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Dear Audiogoners!!!!

Here is my latest Hi-Fi Stereo system. I upgraded from a monitor set-up (Revel M106) to the Focal Aria 936 which provided huge improvements on the mids and a fuller better controlled bass. Imaging and soundstage improve dramatically as well. Current noises and hums has gone to zero with a dedicated 20 Amp circuit, PS Audio Power Port Classic and the APC S15 Power Conditioner.

I'm using the Oppo BDP-105D as a Pre-Amp/DAC for CD, Digital/HD files and streaming. I was thinking on adding a Parasound Halo P5 Pre-Amp, but not sure if it will improve or degrade the sound. What's your thoughts and opinion about adding a Pre-Amp? I do not planned on adding a turntable in the near future.

Sept. 4, 2016:

I just recently added the Parasound Halo P5 Pre-Amp which gave me better volume control. Also upgraded the interconnects from Cardas Clear Sky into the Cardas Golden Reference XLR 1M which indeed gave a huge improvement in clarity and a more open soundstage.

Oct. 23, 2016:

Audiophile bug bite me again and went in the look for a really big improvement in sound. I then decided to upgrade the Parasound Halo P5 into the Halo JC2 BP. Wow, this change was the most noticeable improvement so far...

Also, I'm in the look for a nice and proper Audio furniture, since the tables I'm using are temporary.

Thanks for looking and any suggestions/improvement/questions are more than welcome....

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Room Details

Dimensions: 11’ × 8’  Small
Ceiling: 9’


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    • Focal Aria 936
    Speaker - Walnut
    • Parasound Halo A-21
    2 Channel Amplifier - Silver
    • Oppo Digital BDP-105D
    Universal Player/DAC
    • APC HT-S15
    Power conditioner with Battery Back-Up
    • Cardas Audio Golden Reference
    Interconnect XLR 1M
    • Cardas Audio Multi Blocks
    Cardas Audio Multi Blocks Cable Lifters
    • Cardas Audio RF/EMI Caps
    Signature RCA C SS Caps
    • Acoustic Zen Technologies Hologram II
    Speaker cables
    • Black Sand Cable Violet Z1 MKII
    AC Power Cable 1.5M for Oppo BDP-105D
    • Shunyata Research Venom HC
    Power AC Cable for Parasound Amp and APC S15 Power Conditioner, 1.5M
    • Pangea Audio Pico
    Sorbothane Feet vibration control for Oppo BDP-105D
    • Hubbell Receptacle Duplex: IG5262I
    Hubbell AC Duplex 15 Amps with isolated ground connected to a dedicated circuit running 10 gauge cables from breaker panel to receptacle.
    • Parasound Halo JC2 BP Preamplifier
    Halo JC2 BP Line Level Stereo Preamplifier with Bypass

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Nice system. I have a pair of focal aria 948 and could not be happier. This is my second pair of focals. I had a smaller pair before. Not enough bass to fill my space.

manwich620