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billeames's Prime System
IP Address: 50.46.124.113	Last Update: April 18, 2018 at 19:06:41
Amplifier:	Mark Levinson 27.5 150 wpc (
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research SP9 Mk 3 (les dirty with Mk 3 upgrade)
Speakers:	Wilson Sasha 2 (previously Spendor SP1, then Sophia III January 2013, then 11/27/2013 Sasha I, then 4/13/2014 Sasha II).
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Simaudio Andromeda (2008), TEAC (esoteric) k01x (2017)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12/Ittok/Shure V15 type V MR (1988)
Other Source(s):	Onkyo Tuner T-4087, Nakamichi CR5A tape deck (1987).
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transparent Super (1994 vintage)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Running Springs Audio Dimitri. What an upgrade! Mongoose power cord. updated.
Room Size (LxWxH):	16 x 13 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	none
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, some classic rock, some bluegrass (LP only).
System Goals/Comments:	More definition in CD player. Got that with TEAC (esoteric) K01x. System is pretty good already. Some CD players I have tried give more detail but they may lack the dynamics of the Eclipse. If ML 27.5 breaks, will have to fix it or buy a new amp. Want better preamp eventually.
System Strengths:	Dynamic, detail, Much more immediacy and detail with Sasha II. Very good tonal qualities. Marked differences in presentation between LP12-smooth and Eclipse-dynamic. Spectrum is good top to bottom.
System Weaknesses:	I don't hear a weakness after the Sasha II. It does not have the soundstage or image placement of Sonus Faber Lilium.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Photography, trains