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ultimatecheapskate 's Cheapskate Dedicated Music w/ sep. Cheapskate HT System
Last Update: October 13, 2004 at 12:08:10 IP Address: 64.136.26.226
Amplifier: Adcom GFA 535 II.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): B&K CS-115 passive preamp.
Speakers: Snell Type E Series IV.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Cambridge Audio CD6.
Turntable/Phono Stage: Thorens TD-316/ NAD 3020.
Other Source(s): Sony Analog Tuner, Pioneer CT-A7 3 head tape deck.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest Indigo Bi-Wire, hand terminated/Audioquest Ruby/Monster Cable 550I.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Topaz Ultra Isolation Transformer.
Tweaks: DIY component vibration isolators (pumice stone squares). DIY component dampers (The really big rolls of Home Depot duct tape). DIY cable elevators (Ceramic candle holders from Big Lots). DIY acoustic room treatment (Overstuffed pillows).
Room Size (LxWxH): 16' x 20' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments: Bookshelves and pillows. Audio Physics speaker placement.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Almost all types, Jazz, Rock, Vocals, Celtic, Neo Classical, etc.
System Goals/Comments: The absolute sound on a cheapskate budget.
System Strengths: Imaging, soundstage, tonal accuracy, detail, dynamics.
System Weaknesses: Very few. Not the deepest bass I've heard. Less than explosive dynamics.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Samsung 32' HDTV.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Nakamichi AV-500 Receiver.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Athena B-1 front, KLH surrounds, no center, no sub.
Sources (DVD/VCR): Samsung progressive scan DVD, Sony HiFi VHS.
Other HT Gear: Audioquest Type 4 speaker cables and Monster Cable interconnects.
Comments on HT System: The ultimate cheapskate system. No center channel sounds better. No sub in condo, have neighbors.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: History, geology, physics, fast cars, golf.

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