Once was an audiophile Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Now here is the surprise package!Pat from WAR Audio was kind enough to send me the Oyaide Tunami Terzo IC's and the DB510 BNC digital cable to trial. The Terzo IC's are the one's to get. They will put some cables costing thousands of $$ on notice. Speed, sound staging, focus, lower noise floor, superb balance right through out the frequency range. Before spending $$ try these! I might try them in the future pat not far from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 An interesting article by Jim Smith re the "Sound Barrier" Linked here with his permission through his Quarter Notes newsletter http://getbettersound.com/quarternotesv3i4.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Shigaraki Transport and DAC now sold to a fellow SNA member. It has found a good home Got myself a vintage TEAC transport. Built like a tank. Changed the RCA digital out to a BNC and here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petng Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hi Tax I have subscribed via Kick Starter. Can't wait for all the info from Jim. Also I just got myself a Miyabi Standard as well. Look forward to comparing it with my Lyra Kleos. From memory you had a Skyla a while ago. <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Tax" data-cid="837769" data-time="1359708073"><p> An interesting article by Jim Smith re the "Sound Barrier" <br /> <br /> Linked here with his permission through his Quarter Notes newsletter <br /> <br /> <a href='http://getbettersound.com/quarternotesv3i4.html'>http://getbettersound.com/quarternotesv3i4.html</a></p></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspert Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Shigaraki Transport and DAC now sold to a fellow SNA member. It has found a good home Got myself a vintage TEAC transport. Built like a tank. Changed the RCA digital out to a BNC and here we go Certainly tank like. Any plan to upgrade the transport down the track? Clock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once was an audiophile Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Certainly tank like. Any plan to upgrade the transport down the track? Clock? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Miniature-low-jitter-tube-clock-16-9344mHz-/360585861048?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item53f49797b8 I just found this for Tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi TaxI have subscribed via Kick Starter. Can't wait for all the info from Jim. Also I just got myself a Miyabi Standard as well. Look forward to comparing it with my Lyra Kleos. From memory you had a Skyla a while ago. <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Tax" data-cid="837769" data-time="1359708073"><p> An interesting article by Jim Smith re the "Sound Barrier" <br /> <br /> Linked here with his permission through his Quarter Notes newsletter <br /> <br /> <a href='http://getbettersound.com/quarternotesv3i4.html'>http://getbettersound.com/quarternotesv3i4.html</a></p></blockquote> Congrats on the Miyabi! Yes, my previous Skala is spinning happily in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Shigaraki Transport and DAC now sold to a fellow SNA member. It has found a good home Got myself a vintage TEAC transport. Built like a tank. Changed the RCA digital out to a BNC and here we go That's my Dream CD spinner... Yum. Congratulations M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Certainly tank like. Any plan to upgrade the transport down the track? Clock? Hi Jaspert, Still uncertain about the clock for the Teac transport as the CF DAC handles things with ease. Hoping to get ViC and Edgar come over for a listen and then decide whether it is required. I did however tweak the transport by replacing the RCA digital out with a BNC and also Dynamat'ting the VRDS bridge and the clamp. Made a BIG difference :-) Rest of the transport is stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspert Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Knowing you, things usually won't stay stock for long.... Enjoy squeezing more out of it later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Miniature-low-jitter-tube-clock-16-9344mHz-/360585861048?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item53f49797b8I just found this for Tax Thanks Kajak12! Will call you sometime. That's my Dream CD spinner... Yum. Congratulations M Thanks Unclemack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Great afternoon and evening spent with SNA member VIC listening to music and chat over dinner. Thanks for coming over Vic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once was an audiophile Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Great afternoon and evening spent with SNA member VIC listening to music and chat over dinner.Thanks for coming over Vic! I am sure i met Vic when i was hitchhiking from sydney airport to wentworth falls he actually gave me a lift the long way...... faulty gps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin and Paco DeLucia live Forgotten how good the FR66S with the FR7f is 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevillekapadia Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Sounds lovely Tax, looks like a visit is compulsory or imminent soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Finally got around to setting up the Takeda Miyabi MCA cartridge on the Fidelity Research FR-66S tonearm and had two SNA members visit for a listening session 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once was an audiophile Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Finally got around to setting up the Takeda Miyabi MCA cartridge on the Fidelity Research FR-66S tonearm and had two SNA members visit for a listening session First photo is that a spy camera tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzr Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Jeez, that bloke in the yellow shirt, looks like a bad flight look before take-off.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 First photo is that a spy camera tax? Nah! I put the sony digital camera in between the speaker drivers. I do have offsite 24/7 back to base recording cameras now installed in that room and around the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspert Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Some cool pics. How do you find the Miyabi MCA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Some cool pics. How do you find the Miyabi MCA? Hi Jaspert, Thanks! Love the Miyabi MCA :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspert Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Come on Tax. A bit short on details....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Come on Tax. A bit short on details....... Cohesive portrayal of the recorded event. No particular area stands out as it linear through the spectrum. You just sit there paying attention to the music and what the artist/s is/are trying to do or evoke rather than whether you are getting better bass, treble or midrange. Good localisation of voices and instruments, stage depth, width and height. Very very close to the Lyra Olympos when set up right on the FR-66s. I will try and evaluate more this weekend, as I have not played it since my initial listen last Saturday. One of these rare cartridges is available through a collector if you are interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspert Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Cohesive portrayal of the recorded event. No particular area stands out as it linear through the spectrum. You just sit there paying attention to the music and what the artist/s is/are trying to do or evoke rather than whether you are getting better bass, treble or midrange.Good localisation of voices and instruments, stage depth, width and height. Very very close to the Lyra Olympos when set up right on the FR-66s. I will try and evaluate more this weekend, as I have not played it since my initial listen last Saturday. One of these rare cartridges is available through a collector if you are interested. High praise indeed. Thanks for the more in depth impression. Happy listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nothing like a good cup of coffee on a Sunday morning and having the house to myself to install and play with my new toy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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