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[fLUX]

Thanks buddy @fLUX. After you said I noticed there are 2 unused light points. Great Idea though.
Let me look up for something on Amazon and see if I find something.
Regards,
Som

The Nanoleaf smartlights are good. Slightly expensive but really amazing in the variations they provide and ability to add further. They can go all mellow or give a party ambience as well.
I have them installed in my bedroom since a long time and have had many "trips" at late night

 

[newlash09]

Can't say that I am having timing issues. My feet is tapping listening to Steely Dan's Aja. I can't give a critical view of the tubes as I have changed both the Tube and the Amp at the same time. So I can't tell what is contributing to the sound or taking away from it. my current playback chain is less that ideal. Spotify from gaming computer -> HDMI to Sony TV -> Headphone Analog out to Tube pre -> Crown power - speaker out to sub - sub to Quad s2's !!!!

For analyzing the system, I would have preferred to change one component at a time, play from my Marantz CD player to the Tube Pre -> Crown -> speakers. But my CD player is not working. I noticed that using the Tube and the Crown with the Quad 12L2's does make the Quads more laid back than they already are.

Overall, the sound has changed for sure. It's different. The Topping to the Quads were delicate, airy and lovely sounding. Sit back, pour a cup of coffee and relax kind of music. This setup is more like, pour a glass of whiskey, pick me up and dance with me kind of music.

On a side note, my tubes were complaining that they were getting a serious inferiority complex being on the same page as the tubes put on display by Newlash09

Hi ssf

Please never compare it that way. The end result matters the most. Which is musical enjoyment. Why does any sane person need as many boxes as I have. The simple answer is because the resultant sound still sucks

I've heard better soundings systems , that cost way less, and composed of way fewer components. A simple and well put together system, where synergy has been concentrated on, is what it takes to nail great sound.. So let's not presume that a visually complex looking system, with some exotic brand names thrown in, automatically qualifies for great sound

 

[Record Player]

Recently did up me home and have 2 setups now. Finally a dedicated stereo setup.
Chain - Technics SL-1200MK2, NAD 3020i, NAD 412 Tuner and Epos Bookshelf Speakers. Took the DIY route for wooden speaker stands.

Cheers !

 

[Prodigy]

You’ve got a mini Nad showroom there. Nice minimalistic design. I liked the speaker stands a lot. Are those heavier than the speakers???

 

[oldmonk]

Recently did up me home and have 2 setups now. Finally a dedicated stereo setup.
Chain - Technics SL-1200MK2, NAD 3020i, NAD 412 Tuner and Epos Bookshelf Speakers. Took the DIY route for wooden speaker stands.

Cheers !
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Which Epos speakers are those ?

 

[Bloom@83]

Hi yogesh

So I downsized from the above Eiffel tower to this great wall of china. Hoping to get my wife's approval View attachment 51248

But that only made matters worse

So finally nailed some domestic harmony with the below setup

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Look wise , your previous Eiffel Tower setup was way better.

 

[Record Player]

You’ve got a mini Nad showroom there. Nice minimalistic design. I liked the speaker stands a lot. Are those heavier than the speakers???

Hahaha thanks. A bit of a NAD fan . Yes the stands are just about heavier.

 

[Record Player]

Which Epos speakers are those ?

They are the EPOS Epic 1 Bookshelf Speakers.

 

[srk87]

Recently did up me home and have 2 setups now. Finally a dedicated stereo setup.
Chain - Technics SL-1200MK2, NAD 3020i, NAD 412 Tuner and Epos Bookshelf Speakers. Took the DIY route for wooden speaker stands.

Cheers !
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Thats a nice looking setup!

 

[Prodigy]

Hahaha thanks. A bit of a NAD fan . Yes the stands are just about heavier.

Very nice looking set up.

 

[newlash09]

Recently did up me home and have 2 setups now. Finally a dedicated stereo setup.
Chain - Technics SL-1200MK2, NAD 3020i, NAD 412 Tuner and Epos Bookshelf Speakers. Took the DIY route for wooden speaker stands.

Cheers !
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Wow...I love those stands. Very very nicely done in a matching shade. I would have never guessed they were DIY, if you had not mentioned

 

[Record Player]

Wow...I love those stands. Very very nicely done in a matching shade. I would have never guessed they were DIY, if you had not mentioned

Thank you. There’s one thing with me, any DIY the aesthetics need to be top notch. An effort of 4 days for the stands.

 

[newlash09]

Thank you. There’s one thing with me, any DIY the aesthetics need to be top notch. An effort of 4 days for the stands.

A big same pinch from me

 

[sydney]

Upgrades and More Upgrades ....
I have upgraded my existing setup with a new-TT, power cords, Tubes, conditioning, Music Streamer. The setup now is as below:
Streaming/Digital
1. Lindemann Bridge (replaces the Allo USBridge)
2. Chord Qutest Dac
3. Apple SuperDrive for CD Playback
4. Lacie 2TB HDD
5. Spotify Premium & Tidal HiFi
6. Topping Rack for the above 3

Vinyl PlayBack/Analog (Replaces a Rega RP1 plus)
1. AudioNote TT1 Deluxe (rosewood) with IQ3 MM cart
2. Graham Slee Era Gold V for Phono Amp

Power
1. SurgeX SA152 (for surge and power conditioning)
2. APC-BR1000G for Power Backup
3. SoundFoundations PowerBase for distribution
4. All Wall Sockets replaced with Legrand make
5. Power Cords - SoundFoundations Mysteciti | Power Cable from Mr. Murthy | 2 DIY Power Cables

Amplifier - AudioNote OTO PP with Mullard 6AQ5 for Power stage (Replace Stock GE tubes)
Speakers - AudioNote AZ3

Misc
1. Interconnects - DH Labs Silver
2. DIY Vibration controls (Thanks for FM Rikhav) and Elevators (for dust cleaning)
3. Record/Vinyl display - Umbra, Canada

Next up: Vibration control, Room Acoustics (i use the living room), Vinyl Cleaning Machine, DAC with Tube o/p --- Any comments/guidance here is appreciated

 

[fLUX]

Few purchases after a flurry of sales

KEF LSX

Beyerdynamic T5P (Ignore the dust on the headband )

Denafrip Ares II DAC , Thanks @drkrack

 

[Kannan]

@fLUX headphones are kinda too big for your size . Did not know hifivision has Martian members...truly a cosmic forum

 

[fLUX]

@fLUX headphones are kinda too big for your size . Did not know hifivision has Martian members...truly a cosmic forum

I am groot

 

[Prodigy]

Few purchases after a flurry of sales

KEF LSX

Beyerdynamic T5P (Ignore the dust on the headband )

Denafrip Ares II DAC , Thanks @drkrack

Hey! Congratulations. Nice set up out there.
how do the kef’s sound ??

 

[fLUX]

Hey! Congratulations. Nice set up out there.
how do the kef’s sound ??

The placement is really sub-optimal with one near to wall other not having a wall in the nearby vicinity and also it is much below my sitting height at the moment , but even with this the center imaging is good for near field listening, has a slightly laidback presentation with good amount of details. So far find it to be the perfect companion to listen to music whilst working or sitting at my PC.

 

[unleash_me]

KEF LSX

The LSX P1 Desk Pad (below) might be a good addition. I tried mine on the IsoAcoustics ISO-155 that I already have, but opted for the P1 stands instead.