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I thought I was done but you know how that goes.I decided to sell the SS gear and go tubed, this is what I came up with I do like the differance very much. I finaly realized I will never be done.David
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    • Sony SC-D1
    sacd, 58 lbs
    • Mazantz 10b Tuner
    tube tuner
    • VPI Industries TNT jr
    belt, 33, 45, no arm, 86 lbs
    • BAT VK-P5
    with mm-mc, bal output
    • BAT six pac upgrade
    six pack upgrade from BAT basicly a p-10 w/ only 56db gain
    • VPI Industries VPI SDS
    turntable speed controler
    • SME 309
    adjustable, removable hdshell
    • Benz Micro MC Ruby H
    MC, 0.8 mV
    • BAT VK-75SE
    75 watt tube amp
    • BAT 51SE
    tube line stage
    • JM Labs Mezzo Utopia
    Full range speaker
    • PS Audio P-600
    PS Audio P-600 AC regenerater
    • Audioquest mamoth
    30 foot biwire
    • Acoustic Zen 1M Silver Ref II
    2 Pr 1-rca 1-xlr
    • Audioquest viper
    2ea 1meter 1-xlt 1-rca
    • Zu Warmouth
    2ea 3/4 meter xlr silver interconnect
    • Zu xaus
    1.2 meter SME din to xlr silver phono cable
    • PS Audio Statement
    2EA- 2 meter powercord
    • Voodoo Gold dragon
    3ea 6 foot power cord
    • Grand Prix Audio monaco amp stand
    carbon fiber amp stand
    • salamander synergy 40/ synergy 20 extention
    synergy 40 with a synergy 20 extention in cherry with casters black steel perferated sides
    • Salamander stv30
    synergy stand for turntable
    • Black Diamond Racing Soarce Shelf
    1 1/4 inch carbon fiber shelf SCD-1 sits on it
    • Black Diamond Racing pucks and cones
    under BAT 51SE under Vk5-p

Comments 16

Nice, but how does it sound with that sofa in between the speakers, and the left one farther into the room than the right one?

Oz

ozzy62

great system-where did you get the dustcover for the turntable-it looks really custom-made. I have a Roksan Xerxes 10 with an SME arm on it-love it, but the dustcover design is borderline ridiculous-I'd love to invest in something like you have. I'm not married-I just have a series of girlfriends who break up with me every time I refuse to play their crappy AM pop on my system-but I digress...thanks for giving us the look!
Happy trails,
Mike

actung

I'm glad to see you wife puts her foot down, too! LOL.

aroc

Owner
System Edited Added a BAT 51se, BAT 75se, Marantz 10b, Grand Prix Audio ,Monaco amp stand 2 Acoustic Zen Silv Ref II and some other tweeks.David

cylinderking_1

Owner
System edited: OK She said I was done but you guys were right. I just needed one more audio fix. Sold Rega p-25/Benz Ace. Replaced klipsch LaScala With JM Lab Mezzo`s also added 2 PS Audio powercords. David

cylinderking_1

Glad to see another McIntosh lover. The MC352 will probably be my next amp purchase and I can't wait for it. Congradulations on having such a nice setup. Arthur

aball

You're not quite done yet my friend. Upgrade, in some cases at a lesser cost that what you already spent, on an all Zu Cable silver alloy cable system and you'll find out what your system is REALLY capable of. If you want the most dynamic, detailed, natural, grain-free, musical cables on the market; not to mention their outstanding value, look no further than these cables. Your wife will be happy because you spent less money and you'll be estatic your system never sounded so good. No hype, just the truth.

Best Regards,
Steve

steve440

The amount of times my wife has said I am done would make me over-done or at the very least very well done.

KF

tok20000

Likewise, my wife just shakes her head ever month when a new box arrives. I just point to the new car I bought her and do not say a word. But she points to the endless mountain of old components I have and tells me if you are not using them, why don't you sell them. (Haven't gotten around to it yet). Maybe 2003!!!

bigkidz

let your wife get a horse,she wil never be able to complain about YOUR expensive habits ever again

hi5harry

geez...I feel bad...some wives are rough!!! Mine spends as much as me, if not more, on fast cars (BMW), furs, Coach handbags, Liz Claiborne, days at the spa and CDs plus other "stuff" like casino gambling...so I'm not even listening when she says "no more" because obviously she is not planning to do the same. Furthermore I don't want her to be done (smile)! You are done if you THINK you are.... But is she also done with her spending? Small purchases add up fast. Every relationship has to have balance and REALISM. If she is frugal, then maybe you should be done...for now.

stne418

When it comes to my car, or my stereo gear, I simply don't say a single word about it. Wives generally just don't care, AND, they tend to get really angry if the expense cannot be justified in THEIR minds. So... keep the low profile, and they will appreciate both the good sound and you as well. Happy listening!

mcfarland

Getting rid of a wife is sometimes somewhat expensive, but I have experienced that and now I am finally purchasing the equipment I always wanted. I am very good friends with a couple and he has a vast record collection (3,000 plus) it is to the point of "if you purchase one album, then one album must leave". He still sneaks them in from time to time. He has moved his collection to the den which has a concrete floor. It was either that or put more supports under the hardwood floor.

I am glad you finally have what you desire --- "honey I just found something that will just make such a difference in my system" will always be in your future. Hope both of you can just laugh about it and go on.

glenn_nash

Don't worry -- in my experience, "done" is merely a temporary condition. It will pass. :)

plato

Wife says your done ?? Has she stuck a fork in you, to determine this??--My wife says I'm half baked.

avguygeorge

2 turntables! Now that's an audiophile I like!

twl

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