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Solder Slinger's Main System System
IP Address: 73.184.151.64 Last Update: August 24, 2015 at 18:30:39
Amplifier: Highly modified Dyna Mark IIIs, Magnequest outputs, custom front end, KT90 outputs in triode for top end, Audio Research D130 amp for subwoofer
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Custom Phono pre, 46db gain with passive high level pre using Goldpoint volume and selector.
Speakers: Custom using Dynaudio D52AF / D21 Mk 2 and Audax HM210Z0, SB Acoustics subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Oppo 95, Geek Pulse SFI DAC with Geek Pulse LPS power supply being fed by either the Oppo or a J River ID
Turntable/Phono Stage: Basis Audio 2001 turntable, Basis Vector 4 tonearm, Soundsmith modified Grado Sonata 1 cartridge
Other Source(s): JRiver ID streaming from a Netgear NAS with 24/96 or higher WAV / FLAC feeding the GeekPulse USB DAC above. Also Apple Airport Express for streaming web based music sources
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Homemade
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Paradigm Electronic crossovers (until I can finish my 24DB/octave crossover)
Tweaks: (2) Tube Traps
Room Size (LxWxH): 12 x 15 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments: Sloping roof
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz, vocals, some rock, some classical
System Goals/Comments: smooth system with 3 db down at 17 hz per calibrated mike / RTA / pink noise
System Strengths: just awesome sound, very precise, very liquid
System Weaknesses: Need a little more mid bass slam, may modify the Dyna Mk IIIs with some additional capacitance
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Panasonic 50" LED
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: using stereo system listed above
Sources (DVD/VCR): Oppo 95
Comments on HT System: adequate, not highly into video / HT
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Building tube amps & preamps / System Administrator working remote at home

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