Thunder_Snake Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Been putting off posting my system until it's finished. Alas, I realised it might not ever be finished. So here it is for the moment!?! Audio Note AN-E/Lx HE Speakers Trafomatic Audi Experience Two Integrated with Shuguang Black Treasure 300B's, Sophia Electric 6SN7's & Emission Labs 5U4G valves Kuzma Stabi S TT Kuzma Stogi S VTA 12" Arm Zyx R-100 FX Cartridge Bakoon EQA-11R Phono Pre WLM Gamma Reference Firewire Dac 2013 Mac Mini 16GB Ram 120GB SSD running Audirvana Plus Lacie Thunderbolt 4TB Fanless HD Oppo BDP 103 Chang Lightspeed X-Series H1 Power Conditioner Sablon Panatela IC's Sablon Gran Corona PC's Audio Note Lexus Biwired SC's Oyaide Neo d+ Firewire cable Akiko Audio Tuning Sticks HiFi Tuning Supreme Fuses for everything Stillpoints with inverted risers under amp Herbie's Isocups and Ebony balls under digital Herbie's Decoupling Gliders under speaker spikes and rack Herbie's Tube Dampers Atomic Labs Mac Mini Platform Gingko Audio Cloud 10 wih Herbie's Medicin Ball's under Kuzma In the future I hope to upgrade the 300B's to Elrog's or Emission Labs 300B XLS, throw in a Mojo Audio Joule IV linear power supply for the Mac, get better isolation footers for everything including between the speakers and their stands and finally send my Sablon Panatela SC's back to Mark Coles to have him change the spades to banana's and Biwired for my AN-e's...............then I think I'll be finished...........or at least bloody close!!! Perhaps, then it will be time to clean up those cables? Oh, and by the way 300B's and Audio Note speakers can Rock and do Techno with the best of them. My musical preferences are not chicks with guitars and small ensemble jazz (although I do love jazz). My favourite band of all time is Led Zeppelin. I grew up on classic rock and when I was a rebellious dick of a teenager I delved deeply into heavy british metal and also thrash and I still do. I also had a big clubbing phase and still love to dance around my living room listening to house and techno as well as putting some angry Hip Hop on from time to time to let loose. You just need to choose a good pairing of speakers and amps. Yes, I'm sure a big pair of solid state mono's through some big boy speakers like Wilson's or such might have more slam etc. But the Audio Note's through the Trafomatic give me a sense of presence and intimacy that I truly enjoy and they match well to my apartment living room which I've come to realise is of utmost importance. Especially when you want to share your system and music with your loved one who also occupies that space! So there it is. I hope it gives you an insight into my system philosophy and if you have any advice, comments or questions, please feel free to ask or share. Cheers, Glen. Ps, apologies for the bad lighting and crap iphone pics......I will try and get some better one's up soon. Edited August 17, 2014 by G_goodwin 23
DRC Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Wow, very nice selection of components, it really looks like a great deal of thought has gone into the system. Bet Led Zep II sounds good on your system! Might say Hi (on a professional basis) next trip to Sydney early September. 1
Darren69 Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Yes, what Andy said, gorgeous!! Do you spin any Maiden through the AN's?? 1
Tony M Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Beautiful! I especially love the look of the timber audio rack. And I really appreciate the insight into your audio philosophy. I'd never thought of Audio Note and Led Zep in the same context, but what you have said makes sense to me. This is definitely a system I'd be keen on experiencing if you were local. 1
Thunder_Snake Posted August 17, 2014 Author Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Yes DRC, a great deal of thought has gone into it as well as trial and error. And a great deal of more thought will go into it I'm sure, but for the moment I have 2 maxed out credit cards, a big business loan and a car to pay off. After all that is done, I might be able to chase the Audio Note dragon and go down that slippery path. One thing is for sure, I love low powered amps and highly efficient speakers. The new vinyl release of Zep II is sounding great right now! Feel free to drop into Bentley when you're in town. What wine are you making?
Thunder_Snake Posted August 17, 2014 Author Posted August 17, 2014 And yes Darren, Live After Death is sounding great through the Audio Notes........"Scream for me Long Beach!" 4
Darren69 Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Massive like!! You need to see your doctor cos Iron Maiden made you deaf!! I had the double tape, long ago. I haven't listened to Live After Death for years. 1
DRC Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Yes DRC, a great deal of thought has gone into it as well as trial and error. And a great deal of more thought will go into it I'm sure, but for the moment I have 2 maxed out credit cards, a big business loan and a car to pay off. After all that is done, I might be able to chase the Audio Note dragon and go down that slippery path. One thing is for sure, I love low powered amps and highly efficient speakers. The new vinyl release of Zep II is sounding great right now! Feel free to drop into Bentley when you're in town. What wine are you making?I did drop in a chat and espresso briefly a year or so ago (more so about hi fi). Coates is the label. Catching up with Ned on the next trip for lunch all going well, we studied the MW at the same time (passed at the same time but the dissertation has been a nightmare for me) and have common friends in Japan.
steve u Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Congrats, beautiful looking system and no doubt sounds even better. Love the hi fi rack and those speakers look very special. 1
Thunder_Snake Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 I did drop in a chat and espresso briefly a year or so ago (more so about hi fi). Coates is the label. Catching up with Ned on the next trip for lunch all going well, we studied the MW at the same time (passed at the same time but the dissertation has been a nightmare for me) and have common friends in Japan. Duane! Sorry, wasn't sure if it was you, or Brad from Brash Higgins? Always great to see you mate, so please feel free any time to drop by. Massive like!! You need to see your doctor cos Iron Maiden made you deaf!! I had the double tape, long ago. I haven't listened to Live After Death for years. Yep, I also had the double cassette as a kid. One of my favourite live albums, I highly recommend picking it up, or downloading it. It will take you back! The opening of "Aces High" will make you grin like you're 15 again. 1
SteveC Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 What a beautiful system! Very aesthetically pleasing. It sounds good just looking at it. You forgot to mention the Apple TV that is firmly coupled to the rack by the owl. Good idea as it is so small it tends to flip up when you plug all the cables in. 1
vmhf Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 It really is a superb sounding system I have had the pleasure of listening to. Congrats Glen on a fine setup to give you years of musical pleasure. 1
Thunder_Snake Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 What a beautiful system! Very aesthetically pleasing. It sounds good just looking at it. You forgot to mention the Apple TV that is firmly coupled to the rack by the owl. Good idea as it is so small it tends to flip up when you plug all the cables in. Hi Steve, yeah, the owl does keep the Apple TV grounded. I didn't mention it or the Wireworld HDMI and power cables cause I use it for movies and TV shows and don't use it for streaming any music.
Thunder_Snake Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 It really is a superb sounding system I have had the pleasure of listening to. Congrats Glen on a fine setup to give you years of musical pleasure. Thanks Victor, that means a lot coming from you, as yours is probably the most serious system I've had a chance to listen to. Your Shindo gear is so sexy, but out of my price bracket at the moment I'm afraid. 1
DRC Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Hi Glen Is your inbox full? Was hoping to drop by next week and say Hi at work whilst doing the trade stuff in Sydney.
illusion Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Great looking system Glen, I'm sure those Audio Note speakers would sound superb. 1
jdog Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 excellent system! was wondering where you got your audio rack/stand from? 1
Underwater Explorer Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Indeed. A beautiful looking system and I bet it sounds just as good. Go Maiden......true legends 2
Thunder_Snake Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 excellent system! was wondering where you got your audio rack/stand from? Thanks jdog, I had the stand made for me by a carpenter in Marrickville. It's basically a replica of a box furniture rack. 1
Thunder_Snake Posted September 10, 2014 Author Posted September 10, 2014 Hi Glen Is your inbox full? Was hoping to drop by next week and say Hi at work whilst doing the trade stuff in Sydney. Hi Duane, I left a message in your inbox yesterday. Don't think mine is full.
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