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Basement system part 2
« on: December 06, 2009, 01:13:51 PM »
New amp (thanks Tom ;D)
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Projector

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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2009, 01:14:27 PM »
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2009, 01:15:12 PM »
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2009, 01:15:47 PM »
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2009, 02:05:28 PM »
Very nice. I like the clean hookups for the projector.
So, what do think of the M 500?
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2009, 02:10:04 PM »
Very nice, How do you like the M-500?
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2009, 02:26:23 PM »
I haven't listened to it long enough to form a solid opinion yet. I started out with Jason Mraz Mr. A-z, then Radiohead Kid A. After those two I thought it sounded pretty neutral with a bit of emphasis on midrange and a little weak on deep bass. Then I through on Steely Dan "Two against nature" and it seemed to open up. It sounded bigger and fuller. More deep bass and the midrange sounded smoother. I don't know if it was the cd change or just the amount of time I spent listening to it. It definately has a different sound and I need to get use to it before I form an opinion. One thing I noticed, and I don't know if it's normal... The meters were peaking quite a bit, but the amp seemed like it had alot more power to offer. Also, as the needles were peaking I didn't notice any clipping.
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2009, 02:30:54 PM »
Meter's are eye candy!! trust your ears.
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2009, 06:40:41 PM »
Also those meters are set for a 8 ohm load, if your speakers are 6 or 4ohm the meters are reading a higher output then the amp is putting out...

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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2009, 06:56:23 PM »
Nope... speakers are 8. I'd imagine the meters just need calibrated. Not a big deal. I sent an email to get on the waiting list to have the thing modded up to a mkII. The soonest I can get in (according to his site) is Dec 2010.
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2009, 09:03:23 PM »
m500 sounds great with vinyl...
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2009, 10:05:30 PM »
What are you using as a pre-amp? My M500 was pretty dependent on a good pre-amp. Strangely enough the best one I have used was the pre out of my Yamaha DSP-A1000 integrated amp...
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2009, 10:11:05 PM »
Sansui AU 710 (same as the 717).
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2009, 10:17:44 PM »
Very nice setup. I also noticed on the pic of the big screen, Sweed wasn't dropping a ball. I will see if I have a manual for the 500 to see how to calibrate the meters.  :o
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Re: Basement system part 2
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2009, 10:21:23 PM »
Nice system, by the way. How do you like the Mc speakers?
Also if after a few days you still think the M-500 is a little weak in the bass, try a new pre-amp like a C-1 or something from Tommy, It can make a HUGE difference..
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