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IP Address: 104.14.166.32 | Last Update: October 24, 2017 at 16:08:53 |
Amplifier: | Art Audio Jota HC, ~21wpc SET stereo amp. KR 300BXLS output tubes, Mullard CV378 rectifiers, Amperex 6922's and RCA 12BH7A's. |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Gill/Art Audio Alana Mk 4 with built-in Art Vinyl Reference phono stage. Telefunken 6DJ8's, RCA Cleartop 6FQ7, Volshod (rocket logo) 6N1P-EV's (phono section) |
Speakers: | Tekton Lore, custom crossovers and wiring |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Cary Audio DAC-100t, Tungsram 6922's Cambridge Audio CXC transport Wyred4Sound Remedy Reclocker w/AMB linear power supply (replaces stock wall wart) Shiit EITR and laptop for streaming (Tidal lossless) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Nottingham Ace Space 'table Ace Space Arm Wave Mechanic motor controller Pete Riggle VTAF Zu DL-103 Mk2, Koetsu Black Goldline, Benz Wood L2, Benz MC-SCHEU, Grado Reference cartridges |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | AntiCable speaker Stealth PGS and Shunyata Aries interconnects Zu Event and Oyaide DR-510 S/PDIF cables |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Shunyata Hydra 2 (2 of them) w/Venom HC cords Furutech e-TP60 (rewired with double runs of Neotech PCOCC wire) Shunyata Cobra Digital PC Shunyata Defender AntiCable Level 2 and 3 power cords, both reterminated with Furutech FI-11(CU) connectors Zu Event PC Two DIY power cords, one with Neotech NEP3002 cable and the other with NEP3003, both with Furutech FI-11(G) connectors. AudioDharma Anniversary Edition Cable Cooker VPI 16.5 RCM DIY Ultrasonic LP cleaning system |
Tweaks: | Neuance shelves on SolidSteel racks 50's/60's NOS tubes in everything (except the KR 300BXLS tubes in the amp) Walker Audio Valid points |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 19 x 17 x 9 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Fat cat usually in the middle of the floor |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Everything but rap |
System Goals/Comments: | Musicality |
System Strengths: | The 98db sensitivity of the Lores lets the ~21 watts of the Jota pretend it's a muscle amp and play at rock concert levels. Fun and enjoyable to listen to even with marginal recordings. |
System Weaknesses: | Lacks audiophile-ness which is why it's fun and enjoyable to listen to even with marginal recordings |
Video/HT System: None |