It is now 2015 and I have finished my Lamm Signature Triad(ML3,LL1,LP1)It is without a doubt the finest I have seen or heard,I am done with electronics.I am still using the Avalon Isis,it just grows on you and never gets old.I am still up to date on my Walker MKV,I added the oiless and carefree compresser,what a dream.I added a second Troy signature for the ML3s and it works superb,I also am using 4 Thor SE grounding cables in the system and they are a tremendous achievement.I am using Dalby audio single and Duo isolation feet under all my components,they are a component unto themselves.And last but not least the latest and greatest Elrod Diamond cabling to tie it all together.I almost forgot the MD 809 Internet Tuner,a real work or art.
Absolutely amazing,have not heard a speaker in its class.After 2 years I just love everything about it.
Lamm ML3 Signature Amps
These are beyond anything I thought was possible in audio,I think my quest has ended.
Lamm LL1 Signature Line
Lamm's mate to the LP1 Signature Phono Stage,all that is left is the ML3s.These Signature Series are beyond awesome.
Lamm LP1 Signature Phono
Lamm's new 3 chassis phono stage that is better than anything I have ever had in my possession or ever heard at a show,totally incredible.
Elrod Diamond Series Interconnect
The new Diamond series is David Elrod's Mona Lisa.It is just a incedible experience.
Elrod Diamond Series Speaker Cables
Elrod's new top of the line,and sets a new standard for what is possible in Audio.Must be heard to be believed.!
Elrod Diamond Series Power Cord
If you thought the Gold Statement was amazing the Diamond will blow your mind.I still can't believe what I am hearing through this power cord.
Elrod Gold Statement Power Cords
These cords just blew me away,never heard anything like them.Hats off to Mr.David Elrod
Walker Audio Proscenium Black Diamond V
It is a real joy to listen to,pulls every nuance out of the groove and has tremendous transparency and detail but never gets fatiguing.A real work of art.And with the latest update to the air supply,it really puts the Walker over the Top of any table made.
Lee Dalby Lignum Vitae Vinyl Stabilizer
This thing crushed my beloved Shun Mook,it is made with brass,ebony bullets inside and Lignum wood.It is a work of art.
Walker Audio Reference Motor Drive
Does its job well,locks in the speed and keeps it there.
Koetsu CoralStone Platinum Diamond
Nothing I have heard compares to the coralstone,It is unique.Take anything about a Koetsu you have ever liked and turn it up a notch.
Magnum Dynalab MD-809 Internet Radio
Beat my Sequerra hands down and that is not easy.Best on the market.
Tripoint Orion Power Conditioner
Takes clean AC to a whole new level,and the results are stunning.
Tripoint Troy Signature
If you thought the Troy was something special wait till you hear the signature,pure magic.
Bybee Super Effect Speaker Filter
These are the only filters I will use in my system,all positive improvements and no negative,first time I can say that about a filter.Super stuff.
Harmonic Resolution M3 Isolation Base
Put 1 under my turntable,preamp and amps.These really work well and highly recommend them.
Hi,I had my Walker Black Diamond updated by Lloyd on 8/2/11 and I must say seperating the air supply from the arm and suspension has made a huge difference in soundstage,detail and transparency.The suspension now runs at 22 psi instead of 45 psi and he also added a new coupling material to the bottom of the pods on the table. It was well worth the time and money for the added performance. Bravo Lloyd!!! Robert
Hi,the JL2 sigs are a tremendous amplifier and much more powerful than their rated output.It will drive all but the most power hungry speakers to their full potential. They sound just as wonderful as the pre-amp maybe more so,iron fisted bass control with that incredible tube midrange and top end.Hard to beat.
Strapper you are absolutely right , what an involving pre and phono, way better and crystal clear . I will definetively try their poweramps also, i dont know what they bring to the table ? Will a jl2 do?
I could actually see myself ending up with an all cat system and call it a day and i dont say that often
Hi Andromedaaudio,The Nagra is a very clean,detailed but in my opinion sterile sounding pre-amp.It is also has a very in your face presentation.What the Cat will give you is much more natural instrument timbre and dynamic swings. It will also give you a much wider and deeper soundstage with better layering.Overall it is a much better pre-amp. Not as good as Ken Stevens newer efforts but very excellent.
Hello strapper wonderfull system i bet it sounds terrific . You have the top cat pre running in your system . I am currently running the nagra but i think about switching to the cat ultimate mk 2 what would i gain ,any idea?
Hi,I am finally finished cabling my system with Elrods new Diamond Line cables(Speaker cables,Interconnects,Power cords).If anyone in the tri-state area would like to hear what a all Diamond system sounds like please let me know,I would be glad to invite you over and we can listen a bit.I live in New Jersey.
Thank You Andromedaaudio for your kind words,I have put together a system that has evolved into real music being my measuring stick.I have chosen components that I believe bring me closer to the actual event.
Hi Nirodha,there is a incredible synergy when adding more Elrod Gold power cords or the Gold Statement speaker cables or interconnects.The saying the whole is more than the sum of its parts definitley comes into play here. I hate to tell you but after living with the Diamond power cord for a few months now,I believe that 1 Diamond is more of a system changer than 2 Gold Statements,it is that superior to every other cord I have heard.
You are one lucky guy Robert! I received my second Statement Gold yesterday and it is true that "gold feeding gold" (gold > ps audio quintet > dCS) is addictive. The diamond really must be something special. Maybe....in some distant future....haha Enjoy!!! Wim
System edited: Hi,added a picture of the Elrod Diamond power cord on the intro pictures of my system. The Elrod Diamond Power cord retails for 13000.00 but if you put one in your system you will never ever remove it,the Elrod Gold statement is the by far the finest power cord I had heard till the Diamond but the Diamond is so superior to it in every way it boggles the mind. One of these on your pre-amp,amp,power conditioner and you think you upgraded all kinds of components. Robert
Hi,just recieved 2 Elrod Diamond power cords and they are right out of the box magic,just magic.You hear depth and space and instruments coming from all directions and these cords have about 20 hours on them.These cost 13000.00 apieace but 1 on your cd or pre-amp or amp and you will think you have a whole new system,I have no idea what is in them but they are heavy and have the most impressive ends I have ever seen on a power cord.This is without a doubt the finest edition to the Diamond line yet,and the Diamond speaker cables and interconnects are incredible in their own right but these power cord.WOW!
Hi,recent additions are the incredible Elrod Diamond Interconnect and Speaker cables,the Power cord will be added in about a month to the system.Talking about the Diamond lines performance is a mute point,you just sit there with your jaw hanging waiting for the next selection to start,they are something that has to be experienced.I can't wait for the power cord.Also the tripoint troy totally shocked me by the improvement it wrought on my system,it takes away all the electronic grunge in the music and beleive me you do realize how much there is till it is gone.And what is left is totally non fatiguing hamonically correct music,and the better the components the bigger difference it makes.
Hi,Once in a while you are exposed to a product so Unique and effective you wonder how you could have ever lived without it.The Tripiont Troy is such a product,recommended by a fellow audiophile and explained by its brilliant designer I tried it and was shocked by what a difference it makes.It removes all types of electronic artifacts and grunge and adds nothing,but you don't realize how incredible music sounds without all that noise there.You finally start to understand what you pay all that money for superior components ,hearing what they are truly capable of without the electronic artifacts there and nothing added but the music.The better the system the more impressed you will be by the Troy,Any 6 figure system should seriously think about adding one. WARNING:If you can't afford it don't demo it because you will be miserable when you unhook it and send it back.
My question may seem a little bit odd but here goes: I ordered a pair of CAT JL-3s, and have already placed a deposit on some finite-elemente platforms for them. Problem is the CATs seem to be wider than the the platforms so I'm counting on the fact that the CAT's feet are some inches away from the edge of the amp.
Would you be able to say how the feet are from the four corners of the JL-3s please?
I have absolutely no doubt that Elrod's power cords are the best. His cords are like putting your system on steroids. Everything you have will be amplified.
I've been plotting my move, and the Elrod's will come in time. Because I have so many components, I feel the best way to incorporate the new cords is at the level of the power conditioner. Right now, I am having a power conditioner built by Miguel Alvarez at Tripoint. This is where the Elrod cords will go.
Allow me to say this about David Elrod. He is a true enthusiast, a perfectionist, and a valuable resource. I had several conversations with him in the planning stages of my power conditioner. He was extremely helpful. I found him to be quite interested in learning about the product. He was also very courteous and respectful when speaking of others products. He does not resort to self-grandizing, as he allows his products and his customers to speak for themselves. It is a pleasure to encounter such people in this hobby.
Hi Alec,Every customer that has bought a Gold statement cable from me has claimed it is the best power cord,interconnect,speaker cable they have ever heard.That pretty much covers everything on the market,they really have to be experienced to understand all the praises.
Thank You for the kind words Rob,it was a pleasure meeting you and having you see and hear my system.I hope one day to hear your superb system,it must be amazing because you have excellent knowledge and taste in audio. Love those Isis and Elrods!!
I want to thank Robert for having me over to hear what he has put together. Beautfiul system and discriminating taste at the highest level. Robert has a knack for putting together components that will satisfy for the long haul.
His system sounds big, lush, and dynamic. The Isis, CAT, Walker, and Elrod provide an absolutley outstanding midrange. I love all those cables. Anyone who says ceramic drivers sound dry and flat are crazy! The Isis is a speaker that just gets better over time, and is a real achievement from Neil Patel. I appreciate the Isis more the longer I listen to it. A little picky, but once dialed-in, amazing. Not many audio components have that characteristic.
Hi,Yes the Isis and Convergent Amps and pre-amp make a heavenly combonation,also since I added Elrod's new Gold Statement cabling it has been brought to new heights.If your ever in New Jersey send me a E-mail.
I auditioned the ISIS recently and was positively inmpressed even though the amp being used for the demo was not up to the mark. I am sure they sound fantastic with the CATS.
Hi,I have had these cords now for about 6 weeks and they are without a doubt the finest power cords I have ever heard by a wide margin.They have the ability to make you want to keep listening and when you end you cannot wait to get back to listening,its very addictive.I never had a component that did that to me,they are very musical yet very accurate a super combination.I recommend them without reservation. Robert
Hi,I have had the cords for about 2 weeks now and they just get better and better.The bass and midbass slam is totally in a league of its own,and the soundstage just keeps getting wider and deeper.Also extreme transparency and natural high end,as good as the vd genesis was this cable beats it by a WIDE margin in all areas.I cant find anything the vd genesis did better,these cables are a must audition in my opinion.If you cant afford these I understand the silver is a excellent performer to,I would like to hear some opinions after people try this cable. Robert
