[JDFlood]

Here’s my latest hot weather set up. It’s 90+ here today and only one room in my house is air conditioned so I’ve moved everything there until things cool off in September or October. Im using my Focal Arche as a DAC through my Phonitor 2. Currently listening to my Utopia!

Ok, you win on cool looking system. I didn’t realize how much I still like the tech look.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Ok, you win on cool looking system. I didn’t realize how much I still like the tech look.

Yeah VU meters are the cat's meow. I don't know why more companies don't include them. The RME spectrum analyzer is way cool and ultimately more useful, but VU meters kinda shout "audiophile" in an old school way that some of us appreciate.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I just emailed Rory at benchmark tense of I can get some more gain output .

Mo-power...yeah, baby, yeah!

 

[JDFlood]

My current system until I get my Ayre QB-9 back from upgrade and my Aurrender N100.

 

[Kukuk]

Recently traded my MDR-Z1Rs. No regrets.

I honestly didn't think headphones could get better than my HE-500s. I was wrong.

 

[340519]

Recently traded my MDR-Z1Rs. No regrets.



I honestly didn't think headphones could get better than my HE-500s. I was wrong.

Wow. My z1rs are my favorite out of all my cans. Absolutely fabulous. And my abyss tcs I should have next week.

 

[Gadget67]

Ok, you win on cool looking system. I didn’t realize how much I still like the tech look.

Thanks! Now, here’s a “behind the scenes” look; I recently added a Niagara 1200 and Audioquest power cables. That’s my Sony TA sitting on the Phonitor 2 and I have since swapped it out with the Focal Arche which is in my most recent system pic. I certainly don’t have “dirty power” and I actually wasn’t expecting much by adding the Niagara and the cables; I was very pleasantly surprised by the difference! Bass is definitely more impactful and there is very noticeable additional clarity and definition. My comments are subjective but the one thing I can say that’s not at all in doubt is that my system is measurably louder based on comparisons at the same volume settings so there are definite changes since adding power management. Let’s just say, I’m convinced!

 

[kuutan]

My not-so-portable, portable setup. Th900, Ifi Micro BL, and the discontinued Fostex Hp-v1 portable tube amp.

 

[340519]

Recently traded my MDR-Z1Rs. No regrets.



I honestly didn't think headphones could get better than my HE-500s. I was wrong.

My abyss tcs show up next week. Stoked!

 

[chillysalsa]

My current office rig at night.

 

[Kukuk]

My abyss tcs show up next week. Stoked!

As you should be! Even the original model is absolutely superb sounding. I'm half-tempted to send mine in to get them updated to the new driver, though.

 

[nordkapp]

My abyss tcs show up next week. Stoked!

Man, u r dropping some coin lately!

 

[Lolito]

My system updated:

New Adam A7x speakers, coffee machine cleaned, new shelf under de desk for the electronics. Atom and Khadas to be eventually upgraded, eventually, ipod 5G with transparent plate, new hd25-II with new large pads.

 

[genck]

I thought your coffee machine was some kind of crazy amplifier there for a bit, lol.

 

[canfabulous]

I thought your coffee machine was some kind of crazy amplifier there for a bit, lol.

It's a whole new meaning to "burr brown"