bslon's System

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Description

Starting with a simple portable stereo as a teen in the ‘60’s, incremental equipment upgrades over fifty plus years have morphed the system into what it is today.


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Room Details

Dimensions: 20’ × 16’  Medium
Ceiling: 13’

Components Toggle details

    • Pure Fidelity Harmony mk2
    • Origin Live Illustrious SE
    • Pure Fidelity Stratos LO MC
    • Lyra Delos MC
    • Sumiko Anniversary 40 MC
    • Pure Fidelity Conductor Power Supply
    • ModWright PH 9.0X phono
    • ModWright Outboard power supply
    • Cary DMS-700 Network Player
    • Bryston BP-26 pre-amp
    • Bryston MPS-2 power supply
    • Bryston 4B3 amplifier
    • Aerial Acoustics Model 7T loudspeakers
    • Bryston BHA-1 headphone amp
    • Sennheiser HD 800 headphones
    • Sennheiser HD 820 headphones
    • Shunyata Research Hydra 8
    • Audiodesksysteme Glass Record Cleaner
    • SolidSteel S-4 equipment stand
    • AudioQuest Water IC
    • AudioQuest Oak speaker cables
    • Shunyata Research Power Cables
    • PS Audio Power Port AC receptacle

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Thanks for the comment Mike!
The shelves are from IKEA, search for “kallax”. It shows the dimensions for the various sizes. The downside is the back is open and the records can slide in too far. I cut pieces of electrical “cord hider” and taped it down, others have used foam pool noodles (floats) to keep the records in line.

bslon

Owner
Hi, noromance!
I’m torn on the speaker placement, moving them out gains a bit of imaging but loses bass and I really like the bass they put out. I’m trying to avoid adding a sub system for now. Thanks for your comment and the suggestion.

bslon

Owner

Hello rixthetrick,

Getting the best sound and performance out of the gear is paramount, but aesthetics are important, too. To me, anyway.

Your comments are appreciated!

Bill

bslon

Owner
Thanks, slaw!
What’s on the turntable tonight?

bslon

Owner
Great comments Jon, thanks! The Aerials can kick it out in a surprising and satisfying way, and pair really well with the 4b3 amp. Years of careful upgrades have given me a system that I really enjoy. Chilehed likes the 7T’s too, has a pair in his system. If you get a chance to hear them sometime, be prepared—there’s a Wow Factor! :-)
Cheers!

bslon

Owner
jrw1971, thanks for your reply and advice—it’s appreciated! The Fat Boy gimbal looks like my next upgrade. Vinyl Rules!

bslon

Owner
John, at least you’ve kept your sense of humor!!
I’m afraid to make a list of old gear, my wife could find it!  :-)
Bill

bslon

Owner

I’m fortunate to have retailers nearby where I was able to see and hear my gear and ended up with gratifying sound, even with the headphones. Some high-enders may say move the speakers out, add room treatments or subs but I’m happy with it as is…for now. You know how that is.

Thanks for your comment!

bslon

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