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AMSTAFF's MINE System
Last Update: July 16, 2004 at 16:21:44 IP Address: 65.54.98.12
Amplifier: Rogue Audio Zeus
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): BAT VK300XSE INTEGRATED, Doing pre-amp duty only. Had it before I bought the power amp & they seem to like each other (and I like the idea of being able to switch back to it if the tube amp ever lets its smoke out)
Speakers: DYNAUDIO CONFIDENCE 3
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: ARCAM FMJ CD23 now relegated to transport duty Musical Fidelity DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage: VPI ARIES/JMW 10/Shelter 901/HAGERMAN TRUMPET & step up transformer
Other Source(s): NAD TUNER, 1970's vintage marantz reciever that I play with now and then.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Acoustic Zen Hologram II feeding speakers, cardas neutral reference from trumpet to integrated amp, LUMINOUS INTERCONNECT TO CD but looking for a better fit, Harmonic technology crystal copper phono interconnect(had the HT silver and it was a bit bright). $20.00 balanced ic from Bat to Zeus that I bought at the local guitar shop and am impressed with.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): MAPLESHADE RACK with 4' platform for turntable on top. INSTALLED OVERSIZED DEDICATED WIRE FROM STEREO SYSTEM OUTLET TO BREAKER PANEL. IDOS power distribution strip, JPS labs digital power cord to DAC, Shunyata power cord to integrated
Tweaks: STANDARD (CONES UNDER AMP, SORBOTHANE UNDER CD, PROFESSIONAL AND HOME MADE ROOM TREATMENTS, VPI speed controller for turntable, ETC.)
Room Size (LxWxH): 27 x 20 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: A MISMASH, FOAM, BOOKCASE PLACEMENT, CLOTH TAPESTRIES, ETC. PLAY AROUND TILL IT WORKS.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): ROCK 50%, EASY LISTENING 15%, BLUES 25%,A BIT OF EVERYTHING ELSE 10%
System Goals/Comments: Clear and appropriatly powerful bass, good detail and soundstage, no listener fatigue.
System Strengths: Vinyl is coming through very well and I'm satisfied with it, invloving, impressive when appropriate, no glare.
System Weaknesses: On the digital side my system sounds a bit clinical.
Video/HT System: None

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