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Greyfox's My System - Revised System
IP Address: 68.34.99.98 Last Update: December 25, 2014 at 08:45:51
Amplifier: Quad 2-40 tube mono blocs (Audiocap .22uf / 600v caps)
Dynaco Mk 3 (Audiocap .22uf / 600v caps) 60w PP UL
Quad 405-1 for subwoofers

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Quad QC-24 tube with Quad phono input
Speakers: Quad ESL-57 (x2) removed bass panel stuffing / added clamp boards by Andy King
Quad ELS-63 US Monitors (x2)
Janis W3 subwoofers (x2)
Foster Ribbon super tweeters (x2)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Sony XA777-ES SACD
Turntable/Phono Stage: Channel Master 6652 (aka NEAT P68)/Rega RB300/ Lentek Entre-1 mc
Linn Sondek LP12/ADC-LMF1/Denon 304 mc
Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe B12H/RB900/Denon 103R mc
Rek-O-Kut Rondine Jr. L34/ RB300/Denon103R mc
(DIY project)
Other Source(s): Quad FM4
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Mapleshade Double Helix
Gale Electronics 315 XLR strand - subs
MIT Shotgun
22g Silver solid core

MIT / Tributaries SCA 100 silver
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): OneAC power conditioners (x3) / Panamax 500 surge
Tweaks: Equipment mounted on 5-shelf Goldring rack
Amps on Target floor stands
Speakers on Arcici lead shot filled stands
TT on Arcici Lead Balloon lead filled/1"granite/Target stand with Isoblocks
TT on Arcici Lead Balloon lead shot filled

J.A Mitchell Tenderfeet./ J.A.Michell/ROK Record Clamp

Room Size (LxWxH): 26 x 16 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: Room is cross-shaped attic with cathedral ceiling and suspended wood floor. Speakers are placed well into room (re: Cardas “Golden Ratio“) and listening position is far from back wall. Minimal treatments
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Velvet Underground, Iggy & Stooges, Pistols, Clash, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, Cure, Stones, Hendrix, Leftfield, Portishead, Prodigy, Placebo, etc ……Jazz (bebop & avantgarde), Classical
System Goals/Comments: Enjoy music with minimum degradation or coloring of the sound.
System Strengths: Accurate and detailed, overall neutral & detailed.
System Weaknesses: Soundstaging, due to room limitations. Dynanic range at high volumes (not an issue)
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Samsung 42" LED
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Yamaha RX-800 receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Mains-Wharfedale Modus 1.6, Centre – Wharfedale Modus 1.2, Surrounds – Wharfedale Modus 8 &6, REL Storm 3
Sources (DVD/VCR): Toshiba SD1600 DVD, Zenith VHS /Yamaha Mini disk
Other HT Gear: Equipment mounted on 3-shelf TNT Flexi-stand (DIY) similar to Salamander designs.
Comments on HT System: DVD's only/ will upgrade to 50" plasma (1080p)
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Photography – Digital & Analog, Mounting Biking, Movies - Drinking, Eating & Socialising.

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