Doc’s Hideaway

by drrsutliff on
Room
Origin Live Sovereign
Rockport Mira II
Phono Preamp
SME 3012r
Tonearm stand

Description

Daily music therapy.  Changes are coming.   DSA just upgraded my phono 2 preamp moving everything to a more relaxed presentation with increased detail which seems to be contradictory but enjoyable.  A DSA Pre 1 was just sourced and is at the company being upgraded and having its design revisited and embellished.  The Gryphon Diablo 300 will soon be seeking a new home as a Class A amp will be replacing it in the new system along with the new Lampizator that is currently breaking in…  Need more time for everything to arrive and settle while getting used to the slightly changed acoustics of the refreshed room
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Room Details

Dimensions: 16’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 9’

Components Toggle details

    • Coda S5.5
    On order - arriving in a few weeks
    Class A 50watts/ch
    • Dynamic Sounds Associates (DSA) Pre 1
    Fully upgraded in 2026
    • Dynamic Sounds Associates (DSA) Phono II “Plus”
    Upgraded circuits and power supply designed for the DSA Phono 3
    • Lampizator Baltic 5
    • Gryphon Diablo 300
    Soon to be listed for sale
    • Rockport Technologies Mira II
    • Wolf Audio Systems Alpha 3SX
    • Network Acoustics ENO System
    • Origin Live Sovereign MK3
    • Origin Live Enterprise MK5
    • Origin Live Conqueror MK5
    • SME 3012r
    • Acoustand Tonearm stand
    • Soundsmith Hyperion MR
    • Hana Umami Red
    • Miyajima Labs Zero
    • Lyra Kleos
    • Paradox Pulse Guard DL103r
    • Synergistic Research Atmosphere X Euphoria
    Interconnects, Power cables, Speaker Cables
    • Synergistic Research PowerCell 12 UEF SE
    • Synergistic Research Active Ground Block SE
    • Synergistic Research FEQ Carbon
    • Synergistic Research Black Box
    • Adona Corporation Eris 3C
    ( x 2 )
    • ATS Acoustics Room Treatments
    • Degritter Record Cleaner

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I like Ayre. Never a stinker from Charlie. Always balanced and musical IME. The Exogal is exquisitely detailed and lively sounding with no glare or treble nasties. That combo is hard to find IME, especially in this price range.  I am told that Exogal is coming our with a new DAC so you may want to wait a bit and try it if the timing is right for you.  

Best to you Rick,
Dave

dlcockrum

It's tough to choose because there are so many good DACs out there. What did/does the Codec do well and what would you like to be better?

Dave

dlcockrum

Very nice system. Good selections. Might wanna try an Exogal Comet Plus before buying.

Dave

dlcockrum

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