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audiogoose's Geriatric HiFi System | |
IP Address: 68.38.237.139 | Last Update: May 27, 2023 at 14:37:31 |
Amplifier: | Naim NAP 500 (latest resistor lift upgrade), Separate 500 PS Power Supply. Luxman MQ 88uSE |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Allnic L7000 SE Naim Nac 32 (modded by Neil James) |
Speakers: | Harbeth 30.2 Anniversary (main system) Skylan Stands REL T/7x Subwoofer |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Esoteric N 05 music server. |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | SME 10, SME V tonearm, Dynavector XX2 MkII Cartridge, SME vDH 501 phono cable into Herron VTPH 2A phono stage. Thorens TD124 II with SME M2-9 tonearm and Benz Ruby 2 re-tipped cartridge. Musical Surroundings Phonomena phono stage Thorens TD 124 MK II. Schopper replica plinth. SME M2-9 tonearm and phono cable into Musical Surroundings Phonomena phono stage. Alternate cartridges: Rega Bias II and rebuilt Lyra Lydian. |
Other Source(s): | Magnum Dynalab MD 90t SE Tuner Magnum Dynalab ST 2 whip antenna (works indoors better than any others I tried). |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Kimber Hero to preamp for Esoteric N-05 and Magnum Dynalab tuner. Herron Audio cables for their VTPH 2A Phono Stage. Chord Odyssey 2 Speaker Cables for Luxman amp. Naim NACA5 for Naim amp. Naim Powerline power cord NAP 500 amp. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Quadraspire Sunoko-Vent SVT Bamboo and Sound Organization Racks. TNT turntable stand. |
Tweaks: | DH cones. VPI Brick. Audioquest Vibrating Pad Stylus Cleaner. VPI Cyclone record cleaner. Audience Adept Response PDC-6 power distribution unit. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 15ft. x 15ft. x 10ft. |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Room is fairly small. I have not tried any acoustic treatments. The sound I have now is, overall, very natural. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | All types, except country. |
System Goals/Comments: | To have realistically reproduced acoustic intruments. This seems to have been reached with this system. |
System Strengths: | Smooth, life-like midrange. Excellent dynamics. |
System Weaknesses: | I'm sure there is a weakness, but I am happy with what I hear. |
Video/HT System: None | |
TV/Projector: | Panasonic 56" Plasma HDTV |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Regards Brio R |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand SE |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Cable Roku |