drrsutliffdrrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Thiel CS2.4s have replaced the Audio Physic Tempo V speakers. Trying to decide if the Rel Strada III will stay as the bass from the Thiels is very satisfying. Overall a pleasant impr... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Rel Strata III is now providing sub bass support. The integration took some time, but using the high level inputs crossed over at 30 hertz provides amazingly subtle, solid support to... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Added Audience PowerChord e cables. The Benz is off to SoundSmith for a retip so I installed the VAC Divinyl SUT and installed my recently aquired Denon 103D. Now i see why people st... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Replaced the Cardas Golden Reference SC with Audience AU24e cables. I loved the Cardas presentation, but it was a little heavier than my system needed. The Audience cables seem to ha... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemVisited the VAC office last weekend while in the area with my son's soccer team. Picked up my Standard LE, that had been in for service, and was able to visit with the Kevin and Brent for a few min... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThe recently added Cardas Golden Reference speaker cables have produced a special synergy with my Audio Physic speakers creating a beautifully balanced top to bottom presentation with excep... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Recent change to the Cardas Golden Reference SC. They really helped balance the Audio Physic speakers and present a beautiful wide and deep sound stage. New tubes from Vintage Tube S... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Added an Audience aR1p conditioner. The CryoParts Power Strip II is connected to the conditioner by a Zu Mother PC and the equipment is all connected to the power strip by Zu Mother ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Audience AU24e ICs placed into system. There is an immediate improvement in micro detail and correction of an excessive siblance issue that was present from both my analogue and digi... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Updating recent addition of the Audio Physic Speakers and the Benz Ebony with new pictures. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Audio Physic Tempo 5 speakers now in the system. Excellent sound stage and clarity with increased bass drive. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Added some new pictures with recent changes. Audio Physic Tempo Speakers will be delivered tomorrow. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThe KEF Blade speakers were special to me (though not in my present price range). With the Ayre amps they produced a wonderful sound stage with precision, detail, and a lack of any fatigue. The Aud... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThank you Lapierre. The VAC paired with the ACs presents a dynamic and detailed soundstage. Since I just added the Benz Ebony I will be focused on vinyl for a while, as it moved the system to a new... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: The addition of a Benz Ebony H cartridge has displayed amazing synergy with the Origin Live Encounter arm and OL table. The cartridge has taken alot of time to dial in with an extrem... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThe change from the OL Silver Mk1 tonearm to the Encounter Mk3c has not been small. Base response has more definition and control. The sound stage has better integration with increased micro-dynami... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: I changed the OL Silver tonearm to the OL Encounter Mk3c. The Silver was very good, but the Encounter evolved the system to a new level. The Silver, in use for the past two years, pr... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThe PA100/100 just returned from visitng VAC and Kevin Hayes with the Phi 300.1 front end upgrade installed. VAC's description of the upgrade - "Fits the new front end circuit topology... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThank you for that insight Knghifi. I will look at trying some other PCs and seeing how they may perform. I had a dedicated line placed to my setup and removed all my power conditioners about 8 mon... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemThank you for your comments Rhljazz. Once the amp is settled back in with the new front end upgrade I will do some tube rolling. It came to me with Phillips JAN 6189s and a new set of KT88s sourced... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: VAC PA 100/100 was sent to VAC for the phi300.1 front end topology upgrade 14 days ago. Just received an e-mail that it is ready for final review by Kevin Hays and should be back soon. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Updating a few photos after adding the VAC PA100/100 posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: A VAC PA100/100 has replaced the Shanling SP80s. The upgrade has not been subtle with greater musical detail, beter soundstage, and a presentation that makes music just sound more co... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemI specifically used the section Jim calls "playing the room". I was very surprised how minor changes of less than 1/2 inch on speaker placement changed what I would call the "cohesiv... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
drrsutliff's systemSystem edited: Additional changes were implemented following Jim Smith's advice in GET BETTER SOUND and his seminar at the Axpona Show. Small changes in my speaker palcement and alignment that were... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |