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May 31, 2016, 08:36 AM #151
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken. I think there is also room for a Lampizator. You are welcome to come and hear my Big 7 with the WE 300b tubes I just put in.
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June 5, 2016, 09:45 AM #152
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June 10, 2016, 08:23 AM #153
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
really classy looking speakers. interesting how close they are to walls. what is the piece on the bottom left ? you are using Mac mini for computer audio? side note i am auditioning cardas clear IC from cable co. burning in; tonight will be around 50 hours. but last night listening just ok. lots of bass and not well controlled. midrange nice. uppers a bit bright and voices lower and deeper back in soundstage. timbers were out on loan so will try those when available.
ed
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June 10, 2016, 08:25 AM #154
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
i meant to say kimbers. what was the computer thinking!
ed
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June 10, 2016, 10:20 AM #155
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ed,
It's an Audience AR6-TSSOX power conditioner. Yes, I'm still running the Mac Mini for computer audio but I spin a lot of CDs and SACDs with my K-01X player. I'm eventually planning on getting a music server but the Mac Mini is surprisingly good with the WW Platinum 7 USB cable.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 12, 2016, 08:13 PM #156
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I bit the bullet again and ordered some matching Vandersteen M7-HPA monoblock amplifiers for my Vandersteen 7 MkII speakers. These are some very special sounding amps that should produce tremendous synergy with my speakers.
Ken
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 12, 2016, 08:41 PM #157
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken!! What is the ETA on these beauties?
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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June 12, 2016, 08:58 PM #158
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Thanks Leroy!! The initial word is 2 - 3 months. After seeing the build quality and complexity of these beasts, I understand why. They are hewn out of solid billets of aluminum, all active circuitry is mounted on a floating truss, they are liquid cooled to optimize the operating temperature of the output transistors and they have ten separate power supplies. The amps weigh a hefty 120 pounds each.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 12, 2016, 09:07 PM #159
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
You got the whole family Ken, looks like good times ahead
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June 12, 2016, 09:16 PM #160
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 12, 2016, 09:47 PM #161
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken! An awesome system you are putting together. Just focus on the music...should be sublime.
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Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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June 12, 2016, 11:56 PM #162
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 19, 2016, 04:47 PM #163
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken, Looking forward to your Soulution/Audio Research comparison. I suspect it'll be closer than you think.
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June 20, 2016, 08:03 AM #164
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken! Great choice. The amps are the perfect match for the speakers!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 20, 2016, 08:19 AM #165
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken!!
Did you hear these amps when you did your audition?Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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June 20, 2016, 09:29 AM #166
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 20, 2016, 07:07 PM #167
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 22, 2016, 09:35 AM #168
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken, are you thinking ARC REF6?
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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June 22, 2016, 10:06 AM #169
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 23, 2016, 08:43 AM #170
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Awesome!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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June 23, 2016, 09:53 AM #171
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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June 23, 2016, 02:28 PM #172
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I agree with Mike here. Absolutely love my Ref 6...
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June 23, 2016, 08:41 PM #173
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Mike,
Tough decision for sure. The REF6 offers tremendous performance at a reasonable price. I've heard it several times with the Vandy 7's and I loved it every time. But for some reason, I just can't get past its looks...pretty silly, huh? Otherwise, I would have bought one already. The REF 10 is total eye candy in my opinion.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 23, 2016, 09:01 PM #174
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken...go for the Ref 6. It'll be easier for you to sell when you're ready to move up to my Pass XS.
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June 23, 2016, 09:15 PM #175
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Andy,
You crack me up! But seriously, the Pass XS Pre is world class. But the Vandy 7's love tubes, so I'll probably be sticking with a tube preamp. I don't think I can go wrong with either the REF 6 or 10. I bet the Aesthetix Metis will be great too when it comes out in the Fall.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 23, 2016, 09:58 PM #176
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken...so glad you appreciate my sense of humor! No...you're absolutely right. Either the Ref 6 or Ref 10 would be great. Enjoy making the decision and congrats on a world class system!
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June 23, 2016, 10:33 PM #177
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I for one think Ref 6 looks awesome. Considering LS28. Is it just me or LS28 looks exactly like Ref 6?
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June 24, 2016, 04:10 AM #178
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
You know, a lot of folks love the retro look of the REF6. I showed a photo to a friend of mine and he said it looks awesome. I think I just don't like retro styling in general, not just on audio equipment but for anything. Maybe it will grow on me but it hasn't so far.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 30, 2016, 04:34 AM #179
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hello Ken,
the Raidho was not the "right" way.....vandersteen is sure much better. (of course my taste)
The ARC is not so good as write. ARC is only a brand name and not performance!!! pre & ampli ARC is the last choice in your great system!
A Convergent preampli will be 1000% better. if you search tube pre look beyond.
Sorry but really I dont understand what you (and other members) see into the ARC product!
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June 30, 2016, 08:50 AM #180
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
We'll respectfully agree to disagree. The ARC REF6 preamp sounded absolutely awesome in both the Vandersteen M7-HPA mono amp/Vandersteen 7 MkII speaker system and the Aesthetix Atlas mono amp/Vandersteen 7 MkII speaker system I auditioned. The sound was neutral with tube finesse, dynamic and supremely musical. I haven't auditioned the REF10 preamp yet but I will soon.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 30, 2016, 10:31 AM #181
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
There is a reason the Ref10 is the top of the heap... Even with the approaching sound quality of the 6, the separate power supply of the Ref10 yields refinement, nuance, and "oompf" that separates it from the 6. Not by stunning amounts, but in this hobby that small % delta is often what we yearn for if we know it is available.
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June 30, 2016, 10:55 AM #182
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Well stated... If one has the budget and the rack real estate the Ref 10 is surely a great choice. I opted for the Ref 6 as I only wanted one chassis and am very satisfied with its performance.
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June 30, 2016, 04:48 PM #183
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Bob,
I agree with all of your points. If the REF6 is 90% of the REF10, like most are saying, that makes the REF6 an incredible deal. However, it also makes getting the REF10 a 10% improvement, which is a pretty substantial improvement in the world of high-end audio. I found a store where I'm going to do a direct A/B comparison of the REF6 and REF10 next weekend. That will be the determining factor.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 30, 2016, 04:50 PM #184
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 30, 2016, 07:04 PM #185
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
:-) Boy are you correct about that! Listening to it as I type and it's glorious. No doubt the Ref 10 will be as well... Have a great holiday weekend and enjoy that amazing system of yours Ken!
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June 30, 2016, 07:34 PM #186
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Thanks Andy! I can only imagine how great the XS Pre sounds in your system. A true reference component if there ever was one.
Once they're fully warmed up, the Soulution 520/501 preamp/amp combo sounds really outstanding with the Vandy 7 MkII speakers. Since the 501 amps are heavily biased into Class A (first 20 watts), they need a couple hours of warm-up to really hit their stride. But when it happens, they sound pretty amazing. Sweet sounding treble and midrange with incredibly fast and tight bass.
I can't wait to get the Vandy M7-HPA monoblocks and an ARC REF6 or REF10 in here to hear what they can do. I guess I'm going organic! Chick peas, kale and bok choy will be next.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 30, 2016, 08:17 PM #187
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
We'll be calling you Ken-San before you know it! Lol...
Thank you.
We're not that far away from one another - come over sometime and let me know your impression of my gear.
Soulution now Vandy... Oh boy... You are really on top of the world!!
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July 22, 2016, 10:31 AM #188
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Ken,
After comparing the REF10 to REF6, did you make a decision? To your ears, what were the major differences and/or similarities?
Thanks,
Duke97
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July 22, 2016, 10:55 AM #189
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 23, 2016, 09:49 PM #190
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Ken.
How is your system sounds after break in ? You must be in heaven. Did you get the amps yet ?
Cheers
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August 24, 2016, 12:01 AM #191
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Paul,
Still waiting for the amps to be completed, burned in and shipped. Richard Vandersteen likes to burn them in for two weeks after they're finished to ensure everything is working right and they sound optimal. I should hopefully have them in another week or two.
Thanks,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 24, 2016, 01:07 PM #192
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I just talked to Richard Vandersteen and my Vandersteen M7-HPA mono amps are shipping tomorrow. Richard said he burned them in for three full weeks with absolutely no issues. I am pretty psyched!
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 24, 2016, 01:19 PM #193My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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August 24, 2016, 03:05 PM #194
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken! I'm looking forward to hear your impressions
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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August 24, 2016, 03:11 PM #195
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Awesome Ken, Congrats! Hope Richard includes a new set of tubes
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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August 24, 2016, 03:12 PM #196
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Let us know your impression once you get them...
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August 30, 2016, 12:58 AM #197
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
My Vandersteen M7-HPA mono amps will be arriving at the dealer this week. I'm having a consultation with an audiophile electrician tomorrow. I'm getting two dedicated 20 amp lines with wall power switches.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 31, 2016, 09:35 PM #198
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Are they in?
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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August 31, 2016, 11:06 PM #199
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Mike,
I think the amps are due to arrive at my dealer tomorrow. I'm getting two dedicated 20 amp lines installed on Monday with wall power switches that when turned off will fully disengage any connection. I'm also getting two Audioquest Edison NRG outlets:
http://www.audioquest.com/power_acc/...-nrg-edison-20
The Vandersteen M7-HPA mono amps will probably be installed next Friday. The Model 7 MkII speakers' 11-band equalization on its subwoofers will be tuned at that time to my room, based on the Vandersteen monoblocks, an ARC REF 6 preamp and either an ARC REF CD-9 or my K-01X as the source. Exciting times!
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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September 1, 2016, 11:04 AM #200
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Very exciting Ken!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
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