My Stereo and Headphone Escape

by robm321 on Ever Evolving
Von Schweikert VR4 jr
Nearfield Listening
2009 fall set up
Open soundstage
TT not set up at the moment
another view

Description

I'm sure it will change but I enjoy the synergy I have so far.

The journey never seems to end...
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    • VPI Industries Scout
    Giant Killer
    • VPI Industries JMW-9
    ...
    • Dynavector 17D3 (Karat)
    Faaaast dynamic and extended, very good value as well
    • Antique Sound Labs AQ-1001 DT
    Stock power tubes, RCA black plate NOS tubes. For VSA VR4jrs and K-1000
    • Melos SHA-1
    One of the best headphone amps out there for the price. Lots of power. For HP-2s, GS-1000 and all others and K-1000s
    • AKG K-1000
    My favorite headphone (earspeaker)
    • Grado (Joe) HP-2
    Second favorite headphone - liguid and neutral
    • Grado (John) GS-1000
    John Grado's best
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR 4jr
    I love Von Schweikert speakers... all of them.
    • Analysis Plus Crystal Oval
    Favorite cables so far
    • Supra Lorad 1.5m mains
    Nice price/performance
    • DH Labs T-14 bi-wire w/spades
    Very good value
    • Chang Lightspeed CLS-6400 ISO
    Works for me - betters sound and protects from power surges... I think.
    • Van den Hul The First
    Nice soft sound to take the edge away - first IC with no metal in it.
    • Discovery Essence
    From TT to phono preamp
    • Pass Labs Aleph 3
    DIY version (not Pass Labs) (sounds exactly the same however)
    • Denon 3910 Modwright Universal Truth Mod
    The best Redbook I've ever heard, and I've heard most of the top players.
    • Black Diamond Racing Pits
    Fits well under the VPI Scout - helps vibration, improves overall sound
    • Singlepower PPX3 6CG7
    Very lush sounding headphone amp - RCA tubes
    • Jerry Harvey Audio Roxanne
    Qaud Driver IEM

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Hi Robm,

How are the Von Schweikert speakers doing in your room? I was reading another thread where you mention a 13X12 room. I have moved into a house and have a similar room. Do you use any room treatments, etc?

Thanks,

milpai

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