| MartinT's Beautiful sounds, beautiful looks System |
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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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