For The Love Of Music

by alan2 on Done For Now

Description

Added JBL Lancer L55 Speakers.
Connected to Mcintosh 1700 Receiver & Empire 208 Turntable. Vintage Fun.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 25’ × 18’  Large
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

    • Vandersteen 5As
    A marvelous speaker for 2 channel stereo & home theater.
    • Vandersteen VSM-1 Sigs & VCC-1 Center
    VSM-1 sigs/rear channels VCC-1 center channel
    • VPI Industries Classic 3
    Classic 3
    • Hana ML Cartridge
    Used on my Classic 3
    • Linn Sondek LP-12
    Linn Ekos Tonearm Linn Arkiv Cartridge Linn Lingo Power Supply
    • Herbie's Way Excellent Turntable Mat II
    Replaced Linn Sondek LP-12 Original Mat. Peforms outstanding in comparison. Better detail & bass.
    • Oracle Delphi MkII
    Alphason 100-S Tonearm Micro Benz Wood Body M2 Cartridge
    • V.P.I 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
    A must have
    • Pass Labs XP-20
    Added to system
    • Cary Audio PH-302
    Phono Preamp Tubes (4) Philips Holland GS7GT Branded Adzam from the early 1950's. Remarkable sound and great dimension. Takes the Cary to another level. Philips 1972 5R4GYS Rectifier.
    • Arcam Arcam AVP 700 7.1
    Preamplifier used in conjunction with my 2 Channel system.
    • Pass Labs X-350.5
    Incredible Amplifier. I will be putting up a photo soon.
    • B&K Components Video 5 Sonata
    Still a great amplifier even today. Using it for center speaker & rear surrounds.105 watts per channel/8 ohms.
    • Musical Fidelity KW DM-25
    Transport
    • Musical Fidelity KW DM-25 DAC
    Digital Analog Converter
    • PS Audio Multiwave II +
    Connected to a 20 Amp Dedicated A.C. Outlet, for my Pass Labs XP-20 Line Stage, Musical Fidelity Transport and Dac. Second 20 Amp Dedicated A.C. line/ Pass Labs X350.5 Amplifier, Turntables & Cary Phono Preamp.
    • Timbernation Custom Built Audio Rack
    Handcrafted two inch maple shelving.
    • Maple Custom Amplifier stand 3 inch maple
    Spiked using Sound Achor stablizers for Pass Amp.
    • Audioquest Sky
    Used between preamp & amplifier
    • Audioquest Cheeta
    Cables for Linn & Oracle
    • Kimber Kable Select 1021
    Used for Musical Fidelity/DM-25 Transport & Dac Tube Section
    • Paul Speltz Anti-Cable Level 4 Ref Double Shielded
    Used with VPI Classic 3
    • DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix
    Used with CD Transport & D/A Converter/Solid state section
    • Audioquest Mont Blanc
    Reference-level cable. Double Bi- wire.
    • Kimber Kable Palladian PK-10 Power Cable
    Used for my Pass Labs XP-20 Line Stage
    • Fusion Audio Enchanter Power Cable
    Used for my PS Multiwave II
    • Virtual Dynamics Master Series
    Used for my Cary Phono Preamp

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I hope so! :D

dave_72

Owner
System edited: Having 3 wood customized audio racks built. Putting T.V. on wall, and equipment all in the center of speakers. No more clutter!

alan2

Owner
I'm sure you will be very pleased with it.

alan2

Cool, I'm strongly considering buying one! I've heard it @ CES 2-3 years ago in the Pass Labs room, and I was impressed.

dave_72

Owner
Hi Dave,
You cannot go wrong with this amazing preamp. It's a class A Reference Preamp.

alan2

How do you like your Pass Labs? I'm strongly considering getting their stuff too...

dave_72

Owner
Enjoy the speakers.

alan2

Owner
System edited: System edited

alan2

Owner
Blueskiespbd,

You brought me good luck. Classic 3 arrived yesterday.

alan2

Owner
For a VPI Classic 3.

alan2

Owner
Hi Blueskiespbd, thanks for asking. It seems that after it was damaged the deal didn't workout. First time on Audiogon for me.I'm sure I will get another table down the road. I did purchase a new preamp that I'm waiting for. It's a Pass Labs XP20.How are things going for you?

alan2

What happened on the Classic 3 ????

blueskiespbd

Owner
Hi Marco,

Thanks for the tip.

alan2

Alan, i sugget you try the Kimber select 1136 (my opinion between Pre and Final Amp) ..For me it was revelatory

marco_esposito

Owner
Still haven't got the VPI Classic 3. Not sure that I am.
First time I've had a problem with a Audiogoner.

alan2

Owner
Hi Highend64,
Same amp new Turntable VPI Classic 3, I was going to setup today.Opened up one of the boxes last night and it was damaged by FEDEX.
From now on UPS!

alan2

Hi Alan, sorry for the response. I did not realized you upgraded your amp.

highend64

Owner
System Edited:
New Turntable
VPI CLASSIC 3

alan2

Owner
Hi Highend64
Nice to meet you. I must say that it is perfect for the Thiels driven by the Audio Research Ref I.

alan2

Very nice looking system Alan2. How well does the Pass Lab mate with the Thiel's?

highend64

Owner
System edited: Added Thiel's

alan2

Owner
System edited: Added Photo's of Thiel's

alan2

Owner
Hi nice to meet you. And thanks. The Andra's sound very good being on the long wall. It's midrange is the best I've heard.
The room size is 18X25X9. As you can see from the pictures it opens up into the dinning room area.

alan2

Nice looking rig: congratulations. Curious as to how you like the Andra's, and also: what size room are you using them in?

goheelz

Owner
Additions I forgot to include. And with the new Beta format I can't make any changes.

Audioquest Kilimanjaro speaker cable
PS Multiwave ll at 80-85 Hz.
Cary Phono Preamplifier & Linn Lingo Power Supply is connected to another 20 Amp Dedicated A.C. Circuit.
Two Target TT-5'S & Solid Steel equipment racks.
Shun Mook Maple amplifier platform & Michigan Maple platform used for turntables.
Myrtle Blocks

alan2

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