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01-08-2016, 02:35 PM
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Evolution over the years
Hello fellow AA members. This all began after I was divorced in 2001. I had a friend who was selling audio gear and talked me into buying a"big screen" TV as he knew I had been into 2 channel audio years before. As you all know when the "bug" bites you it's pretty much a dedication after that. I never thought I would return to audio/video again. It has slowly evolved into this current system. I apologize for some of the photos, I need buy another camera to shoot newer ones to properly show the gear off. Thanks for viewing my post.
 Me, my friends Justin, and Bill. 
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Source Esoteric K-01X Preamp Audio Research REF 10 Amplifier D'Agostino Progression monoblocks Speakers Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Cables Transparent Reference Gen 5 Equipment rack and amp stands HRS Power conditioning Transparent Power outlets GTX-D(G) Gold-Plated duplex receptacles dedicated 20 amp lines. Last edited by Sharp 1080; 01-17-2016 at 05:38 PM. Reason: enlarge photo. 
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01-08-2016, 02:50 PM
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The start of madness
Close up of components.
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Source Esoteric K-01X Preamp Audio Research REF 10 Amplifier D'Agostino Progression monoblocks Speakers Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Cables Transparent Reference Gen 5 Equipment rack and amp stands HRS Power conditioning Transparent Power outlets GTX-D(G) Gold-Plated duplex receptacles dedicated 20 amp lines. Last edited by jdandy; 01-08-2016 at 09:55 PM. Reason: enlarge photo.
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01-08-2016, 03:01 PM
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Next change
Room redone with new components.
  
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Source Esoteric K-01X Preamp Audio Research REF 10 Amplifier D'Agostino Progression monoblocks Speakers Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Cables Transparent Reference Gen 5 Equipment rack and amp stands HRS Power conditioning Transparent Power outlets GTX-D(G) Gold-Plated duplex receptacles dedicated 20 amp lines. Last edited by Sharp 1080; 01-09-2016 at 12:17 AM. Reason: enlarge photos.
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01-08-2016, 03:09 PM
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Finale phase
The continued upgrade to my present setup.
     
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Source Esoteric K-01X Preamp Audio Research REF 10 Amplifier D'Agostino Progression monoblocks Speakers Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Cables Transparent Reference Gen 5 Equipment rack and amp stands HRS Power conditioning Transparent Power outlets GTX-D(G) Gold-Plated duplex receptacles dedicated 20 amp lines. Last edited by Sharp 1080; 01-09-2016 at 12:20 AM. Reason: enlarge photos.
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01-08-2016, 03:13 PM
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Interesting combo on Theta + Wilson.
You going to full CBIV or sticking with the Classe? You've evolved by orders of magnitude.
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Main: McIntosh XRT1K MDA1000 MC402 | JL F113 | Bryston BUC-1 | WireWorld Cabling | RGPC1200C | PPP
Office: Bel Canto S300iu 24/96 | KEF LS50 | REL R218 | WW Mini Eclipse | 18 TB Media Server Mobile: McIntosh MX406 MDA5000 MCD4000 MCC420M | JM Lab/Focal Utopia
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01-08-2016, 03:28 PM
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Sharp1080, in a word, awesome! I was just watching the short YouTube video of your Maxx 3 speakers being setup. Killer speakers!!! Congrats on a fine, fine listening space (and movie watching too!).
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion
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01-08-2016, 03:37 PM
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Thank you -E-. I am definitely switching to the Theta CBIV. I have read a lot about it on the other forums. Classe seems to be gradually dropping support for the SSP-800. The Theta/ATI factory is about 30 miles from me, so service and tech support is nearby! The Theta Prometheus monoblocks work well with Wilson speakers. The bass was on par with the D'Agostino monoblocks. The D'Agostino were sweeter in the midrange and more forward, and definitely more "tube like" in that region. I know a lot of audiophiles don't care for class D amps. I was fortunate to have the D'Agostino Momentum monoblocks in my system for 3 days to demo and evaluate which amps I wanted. Unfortunately five of the Momentum monoblocks would have been too much. I'm sure you would agree? 
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Source Esoteric K-01X Preamp Audio Research REF 10 Amplifier D'Agostino Progression monoblocks Speakers Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Cables Transparent Reference Gen 5 Equipment rack and amp stands HRS Power conditioning Transparent Power outlets GTX-D(G) Gold-Plated duplex receptacles dedicated 20 amp lines. Last edited by jdandy; 01-08-2016 at 10:01 PM. Reason: enlarge photo.
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01-08-2016, 03:39 PM
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Source Esoteric K-01X Preamp Audio Research REF 10 Amplifier D'Agostino Progression monoblocks Speakers Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Cables Transparent Reference Gen 5 Equipment rack and amp stands HRS Power conditioning Transparent Power outlets GTX-D(G) Gold-Plated duplex receptacles dedicated 20 amp lines.
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01-08-2016, 03:48 PM
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Main: McIntosh XRT1K MDA1000 MC402 | JL F113 | Bryston BUC-1 | WireWorld Cabling | RGPC1200C | PPP
Office: Bel Canto S300iu 24/96 | KEF LS50 | REL R218 | WW Mini Eclipse | 18 TB Media Server Mobile: McIntosh MX406 MDA5000 MCD4000 MCC420M | JM Lab/Focal Utopia
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