Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Digital sources: Apple 27" iMac, 2017 model with 3.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB RAM; Apple 15" MacBook Pro, 2017 model with 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB RAM; both running Roon 1.7 (build 667). Mytek Manhattan II D/A Converter; Arris SB8200 modem and Linksys MR8300 v 1.1 mesh router with HDPlex 200 linear power supply.
Loudspeakers/Amplification: Dragonfire Acoustics Mini Dragon DFA 2.1 desktop playback system with Mini Dragon Satellites (2), SB-8P subwoofer, MD-4 amplifier, and SHD. Dynaudio Focus 200XD wireless active speakers.
Cables: Digital: Nordost Valhalla 2 (USB) & Frey 2 USB C adapter & Odin 1 and Odin 2, Wireworld Platinum CAT8 (Ethernet). Interconnect: Nordost Odin 2. AC: Nordost Valhalla 1, Odin 1 & Odin 2.
Accessories: Tweak Geek Dark Matter Stealth power conditioner, Nordost QB8 and QV2 AC power accessories; Nordost Sort Kones, Grand Prix Apex footers; Wavelength USB to S/PDIF converter; Dynaudio/IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R55 speaker stands.—Jason Victor Serinus
Loudspeakers/Amplification: Dragonfire Acoustics Mini Dragon DFA 2.1 desktop playback system with Mini Dragon Satellites (2), SB-8P subwoofer, MD-4 amplifier, and SHD. Dynaudio Focus 200XD wireless active speakers.
Cables: Digital: Nordost Valhalla 2 (USB) & Frey 2 USB C adapter & Odin 1 and Odin 2, Wireworld Platinum CAT8 (Ethernet). Interconnect: Nordost Odin 2. AC: Nordost Valhalla 1, Odin 1 & Odin 2.
Accessories: Tweak Geek Dark Matter Stealth power conditioner, Nordost QB8 and QV2 AC power accessories; Nordost Sort Kones, Grand Prix Apex footers; Wavelength USB to S/PDIF converter; Dynaudio/IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R55 speaker stands.—Jason Victor Serinus
