My living room system has evolved a lot over the years. Currently I have Omega single driver speakers driven by either Line Magnetic or Alan Eaton SET amp, with various sources selectable via a passive preamp for the Alan Eaton. I use Roon a lot in this system but also play SACDs and CDs and LPs when the mood strikes. I’ve got the gear placed on a small coffee table and a small marble top table I had that used to hold a plant. I think it looks unobtrusive in the living room but YOUR wife may disagree. I only have to suit myself!
Got these from a local in trade for an amp. They are circa 2008 and I love them in this system.
Alan Eaton 45 SET stereo amp
I had Alan Eaton 45 monoblocks, then a stereo version, and finally this stereo version in red with globe 45s. My third Alan Eaton is my favorite. Sounds perfect with the Omega speakers.
LUMIN T2 Streamer DAC
This streamer/DAC does a great job and I rarely flip the stream over to the Aqua Acoustics DAC. I use Roon but the LUMIN software is good too. The T2 can handle up to 512 DSD files.
Line Magnetic LM-518IA
Another SET amp used in this system, 22 watts out of 845 tubes.
Technics SL-1200GR
My first direct drive turntable. Bought this when it first came out and have really enjoyed it. I’m using an Ortofon LH4000 and 2M Black cartridge.
Luminous Audio Technology Axiom II
Multi-input passive preamp for use with the Alan Eaton 45 SET amp so I can connect multiple sources
Ortofon 2M Black
Moving magnet cartridge. I’m using an Ortofon headshell too.
PS Audio GCPH Phono Preamplifier circa 2006
Very versatile phono pre I picked up used a few years ago and have used with various cartridges both MM and MC. Has a volume control.
Marantz SA-11S2
Older SACD player circa 2009 that also plays redbook CDs beautifully. Has a copper-plated chassis.
Aqua Acoustics La Voce S3
R2R Dac used with my CD transport and sometimes with my LUMIN streamer
Audiolab 6000CDT
CD transport
REL Acoustics Classic 98
The REL sub helps all my music from whatever source sound great. I was using an older REL Storm III but I prefer this new model.
Ensemble Isolink
Swiss-made power conditioner I’ve owned since the mid 90s. My Lumin and my Aqua Acoustics DAC are plugged into this one.
