Room Details

Dimensions: 25’ × 12’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’


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    • Naim Audio SUPERNAIT 3
    Naim Audio Supernait 3 Integrated Amplifier. Features a Class A preamp section and conservatively rated at 80 watts per channel.  The massive toroidal 400VA transformer is capable of drawing 400 watts from the mains.  This amp has swagger! and no problem driving the Totem Forest Signatures. Features Naim's DR Technology,(discrete regulation) DR technology uses discrete components instead of integrated circuits to provide power for low-level circuitry.  This results in a lower noise floor and superior current delivery.  Benefits: DR technology provides a stable and smooth power supply that's critical for audio performance.   It can deliver tens of amps when necessary. Upgraded with a Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE and a Synergistic Research Purple fuse.
    • Snake River Boomslang
    Snake River Boomslang digital cable.  Scientifically designed at 1.37 meters long for best sound quality and easily the best digital cable I've had in my system. (from the Snake River website) "The  Boomslang cables are an entirely new concept in digital cables. They are NOT coaxial! Yes, yes, I know - that's unheard of in digital audio. But, I'm here to tell you that our design not only works, it works extremely well. Some of the initial tests have the Boomslang easily outperforming some of the most expensive cables you can find on the market, hands-down."
    • Naim Audio nDAC
    Virtually a digital hub with four toslink, two BNC, two coaxial digital and two USB inputs.  Upgraded with a Teddy Pardo XPS power supply and a Synergistic Research Purple fuse.
    • Oppp BDP105D

    Universal Disc Player/Transport.  Taking advantage of the Oppo's capabilities by running high quality files via three USB ports. A 5 Terabyte External Hard Drive loaded with FLAC files and two thumb drives. Connecting a HDMI cable to the TV monitor the Oppo offers Gracenote information of all files on screen.   All Digital signals are sent via the digital coaxial output to the Naim nDAC except for HDCD and SACD, they will not transfer over the digital output so I use Audio Envy's Studio Prestige RCA interconnects directly from the analog outputs to the Preamp.  The Oppo also handles DVD and Blue Ray duties upscaling to 4k. 


    • Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE
    High performance outboard power supply taking over the duties of soley powering the Class A preamp section of the Supernait 3.  This relieves the draw on the large internal toroidal transformer of the Supernait allowing it to soly handle the output amplification stage.  For and five pin Koltura DIN cables for connecting to the preamp of the section. Upgraded with a Synergistic Research Purple.  Resting on a 2" thick maple plinth.
    • Totem Acoustic Forest Signature
    Forest Signature speakers in high gloss cherry.  Numbers matching.  Thankfully the Totems make placement easy for the end user.  They image like crazy and have solid low frequencies.  The Speakers are resting on 2" thick Mapleshade pilnths. 

    • SVS Micro 3000 Subwoofer
    Dual opposing 8-inch active drivers designed acoustically and electrically in parallel 800-watt RMS and 2500 peak watts.  All controls are handled via a phone app making placement and setup easy.  Think high end low frequencies just went micro. Resting on a 2" thick Mapleshade plinth.
    • (Naim) Wiremold Power Strip
    Naim approved! Power strip upgraded with Furutech FI-28 gold male connector.  I'm currently powering the Oppo and the SVS Subwoofer through the strip.  Sonicaly the Wiremold gives the AE Quad a run for It's money.
    • Furutech GTX-D (G)
    Highly Over engineered high performance receptical.
    • Audio Envy SP 14 Speaker Cables
    Audio Envy's ribbon speaker cables that punch well above their price point.  In my system they are markedly better than the SP12's with a buttery rich top end.
    • WyWires Platinum Juice II Power Cords
    Full loom Platinum High current and digital power cords.  The Platinum's are very understated but that lighter touch isn't a bad thing in my system.  Think low distortion, sweet, natural sounding presentation with music flowing without feeling forced.  The WyWires to my ears just sound less HiFi and disappear.  That's the targeted sound I was seeking.
    • Audio Envy Quad Power
    The Quad Power strip is hardwired with a Mega Power Cable and doesn't have any fuses, switches or capasitors and it's none current limiting.  If your looking for extra outlets that are sonicly neutral and just need to get clean unfiltered power your components the Quad Power is ideal.
    • Witch Hat Morgana
    Witch Hat Morgana five pin DIN cable.  Connecting the nDAC to the preamp.  IMHO, the Morgana is on par with Naim's Hi Line however bringing cleaner midrange performance and low frequency drive to the table.
    • Teddy Pardo Teddy XPS
    Teddy Pardo XPS high performance outboard power supply.   Connects via a Teddy Burndy umbilical cord to the nDAC taking over the duties of solely powering all of the Analog section of the nDAC leaving the internal toroidal transformer to soly power the discret Digital section.  Upgraded with a Synergistic Research Purple fuse.  Resting on 2" thick maple plinth.

Comments 4

Owner
jafant - Thank you so much! As you know, I've had a lot of fun experimenting with some very expertly crafted cables & cords.  I believe I've finally inally achieved my goal. 
Thanks for the positive feedback. 

nutty

A beautiful room and system- nutty.
I like the mix and match of Cables/Cords that help in the search for Absolute Sound. Very clean lines. Well Done!

Happy Listening!

jafant

Owner
Hello ghosthouse - Yes, thankfully Totem makes speakers that give the user a lot of placement options.  Thanks for looking and commenting.

nutty

Hi Nutty - Nice system.  I know you put a LOT of thought and time into it auditioning the various pieces and cable that got you to this configuration.  Appreciate the fact WAF constrains your speaker placement.  Hopefully, as is typical for the brand, the Signatures rise above their placement.  Enjoy the music!

ghosthouse

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