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RdrSeraphim's Music System System | |
IP Address: 71.117.233.110 | Last Update: February 17, 2008 at 22:04:22 |
Amplifier: | Manley Stingray w/vintage NOS tubes, RCA 6BQ5, Telefunken 12AT7 (from VTS) |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
Speakers: | Merlin Music TSM-MX(e) w/lead filled Osiris speaker stands; upgraded to the (e) model 9/07; Velodyne DD-10 Subwoofer |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Super Ah! Njoe Tjoeb w/Upsampler, Ediswan 6922/CV5358/CV2492 (from Upscale Audio) |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Cardas Golden Reference Bi-Wire, Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects; Harmonic Technology Pro-9 Reference External Bi-wire speaker cables on trial |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | BPT BP-3.5 Signature w/L10 AC Power Cord, 2 x Richard Gray 400 Pro, Oyaide SWO-XXX wall receptacle; Harmonic Technology Fantasy AC-10 power cord. |
Tweaks: | ERS (provided by Merlin Music), Caig Pro-Gold and Deoxit, Blu-tack, Towsend isolation, VPS 5db vibration sink "brick;" Xtreme Quicksilver Gold contact enhancement solution (no longer in use); Mapleshade triple point mega brass footers, maple butcher blocks, IsoBlocks (oriented per Mapleshade under the Manley Stingray and the Super Ah! Njoe Tjoeb CDP) |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 15 x 15 x 10 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Over-stuffed seating, media shelves in the rear for CDs and LPs, books. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, Choral, Russian and other Orthodox, Jazz, Popular |
System Goals/Comments: | Musicality, definition, resolution, truth in timbre |
System Strengths: | Musical, natural, relaxed; the new (e) upgrades for the TSM have created one of the most relaxed, natural |
System Weaknesses: | With the addition of the Velodyne DD-10, the bottom octave is well rendered. This is not a "reference" system, but it is very musical and satisfying. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Sony KDL-V32XBR2 |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Audioengine A5B |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | OPPO DV-981HD |
Comments on HT System: | We only watch movies; no TV |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Analog photography (Leica M-system) |