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Current System. Replaced an Aragon 4004 Mk. II and Adcom GFP 750 with this pre/amp. Also added the Marantz (instead of Rotel RCD 971. Not sure if cables make sense - that goes for all. Also would like to tweak the turntable (cartridge?).

Still playing with cables. Added Zu's between CD and pre, the TruthLink's between pre and amp. Also added Kimber cable for the mp3 player.

I moved the furniture to try to get better acoustics. Not sure if better, but at least I can sit in the sweet spot with a couple of friends! Also bought a screen to block the doorway to the equip. rack and get better reflective sound off the back of the ML's.

None of this is scientific, but sure fun!

My room is 13X20 with speakers on short wall. One 4' from corner walls, the other 4' from wall, but beside open doorway. I have a dedicated 20 amp circut with a hospital grade outlet.

I like the sound, but am sure it can be improved. I listen to Albinoni - Zappa. I'll work on the pictures and update. But, "you get the picture".

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sort of pieced together upgrades, cables, etc. not really knowing what I'm doing other than viewing threads on Audiogon and reading Stereophile, TAS, etc.

Components Toggle details

- Linn Axis Akito
Linn Axis Akito
- Linn Akito
Akito
- Linn K-18 mkII
Linn K-18 Mk. II
- Marantz SA8260
SA8260
- Classe Audio CP-45
CP-45
- Classe Audio CA-200
CA-200
- Martin Logan Ascent
Ascent
- Audioquest 1m Ruby
Creek OBH-8 Phono - Pre
- Audioquest Phono Interconnect
Phono Interconnect
- Zu Bi-wired Wax
13'
- Magic Power A/C Magic Power
Turntable A/C
- VH Audio Flavor 1 Power Cord
VH Audio Flavor 1 Power Cord Pre and Amp
- VH Audio Flavor 3 Power Cord (Digital)
VH Audio Flavor 3 Power Cord (Digital) Power cord for Marantz
- MonsterPower HTS2500 Mk. II
MonsterPower HTS2500 Mk. II AC filter
- Harmonic Technology TruthLink 2m.
- Salamander Cherry Rack Salamander Cherry
Salamander Cherry Equip. Rack
- Zu Cable Varial 1m
XLR
- Kimber Kable Cu
mp3 interconnect

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Owner

Thank you for the comments. I am married w/ children. The finished basement has a second system (Kef 104.2, Aragon 4004, Adcom GFP 750, Rotel CD coupled w/ an Adcom GSA 700 and TV/DVD. The room is large, but the house is older and the celiings are 7' at best.

Would room tunes or some similar treatment help the living room w/ the Martin Logans? Kinda stuck w/ system upstairs, and like listening in that room. However, I've never explored any type of echo busters, etc.

Thanks again.

amohn February 16, 2004 15:40

Owner

System edited: I just added a Linn K-18 Mk II cartridge and Audioquest phone interconnect. Great add!

amohn November 01, 2003 10:39

Owner

System edited: Need some help from anyone willing! I don't know how my cables and components might be matched, and would like feedback on how to optimize my listening room (my living room within wife's constraints!).

amohn October 23, 2003 22:09

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