Very nice system Vermonter. I am curious about your views on the Stealth M7000 power cords. I have been thinking about getting a M7000 V10 for my Furman power conditioner. What did the M7000s do for the sound in your system? Have you compared to M7000 to the Stealth Dream PCs?

latinsamba1 January 28, 2013 03:03

NICE System, Vermonter. Nice system.

thesaint519 June 03, 2012 02:58

System edited: Added a 1.5 meter Stealth Cloude 99 Full power cord between the power comditioner and the preamp.

vermonter June 01, 2011 10:57

System edited: Inserted an Audio Research LS16MKII preamp...main reason was to take advantage of the two XLR outs which allows me to run a full level signal to the Krell amps, and another full level signal to the crossover...the crossover then sends the low frequency signal to the digital amps for the passive subs. I feel I get better performance and balance when I hook it up this way; avoids any chance to the signal from the crossover for the main speakers, and since the crossover has level controls for the lows, I dialed it back a bit and it all settled nicely. Added benefit is the preamp does a better/different job controlling volume than the CD player did...sound is fuller, bigger soundstage and depth, plus I am not sacrificing SQ via the CD players didtgal volume control. Happy with the upgrade and already scheming on how to move up the ARC line...

vermonter May 08, 2011 11:11

Sorry I missed your post to my system about the Red Dragon's! Answer is, "Yes", they have outstanding bass control. ICE based amps usually do anyway due to their high damping factor, but I've found that the Red Dragon's are great overall. Try'em full range sometime and see what you think...!

dogmcd April 21, 2011 15:32

System edited: Replaced the LE1 sub amp with a Marchand XM 44 crossover set at 80 hz and a pair of Red Dragon M1000 mono amps to drive the subs...sounds so good to have the two 15 inch amps running again. Also put a Vodoo Cable Thunder Dragon between the wall and the Haley power conditioner, and am using two Running Springs Mogoose power cords for the sub amps...it all fits together nicely and sounds pretty awesome!

vermonter April 01, 2011 20:39

System edited: Added some LED lights under the amps, subs and power conditioner, on the mantle and behind the upper corners of the TV. They are pretty cool at night, and are all controlled by the same remote with a ton of options for color, intensity, solid vs blinking etc...lots of fun to play with. The power conditioner between the amps sits on a piece of Vermont maple, held in place by Waipuna myrtlewood blocks. This then sits on a piece of Vermont granite, suspended by bear paws, also from Vermont. I hung a Tabriz rug that I bought on one of my trips to the desert on the wall that is behind the couch, and flanked that with panels from ATS...cut way down on the echo/reflection. I have several more rugs of this size, so will probably put one on the wall behind the right speaker eventually. The custom set of speaker cables from Stealth continue to do wonders...I am without my two Sub 15s while I figure out what to replace the fried LE1 with, and it still sounds pretty good...the bass from the new cables is an order of magnitude better than it was with the old cables.

vermonter March 18, 2011 23:12

System edited: Stealth made me a custom set of biwire cables with pure copper on the bottom and pure silver on the top...I have been living without my two 15 inch Revel subs while the LE1 is out for repair...putting these speaker cables in the system makes me miss them less...super tight bass, and mids/highs that are just incredible. With the exception of the 10 meter XLR run under the floor, the system is completely cabled with Stealth, and I could not be more satisfied...

vermonter March 16, 2011 19:36

Had to send the LE1 off for repair-was going into overheat shut down, and when running it sounded really thin...not completely sure it can be repaired so looking into options to replace it with an equalizer and another amp for the subs. Amp will probably be a Class D in the 750 -1000 watt range (Wyred for Sound, Red Dragon etc), and equalizer candidates are the Bryston B10, a custom one from Marchand, or maybe a digital room correction unit from TaCT or Lyngdorf...so I am running without the two 15 inch subs now, does not sound bad but I can really tell the bottom end is missing...

vermonter March 06, 2011 12:09

System edited: Added three Stealth M7000 power cables for the amps and power conditioner.

vermonter March 06, 2011 12:03

System edited: Juat added more power cords from Stealth...awesome!

vermonter February 23, 2011 01:39

System edited: Moved the Levinson LE1 subwoofer amp to the front of the room between the Krell mon amps, and had a dedicated 20 amp line run from the main panel to the right side of the fireplace. I also got a Running Springs Duke that is plugged into the 20 amp line and the Krells are plugged into it. The Levinson subwoofer amp is plugged straight into the 20 amp line as well. another huge improvement in depth, imaging and soundstage. Next upgrade is a Running Springs Haley for the front end (iMac server and Pucini U Clock and cd player processor (that is on the way), Stealth Cloude 99 Front power cords for the Puccini clock and cd player (also on the way), another Running Springs Mongoose power cord for the amps (also on the way) and a new power cord for the Duke to the wall (have not decided on what to use, probably a Stealth M7000). Then I should be done I never thought a stereo could sound so clear, powerful and detailed...

vermonter February 08, 2011 16:39

System edited: Just added a USB cable from Locus Design Group between the IMac and Puccini U Clock, yet another improvement! New power cables from Stealth are on the way along with a Running Springs Haley power conditioner for the front end, and dedicated 20 amp lines get run to the amps next week. Will try that with the amps direct into the wall, and do a comparison later on with a Furman power conditioner to see which is better.

vermonter February 04, 2011 16:43

System edited: added a Stealth nano fiber XLR between the Puccini Cd player/processor and the Revel LE-1 subwoofer amp...wow, what an improvement! Replaced a Kimber Select 1120 set which was no slouch to begin with...

vermonter February 03, 2011 15:16

Sitting here enjoying coffee this morning and thinking about some acoustic improvements...I think I will order a custom size acoustic panel and fill in the fireplace opening. I never use the fireplace anyhow (much to the annoyance of some past girlfriends) and I think the blocking the cavity will help the bass response, which is pretty good right now, but I know it could better. Will probably also install some half round bass traps on the wall below the wainscoting on either side of the fireplace. I would like to put sound absorbing panels below the wainscoting on the entire surface at the front of the room, but have not figured out yet how to deal with the openings that would be necessary for the outlets...

So, on to lighting. The crystal pieces on the subs sit on LED light bases that rotate (although the rotation makes a faint sound so I normally just have them in static mode). I found a place that sells LED light bars and think I will get a blue one and put it behind the fireplace screen and see how it looks. The air purifiers between the speakers and subs might move and be replaced by some full round bass traps to hold additional LED lighting bases and pieces of crystal and add some sound absorption to the front of the room...

Solicit any comments or suggestions from out there in A-gon land...

vermonter January 30, 2011 12:37

System edited: I took a Levinson 32 pre amp out of the chain and now run the Puccini CD player/processor directly to the Revel LE-1. I was skeptical that it would sound as good direct to the amps (thru the LE-1) and I was pleasantly surprised when it sounded fuller and more 3 dimensional. From the LE-1 the signal goes to 2 Revel Sub 15s via speaker wire under the floor, and to two Krell Evo 600s via Straightwire Virtuoso balanced cables also under the floor. Running the cables under the floor allowed me to separate the front end components at the other side of the room. I am having 20 amp service installed on either side of the fireplace for the amps...they need more amperage, and I pop a breaker if I use the microwave and the amps are on (even if they are just in standby mode). I will probably have a separate dedicated line run for each amp...I could have one line run, but then based on placement I'd lose the symmetry I have achieved (one power cord would be much longer than the other). I have been reading on the forms about the efficacy of adding in a power conditioner if the electrical service to the amps is already a dedicated line...some more research to do I guess cuz still not clear to me. I have a Running Springs Haley on the way to provide conditioning for the front end, and will add to the Stealth Cloude 99 Full I already have from the same product line. I am now looking for the "right" Stealth XLR interconnect for between the Puccini CD player and the LE-1 sub amp (right now I am using Kimber 1120s). I have around 600 redbook CDs ripped to the IMac in Apple Lossless, and it all sounds great. I use the remote application on my IPad to control the music and select songs from the comfort of my couch--can't beat the convenience! The IMac also streams music to an Airport Express in my bedroom, and to an Apple TV in the home theater/multichannel room (I'll post that up here later today). I tried the free sample of Pure Music the other day and really did not hear much difference...need some more time with it to see if I can zero in on improvement if there is any. I thought some time ago I was done for now with this system, but ya know how that goes...

vermonter January 29, 2011 10:51

Very nice system you have there also. I am starting to put together a computer based music server. I just have not had the time to finish. I am mostly into vinyl as you can tell in the pictures. I think a hi res Digital music server would compliment the analog part of the system very nicely.

hevac1 January 15, 2011 13:23

thanks--the glass top is kinda cumbesome to move alone, but i will try covering it with a blanket to see what that does...i thought about replacingit with a more traditional wooden coffee table but i looks pretty cool...

vermonter January 08, 2011 21:08

I think you'd be rewarded by removing the glass top from the coffee table when doing serious listening.

drubin January 03, 2011 18:14

Very nice . I'm using the same speakers , same color too .

tmsorosk January 03, 2011 12:25

Hello can't I ask you again?

Beautiful system you have, I have a question, is aboult the use of the 2 subwoofer Revel Ultima Sub15+LE1.
What major differences you feel aboult this upgrade instead only the saloons?

This is a big improvment?

I 'am curious aboult that because I feel maybe the bass have a big difference, and maybe I want to test in my system.

Thanks

Jose Jacob

shade_of_pale October 05, 2010 04:32

System edited: replaced the granite rack with one from Core--photo to follow. Really improved the look and sound

vermonter June 13, 2010 10:54

System edited: System upgraded--replaced the MCD-500 player processor with a dCS Puccini U Clock and player/processor, and replaced the C-500T preamp with a Levinson 32.

vermonter March 28, 2010 11:34

Update--traded the McIntosh MCD 500 for a DCS Puccini CD player/processor and U-Clock. Using the USB from the IMAc to the clock and all I can say is wow--sounds beter than CDs direct from the old CD player!

vermonter February 01, 2010 16:21

System edited: Big changes. Traded the Levinson 436 monos for Krell Evoultion 600s--huge improvement. Got an IMac to act as a server, using the optical out to the CD500 player/processor. I have around 150 CDs loaded so far and have used less than 10% of the 1 TB hard drive--it really sounds good and ya can't beat the convenience. Had an electrician crawl under the house and run Straightwire Virtuoso balanced cables from the rack behind the couch to either side of the fireplace for the amps (speaker wires run under the hous as well for connection of the subs to the LE-1). The Virtuosos cables are brand new so looking forward to getting them burned in. So, I think I am done (yeah right). I know there are DACs that could take a USB from the IMac, and I might benefit from something to reclock the signal too, but for now I'll just enjoy the music... Updated photos to follow soon.

vermonter January 14, 2010 18:15