Description

As it stands my system is fast, detailed and transparent. I would like to add a touch of air and harmonics to the system and perhaps enhance the focus a bit. I also want to enhance my system dynamics, hopefully by adding a high-current power amp. I have a Supratek Cortese Linestage on order. I am also going to replace the 4B-ST. Probably with a Sim Audio Moon W-5. I don't have problems with the sound of the Bryston but it runs out of steam sooner than I prefer and I think an amp that doubles down into 2 ohms will enhance the dynamics and control of my Thiels. I would appreciate comments on my proposed amp selection. The other alternative amp that I am considering is a Pass Labs X-250. After upgrading my preamp and amp I will add a single disc transport. Probably either a Vecteur D-2 or Rega Planet.
Read more...

Components Toggle details

    • Digital Audio Server homegrown
    Utilizing Digital Audio Labs CardDeluxe. Assembled with an emphasis on quietness. This thing rocks.
    • Wyred 4 Sound DAC2
    24-bit/192khz
    • SupraTek Cabernet
    Grange linestage with Western Electric 101D (D-86326) Sylvania 6SN7GT VT-231 Sylvania 5932 Dual-Plate reulator Mullard GZ33 recifier
    • Sim Audio Moon W-5
    190w, stereo, 72 lbs
    • Thiel Audio CS 3.7
    3-way
    • Pure Note Epsilon Reference IC's RCA
    interconnects
    • Pure Note Epsilon Reference IC's AES/EBU
    interconnects
    • Pure Note Epsilon Reference Speaker Cables
    Speaker Cables
    • Acoustic Zen MC2 AES/EBU
    Digital Interconnects
    • Acoustic Zen MC2 AES/EBU
    digital cable
    • Audio-Magic Stealth
    Power Purifier
    • Audio-Magic Stealth
    power conditioner
    • Synergistic Research Reference AC Master Coupler
    Power Cord
    • Synergistic Research Reference AC Master Coupler
    power cord
    • Shunyata Taipan Alpha
    power cord
    • Shunyata Taipan
    Power Cord
    • Shunyata Taipan
    power cord

Comments 14

Showing all comments by philjolet.

View all comments

I have a Plinius SA100 MKIII amp and have thought of getting a Moon W5 to drive my Maggie 1.6s. Have you ever heard a Plinius amp on your system? I presume you preferred the Moon if you did hear the Plinius.

Also did you compare the Audio Note wire to any other Acoustic Zen?

Happy Holidays

Phil

philjolet