System #345 (CLX)

[Andrea]

Member Name: Andrea Marchesi

Location: Livorno, Toscana, Italy

ML Model: CLX 25th Anniversary

Year Purchased: 2009

Mods/Changes: None

Associated Electronics:
CD Player: Audio Research Reference CD7 modified
Turntable: Oracle Delphi MkV with Turbo Power Supply
Tonearm: Oracle/SME 345
Cartridge: Koetsu Urushi Black
Phono Preamplifier: Audio Research PH7

DVD Player: Oppo Digital DV-981HD
Blu-ray Player: Sony PlayStation 3
Video Processor/Scaler: DreamVision DreamScaler 3
Media Server: AppleTV
DDT: LG D77
Projector: DreamVision DreamBee
Screen: DreamVision DayDream 110T

Preamplifier: Krell Evolution 222
Monoblock Krell Evolution 402

Cables: Transparent Reference and Transparent CAST for Audio, Crystal Cable for Video

Accessories: DAAD and Tube Traps, Record Cleaning Machine VPI HW-17, Transparent Power Isolator Reference, Audio Tools tables

I had Odysseys with Audio Research pre and amps. After having auditioned CLXs with both SS and tube amps very carefully, I decided to change also the amplification because I'm convinced the CLXs sound a lot better with SS stuff. Now, I wouldn't change them with any other speaker system in the world. Looking forward to upgrade the power amplifier to Krell evolution 600 monoblocks.

 

[twich54]

Andrea, Welcome, sweet rig !!!

 

[slowGEEZR]

Wow! What a dream system!

 

[RichTeer]

Very nice system; thanks for sharing!

 

[churchill]

Excellent looking system and room!

 

[tonepub]

Awesome room and system!

Can't beat Italian style....

 

[marck]

Great system. Could I ask what you have modified in your CD7?
Thanks
Marc.

 

[MIQURA786]

Wow!!! Very nice.

My System:
http://www.martinloganowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10450

 

[Andrea]

Last year ARC released a power supply upgrade. It's the replacement of the two 6H30 tubes with a single 5881 (as in the CD8). Now, it's something like a CD7.5.

 

[JMAUSGP]

Andrea,

I see you are not too far from Maranello....... are you in to Italian horses as well??

Like you I have CLXs, but I also have a serious addiction for Italian prancing horses.

 

[marck]

Last year ARC released a power supply upgrade. It's the replacement of the two 6H30 tubes with a single 5881 (as in the CD8). Now, it's something like a CD7.5.

Oh ok - I thought it maybe something else! It is the same as mine.

Btw, did you demo the CD8?! If so, what are your thoughts?

 

[Bernard]

Just looking at the system I am in lust ! Great-looking system.

 

[C.A.P]

AHHHHHH............ KRELL and CLX my dinner of choice with a nice Chianti...

 

[JMAUSGP]

Andrea,

I see you are not too far from Maranello....... are you in to Italian horses as well??

Like you I have CLXs, but I also have a serious addiction for Italian prancing horses.

You know Andrea, I think I already asked you this question before. Sorry age is a terrible thing for memories.

Anyway, is your system multi-channel or just 2 channel?

 

[Andrea]

No problem, JMAUSGP... my system is only 2 channel.

 

[Andrea]

To C.A.P.: close to Livorno there is a great wineland called Bolgheri. It's the land of Sassicaia, Ornellaia and other great wines. You must try them!

 

[Andrea]

To marck: I think I'll have the CD8 in my system for demo in the next days. I'll keep you informed about my impressions.

 

[PartTimeJedi]

Andrea, Do you use the speakers for 2 channel TV and movies , if so how is it? Thanks

 

[patsuh]

This is a awesome system, really nice

 

[patsuh]

You have a wonderful system!!!