Systems

Simply Beautiful, a Two-channel Audio System by gammajo

System
Room Size
38' by 22'
System Overview
Simply Beautiful I have simplified to the Vinni Rossi L2i-SE Integrated which has a great DAC module. The Rossi is American made and has a 10 year warrentee. I use a separate belt-driven transport because that is where most mechanical problems may arise. The Rossi contains a class A 300B pre-amp and I upgraded to Takatusuki 300B tubes. The Rossi is bi-wired with Master Built Ultra cables to the Von Schweikert VR55 Aktives.ThatÂ’s it. This saves many power cords and uses no interconnects compared to past separates. While my old system sounded very good, the sound of this new system configuration is more natural, cleaner, a touch warmer, very dynamic and satisfying. All etch and harshness in highs is gone. I think this is mostly from the simpler signal path and the tubes. WSF is way up with only one remote and push and play design. The reduced visual clutter is relaxing. I would appreciate any comments.
Music Preferences
Classical, pop, 60's rock, jazz
Room Description
Designed this 38" by 22" room myself for music appreciation and family enjoyment. soft pecky cyress walls, maple floors, 10ft peak ceiling. Room overlooks the Smoky Mountains. Doors to the room are exterior and the wall adjoining house is brick, so I can listen at night and not disturb the family. Cabinetry holds CD collection.
Acoustic Treatment
All windows treated with Marigo Audio acoustic dots which really tamed window reflections. First reflection points have wood blinds and heavy drapes. Speakers are spiked unto Herbies gliders. Amp on Adona amp stand, Transport on Herbies Tenderfeet. Center treated with 5 inch thick dog bed and blankets and speakers are pulled out 4 feet when critically listening.
Components
Digital Source
CEC TL3N Belt Drive Transport. DAC is internal module in Rossi
Preamp
Vinni Rossi L2iSE Integrated contained Class A DHT 300B pre-amp, DAc Module and 100 watt into 8, 180 Watt into 4 Class A/B amp
Speakers
Von Schweikert VR55 Aktives
Speaker Cable
Von Schweikert Master Built Signature biwire
Power Cables
Mad Scientist
Power Cond
Inakustik AC-3500P
Tuning and Tweaks
Adona Amp Stand for Rossi, Herbie's Gliders on Spikes for Speakers, Herbie's Tenderfeet for CEC