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For the enjoyment of music.  Lot's of changes over the years.  I typically won't buy something unless I can listen to it in my system.   Spending a lot of time recently searching out well recorded and interesting music via hi res downloads.   I have a really nice vinyl collection mostly Jazz and pop.  Digital I'm filling out my classical titles and more modern recordings.  Jan '16
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    • Rockport Technologies Altair 2
    Porche Topaz Brown Metallic
    • Robert Koda K-10
    A seriously great preamp...one of the best...if you're reading this...contact me...this is that good..
    • DCS Vivaldi DAC, Transport, Clock & Upsampler
    dCS Vivaldi DAC, Trans and Clock
    • Transparent Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus
    replaced mm2 version
    • Transparent Audio Opus Power and Opus Power Source Gen 5
    • Transparent Opus Gen 5 Speaker Cable
    Speaker cable
    • Grand Prix Silverstone F1
    stand
    • Spiral Groove Centroid
    Uni Pivot arm
    • Grand Prix Audio Monaco
    Direct Drive Turntable s/n 40
    • Nagra Classic Amp
    Stereo amp
    • Nagra VPS/MPS and VFS
    Just added the Nagra MPS power supply. Really more sublime now...the Nagra VPS/VFS combo was already great, however the MPS lowers the noise...sound stage opens up and transparency increases
    • Grand Prix Audio Apex - Threaded footer
    very finely threaded very of Apex for minute level adjustments
    • Keith Monks Ruby
    Killer record cleaner. I've always wanted a Monks.
    • Shunyata Hydra Triton v2/Typhon/DPC-6 v2
    Sigma HC feeding Triton & Anaconda Zitron Feeding Typhon. All front end (dCS, Nagra, and TT motor controller...
    • Transparent Audio Reference XL Digital
    Clock cables for dCS (2) bnc to bnc and Dual AES trans to dac
    • Pioneer Elite DILA Projector Pro FPJ1
    Killer video projector
    • Rives Audio Room Treatment
    Custom Room treatment plan

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Jfrech,

Congrats!! It sounds like the Vivaldi has reintroduced you to the music you love. I love when that happens. It's almost like getting an entirely new catalog of music or that you're hearing your music for the first time. That emotional connection is what I'm after. Nice. Really nice!!

thesaint519

Jfrech,

Massive step forward, I suppose. At least that's what I've read. So, how does it sound? Congrats!!

thesaint519

Hi Peterayer,

You are SO right. It is just wishful thinking.

thesaint519

Jfrech,

Yes, I have had some major changes. Still evolving, but almost done.

thesaint519

Jfrech,

Haven't been here in a few, but some major changes since I last visited. Kudos, as usual.

thesaint519

Jfrech, did the Rockports arrive okay? How'd they sound in your listening room? First impressions?

thesaint519

Yessss, Jfrech.

thesaint519

Listening to the Maxx 3s - Ahhhhh. What a GREAT way to start the day. Enjoy.

thesaint519

Jfrech, did you audition the Alexandrias X2s before making the decision to go Rockport? What were your thoughts on how each performed? How did they compare, and what was the decision making factor?

thesaint519

Jfrech, I just completed going through your system evolution as outlined here in this thread. You are a REAL A-Gon resource. Thank you for always being so liberal with info and system auditions. Such generosity is quite rare. I hope to someday share your joy with an audition of my own. thank you for your contributions. I see that you were a complete fan of Purist Audio cables. What made you swap camps to TA?

thesaint519

Cool. Let me know when. I'm in White Plains.

thesaint519

Hi Jfrech, I'm in NY. However, I may have to make a trip. I've never heard the Maxx 3's or Rockport, but I'd love to audition them both.

thesaint519

Thanks Lloydelee21 for the quick response. What speakers are you running now? Why not Rockport? I must say, you've piqued my interest.

thesaint519

Hi Lloydelee21,

Can u tell me about your experiences with Rockport? Which model?

thesaint519

Jfrech,

Not sure if you mentioned it in any of your posts, but I'm curious as to what attracted you, a protracted user of Wilson speakers, to Rockport? How do they differ in sound, architecture, and performance that grabbed you so?

thesaint519

I bet. How soon before they arrive? Are they dealer dialed in like Wilsons?

thesaint519

My hope is that your new system exceeds your expectations.

thesaint519

Hi Jfrech,

That is some system. If I've read corectly, you've replaced the Maxx's with the Rockports, right? Thoughts? I can't wait to hear your impressions. What made you make the jump?

thesaint519

NICE SYSTEM!!

thesaint519