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IP Address: 100.16.29.241 | Last Update: July 16, 2017 at 19:32:38 |
Amplifier: | Quicksilver V4 monoblocks Stello HP100 Headphone Amp |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Cary SlP-05 |
Speakers: | Harbeth M40.1's SVS SB2000 x 2 AKG K701 Headphones |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Auralic Aries Bridge, Vega DAC Bricasti M1 SE Benchmark Media DAC-2 HGC |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI Classic 3 table, outer ring, and center weight Carts: Dynavector DRT-XVS1 Dynavector XX-2 Mk2 Soundsmith-VPI Zephyr Dynavector 20XL w/ Soundsmith ruby cantilever nude contour line stylus Audio Technica AT-150 MLX Denon DL-103 Shure M97XE w/ Jico SAS stylus E.A.R. 324p phono stage Marantz "Music Link" PH-22 phono stage VPI SDS |
Other Source(s): | Synology DS214 NAS, UPnP streamed behind MinimServer |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Morrow Audio Cables MA4 interconnects and SP5 speaker cables, level 4 |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Richard Gray Power Station, Monster Power Center HTS-5100 MKII Ear to Ear 'Black' power chords Ear to Ear 'Red' power chords VTI audio rack, Mapleshade shelves decoupled by Herbie's dots |
Tweaks: | Nitty Gritty Mini Pro 2 RCM Oyaide SWO-XXX receptacles and WPC-Z faceplate Timbernation 1 inch maple isolation boards, 2" under turntable |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 36 x 20 x 10 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Carpeted room, that's about it |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Mainly Jazz, World Music, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana/Cajun/Zydeco, various Rock But I reach for 60's and 70's the most |
System Goals/Comments: | Studio monitor-like neutrality, organic and harmoniacallu natural tone, coherent presentation across bass, mids, treble |
System Strengths: | It sounds really good, and I use it a lot...the digital setup is finally better than vinyl most of the time |
System Weaknesses: | Wish I had a better rack...I plan on Adona platforms |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Sony 65" LCD |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Main L/R: NHT ST-4 Center: NHT M5 Surround Channel: NHT Super Zero Subwoofer: NHT SW2P, MA-1 amp |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Marantz UD-8004 Universal BluRay player |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Playing acoustic guitars, attending live performances, motorcycles, kayaking, bicycling, running, weight lifting, fitness |