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    • Tekton Design MOAB
    These speakers use a double tweeter array to produce the midrange. The Be tweeter between the arrays is used as the actual tweeter. Then two big ass woofers are added. Extremely well reviewed and high value speakers!
    • Innuos PULSE
    Network Streamer internal with a RECAP2 power supply by Dr. Sean Jacobs built-in. Uses the innuOS 2.0 and Sense software. Its the best sounding streamer, OS and control software I've every used.
    • Aria Audio Aria Signature MK2
    This is a beautiful hand-built amplifier that puts out100 watts of Class A power with very high current capability. A extremely seductive yet authoritative sound with the Moabs.
    • Border Patrol DAC
    I've recently gone back to the world of Non-oversampling DACs. They simply sound more natural than high-resolution oversampling DACs. This is the USB model with Jupiter caps. It took a couple hundred hours to fully bloom but it was worth the wait.
    • Network Acoustics Muon System
    This is a complete digital cable system (filter, LAN cable, USB cable). This at a higher level than the famed EVO system.
    • Synergistic Research Powercell 12 UEF
    This is a classic power conditioner. It's UEF/EM based and compliments every component plugged in to it!
    • DIY speaker, interconnects and power cables
    DIY speaker, interconnects and power cables. They use multi-strand copper, an open weave, cotton cord in the center and ERS cloth at both ends. It's the formula Danny Richie uses for his cables. They have an open, airy yet very solid sound. The key is to break them in for hundreds of hours and use them as a "full loom" throughout your system.
    • Synergistic Research Black Box

    The Black Box is a Low Frequency Resonator Array that works in conjunction with the Subwoofers, Atmospheres and FEQ X4 to solve bass node issues.  

    • Synergistic Research ART System
    This is Synergistic Research's older acoustic system that's based on resonators. It works very well with their current UEF system and provides excellent results. Complete ART systems are getting hard to find.
    • Townshend Audio Seismic Isolation Podiums
    These decouple and "float" your speakers on a spring-loaded metal base. It opens-up the sound and adds solidity to the bass but doesn't make the sound harsh like most metal speaker bases.
    • Synergistic Research: Atmosphere XL-4, Atmosphere, Mini-Atmosphere, FEQ X4 (2), UEF Dots, UEF Panels, Risers,ECT and GCT
    The UEF Panels, UEF Dots, Black Box, Risers, ECT and GCT are all types of sound resonators. I use an Atmosphere XL-4 (green ATM), Atmosphere (red ATM), FEQ X4 (2) (red ATMs) and Mini-Atmosphere (green ATM) - when used with the Synergistic Research control software they generate various frequencies of Schumann Resonances around the room. Bottom line they work: create a huge/realistic listening experience!
    • Synergistic Research Galileo SX Grounding Block
    The Galileo SX Grounding Block makes the system absolutely silent at idle and creates very black backgrounds for music. I made my own "high definition" grounding cables.
    • Akiko Audio Tuning Stick; Kemp QA Plug (2) and Zero One (2)
    The Akiko Audio, Kemp and Zero One products treat the signal and power in my system keeping the electrons spinning around the electronic signals as uniform as possible or by adding more standard frequency Schumann Resonances. These products are excellent at making your system sound more "natural".
    • Perfect Path Technologies Total Contact, RCA caps, Stop-It duplex plugs, E-Mats & E-Cards
    This company has now closed because the owner has passed away. These products work to achieve a uniform and consistent RF/EMI and electron treatment around my components which greatly helps the sonics.
    • Synergistic Research Tranquility Bases and Tranquility Pod
    I use original MIGs under the Tranquility Bases.
    • Audio Magic Pulsed Electron Alignment
    The PEAs are battery powered. Spintronics is the ability to control or manipulate how electrons spin. Electrons spinning around electronic signals carry audio information. The goal of the PEA devices its to get the electrons spinning as uniformly as possible. It opens up the sound and makes subtle cues in the music even more real.
    • Puritan 156, ADD-Powr Sorcer and ElectraClear EAU-1
    The Puritan is an excellent line conditioner. The ADD-Powr and ElectraClear devices actually add electromagnetics (EM) to the AC line using an active circuit and algorithm. Contrary to popular belief not all EM is bad for sound quality in stereo systems. The proof is in the listening.
    • Timbernation and Bright Star Audio Platforms
    Solid maple platforms stained cherry for electronics and Bright Star platforms for the subs.
    • Puron AC Line Conditioner
    I've added two of these line conditioners into the same outlet that feeds my Puritan 156 line conditioner. They open the sound soundstage, give a more realistic presentation of vocals and reveal a little more texture and impact to the bass. Highly recommended!
    • Stein H2 Harmonizer system
    I have 4 Stein H2s in my system.I went with one in each of corner of the room with a Stein stone at each and a Stein diamond on the ceiling in the center of the room. They add layers and layers of depth with each vocalist/instrument being in their own separate but integrated spaces.
    • Tombo Audio Lotus Harmonic Enhancer
    The bell on the top gives high resonance frequency while the tip on the top of the bell performs as a wave guide streaming high frequency up to the ceiling.
    • Townshend Audio Allegri
    The Allegri is an autoformer based passive preamp. There is absolutely no noise but with with excellent soundstaging and dynamics. 

    • Cayin Audio Mini-CD MK2
    This is an excellent little CD player. I mostly stream but I still have hundreds of CDs.

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Read another review this weekend of a "high end" AIO (all-in-one) having problems. This one retails for $8K and had hiss coming from the speakers but, of course, the reviewer said you couldn't hear it while playing music! My Yamaha has no hiss even with the volume fully open and no music playing. A review I read a couple of weeks ago talked about how much he liked a company's AIO he was reviewing but the control app/software was not stable! Yamaha's MusicCast app has never crashed or locked-up on me. I would strongly suggest before you pay big bucks for an AIO make sure there are NO operating problems! Don't assume expensive is better!

sbayne

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I updated my system pictures. The Raysonic is really coming into its own. It responds well to the PPT products!

sbayne

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I've made some fairly significant changes to my system. I've added even more PPT products and a Synergistic Research Powercell 10SE MKIII.  I've also repositioned the ElectraClear EAU-1s and Kemp QA plug so they are introduced earlier in the circuit. The sound is f-ing amazing.

sbayne

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Thanks @millercarbon! Yeah lots of different things going on in my system, no doubt.  The equipment I’ve gone through over the years is crazy.  I’ll be in touch.

sbayne

Omega mats, eCards, ECT, Tranquility Bases, Jupiter caps, on and on.  Can only punch way above its class. Awesome.

millercarbon

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sbayne

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I also used a little Total Contact on the SR Orange fuse and let that bake in the system for a few days. Really remarkable how tweaking the power and the signal can make such a significant improvement.

sbayne

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zipost - I checked out your systems. Wow! Those Odeons are spectacular! Also the Dynastation is super cool. Very nice. I had a pair of Altec Valencia 846a with field coil drivers running with Shindo gear for a few years so I definitely understand your liking nice Triodes! 

Anyway, yes, I run stacked Tekton Impact Monitors. I did it because I heard a pair of Ulfs and thought I could sort of replicate those by adding another pair of Eric's tweeter arrays. I run the second pair off my amp's B channel so they are getting the exact same signal and power. The subs are Rythmk servos which are fast and integrate with the arrays very well. The Tektons sound very much like a horn speaker. You get the leading edge of the note and the natural decay. The dynamics are immediate and fast - like a horn. I see you are running 2a3 amps which are about 6 watts. The Tekton Ulfs are 99db into 4 ohms so you might be able to drive them. I think you would be impressed. 

sbayne

Tekton speakers, is that two pairs of speakers stacking together with the bass module.  Let me know how it sounds?  If you don’t mind sharing your experiences with the speakers.  Much appreciated!

zipost

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Based on others' experiences I didn't think the Orange fuse would need much or any break-in. That was wrong. I now have at least 48 hours on the fuse and its sounding much more "organic" and refined. Looking back, it was a little too vibrant right out of the box. I'm going to let it play for a few more days but its gone way past what I expected.

sbayne

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I've been listening to a lot of music during the COVID-19 "stay-at-home" order and, of course, thinking of ways to squeeze the last bit of performance out of my system without breaking the bank.  I re-read some of the forum reviews of the Synergistic Research Orange fuse. I've been very please with the Blue fuses but thought I'd try the Orange fuse. 
Wow! The reviews are right. The Orange is better in every way! Expanded soundstage, more natural presentation, more defined frequency extension, etc. Very impressive!

sbayne

Owner
I've updated the pictures of my system. It now shows the tube phono stage and the PPT E-Mats on the back of my speakers. I've also added bowl resonators to the top of the speakers. Since I'm working from home right now I spent my "lunchbreak" listening to music and decided to take some pictures!

sbayne

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Since I've been working from home because of the Corona virus scare I've been running my system for over 12 hours per day using the Ayre burn-in CD for a good chunk of it. Sat down and had a nice long listening session last night. No doubt, the soundstage is deeper and wider. I'm thinking my second pair of Tekton Impact Monitors weren't fully broken-in!

sbayne

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I've been breaking-in some new PPT products and a new phono preamp. System is sounding really big and three dimensional. I've also gotten more feedback from Yamaha R-N803 users which has all been positive. I will say be careful you are not using a Yamaha AVR which is intended for movies - its a different animal.

sbayne

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I got two "hater" private messages last night about my system (I actually think they may be the same person using two different user names. I've reported "them" to the admin) I could care less if you do or do not buy Synergistic Research, Tekton, PPT or Yamaha stuff! That's not the intent of my system page. I'm simply reporting MY experience with these products.

sbayne

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Thanks chrshanl37.  The Yamaha is a great all in one unit.  Forget that it’s a “receiver”. To me, it’s an amp, preamp, streamer, DAC, phono preamp, and tuner - controlled by an IPad - that sounds great! Plus, it’s less than $1k from a major manufacturer.  It’s got value written all over it.  Use the right cables/accessories and it’s performance is amazing!

sbayne

Great looking system sbayne! The Yamaha is a sleeper of an amp, I just purchased one to downsize my system and it sounds superb driving my Herons I’s. Hard to believe you can get so much performance for little $$. Certainly not missing my Kinki Ex m1 or my Wells Majestic these days. Well done!

chrshanl37

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bdp24 - Thanks for checking out my system! Yeah, I've read and been told a number of times about all the "problems" Tekton speakers have by using multiple tweeters and especially by stacking a pair of them!!!  Ha,ha  Problem is this set-up sounds absolutely real. Music is a big deal in my life. My average week includes at least two rehearsals and a couple of performances. My wife is a professional musician. Tonight we are attending a concert featuring tenor Limmie Pulliam. Check him out on YouTube. He is spectacular! I've literally had world-class musicians hear my system. I know these people well enough they would definitely tell me if things were out-of-whack. If you are ever near Charlotte, NC stop by for a listen!

sbayne

sbayne, having the Rythmik F8's is very cool, as is using them as bases for the Tektons. May I make a suggestion? Go onto You Tube and watch all the Tech Talk Tuesday videos that Danny Richie of GR Research (Rythmik Brian Ding's collaborator) has made. Find the episodes in which Danny discusses the problems caused by employing multiple tweeters on the same baffle. With two Tekton's stacked, you are creating some serious phasing, lobing, and comb filtering issues. The huge distances between the various tweeters is unquestionably creating some out-of phase cancellation at certain frequencies.

But, if you like the resulting sound, that's in the end all that matters.

bdp24

Owner
I've been letting the PPT products settle for over a month now. The sound I'm getting from this Yamaha receiver and stacked Tekton monitors really is incredible.

sbayne

Owner
I moved a number of E-Mats to the back of my speakers directly behind the Tekton array. They've only been there a few days but I can tell its already an improvement from where they were before which was under my receiver. I also placed some E-Cards between the Impact Monitor stacks and the subwoofers.

sbayne

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There is a new thread recommending you "charge" the E-Mats on your breaker box for a few days and then put them in your system. So, I switched the E-Mats from the breaker box and Yamaha. No doubt, better sound. Amazing.

sbayne

Owner
The new PPT stuff has only been in my system for a few days but the improvement is awesome. Very, very natural.

sbayne

Owner
Krissy made it possible for me to have a whole new bevy of PPT E-Mats, E-Mats+ and E-Cards stewing in my system. I've resisted listening for the first 24 hours, but I'm sure I'll give in soon!!!!

sbayne

Owner
This morning I was literally 4 feet away from a world class violist who was practicing his solo for a series of concerts this weekend.  As good as we think our stereo systems are they are humbled when compared against the real thing.  The power, warmth and emotion simply can’t be replicated.

sbayne

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