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Swan's No nonsense System
Last Update: August 26, 2001 at 22:46:46 IP Address: 212.130.8.251
Amplifier: NAD 218 THX, 2x200w in 8 ohm, balanced input. Giant "Holmgren"-trafo (>10 kg.!)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Croft Epoch Elite, valve-amp: 2x ECC83, ECC82, ECL85 w/ 85A2 valve regulated power supply. Custom made polypropylene capacitors and silver-plated switches
Speakers: KEF Ref. Series 102, 2-way bookshelf. 50-200w 4 ohm. Including eq called KUBE.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Parasound C/DP-1000
Turntable/Phono Stage: Nottingham Analog Spacedeck,

Nottingham Analog Interspace arm,

TekniFi K3 + P-77 cartridge

Other Source(s): NAD 4130 Tuner

Sony TC-K511S (HX-Pro + Dolby S)

Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Fletcher singlecore from TT to Preamp

6 ¤mm NoName speakercable.

DIY singlecore copper interconnects.

Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Royd stands w/sand
Room Size (LxWxH): 8meter x 5meter x 2,3meter
Room Comments/Treatments: Very open room. Hardly any parrallel surfaces
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Acoustic and vocal as well as Big Band-jazz: Niels Lan Doky, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie

Rock: AC/DC, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Police

Strait pop: Filur, Superheroes, Erann DD

System Goals/Comments: More natural and open power-amp.
Loudspeakers that will stay natural while beating my stummac.

Searching for the ideal mix of cables

System Strengths: Smooth, open and natural, with quite good soundstage.
System Weaknesses: Cannot play ROCK! No remotes at all
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Panasonic 25"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Sansui AU-X501, 2x50W 8 ohm.

Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): 2-way, homebrew w/ScanSpeak tweeter + Vifa Woofer
Other HT Gear: Spectro Acoustics 2102 Equalizer

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