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audiogoose's Geriatric HiFi System
IP Address: 68.38.237.139 Last Update: May 27, 2023 at 14:37:31
Amplifier: Naim NAP 500 (latest resistor lift upgrade), Separate 500 PS Power Supply.
Luxman MQ 88uSE





Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Allnic L7000 SE
Naim Nac 32 (modded by Neil James)
Speakers: Harbeth 30.2 Anniversary (main system)
Skylan Stands
REL T/7x Subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Esoteric N 05 music server.
Turntable/Phono Stage: SME 10, SME V tonearm, Dynavector XX2 MkII Cartridge, SME vDH 501 phono cable into Herron VTPH 2A phono stage.
Thorens TD124 II with SME M2-9 tonearm and Benz Ruby 2 re-tipped cartridge. Musical Surroundings Phonomena phono stage

Thorens TD 124 MK II. Schopper replica plinth. SME M2-9 tonearm and phono cable into Musical Surroundings Phonomena phono stage.



Alternate cartridges: Rega
Bias II and rebuilt Lyra Lydian.

Other Source(s): Magnum Dynalab MD 90t SE Tuner

Magnum Dynalab ST 2 whip antenna (works indoors better than any others I tried).

Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Kimber Hero to preamp for Esoteric N-05 and Magnum Dynalab tuner.
Herron Audio cables for their VTPH 2A Phono Stage.
Chord Odyssey 2 Speaker Cables for Luxman amp.
Naim NACA5 for Naim amp.
Naim Powerline power cord NAP 500 amp.

Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Quadraspire Sunoko-Vent SVT Bamboo and Sound Organization Racks. TNT turntable stand.
Tweaks: DH cones. VPI Brick. Audioquest Vibrating Pad Stylus Cleaner. VPI Cyclone record cleaner.

Audience Adept Response PDC-6 power distribution unit.
Room Size (LxWxH): 15ft. x 15ft. x 10ft.
Room Comments/Treatments: Room is fairly small. I have not tried any acoustic treatments. The sound I have now is, overall, very natural.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): All types, except country.
System Goals/Comments: To have realistically reproduced acoustic intruments. This seems to have been reached with this system.
System Strengths: Smooth, life-like midrange. Excellent dynamics.
System Weaknesses: I'm sure there is a weakness, but I am happy with what I hear.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector: Panasonic 56" Plasma HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Regards Brio R
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand SE
Sources (DVD/VCR): Cable
Roku

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