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Ayon Audio CD 35 Player

C22 Preamp III Edition

McIntosh MC275 Tube Amplifer

Description

Experience the nostalgia of a retro HiFi tube system with horn-loaded tweeter, designed to bring out the finest details of your favorite recordings. This exquisite setup enhances the subtlety of upper harmonics, enveloping you in a rich, warm sound with rich, resonant bass.

Room Details

Dimensions: 22’ × 11’ Medium
Ceiling: 10’

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- Ayon CD 35
The Ayon CD-35 establishes a new benchmark in SE-Triode vacuum-tube CD/SACD-Player performance by combining a fully balanced PCM-DSD DAC.
The CD-35 is also prepared for computer playback and general DSD professional audio use.

Top loading player with very solid construction and build.
- McIntosh C22
A cool 1960s retro design, the C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has been updated to modern standards to deliver a performance on par with any other McIntosh preamplifier. Electromagnetic input switching provides reliable, noiseless and distortion-free operation. Low distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%, allowing music to be presented with total transparency and accuracy.
- HiFi Rose RS150B Streaming DAC
The HiFi Rose RS150B Streaming DAC is a flagship model that combines cutting-edge technology with elegant design, catering to the needs of discerning audiophiles. Its advanced ESS ES9038PRO DAC chipset delivers outstanding audio performance, capturing the nuances and depth of your favorite music. The device supports an extensive range of high-resolution audio formats, ensuring that every note is reproduced with stunning accuracy.

The RS150B’s versatile connectivity options make it compatible with numerous audio sources and systems, while its built-in streaming services provide direct access to millions of tracks. The intuitive touchscreen interface and mobile app offer effortless control and navigation, enhancing the user experience.
- Triangle Duettos
The Duetto, is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker.
A superb piece of engineering, the Duetto features the horn-loaded tweeter TZ2900 with a next-generation magnesium alloy dome. This transducer highlights the finest details of your recordings and enhances the subtlety of upper harmonics.
The 16 cm midrange/bass driver delivers rich bass details, thanks to its new paper cone, which reproduces vocal registers with remarkable neutrality and without any coloration. The Duetto offers exceptionally clear sound, bringing the music to the forefront.
- McIntosh MC275 MkVI
- Power Output per Channel75W @ 4, 8 or 16 Ohms
  
  Number of Channels2
  
  Total Harmonic Distortion0.5% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  (≤ 0.25% harmonic distortion at 1kHz)
  
  S/N below rated output105dB
  
  Dynamic Headroom1.2dB
  
  Damping Factor>22
  
  Rated Power Band20Hz to 20kHz
  
  Frequency Response+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

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I'll check out Lettuce and Watanabe. I'll add Mingo Fishtrap, Phat Funktion,
Sante Fe Fat City Horns, Liquid Soul, Sage Funksway and nearly everything
from Tower of Power and Strokeland label (Doc Kupka)...and don't forget
Steve Ferrone (awesome drummer) and his "More Head" album -
great R&B stuff with Stone Temple Pilots crew.

Actually for your ailment I would prescribe The Doctor - based on what I can
tell from your listening tastes and "extrapolating" a bit - Strokeland Records
"DoctorfunK". It'll shake up your musical world - you may want bigger bad
ass big boy speakers to catch that groove though!

shadorne November 17, 2008 06:37

Voyeur is excellent - smooth FM jazz/R&B type album. Although I was actually trying to push Lapierre's envelope somewhat deeper towards funk...

shadorne November 16, 2008 10:25

Try David Sanborn - Upfront - it is not all his usual smooth schmultzy stuff -
it might also help you get into groovy Funk from smooth radio style jazz. Be
wary though - you might not get any work done in your office if you catch the
Funk. (with Steve Jordan on drums - this CD is an absolute delight and
demonstration of exceptional "musical" drumming)

shadorne November 16, 2008 05:44

I don't listen to vocals very much

Try Soulive Steady Groovin', Nils Landgren Funk Unit "5000 Miles" and ToP Oakland Zone - you might make the leap from Jazz to Funk - if you are looking to broaden your experience - 480east is already in that direction just a bit too smooth to really get groovin'.

shadorne November 14, 2008 14:42

Lapierre,

Wow - I wish I had that in my office! Very impressive- but can you get any work done?

shadorne May 26, 2008 07:34