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Old 12-18-2012, 09:47 PM
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Great review Bob. You'll be in heaven again when the new SCs arrive.
Thank-you -- it was fun & wish I had them for another week.

First things first though -- I definitely want that sensation back.

Happy Holidays Folks,

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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 12-18-2012, 10:48 PM
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This was a great read, Bob. Thanks for taking the time to write up your review!
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Old 12-18-2012, 10:57 PM
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This was a great read, Bob. Thanks for taking the time to write up your review!


Happy Holidays Folks,

Bob
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 12-19-2012, 12:00 AM
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Bob
Are you buying the SCs new or do you have a line on a set of dealer demos at a "nice" price? Just curious. Thx and happy holidays.
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Old 12-19-2012, 12:10 AM
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Are you buying the SCs new or do you have a line on a set of dealer demos at a "nice" price? Just curious. Thx and happy holidays.
They will be new Cyril.

Happy Holidays Folks,

Bob
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 12-19-2012, 07:23 AM
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Nice write up Bob. I can only imagine how nice they would have sounded.

I have my gear almost completely wired with either Valhalla or Tyr and I love what the Nor dost loom does.

Cheers

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Old 12-29-2012, 07:30 PM
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Bob,

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Nordost Odin cables--it made for a good read. In the future it would be interesting to read about your further impressions of the Odin's after the new cables arrive and you have lived with them awhile.

Happy New Year,

Roger

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Old 12-29-2012, 08:41 PM
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Thanks for the great write up Bob! The Odins are indeed superb cables. I have gone with all-Jorma Prime cables in my system. I was just reading some comments from a guy in another forum who has some of the best high end gear in the world. He compared Nordost Odin pc's in his system to Jorma Primes & preferred the Jormas in every situation except phono to transformer, which he surmised could be due the 1.0 mtr length of that cable. Personal preference plays a good part, but given the Primes are half the price of Odin, i'm not complaining
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Old 12-29-2012, 10:50 PM
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Nice write up Bob. I can only imagine how nice they would have sounded. I have my gear almost completely wired with either Valhalla or Tyr and I love what the Nor dost loom does. Cheers
Shane, the Nordost line from Frey upwards is very nice and I too like what I have heard & as mentioned, must go the Odin line for SC’s. One of these days anyways.

Happy New Years Folks,

Bob

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Bob,

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Nordost Odin cables--it made for a good read. In the future it would be interesting to read about your further impressions of the Odin's after the new cables arrive and you have lived with them awhile.
Happy New Year, Roger
Thanks Roger. I’ll definitely do so sir,

Happy New Years Folks,

Bob

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Thanks for the great write up Bob! The Odins are indeed superb cables. I have gone with all-Jorma Prime cables in my system. I was just reading some comments from a guy in another forum who has some of the best high end gear in the world. He compared Nordost Odin pc's in his system to Jorma Primes & preferred the Jormas in every situation except phono to transformer, which he surmised could be due the 1.0 mtr length of that cable. Personal preference plays a good part, but given the Primes are half the price of Odin, i'm not complaining
David, you’re welcomed. I have heard mention of the Jorma Prime & noticed awhile back your impressive signature but never seen a pair in person nor in a demo setting. They incorporate the Bybee Slipstream Golden Quantum Purifiers of which I am a fan of & prior owner of Jacks products. Would love to try a few pairs of their XLR’s at some point; but for obvious reasons focused on the Odin SC’s at the moment.

Happy New Years Folks,

Bob
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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David[/B], you’re welcomed. I have heard mention of the Jorma Prime & noticed awhile back your impressive signature but never seen a pair in person nor in a demo setting. They incorporate the Bybee Slipstream Golden Quantum Purifiers of which I am a fan of & prior owner of Jacks products. Would love to try a few pairs of their XLR’s at some point; but for obvious reasons focused on the Odin SC’s at the moment.

Happy New Years Folks,

Bob
I respect Nordost Odin which are superb and fast cables. For me in my system, i've found the Jorma Primes to be a perfect match; very natural sounding and virtually perfect in presentation. I plan on upgrading my Origo biwire sc's early in the New Year to Jorma Prime single wires. The Prime sc's are a big upgrade from Origo, so I can't wait! Let us know how the Odin sc's work out
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