I would like to update the status of my curent system
Starting at the source-
Dedicated 30 amp line from the panel 10 guage solid copper Romex terminated in a Hubell 20 amp IEC.
The 20 amp IEC is then connected to a Shunyata Hydra 2
Out from the Hydra are 2 Shunyata Annaconda Helix power cords
One to a Cary CAD 300sei
One to an Audio Aero Capitole 24/192
IC from the AA is Shunyata Aries unbalanced
Speaker wire 4 mtr Clear day
Speakers are Tannoy Arden, with mod outboard crossover and speaker wires directly soldered to the crossover(no binding posts, no spades or bananas)
Speakers are elevated off the floor on custom wooden stands.
Turntable is Rega P9,1000 arm,Fidelity Research MK13f cart,
into a Sutherland PHD, into Cardas Golden Ref IC to the Cary 300sei
The power cord for the Rega power supply is a Fidelity Research LC2 with Furutech plugs, into a Furman IT1220 balanced power conditioner with modded 20 amp connector to which the 20 amp Annaconda Helix 1/2 mtr PC is connected.
Also in the furman is a Pioneer TX 8500 11 tuner and a Magnum Sleuth and whip.
Black diamond,Symposium roller blocks, Townsend sinks,butcher block shelves,damped generic metal stands, Walker ultra links,and ESST treatment, and DIY wall and room treatment.
Why the changes?
Change is good!

lacee December 13, 2008 13:00

Your last post concerning the stacked Missions and Meadowlark speakers was nearly a year ago. Are they still in that configuration? Love to see a picture of that setup!

timrhu August 04, 2007 08:15

Also an update on system.I returned the Depth sub and CLs speakers to my home theatre system(2 pairs of CLS 11z,Depth sub, Theatre centre, EAD electronics),and use my Meadowlark Heron i speakers and a pair of Mission 770 speakers placed on top of the Herons, The 770 speakers are turned upside down so that the tweeter is below the woofer and the Missions are also raised at the back and angle down. Looks like a poor man's Wilson,but the sound this hybrid system delivers is way beyond what one would expect.Huge image,very precise and smooth and fast,almost similar to the Martin Logans,but with more bass info and less sense that the system is on if you know what I mean.

lacee September 24, 2006 12:28

Forgot to mention my Sutherland PHD phono stage,very quiet.
I guess I am not yet finished,as I am contemplating a move that would simplify my set up.I may go to the Atma Sphere MP 3 with phono.I have a separate thread asking for opinions about this,and welcome all input.It's not that I find anything lacking with the BC/PHD ,it's just that the MP3 has balanced outs that my mono blocs would accept,and there would be less inter-connect, and one less component.But the problem of tube maintenance and heat build-up as well as tube hiss are factors that Iam aware of .

lacee September 24, 2006 12:12

Lacee, check out my system (the picture is out of date unfortunately) I'd be interested in where/how you have your Depth located/adjusted.

I wouldn't recommend stacking the CLSs, but I would definitely recommend getting a pair of Sound Anchor stands for them. You can set them on 2-high (16") concrete blocks first, if you want to hear the difference -- it's amazing!

nsgarch June 10, 2006 21:22