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My Two Channel System

  Technics SL-1200 mkII
  TRL modded SACD/CD player Sony 900 CD Player
  Audio Mirror PP1 Tube preamp
  Odyssey Audio Monoblock Extremes Amplifier
  Audio Concepts Jaguars LE
  Audio Concepts LFM SE's
  RS Audio Cables Silver Interconnects Interconnect
  DH Labs T-14
  Dh Labs Q10 Speaker cable
  Cryo Parts III
  Oyaide Tunami Power cord

My Two Channel System
This is my present 2 Channel system. Recently had my MF A300 integrated amp modded by Tube Research Labs (TRL)and also upgraded my digital source to a TRL modded Marantz SA14 SACD/CD player.

Analog source is a KAB modded Technics SL-1200 TT with Dyna 10x5 and heavily modded Hagerman Cornet tube phono stage.

System is engaging, musical, and warm. Very appreciative of wonderful work of Tube Research Labs. The KAB TT/Dyna/Hagerman combo is wonderful.

Thanks to all here on Agon and AA who helped me along the way!
Enjoying music like never before!

Lkdog (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

05-26-05

Responses

05-26-05: Jes45
It's great to see your entire system posted. Keep us informed on the TRL/MF A 300 and TRL/SA-14 break in.
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08-14-05: Lkdog
System edited: Switched monitors from ACI Sapphire 25th Anniversary Edition to ACI Jaguars LE
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03-24-06: Lkdog
System edited: Updated to add the TRL modded Sony 900 SACD/CD player
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10-16-06: Lkdog
System updated.

Added a second ACI Titan sub.
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04-01-07: Lkdog
System edited: System edited. Am now using an Audio Mirror PP1 tube preamp. Am now using Odyssey Audio Mono Extremes monoblock amps.
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04-22-07: Lkdog
System edited: Recently have in place my new preamp (Audio Mirror PP1) and amplifier(s) Odyssey Monoblock Extremes. Sound is at a different level with this setup. I will spare people the audiophile jargon-it just sounds real now. Doing some tube rolling as this is my first tube preamp. Enjoying the different presentations of various tubes. Music sounds great these days.
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08-19-07: Lkdog
System Edit:

Replaced ACI Titan subs with dual ACI LFM's which were specifically tuned and made to pair with the Jaguars in a Wilson Watt Puppy type setup.

Sound opened up a bit more and the transition between the monitors/subs improved.

Am also switching between line stage driver tubes between
CBS Hytron 5814wa and Amperex 7316.
Both very nice tubes. CBS a bit more lush, Amperex more balanced and clear.
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11-03-07: Sufentanil
I truly admire your system for having chosen strong-performing components that are available at real-world prices. I recently got an Audio Mirror (linestage) preamp and I'm truly enjoying it. How is the PP1 working for you?

Michael
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12-13-08: Lkdog
Sufentai-

Sorry for the delayed response.
Thanks for your comments.
I enjoy the PP1 very much. Have done some minor mods to it by putting Dynamat inside the chassis and replacing the stock feet with cork/rubber blocks.
The PP1 handles any tube out there which makes tube rolling fun.
Still keep coming back to the Amperex 7316's.
Lkdog (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)