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Old 09-25-2017, 08:00 PM
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Default Paragon Launch Party 2017

This Thursday a few of us AA"rs will be attending the first of Paragon's Fall Music events. The event will be highlighted by the introduction of the dCS Vivaldi One which is dCS new all in one CD/SACD player and DAC. I believe Larry will be delivering two of these limited edition units this week. (Not me)

Powering the system will be the new D'Agostino Progression stereo amp and cool looking pre-amp.

Owner and Chief Engineer of Stromtank, Wolfgang Meletzky, will be in attendance to introduce their S5000 & S2500 products, and discuss the company’s design philosophy. (Wolfang was one of the original owners and developer of MBL)

In addition, President & Chief Engineer of Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS), Mike Latvis, will be showcasing his new VXR audio stand system and the Vortex chassis noise reduction pucks.

As I understand dCs is scheduled to release the update for MQA this week. I am looking forward to discussing their implementation to determine whether I will consider their Rossini now that it will handle MQA.





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Gorgeous. Enjoy!
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I’ll be in attendance. I’m anticipating a good evening!
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Old 09-26-2017, 10:17 AM
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You have one fine dealership there Jim -- envious -- a true audio "candy" store.

Mine just received the 300 stereo & preamp -- should hear it in December at his event along with the 1 box. Gorgeous looking & impressive.

Interested in your post event comments.

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Preamp:VAC Master Preamplifier (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Valhalla TA cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia in Argento Silver/Black grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit.
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution Bar:Shunyata Everest 8000 w/Omega XC Power Cable.
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:3M Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110 ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
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BTW, dCS just implemented a new automated download and update facility. This allow dCS to add new features and improve the performance of Rossini over its lifetime (it can also be done as like all dCS products, Rossini’s firmware can be easily updated via CD, USB).

Even though my Paganini is no longer manufactured I received updated discs last year and even sent the clock back to MA for an update (it did cost a couple $$'s for the new clock feature -- but thought it'd be prudent. That BTW, changed the serial number from something like AAA123 to BBB123).

Their support is first rate -- emulated by many I'm sure.

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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Master Preamplifier (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Valhalla TA cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia in Argento Silver/Black grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit.
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution Bar:Shunyata Everest 8000 w/Omega XC Power Cable.
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:3M Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110 ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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