System Pics 2021

[chris turner]

@chris turner what's the system details?

Antipodes EX with Samsung Evo 2Tb SSD >Topping DS10 > Naim NAC72 > HiCap > Naim NAP135 > linn Kan mk1

The DAC was a get things up and running solution for the time and all Standard cables with full fat Fraim gives me lots to tinker with as time goes by

 

[wylton]

.....unless a NAC52 pops up )

Yes, me too, I've missed several since I started looking for a 52, but I will get one in the end! In the meantime, I'm rather enjoying the NAC 12S, that I have been trying!

 

[Waxxy]

wOw lovely looking VPI, which model is this please? Have you owned this long? Beautiful looking TT. Which cartridge are you running?

Cheers;
Peter

Thanks Peter! I think it's a lovely looking thing too...hence showing off photos of it on the web! It's a VPI Aries II with a VPI JMW-10 arm. I've had it nine years but it's a twenty year old deck and arm. Part of me knows it's good enough to be my last analog front end, but I also am curious about other TTs and arms....

I have 4 armwands and so I'm able to swap out cartridges in less than a minute. I take full advantage and have multiple cartridges mounted. Currently...Dynavector 17d3, Lyra Kleos, Koetsu Urushi, and an Audio Technica AT150sa.

@Waxxy How is that Symposium platform working for you- they do look cool.

Tarzan, I'll be honest and say that it's the only platform I've tried under this particular turntable, so I can't really say how it performs in comparison to other platforms, but i's certainly better than resting the TT directly on the credenza. Also, I'm not sure it's great value, being fairly expensive for what is essentially two sheets of stainless steel bonded to a foam slab. Simple concept and nicely executed, but not cheap.

 

[BlueYeti]

System 2021. This set up is located in my home studio, and so doubles up as my main listening room as well (pano shot for context). The placement of the speakers isn’t optimal (one is corner placed), and this is something I’m hoping to remedy with boundary friendly speakers at some point. The CB Nait2 was serviced last year and this has transformed its performance. UnitiQute2 now on solo UPnP local streaming duties only, again hopefully to be replaced with a dedicated streamer and the UQ2 used elsewhere.

System: Rega RP6 | Ortofon 2M Black | Rega Fono2 | UnitiQute2 | CB Nait2 | Witch Hat N2 | Monitor Audio R252 | Sound Factory Tripod.

 

[ishmac]

That Naim amplifier simply looks stunning..! Iconic. I've never owned one, but maybe in the future....

Cheers;
Peter

 

[ArtK]

System 2021. This set up is located in my home studio, and so doubles up as my main listening room as well (pano shot for context). The placement of the speakers isn’t optimal (one is corner placed), and this is something I’m hoping to remedy with boundary friendly speakers at some point. The CB Nait2 was serviced last year and this has transformed its performance. UnitiQute2 now on solo UPnP local streaming duties only, again hopefully to be replaced with a dedicated streamer and the UQ2 used elsewhere.

System: Rega RP6 | Ortofon 2M Black | Rega Fono2 | UnitiQute2 | CB Nait2 | Witch Hat N2 | Monitor Audio R252 | Sound Factory Tripod.

Beautiful!

 

[Del monaco]

I have the same lamp. Good taste.

 

[heihei]

Neat installation given the challenges. Looks a great space to spend time

 

[Robby]

New speakers......Dynaudio Heritage Special.

Heritage 1 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Heritage 2 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

 

[gryphongryph]

Some great systems here, here is my humble addition.
First the old one, being used for 20 years and many a good time we had indeed.

Here is the 2021 system, in comes a Graham Audio LS 5/9, Belles class A power amp and the newest addition, the Supratek Cabernet pre, very happy with the sound.

 

[ArtK]

New speakers......Dynaudio Heritage Special.

Heritage 1 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Heritage 2 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Lovely speakers.

 

[ArtK]

Some great systems here, here is my humble addition.
First the old one, being used for 20 years and many a good time we had indeed.

Here is the 2021 system, in comes a Graham Audio LS 5/9, Belles class A power amp and the newest addition, the Supratek Cabernet pre, very happy with the sound.

Sweet!

 

[The Bish]

New speakers......Dynaudio Heritage Special.

Heritage 1 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Heritage 2 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Beautiful, I was wondering why you were selling the Special Fortys!

 

[Robby]

Beautiful, I was wondering why you were selling the Special Fortys!

Thanks mate. The Special 40's are, well, special. The Heritage are more special though . Then again they should be for the price.......

 

[hifi-dog]

New speakers......Dynaudio Heritage Special.

Heritage 1 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Heritage 2 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Nice!

 

[Copperjacket]

Some great systems here, here is my humble addition.
First the old one, being used for 20 years and many a good time we had indeed.

What speakers are in your original system please?

 

[gryphongryph]

Those are Amphion Xenon’s

 

[Robert M]

New speakers......Dynaudio Heritage Special.

Heritage 1 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

Heritage 2 by Rob Moores, on Flickr

They are expensive but look really good. Is that a technics 1500

 

[Robby]

They are expensive but look really good. Is that a technics 1500

They look better in the wood. Flawless in fact.

My turntable is a 1200G.

 

[ishmac]

Some great systems here, here is my humble addition.
First the old one, being used for 20 years and many a good time we had indeed.

Here is the 2021 system, in comes a Graham Audio LS 5/9, Belles class A power amp and the newest addition, the Supratek Cabernet pre, very happy with the sound.

How do you find the Belles Class A power-amplifier? What's the power output?

Lovely system that...! wOw

Regards;
Peter