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Simply Sam's Main System |
| Last Update: September 17, 2002 at 04:20:51 | IP Address: 62.174.66.230 |
| Amplifier: | Doxa 70 The Signature MKII, a norwegian-made single-ended SS stereo power amplifier 2x70W |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Synthesis Passion all-Vishay non-remote passive |
| Speakers: | Stirling Broadcast LS3/5a loudspeakers, upgraded w/ Stirling BBC-style thin Reference Cabinets Rogers AB-1 subwoofers |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Pink Triangle Litaural |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck TT Living Voice carbon fibre Mystic Mat Nottingham Analogue Space arm Benz Micro L2 0.3 mV cartridge Benz Micro Lukaschek PP-1 T9 phono pre (standard wall-wart transformer replaced by a DIY 1A 24V toroidal) |
| Other Source(s): | Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Deck Creek T-43 tuner |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | (a) ICs: Luminous Audio Synchestra Signature, Luminous Audio Monarch II (b) Spk: LFD Spiroflex II. (c) Power: Soniclink Pure Mains, Audio Agile multiple socket. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | DIY granite rack |
| Tweaks: | Ixos Sorbothane feets under gear Polycrystal cones under AB-1 subwoofers |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 18' x 15' x 9' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | None. Slightly overfurnished. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Everything, but mainly classical, opera & jazz |
| System Goals/Comments: | Main goal: reproducing the musical message of human voices and small to moderately sized acoustic instrumental ensembles |
| System Strengths: | Delicate and accurate midrange, very good ambiance, good image & PRAT, previously unlistened (by me) human voice reproduction quality |
| System Weaknesses: | Bass-shy, only moderate global 'impact' |
| Video/HT System: None | |