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Kevin Korom's Main music system System |
| Last Update: January 15, 2003 at 17:38:26 | IP Address: 208.40.17.29 |
| Amplifier: | Anthem Amp1, B&K ST-140 in the summertime- tube amp's like having a heater on while the A/C fights to keep up! |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | C-J PV-7 |
| Speakers: | Spendor SP2/3s, DIY sub based on 1259 driver |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer CLD-79 transport, CAL Alpha DAC, Monarchy DIP, Magenta ADE Sony N500V SACD/DVD player through Z-man tube buffer |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI HW-19 Jr/PT-6/Ortofon MC-5 |
| Other Source(s): | Denon ??-710 3 head cassette deck, Onkyo TA-2070 3 head deck |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | DH Labs T-14 biwires for the Spendors, Cardas Cross ICs, Cardas Q5C IC, MIT 330S2 ICs, MIT T2 biwires for SS amp |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | DIY rack, Tripp PC |
| Tweaks: | Vibrapods, lotsa tubes! |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 24 x 14 x 8 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | mostly furniture-equipment on long wall |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | 60s-70s-80s-90s rock, "audiophile' rock (Dire Straits, Floyd, Parsons, etc.), big Who fan! |
| System Goals/Comments: | to be able to listen to a wide range of quality, poor to great |
| System Strengths: | works well at making lousy stuff sound listenable, without sacrificing the good stuff! |
| System Weaknesses: | redbook; can't find a CD player I like! |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Sony HS-10 projector |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Lex DC-1 v4.0 Rotel RB-981 (mains) Rotel RB-985 (other 5 channels) Adcom GFA-555 mkII (subs) |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Wharfedale Diamond 8.1s (L/C/R),matching Diamond bipole surrounds, DIY subs w/1259 drivers |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Pioneer CLD-79 LD/CD Panasonic RP-91 DVD Mitsubishi U-65 SVHS JVC -7800 SVHS |
| Other HT Gear: | Mits 31" TV Pioneer CLD-606 LD |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Auto racing I'm an automotive machinist by trade (engine builder) |