Vandersteen / Ayre / Pranawire / Kubala

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At 28 years old, I have been into home audio for about 11 years now. This system is my work in progress and I have a long way to go before I reach my goal. I listen to about 30% home theater and 70% music. The better my system gets, the more I seem to listen to music. I feel that the Ayre / Vandersteen / Pranawire / Kubala-Sosna combo is a good one. Eventually, I would like to phase out the Kubala-Sosna and go all Pranawire.

Most people have never heard of Pranawire, however, after trying the top-of-the-line offerings from over 30 cable manufacturers, I believe that Pranawire is of the best out there regardless of cost.

Future upgrade list....

1. New Fujtisu 50 inch plasma tv

2. ARC Ref 110, 220, or Ayre MX-R monoblock amps

4. Salamander triple 20 equipment rack

5. Additional room treatments

6. New speakers (maybe Vandersteen 5As)

7. Surround sound components

Components Toggle details

- Ayre Acoustics V-5Xe
Fully balanced class A amp with evolution upgrade (150 watts X 2)
- Audio Research Ref 3
Fully balanced class A preamp
- Vandersteen Quatro
Four-way class A speaker with 300 watt built in subs. I am using them with the balanced crossover and they are amazing.
- Modwright Platinum Truth Sony 9100
This is a modified Sony 9100 player. It was upgraded to a Platinum Truth mod by Modwright
- Pranawire Nataraja
This is a pair of 1.5 meter Pranawire Nataraja that is being run from my CD player to preamp. Hands down, it is the best interconnect that I have heard. The company does have a higher level model, but I've never listened for fear that I will want to buy it
- Pranawire Nataraja
1 meter XLR from preamp to amp
- Pranawire Realization Kensho
I am using this Running Springs Audio Haley It really cleans up the grunge and lets the music shine through better than the Cardas Mongoose cable.
- Kubala-Sosna Emotion
I am running this from the Running Springs Audio Haley power conditioner to Ayre V-5xe amp
- Kubala-Sosna Emotion
I am using this from my Running Springs Audio Haley to my Modwright Platinum Truth Sony 999Es CD Player
- Kubala-Sosna Emotion
I am running this power cord from my Running Springs Audio to my power source on my Modwright Platinum Truth Sony 999ES
- Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Speaker cables with Kubala-Sosna Emotion jumpers
- Running Springs Audio Haley
Six outlet / 1800 watts of power conditioning
- Auralex Room Treatment
I am using 4 Auralex panels that are 2X4 feet and 2 inches thick
- Shakti Stones
I picked some of these up thinking I would give them a try and that I wouldn't hear much difference, but they cleaned up the sound nicely so I decided to keep them. I have three. I use one on my RSA Haley, one on the power source to my CD player, and one on the CD player itself. Each stone provides better results.

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Are the Quatros new speaker system from Vandy? I hadn't heard of them before. Let me know if you ever move out of the Synergistic line. Maybe I'd buy some of your wire.
I think you'll like your new system much better. I keep a second system just for HT upstairs. Two channel is where resolution pays off.

sgr April 10, 2006 22:19

Very nice system. I've been wondering what kind of system you're putting the SR Cables in. I hope things worked out. I'll bet your system sounds first rate.

sgr January 03, 2006 00:42

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