hifiman5's upgraded system

by hifiman5 on Cardas Audio CablesSchiit AudioIsoAcousticsPS AudioConrad JohnsonRHB DezignsSmC AudioMcCormackVPI IndustriesDynavectorVandersteenTreo CT2wqVandersteen M5-HPAudioquestQuantum Symphony ProHerbie's AudioNoise DestroyerRoomtunesSonexGold LionBybee iQSELuxmanOmega E-MatWireWorld

Description

My system is upgraded considerably from the system I had posted previously.  

So here's what's going on now.
  • 30 amp dedicated circuit
  • PS Audio Power Port Premier
  • PS Audio P12 power regenerator
  • RHB Dezigns modified conrad johnson PV-12L with 12AU7 tubes (Gold Lion) powered from Shunyata Research Delta NR power cable. Line stage connected to Schiit Audio Loki Max with Cardas Clear Beyond interconnect 
  • Schiit Audio Loki Max connected to amplifier with 1.5 meter Wireworld Equinox 8 interconnects
  • SMc Audio Gold Special modified McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe power amplifier powered from Shunyata Research Alpha NR power cable
  • Marantz SA KI Ruby SACD player powered from Shunyata Research Venom NR power cable Marantz connected to linestage with Cardas Audio Clear interconnect.  
  • VPI Scout with Herbie Grungebuster mat, JMW Memorial Plus arm, Dynavector 20X2 connected to phono amp with Wireworld Platinum Eclipse interconnect 
  • Luxman E-250 phono amplifier connected to line stage with Cardas Audio Clear interconnect. Luxman powered from Shunyata Research Venom NR power cable
  • Vandersteen Treo CT speakers
  • two Vandersteen 2wq subwoofers with a 45 lb. weight on top of each
  • two Vandersteen M5-HP crossovers
  • Analog front end interconnect Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 7
  • Isoacoutics Oreas under all components
  • weights on top of components for chassis damping
  • Speaker cables - Two pairs of Wireworld Equinox 8 (biwiring Treo CT)
  • Quantum Symphony Pro
  • iQSE inside disc player, line stage, phono stage and power amp.
  • Hifi Tuning CD Demagnetizer
  • Roomtunes room treatment at all wall corners from floor to ceiling 
  • 2 Omega E-Mats from Perfect Path Technologies placed in 200 amp electric service.
  • 1 Omega E-Mat placed under PS Audio P12 power regenerator
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Room Details

Dimensions: 18’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 7’

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    Hi!
    How is your impression after modding your McCormack DNA-1 Revision A+ to fresh Gold Special of 2018 ?
    I have the same DNA-1 Revision A+ and like it very much.
    You are the one of brave man who do not think about resale value, but about the result and your impression will be very helpful not only for me, but for all SMC fans  )
    You can post it in "Amp away for 20 year upgrade...back-up amp to the rescue" topic.
    And the last........your setup Absolutely awesome! ))

    Regards, Di.

    dstokoz

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