Author Topic: My Music System updated 03.09.2014 (Read 35653 times)

resident_evil · « **Reply #120 on:** Jan 10, 2013 at 09:23 PM »

Congrats sir!

synchro_01 · « **Reply #121 on:** Jan 10, 2013 at 09:30 PM »

Quote from: resident_evil on Jan 10, 2013 at 09:23 PM

Congrats sir!

Thanks sir. Visited your thread latel. Ganda ng layout ngayon and lots of new color coordinated gears..congrats as well.

resident_evil · « **Reply #122 on:** Jan 10, 2013 at 09:37 PM »

Thank you bro.

deo · « **Reply #123 on:** Jan 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM »

Lufet! pero pinaka malufet sa lahat ung cd rack mo...Iba talaga ang may pinagsamahan!

synchro_01 · « **Reply #124 on:** Jan 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM »

Quote from: deo on Jan 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Lufet! pero pinaka malufet sa lahat ung cd rack mo...Iba talaga ang may pinagsamahan!

Thanks for the kinds words deo.

synchro_01 · « **Reply #125 on:** Jan 13, 2013 at 12:23 AM »

01.10.2013

Now here is its current state with the second REL right smack in the middle of the components. Now that both locations for the two REL's are optimized I have been tuning the settings for hours and I think I found the setting that makes me happy. The Strata is set currently at 32Hz while the Q201E is at 26hz.. Both support the 40hz bottom end of my main speakers the Dynaudio Contour 1.8MKIIs very nicely and with startling authority. Kick drum and bass guitars never sounded this good. With the twin REL's the bass digs in a lot deeper and stronger without losing its character and most importantly without smearing the delicate Dynaudio mids and highs. Tried it also with my other suspects the Bohlender Hybrid towers and the small but terrible Castles but I found out that it may take hours of experimenting again to set the crossovers right for those speakers as their low end rolloff is a little bit higher as compared to the 1.8MKII's. for now will keep the settings as it is for the week until I have time to tune it for the other speakers that I have.

Next stop is hunting and fixing the rattles and buzzes in the listening space.

Thanks for visiting

synchro_01 · « **Reply #126 on:** Jan 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM »

01.11.2013: The new Digital Spinner: Classe CDT-1

All I can say for now is that this Transport is SOLID. The Technics that it replaced is like a lightweight compared to this. Sound wise I haven't tried it yet extensively. Very spartan in the controls and very simple but elegant design. Will roll with the cables in the near future since I want to try out its ST- Glass connector since the EAD D/A pre has it as an input as well.

Thanks for visiting

Net pics...too lazy to take snapshots of the new spinner.

forseti · « **Reply #127 on:** Jan 14, 2013 at 08:02 PM »

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jan 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

01.11.2013: The new Digital Spinner: Classe CDT-1

All I can say for now is that this Transport is SOLID. The Technics that it replaced is like a lightweight compared to this. Sound wise I haven't tried it yet extensively. Very spartan in the controls and very simple but elegant design. Will roll with the cables in the near future since I want to try out its ST- Glass connector since the EAD D/A pre has it as an input as well.

Thanks for visiting

Net pics...too lazy to take snapshots of the new spinner.

Nice catch!

dieselsy · « **Reply #128 on:** Jan 14, 2013 at 11:18 PM »

Nice CD player sir.. Built like a tank and heavy remote.. Awesome sounding Cdp..

Congrats..

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #129 on:** Jan 15, 2013 at 01:28 AM »

Congrats master Synchro! Sunod sunod na.

endrik35 · « **Reply #130 on:** Jan 15, 2013 at 07:06 AM »

Very nice system Sir! I agree with you on the Rel sub. A little PITA to integrate but once you've dialled it in, seamless integration will make your day! Congrats!

ricky · « **Reply #131 on:** Jan 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM »

Nice upgrade, classe walang wala ah hehe , congrats bro.

Cjtjader · « **Reply #132 on:** Jan 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM »

Congratulations on your upgrades! .....Dynes + REL = WOW!!

synchro_01 · « **Reply #133 on:** Jan 15, 2013 at 01:45 PM »

thanks for the kind words guys. couple of years back I thought that my audio journey had already ended when I lost interest in this hobby. its nice to rekindle the passion for it once again.

thank you for visiting guys. no more gear acquisitions for me for the entire year

synchro_01 · « **Reply #134 on:** Feb 27, 2013 at 12:03 PM »

Went wireless...details on Page 1. .thanks for visiting

qguy · « **Reply #135 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 11:43 AM »

Have you tried high passing your main speakers ?

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jan 13, 2013 at 12:23 AM

While the Q201E is at 26hz..

Di ka ba lugi nyan konti na lang ginagawa nya hehehe

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jan 13, 2013 at 12:23 AM

01.10.2013

Next stop is hunting and fixing the rattles and buzzes in the listening space.

yan ang mahirap ayusin, lalo na pag ceiling

dieselsy · « **Reply #136 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM »

very impressive gears and neat se :)t up.. congrats..

synchro_01 · « **Reply #137 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 01:50 PM »

Quote from: qguy on Feb 28, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Have you tried high passing your main speakers ?

Di ka ba lugi nyan konti na lang ginagawa nya hehehe

yan ang mahirap ayusin, lalo na pag ceiling

Hello Qguy. Utilizing a High pass filter isn't recommended by REL that's why it's imperative to get the capable low end frequency that the mains can deliver and set the subs to kick in after that hence the ultra low settings at 22 hz so it can be integrated seamlessly to big floorstanders which can go way low already. When the main speakers roll off on the low end then that's when the ultra low settings of the RELs kick in so the handoff frequency is critical. All connections are done via speaker level utilizing their Speak On Neutrik wiring as recommended by the manufacturer so that in REL's theory the subs can assimilate the bass SQ of the parent amp thus the parasite connection method. Lots of REL users avoid using the low level (phono) type since the speed of the sub is compromised and the subs may sound...well detached from the total spectrum and filters can and may degrade the initial signal. By going this route the signal from source to speaker is totally undiluted by filters, processors and such.

Right now when the Dynes are used the settings for the subs are as follows: REL Q201E (center location) is at 38hz while the Strata just kicks the low end at 24hz and down for that extra extension when called for. You are quite right in saying that medyo lugi for the price of the REL's in relation to what they are doing but based on experience dito ko lang talaga nahanap yung tightness, tonality and speed na hinahanap ko.

The rattle is as you guessed it...ceiling. Need to find a material that will make it stop rattling. Na localize ko na pero attacking the problem is still in the works.

synchro_01 · « **Reply #138 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 01:58 PM »

Quote from: dieselsy on Feb 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM

very impressive gears and neat se :)t up.. congrats..

Thanks Diesel.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #139 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 02:55 PM »

Quote from: synchro_01 on Feb 28, 2013 at 01:50 PM

All connections are done via speaker level utilizing their Speak On Neutrik wiring as recommended by the manufacturer so that in REL's theory the subs can assimilate the bass SQ of the parent amp thus the parasite connection method. Lots of REL users avoid using the low level (phono) type since the speed of the sub is compromised and the subs may sound...well detached from the total spectrum and filters can and may degrade the initial signal. By going this route the signal from source to speaker is totally undiluted by filters, processors and such.

One of the very few reasons why speaker level is good for sub utilization.

qguy · « **Reply #140 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM »

I also use Speaker level connection. Earlier, I tried the high pass filter on my sub for 2 channel HT and I was able to play the system louder without fear of breaking the main speakers with low frequency signals, sadly the music experienced was a bit lacking, harsh yung highs and nawala yung midbass.

synchro_01 · « **Reply #141 on:** Feb 28, 2013 at 11:27 PM »

Quote from: qguy on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM

I also use Speaker level connection. Earlier, I tried the high pass filter on my sub for 2 channel HT and I was able to play the system louder without fear of breaking the main speakers with low frequency signals, sadly the music experienced was a bit lacking, harsh yung highs and nawala yung midbass.

Same findings. Tried that route before as well with my Velodyne Servo F1200 with the high pass feeding the mains but the end result was disappointing. The REL's do not have a high pass option though so I can't try that route. It just has the low level phono and the parasite high level hookup. I'd trade the extra SPL for the intact signal integrity any time of the day. Straight from the source if the signal gets to stop over filters, processors etc the tendency is nagiiba ang timpla as they say.

Tsnad · « **Reply #142 on:** Mar 02, 2013 at 12:10 PM »

Congrats po master Synchro! one of the best set-up here in Pdvd....

synchro_01 · « **Reply #143 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 05:29 AM »

Tsnad,

Thanks for the kind words.

synchro_01 · « **Reply #144 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 05:55 AM »

Last Christmas season we decided to pack this set up for a couple of months while waiting for the Preamp to get fixed. It took quite a while before we can get everything up and running again. Some changes in the room affected the integration of the B&W subwoofer to the mains so that's a work in progress but its nice to know that everything still works even after a very long hiatus of 4 months.

May I present the return of our straight Rotel - B&W - IXOS system.

Pics:

Timithekid · « **Reply #145 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 06:02 AM »

One text away lang ako bro Hector kapag natono mo na ah. Dream ko talaga ang makapag set up ng b&w rotel pair eh.

I didnt even realize that we live that close together hahaha.

synchro_01 · « **Reply #146 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 06:08 AM »

Quote from: Timithekid on Mar 03, 2013 at 06:02 AM

One text away lang ako bro Hector kapag natono mo na ah. Dream ko talaga ang makapag set up ng b&w rotel pair eh.

I didnt even realize that we live that close together hahaha.

Will do. The B&W ASW sub is a pain to tune even though its a sealed design.

Tsnad · « **Reply #147 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 06:40 AM »

Good morning mga master, sobrang ganda ng morning sir Hector your Nautilus is good breakfast to start the day specially pair with rotel...

Narayan · « **Reply #148 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 09:59 AM »

Congrats

. As I understand it, rotel + B & Ws = match made in haven

metropharm · « **Reply #149 on:** Mar 03, 2013 at 08:19 PM »

Congrats sir s add'l gears.Ang ganda ng B&W 805