Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Digital Sources: Oppo Digital UDP-205 universal disc player, Baetis Prodigy-X PC-based music server running JRiver Media Center 24, exaSound e38 D/A processor. QNAP TVS-873 NAS.
Preamplifiers: Audio Research MP1, Parasound Halo P 7.
Power Amplifiers: Benchmark AHB-2, Classé Audio Sigma Mono (both monoblocks), Parasound Halo A 31.
Loudspeakers: Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3.
Cables: Digital: AudioQuest Coffee (USB). Interconnect: AudioQuest Earth (DBS balanced), Kubala-Sosna Anticipation (RCA). Speaker: AudioQuest Oak (DBS biwire). AC: Kubala-Sosna Emotion, SignalCable MagicPower 20A.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 5000, Brick Wall 8RAUD 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, moderately sound-absorbing furniture. Large windows in front wall partly covered by fabric drapes and 4' by 2' by 3" 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: Benchmark AHB-2, Classé Audio Sigma Mono (both monoblocks), Parasound Halo A 31.
Loudspeakers: Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3.
Cables: Digital: AudioQuest Coffee (USB). Interconnect: AudioQuest Earth (DBS balanced), Kubala-Sosna Anticipation (RCA). Speaker: AudioQuest Oak (DBS biwire). AC: Kubala-Sosna Emotion, SignalCable MagicPower 20A.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 5000, Brick Wall 8RAUD 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, moderately sound-absorbing furniture. Large windows in front wall partly covered by fabric drapes and 4' by 2' by 3" OC 705 panels. Rear of room opens into 10' by 7' foyer and 12' by 8' dining area.— Kalman Rubinson
