Promitheus TVC passive preamp anyone?

jaspal kallar · « **Reply #600 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 09:06 pm »

Quote from: PromitheusAudio on 20 Dec 2006, 10:29 pm

Brian T, newbuyer, mikey B

I have send out personell message to you guys via this forum's email. I tend to rectify and identify your missing TVC orders during the christmas break. So give me a shout out on your details

On the platfrom don't bother with carbon fibre and acrylic they sound positively bad.

gooberdude
what do you think of the oyaide stuff? considering your head lines are all oyaides ac parts

Some picture of the power cord. This are teflon insulated too.

THere is 8 pcs left for the power cord, as i made one for gymane and another for another audiocircle member who ordered the unit. I report via email good results with the unit.

Nick: Just out of interest is it possible to have a 3 pin British plug instead of the I presume the american 3 pin version ?

Bwanagreg · « **Reply #601 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 09:52 pm »

Nick,

I just wanted to extend a Merry Christmas to you, and to thank you for the beautiful card. I've been silent around here only because I've been enjoying my TVC so much I have lost the urge to upgrade ... for the moment

Nick is a class act, and has a product with price/performance off the scale.

Greg

anubisgrau · « **Reply #602 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 10:02 pm »

i have just been playing with my thule CDP and electrocompaniet preamp EC4.7 to find out that the CDP has double the output via balanced outs, 4V instead of 2V (via SE).

that's crazy gain, i can't wait for TVC to see how this pumps!

brian t · « **Reply #603 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 10:51 pm »

nick, that was very kind of you to sort my tvc out was quite prepared to wait there was no need to work through the night! these things happen in any company no ones perfect, its how you sort problems out that gives an indication of how good a company is and it doesnt get much better than what you have just done. have a good rest nick i think its going to be a busy 2007 and thanks for the xmas card.

GHM · « **Reply #604 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 11:28 pm »

Nick,
I also would like to wish you a Merry and restful Christmas!

My friend called again today to let me know of the progress with the Energizer and Promitheus. He's in love with both of these things now. I can't wait to test them in my system. I'm pushing for tomorrow to have my gear set back up.
In short he says he wants the Energizer and hates that I'll be coming to get it!

He says it makes the the music seem more organic and defined too him. His background is dead silent. His associated equipment is an Arcam DV27 as a transport> Paradisea Dac> Reference Promitheus TVC>Classe 300a>Eminent Tech 8As. Nick he said as soon as money allowed he wants the Energizer and the cord that came with it.

Thanks for the pics Ed..the system looks very cool!

NewBuyer · « **Reply #605 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 07:31 am »

Quote from: GHM on 22 Dec 2006, 11:28 pm

Nick,
I also would like to wish you a Merry and restful Christmas!

Same here.

We are very fortunate to have Nicholas in the audio community, and we all benefit greatly from this.
Merry Christmas Nick, and everyone else here too!

P.S. GHM, please change your icon!

It gives me epileptic seizures (haha)...

brashgordon · « **Reply #606 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 07:37 am »

Merry Christmas to all ....

I'm a rare contributor, but an avid reader, and seeker of sonic truth ...

And let's face it .... there's a seeker born every minute ... (props to P T Barnum)

Props, to Nicholas ... I've had my TVC ... for about a week now ... and it's gettin' better
by the minute .... I can listen ....at a whisper....and at a shout ...

I have cables that cost more than this did ...

What an absolute surprise and delight ....

Now ....how did this get hi-jacked into a Paradisea thread ...

Let's hear what Nicholas intends for his DAC ....

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

GHM · « **Reply #607 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 11:26 am »

Quote from: NewBuyer on 23 Dec 2006, 07:31 am

Quote from: GHM on 22 Dec 2006, 11:28 pm
Nick,
I also would like to wish you a Merry and restful Christmas!

Same here.
We are very fortunate to have Nicholas in the audio community, and we all benefit greatly from this.
Merry Christmas Nick, and everyone else here too!

P.S. GHM, please change your icon! It gives me epileptic seizures (haha)...

Hey NewBuyer..that's what it's there for!

It's just a mirror of my personality...I like to walk the wild side every now and then.

Quote from: brashgordon on 23 Dec 2006, 07:37 am

Merry Christmas to all ....

Now ....how did this get hi-jacked into a Paradisea thread ...

Let's hear what Nicholas intends for his DAC ....

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

..you lost me Gordon? Hi jacked into a Paradisea thread where? I'm sure Nick has something good up his sleeves for the NON OS DAC..just waiting in the shadows for it. aa

Dan155 · « **Reply #608 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 02:16 pm »

Happy and peaseful Christmas Nick!

Nick has been good enough to do me a special - sell me two transformers + switch for fitting on to the end of the DAC I'm designing using the AKM4396. The transformers will provide balanced to single ended conversion, low pass filtering, maintain ground isolation between DAC and amp and of course provide volume control amd low impedance output without a load of active electronics.

Dan

PaulFolbrecht · « **Reply #609 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 04:54 pm »

I've been listening to my TVC for 4 days now and it is in the same league, at least, as my (far more expensive) S&B-tranny based TVC. Part of me is actually not too happy about that, but it's true. The styling is certainly more utilitarian but if it's giving up anything significant in sound quality, I can't find it. It sounds wonderful - open, transparent, clear, and dynamic as a TVC should.

(I'm giving it a slight allowance as it is not fully broken in yet.)

ebag4 · « **Reply #610 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 06:04 pm »

Thanks GD, yes the Squeezebox runs analog outs (analog mod by Vinnie) directly into the TVC. I must say that the TVC is far and away a better volume control than the SB3's volume control, this goes against my normal minimalist approach "less is better" but that has prooven to be incorrect because the the TVC has really opened up the music and it still has very little time on it.

GMH, thanks, it is definitely a work in progress. Acoustic panels to be completed, speakers to be completed, an unhoused bugle and a 41 HZ amp4 awaiting completion. The problem is I started listening to things before the projects are complete and they are sounding very good. This makes it difficult to break it down to finish.

Happy holidays to all,
Ed

Randy · « **Reply #611 on:** 23 Dec 2006, 11:01 pm »

anubisgrau - Regarding your balanced CDP output. Mine is about the same, 2.2 versus 4.5 for the balanced out. This is the main reason I ordered my Pro TVC back in September, so I could take full advantage of the superior sound offered by the XLR outs of my CD player, and I must say the TVC has delievered it in spades. I couldn't be more satisfied. The sound is superb, and I wonder if those who are unable to use the balanced version of the TVC might be missing a little something that is extra special.

GHM · « **Reply #612 on:** 24 Dec 2006, 06:41 am »

Finally got this system up and running again. I'm still trying to figure this Foobar stuff out.

. I'm now using a PC as a transport ripping everything to the hard drive with WMA Lossless and using Foobar 2000 as the playback program. I have this running through my Monarchy 48/96 DIP by way an optical output from my PC. Then digital coax too the Paradisea Dac> Reference Promitheus TVC> Audio Sector Patek Integrated and out too my speakers.

This computer comes with the media Center program and remote...which is very cool. I have a long way to go in figuring this stuff out. The remote seems to work on the Foobar to a certain degree. I will say this Foobar sounds terrific running through my DIP! Sound quality is absolutely amazing!! NewBuyer..you were right. I'm now strictly PC audio. I can even adjust the volume from my listening seat with this remote. I set the Promitheus at a preset volume and let the computer do the rest.

Right now the best digital I'm hearing in my home with the combo. I've found the Energizer works better for me when plugged into the receptacle with the other components run through the power strip in the same receptacle.
It also improved my picture quality as well. I'm using a Samsung 42 inch Plasma as a Monitor. I can now understand why some are so bent on the computer as a transport. One thing is certain with the TVC. The better the transport or source the better the sound. The Promitheus lets me hear the differences in WMA and Foobar easily..no contest! WMA is good for one thing..back ground music!

launche · « **Reply #613 on:** 24 Dec 2006, 04:47 pm »

GHM,

It should get better if you start using EAC, FLAC etc...

Don't know what WMP you're using, if it's WMP 11 that thing is garbage for SQ IMO. WMP 10 or even 9 can be tweaked to sound good. But get that kmixer bypassed to open things up.

http://www.asio4all.com/

I'm sure the advanced PC audio gents will eventually get you all setup. The convenience is off the charts.

GHM · « **Reply #614 on:** 24 Dec 2006, 05:29 pm »

Quote from: launche on 24 Dec 2006, 04:47 pm

GHM,

It should get better if you start using EAC, FLAC etc...

Don't know what WMP you're using, if it's WMP 11 that thing is garbage for SQ IMO. WMP 10 or even 9 can be tweaked to sound good. But get that kmixer bypassed to open things up.

http://www.asio4all.com/

I'm sure the advanced PC audio gents will eventually get you all setup. The convenience is off the charts.

Thanks Launche! I downloaded this driver. Is there anything else I need to do with this? I'm not that keen on this kind of stuff..thanks man.

I tell you Bro I've been listening today to the Foobar. Very very good stuff!! I also downloaded the EAC..now to figure out how to use this.

Thanks again

launche · « **Reply #615 on:** 24 Dec 2006, 05:43 pm »

Don't want to hijack this thread, EAC can be a head scratcher depending on how involved you get. But a visit over to AA should get ya started.

NewBuyer · « **Reply #616 on:** 25 Dec 2006, 05:30 am »

Welcome to the PC-based audio club GHM!

Does your PC use a soundcard, or are you getting optical-out from an integrated motherboard connector?

GHM · « **Reply #617 on:** 25 Dec 2006, 08:19 pm »

Quote from: NewBuyer on 25 Dec 2006, 05:30 am

Welcome to the PC-based audio club GHM!

Does your PC use a soundcard, or are you getting optical-out from an integrated motherboard connector?

Not totally sure NewBuyer. The PC came with a Audigy Sound Blaster HD integrated sound card. Here's a pic of the system not quite finished with my room. So far it sounds darn good using the PC. I thought I might get some harshness using MS footers under the Reference Promitheus on the glass shelves. No harshness at all so far.The Energizer is sitting on the floor to the right of my TV stand. I've read horror stories about PC noise..no problems..the Dell is as quiet as a church mouse.

JLM · « **Reply #618 on:** 25 Dec 2006, 10:31 pm »

GHM,

Before you get too far into PC audio consider the use of USB, SB (Squeeze Box), Olive, and the other "interfaces". Better sound, more convenience. Modded the SB and Olive sound even better (but lose almost half the output).

tanchiro58 · « **Reply #619 on:** 26 Dec 2006, 12:28 am »

Hi Everyone,

I am interested in the PC based music too but I do not know what components should I use or purchase to connect to my Dell XPS 400. Has anyone had time to explain to me how? I would appreciate your time. Thanks.

Kind regards,
Tan