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bikehappy1

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bikehappy1's system
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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Home: Torii MKIV-25, ZP3-25, HR-1’s, ZLC, DSR, DHC-1, PSA DSD, ZRock2, SA8005, Zenstiyx, VPI Prime, Hana ML, ZMC1.
Work: SE84UFO-25, Schiit modi, Trapeziums, MacBook air, Audirvana aiff. Also have a pair of ESS AMT 1C’s in workout room with a cxnv2.

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Archie Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 2735	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #1 - 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.
Back to top	ZLC Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart ZMC1 ZP3 (25th A Mods) ZR2 (25th A Mods) CSP3 (25th A mods) ZMA (25th A mods) Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s) Silver Cabling DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT. IP Logged Share: Likes:

JD Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 569	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #2 - 12/13/17 at 20:45:14 Nice, really like the look of the re purposed stand. JD
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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #3 - 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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Archie Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 2735	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #4 - 12/13/17 at 21:22:46 That LP120 looks a lot like the Technics. Either way, TTs really benefit from good isolation.
Back to top	ZLC Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart ZMC1 ZP3 (25th A Mods) ZR2 (25th A Mods) CSP3 (25th A mods) ZMA (25th A mods) Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s) Silver Cabling DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT. IP Logged Share: Likes:

bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #5 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #6 - 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!
Back to top	Erics_Desktop_System_2019.JPG Home: Torii MKIV-25, ZP3-25, HR-1’s, ZLC, DSR, DHC-1, PSA DSD, ZRock2, SA8005, Zenstiyx, VPI Prime, Hana ML, ZMC1. Work: SE84UFO-25, Schiit modi, Trapeziums, MacBook air, Audirvana aiff. Also have a pair of ESS AMT 1C’s in workout room with a cxnv2. IP Logged Share: Likes:

Geno Seasoned Member Online Without music, life would be a mistake. Posts: 2316 Pearl, MS	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #7 - 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
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Coolzo Verified Member Offline Posts: 5	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #8 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #9 - 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.
Back to top	4663E5B1-15EC-4C0F-A4E9-0D67A74FA4AC.jpeg Home: Torii MKIV-25, ZP3-25, HR-1’s, ZLC, DSR, DHC-1, PSA DSD, ZRock2, SA8005, Zenstiyx, VPI Prime, Hana ML, ZMC1. Work: SE84UFO-25, Schiit modi, Trapeziums, MacBook air, Audirvana aiff. Also have a pair of ESS AMT 1C’s in workout room with a cxnv2. IP Logged Share: Likes:

bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #10 - 11/20/19 at 02:25:44 Whoops. Wrong pic.
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pursuitofnow Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 467 San Francisco	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #11 - 11/20/19 at 15:14:44 Beautiful! Very nice.
Back to top	VPI Classic Signature \| Urushi Black \| Sky 20 \| ZP3 \| SDFB DirectStream DAC (APS nickel transformers, Vocm mod) ZTPRE \| ZBIT \| ZROCK3 SDFB \| SE84UFO3 Omega Super 3 HO XRS \| Deep 8 Zenwave D4 \| PCR-11 \| PI Audio Uberbuss IP Logged Share: Likes:

Geno Seasoned Member Online Without music, life would be a mistake. Posts: 2316 Pearl, MS	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #12 - 11/21/19 at 04:57:59 Great set up, Bike. I know it sounds wonderful!
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AlanT Verified Member Offline Posts: 2	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #13 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #14 - 01/01/20 at 20:09:35 You are correct! I had to walk around a bit to fit the pic precisely.
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s3steve Senior Member Offline Posts: 55	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #15 - 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!)
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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #16 - 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.
Back to top	Home: Torii MKIV-25, ZP3-25, HR-1’s, ZLC, DSR, DHC-1, PSA DSD, ZRock2, SA8005, Zenstiyx, VPI Prime, Hana ML, ZMC1. Work: SE84UFO-25, Schiit modi, Trapeziums, MacBook air, Audirvana aiff. Also have a pair of ESS AMT 1C’s in workout room with a cxnv2. IP Logged Share: Likes:

Dr3wman Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 250 Tacoma, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #17 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #18 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #19 - 06/16/21 at 17:36:29 Here's the pic?
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Dr3wman Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 250 Tacoma, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #20 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #21 - 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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Dr3wman Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 250 Tacoma, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #22 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #23 - 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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Dr3wman Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 250 Tacoma, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #24 - 06/16/21 at 19:20:11 AH okay. So the Zrock is mostly for when you are streaming?
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Dr3wman Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 250 Tacoma, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #25 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #26 - 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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bikehappy1 Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 199 Shoreline, WA	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #27 - 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.
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Geno Seasoned Member Online Without music, life would be a mistake. Posts: 2316 Pearl, MS	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #28 - 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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MikeinMontana Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 370	Re: bikehappy1's system Reply #29 - 12/06/22 at 16:32:03 NICE!!!!
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