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My main rig has remained fairly stable for several years and continues to allow me to explore and enjoy new music!
My Gear: Main Rig > Audio Research LS17SE - PS Audio GCPH (Audiomods Series 5 arm), Phonomena II+ (Clear Audio Verify CF arm, updated Aragon 4004 MkII(2) (Bass panels, and Subs), Quicksilver M60 MonoBlocks (JJ EL34L Blue bottle) (midrange panels) Quicksilver Mini Mono Blocks (JJ EL34L) (Ribbons) Beringer DCX2496 (analog outputs/power supply upgrades by Selectronic of France) - NHT X1 Crossovers, Clearaudio Solution w/Master Solution upgrades/Audiomods Series 5/ZYX R100 Yatra, Clearaudio Verify CF/AudioTechnica AT33Mono, Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD, Teac A4300 R2R, Dell Laptop w/Citypulse Audio DA-7.2x DAC, Maple Framed Magnepan MGIIIa(tri-amped), NHT W2 Sub(2) Vintage > Yamaha C70 preamp, Yamaha T70 Tuner, Acurus A200 power amp, MS Phonomena II+ Marantz TT15MkI/Ebony Body Denon DL-103 with Cantilever and Micro Line stylus upgrade, Sony NS900V SACD, Tandberg 10X R2R, Meridian Explorer, Yamaha NS690 MkI Vintage II > Yamaha CA-800, Squeezebox Touch, Modified Sony SS-TL1 Transmission Line speakers, (Living Room) NHT1.3 (Gym) A few pics:
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It's all about the Music, but I sure like the way my gear makes it come alive! Last edited by ehoove; 04-20-2022 at 12:46 PM. |
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Jim... assembled with care!
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Stereo: Hegel H590, Grimm Audio MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Burmester 948 - V3 & V6 racks, Vivid Audio G2 Giyas, REL Carbon Special (pair), Silent Angel Bonn N8 Ethernet Switch & Forester F1, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse IC and SE SC, Furutech Digiflux AV: Hegel C-53, Marantz AV8802A, Oppo BDP-203EU, Pioneer Kuro 60", Vivid Audio C1 & V1w's, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse, SE & E Second system (veranda): Halgorythme preamp and monoblocks, Burmester 061, Avalon Avatar, Sharkwire & Wireworld cables |
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Very nice. Can always 'spot' QuickSilver gear with their signature computer grade blue caps.
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Glenn... Clearaudio SM Pro Denon DP-80 w/AT33R, Benz Glider, Ortofon Cdza Blk & K-b Dual 701 w/AT-VM740ML, AT-MONO3/LP & Ortofon OM30 Grado GW100V2 Jelco HS-25 Nordost Valhalla Oppo 203 Orsonic AV-1b Pass Labs INT-25 QHW The Vinyl Shanling M3s Shure M97xE Sony ST-J75, ST-A6B & TA-F6B Stax UA-7/CF Stillpoints LP1v2 Triangle Magellan Duetto WW Pt, Au & Ag Eclipse 8/7 Yamamoto HS-2 & 4 Yamaha T-2 |
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Beautiful system Jim, and very nicely set up.
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Tony "Have you seen the stars tonight?" ________________________________ Main system: Linn Klimax KDSM/2 w/Organik; D’Agostino Momentum S250 & HD pre; Rega P10 w/Koetsu Rosewood Platinum Signature; Boulder 1108; Sonus faber Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Alpha v2 & Sigma PC, Alpha v2 IC & SC; UpTone EtherRegen; Quadraspire Sunoko-Vent T, ISOAcoustics Orea & HRS Damping 2nd system: PrimaLuna EVO 300, Sonus faber Minima Amator II, REL T-5, refurbished AR XA w/Nagaoka MP-200 & VPI cabling, Naim NDX 2, Shunyata PS8 w/Defender & Viper, Nordost Blue Heaven PC & IC, Shunyata Venom sc, Symposium Svelte Shelves Workshop: Vintage Yamaha CA-1010 & CT-1010, PSB Imagine Mini, Auralic Aries Mini, Schiit BiFrost, AZ & WW cables Digital Streaming source: SonicTransporter i7 w/Roon, Synology DS420+, English Electric 8switch Personal audio: Woo WA22, WA7 & WA8; Linn Klimax DSM Renew, Sonore MicroRendu & UltraRendu; Shure SE535, Shure SH1540, Westone ES50 Custom, Sennheiser HD820, MrSpeakers Aeon Flow C, Noble Audio Zephyr Prestige, Dan Clark Stealth; Various Moon Audio dragons Video: Sony XBR65X850C; Apple TV-4; Vienna Schönberg L/R, Webern center & surrounds; REL T1, T2, & T3; Arcam AVR850; Cambridge Audio 752BD; MIT-EXP SC |
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Very nice setup, Jim. Especially since it enables you to enjoy the new music you explore.
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Jim ![]() Bedroom: Win 10 laptop/JRiver Media Center 29, TEAC UD-505, Conrad-Johnson Premier 17LS, Conrad-Johnson MF2500, Paradigm Studio 20 v.5, Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, Wireworld Eclipse 8 IC and SC, Shunyata Alpha USB, Shunyata Alpha XC, Delta NR v2, and V14D PC, Butcher Block Acoustics platforms, Stillpoints Ultra SS (MF2500) and Ultra Mini (UD-505 and Premier 17LS) footers, Stillpoints Aperture II & GIK Alpha 4A, 244, & Monster acoustic panels. Home Office: Win 10 laptop/Jriver Media Center 29, TEAC UD-501, Luminous Audio Technology stepped-attenuator passive, conrad-johnson Sonographe SA250, Paradigm SE-1, Shunyata Hydra original version, Wireworld Eclipse 7 IC, Blue Jeans SC, Shunyata Delta XC and Venom NR 10, |
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Beautiful systems, I'm sure they sound terrific.
Best Charles __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______ Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest New gear on order: McIntosh MC3500 MK II mono power amp, one per channel; custom granite slabs to set my MC3500 MKII’s Most recent updates: Latest is the last one posted: 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; heating and cooling completely reworked and reinsulated resulting in a much quieter, cooler, and more efficient room (cost about 10,000.00). McIntosh MCT 500 SACD/CD transport. Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode for XVX Chronosonic. WEL Signature digital Coaxial cable for MVP 881/D1100 digital connection replacing the optical connection. New plinth for Thor subwoofer made of X material with the Wilson Acoustic Diodes. Thor is now off my floor. Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) set on floor on custom made granite slabs Preamp and DAC: McIntosh D1100 Sources: McIntosh MCT 500 SACD/CD Transport, 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); custom plinth made of X material and Wilson Acoustic Diode feet Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables and balanced IC (preamp to amps); WEL Signature AES/EBU balanced digital IC for CD playback; WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/D1100 digital connection; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest 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 MR87 tuner 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 for D1100; MVP 881 BR player; MCT 500 transport; MVP 851 DVD player 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. Last edited by Charles; 12-01-2021 at 10:55 PM. |
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Jim, like you I enjoy Maggies, Tubes, Turntables and RTR Players... and lots of good music... so I'm clearly a fan of your system
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Sonus Faber Elipsa SE | REL S/812 | Goldmund Telos 280 | EAR Yoshino 912 | Merason DAC1 | Innuos ZENith Mk3 | Clearaudio Innovation Basic + TT5 + Lyra Delos | Studer A810+A807 | Nakamichi Dragon | RDacoustic Hybrid Acoustic Diffuser |
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