Model 5A Specifications: * Frequency Response 20Hz to 30KKz, + or - 1 1/2db. * Sensitivity 87db at 1 meter with 2.83 volt input. * Recommended Amplifier 50 to 200 watts per channel at 8 ohms. * Subwoofer Amplifier Power 400 watts * Impedance 8 ohms + or -3db * Physical 44
Atma-Sphere MA-1's Mk III
These are 140 watt, Class A mon blocks.
Slimdevices Modwright Transporter
Modwright takes the stock Transporter and adds a killer, tubed, analog output stage.
Plinius M8
This preamp has balanced and single ended inputs and outputs, HT bypass, and full function remote.
Furman SPR-20i
This is a 20 amp voltage regulator
Running Springs Audio Haley
This fifteen-amp power device was designed for high-current amplifiers, front-end components and home theaters.
The Haley has three-isolated RSA modified Hubbell duplexes, delivering 1800 continuous watts of uncompressed, uncolored power.
Kaplan Cables 15 amp inline conditioner cord
These cords have Rhodium connectors on the male end.
Kaplan Cables H.E Power Cords
These cords have copper male connectors.
Kaplan Cables 3 amp inline conditioner cord
These cords have copper male connectors.
Sistrum SP-101
Used under the Modwright Transporter
Sistrum SP-1
Used under the Plinius M8 preamp
Sistrum SP-04
Used under the Running Springs Haley and Furman Audio SPR-20i voltage regulator
Gregg Straley Reality Speaker Cables
As we created and perfected our unique "Reality Cables" we learned quite a few "tricks and tweaks" that we have not seen used by any other cable manufacturer! Our goal was to create a conductive transmission line that was more transparent than any other current design offered on the market (regardless of cost or technology). We realized we had very lofty goals, but you've got to have a target, right? As we tried many ideas used by some other well known cable companies, we soon realized that too many designs are just decent sounding cables with some unique feature and rely more on "mumbo jumbo" marketing and the "look" of their design then actually creating a "wonder cable" that exceeds all other designs.
System edited: It's been a long time since I updated the system...here is the current state of the system that is producing the best sound I have ever had!
The bottom end of the 401HR was improved after that intial review and isn't lacking.
I would say the BAT's bass had a little more control on my Salk Sound Veracity HT3's, but not by a wide margin. OTOH, I thought the 401HR's bass was better than the Dodd 120's on the Salk's.
You can read about me comparing the Dodd 120's to the Moscode 401HR over at AudioCircle:
Thanks for the compliment and I am glad you are enjoying the Vandy 5A/Moscode 401HR combo. It really does an excellent job of extracting tons of detail while reminaing very smooth and musical. I have found that I am listening more and more acordingly.
System edited: New pics show Vandy 5A's in Bird's Eye Maple being driven by a Moscode 401HR with NOS Amperpex Pinched Waist 6922's from the 1950's. George
Only negative is the amount of time it takes Jim to make them.
I have personally auditioned or extensively listened to tons of speakers at and above the price point of the Salk HT3's.
Products from the ususal suspects (B&W, Maggie, Wilson, Dynaudio, Gallo, VMPS, Von Schweikart, Audio Physic, Theil, Coincident, Merlin, and Piega) didn't sound or look better.
The only speakers I would take over the HT3's are the Vandy 5A's and maybe the SP Tech Revelations (with all upgrades).
System edited: As good as the McCormack DNA-500 was, the BAT VK-600SE takes the system to a new level! The BAT amps adds more warmth and inner detail without losing any of the slam and speed that the DNA-500 had in spades. I have also upgraded the Bolder Cable Ultimate Power Supply for the modified Squeeze Box. It how has Silver and Copper Bybees as well as all the other goodies Wayne normally includes. Overall, I am very happy with the way my system is sounding these days. George
