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Message started by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:28:37

Title: 36 years later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:28:37

I will be posting pictures in the 13th post since I cannot add an image until I’ve posted 12 times.
That being said, I am grateful to be starting the 2-channel audio journey my 16 yo self wanted but it kept putting life before his desires.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:30:50

I have a UFO25 on order but think I am realistically 3 years from seeing that amp, so I’ve had to start with a Willsenton R300. I have been pleasantly surprised by how good it sounds however.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:32:32

I originally got sucked into all of the YouTube suggestions for preamps and DACs so my original DAC (which is nice for a second system) was a Geshelli Labs.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:33:54

I picked up a used Schiit Freya+ and began the addiction of tube rolling.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:36:34

As my 16 yo self nor my 52 yo self had ever heard anything as good as this new budget system I had to try a new DAC, so I chose a Denafrips Pontus II which has been a significant change for the better. Not that the Geshelli was bad in any way.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:38:49

I really wanted to hear if a Decware amp could make things sound any better so I did the daily stroll through US audiomart looking for a stand in Decware until my UFO25 baby is born.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:40:13

Fingers crossed, I have a used ZMA enroute to Decware to have new tubes installed and a warranty transfer.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:42:48

So, in the next couple of weeks my system will be “complete”. As if that can truly be a thing.

Don’t worry…just 4 more posts before I can add pictures.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:43:52

3 more…

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:45:01

2 more…

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:50:01

So that brings me to my speakers, which I really love. I decided to built the medium sized open baffles from Steve’s design. Having never used a router I decided to go with a couple hundred dollar butcher block instead a thousand dollars worth of exotic hardwood. I thought that I could upgrade in the future if they turned out or sounded bad. Neither was the case…they sound great and I like the odd color stain in picked. I also chose the open baffle sub via W-15 speaker and a plate amp which adds a perfect bottom end.

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:56:23

Sorry for 11 posts to show you one picture. But here is my current start on this 36 year delayed audio journey.
Wiim Pro Plus to
Denafrips Pontus II to
Schiit Freya + to
Willsenton R300…soon to be Decware ZMA into
Home built F-15 and W-15 open baffles

Thanks to everyone on this forum…

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by Viperfreq on 01/07/24 at 05:57:37

Title: Re: 36 year later
Post by MikeinMontana on 01/07/24 at 16:18:13

Congrats and welcome! [smiley=icqlite20.png]

Title: Re: 36 years later
Post by Bilyeaux on 01/08/24 at 12:37:35

Nice job with your baffles! Color is interesting as well. I’m sure they will sound fantastic with the ZMA and the UFO25… Cheers!

Title: Re: 36 years later
Post by travel250 on 01/12/24 at 15:23:05

Nice setup, well worth the 13 posts.