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Sondek's Time Bandit System
IP Address: 99.6.52.187 Last Update: November 12, 2024 at 11:35:16
Amplifier: Acoustat direct-drive servo-charge amps expertly rebuilt by Mike Savuto of Analogue Associates. Virtually everything but the tubes uprated/updated. Amazing work by Mike!
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Convergent Audio Technology SL1 Renaissance BPX.
Speakers: Acoustat Monitor IV's. Absolutely MAGICAL what they do ...
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: PrimaLuna Prologue Classic CDP.
Turntable/Phono Stage: Linn LP12, Ekos SE, Radikal, DS Audio 003 optical cartridge and 003 energizer/preamp.
Other Source(s): Audioengine Bluetooth thing so the Mrs. can play stuff from her phone on the big rig.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Servo driven Acoustats don't use traditional speaker cables. The stator wires are connected directly to the servo amp. Interconnect from preamp to servos is VH Audio Pulsar Ag, RCA inputs on servos are Bocchino TomCats, CD interconnects and IC 's from DS Audio preamp are VH Audio Pulsar Ag (a truly fine IC).
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Dedicated 20amp line using 10ga. cryoed romex, PurePower 1500+ power regenerator/conditioner connected via Oyaide R1/Tunami II/WPC-Z w/Oyaide P004/C237 connectors. Outlets in the 1500+ have been changed to Oyaide R0's.
Tweaks: Oyaide Black Mamba-Σ V2 power cords on amps, preamp, and CDP. Herbie's Hal-O's on most tubes, Synergistic Research fuses every place I can put them.
Room Size (LxWxH): 19' (5.8m) x 14.5' (4.4m) x 10' (3m)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz, rock, classical, just about anything good.
System Goals/Comments: To make it better ... a never ending quest I'm afraid.
System Strengths: It floats my boat okay.
System Weaknesses: Room treatments.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Pioneer Elite PRO-141FD
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Fosi ZD3 DAC/pre and V3 Monos. Pre and monos using Sparkos opamps.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): KEF LS50 Meta
Sources (DVD/VCR): Oppo BDP-93

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