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Hirsch's Speakers and Headphones System
Last Update: May 09, 2006 at 12:16:26 IP Address: 128.231.88.5
Amplifier: Electrocompaniet Limited Anniversary Model
modded Hafler DH-200
Headphone amps:
Melos SHA-1 (modded)
Singlepower Supra, SDS
Singlepower SDS-XLR
Fisher 400 receiver
Shure SA-1
Wheatfield HA-2
Headroom MicroAmp
Rockhopper Audio M-cubed
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Electrocompaniet Pre I w/MC-1 board
NAD 1020

Speakers: B&W Matrix 804
Celestion SL600
KEF 101.1
Headphones:
Sennheiser HD-650 (balanced)
Grado RS-1 (balanced)
Sony MDR-CD3000
Sony MDR-R10 (balanced)
Grado PS-1
Audio Technica ATH-L3000
Etymotics ER-4S
AKG K-1000
Stax Lambda Pro
Sennheiser Orpheus and baby Orpheus
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Sony DVP-S9000ES
Creek CD53
Meridian G08
Wadia 301
Exemplar Denon 2900

Turntable/Phono Stage: VPI Scout, JMW 9 arm, Dynavector 10x Gold L
Ariston RD11s, Sonus Formula IV, Grace F-9E Ruby
Other Source(s): NAD 4020A tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: MIT cabling (MI 330 Plus Series 2/ MH-750)
Homegrown Audio Silver Lace
ELCO digital interconnects
Virtual Dynamics Master and Revelation interconnects and power cords
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Tice Elite 4 PC
Monster HTS-2000
VPI PLC for table
Audio Magic Stealth
Tweaks: Goldmund Relief Mat for Ariston table
TDS Passive Audiophile
Sundry isolation mats and platters, sorbothane feet etc.
VPI HW16.5 Record Cleaner
Monarchy DIP
GW Labs DSP
Room Size (LxWxH): 20 x 12 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Rock/Folk/Jazz/Electronic

Anything from Eva Cassidy to Butthole Surfers

System Goals/Comments: Trying for good sound at reasonable cost.
System Strengths: Good tonal balance, slightly dark. Good dynamics. Excellent imaging. Main components have been in place over a dozen years, with no plans to replace.
System Weaknesses: Speaker setup in awkward room to position properly.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Sony KP53HS10
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Outlaw 990
Outlaw 7100
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): B&W Matrix 804, B&W Matrix HTM Center, Rock Solid TEAM /passive sub rear, HSU VTF-2 sub
Sources (DVD/VCR): Sony DVP-S9000ES
Lite-On LVD-2001
Other HT Gear: Zu component video cable

Elco digital interconnects

Comments on HT System: Nice video and sound on limited budget and space.

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