dhoff01's System

by dhoff01 on Opinions PleaseAll Out AssaultHome TheaterAccuphaseThielCary AudioAyreVPIfocus audio

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6/2/20

Time for a new update.

Gone from my 2 channel system is my Cary SLP-05, which has been replaced by an Ayre KX-5 twenty.  Maybe it's the synergy with my Ayre phono pre, but after an extensive A/B I felt the Ayre made a significant difference.

Also, upgraded my VPI's tonearm and cartridge.  Added the fatboy (unipivot) and an Airtight PC7.

New pics to be posted soon..

8/22/17

This system has gone through many changes through the years.  Gone from the above are the following:

Two Channel-
Oracle Paris TT 
McIntosh MC202 
Sonic Frontiers Phono Preamp 
Benchmark DAC 
Cary 306 SACD
Canton Reference 9 Speakers 

Home Theater-
Rotel RSP 1066 prepro
Anthem AVM30
Denon DVD2900
Oppo BDP 83
Sherbourn 1500/A 5 ch amp
BMW CDM 9NT/1NT/CNT
Anthony Gallo Strada
BMW CDM NT sub

For awhile I was using the Focus Audio speakers as double duty for both stereo and HT, but now I only use them for all things surround.  The Thiels are strictly for 2 channel.  The REL works with both systems (LFE and Speakon cables are swapped depending on which medium).


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Room Details

Dimensions: 18’ × 15’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

    • Accuphase A-50
    50w Class/8 ohms, 100/4, 200/2
    • Anthem D2v
    PrePro
    • Ayre Acoustics P-5xe
    Phono preamp
    • Ayre Acoustics QB-9 DSD
    DAC
    • Focus Audio Prestige FP80se, FPCSE, FP 50
    For 5.1 and Home Theater
    • Parasound A-51
    200W amp for 5.1/Home theater
    • Oppo Digital BP-103
    Blu Ray/SACD/DVD Audio
    • Thiel Audio CS-3.7
    Les Paul Signature limited edition in tobacco sunburst finish.
    • REL Acoustics Stentor mkIII
    300W Class AB downward firing sub
    • VPI Industries Aries II
    Upgraded with HRX feet, outer ring and aluminum platter
    • Acoustic Zen Technologies Satori
    12 ft speaker cables
    • Acoustic Zen Technologies Matrix reference ii; silver reference ii
    xlr cables
    • Mapleshade Golden Helix; Golden Parallel
    Speaker cable for 5.1
    • Air Tight PC-7
    MC Cartridge
    • Ayre Acoustics KX-5 Twenty
    Preamplifier

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Well Done; Dh

A beautiful combo of a SS Class A amp & Tube Preamp

I've done the same and find a wonderful synergy, to my ears.

I've never heard an Accuphase amp, but the Cary Pre is a sweet one

Accuphase is supposed to be one of the Highest pinnacles.   Plus it is darn beautiful

How did the switch from Cd9 & Canton sound to you with the Thiel switch
Better details, smoother, fuller, etc

Well done Jeff

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