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Main listening room with Audio Research Reference electronics, Esoteric P03 / D03 / G0s SACD / CD source, Wilson Audio Watt / Puppy 8, Steve Blinn Design custom rack, Kimber Select ICs and speaker cable, Shunyata King Cobra and Anaconda CX, four 20 amp dedicated lines fed by an isloation transformer. Hand painting on the walls by local artist.
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    • Audio Research REF 40th Anniversary
    ARC REF 40th Anniversary pre-amp
    • Audio Research REF 210s
    ARC REF 210 mono amps
    • Esoteric P-03
    SACD / CD Transport
    • Esoteric D-03
    SACD / CD DAC
    • Esoteric G0s
    Master Clock
    • Wilson Audio Watt / Puppy 8
    Wilson Watt / Puppy 8 in red with white grills
    • Kimber Select KS 1126
    Hybrid Copper / Silver
    • Kimber Select KS - 3038
    7' pure silver speaker cable
    • Esoteric Acrolink Mexcel 2500
    Digital ICs
    • Shunyata King Cobra & Anaconda Helix CX
    Power cords used on REF40th, Ref 210s, Esoteric P03 / D03
    • Controlled Power Company 5 KVA Isolation Transformer
    A CPC 5 KVA isolation transformer feeds an isolated sub-panel that feeds the four 20 amp dedicated circuits in the listening room. Receptacles are Hubell isolated ground type. The transformer has the Transient Voltage Spike Suppression (TVSS), High frequency noise filtering, K13 rated for harmonic suppression, options. Ground is maticulously maintained by multiple ground rods connected electrically in parallel with house ground at service entry point

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Hi, out of curiosity, what clock cable are you using? I see you have the good Acrolink firewires between the dac and transport.

I recently added a Cardas LIghtning 15 bnc-bnc (2) between my dCS scarlatti clock and dCS scarlatti dac and transport.

For about $300 per cable, it's a noticeable improvement, similar to what you describe above on your g0s...for not much $$'s

jfrech

Hi, VERY nice system. And love your room to! Can you elaborate on your electricity? Did you get a before/after chance to listen?

I to use a few of the ASC wall panels. They are highly effective for a few $$'s. How did you place them? Trail and error or just a guess? Any bass traps?

My room is the same as your's, 2nd floor above a garage. I don't have any footfall issues. I used to have a SME 20/2 and now a Grand Prix Monaco Turntable. (same rack as you) I suspect the Linn's suspension is to compliant. Hope you try a different table one day, vinyl and Wilson's are great combo.

I used to own wp 8's. With your electronics, I know that's a killer system!

jfrech