UPdates:
Squeezebox changed to a Touch model

Classe integrated amp replaced with an Ayre AX7e integrated. Very noticeable positive difference in overall musicality, bass, clarity of vocals.

Acoustic Zen balanced interconnect between W4S Dac 2 and Ayre.

Next and maybe last update to reach retirement system - maybe a set of Avalon Idea speakers?

audiowoman January 07, 2013 13:20

Very nice clean system. I like your choices. The Aerials are one of the best bargains I see regularly on audiogon. Same goes for the W4S dac. Wish I could come over and listen. : )

jaxwired June 10, 2012 11:12

Nice that you get to enjoy music with your doggie. Mine? Not so much. If I turn it up she gets up and trots down the hall to the bedroom.

bizango1 March 04, 2012 07:33

Nothing too much in the works right now Lapierre! Just enjoying the music. One of those Wyred 4 Sound music servers might be nice in the future.

audiowoman March 03, 2012 13:52

Well done!

What's next on the HiFi roadmap?

lapierre March 03, 2012 11:38

Thanks, we are all loving it, including the dog who seems to favour Melody Gardot and like jazz singers! Adding power cords and dedicated lines has really opened up this system.

audiowoman August 17, 2011 17:58

Nice system, woof, woof!

glenfihi August 17, 2011 06:04

I've decided to leave the analog world in favor of a PC based system built around the Wyred DAC, and I'm wondering if I should keep my preamp. Your observations will be much appreciated!

encephalopathic September 13, 2010 12:58

Nope, have not got around to this yet. Something I have not done before either. Classe has a button that separates the amp/preamp so I'll have to do that and give a listen. I'll let you know.

audiowoman September 12, 2010 19:36

Dear Audiowoman,
Have you tried bypassing your preamp section using only the volume control of your DAC? If so, how does the sound compare?

Thanks!

encephalopathic September 12, 2010 15:03

Ah well it left many years ago when I moved and had little space for it. Had a Dual 510, with Shure M95ED cartridge - my first REAL stereo, which included Yamaha 6 receiver and large Advent utility speakers. I actually sold that turntable 15 years later for about the same price I paid for it back in the 70's.
Gave all my albums to a friend who had a Linn Basik turntable. It crosses my mind occasionally, but no space for the albums currently and none as I think about retiring and downsizing more in a few years. Given more space, I sure could see a cute little red REGA p3 being a nice addition.

audiowoman August 16, 2010 17:43

Audiowoman,

Where is your TT???

stickman451 August 16, 2010 14:45

Many changes later, system sings!

audiowoman August 14, 2010 19:08

Many changes made and we are very pleased with the results.

audiowoman August 14, 2010 19:06