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I got started in Audio in the early 60s when I was doing graduate work at the University of Chicago. I use to go to the outlet store of Allied Radio and buy components to try and then assemble them into systems to sell to fellow students. This led to a long career in what you might call Semi-Pro audio. I have been a factory authorized dealer for many brands but never with the intention of making a living at it. I have loved music and audio all my life and have wanted to share this with others. In the old days I was always trying something new, I obtained Stax and Spendor direct from the manufactures and showed them to the person who became their first importer. I have liked the British sound since using the Quad 57s but not to the exclusion of other speakers. I have not listed my interconnects because I have a large number of them and because I can't remember what some of the unlabeled ones are. I like Siltech, Van Den Hul, Kimber, Mapleshade and others, they do make a difference but they can drive you crazy. I would not spend a fortune on them but get good ones. Use Stax and Senheiser 650 headphones.
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    • Meridian 206
    CD Player
    • Meridian 200
    Cd transport
    • Audio Synthesis DAX
    DA Converters
    • Meridian 263
    DA Converters
    • Denon 304
    cartridge
    • Magic standard
    Hybrid preamp by Foster Blair
    • Audio Synthesis Ben Duncan
    preamp
    • Audio Synthesis PAS-02
    passive preamp
    • Meridian 605
    3 pairs
    • Musical Fidelity M-3 Nuvista
    int. amp
    • Tandberg 3026A
    power amp
    • GamuT L5
    Floor Standing Speakers
    • Spendor S-100
    speaker
    • Spendor SP-1/2E
    speaker
    • Spendor SP-1
    speaker
    • Spendor SP-2/2
    speaker
    • B&W 805
    speaker
    • REL Acoustics Stadium 111
    sub
    • REL Acoustics Stadium 11
    sub
    • Nelson-Reed 1204
    subs
    • Hsu Research HRSW-10
    sub
    • Hsu Research HRSW-12
    sub
    • Bob's Devices Cinemag
    Step Up transformer
    • Conrad Johnson Primer 350SA
    Solid State Power Amp
    • Basis Audio 2001
    Basis turntable
    • Graham Engineering 2.2
    2.2 updated from 1.5
    • Audio-Technica USA 33EV
    MC phono cartridge
    • Linn LP-12 Sondek
    Linn Lp 12 with Grace 707 tonearm
    • Audia Flight
    Line stage
    • PS Audio Quintet
    Power Conditioner
    • Quad FM-4
    Tuner
    • Van den Hul The First
    Have several generations of The First including latest.
    • Cardas Golden Reference
    One of the best if you want natural sound; does not kick up the highs like many others.
    • Oyaide GPX
    Power cables, 2 with red plugs, one with white
    • Musical Fidelity V-DAC
    DAC with Little Pinkie PS
    • PS Audio PPP
    Power Conditioner
    • SR MIGs
    vibration reducing supports
    • Metrum Octave
    NOS dac
    • Rega Rega RB 1000
    Moth version.
    • Riggle VTA Adjustor
    Sets correct VTA
    • Townshend Allegri
    Transformer coupled passive preamp

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What a thoughtful collection. Serious stuff - is all this equipment in use or is some of it in storage? What is you favorite or main system?

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