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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2019 9:50:44 GMT
Latest update:
Network:
Sky Q router
Belkin Wifi extender
Home Streaming:
Apple iMac 27"
4x External USB HDDs
2TB music in MP3, Applelossless and FLAC formats
Asset UPnP
Source:
NovaFidelity X40 - streamer
1TB music - on-board storage in various formats
Coherent Systems modifications
Rega RP3, RB303, Audio Technica AT120E - turntable, arm, cartridge
Spotify Premium Family Subscription
Amp:
Belles Aria - integrated amplifier
Coherent Systems modifications
Loudspeakers:
Quadral Aurum Montan VIII - loudspeakers
Interconnects & Speaker Cable:
Coherent 5D - speaker cable (amp)
Coherent 5D - interconnect (streamer)
Coherent 5D - jumpers (speakers)
Rega - interconnect (turntable)
MeiCord Opal - ethernet cable (router to streamer)
Power Cables:
MCRU No. 9 (amp)
MCRU Ultimate (streamer)
Standard SMPS Rega Power-supply (turntable)
TCI 6 Way Power Block (streamer & turntable)
Footers & Vibration Treatment:
Original Black Ravioli footers (amp and streamer)
Granite mats (amp and streamer)
Rack:
Creaktiv Trend 1
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Post by MartinT on Nov 28, 2019 11:53:45 GMT
See latest post.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 28, 2019 13:38:59 GMT
2nd system updates again.
Sources - Primare CD21 & ASUS Tinker Board S Running Volumio
DAC - Weiliang (Dual AK4497EQ)
Amp - Primare - i21
Speakers - EPOS ES11 + Tannoy TS10 Subwoofer
Storage - Synology DS 210j + Synology DS 211j
Speaker Cables - AudioQuest Indigo Blue
Subwoofer Cable - EDGE Analogue
Analogue Interconnect - AudioQuest Red River RCA
Digital cable - Beresford TC-3618 Toslink Optical & AudioQuest Carbon USB
Mains Cables - Monster Powerline and Furukawa Power Cords
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Post by MartinT on Jan 8, 2020 6:44:19 GMT
See latest post.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2020 13:05:35 GMT
Slight update:
Network:
Sky Q subscription
> Sky Q router
Belkin Wifi extender
Home Streaming:
Apple iMac 27"
> 4x External USB HDDs
> 2TB music in AAC, Applelossless, MP3 and FLAC formats
> Asset UPnP
Internet Streaming:
Qobuz Hi-Fi subscription
Spotify Premium subscription
Source:
NovaFidelity X40 - streamer
> 2TB on-board music stored in various formats
> Coherent Systems modifications
Rega RP3, RB303, Audio Technica AT120E - turntable, arm, cartridge
Amplifier:
Belles Aria - integrated amplifier
> Coherent Systems modifications
Loudspeakers:
Quadral Aurum Montan VIII - loudspeakers
Interconnects & Speaker Cable:
Coherent Systems 5D - speaker cable (amp)
Coherent Systems 5D - interconnect (streamer)
Coherent Systems 5D - jumpers (speakers)
Rega - interconnect (turntable)
MeiCord Opal - ethernet cable (router to streamer)
Mains Treatment:
MCRU No. 9 - mains cable (amp)
MCRU Ultimate - mains cable (streamer)
Rega - standard SMPS power-supply (turntable)
TCI 6 way power strip (streamer & turntable)
Footers & Vibration Treatment:
'original' Black Ravioli - footers (amp and streamer)
Granite mats (amp and streamer)
Rack:
Creaktiv Trend 1
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Post by montesquieu on Feb 12, 2020 19:07:46 GMT
My current setup: Vinyl Thorens TD124 MkII - Schopper platter and bearing - Longdog variable voltage/regenerating PSU - Russ Collinson plinth with Permali (Panzerholz variant) core, wrapped in sapele wood, Permali armboards - Ikeda IT-407 12in tonearm at side (for stereo), - Ikeda IT-345 9in tonearm at rear (dedicated to mono) Cartridges (main) - Miyajima Madake (stereo) - Miyajima Takumi (stereo) - Miyajima Zero 1.0 (mono) - for early mono - Miyajima Zero 0.7 (mono) - for later mono and reissues - Edison Replica 4.0 (mono) - later reissued as Kotetu 78, for 78s - Ortofon SPU Gold (stereo) - SAEC C1 (stereo) SUTs - Miyajima ETR Stereo SUT - Miyajima ETR Mono SUT Phono stage - Allnic H7000V (variable equalisation) Digital - Audio Note CDT2/II transport - Custom Audio Note kit-based DAC - much upgraded and recased Amplification - Audiopax Model 5a4 version 4 'Special Edition' (custom-made) - Silvercore 833C monoblocks Speakers - RFC Canterbury - custom build by RFC built around Tannoy HPD315A driver - Tannoy ST-100 Supertweeters
Vinyl cleaner - Degritter    |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 12, 2020 19:22:28 GMT
Gorgeous looking kit and a very tasteful listening room too!
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Post by ChrisB on Feb 12, 2020 19:28:37 GMT
Lovely!
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Post by MartinT on Feb 12, 2020 19:30:34 GMT
Very nice system, Tom, and it's moved along substantially since I heard it. Do you have shares in Miyajima by any chance?  I hate to think what those replacement power valves must cost. |
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Post by montesquieu on Feb 12, 2020 19:42:04 GMT
Very nice system, Tom, and it's moved along substantially since I heard it. Do you have shares in Miyajima by any chance? I hate to think what those replacement power valves must cost.
A few changes Martin but still very much vinyl focused, Tannoy, Audio Note on the digital side. It's recognisably trying to do the same sort of thing. Need to get you round at some stage!
The valves aren't too bad pricewise. The US RCAs that are in it can get a bit expensive, but I got a NOS pair of Hungarian Tungsrams for spare for £250 which is fair enough for power valves. The driver valves are EL34 so easily got - TADs in there at the minute.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 12, 2020 19:45:24 GMT
I'd love to have another listen, we must arrange something.
EL34 as driver valves!
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Post by MartinT on Jun 4, 2020 9:47:04 GMT
Network Router
TP-Link TL-MR6400 4G router with BT unlimited SIM
SGS-1 grounding box
...MeiCord Opal ethernet cable...
Ethernet Reclocker
Uptone EtherREGEN
Black Ravioli Pads x 3, Black Ravioli Eflos spade grounding box
…12cm Cat6 link…
Streamer
Asus Tinker Board S in Akasa metal case
Volumio Superstar, Qobuz Studio & Spotify Premium subscriptions
Acoustic Revive RLI-1 LAN Isolator, ifi USB Silencer, Black Ravioli Pads x2, Black Ravioli eflos USB grounding box
…AudioQuest Carbon USB cable…
USB Reclocker
Mutec MC-3+ (modified for 5V DC operation)
Black Ravioli Pads x 4, SGS-1s grounding box
...AudioQuest Carbon AES cable...
DAC
LKS MH-DA004 DAC (modified with Coherent femtoclock, shielding & various caps)
Coherent 6D power cable, Black Ravioli Big Pads x 4, Mad Scientist Nano Donuts x 2
Black Ravioli eflos RCA grounding box
...Coherent 6D XLR interconnects...
Buffer
Burson AB-160 XLR buffer
Black Ravioli Big Pads x 3
...Coherent 6D phono interconnects...
Power Amp
Belles SA-100 Gen-II power amp
Coherent 6D power cable, Black Ravioli Big Pads x 4, Mad Scientist Nano Donut Max x 2
...Coherent 6D speaker cables on custom risers...
Speakers
Usher Be-20 speakers
SPEC RSP-901EX real sound processors, Coherent BD jumper cables, Townshend Podium Custom platforms
Master Clock
BG7TBL OCXO 10MHz clock
Canare LV-61S co-ax BNC cables x 2 (both reclockers)
Black Ravioli BNC grounding box
Power Supplies
1. Weiliang dual 12V linear PSU, Supra 1.5-II LoRad power cable, Silver/Teflon DC cable (router)
Black Ravioli platform
2. Coherent QP-1 custom supercap PSU dual 5V
Coherent 6D power cable, Black Ravioli Pads x 4, Mad Scientist Nano Donut
Coherent DC cable (USB reclocker), AudioQuest Cinnamon microUSB power cable (streamer)
3. BRZHiFi dual 12V linear PSU, Supra 1.5-II LoRad power cable, MCRU UP-OCC DC cable x 2 (ethernet reclocker, master clock)
Black Ravioli platform
Power Treatment
1. PS Audio P10 regenerator
Coherent BD power cable, Black Ravioli Big Pads x 4
2. PS Audio P3 regenerator
MCRU No.77 power cable, Black Ravioli Big Pads x 4
Coherent dual unswitched power socket, ifi AC iPurifier, SR Orange fuses (Regenerators, power amp); SR AMR Gold fuses (DC power supplies), SR Red fuses (elsewhere); HiFi Tuning fuses (QP-1 internal), selection of plug-in filters & snap chokes around house
System Rack
Solid Tech Duo main rack, modified with RDC Cone feet
Electric Beach S1NX shelves x 2 on RDC Cones & footers, granite mats & coasters,
Miscellaneous
TubeTraps, SubTrap, PicturePanels, GIK room treatment
Mad Scientist Graphene contact treatment
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Post by tarzan on Jun 4, 2020 22:00:21 GMT
Latest modest addition- this is blowing my mind ( utterly superb) Gotham GAC-1 Ultra Pro RCA cable upgraded with KLE Copper Harmony connectors, between dac and amplifier, it has become the best/ most musical cable l own and it cost relative buttons.  |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 4, 2020 22:29:54 GMT
I've got a Gotham GAC-1 S/PDIF cable in my main system. As you say, a good cable for not a lot.
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Post by John on Jun 5, 2020 5:42:32 GMT
Digital Set up
BT Hub 6 with Oehlbach USB silencer. Powered by Coherent QP1 Power Supply.
Ethernet cable: Melcord with an Acoustic Revive RLI-1 LAN Isolator.
ASUS Tinkerboard with 3 IFI USB Silencers and Black ravioli isolation platform. It is powered by Coherent QP1 Power Supply.
Oehlbach XXL reclocker with a Temple Audio Supercharger Power supply Black Ravioli pad.
Audioquest Carbon USB cables
Topping D70 4 Black Ravioli Pads 2 SGS grounding leads to the Coherent Audio RTZ 2.
Amplification
Temple Monos with Superchargers 6 Black Ravioli pads in a custom case with XLR professional lead
Behringer Inuke crossover 275hz with unknown cables 4 black ravioli pads
Speakers
Custom design by Vic ex Transfi Audio. Scaffold Frame Baffleless Speakers
2 x Faital 4FE30 top 2 x 4" Faitals with Neo drivers middle drivers and 2 x Faital 4FE30 for bottom drivers inline array with 8 ohms output Per Channel
2 Selinum Neos 15" Bass drivers per channel facing each other so the rears are firing forward and wired out of phase with each other
Speaker cable
Mains set up
Furtech Power supply modified by Coherent Systems
A mixture of Mains leads some DIY
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Post by Slinger on Jul 12, 2020 15:51:19 GMT
2nd system updates again.
Sources - Primare CD21 & ASUS Tinker Board S Running Volumio, Bluesound Node 100
DAC - Weiliang (Dual AK4497EQ) Topping D70 clone
Amp - Primare - i21
Speakers - EPOS ES11 + Tannoy TS10 Subwoofer
Storage - Synology DS 210j + Synology DS 211j
Speaker Cables - AudioQuest Indigo Blue
Subwoofer Cable - EDGE Analogue
Analogue Interconnect - AudioQuest Diamond RCA
Digital cable - AudioQuest Diamond 75Ω Coax, AudioQuest Forest optical, AudioQuest Carbon USB
Mains Cables - Monster Powerline and Furukawa Power Cords
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Post by John on Feb 6, 2021 21:13:55 GMT
Digital Set up
BT Hub 6 with Oehlbach USB silencer. Powered by Coherent QP1 Power Supply.
LDAC Bluetooth receiver with Samsung A8 Tablet. It is powered by Coherent QP1 Power Supply. Power supply Black Ravioli pad.
Mutec MC 3+ 3 grounding cables
Topping D70 3 Black Ravioli Pig Feet 2 SGS grounding leads to the Coherent Audio RTZ 2.
Amplification
Temple Monos with Superchargers 6 Black Ravioli pads in a custom case with XLR professional lead On 6 BR pads
Behringer NHX 3000 crossover 275hz with unknown cables 4 black ravioli pads
Speakers
Custom design by Vic ex Transfi Audio. Scaffold Frame Baffleless Speakers
2 x Faital 4FE30 top 2 x 4" Faitals with Neo drivers middle drivers and 2 x 5 Faital 5FE30 for bottom drivers inline array with 8 ohms output Per Channel
2 Selinum Neos 15" Bass drivers per channel facing each other so the rears are firing forward and wired out of phase with each other
Speaker cable
Mains set up
Furtech Power supply modified by Coherent Systems
A mixture of Mains leads some DIY
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Post by ant on Feb 7, 2021 14:56:11 GMT
Sources:
Bte designs type 3 lenco with airprodigy linear tracking arm, audio technica at33sa
Jvc ql y5f with audio technica vm760slc (wifes tt)
Arcam delta 170.3 transport with topping e30 dac
Sony tc377 reel to reel
Amplification:
Nelson pass b1 buffer
Nelson pass f5 power amplifier (dual mono)
Benedict audio hothead phono stage
lda ha1 ss step up
Speakers:
Big sealed boxes using fane 15-300tc full rangers
Cables:
Klotz ac110 interconnects
Bandridge 4240 interconnects
Van damm classic xke interconnects
Speaker cables.... dunno
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Post by Iceman 16 on Oct 9, 2021 21:11:57 GMT
Transrotor ZET 3 + Konstant Ref. psu Jelco 850s Hana ML cart. Bigbottle mk3 phono pre Musical Fidelity AMS 35i (pure class-A) amp. Electrocompaniet EMC 1UP cdp + spider clamp Auralic mini + Sbooster mk2 Chord Qutest + Sbooster mk2 Isotek Aquarius mains conditioner KEF Reference 3 + Isoacoustics gaia II MIT AVt MA speaker + interconnect cables Viablue x40 mains cables/ Furutech plugs Synergistic Research blue/orange fuses Solid Tech hybrid rack ![]()  |
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Post by Slinger on Oct 9, 2021 23:00:44 GMT
2nd system updates yet again.
Sources - Primare CD21 & Raspberry P 4 model B + HiFiBerry Digi2 Pro Running Volumio using I2S.
DAC - Vincent DAC-1
Amp - Primare - i21
Speakers - EPOS ES11 + Tannoy TS10 Subwoofer
Storage - Synology DS 210j + Synology DS 211j
Speaker Cables - AudioQuest Indigo Blue
Subwoofer Cable - EDGE Analogue
Analogue Interconnect - AudioQuest Diamond RCA
Digital cable - AudioQuest Diamond 75Ω Coax, QED Reference Optical Quartz
Mains Cables - Monster Powerline and Furukawa Power Cords
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