2 channel system is essentially separate from 7.1 system, only front 2 speakers used through tube amp from 7.1 receiver. More power for front speakers would be nice, 300B SET not in budget now. Am working on definitve answer to dedicated line vs cords vs power conditioning vs add-on gadgets for emi.
Linear tracking, direct drive automatic turntable, pretty old
Rotel RSX 1056
7.1 channel receiver. 5 built in amps, am using Almarro as front 2 amps.
Almarro A205A mK II
2 channel integrated EL 84 tube amp. 5 watts/channel, single ended output, has had modifications to power supply, caps/resistors, wiring. ($200)
Zingali Overture.2
8" 2way, price does not include stands.
TBI Majestic Diamond
New technology small speaker, throw a very wide sound field, not like a point source normal dynamic speaker. Using 4 of these for side & rear of 7.1 system.
Radio Shack 4
Small monitor, am using 2 of these in series for center channel, prefer this to$500 Paradigm Studio I was using.
Definitive Technology Powerfield 15
15" sub
Grado om20 (pmount version)
prefer this very much over best available p mounts from other mfg.
Ridge Street Audio Design Poiema !!
1 meter IC, CD to tube amp.
MIT 330 plus II improved
IC, turntable to preamp
Quicksilver PhonoStage
JJ 6922 tube and Sovtek LPS tube really help mucicality
RCA 38
38" CRT 16:9 HD TV
Pure Note Cerulean
8 ft. bi-wire speaker cable (front 2 speakers only)
RCA bulk speaker wire
14 ga., using 150 ft of this stuff for surround sound only.
I would not discount the impact the Mark ll upgrade to your Perfect Wave DAC will make in your system. I know cables can make a great difference, but I've ad both DACs in my system side by side and the Mark ll is a no brainier when you upgrade again. Sounds like a very fine system. Post some pics when you can.
