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PaintPeeler 's Main System
Last Update: December 04, 2001 at 12:26:34 IP Address: 66.51.9.45
Amplifier: Ayre V-3 100wpc w/ Ayre Conditioner (choke) upgrade
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): VAC Standard w/Phono Stage
Speakers: Meadowlark Shearwater Hot Rod
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Arcam 7se
Turntable/Phono Stage: Rega Planar 3 w/Sumiko Blue Point MC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Synergistic (various)
Room Size (LxWxH): 22 x 16 x 9
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Almost everything, esp. Jazz, Progressive Rock, Chamber
System Goals/Comments: Solid all-around system, good sound at both high and low spl
System Strengths: 1) Ayre is lovely and tube-y (if hellaciously overpriced)
2) I never thought I would get such good bass from a 2-way at this price point
System Weaknesses: 1) Phono section not as good as line stage
2) CD player needs the upgrade board to really rock
3) The (old type) Blue Point is only fair, although a good value
Video/HT System: Separate

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