Rewired for triamplification. Each driver is connected to Vampire BPHEX binding posts using Goertz MI1 (custom integrated terminations treated with progold and silclear to prevent oxidization)
- Audio Concepts Titan II LE
Very musical sealed enclosure subwoofer. Class AB amp. A perfect match for Magnepan speakers. Connected via direct input (active crossover employs a 45hz fourth-order LP).
I use four of these to drive my midrange panels and ribbons. Two have been upgraded by Response Audio; two are stock.
900wpc into 4. In the fashion of obscene overkill, these drive only my bass panels. Probably the best amps for this job.
- Marchand XM44 4-way crossover
Highly flexible active crossover used to triamp my speakers and filter the frequencies for the subwoofer (better than the crap xover built into most subs). Currently enjoying 35hz LP, 240hz LR4, 1700hz LR4 filters.
Autoformer-based preamplifier. Probably the last preamp I will ever buy.
One of the best SACD players out there!
- Analysis Plus Crystal Oval
1m RCA CD player to preamp
1m XLR preamp to amp
These cables are highly resolving and neutral. Wonderful match for my system.
- Analysis Plus Solo Crystal
4' runs from each monoblock to the speaker. Oh, and locking banana plugs rock. :)
Flavor 4 power cords for the amplifiers and Equitech 2Q; Flavor 3 for the SACD player; Flavor 2 for the active crossover.
I chose Mapleshade primarily for the stunning aesthetics. * Samson V1 stand with extra shelf and riser nuts. * (2) 15" x 18" Amp Stands * (2) 12" x 15" Amp Stands * (1) 18" x 24" x 4" Amp Stand * (2) 15" x 18" Platforms
- GIK Acoustics Various treatments
If you have a nice system, you're doing yourself an INCREDIBLY injustice to put it in an untreated room. * 4' x 8' array of D1 diffusion panels (painted to match my apt!) * 4 Tri-Traps stacked floor to ceiling * 244 panels at the sidewall and rear wall first reflection points.
- Mye Sound MG3.6 aftermarket stands
These are leagues better than the silly 'T' brackets that Magnepan supplies.
- RealTraps MicroTraps, MiniTrap HFs
Used to treat the side wall and rear wall reflections, respectively
- ASC StudioTrap, SoundPanel
Additional acoustic treatment for voiced diffusion and absorption
Purchased with cryo and burn-in treatment from VH Audio. Outlet cover is Furutech 103
I use two of these: one for the tube amps hooked up to a dedicated 20A circuit, the other for the front-end + Bryston amps. I modified one with 3 x Oyaide R1, 2 x Furutech FP-15a (cu), VH Audio wiring, and no GFCI.
- Herbie's Audio Lab Iso-Cup / Lampblack footers
These work wonderfully under my tube amps.
- Herbie's Audio Lab SuperSonic tube dampers
I can't live without 'em!
- Herbie's Audio Lab Grungebuster CD Mat
I didn't expect too much from this tweak, but I was oh so (happily) wrong.
Used under my power conditioner with Herbie's decoupling grounding base.
