He has a full Statement like you, with DCS full 4 boxes stack, Naim CD555, Avid Acutus and top Bergman turntables, Audio Research Reference phono. These are Stella, look like a bit like Utopia.
He had Proac Carbon ? before.
We don’t see well on the pic, but it’s full Statement.
Extremely impressive, obviously. I only se the Statement pre…
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When I first set up two stacks my dealer advised I use a long spirit level across both bases to get them level with each other before adding further levels to them. Were your bases even before the weight of all those power supplies went on the left?
“I’ve sobered up a bit since the last photo. The Power Amps have been moved to the next room. I realised that too many equipment only clutter up the small room to the detriment of the sound.”
I have to say, it’s fab reading about the real high end stuff on here 
Thanks to all who share the details!
Lovely low key photos.
Dashing
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Stunning pictures of an awesome setup.
I see you have located the Radikal PS at the bottom of the brawn stack. Was that a dealer recommendation, the result of listening or pragmatic (I guess it helps keep the burndies off the floor)?
Mine is on the brain side, but I don’t know if I have that wrong.
Keith
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Many thanks - I do try😊
In all seriousness, they have been very good to me over the years. Unfortunately dad is now partially sighted/blind so music (listening/playing the piano - his Bluthner is at the other end of the room) is one of the things he really enjoys.
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Thank you.
F**k! 
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Yep, both bases were levelled with a long spirit levelbefore adding more shelves and boxes. The floor drops slightly to the Right, so the Fraim stacks had to risen using the Right hand side spikes to compensate.
I’ve seen a set up on here where they had their Radikal PS located in the same place but positioned side on as it makes it easier to connect. The Klimax case overhangs at the back so it is a PITA to connect up facing front on but can be done.
So no dealer recommendation but I did want to keep the PSUs on one side and having it on the base means the 500 above is kept further up but the Burndys still touch the floor so I use foam pipe insulation to keep them off.
I can’t say whether you’ve got it wrong but if it sounds good to you then go with what you’ve got.
Cheers, Rack.
May I ask what you use to clean the piano finish please?
My IOTA Alphas had the seam effect on me and the other half.
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I use a screen cleaner spray… light mist then wipe immediately and lightly with soft microfibre…
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I used to have piano black PMC speakers, they shipped with a large microfibre cloth and no instructions for cleaning agents. I found that as long as I didn’t handle them with goop on my hands they were easy to keep clean with just the cloth.
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Brilliant Rack.
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God a wish you were my son. I’m sure your dad appreciates the kindness.
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That’s interesting - I had always assumed that I would have to have the CD555 on the the top of one rack with the LP12 on top of the second rack. So loading the CD555 is straightforward with the tall legs supporting the shelf above? I might consider that as it would take the CD player away from the power supplies. The 252 could then be on top, which people have advocated, but I suppose it would then be near the power supplies. Anyone have a view on this?
Current layout is:
Left rack
LP12 (on medium legs)
252 head unit
300 Head unit
Radikal
Right rack
CD555 (on medium legs)
SuperCap
555PS
300
The alternative would be to change medium legs for long ones and do a straight swap between the 252 and CD555.
Not in same league as RackKit’s sonically or visually, but a similar vibe.
My next upgrade will probably be to replace the Aria with a Urika.
Keith
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That bronze upgrade looks stunning
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