First of all, the basic "WHY" of my system is this:
To build the best system I can for optimizing reproduction of the best sounding records I can find.
Such a system, therefore, is built mainly for playing vintage records, because in my experience, vintage records have an unrivaled potential for the highest level of fidelity possible.
This system is built for speed, accuracy, neutrality and above all, TRUTH!
Now, the WHAT:
Merrill - Williams R.E.A.L. 101.2 turntable
Triplanar MK VII tonearm
Dynavector Karat 17 dx MC cartridge
E.A.R. 324 phono preamplifier
Vintage 70's era Japanese Integrated Amplifier
Legacy Focus speakers
Townhsend Audio Supertweeters
Synergistic Research X2 Alpha Sterling DS interconnects
Customized Audtek 12 AWG Speaker Wire
Townshend Seismic Isolation Platforms (current version)
Vistek Aurios Media Isolation Devices
Ventus Grab 2 grounding box
Zoethecus Rack / Custom Built Turntable Table
PineTails Buckwheat Pillow
Audioquest Power Cord (late model)
Shakti Hallograph Soundfield Optimizers (2 sets)
Furutech DemagA
You can read more of the details of the "what" and "why" of my system HERE.
A photo of my current system is posted below.
