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soundog's HT-1 Klipsch Heritage Music Oriented System |
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| Last Update: March 09, 2006 at 16:06:03 | IP Address: 72.230.58.45 |
| Amplifier: | Outlaw 950/7100 7 channel combo (Dynaco inputs to preamp which has stereo bypass switch) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Dynaco PAS-4 stereo preamp W/ Tesla Tube upgrades (also outputs to HT2 - THX Movie System) |
| Speakers: | Klipschorns w/ ALK crossover upgrades and Altec 511b mods 2 Klipsch LF-10s line-level wired to each Khorn (40Hz Xover) 5 Klipsch LaScalas (3 w/ Altec 511B mod: one - center with Cobraflex mod)) 2 Heresys (rear) Klipsch KSW-15 (for movie LFEs) JBL Pro 4638 Woofer Tower with Parts Express remote controlled (Vol. & Xover freq)250 watt plate Amp.
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| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sony CE775 Super Audio (SACD)Multi-Channel 5 Disk Changer with Matt Anker modifications. Outlaw ICBM-1 Bass Manager (for SACDs) Perpetual Technologies P1A & Dan Wright modified P3A DAC (provides conversion of 16 bit 44.1 Hz CDs to 24 bit 96 Hz with data enhancement - close approximation of LPs and SACDs), 3 Sony CX400 CD changers Sony CX-240 CD Changer Sony XA1ES CD player Sony DVP CX985V 400 disk DVD/SACD 400 disk changer. MSB Technology Digital Director w/ jitter reduction Nirvis DXS digital controller (auto selection of whatever changer is playing) Nirvis Slink-e computer interface Nirvis jukebox software (downloads net cd info, album covers& lyrics- programs & controls changers – searchable for songs, artists, albums). Nirvis CDJ (CD Jukebox Software) Sony Viao Laptop Computer |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Technics SL3300 Direct Drive w/ Shure cartridge |
| Other Source(s): | Sony S530D DVD Player Sony 798HF VCR Scientific American Explorer 8000 Home Media Server Communications Terminal (dual channel DVR) Sherwood HX-PRO dual cassette deck |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Onix , MSB,Outlaw, Monster, AR., Iced Purple, RCA High Performance, RS Gold. Monster Bi-wire speaker cables.(Khorns}
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| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Phillips Pronto TS2000 Programmable Remote Monster 5000 Power Center Perpetual Technologies P1A Digital Correction Engine (jitter reduction, 16 to 24 bit conversion, future speaker frequency correction, and room acoustic correction ) X10 computerized lighting controls Radio Shack Wireless Remote Control Extender
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| Tweaks: | Custom ALK crossover & NOS EV K77A Tweeters in Klipschorns - Room Treatments |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 24' x 12' x 6'10 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Specially designed basement room w/ equiptment rack in seperate room Diffussion & absorption panels and accoustical ceiling tiles to tame horns Future: speaker and room correction software from Perpetual Tech |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, Classical, Broadway musicals, Old Time R&R, some pop |
| System Goals/Comments: | Best of the past ( Heritage Speakers & Tube Pre-amp} combined with best of today's technology - Perpetual Tech devices that produce LP sound from CDs, Nirvis fully programable CD 'juke box', X10 computerized lighting, Pronto programable remote, etc. |
| System Strengths: | Dynamics, clarity, realism, old theater style full range horn loaded speakers - advanced digital processing - computerized CD management |
| System Weaknesses: | Brightness of horns and inability to adjust positioning of Khorns (ie- must be in corners) requires accoustical room treatment , difficulty in hanging surrounds (LaScalas) on walls (used right and left handed skyhooks). |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Toshiba 61” High Definition TV |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Outlaw 1050 6.1 A/V Receiver ( HT-1 Dynaco tube preamp inputs directly to amp section so that computerized CD changers in HT-1 can be fed to this system) |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | 2 LaScalas w/ ALK crossovers (main music) LaScalas w/ University Cobreflex mod (center ) 4 RS-3 (Side and rear surround) JBL Pro 4638 woofer tower w/ Parts Express 250 watt remote controled amp. Klipsch KSW-12II sub |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Sony NS700 Progressive Scan DVD Toshiba 4205 DVD/ CD Changer Sony 775HF VCR Sony CE775 multichannel SACD changer Scientific American 8000HD High Definition DVR & Cable Box |
| Other HT Gear: | Monster 3000 Power Center Sony X111 ES CD Player Sony AV2100 remote Scientific American Explorer 3100HD High Definition Home Communications Terminal X10 Computerized Lighting Vibrapods (vibration isolation) RS Gold , Monster, Iced Purple, AR Cables Sony SAC CE775 Multi-channel SACD changer
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| Comments on HT System: | Great surround sound - not quite as musical in the bass as all Heritage Klipschorn/LaScalla/ Heresy system but ideal for most of today's movies. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Broadway Theater, Curling (Scotish Sport), Son\\\\\'s Basketball / Home Theater, Hi Fi, Home Improvement / Addiction Program Development for Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice System Clients - Training Consultant |
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