| Last Update: July 30, 2001 at 02:21:13 | IP Address: 199.74.102.230 |
| Amplifier: | NAD 317 integrated ss amp, rated 80wpc |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
| Speakers: | Acoustic Research AR-302 3-way speakers: 35Hz-20kHz, 85dB sensitivity, 6 ohms nominal impedance, 35wpc min/250wpc max |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | AMC CD8b cd player |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | None |
| Other Source(s): | None |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Esoteric Audio 9-gauge speaker cables IXOS utp interconnects |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | None |
| Tweaks: | None |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | ? x ? x ? |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Haven't measured room dimensions...it is a rather small university dorm room, so the acoustics are not so good, but I did manage to make out a listening space |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | mostly classical |
| System Goals/Comments: | This is my first higher-end audio rig. I can say for sure it sounds better than your average low-fi minisystems...better overall sound, can hear tiny details not heard before, and the music sounds more 'real', despite the acoustic limitations imposed by the small room. |
| System Strengths: | For $1000, I think I got myself a really good system...a vast improvement over mass-produced low-fi stuff. |
| System Weaknesses: | Somewhat diffuse low basses, plus it can get 'boomy' at higher volumes...may be more to do with the room though. Also, although I cannot be sure until further listening, I think the sound is mildly fatiguing...I found myself 'unable' to listen for long periods of time. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | university undergrad working for a BA in biological sciences |