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Peachtree iDecco D/A integrated amplifier Associated Equipment

Sidebar 3: Associated Equipment

Analog Sources: Thorens TD-124 Mk.II turntable; EMT 997, Thomas Schick tonearms; Shindo SPU, EMT OFD 25 & OFD 65, Ortofon 90th Anniversary SPU cartridges.
Digital Sources: Ayre Acoustics QB-9, Wavelength Audio Cosecant, HRT Music Streamer II & II+, Chord Gem USB DACs; Stello U2 USB transceiver; Apple iMac G5 computer running Apple iTunes; Sony SCD-777 SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Hommage T1 step-up transformer; Shindo Masseto, Shindo Vosne-Romanee preamplifiers.
Power Amplifiers: Shindo Corton-Charlemagne & Lafon GM-70.
Loudspeakers: Audio Note AN-E/SPe HE, Wilson Audio Specialties Sophia 3, Quad ESL, Advent Loudspeaker.
Cables: USB: Transparent Performance USB. Digital: Black Cat Veloce 75 ohm. Interconnect: Audio Note AN-vx, Shindo Silver. Speaker: Auditorium 23, DIY copper.
Accessories: Box Furniture Company D3S rack (source & amplification components); OMA slate plinth (Thorens turntable); Breyer horse ("Pandora") as chassis damper (amplifiers); Keith Monks record-cleaning machine.—Art Dudley

COMPANY INFO
Signal Path International
2045 120th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(704) 391-9337
www.signalpathint.com
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jelledge's picture
Submitted by jelledge on December 13, 2010 - 12:06pm

I've been hoping for this review to appear and it finally has! Written by my favorite reviewer since "Listening" days.
I owned a Naim system for 15 years which I have passed on to my son who is a big vinyl fan and bought an iDecco. Using a Macbook, iPod Classic or CD player used as a transport, I don't feel like I've given up much of the old PRaT from the Naim system though I will confess that I listen with less intensity than when I was a younger man. Nice review.

soulful.terrain's picture
Submitted by soulful.terrain on December 15, 2010 - 9:39am

..I just read a review of the ML 30.5, 31.5 combo.

If this 'china' gear is as good as described... then I blew alot of money on my current gear that was once described in the same fashion.

John Atkinson's picture
Submitted by John Atkinson on December 15, 2010 - 3:44pm
The sad fact is that the technical performance it once took many thousands of dollars to buy is now routinely available in chips that cost less than $10 in bulk. And I also own a Mark Levinson No.31.5/No.3o.6 combination - it is still competitive with the best.
soulful.terrain's picture
Submitted by soulful.terrain on December 17, 2010 - 8:33pm

... technology happens eh? lol:)

Maybe your like me John, it's tough to even contemplate about getting rid of my 30.5/31.5 combo. :)

Mark

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