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grinagog's Ancient meets Modern, Thermionic Glow, BENDIX System | |
IP Address: 122.249.227.18 | Last Update: April 17, 2011 at 00:16:30 |
Amplifier: | Marantz 8B (VAC Reissue) wired in Triode Tube Monoblocks using Bendix 6889's |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | CR Developments Woodham 300 Classic Preamp = 10 x Tubes |
Speakers: | Tannoy 12' Reds, reconed + w/upgraded X-overs Temporary cabinets.... |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer DVL-919: plays CD's, LD's + DVD's Denon SACD/DVD player |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Empire Turntables x 1, + DACT Phono stage, SME V + LYRA mono cartridge + Mark Kelly Motor Controller * two thumbs up * + SONY TTS-8000 Direct Drive |
Other Source(s): | Sony Hi Fi video |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Hotline Ensemble Speaker cables, too many cables to mention; esp. like Audiocraft Japan |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | CSE 100 watt isolator/regulator power conditioner X 2, 2nd hand Audio rack |
Tweaks: | Too many to mention; mostly to Turntables |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 4m x 4m x 3m |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Small Room is Tokyo living: 'Nearfield' listening by default! |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz; Miles, Coltrane, Django Reinhardt, Zappa, Kraut Rock, 80's stuff, + singer/songwriter stuff |
System Goals/Comments: | Better cables |
System Strengths: | Health benefits: my System blocks out the sun; (and the sun's not good for my skin) |
System Weaknesses: | Lots and lots of Tubes; Electricity bills + Global warming... |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Big Flat Screen thing picked up in Akihabara |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Yamaha AVC3000DSP Surround sound processor Matching AVM3000 7-channel Amp |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Tannoy 12' Reds + various surround speakers |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | No Brand DVD player, Sony Hi Fi VCR |
Comments on HT System: | Yamahas cost US$6K new ( ! ) |
URL Link: http://www.japanparts.com/Audio/Empire.htm | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Honda Dream race bike, Export cars and parts from Japan for a living, since 1991 |