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Last Update: April 10, 2007 at 07:34:56 | IP Address: 134.174.165.75 |
Amplifier: | 6B4G SET get*set*go (built by Tom McNally) - in use Forte 1a class A SS Scott 222a (upgraded caps) |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | MFA Magus (2a with upgraded caps) |
Speakers: | Klipsch Cornwall (decorator) |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | MSB LinkDAC III |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Thorens TD160S / SME 3009 / Shure V15 V |
Other Source(s): | Slimserver (wifi) |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | braided CAT speaker wire - debatable plan to build Silver Signal Tape interconnects ASAP |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | system entirely wall mounted |
Tweaks: | vibrational isolation of amp killed audible micorphony raising Cornwalls off ground (halved tennis balls) improves bass |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 20ft x 30ft x 9ft |
Room Comments/Treatments: | beamed cieling and carpet over concrete floor. A lot of furniture, but nothing between listener and speakers. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | rock (art/punk, prog, indie, new), jazz (small ensemble, B3 trios, fusion), classical (romatic and modern) |
System Goals/Comments: | Just get the best sound I can from the Cornwalls, which were a PIA to acquire ... planning to bi-amplify ASAP |
System Strengths: | tonally accuracy, strong dynamics, realistic presence |
System Weaknesses: | I get more detail from using a Scott 222a than I do the current Magus phono + SET, but the overall tonal qualites are much more realistic |
Video/HT System: None |