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Jim D.'s Main System | |
IP Address: 98.192.155.14 | Last Update: March 23, 2025 at 10:41:27 |
Amplifier: | GM70 monoblocks with Monolith Magnetics amorphous outputs. Fist Watt M2 clone, Direct coupled 2A3 amps. Crest pro audio amp and active crossover for tapped horns |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Bent Audio TAP passive all the time. If I need gain, a DIY 4P1L linestage (thanks Kevin Carter) with Monolith Magnetics outputs. |
Speakers: | Edgar horns w/JBL 2441 and genuine JBL diaphragms, mid-bass FL straight horns with Great Plains 515 woofers, and tapped horns using Eminence Definimax 12" drivers for subs. Also Altec Flamencos |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Marantz SA8004 used for SACDs and redbook Marantz SA8004 for CDs and SACDs. Sonore optical rendu streamer to Holo Audio May DAC. |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI Scoutmaster II w/JMW-9 arm, Dynavector DV-20X2 moving coil, Bob's Devices Sky 20, Parasound Halo JC3+ phono stage and too may frigging interconnects! |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Deuland 16 ga speaker wire, various ICs from Triode Wire Labs and Cardas. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Separate power source to room. Upgraded receptacles, Triode Wire Labs power cables |
Tweaks: | Many diy sound absorbing panels and QRD diffusers. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 32 x 16 x 8 |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | A little of everything, 70s/80s rock, all jazz, small scale ensemble recordings, some new age stuff. |
System Goals/Comments: | Dynamics at low distortion, retrieval of detail, gives you the urge to get up and dance! Big and deep soundstage. |
System Strengths: | All the above. Bass with the tapped horns is audio nirvana! Only thing I don't tweak these days. |
System Weaknesses: | Size! Big and heavy! Horn setup needs a larger room to sound good. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | BenQ DLP HD projector and 120" powered screen |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Marantz SR6008 |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Klipsch |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Oppo BDP-103 |
Comments on HT System: | Only for movies |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Golf, woodworking, good tequila, marriage coach, retired engineer. |