128x128

sammons

Responses from sammons

United Home Audio tape deck upgrades
Greg is superb to deal with. Just received my Phase 12 deck which is a stunning piece of audio gear with a sound quality that is second to none. Its been fully tricked out with OPS/ VariQ etc - refer to the UHA website for a full explanation of th... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Thanks gents - unfortunately the waveguide is the only place I can't put the urr cable due to local regulations (see previous posts) and not having US outlets in the wall (illegal in New Zealand). Anyway my system is sounding amazing and I'm not m... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Thanks Jmcgrogan2 - exactly what I was thinking as I now only have the one source. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Thanks gents - unfortunately the waveguide is the only place I can't put the urr cable due to local regulations (see previous posts) and not having US outlets in the wall (illegal in New Zealand). Anyway my system is sounding amazing and I'm not m... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Gents I'm looking for some advice on where to place a HFC urr power cord in my system. I have since I last wrote received the ur power conditioner and secured one ur power cable which is powering my soulution 540 which is being used as a dac. I ha... 
Rockport Altair matching amplifier?
I use the soulution 711 and it's superb with the altairs. Rockport use gryphon amps 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Well said Fplanner2000. I had no intention of ever committing the funds for cables that I have but one hfc cable made such a improvement in my system that I had to at least try another ... Then another. If it had been a marginal improvement then t... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
We'll gents I took the plunge and ordered a ultimate reference power conditioner and now trying to sell some gear to be able to afford a urr power cable to go with it. Looking forward to getting it in the system to see if it matches up to your exp... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Sorry ddraudt and tbg. It's not that easy. In nz we are not allowed to use non nz plugs into the walls as it would negate our home insurance in the event of a fire. Of course tourists etc can use adapters but this isn't a choice in a domestic dwel... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@Ddraudt - problem is I cant just get one power cord as they are US/ Schuko plugs both of which are not suitable in NZ outlets without a adaptor which to me would defeat the object . The best solution is to get the conditioner first up and then ge... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@Calvinj yes the soulution is superb. I should probably upgrade to the HFC power first but I just can't quite get over the cost of 4 cables plus conditioner even though I know it would be a fantastic improvement. I guess if I could try it out in m... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I'm using the internal dac of a Soulution 540 CD player at the moment. I've just sold my analog setup so looking to go for a top quality dac shortly ( possibly a Vivaldi or if funds allow a trinity dac). I'm using an antipodes DX server and he rec... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
You are correct Mapman - I just prefer listening to music rather than talking about it. However this forum has not only kept me entertained Ive learnt some stuff along the way so thank you to everyone who has contributed. Just trying to toss up no... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Long time lurker first time poster and as this thread is so entertaining I cant resist posting my thoughts although in hindsight they will probably be shot to pieces. I'm from NZ so I can't possibly have any connections to dealers or manufacturers...