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glennw's Work In Progress System
IP Address: 63.147.151.190 Last Update: February 29, 2008 at 15:05:42
Amplifier: Sansui AU-D11 (120wpc, integrated MM/MC phonostage, vintage 1982, re-capped 2008)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speakers: Kef Q65.2 three-way bass reflex, custom DIY outboard crossovers, updated Uni-Q drivers, spiked; AudioPro powered subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Sony SCD-C222ES SACD/CD player
Turntable/Phono Stage: Nottingham Analogue Horizon, modified to simulate "SE" model; Denon DL-103 MC
Other Source(s): PC server with E-Mu 1212m board
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Spkrs: Audioquest GBC single biwire (17ft); CD IC: Synergistic Research "Audio 2000" (1m)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): No power conditioning. P&S 5252 AC outlets throughout circuit. Wiremold power strip, per Naim website.
Tweaks: Granite slabs for sources; blutack, dynamat, and sorbothane in strategic spots; foam-with-straws plugging speaker ports to control bass behavior
Room Size (LxWxH): 13ft x 14ft x 20ft
Room Comments/Treatments: None yet.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Mainly classical (no opera) & jazz; some rock, folk, and country, especially "alt"
System Goals/Comments: Better acoustics. DIY record cleaning machine. High quality PC-assisted vinyl-to-CD conversions.
System Strengths: Good sound for reasonable $$.
System Weaknesses: Room acoustics - too many highly reflective surfaces. Single sub in corner, dual subs would probably be better balanced.
Video/HT System: None

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