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hansolex's My Humble, Simple yet Excellent System System |
Last Update: November 21, 2002 at 12:36:45 | IP Address: 63.186.169.171 |
Amplifier: | 2x 125/50 watt bi-amps onboard the Paradigm Active/20/s. Apex JR's for T-Line subs |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Stan Warren's Signature Line SuperPhon SP-100 |
Speakers: | Paradigm Reference Active/20's & Nick Huntington style TL-line active subs |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | NAD 512 (rarely used) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Rega Planar 3 with Cardas wire, VTA adjuster, external motor pod w/Maxon DC motor controlled with an HP variable DC power supply, Tape drive usinf Redpoint Audio pulley (thanks Thom) Graham Slee's surprisingly excellent GramAmp 2 SE |
Other Source(s): | Radio Shack tuner (gotta listen to NPR somehow) |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | homemade 30 guage silver wire in packing tape, ala Greg Weaver's SST's, Jon Risch style Belden wire interconnects |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Direct mains supply from electric service panel to audio gear. Dedicated, independent ground for audio gear. |
Tweaks: | External DC motor pod w/1/2" VCR tape driving the glass platter on REGA Planar 3 with Phil Wood Green bicycle grease for REGA bearing |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 24 x 20 x 8/18 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | listening space is in 8' ceiling half of room. Opens up into 18' cathedral ceiling |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | All, I have about 3000 records slowly being disc doctored, 1/3 classical, 1/3 Rock from 50's - 70's, 1/3 misc. jazz, world etc.. |
System Goals/Comments: | remarkably well balanced with clean, deep bass extension using the TL-line subs |
System Strengths: | well balanced and forces one to tap feet. I'm a big fan of well designed active speakers |
System Weaknesses: | none for now, leaving time for record cleaning and listening |
Video/HT System: None | |
URL Link: http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1034300520.jpg | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Professional Audio Engineer, Audio Post Production |