My System Today

[Luc]

1 hour ago, Bass13 said:

its been a long journey.

It never ends apparently Sam.

[Steever]

On 08/10/2024 at 3:32 PM, Misternavi said:

I bought a Musical Fidelity X-A2 not working off stereoNet many years ago with no power supply. Found power supply on eBay. Everything was then put into storage (too hard basket) 

 

4 years later. A competent Technician. Changed all not your average Transistors and it’s working again!!!

 

This sounds great! deep bass, sparkle in the highs and one of the best looking amps. Haven’t tried to push this amp but will do so soon. 

 

 

Yes, the X Series is classic stuff.

I'm intrigued with your streamer. Can't see anything on the OAD site. Got any more detail?

[Misternavi]

5 minutes ago, Steever said:

 

Yes, the X Series is classic stuff.

I'm intrigued with your streamer. Can't see anything on the OAD site. Got any more detail?

Really surprised me with the XA-2 as I always thought it was all style no substance until I heard it. The only thing is mine has all new power transistors in it. Not the same as the original ones.

 

With the OAD streamer, it's a raspberry Pi based streamer with Jon adding his on flavour/tweaks to it. It can also be run Balanced out. Best to contact him directly if you want more info.  

[Kirby66]

My system hasn't changed significantly since a DAC change just over a year ago. In the past two months I have upgraded the LAN filter and added a Waversa SmartHub 3.0 switch. The addition of a switch was always something I wanted to do and now that it's been in for a week, settled and I've had plenty of listening time I'm very happy with the quality of the streaming front end.

 

Source: Waversa SmartHub 3.0 / Waversa EXT2 LAN Filter / Innuos Zenith Mk3 / Innuos Phoenix USB / Gieseler Kompakt II TDA1541A

Amplification: Grandinote Genesi Preamp / Grandinote Demone Mono Blocks

Speakers: Lenehan ML2 Anniversary

Power: Keces IQRP-1500 / EGM Emerald & Black Pearl Cables / Luna Mauve Cables

IC Cables: Atlas Mavros GRUN Ethernet & USB / FoilFlex & Altas XLR's / HiDiamond 7 Speaker Cables

Isolation: Graphite Audio IC-35 / Kepler Evolution / Les Davis Entropic Isolators

 

[mwhouston]

30 minutes ago, Kirby66 said:

My system hasn't changed significantly since a DAC change just over a year ago. In the past two months I have upgraded the LAN filter and added a Waversa SmartHub 3.0 switch. The addition of a switch was always something I wanted to do and now that it's been in for a week, settled and I've had plenty of listening time I'm very happy with the quality of the streaming front end.

 

Source: Waversa SmartHub 3.0 / Waversa EXT2 LAN Filter / Innuos Zenith Mk3 / Innuos Phoenix USB / Gieseler Kompakt II TDA1541A

Amplification: Grandinote Genesi Preamp / Grandinote Demone Mono Blocks

Speakers: Lenehan ML2 Anniversary

Power: Keces IQRP-1500 / EGM Emerald & Black Pearl Cables / Luna Mauve Cables

IC Cables: Atlas Mavros GRUN Ethernet & USB / FoilFlex & Altas XLR's / HiDiamond 7 Speaker Cables

Isolation: Graphite Audio IC-35 / Kepler Evolution / Les Davis Entropic Isolators

 

I haven’t heard of most of your gear apart from the steamer. My speaker and cabling have been the same for many years. Due to my excessive DIYing preamps and power amps (mainly all tube) are in constant change. In time most get sold. 

[Mendes]

On 17/09/2024 at 6:37 PM, Mendes said:

The rationalization / simplification is now complete (at least for a while )

Jays Audio CD2 Mk3

Audio Synergy EDAC (Toob)

Lumin U2

Sugden Masterclass LA4

First Watt F8

AT 23 speaker cable

DeVore Fidelity O96 Orangutans  

 

The EDAC is the main DAC for both the Jays CDT and the Lumin U2 via Stealth Sextet digital cable.

Sweet 

 

Well, it's never really complete... is it 

A new DAC has arrived,  The Metrum Pavane which gets the streaming duties via USB from the Lumin U2, while the E-DAC handles the Jays CDT.

[cafe67]

3 minutes ago, Mendes said:

Well, it's never really complete... is it 

A new DAC has arrived,  The Metrum Pavane which gets the streaming duties via USB from the Lumin U2, while the E-DAC handles the Jays CDT.

oh very nice

[Bass13]

9 minutes ago, Mendes said:

Well, it's never really complete... is it 

A new DAC has arrived,  The Metrum Pavane which gets the streaming duties via USB from the Lumin U2, while the E-DAC handles the Jays CDT.

 

Congratulations, love it, Double barrel Dac's...

[STROP]

39 minutes ago, Mendes said:

Well, it's never really complete

Yes it is with your print of Keith Richards still sitting proudly on your wall which I printed for WA Newspapers...

[David A]

2 hours ago, Bass13 said:

 

Congratulations, love it, Double barrel Dac's...

 

Go big or go home

[tripitaka]

23 hours ago, Mendes said:

Well, it's never really complete... is it 

A new DAC has arrived,  The Metrum Pavane which gets the streaming duties via USB from the Lumin U2, while the E-DAC handles the Jays CDT.

 

Are those Devore speakers, I heard the O/96 at the hifi show today and they sounded fantastic.

 

Congrats on the new electronics!

[Mendes]

3 minutes ago, tripitaka said:

 

Are those Devore speakers, I heard the O/96 at the hifi show today and they sounded fantastic.

 

Congrats on the new electronics!

Yes Trip, DeVore O96 Orangutans  Love them 

[Gryffles]

Keeping the Class A theme going

 

Edis Creation Silent Switch

Waversa EXT-2

Antipodes K22

Lampizator Golden Gate with vol control

First Watt F6 DIY clone monoblocks

Fyne Audio 502SP

 

Power: Inakustik AC3500, Sablon King & Prince, Oyaide Black Mamba, DIY

 

Other Cables: Stereovox SEI600 & LSP600, Sablon LAN Cables, Acrolink AES

 

Footers: Divine Acoustics Kepler, Clear Light Audio and Solid Air Audio, Spring Feet from China

 

Edis Creation Fibre Box has been ordered and due in soon : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 13, 2024 by Gryffles

[Gryffles]

20 hours ago, Mendes said:

Yes Trip, DeVore O96 Orangutans  Love them 

Time to ditch the preamp hmmmm........yeah, nah, maybe?

[stevoz]

26 minutes ago, Gryffles said:

Keeping the Class A theme going

 

Edis Creation Silent Switch

Waversa EXT-2

Antipodes K22

Lampizator Golden Gate with vol control

First Watt F6 DIY clone monoblocks

Fyne Audio 502SP

 

Power: Inakustik AC3500, Sablon King & Prince, Oyaide Black Mamba, DIY

 

Other Cables: Stereovox SEI600 & LSP600, Sablon LAN Cables, Acrolink AES

 

Footers: Divine Acoustics Kepler, Clear Light Audio and Solid Air Audio, Spring Feet from China

 

Edis Creation Fibre Box has been ordered and due in soon : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I so wanted to get a pair of the Fyne F502SP's and even though there was a very well priced new pair on ebay, I couldn't quite stretch the budget so settled for the non SP version (again, a well priced ebay offering).

 

I can only imagine what yours sound like judging by what I'm hearing from the base model.

Edited October 13, 2024 by stevoz

[Gryffles]

6 minutes ago, stevoz said:

 

I so wanted to get a pair of the Fyne F502SP's and even though there was a very well priced new pair on ebay, I couldn't quite stretch the budget so settled for the non SP version (again, a well priced ebay offering).

 

I can only imagine what yours sound like judging by what I'm hearing from the base model.

Fair jump from the 502 to the SP unfortunately. I was lucky enough that this pair came up used locally at a decent price so grabbed them. Very happy with my choice!

[Mendes]

5 hours ago, Gryffles said:

Time to ditch the preamp hmmmm........yeah, nah, maybe?

You mean me?

 

Hell no 

Edited October 13, 2024 by Mendes
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[2Brix]

and leaves the option open for revisiting vinnil Mr @Mendes

 

 

 

 

Edited October 13, 2024 by 2Brix
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[Mendes]

1 minute ago, 2Brix said:

and leaves the option open for revisiting vinnil Mr @Mendes

 

 

 

 

Not going back (to quote US politics )

Have sold all my records now as well as all TT related gear.

The funds invested into the new Metrum DAC and Lumin U2 streamer and of course more wine 

[Mendes]

5 minutes ago, 2Brix said:

and leaves the option open for revisiting vinnil Mr @Mendes

 

 

 

 

Oh, also need the pre as have 2 DAC's neither with volume controls which is my preference.

[stevoz]

1 hour ago, Gryffles said:

Fair jump from the 502 to the SP unfortunately. I was lucky enough that this pair came up used locally at a decent price so grabbed them. Very happy with my choice!

 

That might change to 'fortunately' when I retire and have access to my super in a couple of years.

[stevoz]

26 minutes ago, Mendes said:

 

Have sold all my records now as well as all TT related gear.

 

Blasphemy!

Edited October 13, 2024 by stevoz

[Mendes]

Just now, stevoz said:

 

Blasphemy!

Yeah, I know. Dropped a heap selling the records but it's the only way to totally get out.

No records - no desire for gear 

 

See how that goes 

[Bronal]

2 hours ago, Gryffles said:

Keeping the Class A theme going

 

Edis Creation Silent Switch

Waversa EXT-2

Antipodes K22

Lampizator Golden Gate with vol control

First Watt F6 DIY clone monoblocks

Fyne Audio 502SP

 

Power: Inakustik AC3500, Sablon King & Prince, Oyaide Black Mamba, DIY

 

Other Cables: Stereovox SEI600 & LSP600, Sablon LAN Cables, Acrolink AES

 

Footers: Divine Acoustics Kepler, Clear Light Audio and Solid Air Audio, Spring Feet from China

 

Edis Creation Fibre Box has been ordered and due in soon : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm interested in a pair of 502 SPs, or possibly 501 SPs, but one thing that puts me off them is that in the stock photos on the internet they appear to have a 'colour flash' on the right-hand side.  Call me superficial, but I don't think I could stand looking at that while I listen to music.

 

Your speakers don't appear to have it.  Are they an older pair from before this was introduced, or is what I am seeing a trick of the camera?

[Gryffles]

3 hours ago, Mendes said:

You mean me?

 

Hello no 

Yes, you