Sound Anchors conecoasters disks which are made of stainless steel, provide protection and easy manuevability.
MIT Z-Center
MIT Z-Center AC Filter
Golden Sound DH Cones Large and Ceramic pads
DH Cones are ceramic stands enhancing audio system by minimizing sound vibrations and distortions to stereo equipment. DH cones are made of high-tech ceramic material.
Golden Sound DHLabs pads
Ceramic made, similar to the cones.
Tube dampers for small-signal miniature nine-pin tubes.
Neuance Platforms B Platform
Isolation platforms!
Butcher Block Acoustics Maple Edge-Grain audio platform 3" thick
19"X18"X3" (2)
18"X15"X3" (1)
Rock hard sugar maple
Hanks hardness scale score:1450
Lamination, edge grain
All platforms supported by 4 Anti-vibrations pads made of rubber/cork construction.
Anti-Vibration Spikes: Rock Hard Sugar Maple, and Black Walnut.
Walker Audio Resonance Control Disks
1/2-inch control disks.
Audioquest King Cobra
PSC+ Copper conductors. Shielded. Used as phono cable for my VPI Scout.
Audioquest, GroundGoody Turntable ground wire. Saturn offers perfect surface Copper+ conductor for an ultra pure ground path.
Being use in conjunction with King Cobra.
Discovery Cables Discovery
Teflon dielectric. Twin axial design, and standard foil and braid shield.
Discovery Cable 1-2-3
This cable consists of six(6) conductors, three positive and three negative, spiraled around a hollow tube. The conductors are all 16AWG OFC stranded copper with Polyethelene dielectric.
Discovery Cables Signature
Terminated with Clearaudio Profi-MPC-RCA Connectors.
PS Audio X Stream Power Punch
Features * Connectors machined from solid billet * Braid shielded * IEC connector * Nickel plated and polished * Hermetically sealed connectors * Removable ground pin * 12 Gauge multistrand * Hot and cold welded connections Benefits * * Perfect for source equipment * Shielded power * Lowers noise floor * Helps eliminate ground loops * Improves performance of anything connected
This is my latest effort in assembling gears that I feel work together and it is by far, the most enjoyable system I have ever owned. Natural and involving!
The Tetras are one of those speakers that I've always wanted to own, and must admit that they do not disappoint. Amazing bass from a 4.5"woofer and I especially like their clean, detailed sound without being bright.
The AVA UltraValve was another piece in my radar, and I'm also very pleased with the performance.
Lastly, treating the room with RoomTunes should have been my number one priorities long ago. These soft pillow like devices have transformed my room for the better by taming down reflections bringing forth nuance, and details. Overall everything sounds more natural.
System edited: The Ushers came to me as a trade for my Tonians from a local dealer. Can't beat local transactions, no shipping and I get to meet passionate music lovers! Love the transparency and neutrality that those speakers exhibit. Bass extension is truly phenomenal for a speaker that size. The Monarchy SM70 Pros were recommended to me by a reviewer from Stereo Times. Soon after, placed a call and chatted with the designer, Mr. Poon. The rest is history. Great little amps that displays amazing punch, yet sweetly detailed!
System edited: Acquired a Decware CSP2. Although I will miss the Eva 2 for its transparency and neutral sounding presentation, I much prefer the bold, and nuance quality that the CSP2 imparts. Joel Scilley of Audiowood: Analog Living sent along with the amp, a lovely frame made of recycled wine cask wood that he had personally made for himself. A sort of Zen quality that adds striking looks to the CSP2.
Yes, they are DH Labs Jumbo cones. I find that they breath a little more air, and ambience to the Wavac. I also have a set of Super under the cdp. At some point, I will transfer those under the Wavac for some comparisons.
Next, I will experiment with Mapleshade brass cones, and weights.
Thank you! I've always admired your system and I'm also a big fan of Coincident speakers, along with their amps. You are correct with you assumption of the Wavac/Tonian pairing. The Tonians I find, are very engaging, accurate and brings forth all the wonderful attributes that the wavac has to offer.
I plan to acquire some brass weights, and cones from Mapleshade Records to further tune the system.
Thank you for the kind remarks, I'm really enjoying the system. The Wavac has you pointed out, is exquisite and I've never owned an amp before that consistently weaved such an organic sound. My room is on the small side, so 15 watts is more than enough. The Tonian speakers with their 95db efficiency are also up for the task.
I've always wanted to try tube dampers and after some readings, I've discovered Herbie Audio Lab products. In place, I sensed that the music was more alive, a soundstage more stable, and more control on the bass.
By the way, your system is quite impressive, especially the HE833 V2. Congratulations!
Thank you for your kind remarks. I'm really enjoying it! May I also compliment you on yours also, it must be a lot of fun owning two systems. They must also bring you a lot of joy.
System edited: So much for the future, well it arrived sooner than expected. I've been seduced by the SET side. I'm liking it very much. The Wavac is all about romance, and the Tonians are engaging, and very musical.
Rien de rien, as she would say! Thank you for the compliments. In the future, I plan to make few changes here and there, but for the time being I'm happy with the results.
I like the layout of your room, and your equipments choices. It looks like a nice place to relax after a day's work.
Rien de rien, as she would say! Thank you for the compliments. In the future, I plan to make few changes here and there, but for the time being I'm happy with the results.
I like the layout of your room, and your equipments choices. It looks like a nice play to relax after a day's work.
Rien de rien, as she would say! Thank you for the compliments. In the future, I plan to make few changes here and there, but for the time being I'm happy with the results.
I like the layout of your room, and your equipments choices. It looks like a nice play to relax after a day's work.
J'ai souvent visite Montreal surtout pendant les mois de Juillet et d'Août pour le Festival De jazz. Montreal est une tres belle ville et j'espere encore y retourne un de ces jours.
Thank you for the kind words, and may I say your system and room looks mighty impressive. I've had a similar experience with an earlier version too, and I have to admit being smitten ever since.
Given the De Capos performance, moving up the line sure looks tempting. Hoping one day I'll have the opportunity to hear the Grand Veenas.
I find that the De Capos do not need wall reinforcement, depending on the room size of course. In my room, they are placed 4' from the front wall and approx. 2' from side walls in order to smooth out bass response, and wall reflections.
I once had a room similar to your dimensions, and ended up with a diagonal position. The results were quite impressive.
Rockadanny, thank you for the kind words they are much appreciated. Much has been changed with the de Capos design since its introduction, and I think having read somewhere as being Mr. Gohka's favorite in the line.
I was introduced to the De Capo's back in 2001/02 and loved them right away. The finish on mind, that is no longer offered, is just lustrous! I find them quite phenomenal, and very revealing to what's feeding them.
Lapierre, thank you for the compliments. They're much appreciated. I've long admired your set up, and love those Mac amps.
The Fila/De Capo combo is indeed special, and I'm quite pleased with the results.
My room is on the small side, 12' X 8', so as you can imagine a near field listening situation is the only solution, and the De Capo's are quite phenomenal at it.
As for room placements, I use the Cardas calculator as a guide and slowly made incremental changes as to get the smoothest tonal balance. So basically, a lot of listening.
As far as HiFi roadmap, I plan on buying more music. So much of it out there!
