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| palewin's Pete Lewin's System System | |
| IP Address: 96.225.68.234 | Last Update: December 07, 2011 at 17:37:06 |
| Amplifier: | ARC 150.2 (replaced a tubed D-90B) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | ARC LS17 (replaced an ARC SP-8) |
| Speakers: | Magnepan 1.6QR (replaced Magnepan IIAs) |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | NAD C542 |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP12/Fidelity Research FR64fx/Benz MC20E2-L ARC PH-5 phono stage |
| Other Source(s): | Accuphase T-100 tuner, Tandberg 6000x tape recorder |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Kimber Hero and PBJ ICs, PNF Symphony speaker cables; Mogami Studio Gold XLRs from LS17 to 150.2. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | VMI HW-16.5 record cleaning machine (upgraded from 16 via VPI's upgrade kit), PS Audio Power Port |
| Tweaks: | The "Maggie choke" tweak |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 20 x 13 x 9 |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | classical, folk, folk rock |
| System Goals/Comments: | just enjoy music |
| System Strengths: | sounds musical! Its gotten better as each of the 1980's era electronics has been replaced by more-or-less current equivalents. |
| System Weaknesses: | probably "sins of omission" relative to more costly components, but with the addition of the LS17 & PH-5, sounds pretty darn good to me! |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| URL Link: http://United States | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | bicycling, photography, music |