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DaveinGA's System System | |
IP Address: 72.148.197.22 | Last Update: April 04, 2010 at 13:06:33 |
Amplifier: | AudioAnalogue Puccini SE |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
Speakers: | PSB Stratus Golds, switchable between music and theatre systems. |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Marantz DV-7001 (SACD/CD/DVD) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI HW-19 Mk. III, PLC, Audioquest PT-8, Ortofon X5-MC, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Special Edition phono preamp, Neuance platform on Target wall shelf. |
Other Source(s): | Akai 77 reel to reel deck, Sony AM/FM HD tuner, Fanfare outdoor antenna on 30' fiberglass pole. 2 DirecTV HD DVRs. |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Disconnected the old Tara Lab Time and Space/TFA Return speaker cables and am trying the Home Depot 14. IC's are Audioquest Diamondback (from the phono preamp to the amp) and Ruby (others). |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Monster Power HTS-2000, Target racks |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 24 x 14 x Varies |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Surprisingly good as-is for a bonus room over a garage with knee-wall, sloping ceiling, etc. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, Opera, Jazz, Folk, Broadway |
System Goals/Comments: | Adding/upgrading whenever economics will allow |
System Strengths: | Works well in the room. Love the sound of the Puccini SE, especially after improving on its phono stage by adding the Graham Slee unit. |
System Weaknesses: | Concrete floor would help, but it's a bonus room over the garage. At least it's a dedicated room. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Hitachi 51" |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Yamaha HTR-5860 |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | PSB Stratus Gold for the front two, switchable between music and HT systems. Center uses speakers in Hitachi 51'. Surrounds are PSB Ambient II, and there are two PSB Alpha Mites bringing up the rear. DCM sub. |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | 2 DirecTV HD DVRs |
Other HT Gear: | Extra hard drives on DVRs for increased capacity |
Comments on HT System: | Finally worked out a compromise that gives me surround capability but doesn't sacrifice 2-channel music quality. |
URL Link: http://dfr1.home.mindspring.com/PC290005a.jpg | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Retired from US Govt., now doing consulting and facilitation work. |