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C.B. 's Strictly Two-Channel System System
IP Address: 24.192.110.112 Last Update: February 06, 2012 at 10:46:08
Amplifier: (2) scratch-built SC-150 monoblock tube amps (150wpc) based on the Bruce Rozenblit design driving the Newform ribbons.
(2) Marchand PM224 200W mosfet amps driving the mid-bass.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): scratch-built Grounded Grid tube preamp based on Bruce Rozenblit's design but heavily modified, feeding a Marchand XM9 3-way xover.
Speakers: Newform Reasearch NHB 45 - each speaker consisting of 45" monopole ribbon + (2) ScanSpeak 5-1/2" midbass drivers in a custom sealed cylindrical enclosure

Velodyne ULD-18 II subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Curcio Audio Engineering CD12V DAC; Marantz 8260 SACD player (transport)
Turntable/Phono Stage: Home-made 'table based on the AR design - machined aluminum inner and outer platter treated with Soundcoat + s.s. spindle & Teflon bearing mounted on 1/2" acrylic suspended subchassis

Curcio Sarah tube-based phono preamp
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: home-made
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): home-made 120V power supply/speed control for 'table
Room Size (LxWxH): 30' x 20' x 16'
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical/jazz/folk
System Goals/Comments: Strictly two-channel music listening
System Strengths: Transparency, imaging, realism, wide sweet spot, ample dynamics for room
System Weaknesses: Some uneveness in bass response due to room modes, otherwise nothing significant
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Sony KP57WS510 HDTV RP monitor
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Yamaha HTR-5760 A/V receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Infinity Renaissance 80s (main); Infinity Modulus (surrounds); Velodyne ULD-15 II (sub).
Sources (DVD/VCR): Panasonic DVD
Comments on HT System: The picture from the CRT-based 57" Sony is very good, but now there are new technologies, such as SXRD, that surpass it. The sound from my system is just OK, however, since movie sound is not one my big priorities in life.
URL Link: http://www.cbrodersen.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: amateur bassoonist

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