| Feanor 's Main System | |
| IP Address: 216.99.101.161 | Last Update: November 28, 2011 at 06:48:18 |
| Amplifier: | Class-D-Audio SDS-258 |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Jolida JD50A passive preamp |
| Speakers: | Magneplanar MG 1.6QR, (full range); PSP Subsonic 5 subwoofer, (50Hz low-pass) |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sony SCD-CE775 SACD/CD (unmodified); Generic DIR9001 > WM8740 > OPA627 DAC |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Technics SL-D2 turntable; Denon DL-110 cartridge; Sansui C1001 as phono preamp |
| Other Source(s): | FLAN or ALAC on hard disk > Foobar2000 > via ASIO, M-Audio Audiophile USB external sound card > DAC described above |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Monster 14 gauge bi-wire. Interconnects: Blue Jeans; QED Qunex 2 |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Belkin PureAV PF60 |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 21' x 12' x 8' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Panels of ceiling tile are place 2' behind the speakers and angled outwards at 20 degrees relative to them; thus rearward sound is partly absorbed, partly reflected to avoid harsh/muddy effect of early reflections. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical 85%, Jazz 5%, World 5%, other rubbish 5% |
| System Goals/Comments: | Resolution & transparency, flat response |
| System Strengths: | This system permits me to listen to any sort of music with satisfaction. Magneplanars provide exceptional transparency and air. |
| System Weaknesses: | Vinyl playback, (turntable & cartridge), could be improved but my LP collection is small. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Panasonic 50" plasma TC-P50S2 |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Onkyo a/v receiver TX-SR306 |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | DIY Vifa/Bohlender-Graebener (center), Paradigm MiniMonitor V.3 (fronts), Boston Accoustics A60(rears), PSB Subsonic 6 (subwoofer) |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray & SACD player; Asus O!Play media player; computer via HDMI |
| Other HT Gear: |  |
