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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2015 17:42:52 GMT
So how about we do some kind of mini bake off, I'm happy to invite a number of you over to hear my system first as a trial to see how things work out as I'm as keen as most for your opinions.
Then we could arrange a visit to someone else's to hear theirs in round-robin style.
What's everyone's thoughts?
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Post by MartinT on Oct 6, 2015 17:44:12 GMT
LOL - you simply choose not to be analytical, Tim  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2015 17:48:14 GMT
Overall Happiness (8.5 - 9) - easy choice after spend the afternoon really enjoying myself  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2015 17:51:11 GMT
Overall Happiness (8.5 - 9) - easy choice after spend the afternoon really enjoying myself Possibly not the best place for informing the public of your sexual exploits  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2015 17:52:52 GMT
 - having just read back what I wrote, LOL.
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Post by John on Oct 6, 2015 17:53:57 GMT
So how about we do some kind of mini bake off, I'm happy to invite a number of you over to hear my system first as a trial to see how things work out as I'm as keen as most for your opinions. Then we could arrange a visit to someone else's to hear theirs in round-robin style. What's everyone's thoughts? I do like the idea of mini get togethers I always learn something from them |
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Post by speedysteve on Oct 6, 2015 19:59:31 GMT
This is an interesting exercise.
I'm pretty near the top on all aspects.
Happiness is very high too.
It does feel a bit like the only place from here is down:(
That down could be an imminent change of room.
Current room (purpose built, if not as large as I'd like), just seems to work so well.
Improvements will be, better amp in mid bass channel, a 400hz horn on the upper mid channel, longer mid bass horns with 12" drivers and if I got rich I'd try TAD drivers but I doubt they'd blow me away! You can't really beat the Vitavox S2 and JBL2482 have a lovely tone.
The first 3 on the change list I will do after I've got the system running right in the new room.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 7, 2015 6:22:30 GMT
I'd give my happiness index an 8.5 to 9 right now. Music just sounds fab |
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 7, 2015 6:38:28 GMT
Mine would be around thereabouts too and actually has been for a long time. Best evidence of that is that I've not wanted to change amps or speakers for amost ten years, but rather have spent that time acquiring extra sources! (Reel to reel, a second turntable, R. Pi). Cable swapping finished a while back too.
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 7, 2015 6:59:17 GMT
So, the conclusions are that most of us are smug and self-satisfied ... and would probably strongly dislike aspects of each others' systems.  |
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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2015 7:01:24 GMT
Organising bake offs are like trying to herd cats. I'm not too sure about all the analytical listening - I simply don't know enough about it - but I'm pretty happy with both my systems. One is missing a wee bit attack/power but still sounds bloody good!
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 7, 2015 7:06:44 GMT
So, the conclusions are that most of us are smug and self-satisfied ... and would probably strongly dislike aspects of each others' systems. :D Satisfied with my system yes, but smug and self-satisfied? No, I don't think so. I may know one or two other people like that though! |
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 7, 2015 7:23:02 GMT
Just kidding, Chris -- well, mostly. |
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 7, 2015 7:25:39 GMT
Yeah, I know that you were really just invoking the Royal 'We', Jerry!!
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Post by speedysteve on Oct 7, 2015 7:46:10 GMT
So, the conclusions are that most of us are smug and self-satisfied ... and would probably strongly dislike aspects of each others' systems. Yeah I reckon |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 7, 2015 9:24:56 GMT
Smug - no, satisfied - yes! Could it be better - of course, but as with many things the law of diminishing returns applies. I don't hear many systems I prefer to my own, in fact most hi-fi show systems leave me cold. I guess I have achieved my objective within what I have available to spend.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2015 9:32:12 GMT
The big question really is has your itch gone?
Can you sit down put some music on and just relax and not feel the need to "If only, I can just........."
If you have then exploring music is really where you should be at and enjoying your collection as well as seeking new music.
How would I rate my own personal system at the moment a 6.8 overall, simply as the room is the biggest restricting factor, so much more to come.
However that will have to wait until next year
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Post by MartinT on Oct 7, 2015 9:33:40 GMT
Bake-off thoughts: I have tried a large group and smaller sessions with 1-2 people. The latter works far better. Also, make sure you limit the amount of equipment to try out; there is nothing worse than a mass of components and cables being brought over with the expectation that everything must be tried, and going through the ordeal of ripping up the system several times over. It's not fun and leads to listener and owner fatigue.
I now prefer no more than two people coming over with no more than a couple of items to try and a selection of their music. Such sessions are greatly enjoyable and you can learn a lot from them, as well as update your music purchase list! Big bake-offs are not for me any longer.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 7, 2015 9:39:14 GMT
The big question really is has your itch gone? . . . the room is the biggest restricting factor, so much more to come. Spot on! I thought my room was more limiting than it now seems. My system would definitely breath easier in a larger room, but the room tuning (and port stuffing) mostly does the trick. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 7, 2015 12:08:24 GMT
When I first heard Martin's system I was very unhappy with mine
My system has been great for a while now thanks to almost everything being changed, sometimes multiple times
No itch apart from what is around the corner so I'm prepared to try. If I get more of of the system then good
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- having just read back what I wrote, LOL.
