Systems Analysis

Posted by: Tony L on 31 July 2000

May as well start this one off again - what kit you all got?

I suggest just listing our systems here, not getting into big discussions and tangents as it makes finding stuff easier if we keep it small.

Tony.

Posted on: 27 October 2000 by Tim Oldridge
CDSII, 52, Supercap and 180 on standard size 5 shelf cherry Quadraspire stand

Rega Planar 3 (with Ortofon MC 15 Super)on narrow 2 shelf cherry Quadraspire stand

Grey (not lavender) Naim interconnect, black Snaics, black Burndy, white NAC5 speaker cable and hydra mains leads

SBLs

In a cupboard somewhere - an Aiwa cassette deck and a lowly tuner (?Denon)

timo

Posted on: 27 October 2000 by Top Cat
Gear:

This would appear to be mainly an AV setup, although I use it predominantly for music.

  • Arcam 7 CD (due for replacement in next 6 months; considering CD5 with Epona PSU, Arcam FMJ, etc.)
  • Linn LP12/Lingo/Akito/Asaka (ESCo rebuild)
  • Arcam 10 with DAVE upgrade as preamp
  • Arcam 10P/3 (115wx3) (upgraded)
  • Arcam 9P (75wx2) for rears
  • REL Stentor mkI (x2) fed off speaker outputs
  • Audio Physic Virgo mkI speakers (on loan)
  • B&W CC6 centre and CDM6S2(?) as rears

    Other stuff:

  • Mana 6-tier (holding electrics) on 4 soundstages (making it a Phase 5 support)
  • Mana Reference shelf plus extra flat-top (phase 3) holding LP12
  • Mana PSU table holding Lingo + Phono stage
  • DNM Reson mkII cable
  • QED Silver Spiral interconnects
  • Kimber Hicurrent powerchords

    ...the Mana is what makes this system sing: Arcam gear without Mana lacks speed and timing, but add a few levels of Mana and it undergoes a stratospheric transformation (which is why I ended up sticking with the ancient 7 CD player, as Mana keeps it up with more costly players)

    Oh, and I have to add that the Audio Physic speakers integrate beautifully with the REL subs, and have as much detail and pace as my Sennheiser HD600 headphones, which shouldn't be! I only wish they were mine, but alas they're only borrowed; my normal speakers are Castle Harlechs (referenced), which aren't in the same league, sadly...

    John (am I the only no-naim contributor in this group?)

    • Posted on: 27 October 2000 by Eric Barry
    i've added an '85 hicap (not serviced) with red led so:

    VPI, Rotel as before/32-5/hi/140/b&w matrix 805

    Next to go: Rotel.

    Still trying to decide between cheap used deck like Creek, Cal Icon, Planet, or bigger bucks for CD3 or 3.5. But first, I need cash (or I could just stop buying records).

    --Eric

    Posted on: 28 October 2000 by John Boon
    CDS2, 52 and S'cap, 2*135 on Mana Stands, Intro speakers, dedicated spur.
    Posted on: 05 November 2000 by wan-chun chen
    With the newly acquired hicap and musicworks. My system looks like this now:

    cdx
    82+2*hicap
    250
    Hutter
    MusicWorks
    naca5, black snaic5
    Nordost Polus Point

    cheers
    wan-chun

    Posted on: 05 November 2000 by Arye_Gur
    My system is change now

    Sources : Lin lp12 ittok asak/CDi/Akai gx7/NAD tu
    Amp : Flatcap-72-140
    Speakers : IBL

    A very good sound !

    Arie

    Posted on: 07 November 2000 by Eric Barry
    Now fronted in the digital domain by CD3, lavender IC. TT is VPI HW19 mk IV/SME IV/OC 9. Into 32-5/hicap/140 (none serviced)/B&W Matrix 805. Got a Black Snaic but haven't put it in yet.

    2nd system: TV/VCR/Rotel 955/NAD 4125/Heybrook Point Five.

    Until the next bargain,

    Eric

    Posted on: 08 November 2000 by Jon Moxon
    Doubt many people can be bothered to open this thread, but for the record:

    Sources:

    CDS replaces Teac Vrds10
    (gray snaic/burndy)
    OL DC motor/ Elite Rock II/ OL RB300/ XX1L


    Amplification:

    82/140

    Speakers:

    Kef Q30
    NACA5


    All sits on TNT flexitable thing.


    Office system:

    Denon DCD850/Nait3/Royd Topaz

    JonM

    Posted on: 12 November 2000 by Chris Bell
    CDS2/ XPS
    52/ Supercap
    Snaxo/ Hicap
    135 x 6
    NBLs.

    Next upgrade: DBLs (Looking for used pair, Ha!))

    Posted on: 12 November 2000 by David Sutton
    For what its worth:-

    SOURCE
    LP12/Aro/Troika(rebuilt by ESC)/Armageddon
    CDX
    Sony Pro Walkman

    AMPS
    32.5/HiCap/250

    SPEAKERS
    Apogee Centaur (brilliant kit!)

    CABLES
    All Naim A5 etc

    STANDS
    Mana 5 tier (More brilliant kit)

    OTHER
    I also use those little rubber feet from Mana for the LP12 and the CDX.

    THE FUTURE:
    82/Supercap
    ATC 50As

    Posted on: 23 November 2000 by Hermann
    Main System

    • LP12
      Ekos
      ArkivA on MANA Reference Table
      Tessendorf Phono
      NAT01
      52/135
      Isobariks (MANA'd)

    2nd System

    • Yamaha whatever CP Player
      72, Hicap
      2x140
      Linn Keilidh (latest Spec.)

    At the end of this year all on Manatables and S/Frames!!

    ./Hermann

    Posted on: 25 November 2000 by ian123running
    System 1:

    Roksan Xerxes (old) / Artemis / Goldring Elite
    Creek tuner
    Naim 102 / NAPSC / HiCap / 250
    Linn Sara

    Turntable on wall mounted shelf
    Electronics on Sound Organisation table
    30 A mains spur
    Black Snaics
    NACA5


    System 2:

    Naim CDI
    42-5 / 140 (recently serviced / upgraded from 110)
    Rega Arya speakers

    Wooden table
    NACA5

    Posted on: 25 November 2000 by ray dodd
    Current stress buster
    Source CDX [soon to be ousted by a CDS1 ]
    Preamp 82
    P/S Supercap
    Amps 2*135's
    Speakers SBLs [original drivers]
    Headline and Hi-cap used wth Grado RS2
    The CDS1 is in transit , so the cdx is up for grabs as of now.
    Posted on: 29 November 2000 by Franz K
    recent additions are Nat 02 and Supercap (both s/h):

    CDX
    82/SC
    250
    nat02
    Headline/Hi

    Mana Soundframes ordered and soon to come.

    Waiting for s/h XPS (Ha) and newer SBLs.

    Franz

    Posted on: 20 January 2001 by Idris Mohammed
    The following are the equipment that I am using at the moment:-

    - Roksan TMS Record Player w/DS1.5 p/s
    - Naim Aro Tonearm
    - Micromagic Virus MC Cartridge
    - FM Acoustics 122 Phono Linearizer
    - FM Acoustics 255 Balanced type Preamplifier
    - FM Acoustics F-10B Balanced type Power Amplifier
    - Naim DBL Loudspeakers in Cherrywood finish

    Future plans to upgrade power amp to FM's 411 or if funds become plentiful maybe 2 of the FMs 3-way Mono X-over with 2 F-10Bs in ACTIVE mode. It's just a dream away.

    Posted on: 20 January 2001 by Arye_Gur
    What is it FM Acoustics ?

    Arie

    Posted on: 20 January 2001 by Alco
    Hi folks.

    Well, here's my humble but affordable set-up.

    Amp - Naim Nait-2 (bought for only 125,- UKP)
    Source - Naim CD-3.5
    Speakers - Monitor Audio Studio-2SE's on Target HR-60 stands with marble slabs underneath.
    Naim interconnect and Transparent "Wave" cable.


    I probably will get me a decent equipment-support
    in a short time. (No Mana of Hutter though. Way too expensive AND hard to find here AND bad looking)

    That's all folks,

    Greetings,
    Alco.

    Posted on: 20 January 2001 by Steve Toy
    Sources:CD5/Flatcap2, P25
    Amplification:DensenB200/300 pre/power, Rega Ear, Rega Fono.
    Speakers:Rega Naos.
    Interconnects:Nordost Solar Wind throughout.
    Speaker cables:Naim NACA5.
    Supports:Optimum Prestige.
    Posted on: 20 January 2001 by Willem van Gemert

    • Sources: CDS I, NAT 01
    • Amplification: NAC 102, Hicap, NAP 180
    • Speakers: SBLs (Black Ash)
    • Cables: Black Snaics, 3,5 m. NACA5
    • Accessories: Flash Remote
    • Stands: Mana Mini Table, Apollo Adagio 4-Tier
    • Aerials: Fanfare FM 2-G, Magnum Dynalab Silver Ribbon and MIT 75 Ohm cable for cable reception

    [This message was edited by Willem van Gemert on SATURDAY 20 January 2001 at 19:05.]

    Posted on: 20 January 2001 by Franz K
    Last week I have picked up one year old s/h SBLs in cherry finish replacing my Ruarc Icons bringing me to

    CDX/Nat02
    82/Supercap
    250
    Naca5/SBLs
    Headline/Hicap
    Grado325

    The only other black box I will upgrade soon is an XPS. After that I plan to pause for a few years before I will throw more cash on HIFI gear.

    Franz

    [This message was edited by Franz K on SUNDAY 21 January 2001 at 13:46.]

    Posted on: 21 January 2001 by Simon B
    Source
    CDI ( From an ARCAM ALPHA PLUS - good for the money)
    Amp
    Arcam Delta 290 ( older version of their Alpha 9).
    Speakers
    EPOS ES11's on EPOS stands.
    Cables & Stuff
    NACA5, Cord Chrysalis.
    Dedicated 30A mains Spur ( best VFM upgrade).

    Next step.
    Better amplification. Naim, Densen and Exposure are on the running list - suggestions?
    Better support (its all on a built in unit at the moment. Was the CDi designed around Mana?

    Posted on: 21 January 2001 by Le Chef
    Sources: Linn LP12/Lingo/Aro/Troika v. old Rotel 965

    Amps: 72/NAXO/HICAP x 2/ NAP 135 x 4

    Speakers: SBL's active

    Stands: Audiotech (for LP12), Tripods

    Posted on: 21 January 2001 by Gromit
    As it stands now:

    Naim CD5
    Naim Flatcap 2
    Naim 102 w/ NAPSC
    Naim 180
    Epos ES12

    Next?

    Probably a Hi Cap. Or maybe an SBL.

    Posted on: 22 January 2001 by Steve Toy
    -CD5/Flatcap2
    -Rega P25
    -DensenB200/B300
    -Rega Naos speakers

    Interconnects: Nordost Solar Wind
    Speaker cables: Naim NACA5
    Equipment supports: Optimum (not Mana or Hutter)

    Posted on: 22 January 2001 by NigelP
    Tony,

    Since you ask here is the voting from the midlands.
    Source
    LP12/Cirkus/Lingo/Ittok LV-II/Klyde/Prefix
    Mimik
    Pre
    NAC52/Supercap
    Power
    NAP250
    Speakers
    Ninka
    Other
    Denon DRM-44HX
    Sony Walkman Pro

    Going to upgrade CD to CDS-II with XPS and the NAP250 to NAP500.

    Cheers,

    Nigel