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xradoc's Analog Music Sysyem System |
| Last Update: May 05, 2002 at 10:43:54 | IP Address: 172.142.163.56 |
| Amplifier: | Pr.Audio Research M-100 100W Tube Monoblocks. Janis Interphase 1-A Electronic Sub Amp(100W) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Research SP-9 Hybrid Tube Preamp |
| Speakers: | Quad ESL-63 USA Mod Electrostatics. Janis W-1 15inch Subwoofer with 1A crossover |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sony SCD-777es for SACD and as CD drive for an outboard DAC. MSB Nelson DAC III (24/96)& HDCD. MSB P-1000 Power Supply. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Souther Engineering SLA-3 Linear-drive Arm. Kuetsu Black MC Cartridge, VPI HW-19 T.T. |
| Other Source(s): | Revox Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder and Akai 3- head cassette tape deck. |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Monster Powerline2 Speaker Cables. ARC Phono-Preamp Interconnects. MIT MT330 Hi Res Interface analogs out from 777es, MIT Terminator3 Digital Out from 777es to MSB DAC III, Monster Reference A Interconnects. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | ESP Electronic Specialists Lab-Grade KleenLine AC Filter-Suppressors for all electronics. MIT Zcord II Replacement Power Cords for ESL63 Speakers, Sony 777es & MSB P-1000 P.S. |
| Tweaks: | Preamp's monitor circuit can switch in (or bypass) an Acoustic Research Electronic Remote Control for volume control and a Carver "Sonic Hologram" which sometimes expands the soundstage width. Don't seem to degrade the signal noticeably. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 22' x 17' x 8' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | No special acoustic treatment. Wall-to-wall wool carpeting, heavy ceiling-to-floor draperies along one long wall, overstuffed sofa and chairs. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical (Chamber, Symphonic, Operatic), Jazz, Blues, some Pop vocals. Acoustic instrumental(Don't care for synthesized, rock or rap). I really like DSD SACD recordings, but too few available in my desired music. |
| System Goals/Comments: | This is mostly a vintage tube/electrostatic system which has continued to please me for many years. Have a pair of rear Bozak infinite-baffle 3-way console speakers in place but no longer used or hooked up. I'm considering getting a Sony XA-777es SACD for multichannel music audio utilizing the Bozaks at the rear and a Threshold 100A left-over Class A stereo amp. |
| System Strengths: | Very musical and "airy" for my type of music and source material.
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| System Weaknesses: | Bass could be tighter (tubes). |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Sony VLP-VW-10HT LCD Overhead Projector. DaLite Cinema Vision 106" HDTV Screen. |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Meridian 561 Controller. MIT Digital Reference Cable. Meridian Digital speaker Interconnects. MIT analog Interconnects. |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | All 8 Digital Meridian..Front L&R: DSP 5500, Ctr: DSP 5000, SW: DSP 2500, L&R Sides & Rear: DSP 33. |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | C-Band 12' Satellite Dish,G.I. 4DTV Sat Rcvr. G.I. HD-100 High-Def Sat Decoder. Sony DVP-S9000es SACD/CD/DVD. JVC HR-S7500U Super VHS-ET, Pioneer DVL-700 DVD/LD/CD. Sony SF-HL900 Super Beta VCR. |
| Other HT Gear: | Magnum Dynalab FT-101 FM Tuner. MSB ADD-1 ADC 24/96 Digitizer. SIMA SCC Video Switcher. MIT Zcord 2 Replacement Power Cords for DSP Speakers and 561 Controller. ESP AC Kleen-Line Surg Suppressors-filters for all electronics..
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| Comments on HT System: | The Meridian all-digital audio is first-class for digital satellite and DVD,BUT SACD and DVD-A analog outputs have to be reconverted to digital and the Meridian 561 has only a 20-bit ADC processor (altho a very good one).I can use the MSB ADD 24/96 ADC digitizer to feed the SACD to the front DSP 5500's for Stereo only. The only solution I know of now for getting the digital output from SACD is the super expensive Meridian 800 DVD linked to the super expensive 861 controller. So for now, for music-only listening, I prefer my music room analog ARC tubes/Quad electrostats system. The satellite HBO and Showtime HDTV through the Sony projector is spectacular(There are better projection black levels with DLP or CRT). |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | 73 yr. retired radiologist. Audiophile since the mono days of the 50's. No longer a Golden-Ear. Now a videophile. Photography enthusiast (now digital also). |