[mulveling]

Tom, your room is going to be far better stocked than many high-end dealers these days. Really looking forward to impressions and pics! Will be interesting to see what you think of the new XLR cables.
 
My own 2ch system has been down for a week, and will be for at least another while the preamp is out for upgrades. I tried to stick a Gilmore V2 in there - and as nice a headphone amp as it was in its day - all the magic is gone and I'd rather just listen on the computer w/headphones at that point (and save hours off the Koetsu). HUGE difference. Learned not to take a good tube preamp for granted. 

 

[tom hankins]

 
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Tom, your room is going to be far better stocked than many high-end dealers these days. Really looking forward to impressions and pics! Will be interesting to see what you think of the new XLR cables.
 
My own 2ch system has been down for a week, and will be for at least another while the preamp is out for upgrades. I tried to stick a Gilmore V2 in there - and as nice a headphone amp as it was in its day - all the magic is gone and I'd rather just listen on the computer w/headphones at that point (and save hours off the Koetsu). HUGE difference. Learned not to take a good tube preamp for granted. 

If only i could have paid dealer prices! i'd have a pr. of the BAT amps instead of one
Wish i had some long XLR AQ cables to compare with the Blue Jeans. Probably not a huge difference with the Harbeths but these YGAs are the most revealing speakers i have owned.  EVERYTHING makes a difference. I'll get some pics up today or tomorrow, Purk is stopping by to help me get the Harbeths downstairs and up on the stands tonight. I'm listening to the carmels today. 
What are you having done to the preamp?
 

 

[Happy Camper]

Holy Mary, what a setup Tom. High end indeed.

 

[mulveling]

 
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If only i could have paid dealer prices! i'd have a pr. of the BAT amps instead of one
Wish i had some long XLR AQ cables to compare with the Blue Jeans. Probably not a huge difference with the Harbeths but these YGAs are the most revealing speakers i have owned.  EVERYTHING makes a difference. I'll get some pics up today or tomorrow, Purk is stopping by to help me get the Harbeths downstairs and up on the stands tonight. I'm listening to the carmels today. 
What are you having done to the preamp?
 

Just getting my pre upgraded to Hera II status; it was an older unit of the original circuit design. Supposed to make a "significant" difference. Should've maybe lined up a decent stopgap pre, but didn't realize it would be this vast a drop-off until the Hera was gone...sad. Also got 3 quads of KT120 on order, but it'll be about 3-4 weeks before they ship (fully burned in - NOT risking another KT tube short).
 
There was a set of 8 or 9 meter Cheetahs that sold quick on a'gon recently; was hoping that was you
 

 

[tom hankins]

New setup...                   
 
The pictures dont do the system justice. Sorry. The YGAs and VTLs are in dry dock right now. Cant stop listening to the Harbeths.  Will set them up on either side of the chair and VTLs behind the chair. Then my two system room will be complete. (for the time being)

 

[MorbidToaster]

I love your shelves. I was looking at some of those today for the exact same reason. lol

 

[tom hankins]

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I love your shelves. I was looking at some of those today for the exact same reason. lol

They were cheap, look good, sturdy, and I put them together myself in about 20 mintues. They hold around 90-100 records per hole. I'm going to get one more each size.
 
 

 

[Audio Addict]

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They were cheap, look good, sturdy, and I put them together myself in about 20 mintues. They hold around 90-100 records per hole. I'm going to get one more each size.
 
 

So for those who can't figure it out, what LP shelving are you using?  Thanks
 

 

[mulveling]

 
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So for those who can't figure it out, what LP shelving are you using?  Thanks
 

Ikea Expedit shelves. I've got the same ones myself, in the espresso/ebony/black finish. I recommend doing as Tom has here, keeping a low center of gravity. Would not go more than 2 shelves high; vinyl weighs a whole lot.
 

 

[tom hankins]

Doing a little comparison listening with the Harbeth M 40.1s and the YG Acoustics Carmels paired with the BAT Rex amplifier.
 

 

 

[m0ltar]

 
Im just a little jealous of that setup....

 

[DjAmTraX]

I'm jealous of the space and gear. 

 

[DjAmTraX]

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Looks like my Hi-Fi room
 
 

 

[tom hankins]

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I'm jealous of the space and gear. 

The room is not as big as I would like. But my only option. 15' X 20' X 8'
If i had my choice it would be big enough to line both long walls with record shelves. Maybe, 18 X 25 X 9 or 10 feet high. Would love to have a room that size to work with.
 
 

 

[complex]

My setup might qualify for this thread now, although I need a good pair of bookshelf speakers for the WA5.