I'm just an apartment dweller who's trying to make best of it with my limited budget. Started out with a JVC 5.1 receiver and Paradigm speakers about 10 years ago, and now I've settled into my current 2 ch system....... for now.
15" Coaxial Drivers. They sounds terrible with my Rawson monoblocks but incredibly involving with my ol' $300 chinese tube integrated amp. Edit: The Hawthornes have settled in nicely with my Rawson Aleph5s. Also, I have replaced the stock Jantzen Cross-Caps with the Mundorf Supreme caps (both 6.8uf & 10uf). The mod has completely removed harsh sound.
Tyler Acoustics Tyler Acoustics Linbrook II
Dark Cherry finish
Sonic Euphoria PLC
Autoformer Design
Von Gaylord Audio PL-1?
Simple 12AU7 based preamp with External PS.
Tim Rawson Aleph5 Monoblocks
Single Ended Class A 70/8 ohm, 100/4 ohm.
Hagerman Cornet2
Picked up this pre-built phono pre with heavy mods
VTL TP-2.5
Phono Pre with Mullard and 12AX7M with tube dampers. I've had this unit for more than 4 years. That's saying alot. It sits on Isokinetik B1 Platform.
Bob's Devices 4722 SUT
Very good match with LOMC with low impedance.
K&K Audio Premium Step-Up-Transformer
Lundahl LL1931, wound with Cardas wire. I have it set at 1:16 ratio and it's a perfect match with low impedance cartridges. Just incredible.
VPI Industries HW-19 mkIV
The original Mk4 with SME 309.
SME 309
Fitted to SL-1200mk2 with SoundSupports mount.
Technics SL-1210 MK5G
Unmodified at this time.
Technics SL-1200 MkII Silver
Stock SL-1200 mk2. Origin Live Rega mount and VTA adjuster. I have planned to mount an OL arm, but decided to go with SME 309. Sorbethane Feet: http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?productID=1618
Composite Products CF-2010 Platform
Anti-Vibration Platform
TTWeights Audio Periphery 600g
Instant upgrade. Not just tighter, but significantly tighter bass.
TTWeights Classic 454g
I've never been a huge fan of LP Weight/Clamp by itself, but it's a must have with a Periphery Ring.
Transfiguration Temper Supreme
precisely balanced sound with a bit of warmth. Plenty of detail.
Transfiguration Temper Supreme
precisely balanced sound with a bit of warmth. Plenty of detail. Since then, I've had it retipped by Soundsmith. I have yet to give it a spin..
Audio-Technica USA AT-440ML
Very good.
Denon DL-110
DL-110 is just too much fun. This cartridge is loved by incredible albums in less than VG+ condition. Music lovers' cart.
Shure M97eX
On a dark side, but mates better with higher mass tonearms.
Beyerdynamic DT880 600ohm
Very comfortable and wells extremely well with OTL headphone amp.
Logitech Squeezebox Duet
Wifi based music server. Connected to Audio gd NFB-12.
Audio gd NBF-12
USB/Coax/Optical DAC with Dual WM8741 chip. Very very nice.
Audio Technica ATH-AD1000
Can we stop talking about Grado and Senns, and start listening to some ATH cans? Huge sound stage with smooth and extended top. Reminds me so much of my Tyler Reference. This pair deserves a decent headamp.
Phenix G3 Headphone Amp
6922(3) based EarMax clone.
Aune Mini USB DAC + Headphone Amp Mk2
Nice USB DAC/Headphone Amp at a nice price.
Digital Stylus Force Gauge Jennings Mini 300
a little DIY Digital Stylus Force Gauge. Works with great and repeatable accuracy.
Versalab Wood Block
Duplex Power Conditioner. Bought for $50 on Agon with suspicion, but it really cleans up sound. Black is Blacker for the first time.
I just checked out your system, it looks great. I see that you are a Technics SL-1200 aficionado, as am I.
I am preparing to rewire my tone-arm with Cardas wires. Did you do your one tweak (incognito rewire)on the Rega or did you have it done professionally?
Also, you have two Technics, one with the Kab upgrades and the other with Rega arm, which do you prefer?
Finally, what is your opinion of the fluid damper?
Thanks in advance for your input. Again nice systemÂ…