| Last Update: August 15, 2001 at 09:02:01 | IP Address: 212.127.152.76 |
| Amplifier: | Bi-Amp: Densen Beat B-100(60 watts/p.c.) for 'low' and Densen Beat B-300 (100 watts/p.c.) for 'mid' and 'High'. |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | none |
| Speakers: | Amphion Xenon 3-way speakers, 8 ohm, 28...20.000 Hz, 25...300 W, 85 dB. |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sony SCD-777 ES SACD-player. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP 12 25-year anniversary model, with Akito arm, Linn K9 cart, Valhalla p/s. and Trampoline support. Musical Fidelity XLPS Phono Stage. PLUS Dual CS 505-4 turntable for 45 RPM's and slightly worn LP's. |
| Other Source(s): | Marantz ST 510 digital tuner / Nakamichi BX-100 E cassette deck. |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Speakers: QED Silver Aniversary Bi-Wire Phono Stage: Van den Hul D-102 V Special SACD-P: van den Hul Thunderline Casette Deck: Bandridge Profigold PGA 4200 |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Target racks |
| Tweaks: | Speakers Bi-Wired, Sun Leiste powerblock, Siltech powercord for SACD-P, Linn and Sony SACD-P on shelve mounted to stone wall, speakers on spikes on slabs of heavy marble, rubber mat supports cassette deck. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 11 m. x 4 m. x 3 m. |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | All CD's, LP's, 7"es, 12"es, various old toys, nice framed shots of The Who, Golden Earring, Ramones and Kiss on wall. And a huge Andy Warhol print of Marilyn Monroe overlooks everything. This is a truely dedicated listening room. Walls are pained Deep Purple (honestly!). |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Mostly rock (metal, hardrock, blues, prog.), folk, soul, funk, rock'n'roll, garage, psychedelica and dance music. I've started to collect some jazz and classical music. Vinyl is my big love. I have close to 10.000 LP's, among them many rarities (first pressings, mono's, etc. mainly from the 60's and 70's) and loads of 7" and 12"es. |
| System Goals/Comments: | My goal is to get the best out of CD's and LP's. I also want to be able to listen for hours, without getting tired of it. |
| System Strengths: | Great soundstage, speakers disappear, this is a very musical lot. The speakers are the latest addition to my set and they are truly fantastic. |
| System Weaknesses: | A more powerfull amp could control the speakers even more. Think about Bi-Amping. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Journalist for national newspaper and musicmagazine. Write reviews, travel a lot, go to lotsa gigs, do interviews, buy loads of albums (mostly vinyl), roam the internet for collector's items, try to find place for all those great albums. I LOVE music |