Merlin Based System

by pubul57 on Opinions Please

Description

Current system after 25-years of buying, selling and upgrading.

I am waiting for an Ars Sonum 30 Watt integrated and I may replace the separates - looking for a simpler approach to audio - but I may not be able to let go of the CAT which is one of the best amplifiers in the world. We'll see. Happy for now, and may stop searching something different - at least for a while.
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    • EMM Labs CDSA SE
    CD/SACD Player
    • Emia Slagle / Jackson Autoformer VC
    Designed by Dave Slagle and Jeff Jackson
    • Music Reference RM-10 MKII
    EL84 35 watts. Is there a better platform for the EL84 tube? I don't think so.
    • Atma-Sphere MP-3
    Balanced Pre with V-CAP and Power Supply upgrade.
    • Atma-Sphere M-60 Mk. 3.1
    60 Watt OTL with V-CAP. Power Supply, and Steel Faceplate upgrades (6350 + 1220)
    • Merlin VSM-MXe with Master BAM/RCs
    Two-way. Lead-free.
    • Cardas Golden Reference Speaker Cable
    2 Meter single-wire w/ Cardas Jumper for bi-wire operation
    • Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects
    DAC to BAM BAM to Pre Pre to Amp
    • Mogami Microphone Cable Balanced
    XLR -XLR
    • JPS Digital AC
    on Audio Logic DAC
    • VH Audio Flavor 4 Power Cords
    For Atma-sphere amp
    • Virtual Dynamics Power Cord 3 - Cryo'ed
    For the PS Audio Power Juice Extender for Power Amps
    • PS Audio Power Juice Extender
    For Power Amps
    • RSA Mongoose PC by Cardas
    Designed by Cardas for RSA Haley Power Conditioner
    • Running Springs Audio Haley
    Six-Outlets - non current limiting
    • Herbie Isocups, Tender Feet, dampers, etc
    Isolation
    • Timbernation Maple Equipment Rack
    2" Maple. Isolation Pads from Kellet and Herbies under the equipment
    • Timbernation Maple Platforms
    2" Solid Maple Platforms beneath each piece.
    • Accousticmac Bass Traps and Panels
    Room Treatment

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Paul, how do you like your PS Audio Juice Bar? That is exactly what I'm looking for to help clean up my wire mess.

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