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1: SET Asylum, RE: Is your amp 3 watt per channel? (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-17, 12:38:49 (72.48.210.66)
Hey RGA - thanks for your feedback, will try to include more details in my future posts. Yes, I believe the Taboo is rated at around 3 watts per channel, similar to my 2A3 Bottlehead Stereomour that' .......
2: SET Asylum, RE: Tannoy (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-15, 07:29:45 (72.48.210.66)
Always wanted to try a pair of Tannoy. Used Little Reds seem to be reasonably priced. .......
3: SET Asylum, RE: Efficient speakers near-field listening Taboo (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-14, 07:23:47 (72.48.210.66)
Thanks for the suggestion. Feeling DIY is the way to go for this setup. Nice low-risk opportunity to try putting an enclosure together. .......
4: SET Asylum, RE: "efficient bookshelf/desktop speakers" (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-12, 14:55:17 (72.48.210.66)
B. Scarpia thanks for the detailed breakdown. I have a pair of 4-inch fostex in rear horn loaded cabinets. The cover the mid-range beautifully, but, I've had to augment with a powered sub and T90A tw .......
5: SET Asylum, RE: Efficient speakers near-field listening Taboo (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-12, 14:55:09 (72.48.210.66)
tville3 those kits look pretty cool. It also reminds me that I have a set of 4" audio nirvana drivers laying around that need a home. Maybe I'll grab one of the Fostex kits from madisound and drop the .......
6: SET Asylum, RE: "efficient bookshelf/desktop speakers" (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-12, 07:16:00 (72.48.210.66)
Thanks for the clarification! Let me say it back to see if I get it. High-efficiency speakers tend to be single full-range drivers. Those, in theory, should be larger to successfully cover the full r .......
7: SET Asylum, RE: "efficient bookshelf/desktop speakers" (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-11, 21:15:33 (72.48.210.66)
B. Scarpia pretty unclear what the point of your post was. Do you have something constructive to contribute? .......
8: SET Asylum, RE: Everything is sold out (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-11, 21:14:24 (72.48.210.66)
I think the "buy now" store portion of the site is for odds and ends. All of his primary offerings are made to order, and still very orderable. .......
9: SET Asylum, RE: Omega's, maybe? (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-10, 09:01:31 (72.48.210.66)
Yes! Have been very interested in Omegas for a long time, would need to score some used to keep cost down. .......
10: SET Asylum, Efficient speakers near-field listening Taboo (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2020-04-10, 07:39:45 (72.48.210.66)
I recently became an owner of a Decware Taboo MK III. I've been testing all kinds of headphones on it and the amp does not disappoint. I've always been more of a speaker guy and thought it would be fu .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bottlehead Eros phonostage ... (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-27, 20:16:52 (72.48.210.66)
Hey Andy, thanks for your note. My Eros is plugged into my Stereomour (also by Bottlehead) which has a 100k input impedance. I've had a few SS phonostages which are much quieter but also less rich an .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If you haven't yet tried ...... (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-23, 20:24:34 (72.48.210.66)
Thanks for the suggestion Cougar. I have the aluminum ones that came with the Eros on there. Not sure if they are doing much. I've seen some pretty complex looking models out there but not sure if the .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Low noise Cartridge Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-23, 13:12:30 (24.227.128.66)
@FrankieLuvsVinyl and @ghost of olddude55, thanks for the help justifying the VM540ML purchase ;) Holding off for a minute while I debate if I'm going to keep my current TT or move up the food chain .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I use the VM540ML. (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-22, 14:51:50 (24.227.128.66)
Got some NOS Westinghouse tubes made in Holland in the early 60s. They are much quieter and seem less susceptible to interference and less prone to exaggerating background noise. They also sound a lit .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I use the VM540ML. (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-20, 10:19:48 (72.48.210.66)
Thanks @ghost_of_olddude55 - I too suspect the tubes are the major contributor. I've got a pair of NOS Westinghouse headed my way, hopefully, those will make a big difference. .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, RE: First off, how clean are the LP's... (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-20, 10:09:35 (72.48.210.66)
Hey Cougar. Yes, good suggestions all around. I am using reference records that I know to be low noise. The major change in the system is moving from a SS photostage to the new tube unit. .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Low noise Cartridge Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2019-01-20, 08:25:23 (72.48.210.66)
I recently added a Bottlehead Eros phonostage to my set up. It sounds awesome, picking up a ton of detail and adding a soothing warm vibe. My issue is that the EF86 tubes seem to be very sensitive. T .......
18: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-12-23, 20:21:50 (67.173.184.189)
Further update. Got the JJs installed. Significant improvement in richness and bass. I also picked up a pair of used Horn Shoppe "The Horns" to explore the world of single full range drivers on the ch .......
19: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-12-11, 11:18:11 (24.227.128.66)
Just a little follow up... I've got the Stereomour set up now with my Totem Arros and I'm pretty pleased with the sound. For my room size, the Stereomour is able to drive the Arros loud enough. I can .......
20: SET Asylum, RE: +1 for Stereomour (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-28, 20:34:43 (72.48.210.66)
Thanks gang. Totally hear you guys on 15s and one day hope to have a set. My current situation does not allow for massive units. If you had asked me a year ago about speaker size I would have said th .......
21: SET Asylum, RE: Glad you post this Q (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-27, 20:57:57 (72.48.210.66)
Hey @lactogenes I'll leave it to the experienced folks in the forum to chime in with reccos but thought I would add a few notes. I too have landed (I think, always subject to change) on the Omega Sup .......
22: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-26, 10:16:13 (24.227.128.66)
Thanks, I'll hunt Twysted down. .......
23: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-25, 15:18:05 (72.48.210.66)
Thanks @SteveBrown and to everyone for a ton of valuable input. Getting close on some selections for how I might move forward. May start another thread to get feedback on a few specific amps I've got .......
24: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-23, 13:14:50 (72.48.210.66)
@Mick Wolfe I had not noticed (or properly investigated) the "high output" Omega varietals. I'll reach out to Louis to inquire about that config. .......
25: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-23, 12:59:21 (72.48.210.66)
@Br3098 great info and advice all around. Thanks so much. Audio Note looks interesting. I've come across their stuff a few places. The Decware Zen Triode is high on my list, hard to find anyone who d .......
26: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-22, 22:43:51 (72.48.210.66)
Wow, so much to dig into!!! Thank you all for such amazing insights. Happy Thanksgiving! .......
27: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-22, 07:42:54 (72.48.210.66)
Great suggestion @rogerh113 - is there a good way to reach out to local folks? Profile search, start a new thread? Thanks again to everyone for their thoughts and advice. I'm definitely on the fence .......
28: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-21, 22:39:46 (72.48.210.66)
I do have some serious concerns about going SET and trading clarity and space for a lack of bass and umph. As much as I long for the direct simplicity of a SET / single driver combo I wonder If a more .......
29: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-20, 09:41:16 (24.227.128.66)
@tube wrangler and @rogerh113 thanks for adding to the conversation. While large coaxials certainly sound exciting I simply do not have the room to accommodate large enclosures in my living room. I'm .......
30: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-19, 12:03:03 (24.227.128.66)
@Mick Wolfe good idea, I'll check out the Omega forum on Audiocircle. I appreciate the continued push toward DHT, after all, I did say I wanted to build a very simplistic and direct system. DHT SET + .......
31: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-19, 07:34:19 (24.227.128.66)
@tsingle999 good to hear from someone with firsthand experience. The more I read up on the Bottlehead stuff the more interesting it looks. I've been looking at the Stereomour II, seems pretty promisin .......
32: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-18, 09:36:07 (72.48.210.66)
@DAK thanks for the feedback, I'm feeling excited to be taking the plunge into simpler, more direct, and hopefully more realistic and emotionally involving gear. I hear what you (and some of the other .......
33: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-18, 09:30:08 (72.48.210.66)
@SETdude thanks for pointing out Softone, looks very promising. Do you know if they have any US presence/dealers? Seems like everyone here is very bullish on the 300B based amps for my first go round .......
34: SET Asylum, RE: Look at Mark Audio e.g. Alpair 10M (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-18, 09:15:06 (72.48.210.66)
@SteveBrown thanks for the clarification on the Decware, I'll need to dig in a little more and see how far down the rabbit hole I want to go. I do like the idea of the lifetime warranty that comes wit .......
35: SET Asylum, RE: i wish I take this route right from the beginning (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-16, 14:23:08 (24.227.128.66)
Thanks 91derlust! I'm definitely looking for the "easy" way out as I explore SET and full range stuff. Not unhappy with some of the vintage gear I'm running now, but just too curious to leave well eno .......
36: SET Asylum, RE: Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-16, 13:58:30 (24.227.128.66)
Hey Steve, I haven't been looking into open baffle options. Should I be? I believe Louis over at Omeag has moved on from the Fostex and now uses speakers of his own design (but I could be wrong). Rev .......
37: SET Asylum, RE: i wish I take this route right from the beginning (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-16, 13:42:48 (24.227.128.66)
Thanks for the thoughts. So much to learn! Full range type speakers are a whole new world to me. The concept of super simple, no crossover, makes a lot of sense to me. I really like the idea of gettin .......
38: SET Asylum, Advise on SET + single driver setup (0.00)
Posted by DesignTaylor on 2018-11-15, 13:59:00 (24.227.128.66)
I've been goofing around with vintage stereo gear for 3 or 4 years now getting accustomed to my preferences. I've owned a handful of lovely 60s and 70s integrated tube amps, a few phono stages and pre .......
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