I have been in the process lately of "blowing up" my old system(s) and buying new gear. I think I'm pretty much there. I did get the Yamaha and Cambridge in silver to keep some of that retro look.
Speakers: JBL Studio 590 2.5 way towers
Amp: Yamaha A-S801 (part two)
CD: Cambridge CXC transport, Sony 400 disc changer for storage
Table: Pro-Ject Debut III
Device: Apple iPod 4 touch with HRT iStreamer
Cables: Audioquest and Straightwire
I am in the process of breaking everything in and positioning the speakers. This is my second go round with the Yamaha. I sent the first one back due to system integration at the time. That and I had an A-S501 that sounded close. When I decided to change everything, the A-S801 was an obvious choice with the EES DAC and USB input. I will progress further into the 21st century and do that computer streaming stuff eventually.
The Cambridge transport is special. Even the packaging is quality. Excellent padding and nice cloth bags for the unit and remote/manual. The manual, if you can call it that, leaves a little to be desired but it is a very simple hook-up and operation. It really fleshes out the details of quality CD's.
The JBL 590's are great top to bottom. I am very happy with their accuracy, soundstage and detail. Some have said the highs are rolled off but I have not experienced that. The Yamaha seems to drive them very well.
I will post more after I have had time to do a lot more listening.
It's very nice have remote control again!:thmbsp: I'm getting lazy as I get older.
Here's some pics. Naturally, the speakers are close to the rack for photo purposes.
Speakers: JBL Studio 590 2.5 way towers
Amp: Yamaha A-S801 (part two)
CD: Cambridge CXC transport, Sony 400 disc changer for storage
Table: Pro-Ject Debut III
Device: Apple iPod 4 touch with HRT iStreamer
Cables: Audioquest and Straightwire
I am in the process of breaking everything in and positioning the speakers. This is my second go round with the Yamaha. I sent the first one back due to system integration at the time. That and I had an A-S501 that sounded close. When I decided to change everything, the A-S801 was an obvious choice with the EES DAC and USB input. I will progress further into the 21st century and do that computer streaming stuff eventually.
The Cambridge transport is special. Even the packaging is quality. Excellent padding and nice cloth bags for the unit and remote/manual. The manual, if you can call it that, leaves a little to be desired but it is a very simple hook-up and operation. It really fleshes out the details of quality CD's.
The JBL 590's are great top to bottom. I am very happy with their accuracy, soundstage and detail. Some have said the highs are rolled off but I have not experienced that. The Yamaha seems to drive them very well.
I will post more after I have had time to do a lot more listening.
It's very nice have remote control again!:thmbsp: I'm getting lazy as I get older.
Here's some pics. Naturally, the speakers are close to the rack for photo purposes.