Last Update: August 25, 2001 at 09:55:29 | IP Address: 24.3.4.203 |
Amplifier: | Audio Research Classic 60 (Tube Hybrid) |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Research LS9 (Solid State) |
Speakers: | Thiel 1.5 |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | California Audio Labs Icon BOSS Mk II HDCD |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI HW MKIII (w/ PLC and SAMA) Audioquest PT6 tonearm and Grado cartridge Audio Research PH 3 |
Other Source(s): | Fanfare 1A FM Tuner |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | AudioTruth Sterling X3 speaker cables and Lapis X3 interconnects |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Synergistic Research Master Coupler Chang Lightspeed Power Conditioner Arcici lead balloon and air bladder rack Bright Star Audio Air Mass and Little Rock |
Tweaks: | Various isolation devices |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 12 x 12 x 8 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Minimal except for area carpet and Room tunes |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Rock, blues, jazz and classical |
System Goals/Comments: | Replicate the details and soundstage of the live/studio recording as accurately as possible. |
System Strengths: | Excellent tonal balance, sense of imaging and detail. |
System Weaknesses: | Ultimate dynamic range and low-end frequency |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | ProScan 27" |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Chiro C802 digital processor and C300 & C200 amplifiers |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Boston Acoustics (center), NHT HDP (Rear) NHT 2.5i (front) and Optimus (sub) |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Pioneer DV09 DVD, Pioneer CLD59 Laserdisc and JVC VHS |
Other HT Gear: | Adcome 515 AC Enhancer |
Comments on HT System: | Excellent full range system for the money |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | British sports cars |