Just a quick system update for April 2024.
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2024
- Just a quick update on my system. A comparison between my ELAC Debut 2.0 F62s and my Energy Reference 22.2 speakers. I also dragged a couple old classics out of the museum for fun.
Current audio equipment list:
Cambridge AXR-100 Receiver 100 WRMS. (“B” stock)
Schiit Bi-Frost 4490 DAC, which has been upgrade with Multi-Bit and Unison USB. (“B” stock)
Schiit Lokius EQ (“B” stock)
Schiit Mani Phono Pre. (“B” stock)
Loxjie D-30 DAC just for DSD decoding
Elac Debut 2.0 F-62 Speakers with minor mods, i.e., I removed the grill over the tweeter and added damping material and “No-Rez” to the cabinet.
Fluance RT-84 turntable. I ditched the Ortofon 2M Blue for the Audio Technica AT540ML. The Ortofon sounded ok but the AT cart is really on another level.
Harman_kardon FL8550 5 disc CD changer with Dual 20 Bit (Burr Brown PCM1702 x 2) R2R DAC chips.
Harman-Kardon FL8380 5 disc CD changer with Burr Brown PCM1732
Delta Sigma chip.
All line level cables are from Worlds Best Cable. I primarily use Mogami 2964 Wire and Amphenol ACPL connectors. I also have a few of the Canare L-4E6S, Star Quad, Audio Interconnect Cables with Amphenol ACPR Gold RCA Connectors. I like them both. I started with Mogami as almost very recording studio and arena size system use that brand.
My speaker wires are from Phoenix Gold. About 35 years ago they used to make/market 10 AWG for 9s cooper speaker cable. It is about ¾” in diameter. I have been using them for that long and love their sound.
Miscellaneous items include a small format PC (Core i5, 8GB of RAM & a 256GB internal storage. I also have a remote controlled line level switcher so I can run all my source components through the Lokius.
Tidal Playlists: The Fahrenheit Project (ambient electronic music): tidal.com/browse/playlist/69c...
Electronica for Audiophile: tidal.com/browse/playlist/e29...
My Classical playlist: tidal.com/browse/playlist/8e5...
Baroque Weekend: tidal.com/browse/playlist/cfe...
DJ Ed, a collection of music that is all over the place. tidal.com/browse/playlist/f89...
Spotify: Classical Weekend: open.spotify.com/playlist/648...
80’s Patio Mix: open.spotify.com/playlist/4RU...
Please let me know if you enjoyed this. I will be at AXPONA Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th. Please stop me and say hello. Also, if you would be so kind as to give a like and also subscribe, I would be grateful. Thx.
I'll see you on Saturday!
Looking forward to it my friend.
Sub center is a bold move! I can't pull it off! Thanks for showing us your system!
It cleans up room modes. Also the image is huge. Thanks for watching my friend. I hope you had a smooth trip home. It was a pleasure to meet your wife. What a lovely and patient lady.
Nice comparison...and I am SO glad you tidied up your equipment 🙂 Greetings again from the UK and enjoy AXPONA! 👍
Thanks! 👍
New viewer here, just subscribed😊. Looks like you are having fun. Enjoy the music.
Rafael, Thank you so much for subscribing and tuning in. I appreciate it. I am enjoying the music because isn't that what got us here? Thx.
At last, I get a notification from you, my friend. Good to see you broadcasting, and it's great to catch up with you again. Thank you so much for sharing all this equipment and information with us all. Much appreciated. Stay well, Sir, and all the very best.
Simon my friend I am so glad to hear from you. I hope all is well. Email me at oldguyhifi@gmail.com and I will answer any and ask questions about Mahler.
Cool room!
Thanks so much Jake. I am glad you stopped by and said hello.
Really like that you have your sub on centre. I have the same setup - more immersive sound than an off axis placement 👌
I totally agree with you. It is amazing how the sub can influence sound stage perception. Thank you for tuning in and sharing your setup. I do appreciate it.
Looks like a great setup. I have Energy Pro 22's and Elac UB52's. I really love the Energy tweeters. Great content!
Ryan! Old buddy. Are we going to see you in Schaumberg this weekend? Thank you for checking out my stuff. Text Randy if you are going so we can connect.
@@OldGuyHifi I sure am! See you there!
Hope to see ya on Saturday. Nice system. Good to see I’m not the only one with older but working cd players.
I should be easy to find Chris. Looking forward to seeing you.
What a fun video! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!
Ramon, my friend thank you so much. I know and remember you from Randy's channel. I am so glad you found mine. I appreciate your kind words and your view. Thanks again.
@@OldGuyHifi I'm really enjoying your channel very much and love you system room and the gear in it. I'm really looking forward to your review of the PM74D and how it compares to the Cambridge unit you have in rotation now. Thanks again!
Probably next week for the Marantz. I won't have a chance this weekend because of AXPONA.
I prefer two 15" woofers in each speaker because with just one, I can hear it straining at high volume. Two means effortless and natural. Bi-amped of course.
I don't listen at high volumes but I am glad you like your rig.
Sounds good! :)
Thank you for your comment and your view. Have a great week end.
Man! Those Energy speakers sound like they have great mid range body.
They can when EQ'd a bit. I have decide to put the Elacs back in as the main speakers. They need less adjustment. Thanks for commenting and for tuning in.
Did you say Dual Burr Brown?!?! OMG. 🥰🥰👌👌
Yes, Dual 20 Bit Burr Brown PCM1702 R2R DAC chips. It sounds pretty awesome for an almost 30 year old player. See you in a couple of days.
@@OldGuyHifi I have yet to meet a burr brown I didn’t just adore. 🥰. Safe travels.
@@OldGuyHifi My old Rotel RCD971 had dual Burr-Browns. That CD player was quite a bit better than my previous rigs (it was actually my last CD player. I've since moved on to computer source with external DACs).
I know that Rotel unit. Denon/Onkyo had a couple of units that used those chips as well. Streaming/local files is much more convenient than CDs but I am old school and really do think CDs sound better albeit, running through an external DAC. Thank you for watching and for commenting I do appreciate it.
I liked the energy speakers but you are right the mid bass sounds fuzzy nice setup
It does but, some of it might be the mic. I have decided to put them away and put the Elacs back in as the mains. Thanks so much for your view and comment.
Hey Ed. Look forward to seeing you Friday. I’ll track you down.
Cool energy's... They look similar to my energy 4.1e
Absolutely. They come form the same product family. The e series was one of our stores best sellers. Very good sounding and overbuilt for their price point. Great speakers no doubt. Thank you so much for sharing that. Us Energy owners need to stick together.
Hi Ed! Getting caught up on your channel… Terry from analog breakout.
Thank you. Sorry I missed Tuesday night. I will try and be more regular.
Cables OFF the carpet!! Loaded with static materials like nylon, polyester, polypropylene!
With my ears, I would not hear the difference. Thanks for tuning in.
Probably makes no difference
I do believe in some of what others would call "snake oil" i.e., signal cable, power cables, isolation feet, etc. In this case the jury is still out. Thx for the comment.
@@emery368 beg to diifer; absolutely will! Try and hear!
I heard an improvement with the elac speakers. Music seemed to move out into the room.
I agree with you. The Elacs are more reveling especially in the mid range. The also image really well. Thanks for your view.
Hard to tell for sure but think I preferred the mids on the Elacs. Over you tube that is 😂
Funny you should say that. I just had one of my subscribers/friends over, and we came to the same conclusion. I know the mic I was using is not great but, in person it is the same as you described it. I blew the original tweeters on the Energys and had to punt for a replacement. I did a video about that here: ua-cam.com/video/N0scmSXWVc4/v-deo.htmlsi=t__JzE78moyOWuDa. Please let me know what you think. Thanks so much for sharing your observations and for the view.
I like your room and the energy sounds great, I am not a fan of elec speakers.
The good news is that there is a large number of speakers to choose from. That way everybody can find the ones that work best for them. Thank you for watching. I do appreciate it.
Just discovered your channel. Nice rig and your room! I really enjoyed the clarity, speed and detail heard on your ELAC's!
Thank you Tony. I do really enjoy the Elacs. Great sound, easy on the wallet.
Vinyl? Some like archaic distortion like tubes.
To each his own.
My guess is the Elac’s are made in China which explains the relatively low cost.
Yes. All of the Andrew Jones designed Elacs were made in China.
Too much reverb.
Mario, Sorry. I didn't do the mix and am using copyright free music from You Tube which does suck. Thanks for watching.