Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Digital Sources: Oppo Digital BDP-105 universal BD player, Baetis Prodigy X PC-based music server running Windows 7, JRiver Media Center 22, exaSound e28 multichannel D/A processor; QNAP TS-831X NAS.
Preamplifiers: Audio Research MP1, Parasound Halo P 7.
Power Amplifiers: Classé Sigma Monos (with Bowers & Wilkins and Focal speakers).
Loudspeakers: B&O BeoLab 90, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 802 D3, Focal Sopra No.3.
Cables: Analog Interconnect: AudioQuest Earth/DBS balanced, Kubala-Sosna Anticipation (RCA). Digital Interconnect: AudioQuest Carbon (USB), Shunyata Research E-Tron Anaconda (BNC/RCA, S/PDIF), Kii (RJ45). AC: AudioQuest Hurricane & NRG-10, Kubala-Sosna Emotion.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 5000 & Niagara 1000 power conditioners, CyberPower 850PFCLCD AC filter (supplied with Baetis server).
Listening Room: 24' L by 14' W by 8' H, with 2 MSR Acoustics Dimension4 SpringTraps in front corners, 2 Ready Acoustics Chameleon Super Sub Bass Traps at sides, and moderately sound-absorbing furniture. Front wall has large windows partly covered by fabric drapes and 3" by 2' by 4' OC 705 panels. Rear of room opens into 10' by 7' foyer and 12' by 8' dining area.—Kalman Rubinson
Preamplifiers: Audio Research MP1, Parasound Halo P 7.
Power Amplifiers: Classé Sigma Monos (with Bowers & Wilkins and Focal speakers).
Loudspeakers: B&O BeoLab 90, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 802 D3, Focal Sopra No.3.
Cables: Analog Interconnect: AudioQuest Earth/DBS balanced, Kubala-Sosna Anticipation (RCA). Digital Interconnect: AudioQuest Carbon (USB), Shunyata Research E-Tron Anaconda (BNC/RCA, S/PDIF), Kii (RJ45). AC: AudioQuest Hurricane & NRG-10, Kubala-Sosna Emotion.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 5000 & Niagara 1000 power conditioners, CyberPower 850PFCLCD AC filter (supplied with Baetis server).
Listening Room: 24' L by 14' W by 8' H, with 2 MSR Acoustics Dimension4 SpringTraps in front corners, 2 Ready Acoustics Chameleon Super Sub Bass Traps at sides, and moderately sound-absorbing furniture. Front wall has large windows partly covered by fabric drapes and 3" by 2' by 4' OC 705 panels. Rear of room opens into 10' by 7' foyer and 12' by 8' dining area.—Kalman Rubinson
