Author Topic: New Age Basic HT and Tube Set-up (Read 31032 times)

old_age · « **on:** May 04, 2005 at 11:00 PM »

HT Equipments are:

Onkyo TX-SR601 AVReceiver
Pioneer DV676A
JVC HR-J7002UM vhs player
JVC AV27029 29" TV
Mission M72 - Front
Mission M7C2 - Center
Mission M7DS - Rear
Mission M7C1i - Surround Back
REL Q50 subwoofer
Ixos 6006 AWG11 speaker wire - Front and Center
Ixos 106 medical grade optical digital cable (for movies)
Ixos 1051 Silver Interconnect Coax digital cable with WBT RCA plugs (for concert/musical dvds)
Esoteric Audio AWG12 speaker wire for the rear and surround back
Ixos 1051 Silver digital cable with WBT RCA Plugs - subwoofer
Ixos Component Video cable (forgot the model)
Van Den Hul D102MKIII interconnect - 3 pairs for DVD-A and SACD

Others:
ixos Sorbothane feet for the DVD player
Brass cone feet for the subwoofer
Lovan Classic I audio rack (sand-filled)
Lovan Stand (sand-filled) for the M72
Customized TV Rack patterned after Lovan
TDK Ferrite Magnet Rings clamped on each end of Panther extension cord
Yaden NA1000VA voltage regulator
Carpet
6 pcs. of 2' X 4' Acoustic Boards

Audio:

Duntonic DU-2i integrated tube amp (12AX7 tube changed to RCA 5751 Black Plate, 12AU7 to Sylavania 6189W) - replaced the stock caps to Auricap
Mission M74 speakers (sand-filled) - replaced/upgraded all the internal wiring to Ecosse CS2.3
Denon DCD755AR cd player
Pioneer CT-W404R Tape Deck
Ecosse CS2.3 biwired
Ecosse The BestBoy interconnect - cdplayer
Monster Cable Interlink CD interconnect - dvdplayer
Ixos 104 interconnect for the tape deck

Others:
Ixos Sorbothane feet for the cd player
One (1) TDK Ferrite Magnet Ring on the stock power cord
Yaden NA500VA voltage regulator
AudioPrism Quietliner
Granite tile

THANKS FOR LOOKING!

Audioboy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2005 at 06:51 PM »

nice mission setup!

i use mission speakers too for my HT setup.

old_age · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2005 at 08:00 PM »

Thanks so much Audioboy.

Matagal ko ng gusto i-post ito but don't know how....good thing Levi came to assist... and was only recently that i borrowed a digicam!

I hope i can post here next time the rear and surround back channel... nasa hiraman pa ang digicam

... and im still learning how to post pics!

You got a great audio set-up.... that is my ideal tube set-up. im positive it sounds great too!

Hope we can meet someday. Cheers!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2005 at 10:46 AM »

VERY NICE SETUP New Age

!!!

I hope you dont mind if I ask/bug you with a few noobie questions

:

Bro, I have a spare Mission M72 and I plan to use it for audio. I also use a M34 for my HT. I was wondering why you preferred to use the floorstander for audio instead of the bookshelf (sorry, noobie here).

Where do you buy the Acoustic Boards?

How much is the Tube amp? Any other recommendations for Mission speakers? (low budget lang)

Whats a QuietLiner?

Is buying a dedicated CDP better than just using any spare dvd player I have in the house?

TIA

old_age · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2005 at 07:31 PM »

Thanks so much Matzter for your appreciation.

I prefer the M74 in audio as i prefer a complete frequency kind of listening -low mid hi. I find the M72 lacks the bass that I found in M74 but the M72 has smoother hi and mid... sounds warmer than the M74. M72 seamlessly coherent with M7C2 (89dB also), M7ds (89dB) and M7c1i. Also, i used the M74 to the tube amp because it has a sensitivity of 91dB...and tubes love higher sensitivity speakers, but it also works well with the M72 but you have to increase the volume of the tube amp a bit as the M72 is only 89 dB. I prefer the M72 when paired with the tube amp for listening to vocals, slow music, etc.... but if you want to rock, use the M74 (or M34 in your case, that i believe has a higher sensitivity about 92?), you'll never go wrong.

Acoustic boards are bought in any hardware stores or true value, handyman, what have you...this is what you use in the ceiling of most offices.... i put this to prevent unneccessary echoes in my room as it is all concrete.

Bought the tube amp at P26k only. It depends on what Mission Speaker you are going to pair with the tube amp. Even if they of the same class/family, they somehow differ in sound. Say, the M72 is warmer sounding than the M74. If you decided to pair the M72 with a tube amp, any tube amp will do, M72 is very flexible moreso, easier to drive. You may want to start with AMX amps, check out the thread here how it sounded but at the end of the day, let your ears decide. Bring the M72 at phasetron and check it out. Yan ang gusto ko sa M72, very handy in auditioning, unlike the M74! Parang binuhat mo na buong system mo sa tindahan!

Quietliner claimed to kill or shall we say tame the noise in the power outlets.

A dedicated cd player is better because it has no video path that will affect the sound. For example, the Pioneer DV655 has a video off feature to provide pure audio output when listening to DVD-A or SACD or plain cd only.

Till next! just ask....

barrid · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2005 at 07:05 AM »

Can you see me drooling?

Wonderful!!!

old_age · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2005 at 09:35 AM »

Thanks for drooling Barrid!

I'll post the pics of the rear and surround back someday....and my collection of framed movie posters... i'm still learning to post pics, the posting of pics here was thru the kindness of Levi.

If i can only sponsor a party here in the condo someday....

Godspeed Barrid.

Superman · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2005 at 10:47 PM »

congrats, very nice set-up, sir!

old_age · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2005 at 08:48 AM »

Thanks Sup, you got a nice audio set-up too. Very meticulously thought of.

OT, im also a frequent visitor of Davao as the owner of the Royal Mandaya Hotel is a close friend, Col. Emil Escandor, the next mayor of Davao. Also, the owner of Genesis 88 Cars, dealer of exotic cars near SM. Dondi Montecillo in Manila buys his display of Nissan Skyline and other sportscar from Genesis.

Godspeed.

zap|JDM · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2005 at 11:50 AM »

nice mission setup...

seph1018 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2005 at 12:20 PM »

Nice set-up New Age! Bangis!

btw, where'd you get your TV rack?

old_age · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2005 at 08:47 PM »

Thanks Zap and Seph! nice names!

I had my tv rack customized, patterned after lovan rack that forgot the model... but i understand that Mighty Mike here is a great furniture maker... you may want to check his crafts... he's from Makati.... you may also want to send him a pm...

Next time i will post the rear and the surround back....im still nuts in learning how to post pics here...pic above is thru the kind help of Levi...

Till next guys...Godspeed.

doughn · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2005 at 10:22 PM »

bro, very nice set-up.. pede pakinig ng tubo na setup mo. peace man

doughn

old_age · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2005 at 10:41 PM »

sure dude...tell me when you're in manila...if im free i can even fetch you in the airport....i'll be in tagum city, dvao next friday...

bukoy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2005 at 07:45 PM »

NEAT SET-UP napaka-organize

*comment ko lng upgrade sa TV

old_age · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2005 at 07:51 PM »

Thanks a lot bukoy!

You're right... i really need to upgrade the TV.... matagal ko ng plano yan...to get a 29" JVC Interiart series.... perhaps when i find a buyer in time for my mid-year bonus.

Thanks again!

shuttertrigger · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2005 at 09:13 AM »

sir new age, i really admire your set up! its therapeutic to me to see a set up like this!

congrats sir!

old_age · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2005 at 05:41 PM »

Thanks so much Cire2004 for your kind words.

Same here...when i feel down and out... i just turn on the HT and the tube....after watching my favorite concert dvd, which by the way most of my collections are concert dvds....the tube is hot and burning by then.... and listen to my favorite cds naman... presto, nakalimutan kahit sandali ang mga problema... very practical nowadays to do when time's are hard...

Sana ganun din ang subukang gawin ng mga ibang members dito...let their thoughts be occupied by innovating or upgrading their audio or HT gears instead of doing nothing at home or doing bad?

Mabuhay ka cire2004!

shuttertrigger · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2005 at 09:22 PM »

Quote from: new_age on May 14, 2005 at 05:41 PM

Thanks so much Cire2004 for your kind words.

Same here...when i feel down and out... i just turn on the HT and the tube....after watching my favorite concert dvd, which by the way most of my collections are concert dvds....the tube is hot and burning by then.... and listen to my favorite cds naman... presto, nakalimutan kahit sandali ang mga problema... very practical nowadays to do when time's are hard...

Sana ganun din ang subukang gawin ng mga ibang members dito...let their thoughts be occupied by innovating or upgrading their audio or HT gears instead of doing nothing at home or doing bad?

Mabuhay ka cire2004!

Your very much welcome sir! And your right, its much more sweeter to come home early to enjoy our hobby instead of night out and giving you headache the next morning..

i hope i can post my set up here once its completed... (sigh) $:-\$ hopefully by next year??

Enjoy always sir

H a n $ · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2005 at 07:58 PM »

new age,

Wow ganda ng setup mo.

old_age · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2005 at 09:43 PM »

Thanks Henry!

You are a part owner of that set up ... yung Gladiator DVD! Ubos na ba dvds mo? I bumped your thread in the dvd section.

Regards.

H a n $ · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2005 at 10:09 AM »

Quote from: new_age on May 30, 2005 at 09:43 PM

Thanks Henry!

You are a part owner of that set up ... yung Gladiator DVD! Ubos na ba dvds mo? I bumped your thread in the dvd section.

Regards.

Uy thanks.... DVD's hmmm yun pa rin..

Superman · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2005 at 10:18 AM »

Quote from: new_age on May 08, 2005 at 08:48 AM

Thanks Sup, you got a nice audio set-up too. Very meticulously thought of.

OT, im also a frequent visitor of Davao as the owner of the Royal Mandaya Hotel is a close friend, Col. Emil Escandor, the next mayor of Davao. Also, the owner of Genesis 88 Cars, dealer of exotic cars near SM. Dondi Montecillo in Manila buys his display of Nissan Skyline and other sportscar from Genesis.

Godspeed.

hey new age!...small world talaga!...i normally stay at ecoland very near SM...and i see this place that you mentioned...i sometimes stay at royal mandaya and a frequent guest at the Summit...hey, when you're in davao (ang nagkataon that i'm there as well), do text me 0918-9284868...let's meet with the other pinoydvd members from davao...thanks!

old_age · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2005 at 08:49 PM »

OT

Hey Sup, i was in Davao last friday...attended the inauguration of our Tagum Branch...Tagum City is also my second home coz the councilor there is a friend - collegemate in san beda, his dad is the governor of Tagum.

Hmmm, ecoland...that is where Genesis 88 is...home of exotic cars, owned by a close friend...glen escandor. tulo laway ako sa blue nissan skyline nila...very cheap..you won't it's price...pagdating sa manila...doble na price.

Next time, i'll text you when i'll conduct branch visitation in mindanao... talagang bilog ang mundo!

old_age · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2005 at 09:00 PM »

HI Henry!

mauubos din yan dvds mo...who knows baka me mga naghihintay lang dito na mag-package price ka sa mga excellent condition dvds mo...

Godspeed.

old_age · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 07, 2005 at 08:59 PM »

Nice meeting you Matzter!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 08, 2005 at 02:00 PM »

Quote from: new_age on Jun 07, 2005 at 08:59 PM

Nice meeting you Matzter!

And likewise!

old_age · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 12, 2005 at 10:05 AM »

changed the tube from stock 12AX7 Chinese to RCA 5751 Black Plate.

Audioboy · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 13, 2005 at 08:42 AM »

Quote from: new_age on Jun 12, 2005 at 10:05 AM

changed the tube from stock 12AX7 Chinese to RCA 5751 Black Plate.

any improvement on the sound?

old_age · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 13, 2005 at 12:38 PM »

yes juls. i observed na smoother ang highs and airy than the stock chinese tube....right now im observing the rca 5814 in tandem with the rca 5751... running for about 1 hour pa lang..... parang mas type ko pa rin yung rca 12au7 black plates paired with rca 5751 combi, mas warmer tumunog and mas controlled ang bass... yun nga lang medyo bumaba ang gain pero tolerable pa din.... im testing it with Diana Krall Let's face the Music, Renee Olstead cds and patricia barber modern cool na bright tumunog... so far nag-improve ang mids and highs.... by the way, i did not change the power tubes ---stock EH EL84.

and besides, i got the tubes at an unbelievable price...pm kita.