Derek’s system
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My listening room system. Next step is acoustic treatments. TV is just used for the home computer which holds digital copies of all my CDs and runs into the MB50 for a dac. Dedicated 20amp line for power w Furman PST-8. Mcintosh C1100 pre amp, MC152 amp, MB50 streamer, VPI scout turntable w Soundsmith Zepher MIMC cart, Harbeth C7ES3 speakers w Rel T/9i sub.
Considering a dedicated DAC - maybe Holo or Schiit and working on cable upgrades. |
:thumbsup::thumbsup: Very nice, Derek! :yes:
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Harb's!! :naughty: |
Derek’s system
Have fun! Looking good, try not to get bitten too bad [emoji851]
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What brand is the rack? |
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Nice CD rack too.
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Excellent System!
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Excellent!
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Looks great, I would want that C1100 front and center...
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So I have been working to upgrade the digital capabilities of my system. Ivan was able to get me a great deal on a new Esoteric K-05xs. All I can say is this thing is amazing. Out of the box I played Genesis – Invisible Touch in SACD format. I heard sounds that I never picked up before. During Tonigh, Tonigh,Tonigh I actually thought there was some form of phone or alarm ringing upstairs, so I went looking for the sound. After leaving my room it was gone. I come to find out when I replayed the song again, that it was in the music. I have listened to this track a number of times and never had that experience. The sound stage and resolution is amazing and it’s not even broken in. I can’t be more pleased w the purchase. Now I have to determine if I keep the MB50 for streaming or use the Mini Mac w the Esoteric.
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It is coming together quite nicely.
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I am frequently suprised by previously hidden details in songs,many I have been listening to for decades. This is the Esoteric gift that keeps giving.
CONGRATULATIONS, Now you can enjoy the full magic of your music. |
Derek,
Congrats on putting together an excellent system! You've made some fine gear choices that will give you great pleasure for years to come. Tom |
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Made some upgrades. Just moved in the Pass Labs x260.8. All I can say is WOW. Not even broken in and I’m already loving them.
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Derek, congrats on the 260.8's, as an owner myself I can say for certainty that you're set for a long time !
Now get those speakers moved out some or gear moved back. It's never good for the soundstage for anything in front of and between your speakers. |
Congratulations Derek, that’s some serious amplification.
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Nice rig Derek, I like it good stuff yes :)
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Derek, beautiful system. I wouldn't be too concerned about moving your speakers if your sound is good. Enjoy in good health.
Charles |
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A few updates. New preamp (Audio Research Ref 6), music server/dac (Aurender A10) and a temp phono preamp (Schiit Mani Phono Preamp) to tide me over till I find what has the best synergy w the system. Needed something since my phono was integrated into the Mcintosh C1100 which is gone.
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Finally got around to starting the acoustic treatments in the room. These are from GIK. I had a custom print made from a WAV file of two of my favorite songs.
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Very cool.
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That's a really cool idea for wallcoverings, especially for us audio people! They look well done too, very nice.
- Buck |
It was really easy. Just upload the audio file to Soundviz, walk through the steps for colors, type and size. Then purchase an electronic download. I then sent that to GIK for an Art panel. If I was more artist and technology inclined, I might tried to do more to make it stand out.
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Just one update this month. New Canton Ref 3K speakers. These thing are incredible. They just disappear into the room w the sound enveloping the listener.
https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1648855723 https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1648855593 https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1648855670 |
Jdsmoke, I've heard many good things about Canton's. I wish you many hours of good listening. Congrats on your new speakers!
Best Charles |
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