| johnkramer@work
's humble stereo System
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| Last Update: May 24, 2002 at 12:55:33
| IP Address: 204.238.150.134
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| Amplifier: | Arcam A75
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | none
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| Speakers: | Rick Craig STS designs, cabinets by Dave Ellis
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | Marantz CD-63SE |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Thorens TD163MK2, Denon DL160 high output MC, using the Arcams phone stage, also an AudioAlchemy Vac in the Box
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| Other Source(s): | Tascam 122mk2 cassette, Phase Linear 5100 series 2 tuner (groovy 70's neeto tuner will cool looks)
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | nothing special, audioquest ruby from CDP to amp, some monstercable for speakers
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| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | depends on the mood, Pink FLoyd to Led Zeppelin to Loreena McKennitt to Diana Krall to Pantera
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| System Goals/Comments: | new CD player
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| System Strengths: | Imaging, clarity, lack of fatigue
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| System Weaknesses: | the CDP sounds a little gritty at times (mainly when not warmed up) and not enough power at times.
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| Video/HT System:
Integrated
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| TV/Projector: | 21" View Sonic computer monitor, P3 600 home brew computer running win98se and an ATI All in Wonder 128 Video card, Asus internal DVD drive
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| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | just my 2 channel as listed above
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| Sources (DVD/VCR): | A 10 year old RCA top'o'the line stereo VCR (which is actually pretty darn nice) and my computers DVD player
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| Comments on HT System: | not really into home theater (obviously) but I do have very good clarity of voice and these little speakers I have are very impressive
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| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | photography, model building, anything home brew electronics
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