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Michael Amster's Home System System
Last Update: December 14, 2006 at 01:19:12 IP Address: 216.31.146.54
Amplifier: AKSA 100 wpc amp for 2-channel. - upgraded to Nirvana Plus status.

3 channel amp AKSA 2X55 wpc amp for rear channels HT and 100 wpc center channel - Nirvana Plus.

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): PS Audio PCA-2 with HCPS power supply
Speakers: Front Dynaudio Contour 3.0
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Slimdevices Squeezebox player

Digital board only modified ART DI/O DAC uses two Welborne Labs PS-1 and the INA103 output stage.

Turntable/Phono Stage: Modified Thorens TD-124 turntable - all rubber replaced, all bearings cleaned and lubed, acrylic armboard, Technical & General idler wheel, motor remotely located from chasis, heavy birch plinth, suspended on 4 vibrapods, and platter mat. Table is dead silent, dead pitch accurate and very rhythmic. A huge step up from original.

SME 3009/II improved non-detachable headshell rewired with discovery wire from clips to RCAs with no breaks.

Dynavector DX20-H cartridge.

Thorsten Loesch Analog Addict Phono - battery powered and very nice.

Other Source(s): Panasonic H-1000D DVD/CD
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Ribbon based DIY Speaker cables
PS Audio Transcendent
AudioQuest Jaguar
VDH recipe Eichmann Bullet Plug terminated interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Adcom ACE-515

Medical grade isolation transformer. Will probably do a DIYCable Risch power filter next.

StudioTech U-60 rack.

Tweaks: DIY ICs, speaker cables and Asylum recipe power cords throughout. Felt around tweaters in diamond pattern.
Room Size (LxWxH): 26 x 14 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments: Reflective room w/hardwood floors and plaster

walls. A little bright, but not too bad. Use a rug between speakers for first floor reflection.

Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Alternative Rock

Jazz (especially Miles/Coltrane)

Classical (romantic era, still learning/building collection)

System Goals/Comments: Good dual use HT/Music system not an all out high-end audio. Looking for bang for buck
System Strengths: Soundstage and clarity - Dynaudios are great. The AKSA has made a big difference in low level detail and air.
System Weaknesses: Planning to build the JR PC and filters. Next step might be room correction.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector: Toshiba 57HDX82
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: B&K Ref 50
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Dynaudio Contour Center

Dynaudio Audience 50s surround

HSU Research HRSW12V subwoofer w/100W amp

Sources (DVD/VCR): Panasonic H-1000D

Dish 911 HD satellite receiver

Other HT Gear: Blue Jeans 7710A component video cables.
Comments on HT System: Great sound - picture is not bright enough for daytime viewing. Calibrated with Avia DVD.
URL Link: http://mamster.wnx.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1088&g2_serialNumber=2
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Computers, cooking, languages, bicycling

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