The BEST system you've ever built !!!!

Hello Mechans & congrats on your rig.
Glad to hear that you've accomplished what
most of us tried but failed. Some of us were
not fortunate enough to have the mean$, selection, know-how
and some ( I might be one-hope not ) just enjoy the feel of self-
inflicted pain of torture. Enjoy it (while it lasts).

I also share your feelings & enthusiasm towards one of my favorite all around amplifiers - Consonance Cyber 800 monos (& other from that series).
I am not sure about their popularity these days but few years back there was very little information/reviews or feedback from the Press or users. This seems to change. Build like a tank, industrial looking and sounding on par with the best. It is very good out of the box, however like everything in life it can be improved. Some tube rolling, PC/IC choice, isolation etc. I've had my Cybers modify, tube rolled with Ampx. 6922 nos, JJ blue El34 (5687 was taken out of the circuit and bypassed with custom-design board to increase speed, transparency and effortless transition between notes. I might try Mullard's CV2943 ( what is your thoughts on those ) in the near future to replace JJs. Power cord is Morrow Audio MAP 2 ref. cable. Right now I am also building solid wood platforms for them to seat on.

My source is also Consonance - gorgeouse, curved, at 40lbs+ dedicated stand Droplet cdp 5.0. Turntables - Lenco (naked), MMF-7 replinthed with Moarch up4 arm and Denon103R cartridge and not yet finished TT "X" belt drive ( you can check out the progress in my system ).
Speakers at the moment are Vandersteen Quatro (but I keep my options open to Quads, upcoming ML, some horns, 3A Great Veena or Emerald Physics CS-2). Preamp is Granite Audio 770fp with phono section.

Like you said

It is the RIG!

And there are no two rigs alike.

It should tell you something.

Our systems are as individual and different as we are.

Regards

Enjoy the music

M.Stark

Hi Mechans,

I agree
Cybers 800 are awsome, and no need to spred the news......:)
as long as you and i know what they really are , and how they sound.

I am interested in some replacement tubes for my amps but cost is a big factor . I had a good tube source but he rised his prices to the point that it is not even funny.

If you don' mind me asking.........
what is your source?

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About Joe,

yes, his thoughts and his way of thinking is on par with mine.
I believe that his is a very good guy and I have all but respect for him as a person and as an importer of fine products to US market.

Just for the record
I don't know Joe personaly and never did any business with him. It is only my opinion.

My Cybers were the show demo (during NJ show).
I bought them right there and then and they served me well ever since.

Mechans, if you want to take your system to another level........you can have Bob Backert (he lives in PA)
perform the mod on your Cybers.

I can bet you that after Bob finish his magic , you will be amazed what was possible to squeez out of Cybers and I can tell you that it could be .....well.......your last amp(s) ever. (don't trust me.......but trust your ears)

My best friend (also an audiophile) came over the other day to listen to my new-always changing system and he was.....shocked (I am not BSing).

The only thing missing is preamp that would do them justice.
After few auditions and preamps that I bought over the last few months I have decided to give DODD AUDIO a chance and it will be arriving in a week or two. Then I will stop the crazy, expancive and long search for the best system that I can afford.
In the mid-time, I will try to put together my second(or more like 3th) system based on M&D mini speakers($1200), DECCO Peachtree($800+mod) integrated and possibly moded by Bob and Sonos wireless system($1400 multi-room setup) with power supply upgrade as the source together with my own replinthed MMF 7 turntable and Creek phono.

Take it easy and hope to hear from you ......soon :)

Mariusz