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post #61 of 279
5/1/10 at 12:52am
What a system ! It looks like you've put a whole lot of effort into that Mike. It must sound friggin' incredible !
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post #62 of 279
5/1/10 at 6:08am
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Originally Posted by KahunaCanuck View Post

It's 14 feet from your eyes to the Screen, another 4 inches to the Pioneer.

Mike

That's actually about right for a 60" screen, though at the upper edge of the range. For my 50" the upper recommended distance I've seen is 11"; I'm 9.5" away and it's about right in my room and setup.
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post #63 of 279
5/1/10 at 1:52pm
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What a system ! It looks like you've put a whole lot of effort into that Mike. It must sound friggin' incredible !

Thanks, as you know it never seems quite finished...I just pulled the trigger on an amazing deal I got on a pair of JL Audio Fathom 113s...looking forward to getting them in and setup. The SVS have been great, but I am always looking for that little more!
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post #64 of 279
5/1/10 at 1:54pm
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That's actually about right for a 60" screen, though at the upper edge of the range. For my 50" the upper recommended distance I've seen is 11"; I'm 9.5" away and it's about right in my room and setup.

I luv the Kuro, use it for watching basic TV, video games etc...but the big screen rocks for movies...and games sometimes!
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post #65 of 279
5/3/10 at 8:04am
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I luv the Kuro, use it for watching basic TV, video games etc...but the big screen rocks for movies...and games sometimes!

The bigger screen looks better, for sure. And though I'm sure the photo angles affect the perspective some, and 60" is a respectable size, the Kuro does look a bit overwhelmed with all the other equipment you have. The big screen will be more immersive for sure.
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post #66 of 279
6/6/10 at 2:27pm
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Finally got my upgrades done and thought I should update you guys.

I replaced my Furman power unit with a PS Audio Power Plant Premiere for the front end, replaced my Denon Blu ray with the Oppo, finally updated the DSP board & firmware in the SSP 800 Pre/pro so it can do the decoding, and replaced the SVS subs with a pair of JL Audio Fathom F113s. I then had a stand made for the HTM1D center channel to lift it up as well as put wheels under it so I can move it!

I am happy with all of the upgrades and to have gained a little room with the smaller subs.

Cheers!

Mike

One New JL

New Stand with PS Premiere tucked in the cabinet behind it...

New Oppo below the Classe

The wide shot...


Cheers!
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post #67 of 279
6/6/10 at 4:14pm
I have envy written all over my face.

Curious if you have notice a difference/or as big a difference as you expected with replacing the SVS subs with a pair of F113?

Beautiful setup.
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post #68 of 279
6/7/10 at 6:40pm
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Thanks!

Yes, it is surprising, the JLs seem to be able to do the big movie booms etc. without a problem, but where I really notice the difference is how much more musical and dynamic they are. they seem to move much faster...even my wife noticed it when I was playing 2 channel music off the computer...she asked why it sounded more "alive"...what more could you want?
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post #69 of 279
6/11/10 at 7:16am
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Originally Posted by KahunaCanuck View Post

Finally got my upgrades done and thought I should update you guys.

I replaced my Furman power unit with a PS Audio Power Plant Premiere for the front end, replaced my Denon Blu ray with the Oppo, finally updated the DSP board & firmware in the SSP 800 Pre/pro so it can do the decoding, and replaced the SVS subs with a pair of JL Audio Fathom F113s. I then had a stand made for the HTM1D center channel to lift it up as well as put wheels under it so I can move it!

I am happy with all of the upgrades and to have gained a little room with the smaller subs.

Cheers!

Mike

One New JL

New Stand with PS Premiere tucked in the cabinet behind it...

New Oppo below the Classe

The wide shot...


Cheers!

Stunning setup! Well done!! A++++
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post #70 of 279
6/14/10 at 12:48am
I'm curious how did you find the performance of the fathoms over the SVS?
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post #71 of 279
6/14/10 at 8:15am
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Thanks!

Yes, it is surprising, the JLs seem to be able to do the big movie booms etc. without a problem, but where I really notice the difference is how much more musical and dynamic they are. they seem to move much faster...even my wife noticed it when I was playing 2 channel music off the computer...she asked why it sounded more "alive"...what more could you want?

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I'm curious how did you find the performance of the fathoms over the SVS?

There you go, Frank.
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post #72 of 279
6/14/10 at 10:01am
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There you go, Frank.

Thanks!!
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post #73 of 279
6/18/10 at 11:54pm
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Haha, thanks for clearing that up for me!
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post #74 of 279
7/6/10 at 6:30pm
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I'm curious how did you find the performance of the fathoms over the SVS?

Sorry Frank, I didn't respond to this previously!

I really moved the SVS's out for the JLs more out of reduced space requirements and wanting to try something different than feeling like my system lacked bass. What I found shocking is how much I prefer the JL's to the SVS's in terms of musicality, naturalness, and just sounding more real. I notice this mostly with music playback, it just seems like I hear more of the bass sound, like you can pick out the notes more than previously it was more of a bamm, now it is more exact. It applies to movies, just less obviously than listening to a guy play string bass...so yes, there is a big difference in my opinion.

Cheers!
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post #75 of 279
7/6/10 at 7:09pm
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Sorry Frank, I didn't respond to this previously!

I really moved the SVS's out for the JLs more out of reduced space requirements and wanting to try something different than feeling like my system lacked bass. What I found shocking is how much I prefer the JL's to the SVS's in terms of musicality, naturalness, and just sounding more real. I notice this mostly with music playback, it just seems like I hear more of the bass sound, like you can pick out the notes more than previously it was more of a bamm, now it is more exact. It applies to movies, just less obviously than listening to a guy play string bass...so yes, there is a big difference in my opinion.

Cheers!

Thankyou! I was quite curious to hear from someone move from svs to fathoms because I've always been intrested as those two brands were always in debate. I have a pair of fathoms myself, know raised( recommended by Barry Ober - sound doctor )which have improved the performance of these beauties even more.

The curiosity of me trying to compare the svs to the fathoms is fulfilled. I don't need to bother anymore thanks again.
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post #76 of 279
7/7/10 at 2:48am
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I think to really simplify it, B&W"s generally are super detailed, while the McIntosh sound is more warm and they combine well together...

I forgot to ask this. Which speaker cables are you using? In your system specs I didn't see anything I recognized as a speaker cable.
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post #77 of 279
7/7/10 at 9:34pm
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I am using "Cat Cables" they are hand made by the sponsor of HTGuide, basically a one man operation. I am happy with them, though I have to admit I have not done much testing. They are well made and seem more reasonable than a lot of the "high end" stuff.

I did order some Wireworld for my 2 channel setup that I am making some changes to...I may do some comparisons when I get that stuff...same deal Wabo got...

Cheers!

Mike
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post #78 of 279
7/7/10 at 10:26pm
They may have told you you were getting the Wabo deal, but no one gets the Wabo deal but Wabo!
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post #79 of 279
7/8/10 at 2:55am
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I am using "Cat Cables" they are hand made by the sponsor of HTGuide, basically a one man operation. I am happy with them, though I have to admit I have not done much testing. They are well made and seem more reasonable than a lot of the "high end" stuff.

I did order some Wireworld for my 2 channel setup that I am making some changes to...I may do some comparisons when I get that stuff...same deal Wabo got...

Cheers!

Mike

Yes, I wonder about the extremely expensive cables. I have Kimber 8TC, and like it very much. It's the cable that was used when I auditioned the Mac 501s back in April (with B&W speakers, by the way). I have 2 6-ft. pairs w. bananas for a MSRP of $640. I don't see going much further than that. But, that would be expensive to some.

Anyway, if you do get the Wireworld or anything else, please post your impressions.
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post #80 of 279
7/8/10 at 11:00am
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They may have told you you were getting the Wabo deal, but no one gets the Wabo deal but Wabo!

Haha, no that is probably true!
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post #81 of 279
7/8/10 at 11:08am
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Yes, I wonder about the extremely expensive cables. I have Kimber 8TC, and like it very much. It's the cable that was used when I auditioned the Mac 501s back in April (with B&W speakers, by the way). I have 2 6-ft. pairs w. bananas for a MSRP of $640. I don't see going much further than that. But, that would be expensive to some.

Anyway, if you do get the Wireworld or anything else, please post your impressions.

I have always liked Kimber stuff...I have the lower level ones in my bedroom system...very happy with it. When my brother is in town maybe we will do a test with all three of them...I have always wanted to do that kind of testing...just generally don't have the time...when it is all hooked up and running I can't picture taking it apart again just to try things out...
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post #82 of 279
7/8/10 at 11:21am
Kahuna, what's in your 2ch setup currently? What do you plan on changing out?
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post #83 of 279
7/8/10 at 11:52am
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I have sold my Musical Fidelity KW500 Integrated, and am selling my KW25 Transport/DAC. I have a Marantz (Clearaudio)TT15 turntable I am keeping as well as B&W 805s (for now) & Rel 305 sub.

I have gone McIntosh with the new setup...C500t Pre, 2 MC501 monos, MEN220 Room eq, PS Audio PPP and a Olive 4HD music server...along with Wireworld cables of course. Also ordered a custom stand from Steve Blynn...

Can't wait to get it all!
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post #84 of 279
7/8/10 at 12:20pm
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Originally Posted by KahunaCanuck View Post

I have sold my Musical Fidelity KW500 Integrated, and am selling my KW25 Transport/DAC. I have a Marantz (Clearaudio)TT15 turntable I am keeping as well as B&W 805s (for now) & Rel 305 sub.

I have gone McIntosh with the new setup...C500t Pre, 2 MC501 monos, MEN220 Room eq, PS Audio PPP and a Olive 4HD music server...along with Wireworld cables of course. Also ordered a custom stand from Steve Blynn...

Can't wait to get it all!

Christmas is coming early, it seems.
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post #85 of 279
7/8/10 at 1:58pm
Hope you can share some Album pics like Wabo, I don't collect vynyl but I enjoy the pics.
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post #86 of 279
7/8/10 at 3:14pm
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Christmas is coming early, it seems.

Ya, my wife is not thrilled...she will be fine when she hear it though!


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Hope you can share some Album pics like Wabo, I don't collect vynyl but I enjoy the pics.

Absolutely! I picked up a record cleaning machine (VPI) and plan to do a big batch of cleaning...will take pics when i do that!
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post #87 of 279
7/8/10 at 8:44pm
Kahuna, thanks for sharing your 2channel setup. Curious, being a McIntosh guy, if you had given any consideration to their MS750? Aside from the limited hdd space, in comparison to the Olive 4HD, the MS750 seems like a pretty good unit.

Nish
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post #88 of 279
7/8/10 at 9:15pm
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Originally Posted by KahunaCanuck View Post

I have sold my Musical Fidelity KW500 Integrated, and am selling my KW25 Transport/DAC. I have a Marantz (Clearaudio)TT15 turntable I am keeping as well as B&W 805s (for now) & Rel 305 sub.

I have gone McIntosh with the new setup...C500t Pre, 2 MC501 monos, MEN220 Room eq, PS Audio PPP and a Olive 4HD music server...along with Wireworld cables of course. Also ordered a custom stand from Steve Blynn...

Can't wait to get it all!

Congrats!! Nothing like getting new toys
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post #89 of 279
7/8/10 at 9:57pm
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Kahuna, thanks for sharing your 2channel setup. Curious, being a McIntosh guy, if you had given any consideration to their MS750? Aside from the limited hdd space, in comparison to the Olive 4HD, the MS750 seems like a pretty good unit.

Nish

I think it is pretty good, but it can't handle hi rez files, FLAC, and is based on Escient technology that is now dead. The Olive seems more modern to me and I like the screen. However, it comes with a 30 day try out period, so who knows!
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post #90 of 279
7/8/10 at 9:57pm
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Congrats!! Nothing like getting new toys

Thanks...looking forward to it...!
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