New system: almost there...

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by Bavarian05

Oppo BDP-105D and longer Audioquest Columbia XLR arrived today which allowed me the freedom to move the rack/system into a corner behind the speakers. I have tried having the rack between the speakers a few times in this room and it never sounds as good as having nothing tall standing between them. My room is awkward. The Chord Qute HD in black and the Audioquest Columbia RCAs should arrive tomorrow before noon. Looking very forward to just being done and enjoying all this. My back is killing me and it has been a long (but still fun) week. I'll post more pictures once the last DAC is finally installed and I am all done. This also gives me the added benefit of easier access to the patio door that sits behind the system and allows some natural light from time to time. :-)

The Simaudio Moon 310LP is now hidden behind the rack in the very corner.

[audio badger]

Originally Posted by Bavarian05

Apparently I am off my rocker a bit more than usual this week.
I am keeping my ARC Ref 110. I also ordered a new Oppo BDP-105D, a Salamander S40 black/walnut rack, a Chord Qute HD, Audioquest Diamond USB cable and a couple more Audioquest Columbia XLR's. The rack pictured is going back, as the dimensions are not large enough to accommodate the Ref 110.
I will post updated pics once things finally get done and are all settled in. I love this hobby, though sometimes I definitely drive myself nuts. ;-)

Good call, keeping the Ref110...

[Ch1mera1989]

Looks superb!!! I bet it sounds sublime too

[Bavarian05]

Chord Qute HD with Columbia RCA out installed.
I am in process of attempting to stain my Finite Elemente Pagode Amp Stand to closer match the Olympica II's and will post final pictures once that is finished.
Very pleased with the Chord Qute HD's sound over BNC. Very organic and enjoyable. Bass is very "right" in my room with my speakers, etc.
I have not yet tried using the USB out yet, though I bought an Audioquest Diamond .75 meter USB for this purpose. As of now, I can use the Oppo BDP-105D to play DSD 64 and 128 files, and will also have the ability to play back DSD 64 files with the Qute HD once Bryston finally releases their Manic Moose firmware update for the Bryston BDP-1. I also installed new taller rack poles so the ARC Ref 3 could breath better. With the shorter poles in place, it only had about 2.25" above it, which was definitely not enough.

[W9TR]

Jason,
Looking good! I too find having the equipment off to the side, out from between the speakers makes for the best sounding system.
Tom