| Last Update: August 25, 2001 at 16:19:50 | IP Address: 172.167.43.157 |
| Amplifier: | Graaf 5050/Svetlana KT88's/Mullard 6922's |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Graaf WFB2/Mullard 6922's
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| Speakers: | JMLab Electra 920's - 92db |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | BAT VK-D5/Amperex 7308's |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Gyrodeck SE QC power supply Orbe platter and clamp SME V tonearm Dynavector XX-1 Herron VTPH-1 phonostage
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Harmonic Tech Silways MK II's, TG Solid Silver speaker cables. Tweaked power block. Mothra Powercords. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Bell'Oggetti rack with Seismic Sinks under TT, CDP, and pre. Brightstars used under TT and amp |
| Tweaks: | Golden Retriever used as bass trap when lured by a Milk Bone and neck scratch. VPI 16.5 RCM |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 45' x 20' x 11' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Area rugs, leather furniture, bookcases and growing stacks of vinyl |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical/Female jazz vocalists |
| System Goals/Comments: | D5 to SE? Or go SACD, no idea what to do yet, so I'll do nothing because I'm good as hell at it. |
| System Strengths: | Good soundstage, liquid mids, does large scale classical well. |
| System Weaknesses: | Have to move those heavy speakers each time I get serious about listening. Not enough LED's pulsing with the beat of the music. I'm sure there's a few others, but if I admit it, then I'd have to start doing something about them. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Toshiba Cinema Series 61" RPTV |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Yamaha DSP A1 and NAD 214 for surrounds |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Paradigm Studio 80's for mains and surrounds, CC450 Center, In wall for front effects, 2 Velodyne HGS 10's |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Toshiba 5109 progressive scan DVD, JVC 7500 S-VHS. |
| Other HT Gear: | MSB Link, Philips Pronto RC Monster HT 3500 |
| Comments on HT System: | Dedicated HT room, 18X14X11, Everything (TV, speakers, equipment) built in with access to rear from another room, Lights and fan remote controlled, Large leather couch and ottomans seat eight comfortably, sound and picture are both quite good, making the HT a kick to watch a movie in. |