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Message started by bikehappy1 on 12/13/17 at 19:49:22

Title: bikehappy1's system
Post by bikehappy1 on 12/13/17 at 19:49:22

Here's my current setup featuring the Torii MKIV and the ZP3. I also have a 2 shelf unit from Gig Harbor Audio in Washington state. It's made from bowling alley wood and mahogany from Boeing engine crates. GHA has some really nice furniture for good prices too. My next upgrade will probably be speakers to replace the KG4's. I just placed an order for some Traps for my lab at work. Cheers!

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Post by Archie on 12/13/17 at 20:34:55

Is that a 1200MK2 TT? An "inexpensive" but big upgrade would be to get some isolation under it. I used Isonoe footers on mine before switching to a 1200G. Those are great TTs but need a few mods to really shine. :)

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Post by JD on 12/13/17 at 20:45:14

Nice, really like the look of the re purposed stand.

JD

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Post by bikehappy1 on 12/13/17 at 20:45:31

No it's an LP120 with a 2M blue cartridge. Yes I think that's a good idea with the isolation feet. I have some herbies underneath my speakers. A year ago I sold my 1970's sony turntable and my sweetie bought me the LP120 and that got me re-started on audio equipment. I found Decware on the internet and the rest is ongoing history.

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Post by Archie on 12/13/17 at 21:22:46

That LP120 looks a lot like the Technics. Either way, TTs really benefit from good isolation.

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Post by bikehappy1 on 02/20/18 at 21:32:47

Just received the Trapeziums and hooked them right up!! I'm a happy camper at work!

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Post by bikehappy1 on 07/08/19 at 23:48:54

Here's a new pic of the work desktop system. There's a new SE84UFO-25 in the background. Quite the difference from the 200 dollar 15 year old sony receiver!

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Post by Geno on 07/09/19 at 01:07:44

That is one nice work system! I’m not sure that you’ll get any work done, though ;D

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Post by Coolzo on 07/16/19 at 05:50:39

That speaker system looks so warm and inviting. Wood and tubes, and music. A happy place to be indeed! And much easier than riding a bike, even.

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Post by bikehappy1 on 11/20/19 at 02:24:22

Ok. Here’s another pic of our growing system. There will soon be a %Rock2 but that won’t change the pic too much.

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Post by bikehappy1 on 11/20/19 at 02:25:44

Whoops. Wrong pic.

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Post by pursuitofnow on 11/20/19 at 15:14:44

Beautiful! Very nice.

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Post by Geno on 11/21/19 at 04:57:59

Great set up, Bike. I know it sounds wonderful!

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Post by AlanT on 12/19/19 at 20:25:31

Sure looks like my old hometown's Flinders Street Station on your computer Bike. I can remember sucking down the brews at Young & Jacksons opposite. Many years ago.
Cheers

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Post by bikehappy1 on 01/01/20 at 20:09:35

You are correct! I had to walk around a bit to fit the pic precisely.

Title: Re: bikehappy1's system
Post by s3steve on 01/31/20 at 17:59:35

Nice progress with your system.

I'm also interested in the ZP3 , I'm running a modified PS Audio phono preamp that I quite like so I'm not sure about changing.
How do you like it?

Also what do you ride? (another great hobby!)

Title: Re: bikehappy1's system
Post by bikehappy1 on 01/31/20 at 23:11:00

Thanks! I’m totally satisfied with my ZP3. It needs the right cartridge and/or step up transformer though. Right now I’m all bicycles. I’ve had motorcycles (bmw, Ducati, Honda and Suzuki). Now I have a Scott road bike and a Pivot mt. Bike.

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Post by Dr3wman on 06/16/21 at 16:57:06

We will need a photo of the set-up when you get to your new house, plus we need to see the VPI!!!

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Post by bikehappy1 on 06/16/21 at 17:34:53

Here's the latest itineration with the VPI. It's dead quiet with the ZP3. I'm running a Hana ML on it.

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Post by bikehappy1 on 06/16/21 at 17:36:29

Here's the pic?

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Post by Dr3wman on 06/16/21 at 19:01:53

Where in the signal path do you have your Zrock? Noticeable difference after installation, or did it have less of an effect than other additions/swaps?

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Post by bikehappy1 on 06/16/21 at 19:10:13

Mine is between the dac and the amp. I think it helps when certain recordings are lacking bass or treble. There are quite a few time when I forget about it.

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Post by Dr3wman on 06/16/21 at 19:16:27

So your TT doesn't run through it? Or does the TT also go through the DAC?

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Post by bikehappy1 on 06/16/21 at 19:18:25

The TT does not run through the Zrock2. It only has one input and one output.

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Post by Dr3wman on 06/16/21 at 19:20:11

AH okay. So the Zrock is mostly for when you are streaming?

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Post by Dr3wman on 06/16/21 at 19:21:25

I am just planning for the future carnage to my wallet/bank account. HAHA

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Post by bikehappy1 on 11/18/22 at 23:42:49

Here's a picture of the stereo in the new house. The HR-1's are not in this one. I'll have to pan out.

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Post by bikehappy1 on 11/18/22 at 23:45:38

I have to tear it all apart this weekend because we're getting a couple direct lines from the electrical panel. I have a bit of a hum (TT/ZP3) in the new house. I think the current circuit (pun!) has 22 LED lights in it.

Title: Re: bikehappy1's system
Post by Geno on 11/21/22 at 23:49:54

Very nice, Bike! I’ll bet the new lines will make a big improvement.

Keep us posted on how it sounds after.

Best,

Geno

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Post by MikeinMontana on 12/06/22 at 16:32:03

[smiley=beer.gif] NICE!!!!