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Recently completed a DIY synchronous reclocking circuit designed by John Swenson that transforms a Squeezebox into a high-end transport with Master Clock Input and I2S Output.
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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.
    • Belden Cross Connect Coax 89259
    Double run with Cardas spades and R-C networks to damp cable resonances and reduce the influence of RF akin to Walker Audio High Definition Links
    • 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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Thanks for the great advice. I'll be looking into it when my wife allows it. Ha.

millikeith

Hey Mikemarv,
Thanks for the feedback on the PL1, it was the right choice. I finally got my system components (Kestrel II's, PL1, Eastern Electric Minimax CDP, and DH Labs Air Matrix/Q10) and have listened for about 30-40 hours now. The speakers aren't close to being broken in, nor is the other stuff but I'm already in heaven. What have you heard about power cord upgrades for the PL1? I've been reading a lot about the Eichmann Technologies eXpress Power AC and was wondering whether you've tried yours with the PL1.
Thanks,
millikeith

millikeith

Hey Mikemarv,

Thanks for the reply, it was very helpful. I have a pair of Meadowlark Kestrel II's which are 89db and said to be very easy to drive. Additionally, Kevin at Upscale reports a "peanut butter and jelly" synergy b/t El34-based push-pull designs and the Kestrels so I'm pretty sure I will risk the purchase of the Prologue 1. I'll let you know how it sounds. Thanks again.

millikeith

millikeith

hello, really sweet set up. I'm in the market for an amp and was seriously considering the Prologue 1. Can you tell me your experience with the bass and how well the 35watts powers your Audio Physics? Thanks and enjoy.
millikeith

millikeith