8 watts of SET bliss using W.E. 300b,Takatsuki TA-300b and EML 300b XLS tubes.
First Watt SIT-3 amp
Nelson Pass limited edition amp which has the sound signature somewhat of a SET amp and SS Class A amp combined.
Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra DMC 2.5
Gan-Fet Class D amp, Very open, fast, detailed, transparent, dynamic, without being bright and hard sounding. Really takes control of your woofers
Horning Hybrid Eufrodite Ellipse
Hi-efficient speakers that mate well with SET amps. Very musical and refined sound.
PurePower 1500+
ac regenerator & conditioner with battery back-up
PI Audio Group Digibuss
Digital filter with Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) outlets and IEC. Isolates and filters my digital components from sending digital nasties back into my system.
Black Cat Graceline 2 phono cable
Turntable to SUT
High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate IC's
connected to all componets except Turntable
HIJIRI HDG-X million digital AES/EBU
connected between server and Dac
HIJIRI TAKUMI MAESTRO PC
Used from Digi-bus to DAC
Amp and Preamp
Triode Wire Labs Obsession, Digital American HP PC's, Spirit II phono cables
Obsession connected to Regenerator and phonostage, Digital American HP to Grimm MU1,
Hi Franks, I really like the Purepower. It doesn't restrict dynamics with my amps. It really cleans up the incoming power. Excellent black background and grain free sound.
Hi Joe, Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I cross the Undertones over at around 32, and I have the volume turned up to about 5. I keep turning the Undertone volume up and haven't reached the point where the subs stand out yet. Regards Scott
Great system! I too own the DruidV and just last week got a second undertone. Really a big improvement. Bass is definitely directional, and having it come from 2 channels adds to the seamlessness of the speakers, and just creates more magic.
Hi Charles, I heard the Zu Def. IV's at a Zu party in New Jersey. I heard their potential in that set-up. Most full range drivers of years past always had a shouty or peaky sound to them, which I didn't like. These Zu's were different, so after reading the long post about the Druid V's and Def. IV's I took the plunge. I'm happy I did! The Undertone sub really fills out the bottom end & mates seamlessly with the Druids. This is the best bass I ever had in my room! Fast, tight, deep, with wonderful detail and texture. I will try some tube amps also. I ordered a Decware Torii III. I read it has some qualities of Set amps in the mids and treble, but bass like a PP. The built time is around 3 months. We shall see.
Snopro, I can understand the change in direction you`ve made. What motivated you to make this change? I did the same 4 years ago and glad I did. Charles,
System edited: I went the hi-efficient low wattage route. Went with Zu Audio Druid V and Undertone sub speakers. I changed the amp to a First Watt J2. The sound is fast,lively,dynamic,transparent,with a nice tonal balance.The soundstage is wide and has nice layered depth. I'm happy with the results.
Hi Ira, I changed the caps in the power supply to oil caps also put in two custom chokes. I changed the transformers,output caps,resistors, tube sockets,rca sockets. I also changed the volume control to a Dact resistor attenuator.
All these changes really brought the sound to a different level.
Snopro, Your room is certainly not small, compared to many others on this forum and mine. Superbly setup room. Though there is quite some stuff in the room, the layout is neat and clean...that is what I liked. Also, the room treatments are not obtrusive. What are those triangle traps on the corners? Can you please provide some details?
Hi G, It's been a while, but the Gran Corona was a little more fleshed out on my SACD player. The Lessloss is a very good cord. Just had better synergy with the Sablon.
Nice lookin' room - very relaxing feel to it. Cool looking floor boards. Is the Ausie amp/preamp company still around? I heard he makes great gear. Congrats.
Beautiful System! What is your opinion between the Lessloss Signature pc and the Sablon Gran Robusto? I see you've owned them both. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
Beautiful room, sound treatments integrated into the room well, it looks good. Wow on the equipment side, would love to hear the Salk's, must be able to see into the music even without the telescope. Happy and comfortable listening.