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Thread: My Sasha 2's
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June 26, 2016, 05:22 PM #1
My Sasha 2's
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 26, 2016, 05:56 PM #2
Re: My Sasha 2's
Very nice. Beautiful system. Beautiful room.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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June 26, 2016, 07:19 PM #3
Re: My Sasha 2's
Thank you Mike!
It is nice to have some sense of completion.Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 26, 2016, 09:13 PM #4
Re: My Sasha 2's
Nice!!
Caribbean Distributor of
ARC / Sonus Faber / Wadia / Wilson / VAC / Soulution / Nordost / Shunyata / Stillpoints
Kuzma / Focal / Resonessence Labs / ARIA / KRELL / Pro-Ject...
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June 26, 2016, 09:14 PM #5
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy you should reach Mike for a demo of the Stillpoints Apertures and Ultra 5 on the Sasha2, you would not regretted
Caribbean Distributor of
ARC / Sonus Faber / Wadia / Wilson / VAC / Soulution / Nordost / Shunyata / Stillpoints
Kuzma / Focal / Resonessence Labs / ARIA / KRELL / Pro-Ject...
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June 26, 2016, 09:28 PM #6
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Re: My Sasha 2's
Very Nice
Lyra Atlas, tri-planner, clear audio statement, Burmester 100, Ayre KXR20, Ayre MXR20, Ayre DX5, Adept Response line conditioner, Ayre signature interconnects, Cardas clear power cables,cardas clear speaker cables and Martin Logan CLX with Decenti subs with Cardas hex link.
Not in use Infinity QLS and Ohm F
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June 26, 2016, 09:37 PM #7
Re: My Sasha 2's
Amazing job Buddy, I love it.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 26, 2016, 09:41 PM #8
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Music is beautiful and room asthetics add a great deal to the experience . I bet it sounds as beautiful as it looks.
Industry Disclosure: Owner Epiphanic Audio. Bespoke 2 channel resource in Virginia Beach VA. Dealer for darTZeel and other great brands.
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June 26, 2016, 09:57 PM #9
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 26, 2016, 09:58 PM #10
Re: My Sasha 2's
Hi Buddy, great job on the new gear and dedicated room......Happy Listening!!
Dealer / Manufacture Disclosure:
Jeff Whitlock
A/V Solutions / Unity Audio Design
www.avsolutionsca.com
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June 26, 2016, 10:00 PM #11Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 26, 2016, 10:03 PM #12
Re: My Sasha 2's
Superb! Especially love the two tables!
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"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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June 27, 2016, 01:22 AM #13
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June 27, 2016, 08:23 AM #14
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 27, 2016, 11:44 AM #15
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gorgeous color choice!
is that a bar in the corner as wellBrinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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June 27, 2016, 12:08 PM #16
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 27, 2016, 12:22 PM #17
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Amazing system aesthetically & sonically!
I'm looking for seating like yours, can you lease tell me the model & brand?
Thanks again & congratulations on such a great system!
Jim TAvantgarde Zero 1 XD
Aurender N100H
Oppo BDP - 105D
Sony A8F 65“ Drop dead gorgeous picture.
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June 27, 2016, 04:12 PM #18
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Hi Audio 1:
Your room and system looks fantastic! For others who are thinking about building a 2-channel room, can you provide more details if applicable, such as room dimensions, how you handled electrical (e.g. dedicated lines, separate breakers, brand of outlets, etc.), special materials used during construction (e.g. extra sheetrock or dry wall, insulation, extra bracing, etc.), any input on HVAC/venting, room treatments, etc. Note: if this was already posted in another location, please provide the link.
Thanks,
Duke97
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June 27, 2016, 05:31 PM #19
Re: My Sasha 2's
Welcome to the forum Duke!
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 27, 2016, 10:37 PM #20
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Great looking vinyl storage shelves!
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June 28, 2016, 03:42 AM #21
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Very impressive- i like the simplicity of the room and those bass traps are visually extremely attractive.
Some questions:
1. Is the GS150 strong enough for the speakers ? As a Arc owner myself I have come to the conclusion that the ARC amps prefer a non current hungry speaker.
2. The lack of curtains suggest to me that room reflections could be a problem ?
3. Sitting so far from the speakers- does it not impact negatively on the speaker imaging?
4. What cables are you using?
Regards
Jozua
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June 28, 2016, 07:37 AM #22
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Thank you Jim! I will send you a PM with the seating info.
Thank you Duke and welcome to Audio Shark!
Thank you Tunes!
Thank you Jozua!
The GS-150 is actually more than adequate for the Sasha's as they are quite efficient.
There is not really a reflection issue as the Synergistic UEF Acoustic Panels and Dots do a good job balancing this. Being a newer system I will of course make adjustments over time.
No I am not sitting so far back to negatively impact imaging. This was taken into consideration with the speaker set-up.
My main Interconnects are Wireworld Platinum Eclipse and Silver Eclipse. Speaker cables are Unity Audio Design SP-10 Reference. Power cables on the amp and pre-amp are Unity Audio Design PC-1 Reference and the other power cables are a mix. The AMG turntable has their Reference tonearm cable.Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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June 28, 2016, 04:53 PM #23
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy
Thank you for the feedback !
The Silver Eclipse interconnect - looks very interesting, I suspect it is totally unknown where I am. Finding cables with good synergy with ARC equipment is tricky.
Regards
J
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June 29, 2016, 05:24 PM #24
Re: My Sasha 2's
Regards,
Steve
https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/t...geezr-s-system
I only do what the voices in my wife's head tell her to tell me to do.
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June 29, 2016, 07:59 PM #25
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"Magnifique" Well done thanks for sharing...
Bryston 14bsst2.. Lamm LL2.1 ..Magnum Dynalab FT101a with Md100 mod.. Cambridge 840c, Manley Chinook, Sota Comet T/T, Grado Prestige Red 1, VPI Classic 1 Ortofon Black 2M, Avanti Allegro din/rca phono cable, Kimber Hero, KS1016 i/c Kimber Bi-focal XL speaker cable... Legacy Signature 3 SE...
GEAUX SAINTS...
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April 14, 2017, 02:50 PM #26
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(Buddy
Thank you for the feedback !
The Silver Eclipse interconnect - looks very interesting, I suspect it is totally unknown where I am. Finding cables with good synergy with ARC equipment is tricky. )
Hi J
I had a listen to Wilson Audio Sasha2 , with ARC Ref6 and ARC amp as well as ARC CD9 , he used the never line from NordOst and that was simply amazing.
I also think that the Wilson Audio Yvette driven with Devialet was also with NordOst and also amazing to listen had a big grin on my face during several hours.
Regards
Flemming
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April 16, 2017, 09:23 PM #27
Re: My Sasha 2's
Very nice, great setup!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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April 17, 2017, 08:19 AM #28
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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August 22, 2017, 08:44 PM #29
Re: My Sasha 2's
Recently I made a big change and replaced my Arc GS-150 amplifier with Pass Labs XA 100.8 class A mono-blocks.
It was somewhat involved as several of my Transparent cables had to be sent in for re-calibration and I had to purchase an additional power cable and amp stand.
I am very fortunate to have Mike close by to give me the royal treatment for my Pass labs experience. He not only had the new amps delivered very fast, but took my previous amp in on trade and even picked it up at my house and helped me perform some system tuning.
While Mike was over he also helped me install a set of Isoacoustics Gaia footers on my speakers and they made a huge difference! Really impressive improvement for the cost and on my suspended floor they totally transformed the bass and soundstage in my room.
Simply put the Pass amps are amazing! I think they get better every time I listen.
The control they exhibit on the bass drivers is exceptional with excellent definition and extension.
The soundstage combined with the Arc Ref.6 pre is huge. Mids and highs are sweet and I find my system
to be very resolving, but with greater listenability on less than perfect recordings.
Certainly the Pass Labs class A sound has made itself quite welcome in my system!
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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August 22, 2017, 09:26 PM #30
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy,
What an absolutely stunning room and system. Mike is really great to deal with, I am glad you are happy. I need to hear a pair of 100.8 amps. Wow!Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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August 22, 2017, 09:50 PM #31
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I had the privilege of listening to Buddy's system prior to the recent changes and after as well. It went from impressive to the most musically humanizing system I have heard to date. Musical detail in the bass is rare in many systems but was fascinating to listen to. The human voice was emanating directly from the diaphragm of the singers. The immense soundstage made it impossible to believe the music was coming from the speakers but rather from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. Listening is not only non-fatiguing but creates a desire to hear more.
The room layout is elegantly simple but the planning was anything but. I look forward to my next listening session.
PS - Buddy convinced me to order a set of Isoacoustic GHIA II's from Mike for my Sabrinas.HK
Magico S5 MK II's, McIntosh MC 1.25KW's, McIntosh C12000 Solid and Tube Pre , MSB Discrete Dac, Aurender N20, Moon 260D CD Transport, SVS subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, MIT Magnum M1.3 Speaker Cable, Silenzio Music Server, Shunyata Everest, Shunyata Power Cords
Den System: Sonus Faber Maxima Amator, Luxman 509X Integrated Amp, MSB Discrete Dac, Aurender N10, SVS subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, Audio Lab CD transport, Silenzio Music Server, , PurePower 1500.
Theater System: Dynaudio Elite for L&R, Dyn Contour for Center, SCX, Paradigm in-ceiling(2), SVS Subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, Marantz AV8801 Processor, Parasound A31 Amp, Marantz Amp, LG 65""
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August 22, 2017, 09:59 PM #32
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Hi HK,
Not to derail this thread too much but I see you have a McIntosh MA7900. Can you tell me how you like it?Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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August 22, 2017, 10:38 PM #33
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The MA7900 is a musically satisfying integrated with no flaws. It is beautiful to look at and comforting to listen to. I like being able to just turn on the system and not think of how I can improve anything. The DAC of the 7900 is its weakest link. The PS Audio Junior made that very clear when I added it to the system. McIntosh is something we desire in the beginning, then leave, and eventually come back to in the end.
Let me point out that the PASS 100.8's in Buddy's system are spectacular.HK
Magico S5 MK II's, McIntosh MC 1.25KW's, McIntosh C12000 Solid and Tube Pre , MSB Discrete Dac, Aurender N20, Moon 260D CD Transport, SVS subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, MIT Magnum M1.3 Speaker Cable, Silenzio Music Server, Shunyata Everest, Shunyata Power Cords
Den System: Sonus Faber Maxima Amator, Luxman 509X Integrated Amp, MSB Discrete Dac, Aurender N10, SVS subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, Audio Lab CD transport, Silenzio Music Server, , PurePower 1500.
Theater System: Dynaudio Elite for L&R, Dyn Contour for Center, SCX, Paradigm in-ceiling(2), SVS Subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, Marantz AV8801 Processor, Parasound A31 Amp, Marantz Amp, LG 65""
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August 22, 2017, 10:41 PM #34
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Buddy - it was a real pleasure to help you. Your system sounds amazing, you have truly put together an incredible system.
The few things we discussed when I was there, I know, will help improve things further. It's always a delight to have you and your wonderful wife at the store as well.
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"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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August 22, 2017, 11:43 PM #35
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A world class system!
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
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August 23, 2017, 01:42 AM #36
Re: My Sasha 2's
isoacoustic gaia is a good performance for value 'shoes'
i'm using it on my focal.Jesse
Thales Slim II ( EMT 75G) , Audio Technica ART-9
Lumin X1 - Melco N1A/2
Accuphase 2420, A48, C37
Tannoy Kenn. GR
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August 23, 2017, 09:02 AM #37
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy, what a great setup and your room looks stunning. I am sure it also sounds beyond great
Flemming
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August 23, 2017, 10:59 AM #38
Re: My Sasha 2's
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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August 23, 2017, 05:17 PM #39
Re: My Sasha 2's
Big thanks to everyone for the kind comments. It is very satisfying to reap the sonic benefits after all of the time, deliberation and financial outlay we put into our passion.
Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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August 23, 2017, 08:06 PM #40
Re: My Sasha 2's
Buddy's recommendation of Isoacoustic GAIA II under my Sabrina, today became a reality. They arrived this afternoon and I immediately installed them, thanks to the inflatable "Windbag". What a handy device!
The GAIAs look impressive as if they were designed specifically for the Sabrina. Everything sounds bigger, live in the room, and with an enhanced soundstage. Other footers may be better. or not, but these really work and seem a true bargain.
HKHK
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Den System: Sonus Faber Maxima Amator, Luxman 509X Integrated Amp, MSB Discrete Dac, Aurender N10, SVS subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, Audio Lab CD transport, Silenzio Music Server, , PurePower 1500.
Theater System: Dynaudio Elite for L&R, Dyn Contour for Center, SCX, Paradigm in-ceiling(2), SVS Subs(2) SB 1000 Pros, Marantz AV8801 Processor, Parasound A31 Amp, Marantz Amp, LG 65""
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August 23, 2017, 08:46 PM #41
Re: My Sasha 2's
That's great news. After I heard what they did at Buddy's, I've ordered 12 for the Vivid G3 (series 2) which are incoming next week.
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August 23, 2017, 08:59 PM #42
Re: My Sasha 2's
+1
I've had a set of Gaia i's on my JBLs for a few months. Definitely a great purchase. Very well made -- beefier than they look in pics -- and positive results. The i versions come with various adapters. Not sure about the ii and iii versions.
(So sorry for derailing your thread, Buddy. Love the whole system and room. I "liked" yesterday after seeing the new Pass mono additions)Rance
Synology DS411+II | GigaFOILv4 + Keces P3 Power Supply | Shunyata Alpha Ethernet | Lumin S1 | VAC Master Line Stage | VAC Signature 200 iQ amps | Kharma Elegance dB11-S | SVS PC-4000 subs x 2 | Shunyata 6000/T v2 | Kharma Elegance signal cables| Luminous Audio Technology power cables | Isoacoustics OREA vibration isolators | Solid Tech racks | Vicoustic room treatments | Acoustic Sciences Corporation IsoWall + IsoCeiling construction
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August 23, 2017, 09:17 PM #43
Re: My Sasha 2's
Congrats Buddy! The GS150 is a heck of an amp. Glad you are super happy with the Pass 100.8s!
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
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ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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August 23, 2017, 09:33 PM #44
Re: My Sasha 2's
Rance I could be the spokesperson for Isoacoustics I am so impressed! The Adaptors included with the Gaia 1's did not fit my speakers, but they were available and provided at no charge.
Thank you for the "Like"
Mike thank you! Yes the GS-150 is a heck of an amp and changing was not an easy decision. However, I am very happy with my decision and loving my system more than ever.Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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