Horns RULE!

by mantisory on Ever Evolving

Description

This system is the result of, well, mostly my efforts in DIY..I am also currently working on a lenco L78 rebuild...
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    • Windows 7
    Computer-based audio with M-Audio Audiophile 192
    • Twisted Pear Buffalo32s
    This is a DIY model using the Sabre ESS DAC
    • Lenco L78
    Re-plinthed Lenco in bamboo
    • Trans-fi Terminator 3
    Just getting started with this one...more notes will follow
    • Lyra Delos
    A great performer
    • Xindak MNU8800
    150W monoblocks
    • Cardas PFOCC Copper DIY Cables
    excellent-sounding cables
    • VacuumState SVP 2
    World class pre, and a great value!
    • JBL/Altec 2420 with 511b
    This handles ~650Hz - 10kHz
    • JBL E145 in 4560 cabs
    Handles ~80Hz - 650Hz
    • Bill Fitzmaurice Tuba HT
    This horn loaded sub handles ~20Hz to ~90Hz
    • Marchand XM44 3 way
    This is a nice crossover, especially once I replaced the OPA2134 with 'discrete opamps' on the inputs...
    • James Burgess SET 45
    A sweet sounding tube amp by Mr. Burgess...made even nicer with EMT 45 tubes
    • White Electronics 4700-2
    A weak point in my system, as it has a bit of hiss...but overall a decent unit.

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Hey Mantisory - nice to see your system finally posted on Agon! Now some nice pictures with that camera of yours would be great.

Wonderful sound with your Harbeths and the Pass Labs B1 and DAC have been a great addition. Nice where you can get if you have the patience to to some DIY.

restock

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