I had the privilege of hearing Nick's system two Sundays in succession. Before and after the "tweaks". First of all Nick's system sounded fantastic without the tweaks. Big, deep soundstage creating a large image. His equipment is so quiet so the details are all there in layers. Not bright or strident at all. We chilled to some familiar tunes that we had heard at my place some time ago. I left very impressed!
Nick and I were talking last Friday and he mentioned that he was going to do a wires, power cables, Bybee and other mods Friday night. I returned Sunday to pick up a remote and I got to hear the "tweak makeover". I was very pleased to hear an improved image with more air around each of the instruments and vocalists. We listened to some Melody Gardot, Animals and other tunes. Noticeable improvement overall. Still very black but also very lively with the speakers blending into the soundstage. Getting those big speakers Duntechs to pretty much disappear was impressive.
I have don't know which tweak made the biggest change but it all worked. The wire management was impressive. He had a lot going on with power cables, power conditioning, Bybees, Wood Boxes, YBA speaker cables, Levinson jumpers all neatly in the mix.
I also got to listen to vinyl for the first time in his system. I'm liking all the changes and additions! I am coming back soon!
Congrats Nick! You've got one of the best sounding systems in the 'Burgh!
