After selling the Aesthetix IO and Callisto tubed phono and line stage combo I had used with my Oracle turntable- and replacing it with an 861v4 along with an Audiomat phonostage- the end result was comparatively pretty underwhelming. The Oracle Delphi V/SME V/ Benz Ref didn't sound bad through my new Meridian surround controller and DSP6K/5K surround setup, but it certainly didn't sound awesome. And from past experience I knew my Oracle could do awesome. The experience has ultimately driven me back to a two channel front end run in parallel with the Meridian multi-channel and ATC analog active loudspeakers.

Last edited by VinceHoffman; 2020-04-16 21:30.
2ch: Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk3, PS DirectStream Dac, Oracle Delphi VI/SME V/Benz LP-S, Coincident Statement Linestage, Foundation Research V5 Phono, JL Audio CR-1 xover
M-ch: OppoMod 203, Anthem AVM60, 2x 557
2x or 5x ATC SCM20ASL mk2, 4x SCM12i, 4x Seaton Submersive HP, AM2.0 sub EQ
Video: JVC X990, Isco 3L A-lens/sled, 105" motorized 2.37:1 AT screen