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| Last Update: April 01, 2007 at 16:37:09 | IP Address: 24.126.173.230 |
| Amplifier: | Bryston 4B-SST |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Bryston BP-25 |
| Speakers: | B&W N803 |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Ayre CX-7 CDP. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI Scout / JMW9 (supported by custom Black Diamond Racing pucks and blocks) Dynavector Karat 17D2 MK.II MC Cartridge EAR 834P Black I use a WallyTractor to align the cartridge |
| Other Source(s): | Computer |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | From TT to phono stage: AudioQuest Viper RCA 1M From phono stage to preamp: RadioShack AV gold plated RCA 1M (I'm as surprised as you are.) From CDP to preamp: AudioQuest Python XLR 1M From preamp to power amp PS Audio Extreme Statement XLR 2M |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | PS Audio P500 power plant/ultimate outlet; I've set it at 120V with a 60hz sine wave (the VPI Scout loves it that way :-) PS Audio Juice Bar power strip. PS Audio PowerPort (outlet); Four PS Audio Statement power cords. I also have a VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine. |
| Tweaks: | The preamp, CDP, and P500 sit on a separate 10-pound maple butcher-block with four home-grown spiked feet. The amplifier rests on a Target VFI Amp Stand. I replaced the stand's flimsy shelf with a 15-pound butcher-block. The CDP also rests on three Black Diamond Racing Pucks (Mark IV); beneath each puck is a Duruma-311 Vibration Isolator. Underneath the pre-amp are three Black Diamond Racing Cones (Mark IV) |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 30' x 15' x 15' |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, eclectic, acoustic, interesting...inviting...whatever... |
| System Goals/Comments: | What I don't want: a 'club' system. I want to perceive the human beings making the music. I want to be there with them in their groove. In its way, the system is a time-machine. :-) |
| System Strengths: | Wide sound-stage; airy; musical; dynamic; good PRAT; very listenable and non-fatiguing; engaging. Midrange to die for. Very revealing and transparent. Speakers disappear. |
| System Weaknesses: | Still figuring that out. :-) Don't get the lower-octaves below 40hz or so. But that's okay (for now). |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| URL Link: http://pbase.com/sayitrealfast | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | photography, bicycling, snowshoeing, hiking, eating... |