MinorL System

by minorl on Done For Now

Description

2-channel sound system. Bi-amped to Martin Logan Monolith III Speakers (Pearless woofers), using Krell KBX balanced crossover and two Audio Research REF 250 Mono amplifiers, to power the upper speaker panels & one Mark Levinson No. 23.5 amp to power the lower woofers (with the modified Bedini 250/250 mk II as backup). Two digital sources. Pioneer Elite PD-93 used as CD player and transport also and Aurender ACS 10 Music Server, both to an Audio Research DAC 9. Vinyl system is TriangleArt Maestro turntable with Jelco arm and Audio Art Balanced Cable, TriangleArt Zeus cartridge and Triangle ART record clamp and Triangle ART speed controller,  AR REF 10 pre-amp, TriangleArt P200 phono stage, Perreaux Tuner, transparent audio balanced cables, transparent audio power isolator 8 conditioner.  Cables are AudioArt Cryo balanced.  I am also incorporating a DBX 1231 31 band dual mono balanced graphic Equalizer to remove dips caused by the room.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 25’ × 15’  Large
Ceiling: 10’

Components Toggle details

    • TriangleART Turntable and Speed Controller
    TriangleArt Maestro Turntable with TriangleArt Speed Controller with Jelco arm, Audio Art Balanced Cable, Tand TriangleArt record clamp
    • Audio Research REF 10 pre-amp
    Reference Pre-Amplifier
    • TriangleArt Triangle Art P200 Phono Stage
    Tube phono stage
    • Audio Research DAC 9 DAC
    DAC used with Pioneer Elite DV09 Transport Optical and USB input from Aurender ACS-10 Music Server. Wonderful sound combination
    • Audio Research REF 250 mono amp
    mono block amps powering upper panels on Speakers
    • Audio Research REF 250 mono amp
    Mono Tube Amplifier 250 watts
    • Krell KBX Active Crossover
    Balanced Crossover for Martin Logan Monolith III Speakers
    • Levinson No 23.5 two channel 250 wpc Amplifier
    Used to power bass drivers on Martin Logan Monolith IIIX speakers.
    • Martin Logan Monolith IIIX Speakers
    Monolith IIIX with Pearless woofers, Krell KBX balanced electronic crossover built for Martin Logan Monolith III speakers
    • Pioneer Elite PD-93 CD Player/Transport
    Outstanding as a transport and as a CD player.  internal DACS are very nice.  look at youtube video on Skyfiaudio
    • Aurender ACS 10
    Aurender Music Server/Ripper
    • Perreaux TU-1 Tuner
    Nice Tuner
    • Audio Art Balanced Cables AAC Statement e I Cryo XLR Gld Interconnect Cables
    Two 1.5 meter pairs from Krell KBX Crossover to REF 250 Amps
    One 1 meter pair from REF 10 Pre-amp to DBX Equalizer
    One 1 meter pair from DBX Equalizer to Krell KBX Crossover
    One 0.5 meter pair from DAC 9 to REF 6 pre-amp
    One 1.5 meter pair from Krell KBX Crossover to 23.5 amp
    One 2 meter pair Audio Art Balanced from REF 10 to Triangle Art P200 Phono Stage pre-amp
    • Transparent Power Isolator 8 Conditioner
    Conditioner for Tuner, Pre-Amp, BDP-09 CD Transport, Sota Turn Table, REF 2SE Phono stage, DAC 8, & Naim music server
    • Bedini Electronics 250.250 mkII Modified
    super modified amp with dual power supplies upgraded pre driver and output driver transistors and soft start circuitry
    • Equa Rack & Target Stand Amp Stands
    Two Equa Rack Amp stands for REF 250 Amps
    one Target Amp stand for No. 23.5 amp
    • TriangleArt Zeus Cartridge
    • DBX 1231 Graphic Equalizer

Comments 7

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Owner
Yeah, well, with the introduction of the new REF 6 pre-amp, I'm now thinking about looking for a used REF 5SE pre-amp. That one I can tell is better than the REF 3. The early REF 5 wasn't. and also since AR discontinued the PH8 phono stage, maybe I can find a good used one.

You know. a step at a time.

enjoy

minorl

Minor1,
No need to apologize to me. I was just commenting ting that I find it strange that some members bother to post their system, which takes some time and effort, but then don't answer queries. I assumed the back and forth was the purpose for posting systems.

roxy54

Owner
Roxy54; Sorry, but I don't live on audiogon and sometimes don't see member questions. It happens.

Quite honestly, I really didn't hear a marked difference between a retubed PH3 and the PH6. I really didn't. Not disappointed with the sound of the PH6, but, not jaw dropping difference. Could be cartridge interaction. or may diminishing returns? I'm not sure. Don't regret the purchase of the PH6 and sale of the PH3. Sounds great, but I think the Reference phono would be the new upgrade for me.

Thanks,

minorl

I always find it strange when a member chooses to post their system, and even update it, but never answer questions that other members ask. What's the point of posting the system?

roxy54

Owner
System edited: Added Audio Research REF 250 Mono block amps to replace one of the Mark Levinson 23.5 powering the upper panels of my Martin Logan Monolith IIIX Speakers.

minorl

Hey MinorL, what improvements did you get from the PH3 to the PH6?

mitch4t

Very nice.

tmsorosk

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