I rotate other pairs of speakers through my main system, Nola Boxer 2’s,and Graham Chartwell LS3/5’s.,Hornshoppe Great Horned Heils,and Shinjitsu Little Hiro’s.I also have a secondary system in the “Pit”( our finished basement.) In the Pit I’m running currently,Aric Audio Unlimited preamp,a pair of Red Dragon Audio M500 mono locks,Bluesound Node 2,a Wyred4sound DAC1Also rotated down here are a pair of Monarchy Audio sm70mkII’s. I also rotate my speakers through this system as well. Cables by: Analysis Plus, Zu,Wireworld,Virtual Dynamics,DCCA,JP,Anticables.
Thank you for the kind words @jeffstrick. I didn’t know what to expect. I found the design very interesting, and found a pair of demo’s. I am really very impressed! The soundstage is huge. These are very fast and detailed,without being at all fatiguing. They are different from the other speakers I rotate in my systems,which I was actually hoping for, a new flavor!
Very nice looking system. I've heard a lot of good things about the Aric Audio gear but have never had a chance to hear any of it. I bet the system sounds great.
Thank you for the positive comments mjcmt. I do think a tube pre is the way to go with Mr. Pass'amps. The sound to my ears is magical!
The Onkyo has worked flawlessly. It definitely is a lower budget deck. I did find a big improvement using an external DAC.( Although,I used it for about 5 years without one.) I'm starting to think that an Audiolab cd transport is where I'll probably end up.
If you are nearby to Horn Shoppe, I would definitely check out his products. He makes some very highly regarded pre amps. It looks like he's always tinkering with something.
Thanks b_limo. Those are an Ed Schiiling creation. I found these used about 6 years ago. They have impressed me enough that they will stay in the permanent rotation. Great detail without fatigue. They seem to work really well in my tiny room.
