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 Tempo IV
  Updated simplicity
  Resolution Audio CD-50  pic
  Meadowlark Audio Kestrel Hot Rods  pic
  Soliloquy 5.0  pic
  Audio Physic Tempo IV Speaker
  Unison Research Unico Tube amp
  DIY Pennsylvania slate.
  Audioquest Viper  pic
  Apple Mac Mini Transport
  Monarchy Audio DIP mkII DA converter
  PS Audio DigitalLink III DA converter

Updated simplicity
I feel very comfortable with this system. Very simple and uncluttered. That statement represents function, looks and sonics.
The Kestrel Hot Rods never cease to amaze me at how enjoyable they are to listen to. My room is simply too small for larger speakers so small floor stand models or quality monitors will do.
Another major change which isn't in any pics is the amount of room treatments added. There are 4 inch thick absorption panels at first reflection points as well as 4 inch thick panel behind the listening position. Various other locations in the room are treated as well. In a small room the sound can be quite good.
Timrhu  (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-24-06
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09-25-06   Great looking system. so you have the other system in anothe ...   Highend64

09-25-06   Very nice system. from your components it appears it is de ...   Philbrady

09-25-06   Great system. most people don't realize how bad those lsi15 ...   Lush

09-25-06   Thanks for the comments. the other system, with the exceptio ...   Timrhu

10-12-06   I'm glad you like the ra cd-50. i have really enjoyed my few ...   Distortion

10-14-06   Thanks for the comments distortion. my first set of polks wa ...   Timrhu

10-15-06   System edited: added a sony dvp-9000es that i won in an auct ...   Timrhu

10-17-06   Clean and neat looking system. i believe lsi15 matches well ...   Haimoc

11-06-06   Did you get the portal integrated amp. that has been on my ...   Brownsanandy

11-24-06   I am interested in your homemade stand. where did you find ...   Donw

11-24-06   The threaded rod can be purchased at any hardware store. you ...   Timrhu

12-29-06   Timrhu, thanks for your response. i never see bronze rods i ...   Donw

02-04-07   Someone mentioned the portal panache in your comments. did y ...   Jderdock

02-04-07: Timrhu
I was the only bidder on a Portal Panache here on Agon about a year and a half ago. Got it a great deal on it. The sound was very good IMO, very warm and natural for a ss amp. The big drawback is the lack of remote control, and that is a big drawback when your accustomed to remote volume and lazy to boot. I think I sold mine on a whim to a "want to buy" ad. If you don't mind no remote, the Portal is a very nice amp for the used price, <$800 if you're in no hurry.
Timrhu  (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


02-22-07   Nicely done! how do the sacd's sound vs. red book? is there ...   Velocityofhue

02-23-07   Hey chris, well i only have a couple sacds and only one that ...   Timrhu

02-24-07   System edited: well the meadowlark audio kestrel hot rods ar ...   Timrhu

03-18-07   System edited: recently purchased a pair of silverline sr-15 ...   Timrhu

04-08-07   System edited: well after yearning for a pair of kestrel iis ...   Timrhu

06-02-07   System edited: made a couple of changes and added up to date ...   Timrhu

08-19-07   That looks like a really great system. thanks for sharing. ...   Mdhoover

08-20-07   The silverlines were sold a while back. they performed well ...   Timrhu

09-19-07   System edited: big changes since last posting. i sold the cl ...   Timrhu

09-21-07   Nice, nice, nice! can you please comment on your linn genki ...   Mjcmt

09-21-07   Thanks mjcmt. both of these players were purchased through a ...   Timrhu

10-03-07   Timrhu, that room is very revaling. i'll bet during the late ...   Highend64

10-04-07   Hello what are those room treatments behind the speakers? t ...   Gjrad

10-04-07   I checked you system gjrad, very nice. the treatments are au ...   Timrhu

10-09-07   Timrhu thanks i will check those auralex panels out. i trie ...   Gjrad

10-16-07   Very nice system! are you planning on adding a turntable in ...   Hitman_hifi

10-17-07   Two years ago we moved into a new house and i dutifully pack ...   Timrhu

10-17-07   Hitman, i forgot to answer the sub question. this velodyne s ...   Timrhu

11-02-07   Timrhu....nice system and beautiful rack. it must be a bear ...   Pops

11-02-07   Thanks for comments. too heavy for me to move alone. last ti ...   Timrhu

11-24-07   System edited: replaced my meadowlark audio kestrel 2s with ...   Timrhu

11-29-07   I have been intrigued with both of these speakers. the meado ...   Mjcmt

11-30-07   System edited: added the room diagram with thanks to mjcmt a ...   Timrhu

12-23-07   Hi just noticed your room diagram, it is almost a square ro ...   Acadie

12-24-07   Yes, the room is nearly square. there is a four foot tall ba ...   Timrhu

12-30-07   Yes. the more components/cables you introduce to a system, ...   Devilboy

01-03-08   Hey, the room diagram looks great! i just found a new room ...   Heyitsmedusty

01-07-08   Timrhu, i see you are selling or sold your resolution cdp an ...   Mjcmt

01-07-08   I sold a bel canto s-300. the s-300 is a paower amp so i tho ...   Timrhu

01-19-08   System edited: picked up a pair of silverline sr-11s and a j ...   Timrhu

01-19-08   Nice timrhu....silverlines are the perfect avenue for going ...   Pehare

01-25-08   Thanks for the comment pehare. i'm having trouble coming up ...   Timrhu

01-27-08   That slate diy project is excellent. did you have the slate ...   Lynnc

01-27-08   Thanks for the comments. the slate was purchased a local sto ...   Timrhu

02-08-08   That slate is indeed gorgeous, and your listening space look ...   Tobias

02-13-08   Thanks for the comments. the meadowlarks are performing thei ...   Timrhu


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