OMG, it is absolutely amazing......... worth every penny and then some.

After 4 plus weeks of working on the Ridgeline, I got it to the point where I could safely fire it up.

The DVD-Audio section is unnnnnbelievable. I haven't even had time to tinker with the Road EQ or any EQ settings for that matter. All I've got is the front speakers and the sub running. Still need to put in the monitor, rear speakers, and center channel. I can go 6.1 surround, but will keep it simple and go 5.1.

Also, absolutely no noise whatsoever. I did everything by the book and it paid off.

Even the Ai-Net changer sounds great. I was worried about the Ion Bus to Ai-Net converter, but it keeps the signal very clean.

Question for Defro........ I did not install the ferite core on the Ion Bus cables, it should be OK, right? No noise, so I felt it was not needed.

Joe, I think even you will be impressed by the sound of the F#1 Status. I'll bring it by when I'm done installing the rest of the speakers. You can help me tweak it. :D

I'm heading out to see Timmy first thing in the morning....... I haven't been this excited in a long, long time.

Ferrites 'prevent' noise you may need it later

I have a friend trying to sell me the F#1 status HU... I might just let him do it too

for the sake of a potential problem, i would use the ferrite cores, im glad you are enjoying your new f#1

Mugen1
Good to hear you got the F-1 running! [img]smile.gif[/img] Do you have the Morels in the Ridgeline or is it in the Civic?

Civic is history. All Morels in the Ridgeline. Elate three ways up front, Integras in the back and a single 10 inch Elate sub.

Amp is Audison LRX 6

Replacing stock speaker wires was a huge pain, but not as bad as runnibg 1/0 gauge under the Ridgeline and into the composite trunk under the bed.

So..... When could I listen to it? I have three DVD-A waiting to be played in a good player. :D

DVDA? Lol.

I'm almost positive thats not what I'm thinking of, but what exactly is it?

Yeah, watching porn while driving can cause problems.... hee hee hee.......

I just finished installing the rear speakers and I'll work on the centre channel tomorrow. Something quick and dirty. So Wednesday should be OK. I'm trying to get the dome mids and tweeters up front installed in the A-pillars. Right now, I'm running two-way Morels -- speakers from Elate three-ways, but running two-way passive from the old Dotech set I had before in the Civic.

Still sounds good, though.

Listened to an current F#1 Status (what a name!) HU over the weekend with the new Zapco comp set... detail, articulation, clearity (I listened with no EQ or TA). The system does seem a cut above the ordinary, certainly a contender for best HU at any price. It gives my McIntosh a run for the money for sure, and it has DVD and incredible tools for tailoring the sound! The Zapcos are must audition too