Bob in WI 2 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Spent some time with my wife this afternoon deciding which of 2 amps to keep. System as of now & for the forseeable future is "sources; Optonica RP 3636 TT, Oppo OPD971H CD player & a nondecript Sanyo cassette deck" into a CT 7 preamp, a M-4.0t amp driving a pair of Vandersteen 2ce's. Really impressed by the clarity & detail of the M 4.0t as well as the tight bottom end. Looking forward to many more hours of listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,620 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome to the site, Bob! The 4.0t is a killer amp, with TONS of headroom. You my look into having it re-capped (all the electrolytic capacitors replaced, as the have a ~20 year life cycle). BTW, what was the amp that got kicked to the curb? :-) Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in WI 2 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 You know the M 4.0t still sounds clean & crisp; I'm not motivated to mess with success but I realize the recap may not be far away. I've posted a very nice PS Audio 200cx for sale on another site. It was a close competition & in another room with other ears, I can see the PS winning the "sound off". I am not excited about selling but I promised not to to be a collector & I need to stay true to my word. Nice forum you folks have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK 88 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi Bob. Welcome. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammond 96 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome aboard Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Howdy Bob and welcome to the forum. Are ya gonna make us beg for stystem photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,745 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome aboard Bob! Yes, lets see some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr 765 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum, Bob. Glad you found us and decided to join in on the fun. Sounds like you've put together a very nice system, enjoy the site........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismiller55 4,717 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahash5150 9,988 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingman 662 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hello Bob!!! Welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlkohler 106 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You should enjoy this forum, many very knowledgeable folk here that are kind enough to share the "wealth". Glad to have you onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopter pilot doug 110 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,308 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum Bob. Glad to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weitrhino 1,425 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Here we have the joy..... Spent some time with my wife this afternoon deciding which of 2 amps to keep......... ....and the misery ....... ...... I am not excited about selling but I promised not to to be a collector & I need to stay true to my word. ....of the Wife Approval Factor at work! Welcome, Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulofsound 40 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome to the site Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbenz 110 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Bob, welcome! You will quickly find that the people here are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,366 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome Bob. That amp should make those Vandys really sing! I going to suppose you have no cats are Wee ones as that's the only reason I did not buy a pair. Re-capping just cleans up everything for another 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck555 366 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Welcome to the forum Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG 2,846 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Welcome Bob. this is a great site. Enjoy the music! BarryG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in WI 2 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks all for the warm welcome & the cat does not sharpen its claws on the Vandersteens. A few pics attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daddyjt 8,620 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Very nice set-up, Bob... I'll bet that 4.0t really makes those Vandys sing...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in WI 2 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'll bet that 4.0t really makes those Vandys sing...:-) We are very pleased. I was a bit concerned because at first the imaging was a little flat, not much depth. So I played with positioning the speakers a bit and exercised one of the "options" ( sonic holography) and the combination made a huge difference. Nice depth without muddying up the detail. Seems that the sonic holography is pretty exacting in speaker placement requirements but there was no mistaking when I hit the sweet spot. Thanks again to all for the warm welcomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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