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Synergy with affordable components = class a+

We often read about or hear the boulders, lamms, aesthetix's(try pronouncing that one), magicos, mbl's, dartzeels, walkers, galibiers, continuum etc. etc.
Even if I could afford them, would I pass up on all the little guys that give us a big bang for the buck?
I am quite astonished with what I obtained! Therefore I thought of starting this thread that would include reasonably priced systems that make us feel like we are approaching that stratospherical class of equipment that cost as much as traveling around the world to dine in all the finest restaurants in the swiss alps, Japan, Paris, Nice, Italian riviera,Quebec City!!!, Buenos Aires, Lyon, Barcelona, Brussels, Vancouver, Tokyo, St. Petersburg, Vienna(for the concerts especially) Roma, London? --- or as much as a home, though I would rather travel and make the world my habitat.
So I got something IMHO that works nicely.
Speakers: Merlin VSM. Amp & Pre: Simaudio. Phono: Ear 834p (Modified). Cartridge:Sumiko Blackbird. Tonearm:Graham 2.2. Turntable:VPI TNT (Modified). Cables: Assortment includes Cardas, Signal Cable, Anti-Cables. Room extensively treated. Hearing Heh! cared for with supplementation.
And if anything made a big difference don't hesitate to share.
I found improving the source made the biggest difference!
pedrillo
bjpd57a1
96 posts
 
OH and I run the speakers in series and parallel, being sure to observe Ohms law.
I have run speakers safely like this for 35+ years without 1 single negative event.Science and Math folks. Observe the constants, they do not change.
bjpd57a1
96 posts
 
I decided to put another PS Audio Plus Sc power cord for the
HCPS for the PCA 2 pre-amp.And an additional Duet for the Surround Amplifier.

The Transparent Super cord is on the Benchmark Dac-1
The MIT Cord is on the 3rd Duet.

I also exchanged JBL center channels to the LC-2.
2 of the surrounds are custom made 98db. sensitive.

Also the Audio Alchemy Data Stream cables run off the
biggest power supply A.A. ever made.

Wow! is All I got for you right now.

SYNERGY is in FULL-EFFECT!
pedrillo OP
560 posts
 
Bjpd57al, how about some pictures?
bjpd57a1
96 posts
 
Pedrillo, by the looks of Your awesome rig,

we both seem to "think outside the box".

Although I am not in Your League, You have some sweet
equipment that sounds good and looks good.

Passion is the word. Music, and the desire to hear our songs
as cleanly, and clearly as possible often moves Us to try
unconventional methods to often achieve amazing results.

I know You Love Your music Sir. It's a great feeling,
when you HEAR the Grand results from much cognitive and
physical energy over years to finally be "Done!"

Oh I am working on the pictures. Expect mix in match.

Fortunately my pleasure is derived from what I "HEAR" in music, not solely what I see.

Keep Audio Alive, share the Music!

Peace To All.
bjpd57a1
96 posts
 
Sorry it took so long to post any pictures.

I don't like to feel like I am showing off.

Because I am NOT at ALL!

I know that I am Blessed to be able to enjoy Music

at the level I do.

Under "Budget" look for "Live Sound" that is my pictures for now.

Peace to ALL!

I Love Music
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