One of the upgrades I am considering is power conditioning. Maybe like Tice or something for the amps which is currently run in to the Panamax. I can't say I am really hearing a problem currently but don't have much experience with power conditioners. After the upgrades (listed with the indv. pieces) I may look at the benefits. Comments, suggestions and feedback are welcomed! Tony "treyhoss"
#1 in pic. Multi-channel SACD, 24/192DAD, prog. scan DVD player.
Hafler 9130
#2 in pic - center channel amp (120W - presently in mono mode). Center channel speaker is bi-wired. Will upgrade in the future.
Audio Alchemy DTI PRO32
#3 in pic (Rev.B chip used)
Parasound Ultra DAC-2000
#4 in pic.
Audio Refinement Pre-2 DSP
#5 in pic
Hafler 9300-THX
#6 in pic - 150WPC - drives main L/R speakers
Hafler 9180
#7 in pic - 105WPC. Drives rear channels.
Audio Alchemy Power Station 2
Powers up to three AA components
Panamax Max 1000+
#9 in pic - have 2 of these
Dahlquist CA2-W2
2 piece design. Lower cabinet (W2) is 2 - 8" woofers. Upper cabinet (CA2) is 2-4' mids and 1' tweeter. Both cabinets can be driven separately and each cabinet can be bi-wired so 2 amps can drive one speaker or together via jumpers between the 2 cabinets. The 9300 currently powers both. The CA-2 (top) can be filled with lead shot or sand. They are currently loaded with sand.
Dahlquist CA-C1
Center Channel
Snell KIIV
rear speakers. I have an extra one for an eventual upgrade to DTS/DD-EX.
Audioquest OpalX3
All IC's are OpalX3 except from DAC to PRE.
Audioquest Lapis
Silver IC's for use from DAC to PRE.
Audioquest Argent+
3 - 10' runs for L/C/R channels. The are bi-wired, silver for top and FPC-6 for bass. A great cable!
Velodyne VA-810
In lower right of cabinet. To be replaced with HGS-12 (great cabinet fit) when budget allows.
Audioquest Sorbothane Big Feet & RF Stoppers
Use RF stoppers on all Power IC's and set of IC's to main amp. Big feet under DAC and Sony 999es.
Mod Squad Tip Toes
Use under all amps and DTI-PRO32
Mitsubishi VS-45501A
1997 year model. No progressive input so have to use S-Video. Still a great picture though!
Sony SAT-A65A
2002 model. Has Digital Otical Toslink out to pre. Also S-Video to TV.
Toshiba M-662
VHS palyer/recorder
Hubble 15A recepticles
Total of 2 sockets on dedicated line.
Audio Alchemy DST powered cable
2 - powered by AA PS2. These are great digital cables!
