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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 |