Recently added a pair of JL Audio subs (F112 V2). Adding their CR-1 Active Crossover made everything nearly seamless
. Incredible This is my 2-channel vinyl playback and computer audio system that I also use as a 5.1 home theater. Future upgrades? Recently upgraded to the BAT VK-51SE and Merlin VSM-MXMs. For the first time ever, I love the sound of the music produced by my system!
Next step: find quality center channel speaker (like Merlin VSM-CC) that uses Dynaudio Esotar tweeters and Scan Speak 5" to 6" woofers.
Outstanding Turntable. It was a Merrill Heirloom III upgraded to Merrill Scillia MS-2 by Anthony Scillia. Incredible!
Stereophile Class A Component
Ortofon RS-212D
Incredible tonearm
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Excellent Cartridge
Stereophile Class A Component
Ayre Acoustics P-5xe
Phono Preamplifier
Stereophile Class A Component
Cardas Audio Clear
Phono Cables (DIN to XLR)
Outstanding
Aurender N100
Wireworld Platinum Starlight
USB Cable
Wavelength Audio Cosecant v3
With High Speed Motherboard and Sabre ESS 32/192 Asynchronous USB DAC featuring triode tube
Stereophile Class A Component
Lacie 4 TB & 5 TB Hard Drives
Roon Labs Computer Audio Music Interface
Tidal Audio Music Streaming Service
Oppo Digital BDP-205
SACD DVD-A CD HDCD & BLURAY PLAYER
Outstanding universal player that is being used to play all discs, but because of digital inputs (coaxial, toslink, USB, HDMI) it is also used as a DAC or video processor for all of my digital sources
Magnum Dynalab MD-105
Incredible, balanced FM Tuner
Cardas Audio Clear Reflection
These are Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects that were upgraded to Clear XLR Connectors (CG XLR) by Cardas
Cardas Golden Reference interconnects with CG XLR Connectors = Cardas Clear Reflection
Balanced Audio VK-51 se
Outstanding preamplifier. Next to my speakers, this is thr best component in my system
Stereophile Class A Component
JL Audio CR-1
Active Electronic Crossover
Cardas Audio Clear Interconnects
Wonderful interconnects
Cary Audio Design Cinema 11a
Awesome Pre/Pro
Stereophile Class A Component
Stereophile Multichannel Product of the Year
Wireworld Platinum Starlight
Awesome HDMI Cables
Ayre Acoustics V-6xe
Awesome 6-channel amplifier. Output impedance (damping factor) mates perfectly with my Merlin VSM-MXM and TSM-MMM speakers
Stereophile Class A Component
Cardas Audio Clear
Incredible Speaker Cables
Merlin Music Systems VSM-MXM
OUTSTANDING Floor-Standing Speakers! These are the newest version - VSM-MXM (2014) - and they are an awesome upgrade over the previous model!
Includes Master RC Networks, Cardas Clear cabling, and Master BAM
Stereophile Class A Component
JL Audio Fathom F-112, Version 2
Amazing pair of subwoofers
Try JL Audio subs in stereo - spectacular!
Merlin Music Systems TSM-MMM
Awesome upgrade over previous TSM!
Included Cardas Clear cabling and Master RC Network
Morel Hifi Soundspot SA-2MK II
Outstanding Left & Right Surround Speakers that Feature Morel Tweeters & Morel Woofers - like the Merlin TSMs. Excellent Voicing across all 5 speakers!
Panasonic TC-P65VT30
Great 65" Plasma TV
Audience AR-6T
Awesome Power Conditioner. Sold my first one a year ago to upgrade cables. Bought the new cables, but sound quality got worse. When I re-inserted the aR6-T, everything sounded MUCH better. This is not a 'tweak' but an essential component!
Audience AU-24
The only power cord I have used that is better than the JPS Labs power cords that I have used
JPS Labs Digital AC-X
Great power cable
Oyaide Electric Inc. R-1
Using 4 of these outlets for my system - very nice
Stillpoints LLC Ultra SS
Outstanding product!
Currently use them under my Ayre V-6XE amp (major improvement) and my Balanced Audio Technology VK-51SE (nice improvement)
Stillpoints LLC Ultra AL
These are used under my Merlin VSM-MXM Speakers. Nice improvement!
Stillpoints LLC Ultra Mini SS
Excellent products!
I currently use Stillpoints Ultra Mini SS under my Ayre P-5XE Phono Preamp and Wavelength Cosecant V3 DAC (nice improvement!)
Harmonic Resolution Systems Nimbus
Couplers and footers
Vistek Vibration Isolation Bearings
Two sets: (3) VIB320-0630 and with Vistek Isolation Foundation and (3) VIB320-0812 without foundation. Best vibration isolation devices I have found!
