Nice system! Quality equipment and set-up.

sbayne June 12, 2016 11:05

System edited: Added the Pass Labs XP-20 and XP-15. I'm a happy camper!

srwooten September 09, 2011 15:56

That's rough. The foam mounting squares are really what makes the system shine too. ;-)

srwooten April 26, 2011 05:18

I was looking at your system again. What's striking is this.

I also use DIY power cords with similiar connectors Furutechs. My only set of upper end interconnects are or nearly the same as yours the Harmonic Tech Magic II's.

Same table and arm. I have a Dynavector cart too but the XXV Mark II.

I also owned the Denon 5900. Pass amps, Power Plant premier and DAC - Weird.

Well I don't have the foam mounting squares..

desalvo55 April 25, 2011 18:22

I'm excited to hear the results!

srwooten April 21, 2011 23:25

The Mint LP Protractor will be ordered soon. The TT is plugged into the PPP. TT To PPP.

I already own the MBL's. I'm holding on to them to compare with the Decade's and share.

I'll need to sell the MBL's and buy a preamp. That is if the Decades turn out to be inferior on mids and highs. MBL 121's don't do low bass, that's for the F113. As I had mentioned, the MBL's to be fully realized should have a pair of subs. SO we're hopeful that the D1's can hold a candle to the MBL's. Stay tuned.

desalvo55 April 21, 2011 22:33

The XP-20 is great, one of my best purchases, and much more of an improvement than I expected.

The best tweak I've done for my ScoutMaster is the Mint LP protractor.

Do you plug your TT motor into the PPP? That helps stability a bit.

Are you purchasing the MBL's and D1's to compare? I'd love to see pics of your rig!

srwooten April 21, 2011 02:58

Srwooten, You and I share a similiar system.

Pass X350.5
VPI Scoutmaster with Dynavector XXV MKII unknown simple arm
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC and Transport
PS Audio Power Plant Premier
Harmonic Tech balanced interconnects and DIY'ers.
The Pass Labs XP20 is next.

MBL 121's and Tyler Acoustics Decade D1's on the way.

I have to press your brain for TT tweaks.

desalvo55 April 19, 2011 13:16

Thanks! Give me a shout and we'll hook up!

srwooten March 31, 2011 05:48

With the addition of your new XP-20 preamp you are one step closer to heaven. Having heard your system before and coming away very impressed, I can't wait to hear the changes with the better pre amp! Your suggestion for a killer DAC and a hard drive system is a good one; better than my Krell recommendation! See you soon Woot for another listen.

hifimaniac March 30, 2011 23:52

System edited: Changed my linestage from a Pass Labs X-1 to a Pass Labs XP-20. The bass has faster front end impact and is more tuneful yet much more dimensional and weightier. There is more detail, with more natural timber over the entire frequency. It is cleaner and much quieter. There is more air and better imaging. Also better separation of instrument. More low level info. The highs clarity really is astounding. I can't get over the change in the sound of the bass. It reminds me of when I went from the big Pass monos to the Edge. A improvement much larger than I expected!

srwooten March 23, 2011 02:33

Tzh21y
They put in a new updated back panel which utilizes a better grounding scheme. Much quieter now!

srwooten January 22, 2011 01:41

What did pass do to your X1?

tzh21y January 21, 2011 22:11

System edited: Lots and lots of changes. Added a Perfect Wave DAC and a Power Plant Premier, moved speakers, added new feet and center weight to TT, re-arranged all the equipment, tried a Aesthetix Calypso pre amp for a while. Also made a bunch of new Oyaide power cords and customized some Harmonic Tech Magic IC's. I am still working on speaker placement. Had to fix both VSA subs (bad caps). I had Pass put in a new back panel in the X-1 and Wayne Colburn did some mods on the X-Ono. It's sounding smoother than ever! Pass is a GREAT company.

srwooten August 31, 2010 05:05

Yes I really like the Edge! Strong AND sweet! I really have no complaints about the VPI tt. Their upgrade path is nice to. Someday I may try something else, I know there is ALWAYS better!

srwooten August 08, 2010 20:06

I see you like your amps also big bold and powerful, good to see somebody else enthousiastic over the VPI record player

andromedaaudio August 08, 2010 18:17

Verneal-
The Mint protractor for sure, and getting the sub coupled to the floor. In my case that was accomplished using the granite sandwich and the Scotch foam squares. Also the Final Labs Durama II's are a great tweak. I use them under my pre, phono stage, power supply, Dish box, etc. BTW- thanks for your kind words. I have to up-date my system thread as I have made a lot of changes not shown here.

srwooten June 18, 2010 05:16

Lots of time and thought seems to have gone into tweaks. What one or two do you recommend to everyone? And...Nicely done

vernneal June 17, 2010 10:44

Sr: Sorry for the delay in responding on my system thread; work and a death in the family (my father) have taken me off the boards for a while. I am glad to hear about your new Calypso, did you get it yet? How do you like it?

zephyr24069 June 16, 2010 12:40

That's cool....I'd like to talk to you sometime about the process of building your own power cords and ICs...

zephyr24069 March 25, 2010 09:03

My outlets are Furutech FT-D20A's. I was really surprised at the difference they made. I've done some business with Chris- I learned quite a bit on his site about cable-building, and he is a good source for supplies. I build my own power cords and a lot of my IC's.

srwooten March 25, 2010 05:26

You are very welcome...on my dedicated 20-amp circuit, I'm using cryo'ed Oyaide R-1 outlets from Chris at VH Audio. Those outlets are very much to my liking and well worth the price!

zephyr24069 March 24, 2010 12:45

Thanks for your suggestions Z. Much appreciated!

srwooten March 23, 2010 23:33

Yah. I've got a dedicated 20. I'm looking into the Ground Zero.

srwooten March 23, 2010 23:23

Sounds like a classic ground potential difference. I also love the 'blacker backgrounds' and everything that star-grounding and a properly run electrical circuit bring to the listening experience...

zephyr24069 March 23, 2010 21:28