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Air compressor/silencer cabinet for Airline Arm

Silencer cabinet for tone arm air compressor

Description

The system components have remained largely unchanged, but for the additions of a large Minus K platform for the turntable, a pair of 15" subwoofers to augment the lowest octaves and the installation of a robust electrical sub-system--powered through a Controlled Power 10kVa isolation transformer. The main change is the room--we relocated from New York to Austin, TX in 2017 and I now have a longer, narrower room that occupies most of the 2nd floor of the house. I have added a few photos reflecting updates since 2017. Bill

Room Details

Dimensions: 31’ × 14’ Large
Ceiling: 9’

Components Toggle details

- Koetsu Jade Platinum MC Phono Cartridge
- AirTight Supreme
Steroids
- Koetsu Tiger Eye cartridge
- Kuzma Air Line
It Blows
- Kuzma XL Reference
the BIG Hogan
- HRS Isolation
platform
- Minus K BM-1 Isolation Platform
- Allnic H3000
Phono stage
- Veloce Line Stage LS-1 (Lithio)
This is the 'Gen. 2' version of this line stage with lithium batteries, loaded with the DR version of the 6H30 'supertube'
- Lamm ML 2
18 watt SET monobloc
- grand prix monaco
equipment stand with carbon shelf and apex footers- for preamp
- grand prix monaco amp
with carbon shelf and apex footers
- Avantgarde Duo
Very demanding but the effort is repaid
- grand prix Apex Footers
isolation feet for speakers
- kubala sonsa elation
XLR terminated
- kubala sosna emotion
WoW!
- REalTrap Bass Traps
all 4 corners plus additional panels to reduce reflections from odd angles of room
- Controlled Power 10kVa Isolation Transformer

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Actually I was about to buy a pair of the Lamms when I was talked into and decided to go with the TEAD.I had a custom 5watt SET based on the 45 tube and it was a great amp,amazingly powerful sounding for what it was and clear as a bell.But the TEAD stuff,especially the amp,is in a whole different league.
BTW,what do you use for digital?Would be curious about your thoughts on youranalog vs.digital reproduction?

clfcarney May 23, 2006 07:38

Great system,but as a long term Duo owner I've got to say,if you are not completely happy with your amps(bass not as good as you would like),you must hear the TEAD Linear A or B with your speakers.It would be a revelation.The LinearA is the best amp I have ever heard on my Duos,by far.It just replaced a $25,000 SET in my system,and I couldn't be happier.Especially if you like to rattle the walls occasionally give it a try.If interested check out Jeff DAy's reviews of the Tom Evans gear at 6moons.com.Everything he says is spot on.

clfcarney May 22, 2006 00:33

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