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Crispin Steele's Main (& Only!) System System |
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| Last Update: February 28, 2005 at 12:11:17 | IP Address: 199.212.94.66 |
| Amplifier: | Blue Circle CS integrated |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
| Speakers: | Jean-Marie Reynaud Twin Mk. II (4 ohm, 90dB) |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Muse Model 2 DAC (basic with no Bessel or HDCD). Homebrew Taddeo Passive Digital Antidote II copy with better parts btwn DAC & amp. Integra DPS 5.3 DVD player as transport |
| Other Source(s): | Sansui T77 "Synthesizer Tuner". Hey, it cost me $15CDN, so I'm not complaining. It does better than the Technics receiver I used to own... |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Homebrew speaker cables, interconnects, power cords - all large gauge multi-strand copper with rubber insulation AudioQuest Slate lying around, not in use. Audioquest Diamondbacks on rare occaisions |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Homebrew power block with Pass & Seymour outlets, star-grounding Blue Circle BC86 Mk. II parallel filter |
| Tweaks: | All homebrew: Isolation pads made of RubberMaid Goodgrips and cork. These are underneath Maple cutting boards on all components. Wooden roller bearings under DVDP. Maple cutting board on top of DVDP - makes the sound "woodier" ;) Maple blocks atop DAC - these may not do anything, but I like the look |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 10.5ft x 9.5ft x 8ft |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Tiny room. Nearfield listening only, about 6-7ft from speakers. Carpeted, heavy drapes, open bookshelves full of... ...books! |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical for the most part, with occasional forays into jazz and rock/pop. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Goal: To try and make music as alive as possible in a small room and a small budget. |
| System Strengths: | Remarkable soundstage width, surprising given the small room. Good detail, good dynamics, good pacing. |
| System Weaknesses: | Soundstage depth could be better; some brightness; nasty midrange glare on some recordings, especially female vocals - unless that's my ears... |
| Video/HT System: Integrated | |
| TV/Projector: | 14" Samsung (I'm no videophile...) |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Previously mentioned Integra DVD player, Panasonic PVK 4163 HiFi VCR died - not replaced |
| Comments on HT System: | Not a priority for me, obviously. |
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