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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2019 17:15:55 GMT
Back on the playlist.
I have to smile.
Sound quality has taken another step up
Only change was moving the TAD CD onto the other Creaktiv rack. Identical spec I believe
Tony, the doctor says the TAD CD/Pre/DAC is improving as it runs in.
Whatever it is I am a happy bunny
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2019 17:34:48 GMT
Only change was moving the TAD CD onto the other Creaktiv rack. Similar to my observation only a few days ago, Mike. Component placement and isolation are paramount. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2019 17:41:53 GMT
Can't see that would change anything much
2 feet to the left.
Identical rack
Uh, I lie.
I rearranged the cables to the RTZ to be more logical.
Possibility there
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2019 17:48:37 GMT
I even try to buffer cables that might resonate against a surface by judicious placement of sorbothane feet to rest them on.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2019 20:29:52 GMT
Vibration
Another area worthy of investigation
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 25, 2019 11:31:57 GMT
Future Sound of London - Environments II Not available anywhere except here it seems Stunning dynamic range. Bottomless bass. All seems better to me than a few days ago TAD at 156, Peaking around 84db and wonderful The boss would say "you call that music ?!"  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 25, 2019 11:44:44 GMT
Nearly forgot Tony dropped off some cables to test into the RTZ More later Would also be easier if I didn't have dogs jump on me in the chair. Ah, life is hard |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 30, 2019 17:02:22 GMT
Normal cables connected so system is identical to a few days ago........
Separation is another big step up on
John Hiatt - The Tiki bar is open
Whatever you think *I* can't believe it.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 1, 2019 14:11:18 GMT
RTZ 3 takes the place of the RTZ 2
Two extra cables from TAD CD to RTZ. That's, er 9 now
Sound varies from great to staggering.
All the albums today are like different and better versions
Hybrid - Morning SciFi is ridiculously good.
Peaking around 82db
TAD volume setting 147
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2019 5:44:14 GMT
Future Sound of London - Environments II Not available anywhere except here it seems Stunning dynamic range. Bottomless bass. All seems better to me than a few days ago TAD at 156, Peaking around 84db and wonderful The boss would say "you call that music ?!" Mike, May I suggest the Ultimae record label, they’ve got tonnes of excellent ambient and electronica (some with beautiful bass) and a backlog of amazing music: ultimae.bandcamp.com |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 2, 2019 10:17:39 GMT
Future Sound of London - Environments II Not available anywhere except here it seems Stunning dynamic range. Bottomless bass. All seems better to me than a few days ago TAD at 156, Peaking around 84db and wonderful The boss would say "you call that music ?!" Mike, May I suggest the Ultimae record label, they’ve got tonnes of excellent ambient and electronica (some with beautiful bass) and a backlog of amazing music: ultimae.bandcamp.comThanks Will investigate |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 4, 2019 10:39:05 GMT
Love this album anyway
Wasn't prepared for it to sound so good
Then I realised what has changed since I last played it. Almost everything.
Only same TAD speakers, Creativ Racks and Audi Magic conditioner.
Revelling in wonderful music, now so revealed
TAD at 150
Peaking at 79db
All those steps up were great one at a time.
Altogether is enormous
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 5, 2019 17:37:31 GMT
Good to see John today, bringing his ears He asked for Mavis to be played and I was happy to have her perform We'll Never turn back Track 2 has been a comparison track for months if not years Great to listen to the album. Hearing more than ever before, however there are albums that have even more to offer as the system digs ever deeper for detail Two just landed on the playlist Cinematic Orchestra - Every day www.allmusic.com/album/every-day-mw0000219435seems to be the only place to sample surpsingly and Future Sound of London - Environments 4 (the best Environment IMO) Give them a go |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 5, 2019 18:26:11 GMT
Mavis - Eyes on the Prize is now one of my go-to tests whenever I make changes. So is Van Morrison - Satisfied.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 5, 2019 18:30:24 GMT
Give the 2 mentioned above a blast Some of the bass on Cinematic Orchestra sounds as if there is tunnelling going on underneath |
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Post by John on Feb 5, 2019 18:35:01 GMT
Had a really good session
System is very balanced lots of detail and bass is a lot more articulate but also goes really deep. A lot of system changes but definite for the better.
Thanks Mike
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 10, 2019 11:50:05 GMT
Back on the playlist and initial thinking says minimal change in sound quality.
No. Better. Mostly in mid and lower range oomph.
Glorious.
One advantage of *not* running the TAD CD/Pre/DAC 24 hours means the improvements keep coming.
Must apply to the cables as well......
How much longer can this keep getting better ?
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 16, 2019 14:21:14 GMT
Have to be some losers On the Playlist with albums played once only. Nice enough but no cigar Tangerine Dream - Remixes Banco de Gaia - all except one so far Others I may bring to mind Current playlist:The system allows so much to come through seems a shame to waste talent on the 'ok' |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 17, 2019 11:44:18 GMT
The system stripping back the recordings so far has puzzled me on some albums
Cassandra Wilson - Traveling Miles
Expected this to come and go, female vocal not my favourite anyway. Found it not at all bad.
Joins the playlist and has at least another play.
Excellent recording and some odd instrumental, jazz work
Iggy Pop - Skull ring
I like Mr.Pop. This is not his best for sure. Difficult to get through. An assault on the ears on some tracks. Guess this was recorded in different places. Filed with a question mark over even keeping it.
Robert Palmer sounding good with Addictions, the re done compilation pair. Subtly or quite different versions of many well known tracks.
More music from the recordings is a 2 edged sword
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2019 12:29:18 GMT
I'm finding more good than bad from going over old material. Coldplay excepted, almost all of which sounds terrible.
For instance, Sheryl Crow's first album Tuesday Night Music Club sounds amazingly alive, a really tight band and excellent analogue recording.
I used to think Dire Straits' first album a bit meh on sound quality. Not so at all. Brilliant open recording with everything in the studio revealed.
Who would have thought that Paul Simon's One Trick Pony contained some real gems with fantastic recorded quality?
Even Hawkwind - Hawkind! - benefits from better SQ.
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