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$zekester$'s "Poor Man's Pride & Joy" System
Last Update: February 28, 2002 at 22:09:40 IP Address: 208.188.42.142
Amplifier: Marantz 250M/ 125x2 channels
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Dynaco Pas-2 with all new Mallory caps
Speakers: Pair of Klipsch Lascala's with Klipsch SW-12 subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Rotel RCD-855
Turntable/Phono Stage: None
Other Source(s): Marantz 2230 Tuner (gift from stepfather)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Monster Cable for speakers/DIY interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): cheap line/power conditioner
Tweaks: (1)NOS GE 5751 tubes for preamp; huge improvement over 12ax7's (2)New Mallory caps
Room Size (LxWxH): 14' x 17' x 9'
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): I prefer Live recordings whenever possible, mostly Blues and Jazz from the masters.
System Goals/Comments: I put my system together with used components for right around $1600. I got lucky with my speakers though: $650 for the Lascala's and sub! High quality sound on a budget; yes it can be done! Thank God for E-bay!
System Strengths: Decent tube preamp mated with quality solid state amplifier is hard to beat: (1) warm, lively sound from tubes (2) solid, tight bass from SS amp.
System Weaknesses: Horns on Lascala's can be a little shrill at times although the addition of the tube preamp went a long way towards taming this problem. I also have a pair of original Heresies that I think sound a little better.
Video/HT System: Separate
URL Link: http://zekester2@hotmail.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: (1)Amateur musician/guitar player (2) collecting guitars and vintage tube amps (3) Drawing

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