| Last Update: September 18, 2000 at 15:17:32 | IP Address: 216.36.64.107 |
| Amplifier: | Custom built WE91A(SET 300B monoblks)at 8W/each (w/ JBL) Golden Tube Audio SE-40 (modified with KT66 and RCA red base 5692)at 40W/channel (w/Rodgers LS3/5A) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | VanAlstine SuperPAS w/ all Tele 12AX7 smooth plates Counterpoint SA2 Pre-PreAmp for Phono |
| Speakers: | Vintage JBL Backloaded Horns (Westrex C43 or JBL 4530 enclosures laid on their sides like giant Paragon across one end of room) with D130 + LE175 w/HL91/Lens + 077; +100dB Rodgers LS3/5A; 86dB |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sansui CDP717 (one of the original high-end 1-bit players)with new CAL Sigma II 96/24 DAC |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP12 w/ Grace G-714 teak tonearm and modified w/pure silver wiring. Cartridges: Koetsu Rosewood/Grace F10L/Zen (modified JVC MC1)- all moving coils |
| Other Source(s): | McIntosh MR-65B FM Tuner w/ Kenwood K-6060A Scope for multipath fine tuning Nakamichi 700 Tri-Tracer Cassette Deck |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Canare mic wire w/ RCA plugs for interconnects. |
| Tweaks: | AT pods under Linn LP12 |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 20' x 14' x 5~12' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Room like small 'Club' with gabled roof slanting up to peak and down towards listening position |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz and Classical with some '60s Classic Rock |
| System Goals/Comments: | seek transparency and dynamics with 'they are here' type sound venue |
| System Strengths: | very live and dynamic with a beautiful palpability or 'realness' to the sound (WE91A + JBL Horns)!! |
| System Weaknesses: | Counterpoint SA2 Headamp is too noisy - search for bad tubes (6DJ8) or find reasonable MC step-up trans. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | 27" Mitsubishi |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Mitsubishi "Interplay" w/ Heath W5M amps (KT66s) |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Maggie MG1s |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Sony Hi-Fi VHS VCR Sony Beta VCR Pioneer Laser/CD Player |
| Comments on HT System: | This is all that I've found that I require for current family room video/audio system. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Swimming, fishing, building amps with horn speakers for friends' systems. |