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Last piece of the puzzle [message #61747] Tue, 19 January 2010 22:08 Go to next message
colinhester is currently offline  colinhester
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Well....It's been a fun journey, but I think my bedroom system is done (no really - the wife actually can see this stuff)

Intergrated amp: Cayin TA-30 with Wing-C EL34s and Mazda chrome plate 12ax(and u)7's

FM Tuner: MD FT-101

HD Tuner: Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner

CD Transport: Theta Data Basic

DAC/Headamp: Audio-gd Compass

Cables: Blue Jean IC and Coax; 14ga. Royal Cable for speakers

Speakers: 2Pi

Headphones: Grado 325i


The Sony HD tuner was the last piece, and it arrived today. There are a ton of HD stations locally. Best buy in a long. long while.......C


Re: Last piece of the puzzle [message #61748 is a reply to message #61747] Tue, 19 January 2010 22:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Very cool.

I'm like that too. I find a system I like and live with it for years. I have to change up for shows, usually rotating speakers every couple years. But I don't tend to change my home listening rooms nearly as often. Once it's good, it's good.

Re: Last piece of the puzzle [message #61767 is a reply to message #61747] Fri, 22 January 2010 23:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Shane is currently offline  Shane
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Got any pics?
Re: Last piece of the puzzle [message #61768 is a reply to message #61747] Sat, 23 January 2010 21:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bill Epstein is currently offline  Bill Epstein
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Mazda, really???

http://static.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/images/Auto/evox/318466/img_047.jpg


Seriously, I know you have that great stash of tubes; are the Mazdas that much better than RCAs, etc.

Regards to you and the Fam, BTW
Re: Last piece of the puzzle [message #61769 is a reply to message #61768] Sat, 23 January 2010 21:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SteveBrown is currently offline  SteveBrown
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Sounds like a great system, Colin!
Re: Last piece of the puzzle [message #61778 is a reply to message #61747] Wed, 27 January 2010 08:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The system is very nice. I had the opportunity last week to see it in person.

I was impressed how the 2 Pi's and the Cayin EL34 PP amp sounded together.

I'm still old school and have not quite warmed up to digital tuners, but I have to admit the Sony sounds pretty good!

Of course Colin's REAL audio system is still in the basement!!!

Ron
Re: Last piece of the puzzle [message #61780 is a reply to message #61778] Wed, 27 January 2010 18:19 Go to previous message
SteveBrown is currently offline  SteveBrown
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Yep, I hear you on digital tuners. I have 2 Dynaco FM3's right now, which are an amazing tuner, and a coupld of Heathkit SS units (those boys at Heath knew their RF!), and I've had a Mac MR-65, also amazing. I love analog tuners with analog dials. Must be a throw back to my ham radio daze!
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