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Post by John on Oct 30, 2019 6:27:35 GMT
Adding the QP-1 to the Tinkerboard this has lowered the noise floor, given a greater sense of realism. I got the usual increase in dynamics, soundstage and depth.
Apart from having the Topping heavily modified in the future, I think that it for me with regards to big changes to the system
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 30, 2019 8:45:29 GMT
Heavily modified??
What do you want to do with it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2019 9:07:21 GMT
The D70 can be made to really sound very decent no problem, have thus far completed six of them including a serious transplant lol
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Post by John on Oct 30, 2019 9:18:04 GMT
I am already very impressed with the Topping it really has managed to cope with the changes. But I know more to come l
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Post by John on Oct 30, 2019 9:20:48 GMT
Heavily modified?? What do you want to do with it? Separate power rails a better clock perhaps separate the power supply from the DAC |
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Post by John on Oct 30, 2019 19:20:43 GMT
I came across this looking at 4 ohms and 8 ohms breathing speakers
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 7, 2019 19:04:36 GMT
I had the pleasure of a quick demo of John's new system - first time I have heard it since the new Tinker front end and Temple monos arrived and it's a serious step up in my opinion. Transparency, detail and resolution are the main winners but it's not harsh, more warmth than I would have expected actually! One of those almost palpable, walk in soundstages and sounded exceptional with a slice of Dream Theater that John chose - please remind me of the track John ... I think John should be well pleased with his efforts and is now in position to relax, sit back and enjoy the tunes.  |
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Post by John on Dec 7, 2019 19:27:51 GMT
The track is Repentance from Systematic Chaos
Yes very happy with the upgrades and how the system is now sounding
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Post by MartinT on Dec 8, 2019 3:08:23 GMT
I'm so glad you've left the problems with your previous two streamers behind, John.
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Post by John on Dec 8, 2019 10:01:23 GMT
Yes good to have stability again
To be honest I think the more important upgrades have been the extra Beyma drivers they help with the treble but I still have that mid punch and attack of the PRV drivers that I enjoy
I also really love the Temple Monos with the Superchargers
I still suffer a bit with factory noise on the mains but it's a lot less disruptive to my listening experience and whilst I know it's there during the week it no longer irritates
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 8, 2019 11:59:41 GMT
Don't worry about a little factory noise John, it goes with the 'industrial' look of your speakers!
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Post by John on Dec 22, 2019 6:50:47 GMT
A few minor accessories added
2 USB cleaners added to the Tinkerboard I now have all the USB inputs with some kind of USB audio cleaner on it
Pagana USB Cable to the reclocker and Audioquest Carbon to the DAC
SR orange fuse to the cable to the Furetech e-TP60E Mains conditioner
They have all added to the overall sound increasing depth, detail and flow.
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Post by John on Jan 2, 2020 18:21:06 GMT
I been reflecting on the changes to my system over the last 10 years At that time I think I had the Silverline SR17 a Nu Vista 3d CD player heavily modified by Audiocom
So what has been the biggest changes over that time in terms in how I listen to music and the gear I use.
I guess my musical tastes widely expanded Getting into a lot of music I could of never imagined Over the last few years this has only widened and being able to stream music has opened my ears to Modern Cello music and contemporary classical music as well as discovering artists within music I am more used to
In terms of gear they were several big moves
I guess I was a early convert to computer audio I tried many different ways of computer audio from windows PC using Jplay and BugHead to the pi and various streamers
Moving from the Wharfedale Opus 3 to Hawthorne Duets Open Baffles speakers to a totally baffle-less design that I would of never imagined working
I have no idea what the next 10 years will bring
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Post by MartinT on Jan 2, 2020 19:39:55 GMT
I agree that streaming has widened my musical horizons tremendously. The decision whether to buy or not to buy something has become irrelevant. I can just try anything I like. It's very liberating.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 2, 2020 21:07:24 GMT
When was the last time you went to a classical concert John boy?
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 2, 2020 21:09:16 GMT
I agree that streaming has widened my musical horizons tremendously. The decision whether to buy or not to buy something has become irrelevant. I can just try anything I like. It's very liberating. I couldn't agree more, and the whole collecting / pride of ownership thing goes out the window with streaming. I have found that entirely liberating. |
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Post by John on Jan 2, 2020 22:35:26 GMT
When was the last time you went to a classical concert John boy? Think that would be Rodrigo guitar Concerto at the Barbician but no idea when |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 3, 2020 8:15:30 GMT
So howabout me and MartinT find a nice concert for us to go to?? |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 3, 2020 8:35:07 GMT
Sounds good to me!
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Post by John on Jan 3, 2020 8:52:32 GMT
I am up for it.
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