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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bache Metro 001 Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2021-08-10, 05:35:42 (100.15.215.109)
Gotta love Bache Audio founder/designer Greg Belman who recently upgraded my Metro 001's. He replaced the stock Tang Band woofers with Eton and modified the port to accommodate the latter's increas .......
2: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Synergistic Research Audioholics Challenge (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2021-04-14, 11:01:49 (100.15.215.109)
Also at: https://vimeo.com/536865025?fbclid=IwAR1gYKLk7VRFUuZEp0CK8bdWrzNNBN2LUFlcwVr8k1b5BqF5T2Jh4EJzbDU .......
3: Tweakers' Asylum, Synergistic Research Audioholics Challenge (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2021-04-13, 18:20:48 (100.15.215.109)
Interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKLuLfj2iC4 .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pathos TT RR Modification - Part 2 (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-26, 19:54:15 (100.15.215.109)
After more than three weeks of 24/7 play, the heavily modified/upgraded amp has "shifted gears" and sounds wonderful. It is faster, more authoritative, and more articulate than both the stock Pathos T .......
5: General Asylum, RE: ZR Acoustics Panels - Disruptive Technology? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-25, 11:14:25 (100.15.215.109)
Listened extensively last night and my wife provided a test of the panels beyond anything I had conceived. She plugged her i-phone into the usb port on the front of the Modwright-Marantz SA8005 and pl .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pathos TT RR Modification - Part 2 (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-24, 14:52:25 (100.15.215.109)
Stock Pathos TT RR for comparison: .......
7: General Asylum, RE: I'm never sure what to think when a persons says, "My system is very advanced" -nt (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-23, 16:12:27 (100.15.215.109)
It gives me pause but is ultimately worth the risk given the uniqueness of the product and the dramatic improvement it makes. I spoke with the company. They are working on their packaging. I declined .......
8: General Asylum, RE: I'm never sure what to think when a persons says, "My system is very advanced" -nt (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-23, 15:07:26 (100.15.215.109)
I need double what I have at a minimum - on order. The four 2'x2' panels in the photo are $295 ea. plus shipping. See: https://deltahdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DHDI-Product-Comparison-Sheet .......
9: General Asylum, RE: I'm never sure what to think when a persons says, "My system is very advanced" -nt (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-23, 13:39:38 (100.15.215.109)
That's it? No comments, questions, curiosity about the subject of my post? .......
10: General Asylum, RE: I'm never sure what to think when a persons says, "My system is very advanced" -nt (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-23, 12:41:36 (100.15.215.109)
My system which includes my custom built for audio listening room has been planned, assembled, upgraded, and tweaked to the point where it is extremely resolving and musical. With few exceptions the a .......
11: General Asylum, ZR Acoustics Panels - Disruptive Technology? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-23, 11:21:02 (100.15.215.109)
I took note of DHDI and their "quantum acoustics" based ZR panels because of their increasing adoption by recording and movie studios, mastering labs, and other commercial clients (https://deltahde .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pathos TT RR Modification - Part 2 (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-12-15, 08:28:41 (100.15.215.109)
Forward to 2020 for Pathos TT RR major modification part 2: Nine years after my 2011 capacitor upgrade I decided to "shoot the works" with a 2nd upgrade to try to make the amp the best it could pos .......
13: Tweakers' Asylum, Room Acoustics - ZR Acoustics Panels (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2020-11-14, 17:48:48 (100.15.215.109)
With the pandemic keeping me in the house much more than I'd like, I decided to remove, replace, retry, and validate all of the various tweaks (including acoustical treatments) I've added to my .......
14: Speaker Asylum, RE: IsoAcoustics GAIA III or IsoAcoustics Aperta 200 (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2019-01-17, 13:33:33 (75.148.5.49)
I have the Gaia II's attached to custom drilled (threaded hole) Soundocity outriggers under my Bache Audio Metro 001's and have realized the same kinds of improvements as others have posted before .......
15: Tweakers' Asylum, Modified Marigo Mystery Feet (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-10-30, 08:59:40 (75.148.5.49)
Ron Hedrich of Marigo Labs upgraded a used set of VX Mystery Feet to V2 for me, and added chamfered holes for spikes (see photo). Used with my Unison S6 (without spikes) and my Pathos TT integrated .......
16: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sophia Electric (blue) EL-34-ST power tubes (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-09-07, 07:37:45 (75.148.5.49)
After more extensive listening I have found the blue Sophia EL-34 tubes to be a little too much of a good thing. In my Unison S6 they are bright on a significant number of recordings. For example, lis .......
17: Speaker Asylum, RE: spikes for Von Schweikert VR-4s (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-06-04, 04:56:50 (100.15.187.213)
Why not use the Isoacoustics Gaia footers instead - big improvement over spikes and each set comes with M6 M8 and 1/4-20 threaded studs. .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-31, 09:27:03 (75.148.5.49)
Haven't experienced that. At the audio shows I've gone to (most recently Capital Audiofest) systems were demonstrated in individual rooms with closable doors, people were quiet and courteous when the .......
19: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-31, 09:05:41 (75.148.5.49)
What you describe is ideal, but the reality is that for some products getting to the nearest dealer requires a plane ticket. I have by the way seen a lot of equipment purchased or ordered at audio sho .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-31, 08:06:38 (75.148.5.49)
So if you heard speakers at an audio show that floored you, for which the factory specs were displayed, and you could purchase them as "show demos" for a great price, would you trust your ears and "pu .......
21: Speaker Asylum, RE: Recommend some 8 ohm bookshelves/stand mounted speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-09, 14:17:22 (75.148.5.49)
Suggest you take a look at the Music Direct Website under "Specials". They offer several Audioengine, Elac, and Wharfedale models at a discount and within your budget. The Definitive Technology SM45 i .......
22: Speaker Asylum, RE: Recommend some 8 ohm bookshelves/stand mounted speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-09, 14:11:06 (75.148.5.49)
LSA .5 at Audiogon: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8i2c4-lsa-5-black-new-monitors-now-direct-save-60-monitors These are $1000 speakers being sold for $400. .......
23: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-09, 14:01:03 (75.148.5.49)
I'm thinking that I probably have not heard the CS 3.7 since the Stereophile review you posted pronounces it an exception to the characteristic "hyperarticulation" of Thiel speakers. Since that (brigh .......
24: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-09, 07:14:24 (75.148.5.49)
I'm touting the speakers because I am very happy with them. I do that whenever I acquire a component that exceeds my expectations and brings me joy. If you check this and other audio forums so do many .......
25: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-08, 08:41:22 (75.148.5.49)
Photos of my system are now up in the Inmates Gallery. See CBernardino under Inmates Systems. .......
26: Speaker Asylum, RE: Which is a worse place for a crossover? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-07, 16:12:28 (75.148.5.49)
Bache will let you try his speakers in your home. Give Greg Belman a call or email him if you are interested. .......
27: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Creating Photo Gallery (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-07, 11:41:47 (75.148.5.49)
Is there some minimum or suggested contribution amount and frequency? .......
28: Asylum Feedback/Support, Creating Photo Gallery (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-07, 08:55:15 (75.148.5.49)
Wanted to create a picture gallery for my system but when I click on "Create Your Own Gallery" I get nothing - no response. What am I doing wrong? .......
29: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-07, 06:58:23 (75.148.5.49)
I've heard a number of Thiel models at shows and at the homes of have friends in my informal audiophile club who have them. Not sure I've heard the particular model that you have, but I have been impr .......
30: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-07, 05:56:57 (100.15.187.213)
Here is a paragraph excerpted from Laurence Borden's July 2014 review of the earlier Bache 001 for Dagago. I think it gets to the heart of the augmented widebander advantage. Based on this I would say .......
31: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-07, 04:48:35 (100.15.187.213)
It might, but the reviewers from four different publications have attributed the unusual coherence and overall sound quality to the lack of a crossover in the 400hz - to 10000hz range - for the whole .......
32: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 18:33:54 (100.15.187.213)
Here is my original post from a different thread about the Bache Metro 001 vs Merlin VSM comparison. Make no mistake, I loved the Merlins which is why I kept them so long. But the Bache speakers are m .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 16:58:03 (100.15.187.213)
I trust my ears. .......
34: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 16:29:19 (100.15.187.213)
Again, the reviewer found no problem with this design, including volume limitations, and neither have I: https://hometheaterreview.com/bache-audio-metro-001-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/ In addition .......
35: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 15:32:38 (100.15.187.213)
FYI: https://hometheaterreview.com/bache-audio-metro-001-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/ Note that the review is of the standard speaker. I have upgraded cabinets (3/4" bamboo instead of mdf, and Audy .......
36: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 15:23:06 (75.148.5.49)
The reviewer found no problems with this design and neither have I, and unlike you I've actually listened to it, compared it with my Merlin VSM's, and found the Bache to be the superior speaker. See: .......
37: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 10:35:44 (100.15.187.213)
I am telling you what my ears (which have 40+ years of audiophile experience) are hearing based on a direct comparison with the Merlin VSM's that I owned for more than a decade, and you are telling me .......
38: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 08:52:42 (100.15.187.213)
Advertising? No. No affiliation with Bache or any manufacturer. Have you missed the point of my post? "Full range" drivers as you call them have always had limitations at the extremes. I have not hear .......
39: Speaker Asylum, Crossover Points and Augmented Wideband Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-05-06, 07:39:45 (100.15.187.213)
Over the years I've owned a number of different speakers - KLH, Cerwin Vega, Polk, Opera Audio, Ars Aures, and Merlin VSM. One thing they all had in common was a crossover point in the 2000 hz (+ or - .......
40: Speaker Asylum, RE: I'd prefer the Merlins ... (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-04-30, 17:44:39 (100.15.187.213)
Have you heard the Bache speakers? To my ears (and I've been listening to the VSM's for a decade) the Metro 001's are better than the Merlins with my best recordings and they are more forgiving of les .......
41: Speaker Asylum, Bache Audio Speakers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-04-30, 07:10:35 (75.148.5.49)
I am a long term (10+ years) Merlin owner who just replaced my VSM's (VSM-mme with custom Master Bam and Master RC's) with a pair of Bache Audio Metro 001's. I can say without hesitation that the Bach .......
42: Tubes Asylum, RE: Rectifier Rolling - Modwright PS 9.0 (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-03-01, 19:39:41 (100.15.187.213)
After extensive listening, I am surprised at how big a difference rectifier tubes make (voltage drop is not an issue with the Modwright power supply so that isn't what I am hearing). The 1949 RCA 5U4G .......
43: Tubes Asylum, RE: Is this a push-pull amp uisng Negative Feed Back? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-02-28, 07:12:19 (75.148.5.49)
Here is what Positive Feedback reviewer Jeff Day found: "I'm not going to mince words here, it'd just be a waste of time, as the Sophia Electric EL34-ST vacuum tubes outperformed my set of highly rega .......
44: Tubes Asylum, RE: Is this a push-pull amp uisng Negative Feed Back? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-02-28, 06:54:52 (75.148.5.49)
The Unison S6 is parallel (three EL-34's per side), single ended, Class A. .......
45: Tubes Asylum, Sophia Electric (blue) EL-34-ST power tubes (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2018-02-25, 20:27:59 (100.15.187.213)
In my Unison S6 integrated amp the new (blue) Sophia Electric EL-34-ST tubes are a revelation - better than the Tung Sol EL-34B tubes that came with the amp in every way and by a significant margin. S .......
46: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sophia Aqua 274B (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-27, 11:25:15 (75.148.5.49)
Dan Wright's Audiocircle post was from 2012-it pre-dates Sophia's release of the Aqua 274B. .......
47: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sophia Aqua 274B (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-27, 07:57:12 (75.148.5.49)
Here's a link to Jeff Day's review of the new Sophia "47uf" blue 274B from Positive Feedback online: https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/sexy-blue-tubes-the-sophia-electric-el34-st-and-aqua- .......
48: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sophia Aqua 274B (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-27, 07:35:43 (75.148.5.49)
Having done a little more research, it appears that the Sophia Aqua 274B is the only 274B that can be used in the Modwright power supply-see: http://www.sophiaelectric.com/pages/se/Aqua_274B.htm ::: T .......
49: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sophia Aqua 274B (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-27, 07:18:55 (75.148.5.49)
Dan Wright of Modwright's specific comments on using the 274B in one of his power supplies can be found here: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=105409.0 His entry is the 2nd from the top. He .......
50: Tubes Asylum, RE: waht you are hearing is the difference between two rectifiers' voltage drops (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-27, 07:14:52 (75.148.5.49)
What I am hearing is differences in sound quality from using different rectifier tubes in the Modwright power supply. Those differences are undoubtedly caused by differences in the tubes' electrical p .......
51: Tubes Asylum, RE: TungSol BP 5U4GB (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-27, 06:53:36 (75.148.5.49)
Interesting that you are using a 274B trouble free. When I asked Dan Wright of Modwright about using a 274B in the PS 9.0 he said that it was not a drop in replacement and recommended against using it .......
52: Tubes Asylum, Rectifier Rolling - Modwright PS 9.0 (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-11-24, 16:59:04 (100.15.184.183)
I switched several years back from a 5AR4 to the Phillips 5R4GYS in the PS 9.0 power supply feeding my Modwright-Sony 5400es. I prefer the midrange of the 5R4GYS over all of the 5AR4's I've tried incl .......
53: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Gutwire Perfect Ground Cable (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-09-20, 07:16:21 (75.148.5.49)
Here is Gutwire's description of what their cable does. Not sure the solution you described addresses the same issue. "Our ground cable provides the shortest path to ground from the circuit board. W .......
54: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Gutwire Perfect Ground Cable (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-09-18, 10:19:57 (75.148.5.49)
Wasn't fighting anything - my system sounded great before adding the Gutwire Perfect Ground Cable, and audibly better after I added it. With Entreq and others asking $3K and more for a wooden box fil .......
55: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thank you very much, I got the RC Networks (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-08-05, 10:39:49 (100.15.184.183)
"Master" BAM with Jupiter capacitors (instead of Dueland) is a big improvement over the Super BAM - lower noise floor, better dynamics, more natural tone. etc. "Cooked" it for 48 hours with the Hage .......
56: Tweakers' Asylum, Gutwire Perfect Ground Cable (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-08-05, 10:27:03 (100.15.184.183)
Installed Gutwire Perfect Ground Cable based on strength of Six Moons.com review (Blue Moon award winner). The single rca plug is connected to an unused input on my Pathos TT integrated and the AC con .......
57: Speaker Asylum, RE: Very cool: and I hope..... (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-28, 18:34:41 (100.15.184.183)
No problem with questions. Chris recommended the Audioquest spades so I went with them and was glad I did because they have a circular cutout in the spade that fits the Cardas posts on the speakers pe .......
58: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thank you very much, I got the RC Networks (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-26, 13:49:02 (75.148.5.49)
Rich Brkich at Signature Sound recently upgraded my Super BAM to Master specification including the Cardas Clear wire, but I had him install the Jupiter capacitors instead of the made for Merlin Duela .......
59: Speaker Asylum, RE: Hi, how much were your binding post jumpers? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-26, 09:51:14 (75.148.5.49)
$75.00 for a set of four jumpers made from Dueland DCA16GA. .......
60: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tweaking My Merlin VSM - Mme (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-11, 19:36:53 (100.15.184.183)
Also had Parts Connexion make a custom set of RC networks using the Jupiter Copper Film, Paper and Wax capacitors. These are a big improvement over the OEM RC networks with Hovland Musicap capacit .......
61: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tweaking My Merlin VSM - Mme (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-07, 03:46:54 (100.15.184.183)
Very pleased with this inexpensive tweak - the Dueland tinned copper wire is very musical. .......
62: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tweaking My Merlin VSM - Mme (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-04, 18:38:50 (100.15.184.183)
Not yet. Plan to have the speakers rewired when I have the crossovers upgraded. .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tweaking My Merlin VSM - Mme (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-04, 18:35:34 (100.15.184.183)
Thanks Rich. .......
64: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tweaking My Merlin VSM - Mme (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-04, 08:34:49 (100.15.184.183)
The jumpers go from each pole of the lower connector (where the speaker cables attach) to the same pole of the upper connector (the RC network attaches to the + and - of the upper connector only). .......
65: Speaker Asylum, Tweaking My Merlin VSM - Mme (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-07-03, 18:57:37 (100.15.184.183)
Chris Johnson at Parts Connexion made me a set of four (4) Dueland DCA16GA jumpers to replace the OEM stock red and black jacket Cardas jumpers. Even without break-in the Dueland's are audibly better .......
66: Speaker Asylum, Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-05-01, 10:24:49 (75.148.5.49)
Replacing the spikes in my Soundocity outriggers (Soundocity made me a set of outriggers with threaded holes) with the Isoacoustics Gaia 2 footers has improved the sound of my Merlin VSM speakers. .......
67: Cable Asylum, RE: Dueland interconnect review (Long) (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-02-22, 12:10:56 (75.148.5.49)
The comparable Hagerman device (Frycorder)works just as well on power cords in my experience. .......
68: Cable Asylum, RE: Dueland interconnect review (Long) (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2017-02-22, 07:42:10 (75.148.5.49)
I have also been experimenting with the Dueland DCA16GA tinned copper wire made up as interconnects (unshielded in my case) by Parts ConneXion. Used between my Modwright Sony 5400ES and Pathos TT RR w .......
69: Cable Asylum, Modwright Umbilical Options (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2016-09-15, 17:37:46 (100.15.201.100)
The blue sheathed Modwright "Truth" umbilical to connect Modright modified players to their PS9.0 or PS9.9 power supply is a very good, very musical cable. But I found it to have a slight metallic col .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Surprised (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2016-09-14, 07:46:36 (75.148.5.49)
RR is the model designation that reflects remote control. I think it stands for "Reference Remote". In my case the tech wasn't able to repair the OEM volume control which is fairly complex. The factor .......
71: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pathos TT RR Modification (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2016-09-07, 08:03:20 (75.148.5.49)
Had malfunctioning digital volume control in my Pathos TT RR replaced with an NOS Alps "Black Beauty" volume pot connected with vintage Western Electric wire. I set out to have it repaired but the tec .......
72: Cable Asylum, HiDiamond D8 Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-12-01, 09:07:00 (75.148.5.49)
Picked up a 9/10 pair of HiDiamond D8 speaker cables, which I am breaking in since I am not sure how much playing time they've had. Right out of the box these are very, very good - among the best I've .......
73: Speaker Asylum, The Best My Merlin VSM-mme's Have Sounded (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-09-07, 17:54:16 (98.218.6.85)
This runs counter to Merlin "theocracy" and is perhaps at odds with conventional wisdom when it comes to speakers, but my VSM's sound best as you see them in the attached photo. They are coupled .......
74: Cable Asylum, RE: Nice post! (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-06-24, 08:44:57 (75.148.5.49)
Several weeks ago I substituted a custom Graphene umbilical made for me by Bob Grost at Cerious Technologies, for my Modwright "Truth" umbilical. It is still breaking in, but right out of the box it i .......
75: Cable Asylum, RE: Interconnect cable suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-06-24, 08:37:52 (75.148.5.49)
In my system they were anything but thin - tonally saturated, very natural sounding, good bass, very liquid midrange. Take a look at the Stereo Times review. .......
76: Cable Asylum, RE: Interconnect cable suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-06-23, 12:20:42 (75.148.5.49)
Bob Grost has a pair of Nano Signature interconnects (which I used before upgrading to the new Cerious Graphene cables) on sale at Audiogon for $275. These trounce any all metal IC's I've heard up to .......
77: Cable Asylum, RE: Request for speaker cable recs, where to go from Kimber 4TC (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-06-22, 14:04:28 (75.148.5.49)
After several weeks of listening I can report that the Cerious Technologies Graphene speaker cables are significantly better than the earlier Nano Reference cables that I raved about previously. I hav .......
78: Cable Asylum, RE: Request for speaker cable recs, where to go from Kimber 4TC (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-04-21, 13:05:08 (75.148.5.49)
Suggest you consider Robert Grost's (Cerious Technologies) new Graphene Extreme speaker cables or a used pair of the Nano Reference if you can find them. I bought the Nano Reference (see Stereo Times .......
79: Cable Asylum, RE: They are on my audtion list. (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-03-11, 17:59:42 (98.218.6.85)
The Isoclean Supreme Focus is the best AC cord I've ever owned or heard by a wide margin. I found one at a great price but haven't seen another one up for sale. I use it from the wall to my power cond .......
80: Cable Asylum, RE: They are on my audtion list. (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-03-11, 10:22:08 (75.148.5.49)
I've owned Harmonix GP, Cerious Nano Reference, Acoustic System Liveline, Audioquest Sky, and Vitus Andromeda. Of these the Vitus were the best I've heard and replaced my Sky's. The Klee are more tran .......
81: Cable Asylum, RE: Klee Acoustics Model One Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-03-11, 10:08:27 (75.148.5.49)
I've owned or own: Interconnects: Audioquest Sky, Vitus Andromeda, Acoustic System, Cerious Technologies Nano Reference, Combak Harmonix GP AC Cables: Kubala Sosna Emotion, Tara Labs The One, Comback .......
82: Cable Asylum, RE: Interconnects for tube system? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-03-06, 16:16:17 (98.218.6.85)
I recommend Cerious Technologies Nano Reference interconnects. You might find a used pair at Audiogon for that price, or check with Bob Grost at rgrost@cerioustechnologies.com. See review at Stereo Ti .......
83: Cable Asylum, Klee Acoustics Model One Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-03-06, 14:17:42 (75.148.5.49)
I finally found the time for extended listening to the Klee Acoustics Model One interconnects. There are "statement" interconnects I have not heard so I can't say that the Klees are "the best". But th .......
84: Cable Asylum, RE: Audio Magic Clairvoyant Liquid Air Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-01-13, 13:56:09 (75.148.5.49)
Four years on, after trying many different AC cords on the Modwright Sony 5400 SACD player, the Audio Magic Clairvoyant Liquid Air remains the most natural, musical, and analogue sounding power cord I .......
85: Cable Asylum, RE: Verastarr Grand Illusion AC Cord (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2015-01-13, 13:43:02 (75.148.5.49)
Ordered the Verastarr Grand Illusion Signature AC cord (all silver foils) to try in place of the copper Grand Illusion on my Pathos TT and perhaps elsewhere in my system. According to Clement Perry at .......
86: Digital Drive, Modwright Sony XA-5400ES SACD Player (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2014-05-08, 13:49:41 (75.148.5.49)
Ordered the Phillps 5R4GYS rectifier tubes from Upscale Audio that Bob Levi raved about in PFO #68 (see:http://positive-feedback.com/Issue68/5R4GYS.htm) to try in place of the 5AR4 in the PS 9.0 seper .......
87: Cable Asylum, RE: Why do the best sounding cables have to be the most expensive? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2012-06-06, 06:52:23 (75.148.5.49)
Better design, materials, assembly techniques, and testing all cost more, but it is also the case that the market will apparently bear the relatively high prices that are charged. However from time to .......
88: Cable Asylum, Verastarr Grand Illusion AC Cord (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2012-02-20, 11:46:23 (75.148.5.49)
Replaced the Kubala Sosna Emotion AC Cord to my modified Pathos TT RR (see "CBernardino" under "Inmate Systems") with the latest version of the copper Verastarr Grand Illusion AC cord (haven't heard t .......
89: Cable Asylum, Cerious Nano Reference Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2012-02-03, 16:58:11 (108.18.178.11)
After more than a month of daily use, my Cerious Nano Reference speaker cables are broken in and sounding better than I expected in my system (see CBernardino under "Inmate Systems"). In a system wher .......
90: Cable Asylum, RE: Should You Use The Same Brand Of Cables (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2012-02-01, 20:37:09 (108.18.178.11)
In my experience, the best sound has come from finding the best cables for each component, not from using a full loom from any one manufacturer. I am currently using Vitus Andromeda interconnects, whi .......
91: Cable Asylum, RE: Cerious Technology Nano Reference Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-12-28, 08:47:44 (75.148.5.49)
I've only had these cables for two days, and they are not fully broken in. But it is already evident that in my system they are seriously good and a cut (or two) above both the original Cerious cables .......
92: Cable Asylum, Cerious Technology Nano Reference Speaker Cables (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-12-27, 12:27:28 (75.148.5.49)
Finally received the Cerious Nano Reference speaker cables, which are thicker than the original Liquid Crystal version for most of their length, but have foot long thin, flexible ends to which the con .......
93: Cable Asylum, Harmonix HS-101 "Golden Performance" Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-12-11, 10:01:17 (108.28.139.133)
Had the opportunity to try the Harmonix HS-101GP ("Golden Performance") interconnects between my Modwright/Sony 5400ES CD/SACD player and my modified Pathos TT RR integrated amp (speakers are Merlin V .......
94: Cable Asylum, RE: Audio Magic Clairvoyant Liquid Air Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-11-25, 12:43:10 (108.28.143.228)
Tried the Audio Magic Liquid Air AC cord on the modified Pathos TT Integrated again, now that it has spent 200+ hours breaking in on the Modwright/Sony 5400 transport. While the TT is only 35w/ch, it .......
95: Cable Asylum, Isoclean Supreme Focus Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-09-23, 18:14:30 (75.148.5.49)
I feel compelled to comment on the Isoclean Supreme Focus AC cord. A search at Cable Asylum for "Isoclean Supreme Focus" produces no results, and I am only aware of one English language review - Const .......
96: Cable Asylum, Audio Magic Clairvoyant Liquid Air Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-05-17, 10:56:31 (75.148.5.49)
Picked up a demo Clairvoyant Liquid Air power cord at a good price, which has replaced (for now) a BPT L9CT with Furutech FI-50 AC plugs (a very good cord) on my Modwright Sony 5400ES. Initial impress .......
97: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-02-15, 08:48:11 (75.148.5.49)
My comments about the capacitor upgrade he did for me have caused Nick Dolshi to receive a number of phone calls from Pathos TT owners. Unfortunately Nick is not currently available to perform additio .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-02-15, 08:46:06 (75.148.5.49)
My comments about the capacitor upgrade he did for me have caused Nick Dolshi to receive a number of phone calls from Pathos TT owners. Unfortunately Nick is not currently available to perform additio .......
99: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: REVIEW: ModWright Sony XA5400ES SACD Player (Modded) (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-02-04, 09:55:53 (75.148.5.49)
My experience supports the rave reviews of this unit. I have owned each of the Modwright Sony players - 999Es, 9100ES, and now the 5400ES. Each has been a significant upgrade over its predecessor. I c .......
100: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: CD-SACD-SHM-SACD Comparison (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-31, 08:20:14 (75.148.5.49)
I expect to receive the Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto SHM-SACD this week. I will do the CD/SACD/SHM-SACD comparison and report the results this weekend. .......
101: Hi-Rez Highway, CD-SACD-SHM-SACD Comparison (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-31, 08:08:19 (75.148.5.49)
Compared the CD, hybrid Stereo SACD, and SHM-SACD of "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman". Using my system (Nick Dolshi upgraded Pathos TT RR with Modwright Sony 5400ES) the hybrid SACD is somewhat bett .......
102: Speaker Asylum, RE: Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-30, 08:49:29 (108.18.186.116)
TO: Jazz1 Can't access for email via Audio Asylum - need your email address in order to respond. .......
103: Tweakers' Asylum, Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-30, 08:40:44 (108.18.186.116)
Recently had the stock input, coupling and psu capacitors in my Pathos TT RR replaced with higher end caps (Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil, Clarity, and Blackgate). Nick Dolshi did the work. As good an amp a .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-30, 08:39:12 (108.18.186.116)
Recently had the stock input, coupling and psu capacitors in my Pathos TT RR replaced with higher end caps (Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil, Clarity, and Blackgate). Nick Dolshi did the work. As good an amp a .......
105: Speaker Asylum, RE: Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-29, 09:55:17 (108.28.129.211)
Members interested in more specifics can email me at CellerinoBernardino@msn.com. .......
106: Speaker Asylum, Pathos TT Capacitor Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-01-28, 11:03:42 (75.148.5.49)
Recently had the stock input, coupling and psu capacitors in my Pathos TT RR replaced with higher end caps (Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil, Clarity, and Blackgate). Nick Dolshi did the work. As good an amp a .......
107: Hi-Rez Highway, Modwirght Sony Ultimate Truth XA-5400ES (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2010-12-30, 18:53:44 (108.18.182.246)
Add my kudos to those given Dan Wright for his latest modified Sony player, by Bob Levi at PFO. In my system, right out of the box it is significantly better than the earlier Platinum Signature Truth .......
108: Cable Asylum, Revelation Audio Labs Update (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2010-12-30, 18:41:19 (108.18.189.95)
Things may be improving at Revelation Audio Labs. Took delivery of my Modwright Ultimate Truth Sony XA-5400ES. Since Bob Levi's PFO review of the unit said that it sounded best with the RAL cryo-silve .......
109: Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Ars Aures owners out there? (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2010-06-07, 14:52:26 (75.148.5.49)
I have a pair of the F1 monitors in piano black. I am using them with Acoustic System Liveline cables (full loom) and a Pathos TT integrated amp, and I am very pleased with the results. I am using the .......
110: Inmate Systems, CBernardino's CBernardino's System (0.00)
Posted by CBernardino on 2010-06-07, 13:40:59 (75.148.5.49)
CBernardino 's CBernardino's System System
IP Address: 75.148.5.49
Last Update: June 07, 2010 at 13:40:59
Amplifier: Pathos Acoustics TT RR
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
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