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An exquisite sytem that sounds as good as it looks. Would welcome comments from members on options for future upgrades.
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    • Nagra VPA
    Class A 845 valve with upgraded internal Xindak fuses.
    • Modwright LS36.5
    Recommended by Whest Audio.
    • Verity Audio Parsifal Encore
    With Ovation monitor upgrade and Valhalla jumper
    • Nordost Valhalla
    Balanced
    • Nordost Valhalla
    2 metre2
    • Russ Andrews Torlyte
    Honeycomb wood construction
    • Nordost Quantum QX2
    Purchased the QX2 aftr hearing Lars demonstrate it at the Bristol HiFi show. Its powering the DAX Discrete DAC.
    • Nagra CDT
    Transport only version of Nagra's CD player
    • Nagra DAC
    24bit 192khz DAC with analogue input.
    • Popcorn Hour A100
    Streaming media player for paying FLAC files at up to 24/96.
    • Prometheus Audio Mk 1
    Solid Aluminium high mass platter.
    • Funk Firm FXR II
    Carbon Fibre reinforced arm tube.
    • Lyra Delos
    New technology MC cartridge.
    • Whest .30RDT Special Edition
    Reference series Phono Stage. New Wheat Titqn is now the best one box phono stage.

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System edited: Wheat Special Edition phono stage added and finally using a pre-amp Modwright LS36.5.

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System edited: Vinyl front end added to the system, (should have done it years ago).

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Owner
Hi Robert,

I do enjoy the sound of RA Torlyte a honeycomb wood structure. Separation is much improved and I found wood gives a much more natural sound to metal, glass or perspex.

What helped even further were the marine ply platforms on top of the Torlyte. The marine ply stands on soft foam feet. The sound is even better due to the marine ply having a pleasant tone. This change improved the treble, widened the sound stage and firmed up the imaging.

I see from your system that isolation is important to you so hope these observations assist. Any queries do get in touch. Remember wood is superior to man made rack materials.

Cyclopse

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System edited: Now enjoying a Nagra only system.

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System edited: Added a Quantum QX2 to enjoy the Quantum field thats now radiating.

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Yes the Verity's are the star of the system along with the Nagras. If your loudspeaker performs well reproducing the piano, violin and female voice then you know its a good one!

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You need the tweeter that runs to 40Khz which is much higher than the Encore one.
Can I clarify about the aluminum platforms. Verity said they will fit exactly with no overhang. This is because the Ovation gets its greater volume from increased hight but the other dimensions are the same.
Your views most wecome.

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Hi David

Yes the tweeter on the Parsifal monitor is upgradable. No need to purchase a whole new speaker. Relevant link is;-

http://www.verityaudio.com/en/index.php/admin/others

I am enquirying with Verity if its possible to also purchase the Aluminum isolation platform to replace the existing Granite one.

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