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knewt666's Audiophile Aspiring. System
Last Update: September 22, 2005 at 17:06:15 IP Address: 219.89.68.132
Amplifier: DIY SET 211 Class A2 amplifier 30W per channel.Also DIY SET 300B,low voltage 845,2A3 and 45 amps.

Plus old pair of classic Williamson's.

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad-Johnson PV8
Speakers: Tannoy 15' Gold Monitors Dual Concentrics in specially built reflex cabinets.95dB sensitivity.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: TEAC 700 Transport.

Audionote 1.1x DAC-non-os,tube output.

Turntable/Phono Stage: 2 of Technics SP10II.AT-1005II/AT-OC9ML on one,Mayware Formula IV/OC9 on other.Phono stage on board PV8.
Other Source(s): H.H.Scott 350 FM tuner.

Denon DRM700 Tape cassette deck

Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Monster Speaker Cables.

Assorted Interconnects Monster/Audioquest etc

Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): 3 Steel support racks,each spiked on concrete.

Tweaks: Isolation transformer for all small signal gear.
Room Size (LxWxH): 19' x 11.5' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments: Rather small for large Tannoys.Almost nearfield listening.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical.Some jazz.Small combos of either.Pipe Organ and liturgical choral music are favourites.
System Goals/Comments: Have gotten as near to 'perfect' sound I can afford.CD approaches analog with the A-N DAC.
System Strengths: Resolution,musicality,sense of 'being there.'
System Weaknesses: Ultimate bass extension,mid-range Tannoy 'honk'-tho' minimized by speaker-builders mods.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: The Preamp 2A/Leak Stereo 20 amp.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Tannoy 12' HPD's dual concentrics.
Sources (DVD/VCR): VCR
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Retired.

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