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Ive got a 5.1 Orca system which is lovely!
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Does anyone with a mainline happen to know how much the amp weighs? I realized we don't own a scale at present and I'm trying to figure out which sorbothane feet to buy. Thanks in advance to anyone able to lend a hand!
Not sure about the exact number for a built one, but the package of my Mainline parts was about 11 lbs ( approx 5 kg).
Hope this helps.
I would probably suggest the S.E.X. in that case as it conveys a larger sense of space and detail in the music, but not artificially so - just showing you what's there in a spacious way. A friend who's judgment I trust believes the S.E.X. + HD800 combo to be among the very best he's heard for classical recordings.
It's very important to get the C4S add-on for the S.E.X. as it makes a HUGE difference!!
If I may suggest, I think the Herbie's tenderfeet might be a little better choice. Actually microphony is not much of an issue with the Mainline, and isolation feet may not really be that important. But if you do decide to use them I have found that Sorbothane feet tend to flatten and get sticky even if you use the recommended size for a given weight. The herbies do just as good a job of isolation and don't squish out with time.
Off-topic: Anyone in Australia interested in buying a Mainline? I want to save $120.
Maybe we can organize something
I heard the mainline before.
I find the HD800 + Crack to grate my eardrums. The treble is borderline bearable even with a good cable on the HD800 like a Norne Draug. I couldn't listen to it for more than 15-20 mins.
HD800 + Mainline is an entirely different story. The treble is extended but ridiculously smooth. Just sounds very nice and natural.
I have a T1 and it sounds amazing with the Crack but I am now curious as to how much better it will be with the Mainline. I've tried Lachlan's setup before and it sounded VERY good. The bass went lower than I remember the Crack doing and of course, silky smooth but detailed sound. I might have to try another time before taking the plunge but I had great memories of it.
What headphones do you have?
If you can convince Lachan to let me listen to his mainline then i might jump in with you
Have you heard the mainline or are you taking a punt ?
HD800 + Mainline is an entirely different story. The treble is extended but ridiculously smooth. Just sounds very nice and natural.