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Last Update: October 11, 2004 at 17:35:49 | IP Address: 66.7.226.62 |
Amplifier: | Granite Audio 861 Monoblocks (30Wpc SET). Electro-Harmonix KT88 power tubes, Ken Rad VT-231 6SN7 in position 2. |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Marsh Sound Design P2000t (tube hybrid) |
Speakers: | Merlin VSM-M w/battery BAM |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Cary 306/200 (May 2004) |
Other Source(s): | Sony NS-500 SACD |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | NearSOTA OTA speaker cable (12 ft) NearSOTA Silver Spiral interconnects (2m) Homegrown Audio Silver Lace IC (1m built from kit and 0.5m bought complete) |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Monster HTS2000 power conditioner |
Tweaks: | Sistrum SP-004 stands under each speaker. Mapleshade Ultimate Triplepoint tweak under CD player |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 15ft x 10ft x 8ft |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Hardwood floors are not ideal! Have a huge rug which sort of helps. Unfortunately it's a living room and can't be a dedicated listening room. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Mostly electronic (downtempo/dub/house) but recently Jazz has been on a lot. |
System Goals/Comments: | Imaging and non-fatiguing, detail, low-level resolutions |
System Strengths: | Midrange, imaging, low-level details. Sweetness! |
System Weaknesses: | Room acoustics - hardwood floors and glass create reflections. |
Video/HT System: Integrated | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Software engineer |