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Billville System Reference / v2.0

Reference Listening & Media System

Billville is a dual-mode media system built around reference two-channel music playback and immersive multichannel home theater and gaming. Shared infrastructure is used where it helps, without compromising musical integrity.

System Philosophy

Two-channel soul. Home-theater muscle. One room.

Rear-panel photographs and signal maps are maintained here for troubleshooting, continuity, and future “what the hell did I plug into what?” moments.

Music Mode

Reference Stereo

Source → Cary SLP-03 → Starke AD4.320 → ET30 → Speakers

Volume controlled by Cary.

Home Theater Mode

Multichannel

Source → Marantz SR7013 → Cary Cinema Bypass → Starke AD4.320 → ET30 → Speakers

Volume controlled by Marantz. Front L/R + center powered by Starke in HT mode.

Marantz SR7013 rear-panel connection reference
Marantz SR7013 rear-panel reference for signal routing and future troubleshooting.
Cary SLP-03 rear panel

Cary SLP-03

Starke AD4.320 rear panel

Starke AD4.320

Cary DAC-200 rear panel

Cary DAC-200

Eversolo DMP-A6 rear panel

Eversolo DMP-A6

Cambridge Audio 751BD rear panel

Cambridge Audio 751BD

Zidoo Z30 Pro rear panel

Zidoo Z30 Pro

Paradigm PW-2200 subwoofer rear panel

Paradigm PW-2200

Amplification & Control

  • Cary SLP-03 Tube Preamplifier — primary music control center
  • Cinema bypass integrates home theater without sonic compromise
  • Starke Sound AD4.320 — primary front-stage amplifier
  • CH1/2: L/R music + home theater
  • CH3: Center channel for home theater
  • CH4: Available / reserve
  • Sansui G-8000 — fully restored heritage amplification path
  • ET30 amplifier / speaker selector with analog VU meters

Digital & Video Sources

  • Cary DAC-200 with Gold Lion tubes
  • Eversolo DMP-A6 — primary music streaming
  • Cambridge Audio 751BD — physical disc playback
  • Zidoo Z30 Pro 8K — local NAS media playback
  • Apple TV 4K — daily streaming platform
  • PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition
  • PlayStation VR2
  • Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel
  • Rogers Cable Box — live TV / NHL broadcasts

Analog Sources

  • Technics SL-1210 M5G — Audio-Technica VM540ML/H
  • Denon DP-755 — Ortofon OM30
  • JVC QL-Y5F — Denon DL-103
  • Waxwing phono stage

Speakers — Front Stage

  • Q Acoustics Concept 50 — primary reference music speakers
  • Klipsch RP-8000F — primary home theater L/R
  • Klipsch RP-450C — center channel powered by Starke
  • Paradigm PW-2200 — low-octave reinforcement only

Surround & Height

  • Klipsch RP-600F — side channels
  • Klipsch RP-500SA II — Atmos
  • Mirage Nanosat x2 ceiling speakers — ambient height fill

Display Hierarchy

  • Samsung 55″ TV — primary everyday display
  • Epson 5030 projector — dedicated cinema sessions

Room Context

  • Approx. 15′ × 20′ room
  • Moderate listening levels
  • Bass integrated for coherence over impact

System Status

  • Stable
  • Documented
  • Dual-mode optimized
  • No urgent upgrade pressure
Working rule: The system gets better when the routing stays understandable. This page is the map, not a sales brochure.