System involves me, when I listen to my redbook cds. My many " SOTA " recordings, such as those from labels Tonian to Sheffield to Reference, to my HDCD collection ( etc. ) are all uncanny. But the important thing for me, as I state ad nauseam is, I " connect " with the musicians, and get immersed in their playing and performing. Enjoy !
Sony DVP-NS900V Used as a cd transport. I have 2...one coax and one optical into the dac
Modified in several areas.
Luminous Audio Axiom II Passive Preamp Walker Mod with remote, 3 in 2 out, single ended.
TOTL unit. Quiet as a mouse.
Adcom GDA-700 D/A converter
Modified in a number of ways. This tells the story of what is on the disc. The power supply and the analog output stage are magnificent ( imo ), and drives every power amp I have tried ( through the Luminous ), easily and effortlessly.
Edge Audio M 8 Original Black
Edge M8 Original Black, before the start of Maker Audio. This amp suites me in ways no other amplifier does, paired with my other component parts.
Morrow Audio MA6 interconnect, from dac to Luminous, from Luminous to amp.
Based on what I have tried in my own system, I have to say, these are quite neutral. The break in time for these is ridiculous, but my system is always powered, with fm radio playing, unless I am listening to cds ( streaming in the near future ). I build my power cables and speaker cables.
