| ccd's DIY Supreme System
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| Last Update: March 23, 2000 at 10:18:40
| IP Address: 208.199.102.3
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| Amplifier: | B.K. Electronics (not to be confused with B&K) amp modules; customized Borbely Audio amp
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Marchand Electronic PR-41 Passive Preamp; Marchand XM-9 Active Crossover; Marchand Bassis Unit
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| Speakers: | Custom built speakers using the Manger MSW bending wave transducers and pair of AFT 8s
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| CD Player/DAC: | Old Denon 8 bit CD player (to be replaced as soon as the manufacturers agree on a format or universal transports and DACs become readily available |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Cardas Litz wire for interconnects and Axon 4 |
| Tweaks: | Baffle step compensation circuit added to active crossover |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 16' x 22' x 10' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | No room treatments |
| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz and classical for critical listening; some R& B and pop |
| System Goals/Comments: | To obtain the best possible sound from speakers placed close to a back wall and that, for SAF reasons, had to be kept reasonably small (41"Hx10"Wx11"D) |
| System Strengths: | Imaging and accuracy |
| System Weaknesses: | Not a large room speaker; does not have dynamic qualities for rock; somewhat limited low bass (bottom is about 30Hz.) |
| Video/HT System:
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