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DPM's My two-channel rig System
IP Address: 71.38.35.10 Last Update: April 02, 2025 at 08:43:53
Amplifier: Bob Carver Crimson 350 mono blocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Music First Audio BABY REFERENCE V2
Speakers: Magico Q3 (three-way acoustic suspension)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Esoteric K-01X SACD player
Turntable/Phono Stage: Technics SL-1200G, Lyra Kleos cartridge and Mofi MasterPhono phono pre
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Shunyata Zitron Anaconda (SACD player to preamp and preamp to amp), Shunyata Zitron Python (turntable to phono pre), Shunyata Zitron Cobra (phono pre to preamp), Shunyata Zitron Python speaker cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Synergistic Research Powercell 10SE w/Element Copper-Tungsten PC and Tesla outlet - Torus isolation transformer
Stillpoints rack (5 shelves)
Tweaks: Stillpoints LPI record weight
Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers (under Magico Q3s)
Stillpoints amp stands
Room Size (LxWxH): 24.3 ft. x 17.4 ft. x 8 ft.
Room Comments/Treatments: Stillpoints Aperture panels (3) placed @ first reflection points and mid front wall.
GIK Acoustics bass traps/absorption panels
Synergistic Research HFTs (15) and FEQ device
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Some favorite rock artists/titles:

King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic
Jethro Tull - Minstrel In The Gallery
King's X - Gretchen Goes To Nebraska
Isildurs Bane - Mind Volume 1
Tool - Lateralus
Bruce Hampton & Aquarium Rescue Unit - Mirrors Of Embarrassment

Some favorite jazz artists/titles:

Al Di Meola - Kiss My Axe
Sonny Rollins - The Bridge
Patricia Barber - Verse
Jean Luc Ponty - Cosmic Messenger
Dave Weckl - Master Plan
System Goals/Comments: My main goal is a system with a good balance of those aural attributes I crave the most: a neutral frequency response, high resolution (low noise), good imaging and robust dynamics.
System Strengths: Imaging, resolution and dynamics. Good with vocals, and well-mannered bass response.
System Weaknesses: Low 8 foot ceiling causes a narrow 3 decibel peak at 70 hz.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Samsung 8500 series plasma with 64 inch screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Marantz AV8805A surround processor
Parasound A 52+ (5 channel amp)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Magico A3 towers (front left/right)
Magico S1 towers (left/right rear channels)
Magico Q1 monitor (used as center channel)
SVS SB-3000 subwoofer (atop Subdude platform)
Sources (DVD/VCR): Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K (4K/Blu-ray player)
Oppo BDP 105D blu-ray universal player
Esoteric X-05 SACD player
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Working out, reading, hiking with dog

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