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    • Blue Circle Audio Katlas Integrated
    customized with balanced audio inputs and remote control
    • VPI Industries Classic 2
    The VPI “Classic Turntable” comes standard with the unipivot JMW-Classic 1 tonearm Special Edition in rigid mount mode. The “Classic Turntable” uses new VPI pure copper wire, a solid plinth with black oak or walnut finish (at no additional cost), a solid mounted AC synchronous motor, new cast aluminum platter, silent inverted bearing, and new isolator feet derived from the HR-X. .
    • Dynavector 20x2-M
    Medium Output cartridge made for VPI sold by the factory (VPI) only
    • Blue Circle Audio Li'l 703 + Really biggie pipe ps
    customized to match my cartridge
    • ADAM Audio Column Mk3
    With a height of well over 120 cm (48
    • Bryston BDA-1
    The Bryston BDA-1 is a state of the art external Stereo DAC (digital to analog converter) which delivers superb sonic performance through re-sampling and re-clocking of the digital input signal.
    • Bryston BDP-2
    Digital Player
    • Audiophellio Audiophilleo1 w/Pure Power
    USB to S/PDIF interface

    http://www.audiophilleo.com/audiophilleo1.aspx
    • Blue Circle Audio BC6000 power conditioner
    12 outlets customized power conditioner
    • Audience Au 24 e
    Audio cables are often referred to as accessories. However, an audio system cannot make sound without cables installed which implies that they are essential components. And much like the other components in the system, cables must be chosen with the same research that one would perform in choosing an amplifier, a speaker or a turntable. Characteristics such as coloration, distortion and other anomalies must be minimized in order for the system to perform at its optimum. Too often, audiophiles and music lovers treat these essential components as after thoughts and end up compromising the performance of their carefully chosen audio gear. The idea of cables as components is a controversial subject. There are many who think that "wire is wire" and don't accept that cables can either optimize or compromise the performance of an audio system. Traditional tests for difference in cable reveal little if any electrical differences between brands. However, the human ear/brain is a far more sensitive and discriminating test apparatus and deciphers differences in cable brands rather easily. This ability can be developed much like wine testing. As you become more experienced, differences, shadings and nuance become more readily noticeable. Audience Conductor and Au24 cable products are the end result of years of research into what matters most in an audio system...true fidelity to the signal without artificial embellishments or unwarranted voicing. Audience cables are not off the shelf items that have been adapted for use in an audio system, they are products that have been designed to actually preserve the audio signal in the least damaging fashion possible. "Neutral" or "natural" are the terms we hear most often when end users describe their performance. Finally, Audience cables do not sport the most impressive looking connectors or overly large outer jacketing. More often than not, the connectors that look best sound bad and can actually degrade performance. Fanciful jacketing is an added cost passed on to the end user and often obscures what lies inside. While simple yet elegant in appearance, Audience cables are designed to reach the highest level of performance.
    • Audience Au 24 se
    "The new Au24 SE interconnects improve upon the resolution of our already acclaimed Au24e to offer an even more compelling and involving musical experience", noted John McDonald, president of Audience. "With the Au24 SE you can now hear much more decay and subtle reverb cues for instruments and vocals, a greater sense of the room environment and dimensions on a recording, and a a richer sound throughout the frequency spectrum." If you are already a fan of the Audience Au24 and Au24e cable, the new SE version is sure to uplift your musical enjoyment to a surprising degree.
    • Audience AU24se Speaker cables
    speaker cables
    • Cardas Clear Serial Bus USB Cable
    Cardas Clear USB is a musically neutral cable and sounds the same at any usable length, between all components. Clear USB is optimized for constant transfer impedance rather than a full wave characteristic impedance.
    • MapleShade Audio 4 in. Maple Platform with Isoblocks
    Under Turntable >21 x 19 x 4 Finished Maple Platform
    • MapleShade Audio Micropoint Megafoot (set of 3)
    Under Amp
    • Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum
    -100WPC Magnum - Remote volume control included - 20Hz-30Khz bandwidth - KT120 output tubes, 12AU7and 12AX7 small signal tubes - Phono section gain 35dB (before preamp) - (3) line level inputs, (1) phono input - (1) variable output, (1) fixed output - Headphone amplifier - 4 and 8 ohm taps - Optional cover ($125) - 18” W X 17.5” D X 5.5” H - 50 lbs (55lbs shipping weight)

Comments 6

Owner
system updated to display current equipment....sounds awesome.

stingers96

Hello, I am in the market for the adam colums you have . How do you like them ? Is the rogue integrated enough to drive them ? Thanks

maplegrovemusic

Owner
System edited: Some Changes...more to come!

stingers96

Owner
System edited: revised

stingers96

Owner
hawks replaced by ADAM Audio Column Mk 3. Low end was not fully delivered by the totems, but what they were able to produce was very good

also upgraded dac to Bryston
and turntable to VPI traveler, soon to be a classic 2

stingers96

Looks awesome! I own much of the same gear. How is the low end with the Hawks without a sub?

palena79

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