thyname's System

by thyname on

Description

Stereo System as of July 2023:




Speakers: Perlisten S7t 

Subwoofers: Perlisten R212s (two)

Integrated Amp: T+A Elektroakustik PA 3100 HV

External Power Supply for my integrated amp: T+A PS 3000 HV

DAC / Streamer: Esoteric N-01XD

Transport: Jay’s Audio CDT3-MK3

Server: Innuos ZENith MK3

Acoustic Panels: GIK Acoustics Alpha 4” and 6” absorbers & diffusers. 242 absorbers on side walls and ceiling. Bass traps

Cables: Not posting here because I don’t want to trigger people who hate cables

Power Conditioner: Shunyata Everest 8000 with Omega XC power cord

Racks and Amp Stands: Mapleshade 

Tweaks: Not posting here because I don’t want to trigger people who hate this stuff


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Room Details

Dimensions: 21’ × 12’  Medium
Ceiling: 9’

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    Owner
    @maxdukecapone : thank you.

    In my Esoteric N-01XD I keep it simple:

    ORG (no upconversion)
    Output Gain: Full (I have an Integrated Amp this is hooked up to)
    No volume adjustment
    M1 for delta/sigma modulation (this is the default Esoteric mode)

    thyname

    Very nice setup!
    Question for someone who has Esoteric DAC experience.
    What settings did you gravitate towards for the PCM settings?

    I see some early discussions but not recent ones.

    maxdukecapone

    Very nice setup!
    Question for someone who has Esoteric DAC experience.
    What settings did you gravitate towards for the PCM settings?

    I see some early discussions but not recent ones.

    maxdukecapone

    Beautiful system. Result obviously of a lot of thought and care.

    If you have a chance to listen to it, curious what your opinion is of TEAC UD-701N, which is a budget version of the Esoteric N-05XD.

    bosssound

    Owner
    The Esoteric XD series are completely different than all previous DAC implementations. Totally different concept and architecture

    thyname

    That's good to know. My only experience with Esoteric gear has been with older model DACs, transports, and CD players. Back then, the "Esoteric house sound" was tipped up and on the bright and hyper detailed side of things.

    yoby

    Owner
    Hi Jeff @yoby :

    I obviously thought about it. At that time the logical choice to match my T+A integrated amp would be the HV series DACs, SD or SDV. Too expensive. I have tried many DACs over the years, including the Esoteric N-01XD which I now have for almost three years now. I love it, and honestly I have lost the desire to try other DACs. It’s that good

    thyname

    Hi thyname: I'm just curious why you're not using a T+A  DAC/steamer instead of the Esoteric. That system is to die for. Thank you for all of the helpful posts throughout the years. Good listening. Jeff

    yoby

    How are you liking the Perlisten S7ts? I’m thinking about getting a pair of the 5s, but I’m still trying to figure out if I want the Ts or Rs. 

    What where you’re previous speakers?

    msin201

    Owner
    Thanks @mewsickbuff ! I appreciate it!

    thyname

    What a beautiful setup. Who wouldn't be over the moon listening to their favorite music in such a setting. Kudos to you!

    mewsickbuff

    Oh, boy.......just when I thought I had something good going on........wow!

    coralkong

    What a well thought out room. Great use of space . I tip my hat to you sir.

    duramax747

    @thyname, I hear you on the move to a different speaker. There are so many darn good choices and life is too short to stick around with one brand of speakers. It took me 15 years to break the B&W spell :-)  And having T+A Integrated around is a huge help, the PA 3100 HV is capable of driving most speakers out there. Enjoy! 

    lalitk

    Owner
    Thanks @lalitk ! it was about time for me to change speakers around. I had the chance to demo before purchase. My pair was brand new sealed, so there is still break-in required.

    thyname

     @thyname, Congratulations for new speaker/subwoofer. I have not heard of S7t’s but now I’m intrigued:-)

    lalitk

    Owner
    Sorry Gary, I no longer have the MSB Discrete

    thyname

    Hello fellow audiophile-great system-do you still have msb discreet dad?
    I just got one here to demo and compare to my Mac 12000 integrated built in dac and my aesthetix Pandora eclipse-so far digging it-what were your thoughts on it over the long term on it?

    cheers-
    Gary

    gbrow

    Owner
    Thank you. Mostly yes. Except for the Everest which will remain with Omega XC

    thyname

    Nice system here :)
    Your cabling from Shunyata are quite high end.. are you switching to Zavfino in this system?

    kimurastanley

    Owner
    Thanks @jerryg123

    thyname

    Very nice room and system.

    jerryg123

    A beautiful room and system. Interesting combination with Esoteric player/transport and T+A integrated amp.

    Happy Listening!

    jafant

    Owner
    Thanks! 

    Yes indeed, all shelves and platforms are Mapleshade 

    thyname

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