Complete change in direction from my Vandy/McCormack/BAT system. More emotional than the Berning. VAC pre-amp has added better micro-dynamics, instrumental definition, three-dimensionality. Teres table w/Schroder arm and ZYX cart now pretty much all set. The music just flows.
Dedicated music server, running JR River, serving files wirelessly to Modwright Transporter
Logitech Transporter
Full Modwright upgrades, running Psvane CV-181 tubes.
Exemplar 3910
Modified Denon tube output universal player with Siltech
Teres 255
Unsuspended, monkeywood plinth, outboard dc motor w/diy mylar drive belt.
Schroder Model 2
w/Pertinex arm tube.
ZYX Airy 2
w/silver base
Doshi Audio Alaap
Full function pre-amp w dual TVCs. Updated 2013.
D.I.Y Supply Lady Day+
Upgraded LadyDay+ 300b monoblocks. AN silver caps, KR 300bs.
Valve Amplification Company REN-3030 mkIII
Push pull w 2, 300bs per side, running Psvane BT 300bs and CV-181s. Great amp. I imagine I will always hold onto this baby. Probably going to set up a second system in my basement for now.
DIY Open baffle
Feastrex 5" w whizzers and phase plugs, run full range, driven by LadyDAy+ monoblocks, w 2, 12" subs on each baffle driven by 500w plate amps.
Synergistic Research Master Coupler
5'
Jade Audio Vermeil
Single ended w Furutech RCAs
Salamander Archetype
Nothing fancy here. Using BDR shelves or pucks under most of the equipment.
Hi Michael, Please share what you've learned about tube rolling the small tubes for the Berning, what you did try, and what else you think you might have tried. How big is room? Did you consider the VZN100s vs. the VZN80? I'm toying w/idea of Joule amps to replace my Berning, and I've got a pretty big room to fill. If I need to go for the 100s, that will take more time to finance. Good news is that I've got the room for two chassis, and the space heater effect isn't a problem in this room. Your thoughts? Cheers, Spencer
