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| Last Update: April 30, 2004 at 20:41:59 | IP Address: 64.45.220.61 |
| Amplifier: | NAD C-370 integrated |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
| Speakers: | Fried A/6 on factory (stock) spikes, internal damping (foam) removed and replaced with polyfill per Ronnie Thackery @ Carolina Audio. Rewired with exotic silver wire by former owner. |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer DV-353 with 3 DIY roller block isolation supports using chromium steel ball bearings on chrome races. |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | CAT 5e Plenum (Home Depot $0.22/lf) inside 1/4" poly tubing per Ronnie Thackery - Carolina Audio; DIY CAT 5 single twisted pair inside 1/4" poly tube & RS gold RCA connectors analog interconnects; AudioQuest Python preamp jumpers replaced stock "U" jumpers. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Power Sentry surge suppressor |
| Tweaks: | Speaker cable just run as is - not braided at all - sounds great. Wired with brown & blue; green and orange twisted pairs together. Ronnie Thackery's suggestions have been very helpful in coming much closer to the illusion of real music being played in front of me. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 16.5' x 18.5' x 8' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | carpeted floors on concrete; drywall w/upholstered furniture in living room; Haverty's lounge chair for sweet spot. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | small ensemble & female vocal jazz; classical - mostly piano |
| System Goals/Comments: | illusion of real music being played; enjoyment of excellent music |
| System Strengths: | pleasing listening experiences on a budget; very natural sound - lacking coloration. |
| System Weaknesses: | Hasn't arrived at the pinnacle; will upgrade as technology trickles down to mainstream affordable components. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Reading; bicycling |
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