ehoove's Current Rigs - updated 3-2-24

[ehoove]

My current lineup:

Main Rig > Audio Research LS17SE - MS Phonomena II+ (mono arm), PS Audio GCPH (stereo arm), Aragon 4004 MkII(2) (Bass panels, and Subs), Quicksilver M60 mono blocks (JJ EL34L Blue Bottle) (midrange panels) Quicksilver Mini mono blocks (JJ EL34L) (Ribbons) Beringer DCX2496 (analog outputs/power supply upgrades by Selectronic of France) - NHT X1 Crossovers, Clearaudio Solution w/Master Solution TT w/upgrades/Audiomods Series 5/ZYX R100 Yatra, Jelco SA-750L/Audio Technica AT33mono, Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD, Teac X10r R2R, Otari MX5050 B112 R2R, Dell laptop feeding a Denafrips Enyo DAC, Maple Framed Magnepan MGIIIa (tri-amped), NHT W2 Sub(2)

Vintage > Yamaha 70 Preamp, Yamaha T70 Tuner, Aragon 4004MkII Power amp, Topping D50 Pro DAC, Thorens TD125MkII/Clear Audio Verify CF/Shelter 501 II MC, Sony DVP-900V SACD, Teac A-4300 R2R, Modified Sony SS-TL1 Transmission Line speakers

LP Cleaning: Loricraft PRC III

Regards,
Jim

 

[squirrelnest]

That's impressive for a couple of systems......but how does it sound?

 

[ehoove]

My toe taps, and they give me a paste on Smile! :^)
Regards,
Jim

 

[Rome]

Outstanding, e!

Rome

 

[CKDC]

Well, I know what a Yamaha CR840 is.

 

[squirrelnest]

Aaah pics....now I see!

 

[SPL db]

Always a pleasure seeing your systems Jim, very nice!

 

[hjames]

Sounded simply glorious last time I made it your listening party - gosh, I think it was Fall '14!

 

[RichPA]

Nice setups, Jim!

 

[ehoove]

Sounded simply glorious last time I made it your listening party - gosh, I think it was Fall '14!

You need to visit again, the tube amps on the upper registers have transformed it to another level. IMHO
Regards,
Jim

 

[whyaskit]

Really nice looking. I bet the sound is out of this world.

 

[Wolverine]

Jim- Your systems never fail to impress! Congratulations!!

 

[Daunia 70]

Impressive to say the least!

 

[ehoove]

Update:
After adding the modified Behringer DCX2496, I for the first time developed sibilance. Huh? After fiddleing with the crossover settings and switching the tubes in the Quicksilver Mono Blocks running the ribbons, it has dissapeared. I switched out the Raytheon 6BG6GA tubes with Svetlana EL34 tubes, and loss a bit of air in the top end, but gained more body and attack. I'll take it! Sorting out things in a tri-amp system can be trying, but a lot of fun.
Regards,
Jim

 

[msh1999]

awesome!

 

[Northwinds]

That TT is BEAUTIFUL!!! Nice systems Jim!

 

[Njoy-Music]

Beautiful set up!!! Looks amazing as well! Why do I get the feeling when the music is on the room disappears?

 

[Dave_1962]

Very very nice!

 

[Nightwisher]

Wow! Sweet stuff!

 

[asilker]

Exciting to see a mod's rig. Thanks for the post