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January 7, 2014, 10:59 PM #1Banned
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Evolution acoustics + esoteric
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OPPO 105 Universal Transport/Streamer with Marigo Labs RHX Feet
ESOTERIC D-02 - DA/Preamp with Marigo Labs RHX Feet
PASS Labs XA160.5 mono amps
Evolution Acoustics MM3 - Speakers
Purist Audio Design - 25th ANNIVERSARY XLR Interconnects
Purist Audio Design - 25th ANNIVERSARY Digital XLR Interconnect
Purist Audio Design - CANORUS power cords (amps)
AudioQuest - Speaker Cables with Dual 72volt DBS Packs
Synergistic Research - Tesla Copper Tungsten, Tesla Hologram D & Hologram A, T3-SE - power cords
Billy Baggs PRO Rack & Amp Stands
Synergistic Research Tesla PowerCell 10SE MkIII + (4) Galileo MPC Power Supplies
GIK Acoustic Panels. Tube Traps, Marigo Labs RHX Mystery Feet.
4 Dedicated Lines with 10ga. Cryo-treated Romex, Synergistic Research Tesla-Plex Cryoed Outlets.
Pioneer ELITE Kuro PFD151 60" plasma with Premier Articulating Arm
Office/Desktop - Computer Audio System :
Evolution Acoustics - MMMicro One speakers
ESOTERIC RZ-1 Preamp/Amp/DA Convertor
Apple - MAC PRO computer
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January 7, 2014, 11:00 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Evolution acoustics + esoteric
FRO...welcome to AS
and very nice system!
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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January 7, 2014, 11:20 PM #3Super Moderator
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Absolutely killer system. Welcome to the forum!
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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January 7, 2014, 11:27 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to AS, Fro!
Allen
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January 7, 2014, 11:29 PM #5Senior Member
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+1!
Originally Posted by joeinid
Curious, how much do the EAs weigh?
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January 7, 2014, 11:43 PM #6Senior Member
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FRO...I see a Boulder piece in your rack above the SR Tesla powercell and below the Oppo but no listing of it in your system description. Is it the 1012 DAC/Preamp? Is it still in system as a pre only with the Esoteric taking over DAC duties or has it been replaced altogether with the D2? Thx
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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January 8, 2014, 12:02 AM #7Senior Member
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Fro Wecome to AS, superb system
Angel
Nakamichi Dragons
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Nakamichi ZX-9
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ARC Reference Phono 2SE, Benz LP S
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January 8, 2014, 12:05 AM #8Senior Member
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Sweet looking system!
Michael
Magico S5s; PASS Labs Xs150s and Xs preamplifier; Lumin A1; Synergistic Research Galileo LE Powercell, Galileo LE speaker cables and interconnects, Galileo LE Analog and Digital power cords, Transporter Ultra SE, Tranquility Bases, MiGs, HFTs, XOTs, FEQ, Vibratron and Bass Station.
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January 8, 2014, 01:28 AM #9Senior Member
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This is the nicest looking rig here at AS! ...Totally awesome speakers! ...And amps too!
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January 8, 2014, 06:25 AM #10Senior Member
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Superb speakers! Those are the ones I heard when demoing the darTZeel monoblocs and EMC TT/PBD MPD5.
Live sounding rig!!!!
I also heard the Micros and was shocked by the bass from that tiny pair of speakers.NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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January 8, 2014, 10:05 AM #11Banned
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Re: Evolution acoustics + esoteric
Thanks, guys!
I have replaced the Boulder 1012 DA/Preamp with the Esoteric D-02, since I sell Esoteric gear now.
The D-02 is being used as my DA/Preamp and is hooked up directly to the Pass amps.
Those Evolution Acoustic speakers are about 70" tall and weigh approx. 600 lbs each!
They are constructed of 1000 layers of Baltic Birch veneers, and house a 1000watt sub amp in each speaker.
The EA Micros are set up in a nearfield position on stands in my office.
Quite frankly, they have the best imaging and soundstage of ANY speaker I have heard.
They are simply incredible!!
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January 8, 2014, 11:03 AM #12Senior Member
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FRO...what is the current pricing on the MMMicro Ones. I remember when JT announced introductory pricing, it was $2,500 a few years ago. Do you know current list? Thx
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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January 8, 2014, 11:13 AM #13Banned
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I think they run between $2500-$3000 with the stands.
I lucked out and found a like new pair for $2000.
Think I listen to them more than the main system!
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January 8, 2014, 11:50 AM #14Senior Member
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Thx for the info.
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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January 8, 2014, 12:33 PM #15Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Absolutely beautiful !!
Mark
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Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
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Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 8, 2014, 08:47 PM #16Senior Member
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Very nice system FRO!
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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
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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February 21, 2014, 08:03 PM #17Banned
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Updated photo showing new Ayre MXR monoblock amps and Mac-Mini music server - System never sounded better!!!
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February 21, 2014, 08:09 PM #18Super Moderator
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Beautiful!
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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February 21, 2014, 08:10 PM #19Audioshark
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Congrats! What a beautiful system. Ayre monos! Wow!!! You must be rocking. Do you prefer the Ayre over the Pass? How do they differ?
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February 21, 2014, 08:19 PM #20Banned
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I did the MXR and Mac-mini additions at the same time, so kind of hard to tell what made the biggest improvement.
All I know is I am getting a lot better imaging and soundstage.
I liked the XA160.5 amps too, but they ran hot and did not image as well as the MXR amps.
Thanks!
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February 23, 2014, 12:04 AM #21Senior Member
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FRO...interesting about the Ayre MX-R vs. Pass XA-160.5 comparison. Have you ever tried high-powered tubes on the MM3s?
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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February 23, 2014, 10:00 AM #22Banned
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No doubt I would think that high-power tubes would sound exceptional with these efficient speakers.
Remember that they would only be driving the mids and tweeters, since they have internal 1000watt sub amps.
Don't really want to mess with the tube route since I use this system for A/V also.
Thanks!
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