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steven d's Modest, Latest System System
IP Address: 99.230.57.229 Last Update: April 05, 2017 at 05:40:21
Amplifier: MC2 Audio Mc750 (mains)
(2) Crown XLS1500 (subs, when in play)

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Music First Classic Silver
Speakers: Magnepan 2.5R, two DIY 8" isobaric subs
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: iMac/Audirvana+/Tidal (on the hunt for a DAC)
Turntable/Phono Stage: Technics SL-1200 mkII, Audiomods Series 5, van den Hul Colibri XGM, stacked TTW Copper mats, AmCan Audio Large Footers; Vacuum State JLTI

Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: DIY OCC Silver interconnects, common XLR cables, Custom CAT5 "kumihimo" braided speaker wire
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Tripp Lite IS250HG for phono and AppleTV;
Furman M-8x2 for KlarkTeknik 370 EQ and dbx driverack 260
Room Size (LxWxH): 27 x 22 x 11
Room Comments/Treatments: Not a perfect rectangle, with a kitchen at the back, a master bath to the back left, and the foyer back right. Acoustic panels high on walls near ceiling, and a linen window cover across front
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Roots Reggae, Traditional Jazz, Delta Blues, Indie Folk
System Goals/Comments: minimize room interference with a flat-ish respone; I like a slightly fat lower midrange, Limage-esque speaker placement
System Strengths: non-fatiguing, excellent attacks, big stage; great bass with no subs
System Weaknesses: in an open-concept condo, only so much room treatment I can install
Video/HT System: None

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