As my first significant foray into audio, my goal with this set-up was to create a synergistic, high-value system well suited for critical listening as well as good off-axis performance. Aesthetics and ease of use were also important factors with respect to my wife's ability to enjoy the music. The digital and analog sources were purchased through Audiogon. The amps and speakers were acquired gradually through Odyssey Audio as a "system package." All opinions and comments are welcome and appreciated.
Solid State Mono Blocks. Output: 205 Watts per channel (8 Ohms); Capacitance: 360,000 uF; Damping Factor: >800.
Odyssey Audio Tempest - Extreme Edition
Solid State Preamplifier with selectable MM/MC phono section.
Odyssey Audio Lorelei
Full-Range, 2-way ported, Floorstanding speakers. Impedance: 6 Ohms; Sensitivity: 89 dB; Frequency Response: 32 22,000 Hz. Finished in a walnut stained cherry.
VPI Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster table with JMW-9 Memorial Tonearm.
Sumiko Blackbird
High Output Moving-Coil design (2.5 mV).
Marantz SA-11S1
Reference Series SACD/CD player.
Groneberg Quattro Reference Interconnect
1 meter interconnect terminated with gold-plated, WBT RCA plugs. Connects preamp with each amplifier. Groneberg Quattro Reference cable is also used for the internal wiring of the power amps and preamp.
Groneberg Quattro Reference Speaker Cable
8 foot speaker cables terminated with banana plugs.
Groneberg Quattro Reference Power Cords
5 foot power cords terminated with Wattgate plugs. Used for amplifiers, preamp and digital source.
PS Audio Power Director 3.5
Non-current limiting power conditioner with 3 High-Current Ultimate Outlets and 5 Power Port receptacles.
