The Green Mill North Man Cave

by escritorjuan on Usher ML-802 LoudspeakersQuadratic Audio MC-1 SUTmicro seikiPass labsSchiit YggdrasilRichard GrayLampizatorHsu ResearchStraight WireOrtofon

Description

My listening room is undergoing some major changes.  New photos will soon be posted up.

As with many, my system continues to evolve over time. In its present state, it presents detailed, full-bodied music with clarity and oomph.  I cannot say enough about it!  Residing in my man cave, it brings my wife and I much joy, as we take in digital and analog music, HDTV, Blu ray, streamed and DVD movies through it.


You can read reviews on equipment and other subjects at www.prairieaudiomancave.com (which will soon be changing names) and elsewhere.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 32’ × 24’  X large
Ceiling: 9’

Components Toggle details

    • Micro Seiki BL-91
    The Micro Seiki BL-91 turntable now holds down analog duties in my reference system.
    • Quadratic Audio MC-1 Step Up Tansformer
    This adds gain to an MC Cartridge without adding electricity, making for a quieter background and increased dynamic performance.
    • Usher Audio ML-802 Loudspeakers
    • Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Analog 2
    • Pass Labs XP-12 Preamplifier
    • Pass Labs XP-17 Phono Stage
    • Pass Labs X-150.8 Stereo Amplifier
    • Pass Labs HPA-1
    Pass Labs HPA-1 Headphone Amplifier. Superb headphone amp and preamplifier!
    • Intel NUC with Roon ROCK
    I use the Intel NUC with ROON Labs ROCK software as my reference music server.
    • Hsu Research ULS-15 Mk II subwoofer
    Amplifier Power (RMS)2000 W Short Term, 600 W Continuous

    This sub handles delicate passages or those demanding speed and accuracy with ease and, bottom line, is fit company for the likes of Usher Audio, Pass Labs and other high fidelity equipment whether playing music or presenting action movies.
    • Straight Wire Crescendo 3 speaker cables
    • Straight Wire, Inc. USB Link USB cable
    Silver coated copper USB link cable. 
    • Straightwire Pro Thunder power cord.
    This is Straight Wires new reference power cable and is now plugged into the Pass Labs X150.8 amplifier. It is ideal for high level power amps, as well as select components with IEC female receptacles.  9 guadge stranded Oxygen Free Copper.  
    • Sony BDP-S5500 Blu Ray Player
    • Straightwire Black Thunder Power Cord

    This is Straightwire's premium power cable.  It is plugged into the Pass Labs XP-12 preamplifier

    10 gauge Stranded Oxygen Free Copper.

    6 @ 18 Gauge per polarity, shielded

    Flexible Black mesh covered Jacket. PTFE insulation, OD 11mm

    • Straightwire TOS Toslink cable.
    This is Straight Wire's premium toslink cable, which I use to convey digital signal from my 42" Panasonic plasma TV to my LampizatOr Lite 7 DAC.
    • Straightwire ConX HDMI cable
    This is the HDMI cable that I run from our wireless cable TV receiver box to the Panasonic plasma TV.
    • MoooMat Cowhide and Cork turntable mat.
    MoooMats are designed not only to look great but to sound great, too.  The coupling of the cowhide on cork provides significant improvements in sound quality.  While reducing vibration and eliminating static your records will sound warmer, richer and fuller. 
    • Panamax M5300-EX Power Conditioner
    • Dan Clark Audio Stealth Headphone

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Wow. I am not familiar with your impressive Destination Audio horns! Awesome setup. If I am ever in the Chicago area I will be sure to try to connect! Kudos to you for your passion in audio.

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