Initially started as two channel, transformed to MCH system for some times, and now back to two channel only. I'm about 95% of where I want to be as far as the sound is concerned. The music from the system is articulate and dynamic with well fleshed out midrange and excellent harmonics and PRAT.
It has been a long journey. Here's the list of the gears that I had pleasure owning:
PASS Labs XA-30.5
First Watt F5
Rotel RMB1085
Levinson No 335
Pass Labs X3
Aragon 8002
EAD PM2000
Proceed HPA3
Theta Intrepid
Jeff Rowland Model 2
Citation 7.1
Krell KAV-300iL
Classe CAP-151
Parasound JC-2
Conrad Johnson 16LS series 2
McCormack MAP1
Sony TA-P9000ES
Proceed AVP2+6
Meridian G68XXV
Meridian G98DH
Linn Unidisk SC
Bel Canto PL-1A
NAD M55
Denon DVD3910
Marantz SA-15S1
CAL CL2500
CAL CL15
Accustic Arts DAC1 mk3
Musical Fidelity A3 24 DAC
MSB Link DAC iii
B&W Nautilus 804
Revel M20
Bohlender Graebener Radia X
Infinity Interlude IL60
Updates:
6-8-2009
Added Sony SCD-XA5400ES.
7-7-2009
Added Herbie's Iso-Cups.
7-22-2009
Added VTL TL-5.5 preamp.
9-8-2009
Replaced F5 with XA-30.5
9-26-2009
Added Beogram 8000 turntable and EAR 834P phono stage.
10-28-2009
Added Sound Smith SMMC 20CL cartridge.
6-7-2010
Replaced VTL TL-5.5 with Parasound JC-2.
9-15-2010
Added Ayre QB-9 USB DAC. Replaced the amps with ARC VSi60 integrated.
Hey. That looks great :). Pass and JM 1037's must be a great combo. VTL to boot as well. Like I mentioned before, those speakers must really like that room. I see you added a TT. So did I, yesterday. Keep on playing and enjoying your system.
Cool. Linn has always been held high in terms of SQ. If you like Linn and are looking to "better" it AND you don't mind used, I would strongly suggest that you look into a Unidisk 1.1. It is supposed to fantastic on all formats. There are two for sale now on Agon. Linn still makes them, but to be affordable you would have to look used. I don't know if that is something you want to do.
Nice addition. Glad that it gave you what you were looking for. Those speakers sure look sweet :). You seem to have a good blend of what you are looking for but have you looked at Esoteric for a universal player? I have an older DV50s and I think it sounds very nice for both. I also think they have some players that are just for music. Just a thought. Have you heard the Ayre C5xe. That is supposed to be a great player for cd's and SACD as well. Just other options. Not that NEED them :). That is a great setup as is.
Nice look with the center right there. I know what you mean about resolution. I use a DVI cable from my Esoteric to my 34in sony XBR800 TV and to me, and others, the picture looks great. My player outputs 540p I think. I only sit about 8-10 feet away as well. Again, nice setup.
Thanks for the reply. That is a great size room for those speakers. I am sure there is no lack of bass. In my small room, the 1027's fill the room with lots of quality bass. From top to bottom it sounds great, but I do agree that in your room, it may have been a stretch for them. Your experience with the mixing of the 800 seires is interesting. I have read other people who were thinking about doing something similar. I have never heard the Linn player but I know the linn heritage and I have no doubt that it performs great.
How big is your room. I have been told that these really need a big space to shine. I don't think my room would be big enough for them. What else did you consider before you got the 1037's? Again, great speakers with a great system.
