Thanks very much for your input. I actually was considering a Moerch arm with a Soundsmith moving iron cart. I'll certainly reconsider in light of your suggestions. I'm really torn as to whether the next expenditure should be for a better streaming DAC system or arm/cartridge. Thanks very much for your insights.
Good listening
Mark

mwp7373 January 16, 2015 21:21

Have you made any changes to your turntable setup since your
initial post? If not, then one area that would pay upgrade
dividends is the tonearm / cartridge combo. Given that you
have a good turntable with a lower-cost Rega arm, you might
find the Origin Live tonearm lineup attractive. The
"Illustrious" arm is probably the sweet spot in
their models. And your Whest phono stage can certainly do
justice to a really good cartridge -- such as the ClearAudio
Maestro Ebony v2 (mm), or maybe the Lyra Delos or Shelter 501
Mk3 if you want to try a good, moderately priced moving coil.

sdcampbell January 14, 2015 23:27

System edited: A few changes since last time. The whest phonostage was probably the best $ spent. And, the Silclear proved that $$$$$ isn't an absolute requirement for improved sonics.

mwp7373 January 14, 2015 22:36

System edited: Pictures updated, and also item entry for wireless streaming

mwp7373 July 16, 2011 10:28

System edited: StereoKnight passive pre and Sutherland Ph3D replaced PS Audio PCA-2 preamp w/ phono in system in early January 2010.

mwp7373 January 08, 2010 05:53

Hello and best regards - Sorry I'm just now responding to your post but with the Holidays I really haven't been to this site in quite a while. I thought I had it set to email me whenever someone dropped by but oh well..... To answer your first question, I was drawn to the Bolero speaker for 3 primary reasons - (1)I've always had great experience with speakers which use drivers from Dynaudio, (2)I'm getting along in years and they're voiced a little weaker in the midrange which helps the balance for these old ears, and (3) without question they're the finest example of woodworking art I've ever seen. As far as the speaker placement is concerned The doggone SET's are so big that if I switch their places with the boleros the speakers end up way too far apart for any real coherence. The good news is that with the subwoofer addition (which integrates pretty well which I attribute to that Velodyne amp - they know what they're doing) I've been able to close the rear ports on the Boleros and that's helped a great deal.

mwp7373 January 02, 2010 16:56

Love the silverlines, wondered if you might go into greater detail on what attracted you to them and how they have performed. You probably already know this but you would probably get much better imaging if you spread them away from the equip rack about 12 to 24" and away from the wall another 10 to 20". Just a thought. Thanks

djwilbourn November 11, 2009 19:49