Ed’s System

Mike L is partly why I moved from point source to large speakers. Mike, Joe Pitman and a friend in VA with the live sound design altec all moved me to large drivers.
 
ed -- just thought i would check back now that you have had more time with the kuzma -- defintiely a top-notch set-up.

stepping back from analytical listening, i am curious how you would compare the listening experience in terms of engagement, enjoyment and general fun of the kuzma to the u-turn? and, then maybe the same comparison to your digital source?

just trying to "right-size" my 2020 analog project. kuzma has been at the top of my list; however, other's experience with the u-turn really has me interested: if it has all the fun factor of vinyl and is just as engaging... well then, hmmmm.
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btw: if you have sworn off digital in favor of analog, i just might be able to find a loving home for the nyquist ;)
 
I doubt Ed ia swearing off digital. I was playing 15 ips tape all day yesterday. At the end of the day I put on some digital for new content and it honestly was a moment of Ahhh. The sound is damb good coming from my digital. The tape definitly has a sound. And it's great, but in no way would I trade one for the other. I use both as my mood request.
 
ed -- just thought i would check back now that you have had more time with the kuzma -- defintiely a top-notch set-up.

stepping back from analytical listening, i am curious how you would compare the listening experience in terms of engagement, enjoyment and general fun of the kuzma to the u-turn? and, then maybe the same comparison to your digital source?

just trying to "right-size" my 2020 analog project. kuzma has been at the top of my list; however, other's experience with the u-turn really has me interested: if it has all the fun factor of vinyl and is just as engaging... well then, hmmmm.
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btw: if you have sworn off digital in favor of analog, i just might be able to find a loving home for the nyquist ;)

The U Turn was a great table but it benefited with use of the Boulder external phono, Stillpoint Ultra SS mechanical isolation resting on a HRS M3X platform and a set of Audioquest something cables using Boulders XLR adapters. It also has a few versions of Ortofon MM cartridges.

Now much of that may of been excess, more so with the cost, but it showed the table was no slouch, especially with its solid Walnut table. If this is new for you, it’s a great place to start, I really enjoyed it.

The Kuzma Stabi R weight 80 lbs, cut from a block of billet, and is a belt drive like the U Turn. The 4point arm and MC cartridge all work in harmony, and things really are now starting to open up nicely. This thing really is a musical platform, and truly happy to have this in place.

The Stabi S is no slouch either and at a reduced price point, using the same platter and pieced with a 4point you are dialed, and I can help you here.

I find myself listening more to my albums, than my digital. I do find it very easy to tell the difference between the two, and there is a for sure sweetness listening to albums. In reference to digital, the Brinkmann Nyquist MK II is not going anywhere soon, it really does add a touch or analog with its Telefunken NOS 1960’s television tubes.

Both have been a ton of work and expense but in I have zero regrets and the music comes through in spades.

Mike Lavigne introduced me to what tape can be, and now KingRex, Rex just got a R2R and is making me look at getting into this portion of listening, I want to cry ‘cause I thought I would settle in with what I have and listen for a while.







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thanks ed -- sounds like you are really enjoying the rewards from all the time and effort put into your system.

i was not so much looking to compare models or even price points, per se. rather, i was exploring the point where the character, fun and engagement of vinyl was attained. your and others' experience with the u-turn certainly seemed to result in toe-tapping and similes all around. so, really just musing about where one could declare mission accomplished.

secondarily, i was also interested to explore the point where one's analog source became the go-to format versus one's digital source -- convenience and ease of use notwithstanding. sounds like that point is no longer even in the same zip-code for you.

congrats on a tremendous system -- enjoy!!
 
thanks ed -- sounds like you are really enjoying the rewards from all the time and effort put into your system.

i was not so much looking to compare models or even price points, per se. rather, i was exploring the point where the character, fun and engagement of vinyl was attained. your and others' experience with the u-turn certainly seemed to result in toe-tapping and similes all around. so, really just musing about where one could declare mission accomplished.

secondarily, i was also interested to explore the point where one's analog source became the go-to format versus one's digital source -- convenience and ease of use notwithstanding. sounds like that point is no longer even in the same zip-code for you.

congrats on a tremendous system -- enjoy!!

Character, fun and engagement was attained upon opening the box and playing the first album, both turntables did that - too me it’s the experience, and sound that a turn table adds.

While I’m nudging my time towards vinyl it is to add hours on the setup, it turned a corner last week opening up nicely, and supposedly has many hours to go.

For clarity, having both options is nirvana, especially knowing the importance of source in materials, that’s the key in all of this.




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I never claim to know everything, and also a proponent to go back and refresh various subjects. Not only seeking great sound, but also the work to maintain it is part of the hobby and keeps the music sounding good!

In this case of power, I added a third circuit but forgot about the importance of phase.

After reading the article

https://www.msbtechnology.com/faq/how-to-wire-your-house-for-good-power/


and speaking with KingRex (Thank you), I quickly got things squared away!

Hope this helps anyone, someone.

Enjoy Your Sound!



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Uptone just sent shipping notice on two day delivery on the etherGEN, it will be in for the weekend.

How will it compare to linear power fed with audiophile power and interconnect cables to the 6AWG grounded AQVox with input and output Audioquest Diamond 45’s to a Gigafoil that too is linear powered with audiophile power and interconnects? Don’t know, yet! I’ll run this inside and out and post accordingly.

In support of this I have just gone through the notions of ensuring the breakers are all in phase in both of my electrical panels for anything audio related - there were some issues, now corrected and payback is in spades!

While I learned a bit, and had to double back, triple back and quadruple back [emoji22] it was so worth the time spent - this is an upgrade in itself.

I am convinced all noise from ancillary pieces goes from and back to the origin (breaker) like power to amps - making sure power, phase, grounding is squared away and done right is nothing near the cost of what this stuff all plugs into, like with $500-$1000.00.

You simply can’t condition and regenerate electrical performance, if not fed properly.





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My guess, you find it does nothing as a replacement to the Aqvox as a switch swap. Either/or. Since its supposed to be last in the chan, taking rhe gigafoil out is going to be tough. I would be surprised if its better with just the switch and no gigafoil.
 
My guess, you find it does nothing as a replacement to the Aqvox as a switch swap. Either/or. Since its supposed to be last in the chan, taking rhe gigafoil out is going to be tough. I would be surprised if its better with just the switch and no gigafoil.

Possibly.

What I do like is it’s purpose built and not a modified DLink switch.

It’s a lot to do with noise, so I’ll play with it in different areas with and without the Optical filter


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Well the etherGEN showed up overnight, first I am going to try it before Gigafoil and then take out Gigafoil to see what it does.

UpTone indicates there was no real gain changing out power supplies and made a comment on passive grounding I need to re-read.

Will play with this more possibly tonight, and for sure tomorrow.

Here are some pic’s, nicely packed and appears well built:

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Adding this link to the thread as my recents activity related to digital is a part of my system in order for everyone to see the pieces that have gone into building my system.

In the end, it all matters but most importantly it’s only you that matters most!


Uptone EtherREGEN released Oct 8th
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...read.php?t=17200&share_type=t&link_source=app


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Ed, did you test the EtherRegen and Gigafoil together?

Hello,

Yes, with and without.

I found it best with the Gigafoil placed in the same location, just prior to the Aurender. In my system, using the optical filter is tough to beat!

The crazy part using Gigafoil is it adds another cable, but it doesn’t matter, the sound quality is not diminished.

I used the second port of the LPS to power the etherREGEN in addition to the GigaFoil and provided passive grounding to the etherREGEN with the Nordost QKore 6 - It took all this to make things better, not different.

I’m thinking the clocked signal sent from the AQVox at 45 feet is reclocked by the etherREGEN sent to the Aurender OCXO clock pushed to the DAC via AES. Noise was already reduced by the grounding between sub panels, cold water pipes and the Nordost QKore 6.

While I achieved a better sound, I just can’t believe it takes all this to hear it, not that it doesn’t, cause it does, but it’s still a lot of pieces.

End result, my streaming against download is very close and if your not a critical listener, it’s easy to miss - it’s that good, but again it took all this to reach that level.




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I dont understand what you did. It sounds like you used the gigafoil but did not.
So, is your system with the etherregen -

AQVox to Ether Regen to Ggafoil. In short you added a component, cable and LPS (if you did not have an extra port).

Or did you just replace the gigafoil with the Ether Regen.
 
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