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Audio improvements under consideration for 2015
It was interesting to read of the improvements members have made to their systems in 2014 in a prior post by Puma Cat on that subject. It also prompted the question about what others are planning for 2015.
I'll start with my plans and hope others follow. JL Audio CR-1 active crossover Creating a dedicated audio-only electrical infrastructure Room acoustical tuning Replace Stillpoints Ultra Minis with Ultra SS under preamp |
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McIntosh tube pre-amp for 2-channel listening.
A new pair of speaker cables for the run between the MC501's and the Aerial Acoustic 8's. I'd also like to end the year with having acquired two (2) MC252 amps for my HT center and rear speakers.
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I might try some Stillpoints under my K-03.
I also would like to get proper amp stands. |
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Wilson Sasha
Upgrade all cables to Transparent Ref or WW Stillpoints |
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I don't know if I will be able to accomplish all of it in 2015, but here goes....
Living Room system: 1. Close purchase on McIntosh MDA1000 2. 3M WW Gold Starlight AES/EBU Digital interconnect 3. 2M WW Aurora 7 Power cord 4. Bryston BUC-1 USB to Coax converter 5. Oppo BDP-105D Ideally, I would like to see items 1,2, 3 and 4 above occur simultaneously. When MDA 1000 comes in, W4S DAC-2 DSDse will move to office system. Office system: 1. Replacement subwoofer; likely JL Audio E110 OR perhaps a nice pre- owned F110. 2. Repurposing of W4S DAC-2 DSDse to this system, as above. When W4S DAC-2 DSDse moves to this system, original DAC-2 moves to Florida Room system. Florida Room System: 1. New 32" Samsung Smart TV 2. Repurposing of original DAC-2 to this system, as above. 3. Cabling upgrades to this system.
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Pete No. 35 Main System: VPI Prime Signature TT in Rosewood, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Stillpoints LP1 V2, McIntosh: MP100, MR78, MCD1000 Transport on Stillpoint Ultra Minis, MDA1000 D/A Converter on Stillpoint Ultra Minis, MS750 Music Server, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen: DC2215 Eq/AS1000 Real time analyzer, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, Crown D-75A (as headphone amp), Sony XBR55X900E 4K TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460, Sumo Delilah active crossover, WireWorld Silver Eclipse audio interconnects, WireWorld Starlight and Silver Starlight Coaxial Digital interconnects, Wireworld SuperNova 7 Toslink digital interconnect, WireWorld Aurora 7 and Silver Electra Power cords, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 8 speaker cables, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-Ray Player, Bryson BUC-1 USB Converter, Wireworld Gold Starlight XLR Digital interconnect, PS Audio Direct Stream Power Plant 12 on Stillpoint Ultra Minis, PS Audio Dectect, FuruTech Flux-50 NCF Inline Power Filter, Add-Powr Wizard EM Field AC Line conditioner; Stillpoint Ultra SS's under (3) McIntosh MC501 Amplifiers Florida Room/Art Studio System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon 2M Black, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Crown Power Line Four, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 Digital to Analog converter, Soundcraftsmen AE2000 Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63A Active Crossover, Oppo BDP-105D Blu-Ray Player, Samsung 5500 Series 32" Smart TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX120 Theater processor, MC206 6-channel amplifier; MR74 AM/FM Tuner, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, JVC HM-DH40000U D-Theater Digital VHS, Phase Technology PC80 Towers (now used as stands), (2) JBL 4401's, (1) JBL Studio 6IW speaker, (2) JBL Studio 6IC speakers, Sony XBR-49X900E UHD TV, Panamax 1000 Line Conditioner, (2) JL Audio E110 Subwoofers, Wireworld Solstice speaker cables, Wireworld Aurora Power cords, Wireworld Equinox and Solstice speaker cables and various other flavors of Wireworld and Audioquest cabling Office System: Marantz 150 Tuner, Crown DL 2, Crown EQ 2, Crown SA 2, Crown D-75A (as headphone amp), McIntosh MCD7009 (as transport), DBX 3BX Series II, Oppo BDP-103 Blu-ray player, JBL 4401's, JL Audio E112 Subwoofer, Samsung 5500 series 32" Smart TV, Wire World Oasis audio interconnects, Wire World Solstice speaker cables, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 DSDse Digital to Analog converter, Wireworld Starlight Coaxial Digital Interconnect, Sennheiser HD800 Headphones, Sennheiser HDVA600 Headphone amp, Wireworld Silver Eclipse Balanced Interconnects, Wireworld Platinum Starlight USB Cable, Add-Powr EAU-2 AC Harmonic resonator High Resolution Source: HP Omen 17" Gaming Laptop Last edited by Vintage Pete; 01-16-2015 at 09:38 PM. Reason: Added Brsyton BUC-1 to Living room system list |
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A Marchand Crossover to replace the modified Beheringer DCX2496 in my main rig, and a Lyra Delos cartridge.
Regards, Jim
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It's all about the Music, but I sure like the way my gear makes it come alive! |
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Two WW PCs for DAC and TT.
RCM. Advanced setup tools for TT like the SMARTractor and Wallyskater. A to D converter for ripping vinyl. |
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I want a low-lying stereo rack/ cabinet big enough to hold all my gear and hide the cabling.
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1) in the two channel room, I am going to move my equipment to the side of my room. That will require some new PCs and ICs.
1a) possible upgrade to the rack, HIFI fuses, more HRS weights, ? 2) I will get an Oppo for my theater 3) would like to update my processor from the MC1 and join this decade. 4) Want to explore isolation... Isopeds, Stillpoints. Sent from my iPad using A.Aficionado
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Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, Clearaudio Performance SE. Satisfy tonearm & Maestro Wood MM cartridge. Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables, Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU, Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs, Other:Two PSI Audio AVAA C20, Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack |
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For 2015:
- Stillpoints under my Alexias (Ivan - heads up!) - New DAC - Considering the Berkeley Ref, PS Audio DS, Bricasti M1 or potentially a new music server like the Lumin A1 or S1 - need to decide if DSD is important to me (have only a few SACD disc and no DSD formatted music today) - Upgrade the Shunyata Python Digital to Anaconda - with the new DAC - Considering moving up to the Shunyata Sigma from the Alpha - More music, of course!
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