System edited: Replaced Audioquest Type 4+ speaker cables with Triangle Silver Ghost cables.

ebkesq February 04, 2006 09:15

At one point in time I was considering the IT-85. However, I decided that I enjoyed the Conrad-Johnson "house sound" better than that of VTL, so I went with a CAV-50. They are similar amps and both are great products. I prefer the C-J's rounder, warmer sound to the VTL's drier, more accurrate presentation.

ebkesq January 14, 2006 05:10

System edited: Replaced Creek OBH-8 and OBH-2 with Musical Fidelity X-LPSv3 and X-PSUv3.

ebkesq December 24, 2005 22:48

System edited: Swapped ot Canare LV-61S digital interconnect for a Harmonic Technology Cyberlink Copper. I used the Cyberlink over a year ago. I'm glad I returned it to use!

ebkesq December 03, 2005 05:16

I am looking for a "virtual 5.1" sound processor to add to my processor loop. Does such a thing exist?

ebkesq November 27, 2005 20:59

I like the Philips 963 for SACD playback. For CD playback, the MF DAC sounds great. The 963 was ok for CD playback, but nothing special.

As far as the Kora Explorer, I haven't really heard muuch about that brand, and after a review in Stereophile which suggested it was delicate and pretty easy to damage, I was a little reticent to try it. YBA is a little out of my price range.

I decided to go with the CAV-50. It is truly a great sounding amp. Maybe I'll replace the signal tubes with some French military ones! right now, though, I'm looking at Siemens for the EL-34's, 12ax&a's, and 12au7. I'm sticking with RCA's for the 6sn7's. thanks for the comments!

ebkesq September 17, 2005 06:28

System edited: Replaced Jolida 502A with Conrad-Johnson CAV-50.

ebkesq September 13, 2005 05:01

System edited: Minor changes: added Conrad-Johnson VAV-50 as possible replacement for the Jolida.

ebkesq July 04, 2005 14:52

System edited: Added 1.5m Kimber PBJ's to the list. I hooked up my TiVo and Television to the system. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone...

ebkesq June 04, 2005 00:09

System edited: Replaced NAD 512 with Philips DVD963SA DVD/SACD/CD player. The NAD 512 is for sale if I have any takers.

ebkesq April 27, 2005 03:17

System edited: Added listings for interconnects, power cable, and speaker cables.

ebkesq April 06, 2005 04:50

Pictures coming soon!

If anyone is interested in purchasing my Creek OBH-8 phono amp and OBH-2 power supply, NAD 512 CD Player, and Joldia 502A integrated amp, make me an offer. I also have a .5m Harmonic Technology Cyberlink Copper digital cable available for sale or trade.

ebkesq April 02, 2005 22:46

Ou contraire! The French Revolution, at least as embodied in the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen, stood for the institution of a system founded upon reason rather than based on tradition. Of course, the revolution lost its way...

Hopefully through upgrades and replacements, my system will not lose its way as well. Next on the guillotine is the Jolida, to be replaced by a VTL IT-85.

ebkesq March 27, 2005 20:04