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The first time in many years that I haven't had a system based on vacuum tubes. While the tube electronics are put away, I'm enjoying this solid-state system and realizing that good solid-state could be a permanent thing.

The D'Agostino Progression and Classic combo has excellent tone and texture, the perfect SS if you prefer the warm side of neutral. With all my analog sources, the combination is organic, believable, and connects me to the music. You gain more resolution and neutrality as you move up the D'Agostino line at a loss of some warmth.

Cheers,
Anthony 
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Room Details

Dimensions: 18’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 9’


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    • Dan D'Agostino Progression Preamp
    • Dan D'Agostino Master Stereo Amp
    • Magico V3 Speakers
    • Studer A810 reel to reel
    • Studer A807 reel to reel
    • King Cello Tapehead/Phono preamp
    custom made by Charles King
    • Fidelity Research FRT-4 SUT
    moving coil step-up transformer with multiple inputs for both of my turntables.
    • Garrard 401 turntable
    • TW Acustic Raven One
    • Triplanar mk VII U2 Tonearm
    • Reed 2A Tonearm
    • LUMIN D2 DAC w/ Booster
    I use this DAC in combination with a tube stage connected to it. I find tube stages to really improve the sound of my digital sources.
    • Sony SCD-XA9000es CD/SACD
    • GIK Acoustics diffusers
    Auralex diffusers, ATS basstraps and panels

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Very cool then. I should probably use some lens like that. You have some excellent gear there. I have never had GIK diffusers. Should try at some point. They look neat in your setup.

milpai

Very nice setup. Looks like a fairly large room. TBH, in the thumbnails, it almost looked like a AI generated room. Very cool. Have fun with your music.

milpai