Pure Fidelity Harmony turntable in custom satin black finish. Very well designed, engineered, and built with quality components throughout--ruby ball and bronze bearing, Delrin platter, compact design with excellent packing--a class product all around. Recent release of the Conductor speed control unit is a major upgrade over the Maestro, which was not on the same level of fit and finish as the table itself.
- Origin Live Conqueror MK4
Extraordinary arm in design and execution. Ordered with 2M run of Silver Hybrid IC from the cartridge tags to the RCAs. Pure Fidelity Harmony comes with specified mount for OL arms making set up a breeze. The Conqueror MK4 has a great feel, with form following function without the fiddly downsides often present in other "super arms". The sound is exceptionally transparent and fluid, with ease and detail off the charts. Plays really well with the PF Harmony!
- Charisma Audio Signature One
New, top of the line MC cartridge from Canadian designer, manufacturer Bernard Li.
The Herron VTPH-2A has been the most satisfying upgrade to my entirely revamped analogue playback system. Quiet, spacious, dynamic with tremendous inner detail. I doubt I'll need or own another phonostage. Stock feet replaced with Stillpoint Ultra Mini's to enhance isolation.
- Herron Audio VTSP-360 Reference
Keith Herron's latest linestage is astonishingly good. It has all the features you need and none that you don't and sounds exceptional--super quiet, detailed, natural, with great timing and drive. Improvement over the VTSP-3A (R03) is across the board but particularly in the areas of dynamic agility and soundstaging, Stock feet replaced with Stillpoint Ultra Mini's to enhance isolation. This is the latest "Reference" version of the VTSP-360 circa 2021.
- Linear Tube Audio Ultralinear Power Amplifier Plus (Monoblocks)
From the brilliant David Berning perhaps his most compelling low power ZOTL amplifier yet. Uses TV sweep tubes (like the ZH-230) and a radical switching power supply to deliver 20 wpc of extraordinarily clean and musical power. Ideal amplifier for high efficiency loudspeakers like my Daedalus Apollo's. The "Plus" upgrades offer subtle improvements and I added a second UL+ to run monoblocks in the summer of 2021 which stepped up the performance even further!.
The latest from speaker guru and musician Lou Hinkley and Daedalus Audio. These replaced my beloved, tricked out DA-1.1 V2's. They sound simply phenomenal--so engaging, organic and warm with gobs of musical detail. Paired with the LTA Ultralinear they produce some of the best sound I have ever heard regardless of price. Recently added a set of Track Audio Isolation Feet to raise the speakers to proper listening height and found to be an excellent sonic upgrade over prior Stillpoint Ultra SS.
Superior to many cables I've tried at less cost. I ran these against Audience Au-24, Soundstring, Fusion Audio Romance, Dynamic Design and JPS Labs SC-3 and found them to be the best value. The JPS and Fusion Audio sounded slightly more detailed, spacious and natural but are harder to work with and considerably more money. Using between my Esoteric K-03xs and Herron VTPH-2A and linestage.
Excellent performance but stiff like their speaker cable. I would not recommend these in tight spaces where multiple turns are required. Using to connect my Ayre L-5xe power conditioner to the wall outlet.
The ED-316 has fewer conductors than the ED-416 and is thus thinner and more flexible. Great product for low power sources, easily besting my original version Audience Powerchord. Using with my Esoteric K-03xs, Herron VTSP-360 (ESP), and Herron VTPH-2A.
- WyWires/Daedalus Audio Speaker Cable Reference Series
Speaker cables jointly developed by WyWires and Daedalus to provide synergistic performance. Cable topology mirrors Daedalus Apollo internal wiring. I consider these cables a necessity for Daedalus owners as they elevated the performance of my system considerably--much more vivid color and detail but more relaxed and spacious at the same time.
Recently upgraded to the new K-03xs after many happy years with my trusty X-03se. Still waiting to connect up and see how it sounds!
Power conditioner used with my front end components. Connected to wall with WyWires Platinum series power cord.
- WyWires, LLC Platinum Series Interconnect
Running these between my amps and preamp. Absolutely phenomenal cables--incredible resolution yet tonally correct and laid back. Tremendous balance and musicality. The WyWires are the first interconnects I've found that were worth paying more money for than my Empirical Design cables.
- WyWires, LLC Silver Series Juice II Power Cord
Connects the LTA's to the wall. Nice cable but the UL doesn't respond to expensive cords--the power supply is so good I got the same results with the stock cord and an inexpensive Signal Cable PC.
- Stillpoints LLC Ultra Mini's
Using 4 Ultra Mini's each under the Herron Reference linestage and Herron VTPH-2A. The Ultra Mini's work perfectly, particularly since I do not have a very high quality rack for my equipment.
Using four Revopods as footers for my Sempersonus TE-2. Extremely well designed and manufactured, they allow ultra-precise leveling and provide effective isolation from acoustic and other vibrations. Highly recommended!
- WyWires Platinum Series Power Cord
Currently used to power the Pure Fidelity motor controller. Overkill!
Open tiered rack system. Well made and easy to assemble. I'm using Lovan cable guides to keep things in place.
- Music Collection Basement Rack
My collection of vinyl, CD and SACD titles
- Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
Got this and love it. I clean all my new and used LPs and experience less surface noise.
