I've trimmed the system down even more. Thanks to PC audio I don't need all the extra components. Going USB direct has been one of the largest leaps forward in sound for me. No turning back now, I listen more than ever before. I still need to upgrade my pics with the new gear.
This is my Media Center. I'll be using this computer as a transport,DVR,TV tuner and a web surfer.
Bel Canto Design DAC 3
I use this as a preamp and a USB DAC.
Kr Audio Antares 300 BXLS
Hybrid 14 wpc, Class A SET with no NFB. The best sounding tubed amplifier I've had the pleasure of owning.
Specifications
Dual Mono Amplifier Operating in Class A Load Impedance: 4.8 Ohm (2 Channels) Sinus Output: 14 W RMS by two channels Music Output: [lessthansign] 50 watts Distortion: 0 Bandwidth: 12 Hz - 35 KHz (-2dB) Input Sensitivity: 1 volt Input Impedance: 100 KOhm Negative Feedback: 0 A.C. Power: 100/230 volts Maximum Power Consumption: 250 VA Dimension: 53 x 36 x 26 cm Weight: 105 lbs copy and paste link for review http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0901/krenterprise.htm
Brines Acoustics FTA-2000s
ML TL designed around the Fostex F200A fullrange driver. Frequency response in room from 21Hz to 20 Khz. The closest I will probably get to a true fullrange single driver. Upgrades BSC( Baffle step correction circuit). Uses One Mills resistor,One Alpha core inductor and one big Hovland cap. In the right setting they give multi ways a run for their money in dynamics. Who said single drivers don't have bass? ;-)
DIY Solid Core Silver
Made these myself...telfon covering and 16 awg solid core silver wire ordered from jewelery supplier.If bought in store. retail would be over $1000.
E-ticketcables Tri-Braid Silver plated
Tri-Braid silver plated interconnects. Made with 3-20 gauge silver plated OFC conductors. Teflon insulated. These cables are used between the buffer and integrates.
Blue Jeans LC-1
3ft solid core,low capacitance/shielded cable used between TVC-1 and amplifier.
Volex 14/3 gauge 17605
All of the equipment in the system that needs to be powered uses a Volex 9' 10" 14 gauge power cord.
Maple Shade THE SUREFOOT v.3
These brass footers will be used undr my Reference version Promitheus when it arrives.
USB- AUDIO ASIO Driver Windows edition
This driver takes the place of the stock USB driver. The difference in sound has to be heard to believed!