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| August West's Heavenly Match System | |
| IP Address: 76.217.128.165 | Last Update: May 27, 2022 at 21:54:47 |
| Amplifier: | Quicksilver 60 Watt mono KT88 tube amps c. 2021 |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Thor TA-1000 tube preamp with Vcaps, Khozmo volume control, upgraded input resitors, etc. c. 1998 - it's the best I've heard |
| Speakers: | Merlin VSM-MXe with 1000 Watt JL Audio Fathom self-tuning subwoofer :o) *Originally Merlin VSM-MXe with lead-free BAM c. 2007 these incorporate every available upgrade through 2015 when Merlin ceased production including internal Cardas wiring |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | PS Audio DirectStream DAC using Roon to stream Qobuz, NAS and other sources |
| Other Source(s): | AudioEngine B1 bluetooth receiver (Panasonic UB820K Streaming Blu-ray Player) 1980s HK FM Tuner |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Grover Huffman Pharaoh |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Balanced Power Technology BPT BP-3.5 Signature Plus Salamander Racks (cheap) |
| Tweaks: | Symposium Rollerblocks & Ultra Platforms (4) IsoAcoustics GAIA Speaker Feet Acoustic Treatments |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classic Rock, Jazz, Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, female vocals, reggae, blues, some classical - a variety |
| System Goals/Comments: | Refinement and realism that sets in at moderate volumes (like a good tube system should) |
| System Strengths: | 15 years of thoughtful horse-trading has resulted in a very satisfying system that leaves me wanting for nothing. A local rock band comes over to audition their CDs to find out what they actually sound like. Imaging and definition combine to produce 3D holographic sound - the magic of the Merlins. |
| System Weaknesses: | Can't quite move air like a pair of 10" woofers but the 10" sub REALLY helps. There can be minor glare or congestion with loud, complex passages. I think one sub is far easier to integrate into a room with proper phase than two; YMMV |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Panasonic TCP46G10 plasma c. 2009 |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Marantz SR6013 |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Klipsch RP-600m with matching center and SVS PB-1000 sub |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Panasonic UB820K Streaming Blu-ray Player Oppo BDP-103 Streaming Blu-ray Player with LPS upgrade |
| Other HT Gear: | Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray Player with LPS upgrade |
| Comments on HT System: | Not my passion - BluRay and a 46" plasma is FINE |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Playing electric guitar and making music |
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