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MAtZTER · « **Reply #330 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 12:55 PM »

Thanks Kimpoy, more power to you too

. I actually met Kimpao already in Akyat's place so I thought you were him.

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Anyway, speaking of akyat. I went to Roger (akyatbahay, este akyatbundok) last night to borrow his tube pre amp. I learned so many things from Roger. Mabuhay ka pare!

I was able to connect the tube pre amp to my HK AVR's cd input successfully last night. I deactivated the DSP & surround mode and there, I got tube sound with SS amp. It was great for jazz & vocals, but not that great for pop songs.

I tested it with my bedroom setup (with Kenwood amp) awhile ago as well.

Naku something to look forward to... again. Iba yung sound ng SS sa tubo and I think I want to have both. So I guess tama din yung sinabi ni New Age & Ricky, just set it up (tube) in my bedroom. So I could listen to both, whichever suits my mood for the time.

Salamat mga kaibigan!

m0b1u5 · « **Reply #331 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 01:15 PM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Jan 25, 2006 at 04:00 PM

sir, where can I get these jacks?

thanks.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #332 on:** Feb 17, 2006 at 03:20 PM »

Sound dimension or Master Rene Rivo also has em.

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Sayang space!

Pa commercial lang

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old_age · « **Reply #333 on:** Feb 24, 2006 at 06:58 PM »

Matzter,

Time to listen to Tube ...

The Blue Glow in Tubes.

ricky · « **Reply #334 on:** Feb 24, 2006 at 09:07 PM »

wow so hypnotic,sarap hawakan

malapit na matz

Munskie · « **Reply #335 on:** Feb 25, 2006 at 07:08 AM »

wow...sarap pag de tubo....lalo na sa jazz at mga classics, mga easy listening...sama na matz....sa alapaap....bili na bili na

agmjr · « **Reply #336 on:** Feb 25, 2006 at 07:17 AM »

sir,
very nice set-up. sir, pa amplify naman po. how do you connect an avr and an amp - any schematics? i mean paano nyo na combine yung hk nyo at rotel? ty po

rony · « **Reply #337 on:** Feb 25, 2006 at 09:50 AM »

Mat venturing into tube gears ka na rin ba?

Naku, sure ako na marami gagabay sa iyong pag punta sa tubeworld. $:-\$

Basta trust your ears na lang and let the music flow.

ricky · « **Reply #338 on:** Feb 26, 2006 at 01:11 AM »

Quote from: agmjr on Feb 25, 2006 at 07:17 AM

sir,
very nice set-up. sir, pa amplify naman po. how do you connect an avr and an amp - any schematics? i mean paano nyo na combine yung hk nyo at rotel? ty po

agmjr,pasensya na kung ako sasagot

just connect the pre-outs of your receiver to the line in of the power amp

simple lang ano?

pero si matz nag bi-amped so both avr and power amp connected to his fronts

old_age · « **Reply #339 on:** Feb 26, 2006 at 10:44 AM »

Quote from: rony on Feb 25, 2006 at 09:50 AM

Mat venturing into tube gears ka na rin ba?

Naku, sure ako na marami gagabay sa iyong pag punta sa tubeworld. $:-\$

Basta trust your ears na lang and let the music flow.

totally agree!

ang sabi ng bubwit ko...sa monday nya makukuha pinagawa nyang tube pre-amp sa isang katoto nating magaling sa Monday... Hybrid ang initial set-up ni katotong Matt.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #340 on:** Feb 28, 2006 at 02:58 PM »

Quote from: new_age on Feb 24, 2006 at 06:58 PM

Matzter,

Time to listen to Tube ...

The Blue Glow in Tubes.

Yep, lapit na. I like those blue tubes! I had some blue light customizations for the pre amp.

Quote from: rony on Feb 25, 2006 at 09:50 AM

Mat venturing into tube gears ka na rin ba?

Naku, sure ako na marami gagabay sa iyong pag punta sa tubeworld. $:-\$

Basta trust your ears na lang and let the music flow.

Yes I am Rony! Pero simple pre amp for my bedroom setup lang.

Indeed, marami nga gumagabay at maraming maraming salamat sa kanilang lahat. I am so happy to have met so many good friends here in pinoydvd who are always there to help regarding audio. Free consultation! Ang dami kong text inquiries sa kanila, grabe.

Once again SALAMAT mga kaibigan!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #341 on:** Feb 28, 2006 at 03:58 PM »

Quote from: agmjr on Feb 25, 2006 at 07:17 AM

sir,
very nice set-up. sir, pa amplify naman po. how do you connect an avr and an amp - any schematics? i mean paano nyo na combine yung hk nyo at rotel? ty po

Pareho lang dito sa schematic sa baba, Rotel lang ginamit sa amp plus dagdag center channel.

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Removed the speaker plates
HK630-->Ecosse 2.3-->M34 HF
Interconnect from HK630 PRE OUT L&R to Kenwood amp
Kenwood THX amp (2x130w)-->IXOS 6006 (11ga)--> M34 LF

Rotel has cleaner sound and a wider sound stage, but since I am using it only for the LF, I plan to move it to my bedroom to be paired with the tube pre amp (for more clarity, bi amp uli, maybe?), and use the Kenwood amp for the HK. Para more optimized.

A few nights ago I tested a non bi amp setup, iba talaga. Mas maganda pa rin bi amp sound, very very clear. My entry level floorstanders sounded like expensive speakers

. So my plan is to listen to instrumentals sa SS setup in the main HT room, and vocals and jazz sa bedroom (pampatulog).

Kinakantyawan nga ako sa Yamaha thread na bumili ng new model Yamahas (palit HK

), but truth is, maganda talaga tumunog ang HK sa audio. I listened to my setup while thinking of the Yamaha temptation, and in the end, I knew I am happy with the HK and will stick with it for some time.

ricky · « **Reply #342 on:** Mar 01, 2006 at 03:54 AM »

Good thinking bro,ganda talaga hk and denon avr good for audio-video, yung yamaha payat yung tunog talaga sa audio lalo na kung 2 channel listening lang,so dapat may power amp pa

Munskie · « **Reply #343 on:** Mar 01, 2006 at 11:54 AM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Feb 28, 2006 at 03:58 PM

Rotel has cleaner sound and a wider sound stage, but since I am using it only for the LF, I plan to move it to my bedroom to be paired with the tube pre amp (for more clarity, bi amp uli, maybe?), and use the Kenwood amp for the HK. Para more optimized.

A few nights ago I tested a non bi amp setup, iba talaga. Mas maganda pa rin bi amp sound, very very clear. My entry level floorstanders sounded like expensive speakers . So my plan is to listen to instrumentals sa SS setup in the main HT room, and vocals and jazz sa bedroom (pampatulog).

Kinakantyawan nga ako sa Yamaha thread na bumili ng new model Yamahas (palit HK ), but truth is, maganda talaga tumunog ang HK sa audio. I listened to my setup while thinking of the Yamaha temptation, and in the end, I knew I am happy with the HK and will stick with it for some time.

galing sir matz.....how i wish na magka tube amp din ako sa bedroom, nakakarelax mga audiophile vocals, smooth jazz...ambient music too. buhay na buhay ang boses......whew!!! ibang sars na naman to....kinoconsole ko na lang sarili ko na nasanay na ko makinig ng music sa car ko (which has a tube set-up btw) and madalang lang sa bahay...mostly movies. but venturing into tubes (and bi-amping) would be something to look forward to someday.....inspiration ko talaga set-up mo sir matz....post ka pics when its done ah..

MAtZTER · « **Reply #344 on:** Mar 02, 2006 at 04:01 PM »

Quote from: ricky on Mar 01, 2006 at 03:54 AM

Good thinking bro,ganda talaga hk and denon avr good for audio-video, yung yamaha payat yung tunog talaga sa audio lalo na kung 2 channel listening lang,so dapat may power amp pa

Thats the right word, "payat" or "manipis" as some people described it. In my experience, dapat may subs pa ang yammy for 2 channel listening, sa HK, no need, bass is excellent. Sad to say, even my spare kenwood amp sounds better than the Yamaha in audio.

Quote from: munskie on Mar 01, 2006 at 11:54 AM

galing sir matz.....how i wish na magka tube amp din ako sa bedroom, nakakarelax mga audiophile vocals, smooth jazz...ambient music too. buhay na buhay ang boses......whew!!! ibang sars na naman to....kinoconsole ko na lang sarili ko na nasanay na ko makinig ng music sa car ko (which has a tube set-up btw) and madalang lang sa bahay...mostly movies. but venturing into tubes (and bi-amping) would be something to look forward to someday.....inspiration ko talaga set-up mo sir matz....post ka pics when its done ah..

galing? di naman, baliw lang sa hobby

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Tube sa car? di ka ba antukin nyan habang nagmamaneho? lol.

I am using a borrowed tube pre amp from Roger now and its doing well for the bedroom setup so far. Pero hybrid lang setup ko, iba pa rin yung all tube (pre amp and amp) na tunog. Pero this would do for (my budget) now.

I had the pre amp custom made with a passive linestage, so I could also use it as a passive volume control for watching DVDs with the power amp (w/c has no volume controls) in my bedroom. A good side effect of this configuration is that I could choose between tube (active/ pre amp on) or CD direct (passive/pre amp off). So I have the option to listen to music in tube mode (jazz, vocals) or solid state mode (others).

. I could also watch concert DVDs in tube!

Cool idea huh?

I could also bring this pre amp to the main HT room.

When the setup is done I will post the pics

ricky · « **Reply #345 on:** Mar 02, 2006 at 05:52 PM »

Ang galing mo talaga master matz,naka design ka ng tube pre amp na dual purpose

sige pag ok yan i-market natin ha

MAtZTER · « **Reply #346 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 10:55 AM »

MAtZTER's den calibrated by BOTE

Thanks ricky for bringing bote here to calibrate the system. Hanef si bote with his hi tech instruments! May tripod pa and gadgets! Sir Eddie, MARAMING SALAMAT PO! Gumanda talaga tunog ng system ko!

I thought calibration was not that important but after bote calibrated the system, the differences were audible. I could here more detail, I experience better panning and most of all, the surrounds sound right! As quoted " di mo akalain na may maibibigay pa pala yung system mo".

Now I know why they charge a lot for calibration, it really matters. And bote did it for free! Perfectionist pa si sir Eddie, di sya sige sige gumawa. Mabuhay ka sir!

I watched Cast Away after you guys left and I never thought this simple movie would be that impressive with its sounds. The crashing waves in the beach sound realistic and detailed, and the plane crash just blew me away. And you are right, tama lang yung bass, medyo malakas pa nga actually.

Halfway in the movie, some friends visited so I switched to watching Nina Live with them. Its very nice in DTS, detailed yung instruments. Pero sa vocals ng Nina live, mas prefer ko yung 2.0 na DTS ko sa bedroom. De Tubo System

Munskie · « **Reply #347 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 11:02 AM »

great to hear that sir matz!!

my eyes just lit up....pag natono talaga, maximized ang system....how i wish mine would be properly calibrated too. problem is, m just too far away. :'(

ricky · « **Reply #348 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 11:44 AM »

Wala anuman matz, iba talaga pag calibrated lalo na yung audio part para hindi nagla-laban-laban yung mga speakers and effects.

just imagine from -20 to -30 na listening volume mo and yung sub just right pa

Munskie madali kausap si BOTE,basta offer ka ng hatid sundo happy na yon plus meals ha lol, tamad lang kasi sya mag drive na lalo na kung wala kausap. sched mo sama kami ni matz and family para weekend outing na

Munskie · « **Reply #349 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 12:10 PM »

thats a good idea ricky, sked natin calibration and weekend outing with matz. housewarming baga, pinoydvd version hehehe. tapusin lang namin furnishing ng house, and we'll welcome you to our simple crib.

Superman · « **Reply #350 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 12:25 PM »

hey matt, congrats! heard so many good things about your calibrated gears c/o ricky...

rick, thanks for the time!

bote · « **Reply #351 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 02:53 PM »

Welcome Mat. No problem. Glad to be of help. I just couldn't let friends not to experience what I experienced if I could help it. And besides sarap ng cake. He he he !

P.S.
It's not finished yet. I am not satisfied with your FJ calibration. I am studying the system intently and perhaps when I come back i will have a solution to our problem. Right now I am seeing something about the blooming thing. Might have done something a little less accurate. Anyway, next time. OK?

Dtug · « **Reply #352 on:** Mar 04, 2006 at 04:14 PM »

Hi Mat!

Congrats on your wonderful HT

I really enjoy watching you mature with regards your equipment and knowhow. I wish my future system will sound as good as yours

Don't u miss your CHT-10 anymore?
Sabi mo kasi dati mas type mo sya for music. Do you still feel the same way now na na break in na velo
mo? Deciding kasi whether to get 10r or 12r for my 19 sqm ht. Thanks and hope to meet you soon

vvt-i · « **Reply #353 on:** Mar 05, 2006 at 12:49 PM »

mat,

mukhang ang laki na ng improvement ng system mo since our last visit. congrats!

how's your De Tubo System mo sa bedroom? is it giving you sleepless nights or pinapatulog ka?

MAtZTER · « **Reply #354 on:** Mar 07, 2006 at 11:26 AM »

Quote from: Munskie on Mar 04, 2006 at 12:10 PM

thats a good idea ricky, sked natin calibration and weekend outing with matz. housewarming baga, pinoydvd version hehehe. tapusin lang namin furnishing ng house, and we'll welcome you to our simple crib.

Uy! exciting! Out of town trip to AC! Sige, I will look forward to that.

Bro, I know AC is big but do you by any chance know the Tanglao family there? My friend is about your age. I went to their place a few times.

Quote from: bote on Mar 04, 2006 at 02:53 PM

Welcome Mat. No problem. Glad to be of help. I just couldn't let friends not to experience what I experienced if I could help it. And besides sarap ng cake. He he he !

P.S.
It's not finished yet. I am not satisfied with your FJ calibration. I am studying the system intently and perhaps when I come back i will have a solution to our problem. Right now I am seeing something about the blooming thing. Might have done something a little less accurate. Anyway, next time. OK?

Talagang perfectionist si Mang Eddie! Sige, next time sir. Ayusin ko lang yung cable. And next time mas masarap pa yung food!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #355 on:** Mar 07, 2006 at 11:45 AM »

Quote from: Superman on Mar 04, 2006 at 12:25 PM

hey matt, congrats! heard so many good things about your calibrated gears c/o ricky...

Thanks Jen

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Quote from: jetok on Mar 05, 2006 at 12:49 PM

mat,

mukhang ang laki na ng improvement ng system mo since our last visit. congrats!

how's your De Tubo System mo sa bedroom? is it giving you sleepless nights or pinapatulog ka?

Thanks Jet, Ok naman yung improvements. Di ko inexpect na may difference pa pala pag calibrated. Pero sa Bi amp pa lang, I was very happy already, very detailed sa audio, specially instrumentals. Listening to Latin music, guitars, drums and those sharp sounding instruments is just bliss

.

Pero pag vocals, doon tayo sa DTS sa bedroom. More on sleepless nights ako listening, but I cant play it loud cuz our child sleeps with us in our room $:-\$ .

Pinapasoli na nga ni missis yung pre amp. hehe.

Any time you, joel, henry or roger wanna come over , just say so. You are always welcome here.

ricky · « **Reply #356 on:** Mar 07, 2006 at 12:03 PM »

pare yung pre amp mo sa room yon na ba yung pinahiram syo ni masta jo?

Kahit naman hindi mo na muna ibalik yon kasi hindi naman na ginagamit yon

sige pare later na lang parang humaba yata ilong ko eh

Compaq · « **Reply #357 on:** Mar 07, 2006 at 12:09 PM »

Super talaga ang passion mo MAtZTER, indeed you're a MASTER

Congrats and keep up the good work (in upgrading your system

)

Cheers!!!
Compaq

MAtZTER · « **Reply #358 on:** Mar 07, 2006 at 12:18 PM »

Quote from: Compaq on Mar 07, 2006 at 12:09 PM

Super talaga ang passion mo MAtZTER, indeed you're a MASTER
Congrats and keep up the good work (in upgrading your system )

Salamat Bro

. Mas masarap buhay pag may passion tayo on something. Everyday excited tayo magising at magkayod para sa passion natin

.

Quote from: ricky on Mar 07, 2006 at 12:03 PM

pare yung pre amp mo sa room yon na ba yung pinahiram syo ni masta jo? Kahit naman hindi mo na muna ibalik yon kasi hindi naman na ginagamit yon sige pare later na lang parang humaba yata ilong ko eh

Nope, kay masta roger po yung pre amp. Di nga nya pinapabalik kasi sobra syang busy kumita at di nga nya nagagamit at all. Nagkakalat nga yung house nya sa dami ng amps nya.

Pero takot missis ko baka paglaruan ng bata, kaya pinapasoli na. So pag tapos na yung pinagawa kong fully covered preamp, may excuse na ako. Hehe.

Quote from: Dtug on Mar 04, 2006 at 04:14 PM

Congrats on your wonderful HT I really enjoy watching you mature with regards your equipment and knowhow. I wish my future system will sound as good as yours Don't u miss your CHT-10 anymore?
Sabi mo kasi dati mas type mo sya for music. Do you still feel the same way now na na break in na velo
mo? Deciding kasi whether to get 10r or 12r for my 19 sqm ht. Thanks and hope to meet you soon

Thanks Dtug! I got most of my knowhow from this site, so I am truly thankful to this site and my pdvd friends who have taught me a lot. My barkadas get surprised when they hear me talk about AV stuff. Wala kasi ako alam dati.

I dont miss the CHT-10 anymore, I used to, but the CHT12r sounded good when it was broken in. And as of now, I dont use the subs for music anymore. The floorstanders do a great job for the bass, tight and just right to my listening preference.

I used to need the CHT-10 when I was using a Yamaha receiver cuz the power wasnt enough and "manipis" yung sound. When I upgraded to HK, I realized I didnt need the subs anymore. Its 90w stereo power is more or less 180w compared to Yamaha and it was able to power the speakers outstandingly. When I bi-amped the system (90w-HF, 100w-LF), the mids & highs astoundingly improved by a lot.

I suggest you get the CHT-10r if you are using bookshelves and into music. But if you have good floorstanders and ample power, go for the CHT-12r for a better room jolting HT experience and let the speakers (and amp) handle the bass for audio. The difference between 10r and 12r is significant. just my 2 cents

Full HD 3D · « **Reply #359 on:** Mar 07, 2006 at 03:05 PM »

Quote from: bote on Mar 04, 2006 at 02:53 PM

Welcome Mat. No problem. Glad to be of help. I just couldn't let friends not to experience what I experienced if I could help it. And besides sarap ng cake. He he he !

P.S.
It's not finished yet. I am not satisfied with your FJ calibration. I am studying the system intently and perhaps when I come back i will have a solution to our problem. Right now I am seeing something about the blooming thing. Might have done something a little less accurate. Anyway, next time. OK?

Sir, I hope you can help me calibrate my system in the near future.