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Keep it Simple 's The Music Room System
IP Address: 47.220.174.75 Last Update: August 23, 2018 at 09:44:53
Amplifier: DRD 300Bs
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): passive - Intact Audio Autoformers
Speakers: ALTEC Valentia 846A - 416 woofers and 806 drivers
mounted on ALTEC 32 bent horns on top of Valencia cabinets, 99db
B&C DE35 super tweeters
DIY XOVER using autoformers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: OPPO 1095
MAC Book iTunes thru USB DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage: SL1200 with Strain Gauge - EPC-451c & JICO stylus
SG phono stage
Started Collecting vinyl in fall 2008
Other Source(s): Magnum dynalab FT101A Tuner
Pandora via BluRay player out to Stereo
- my wife loves ease of use and variety of music
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: DIY Magnet Wire

Transparent Cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): DIY Ultrasonic LP Cleaner
Tweaks: DIY IsoBlocks under components
Mapleshade IsoBlocks under TT
- Equipment housed in wooden entertainment center and IsoBlocks made big difference
Room Size (LxWxH): 30 x 32 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments: Wooden Shutters on window walls
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical, Jazz, Piano
We enjoy Live Chamber Music, 15 year listening to Dallas Symphony concerts. Wife and I are developing interest in Opera
System Goals/Comments: Enjoy the music while maintaining pleasing environment for wife
System Strengths: We Enjoy the music while maintaining pleasing environment for wife
System Weaknesses: still evolving
improve lower register on piano
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector: Samsung HD
Sources (DVD/VCR): OPPO BluRay player
Netflix instant view via wireless network
Pandora via BluRay player out to Stereo
- my wife loves ease of use and variety of music
Comments on HT System: we love movies
Stereo system is on most of day, TV on to watch movies
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Music, stereo, cooking, camping, hiking, traveling

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