Mike Lindsey Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 ... bought a Rega Planet and ordered a set of ALK's for the La Scala's. I have been looking for a Planet for a while now, based on the rec's from mobile and others. I got it for a fairly good price ($375) from the original owner (a collector of KEF speakers), and it comes with the original box, manual and remote. This will be used in my 2-channel rig, along with the updated Scott 299 and Dual CS-5000/Shure V15V-MR. I also just ordered a .5 meter Alpha Core Goertz T2 Silver IC based on mobile's and dndphishin's recommendation. As for the ALK's, I ordered these based on the demo over at Q-Man's house last month. For that comparison, you can read it here... http://216.37.9.58/ubb/Forum3/HTML/001429.html I am hoping this system will sound much better than my existing SS 2-channel rig, which consists of Denon 4800/Acurus A200X3, Dual TT/AES PH-1 and Panasonic RP-91 used for CD's. I will be very disappointed if it doesn't... Mike This message has been edited by Mike Lindsey on 08-08-2002 at 09:09 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 That CD player rules. Good choice! I know you like the vinyl, I think that the Planet will be right up your alley! It's the cost effective medicine to treat that "digital edge". Let us know what you think. I like the overbuilt nature of that particular line of Rega as well. So much so, I'm trying out a Rega Radio tuner in the next day or two. Does anyone on the forum have any experience with the Rega Radio? I have a lot of confidence in how your 2 channel rig will sound. Based on my very, very limited knowledge of 2 channel, it looks quite promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Mike - Congrats! Sounds like a really nice two channel set-up. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Based on all the talk on this forum about the Rega, I'm seriously thinking about buying a used one myself. I avoid my Sony CD player like the plague these days -- it's a first or second generation player, and it's 18 year old age is only exceeded by its rather hard digital edge. I've taken to playing CDs through my DVD player - much smoother, but certainly nowhere near optimal. What do you folks recommend when considered a Rega Planet? Are the old ones preferable to the newer models? Anything else I should be aware of? Thanks in advance for your advice and guidance. Colin ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Mike, You are going to have one nice 2-channel setup when you are done. The Scott will provide a good entrance into the tube sound, and will likely wet your appetite to try other units as well. Enjoy, Wes ------------------ KLIPSCH IS MUSICf> My Systems f>s>c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 Thanks for the replies, fellas... Eventually, I will look for an all tube separates system (SET preferably) but feel that may be 6 months to a year down the road. For now, I plan on cleaning all my vinyl with the Nitty Gritty Mini-Pro 2 I picked up and to just enjoy what I have. Besides, I'm broke. The only additions I might make are some NOS tubes in the preamp stages (12AX7's) and output stages (7189's). The other thing I'm not sure of is speaker wire. Currently, I will just be using Monster 12ga but would like to try something else. I will need a 12 foot pair and am contemplating bi-wiring, which I can now do with the ALK's. Does anyone feel that bi-wiring would improve the La Scala's? Is it worth the extra expense? Does anyone have any rec's on speaker wire? Thanks again, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Mike, The Rega is a VERY good CD player. I have the Planet 2000. I have been very pleased with it. When Q-man redid your Lascala's did he rewire them? I think my Lascala's need all the solder joints touched up. I was thinking about rewiring them using AudioQuest. Let me know about the ALK Xovers. That is one upgrade I really would like to do. You have been buying alot in the last month. Your 2CH system is coming along very nice. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANOCASTER Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Hey dndphishin- The Rega radio ( which I sell ) is VERY good. Every client who has tried one has been VERY happy- both w/ its sound and its ability to pull in stations well. However- some of the older tuners still rival just about anything !! And Danny- IMO the Audioquest stuff is a little too brite compared to better Kimber Kable or something. But if you want , I have a bunch of AQ type 4 I will GIVE you when you pick up the LaScalas !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I listned to the pre "2000" Rega and the top of the line Rotel CD player and liked both. Since none of those were able to be found used I grabbed the MSB Link II DAC for $ 260 as a demo. It seemed to get me 85% + of the quality of the Rega. Good job Mike; I would have definitely picked up a used Rega fro under $ 400 if availiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 Thanks for the replies, everybody! Danny - Q-Man did not rewire but I may take a look at everything when I swap out the crossovers. I will certainly make a post regarding the ALK's after I install them. I still haven't gotten any replies on my speaker wire question, and I guess I can understand based on some of the threads regarding this around here. As for now, I will get familiar with the Monster and then try something else down the road. I'm still open to suggestions... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Speaker wire... I bought a close out pair of Audio Quest(AQ) Type 6+ a few years ago from Audio Advisor mail order. It was a 10 foot pair with spades on the speaker end and bananas on the amp end. After spending a year with my RB5s with a normal wire configuration and getting a Sherwood Newcastle power amp I decided to biwire. I used the Type 6+ for the highs and Rat Shack 12 gauge for the lows. That was a pretty good tweak, it seemed to firm up the midbass most and improve soundstage as I recall but had no detrimental effect. I was trying to find a deal on a demo or close out of an AQ internal biwire cable with factory terminations for several months, did not find a good option. So I just removed the Rat Shack cable, clipped off the spades from the Type 6+, stripped the ends, twisted wire and went internal biwire. I am currently listening to the DACs in the Panny RP91 on a Chesky Super Audio Collection of music recorded at 96/24 featuring Sara K. and Livingston Taylor through the 6 channel direct input of the preamp. A very cool version of "Brick House" by Sara K. The new wire configuration seems to allow for more details. -guitar string and fret interaction -singers breath over the microphone diaphram I paid right around $ 100 for the AQ Type 6+ which was on the Stereophile recommedned list a few years back I think. For $100 I got 3 levels of tweaking to play with for the last few years so I am very satisfied. I am also considering buying the WBT crimping tool and putting on a higher quality of connector, but the WBT tool is quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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