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philo1's Philo1 System |
| Last Update: January 29, 2003 at 17:00:32 | IP Address: 209.32.114.25 |
| Amplifier: | Quicksilver Silver Mono tube amps (90 wpc) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Research SP-6-C |
| Speakers: | Vandersteen 2Ce |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Rotel 980/MSB Link III w/Modwright mods & HDCD |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Rega 3 turntable (Shure V15-V) |
| Other Source(s): | Marantz 2120 tuner Pioneer 1011L reel to reel |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Goertz Alpha Core biwires for Vandies DH Labs Silversonic interconnects between amp/preamps and nondigital components. Goertz micro purl for digital components. Cardas digital cable between DAC and transport. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Powervar power conditioner (toroidol medical instrument power conditioner--work great and low buck on used market). Synergy Archetype racks. |
| Tweaks: | DH cones (digital), maple wood block for amps, Mapleshade cones (amps/preamps) |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 16 x 24 x 8 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | drapes, sofas, carpet, books in corners on shelves |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz (acoustic free & straight ahead mostly), Classical, Some rock. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Tweek current system. |
| System Strengths: | Good room match. I really like the Vandersteen speakers with the Quicksilver amps & Audio Research tube pre. |
| System Weaknesses: | um, um...it isn't expensive? I like it just fine, actually. Maybe try some room treatments in corners, although books seem to do the job just fine. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | I like to read and talk philosophy, sports, gardening and spending time with wife and daughter. I also play the piano (I own a Kawai GS-40 Grand Piano, which is a source of great music!) |