Description

Analog, organic and musical, with dynamic impact and tonal accuracy has dictated the evolution of this system. Competent sources and cabling along with the new Volti Alura are the current realization of my sonic preferences.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 22’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’


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    • Acoustic Solid Wood
    70# of a quiet,stable platform
    • Tri-Planar MK VII
    Adjustments on all planes is critical
    • Kiseki Purple Heart N.S.
    Real analog magic
    • Air Tight PC-1
    Musical, dimensional, detailed
    • Esoteric E-03
    very revealing
    • Esoteric K-03
    CD, SACD, DAC
    • LampizatOr Atlantic BIG DAC
    Fantastic digital
    • Air Tight ATC-2
    Get's out of the way.
    • Volti Alura
    Three way, hybrid bass-reflex horn speaker
    • Stealth Indra V10, Metacarbon, Nanofiber and Helios phono
    revealing
    • Snake River Cottonmouth Signature
    Interconnect and Speaker cable
    • Snake River Cottonmouth Signature
    Very balanced, clear tonality with revealing dynamics.
    • Plasmatron 3
    The Plasmatron is an AC delivery device that uses Thyratron tubes.
    • Border Patrol P21 EXD
    Push-pull 300B, External PSU, 20W/ch
    EXD upgrade
    • McIntosh MC-30
    Rebuilt by Audio Ventures - caps, resistors, soldering. Everything else original
    • Plasmatron Model 3
    The Plasmatron is an AC delivery device that uses Thyratron tubes.
    • Origin Live DC Motor Kit
    w/ upgraded transformer and DC200 motor
    • Isotek Aquarius
    • Isotek Syncro Power Cord
    • Stillpoints Ultra SS and Mini
    vibration management
    • Synergistic Research Atmosphere, (2) Black Box, Grounding Block, PHT, HFTs, FEQ, Atmosphere Level 4 interconnects, speaker cable
    • Bybee QSE
    Added multiple QSE throughout system which enhanced 3D soundstage.
    • Aurender ACS10
    Caching Music Server
    Streamer w/ USB Output
    CD Ripper/Metadata Editor/Dual HDD Storage
    Library Manager
    • AudioQuest Diamond Ethernet cable

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Glad to hear you got rid of the glare at high frequencies, those must be very special cables.  Currently using the zyx universe !! for a cartridge, love the PURITY of sound and space it provides. Table is very quiet. You know the trouble with audio is were always running a race without a finish line. All the Best

needfreestuff

First how did the new cabling work out? Just sold my turntable and went with a modded  sp10mkII built by Peter at PBN audio. The Etna strong suit is its balance and  full bodied natural sound . At its level its all about personal taste and synergy. Let me know about your cabling I would thinks its really hard to improve on what you already have. Best of Luck

needfreestuff

Such a comfortable room to enjoy your music in, your a lucky man. Never heard your speakers but i'm betting they sound great. Enjoy the Music and thanks for posting.

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