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mcrake's Little System That Could System |
Last Update: March 22, 2002 at 10:19:44 | IP Address: 64.219.248.129 |
Amplifier: | Carver 885.1 HT receiver |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Carver C2 for tape decks and CD |
Speakers: | JBL 4311b Studio Monitor, home brew center and rear |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Denon DCM 460 Phillips CDR775 |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI HW Mk. IV, JMW 10, homebrew silver IC, ClearAudio Aurum Beta S, SAMA, PLC, VPI sand box; Monolithic PS-1 w/ HC-1 |
Other Source(s): | Pioneer CT-7 cassette, AKAI 4000DS reel-to-reel |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Speaker - RS 12 gauge OFC ICs - silver home brew, 30 AWG inside 24 AWG teflon tubing inside copper braid |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, RR, some classical and jazz. LP definitely, some CDs. |
System Goals/Comments: | Upgrade speakers/amp/receiver long term |
System Strengths: | Overall sound is pretty good. |
System Weaknesses: | Room is a wierd shape, can't optimize soundstage, speakers inefficient but fit in the space allowed. No room for good racks. |
Video/HT System: Integrated |