System #369 (Summit)

[Jonathan]

Name -Jonathan

Location - "Oh Canada"

System-

ML Summit (purchased in 2007) (currently displaced by the Christmas tree!)
Oracle V TT with turbo power supply
Origin Live Silver tonearm (the original model)
Benz Ebony H
Esoteric X-01 Limited CD/SACD
Hovland HP-200 preamp with phono stage
Hovland Radia amp
Synthesis Tuner
Transparent PowerIsolator Reference
Transparent Reference speaker cables, interconnects and power cords
Stand custom built by Greg Kerry (an ingenious design of 1" plexiglass shelves and titanium uprights, with each shelf independently adjustable and almost completely isolated from those above and below).
VPI HW-17 record cleaner

Quite pleased with the system, although a decent tonearm is now well overdue.

Cheers!

 

[twich54]

Welcome aboard Jonathan ! always good to have another anolog guy in the fold.

 

[sleepysurf]

Nice setup!

I presume the Summits are usually a bit farther back (when the Christmas tree is not there). If so, I'm curious how the angled walls/windows affect your soundstage depth and imaging. I don't believe we have anybody else in the forum with that particular type of room layout. I'm thinking it might actually be beneficial in mimizing interference from direct and reflected sound! However, if you are getting wild reflections, might try putting small Christmas trees behind each speaker, as diffusors!

 

[tsv_1]

Welcome Jonathan and Merry Christmas. Great system there!

BTW, how do you like your Transparent Power Isolator?

Cheers, Todd

 

[MOON]

Great looking system. I like your selection of equipment, must sound awesome.

Cheers, Greg

 

[Jonathan]

We had planned to pick up some blinds so I hope that will take care of the windows, somewhat. Placing the speakers on the carpet significantly reduced the boominess. Excellent suggestion regarding the Christmas trees!

 

[Jonathan]

Thanks you for the comments! I'm pleased with the system, now just need to dial in the MLs. I've been really pleased with all of the Transparent products, including the Isolator, very well, transparent.

 

[churchill]

Welcome to the club Jonathan, nice looking set up!

 

[Audioseduction]

Nice 2CH setup! I especially like the Esoteric CDP.

 

[JonFo]

:welcome:

BTW- the name has already been taken

I could give some acoustics pointers for your setup when you are ready.

 

[Audioseduction]

:I could give some acoustics pointers for your setup when you are ready.

Jonathan is the man to do so!