Please evaluate my system...


Interested in what you guys think of the following and if there are any obvious weaknesses:

- VPI Super Scoutmaster (standard)
- Denon DL103 with Paratrace retip
- Linn Linto phono stage
- Audio Research Ref 3 preamp
- Cyrus APA7.5 Monoblocks
- Focal Scala Utopia III Version 1

Not sure where to take the system next! Thanks, Tim

tim_field

Showing 1 response by duckworp

I agree re AC mains. The biggest improvement I ever had was adding a dedicated Hi-Fi ring main from the mains fuse board (I am in the UK). The old house power outlets which connect to the other house sockets remain and sit next to the new dedicated Hi-Fi ones. This means I can easily A/B demonstrate the difference and everyone I do this to is amazed at the difference.

Some say say you need thick cable but I just used standard internal wiring. I found no need for expensive sockets: I put 3 double sockets in the Hi-Fi mains and I tried one soctet with gold plated contacts, and two standard sockets - no difference between the two.

Total cost = £600 ($800). Amazing upgrade.