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Last Update: October 15, 2003 at 13:45:15 IP Address: 12.220.204.90
Amplifier: Jolida 502A (RAM SE mods); Adcom GFA 535 II back-up
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Apt/Holman (back-up)
Speakers: Thiel 04a, recently serviced woofers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Audio Alchemy DDS Pro with DDE v.3; also DTI Pro for computer audio input; TDK CD Recorder
Turntable/Phono Stage: Rega Planar 2 (23 years old) with Moth RB300, Dumpa (aka Spectra) mat, and motor upgrade kit; Audio-Technica OC-9ML/II; Audio Alchemy VAC-in-the-Box; also a Luxman PD277 currently w/o cartridge.
Other Source(s): Sansui TU-3900 tuner; digital audio from PC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Tara Labs, Synergetic Research, Magwires, Esoteric Audio ...
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Panamax; racks are grey bang-together utility store specials (1,500 lbs per shelf) with two concrete paving stones on each particle-board shelf, outside the listening room; VPI HW16 (an absolute necessity!)
Tweaks: Mostly in form of room treatment, ie Sonex, and in moving system just outside listening room (but still handy)
Room Size (LxWxH): 11 x 10 x 6.5
Room Comments/Treatments: Small basement room, with Sonex panels applied along two walls (behind speakers & alongside righthand speaker) lots of books, etc. Cosy, very good absorption.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz, rock, folk, classical, old, new, normal, strange (Duke's No. 1) ... LP collection began in 1970s
System Goals/Comments: Not to break the stylus
System Strengths: Warm, sweet, friendly sound, nice clarity & liquidity
System Weaknesses: Lowest bass, which on occasion can be a strength in reducing Total Home Distortion (THD)
Video/HT System: Separate
Comments on HT System: I've got a DVD player

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