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November 7, 2020, 11:50 PM #401
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November 8, 2020, 01:14 PM #402
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Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
OK
I thought I saw them in the main system room...
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January 30, 2021, 03:03 AM #403
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Paul...
do you use Kondo Cables with the Overture ?
I bought KSL VzII IC’s and Operia SPS 2.7 silver cables and also a KSL phono cable for the SME V. They are incredible.
Expensive but mandatory with Kondo imho.
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January 30, 2021, 03:46 AM #404
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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January 31, 2021, 12:05 AM #405
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January 31, 2021, 12:10 AM #406
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Double post
Paul
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May 23, 2021, 08:43 PM #407
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
More Beth I should open the shop
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May 24, 2021, 12:33 PM #408
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Really nice Paul!!
Mark
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Kharma Elegance interconnects
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May 25, 2021, 08:33 PM #409
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July 14, 2021, 11:33 PM #410
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
New Luxman L595 A Special Edition
Bakoon 13r
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July 16, 2021, 03:46 PM #411
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Paul, that's an incredible set up!!
I personally love Avantgarde speakers.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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July 20, 2021, 02:52 PM #412
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Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Paul,
I would like to hear your thought on the L-590AXII or L-595ASE with Harbeth 40.3Jim
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Conrad Johnson Premier15 phono, ART-2 pre, Premier8A mono, Lumin T2, VPI Classic3, Magnepan 3.7
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July 24, 2021, 08:45 AM #413
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Superb Paul !
No more Overture ?
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July 29, 2021, 04:49 PM #414
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July 29, 2021, 04:50 PM #415
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August 2, 2021, 08:30 PM #416
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Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Which SS integrated amp do you use / like, Paul?
Maybe some superintegrated, as there are some on the market in this kind.
I have, amongst other, a Jeff Rowland Daemon and this is a fantastic unit.
Best regards, Balazs
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April 23, 2022, 11:21 PM #417
Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Little update: all my Harbeth’s are gone and replaced by Falcon LS3/5a and I couldn't be happier. What amazing sounds ( placed them very near field )
My Avantgardes are still in place as my reference speakers. Getting 4 years old now. Whoa.
The Luxman 595 SE is one of my favourite SS integrated amp ever
Kondo Overture is still my reference tube amp too
Also, enjoying the Passlabs XA25 coupled with tube pre
LampizatOr has a new Emission Labs rectifier and sounds wonderful again
I think I accomplished the sounds I want in my rig. Very happy camper here.
Happy listening
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April 24, 2022, 01:15 PM #418
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Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Paul, how do you find the differences between Harbeth and Falcon? Maybe any experiences with Graham?
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April 24, 2022, 08:18 PM #419
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May 11, 2022, 11:50 PM #420
Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Just add the “Western Electric 91E “
Paul
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May 11, 2022, 11:53 PM #421
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Stunning !
Very curious about this amp.
Tell us more. How does it sound compare to your Overture ?
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May 12, 2022, 12:59 PM #422
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wow,
KEF Blade, Mc-611's, C49 rega jupiter, roon nucleus, revox tuner. Meridian dsp8000 se upgrade, meridian 218 zone controller VA Beethoven's, Hegel h360.
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May 13, 2022, 12:06 AM #423
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August 20, 2022, 12:20 AM #424
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Hello Paul,
Any update ?
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November 24, 2022, 11:06 PM #425
Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Not much changed, but I updated to the new “Nickel” finish ( from Champagne )of Western Electric 91E.
I really love this integrated amp and just ordered the 16-ohm transformer bloc to match my 18-ohm Avantgarde and 15-ohm Falcon Gold badge. Wonder how the sounds will change. Hmmm. I hope I didn't waste my money lol
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November 24, 2022, 11:27 PM #426
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"We are all billionaires because of the huge piles sweet dough rolling in from our participation in the ongoing campaign to suck your collective brains through a stirrer-straw." - PTA Editorial Staff
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November 29, 2022, 12:21 PM #427
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Now add the Constellation Inspiration 1.0
This is most three dimensional sounds I ever heard in my system.
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December 1, 2022, 07:10 AM #428
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The most three dimensional recording I have heard is Coldplay's "Amsterdam" (on A Rush Of Blood To The Head). If the backing vocals don't creep up on you from behind then your playback system isn't three dimensional enough. The first time I heard it, it was terrifying. How a pair of speakers in front of you can localize sound coming from behind you is mind boggling.
Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
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February 19, 2023, 01:31 AM #429
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Triode Lab EVO45.
Pure music. I'm very surprised.Paul
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February 19, 2023, 01:50 AM #430
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Spectacular amp Paul. Congratulations. You have all top examples of amazing amps/integrateds.
You’ve done an incredible job of assembling world class gear.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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February 19, 2023, 11:33 AM #431
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February 21, 2023, 12:46 PM #432
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Wonderful system Paul, congratulations on your journey.
Synology 1019D+ - SGC Sonictransporter I9 w Roon/HQ Player- UltraRendu- PBD Stream IF to Playback Designs MPS5 via fiber optic - ARC 40th Anniversary Pre - ARC 610 T's - Martin Logan CLX's - 4 Martin Logan Depth i Subs - Shunyata Hydra, DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Blue Jean CAT 6's between front end equipment.
LHY FMC and Corning Fiber to rebuilt LHY SW-6 switch in listening room.
Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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March 10, 2023, 11:24 PM #433
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
300B - Western Electric WE91e
2A3 - Triode Lab EVO
45 - Triode Lab EVO45
EL34 - Kondo Overture
EL12 - Wooden amp.
Paul
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November 24, 2023, 11:50 PM #434
Re: Paul's Systems...Before and After.
I wanted to share my impressions about the amp I recently obtained.
- Accuphase E800 mini review -
I was in search of a new amplifier to replace my beloved Luxman 595SE, which had served as my go-to solid-state amp for a considerable time. The requirements on my list were simple: it needed to be of Class A (which Luxman no longer provides), and while it should produce pleasing tones, I didn't want it to mimic the sound of a tube amplifier since I already have excellent tube amps. To me, the Solid State amp has to sound like SS not tube-like sounds. I do understand a lot of people looking for like that kind of amplifier but not me.
I explored various brands, but I consistently admired the elegant and minimalistic design of Accuphase. I particularly appreciated the front panel that conceals all the knobs and the attractive rose gold finish. The E800 has 50 watts on 8 ohms and it can dip down to 1 ohms with 300 watts so I do know this amp can be stable on any loads so that was a plus and the S/N is more than 124 db ( most quietest amp I have had ) with 1000 damping factor as a bonus.
I have the Avantgarde Mezzo XD as my reference speakers, which is 5 years old now and I have enjoyed it tremendously over the years. My horn speakers have 108 dB efficiency with an 18-ohm rating, while they can be driven easily with few watts. You really have to match it with the right amplification to make them shine.
I was extremely concerned about my ability to lift the amplifier as it could potentially be too heavy for me. Taking into account the weight of the box, it totals 45 kg, with the actual unit weighing 36.6 kg. Surprisingly, I managed to summon the strength to lift and carry it on my own. I suppose you could consider me the Superman of audio equipment, haha.
And now the fun begins. I connected and cautiously started playing the E800.
To my disappointment, the sound was unpleasantly cold and clinical. It made me question if this could even be considered Class A, maybe it's more like Class Z! I have never encountered an amplifier that produced such terrible sound before! I couldn't shake the feeling that buying this amplifier was the worst decision I've made since saying "I Do" at my wedding (shh).
So I decided to step away for the next three days and let it play. It improved slightly the next day, but the high-frequency sound was still too hot for my taste. I sighed in frustration.
However, after reaching about 50 playing hours this evening, something amazing happened! Suddenly, everything clicked, and I couldn't help but smile. My patience had been rewarded.
The biggest improvement when comparing it to the Luxman is the 3-dimensional sound experience. Art Blakey symbol sound coming right at my right ear. Muddy Waters' guitar strings softly vibrate near my ears, while his calming voice feels like he's right in front of me as if he's in the same room. It gives me chills and makes my skin tingle. After I put one of my favourite pianists Krystian Zimerman's piano sounded so real and I could feel all his hands plus decay just thrilled me.
Also extra 20 watts on Class A is a huge plus I can feel the head room and that air is much improved over the Luxman 595 or 590 I owned. The E800 controls my speakers as she owned it ( if that makes sense )
A friend informed me that this particular amplifier needs 4-500 hours to fully break in or, as some people say, "get accustomed to the sounds." Either way, if it can enhance what I'm currently hearing, it would be a significant benefit for me.
I am currently very satisfied with my E800, and once it reaches 400 hours of playing time, I will attempt it with Harbeth and Falcon as well.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Paul
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November 25, 2023, 08:52 PM #435
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Accuphase gear is very hard to beat. Great stuff!
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November 27, 2023, 11:44 AM #436
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December 2, 2023, 03:21 AM #437
Paul's Systems...Before and After.
Hello Paul,
I had a E800 on demo at home.
Very good amp but not « alive » to me and clearly not in the Kondo Overture league.
Everything comes to real life when you turn on the Overture, even when it is cold.
But this may be speakers related. I had the same conclusions with my EBM field coil speakers and with the Jean Maurer 370F.
On a side note, you should try to use the 124 without the PAB platform. You will be surprised.
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December 14, 2023, 09:48 PM #438
Paul's Systems...Before and After.
It seems like I'm the only one going backward in terms of audio gear, but that's okay because I like what I'm hearing.
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December 18, 2023, 09:39 PM #439
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Looks awesome. Bet it sounds great too.
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It looks like you changed or augmented the power connector for the main board. Can you post a picture of what you did?
Lumin U2 Mini