Just a follow up, for those that are migrating toward digital files as a primary music source (as I have been doing), I replaced the Bel Canto Link with the Sonicweld Diverter. While the Bel Canto did a fantastic job, the Sonicweld nudge the character into a much more smooth and enveloping place..

(I am going to have to let the Bel Canto go (email me))

jb8312 May 21, 2010 19:38

Yes, it does sound great. I am continually surprised at the results of my continual tweaks and adjust to eek out the last bit of refinement...

Most recently, I began to play with the rake of the speakers again (post Bryston and rack additions), whereas the difference in sound between one spike-screw-thread's height and another has been remarkable to the overall presentation...Deeper rake and the speakers become too forward but the bass becomes tighter and more potent, lessen the rake and I lose some detail and bass definition but the midrange becomes oh-so liquid and sweet.....

You'd think after 2.5 years in this room I would have the speakers set where they should...but it just goes to show you.....

Thanks for the comments, John

jb8312 July 11, 2009 19:51

The speakers, the full compliment of Crystal Cabling and the Audio Magic power conditioner all survived the revolution along with the Pass pre....

I had all the current equipment for at least 3 months before the rack arrived and another couple weeks before I got around to unpacking and setting it up...

Yes, there was a noticeable change to the sound after the rack was added, along the lines of a more cohesive presentation. I am still in an evaluation mode and do not want to prematurely draw any conclusions about it. However, I will be reviewing the rack and posting the same on Positive Feedback, but it will be a month or two before I get it out...

Thanks for the positive comments....John

jb8312 June 27, 2009 01:07

Yeah, we put a lot of effort into this room. I put up crown molding, painted (2) colors, had 20 amp circuits pulled in, etc, etc..

But of course, aside from the system electronic components (new or old), what really brought things together is the beautiful Audiav Zarconia Rack System...it is so nice!

Thanks, John

jb8312 June 26, 2009 19:52

System edited: I have basically did a make over of my room and system, although the system make over took the last 3 years.... See the new pictures and summary....Thanks for looking!

jb8312 June 24, 2009 15:45

I have a pair of the Nagra “monopyramids” on the way in for a review. I am looking forward to my time with these amps.

I will report my findings and a review of the same will eventually be posted at www.positive-feedback.com.

Thanks, John

jb8312 August 07, 2008 20:13

Thanks. I have to say, with the recent addition/switch to the NuForce Reference 9 SE "V2" my concerns with my amplifiers have all but disappeared.

My VA PO replace a pair of Super 8s and it took every bit of the VA to really outdo the Super 8s. I really enjoyed those speakers and only recently sold them. If you like the VAs you will like the DeVores - promise. I had them side by side for a while and it was amazing just how simular the sound was between the two.

Before this room, my room was about 1/2 the size and I had the woofers forward fireing. It had a bit more attack, but in the smaller room, rear facing did not work - bass was overpowering.

In this room (22x22) it is much more balenced and the sound is far better off with them rear fireing.

Enjoy the hunt! John

jb8312 July 04, 2007 00:21

The Distance from the HT to the couch is further then the distance from the recliners to the speakes....

The coffee table is temporary and, yes, in a pinch I will move a "special listening" chair. Heck, I could have stayed at my old place where it DID envelope me, but I am not about to do that...

I want to make it clear: the system sounds fantastic! I am just seeking to refine it a bit in accordance with my comments.

jb8312 April 26, 2007 21:05