[V7Sport73]

Originally Posted by Charles

substance, I have three 5000's, one for each 1.25KW, each with dedicated 20 amp line. You see them in the pics on the floor. Nothing behind the sub.

The Niagara in the pic that is in the cabinet is a 7000. All the main gear (D1100, MCD1100, MVP881 BR) have Dragon Source power cords and the 7000 has a Dragon HC going to a dedicated 20 amp line located behind the main cabinet. All lines run with no.10 wire coming straight out of fuse box.

One of the terrific features about Mac gear is its relative inexpensiveness compared to other gear. Take the D1100 (7,500.00). It's a great piece with stock cords and IC's. But supplement with topline Wel Signature AQ silver IC's, Dragon power cords, Niagara power conditioner, and last but not least the new Wilson Pedestals and it is transformed.

The Pedestals seem to be made for Mac gear in mind. No need to remove the footers. Mac footers are 1" in height. They slide right under and raise the unit less than .25". The Pedestals provide amazing compliance. When you push down on a corner and release you can feel the unit compress and release and all vibration vanishes. And honestly, there was essentially zero vibration to begin with, but I really like'em. Just gives you that extra measure of isolation.

Best

Charles

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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest
Most recent updates: AQ Diamond USB replaces AQ Coffee; Wilson Audio Specialties Alexx replaced by Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic; new subwoofer crossover; new Galaxy Grey Thors Hammer; Wilson Pedestals
Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) set on floor on custom made cultured marble slabs
Preamp and DAC: McIntosh D1100
Sources: McIntosh MCD1100 SACD player, MVP881 BR player, MVP851 DVD player, MR87 tuner, Marantz 510LV Laser Disc player, ASUS laptop USB (JRiver Media Center 23)
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1) horizontal lie and Wilson Watch Controller (abbr: WC)
Cables main system: Audioquest Wel Signature speaker cables and balanced IC (preamp to amps); Wel Signature AES/EBU balanced digital IC for CD playback; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for BR player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Diamond USB cable; McIntosh MCT cable for SACD playback; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for tuner; cables for DVD player not listed
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC from WC to amp; Wind balanced IC from preamp to WC; Hurricane HC (2) and Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines with no. 10 wire straight out of fuse box
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) solid walnut cabinet on large casters; holds all sources and preamp; also, Niagara 7000; 11 feet minimum distance from speakers
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes
AC: Dedicated to this room only, an ultra-high efficiency and quiet recently installed Ruud split system 3-ton heat pump.
Room (mancave): 40’L x 15.5’W A-frame; max ceiling height 8’ min 5’; wall within wall construction built of 2 x 6’s; built over garage with custom hardwood floor with gym seal with over 40 Lowes stiffened wooden I-beams supporting floor; complete isolation from rest of house

Really nice setup!