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paradiddle's Lazy/poor man's hi-fi System | |
IP Address: 70.90.164.117 | Last Update: May 11, 2011 at 11:40:40 |
Amplifier: | Rotel RA-931 integrated |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
Speakers: | B&W DM601 S2 Shure SRH-440 headphones |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Marantz CC4300 (5-disc changer) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Pro-Ject Xpression III Sumiko Oyster cartridge |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | TARA Labs Prism bi-wire speaker cable |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Salamander D30 rack |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | rock (indie, prog, psych, metal, experimental), ambient, jazz, classical, classic R&B and funk |
System Goals/Comments: | Versatility between musical styles; best "bang for my buck" given my limited funds for upgrading |
System Strengths: | Decent entry-level system that I've assembled for only $1,500 (got Rotel amp for $50 on eBay in 2000) |
System Weaknesses: | Marantz CD changer is finicky when reading CDs (probably a laser alignment issue) Oyster cartridge somewhat limited in terms of tracking hi-hats, "S" vocals, and other high-frequency sounds when prominent in the mix |
Video/HT System: None | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Birding, comic books, playing drums, film, reading |