Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 we can't catch up with you so fast X2 Will just wait for you to get it and we will go over to audition and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) Woooo... hot & pricey. 5 figures I believe? Per component that is . But you being their loyal customer, maybe got BIG discount? Honestly, if I got that kind of dough to spend, I would get myself a HE90 Surprisingly they're still selling like hot cakes. Always ran out of stock even thought they brought in quite a number. Seem like there's a group of hardcore Accustic Arts fans out there. Sad to say, still five figures each after discount. Source is everything for me. Rubbish in, rubbish out. One of my audiophile friend has a mint condition HE90 with box in his store! Still trying to brainwash him to sell. X2 Will just wait for you to get it and we will go over to audition and I'll have to charge then. I wonder how the Accustic Art and HE90 sound together. Think I can stop all the buying for good. Edited April 6, 2009 by ical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) Surprisingly they're still selling like hot cakes. Always ran out of stock even thought they brought in quite a number. Seem like there's a group of hardcore Accustic Arts fans out there. Sad to say, still five figures each after discount. Source is everything for me. Rubbish in, rubbish out. One of my audiophile friend has a mint condition HE90 with box in his store! Still trying to brainwash him to sell. I'll have to charge then. I wonder how the Accustic Art and HE90 sound together. Think I can stop all the buying for good. They better sound brilliant...at that price range... AT five figures...sigh...certainly out of my league, I am afraid ...think the next upgrade for my CDP, will be getting it modded for a three figure sum... Edited April 7, 2009 by Kachui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Looking at these two combination. I think it matches my Yama well. http://www.accusticarts.com/pages/en/drive_ii_fr.html http://www.accusticarts.com/pages/en/tube_dac_ii_fr.html Pics of CD transport and DAC from the above sites...sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 If you're interested, I can ask whether 2 sets got more discount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) If you're interested, I can ask whether 2 sets got more discount. Ha, ha...no thank you. Go poison other Yama owners instead... I have sent my 740C to James. Edited April 7, 2009 by Kachui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 You're fast!! I thought of sending it too. Let us know the improvement after the mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) You're fast!! I thought of sending it too. Let us know the improvement after the mod. Ha, ha...found out he lives not far from my place...he came to pick it up just now after I contacted him this afternoon. Hopefully can get it back before the long weekend. Doing the following mods: 1. ultima clock + dedicated power supply for clock 2. Analog stage mods (SMD opamps changes, power supply and output capacitor changes). 3. Change RCA connector to DH Labs copper ones The clock change is probably the most important: http://www.effectiveaudiomod.com/index_services.htm Edited April 8, 2009 by Kachui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidult 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Ha, ha...found out he lives not far from my place...he came to pick it up just now after I contacted him this afternoon. Hopefully can get it back before the long weekend. Doing the following mods: 1. ultima clock + dedicated power supply for clock 2. Analog stage mods (SMD opamps changes, power supply and output capacitor changes). 3. Change RCA connector to DH Labs copper ones The clock change is probably the most important: http://www.effectiveaudiomod.com/index_services.htm you are FAST!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 @Kachui An Audition in in order! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uberburger101 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 @Kachui An Audition is in order! x2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) x2! hah...ok...no prob...after it is back and burned in. You're fast!! I thought of sending it too. Let us know the improvement after the mod. hey, cal...thought you putting yours on sale and going after that dream machine... Edited April 8, 2009 by Kachui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 hey, cal...thought you putting yours on sale and going after that dream machine... Might keep it since it still a very good cdp. Then build another separate system. Upgrade to EAR HP4 maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachui 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Might keep it since it still a very good cdp. Then build another separate system. Upgrade to EAR HP4 maybe. Wah...a second setup like this? + + + Edited April 8, 2009 by Kachui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uberburger101 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Replace the last one with... EAR HP4 is supposed to be THE amp for Grado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
