T+A Criterion T100 speakers on Herbies Giant Fat Gliders
Classe Audio CAP-101
Cables: Clear Day Double Shotgun solid silver speaker cables, Ultralink Platinum Ultima mk2 interconnects XLR, Viborg VP1606 & Siltech SPX-28 power cords.
Misc: Arcici High Boy rack on Herbie's Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders, 3 Arcici Isolation platforms, Chang Lightspeed CLS 9600, Oyaide R1 outlet, Thick maple platform, Isoblocs and Herbie's Tender feet all around, Michael Green Corner Tunes & ASC wall panels (2)
As I recall I went from a 14ga. power cord on the Pathos to the Viborg VP1606 which is a 10ga. power cord, that made a difference in overall impact. It is a great cord and for the price, a steal.
The Valvo Cca tubes sounds detailed without being strident, bass is tight but not lumpy and midrange just feels right. I don't think there is a huge difference between the Valvo's and the Amperex PQ 6922 but enough to notice. With that said, I am using all silver cables and I bought the amp used in Feb. of 2015. I find it sounds it's best after about an hour warm up before listening.
