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MartinT's Beautiful sounds, beautiful looks System
IP Address: 86.17.8.73 Last Update: November 01, 2010 at 08:33:48
Amplifier: Chord SPM-1200E
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Pass Labs XP-20
Speakers: Usher Dancer Be-20
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Ayre C-5xe MP universal
Turntable/Phono Stage: Technics SL-1210 with Mike New bearing, platter & base plate, TimeStep PSU, Dynavector DV507-II arm, Herbies mat, Bruil weight, AT33PTG cartridge, CineMag SUT, Whest PS.30R phono preamp
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Kimber Select KS-3035 speaker cables, Kimber Select KS-1121 balanced interconnects, Russ Andrews/Kimber Signature Powerkord power cables, Mark Grant cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Solid Tech Duo system rack with sprung isolator feet
Tweaks: PS Audio Harvesters, Russ Andrews Silencer, Isotek Isoplug, Aurios MIB v1.2 bearings under the Ayre
Room Size (LxWxH): 8.3m x 8.3m x 2.4m
Room Comments/Treatments: ASC TubeTraps x 4 in the corners, ASC SubTrap, 3 x ASC PicturePanels
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical, rock, female vocal, choral, organ, blues, some jazz
System Goals/Comments: Resolution, transparency, dynamics. I like an open, forward presentation. Vocal quality is of paramount importance
System Strengths: Great dynamics and soundstaging, tonal neutrality, vocal quality, micro-detail
System Weaknesses: Much better since installing the TubeTraps and Premier
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector: Sony Bravia 40" HD LCD W-series
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Beresford Caiman DAC (modified)
Sources (DVD/VCR): Sky HD, Sony BDP-S300E Blu-ray
URL Link: http://www.mtc.me.uk
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Travel, computing, photography, cars, reading, science, people

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