Sherod: My system is this (presently): I have a Consonance SACD 2.0 as source. I run the tubed RCA output into a JAS Audio Array 2.1 (805/300B) which drives the satellite portion of my custom speakers (they look like Legacy Focus/ 2X6" midbass, metal dome mid &tweeter from Eton and 2X12" NHT subs per side) I run the solid state XLR output from the SACD 2.0 into a Alchemist Product 8 integrated amp which drives the subs. However, I recently acquired a Consonace Calaf (w/Ediswan 5358's) which should replace both amps (more a matter of convenience than sound
as the JAS has a magical midband). RCA interconnects are Creative Cable Concepts 12.0 and balanced ic's are Pure Note Cerulean. I presently have a Fusion Audio Enchanter on a PS Audio P-600 which powers everything. I'm experimenting with power cords elsewhere so nothing else is certain location-wise. I've been playing with a Virtual Dynamics Nite Platinum on the SACD Player or with the BMI Hammerhead Gold MK I which I normally use there. On the amp, I've been using either a TG Audio Silver of an Argent Audio Brujo. ( I did have almost all Argent cables but, with these speakers, it was too forward and bright).
The subwoofer amp gets whichever power cord that is left over.
Presently, I have the crossovers pulled out of the speakers are I run Anti-cables from each driver out of the speakers and to a position just behind my component rack where I have short runs of Electraglide Silver speaker cables running the satellite portion and Anti-cables running the subwoofers!!! I hope to simplify soon.
I'm probably limited to about $500 (used) on the speaker cables. I'm perfectly happy to get good cables for the satellites presently and run Anti-cables below, upgrading them as finances allow or biwired cables are also fine as long as they are well endowed below. My speakers are surprising light in the bass region even though they have 4 12" NHT subs.
Sorry for so much info; as I said, I am simplifying soon.
as the JAS has a magical midband). RCA interconnects are Creative Cable Concepts 12.0 and balanced ic's are Pure Note Cerulean. I presently have a Fusion Audio Enchanter on a PS Audio P-600 which powers everything. I'm experimenting with power cords elsewhere so nothing else is certain location-wise. I've been playing with a Virtual Dynamics Nite Platinum on the SACD Player or with the BMI Hammerhead Gold MK I which I normally use there. On the amp, I've been using either a TG Audio Silver of an Argent Audio Brujo. ( I did have almost all Argent cables but, with these speakers, it was too forward and bright).
The subwoofer amp gets whichever power cord that is left over.
Presently, I have the crossovers pulled out of the speakers are I run Anti-cables from each driver out of the speakers and to a position just behind my component rack where I have short runs of Electraglide Silver speaker cables running the satellite portion and Anti-cables running the subwoofers!!! I hope to simplify soon.
I'm probably limited to about $500 (used) on the speaker cables. I'm perfectly happy to get good cables for the satellites presently and run Anti-cables below, upgrading them as finances allow or biwired cables are also fine as long as they are well endowed below. My speakers are surprising light in the bass region even though they have 4 12" NHT subs.
Sorry for so much info; as I said, I am simplifying soon.