MRHP 685 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 This system changes alot with my OCCD problem. Seems like I roll amps as much as tubes...lol 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Nahash5150 7,801 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Why don't you snap some pics and post in the Member System Gallery? You'll get a medal! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
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DrummerJuice 1,216 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Some pretty rare pieces and serial numbers! Beautiful collection MRHP! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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johndoe123 56 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 @MRHPBadass setup! How does that TFM-75 compare to the Carver Research amp? I've always wanted to hear one of those! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dennismiller55 4,658 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Very nice setup. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
kve777 5,707 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Nice, but can those DQ-20's handle that power? Maybe time to roll speakers...😎 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
4krow 2,632 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I was thinking the same thing. Not that I don't go through equipment to some degree, but it is speakers that really capture my attention. Only in the last year or so that I have been using different amps just to compare though. Still surprised at time to hear the differences between them. FWIW, my A220 almost tops the list and actually does top the list in some regards. Thing is, every system should have a balance, and the amp that I am using compliments my speakers, as they are just a bit forward for my taste. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, DrummerJuice said: Some pretty rare pieces and serial numbers! Beautiful collection MRHP! Thank you sir. I usually go overboard on my hobbies and this is no exception...lol 5 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, johndoe123 said: @MRHPBadass setup! How does that TFM-75 compare to the Carver Research amp? I've always wanted to hear one of those! The 75 is definitely voiced and as brute as it is, it tends to put on a plush sound stage with great 3D holographic effect. The needles barely bounce at moderate listening levels. I sometimes hook it up to the 3ohm JL12W7 subs and let it work. It may or may not have shaken my wifes china tea cups off her display shelf😬. The Lightstar is super clean but not to the point of being sterile. Its a pleasure to listen to, not a hint of harshness but reproduces every note as recorded. If it were to only amp I had it would be just fine with me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, kve777 said: Nice, but can those DQ-20's handle that power? Maybe time to roll speakers...😎 The DQ-20's are rated at 250wpc. They actually handle the big amps really well, matter of fact the bigger the better as they are not highly efficient and soak up the power. That being said, no they wont handle the full brunt of these big amps and on top of that they are a 4ohm so the 75 is putting down 1000wpc and the 625 is pouring out 1250wpc at that ohm rating. Lets just say I have lots of head room going on here...lol I would love to try a set of the big Polk's one day. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
DrummerJuice 1,216 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 You really earn the name MRHP with that setup!🤣 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Maddmaster 805 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Great setup. Love the pictures. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Here is an older setup with the open baffles. Need to pull this back out and play with it again. I mainly used the baby blacks on these which put approx 3 to 5 watts through each speaker. Incredible detail. 2 8 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Carverfest 2019 setup Bozak 302a speakers Cherry 180's Dual CS5000 TT 8 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Small system Baby Black Magic CF-275 CF 14-LS CF 15 speakers DQ-6c speakers using the subs only 490t Audio Control Richter Scale crossing over at 120hz 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
BarryG 2,212 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Very nice setup you have there! barry 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks Barry. I know y'all like pics so here's some more. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewJohn 4,465 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) Super nice collection of gear. Silly question. The PT-2400 and the TFM-75 are suggested to be identical internals... Do you notice a difference at all between them on like speakers and source configurations? If so, what's your take on the difference(s)? Edited April 27, 2020 by AndrewJohn 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Will Meyer 1,230 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I'd love to hear those DQ-20s. John Dahlquist is a genius in crossover design and was ahead of his time. I have a set of DQ-12s that I did a full restore (foams, upgraded Regnar caps, repaint, and regrill). While I'm very pleased with my 12s and will never sell them, I would love to pickup a set of 10s or 20s someday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 6 hours ago, AndrewJohn said: Super nice collection of gear. Silly question. The PT-2400 and the TFM-75 are suggested to be identical internals... Do you notice a difference at all between them on like speakers and source configurations? If so, what's your take on the difference(s)? Not silly at all. The 2400 when running thru the DQ-20's is sterile, maybe a bit flat so to speak? I can say this much, the 75 definitely has more personality. Supposedly the 75 has a 1 ohm resistor across the speaker outputs and a more direct path through it's circuitry, this is Some of Bob's "trickery"...lol...to voice his amps and give them that warm sound we all love about his equipment. Now, the 2400 will straight up thunder my JL12W7 subs. The 75 will too but a little softer and will clip easier than the 2400. And I think that is directly related to the "lamp cord" plug wires of the 75. The 2400 has iec sockets and I run big wires on it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
jeffs 1,669 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, MRHP said: and will clip easier than the 2400 clipping 750wpc amps .... priceless. I could have got a near mint 2400 for less than $600 a few years back and I passed ..... still kick myself across the room sometimes over that one ..... 4 Link to post Share on other sites
MRHP 685 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, jeffs said: clipping 750wpc amps .... priceless. I could have got a near mint 2400 for less than $600 a few years back and I passed ..... still kick myself across the room sometimes over that one ..... Yeah after clipping the 75 btw at 3ohm load my wife's China rose tea cups that I shook off the wall and busted on the tile floor was not so priceless...lol. You'll get another chance at a 2400 one of these days! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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