Joe Whip Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Gee, I hope this thread doesn’t turn into a bunch of old guys complaining about ailments. And I am an old guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Neff Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 and my cable has a kink in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 HRS = made in USA 😉 The Aesthetix DAC i have and Vandy M7 amps both came from the factory with HRS isolation, ditto many Brinkmann products… I am using HRS Nimbus couplers on my amp stand and have more on order for my phono pre…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Nimbus Couplers are black aluminum hardened w air load chamber and two proprietary elastomer discs. I use three on the 50# MC240 and four on the 62# RM-9. HRS make integral spring feet also. There are of course other reputable brands grounded in engineering and listening… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I have to look into HRS. I stumbled onto Townshend, but found their products to be well crafted and seemed to make a noticeable improvement to the sound quality-mainly 'cleaner' well defined bass. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Question for my friends regarding couplers. When used on a component (other than a turntable), is the preferred usage under the components feet or direct contact with the bottom of the chassis? Simply for cleaning / dusting purposes, I would like the additional height with them under the feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Hi Steve - HRS recommends direct contact w chassis NOT the feet. They do come in different aluminum thickness to accomplish your goal. As you can see from my photo I am a terrible duster.. Bob - I understand, i try to present a range of solutions to problems. I get tired of the to my ears anyways incessant …on Audiogon… Townshend this, that… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, TomicTime said: Hi Steve - HRS recommends direct contact w chassis NOT the feet. They do come in different aluminum thickness to accomplish your goal. As you can see from my photo I am a terrible duster.. … The house boss asked for a battery powered leaf blower for V-Day. She got a Metabo, and likes it…Mostly for outside, when I am on the Stihl, but it is handy for garage and blowing behind sofas. She wanted a Makita, but I told her we already had batteries for the Metabo. I have no idea if it would work for you, but it is an idea, that could save some knee work genuflecting in front of the audio alter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad O Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Holmz said: The house boss asked for a battery powered leaf blower for V-Day. She got a Metabo, and likes it…Mostly for outside, when I am on the Stihl, but it is handy for garage and blowing behind sofas. She wanted a Makita, but I told her we already had batteries for the Metabo. I have no idea if it would work for you, but it is an idea, that could save some knee work genuflecting in front of the audio alter? https://www.harborfreight.com/200-mph-cordless-200-mph-compact-workshop-blower-tool-only-56416.html works for me. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 I'd be a bit more cautious about using a blower. Dust has a way of getting into places it shouldn't. For me, a Swiffer is godsend. @TomicTime, I agree that a certain member on Audiogon touts Townshend, ad infinitum, but I have to say I find their products work.- At least, for me. Does anyone have a source/dealer for HRS that they could recommend? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Bob - Johnny R has HRS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Jeepers, I didn't know that! I recently wrote to him asking for a vinyl/streaming shoot out, but got no response. Thanks for the info. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I’m a cheapskate 😁 Just received some Nobsound springs to use under my Belles amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Brian - are they the sonic equal of the second coming as advertised ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 meanwhile…all those ancient Telefunkens are well….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) To be honest Jim, I was using Vibrapod cones before, but had to sit on some tile. I really wanted to clean all that up, and the Nobsound ‘springs’ seem to get many accolades, even by another Brian we know. There may be slight increase in SQ over the cones, but nothing earth shattering. I remember installing the Vibrapod cones under my amp when I first got them, and yes, a pretty big difference vs the stock feet. Edited November 21, 2021 by bkeske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) great…i was preparing the bilge pump for the gusher tsunami of hyperbole…now you need a thick slab of x, cones below, springs above…. Timbernation often has slabs, or Mapleshade. Edited November 21, 2021 by TomicTime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Jim, I love the slab you had made for your amps. I know some carpenters, one in particular, that could produce something similar….was just never sure it was necessary with a solid state amp vs tubes to be honest. The cones/springs do help a lot though, albeit as I say, both are very similar to my ears. The Nobsound do clean up my set-up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 late to this party, but hey guys. I'm back. I own Quatro's (getting back to the OP). I ran the Ayre AX5/20 with the QX5/20 for a few years. I upgraded to the M5 amps and they are in a different league. I LOVE the 30k AR mono's. I've always heard them on Quatro's and LOVED the. I heard them vs teh Boulder 30k stereo amp and it wasn't a contest. The Audio Research was THAT much better. Even the guy in the store heard the difference and he was trying to get me to buy the Boulder. They were both on the 150k Wilson towers. When I auditioned the M5 in three stores, they also had the AR mono's. That was a GREAT sound that I would happily live with forever. When the M5's were put into the system, it did so many small things better, that the overall sound was scaled to greater heights. I dont' have those notes anymore (can't find them at least), but I was in shock as the cost of the M5's is so much less than the AR. I also like the AR a bit better than the faster sounding MXR/20's which is a really great amp in it's own right (better than Boulder by a mile for my ears every time I've heard them). Quatro's are a true high end speaker and the best value in the V line (to my ears and wallet). They demand a great sounding, zero feedback, non Class D amp (JMHO). I have heard some Class D amps that are fine, but they are not in the same category (the ones I've heard) as the M5 amps. (not a commercial. just go audition and you will hear it quickly I'm sure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCH Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 6 hours ago, ctsooner said: late to this party, but hey guys. I'm back. I own Quatro's (getting back to the OP). I ran the Ayre AX5/20 with the QX5/20 for a few years. I upgraded to the M5 amps and they are in a different league. I LOVE the 30k AR mono's. I've always heard them on Quatro's and LOVED the. I heard them vs teh Boulder 30k stereo amp and it wasn't a contest. The Audio Research was THAT much better. Even the guy in the store heard the difference and he was trying to get me to buy the Boulder. They were both on the 150k Wilson towers. When I auditioned the M5 in three stores, they also had the AR mono's. That was a GREAT sound that I would happily live with forever. When the M5's were put into the system, it did so many small things better, that the overall sound was scaled to greater heights. I dont' have those notes anymore (can't find them at least), but I was in shock as the cost of the M5's is so much less than the AR. I also like the AR a bit better than the faster sounding MXR/20's which is a really great amp in it's own right (better than Boulder by a mile for my ears every time I've heard them). Quatro's are a true high end speaker and the best value in the V line (to my ears and wallet). They demand a great sounding, zero feedback, non Class D amp (JMHO). I have heard some Class D amps that are fine, but they are not in the same category (the ones I've heard) as the M5 amps. (not a commercial. just go audition and you will hear it quickly I'm sure). Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m curious about the M5s and this review makes me more interested. I have an inquiry into my dealer if they can get them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I have come to trust @ctsooner's recommendations/insight. When we listened to equipment at Audioconnection, we both heard the same things. -Especially helpful, as I don't have the time to audition as much equipment as he has...😊 Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thanks Bob. Too kind. I've yet to hear anyone who has heard or purchased it not fall in love. That's rare in audio when you get any kind of true consensus on any product. This is why I'm a proponent of an all active system. That's sort of what Vandersteen is turning into. It's hard to better a piece of gear that's literally made FOR your speakers. ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 The advantages of an amplifier, designed according to the particular design principles of a particular line of speakers, by one of the most knowledgeable and passionate designers in the industry, is not only quite rare, but makes perfect sense. And someday …………………. if the good Lord’s willin and the creek don’t rise, both will reside in Studio V. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Steve Edwards said: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Steve Same to you Steve, and the rest of the odd duck gang. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 The “Odd Duck Gang” …………… perfect, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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