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

Comments 108

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Owner
Hi Jimorjrjb
Sorry for the slow response. I love the Blackbird. It took alot of time to set it up correctly. A Mint LP protractor is essential IMHO because a very precise alignment is richly rewarded. The VTA is also critical for this cartridge.

drrsutliff

How do you like the blackbird? And what have you compared it to? I am interested in making the jump to MC and have heard you can't do much better than the blackbird?

jimbojrjb

Owner
System edited: Upgraded tonearm - Orgin Live Silver replaced my modified RB300. A nice increase in dynamics is noticed. The Blackbird required some additional SRA adjustment to dial it in but the combination is now performing well.

drrsutliff

Owner
Thanks for your kind comments Glen. The Vac really brought out the best in this system in ways I nevery expected. It really does help the day wind down nicely.

drrsutliff

A system nice to come home too. Very nice gear, brings a smile just to look at it. Between the Vac preamp and your speakers, must be sweet to hear as well.

glenfihi

Owner
System edited: The change from a passive rpeamp to the VAC Standard SE has taken the system to a new level. The soundstage has increased in width and depth with increased detail. In addition changed from the AES PH1 to the VAC built in MM also a nice improvement.

drrsutliff

Owner
System edited: Replaced the passive Monolithic Sound PA-1 preamp and the AES PH-1 Phono pre with a VAC Standard LE. Increased density and musicality to the system.

drrsutliff

Dr. I must say, those speakers are beautiful.
Jealous in Maryland...

billman1965

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