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kh6idf's System | |
IP Address: 96.8.253.108 | Last Update: July 09, 2020 at 19:44:36 |
Amplifier: | Linn LK280 (recapped) |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Linn Kairn |
Speakers: | Focal Sopra No. 3 |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Sony NS500V / Bryston BDA-2 (DAC) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Rega Planar 2 w/motor upgrade, RB300 arm, Tangospinner VHL bearing sleeve, ceramic bearing, Canaro subplatter & brass pulley, dual silicone belts. Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge |
Other Source(s): | Raspberry Pi 4 streamer running piCorePlayer. |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Radio Shack 12 GA speaker cable with Cardas spades / Linn bananas. Grimm TPR (DAC to preamp), Audioquest Evergreen (SACD to preamp), Linn (preamp to amp) |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Furman PL-8 series II power conditioner |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 19' x 13'10" x 9 / 10' |
Room Comments/Treatments: | 10 x 14 wool rug on wood floor over concrete slab. GIK acoustics treatments: Two stacked tri traps with range limiters in each front corner, Two 244 full absorbtion bass traps at each sidewall reflection point and three monster bass traps with scatter plates on rear wall. Ceiling steps up from 9 to 10 feet in the center. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, Acoustic, Choral |
System Goals/Comments: | Aiming for natural realism, coherent and well balanced sound. |
System Strengths: | Transparent, full range sound. Good bass integration and overall focus. |
System Weaknesses: | No real weaknesses since applying GIK Acoustics products to the room. |
Video/HT System: None | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Other hobbies: Astronomy, Amateur radio. Occupation: Electrical Engineer (retired) |