Vinyl Exposure

by skza on Budget Minded
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Description

My current setup merits a little explanation. I'm moving out of my apartment in a few days but I needed to move most of my stuff out a couple days early. I decided I'd keep my system and a sleeping bag, hence the "minimal" presentation.

I love the synergy my components have. The Exposure, Neats and Phonomena are all extremely detailed and there's a lot of air and space to the music.

In this particular set-up, totally alone in a 12x14 hardwood room it's... boomy. Properly set-up, though, it images like a dream. The Neats have extraordinary tone too. Great bass control and presentation.

Next steps will probably be an upgrade of the turntable or cartridge, followed by a streaming solution. I'm also not very fond of the Kimber 4PRs, I think they're a little too laid back. Any suggestions would be welcome.
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Components Toggle details

    • Exposure Electronics 2010S Integrated Amplifier
    Exposure 2010S Integrated Amplifier. Purchased used on Audiogon.
    • Rega RP1
    Rega RP1 with Rega Upgrade Package
    • Neat Acoustics Petite SX
    Neat Petite SX. Fantastic little speakers, just coming back into the US.
    • Musical Surroundings Phonomena II Phono Pre
    Musical Surroundings Phonomena II phono preamp.
    • Audioquest Sidewinder
    Audioquest sidewinder interconnects.
    • Kimber 4PR
    Kimber 4PR Speaker Cables. Probably the piece I'm least fond of in my system since I got the Neats, which are extremely revealing.
    • Furman PST 8 Digital Power Station
    Power strip.

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Thanks for the comments and suggestions everyone, I appreciate the feedback.

Jastorg- I haven't heard of those but I may check them out at some point. The Audioquest Rocket series is high on my list as well. I tried them out on a previous set of speakers and didn't notice much of a difference over generic cable, but with the Neats' resolution I think they may be just right.

Donbagley- Thanks for the tip and believe me, I know I need speaker stands. I was cramped in the apartment i just moved out of and didn't have room to place the speakers properly. The Neats did work remarkably well close to the window, but I'm dying to hear how well they image and project when properly set up.

Popluhv- It's been a while since I switched in the Furman so it's a little foggy, but I did notice a subtle upgrade over the cheapo strip I was using. Lower sound floor, system sounded a little quieter. Overall I'm happy with it.

skza

Wondering if the Furman made a noticeable change on your system; compared it to a cheap-o power strip?

popluhv

I really like your minimalist system. The components are matched so well, I would recommend quality stands next.

donbagley

Nice setup. I love the Neat speakers!

artk

Nice system!!

I also have exposure and decided to go for DH labs Q10 silversonic speaker wire.. they're fantastic!

jastorg1

I have kimber 4 also and like you looking to upgrade. I went to usedcable.com for a consultation based on my system. Perhaps i suggest you do the same. I listen to vinyl mostly, but have been getting into hires tracks. I use a mac mini for the music server, audioquest usb to simaudio 100d dac via audioquest to my simaudio 600i. Seems to work great. Honestly at times sounds better than vinyl, but thats just because i have a entry level TT and phonostage. Hope that helps.

harris4crna

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