I've trimmed the system down even more. Thanks to PC audio I don't need all the extra components. Going USB direct has been one of the largest leaps forward in sound for me. No turning back now, I listen more than ever before. I still need to upgrade my pics with the new gear.
This is my Media Center. I'll be using this computer as a transport,DVR,TV tuner and a web surfer.
Bel Canto Design DAC 3
I use this as a preamp and a USB DAC.
Kr Audio Antares 300 BXLS
Hybrid 14 wpc, Class A SET with no NFB. The best sounding tubed amplifier I've had the pleasure of owning.
Specifications
Dual Mono Amplifier Operating in Class A Load Impedance: 4.8 Ohm (2 Channels) Sinus Output: 14 W RMS by two channels Music Output: [lessthansign] 50 watts Distortion: 0 Bandwidth: 12 Hz - 35 KHz (-2dB) Input Sensitivity: 1 volt Input Impedance: 100 KOhm Negative Feedback: 0 A.C. Power: 100/230 volts Maximum Power Consumption: 250 VA Dimension: 53 x 36 x 26 cm Weight: 105 lbs copy and paste link for review http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0901/krenterprise.htm
Brines Acoustics FTA-2000s
ML TL designed around the Fostex F200A fullrange driver. Frequency response in room from 21Hz to 20 Khz. The closest I will probably get to a true fullrange single driver. Upgrades BSC( Baffle step correction circuit). Uses One Mills resistor,One Alpha core inductor and one big Hovland cap. In the right setting they give multi ways a run for their money in dynamics. Who said single drivers don't have bass? ;-)
DIY Solid Core Silver
Made these myself...telfon covering and 16 awg solid core silver wire ordered from jewelery supplier.If bought in store. retail would be over $1000.
E-ticketcables Tri-Braid Silver plated
Tri-Braid silver plated interconnects. Made with 3-20 gauge silver plated OFC conductors. Teflon insulated. These cables are used between the buffer and integrates.
Blue Jeans LC-1
3ft solid core,low capacitance/shielded cable used between TVC-1 and amplifier.
Volex 14/3 gauge 17605
All of the equipment in the system that needs to be powered uses a Volex 9' 10" 14 gauge power cord.
Maple Shade THE SUREFOOT v.3
These brass footers will be used undr my Reference version Promitheus when it arrives.
USB- AUDIO ASIO Driver Windows edition
This driver takes the place of the stock USB driver. The difference in sound has to be heard to believed!
HTPC (Hometheater PC) 8000
This is used as a Media server and a HTPC. It feeds media to all the other PC's in the home.
HTPC (Hometheater PC) 8000
I use Windows 7 media center with the Media Browser plug in for the front end.
