I just spent the morning with Jim Smith at his home in near Atlanta. What he has been able to do with his system has left me nothing short of stunned. I have heard much more expensive setups, but never anything i found more emotionaly engaging, or enjoyable to listen to. I could have changed my flight, and listened into the wee hours of the morning if he had let me.
After spending some time talking, I have decided to build a dedicated 2 Ch room, as opposed to my multi purpose room. I will be consulting with him as to how to proceed with construction, and size/shape of the room. I have heard today what I was not sure could be achieved, and will haunt me for some time to come.
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VAC Master Line stage on Stillpoint Ultra SS
VAC Signature 200iq monos on Stillpoint Ultra SS,
MX-150
Parasound JC-1s (3), A-21
Kharma dB11-s Mains, Cremona M (center) Grand Pianos (rears)
JL Audio Gotham G213 V1(1) F-112V1(1) F-112V2(1)
Clearaudio Innovation Wood, Benz Micro Gullwing SLR Dynavector XX2 MK2 Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Audio Research Ref 2se phono
Lumin X1
Lumin S1
Oppo-205
AudioQuest Hurricane HC, Tornado HC(2), and Thunder HC, Diamond RJ/E
PS Audio P-10(2) AC-3, AC-5, AC-10 PCs.
(6) dedicated 20 amp circuits, (6)Furutech outlets.
(1) GDX-DR-NCF, (2) GDX-D Gold, (3) GDX-D Rhodium
AZ Absolute Copper, and Clear Day Audio solid silver Bal ICs.
WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables.
Rob
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