Systems Showcase

The Vinyl Computer

by doctorcilantro

Integration of PC with classic 2-channel full range driver system. Vinyl is a hybrid system employing digital RIAA. Master filer server runs J. River Media Center and serves silent low-power PC client via LAN for high resolution audio and video playback.

Amplifiers

  • Decware Mini-Torii

Cables

  • MAC Reference (palladium)
  • Clear Day single
  • Cardas Golden Cross
  • Anti-Cable Silver XLR
  • Cardas Neutral Ref. XLR
  • YACCO Lucky 7 XLR

DACs

  • Antelope Zodiac +
  • Lynx AES16-E
  • EMU 0202

Digital Record Player

  • ClearAudio AMG Wood Magnum
  • Grado Statement Reference 1
  • AEA TRP "Big Ribbon" mic preamp (36K)
  • Mytek ADC 192
  • Antelope OCX
  • BNC cables linking Lynx, Mytek, and Zodiac+
  • 192kHz VST plugin (based on new co-efficients)
  • Samplitude 11
  • Wavelab 6

Displays

  • Vizio 42" Gallevia 1080P

Music Client/HTPC

  • OrigenAE M10 case w/ VFD
  • Zotac ION 330 ATOM
  • 2GB DDR3
  • 110watt dc-dc psu
  • HDMI output
  • PCI-E riser card for Lynx AES16-E
  • 8dba 60mm fan (silent)
  • Gyration in-air remote control
  • Gyration wireless keyboard

Music Server

  • HP Touchsmart 300z

Preamps

  • YS Audio A2-SE (active tube)

Sources

  • ClearAudio AMG Wood Magnum
  • HP Touchsmart 300z
  • Zotac ION 330 OrigenAE M10
  • Sony BDP-S370

Transducers

  • Omega 3i single-driver
  • Omega Deep Hemp subwoofer

Tubes

  • Mazda 6V6GT
  • Swiss 5S2D (6V6)
  • Tung Sol 6V6GT black glass
  • RCA 6V6GT grey glass VT107
  • Visseaux 6V6GT
  • Mullard 8136 halo
  • RCA 5963 black-plate D-getter
  • Amperex Holland Dario 12AU7
  • Mazda 12AU7 square getter wing-plate 1957

Tweaks & Tools

  • Digistrobo
  • Mapleshade IONOCLAST
  • Vibrapods
  • FatMat (booskshelves)
  • ClearAudio Twistr
  • Zerodust
  • Mapleshade Phonophile Static Draining Record Brush
  • Nitty Gritty Mini-Pro
  • MFSL sleeves
  • Exactpower EP15
  • DLink DIR-825
  • Addonics 6TB storage tower