| Last Update: April 04, 2001 at 10:21:35 | IP Address: 205.188.199.29 |
| Amplifier: | Audio Innovations Second Audio- twin mono-blocks, all valve. 15W per amp, Class 'A' |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Innovations Series 200, all valve. Heavily modified. |
| Speakers: | Castle Severn Mk2 100W at 8 ohms, 89db sensitivity |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Micromega Stage 6 CD Player |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Cartridge Man MM. Tabriz Zi Tonearm Avid Volvere turntable |
| Other Source(s): | FM Tuner |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Audionote An-S Silver litz interconnects Audionote An-Sp Silver 15 strand speaker cable |
| Tweaks: | All cathode by-pass capacitors replaced by blackgates. All signal capacitors replaced Audionote Silver foil in paper/oil caps. Volume control replaced by stepped attenuator. PSU electrolytics replaced by Cerafine equivalents. Mods apply to all amps except volume control. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 13ft x 12ft x 8ft |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, light opera. Middle of the road pop. Country music. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Reasonally satisfied at moment. But hope to have SME IV tonearm by end of year. Hope to build Audionotes pre-amp kit next year, incorporating audiophile mods. |
| System Strengths: | Its valve/tube....what more can I say |
| System Weaknesses: | Tonearm and pre-amp |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Panasonic 24in Wide Screen |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Sky Digital Receiver |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Panasonic VCR |
| Comments on HT System: | Provides good quality terrestial and Satellite TV |
| URL Link: http://www.aol.com | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Photography PC Network support manager |