A nice step up in detail and all together very musical.

I finally received my Yamamoto YAD01 Dac from Japan. This Dac was recommended to me by two of our Audiogon members; Charles1dad and Grannyring. It’s a very simple solid state Dac with only one RCA digital input, and two RCA outputs. As soon as I attached it I heard improvement with additional detail, better imaging, more natural sound, better bass slam, and greater PRaT. The two CDP’s I use are pretty darn good but this YAD01 put it over the top. Down the road I’ll replace the caps in the YAD01 with something better such as the Jupiter Copper Foil 1UF 600DC.

Teres 340 turntable with Verus rim drive. 150 lb turntable.

Tri- Planar MK VII The result of years of research and design, the Tri-Planars' unique dual-pivot design offers maximum adjustability and watch-like precision. 1. Adjustable azimuth 2. Adjustable vertical tracking angle 3. Vertical bearing at record height A design which completely addresses all three planes of tonearm geometry.

ZYX UNIverse MC 6N Crystal Copper

Microseiki MA 505 MK II The MA-505, an ideal dynamic balance type tonearm, permits tracking force to be applied linearly during playback. The spring tracking force application system which allows linear tracking force adjustment between 0.25-3g, is totally uninfluenced by factors such as turntable location conditions or record pressings. Furthermore, at low tracking force settings, the tracking is exceptionally stable - resulting in unsurpassed performance with high compliance cartridges. Precision spring and tungsten wire ensure long life and unchanging accuracy.

Ortofon OM-20 Super MM Cartridge

Kang Su Park's more costly transformer coupled output design featuring Permalloy Nickel Cores, NOS Mullard E810F gain tubes, ultra low noise Patented Gel Tube sockets, custom Allnic built 41 Silver Stepped motorized and remote attenuator all housed in a all Aluminum chassis that is breath taking to beholdhold and substantial in it's engineering and build quality.

There are two unbalanced RCA inputs (one MC input and one MM input), and one set of unbalanced RCA outputs. With the simpler CR RIAA filter there are no impedance adjustment options, but the MC input has four variable gain settings (+22dB, +26dB, +28dB, +32dB (1kHz), while the MM input has a single +38bd gain setting (1 kHz). The H-1201 possesses the familiar Allnic sonic signature present in the L-1500 and L-3000 line amplifiers and T-2000 power amplifier – it is a warm, tonally rich and detailed phono amplifier. Specifications Type: Vacuum tube MM/MC phonostage Tubes: E180CC new old stock, electrically equivalent CV8431, 7062, 5965, 12AV7, 6414, 6829 Output: One pair unbalanced RCA Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.3dB) Voltage Gain: MM: +38dB (1kHz) MC Variable: +22dB, +26dB, +28dB, +32dB (1kHz) Input Impedance: MC up to 280 Ohm and MM 47 kOhm Maximum Input Voltage (MM, non-clipping): 20Hz / 30mV, 100Hz / 60mV, 1kHz / 300mV and 10kHz / 500mV THD: Less than 0.3% (1kHz, Output 1V) Output Impedance: 1.2 kOhm SNR: -68dB Dimensions: 12.3" x 9.1" x 5.6" (WxDxH) Weight: 9.9 lbs. Price: $2950

Description: Solid-state two-channel power amplifier. Output power (both channels driven, 20Hz–20kHz): 300Wpc RMS into 8 ohms (24.8dBW), 450Wpc RMS into 4 ohms (23.5dBW); 1000Wpc RMS into 8 ohms (30dBW) in bridged and true balanced mono modes. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.2dB, 0dB at 0Hz, –3dB at 70kHz. Distortion: typically

Magnepan 3.7 is a 3-way, full-range ribbon design with a quasi-ribbon bass and midrange, and true-ribbon tweeter with custom built spikes, which improve bass slam and over all performance. At a later time I'll pick up a pair of Mye Stands.

High Fidelity Cable CT-1UR Interconnect (RCA) between Yamamoto YAD01 Dac and Preamp.

CT-1U SPEAKER CABLE (Ultimate) Each CT-1U Speaker Cable contains an inline Wave Guide V3 module. Wave guides are powerful magnetic systems that enhance the performance of Magnetic Conduction based cables to a high degree. The magnetic technology found in the connectors is more powerful than those in the CT-1 and CT-1E.

CT-1U between Preamp and Amp and Allnic H-1201 phono preamp and Preamp

CDP (used as Transport) to DAC.

On Preamp

On Yamamoto YAD01 Dac and Plinius Reference Amp

On Allnic H-2101 Phono Preamp

Power the Plinius SA Reference Amp

Yamaha T-2 ($750.00) Yamaha T-2, Stereo FM Tuner of the absolute top-class! Some technical data: Manufacturer: NIPPON, GAKKI Reception areas: FM Tuning: signal quality, ratio middle, multipath THD: Local: 0.05%, DX: 0.4% Response (-3 dB): 10 Hz to 18 kHz (+0.3 / -3 dB) Selectivity: Local: 55 dB, DX: 100 dB IF-attenuation: 120 dB Equal wave selection: 1.0 dB Dimensions: 435 x 70 x 349 mm Weight: 7 kg

Solid 2

Billy Bags Custom Pro Turntable Custom Built Pro stand for my 150 LBS Teres 340 Turntable. The top shelf that the TT sits on was Custom made by Valley Plastic. It's two vinyl shelves 1" thick each, 35" X 21.5". The three lower shelves are 16" X 22" and contain my Phono Preamps, control for my Verus rim drive to my TT and my DeZorel Power Line Filter LF-A MKII which supplies power to everything on the TT rack.

VPI H-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine The 16.5 works well. In addition I use AI Audio Intelligent Vinyl Solutions. 1) Enzymatic Formula 2) Super Cleaner Formula 3) Ultra-Pure Water Separate brushes are used for each step.

Two seperate dedicated AC lines, one for the amp and preamp and the second for the CDP.

Four AC tandem outlets housed with-in a double shielded case that cleans and filters the AC.

*** My Extreme Isolation Transformers have been disconnected from my system ***

As Albert Porter says everyone should have one. Super laser measuring tool. Indispensable for setting distance and alignment of your speakers, and I agree.

Added these gold fuses to my Megnepan 3.7 speakers.

Black base with brass points and rails that support the Maggie's.

Technical Discussion From Website: Although it is not yet fully understood scientifically, the phenomenon of “cable break-in” has been experienced by many audiophiles. Interconnects, speaker cables and even power cords seem to go through a conditioning period when used in an audio/video system, and will sound better after many hours of in-system use. The sonic differences between wiring that is broken-in and wiring that is not are very audible in high quality audio systems. The break-in process is believed to be due primarily to current flowing through the conductors of wiring components. Dielectric stress caused by a voltage difference between the conductors is also believed to be of some benefit. The fact that it takes many hours of in-system use for wiring components to break in is primarily due to the low-level nature of audio/video signals from normal program material. As an example, let us take an interconnect used to connect the output of a preamplifier to the input of a power amplifier. The typical maximum signal level for full power output of the average power amplifier is 2 volts peak. The average signal is much less. The typical input impedance of a power amplifier will be 10k ohms at the (very) low end for consumer gear—47 to 100k ohms is typical for a solid state amplifier, while several hundred kohms is not unusual for a tube power amplifier. Taking the (unrealistic) best-case values from the above examples, the maximum current seen is 2 volts/10k ohms = 200 micro-amperes … and this would not be continuous current, as the voltage value is a peak value, not an rms value. For the sake of demonstration and comparison we will describe a “use value” consisting of the current flowing through the wiring component according to the above equation, multiplied by the total time this current flows. We will refer to this use value as CTV, or “Current-Time-Value”. Playing an interconnect cable in an audio system for one week (168 hours) of continuous use would expose it to the following use value: 168 hours x 0.0002 amperes = CTV of 0.0336 The CABLE COOKER™ was designed to produce signal levels far in excess of those seen in normal audio/video system use. Internally, the device contains a sweeping square wave oscillator that drives a very high-efficiency “H” bridge MOSFET switching circuit. The output signal includes a swept square wave calibrated from 0 DC to over 40KHz (plus harmonics). Output voltage is 12 volts rms. The current through the wiring component is determined by the load at the input connector of the CABLE COOKER™. In the case of interconnect cables, the measured current is 120 milli-amperes. Installing an interconnect on the CABLE COOKER™ for one week results in a CTV of: 168 hours x 0.12 Amperes = CTV of 20.16 This is a value 600 times greater than that obtained under the most ideal of audio system conditions. The “stress” on the dielectric of the interconnect is also much higher than in normal use due to the higher output voltage. It should be readily apparent why results with the CABLE COOKER™ are often quite audible after as little as 24 hours of use. The same powerful signal described above is also produced at the speaker cable output binding posts. The load at the speaker cable inputs, however, is designed to draw a continuous 1.88 amperes of current through the wire. With a potential of 12 volts, this is equivalent to a continuous signal level in excess of 22 watts!! It must again be emphasized that this is a continuous condition (i.e., rms). This extreme continuous-signal level, produced in an audio system in a regular listening environment for any length of time, would force us from the room due to the highly uncomfortable and intensively-loud volume. One can now correlate the impressive signal level produced by the CABLE COOKER™ and the benefits derived by its use with the cabling in our audio/video systems.

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After doing some research I decided to purchase the “Square D Surge Protector” My purpose is to protect my entire home appliances, computers (stereo system) etc. incase of a lighting strike etc. This device wires into your main electrical outlet box ideally at the top into one or two 20 amp circuits. Directions are provided, easy to follow and the job can be completed in 20 minutes or less. This product lists for $160 but can be purchased from Amazon for $86. Incase of a surge including lighting strike the unit would need to be replaced and the two green lights on the unit would not be on.

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Supplies power to the Amp, Preamp, Phono Preamp, Transport and Dac.

Seven MC-0.5's on main AC outlet.

11 gauge PC supplying AC to my Allnic T-1500 300B Integrated Amp Amp. Made with Nano Liquid Contact Enhancer.

10 gauge power cord supplying AC to my Hemisphere. Made with Nano Liquid Contact Enhancer.

Black or Blue Fuses added to main components.

Powering my Conrad Johnson Classic Sixty SE Amp