Includes phono stage
F2A-based SET
- Auditorium 23 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer
The Monbrison did a pretty darn good job with the EMT, but the A23 device gave the cartridge the increased dynamics that I was looking for...
- VPI Industries Super Scoutmaster
Includes TNT footers and Rim Drive
Latest arm from VPI with Nordost wiring
Low output moving coil
My parent's original 1961 Scott refurbished by Mapleshade Audio
- Scott 335 Multiplex Adaptor
Refurbished by Mapleshade Audio
With rosewood side panels! Thanks to my buddy, Dave Cohen, in NJ who sold me his Dad's (first Technics rep in America) demo deck, knowing it'd be cherished forever!
Too smooth in the top end for this system, but it's very musical and has enough coax digital inputs for my Polk XM Tuner and Blu-ray player.
Incredibly mediocre sound through it's analogue output, but through the Quad via digital input it's very listenable. Kudos for Polk for bringing this to market. Still the only quality product out there especially compared with the ludicrously overpriced units from Magnum Dynalab!
Ok, I wish that I could have fit Quads into my new listening room, but alas... these are wonderful speakers which capture the musicality of the ESLs and are a wonderful match with any/all Shindo gear!
A simply magical power transformer...
- Richard Gray's Power Company RGPC 400 Pro
Used for all the digital gear, including the TV
- Shindo Silver Interconnects
For CD, phono, phono step-up, and pre to power connection... Blew away the Transparent Reference I had, proving it's all about system matching...
- Transparent MusicLink Super
For FM and tape deck
- Transparent High Performance Digital Link
From Polk XM Tuner and LG370 Blu-ray to Quad
- Auditorium 23 Speaker Cable
12' pair
- Shindo Premium Power Cords
3 sets: Pre, power, and Mr. T.
- Transparent PowerLink Super
Used for all the digital sources where possible...
- Burpee Hill Cabinets Custom
My buddy, Bruce, in New Hampshire took time out from his real job as a brilliant, master cabinet maker to create this piece for me... It is made of red maple (NOT white!) and the shelves are a true 2" thick. Each shelf is supported by brass cones. Beautifully finished in piano black. This should be a production piece!
A really well made metal/wood rack which I'm using for my vintage gear and excess digital gear.
Supports the SSM and sits on one of the floating 2" maple shelves
- Walker Audio Valid Points
3 sets: Pre, CD, and Power
- Mapleshade Heavy Feet v.3
A great alternative to the Walker!
- Unknown Double Tonearm Stand
Acrylic Stand for additional VPI JMW 10.5i arm tubes.