Here are brief descriptions of my current audio systems. I will try to keep these up to date as components and configurations change.
If components I've talked about in threads of Tom's Corner are not listed here, you can assume that I have either sold those items or that they are currently for sale.
The links in these descriptions are either to my own descriptions of these components at WBF, or to sales or manufacturer's information.
Audio Room
If components I've talked about in threads of Tom's Corner are not listed here, you can assume that I have either sold those items or that they are currently for sale.
The links in these descriptions are either to my own descriptions of these components at WBF, or to sales or manufacturer's information.
Audio Room
- Streaming: Xfinity Gigabit internet service, Xfinity xFi Advanced Gateway, CAT6 shielded ethernet cable, Blue Jeans Cable Cat 6 Patch Cords ethernet cable, GigaFOILv4 Inline Ethernet Filter powered by 5V output of Keces P3 LPS, feeding UpTone Audio EtherREGEN ethernet switch powered by 12V output of Keces P3 LPS, with Blue Jeans Cable Cat 6 Patch Cords ethernet cable, feeding my sources with the Lumin X1 on the "B" side of the EtherREGEN switch.
- Source: Roon Nucleus+ powered by Keces P8 LPS; Qobuz, Tidal, and internet radio, as well as 1200 CDs converted to local music files on Patriot 1TB Supersonic Rage Elite USB 3.1 Type A, USB 3.0 Flash Drive inserted into USB slot of Roon Nucleus+ for use with Roon.
- Source: Lumin X1 for Qobuz, Tidal, and internet radio as well as 1200 CDs converted to local music files on Patriot 1TB Supersonic Rage Elite USB 3.1 Type A, USB 3.0 Flash Drive inserted into USB slot of Lumin X1 for use with Lumin App. Also see my discussion here.
- Speakers: Sanders Sound Systems Model10e hybrid electrostatic speakers in cherry finish.
- Loudspeaker Management System (LMS): dbx Driverack VENU360 used in balanced analog in to balanced analog out mode.
- Amplifiers: Vertically bi-amplified Sanders Magtech stereo amps for both the Sanders woofers and Sanders electrostatic panels.
- Interconnects: Benchmark Studio&Stage StarQuad XLR cables.
- Speaker Cable: Blue Jeans Cable Canare 4S11 separate runs for bass and treble to take advantage of star-quad configuration of the cable and to increase effective cable gauge for both bass and panel; ultrasonically welded terminations at all ends to Blue Jeans locking banana plugs.
- Speakers currently in storage for future use in another system: Dutch & Dutch 8c white/natural finish (internally tri-amped with DAC, DSP crossover, equalization and Roon Ready firmware).
- Headphones: NAD Viso HP-50 or Apple AirPods Max, used with iPad Pro either directly from Tidal, Qobuz, and internet radio apps on the iPad or via Roon
- Stands: Salamander Archetype three shelf 20"-high equipment stand; for D&D speakers Skylan four-post 26-inch high stands with Skylan Q-Bricks and glider feet, with speakers bolted to the stand top plates.
- Power Cables: GTT Audio Absolute Power Cord MkII for all electronic components.
- DC Cable: Gotham GAC-4/1 11301 UltraPro Star Quad DC(JSSG360) Cable between Keces P8 LPS and Roon Nucleus+.
- Vibration Control: A/V Room Service Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs)--usually four each of proper load rating under each electronic component on equipment rack, although with a couple of very small and very lightweight items (e.g., the EtherREGEN and GigaFOILv4) I only use one EVP carefully placed under the item to distribute the load evenly on the EVP's bellows suspension. Large (17" x 12" x 1.5") Bright Star Audio Little Rock on floor under equipment rack to damp local laminate wood floor vibration near where the rack feet contact the floor.
- System Control: Apple M-1 iPad Pro (2021)
- Room: 161" L x 132" W x 103.5" H rectangular converted bedroom with plaster walls, one double hung window on right wall, one door on left wall, and one closet behind listening seat.
- Listening Chair: Drexel with under-cushion Target shelf which puts my ears at about 39.75 inches above the rug.
- Room treatment: Live-End, Dead-End arrangement with P.I. Audio Group AQD Sound Diffusers at the listening end and Acoustical Solutions AlphaSorb Flat Foam at the speaker end of the room; see discussion at this thread.
- Electrical: Two dedicated 20-amp circuits; P.I. Audio Group customized Pass & Seymour 5362A wall outlets, P.I. Audio Group UberBUSSes, P.I. Audio Group BUSS Depot; JENA Electrical Contact Enhancement Fluid for all non-soldered electrical connections.
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