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Ink Post's Main System System |
| Last Update: April 26, 2002 at 16:32:43 | IP Address: 62.252.224.6 |
| Amplifier: | Quad 707 |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Synthesis Passion 8 |
| Speakers: | Quad ESL 63 |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sony 555ES SACD |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP12, Ittok, Kharma |
| Other Source(s): | Revox A77 reel to reel tape Audiolab 8000T tuner |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Cable Talk 3.1 speaker cables Nordust Solar wind interconnects |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Soundstyle |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 14 feet x 12 feet x 8 feet |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Equipment boxes stacked behind speakers as tube traps; effectively tightens the bass and stores the boxes |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, female vocal, opera, classical, soft rock |
| System Goals/Comments: | Detailed, spacious sound, accurate timbre particularly relevant acoustic music |
| System Strengths: | Spacious, imaging, accuracy, detail. Surprisingly good base in light of reviews for SEL 63. |
| System Weaknesses: | Could be more dynamic |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Panasonic 32" widescreen |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Sony VA777ES |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Centre Tannoy MX Main KEF 104.3 Surround Monitor Audio Silver 3 |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Pioneer DV-636D |
| Other HT Gear: | none |
| Comments on HT System: | Despite collection of disparate speakers from previous systems, sounds very good. Kef 103.4 have sufficient bass to omit sub woofer at this stage, although this would be area for investment |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Sailing |