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Been a music(hi-fi)lover since i was about 14.The westminster royal he, has been by far the most important addition to the system. After too many years of changing(upgrading?) equipment based on magazine reviews and keeping up with the latest, the Tannoys have given me a new perspective on what can be achieved in the listening room.

I am enjoying music so much again.

Having tried many pre and power amps over the last year this is what sounds best for me.

Also i added Dynavector xv-1s.

Comments most welcome.

Cheers Rob.
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    • Esoteric dv50s
    cd/sacd/dvda player
    • VPI Industries tnt hrx
    .
    • VPI Industries JMW 12.6
    .
    • Dynavector xv-1s
    new cartridge
    • Amber tribute
    mm cartridge made by grado similar to reference with aluminium body
    • Tannoy Westminster royal he
    Big horns
    • Accuphase E-450
    Intergrated
    • Accuphase T-1000
    Tuner
    • Supratek Cortese
    preamp
    • Nagra VPA
    845 amp
    • McIntosh MC-602
    overkill
    • McIntosh MC-2102
    new tubes
    • Cary Audio Design slp98p
    tube pre
    • Manley Laboratories steelhead
    phono
    • Cary Audio Design cad 805AE
    set 845
    • EAR 890
    kt-90 push pull
    • KR Enterprises Kronzilla
    SET
    • Vacuum state dpa 300
    3ooB
    • Varkey lab custom
    tube power amp
    • tannoy supertweeter st-200
    .
    • vacuum state RTP3D
    tube pre
    • Atma-Sphere m-60
    otl

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CELLO: do you think the Grange is on paar with CAT SL-1 Ultimate or Nagra PL-P ? What is the major difference between Cortese and Grange (exchept of the price US $ 5.000,00 vs. 8.500,00).

frankpiet

CELLO - so you wern´t that happy with the Cortese´s performance ? I´m looking for a unit that combines the slam of the CAT SL-1 Ultimate, with the musical flow and soundstage of the Ayre K-1X and the imaging, neutrality, air and detail of the Nagra. Is that SUPRATEK Cortese ??

frankpiet

So why did you choose the Supratek without having heard the unit - word of mouth propaganda? I´d like to order one myself, but as I don´t know how its sonic signature is I must I´m a little bit afraid of spending so much money and probably be disapointed...

frankpiet

Very nice set-up! Do you enjoy your Supratek? I´m also considering buying either the Cortese or the Grange. Have you ever compared both or to Hovland HP-100, Aesthetix Janus; Ayre K-1Xe or CAT SL-1 Ultimate?

frankpiet