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Message started by busterfree on 03/12/12 at 03:24:04

Title: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/12/12 at 03:24:04

I have been feeling adventurous of late so I thought I would post my system here and other places just for the heck of it. Enjoy...

Decware SE84C+ amp - two watts with two inputs
Sony XA5400ES SACD player
Klipsch Forte II speakers
Pioneer TX-8100 tuner
PS Audio P500 power plant with Stage 3 mods from Cullen Circuits (CDP and tuner in one zone, amp zone 2, NH in UO)
PS Audion Premier Soloist (between wall and P500)
PS Audio AC12 power cord (from Soloist to P500)
Decware power cord (amp), interconnects (CDP) and speaker cables
Signal Cable interconnects (tuner)
Standard power cord on CDP and tuner

Title: Re: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/12/12 at 03:26:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67007897@N08/sets/72157629565350859/

Title: Re: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/12/12 at 03:27:14

My desktop systems for dvds, tv, jazz. Thanks
Decware Trapeziums
NAD 314
Blu-ray player
Decware Zbox
22" LCD TV
PS Audio Quintet power conditioner

Title: Re: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/12/12 at 03:28:29

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67007897@N08/sets/72157629200688054/

Title: Re: My system...
Post by Rivieraranch on 03/12/12 at 03:49:18

My compliments! Where did you get that beautiful wood case for the ZEN?

I have to take a photo of my desk with my TRAPEZIUMS on top.

Title: Re: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/12/12 at 20:28:44

I ordered the case from Decware.

Title: Re: My system...
Post by ZYGI on 03/13/12 at 00:31:15

Jim,

I looked real hard and found the amp base is still available. I think that base was the last one of those I built. Its been awhile for sure.

The part number is B610P but I stopped doing the scalloped slot for the volume knob and just bore the hole through.

They all, at this time require the volume knob.....Pretty wood isn't it?

Zygi

Title: Re: My system...
Post by Rivieraranch on 03/13/12 at 02:00:59

That case - I don't know if it is only the wood - is just a stunner!

Title: Re: My system...
Post by ski bum on 03/13/12 at 16:45:18

Nice setup, BF! Very similar to what I run, regarding source, amp, and speakers at least.

Now get yourself a Mini Torii for the Klipsch so your can move the SE84 to the Trapezium system, and retire the NAD, and you're all set.

Title: Re: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/14/12 at 01:26:17

Thanks.

I have had the NAD for many years. It is great. I have tried the SE84C+ on the trapeziums, and it works great. I did order an SE34I.3 to use as my reference amp for the Klipsch.

I will soon have three amps that I do not want to part with. I also have a pair of Klipsch RB81 that I swap with the Forte II. I would like to get the ERR, but I do not want to part with my other speakers.

I would like to try a Mini Torii, but I wonder if the higher gain will do me any good or harm. I like the tube regulation and small footprint.

Title: Re: My system...
Post by busterfree on 03/14/12 at 01:30:03

...Another constant internal debate is a new source. I really want the PS Audio PWT/PWD combo. In the end, I convince myself to stay with the Sony. It sounds really good with well recorded CDs to my ears, so I stay with it. I also like the headphone output of the Sony, tuner, and NAD.

Title: Re: My system...
Post by Lon on 03/14/12 at 01:39:55

I replaced the Sony with the PWT/PWD and it was a big expense, but a significant improvement for Redbook. Some SACD was better than the Redbook on the PWT/PWD, but not all. As I have a hundred or more times cds than SACDs, I'm okay with that. One day I'll get a really good SACD player again, most likely combined with a flagship Blu-ray player so I don't have to find a new rack shelf somehow.