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I've been on this journey for a couple of years. It has taken me many places where I initially started with Swiss gear (Goldmund / Orpheus Lab) and then got enchanted with Tubes (Hence the original name for my virtual system - Move to Tubes). I was heavily into Zanden and Wavac for some years until I found Tidal Audio. This is by far the BEST electronics on the planet, and as you can see, I have slowly moved to an almost complete Tidal Suite. Sound is shockingly transparent and is glorious to listen to... Where will I go to next? Either try analogue (that I have been resisting) or find a good Computer audio system (that I am currently researching but can't seem to find anything on par)...

Mohan ([email protected])
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    • StahlTek Vekian CD Transport
    Possibly the best digital playback bar none!
    • StahlTek Vekian Signature
    Replaced Zanden DAC with the Vekian
    • Tidal Preos
    Probably one of the best SS preamps around
    • Tidal Impact Monobloc
    Tidal Impact Monobloc
    • Tidal Contriva Diacera SE
    Replaced the Horning Eufrodites with these babies
    • Marantz UD-8004
    Marantz Bluray Player
    • Molteni & C Hifi Stand
    Italian furniture manufacturer (www.molteni.it). Not an audiophile stand but visually beautiful with superb finish. Pictured is the all aluminium storage bin that comes with the stand. Notice that a Acoustic System resonator is placed in the bin
    • Acoustic System Resonator
    1 Platinum, 2 Silver and 1 Copper resonator. You have to hear this to believe these little jewels. Mind boogling amazing!!
    • Tripoint Troy
    Amazing what it does to the sound!
    • Tipoint Orion
    Master Reference A/C Conditioner. My system has undergone a magical transformation!
    • Orb Audio Kamakura Power Tap
    One of the best passive power conditioners. I'm using 2

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Mveloo,
Congratulations on your system! I agree with Vernneal above, that it warrants incusion in the ALL OUT ASSAULT category.
I was wondering if you had been able to A/B different room treatments, and curious which ones worked for you. Also, did you by chance try out the presence and absence of the flatscreen monitor at the main rear reflection point? This is a setup that I haven't been able to avoid either, because it's great for home theater, and very convenient.

I recently viewed (online) a room treatment/speaker placement seminar that included Charlie Hanson of Ayre Acoustics and Jim Smith of GBS among others. One of their most emphasized points was the great improvement gained by spending $4K to install a retractable projection screen. It got me to at least consider it. Any thoughts?
Again, congratulations on what must be an amazing audio experience.

sandstone