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This Thor gear rocks...I really, really love it.

So, this isn't the typical Revel Studio system with massive solid state amplification. This is a state of the art tube amplified system with a pair of the best monoblocks and possibly the best line stage made. I simply love it.

The cabling is all discovery and audience, which was recommended to me, and I really love. Its a really great value, as I'm a cable believer, but really reluctant to purchase the mega $$$ cables.

Same with the source, my new modded Denon 2900 is wonderful. It gives me access to all current standards and it really sounds great. Once the format wars end, I'll get something really great. The one downside is the need for a tv to configure it correctly.

The rack. I know there are lots of voices and choices. The sistrum is amazing. I love it. It actually improves the sound, and it looks great. My fiance doesn't agree, but, hey, beauty is the eye of the beholder.

Get the exact power system if you need a decent, not so expensive power solution. Small, silent, powerful, and a great improvement to the AC signal feeding my system.
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    • Nordost Quattrofil RCA 1M
    Connects my CDP to my preamp.
    • Marantz ST-6000
    Modified by Don Scott.
    • JPS Labs Digital Power Cable, 1M, 15A
    For use with my Digital Source.
    • Rega Planar 3
    Rega P3 2000
    • Rega RB-300
    Stock wiring
    • Dynavector 10-X4 mkII
    My first cartridge
    • Audience PowerChord, 2M 15A x2
    For the preamp and the EP15.
    • Discovery Essence, 4M, RCA
    Top of the line. Connects from Thor TA-2000 to TPA-60s.
    • Revel Ultima Studio
    Gloss black, rosewood side panels.
    • Star Sound Sistrum S-7 Rack
    7 shelves. With audiopoints on all levels, placed on wooden floor. Upgraded brass inserts with microbearing fill.
    • Audience PowerChord, 1M 15A
    Used between the PS Audio Juice Bar and the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet.
    • Wall Outlet Hospital Grade Hubbel
    Gosh, can't remember the exact model. I have one leading to the ExactPower
    • Audionut Porcelain Cable Elevators
    Holds up the shotgun holograms.
    • Thor Audio TA-2000
    Tubed line stage + phone stage, remote, black and silver.
    • Audience PowerChord, 4M x2
    For the Thor TPA-60s.
    • Thor Audio TPA-60
    60 watt ultra linear EL34 mono blocks. Black and silver.
    • Exact Power EP-15
    Black. Older model with digital and analog outputs. All components, including the amps, run through this.
    • Discovery Essential, 1m, two pairs
    Top of the line cables, two separate runs to biwire the Revels.
    • Denon 2900 - Moddified
    Modded in two channels by my favorite local store.

Comments 8

can you give some details about the mods that have been implemented in your 2900? i just had a 2900 done by apl hi-fi that is absolutely amazing.my system

quackfat

i listened to a system with thor amp and preamp,alon speakers,cary cd,,truely beautifull sound!!

raytheprinter

Owner
System edited: Updated comments and source

leftistelf

Owner
Great point, i forgot to update my system with my new source: a modded denon 2900! :)

leftistelf

Interesting observation that the price of your sources appears to be out of whack with the rest of the system. Not a complaint - just an observation. Enjoy the tunes.

aroc

Owner
System edited: Added a bunch of thor equipment, new cabling, and new AC.

leftistelf

Owner
I've actually talked to robert about the platforms and have considered getting them. The problem is that the base of my speakers isn't flat, but a continuation of the glossy black speaker with rounded edges, but two side panels. I've considered getting them, though...maybe I should...alas, nirvana doesn't grow on trees...

Probably will give robert a call and see what he recommends.

Thanks for your comments, TWL. You've always provided sound advice here.

leftistelf

Nice system. If you like the Sistrum Rack, then I think you'll also like the Sistrum Speaker Platforms. I don't have the rack, but I do have the platforms, and they really make a difference in the sound. Way more than I thought they would. I'll probably get a rack in the near future. You'll be surprised at the improvements when you try the speaker platforms. They will remove colorations that you didn't even realize were there, or thought were "inherent" in the speaker. Also, you will get an extra db or two in efficiency. I think they work great. Best speaker tweak that I know about.

twl

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