Showcase your audio/video setup here!......

Yes 44.1 though, not sure whether it’s restricted by iPad or dac. Dac can handle 24/192 in coax and 24/96 in USB.
Are you on ios15 for the ipad and enabled lossless within apple music? I did hear darco (youtube) saying that there is a restriction of 24/48 on iPad port but I haven't tried it myself. It sucks though, how are people supposed to get full bandwidth out of the apple music experience when you arent able to get it even using a wire?
 
Are you on ios15 for the ipad and enabled lossless within apple music? I did hear darco (youtube) saying that there is a restriction of 24/48 on iPad port but I haven't tried it myself. It sucks though, how are people supposed to get full bandwidth out of the apple music experience when you arent able to get it even using a wire?
Yes, lossless option is available but I’ve not enabled it due to space crunch. So not sure what will be the output with lossless enabled. The current sq is good, so no plans to change as of now.
 
@Mrli17T can you define how this amp sounds? Is it warm or neutral. The soundstage.

I am looking to get one but need to hear some reviews out also if any parts stop working what source to get it fixed.
 
@Mrli17T can you define how this amp sounds? Is it warm or neutral. The soundstage.

I am looking to get one but need to hear some reviews out also if any parts stop working what source to get it fixed.
It’s a warm sounding amp and the vocals are very good. This is my initial impression. I’m no critical listener but I enjoyed listening to “Achilles last stand” in it. Haven’t done extensive listening yet so won’t be able to comment on the soundstage part. Also not sure if it will be an allrounder of an amplifier.

No idea how I’m going to repair it if it comes to that. Praying that the key components are not in unubtainium list. If it is then I’ve to start scavenging now itself for parts and brains. Thanks a lot for pointing out.
 
Did some clean up and re-arrangement of components.
Added a small stand for TV under which a couple of units can be placed.
Finally, no stacking of components!!

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Cheers,
Raghu
A couple of folks have asked about the sub woofer stand. It was a riser that I used to use to for my old 42" TV.
After we got a 55" this stand was no longer required. When REL came I decided to try it out so as to make the sub maid proof.
She sometimes used to aggressively sweep under the sub which has a bottom passive radiator.
There is no difference in SQ when elevated, at least to my ears and setting. So decided to leave it elevated.

It is just ply with double side veneer and 4" furniture feet.
The furniture feet has a plastic material at the bottom and it does not move easily.

Cheers,
Raghu
 

Very nice set up Raghu.

In this video Rel has recommended not to use any subwoofer isolation platforms as it reduces deep bass. Do you notice in bass response with or without using the stand?
 

Very nice set up Raghu.

In this video Rel has recommended not to use any subwoofer isolation platforms as it reduces deep bass. Do you notice in bass response with or without using the stand?
It is not an isolation platform. It is to make it maid proof.
I don't find it different sounding when placed on the riser paltform.
Cheers,
Raghu
 
Tubelab SSE prototype fired up. With the right voltage and bias you can run all these tubes in Triode or Ultra-Linear with CFB if required - 6V6GT, 6F6G, 6P6S, 6P3S /-e, 807 (Top-cap anode), EL34, 6L6GC etc etc...

The amps been running ~ 30hrs and I've tried 6P6S /3S and 807s so far. With B+ @360v and biased to around 50ma, the 6P3S sound the best. The contraption on the right (toggle switches) adjust the bias current. The white toggle on top of the mains trafo, switch between 275 and 300v secondaries. The red toggle in front switches between tube and SS rectifiers. I needed the flexibility to allow different secondary voltages between 290v (5V4G) and 360v (SS).

Simple build and incredible flexibility. More to come.
 

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Moved the setup from living room to this dedicated room.The room is small @ 3 m x 3 m.
Updates:
Tried Magnepan LRS for a little while.Very Interesting sound.The midrange transparency,soundstage, speed etc was better than Harbeths in my setup.LRS is a serious speaker for the money which can easily compete with higher priced speakers.

But the Magnepans are sold now and I have moved back to Harbeths .
Some reasons are
  • not loud enough with same amplifier used for Harbeths(Esoteric I05).It demands even better amplification may be.
  • the total cost of the system will be similar in my case considering the amplification cost ,
  • Harbeths can shine with lesser amplification and variety of amplification ( say tubes)so it sort of justifies its higher cost compared to LRS).
  • Poor quality recordings and youtube streaming does not sound good.
  • The tonality changes as you move out of the sweet spot making it very hard to setup(may be it is my room/setup).This was the biggest issue.
  • The main reason is that I like the Harbeth sound.

However the conclusion is, LRS is still a very good speaker for the money (it has the potential)if you have the right amplifier and room and you are willing to spend a lot of time experimenting with components and placement.LRS.jpg
 
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