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Offline StephenWVU

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System in the works
« 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://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140713_133632_495.jpg.html?filters[user]=129961122&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=4

http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140618_210539_469.jpg.html?filters[user]=129961122&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=3

http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/sgvolker/media/IMG_20140421_215443_620.jpg.html?filters[user]=129961122&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=5

Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #1 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..







Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #2 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.
Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #3 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. :)

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2014, 03:57:07 PM »
I'll bet that sounds great.
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Re: System in the works
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 04:17:40 PM »
Needs more cowbell.

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #6 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.
Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2014, 07:11:14 PM »
Congrats Steven!

That's one hell of a system!
Carl

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Re: System in the works
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2014, 08:13:51 PM »
I am not much into tubes, but I am drooling over your turntable.  Nice system.
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