, they put all engineering money into the arm and platter design.  Sounds pretty darn good for an entry level TT.  Aso added a Music Fidelity VLP-S phono stage,  and AudioAdvisor threw in a Pangea P-100 upgraded power supply.

I tested a Vincent Audio SV400 integrated also from Audio Advisor.  Wow.  As in wow how inferior it sounded to the Sunfire combo,  not to mention the Carver C-1 (what a kick-ass pre).  Not experimenting with that brand any more in the near future.  Interestingly,  I hooked up the NAD 730 receiver that Klaus sold me (30 watts per channel) and it sounds AMAZING  with the Minis - like good enough to not need the Sunfire 300 x 2 - did not expect that.   Those are some good NAD watts.

OBG/Pepe

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/namikis/new_gear1.jpg)

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/namikis/new_gear2.jpg)

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/namikis/new_gear3.jpg)

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/namikis/new_gear4.jpg)

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/namikis/new_gear5.jpg)

Title: Re: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: schwarcw on May 13, 2012, 09:17:45 PM

Looking good Pepe!  I like the turntable cover.  I have not seen that phono stage before.  I'll bet your setup is sounding might fine!  Congrats on a very nice system!!

Title: Re: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on May 13, 2012, 09:56:31 PM

Thanks Karl!  The turntable is on another level compared to the ld Denon - but still an entry level unit (thought a bit souped-up).  So I can look forward to someday upgrading again and finding new music in my vinyl...  The phono stage is super quiet too, and with decent gain.

Cheers,

Pepe

Title: Re: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: schwarcw on May 14, 2012, 12:02:16 AM

Greetings Pepe!

What was the old Denon that you owned?

Regards,

Carl

Title: Re: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on May 14, 2012, 07:01:02 AM

A Denon DP-45F with a Shure M97XE.   Regards, P

Title: Re: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: thuffman03 on May 14, 2012, 09:36:21 AM

Very nice!  I like PSB speakers.  You get a good bang for the buck!

Title: Re: Tweaks to the setup
Post by: BB3 on May 14, 2012, 07:06:00 PM

Beautiful setup Pepe.------Bill