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Stereopal Home Visit:
Bruce from
Markham
Date:
August 22, 2005
"There’s
magic with Single Ended Systems which are not found in Push Pull Amplifiers,
After a hard day’s work, my SET amps revitalizes my soul” …………. Bruce
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System Components:
SourceNo. 1: Pioneer Elite PD-59 (For Sale: $ 200 CDN)
CD Transport: Sony SCD-1 / SACD Player
Jitter Reclock: Genesis Digital Lens (Jitter Reclocking Computer)
DAC:
MUSE Electronics Model 2
Preamp:
Audio Experience Symphonies
Power Amp 1: DIY 2A3 with Valve Art 2A3, RCA 5U4G Rectifier &
6K7 Input Tube
Power Amp 2: Antique Sound Labs 300B
Power Amp 3: LITKE T-62 EL34 Power Amp
Speakers: Laurenity Acoustics Transmission Line Single Driver Speaker
Spkr Cable: A very old Western Electric Cable
Interconnect: Van den Hul
Power Cable: Cryo-Clear Silver 2
Conditioner: Adcom Model ACE 515 Power Line Conditioner
Bruce’s Comments:
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General:
My system is possibly the best I have heard, it is musical and
involving. The coherency of
Single Driver speakers are unmatched by any other configuration.
I enjoy Norah Jones and other light jazz music.
My speakers are relatively new, and the drivers are not completely broken in yet, check back with me in 3 months time ! My favorite tube is the 2A3, which is preferred to over the 300B. I prefer these ones over EL34 or KT88 components. I have a EL34 amplifier (as seen in picture), but it just sits there collecting dust. It is just not up to par with my SET amps.
The SONY SCD-1 is one of the best transports in the market today. It weights a hefty 60 lbs and is top notch quality. However, its only good when used as a transport. The DAC section sound very very digital. It is bright and hard sounding.
Future Plans:
I would like to replace my CD Transport, to a CDC Belt drive.
I hope it will give me more of an analogue feel to my system.
My 2A3 with only 3 watt is underpowered, I wish to make one which is 6W
or 12Ws.
I need better spikes for my speakers, they are not planted firmly
enough into the carpet.
2A3 vs 300B:
If I was to make a comparison between these 2 tubes, 2A3 is a
beautiful and elegant female, while the 300B is an energetic young man.
Tweaks
I have applied a proprietary liquid solution to the outer layer
of my Tubes. They serve to
increase the soundstage and clarity of the overall presentation.
Lignum Vitae wooden blocks are used to support my CD transport and DAC.
They are the hardest and densest wood on earth, and they smoke Black
Diamond Racing Cones big time.
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Laurentiy Acoustics Backload Horn |
DIY 2A3 Power Amp - 3 Watts of
Single Ended Power |
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300B is my second favorite. |
EL 34, all it does is collect dust.
‘I don't like Push Pulls” ...Bruce |
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Pioneer Elite CD Transport, Genesis Jitter Corrector
Sitting on Lignum Vitae exotic wood. |
MUSE D/A Converter |
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Pre-amp with 12AX7 tube, also
sitting on Lignum Vitae Exotic Wooden Blocks.
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