Old-School
Well-Known Member
Here is the second real incarnation of my warm system. I went through some changes. Though mostly stayed true to the original. Not long ago I decided to add a turntable. Here is the result. Maybe the turntable itself is not on most peoples list as an end game table, but its turned out to be just what I wanted. Simple. Easy to use. It works great. Sounds great. And nice looking! I guess nothing here is end game material. But it keeps me warm at night.
Rack 1 from top to bottom.
Audio Research CDT1 transport.
Audio Research DAC3 MK II DAC
Valve Audio Labs MP-L1S MK II Preamp
Audio Research D115 power amp
Rack 2 from top to bottom
JVC QL-5 turntable custom built
Audio Research PH3se phono preamp
SAE Mark VIII tuner
Tice Audio Power Block III signature series power conditioner
Rack 1 is made by Target audio. Rack 2 is Sonus.
Interconnects are Audioquest Topaz
Digital cable is Audio Research
Speaker wire is high strand OFC custom made
Speakers for now are AR9LS completely restored. I still have the Fried Studio V's and plan to put them back as my main speakers as soon as I find some subs I like.
I am finally able to listen to some material from album and CD and decide what sounds best. I need another cart to say for sure so the jury is out for now. But when I do get that mystery cart, its pretty much there.
There are still some things I might change at a later date. But for now its not bad. Here's the pics!
Rack 1 from top to bottom.
Audio Research CDT1 transport.
Audio Research DAC3 MK II DAC
Valve Audio Labs MP-L1S MK II Preamp
Audio Research D115 power amp
Rack 2 from top to bottom
JVC QL-5 turntable custom built
Audio Research PH3se phono preamp
SAE Mark VIII tuner
Tice Audio Power Block III signature series power conditioner
Rack 1 is made by Target audio. Rack 2 is Sonus.
Interconnects are Audioquest Topaz
Digital cable is Audio Research
Speaker wire is high strand OFC custom made
Speakers for now are AR9LS completely restored. I still have the Fried Studio V's and plan to put them back as my main speakers as soon as I find some subs I like.
I am finally able to listen to some material from album and CD and decide what sounds best. I need another cart to say for sure so the jury is out for now. But when I do get that mystery cart, its pretty much there.
There are still some things I might change at a later date. But for now its not bad. Here's the pics!