Description

Funny that the T+A amps that would go with this DAC run the Purifi modules.. I bought the buckeye amps first.  Very happy with the sound of this system. L+ R Subs run stereo pre-out (RCA) from the T+A and balanced out to the Buckeye monoblocks, via Morrow cable (only analog inter-component cable, so spent a bit on it).  Mac Mini is both streamer and DSP, USB into the T+A DAC.  The Buckeyes have plenty of oomph combined with the 95+db/1w Tektons makes this a fun system. The Tekton Impact monitors were first, loved them - great midrange/treble (vs. My MLogan and Magnepans and B&W's) but midbass-bass needed more. Upgraded to these custom half-Ulf's (the full size would be too tall for my room, our basement).    The other gear (Marantz, Buttkicker, 3 channel Buckeye, Belkin power conditioner) are for the HT chain. But with BACCH I find myself doing a lot more 2 channel listening, whose gear (Mac, T+A, Buckeyes) is all on the Puritan filter.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 24’ × 13’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’


Components Toggle details

    • Puritan Audio Labs PSM156
    Power Conditioner
    • T+A DAC200
    Preamp + DAC
    • Apple MAC Mac Mini + BACCH DSP + Roon client
    https://www.theoretica.us/bacch4mac/ and Roon client via Roon Bridge 

    Babyface pro is used for calibration mic input and for receiving optical output from Saumsung TV

    MAC does USB to T+A DAC
    • Buckeye Audio Purifi 1ET7040SA Monoblocks

    https://www.buckeyeamp.com/shop/amplifiers/purifi/1et7040sa/monoblock   amazing value

    • DIY Rack Custom Rack
    butcher block and threaded rod custom rack.

    Rubio Monocoat Charcoal over fruitwood butcher block with 3/4" black threaded rod and blach washers and nuts.
    • Tekton Design Ulfberht (half height model)
    doing the Be upgrade shortly, new pictures then. these are a custom speaker which is half an Ulfberht.
    • Hsu Research ULS-15
    A pair as stereo subs, inboard of the main speakers
    • Mogami 3082 Speaker Wire
    WBC Mogami speaker cables.
    • Morrow Audio MA6
    XLR pair from T+A pre-out to Buckeye Amp monoblocks
    • Morrow Audio MAP3
    • GIK Acoustics alpha series, impression, broadband
    2x Alpha Series CT corner bass traps in front corners
    3x Impression 4" thick with Polomar Rectangle pattern on side walls
    2x SoftPanel 2" thick on ceiling at bounce location between speakers and listening sofa

Comments 4

Good to know. I added the same DAC to my system and very happy. Enjoy your music!

milpai

Owner
Just seeing these

1) the T+A replaced a rotating set of DACs:  my Bryston Preamp, a fully optioned Gheselli, and my streamer's internal DAC: Eversolo.  I go USB out of my macMini which runs BACCH for both spacial and room correction.

2) yes, the rack is full DIY.  cheaper wood from Lowes - coutertops based on fruitwood glued for butcher block style, and 24" large threaded rods and blackened washers and nuts. Wood was stained with Rubio Moncoat - Charcoal

h4k4lugi

That audio rack is a DIY??

spoonman16510

Hello there! Now that you have a nicely put system and love the sound, I had a question on the T+A DAC. What DAC did it replace? Care to share how the upgrade enhanced your listening experience?

milpai

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