| Last Update: March 19, 2000 at 19:50:19 | IP Address: 209.246.101.190 |
| Amplifier: | World Audio 300B - 27 Watts |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Conrad Johnson PV8 w/ modified power supply |
| Speakers: | Quad ESL 63 w/ Entec level 1 mods. |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Wadia 23 |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Sota Star-Saphire w/ vacuum platter,Modified power supply, Eminent Technology 2.5 Air Bearing Arm, Discovery tonearm wire. Audio Research PH3 Phono Pre Amp |
| Other Source(s): | McIntosh MR 74 Tuner |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | MIT Tube Terminators Straight Wire Virtuoso interconnects |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | DIY isolation transformers, Atlantis equipment rack w/ lead shot and sand filled posts, Arcici ESL 63 stands also with filled posts, VPI 16 record cleaner |
| Tweaks: | CD Blacklight |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 25 x 15 x 13 |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, Jazz, Rock |
| System Goals/Comments: | Would like to build a preamp and then tweak the system/ room to get the most out of what I've got. I'm happy with most everything else. (for now) :-) |
| System Strengths: | Neutral and open sound, good soundstage |
| System Weaknesses: | The C.J. PV8 holds back the system in terms of depth and clarity, even after the mods (which helped). A borrowed passive really showed it up. It lost some punch though. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Web design, Photography, DIY electronics, Motion Picture Technician. |