Description

The system components have remained largely unchanged, but for the additions of a large Minus K platform for the turntable, a pair of 15" subwoofers to augment the lowest octaves and the installation of a robust electrical sub-system--powered through a Controlled Power 10kVa isolation transformer. The main change is the room--we relocated from New York to Austin, TX in 2017 and I now have a longer, narrower room that occupies most of the 2nd floor of the house. I have added a few photos reflecting updates since 2017. Bill
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Room Details

Dimensions: 31’ × 14’  Large
Ceiling: 9’


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    • Koetsu Jade Platinum MC Phono Cartridge
    • AirTight Supreme
    Steroids
    • Koetsu Tiger Eye cartridge
    • Kuzma Air Line
    It Blows
    • Kuzma XL Reference
    the BIG Hogan
    • HRS Isolation
    platform
    • Minus K BM-1 Isolation Platform
    • Allnic H3000
    Phono stage
    • Veloce Line Stage LS-1 (Lithio)
    This is the 'Gen. 2' version of this line stage with lithium batteries, loaded with the DR version of the 6H30 'supertube'
    • Lamm ML 2
    18 watt SET monobloc
    • grand prix monaco
    equipment stand with carbon shelf and apex footers- for preamp
    • grand prix monaco amp
    with carbon shelf and apex footers
    • Avantgarde Duo
    Very demanding but the effort is repaid
    • grand prix Apex Footers
    isolation feet for speakers
    • kubala sonsa elation
    XLR terminated
    • kubala sosna emotion
    WoW!
    • REalTrap Bass Traps
    all 4 corners plus additional panels to reduce reflections from odd angles of room
    • Controlled Power 10kVa Isolation Transformer

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AudiogoN is about the only place I post, and then only on occasion. I got involved with Allnic early on and gladly answer any questions I can. I really only post consistently on the "what's on your turntable tonight?" thread.

I suspect that aha moment is sneaking up on you already. That "one more LP before bed" feeling is keeping you up later than normal. You are really going to enjoy the ride. One of the outstanding characteristics of the Allnic phono stage designs is the deep black quiet that the music jumps out from.

Your front end and system components certainly will allow you to take full measure of what the H3000 has to offer.

slipknot1

Expect it to continue to morph well into the 100 to 150 hour range. But once it's there, your LP collection will sound new. what I mean by that is that I am still hearing subtle cues in complex musical passages that I never noticed before.

Disclaimer: I just had Lloyd Walker work his magic on my turntable with his latest suspension, clamp and damping fluid mods.

slipknot1

The RCA 5U4G blackplate is another excellent choice in rectifiers for the Allnic H3000 phono stage...

slipknot1