First upgrade in 10 years

tdh888 · Jan 14, 2016

Hi

I've been using my audio research SP11 & Classic 150 monoblocks for 10 years. Had a chance to upgrade to their much newer model , I was surprised how good these newer units are . They excel in a lot of things compared to my older units . I'm impressed!

audioguy · Jan 14, 2016

I'm impressed that you managed to make NO upgrades in 10 years. Good for you. Unlike many of us, you must actually be in this hobby JUST for the music. Enjoy your new toys !!!

tdh888 · Jan 14, 2016

Thanks audioguy,

Always wanted to upgrade , but my kids in college , house payments , classic sports cars always got in the way. Still have to get a REF Phono 2 SE . Currently using my vintage audio research SP10 MK 2 as a phono stage .

Tdh888

amirm · Jan 14, 2016

Man that is one impressive cluster of tubes! Great to hear that you are getting more enjoyment out of the system.

tdh888 · Jan 14, 2016

Thanks for the nice words Amir. There is one drawback w/ these new equipment , it produces a lot of heat and my aircondition can barely handle the rise in temperature in my room.
Here are some picture of the rest of the system.

andrew_stenhouse · Jan 14, 2016

Congratulations on your lovely new additions. Enjoy them in good health.

tdh888 · Jan 14, 2016

Thanks Andrew . By the way I notice your from Australia. My speakers are made in your country. The brand is Duntech. They are currently working on a new model ( The Princess ) .

Tdh888

JackD201 · Jan 14, 2016

Congratulations on the new front end and amps! Please extend my warm regards to Senor Lito and the Batangas crew, Ramon particularly.

Folsom · Jan 14, 2016

Looks like the room could use one more upgrade, maybe a Dyson.

10 years... That's incredible, really.

andrew_stenhouse · Jan 14, 2016

tdh888 said:
Thanks Andrew . By the way I notice your from Australia. My speakers are made in your country. The brand is Duntech. They are currently working on a new model ( The Princess ) .

Tdh888

Yeah I spotted the Sovereigns. Mighty bloody speaker those. Need some grunt and space but boy they perform. Thanks for supporting the local industry (such as it is!).

tdh888 · Jan 15, 2016

Thanks Jack . Will relay your message to Lito & the Batangas group

Tdh888

tdh888 · Jan 15, 2016

Hi Folsom ,

I really need to add an additional air conditioning unit.

Tdh888

tdh888 · Jan 15, 2016

andrew_stenhouse said:
Yeah I spotted the Sovereigns. Mighty bloody speaker those. Need some grunt and space but boy they perform. Thanks for supporting the local industry (such as it is!).

Hi Andrew ,

What I currently have are the late model C5000 Princess. Duntech is currently working on a new one .

andrew_stenhouse · Jan 15, 2016

Forgive me - of course. Wonderful speakers.

I'll be keen to hear what Kat produces in his new Princess. Reminds me - time to pay a visit again.

Cheers

tdh888 · Jan 15, 2016

andrew_stenhouse said:
Forgive me - of course. Wonderful speakers.

I'll be keen to hear what Kat produces in his new Princess. Reminds me - time to pay a visit again.

Cheers

Hi Andrew ,

When you visit Kiat check out what's new at Duntech and let me know if they will be introducing new products .

Tdh888

Folsom · Jan 15, 2016

tdh888 said:
Hi Folsom ,

I really need to add an additional air conditioning unit.

Tdh888

I was making a joke that you could vacuum, clean the floor. But sure, another air conditioning unit or a frying pan to set on top of the tubes so you can have fried egg sandwiches whiles you listen to tunes.

Csng1 · Mar 26, 2017

Get a ductless split unit it is quiet for air conditioning, nice to see another to have 610T, make sure you buy some resistors for stock, my blown took one tube , have to solder a resistor . So it not that difficult , nevertheless very great amps to keep.

tdh888 · Mar 26, 2017

Csng1 said:
Get a ductless split unit it is quiet for air conditioning, nice to see another to have 610T, make sure you buy some resistors for stock, my blown took one tube , have to solder a resistor . So it not that difficult , nevertheless very great amps to keep.

Hi Csng ,

Duct Aircon are indeed what I need but I have not attended to it yet because I've been fixing and sorting out an old Italian sports car my Father handed down to me . It's indeed imperative that resistors and spare output tubes should always be in one's stockpiles if one is owns the REF 610T . So far I've been lucky . I would always suggest that one needs an automatic voltage regulator/ stabilizer transformer w/ a capacity of at least 10,000 Watts to improve the reliability of these amps .

Best regards,

tdh888

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