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Michael Koster's workshop system - test bench System
IP Address: 166.250.36.161 Last Update: July 28, 2012 at 12:41:08
Amplifier: Various experimental tube/solid state hybrid amplifiers using local feedback techniques.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Mackie 1202VLZ mixer... mucho headroom with up to +28dbu out, very clean and quiet, lots of control over sources.
Speakers: - JBL 4312, approx. 91db/watt (room)
- Blue Sky 12" powered sub - fixed 80 Hz (don't use much)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: - Alesis Masterlink 24/96
- DAW with RME 24/96 8 channel AD/DA
- Studer A-80 1/2", 2 track, 30 IPS tape machine

Turntable/Phono Stage: Not yet but soon...
Other Source(s): - ART DIO
- M-audio DUO 24/96
- Boonton 1130
- HP 339A
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Radio Shack 16 Ga OFC fine strand zip cables, 25 ft. length. Radio Shack gold plated spades soldered on ends.

Line interconnects - balanced XLR - Belden 1800F, 10 foot length with Neutrik NC3 gold pins.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Sola CVT to filter switching harmonics from inverters
Tweaks: No thanks
Room Size (LxWxH): 19 x 24 x 13
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): World, Celtic, Classic rock, pop, jazz vocals, eclectic...
System Goals/Comments: Monitoring system for recording studio, mixing and mastering
System Strengths: Great background and imaging, good resolution, great handling of dynamics
System Weaknesses: Room treatment
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://redwoodcoastmusic.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: computer architect, hardware designer, musician, recording engineer

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