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August 6, 2020, 11:04 PM #1
Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Is how I feel posting here... y'all got some killer systems.
I'm a little more music aficionado rather than gear head, but it's all good. Good gear=better sounding music!
speakers: Harbeth C7ES-3 30th Anniversary, on Resonant Woods stands
amp: Pass Labs XA-30.5
pre-amp: McIntosh C220 (with vintage Telefunken long-plates)
turntable: VPI Scout w/JWM-9 tonearm and Nagaoka MP-500 cartridge
CD player: Sony/ModWright SCD-XA5400ES w/PS 9.0 power supply
DAC: Topping D70 (modified)
tuner(s): McIntosh MR74 and MR78 (both restored/upgraded)
speaker cables: Acoustic Zen Satori
interconnects: mostly AudioQuest King Cobras
power cables: mostly Pangea and PS Audio
Let me tidy the joint up a bit and I'll snap a couple photos...Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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August 6, 2020, 11:08 PM #2
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Don’t be silly. You have a turntable, so you’re ok by me!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy 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 6, 2020, 11:12 PM #3
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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August 6, 2020, 11:14 PM #4
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Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
A very respectable system.
Looks like it has been well thought out.
I'll bet it sounds good,My System
Acoustic Revive RTP-4
Innuos Pulsar
Lampizator BALTIC4
Cary SLP-05
Pass XA30.5 or
Line Magnetic 845ia
Reference 3A Reflector's
Pr SVS SB3000 Subs
Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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August 6, 2020, 11:15 PM #5
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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August 6, 2020, 11:16 PM #6
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
My 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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August 6, 2020, 11:26 PM #7
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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August 6, 2020, 11:41 PM #8
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Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
It's nice to get to the enjoyment stage.
You have decent gear.
Often a Lot can be gained from proper room set up and acoustic treatment.My System
Acoustic Revive RTP-4
Innuos Pulsar
Lampizator BALTIC4
Cary SLP-05
Pass XA30.5 or
Line Magnetic 845ia
Reference 3A Reflector's
Pr SVS SB3000 Subs
Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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August 7, 2020, 12:25 AM #9
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Knives can kill too!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ProSource Analog: Kuzma Stabi R w/4point 11 arm | Kuzma 50 Cartridge
Source Digital: Aurender N10 | Brinkmann Nyquist MK II
Amplification: Dan D’Agostino Momentum HD and M400’s | Boulder 508
Speakers: Wilson Alexias
Cabling: Nordost Leif, Norse, V2 and Odin
Power and Isolation: Audio-Ultra Home & Room Power Foundation Performance Package with StromTank S1000 | HRS
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August 7, 2020, 01:00 AM #10
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
~ Bob ~
"And it Stoned me to my Soul" • Van Morrison
Click ♪ Audiophile Audition
Snoopy as the Red Baron attack
Avatar = The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky (1982 - orbiting)
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August 7, 2020, 12:51 PM #11
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
You have a very nice system. Just because some of these guys are driving Farrari's does not mean that my Mercedes is not good .
McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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August 7, 2020, 03:14 PM #12
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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August 7, 2020, 03:17 PM #13
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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August 7, 2020, 03:19 PM #14
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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August 8, 2020, 06:48 PM #15
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
You stuff is cool with me.
2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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August 8, 2020, 07:28 PM #16
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
I think your system is awesome. One that I would love to live with. You've done well in picking components.
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 8, 2020, 07:52 PM #17
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
I'd say way better than "decent" gear. Enjoy DC! Setup + room are really key.
Main:
Room: Dedicated 25 x 14 x 8 treated room | Computers (headless in utility room): Wkst #1 Ubuntu running lifetime ROON server. High end wkst #2 High end wkst running HQE image | Network rack (in utility room): Managed Fiber Switch, QNAP NAS | Endpoint: Fiber to SONORE OpticalRendu w/ LPS, Sbooster USB vbus2 |DAC: Lampi Lite7, Holo Audio S3 KTE, Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic | Pre: Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mk3.3 Pre | Amps: Pass XA100.5 Mono's | Speakers: Revel Ultima Studio2 (Townshend seismic posiums) with Dual PSA X15 sealed subs | Isolation: Components on custom roller bearings + compression springs | Cables: Wireworld Platinum USB / Analysis Plus PC / Gotham 4/4 XLR / AQ spkr / Revelation audiolabs I2s | Server Streamer: Aqua LinQ using HQP modules > I2s to Aqua La Scala
Office: Win10 wkst with Spotify or ROON controller > VDAC-II > VLINK 192 > Yamaha RX integrated > Polk audio signature Monitors >12" sub
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August 8, 2020, 08:04 PM #18
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Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
I agree with everyone, you are WAY ahead of most, especially the yahoos on Audiogon and other websites spewing their opinions on gear they have never owned. Enjoy, listen, learn from others experiences and grow your system over time.
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August 8, 2020, 08:05 PM #19
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Seems to be a really good system... Please more pics..!!!!
McIntosh C302 + C2600 - Lumin A1 - Lenco L75 - Marantz SR6007 - Paradigm S6 - Gaia II - Chord Epic Twin Speaker Cable + Jumpers - Bada LB5500
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August 8, 2020, 08:07 PM #20
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Welcome aboard Don. Nice setup.
Some of us still have some dreams to fulfill-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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August 9, 2020, 12:42 PM #21
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Well, if it's a knife, it's one hell of a 'sharp' one !
Welcome aboard !Cheers ! …. Dave
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August 13, 2020, 04:34 PM #22
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Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
You forgot to mention you are a photography too! Great pics!
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August 23, 2020, 05:16 PM #23
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Quick "knife" pics:
(Wish it were bigger, but it is what it is. )
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DSC_0054.JPGHarbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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September 2, 2020, 02:53 PM #24
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
I would not call that a knife, maybe a machine gun... or even a bazooka ....
McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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September 2, 2020, 04:08 PM #25
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Great looking system, Don! I think you've made some great gear choices.
I to am more a music lover than gear lover. I have what I have because they were the components that sounded best to me.
I have the same speaker cables, in a bi-wire configuration, attached to my Aerial Acoustic Model 8 speakers and I think you'll agree they are fantastic cables.MICHAEL
Main|Samsung QLED 4K|McIntosh MC501 - MX151 - MR85 - D100|Aerial Acoustics|Roon|RPI|
Sitting Room|Yamaha|Oppo|NHT|
Glass Studio|Yamaha|JBL|
Shop|Sony|
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September 4, 2020, 07:18 AM #26
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Hey Don! Good to see you over here.
Amplification: BAT VK-3i, BAT VK-200
Speakers: Infinity RS7 Kappa
Analog: Sota Star, SME M2-9, Sound Smith Aida, BAT VK-P5 6 Pak Plus
Digital: Audirvana/Tidal, Sonos Connect, Denon DCD-1560, Emotiva XDA-1
Power: PS Audio Power Plant Premier
Cable:Harmonic Technology AC-11 Power, Audio Sensibility Impact SE PC OCC phono, Neotech NEI-3002 PC OCC balanced Interconnects, Acoustic Zen Satori PC OCC speaker cable.
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September 4, 2020, 07:45 AM #27
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Hi Don,
Pass Labs amp and Harbeth speakers. Terrific gear!
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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September 4, 2020, 10:43 PM #28
Re: Showing up with a knife to a gunfight...
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
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Thanks for that report. Was there a Digital Director in that setup? Vince, and the MSB guys are very scientific, and pragmatic, in approaching issues like this. But 2k + appropriate 12v LPS is a...
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