Silvanik's System_2nd upgrade

by silvanik on
Thiel 7.2 detail
New Thiel system
Crown I-Tech 9000HD
JBL 4367
Hidden subwoofer
Steve McCormack signed silver plate
Tube Pre amp Dode 8 Clarity
Power distributor
Bass traps
System with passive pre amp
SONY HAP Z1-ES Media Player
DIY Audio stand
DIY Audio stand detail

Description

I'm glad to present my simple system here. It's based on a digital source, the wonderful Sony HAP Z1-ES, a DIY passive pre-amp with one IN/OUT line  battery powered and   remote controlled volume,  McCormack DNA-2 amp and Thiel CS 3.6 loudspeakers.  Recently I made by myself the table and the amplifier stand that you can see in the pictures, to make it I used stainless stell, aluminium and carbon fiber.
Today (23th April) I added the Doge 8 Clarity 2019 Edition tube preamp with Psvane tubes, burn in just started, can't have a clear opinion yet....I will be back with my finding once the Doge will be settled.....for sure I love how it looks, hope the same for SQ.
My last touch.....a genuine red Stratocaster  in my listening room help me to believe live music is here. For me it's the symbol of my loved group....Sultans of Swing, Dire Straits of course!!

26 February 2022.
Since around two months I have added a pair of JBL 4367 for live moments need, the very high spl and great sound quality these fantastic loudspeaker is able to deliver is impressive, when you push the volume they bring you directly on stage with your preferred band! Neverthless the Thiel 3.6s will remain with me forever, I still love their absolutely refined sound over many more  expensive and modern speakers.

05 October 2023
After long time dreaming, I succeeded in purchase a beautiful pair of Thiel CS7.2 in Morado finish and spectacular shape.
Unbelievable the new sound quality level I can listen now, amazing! Jim Tiel has been a real genius and his speakers continue to be a reference still nowaday, I can't imagine how much I should spend today to beat these 7.2's
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Components Toggle details

    • Sony HAP Z1-ES
    Media player
    • DIY Passive pre-amp Pre amp
    • McCormack DNA-2 dlx
    Amp
    • Thiel Audio CS 3.6
    Loudspeaker
    • AudioQuest Lapis
    Interconnects
    • AudioQuest Type 4
    Speakers cable
    • DIY Audio stand DIY Table
    • Doge Audio Doge 8 Clarity 2019 Edition
    Tube pre amp
    • REL S 812
    Sub
    • Bluetone Acoustics Customized bass traps
    • JBL Synthesis 4367
    • Thiel Audio CS 7.2
    LOUDSPEAKER
    • Crown Audio Crown I-Tech 9000HD

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Great system.  That amplifier looks like a beast.  

I too have a Doge Clarity 8 tube preamplifier.  I recently sold my Vincent because I thought I only need one preamp and the Doge was better.  

The silver finish you custom ordered is making me envious right now.   Doge products look and feel (to me) better in person than in pictures.  The black photographs and looks pretty subtle. Your silver looks super!

jbhiller

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