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12-08-2020, 10:23 PM
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Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, Clearaudio Performance SE. Satisfy tonearm & Maestro Wood MM cartridge. Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables, Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU, Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs, Other:Two PSI Audio AVAA C20, Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack 
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12-08-2020, 11:30 PM
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Buck, as usual you've generated a good conversation, and I just went through this thread again. It's cool to see what we wrote back at the beginning of the year, and then see what we actually did in the audio realm.
For us, the year did and didn't go according to plan - spent more than I planned to, but what the heck (somehow I have the feeling I'm not the only one here...). We finished the new house, and we're enjoying it greatly. A real regret is that I was hoping to have Dan come over since we're not too far from where he lived. - Switched out Mc C2500 pre to C1100 - Added Aurender N100C music server - Added Schiit Yggdrasil as DAC for the Aurender - Re-purposed old Benchmark 1 DAC for Mac Mini - New Sony 80" TV - Wireworld cabling Much of the above was, let's say, intended at the beginning of the year if not explicitly planned. The Aurender/Yggy combination has been a hit, and The C1100 is a dream come true. Unplanned was the return of 24-year-old 80BJr from the west coast, whose software engineering job and company allows him to stay here until probably mid-2021 when all the Covid crap hopefully blows over. Luckily, the new house was built to include a second floor with a piano room and guest suite for him to have space if he ever came back and wanted to spend a bit of extra time over the holidays. We just never figured it would be under these circumstances. So he just got new Audeze LCD-3s, which we really like, and he's got a Schiit DAC and HP amp on the way to power them in my office, which he has taken over. I decided to get the same cans, as well as a Bluesound streamer (which I'll use as a Roon endpoint) and Feliks Audio Euforia HP amp, all of which are on the way. Never would have guessed that I would have seriously gotten into headphones but with young Paul here and both of us having some gear, we will be able to play with comparing different setups, which is something that is normally difficult to do in real world circumstances. Of course, Boss-girl, my partner in crime for a lot of great listening sessions, will have something under the Christmas tree, with Apple's new headphones that came out today, something I think will pleasantly surprise her. Better than jewelry, LOL!
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Sources: Vinyl: Clearaudio Innovation Wood turntable with 9" Universal tonearm, Da Vinci V2 cartridge, Stillpoints SS & Stillpoints clamp, McIntosh MVP 901, Apple Mac mini via Benchmark DAC 1, Aurender N100C via Schiit Yggdrasil Control: McIntosh C1100, Mcintosh MX151 Power: Mcintosh MC2301s (front), McIntosh MC501 (center), Mcintosh MC402 (rear) Speakers: Sonus Faber Amati Futura (front and back), SF Vox center Power/connections: PS Audio Power Port receptacles, RGPC 400 pro (2) WireWorld interconnects and speaker cable
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12-09-2020, 12:01 AM
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v
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12-09-2020, 12:24 AM
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Sources: Vinyl: Clearaudio Innovation Wood turntable with 9" Universal tonearm, Da Vinci V2 cartridge, Stillpoints SS & Stillpoints clamp, McIntosh MVP 901, Apple Mac mini via Benchmark DAC 1, Aurender N100C via Schiit Yggdrasil Control: McIntosh C1100, Mcintosh MX151 Power: Mcintosh MC2301s (front), McIntosh MC501 (center), Mcintosh MC402 (rear) Speakers: Sonus Faber Amati Futura (front and back), SF Vox center Power/connections: PS Audio Power Port receptacles, RGPC 400 pro (2) WireWorld interconnects and speaker cable
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12-09-2020, 12:48 AM
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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12-09-2020, 02:11 AM
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2020 was a big year for me. I upgraded my processor, added a new (to me) preamp, upgraded all of my cables, replaced my speakers, added power conditioning, replaced my music server, and added a DAC. Not sure what 2021 will hold if anything.
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Dennis C500, MX123, MC501 (2), MC207, MCD500, Silenzio, Bryston BDA3, Shunyata Denali 6000/S, Panasonic UB900, Canton Reference 3K, Canton Reference 50K, Fresco, Descent
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12-09-2020, 03:13 AM
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It was a big year for me too. The old girl's warmed up now, the prose should flow.
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12-09-2020, 09:53 AM
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Too early, lots of open ends.  Maybe late Q1.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v
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12-09-2020, 10:26 AM
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Having only”rejoined” this group a couple months ago, I started 2020 with no plans regarding audio for 2020. My system is in a bonus room that I have rarely been in since moving into this house in 2015. I might even say that system was turned on a few times a year for a few hours. For most everyone, COVID has created a year to remember. For my wife and I, COVID has been the least of it. Our son in law passed away unexpectedly in April, leaving his 25yo wife with 3 boys, ages 6,3 and 1. They lived in Phoenix, but by early June, they all ended up here on Lake Norman with us. As empty nesters, it’s been a big adjustment. My wife is basically raising the boys, and we no longer have the freedom to do what we want, when we want. I rarely saw my boat this year. And I, a healthcare executive used to traveling, find myself in a very busy, noisy, disheveled home that used to be perfectly “everything”! So, while not actually a plan, I have rejoined this group, ordered the C-2700 as an upgrade for the new MC cartridge on my turntable, a better DAC for streaming Tidal and Qobuz that I hadn’t yet experienced prior. Next week, the nearly 10 yo 55in Samsung will be replaced by an 85 inch TV. Because of a delay in getting a MVP 901 due to McIntosh factory delays, I have in shipment one from Audio Classics that is rated a B1. I’m particular, so hopefully will meet my expectations. I also recently purchased a completely refurbished and refabricated Revox PR 99 mkiii, so making tapes and learning how to use that has been fun. So, I now have a place for myself, quiet, comfortable, and filled with multiple ways to enjoy the music I’ve always loved. And the boys love it too, when I let them up! Needless to say, I’m very thankful for being here for my family, and that we haven’t had close ones affected by COVID. Thanks for listening. Jim
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Main System MC-2102--C-2700--HiFi Rose 150B--MVP-901--Revox PR-99mkiii--Klipschorns- - Shunyata Denali 6000v2 --Sota Star Sapphire Turntable with vacuum—SME series iV.Vi—Sumiko Blackbird— WireWorld power and interconnect cables MC-205–MX-100
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