Description

Added JBL Lancer L55 Speakers.
Connected to Mcintosh 1700 Receiver & Empire 208 Turntable. Vintage Fun.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 25’ × 18’  Large
Ceiling: 8’


Components Toggle details

    • Vandersteen 5As
    A marvelous speaker for 2 channel stereo & home theater.
    • Vandersteen VSM-1 Sigs & VCC-1 Center
    VSM-1 sigs/rear channels VCC-1 center channel
    • VPI Industries Classic 3
    Classic 3
    • Hana ML Cartridge
    Used on my Classic 3
    • Linn Sondek LP-12
    Linn Ekos Tonearm Linn Arkiv Cartridge Linn Lingo Power Supply
    • Herbie's Way Excellent Turntable Mat II
    Replaced Linn Sondek LP-12 Original Mat. Peforms outstanding in comparison. Better detail & bass.
    • Oracle Delphi MkII
    Alphason 100-S Tonearm Micro Benz Wood Body M2 Cartridge
    • V.P.I 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
    A must have
    • Pass Labs XP-20
    Added to system
    • Cary Audio PH-302
    Phono Preamp Tubes (4) Philips Holland GS7GT Branded Adzam from the early 1950's. Remarkable sound and great dimension. Takes the Cary to another level. Philips 1972 5R4GYS Rectifier.
    • Arcam Arcam AVP 700 7.1
    Preamplifier used in conjunction with my 2 Channel system.
    • Pass Labs X-350.5
    Incredible Amplifier. I will be putting up a photo soon.
    • B&K Components Video 5 Sonata
    Still a great amplifier even today. Using it for center speaker & rear surrounds.105 watts per channel/8 ohms.
    • Musical Fidelity KW DM-25
    Transport
    • Musical Fidelity KW DM-25 DAC
    Digital Analog Converter
    • PS Audio Multiwave II +
    Connected to a 20 Amp Dedicated A.C. Outlet, for my Pass Labs XP-20 Line Stage, Musical Fidelity Transport and Dac. Second 20 Amp Dedicated A.C. line/ Pass Labs X350.5 Amplifier, Turntables & Cary Phono Preamp.
    • Timbernation Custom Built Audio Rack
    Handcrafted two inch maple shelving.
    • Maple Custom Amplifier stand 3 inch maple
    Spiked using Sound Achor stablizers for Pass Amp.
    • Audioquest Sky
    Used between preamp & amplifier
    • Audioquest Cheeta
    Cables for Linn & Oracle
    • Kimber Kable Select 1021
    Used for Musical Fidelity/DM-25 Transport & Dac Tube Section
    • Paul Speltz Anti-Cable Level 4 Ref Double Shielded
    Used with VPI Classic 3
    • DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix
    Used with CD Transport & D/A Converter/Solid state section
    • Audioquest Mont Blanc
    Reference-level cable. Double Bi- wire.
    • Kimber Kable Palladian PK-10 Power Cable
    Used for my Pass Labs XP-20 Line Stage
    • Fusion Audio Enchanter Power Cable
    Used for my PS Multiwave II
    • Virtual Dynamics Master Series
    Used for my Cary Phono Preamp

Comments 50

best in health and music to you !
Jim

tomic601

Owner
System edited: Combined two channel with home theater.

alan2

Owner
I forgot to mention again. You have a great system.
Too bad you're so far away.

alan2

Owner
Hi Sunnyboy,
Yes I still have it. But nothing like spinning a record, as you know. I'm in the process of adding a home theater with my current system. I'm taking my Arcam AVP 700 surround processor and a B&K Sonota 5 channel amplifier, out of my master bedroom to use. I have on order a pair of Vandersteen VSM Signature speakers that I will use for the rear channels. Also a Vandersteen VCI Center channel. All I need is a Rel subwoofer which I'm looking for on audiogon. I'm lucky that my Pass Lab Preamp has a pass through input. This is a nice feature for this application.
How is everything going on your end?

alan2

Alan
Do you still own the MF dw 25 Dac and Transport ? I have had them for nearly 8 years . Off course my priorities are in vinyl.
Best
Pradeep

sunnyboy1956

Owner
System edited: Testing custom stand for vibration with Linn Sondek

alan2

Owner
System edited: (System with custom television cover)

alan2

Owner
Very nice set-up. I used to own Aerial 10-T's.
Great speakers.

alan2

I also use 2 TT in main system:
Michell GyroSE/Technoarm/Shelter 501
Empire 691/AT 5001/Ortofon 2m Red
I switch between them using MM/MC button on my Musical Fidelity X-LPS phono.

czarivey

Owner
System edited: I will adding a much better photo soon.

alan2

Owner
I cover the T.V. with a custom Blanket when I am in the music mode. Also I haven't loaded up the photo of the Vandersteen 5A's yet.

Cheers

alan2

Speakers don't look like Vandy 5A...?

czarivey

Buconero, Alan's TV is mounted on the wall well behind the plane of the speakers. Is moving the plane of that small portion of the rear wall a few inches forward really going to significantly degrade the soundstage? Is there really any significant difference between the absorption and reflectivity of glass and painted plaster or drywall? I doubt it. As to the coffee table, well, some of us have to live in room that combines living and listening. I doubt there's any real difference between a wood and a glass coffee table though. A painted or varnished wood plane is going reflect/block sound pretty much the same as glass.

photon46

Alan2, I can't believe what I am seeing in your room. What's that? A glass coffee table, an uncovered TV. The sound reflections should prevent you from 'better sound'. Audio 101, needs to be consulted, and needs to done quickly. You are missing so much.

buconero117

Owner
I will be adding a new photo soon.

alan2

Owner
System edited: Back to Vandersteen speakers.

alan2

Well done!

Great selection of components of different brands.

What's next on the HiFi roadmap?

lapierre

Owner
Hi Sunnyboy1956, What a fantastic setup and also a great big space you have. You're very lucky. Enjoy the Holiday.
Alan

alan2

Congrats on a great system. Love the neat, uncluttered and classy look.
Cheers
Pradeep

sunnyboy1956

Owner
System edited: Recent addition Pass Labs X350.5

alan2

Owner
Two different table designs. And to be honest I enjoy both.

alan2

Alan, please tell us how you rate your Classic 3 against your Lingo'ed LP12?

daveyf

Owner
System edited: Updated system

alan2

Owner
System edited: Not done yet. Need to send back cables to Kimber to have them made shorter, for the Preamp and Amplifier connection. Also having my VPI Classic 3 setup 5/8/13. It looks like I am going to need a bigger t.v. down the road, for my home theater setup.

alan2

Owner
Dave did you ever buy the Pass?

alan2

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