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Doug Eisemann's A mess of old equipment System
Last Update: January 18, 2005 at 17:05:57 IP Address: 66.109.253.43
Amplifier: 1960 Telefunken/Maihak V73 monoblocks (EL42)

1951 Klangfilm V 402a cinema monoblocks (F2a11)

1939 RCA MI-9355A PP 845 Photophone monoblocks.

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Western Electric 120A preamp clone, modified for linestage use. External WE 18A power supply
Speakers: RCA LC9A theater horn with custom 1st order 800Hz crossover (Looking for another)

Philips fullrange drivers (8 and 800 ohms)

Telefunken L6 8' fullrange drivers.

Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Cambridge Audio D500se
Turntable/Phono Stage: Russco Cue Master turntable with Micro-Trak tonearm

RCA 70C-2 transcription turntable

RCA BA-36A solid state transcription preamp.

Other Source(s): Rohde & Schwarz EU-6201 FM relay receiver
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Western Electric telephone patch cables and homebrew stranded silver, basic RCA's

CAT 5 and cheapo zip cord speaker cables

Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Western Electric relay rack for US rackmount equipment, and original Klangfilm racks for Klangfilm gear.
Tweaks: Mostly all stock equipment
Room Comments/Treatments: Dedicated Listening room not yet feasible
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical of all sorts. Acoustic Jazz, Folk, Oldies, Blues, Small amount of classic rock and Electronic. Miscellaneous.
System Goals/Comments: Have RCA LC9A's working with Klangfilm amps, and Maihak V73's dedicated to Philips fullrange. Find an excellent preamp and phono stage. Get better music!
System Strengths: Effortless and seamless sound from LC9A,Incredible dynamics.

Once amps are running, they are incredibly reliable.

Great sense of detail and intimacy from Philips fullrange system and Maihak amps

System Weaknesses: Need another LC9A for stereo! Klangfilm amps are fiddly and use rare tubes
Video/HT System: None
Comments on HT System: Not a big HT fan. Two channel stereo my focus.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Sound system field technician. Fixing tube equipment, DIY. Vintage Saabs/Citroens

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