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    Look what jumped in my truck this week!


    I will be taking these north in a few weeks and connecting them to my Strads. Call me a few years late to the 2301 - Strad party but at least I showed up!
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    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
    Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
    Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
    Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Craig.......You are going to love the MC2301 and Stradivari combination. True synergy between the amps and speakers. I'll be looking forward to reading your comments once it's set up and making sweet music.
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Thanks Dan. I can't wait.
    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
    Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
    Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
    Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Just beautiful.. That's some heavy hauling.


    Speakeasy

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Big congrats! Should be a match made in heaven with the Strads! Please give a full report when you have it hooked up.

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    Ken
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Craig!! Nice!! 2301's are still some of the most engaging amps I've ever owned. They have a certain je ne sais quoi that makes them special. Have you begun to think about any tube rolling? Gold lions perhaps?
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    These Amps are used and came with a set of Goldlions installed that have some hours on them. I also have the OEM tubes and a pair of custom Sound Anchor stands for them. It is quite a load for the Explorer.
    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
    Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
    Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
    Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Congrats on a great pair of amps!
    Mark


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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Man I remember when I put mine together, what a period of sleepless nights ahead for you , big congrats you lucky thing you.

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Congrats!
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    Wow Congratz!
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    ECLIPSE 7 (EBI) XLR's, Consonance D-Linear 15 Ultra Reference Power Conditioner/Surge Protector, SolidTech "Rack of Silence"Reference 4 Audio Stand.

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Craig,

    I am so happy for you. I've mentioned it to you but these are the amps that made me fall in love with my Strads. YOU are killing me. Why I never got a pair is beyond my comprehension. I can not wait for your opinion and may take you up on a little visit once you are all set up.
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Very nice! Congrats!
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Craig,

    I am so happy for you. I've mentioned it to you but these are the amps that made me fall in love with my Strads. YOU are killing me. Why I never got a pair is beyond my comprehension. I can not wait for your opinion and may take you up on a little visit once you are all set up.
    Joe,
    just let me know what dates would work and we will make it happen. You have listened to many amps I have never even heard of and I would value your your thoughts. If we do this soon, you can hear the Strads with mono MC275vi's, an MC452 and the 2301s.
    Craig
    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
    Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
    Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
    Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Oh man. I'm trying to avoid this thread but can't help it. Lol.

    MC2301's with Strads would put you in heaven. Very nice. Look what jumped in my truck this week!Look what jumped in my truck this week!Look what jumped in my truck this week!


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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Where'd you buy them?
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Quote Originally Posted by Asamel View Post
    Where'd you buy them?
    Private seller in Georgia
    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
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    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Thank you Craig. I'll be in touch.
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Great amps!

    If you need a good, relatively inexpensive tube option - try the Valve Arts from tubeman.com...$160/quad.
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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Well they made it to PA and with the help of a good friend, are now singing in my audio room!

    Wonderful 3D like sound. Even my .mp3 sources sound good!
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    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
    Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
    Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
    Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Excellent. Congrats ! Remind me Kev's old set up


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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Yeah, I know I am little late to the party!
    Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
    Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
    Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
    Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
    Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
    Other: PSI Audio AVAA C20, Isoacoustics GAIA I footers Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack

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    Re: Look what jumped in my truck this week!

    Quote Originally Posted by crwilli View Post
    Yeah, I know I am little late to the party!

    Better late than never, and a lovely party indeed
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

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    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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