DeltaWave

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System

Turntable

Luxman PD-121 w/Cardas-wired SME 3009 S2 Improved
Funk Firm 5mm Achromat - Tight accurate bass, black background
Ultimate Silver Series-C4/Cardas Interconnect
Ortofon X5-MC - Auralgasmic!
Ortofon VMS20E Mk II - Tight and accurate
Sonus Blue Gold - I wish they still made these, amazing cartridge.
Grado Prestige Gold 1 - Love it! (no hum...ever HA!)
Grado Prestige Blue - Nice for old & mono microgroove records.
Michell Record Clamp - A clamp is a must!
VPI 16.5 RCM - How did I ever survive without you?

CD Player

Denon DVD-2800 - Obsolete DVD but outstanding CD/HDCD transport.
Monarchy 48/96 Upsampler DIP - This thing is just an awesome little investment. Works just as well with my home built PC as a music server. Makes a very noticeable improvement for digital audio.

Other Sources

B&K Reference 30 - All analog is DIRECT! A very open sounding preamp, direct feature for analog is a must for me. Excellent for movies & HDTV to keep the woman happy.
Nakamichi CA-5 (phono stage) - It's as good as everyone says it is, uncolored and very simple.
RTS Systems Model 405 Phono Preamp - If you can find one, BUY IT! An utterly amazing MM pre.

Amplifier

2x NAD 218thx (bridged, front) - They made the Kessel Run in under 18 parsecs
2x Carver M200t (center & rear) - Eh, I need something for the Movie thingys.

Loudspeakers

Klipsch RF15 - Don't laugh, you'd be amazed, I have awesome subs... tis all I need!
2x M&K V1-b Subwoofers w/modern amps - They reach wayyyyyy down and are quick about it.
Infinity Beta 10 (surrounds) - Good enough for the little I watch TV & movies.
Infinity Beta 250 (center) - Same as above.

Interests

Many

Personal

Location:

Ithaca, NY