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WhalePirot's HD audio System | |
IP Address: 208.127.24.83 | Last Update: September 08, 2013 at 18:39:52 |
Amplifier: | Mark Levinson 23.5 |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | cello palette |
Speakers: | Magnepan MG IIIa (newer tweets,updated X-over; custom, steel, self-made braces) Infinite Modulus (servo) Sub All sit on spikes. |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Madrigal Proceed CDT Theta Digital Gen V DAC (updated) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Oracle Delphi (setup by Dr. Vinyl in Upland) McCormick pre |
Other Source(s): | Magnum Dynalab Etude tuner w/ remote, fed by dedicated FM antenna/coaxial cable |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | cello strings |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Gray PC prefer vinyl to digital but cleaning disks..... |
Tweaks: | dedicated circuits for the custom room; hospital grade outlets all equip. sits on spikes on spiked racks |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 14 x 11 x 7.5 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | double walled w/no mechanical connection ceiling is 1.5" drywall, attached to Z-strip Corner treatment pads |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | nearly all; depends in my mood; rock, opera, musicals, PIANO, FEMALE SINGERS, Zappa, some country. Diamonds and Rust by Joni Mitchell. |
System Goals/Comments: | Realism, period. the soundstage is huge and well defined, if not perfect. |
System Strengths: | resolution and awe. The braces effected a difference, requiring change in their careful positioning; some tightening of the bass, with better overall clarity. |
System Weaknesses: | insufficient time to enjoy |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Philips 63" plasma |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | McIntosh MX-135 Lexicon 512 |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | F- pair Mission Cyrus L/R mid + L/R rear in-ceiling mbQuart 2- Velodyne 12" powered subs 1- NHT sub fed from Luxman bridged (340W) mids fed from Proton amp |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | 2- Sony 400 DVD changers + a single Philips NAD tuner |
Other HT Gear: | URC MX-850 smart remote controls all w/self(custom) programming. Mix of HMDI & analog HD works well, thx to URC making it all seamless and simple. |
Comments on HT System: | Yeah, I can vibe the seats. neither tuned nor meant for critical audio. |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Carzzzzz; building 'em custom, in retirement. garage- reworked Advent 300 >ESS-equipped PS-8 speakers for iPod audio (Klipsch 10" sub). |