| HenryKrinkle's Main System
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| Last Update: October 12, 2002 at 16:01:34
| IP Address: 62.7.0.43
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| Amplifier: | Quad 606 - 140 Watt current-dumping stereo amp.
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Quad 34 - late model in grey with all inputs on phonos.
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| Speakers: | Opera Duetto - Italian two-way standmounts in solid mahogany.
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | Quad 77 - self-powered in nextel. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP12 Valhalla with Cirkus bearing, Linn Ittok LVII, Denon DL103 mc cartridge (also Arcam P77 mm).
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| Other Source(s): | Leak Troughline 3 mono valve (sorry, toob) tuner with off-board multiplex stereo decoder.
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | All cables (or should that be Kables) are Kimbers of various flavours.
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| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | All power cables are Kimber Powerkords, including the one hardwired into the Valhalla board. Atacama Nexus 6 speaker stands.
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| Tweaks: | Ringmat on LP12, Russ Andrews Oak Cone Feet on LP12 and speakers. Michell tendfeet cones on cd and amps.
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| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz mostly, some 20th Century classical, and male singer/songwriter types (Tim Hardin, Elvis Costello, Nick Drake, etc.)
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| System Goals/Comments: | To get closer to the music, and not get too hung-up on the hi-fi stuff.Also to capture the realism of acoustic sound.
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| System Strengths: | Well balanced, natural and rhythmic sound, musical with outstanding vinyl playback.
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| System Weaknesses: | System could use more expensive speakers and better phono-stage. LP12 really needs a good service.
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| Video/HT System:
None
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