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New setup. The Bellini preamp was great with the TAD amp. I needed to keep the heat down as I went to an enclosed cabinet. The McCormack is best described as crisp, detailed and open. I like jazz, classical, and occasionally a bit of rock and 80's new wave. As long as the system shines on jazz and classical and is competent on the other types of music, I am a happy man. If anyone has ideas about what I could try for tweaking purposes, let me know.
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    • Tube Audio Design TAD-60
    60wpc EL-34 tube amp with point to point wiring.
    • McCormack DNA-0.5 dlx
    Rev B. - Clarity and detail are amazing.
    • Dynaco CDV-1
    Warm and rosy player.
    • Audio Analogue Bellini
    Remote preamp. Sweet Italian pre.
    • Vandersteen 1c
    Newly added in Beige cloth with Walnut tops.
    • Kenwood KT-6500
    Circa 1978, I think. A little tweak to the 19hz pot and its locking on in stereo. FM really does stand for free music. NOt as much bass as my Proton 440, but a very pleasing sound. Nice controlled bass.
    • Canare 4s11
    Terminated with Supra spades and Blue Jeans Cable's bannanas.
    • Blue Jeans Cable Belden 1505F Interconnect
    Clear and clean ICs throughout.
    • MAS Silver
    1m IC between CDP and Preamp.
    • Anti-Cable Anti-IC
    Magnet wire that is crisp and detailed.
    • AMC CD-8a
    8b Actually

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Did I read that right???...you actually move your speakers out now sometimes? WOW! ;D

bruce30

Jbsljbsl,
Yeah, okay, that WAS kind of an inside joke between Eragot and myself. I've been riding him to get a tube amp. for months. MY apologies...and make sure you're TAD is working PERFECTLY RIGHT AWAY, or Paul @ BizzyBee will make you jump through LOTS of hoops! -Bruce

bruce30

See Eragot,
Nobody gets my humor. Tubes RULE!

bruce30

Eragot,
That's SOME amp. you have there but who's the jack_ss that suggested you get a bunch of tube stuff. I mean, isn't that stuff a little outdated? ;)

bruce30

Eragot,
I can't believe you posted this photo of "the system" (when you were "testing out the Progressive Scan." You're asking for it. ;) Though even with the "UBER-MESSY" set-up it still (surprising so) looks better than the old one (if one squints their eyes) -so, kudos! -B$

bruce30

Hi Eragot,
I still say what your not satisfied with is the speaker placement. Could you separate the stereo from the tv? How's the new subwoofer workin' out? Also, with the M&L amplifryer I'd say what you're hearing are the flaws of the Dynaco CDP along with the limitations of the tubes. Ever tried tube-rolling? It is entirely possible that you aren't happy with those particular tubes in the output stage...try acquiring some different brands of the same tube-type. Happy hunting & listening--say hi to your wife for us:)

bruce30

Eragot,
What are the dimensions of your listening space? (HxWxD to the nearest 1/4")
I suspect what you are lacking in sound quality is not coming from the equipment. You have some great stuff and I LOVE the Ohms--interesting choice, and fabulous bass! -Bruce30

bruce30