gp_phan

From all the positive reviews for the DAC and Odyssey Tempest, hope I am getting a good start without hurting my jaw . It seems you were just lucky getting good deals from ebay and audiogon. I just can't find any used Odyssey Tempest and DACs anywhere. I may just go get new ones. Tommy at DAC is offering deep discounts and I may just get a Cherry. New Tempest is now $1325 . For speakers, I just have the smaller RF-62 for now. Even the DAC4800A would be too much for them, don't you think? Hope I wouldn't get it wrong for taking this short cut... Others, any other suggestions for this newbie to start with? Best Regards Yes, I know I was in the right place at the right time with my purchases. I've seen other DAC4800a's on Audiogon before and Odyssey Tempest's. My DAC4800a is definitely much more power than I need, but the sound amazing at ANY volume, that's what got me to purchase mine and I never use probably more that 25 watts. Sure it's overkill but I've never heard anything like it. Sure it would be overkill for RF-62's, but who says you have to use all the amp. Not sure if it would all make sense for you at retail prices, how's your budget? Wish you could find used stuff like I did and that it all works flawlessly. I'm sure you'll get many suggestions for other options. Best Regards

Hi again cjpcsy, I noticed that I didn't answer your question as to what kind of music I listen to. These days I sometimes listen to some of the rock and some of the pop of the 70's, 80's, 90's (not all that often anymore). Right now music that is very appealing and interesting to me is: Tatu, Pink, Muse, Lady GaGa, Depeche Mode, Enya, and many others. I've always gotten a kick out of music that has kick, it you know what I mean. [] What do you listen to??? Best Regards

Do you ever what the people that sold the stuff on E-bay and Audiogon upgraded to? That's the first thing I thought of each time I upgraded. [] Best Regards

Hi cjpcsy, Good to hear from you. I haven't had a chance to listen to the "Cherry", but from what the DAC4800A sounds like - the Cherry has to be ever more incredible. The sound from the "Combo" is unbelievably Tight, Fast, Accurate, Clean, Sound Stage like I've Never heard, Super Open. With the "Combo" Klipsch RF-5's, Two Klipsch RSW-10d's, DAC4800A, Odyssey Tempest and Sony XA777ES, I ask myself "How Could Anything Sound Better". I know it's out there!! Having been exposed to many different "Combos" over my life time, including Home Audio and Live Performances, this is a step above all the rest!! If you've been to Live Shows and liked what you heard, This Combo sounds like the "Live" performance is in your living Space. Every Time I listen to it, I am Completely Amazed all over again, Every Time!!! I just can't believe that I own this system. I could go on and on about it, got to be heard to be believed. Best Regards

Hello. Would anyone know how to run two RSW-10d subs in stereo? As you most likely aready know, if you run one all you do is supply left and right channels via two rca interconnects. This gives both left and right channels Through one sub. I used to run two paradigm subs that only took one rca interconnect per sub which made it easy to supply right and left channels to two seperate subs. I'm running two RSW-10d subs and thought I was running in stereo untill I decided to upgrade interconnects and realized I'm just running both the same way, meaning that they are both getting the exact same left and right channel signals. So you know, I only have normal preamp outs (one set of left and right) that I have split into three different signals, one to the Amp and two to the subs. I wondered at first if my preamp could handle this, but has had no problems at all, the subs and the system sound incredible, but what would it sound like if the subs were running in stereo instead of mono? Was thinking that maybe spitting the signal and sending two right signals to one of the subs and two lefts to the other??? Does anyone know if this would work?? Thanks so much!!

Just found this thread and I too own a pair of RF-5's. Have them connected to a Digital Amplifier Company 4800a 350 wpc amp and an Odyssey Tempest Preamp, running with two Klipsch RSW-10d sub's in stereo and a Sony XA777ES cd player. "TO ME" the sound was an Epiphany!! I could go on and on about it, "TO ME" the sound was/is life Altering. The only other Klipsch speakers I've owned are KG 3.5's, which also amazed me at the time, (they are still great) which lead me to looking for even better Klipsch speakers. Have owned a fair share of equipment over 30 years, some very good some better. The funny or amazing thing is that I arrived at this system in recent years mostly by reading about it NOT by auditioning, It's amazing because it's EXACTLY what I always wanted to hear from my system. Have also heard many different systems and the RF'5s running with this system HANDS DOWN sounds like Heaven compared to the rest Speakers I have owned and very much liked, BUT still left me looking for something else are: Bose 901's IV ESS Amt 1b's SpeakerLab Super Seven's Bose 401's Advent ??? Paradigm Titans with a pair of pdr-10 subs Klipsch KG 3.5's Of course, had several different amps, receivers and preamps in the combo: MacIntosh MC2105 amp with MacIntosh C26 preamp MacIntosh MA6200 integrated amp "Newer" Harmon Kardon 45 wpc integrated amp Stax Class A, 100 wpc amp w/ dj mixer "Older" Harmon Kardon 35 wpc receiver Sanyo Plus 100 wpc amp w/ preamp "Early days" - Pioneer 80 wpc integrated amp All in All, my jaw is still on the floor with the RF-5's. Best Regards[]

My Face hurts from Laughing!!Love it,

Nice!!!That really hit the spot! Best Regards

I like your style too, gp_phan! I think you are going to fit in just fine around here. So, what have you been listening too? As I said before, I am so glad you have a set-up you are passionate about. Most of us are passonate about our set-ups also, as you can see. Stick around and enjoy the fun, some of the worlds best people are here! Dennie Thank You so much!! Music I've been listening to hmmm, I think what I listen to often may be a bit off the beaten path. Some yes some no, I'll start with some music (I think) isn't off the beaten path: Pink, Yes, Rush, Moody Blues, Roxy Music, Paul Hyde, Super Tramp. Some that (may be) a bit off the beaten path: Right now I'm a big fan of the group TATU, If you or (some) others don't know who they are, they're a pop group from Russia and Depeche Mode from Germany (I think). Like many things in the world, I often wonder what makes us like this or that music, interesting isn't it ?? When it comes to music, I tend to be in a smaller group (I think ?? maybe yes maybe no??). I grew up in the Northern US, literally could look out the front door and see Canada across the Saint Lawrence River. (one mile) Back in the mid to late 1970's the only FM station I could get was Chez 106 (pronounced Chea) out of Ottawa Canada. Not sure if it was it that influenced me or if - it - was the only station that was playing what made sense to me. Loved It!! Anyway, it played a lot of progressive music and it Energized me, till then music was good, but this new progressive/new age music really gave me the Zeal !! Anyway, I'm now 49 almost 50 years old and it's still the same, Really love a lot of new music and styles, still love a lot of older music too. How does that all make sense?? Good Question, just 18 at heart I guess. (watch out for that mirror) Best Regards Again, Thank You ALL for being so Gracious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sebrof, Gracious!! [] Best Regards

Well heard, Thanks Roger

Dennie, Like your style :) Thanks

sebrof, Please except my sincere Apologee, I have jumped the gun and reacted less than honorably! I promise to you and everyone else that it won't happen again. Thanks for getting me to see the Light!!! If you all don't mind I'd like to stay awhile, we definitely have similar interests. Really am very sorry! Best Regards

What type of live recordings are you jammin'? I really dig live music that is recorded well......I know where you're coming from. Enjoy what you have......it's good stuff. SWL, Glad you dig l live music and recorded live music, what I was saying is that I love live performance sound as in concerts and other live venues. I don't have any live recordings, but this system makes everything sound as if you were at a live show - realism! Best Regards

I realize that, was just playing along

Sorry Dude, but when you say "Now if you compare Sony / Odyssey / DAC combo to a list of combinations that many on this forum tout as having great synergy it might carry a little more wieght" sure sounds like you think your "stuff" is in a different class. The fact that you can say this without having heard the "combo" really doesn't make much sense. (A marriage made in Heaven - It is that good) Maybe what I should have posted is "If you've heard Odyssey with a DAC Amp" what do you think? or "If you're looking for great audio at an affordable price". or "looking for something different?". I know people on this forum know how RF-5's sound, was interest in seeing if anyone had heard the whole combo, wasn't saying it's the ONLY great sounding system or everyone should run out and buy it. Just trying to let others know what a great sound they can have inexpensively, others who probably couldn't afford msrp equipment, or maybe looking for something else, that's all. Dude

Oh, Pardon Me Please - I'm so so Sorry for "Touting" Such Nonsense, Obviously your components are in a different "Class" than mine, but as you said, IT IS easy for you to say I haven't stumbled onto something "uniquely magical" - Seeing how you've NEVER heard what I'm hearing. (Brilliant) Golly Gee Wizz, I'm sorry if I got excited about the most incredible sounding system I've ever heard!!! Oh, and Jeepers Creepers -YES, I've heard khorns with several different "Hi End" amps, tube and solid state and other combo's, but I still have the most incredible sounding system I've ever heard. (My Bad) I did list what I've owned - didn't list what I've been exposed to though - sorry my post was already getting large. Large because I couldn't find enough good things to say about this current system and thought maybe other people may benefit. Just my 2 cents, and enjoying the music and sound quality is what matters. Best Regards

Couldn't be happier! (You are kidding right) [] Ecstatic!!!! []

I forgot to mention in this post, that I've picked up everything used except for one RSW-10d which Vann's had on sale for $499.00. All other pieces were bought on ebay and Audiogon at roughly one third the original cost. If you look and are patient, you can find the same, it's out there!! I almost feel guilty having this system at such low prices. Thanks for the replies so far! Love to hear from ya!

Hello, maybe you've seen my recent post "Want to Hear Something incredible", thought maybe I'd get more reply's, but I didn't ask for any either. I'm sharing my experience with you because to me it's SO incredible!!, SO marvelous!!, someone must be curious as to what it must sound like. I do consider myself a lower budget Audiophile, BUT I do know what sounds good and what sounds UNBELIEVABLE !!. Has anyone heard of the "Digital Amplifier Company" ??, Also, Odyssey equipment ??. I've read and read for years on all kinds of this and that on home Audio equipment (just like you) and by luck or by intuition, I've come across "A Marriage Made in Heaven". Do you love live performance sound??. If you're like me and crave it's character, then I think you'd love this combo; 2 RF-5's - 2 RSW-10d's, an Odyssey Tempest Preamp, a (DAC) Digital Amplifier Company 4800a Amp and a Sony XA77ES Cd player. (Absolutely Effortless Sound - Speakers Disappear - Only Unbelievable True Live Sound is Present - "The Band is in Your Living Room"). I'm just wondering if anyone else has listened to a (DAC) Digital Amplifier Company Amp and an Odyssey Tempest Preamp. The combo it's truly MAGIC!!. (In case you haven't read my "Want to Hear Something Incredible" post) This Amp and Preamp, COMPLETELY blow away the Mac's and they were in Fine Condition. I've been to many a concert and live performances, this system captures and Surpasses EVERYTHING I've heard to date. If you are wondering what kind of Amp & Preamp to run with Klipsch Speakers you owe it to yourself to check these pieces out, they are Mind Boggling to say the least. Ok, what do you think??? Pieces I've owned up until the above mentioned. Bose 901's Pioneer 80w int. Amp - 1978 ESS Amt 1b's Sanyo Plus 100w amp w/preamp SpeakerLab Seven's Stax Class A 100w (what a monster!) w/dj mixer Advent ?? Harmon Kardon High Current 40w int. Amp Bose 401's McIntosh MA6200 75w int. Amp Klipsch KG3.5's McIntosh MC2105 105w Amp w/ McIntosh C26 preamp Paradigm Titan's Paradigm PDR10's Sub (two)

Hello, new here - been reading for a bit and decided to write a Post. I've been playing around with Audio Equipment for some time, consider myself a lower budget Audiophile and have stumbled across a combination of pieces that Absolutely BLOWS me away!!!!!!! Have had many pieces and still had the itch. I'd had a pair of KG 3.5's powered by a Harmon Kardon 45w integrated and an inexpensive Sony Cd player and two inexpensive Paradigm 10" subs, Loved that sound. Of course got the itch and started looking around, purchased a pair of RF 5's, What a huge difference!!, then picked up a McIntosh older integrated - oh my, what a difference!!, then picked up an RSW-10d - oh my what a difference, (Hey if one sounds good), picked up another RSW-10d - oh my what a difference, then picked up a Sony XA77ES Cd player - oh my, what a difference!!, then picked up a McIntosh MC2105 amp & C26 preamp - oh my, what a difference. Of course, still had the hmmm???? what would sound even better bug:):). Looked around some more, read lots of reviews and bought an Odyssey Tempest preamp and an (DAC) Digital Amplifier Company - 4800A, amp. Up until this point each step was so incredible!!, But, when I hooked up the new Amp & Preamp, was NOT ready for the mind altering sound!! It's been about 10 months with the new Amp & Preamp and EVERY time I play this system my jaw hits the floor and stays there. All the time that I was "playing" around buying this piece and that piece, I new what I wanted to hear. This system is absolutely ASTOUNDING!!!!. The difference the Amp & Preamp made was an enormous leap into the future AND made an even bigger difference than everything else combined!!!!!!!!!!. If you are looking to have your mind BLOWN!!, like I did, get yourself an Odyssey preamp & an (DAC) Amp. I can't say enough about what a incredible leap foreword this combo has made. Don't be afraid of a digital amp by this company, it with the Preamp COMPLETELY!!!, blew away the Mac's. So incredibly tight, clean, fast, pure, more and more and more!! I'm SO impressed, I HAD to tell someone:):) Oh, I forgot to mention - got it all used from ebay and Audiogon, unbelievable prices, I've got roughly one third into it as it was retail and it's all fairly new equipment. Best Regards