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The system is at a point where I don't mess with it much as I can listen for hours without fatigue. It is geared towards Rock & Roll as that is mainly what I listen to. The Digital Front End sounds amazing with actual CD's or Streaming through the Lens. The recent addition of the Rega RP-1 has been a cheap way to enjoy a lot of 180Gram Vinyl.

Cheers,

-Chris
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    • Electrocompaniet EMC-1 UP
    The new EMC 1 UP, launched in 2001, improves on this already excellent design by introducing 24-bit/192kHz upsampling technology. Vital to the EMC 1 UP’s performance is a unique cancellation system which effectively cancels acoustic / mechanical vibrations, enabling exceptionally accurate and robust laser pick-up from the spinning disc.
    • Electrocompaniet EMC-1 Spider Clamp
    Nice upgrade for the EMC-1 UP.
    • Electrocompaniet ECD-1
    Introduced in 2002, the ECD 1 is based on the digital-to-analog section of the EMC 1 UP and features the same 24Bit/192KHz upsampling DAC.
    • Rega RP-1
    Entry Level Turntable which sounds fantastic through the Unico SE MM Phono Stage.
    • Apple MacBook Pro
    Connects to the Squeezebox and a 1.0 TB External Hard Drive which houses my Music Library.
    • AudioEngine B1 Bluetooth Streamer
    Bluetooth Receiver-Digital Out
    • Genesis Digital Lens
    Using with AudioEngine B-1 and AudioQuest Vodka Toslink and HT Digital Platinum SPDIF to the ECD-1 DAC with Great Success.
    • Unison Research SE Integrated Amplifier
    Hybrid Integrated Amplifier born from the UNICO amplifier. With it we want achieve the goal of improve the nominal out-put power arriving to 130 W on 8 ohm, and improve the extension in frequency. For achieve that we have double out-put (now we have 4 MOS-FET per channel), we have increase the capability of the filter and more power on driver stages. This can permitted double the capability of current out-put, of the amplifier, so it can easily work at lower loud impedance value. In the same time we improve the realibility, thanks to more distribution of power consumption. Another improvement is the placement of the power capacitors and MOS-FET they are at minimum distance. The drivers stages were modified, we using in it a transistors circuits instead of single transistors, this improve the frequency response, the speed and linear of driver. We use the same driver used for the UNICO 200, where the problem of pilot the power MOS-FET are more. The in-put stage is the same of the UNICO, used the double triode and a stage of communication voltage-current with bipolar transistor.
    • Mullard CV4003 Vintage NOS Tubes
    Installed on the Unico Se and really take the amp to the next level.
    • Magnepan MG-1C
    Picked a pair of these up new old stock on Ebay for dirt cheap. Remarkably musical in my somewhat small listening room. Have moved the Grand Pianos to my 4K Video setup. Really enjoying them.
    • Sonus Faber Grand Piano
    Type: 30 litre two-way with ABR front vented design, magnetically shielded Tweeter: 26mm silk dome ferrofluid cooled Mid and Bass Driver: 180mm fibre glass multi-coated cone Frequency Response: 35Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: 90dB/2.83V at 1 meter Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms Crossover Frequencies: 200Hz, 3kHz Maximal Power Handling: 250 watts Dimensions: 1080mm x 235mm x 290mm (HxWxD) Weight: 25kg each Cabinet Finishes: Baffle, top and rear, sides solid walnut or black piano lacquer. Accessories: Tripod spiked platforms (supplied). Price: $3,500/pr.
    • XLO Signature 2 Series
    Signature2 is the successor line to the Signature Series, which, for almost a full decade (from 1992 to 2001), upheld XLO's reputation as
    • XLO Signature 2 Series
    Signature2 is the successor line to the Signature Series, which, for almost a full decade (from 1992 to 2001), upheld XLO's reputation as
    • Shunyata Research Black Mamba
    Used on the EMC-1UP
    • Shunyata Research Black Mamba
    Used on the ECD-1 DAC
    • Shunyata Research Black Mamba
    Power Cord on Unico SE Integrated
    • Harmonic Technology Digital Platinum
    Harmonic Technology's Digital Platinum digital cable offers the widest bandwidth and frequency range for the most accurate and smoothest transition from any digital source. It is considered a
    • AudioQuest Vodka
    Tousling used to connect AudioEngine B1 to Genesis Digital Lens.
    • Porter Ports 20 Amp Hubbell Outlets
    Non Plated, Cryo'd 20 Amp Hubbell Outlet.
    • Target B5
    Welded 5 Shelf Component Stand.
    • SVS SB-1000
    Sealed Enclosure Subwoofer.

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Chris,
You got a very nice setup here. How do the Sonus sound with the Unico amp? I mean - is the combination warm? That Electrocompaniet EMC-1 player must be the star of your system :-) A very thoughtful combination you have here. I am sure you must have spent a lot of time researching the equipment you have here. Looks like you have a lot of experience, when it come to hi-end audio. Enjoy your music.

milpai