An Ongoing Project, & going & going...

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This system has been evolving for the last twenty years or more. I have been slowly working to achieve a sound that appeals to me in my room. While I don't think that I will ever find the "final system", I have chosen components that are providing long-term listening pleasure. Thanks for looking!

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- Pass Labs XP-30
Three chassis solid state preamplfier
- PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Monoblocks
These solid state/tube hybrid powerhouses are a great match with the Sasha's. The bottom end is now more present and detailed.
- Wilson Audio Sasha
Obsidian Black
- SOTA Cosmos Series IV
Vacuum table
- Symposium Acoustics Seque ISO
A great isolation shelf for turntables at a great price! It significantly improved the footfall and skipping problems I had in my room.
- Graham Phantom II Supreme
Very musical and detailed
Upgraded tonearm wand to Phantom Elite. Notable improvements in detail and smoothness!
- Benz Micro LP S Class
Moving Coil Cartridge with Micro Ridge stylus
- Graham Engineering IC-90
Tonearm Cable
- Pass Labs XP-25
Great solid state phono preamp that is also extremely user-friendly with front panel controls for loading, gain, and capacitance.
- Shunyata Research Triton
Power conditioner
- Shunyata Research Typhon
Power conditioner's conditioner
- Shunyata Research Diamondback
Used for the CD player
- Shunyata Research Cyclops
Power conditioner for the monoblock amps
- Shunyata Research Alpha HC & Digital Power Cords
- Acrolink/Oyaide Power Cables
This was a DIY project that was very successful. I utilized the Acrolink 6N-P4030 power cable and Oyaide 004 series connectors. I am using the cords on my monoblocks and preamp.
- MIT Oracle Matrix 50 Proline (XLR)
3m from Pass Labs preamp to the PS Audio monoblocks
- MIT Cables Oracle MA-X Proline Interconnect
Using these interconnects for phono and CD player
- MIT Matrix HD 60 Speaker cable
8 feet
- Adona Nemisis
Amp Stands in black with composite platform. Great value!!
- Audio Desk Systeme Ultrasonic VINYL RECORD CLEANER

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Hi Sotaphile,
I've notice you use Purist Audio Design Elementa Advance Interconnect that I am interesting in buying. Unfortunately I can't find too much info about this cable and have no chance to audition it before the purchase.
I would be grateful if you could tell me more about this interconnects, what is its main sound characteristics, how is the soundstage?
Thank you!

artmindes February 11, 2012 23:30

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