Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and Tubes

by rugyboogie on Opinions Please

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My room was purpose build using the ratio described by Floyd Toole from the Canadian Research council.

Have 20 dedicated 15 amp circuits, 4x20 amp circuits and 2 220 volt 60 amp circuits. The wall construction is 12" thick ,made up of a double wall of 2x4 studs at 16 oc with the studs staggered ,insulation (rock wool), t&g 3/4 plywood glued and screwed, then the drywall is glued with a v notch trowel. This room is so quiet the music can flow with absolutely no distractions. This is a great way to enjoy the music at the end of long day of work.

Many many changes have taken place since posting my system here.

Decided to repaint the room a much lighter colour to lighten things up for reading in the room.

Using the darTZeel pre amp with two different amps. The first amp in this system is the Wyetech Topaz 211 and second one is the darTZeel amp.

Both bring forth tremendous musical enjoyment albeit different presentations.

Mike L turned my focus back to vinyl after being at his home many years ago. Had my Lp and gear packed up until Mike opened up my eyes/ears.

Now LP playback is 90% vinyl and 10% digital.

Steve Dobbins came by last weekend to deliver and set up the KODO the Beat.

Tonearm on the BEAT is the Reed P3 along with the Kuzma Airline. Room for one more.......

Second table is my Verdier which I bought after visiting Mike L's place.

Using a FR 64s and purchased an ET-2 which will be upgraded to a 2.5 in the next month pending Bruce's schedule.

Studer Tape deck plays a role too but is limited due to lack of tapes. Having spent funds on vinyl rigs and arm/cartridges leaves the deck out side of the music room.

Thanks for reading and take care.
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    • KODO THE BEAT
    Custom build direct drive turntable by Steve Dobbins. Has a separate power supply and speed controller.
    Can accommodate three tonearms.
    • JC Verdier La Platine
    Great turntable
    • Technics SP-10 MKII
    Direct drive from the late 70s. This one is in mint condition. Will start building different types of plinths for the turntables that I have recently purchased. They will be made out of combinations of slate, alloys and homebrew plywood using veneers and an 80 ton press.
    • Kuzma Airline
    Airline
    • Fidelity Research FR 64S
    With VTA adjuster
    • Fidelity Research FR 24 MK II
    One Ikeda's early arms. Looking for an copy of the original manual of this arm.
    • Reed 3P
    12
    • Eminent Technology ET-2
    ET 2 will be shipped to Bruce Thigpen to get updated to a 2.5 version and get a full check over.
    • Dynavector XV-1S
    Great sounding cartridge
    • Ortofon A90
    Their latest top flight cartridge.
    • Lyra Kleos SL1
    Low output moving coil Kleos.
    SL stands for single layer
    • Empire 4000 DIII GOLD
    MM Cartridge from the golden era
    • Grace F9-E
    Had this one on my first Rega 3
    • Denon 103 R
    Denon MC
    • Denon 103
    Second moving coil that I purchased after buying the Kuzma Airline.
    • Allnic H-3000V
    Phono stage which allows the use of two MM and two MC
    • Loricraft PRC-3
    Lp cleaner
    • Audio Research CD7.5
    Reference CD player
    • Aural Symphonics Magic Gem v2t
    Very good power best that I have heard in my system. Powering the Audio Research CD-7.
    • McIntosh MR-78
    Great sounding FM
    • Wilson Audio Maxx II
    Great sounding full range speaker
    • Wilson Audio Puppy 5.1
    Wilson Watt Puppies
    • Wilson Audio Watch Center
    Center
    • Wilson Audio Watch Dog
    Wilson Watch Dog
    • Nordost Valhalla
    Nordost Valhalla
    Have this as my interconnect through out the system excapt for the zeel connect between darTZeel preamp and darTZeel amp.
    • Nordost Valhalla Speaker cable
    High resolution speaker cable
    • Stillpoints Dampers and Risers
    Isolation device
    • Theta Digital Casablanca max
    Casablanca III with Extreme Dacs
    • Sony VPL-VW100 Ruby
    Great looking projector and stunning picture
    • Stewart Screen 110
    Luxus Delux Gey Hawk
    • Slim Devices Transporter
    Computer based server with with its own DA
    • Balanced Audio Technologies VK-6200
    200 watt five channel Home Theater amp
    • Toshiba HD-XA2
    High definition HD DVD player with great upscaling on SD DVD
    • Dartzeel 18 NHB-18S
    Solid state preamp purchased and hoping for a Xmas delivery.
    Ordered with two phono stages.
    • darTZeel NHB-108 model one Version B
    Solid state amp made in Switzerland.
    • AUDIENCE ar12
    Top notch ac filtering 20 amp unit made for Wally of Wally Tractor fame.
    • Audience aR6-T
    Used for the amps at the front of the room.
    • Wyetech TOPAZ 211 A
    18 watt SET with the gold plated Audio Note Transformers.
    • Studer A810
    Vintage 1/4 inch 1/2 track.
    You have to hear it to believe it.
    Makes great vinyl sound like MP3.
    • Studer A810
    My second Studer. This will be used in another system.
    • Nordost Brahma
    Power cord for the Aestehtix IO
    • HOMEBUILD Amp Stand
    4 inch thick Jatoba ( Brazilian Cherry) wood
    • Sutherland TIMELINE
    Strobe light to check turntable speed. Two speeds only 33 1/3 and 45 RPM. Very accurate and easy to use.
    • Allnic Speednic
    Strobe for Turntable to check speed accuracy.
    • HARMONIC RESOLUTION SYSTEM ANALOG DISC CLAMP
    Record clamp/weight
    • Unknown Ebony LP weight
    Ebony disc weight
    • Custom LP racks Apple plywood
    Never enough room for LP storage, so I took over the front entrance with my wife's permission of course.
    • Modified IKEA shelving Walnut gables
    Wanted a storage area with sliding doors to hide various tapes, LPs Blue rays and misc.
    • Modified IKEA shelving Walnut gables part II
    Picture of sliding doors open
    • Canadian Tire Tool Chest
    Hold all of tubes,cartridges, footers, set up tools.
    • TEL WIRE HC Power cord 8 feet
    TEL WIRE HC Great synergy in my system. Beautifully finished and the Oyaide connectors are of the best quality. Extremely happy with them.
    • Acoustical-systems P2S
    Direct measuring and marking system made by Dertonarm. Quality is very high and very easy to use.
    • JBL Hartsfield
    Rosewood matched pair.

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Hey Mikel,

Love to see pics of progress from the island!  Hope you and your family are well.

Regards,

Sam & Sonny

c1ferrari

Hi Mikel,

A friend recently purchased a Kuzma Airline...he's running it with a SOTA Millennia.

Tangential arms...aah :-)

-Sam

c1ferrari


Excellent, Mikel...you are definitely -- 'in the groove!'

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari


"Studer Tape deck plays a role too...out side of the music room."

WHAT? Sacrilege! ;-)
Hi Mikel!

c1ferrari


Hi Mikel,

Just wanted to come over and wish the Rugyboogie family Health, Happiness, and Prosperity for the New Year!

Peace,

Sam & Sonny

c1ferrari


We're doing alright, Mike :-)
Same to you, Patty, and the Boys!
How's the island project coming along?

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari


Hi Mike!

Just wanted to check in...wish we lived closer :-)

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari


Happy Canada Day !!

Belated Happy Canada Day to you and family, Mikel :-)

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari


SME 312S AND FR 64S...VERY impressive, Mike!

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari

That's great, Mikel! I really do want to get up your way, again :-) It would be cool to help you out on your Island project...actually, with my schedule this year, I return to teaching in about a month.

Best to Patty and family,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hey Mikel,

I have to get up to BC to visit again, soon! How's your summer goin'? Sonny and I were contemplating Europe, but will probably travel there in Fall or Winter. Have fun with all the new stuff :-)

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi Mike,

Albert Porter likes the Timeline, too. I just purchased a KAB...hopefully, I'll obtain good results :-)

Sonny says Hello!

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari

Will have to wait for rainy day's.
Shouldn't have to wait too long, then :-)

Best to the family,
Sam/Sonny

c1ferrari

Hi Mike!

How cool to listen to the VIVA...sounds (pun deliberate-lol) like you have a very favorable opinion - I wouldn't be surprised if others share that same perspective!

Congratulations on the championship, Coach! :-)

Best,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi Mikel,

Missed the closing ceremonies...Canada is a lovely country with beautiful people :-) I just picked-up a Triode Corp TRV-EQ3SE phono stage...I'll let you know my observations in due course!

I read your remarks about Mike's revamped room...glad you had a great time! Is your Dart fully broken-in, yet?

I've been listening to a lot of reel-to-reel, lately...sonics are spectacular! :-)

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi Mike,

Maybe, second time is a charm for Team Canada ;-)...Bryston is a solid product - from Canada, if I'm not mistaken. Sonny and I are about to get back into vinyl...just purchased a Triode Corp. phono stage - it should arrive in about a week. Please say HI to Patty and the kids.

Vbr,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi Chris,

Please let us know what you think of the Airline/A90 on your system thread...that combination is on my list :-)

Regards,
Sam

p.s. Mike, how are the Olympics going for you?

c1ferrari

Hi Mike,

I was living and working in L.A. during the Summer Olympics - '84 not '32 - lol. On the weekends, I always went to San Diego :-)

Later,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi, Mikel,

It's exciting that your system is delivering such sonic satisfaction! Guess I'll just have to get up there and hear it...after the Olympics :-)

Best,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi, Mikel,

Glad to hear your amp is playing music and you have a proper opportunity to evaluate the dart! If you have the chance, I would be interested in reading your sonic characterizations of the ASR, Supratek, and dart.

Regards,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi Mikel,

Just wanted to mention how Sonny and I appreciated your and Patty's warmth and generous hospitality over New Year's Day - we certainly had a lovely time! :-)

Best for the New Year,

Sam & Sonny

c1ferrari

Hi, Mike,

Same here...until Mike's!

Signing off from Medford,
Sam

c1ferrari

Excellent, Rugyboogie! I can imagine your excitement upon taking delivery of the dart :-) You still have the Aesthetix, right??

Best,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hey Rugyboogie,

Thanks for the observation...my system is about to evolve to Dali MegaLine III's and 4 BAT 150SE monoblocks. Congrats on the new pre - perfect for Holiday enjoyment! It would be fabulous to greet in person :-)

Happy Holidays,
Sam

c1ferrari

Hi, Rugyboogie,

Fabulous room/system! I'm finalizing details to visit Mike L. over the Holidays...I believe I'd read you've experienced his room and hospitality as well. :-) TWO Studers!! I'm hoping to pick-up an A810 Mk. II for some location recording. Once again, AWESOME sytem...Enjoy!

Best,
Sam

c1ferrari

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