System Pics 2015

Posted by: hungryhalibut on 21 December 2014

It's the 21st of December, so it's time for the new System Pics thread. 

 

The SuperUniti and UnitiServe are the same as last year, but the Hutter rack and PMC twenty.23s are new.

 

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Minh Nguyen
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:


Hi Jumping Jack

I like the angle you chose to frame the photo: it looks serene against the warm glow of subdued lighting. You have made good use of a compact space. White on black makes for a classy combination! How did you manage to find a cabinet to fit that space perfectly?

ATB Minh
Posted on: 15 September 2015 by ChrisSU
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

Than'e a nice, neat looking setup. (Is that a phono stage and PSU squeezed onto the same shelf, though!?)

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Jumping Jack

Hi Minh,

 

thank you for your kind words. I took this photo with my phone, so it's far from perfect but it gives a good impression of the 'ambiance' of the set

 

That cabinet is custom made for that space.

This photo is taken from the listening position (aka 'the couch'):

 

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by p.
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

Really nice system, like!

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Jumping Jack

@Chris: yes, that's a HiCap dr and a SuperLine on the same shelf. I have no other way of placing them and I have never heard any (audible) interference... I've placed them as far apart as possible.

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by ChrisSU
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

@Chris: yes, that's a HiCap dr and a SuperLine on the same shelf. I have no other way of placing them and I have never heard any (audible) interference... I've placed them as far apart as possible.

Rules are there to be broken 

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

Than'e a nice, neat looking setup. (Is that a phono stage and PSU squeezed onto the same shelf, though!?)

 

VPI Classic series?

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Jumping Jack

Yes, a Classic 1 with Signature arm (Nordost Valhalla tonearm cabling).

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Minh Nguyen
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:
Hi Minh,

thank you for your kind words. I took this photo with my phone, so it's far from perfect but it gives a good impression of the 'ambiance' of the set

That cabinet is custom made for that space.
This photo is taken from the listening position (aka 'the couch'):



Wow. The ambience that you have created with subdued lighting is so peaceful and tranquil. I am appreciative of the dramatic effect you have achieved by carefully positioning the lights for a dramatic effect
Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

Yes, a Classic 1 with Signature arm (Nordost Valhalla tonearm cabling).

 

I'm planning to get one. What cart does fit it better in your opinion?

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Jumping Jack

@ Minh: Thank you. The spots that we have used in the living room can be aimed and are all dimmable. So the lighting is easy to adjust to any situation. We spend a considerable ammount of time and attention on the lighting-plan when we had the house designed.

 

@Gianluigi: I use the Audio Technica OC9 (mk 3), which is a nicely balanced cart. Very open and refined. Dynavector and Lyra are also frequently partnered with VPI. I once heard a VPI reference with a Koetsu and that was an amazing combination too.

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

 

 

@Gianluigi: I use the Audio Technica OC9 (mk 3), which is a nicely balanced cart. Very open and refined. Dynavector and Lyra are also frequently partnered with VPI. I once heard a VPI reference with a Koetsu and that was an amazing combination too.

 

I'll keep it mind. Thanks a lot!

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Naijeru
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

 

Ooo! Dramatic.

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Mayor West
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

 

Lovely set up Jumping Jack. Is the SN2/HCDR well up to driving the Fact.8's?

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by rackkit
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

Hi Minh,

 

thank you for your kind words. I took this photo with my phone, so it's far from perfect but it gives a good impression of the 'ambiance' of the set

 

That cabinet is custom made for that space.

This photo is taken from the listening position (aka 'the couch'):

 

Love the lighting JJ! 

 

Good lighting really enhances any room.

 

Good work! 

Posted on: 15 September 2015 by Jumping Jack

@ Mayor West: I do think so. The fact's don't require that much power but do benefit from a stable amplifier.

 

Posted on: 16 September 2015 by Mayor West
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

@ Mayor West: I do think so. The fact's don't require that much power but do benefit from a stable amplifier.

 

Thanks, Jumping Jack. I love the Fact 8's and see them as a potential upgrade in the future so was interested to know if my SN2 would be up to the task

Posted on: 19 September 2015 by Ken Ploegaerts
Originally Posted by Mayor West:
Originally Posted by Jumping Jack:

 

Lovely set up Jumping Jack. Is the SN2/HCDR well up to driving the Fact.8's?

It will drive them without a problem.

 

I enjoy then powered by an XS and it sounds pretty good.

Posted on: 20 September 2015 by Foot tapper

After 6 years of delightful vinyl music from the Roksan Xerxes, the time has come to step back from a top spec turntable to an entry level one...

 

Van den Hul fettled DV XX-2 on a new tonearm  

 

plus the entry level turntable that it sits on...

 

Vertere MG-1

 

early days yet, and not yet optimally set up, but sounding very promising indeed.

 

More to follow as it runs in.

 

Best regards

 

FT

Posted on: 20 September 2015 by dayjay
Originally Posted by Foot tapper:

After 6 years of delightful vinyl music from the Roksan Xerxes, the time has come to step back from a top spec turntable to an entry level one...

 

Van den Hul fettled DV XX-2 on a new tonearm  

 

plus the entry level turntable that it sits on...

 

Vertere MG-1

 

early days yet, and not yet optimally set up, but sounding very promising indeed.

 

More to follow as it runs in.

 

Best regards

 

FT

That is one gorgeous piecce of hifi, what is it?

Posted on: 20 September 2015 by hungryhalibut

It's a Vertere, though which one I'm not sure. Looks tricky to dust.....

 

 

 

Posted on: 20 September 2015 by Polarbear
Originally Posted by Foot tapper:

After 6 years of delightful vinyl music from the Roksan Xerxes, the time has come to step back from a top spec turntable to an entry level one...

 

Van den Hul fettled DV XX-2 on a new tonearm  

 

plus the entry level turntable that it sits on...

 

Vertere MG-1

 

early days yet, and not yet optimally set up, but sounding very promising indeed.

 

More to follow as it runs in.

 

Best regards

 

FT

 

 

Looking really good FT 

Posted on: 20 September 2015 by varyat

Very cool FT!!

Please let us know how it all beds in and how it improved on the older design. Looks like a lot of thought went into this one. Congratulations!

ATB,

Mark

Posted on: 21 September 2015 by J.N.
Originally Posted by Foot tapper:

After 6 years of delightful vinyl music from the Roksan Xerxes, the time has come to step back from a top spec turntable to an entry level one...

 

 

Vertere MG-1

 

early days yet, and not yet optimally set up, but sounding very promising indeed.

 

More to follow as it runs in.

 

Best regards

 

FT

Acrylic eargasm.

 

Very nice indeed Ian. If it sounds as good as it looks ...................... 

 

Enjoy.

 

John.

Posted on: 21 September 2015 by Foot tapper

Very funny John 

While the arm is a lovely thing, the appearance of the turntable may be quite Marmite-like.

At least it doesn't look like an oil rig, or it would not have been allowed to cross the threshold

 

I'm mightily relieved that it sounds a whole lot better than it looks!

 

Best regards, FT