[JackD201]

We're all VSA lovers here so please share what's upstream of your loudspeakers? Here's mine.

Turntable: TW Acustic Raven AC3

Arms: 1 Graham Phantom B-44, 1 Graham Phantom II B-44

Carts: Clearaudio Titanium, Dynavector DRT XV-1s, Dynavector DRT XV-1t, Graham Nightingale, Koetsu Jade Platinum w/ Koetsu SUT, MY Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent BC, ZYX Airy3 S

Phonostage: Lamm LP2

Digital: Emmlabs CDSD transport w/ DCC2 SE DAC

Pre-amplifier: Lamm L2 Reference

Power-amplifiers: Lamm M2.2 Hybrid Monoblocks or ML1.1 Tube Monoblocks

Power Conditioning: Shunyata V-Ray, Shunyata Hydra 2 (TT and Phonostage)

Interconnects: VSA Masterbuilt Signatures, Kubala-Sosna Emotions, Graham IC-70 Phono-cables

Speaker Cables: Verbatim Signatures soon VSA Masterbuilt Signatures

Power Cords: Shunyata Python Alpha and Helix

Racks: Critical Mass Systems (Black Platinum Series) PXK and QXK

Amp Stands: Critical Mass Systems (Black Label) Grand Masters

in front of

VR-9 SEs fully optioned with V-Caps on all tweeters, custom BMW Sepang Bronze finish, pair is personally signed by AVS


Current Addiction: 60's first edition Decca LPs, Oscar Peterson

[es347]

Like I can follow that act!   Jack's equipment stand cost more than my entire system :

Rega P3/RB-301/Exact
MCD500 cd/sacd
C46 preamp
MC501 (2)
Sony CDP-101 (rarely played but great sentimental value....THE first cd player and I'm the original owner since 1983)
VR5 Anniversaries (boy does it feel great typing that )
MIT CVT-1 XLR ICs
VSA bi-wire speaker cables
PCs...DIY (Furutech + 12/3 SJO...as I recall; provides voltages! )
Equipment rack (bought from Audio Advisor 12 years ago...not sure of the mfr. but seems to have good shelf isolation)
Amp stands...3 cm granite resting on stacked hockey pucks...seriously aa

[thebearded1]

in front of my Unifield 3s are:

vpi scout, vpi memorial arm, dynavector 10x cart

Esoteric x03 cd/sacd

Mac c2300 tube pre

Mac Mc252 amp

Kimber 8Tc speaker cables
Kimber Hero, XLO Signature interconnects balanced and unbalanced.....that's it...I got back into a vinyl about 4 years ago and picked up the scout...now I am addicted so I will probably listen to a few more turntable/cart options for a possible upgrade...i have also been listening to a few tube amps which I may make a move on....but, for now, I am still digesting the unifield expenditure so thankfully I am happy spinning coltrane, ben harper, van morrison and nick drake on the system as is...

[es347]

in front of my Unifield 3s are:

vpi scout, vpi memorial arm, dynavector 10x cart

Esoteric x03 cd/sacd

Mac c2300 tube pre

Mac Mc252 amp

Kimber 8Tc speaker cables
Kimber Hero, XLO Signature interconnects balanced and unbalanced.....that's it...I got back into a vinyl about 4 years ago and picked up the scout...now I am addicted so I will probably listen to a few more turntable/cart options for a possible upgrade...i have also been listening to a few tube amps which I may make a move on....but, for now, I am still digesting the unifield expenditure so thankfully I am happy spinning coltrane, ben harper, van morrison and nick drake on the system as is...

Nice!

[JackD201]

in front of my Unifield 3s are:

vpi scout, vpi memorial arm, dynavector 10x cart

Esoteric x03 cd/sacd

Mac c2300 tube pre

Mac Mc252 amp

Kimber 8Tc speaker cables
Kimber Hero, XLO Signature interconnects balanced and unbalanced.....that's it...I got back into a vinyl about 4 years ago and picked up the scout...now I am addicted so I will probably listen to a few more turntable/cart options for a possible upgrade...i have also been listening to a few tube amps which I may make a move on....but, for now, I am still digesting the unifield expenditure so thankfully I am happy spinning coltrane, ben harper, van morrison and nick drake on the system as is...

Awesome bearded one!  I love Dynavector Carts and VPI as well. There's also some special synergy that goes on with Mac and VSA. We'd love to see pics if you don't mind

[economides]

In front of my VR 5 Anniversarry are:

Analogue : Pierre Lourne Romance - Romeo - Lyra Helikon
Phono stage : Allnic
Digital : CD - EmmLabs CDSA
Digital : PC connected directly USB to USB to EmmLabs DAC2
Tuner : Magnum Dynalab MT 100 T
Preamp : Aesthetix Callisto Eclipse
Amp: Edge NL 12.1 Signature Edition
Power Conditioner : Audience Adept Response
Cables : Acoustic Zen Absolute (interconnects and speaker)
Feet : Marigo Labs TRi and VXi
Rack : Omicron Stargate

[keith]

DB-99 SE

CD/SACD Source / DAC: Accuphase DP-78
iTunes transport: Macbook Pro or Mac Mini via Airport Express
Pre-amplifier: Lamm LL2 tubed preamp
Power Amplifier: Lamm ML2.1 monoblock SET amps
Power Amplifier: Sun Audio 2A3 SET
Power Amplifier: JE Labs 45 SET
Room Correction: Lyngdorf RP-1
Speaker Cables:  Verbatim Signatures
Speaker Cables (for super tweeter): Townshend Audio cryogenically treated
Interconnects:  Verbatim
Tweaks: Symposium Rollerblock Jr  / Symposium Rollerblock Series 2
Power cables:  Consonance Baby Ella / Oyaide


 

[es347]

CD/SACD Source / DAC: Accuphase DP-78
iTunes transport: Macbook Pro or Mac Mini via Airport Express
Pre-amplifier: Lamm LL2 tubed preamp
Power Amplifier: Lamm ML2.1 monoblock SET amps
Power Amplifier: Sun Audio 2A3 SET
Power Amplifier: JE Labs 45 SET
Room Correction: Lyngdorf RP-1
Speaker Cables:  Verbatim Signatures
Speaker Cables (for super tweeter): Townshend Audio cryogenically treated
Interconnects:  Verbatim
Tweaks: Symposium Rollerblock Jr  / Symposium Rollerblock Series 2
Power cables:  Consonance Baby Ella / Oyaide


 

Keith...what model VSA speaker??

[keith]

Hi Gavin

   sorry ...

DB-99 SE

[fplanner2000]

In front of my VR-7se's (supposedly last pair made, signed by AVS)

2 channel:

Amps - VAC 300.1 (2)
Pre -    VAC Phi 2.0
CDP -   Esoteric UX-1pi
CLock- Esoteric Rubidium G-Os
DAC -  APL modded Denon - 4 32-bit AKM Dacs, Class A tubed output stage, etc. "1 of"
Pwr -   Synergistic Powercell 10-SE
Tuna - Magnum Dynalab 108T
PC/IC - Mexcel Acrolink digital, Synergistic Tesla, etc.


HT:
Integra 9.8 processor
Sunfire Signature Grand 5-channel (400w/ch+)
Velodyne dd-15 sub
Sony 2000 Blue-ray
Sony 60" SXRD 1080p
 

[disco]

VR-9SE

EMM Labs CDSD SE/DCC2
Dartzeel NHB-18NS Preamp
Dartzeel NHB-108 Amp
Sound App. RLS-1 Power Conditioner
MIT Oracle MA Speaker Cables
MIT Oracle MA-X ICs
Elrod Power Cords

Unifield 3's

Electrocompaniet EMP-1/S CD/SACD Player
ASR Emitter II Exclusive(B) Version Blue Pre/Amp
Sound App RLS
MIT Shotgun MA Speaker Cables and ICs
Elrod Power Cords

[bentknee]

     After ten years of building this is where things are:
     Speakers: VR4sr mk 2
     Phono Amp: Art Audio Vinyl One
     Line Preamp: Art Audio VP1 mk2
     Amp: Art Audio Carissa
     Turntable: VPI Scoutmaster Signature, Grado The Statement cartridge
     CD: Cayin with 4 NOS Mullard 2493 tubes
     IC'S Zentara IC4 and OCC signature.
     Speaker Cable: Two Analysis Plus Solo Crystal 8
     Power Conditioner: Shunyata Hydra 4
     Powercords: Shunyata Anaconda, Python, and Taipan.

    The sound is now beyond what I thought I would ever be able to enjoy.
  Blessings, Bob 
     
     

[JackD201]

Hot Dang! Great stuff guys!!!! I'm seeing a lot of Emmlabs gear

I forgot the Unifields! 

Accuphase DP-700
Lamm LL2 (fully mullard-ed w/CV491 and ecc88 goldpins)
Lamm ML1.1
More Pythons and a V-Ray
All Cables VSA Masterbuilt

Gavin, if you think my iso racks are expensive, Disco's Oracle MAs cost more!

Disco, let us know when you get your hands on the Dartzeel Monoblocks  aa

fplanner your digital is making me drool. I met Alex Paychev at CES cool dude and I love his Esoteric Mods. My brother uses the same amps as you do with his 9s. I know what you mean about the 300.1s in mono block mode. Great hitch free service from Kevin too. Kudos!

Economides, that's one heck of an exotic analog front end! Dimfer says the Allnic is a phonostage to be reckoned with. I hope to hear one someday.

Hey Bob, again, great stuff you got there. Is the Carissa a 211 or 845 amp? I can just imagine how vibrant the combination with your SR2s sound.

[kgturner]

check my avatar and signature. the bpt 3.5 isn't pictured in the avatar though.

[es347]

Hi Gavin

   sorry ...

DB-99 SE

Aren't you getting pressure from Jack to get on the VR9 bandwagon?

[es347]

In front of my VR-7se's (supposedly last pair made, signed by AVS)

2 channel:

Amps - VAC 300.1 (2)
Pre -    VAC Phi 2.0
CDP -   Esoteric UX-1pi
CLock- Esoteric Rubidium G-Os
DAC -  APL modded Denon - 4 32-bit AKM Dacs, Class A tubed output stage, etc. "1 of"
Pwr -   Synergistic Powercell 10-SE
Tuna - Magnum Dynalab 108T
PC/IC - Mexcel Acrolink digital, Synergistic Tesla, etc.


HT:
Integra 9.8 processor
Sunfire Signature Grand 5-channel (400w/ch+)
Velodyne dd-15 sub
Sony 2000 Blue-ray
Sony 60" SXRD 1080p
 

Woah fplanner...that is one serious 2CH system.

[es347]

     After ten years of building this is where things are:
     Speakers: VR4sr mk 2
     Phono Amp: Art Audio Vinyl One
     Line Preamp: Art Audio VP1 mk2
     Amp: Art Audio Carissa
     Turntable: VPI Scoutmaster Signature, Grado The Statement cartridge
     CD: Cayin with 4 NOS Mullard 2493 tubes
     IC'S Zentara IC4 and OCC signature.
     Speaker Cable: Two Analysis Plus Solo Crystal 8
     Power Conditioner: Shunyata Hydra 4
     Powercords: Shunyata Anaconda, Python, and Taipan.

    The sound is now beyond what I thought I would ever be able to enjoy.
  Blessings, Bob 
     
   

Blessings indeed Bob.  Very very impressive brother!

[htradtk]

In front of my VR-5 Annies are: (me, myself and I)

OK, here you go,

McIntosh MC352 (Analysis Plus Oval 9 Bi-wire cable)
Integra DTR 8.8 Reciever (used as a preamp/processor)
Sony SCD-XA9000ES SACD player (possible upgrade to McIntosh MCD500 SACD)
Pioneer BDP-09 Blu-ray player
Denon DVD-5910CI DVD (used to play DVD Audio disc, yes, I'm one of those fools who brought into that format)
Pioneer Elite PRO-150FD 60" Plasma display
Richard Gray Power Conditioner
Two Martin Logan Cinema Center Channel speakers
Polk Audio RT3000P Surround Speakers
Velodyne MiniVee sub

[es347]

In front of my VR-5 Annies are: (me, myself and I)

OK, here you go,

McIntosh MC352 (Analysis Plus Oval 9 Bi-wire cable)
Integra DTR 8.8 Reciever (used as a preamp/processor)
Sony SCD-XA9000ES SACD player (possible upgrade to McIntosh MCD500 SACD)
Pioneer BDP-09 Blu-ray player
Denon DVD-5910CI DVD (used to play DVD Audio disc, yes, I'm one of those fools who brought into that format)
Pioneer Elite PRO-150FD 60" Plasma display
Richard Gray Power Conditioner
Two Martin Logan Cinema Center Channel speakers
Polk Audio RT3000P Surround Speakers
Velodyne MiniVee sub

Hey Henry....

 

[keith]

Hi Gavin

   sorry ...

DB-99 SE

Aren't you getting pressure from Jack to get on the VR9 bandwagon?

 

Not really, Gavin.  I am very happy where I'm at.  With the amps I use, this is more than I need. Although ... Jack has been trying to get me to commission Albert to make me a VR-5 High Sensitivity model. I think he just wants my DB-99s.