NHT 3.3 2.9 AC-2 Super One Super Zero owner

[watchdog005 13]

Thanks for adding me. Just wanted to join the forum to add information that I could provide and learn from other members. 

[Sk1Bum 13,127]

Hello watchdog005 and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us!

 

I also have a set of NHT 3.3s. I think there are 2 others that currently have them, and a couple more that have had them in the past. They're great speakers.

 

What's the rest of your system like?

 

Once you get to Novice status, please consider uploading pics of your gear in the Members Systems area. We all love pics of all kinds of stereo and home theater gear.

 

 

[Charlie 19,543]

What's up @watchdog005  You're in good hands now...

 

[watchdog005 13]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm driving the 3.3 with the Creek Destiny integrated amplifier and alternating with my Adcom GFP 750 preamplifier and Aragon 8008bb amplifier. Sources Luxman t-117 tuner, Conrad Johnson SD-22 CD player, OPPO UDP-203 Bluray, Technics SL-B2 and 1300 turntables, Audio Engine Bluetooth wireless DAC. 

[watchdog005 13]

I also have 4 Sunfire Carver Signature 2700 watt subs. Not hooked up though. Don't want to anger the neighbors...lol. 

[BobTFM35 3,106]

Welcome to the Carver Site! Nice grouping of equipment. Might need to exercise one sub at a time to familiarize the neighbors what quality sound and base is all about!

 

I have to feel that you graced either one or both of your Turntables with a Denon DL-103 or 103R? If so what did you use for your SUT and phono preamp

 

Once again Welcome!

 

 

 

[AndrewJohn 11,000]

Welcome to TCS.

 

I saw someone just sold that exact NHT setup and center channel on the NHT forum..., was that you that picked them up?

 

Are yours black, rosewood, or the pickled white finish?

[watchdog005 13]

Sorry for the repeated post.

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[watchdog005 13]

No I've had this gear for awhile except for the Adcom GFP-750 which I recently picked up. Bought everything separately. My 3.3 are black. Nice shape aside from a few minor nicks. Original boxes too. 

[watchdog005 13]

You hit the nail on the head Andrew. I have the Denon 103r. Also Audio Technica cartridges both mm and mc with the audio technica 650 mc transformer. 

[BobTFM35 3,106]

I kind of figured that having a 1300 the 103R would be a great addition if that's what you mounted it on. 

 

I also have the 103R with a custom built SUT and tube phono preamp. Best combination that I have ever had.

[watchdog005 13]

Cool, tubes are nice. I was thinking about buying a tube phono stage or a Schiit Audio phono preamp but I decided to install the Creek phono card and I already had the audio technica SUT. 

[BobTFM35 3,106]

Sounds like a good combination with the ability to add a nice phono card. The option for a tube phono amp is always open.

[watchdog005 13]

Yes thats an option. The Creek sounds a bit tubey itself. 

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[Half Life 1,264]

Welcome from Virginia!  Enjoy your stay!

 

Impressive equipment suite!

[watchdog005 13]

Thank you. 

[PhilDent 2,004]

Welcome @watchdog005! 
 

Both @Daddyjt and I are running the NHT 3.3s. I’m running them with the RAM 285 tube amp.  He’s running them with a beast of an amp - the Mark Levinson 331. We are both NHT fans. I have 3.3, 2.9, 2.5, 2.5i, 1.5, AC2 speakers - many of these purchases enabled by him.  😁

[watchdog005 13]

I used to own the 2.5. Right now I have the 3.3 in original boxes, two 2.9, three AC2, four original made in USA Super ones, four Super Zero original made in USA black and two Super Zero original made in USA in white. One set of Super Ones made in USA original are new in boxes. I'm driving the 3.3 with the Creek Destiny and the sound is awesome. The Aragon 8008bb amplifier is a new toy I just hooked up to a small pair of Polk 25i speakers just to test it and it sounds great. Going to see how it sounds with the Aragon 8008bb Adcom GFP-750 preamplifier. The Aragon 8008bb amplifier was designed by Dan D'Agostino from Krell and the Adcom GFP-750 preamplifier was designed by Nelson Pass. 

[Sk1Bum 13,127]

13 minutes ago, PhilDent said:

Both @Daddyjt and I are running the NHT 3.3s. I’m running them with the RAM 285 tube amp.  He’s running them with a beast of an amp - the Mark Levinson 331. We are both NHT fans. I have 3.3, 2.9, 2.5, 2.5i, 1.5, AC2 speakers - many of these purchases enabled by him.  😁

 

He's really good at that. My 3.3 purchase was because of his love of his 2.9s. He also had a hand in my Hellcat Pro purchase over a Glock G43.  

[watchdog005 13]

My B&K st-140, Proton D1200 Proton 1000 and Technics SA-800, SA-600, SA-500 equipment had to take back seats. But I'm in the process of setting up VTI racks to display them and keep them juiced up. 

[watchdog005 13]

Nowhere to put my Six vintage EPI, Four vintage Advents, PSB and B&W speakers...lol. Had Vandersteens, Thiel, Spendor, Spica, Yamaha and some others on my bucket list. Just don't have the room. Once I move some of it I'll make room for the new. I'll listen to it and sell it. Fun just to hear new stuff I never heard. But nothing I know of will replace the 3.3. Got to move a Creek 5350se and 5250se eventually. 

[watchdog005 13]

Mirage M-1 speakers, Energy Vertas, Celestion SL-700, ProAc, Snell, Dunlavy, Wilson Audio are on the bucket list. I have the Celestion SL-6S and SL-6SI. 3.3 might very well be the end game but I want to hear some others and resell them after hearing them. End game system don't mean the hobby and the fun ends.