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David Spear 's Accuphase System
IP Address: 210.128.61.15	Last Update: June 14, 2010 at 23:29:17
Amplifier:	Accuphase P-550 (270 WPC into 8 ohms, 420 WPC into 4 ohms)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Accuphase C-265
Speakers:	Von Schweikert Audio VR-4 Gen III HSE (89 dB/W sensitivity @ 6 ohms nominal)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Accuphase DP-75V
Other Source(s):	Small music server: Fanless NEC notebook computer (2 GB RAM) with two external 500-GB fanless hard disks (one for the music library, the other for backup) connected via an S/PDIF optical cable to the DAC section of the Accuphase DP-75V. All music (1000+ albums so far) stored in Apple Lossless Format, iTunes as user interface.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Silver Audio Silver Symphony 32 speaker cables (6-foot runs, biwired, terminated with silver-plated Cardas spades) Silver Audio Appassionata interconnects between the CDP, preamp, and amp (0.5-m, balanced, terminated with XLO Signature XLR connectors) Silver Audio Silver Stream digital coax interconnects between the DG-28 and DP-75V Custom prototype Silver Audio Power Burst power cords with deluxe WATTaGATE termination for all Accuphase gear, Harmonic Technology Pro-AC11 power cords for the Corda PREHEAD, Corda HEADAMP 1, and Audiolab 8000S
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Accuphase PS-1200 Clean Power Supply (used to supply power to all Accuphase gear) Brick Wall surge protector for the Corda PREHEAD, Corda HEADAMP 1, and Audiolab 8000S (to drive AKG K 1000 earspeakers) Accuphase DG-28 6th-octave Digital Voicing Equalizer (connected to the EXT DSP loop of the DP-75V via a digital I/O option board installed in the CD player; equalization is performed before DA conversion @ 192/24) Headphones: - AKG K 1000 earspeakers - Sennheiser HD 600 headphones - Sennheiser HD 25 headphones - Audio Technica ATH-W1000 headphones - Audio Technica ATH-A900 headphones - Sony MDR-IF5000 wireless headphones - Etymotic Research ER-4S & ER-4P earbuds Headphone amplifiers: - Corda PREHEAD (AD8610 opamp mod) - Corda HEADAMP 1 - Porta Corda - HeadRoom AirHead Salamander Designs Synergy Twin-30 rack with perforated metal sides Sony RM-AV3000U universal touchscreen remote
Tweaks:	Vibration-absorbing pads under all gear, sponges to separate wires, Caig ProGold on all connections, speaker spikes, Swedish leather chaise longue covered with sheepskins used as 'listener stand'
Room Size (LxWxH):	17 x 12 x 9-13
Room Comments/Treatments:	Dedicated listening room, cathedral ceiling, soundproofed walls, double floor, double-paned glass, outlets for audio gear on dedicated circuit, large DIY bass traps in both front corners, Acoustics First sound-absorbing panels hanging in front of windows, quilt hanging on front wall, carpet, CD racks against side walls
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, blues, progressive rock, rock, grunge, techno, industrial, electronic, psychedelic, trip-hop, drum 'n' bass, trance, fusion, reggae, bossa nova, zydeco, country, bluegrass, rap, funk, soul, R&B, dance, vocal, traditional and modern classical, unclassifiable, etc.
System Goals/Comments:	My goal is to put together an audio system that can play music from all genres as transparently and effortlessly as possible.
System Strengths:	My system can play all types of music without strain or distracting coloration and is unfailingly able to draw me into the musical performance. It clearly reveals the unique sonic characteristics of each recording in my collection of 5300+ CDs, with only a handful being truly unlistenable.
System Weaknesses:	I'm sure it has some, but none of its weaknesses interfere with my musical enjoyment.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Epson EMP-TW700 projector, Kikuchi Gray Matte Advance 90" screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha DSP-AX530 AV receiver, 100 WPC
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Small Audio Technica AV speakers for front/center/rear, REL Strata III subwoofer
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer DV-410V DVD player Marantz DV6001 universal disc player Sony DVP-NS915V progressive-scan DVD/SACD player Pioneer DV-563A progressive-scan universal DVD/SACD/DVD-A player Kones DVD-3000 region-free, macrovision-disabled DVD player Victor HRV-200 S-VHS video recorder
Other HT Gear:	Sony RM-AV3000U universal touchscreen remote
URL Link: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgjzp9kb_153f56wgrcv