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DaveInVA's My Audio and Video Systems System
Last Update: October 18, 2006 at 13:52:18 IP Address: 70.110.122.219
Amplifier: Velleman K4040 tube amp (for ESL's), Carver TFM55x (for subs)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Audio Research SP6B (modified)
Speakers: Homemade Electrostat's (1440 square inch each crossed over at 200hz). Homemade midbass/subs (8 - Dayton 5.25inch drivers in a line array for 200hz down, homebuilt Linkwitz Phoenix subs with Peerless drivers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Upgraded Dynaco Pro CDV HDCD tube
Turntable/Phono Stage: 1 - Empire 598III Denon 103, 1- Empire 698 Denon 301MK2, 1- Marantz SLT12u Talisman, Homemade FET MC pre.
Other Source(s): Over 100 Reel to Reel machines including Studer B62, Revox G36,Tapesonic etc. Eumig FL1000up, Revox B215 and 710-II and other cassette decks.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Assortment of various cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): VPI 16 record cleaner.
Room Size (LxWxH): 21 x 18 x 11.5
Room Comments/Treatments: semi-soft room, big overstuffed sofa, real plaster walls, large rugs.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Most Rock (including oldies), Older Jazz, Old English folk, classical. I dislike Rap, disco and most C&W.
System Goals/Comments: I am in the process of building an Glose/ST tubed balanced preamp from scratch and next a OTL 6336 based tube power amp. Building new electrostats with 24" wide curved panels.
System Strengths: extremely detailed sound, great soundstage, very acceptable SPL levels from ESL's.
System Weaknesses: Still working on crossover points and slopes to best integrate the subs.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Barco 1100 front projector, 10' Dalite screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Harmon Kardon Citation 7, Carver TFM55, 2- Carver TFM45's, Carver TFM35
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Home made front speakers(MTM plus 2 midbass driver), 2 homemade subs with Dayton 15's, 4 homemade MTM surround speakers and homemade center channel.
Sources (DVD/VCR): NeoNue DVD, JVC7000UA pro VHS, Sony SL01800 Super beta, Pioneer CLD53 laser disc, DirecTv HD
Other HT Gear: Homemade HTPC with MyHD HD receiver
Comments on HT System: Works Great! May update DVD player soon.
URL Link: http://www.braveknight.com/dave/speakers.html
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: I\'m single and a computer engineer by trade and interests include audio, home theater,
classic cars, antiques, restoring very old homes

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