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Garthman's Livingroom System
Last Update: April 25, 2004 at 14:04:13 IP Address: 67.100.35.66
Amplifier: Jolida 1501 tubed preamp section and mofset 100wpc output section (hybrid integrated amp)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none
Speakers: B&W CDM2 for mains on Dayton HD sand filled stands, and Titanic 10" 250w single sub on diy stand
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Ah Njoe Tjoeb 4000 tubed buffer stage CDP
Other Source(s): Yamaha Natural Sound el cheapo tuner for public radio
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Jon Risch CC89259 bi-wired speaker wires with Cable Pro silver plated copper spades- Soon to have JR DIY IC
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Small flexy stand, 14 guage power cord on amp.
Tweaks: Blue tacked speakers to stand, spikes to floor. Heavy multi layer sub stand (spikes-MDF-blue tack-MDF-feet)
Room Size (LxWxH): 27.5 x 23.5 x 8.5
Room Comments/Treatments: Drapes, acoustic blinds, cork under wood flooring, oriental rugs, throw pillows
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz, World beat, Classical, Orchestral, Chamber
System Goals/Comments: Neutrality, clarity, spacial complexity, wallop when needed
System Strengths: Good at low volume levels, excellent soundstage in a very tiny sweet spot. Involving and detailed
System Weaknesses: Needs more instrumental separation on loud complex multi instrumental passages, soundstage only in a tiny sweet spot (1 foot offcenter and it dissappears), Sub needs improvement, needs richer midrange
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Sharp Aquos 20 inch (wall mounted)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Adcom GTP 450 preamp w/ Adcom 5300- 60 wpc amp
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): NHT Subzero XU (wall mounted)
Sources (DVD/VCR): Toshiba 3960 (project in progress -a la Swenson-Rossi)
Other HT Gear: Panasonic DVD while Toshiba is being worked on
Comments on HT System: needs new interconnect - love the flat monitor mounted on wall with wires invisable through wall- very high tech modern minamilist look
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Yoga, dance, road biking (classic old bike), woodworking, health, frisbee, cooking, SCCA preped Miata

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