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
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Room Details

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


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    • 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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Direct heated triodes:

http://www.diy-audio-guide.com/direct-heated-triodes.html

gregadd

There is a significant burn-in period. The bloom is rather dramtic vs gradual.

Direct heated triodes is the way to go with horns,IMO.

gregadd

You'll enjoy the Allnic

gregadd

Let's not forget the Altec Lansing Voice of the Theatre. great for disco when I was in college.
CD's-They also make great frisbees, coasters... for a real treat have your wife or girlfriend make a dress out of them.

gregadd

My fascination with horns began with the klipschorns and ended with Avantgrde. I never owned either because my room was too small. But for the first and only time I heard a full symphony. I could place each instrument section and sometimes individual insturments. I found its' only shortcoming was its lack of dynamic contrasts. Maybe it was the 3 watt SET it was being driven by. My experience. What's yours'?

gregadd

Whart! Just one question. Why are you at home? With a car like that who needs a stereo.

gregadd