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Because it is a dynamic (constantly changing) system, please see the "high-performance audio" link under "equipment" at my home page, http://www.theaudioanalyst.com. Thank you.

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    • Kronos Sparta
    dual platter, contra-rotating platters, precision inverted bearings, monitored motor control
    • Kronos Helena
    Carbon tapered tube, underhung weight...
    • Air Tight PC-1
    Wonderfully musical MC cart
    • Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    All out assault phono state
    • ModWright LLC PH 150 Reference
    Delicious hybrid tube/MOSFET two-box phono stage.
    • Dynamic Sounds Associates PRE 1
    Remarkably versatile preamplifier -- with headphone preamp included.
    • Pass Labs XP-20
    Wonderful two-box preamp...
    • ModWright LS-100
    Tubed Linestage (with an f32 Mullard GZ34 and matched pair of 6SN7GT CBS/Hytron dual triodes)
    • Dell Optixplex 3010
    Windows 10 Music Server
    • Hegel MD12
    DAC
    • McCormack UDP-1 DELUXE + SMc Mods
    Universal CD/SACD/DVD-A player
    • Magnum Dynalab FT-11
    Nice little analog tuner
    • Pass Labs XA160.8 Monoblocks
    Stirring power, pitch stability, transparency, and control with such a strong sense of the body and bloom one normally thinks it requires tubes delivering
    • Channel Islands Audio D-500 mkII
    Class D monos with an almost tube like midrange
    • Channel Islands Audio VMB-1
    40-WPc Gain-Clones from the GODZ
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-55 Aktive
    NEW amplified speakers
    • Stealth Audio Indra
    Space Aged interconnet
    • Stealth Audio Helios
    Sakra grade phono cable
    • Stealth Audio Sakra V12
    Ultimate ICs
    • Stealth Audio Dream V14
    Composite silver, copper, carbon hybrid construction with silver ribbon and Helium dielectric
    • Audience Au24-XS
    Exquisite balanced and single-ended ICs
    • Audience Au24 SE powerChords
    Killer little cords
    • Acoustic Zen Gargantua
    7 AWG, 6N Zero Crystal Copper + Silver
    • Acoustic Zen Tsunami II
    11 AWG, 6N Zero Crystal Copper
    • Audience adpetResponse AR12-TSSOX
    Audience power conditionwr
    • Grand Prix Audio Monaco Modular
    Monaco stand, formula shelves, Apex footers
    • Grand Prix Audio Monaco Amp Stands
    Elegant engineering
    • Quantum Symphony Pro
    Quantum Resonance Technology™ electronics
    • Shakti Hallograms
    Rume tuning devices

Comments 10

Greg-how would you compare the D500 mk2 to the Pass monos you have there?

gadmanrdh

Nice!! Fremonts vs VR-5's.How do they compare/differ?

stixman

My first impression on seeing pictures of your system, I wanted to offer up prayers. It's beautiful and solid and serene. Happy listening.

glenfihi

Owner
System edited: The WAVAC Audio Lab MD-805-MkIIs are as close to heaven as I have heard...with NONE of the usual tube amp editorializing. In fact, they offer the overall best bass performance I’ve yet experienced in my system. Deep bass has always been a area where I felt the lion’s share of even the best of the valve breed has had great room for improvement. Honestly, that consistent shortcoming, combined with their relatively low output (sub 100 watt devices rarely “light my fire”), has conspired to keep the majority of tube amplifiers off my lust lists. Well, WAVAC has changed my mind completely. They are the most musically involving, emotionally engaging amplifiers I have ever had the pleasure of spending time with – by some margin. In particular, their ability to recreate the texture, tonal color, and pitch definition down into the 20 Hz region is nothing short of spectacular.

analystt

Owner
System edited: Talk about clarity, focus, texture, and IMPACT -- this system does it all... Musicians stop by and marvel at what playback systems CAN sound like. The most frequent commest are of two varieties; "I've never heard that kind of clarity" and "It just sounds like real music."

analystt

Owner
System edited: Recent changes inclue the VSA VR-5 Anniversary

analystt

I own the Helius Omega II and have not compared it to any other arms yet.
How does it compare to your Triplanar arm? Strengts and weaknesses?

perka

Awesome room pics, puts most to shame! I have always wanted to hear the Freemont, many of your other items I have come across and heard....you got it all man!

chadnliz

Awesome

maineiac

Thats simply the most beautiful system i have seen on this homepage or anywhere so far. Relatively simple, comfortable and relaxing with a big music collection. Gratulations :-)

florianw

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