Description

This is a high-resolution system with emphasis on analog playback and high-quality digital upsampled playback. It is possible to approach superb analog qualities with a DSD system; there is a 2:1 price to performance ratio needed, assuming that the analog equipment is near the top of the ladder.

Room acoustically treated with EchoBusters.

Listener position determined by near-field optimal acoustics. The goal for holographic sound presentation has been achieved.

I have recently upgraded my phono stage, tonearms and cartridges, preamp, and primary speakers. Now I have the option of surround sound for film, concert video, and sports while maintaining outstanding 2-channel playback at any time. The Lexicon works through the Pass XP-20 unity gain pass through input. Made the wise decision to mount plasma on the wall which greatly increased imaging space.
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    • Esoteric P-03
    CD/SACD Transport
    • Esoteric D-03
    DAC with Dual XLR/1394/optical/coaxial inputs upsampling to DSD
    • Esoteric Os-Rb
    Rubidinium external clock. Error 0.5 pt/billion. Improves digital peripherals that sync'd to it.
    • Esoteric UX-1Pi
    Universal player (CD/SACD/DVD-A/DVD). Can upconvert to 1080p
    • VPI Industries TNT-HRX
    Outboard dual motor-flywheel assembly; integrated center weight/outer ring.
    • VPI Industries JMW 12.7
    Upgrade of standard 12 inch arm
    • VPI Industries Aries
    Original version; added optional flywheel; soon to receive HRX upgrade package
    • VPI Industries JMW 10.5il
    10.5 version
    • Clearaudio Goldfinger v.2
    24K Gold Moving Coil
    • Lyra Helikon
    Mono version dedicated to extensive mono LP library
    • Clearaudio Stradivarius
    wood-body moving coil
    • Sony XBR950
    Plasma screen 50" Outboard tuner;switchbox
    • Sony VHS 1000
    VHS Recorder/HIFI VHS. Used as dedicated PCM recorder
    • EAD Theater Master 5000
    Combination Laserdisc/CD transport
    • Pass Labs XP-20
    Replacement of XO.2
    • Pass Labs XP-15
    One box Phono preamp replaces one X-ONO
    • Pass Labs X-ONO
    Two of these units; one dedicated to each turntable
    • Pass Labs X-350.5
    "Ampzilla" powers main speakers
    • Pass Labs X-3
    3-channel 150 watts/channel
    • Lexicon MC-12b
    HD Eq version with HDMI inputs and outputs
    • Martin Logan CLX
    Full range ESL
    • Martin Logan Stage
    ESL/hybrid center channel
    • Martin Logan Script-i
    wall-mounted ESL/hybrid rear channels
    • Martin Logan Martin Logan Descent i
    Updated version of original descent
    • Martin Logan Descent
    Two of these (one for each channel). Bass is nondirectional but the impact on LFE is extraordinary
    • nordost Odin
    combination of XLR/RCA for all critical components
    • nordost valhalla
    bi-wire
    • nordost valhalla
    all critical components except speakers
    • Purist Audio Proteus
    Power cords for Speakers/Subwoofers
    • XLO Limited
    interconnects for Video components,Tape Decks
    • Nordost Valhalla Digital
    XLR and RCA for Digital inputs
    • nordost Thor
    Three of these units for dedicated components, amplifier
    • Logitech Squeezebox Duet
    Wireless and Ethernet enabled digital receiver and music source
    • Revox A-77 mkIV
    Dolby version
    • Nakamichi CR-7a
    Remote control
    • Nakamichi CassetteDeck 1
    Dubbing deck
    • Sound Anchors Amp Stand
    For Pass X350.5
    • VPI Turntable Stands (2)
    For TNT HR-X and Aries turntables with VPI top shelves
    • Salamander Designs Archetype 5.0 and TV35
    2 Archetype 5.0 stands TV 35 with 28" rods Casters
    • Black Diamond Racing Shelf (2)
    One for TNT-HRX; one for Verdi transport

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speaking of amazing pictures...focus the camera next time!

sorry to be that guy, I'm just jealous of your system:) Enjoy it.

wrtickle