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dracon@icon.co.za's Basic, but learning System |
| Last Update: July 29, 2002 at 10:18:46 | IP Address: 198.54.202.4 |
| Amplifier: | Nad 214 (80W - Bridged 240W into 8 Ohms); Nad C270 (120W - Bridged 300W into 8 Ohms); The Nad's are operated in Bridged Mode. Sansui AU 666 - Power Amp Section only.(For rear speakers - B&W) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Rotel 950 AX Pre-Amp with Phono Stage; Marantz Model 4000 4 Channel Adapter - Pre-Amp for "rear speakers". |
| Speakers: | Magnepan 1.5 QR; B&W DM 12 (At the "rear") |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Marantz CD 80 Mk II; Theta Chroma DAC with HDCD |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Thorens TD 125; SME Arm; Shure Encore ME97HE Cartidge |
| Other Source(s): | Nakamachi Cassette Deck 1.5 |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Interconnect: Cardas Crosslink; Cardas Co-ax; Audioquest for speakers. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | None |
| Tweaks: | None |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 19.19 x 14.14 x 8.89 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | No treatments - still battling with a "dead" room. (Above measurements converted from Metric) |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Everything, except Jazz, Rap, and new Techno. |
| System Goals/Comments: | To build the perfect system I can afford. |
| System Strengths: | The best above average priced system I have heard. |
| System Weaknesses: | None that I am aware of. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Comments on HT System: | Not really interested - prefer Stereo. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | DIY; Outdoor boating and 4 x 4. (The "rear system" is only used on occasions.) |