evank's System

by evank on
Gik Acoustics
Hagerman Cornet Phono Preamp

Components Toggle details

    • Aric Audio Super 6sn7 Linestage
    • Quicksilver Mid Mono Amplifier
    • Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra
    GaN FeT
    • Pass Labs XA 25
    • Spatial Audio M3 Sapphire
    • LUMIN U2 Mini Streamer
    • Merason DAC-1
    • LHY SW-8
    Network switch
    • Stack Audio SmoothLAN
    Ethernet Filter
    • VPI Industries Traveler
    • Hagerman Cornet
    • Ortofon 2M Blue
    • Puritan Audio Labs PM-136
    • Hapa Audio Interconnects
    • Triode Wire Labs Speaker Cables, Power Cables
    • Triode Wire Labs Passion USB Cable
    • Hiriji Nagomi P/C

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@silverfoxvtx1800 
Thanks.
I tried a Sit 3 a few years ago on loan from a friend who now is upgrading to the Momo Sit 5 amps, but I wanted more powers. I just got the Pass Labs XAA25 maybe 2 months ago and it has a beautiful sound. I actually purchased a Coda s5.5 a few weeks before that based on the review thread here, but I just couldn't hear what the fuss was about. Boxed it up and got rid of it. The Pass Labs was excellent out of the box with no break in and keeps getting better. It was what I somewhat expected for the Coda to sound like. I don't have an issue with tubes and as you can see, I have a pair of tube amps in my stash.

evank

I have great respect for you giving 2tuby the option to return the Pontus..in this world today people like you are rare…I was wondering if you have tried the First Watt amps with your beautiful system?…I went with the First Watt Sit-4 and  allowed me to get rid of all my tube amps and still have that glorious tube sound but better…

silverfoxvtx1800

Owner
@toro3 thanks.
Been around 6sn7 tube preamps for a while. I had a Schiit Freya+ previously and my buddies have had them for a number of years. In my opinion I think the 6sn7 tube is the most musical preamp tube. Aric takes his stuff to another level. The Coda didn't last. I just couldn't hear what anyone else even the reviewer was hearing from the Coda amp. As you see in my list, I have added the Pass labs XA 25 to my stable. It has given me the sound I was looking for and expected from the Coda but didn't get.

evank

Agree with subterranean, awesome looking system. I also love the look of those room treatments. Would you say the Super 6sn7 Linestage met your expectations? Perhaps even exceed? Looking at hopefully making a purchase within the next year. Curious about the Coda as well!

toro3

Very cool system. Those speakers look amazing and I’m a big Aric Audio fan. Cheers!

subterranean6

Owner
@gryphongryph Right now the Orchard Audio is my favorite. Blackest background I ever heard. Dynamics, separation and excellent bass. The Coda I just got and it's burning in so can't compare right now. BTW my buddy has the Supratek Cabernet and last night we put in some Jupiter Caps with some Vitamin Q silver bypass caps and it took the preamp to another level.

evank

Can I ask about the difference between the amps sound vise and which one is your favorite?

By the way, great system 👍🏻

gryphongryph

Owner
Thanks

evank

Very nice. I'm a big fan of open baffle.

jaytor

Owner
@jond Thanks

evank

Cool system Evan!

jond

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