Salk BEATS System

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artofaudio

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Salk BEATS System
« on: 3 Jun 2021, 07:44 pm »
Hello,

I'm not new here but I could not recover my old account (almostbuff).  I just wanted to give an update.  I will follow up with pics once I put everything together.  Shout out to Jim Salk for fielding my numerous questions and igreyhoundfan for helping me on numerous occasions and to all others.  Honesty, I've no idea what this system is going to sound like, but I hope it sounds fantastic!

I'm a 64 % completion of curly walnut with dark walnut dye and burst edges.  In the meantime I've ordered the following components and they are sitting in boxes:

Lumin U1 Mini
Audio Sensibility DC cable kit
Uptone Audio JS-2 power supply
Cary Audio si3002d Integrated amplifier
NRG custom power cables (The 5) x 3
NRG custom power cables (6.6) 6 AWG
Wire World Spaceport 6 outlet power conditioner

I'm still on the fence regarding usb cable and an audio rack.  My current considerations for usb cable are  Curious, & Inakustik.

In regards to audio racks I really like the Sistrum SP-3 from starsound Technologies.

https://luminmusic.com/lumin-u1-mini.html
https://audiosensibility.com/blog/sbooster-lumin-store/#!/Lumin-D2-T2-U1-Mini-DC-Adapter-Kit-Signature-OCC-Silver-for-5-5X2-1mm-DC-plug/p/268182652/category=31645032
https://uptoneaudio.com/products/js-2-linear-power-supply
https://www.caryaudio.com/products/si-300-2d-integrated-amplifier/
https://nrgcustomcables.wixsite.com/nrgcustomcables/the-five
https://nrgcustomcables.wixsite.com/nrgcustomcables/speaker-cables
https://store.wireworldcable.com/products/copy-of-matrix-2-us-shielded-power-cord-extender
https://curiouscables.com/
https://www.in-akustik.de/en/cables-and-accessories/multimedia/usb-20-cable/reference-high-speed-usb-20-007170075/
http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/Sistrum.php

rmdtexas

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #1 on: 3 Jun 2021, 11:11 pm »
The BeATs are worth the wait. Not familiar with the Cary but read good things about it.  Enjoy

Big Red Machine

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #2 on: 4 Jun 2021, 01:07 am »
The Curious cable is nothing special btw.

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #3 on: 4 Jun 2021, 01:51 am »
@Big Red Machine - this is why I'm going to try the cable company's lending library.  I will try a few out for 2 weeks to see how they sound in my system. 

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #4 on: 4 Jun 2021, 10:06 pm »
I have an AcousticBBQ Double Smoked USB cable. I'm not using it and am willing to part with it. I sent you an email since you can't accept PM's here yet. I've never heard the Curious or Cerious USB's but some people prefer the AcousticBBQ and I am using Bill's interconnects and love them. Also have a pair of base Song3's and love them but will have to sell them soon because I'm moving and have to consolidate. Anyway, check your email if interested. Be well.

rick_reynolds40

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #5 on: 5 Jun 2021, 01:53 pm »
I have had my BEATs for a little over 2 years and use different electronics than you have acquired.  I haven't heard that particular Cary amp, but have heard a few of the older ones.  I predict this system is going to sound KILLER!

Please let us know

Rick

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #6 on: 7 Jun 2021, 02:06 pm »
@abd1 - I've never heard of AcousticBBQ cables.  I will send you a text in reply to the PM that you sent. 

jd3

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #7 on: 7 Jun 2021, 07:17 pm »
I’ve currently got BeAT’s that are pretty close to what you’ve got on order. 







I also have an Acoustic BBQ usb cable, and I’ve kept it over all the others I’ve tried, including the Curious cable.

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #8 on: 7 Jun 2021, 08:44 pm »
Who makes Acoustic BBQ?  I can't seem to find their website other than resellers. 

jd3

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #9 on: 7 Jun 2021, 09:02 pm »
He’s over on Audiogon a lot…user name is grannyring…Bill D.  I don’t believe he’s building cables anymore though.

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #10 on: 16 Jul 2021, 03:10 am »
My BEATS are 64 % compete.  In the meanwhile I'm getting prepared for arrival of speakers and thought I'd share a few pics. I have a Equi=Core 2400 20 amp balanced power conditioner and Core Power Gold series power cord the way, that I will put on the bottom shelf.  Now back to painting and cleaning. :D


Like I mentioned before, I hope this setup will sound good with the BEATS. 

















Rocket

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #11 on: 16 Jul 2021, 10:33 am »
Hi,

Glad you've joined the salk family. I've been a customer since about 2008.  All you need now to finalise your system is a turntable and some vinyl.

Enjoy the new speakers :).

Cheers Rod

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #12 on: 16 Jul 2021, 11:24 am »
@Rocket - Once I get the Salks dialed in I may consider vinyl in the future. 

abd1

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« Reply #13 on: 16 Jul 2021, 11:30 pm »
How heavy and stiff are those powercables? Does the weight put any stress on the IEC inlet on the component?

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #14 on: 17 Jul 2021, 04:54 pm »
The cables weigh 2.6 pounds. The cables are very flexible but I do incur some slight leaning from the cable end to the IEC inlet.  I may put a small block under it.

wilbur_the_goose

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #15 on: 21 Jul 2021, 12:21 pm »
@artofaudio - when did you place your order?   I placed an order for a center speaker on March 5, and it's still at 11%.

artofaudio

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #16 on: 21 Jul 2021, 06:25 pm »
@wilbur_the_goose - December 17th, 2020

abd1

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« Reply #17 on: 22 Jul 2021, 04:04 pm »
Be patient. Jim will deliver. I waited a long time for my Song3's and they were worth it. I know its agonizing (I couldn't keep from rechecking the progress multiple times per day). Keep in mind we're in one of the most difficult manufacturing and labor markets I've ever seen, and Jim was already busy before these conditions got extremely difficult. I'm actually working with a different company on a custom cabinet for my gear. It's been over a year and they're finally about to start building it. We are not in normal times so expect the unusual.

wilbur_the_goose

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Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #18 on: 23 Jul 2021, 11:58 am »
Thanks!   I know they're worth it  -  I picked up a pair of BeAT 3's off Audiogon.   Sold my old Paradigm V100's the next day.   

I'm a happy camper now with those replies :)

Rocket

Re: Salk BEATS System
« Reply #19 on: 23 Jul 2021, 04:37 pm »
Hi Guys,

I luckily bought a pair of mint condition salk sound song 3's all the way from Perth, Western Australia. A totally amazing pair of speakers for about $4.5k usd imported to Australia. I also have a pair of HT3's which are about 10 years old and I know how good Jim's speakers sound.  I'd say the song 3's are about 85 to 90% as good as the HT3's.

I can only imagine how good the beats will sound when they are delivered to you.

Cheers Rod