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Russell's Sweet & Modest System | |
IP Address: 24.4.19.74 | Last Update: April 22, 2018 at 01:44:20 |
Amplifier: | � Simaudio Moon W-3 |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | � Simaudio Moon P-5 |
Speakers: | � Dynaudio Special 25 Anniversary Edition |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | � Sony SCD-777ES (modded by Alex Peychev, APL Hi-Fi) � Schiit Bifrost DAC w/Uber-Analog board |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | � Strathclyde Transcription Development STD-305S � Linn Basik LVX tonearm � Dynavector Karat 23R cartridge (Turntable is not connected at present due to lack of a phono stage.) |
Other Source(s): | � Apple MacBook Pro (early 2011) laptop w/Sony TA-ZH1ES Headphone Amp/DAC � Nakamichi LX-5 cassette deck |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | � Zu Cable Libtec speaker cable � PS Audio xStream Statement ICs from SACD player to preamp & from preamp to power amp � Nordost Blue Heaven digital coax cable from SACD player to DAC � Pangea USB-AG USB cable from laptop to DAC � Homegrown Audio Silver Lace ICs from DAC to preamp |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | � Shunyata Hydra 6 power line conditioner � Audeze LCD-3 headphones � Stax SRS-3030 Classic System II headphone system � Shunyata Copperhead PC on conditioner � Cardas Golden Reference PC on SACD player � Zu Cable Mother PCs on preamp & amp � Shunyata Python PC on DAC � Osiris 24' speaker stands � Lovan Classic I rack |
Tweaks: | None at present; considering some form of isolation devices (platforms, rollerblocks, aurios, etc.) |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical (primarily orchestral and opera), with occasional forays into jazz, musicals, and 60's/early 70's rock (when the nostalgic mood strikes). |
System Goals/Comments: | Need to get a phono stage and revive my turntable. |
System Strengths: | Extremely revealing and dynamic. Wonderfully holographic with the right recordings. |
System Weaknesses: | Lacking perhaps the deepest bass, but it's certainly more than adequate (and surprisingly ample when called for). |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | � Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD plasma |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | � Musical Fidelity A3.5 integrated amp (2-channel) |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | � Mark & Daniel Maximus-Ruby |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | * Oppo BDP-103 Blu-ray/DVD player |
Comments on HT System: | Two-channel stereo only. Sounds perfectly fine with BD, DVD, & LD; don't feel the need for surround speakers. |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Films, restaurants, digital photography, Macintosh computers. |