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  1. #1
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    My System finally comes together!

    Thanks to Mike for all his advice and patience and equipment auditioning I’m really happy with the my system. I can’t imagine anything sounding better in my space!
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    Timbernation walnut racks

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Looks great!
    Main System - Lumin U2, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, VTV Purifi 1ET-7040SA with tube buffer, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel S/812 subs
    Back-up 1 - Premium Audio mini Gan Amp, Oppo 103D, 2 Richard Gray cond, Selah SA-2s, Sumiko S5 sub, Teac UD-503 DAC, Carver (modded) C-9
    Back-up 2 - Onkyo TX-NR797, Panasonic DP-UB820, Vansevers cond, B&W P6s, PowerSoundAudio S1500 sub

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    But, never and I mean never.....ask Mike......how it could sound better! Lesson learned.
    Larry


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    Vac Master Preamp
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    Magico S3 Mk2 in Mcast Pewter
    Denali 6000S
    Ansuz and MIT cabling
    Timbernation walnut racks

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Very nice Larry! I’m sure very nice sounds are coming from your system.
    Paul

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    Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
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    Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Larry, you have put together an incredible system. Just gorgeous.


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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Larry.......What a fine sound system you have assembled. Seriously good gear on beautiful racks. Very nice!
    Dan

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Thanks guys! Its been a fun journey. I have 28 hours of burn time on the Diablo 300! Sounds great already!
    Larry


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    Chord Dave Dac
    Vac Master Preamp
    Vac 200IQ Amp
    Magico S3 Mk2 in Mcast Pewter
    Denali 6000S
    Ansuz and MIT cabling
    Timbernation walnut racks

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Congratulations Larry, looks awesome. I’m sure it sounds awesome too.
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    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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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Sweet set up !
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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Absolutely stunning! Looking at those beautiful wooden racks has started an itch...
    Digital: Innuos Zenith Mk3 Server + MSB Premier DAC with Powerbase
    Amp: Gryphon Pandora + Gryphon Antileon Evo Stereo
    Speakers: Magico S3 MkII
    Cables: MIT SL-Matrix 36 XLR interconnect cables + 70 speaker cables; AQ Diamond & Vodka ethernet cables
    Power: AQ Niagara 5000 + AQ Tornado power cables
    Headphones (travel): Sennheiser Momentum + Chord Mojo

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dguitarnut View Post
    Thanks to Mike for all his advice and patience and equipment auditioning I’m really happy with the my system. I can’t imagine anything sounding better in my space!
    Nice rig, that Diablo sure looks sweet ................

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Looks great.

    ENJOY!!!!!
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    A dream set up! Enjoy!


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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Congratulations Larry, it sure looks great

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Larry you must be a very happy Guy! You have assembled a very fine system .... enjoy
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    Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
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    Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
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    Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
    Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
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    Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Congratulations Larry!


    That is a really nice setup that you have put together.
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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Quote Originally Posted by AJR View Post
    Absolutely stunning! Looking at those beautiful wooden racks has started an itch...
    I had a harder time making my mind up about the racks than the system.
    I wanted the flexibility of stacking 1 or 2 or 3 or all 4 if I wanted to and in any order. I originally was going to order them with 2 inch maple boards and walnut posts. The wife opined to keep only one wood since we had a faux wood/tile floor so I went with Walnut.
    Now I plan a lengthy break in of all the components before I start the tweaking with footers, stillpoints, cabling etc etc. I have to tidy up all the wiring too. And those dang RadioShack fuses in everything have to go also! Hummm, blue or black fuses.....that is the question.
    Larry


    Lumin U1
    Chord Dave Dac
    Vac Master Preamp
    Vac 200IQ Amp
    Magico S3 Mk2 in Mcast Pewter
    Denali 6000S
    Ansuz and MIT cabling
    Timbernation walnut racks

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Great system. I like the sound Magico speakers!

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dguitarnut View Post
    I had a harder time making my mind up about the racks than the system.
    I wanted the flexibility of stacking 1 or 2 or 3 or all 4 if I wanted to and in any order. I originally was going to order them with 2 inch maple boards and walnut posts. The wife opined to keep only one wood since we had a faux wood/tile floor so I went with Walnut.
    Now I plan a lengthy break in of all the components before I start the tweaking with footers, stillpoints, cabling etc etc. I have to tidy up all the wiring too. And those dang RadioShack fuses in everything have to go also! Hummm, blue or black fuses.....that is the question.
    Sure, lie to yourself that your taking a break, it’ll make you feel better.

    Very nice gear, enjoy and keep us posted as you tweak and cable in the upcoming months :-)


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    Speakers: Wilson Alexias
    Cabling: Nordost Leif, Norse, V2 and Odin
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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Living so close to that magical place where you get all the goodies, you owe it to yourself to try MIT EVO One speaker cables. In this hobby, there's no such thing as breaks. My System finally comes together!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    Living so close to that magical place where you get all the goodies, you owe it to yourself to try MIT EVO One speaker cables. In this hobby, there's no such thing as breaks. My System finally comes together!
    That’s so mean - and I fully agree My System finally comes together!.


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    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.

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Larry was over at the store on Friday. I tried to load his car up with more goodies, but he took off too fast. My System finally comes together!


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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Larry was over at the store on Friday. I tried to load his car up with more goodies, but he took off too fast. My System finally comes together!


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    Poor Larry - you can run, but you can never hide My System finally comes together!.

    That said, I would love to have Mike as my neighbor.


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    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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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    My audio addiction always costs me double. Now for buying the Diablo I gotta take the wife on a trip to South Africa! Geez, last year she got a new Kitchen in exchange for my Magico S3Mk2 purchase.....ouch!
    Poor Mike chased me out of the store with a mess of cables in his hands trying to get me to take to audition at home!
    Larry


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    Chord Dave Dac
    Vac Master Preamp
    Vac 200IQ Amp
    Magico S3 Mk2 in Mcast Pewter
    Denali 6000S
    Ansuz and MIT cabling
    Timbernation walnut racks

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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dguitarnut View Post
    My audio addiction always costs me double. Now for buying the Diablo I gotta take the wife on a trip to South Africa! Geez, last year she got a new Kitchen in exchange for my Magico S3Mk2 purchase.....ouch!
    Poor Mike chased me out of the store with a mess of cables in his hands trying to get me to take to audition at home!
    Larry, color me impressed. Audiophile with a great system and a good hubby. Chapeau!



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    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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    Re: My System finally comes together!

    It's funny how our wive's punish us for spending money by having us spend more money.

    Nice looking system!

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