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This is my latest configuration. The Ayon - Dali combo is showing a lot of promise. I've gone back and forth between tubes and solid state over the past few years, and this time I've found a combo that gives me the best of both. I love the convenience of the Modwright Transporter and having all of my CDs accessible with a few keystrokes. Time to start some tube rollin̉…
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    • Basis 2500 Signature w/Calibrator Base
    ...
    • Basis Vector 3
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    • Basis Synchro-Wave Power Supply
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    • Shelter 90x
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    • EAR USA 834P (GNSC Modded)
    GNCS Modded
    • Logitech/Modwright Modwright Transporter
    Digital Audio Server with tube-based output stage
    • Ayon Triton
    Tube based Integrated Amp
    • Wilson Audio Sophia2
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    • Symposium Rollerblocks
    Isolation device
    • Symposium Ultra Shelf
    Isolation Shelf
    • Audience AU24
    RCA ICs
    • Audience AU24
    speaker cables
    • PS Audio Power Plant Premier
    Power regenerator

Comments 15

wowzers.

fightingwords

Owner
Thanks. Moved recently and in the middle of a system reconfiguration. Trying to stick with the small footprint theme.

cbd0815

Hi,

Really lov your simple and clean looking music system. Currently I'm using 300w solid state seperates to drive my speaker which required 50w-150w. After listening to the Triton in the YouTube and read good reviews I would probably move to tubes.

You did mention about the heat. What is the estimated maximum temperature given off?

I have a dedicated air-con listening room. Could the cold temp of the air-con crack the tubes? The temp of the air-con set at 18deg.c

Regards,

jmohd

So, can you tell me your impression on the GNSC modded EAR?
I would appreciate any info you can provide.

Thanks,

ainkfek

Thanks Cbd! I'm hoping to audition the Sophia IIs; sounds like they might work in my room. John

jdoris

Owner
Hey John - my room is about 19' x 22' and the speakers are about 18" off of the front wall. My dealer did the speaker setup using the Wilson approach, and that location is where we got the best overall performance. In fact, throughout the process, they were inching the speakers closer to the front wall in an attempt to improve the bass performance. No boom in my room...

cbd0815

If your ever coming to Los Angeles and want to hear the Sophias with Joule gear e-mail me beforehand. When I first bought the Sophias I drove them with Quicksilver V-4's using reissue Genalex Gold Lion KT-88's, the sound was "sweet".

samhar

Very nice! Could you share room and speaker placement measurements? I've a fairly small room and need to go pretty close to the front wall (as you seem to have done), and have wondered about the Sophia 2s. Best, John

jdoris

i DIG THOSE WILSON'S

vernneal

Owner
Thanks Samhar! I've viewed your sytem many times, and have tracked your comments as I've tried to advance my system over the years. I would love to hear the Joule stuff someday...

cbd0815

Great solution to the flat screen between the speakers dilemma, and a very nicely appointed room!!!!! You have the latest versions of my speakers and turntable also tube power with copper cabling, I think I would like the way your system sounds!!!!

samhar

Owner
System edited: 9-25-09: out with the Dali Euphonia MS4s and in with the Wilson Sophia2s. I love the Dalis (owned two pair of MS4s over the years), but was ready to go in a new direction and try the Wilson line. Early impressions signal a good match with the Triton Integrated. I definitely enjoyed the process of having a Wilson dealer in the room dialing in the speakers. I learned a lot about my room, and have an idea on how to address some of the bass and reflection issues we uncovered. More to come as I settle in with the Sophia2s

cbd0815

Could you please discuss more of your GNSC mod on your EAR?
I've interested in their work. What all the parts did they use and for what price?

Thanks

ainkfek

Ditto ChrisWilson's sentiments... excellent gear in a great looking room. Very nicely done!

pdreher

thats quite an impressive system youve got there! im sure it sounds just as great as it looks

also, props for the entire room! occasionally ill see people here with these outstanding rigs in rooms that are, well... not quite how i would decorate (thats all my opinion of course, so please, nobody take offense)

beautiful setup and digs!

chriswilson

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