Welcome newcomers!

Hi there Laura

....and welcome.

 

Well system now finished and very happy with results.
System now:-
Michell Gyrodeck with DC motor & NC PSU/SME IV/Kontrapunct B
Trichord Delphini MkII Phono stage
Lyngdorf TDA2200(with room correction)
Stello CDT-200 transport connected via Vertex AQ Illimani digital IC
B&W Nautilus 803
(cables and shelves as previous)

also now have a pair of Stax Basic headphones.

Was going to change the CD transport but frankly the Stello is so good i cant justify the expense.
So thats me done, gonna sit back and spend money on software to listen too.

 

Newbie Q about Squeezebox vs. CD

Would anyone tolerate a few newbie questions re. SB or similar devices.

I have an Arcam CD 73 and Arcam 65+ amp driving some Castle speakers and am generally very pleased with the quality of sound. I also have several macs and various ipods and ipod player type units. When I connect my ipod to my amp via an rca connect I must say the audio is distinctly inferior to the CD player as source (even with the highest compression setting).

What does the Squeezebox or Transporter do? When it grabs, say internet radio, what is the quality of output and what can I expect compared to direct input of my computer to the amp or my ipod to the amp?

What would I need to do to access all my cds via such a device (in addition to any internet audio it might provide)? Would I need to copy all cds onto my hard drive @ lossless or best compression or what?

Am I missing something here?

Please note that I am a newbie so forgive me if these are stupid questions.

Thanks

Evan05

 

Hi there

Looks like a cool community and a cool forum.

My stuff:
Yamaha receiver (I forget the model)
PS2 as my dvd/cd player (needs an upgrade)
and an old LG VCR

(nothing too exciting I know)

catch you later

 

Hi Evan05,

I think you are more likely to get a response if you posted your question in a new thread. This thread is for newcomers to introduce themselves and may not be read by the members who may be able to help.

 

Hello there,

I've just registered. I'm french, I've heard a lot about ZG, so I'm here.

My present gear is :
NHT active studio monitors : M-00 + sub S-00.
Just ordered : Promitheus TVC balanced
Source : well... not yet ! Still looking for the graal

I'm very fond of the sound produced by active studio monitors. It's lively and gives to some extend the impression of live performance. It's really my pleasure though it's tiring I guess at times.

Well, that is... euh... me

 

Welcome to ZG Yoms.

 

System 1;
TT; Linn LP12/Lingo/Ittok/Ortofon Rohmann/Sugden Masterclass phono stage
CD; Naim CDS2
Naim NAT101 tuner
Amp; Naim NAC252/Naim NAP300
Speakers; Naim SBL

System 2;
Sugden Masterclass CDP
Sugden Masterclass pre
Sugden Masterclass power
Kef ref 103/4

System 3;
Townsend Rock TT/Rega RB300/Goldring 1042
Audio Analogue pre-amp
Sugden A21a power
Tannoy IIILZ speakers

System 4;
Cambridge CD3
PC/Apple lossless/Russ Andrews DAC-1 USB
Tim de Paravicini EAR HP4 headphone amp
Sennheiser HD650, Grado RD1 headphones

wires; make my own

 

Hey guys,

I'm a new guy to this forum but a regular at www.audiocircle.com.
Originally from Morayshire but now living in the US.
My system consists of Marantz TT15 turntable, Marantz CD11, Audio Research SP6B preamp, Audio Research 150.2 poweramp, B&W 803 Diamonds, Audioquest Sky interconnects and a Billybags audio rack. I also have a theatre system that is totally seperate.
Just wanted to say hello to everyone and catch up on the european audio scene. Btw the beer over here is crap.

 

Newcommer

Hi i am currently using Meridian 506 18 bit cd as a transport for my newly purchased audio synthesis dax decade dac, this sends signal to an A/S Desire Decade power amp and finally at the end off the chain audio physic virgo III,s :JPS:

 

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum, and have the following kit.

Arcam CD92T
Arcam A85
Arcam P85
Arcam T61
Arcam DV79
Panasonic TH42PX70
Dali Ikon 6 (lounge)
ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signature (kitchen)
Tacima CS929
Merlin Tarantula
Merlin Black Widow
Russ Andrews Powercord
QED SA XT speaker cable
vdh 102 III interconnect
Furukawa interconnect
Ixos interconnect
Bespoke Oak stand

Looking forward to exchanging some views.

Joel

 

Hi,

Welcome aboard everyone.

SCIDB

 

Hello All,

New user and looking to get the best out of my new B&W800D's

Current system:
Primare CD31
Chord Indigo XLR
Primare Pre 30
Chord Signatures x2 (Chord Indigo special XLR on order)
Primare A30.2 x2
Chord Signature Speaker Cables 2m x2
B&W800D
Chord power cables
Spectral Hi-End rack.

Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring, just wondering about if I should monoblock the A30.2's and get two more?
Any CD player suggestions, I am wondering about the Moon Andromeda?

Thanks in advance for any feedback,

Justin

 

Welcome to ZG Justin.

I think you are more likely to get a response to your query if you started a new thread. This thread is for introductions.

 

Hello everyone at ZG !

Newbie to this forum.

My kit as follows:

Exposure CD player (their first one)
Exposure 21 pre-amp
2x Exposure 18 monoblocks
Ruark Talisman 2 speakers

All sitting on a Stands Unique Sound Tower 10

Cables:
Chord Chorus 1 interconnects
Exposure grey XLRs
Russ Andrews Reference power cable with 320i Wattgate (powering CD player)
Chord Epic Twin speaker cable
Chord Signature jumper cables
3 Isotek Elite power cables

Sony KLV-L32MRX1 32" LCD TV
Yamaha YSP-1 digital sound projector
REL Q150E subwoofer
QED QUNEX SR-SW subwoofer cable

Future upgrades:
Isotek Mini-Sub power conditioner/distro
Russ Andrews 6-way mains block (or similar)
IEC sockets fitted to CDP, pre-amp & mono's

 

HI Geoff,

Welcome!

I see you use Ruark Talismans; I use stand mounted Sceptres.





David

 

Hi David,
The Sceptres are nice... bit more bass with the Talismans though

 

I'm sure....

...might ask what size your room is, my brother is convinced these are right for my small lounge.....he says aything more would be too much.

So just curious if you could satisfy my curiosity on this one?





D.

 

Hi ..

Already added a couple of posts. My HiFi journey started 22 years ago when I blew the £1000 my dad gave me as my 21st Birthday present on a Technics CD, Integrated Amp, and Tannoy Mercury Speakers.
Since then I have built and dismantled a Tri amped Linn system with LP12/EKOS, Karik/Numerik, Kairn Pro and tweaked my way to my current system which has been recently upgraded.
The best value upgrade I have done is the full Pedersen upgrade to my Orbe SE ... it has to be heard to be believed. My Orbe has an SME309 with a ClearAudio Signature cartridge. I have a CODA P6 phono stage.
I also recently purchased a Valhalla mains cable to add to the Nordost Vishnu mains cables. This has brought the bass in my system into clear and controlled focus.
I recently purchased a SONOS Digital music system and this has brought about a major change to my digital source. I have sold my Wadia 861b and replaced it with a Reimyo DAP-777 DAC, and the Cyrus CDXt/PSX-R CD transport. My SONOS ZP80 is connected to the DAP-777 by Wireworld Supernova Toslink, and the Cyrus via Nordost Coax.
I am currently considering a change to my amp. I have a BAT VK300x SE at the moment.
My interconnects are all Nordost Quatrofil XLR, plus a Quatrofil RCA phono lead . I have SPM Reference speaker cables. Mains cables are Valhalla (x1) into my Istotek Orion, with all components being fed by Nordost Vishnu, apart from the Reimyo which uses the Harmonix cable as supplied.
My speakers are Wilson Benesch ACT.
All of my elecronics sit on Cerapuc "feet" on a Finite Elemente Pagode rack which is on Cerabase feet.
It sounds fantastic ... but like the rest of you, I am always looking for the next upgrade!

 

Hi there people I've been browsing these forums on and off, looking for titbits of information for ages now. I've always been a bit of a music fan and it was as a 12 year old boy listening to my fathers SME/Shure/Stax setup that the "Hi-Fi bug" bit.

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I've not got a record player. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a poster child for the digital generation - I just can't afford £800 for a deck right now, not to mention the cost of acquiring a record collection. For now, I'm having to "make do" with an all digital setup. Bearing in mind my distinct lack of funds, I think I've done rather well for myself;

Source: DPA The Little Bit 2 DAC, fed from my PC via a VdH optocoupler

Amplifier: NVA AP20 intergrated amplifier (this is a very recent addition, replacing an NVA P50 pre and Rotel RB-981 power)

Loudspeakers: Rogers LS6 with matching target stands (also I've recently acquired a pair of Mission 764is but I'm not sure they can tempt me away from Rogers)

This is all cobbled together with basic NVA interconnects and speaker cables. The PC is plugged into a Tacima mains block to try and contain some of the RF nasties. Also, as I can't be spending big bucks on equipment suport I have made my own wall-mount using 2 B&Q shelf-brackets and a slate chopping board. No really, it works a treat

The total cost of my system, without the PC, adds up to £650. That includes the wall mount, cables, absolutely everything. Doesn't sound too bad either, although due some unfortunate circumstances, I'm hunting for a deal on some Grado cans

Stuart