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3 systems set up

Frank Sch

Frank Sch

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In my journey back into home stereo after an almost 40 year hiatus, I've accumulated many pieces in the process of putting together my primary system. I have just enough room to squeeze in 2 secondary systems so they don't simply languish in storage.

Primary system: dbSystems preamp, ADC SoundShaper EQ (to play with but mainly to attenuate the high output of this preamp) Bryston 2B amp (50wpc), Technics SL1200 TT, Tascam CD-a700 (CD/cassette combo), Tannoy Berkeley speakers

Secondary system: Schiit SYS passive preamp, Belles Two amp (50wpc), Philips CD-450, Axiom M50Ti speakers

Tertiary system: Marrantz 4140 in stereo mode (70wpc), Yamaha Natural Sound CDX-530, Mission M71i speakers

My R2R Revox A77 will return from refurbishment in a month or so, and there's a Pioneer silver face tuner that I could add.

The Mission speakers are spectacular sounding bookshelf speakers chosen because there's no room for some of the other larger speakers I've accumulated. (A couple of these are Tannoy C-10's and a Paradigm Performance Series model.)
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These other speakers will make "guest appearances" when I feel so inclined. The first string speakers will be moved between the 3 systems that are set up to find the best sounding combinations.

I'm having fun in my retirement!
 
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Frank Sch said:
In my journey back into home stereo after an almost 40 year hiatus, I've accumulated many pieces in the process of putting together my primary system. I have just enough room to squeeze in 2 secondary systems so they don't simply languish in storage.

Primary system: dbSystems preamp, ADC SoundShaper EQ (to play with but mainly to attenuate the high output of this preamp) Bryston 2B amp (50wpc), Technics SL1200 TT, Tascam CD-a700 (CD/cassette combo), Tannoy Berkeley speakers

Secondary system: Schiit SYS passive preamp, Belles Two amp (50wpc), Philips CD-450, Axiom M50Ti speakers

Tertiary system: Marrantz 4140 in stereo mode (70wpc), Yamaha Natural Sound CDX-530, Mission M71i speakers

My R2R Revox A77 will return from refurbishment in a month or so, and there's a Pioneer silver face tuner that I could add.

The Mission speakers are spectacular sounding bookshelf speakers chosen because there's no room for some of the other larger speakers I've accumulated. (A couple of these are Tannoy C-10's and a Paradigm Performance Series model.) View attachment 1346083 These other speakers will make "guest appearances" when I feel so inclined. The first string speakers will be moved between the 3 systems that are set up to find the best sounding combinations.

I'm having fun in my retirement!
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My systems setup is almost complete. Just missing the A77 R2R currently being refurbished. There are 3 systems there! Main system: dbSystems preamp, Bryston 2B amp, ADC Sound Shaper One Ten -IC equalizer, Technics SL1200 TT, Tascam CD-A700 CD/cassette player, Tannoy Berkeley speakers, small Boston sub. Secondary system A: Schiit SYS passive preamp, Belles Two amp, Yamaha Natural Sound CDX-530 CD player, Mission M71i bookshelf speakers. Secondary system B: Marrantz 4140 integrated amp, Philips CD-450 CD player, Axiom M50T1 speakers. Everything was bought used. Lots of $ invested in refurbishing/ recapping/ refoaming.
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Just added my Pioneer TX-5500 ll tuner to the Marantz. The Tuner is sitting on top of the Marantz. I'll check to see, but my listening level is so modest, I don't think there's any chance of overheating.
 
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