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My simple system.Sources,Integrated Amp,and speakers.It doesn't get much simpler than this.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 19’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 9’


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    • Octave Audio V70SE
    The V 70 SE is a line level integrated amplifier delivering 2 x 70 W peak output power. The Output Stage consists of two power Tetrodes (Type KT-88) per each channel. 
     
    • Marantz SA-8005 with Modwright Truth up grade.
    SACD player
    • Project Audio RPM 5.1
    Belt drive turntable w/ Sumiko Blue Point #2 Cartridge.
    • Project Audio Tube Box II
    Tubed Phono PreAmp
    • Project Speed Box II
    Speed controller
    • Tyler Acoustics MM5 special order floor standing model

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My system has changed in the last few months. I now run an Octave Audio V70SE tubed integrated and went back to my Tyler Acoustics 7U speakers. The 7U's just work better with the Octave as opposed to the MM5's. 

I really liked the LSA integrated but I missed the tube sound a lot. If you've never heard an Octave amp, do yourself a favor and get your ears on one.

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Yes, I really like them a lot B. I've packed up my Tyler 7U's and I'm seriously considering selling them.

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System edited: Added a new Turntable, ProJect RPM 5.1 and ProJect Speed Box II.

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System edited: New pics added.

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System edited: I recently replaced the Rogue with a new LSA Standard hybrid integrated with Underwood Hifi modifications.

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Well Tim, I've edited again!!!! I just recieved my new LSA Standard hybrid integrated amplifier with Underwood Hifi modifications. I felt I wasn't getting everything I could out of the 10" woofers on the Tylers with the Rogue. Don't get me wrong, the combination sounded very good but the 150 watts of solid state power from the LSA takes control of the woofers and really let's them do their thing. The 6922 tube based preamp section smooths things out real nice. After living with a tube based system for a few years, I knew I couldn't live without them somewhere in the chain. Does this set up sound better? It's hard to say better, so I'll just say it sounds different, in a very pleasing way.

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System edited: My Tyler Acoustics MM5's arrived today. These things sound really,really good right out of the box. I'm getting the extra low end that I wanted at no cost to the sweet midrange and highs that my 7U's were giving me. I actually prefer the tweeters that Ty is using now over the Seas Milleniums that are in my 7U's (never thought that would happen!!!!). I'm gonna spend the rest of the evening listening to tunes, can you blame me?

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They are not big Tylers Shakey. Replace the 7Us ? Maybe, maybe not, depends on how the MM5s sound in my system.

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System edited: My new MM5s were shipped today. This is the first pair Ty built as a floorstander. I can't wait to hear them.

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Simple stuff like adding an area rug some wall hangings. Nothing specifically made for the task.

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System edited: Replaced my Phono Box II with a Tube Box II, WOW...What a great upgrade.

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I absolutely love the 7Us.

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System edited: added equipment and pics

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System edited: Stained shelves on the rack to match speakers. Replaced Amperex 7025 tubes with Sylvania 5751. Replaced PS Audio Power Punch cable on cd player with PS Audio PerfectWave AC-3.

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