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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 |