PC audio rocks!!

by gmood1 on Home Theater

Description

I've trimmed the system down even more. Thanks to PC audio I don't need all the extra components. Going USB direct has been one of the largest leaps forward in sound for me. No turning back now, I listen more than ever before. I still need to upgrade my pics with the new gear.

Good listening!
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    • Dell XPS 410
    This is my Media Center. I'll be using this computer as a transport,DVR,TV tuner and a web surfer.
    • Bel Canto Design DAC 3
    I use this as a preamp and a USB DAC.
    • Kr Audio Antares 300 BXLS
    Hybrid 14 wpc, Class A SET with no NFB. The best sounding tubed amplifier I've had the pleasure of owning.

    Specifications

    Dual Mono Amplifier Operating in Class A
    Load Impedance: 4.8 Ohm (2 Channels)
    Sinus Output: 14 W RMS by two channels
    Music Output: [lessthansign] 50 watts
    Distortion: 0
    Bandwidth: 12 Hz - 35 KHz (-2dB)
    Input Sensitivity: 1 volt
    Input Impedance: 100 KOhm
    Negative Feedback: 0
    A.C. Power: 100/230 volts
    Maximum Power Consumption: 250 VA
    Dimension: 53 x 36 x 26 cm
    Weight: 105 lbs copy and paste link for review http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0901/krenterprise.htm
    • Brines Acoustics FTA-2000s
    ML TL designed around the Fostex F200A fullrange driver. Frequency response in room from 21Hz to 20 Khz. The closest I will probably get to a true fullrange single driver. Upgrades BSC( Baffle step correction circuit). Uses One Mills resistor,One Alpha core inductor and one big Hovland cap. In the right setting they give multi ways a run for their money in dynamics. Who said single drivers don't have bass? ;-)
    • DIY Solid Core Silver
    Made these myself...telfon covering and 16 awg solid core silver wire ordered from jewelery supplier.If bought in store. retail would be over $1000.
    • E-ticketcables Tri-Braid Silver plated
    Tri-Braid silver plated interconnects. Made with 3-20 gauge silver plated OFC conductors. Teflon insulated. These cables are used between the buffer and integrates.
    • Blue Jeans LC-1
    3ft solid core,low capacitance/shielded cable used between TVC-1 and amplifier.
    • Volex 14/3 gauge 17605
    All of the equipment in the system that needs to be powered uses a Volex 9' 10" 14 gauge power cord.
    • Maple Shade THE SUREFOOT v.3
    These brass footers will be used undr my Reference version Promitheus when it arrives.
    • USB- AUDIO ASIO Driver Windows edition
    This driver takes the place of the stock USB driver. The difference in sound has to be heard to believed!
    • HTPC (Hometheater PC) 8000
    This is used as a Media server and a HTPC. It feeds media to all the other PC's in the home.
    • HTPC (Hometheater PC) 8000
    I use Windows 7 media center with the Media Browser plug in for the front end.

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Hey Gmood,

What do you think of your Blue Jeans cables? I've been looking for a change and I like the design concepts behind them. What did you use before and what difference if any did you notice.

Thanks,

Dan

PS I'll sell you a great USB cable for only $300 :)

danmyers

Owner
Thanks David I'll check it out. Are you a Jag man?

gmood1

Hello, I see you're using usb connection. Do you want to improve on your usb? If so, order a revelation audio usb cable. I just replace my cheap usb cable with one of these revelation audio usb cables and what a difference! The cost is $369 and worth every penny. Check out my system:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vdone&1197684391&read&3&4&

David

jagdynamics

I just got into vinyl myself and boy do I wish I started earlier, man digital just doesn't compare.

orjazzm

Owner
Thanks Orjazzm for you kind comments. Down the road I would like to get into vinyl..not sure when that will happen though.

Good listening

gmood1

Very nice mix of componets, I'm sure it sounds great.

orjazzm

Owner
Will do my friend ..will do! ;-)

gmood1

Rock on Mr. Moody.....

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