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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 21:10:58 GMT
It’d be great to hear your old Naim system and compare it against what you have now. Impossible, but a fascinating thought.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 2, 2020 21:16:56 GMT
That was so many upgrades ago and many cables as well.
Naim 82 and 2 HiCaps changed for Pass XP-20 changed for Belles changed for TAD
Naim CDX changed for CDX2 changed for Rega Isis changed for TAD
Chord SPM1200 changed for Belles Monos then TAD
MCRU Ultimate mains changed for Coherent mains
Kimber interconnects changed for Yannis Tome changed for Coherent
Mana racks to Creaktiv
PS Audio PPP to PS Audio P10 to Audio Magic conditioner
Addition of the RTZ grounding box - big changes
Thinks that's it. An almighty difference
That system cannot hold a candle to what I have now
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 14, 2020 17:13:39 GMT
Went through the playlist a week or so ago. Sure I was hearing more music Trying to be as scientific as possible I went 'off list' for while and now I'm back on it There is *definitely* more music coming through than before The TAD D-1000 and 2500 must have run in now.... Some Coherent BD cables into the RTZ are a small amount of months old The RTZ gave an immediate improvement. Does it also improve further over time and use ? My semi scientific stab in the dark The RTZ or the BD cables have now reached - or are still moving towards optimum Nothing else has changed SteveC have you noticed improvements from your RTZ after having done nothing at all ? |
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Post by SteveC on Mar 14, 2020 20:19:04 GMT
Went through the playlist a week or so ago. Sure I was hearing more music Trying to be as scientific as possible I went 'off list' for while and now I'm back on it There is *definitely* more music coming through than before The TAD D-1000 and 2500 must have run in now.... Some Coherent BD cables into the RTZ are a small amount of months old The RTZ gave an immediate improvement. Does it also improve further over time and use ? My semi scientific stab in the dark The RTZ or the BD cables have now reached - or are still moving towards optimum Nothing else has changed SteveC have you noticed improvements from your RTZ after having done nothing at all ? Mike I'd forgotten about it to tell you the truth. Moved on to all sorts of listening around clocking and new ethernet/USB cables for my streaming and files. I will revisit grounding once everything else has settled in and I have a "handle" on the sound again! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2020 11:04:41 GMT
I'm in the unusual situation of having changed nothing in a long time - wanted to test what I'm hearing to confirm it isn't my imagination.
Having the kit constantly connected to the RTZ could be another factor, draining the rubbish from the kit - maybe
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 5, 2020 10:54:28 GMT
Back on the playlist once more and hearing more and more subtleties in the music.
Vocal breathier, sounds from the background that I swear were not there before, more of the room acoustics, more detail, instruments and sounds that just were not there previously
Probably 2nd or 3rd time since my last post.
Looking around and thinking hard - with my brain ! - nothing has changed
Be happy to demonstrate but I don't want any of you grubby lot coming in here and breathing, let alone coughing or sneezing.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 29, 2020 15:07:27 GMT
RTZ grounding box came with 4 thinner and cheaper Black Ravioli stuck on the base, serving as feet
Tried thicker pads in contact with the frame. Sound improved, they stayed
Wondered what difference there might be if I put the thicker pads directly *under* the stuck on thinner ones
Close. Need more listening but could be better.
Easier to dust under too
Will report back
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Post by MartinT on Apr 29, 2020 15:14:55 GMT
Interesting, Mike. Due to costs, I have the Big Pads under each main component but Pads under the grounding boxes, streamer, reclocker, PSUs etc. I may just slowly move to more Big Pads as time goes on.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 29, 2020 17:34:13 GMT
There is a view that multiple BR Pads make a difference.
First heard this from a bloke stacking Mk1 BRs 3 or 4 high and saying it made a big improvement over 1
I and I think you too found 4 of the latest BRs are an improvement over 3 under one component
Tony suggested 6 and 8 (can) sound better, single height spread around underneath the kit
A bit expensive having 6 or 8 under all components !
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2020 17:42:31 GMT
I would suggest that the older tea bags have an accumulative effect, with the newer versions I am not so sure
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 29, 2020 17:45:50 GMT
I shall be trying a few variations !
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2020 18:21:48 GMT
My moons ago I used eight stacked on each corner or my reference system, however the big pads were a good step up
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 30, 2020 9:17:28 GMT
I'm wary of having 2.
Any more would be temporary unless much better sound, then I would look to find a way to stick them or keep stability
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 30, 2020 11:02:48 GMT
Going through the playlist with 2 up Black Ravioli says there is an improvement.
Will leave in place for a day or two and then A/B compare
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Post by MikeMusic on May 10, 2020 10:56:35 GMT
Listening to Tony Williams Turn it over while vacuuming the room I had the volume up nicely. Boss in the garden so volume not a problem  Sit my old bones down for Tony Williams - Believe it Still at a nice volume, higher than usual peaking at 84db, I just looked Mighty fine. Utter clarity, separation, music ! Tony Williams drums Allan Holdsworth guitar Alan Pasqua keyboards Tony Newton on bass Jazz fusion at its best one for you John ? |
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Post by John on May 10, 2020 11:00:28 GMT
I have a listen tonight
Some great players in this band
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Post by MikeMusic on May 10, 2020 11:11:24 GMT
Really tight band.
Holdsworth at his best IMO
Been listening to this for 45 years- ouch
Never heard it anything like this
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Post by MartinT on May 10, 2020 11:25:48 GMT
Not bad, Mike. Tight playing, as you say.
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Post by MikeMusic on May 10, 2020 12:24:09 GMT
Forgot where the volume was when I sat down so that surprised me, then the clarity never heard before
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Post by John on May 10, 2020 17:05:26 GMT
Quite a few drummers in the 70s released Fusion albums
Buddy Milles Changes Funky with some Fusion elements
Billy Cobham Spectrum Another classic He recorded a few more Fusion based albums
Lenny White
Dennis Chambers
This is one of my favourites that you might not of heard of Mike
Also worth trying out Mind Transplant
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