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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Yeah, I've got a pile of tapes in the basement too. Made most with a top-loading Dokorder deck that was my first foray into audio at the ripe age of 12. Delivered many newspapers to pay for it. Later had a Nak LX-3 that was great for what it was.
Vinyl is still the way to go IMHO.
Good luck finishing your project...Spencer

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Wow, David, nice system. We are certainly of a like mind. I would love the VZN 100s in my system. The Nak deck brings back memories, too ;-)
Cheers,
Spencer

PS: DIY room treatments are the way to go. Check mine out if you get a chance...

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