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    PASS Labs - Martin Logan - Bel Canto - Tara Labs - Balance Power Technologies
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Holy cow!

    Absolutely beautiful George
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    Great setup! Any inkling to try a vinyl source?

    Also, have you compared your PC front end (JRiver) to Mac (iTunes)? I just made the switch to JRiver. It has some
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    George... Amazing System!!!
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Thanks Joe & Mike. I have only used PC with JRiver 17. Just love the sound I get from the music server just absolutely organic and pure. No vinyl for me. Too lazy.
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    But vinyl is all the new rage nowadays! ...It is supposed to be the holy gram of nirvana from the celestial heavens! ...Called the 'analog' revolution per minute (RPM).

    Just sayin' what everybody's sayin'. ...You must be already aware of all the beauty existing from the turntable's world, right?

    * What kind of music server are you using, George?
    ...Analog, or digital?
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Holy Sh!t was the first thing out of my mouth when I saw the pictures. That is a gorgeous room. Those big, beautiful Pass amps look like eyes staring out at you!

    I have a few questions for you.

    Is that a painting on the wall or is it some type of room treatment? Perhaps both.

    Have you tried other digital pieces before arriving at the Bel Canto front?

    Tara Labs cables have always intrigued me. You obviously like them. What do they do that others fell short of?

    Lastly, what's with the brass weights on top of the amps?

    Thanks for sharing with us.
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    Thanks Doug,

    The backdrop is a computer generated image printed on a large scale printer. The material is very thin and does not serve as a sound treatment just for looks. Behind it I have a very heavy curtain and a couple of bass traps behind the curtain as there is a large window that I’m trying to minimize it's influence on the sound.

    I have had a Benchmark DAC1 before but I thought the sound from it was too sterile and a little thin. I owned an Esoteric SACD player before with the Burr-Brown DACs which I liked the sound of so I made sure that the next DAC I purchase would use the Burr-Brown DAC chips which the Bel Canto does. I also like the idea of having a separate converter and connecting it to the DAC via a ST Glass fiber.

    The Tara Labs cable has a sound signature that seems to pair up very good with the Pass Labs and Bel Canto equipment.

    The brass weight is to minimize any vibration the the top cover may generate as it’s made of a thin aluminum sheet.

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    * What kind of music server are you using, George?
    ...Analog, or digital?
    Bob, it's a digital server.
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    Thanks for the feedback George. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into your room and it shows. I like how you've treated the room but still let it have personality. I've been in an over treated room before and although it did sound good, it was missing that sparkle. It must be a real treat to spend time there.
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Great room and terrific pics George! It's always nice to seeing your set-up.
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Quote Originally Posted by mdkim View Post
    Great room and terrific pics George! It's always nice to seeing your set-up.
    Thank you Michael!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlb2 View Post
    Thanks for the feedback George. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into your room and it shows. I like how you've treated the room but still let it have personality. I've been in an over treated room before and although it did sound good, it was missing that sparkle. It must be a real treat to spend time there.
    Doug, it's important to me that this room is the way it is as it's a means to get away from the real world when I want to.
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Quote Originally Posted by Audioseduction View Post
    Thanks Joe & Mike. I have only used PC with JRiver 17. Just love the sound I get from the music server just absolutely organic and pure. No vinyl for me. Too lazy.
    Amen to that Audioseduction, why would you go ruine that nice sound with vinyl, when you are ALL noise free music.
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    George...your room is really nice. Bet the music you hear is very relaxing and involving. Enjoy.
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    This is my FLAC file storage, a WD My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive. It's attached to the laptop USB3 port which is my music server via the Wireworld Starlight USB3 cable. The brass disc is to assist on limiting vibration. I also attached 4 rubberized feet to the bottom of the case. I believe every little bit helps with the (SQ) sound quality.



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    George...your room is really nice. Bet the music you hear is very relaxing and involving. Enjoy.
    You got that right Ron and thanks!

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    Amen to that Audioseduction, why would you go ruine that nice sound with vinyl, when you are ALL noise free music.
    LOL!

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    The sweet spot!

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    George....I Like everything .....The Gears..Paints..Chair...speakers...I even like the material you used on panels ( velvet ? ) Very cozy room.

    That chair looks so comfy I don't know if I can stay awake though..

    Very nice indeed.
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    George, how far are you sitting from your speakers?

    About moving your chair forward, away from the back wall? ...Two or three feet perhaps.
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    Thanks for the reply Paul. Ya, chair is like floating in midair listening to wonderful music.

    Bob, I’m 9’ from speaker to ear. With the acoustic absorption panels you see directly behind me virtually makes the wall go away. It's like magic how the acoustic panels do that.
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    Yeah, I can see those acoustic panels in the wall behind your chair.

    * What I couldn't see was the distance from your ears to your speaker's drivers.
    And nine feet is a nice reasonable distance for your type of loudspeakers.
    -> I would go for eight feet (experimentation). Perhaps it can improve just a little tiny bit.
    ...Simple suggestion George.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NorthStar View Post
    Yeah, I can see those acoustic panels in the wall behind your chair.

    * What I couldn't see was the distance from your ears to your speaker's drivers.
    And nine feet is a nice reasonable distance for your type of loudspeakers.
    -> I would go for eight feet (experimentation). Perhaps it can improve just a little tiny bit.
    ...Simple suggestion George.
    Thanks for the suggestion but for the moment I'm extremely satisfied with what I’m experiencing now. It’s spot on for soundstage width, height and depth as well as imaging.
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    ...Must be good for the bass (low frequencies) too?
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    Bass is tight with extreme agility, texture and a punch to die for. Bass traps are your friend! Bob, If you are ever in the Tampa Bay area you are most welcome for a listening session.
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    I was just going to ask you that! Thx!
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    System update photos. I have replaced the metal rack I had the amps on with a custom hardwood platform that I handcrafted from solid Leopardwood in my woodshop. It grows in South America, Chile, Brazil.

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    Que bella!

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    Thanks wisnon!
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    I recognize that system !!

    Hey George, new to the 'Shark Tank' but you know I'm not new to Logans !
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    Hi Dave! Good to see you here! Take care big guy!
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    Re: The Music Matters...

    I've handcrafted these dampening blocks out of solid Leopard wood as its nature being hefty in weight provides good dampening properties for the lids on my Pass amps. I've seem to hear a bit more organic sound with fantastic details. I used my CNC machine to rout out the logo and cut out the shape and then I applied several coats of satin polyurethane finish.

    Here is a short vid of the CNC machine at working for this project.



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    Those are sweet! Nice work.
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    Thanks Doug!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audioseduction View Post
    I've handcrafted these dampening blocks out of solid Leopard wood as its nature being hefty in weight provides good dampening properties for the lids on my Pass amps. I've seem to hear a bit more organic sound with fantastic details. I used my CNC machine to rout out the logo and cut out the shape and applied several coats of satin polyurethane.

    Nice work there George, you have a CNC at home?
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    George...You are very talented. Nicely done !.

    Where did you get the round bass trap ?
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    Thanks Dan, yes. I have a side business providing CNC service. I have a small woodshop on my property.
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    Thanks Paul. I purchased it from

    http://www.acousticsciences.com/products/tubetraps
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    Thanks Paul. I purchased it from Acoustic Panels by ATS Acoustics
    Thanks George! Would you make one(no two ) with McIntosh logo ?

    BTW, I don't see the round one on their web site . Was it custom order ?
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    Thanks George! Would you make one(no two ) with McIntosh logo ?

    BTW, I don't see the round one on their web site . Was it custom order ?
    Sure Paul, I can do that for you.

    Opps, this is the correct site....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Audioseduction View Post
    Thanks Dan, yes. I have a side business providing CNC service. I have a small woodshop on my property.
    Ahhhhhh, makes sense! Woodworker myself as a hobby, have all the major tools but no CNC. Don't have much time to do that anymore, although my sole customer does make frequent request for furniture
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    Sure Paul, I can do that for you.

    Opps, this is the correct site....

    TubeTraps | Acoustic Sciences Corporation
    Thanks that's very nice of you to even say that . Well when you are so boring...have nothing to do ....let me know

    Of cause it's ASC. What is the size if you don't mind asking ? I just talked with one guy from ASC and realized I have to spend $3000 at least get two traps. Heavy shipping charge as well to Canada


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    Quote Originally Posted by Audioseduction View Post
    I've handcrafted these dampening blocks out of solid Leopard wood as its nature being hefty in weight provides good dampening properties for the lids on my Pass amps. I've seem to hear a bit more organic sound with fantastic details. I used my CNC machine to rout out the logo and cut out the shape and then I applied several coats of satin polyurethane finish.

    Here is a short vid of the CNC machine at working for this project.



    Great work George
    Want to sell one? I would look great on top of my new X150.5 that's on the way.
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    I've upgraded JRiver v19 to v20 about a month ago and find it has better SQ. Play back sounds more natural & smooth. Another words a more organic sound. How sweet it is!
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    Aurender ACS10 Music Server > Holo Audio May KTE R2R Ladder DAC > Pass Labs XP-30 Preamp > Pass Labs XA160.5 Class A Mono Blocks > Martin Logan Renaissance ELS 15A Speakers

    Powered By 2X BPT 3.5 Signature Plus Ultra Isolators | Shunyata Research Hydra Triton + Typhon | Shunyata Hydra 2 Power Conditioner

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    Re: The Music Matters...

    I've have recently added 2 additional 20amp circuits. They makes 4 dedicated 20amp circuits. I also just received a Shunyata Triton for the front end which is plugged into one of the dedicated 20amp circuits. I now have one amp & Summit speaker plugged in to each BPT power conditioner which each are plugged in to their own dedicated 20amp circuit. The SQ is even better now. Feels like the system can really breath now and not straining to put out some high quality SPLs. Proper power is so important!!!
    George
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    Aurender ACS10 Music Server > Holo Audio May KTE R2R Ladder DAC > Pass Labs XP-30 Preamp > Pass Labs XA160.5 Class A Mono Blocks > Martin Logan Renaissance ELS 15A Speakers

    Powered By 2X BPT 3.5 Signature Plus Ultra Isolators | Shunyata Research Hydra Triton + Typhon | Shunyata Hydra 2 Power Conditioner

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    Re: The Music Matters...

    Just updated a few photos since I have added some new equipment recently. Replaced the DAC with the Aqua La Voce and added the Hydra Typhon.


    George
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    Aurender ACS10 Music Server > Holo Audio May KTE R2R Ladder DAC > Pass Labs XP-30 Preamp > Pass Labs XA160.5 Class A Mono Blocks > Martin Logan Renaissance ELS 15A Speakers

    Powered By 2X BPT 3.5 Signature Plus Ultra Isolators | Shunyata Research Hydra Triton + Typhon | Shunyata Hydra 2 Power Conditioner

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