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Post by electronumpty on Aug 4, 2021 21:28:16 GMT
Looks like 2 very clean board layouts there.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 4, 2021 22:35:38 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 4, 2021 22:36:37 GMT
Looks like 2 very clean board layouts there. Yeah, well thought out by Craig (directed by Angus) That's why I insist on him doing the work. |
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Post by misterc on Aug 5, 2021 9:30:22 GMT
Nice to see it all coming togther now, clean board layout as well. Keep up the good work!  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 16:14:53 GMT
The casework arrived today and its HEAVY DUTY 4mm thick lid and base. 10mm thick front panetll too. It's diminutive, but it's rock solid. Quick layout check and we're good to go!   |
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Post by firebottle on Aug 12, 2021 17:00:07 GMT
That looks great mate.
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Post by macca on Aug 12, 2021 17:03:31 GMT
That case does look proper. Looks a lot like the ones Luxman and Accuphase use.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 17:07:29 GMT
That case does look proper. Looks a lot like the ones Luxman and Accuphase use. It's heavy...got to be 6-8kgs....that's empty 🤣 Stylish too. Finish is perfect on it |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 17:08:52 GMT
Cheers Al. I can't wait to get it up and running. Seems that Toroidy don't want to send transformers to the UK since Brexit, so I have had to order another from elsewhere. One in the pic is for reference only. |
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Post by karma67 on Aug 12, 2021 17:16:24 GMT
looks good oli, so whats the plan when its done? get it out and about?
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 17:54:55 GMT
looks good oli, so whats the plan when its done? get it out and about? Well, first off im gonna get some hours on it, as that will be very important to knowing that the measurements we have are stable, and also match between the two built units we will have. Making sure we have repeatable results is very important to us. Then, when Angus and i have sat down and correlated everything we have learned, and worked out the purchase price etc, we will contact a select few members from the forums we frequent. If they are interested in giving the phonostage a listen and providing feedback on the performance, we will send it down for a listen. |
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Post by rexton on Aug 12, 2021 19:03:11 GMT
Avalon vs Paradise - The ultimate match made in heaven ? oh dear, coat time again........
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 19:09:22 GMT
Avalon vs Paradise - The ultimate match made in heaven ? oh dear, coat time again........ Ha! Are you volunteering, Andrew? |
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Post by firebottle on Aug 12, 2021 19:10:25 GMT
How many coats have you got Andy?
I think a lot will be interested...
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Post by rexton on Aug 12, 2021 19:20:50 GMT
How many coats have you got Andy? I think a lot will be interested... Quite a few Alan, I bought the entire winter stock from BHS before it closed. |
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Post by rexton on Aug 12, 2021 19:22:53 GMT
Avalon vs Paradise - The ultimate match made in heaven ? oh dear, coat time again........ Ha! Are you volunteering, Andrew? Yeah if you want. It would be very very interesting to see these two sitting side by side for comparison. All paradises (is that the correct plural ?) are different with some higher spec than others. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 19:23:44 GMT
Ha! Are you volunteering, Andrew? Yeah if you want. It would be very very interesting to see these two sitting side by side for comparison. All paradises (is that the correct plural ?) are different with some higher spec than others. I believe yours is top banana? |
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Post by robbiegong on Aug 12, 2021 20:02:54 GMT
looks good oli, so whats the plan when its done? get it out and about? Well, first off im gonna get some hours on it, as that will be very important to knowing that the measurements we have are stable, and also match between the two built units we will have. Making sure we have repeatable results is very important to us. Then, when Angus and i have sat down and correlated everything we have learned, and worked out the purchase price etc, we will contact a select few members from the forums we frequent. If they are interested in giving the phonostage a listen and providing feedback on the performance, we will send it down for a listen. Never had or used an off-board phonostage Olster so add me to the list, and if I'm lucky enough, send it over with the cables and instructions of what goes where - lol and I'll happily evaluate and review it over the on-board on my Sansui Integrated and inform how good or otherwise the Candenza Black FGS sounds through it  |
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Post by rexton on Aug 12, 2021 20:09:17 GMT
Yeah if you want. It would be very very interesting to see these two sitting side by side for comparison. All paradises (is that the correct plural ?) are different with some higher spec than others. I believe yours is top banana? I think it is. Simon worked his magic over it early last month and it sounds better than ever. I don't think I can do much else with mine. There are a couple of things which can be done but I'm not sure if they would yield any additional improvement. |
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Post by antonio on Aug 13, 2021 1:27:42 GMT
Wow Robbie, not having an external phono stage! Without knowing how good the Sansui one is, I'm sure it's good, but my money would be on a decent separate stage bettering it, and the quality of your analogue set up I think deserves it. I had an older Sony ES amp, purchased because folk said how good the phono was, it was ok but soundly beaten by Jez's modded Cambridge. I certainly don't like recommending people go out and spend more, I'll be interested in your thoughts.
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Post by karma67 on Aug 13, 2021 2:56:42 GMT
I believe yours is top banana? I think it is. Simon worked his magic over it early last month and it sounds better than ever. I don't think I can do much else with mine. There are a couple of things which can be done but I'm not sure if they would yield any additional improvement. mine also is top spec,im also upgrading the opamps and would love to compare the avalon,paradise and BB3.i also have a mate who's got a Aurorasound Vida stage too that can be added into the mix.beat those 3 oli and you're onto a winner!
im sure john (lurch) could russle up a few people for some listening sessions with all 4 as well. |
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Post by electronumpty on Aug 13, 2021 7:14:33 GMT
Well, first off im gonna get some hours on it, as that will be very important to knowing that the measurements we have are stable, and also match between the two built units we will have. Making sure we have repeatable results is very important to us. Then, when Angus and i have sat down and correlated everything we have learned, and worked out the purchase price etc, we will contact a select few members from the forums we frequent. If they are interested in giving the phonostage a listen and providing feedback on the performance, we will send it down for a listen. Never had or used an off-board phonostage Olster so add me to the list, and if I'm lucky enough, send it over with the cables and instructions of what goes where - lol and I'll happily evaluate and review it over the on-board on my Sansui Integrated and inform how good or otherwise the Candenza Black FGS sounds through it Hey Robbie, are you still in Catford? I have a Firebottle otp you can borrow if so, it's not getting used atm. If you really sweet talk me you might get a listen of the bb3 too 🙂 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 7:17:57 GMT
I think it is. Simon worked his magic over it early last month and it sounds better than ever. I don't think I can do much else with mine. There are a couple of things which can be done but I'm not sure if they would yield any additional improvement. mine also is top spec,im also upgrading the opamps and would love to compare the avalon,paradise and BB3.i also have a mate who's got a Aurorasound Vida stage too that can be added into the mix.beat those 3 oli and you're onto a winner!
im sure john (lurch) could russle up a few people for some listening sessions with all 4 as well. I know your paradise was recently fettled, but didn't know where you were at with it since we spoke last. The purchase of a BB3 has already lead the the sale of a Vida. I think it's on Hifi Wigwam somewhere, maybe on the Bigbottle owners thread? We'll nmake sure you get a listen 👍 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 7:23:05 GMT
Well, first off im gonna get some hours on it, as that will be very important to knowing that the measurements we have are stable, and also match between the two built units we will have. Making sure we have repeatable results is very important to us. Then, when Angus and i have sat down and correlated everything we have learned, and worked out the purchase price etc, we will contact a select few members from the forums we frequent. If they are interested in giving the phonostage a listen and providing feedback on the performance, we will send it down for a listen. Never had or used an off-board phonostage Olster so add me to the list, and if I'm lucky enough, send it over with the cables and instructions of what goes where - lol and I'll happily evaluate and review it over the on-board on my Sansui Integrated and inform how good or otherwise the Candenza Black FGS sounds through it I'll keep you in mind Rob. That would be one hell of a first independent Phonostage to try 🤣 Straight in to a bigboy Phonostage there lol |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 7:24:41 GMT
So, before this turns into a loan thread..... A bit more lusciousness has arrived : This is Neotech Gold plated OCC hook up wire 😳  |
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Post by electronumpty on Aug 13, 2021 7:50:10 GMT
Bling it up Bigman!!
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 8:01:33 GMT
I think that's quite enough bling 🤣 Especially at £30 per/m |
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Post by rexton on Aug 13, 2021 9:26:20 GMT
I think that's quite enough bling 🤣 Especially at £30 per/m
Coat time again.......
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 9:37:40 GMT
I think that's quite enough bling 🤣 Especially at £30 per/m
Coat time again.......
Haha, well, there may be a change to that depending on performance, bit it will only be for the thicker stuff. There is a reason behind the gold plated wire though, even if it is a bit belt and braces. |
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Post by robbiegong on Aug 13, 2021 9:39:51 GMT
Wow Robbie, not having an external phono stage! Without knowing how good the Sansui one is, I'm sure it's good, but my money would be on a decent separate stage bettering it, and the quality of your analogue set up I think deserves it. I had an older Sony ES amp, purchased because folk said how good the phono was, it was ok but soundly beaten by Jez's modded Cambridge. I certainly don't like recommending people go out and spend more, I'll be interested in your thoughts. Yeah, definitely something that's been in my thoughts for a while and having read so often what a good off board phonostage can do to elevate things further, I owe it to myself and my system to see what happens when the Cadenza Black-FGS is given an even better platform/stage to perform on. Angus has a Sansui Integrated that is very similar in construction to mine, dual mono etc and I've heard that with the off board phonostage he had at that time and it sounded very good indeed, very refined and much cleaner sounding than my set up, no hash. I do think I've a lot more to extract from my vinyl front end, courtesy of a good stand alone phonostage. |
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