Description

A modest set up in Mumbai India. Room is rather small [200 sq. ft], hence 'big' speakers do not 'work'. Many changes have taken place.

DAD Dac - Denmark / AX-24 + AM Hi End [Pre & Power 833 Tube Based] + Tidal Amea Diacera - Signature Black [Mix of Cables]

zher.in

Mumbai - India
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    • Gryphon Audio Adagio
    Upsample CD Player, Dual Mono, Class A discreat Output.
    • Nagra DAC
    Two-channel digital/analog converter with remote control. Digital section: 5 digital inputs (3 S/PDIF RCA, 1 TosLink, 1 AES/EBU). Sampling rates: 32-96kHz. Analog input section: 1 stereo, RCA or XLR, (digitized at 24 bits/48kHz). Analog input impedance: 100k ohms. Analog frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.5dB. Analog output section: XLR or RCA. Nominal output impedance: 50 ohms. Maximum output level: 775mV, 1.5V, 2V, 3.1V, 6.2V (selectable). Digital input frequency response: 10Hz-25kHz, ±0.5dB. THD: [lessthansign]0.02%. Crosstalk: [greaterthansign]105dB. Dimensions: 16¾
    • GamuT CD1 - Mk II
    1 box cd player -
    • Wadia 861b
    Wadia 861 - B - CD Player Transport: TEAC CMK-3.2 Vibration-free Rigid Disc-clamping System (VRDS) with Digital Servo Power Supply: Dual transformers in internal isolation chamber Decoding Software: DigiMaster 2.4 with Selectable Upsampling Algorithms 24 bit resolution DAC Sample Rate 1.4112 MHz Digital Volume Control Range: 50 dB in one-hundred ½ dB steps Maximum Output Voltage: Can be adjusted via internal switches from 0.3V to 4.25V to match system sensitivity Output Impedance: Less than 15 ohms Analog Outputs: 1 pr. balanced (XLR) 1 pr. unbalanced (RCA) Power Consumption: 25 watts Dimensions: Inches: 7 ¼ h 17 w 16 ½ d Centimeters: 18.4 h 43.2 w 42 d Finish Options: Black or Silver Anodized Aluminum Weight: 48 lb.. (21.82 kg)
    • Camelot Technology Merlin + Uther + Dragon
    Transport + Jitter + DAC + Power Supply
    • Gryphon Audio Sonata Allegro
    True Dual Mono configuration Infrared remote control Fully discrete circuitry Pure Class A operation Microprocessor-controlled menu functions Ultra-wide frequency bandwidth Zero negative feedback Select premium-grade components Microprocessor-controlled passive resistor volume control Custom-built C-core transformers 33,000 microFarad capacity per channel DC-coupling with servo-control Isolated power supply for non-audio circuits Extensive mechanical decoupling Ultra-short signal path with minimal internal wiring Non-magnetic, non-resonant aluminum cover Fully sealed, double-sided mil-spec PC boards with 75 µm copper traces PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path Gold-plated input-isolating relays 4 balanced inputs and 2 balanced outputs with PCB-mounted gold-plated Swiss Neutrik XLR sockets 2 single-ended inputs and 1 single-ended output with gold-plated custom phono sockets Power line conditioning and voltage regulation Optional Gryphon Legato phonostage module Designed and built in Denmark
    • Gryphon Audio Antileon Signature Stereo
    Fully balanced circuit 2 x 150 Watts Class A 40 High current bipolar output transistors 440,000 µF power capacitor bank Flat frequency response to beyond 350kHz Gryphon Guideline Reference gold-embedded silver internal wiring Zero global feedback Custom-built separate toroidal transformers Custom-built power capacitors Shielded, epoxy-damped transformer casings Separate power supply for display and control circuits DC servo coupling No output relays Frequency-independent damping factor Custom-built binding posts Automatic Green Class A bias setting or manual Low/High bias AC power status display AC polarity indicator Rigid mechanical structure Microprocessor-controlled non-invasive
    • Dynaudio Confidence 5
    Sensitivity (2.83 V/1 m): 86 dB Recommended Amp. Power: Medium size rooms: [greaterthansign] 120 Watts Large size rooms: [greaterthansign] 240 Watts IEC Long Term Power Handling: [greaterthansign] 250 Watts Impedance, Nominal: 4 ohms Impedance, (20-200 Hz): 4.6 - 9.2 ohms Impedance, (200-20 kHz): 5.0 - 7.7 ohms Impedance, Phase Shift (20-200 Hz): -19.6º - +18.7º Impedance, Phase Shift (200-20 kHz): -5.1º - +15.1º Impedance, HF (200 kHz): 5.4 ohms Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB): 43 Hz - 21 kHz Resonance Frequency: 43 Hz Internal Cabinet Volume: 20 + 22 liters Bass Principle: Bass reflex Weight: 90 lbs. each Dimensions (W x H x L): 8.2
    • Xavian XN 360
    www.xn360.com Technical specification: Mid-bass units: 2 x 182 mm Scan-Speak Revelator, stiffed hand-coated paper, low distortion
    • Tannoy Ellipse 8
    PERFORMANCE Frequency response 40Hz - 50kHz Maximum SPL (pair @ 1m) 112dB (anechoic) Typical max SPL (pair @ mix position) 118dB Distortion [lessthansign]0.5% DRIVE UNITS Driver type 200mm (8
    • Penaudio Charisma + Chara
    Type: three-way, floorstanding, reflex-loaded loudspeaker. Drive Units: 20mm ferrofluid textile dome tweeter, custom made 120mm special treated midrange/bass unit 26mm voice coil, heavy copper rings above and below pole piece, solid copper phase plug, long throw 176mm treated paper woofer, 39mm voice coil Crossover: 180Hz, 5,500Hz (acoustical 3rd order) Frequency Response: 30Hz to 25kHz Phase Shift: +/- 15 degrees from 20Hz to 20kHz Sensitivity: 87 dB/W/m Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms Dimensions: 140 x 940 x 285 (WxHxD in mm) Weight: 17 kg Extra: WBT connectors, internal wiring and inductors are from 99,997% copper foil (alpha-core), polypropylene caps, Goertz MI1 internal wiring. Prices: Charisma $3,995 Chara $3,495
    • Argento VDM Master Reference
    Silver Interconnects from Denmark - may be some of the best audio cables one can get ??
    • Argento VDM Reference Speaker Cable - 3M
    Single Wire Speaker Cable 3M
    • Jorma Design JPC-1 Power Cable
    Made in Sweden. Great Value for money power cord. Modified with Acrolink connectors - Japan
    • Joseph Szall - Italy Resurrection
    2 Way Transmission Line Speaker. ATD Woofer & Alain Bernard 12015 Ribbon Tweeter.
    • Tidal Audio T.A.D. [Tidal Amea Diacera] Sig Blk
    Custom Speaker made in Germany. Tidal Audio.

    30 mm Diamond Tweeter [T & P] Accutone
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    • Transparent Audio Cable PLMM - Power Link MM
    Transparent Audio
    Power Link MM Power Cord.
    • Cary Audio Design CD 306 SACD Professional
    Ces 2008 Launch 8/- K US $'s http://www.caryaudio.com/products/classic/CD306SACDPro.html Following the tremendous success of the 306 line of CD players, Cary Audio Design’s new CD 306 SACD Professional Version includes the latest in SACD, HDCD and CD playback technology. It features a new servo board design with internal components tested to 105° C. The PMD-200 filter has now been replaced with a high quality Burr Brown filter chipset. HDCD decoding is accomplished with the absolute latest software available. Larger, multiple power transformers along with higher current regulators add up to stronger, higher current regulated power supplies. This version continues on with 8 Burr Brown 1792u DAC chips running in a true balanced parallel, extremely low jitter digital to analog converter.
    • Meridian 808i.2 Signature Referance CD Playe
    Meridian's new Referance CD Player. CES 2008 Launch.
    • Echole Obsession
    1.5M Balanced Interconnect 1.5M Un-Balanced Interconnect
    • dCS Scarlatti Upsampler
    Upsampler
    Digital to Digital Converter
    • dCS Scarlatti - DAC
    Digital to Analogue Converter
    • Bertram Proxima II
    RCA to RCA - 1.5M Xshadow Connectors
    XLR to XLR - 1.5M Xshadow Connectors
    BNC to BNC - 1.5M Oyaide Connectors [Digital Cable]
    • dSC Scarlatti Master Clock
    Clock
    • Echole Obsession
    Echole Obsession Digital Interconnect (RCA) 2300 Usd / 3 feet
    250 Usd each add. feet
    Echole Obsession Digital Interconnect (XLR) 2600 Usd / 3 feet
    250 Usd each add. feet
    Echole Obsession Interconnect (RCA) 3800 Usd / 3 feet
    300 Usd each add. feet
    Echole Obsession Interconnect (XLR) 4300 Usd / 3 feet
    300 Usd each add. feet
    Echole Obsession Speaker Cable 6100 Usd / 6 feet
    300 Usd each add. feet
    Echole Obsession Power Cable 3500 Usd / 5 feet
    300 Usd each add. feet
    • Silencable Symphony
    Interconnect Cable 2.0M RCA to RCA @ 7200/- Euro
    • Bertram Audio Model 8
    2.5M Speaker Cable - Model 8 - Spade Terminated - Single Wire - 7350 Euro [retail].
    • Martin Logan Depth
    Powered, servo-controlled subwoofer using
    • Bertram Audio Ultima Ref
    Top Line Power Cord - 1.5M Long. Euro Schuko Termination with 20Amps for Pure Power. May, 2010. 3376 Euro.
    • Silencable - Symphony Power Cord - Symphony - Euro.
    2.0M Euro Schuko terminated power cord - top line from Silencable - Germany. May 2010.
    • Argento Serenity - Power Cord
    2.0M US Plug
    • Meitner MA-1
    DAC Made in Canada www.meitner.com
    • AM Hiend R/T-2 [Silver]
    http://www.am-hiend.com/product/r-t1.html The preamp is a dual mono design, so that the transformers, power supply and voltage regulation are completely separated, so avoiding noise and cross talk. We use a large number of high value U-Cap copper foil capacitors, which were carefully chosen for their natural, analytical sound. The output transformers bandwidth can extend to between 15 HZ to 120KHZ
    • AM Hiend 833S
    SET - 833 Tube Based. Made in PRC http://www.am-hiend.com/product/833s.html

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Hi Schwinnindia - that certainly is an impressive laundy list of equipment you've churned through - must have been fun I bet! Do you drive your amp(s) directly with the Meridian 808i.2 given that it has a built in preamp section or have you tried listening with and with out a seperate preamp between the 808i.2 and amp(s)? Which sounded better?

Also, is there much sonic difference between the Cary 306 SACD and the Meridian 808i.2?

Have you heard an Audio Aero Capitale or Prestige CDP and if so how does it compare to the best of the lot you've heard?

Thanks in advance.
Kevin

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