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Originally Posted by j3brow
I never knew Wilson has gotten into the vibration control market. I do know that Stillpoints under McIntosh gear is a prerequisite in my house. They work incredibly well. I’m sure you will feel the same about your pedestals. Now, you simply must change out your rack. It’s time.
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j3brow, the rack is a CWD solid walnut double rack. It's well out of the sound field. Almost zero vibration where it sets. It cost about 5,000.00 20 years ago. I really like it. It's part of me. I'm attached to it.
I've always wanted something under my Mac electronics. I wonder how Pedestals compare to Still Points? Any thoughts? The Pedestals have the "V" material. Does this make them better? I've never been much into vibration control, power conditioners, cords, thinking that just a well designed power conditioner, cord, IC's etc. was all that's needed. I looked up Still Points but couldn't understand the principles.
My dealer sure has a nice display of Wilsons: XVX, Alexx, Alexia V2. Beautiful. I'd love to hear the Alexx vs the Alexia v2 but only had time to drop check off.
I suppose I will never stop spending money until I have no more to spend. Dinner at Flemings tonight to celebrate.
Best
Charles
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Charles Updated System
Most recent updates: AQ Diamond USB replaces AQ Coffee; Wilson Audio Specialties Alexx replaced by Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic; new subwoofer crossover; new Galaxy Grey Thors Hammer;
pending Wilson Pedestals
Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) set on floor on custom made cultured marble slabs
Preamp and DAC: McIntosh D1100
Sources: McIntosh MCD1100 SACD player, MVP881 BR player, MVP851 DVD player, MR87 tuner, Marantz 510LV Laser Disc player, ASUS laptop USB (JRiver Media Center 23)
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1) horizontal lie and Wilson Watch Controller (abbr: WC)
Cables main system: Audioquest Wel Signature speaker cables and balanced IC (preamp to amps); Wel Signature AES/EBU balanced digital IC for CD playback; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for BR player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Diamond USB cable; McIntosh MCT cable for SACD playback; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for tuner; cables for DVD player not listed
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC from WC to amp; Wind balanced IC from preamp to WC; Hurricane HC (2) and Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines with no. 10 wire straight out of fuse box
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) solid walnut cabinet on large casters; holds all sources and preamp; also, Niagara 7000; 11 feet minimum distance from speakers
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes
AC: Dedicated to this room only, an ultra-high efficiency and quiet recently installed Ruud split system 3-ton heat pump.
Room (mancave): 40’L x 15.5’W A-frame; max ceiling height 8’ min 5’; wall within wall construction built of 2 x 6’s; built over garage with custom hardwood floor with gym seal with over 40 Lowes stiffened wooden I-beams supporting floor; complete isolation from rest of house