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Post by John on Oct 27, 2024 13:26:40 GMT
It's been since June 2023 when I last listened to my system with the Goldnotes A3
I been quite worried about how it would all sound....
It took about a 1.5 hours to setup, as I had to reposition the system and some of the furniture.
The last time I had listened to the system my mother was in hospital and was waiting to move to a care home. Music was my sanctuary during those times. Suddenly whilst listening to Dream Theater the emotions from that time came flooding back. It felt quite overwhelming.
Well how does it all sound.
Comparison to my headphones system is pointless. Whilst the electrostatics give you an immersive experience, it's just not the same as listening to good speakers. I just feel so much more emotionally connected to the music.
I don't remember this much body and punch. The system likes to rock, but it can handle acoustic guitar and tabla well. Plenty of texture when needed.
Overall feelings of finally coming home and of relief are now present
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Post by John on Oct 27, 2024 13:38:32 GMT
The system setup is as follows
Aurender A15
Belles Aria
Mjolnir Audio Carbon CC
Goldnote Evo A3
Stax 007 MK1
Cables are Coherent Systems
Black Ravioli big feet (new design)
Coherent systems RTZ to the A15
Furutech mains distribution
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Post by John on Oct 27, 2024 13:40:10 GMT
A big thanks to Tony for helping out with stands and cables.
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Post by stellabagpuss on Oct 27, 2024 13:41:27 GMT
John l'm so pleased for you. You been on such a journey emotionally, the end result couldn't be anymore fitting...
A new day has dawned.
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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 27, 2024 14:56:30 GMT
The Aria is a real star John, really gald you are now heading back towards a great listening space, now just enjoy it!
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 27, 2024 15:05:23 GMT
Yes excellent news, great that you can keep those lovely speakers John.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 27, 2024 15:12:40 GMT
The Belles and your Goldnotes, what an excellent combination! Really pleased for you, John.
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Post by John on Oct 27, 2024 15:54:07 GMT
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Post by mattspl on Oct 27, 2024 15:55:36 GMT
Nice setup John and great to hear your happy with it all.
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Post by John on Oct 27, 2024 15:58:00 GMT
Sound clip on phone so not showing what is really about
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Post by Tobias on Oct 27, 2024 17:50:28 GMT
Nah, wasn´t very impressed about your sound from my cheap laptop...
Just kidding, congrats to an impressive setup!
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Post by speedysteve on Oct 27, 2024 20:22:30 GMT
Nice.
I know what you mean about headphones Vs good speakers.
Music is a healer.
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Post by bencat on Oct 29, 2024 16:09:02 GMT
Lovely that you are able to play music through speakers again . IF you want to get close to the Stax sound then a pair of electrostatic speakers is the way to go .
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Post by John on Oct 29, 2024 17:43:11 GMT
To be honest I prefer the Evo A3 as has the speed of the Stax but has more body and slam. The speakers are little gems
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Post by John on Oct 31, 2024 7:40:44 GMT
At present the biggest challenge is getting the streaming to as close as I can to the internal files on the Aurender. The difference at this stage is massive.
The A15 has a built in FOC and I am using the choke method. I plan to use a TP link as a air gap as Eric recommends this and my I know a few people that get good results via this method.
If this doesn't work a network switch and clock. At present no idea what would be worth a try. I don't want to go to ott with the boxes and cables. I just don't have the room to make that work
I have come across another solution that is not cheap but keeps the box count and cable count low.The Muon pro ethernet filter that has some good reviews. Hopefully it will not come to that.
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Post by Tobias on Oct 31, 2024 9:38:17 GMT
At present the biggest challenge is getting the streaming to as close as I can to the internal files on the Aurender. The difference at this stage is massive. The A15 has a built in FOC and I am using the choke method. I plan to use a TP link as a air gap as Eric recommends this and my I know a few people that get good results via this method. If this doesn't work a network switch and clock. At present no idea what would be worth a try. I don't want to go to ott with the boxes and cables. I just don't have the room to make that work I have come across another solution that is not cheap but keeps the box count and cable count low.The Muon pro ethernet filter that has some good reviews. Hopefully it will not come to that. Really good that you have something to compare with like that (the local files). Do you know if the local files sounds even better if you physically unplug the ethernet cable also? Curious to understand if that ethernet sourced noise pollute the DAC, even if only plugged in. In my mind, it should. |
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Post by John on Oct 31, 2024 10:17:35 GMT
The A15 has 2 Hard drives built in, plus memory ram to isolate even further, so it is not relient on the ethernet. For me its a bench mark to aim for.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 31, 2024 10:18:10 GMT
John, if you want proper air gapping and the possibility of using an external clock later, you won't beat an EtherREGEN. No other switch does what it does.
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Post by John on Oct 31, 2024 10:18:55 GMT
However, I want to get the streaming at a similar level
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Post by John on Nov 4, 2024 14:04:15 GMT
I have mostly sorted the ethernet issues. I have placed the router away from other devices and a big improvement. Feels like a major upgrade for zero outgoings. I will add another ethernet choke cable just to see if that helps further
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