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michaelab's Main System System
Last Update: March 28, 2004 at 16:38:42 IP Address: 194.65.14.71
Amplifier: Arcam FMJ A22 acting as power amp (internal switch disabled pre-amp section)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Bent Audio NOH
Speakers: Dynaudio Contour 1.3MkII on Dynaudio Stand2 stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Chord DAC64, fed by:

Teac T1 transport modified with Trichord Clock 4 and "Never Connect" PSU + IEC socket for proper mains lead and lots of Dynamat interal damping.

Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: - IXOS XHT308 TosLink optical cable (transport to DAC).
- Van den Hul D102III balanced XLR from DAC to pre.
- Musical Fidelity NuVista IC with Eichmann Bullet plugs (pre to power).

Dynaudio OCOS impedance matched coaxial speaker cable.

Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Custom made beech wood rack along design copied from IsoBlue.
Tweaks: Teac T1 modified with: Trichord Clock 4 and "Never Connect" PSU + IEC socket for proper mains lead and lots of Dynamat interal damping.

Eupen GNLM 05/2.5 power leads with Marinco IEC connectors on all equipment.

Room Size (LxWxH): 15m x 5m x 4m
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical (1850s -> present)

Jazz (50s and 60s mostly)

Pop/Rock - almost anything that's good

Dance/ambient/trip-hop/downtempo

System Goals/Comments: To get a great musical sound without spending a small fortune.
System Strengths: Detail, clarity, soundstage, musical involvement.
System Weaknesses: Slightly lacking in absolute bass depth and control, but it's not bad!
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector: Toshiba 32ZP18Q 32" widescreen CRT TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Marantz SR4200 AV receiver (amplification for front speakers done by stereo system via pre-outs)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Dynaudio Audience 42 surrounds, Dynaudio Audience 42C centre, MJ Acoustics Pro 50 sub.
Sources (DVD/VCR): Philips DVDR890 DVD recorder.
URL Link: http://www.zerogain.com/hifi/

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