Description

The SACD player, MC cartridge and transformer, and cables are new. Everything else is vintage 1975-1981.

This system sounds simply wonderful.

Simulated period cinder blocks from Home Depot. Wall art from Target.

Vibes from the height of civilization.
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    • Denon DP-1200
    used
    • Benz Micro Wood SM
    medium output moving coil with Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131 transformer (1:10/1:20)
    • Luxman C-1000
    $600 used, Tim DeParavicini
    • Quad ESL-57
    1975 vintage, bronze, all original, not even dusty,
    • Marantz SA-15-S2
    new
    • Audioquest King Cobra
    2m - preamp to power amp 1m - MC transformer to preamp
    • Nordost Baldur, Heimdahl
    Baldur - TT to MC transformer Heimdalhl - SACD player to preamp
    • Kimber 8PR
    Tasteful and understated, said Stereophile. They look like whips!, said my wife..
    • Luxman MB-3045
    $1650 used, Tim deParavicini, converted per Luxman instructions to KT-88
    • Heathkit UA-1
    12 watt PP EL-84 amp, great with Quads, and cute, too!

Comments 3

Owner
System edited: I'm liking the Heathkits with the bronze Quads - preferred the Luxmans with the black Quads. Can understand now what Stokes Sheldon, so to speak. ;-)

sqlsavior

Very cool. Definitely has that retro 70s vibe. Looks like a fun place to hang out. Nice job!

jaxwired

Owner
...or shortly thereafter?

sqlsavior

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