I'm really enjoying my small system. After upgrading to a great pair of V'Steen 2ce Sig IIs, things are definitely falling into place.
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My humble stereo system in my one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. I'm waiting on the UPS guy to bring me some Vandersteen 2ce Sig IIs. I'll update with better photos soon...
I purchased this amp new from Community Audio. It has a factory custom HT bypass added by Rogue. I'm very pleased with it so far.
VPI Industries HW-19 jr
I purchased a used HW-19 JR in black with an acrylic platter on eBay.
Grado Reference Platinum
5mV MM
Audioquest PT-6
This black PT-6 came installed on my VPI HW-19 Jr.
Vandersteen 2ce Signature II
Purchased slightly used here on Audiogon.
Apple Mac Pro
I use iTunes and my Mac Pro's optical output as my digital source.
Zero Dual D/A Converter
I purchased this 24 BIT/192KHz AC/Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp on eBay. It seems to be breaking in to a nice sounding DAC for the money. The headphone amp doesn't sound nearly as good as my Headroom Micro out of the box, but I haven't given it a second chance yet.
Rega Bias II
I'm still deciding about this one. The first Bias II I tried was defective (no left channel audio).
Simple and practical...nice! I've heard nothing but good things about the VR-1's. Well suited for small tube amps. How do they sound? It looks like you're planning on replacing them.
