vintage cd player, spdif out to cambridge CXN, then optical to the Aero
streamer with onboard dac
optical from cambridge to Aero
new to me; perhaps it will match descriptions
phono cartridge, decent MM that has worked well. Might look at some alternatives.
basic turntable, with the bonus of interchangeable headshells.
- Darlington Labs MP-8B, upgraded from MP-7
discrete phono preamp with JFETs. Constantly powered up.
- AudioQuest Mackenzie 4 meter
single ended interconnect, MP7 to Herron 360
dac that complements this system well, and now with Ray's Reserve 6SN7s.
interconnect from dac to preamp
- Audioquest Mackenzie 2 meter
interconnect from preamp to power amp
- Herron Audio 360 reference
tubed line preamp, more finely graded low volume control than my other preamps. Pairs well with the 62SE.
- Conrad Johnson Classic 62SE
KT120 tubed power amp. Prior amp was a 2275.
- Morrow Audio SP-4 single biwire
speaker cables
- Vandersteen 2ce Signature
My third pair of Vandersteens, perhaps more to follow. Very satisfying results once the sweet spot for positioning is found. I'm thinking about the carbon tweeters however.
- Salamander Designs Archetype
Basic height adjustable rack. Ripe for a change at some point.
- Generic 20 amp dedicated outlets
Two outlets behind the equipment, on a dedicated line installed by a local electrician.
