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Audio Discussion => List your system => Topic started by: StephenWVU on July 14, 2014, 12:44:31 PM

Title: System in the works
Post by: StephenWVU on July 14, 2014, 12:44:31 PM

Hi Guys,

So my system is pretty much completely different than last time.  Sounds pretty good!

VAC Renaissance 140 amplifiers
VAC CPA1 pre
VPI TNT V-HR TT with Van den Hul Colibri XGP cart
Martin Logan ReQuest speakers
I am using a Muse DA-20 DAC
The tuner is a Marantz 20B that is property of Brian Harper

(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o577/sgvolker/IMG_20140713_133851_572.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140713_133851_572.jpg.html)

(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o577/sgvolker/IMG_20140412_203743_670.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140412_203743_670.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: StephenWVU on July 14, 2014, 01:38:53 PM

Apparently some of the images did not load.  Time to add to this.  I am still waiting on the rest of the tubes from the VAC amps so for now I am only running half power..

(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o577/sgvolker/IMG_20140713_133632_495.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140713_133632_495.jpg.html)

(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o577/sgvolker/IMG_20140618_210539_469.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140618_210539_469.jpg.html)

(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o577/sgvolker/IMG_20140421_215443_620.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140421_215443_620.jpg.html)

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: StephenWVU on July 14, 2014, 03:28:12 PM

I just realized that the picture doesn't feature the CPA1.  I will add another photo later.

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: SunnyDaze on July 14, 2014, 03:35:09 PM

Very nice man.

I'll bet you can't wait until it's time to purchase new tubes for the 140's. :)

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: geoffr on July 14, 2014, 03:57:07 PM

I'll bet that sounds great.

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: AdamG on July 14, 2014, 04:17:40 PM

Needs more cowbell.

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: StephenWVU on July 14, 2014, 04:29:44 PM

I actually got them with junk tubes from what I have read.  I purchased a new set of tubes from VAC and the price was anticipated.  Thankfully I got a killer deal on the amps themselves and Keven Hayes offered me a great deal on the tubes so it wasn't as painful as you might expect. (still painful) Once they are retubed and I break them in, I will comment on the sound. At 65ish watts a channel pure class A they sound great.  I can't wait to see what they sound like with the better tubes and more power. For now I am happy.

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: schwarcw on July 14, 2014, 07:11:14 PM

Congrats Steven!

That's one hell of a system!

Title: Re: System in the works
Post by: MacGeek on July 14, 2014, 08:13:51 PM

I am not much into tubes, but I am drooling over your turntable.  Nice system.