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by dctom on Done For NowStreamer
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Kuzma XL DC with 2 tone arm, second arm is ref 313
KUZMA 4pt
Kuzma XL DC + 4pt
GG close up
Lampizator GG
Ypsilon preamp and phono stage
Acoustic panels on ceiling

Description

This has been evolving past the past 20 years since leaving the linn naim camp.

I have now, at last, got two arms so am able to use two different cartridges.

The new 4 point has it's own VTA adjuster.

It's sound is more stable and powerful than the 313, it extracts that little extra detail to make the music even more convincing.

The vertex suports interconnects and power units have enhanced the overall sound. Better imaging, reduced grain, better dynamics.

Have recently installed some large bass traps these have had a very beneficial effect.

The streamer is much more dynamic and detailed than CD player, music flows more naturally, combined with the Lampizator GG.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 20’ × 16’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

    • Kuzma XL
    Modular open structure plinth 2 arm towers. New single DC motor modification.
    • Kuzma 4 point tone arm
    10 inch tone arm, unique bearing design
    • Kuzma ref 313 tone arm
    12 inch gimbal design with azimuth adjustment, mounted on adjustable VTA tower
    • Lyra Atlas
    Moving coil cartridge
    • Air Tight PC 3
    moving coil
    • Shelter Harmony
    MC cartridge
    • Ypsilon Electronics VPS-100
    Phono stage valve design + Lyra Erodion SUT
    • Ypsilon Electronics pst 100
    Pre amp passive all transformer design
    • Lampizator Golden Gate
    Valve DAC - separate PCM and DSD engine
    • Computer streamer MSI MB
    i7 9700k based server/streamer based on computer audiophile designs.
    Paul Hynes SR 7 T, silver dual rail power supply.
    • ATC 100 anniversary active
    3 way active monitor
    • ATC C6 Sub
    15 inch active driver
    • Self build twin 18 inch ceiling IB
    Infinite baffle, twin 18 inch subs built into a manifold installed in loft space above listening room. goes down below 10Hz.
    • Furman IT - ref- 16E
    power conditioner
    • VERTEX AQ TAGA
    Power distributor, vibration absortion, EMI, RFI reduction.
    • vertex AQ hi-rez
    all cables silver
    • Vertex AQ Leading Edge
    energy draining component platforms x 4
    • Computer streamer MSI MB
    Self build streamer based on computer audiophile DIY designs. Paull Hynes SR7 T, silver,  power supply
    • Shun Mook Audio ultra discs x 2

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Hi Dave!

We've enjoyed similar journeys with BAT starting out with the VK-51SE preamp. I have no doubt you had experienced great sound with your ATC actives and BAT.

I wonder how the ATC's would sound with an Atma-Sphere MP-1 preamp, upstream?

Yes, the MegaLine III loudspeakers feature an active external crossover...nothing between the monoblocks and DALI, except speaker cable :-)

You're in the UK...right?

-Sam

c1ferrari

Hi Dctom,

I've read ATC will/has release(d) an in-house tweeter. This tweeter may have already made its way to ATC's Pro Series. Have you considered it?

DZ and active ATC's -- fascinating and, I expect, synergistic tandem :-)

c1ferrari

Hello Dctom,

Just came across your system thread. I'm considering active ATC's. Were you listening to Anni Series 50's prior to the 100's?

Congratulations :-)

Sam

c1ferrari

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