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| Last Update: June 27, 2004 at 00:44:20 | IP Address: 206.223.219.4 |
| Amplifier: | Sound valve m40 mono block tube amps Peavey CS800S in bridge mode, 800 into 4ohms.
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Sound valve VTP-101 all 12ax7 tube pre/w/phono section. Audio Control's Ricter Scale sub eq. and x-over, (60hz, 18db/octave) |
| Speakers: | Magnaplanar MMG's Swans 12" sub driver in a Gallo design enclosure that I made. Dual voice coil driver. |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sound Stream DAC-1, fed by older Denon 5 disk changer with rca digi output. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Technics SL-20 deck with OEM RB300 with original wire, and lowcenter weight. Monolithic Series 2 phono pre (PS2)with optionalPower supply HC 1b. |
| Other Source(s): | Phono cartridge, New Sumiko Black Bird |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Harvey Rosenberg's suggested Radio Shack magnet wire interconnects, mostly through out. Spkr, monster 14 guage grey jacket stuff, 12' long. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Those $30 plug in to wall line quieters. 4 of them plugged into outlets in listening room. |
| Tweaks: | Bags of cat litter on speaker stand brackets, press speakers into carpet. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 10 x 12 x 7.5 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Attic room with peak flat for 6-7 feet at top, slopeing to 3.5 high along length of room. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Well recorded rock, jazz, vocal/choir, percussion ensemble and most big classical. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Big, well imaged sound, with deep bass and pleasent highs. Make piano believable. |
| System Strengths: | see above. Choice of wires, make a difference, as well as foam to cover the walls in the right places. |
| System Weaknesses: | Weeding them out. Never been this good before. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Sony Vega 27 inch. |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Sony DVD surround capable unit running a Peavey PV260 100p/ch amp. |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Peavey 656 british designed chineese two-way with Titanium tweets. |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | See sony above |
| Other HT Gear: | Peavey Kosmos processor for filling in lower octave, and adding stereo enhancement. |
| Comments on HT System: | Processor precludes needing a sub and all that goes with it. Tried it both ways. Speakers ceiling mounted and plenty of deep bass. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Target Shooting, night sky watching, playing jazz drums. Music teacher and sales. |
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