| JW's Main System
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| Last Update: December 29, 2000 at 12:03:06
| IP Address: 152.163.207.191
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| Amplifier: | Forte 4A 100wpc/4 ohms. Pure Class A
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Counterpoint SA-2000A
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| Speakers: | Thiel CS2 2 (86dB @ 2.8v-1M)
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | Meridian 506-20 |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Not yet |
| Other Source(s): | Magnum Dynalab FT-11 |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | AudioTruth Argent+ - Lapis - Magnan Vi |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Panamax Surge Protector |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 18.5' x 15.5' x 6' 10.5 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Basement Family room. Raised wood floors over concrete, Carpeted. Half paneled, half plastered, suspended ceilings. Sofas, chairs. Intend to build dedicated listening room. The kids' Toy room will be history. |
| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, Jazz, some Country, New age. Acoustic & Flamenco Guitar. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Upgrade to an all tube design preamp, hopefully a CAT. Upgrade to another Class A amp, hopefully a Threshold T-200. Upgrade the CDP to a 508-20. |
| System Strengths: | That warm wonderful pure Class A sound. |
| System Weaknesses: | The room. Speakers too close to the walls. Not getting the full potential of the Thiel's. |
| Video/HT System:
Integrated |
| TV/Projector: | Mitsubishi 35" |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Marantz SR680 - Preout to Forte. |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | KEF 90 - Boston Acoustics CR6s. No sub. |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Sony hifi VCR. DVD soon. |
| Other HT Gear: | none |
| Comments on HT System: | An okay system. Don't care much for Dolby Digital, too thumpy and gut shaking. We watch most movies in 2 channel stereo. The Thiel's do it better by themselves. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Retired Police Detective. Now a P.I. |