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Working on optimizing an alternative analog stage for my dac designed by John Swenson. Discrete, current mirror mosfet stage powered by 3 discrete regulators.
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    • Tonian Acoustics TL-D1
    Wideband driver with ribbon supertweeter. A real keeper!
    • Twin TDA1541 NOS DAC
    Switchable 6DJ8 and 6C45 tube output stage.
    • Modded Squeezebox with Master Clock Input and I2S Out
    A John Swenson designed synchronous reclocking circuit that transforms the Squeezebox into a high-end transport.
    • Krishu Magnetic Volume Control
    S&B MKIII Transformer Volume Control with Elma Switch
    • Welborne Labs DRD 300B
    monoblocks with KR Audio 300B tubes
    • Q-Audio Tao Analogue Interconnect
    We don't need no stinkin' RCA's! Ultra low mass Ampmodu high tension connector. Tao IC's used throughout system.
    • Canare Starquad
    17 foot run with locking bananas
    • Blue Circle Audio MR1200 Music Ring
    For both source and amp
    • Harmonic Technology Pro AC 11
    Power cord for Dac
    • Eichmann Technologies eXpress Power AC
    For the power conditioner
    • DIY Rack: IKEA Lyte
    High strength, extremely low energy storing mass and has good internal damping characteristics. Original design by Ken Lyon of Neuance Audio. Still one of the best improvements for my system.
    • Herbie's Audio Lab Hal-O Tube Dampers
    Used on all tubes in Amp and CDP
    • Herbie's Audio Lab Iso-Cup Big Tenderfeet w Ebony Ball
    Underneath DAC

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Mike your system has gone through some major changes since the last time I looked. How is the set world? I am tempted.
I am still enjoying the Yaras, they sound great with whatever equip, I throw at them, and they are the perfect speaker for me. Sometimes I get the upgrade bug, but I just have to listen......regards.....David

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