Last Update: June 21, 2001 at 01:59:53 | IP Address: 24.20.31.196 |
Amplifier: | Eico HF81 Integrated Amp / 14 wpc Scott 222C Integrated Amp / 22 wpc |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None. |
Speakers: | a/d/s S700 |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | dbx DX2 CD player with onboard compressor, Dynamic Audio Impact Recovery (DAIR, which reminds me of CHUD) and ambience expander. Another of its charms is an occassional skipping tantrum. |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Ground humming Dual 510 manual TT so I don't bother...hey is its Shure V15 cartridge worth anything? |
Other Source(s): | 1965 Fender Mustang (naw just foolin got a Super Reverb for that screamer). |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Ace Hardware 35 cents a foot "speaker wire." They-came-with-the-dbx CD player-intercontects. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Straght into the wall outlet-nuthin between PG&E 'n me. |
Tweaks: | Well, it ain't broke so I ain't fixin it. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | Not x Too x Big |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Keep speakers 3 or 4 feet or more away from corners and walls. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Blues Classical: chamber music, baroque, Mozart, romantic bombast, even weirdo 20th century stuff. 2 guitars, bass and drums rock Jazz, late 40's-late 60's. |
System Goals/Comments: | Got a toob itch a few weeks ago, never got off my butt and got everthing I needed off ebay. Goal was good sound and I got GREAT sound. Toobs are for real baby better believe it! Mission accomplished. |
System Strengths: | Involving, musical, rewards active listening. |
System Weaknesses: | Could be louder with a better impedance and sensitivity match between speakers and amps, but I wasn't going for LOUD anyway. |
Video/HT System: Integrated | |
TV/Projector: | Sony 32" XBR |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Sony G1ES HT Pro Logic Receiver (one of the most eggcentric consumer electronics gizmos ever).80/80/80/20/20 watts. Pioneer A-27 integrated amp, slumming in dedicated duty to powering subs (120 wpc). |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | ADS L810 mains, cheapo Sony center and surround speakers, Boston Acoustics THX 500(?) subs (2 of them subs). |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Panasonic DVD 110. Mitsubushi VCR. |
Other HT Gear: | Pile all that junk on a Target stand. |
Comments on HT System: | Good and loud enough, I've spent enough and I'm satisifed enough. |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Guitars, especially Fender Telecasters. |