I had not updated this system for 9 full years, and for a very good reason - there have been no changes! Yes, this is some sort of record for me. This is the best system I've owned in over 50 years of listening.
The further refinement of the great III series. I love it. The beautiful Macassar Ebony finish is icing on the cake.
Triplanar VII Ultimate
Superb arm, easily adjustable.
Ortofon A90
The best cartridge I've had in my system, without the slightest doubt. Patience is required for setup, but it's well worth the time.
Zesto Andros
Absolute analog bliss
Zesto Leto
Tube line stage
Music Vault Diamond
Music server outputting 24/192 resolution.
Antelope Audio Gold w/ Voltikus
I don't how to describe this except to say that this, combined with the Music Vault server, produces the best digital sound I've ever heard, bar none.
Sanders 10c/e
Hybrid transmission line and electrostatic, with active crossover. I now am describing this as a 10c/e because I switched to the newer dbx crossover. It makes a significant difference. I also asked Roger Sanders about swapping in the 10e’s aluminum cone woofers. He stated that this change was largely because owners were blowing the poly cones out by over driving them. He also implied that, from a sound perspective, the older drivers might be preferable (he’s still using them in his personal system). Given all that, I’m keeping the poly drivers.
Sanders Magtech
An extraordinary bargain in efficient, high-power amplification. It sounds great (fully the equal of my former Ayre MX-Rs)
JW Audio Reference
Comparatively inexpensive balanced interconnects that are as good as anything I've ever heard. A true bargain in high end audio.
WyWires Silver XLR
Outstanding cables at a semi-reasonable price.
Straightwire Virtuoso
Used for bass in biamp sysytem. Outstanding low and midbass definition.
Stereovox LSP-600C
These are the ones that convinced me of the huge difference well-designed and engineered cables can make. Used for electrostatic panels in biamp setup.
PS Audio Power Plant Premier
AC regenerator, non current limiting. Provides a dark black background. I love it.