Peace and Quiet

by david_berry on Ever Evolving

Description

A few months ago, I was able to move my 2-channel system to a room in the basement that measures 12' wide, 15' long, and 7' high. Now in the main living room upstairs, I do not particularly care if either of my boys knock over or damage the equipment as it is much less expensive.

It is a great relief off of my shoulders.

My goals for this system? Just to be able to relax for ~45 minutes every night and enjoy the music. Sorry, I am not much on flowery descriptions.
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    • Dedicated 20 amp circuit armoured cable 12/2
    About 20 feet of 12/2 armoured cable to a dedicated 20 amp breaker.
    • Merlin Music Systems VSM millennium
    The new VSM-MX piano black. I have owned the VSM-se, M, MM, and now the MX.
    • Heart Cable No model
    Belden 89259-based with Eichmann bullet plugs. Currently used between the CDP and the S-BAM and from the S-BAM to the ARS Integrated.
    • Jon Risch DIY Absorption Panels
    At first reflection points and in the front corners and also the middle of the front wall.
    • Marantz SA-15S1
    2 channel SACD
    • Dynavector P-75
    Great little phono preamp
    • ARS Sonum Filarmonia 30 watt/channel
    Very nice integrated amp. Matches well with the Merlin speakers. Comes with Cardas GR power cord.
    • VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner
    Wet vaccuum record cleaner
    • Monster Generic
    16 ga. spiral wound single run, 8', terminated with a circular connection (very much like that on the jumpers supplied by Merlin Music).
    • Technics Technics SL1210M5G
    Bought from Kevin at KAB USA. I had the tonearm damper installed.
    • Ortofon Concord Pro S30
    Bought from Kevin at KAB. Very easy installation on the Technics arm.

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Wow... the Joule Electra monoblocks should be a big step up from your Belles amp!

I'm in a similar situation as you in that I too own a Joule Electra LA 150 preamp, but my amp (BAT VK 200) is not on the same level as my preamp. Let me know how the new Joule Electra amps work out for you, and if it was worth the investment.

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