gottajam Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 ARC Ref 3 pre. Just got it the other day. Have not integrated it into the system yet. I am cleaning tube pins and other stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 39 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: He needs a SNOWMOBILE! Somehow I think that's already on the list, or already in the garage...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Are you close to Eagle River? That's the snowmobile capitol of the world. I've been going to Mercer Wisconsin for decades to ride. Really nice up there....if you like snow.I'm building in Ashland I had a sled but sold it because I couldn't get enough time to ride . I got time now so I will be getting another Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball II Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 On 8/6/2017 at 2:53 PM, Speedball II said: Somebody just got a Marantz, can't go wrong with that. I had one 30+ years ago and still remember the smooth sound it put out. Past few weeks I flip flopped between a Marantz and Nad, went with the first time Nad integrated..........being delivered this week I hope....:^) I just quoted myself.......is that allowed? don't want to look desperate to post. Got my NAD M2 and boy did it ever wake up my Rf7's coming from a CJ Sonograph 120. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Speedball II said: I just quoted myself.......is that allowed? don't want to look desperate to post. Got my NAD M2 and boy did it ever wake up my Rf7's coming from a CJ Sonograph 120. It's ok to quote yourself, no rule against it. It's always nice when a piece of new gear makes an improvement....congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball II Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yeah, it always fun making a change especially when the sound improves. I've got a few items sitting around after all these years and it seems like a hassle to ship. Of course the only audio people I am aware of are on this forum. We must be few and far between. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOwn Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 8/11/2017 at 7:54 PM, Steve_S said: I got this today.... It is "to me" Wow!!!!! sounding.....here in my world.... MacMini, forget what version...I'm sure the latest os and iTunes versions. Pure Music, again the latest version available. USB fed to the above pictured. From the DAC to a couple Wyred4Sound mAmp's using XLR connects. Out a pair of Klipsch RF-7II's. No treatment, No external forces in place "Maybe one could see Pure Music as an external force". The above listed sound's Flippin Amazing in my world 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I suppose a Benchmark DAC1 is pretty much a vintage DAC by now... Nonetheless, I wanted one for years and finally got one for a good price. The last owner unfortunately put a piece of tape over the faceplate to cover up those little supernovas they call LEDS on the unit, and then parked it by a window in the sunlight for a few years. So now there is this dark tape mark across the faceplate finish, and it's permanent. It was mentioned in the listing however, so I knew about it. I hate rack ears anyway, (don't have a rack) and I'm thinking of getting a silver faceplate from Benchmark when I'm more flush. My world sounds better as well... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOwn Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 ^^^^^ A quality DAC makes the world of difference. Happy listening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball II Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 If it's worth it to you maybe Benchmark still has a replacement faceplate around somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Benchmark is top of the class as far as I'm concerned. I would be surprised if they don't have a replacement faceplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Yay for new shoes ! Michelin Pilot Super Sport . Less than $1100 out the door ; around the same cost as my 87 Mustang GT's Gatorbacks 30 years ago . Those you would buy in pairs rather than sets . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 hours ago, sunburnwilly said: Yay for new shoes ! Michelin Pilot Super Sport . Less than $1100 out the door ; around the same cost as my 87 Mustang GT's Gatorbacks 30 years ago . Those you would buy in pairs rather than sets . Did you "retire" or "rubberup" What car are they on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 8 hours ago, joshnich said: Benchmark is top of the class as far as I'm concerned. I would be surprised if they don't have a replacement faceplate. They do. You can get replacement parts from them. https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/parts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 7 hours ago, Ceptorman said: What car are they on? 2016 Subaru STi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Finally got this sweetheart all cleaned up, tubes matched, and put in the system with my MC 240 and MC 225. I'd have to say it sounds… Pretty sweet... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 0:43 PM, sunburnwilly said: 2016 Subaru STi Cool car, a blast to drive I'll bet. I was on my phone and the small screen didn't let me see the STI logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Row 2 for Pat Benatar, last night. She sounds, and looks fantastic !!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 7 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Finally got this sweetheart all cleaned up, tubes matched, and put in the system with my MC 240 and MC 225. I'd have to say it sounds… Pretty sweet... was it a resent score...or something hidden in the closet...that needed a little love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottajam Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Speed said: Wow. I did not know she was still touring. I thought that many years ago she gave it up to pursue a more "normal" life. I would love to have seen her back in the day. GREAT singer and very easy on the eyes as well. Row 2 for Pat Benatar, last night. She sounds, and looks fantastic !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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