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I will build some Fostex based back loaded horns.
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    • California Audio Labs Icon mkII
    Serves as transport.
    • California Audio Labs Alpha DAC
    Great sounding and excellent value tube DAC to complement my Icon that serves as transport. Linked via Nordost Moonglo digital IC.
    • Magnum Dynalab FT-101
    Just got this tuner so it's still too early to comment.
    • VPI Industries Scout
    Basic Scout.
    • VPI Industries JMW-9
    Standard arm that came with the Scout.
    • VPI Industries HW-17.5
    Great wet vacuum LP cleaning machine.
    • Dynavector 20XL
    Excellent all around LO MC cartridge. Not as airy as my Shelter 501 mk II but give a fuller bass.
    • Shelter 501 mk II
    One awesome MC cartridge!
    • Trichord Dino
    Nice MC/MM solid state phono preamp. I think the entry level Dynavector may be better, though.
    • Emotive Audio Erato
    I absolutely love this preamp. It throws a very open soundstage. One of my best purchases.
    • Audion Silver Night PX-25 Mk I
    A very piece of gear. 6 watts of pure SET bliss. High and mids are absolutely sweet. Bottom end is not as tight as I would like but more than adequate for vocal and jazz.
    • Canary Audio CA-301
    22-watt, 300B push-pull triode amp. Amp provides the needed power in the lower frequency needed for rock and classical music. Of course, the highs and mids are not as sweet as the Audion, but good enough. Caution, this is one heavy amp due to the OPT and chassis construction.
    • Reference 3A L'Integrale
    The original Swiss made version by Innovac. An absolute gem with no crossover that's easy to drive.
    • Alon Petite
    Great entry level monitors in beautiful rosewood. Don't listen to them anymore but can't let go because of their beauty.
    • Nordost Quattro Fil and Blue Heavens
    I just love Nordost products. The Blue Heavens, in particular, are just great ICs for the money. Quattro Fils are great but pricey.
    • Nordost SPM Bi-Wire
    Very good but it was a marginal upgrade in sound after I got the Quattro Fil ICs. I think one gets bigger bang for the buck by investing in the ICs rather than the speaker cables.
    • Nordost El Dorado
    Original handmade power cords that are great. Got two for just $360!
    • PS Audio Ultimate Outlet
    Lowers the noise floor and darker background to provide better and open soundstage.
    • Solidsteel 5.3 and 5.4 stands in silver
    Looks great but not sure about its isolation effectiveness.

Comments 2

Great system.
How do you like the Reference 3A L'Integrale speakers?

twilo

Hi Cosmo!

I am looking for some Alon Petites and noticed you have some you don't use. Is there a way a guy could talk you into parting with yours?

Merry Christmas

krentzke

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