The room is dedicated for listening and has some acoustical treatments as well (for example behind the speakers). Also, several hundreds books help dampen the room.
Hungarian made audio PC with linear power supply, heated central master clock and Paul Pang V5 USB card. Runs Ubuntu Linux with Roon Core and HQPlayer.
AudioQuest Carbon USB A-B
Between Mac and DAC
Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic
NOS R2R DAC from
Townshend Audio Fractal interconnect
Between DAC and preamp
Townshend Audio Allegri+
Passive autoformer preamp
Townshend Audio Fractal interconnect
Between preamp and poweramps
Audiopax Model 88
Brazilian tube amp with unusual solutions using KT88. Very good with Avantgarde horns.
Townshend Audio Fractal Speaker cable
For speakers
Townshend Audio Seismic Isolation Pods
Resonancce controll for electronics
Townshend Audio Seismic bars for speakers
Isolation for the speakers
Wolf von Langa Son
Two way Loudspeaker with electromagnetic drive for the mid/bass plus special AMT Heil tweeter. Back side has a passive driver.
Wow...what a great room. Congratulation on the Rethms. They sounded great when I heard them a couple of years ago at a audio show. Your system should sound amazing.
Carboncopy, Very nice system. I totally agree with your take on the Quad 21L. They are phenomenal speakers. I have been using mine for 9 years and don't have the itch to upgrade them. How big is your room and how far have you placed them from the rear and back wall? Also your decision to go with the same cables throughout the system will reap huge benefits. Welcome to audiogon and enjoy your music.