Complete change in direction from my Vandy/McCormack/BAT system. More emotional than the Berning. VAC pre-amp has added better micro-dynamics, instrumental definition, three-dimensionality. Teres table w/Schroder arm and ZYX cart now pretty much all set. The music just flows.
Dedicated music server, running JR River, serving files wirelessly to Modwright Transporter
Logitech Transporter
Full Modwright upgrades, running Psvane CV-181 tubes.
Exemplar 3910
Modified Denon tube output universal player with Siltech
Teres 255
Unsuspended, monkeywood plinth, outboard dc motor w/diy mylar drive belt.
Schroder Model 2
w/Pertinex arm tube.
ZYX Airy 2
w/silver base
Doshi Audio Alaap
Full function pre-amp w dual TVCs. Updated 2013.
D.I.Y Supply Lady Day+
Upgraded LadyDay+ 300b monoblocks. AN silver caps, KR 300bs.
Valve Amplification Company REN-3030 mkIII
Push pull w 2, 300bs per side, running Psvane BT 300bs and CV-181s. Great amp. I imagine I will always hold onto this baby. Probably going to set up a second system in my basement for now.
DIY Open baffle
Feastrex 5" w whizzers and phase plugs, run full range, driven by LadyDAy+ monoblocks, w 2, 12" subs on each baffle driven by 500w plate amps.
Synergistic Research Master Coupler
5'
Jade Audio Vermeil
Single ended w Furutech RCAs
Salamander Archetype
Nothing fancy here. Using BDR shelves or pucks under most of the equipment.
another question - does your berning have upgraded tubes? I found a pretty dramatic difference between the stock and upgraded tubes (Allan B cryo'd output, Mullard 12AT7, GE 5-star 12AV7). Much smoother, with better inner detail.
Do drop in the berning and give us your impressions. BTW, should you ever decide to sell the Nerning, im sure there ar eplebty of willing parties here to take them off your hands.....
Also - Im (pleasantly) surprised the Atmas had enough uummph for the Merlins.
very nice indeed! I once auditioned a pair of Atma-Spheres for use with my SF Guarneri Homage's and LOVED them. Ultimately, I ended up with a Berning, which I thought sounded as good or better, and was far more convenient to deal with. Of course your mileage may vary. I have heard that Joule Electra + Merlin make a very sweet match, as well as Berning + Merlin. I wonder if the ATMA's will provide enough drive for those things....
