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I don't think I've ever had so much fun putting a system together. There is a great synergy between the components, and the sound is beguiling. There is a sense of immediacy to the music that is truly captivating. Now I see what the SET/single driver fuss is all about!

I can't tell you how gratifying it is to listen on an almost entirely DIY system. Happy listening, everyone.
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    • Sony DVP-S9000es
    Digital source.
    • Bottlehead S.E.X.
    With integrated volume control. Fantastic 6SN7 based SET amp. Puts out 2 glorious watts per channel. Built it myself! Upgraded signal wire to DH Labs, upgraded resistors to Kiwame and Holco, upgraded coupling caps to Auricap.
    • Madisound BK-16 Single Driver
    DIY kit from Madisound. Uses a 6.5
    • Pinnacle DigitalSub 150
    Sub, crossed over at 55hz.
    • DH Labs BL-1
    Between Sony and Amp
    • Virtual Dynamics Power 3
    On Sony.
    • Custom DIY Silver Plated Copper
    Soldered directly to Fostex driver and amp.

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May I ask how you finshed the speakers?

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