| TubeHeadSeth
's Dedicated low-power 'Quad' room System
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| Last Update: October 14, 2006 at 13:13:52
| IP Address: 70.194.180.246
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| Amplifier: | 1) Quad II tube monoblocks w/original Mullards 2) Bedini 25/25 class A
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audio Research LS-2 tube-hybrid- alternate Audible Illusions Modulus 3a tube-hybrid (may add John Curl MC phono stage- cartridge dependent) Also have Forte F-44a line stage as alternate.
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| Speakers: | Quad ESL 57 electrostatic, sequential serial numbers (RIP Peter Walker)
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | Shanling SCD－T200C tube-hybrid SACD player |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | TBA- Either VPI TNT HR-X or JA Michell Gyrodec Souther or ET-2 arm Lyra Helikon or Koetsu Urishi cartidge, researching several others. Winter project.
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| Other Source(s): | Accuphase T-109V tuner
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Kimber KCAG- SACD>preamp Preamp>amp- currently auditioning various Nordost, Cardas, Tara Labs, JPS Labs, Synergistic Research, Siltech and some others. 3 speaker cable choices- alt 1- Coincident TRS alt 2- Nordost Blue Heaven alt 3- Monster M2.2s alt 4- Silversmith (wanted!) alt 5- Wireworld Gold Eclipse III (wanted)
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| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Richard Gray Power Co. RGPC 400 MK II
Synergistic Research X2 active power cabling
Custom granite, aluminum and carbon fiber rack system
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| Tweaks: | Power cables- currently (pun intended) researching. Winter project.
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| Room Size (LxWxH): | 14' x 18' x 8'
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| Room Comments/Treatments: | None right now. Will require a lot. No time yet.
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| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, 60's, 70's, 80's, electronica, ambient, Bach harpsichord
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| System Goals/Comments: | This room exists for one reason only- to provide the maximum 2-channel audio experience via specially selected components, all for the specific purpose of supporting my beloved 40-year-old Quad ESL 57 electrostatic speakers. Room contains this system, one chair, and a small table to hold a cold beverage and cigar ashtray.
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| System Strengths: | Exquisite sound for one person.
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| System Weaknesses: | Narrow prime listening area.
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| Video/HT System:
None
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