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risabet 's System 1 System | |
IP Address: 72.203.85.215 | Last Update: January 08, 2020 at 23:02:32 |
Amplifier: | TAD-1000 by Tube Audio Design 100 watts/channel tube monoblocs with variable feedback and triode switchable @ 50 watts/channel. PS Audio 100C 120 watts/channel 8 ohms. 200 watts/channel 4 ohms. |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | TAD-150 by Tube Audio Design. Tube pre with built in MM/MC stage and a built in Headphone amp. Amazing at the price. At 3 times the price in fact. |
Speakers: | Martin-Logan Clarity 89db/2.83v/meter 46-22,000+/- 3db SVS Subwoofer |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Sony BDP-S470 Universal SACD, DVD-V, CD player. Schiit Audio "Modi" multibit DAC, Wyrd USB purifier, Chthulu PSU. |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP12 (Origin Live! 'Ultra' PS w/DC motor/Upgrade Transformer) w/Herbie's 'Way Excellent' mat, Ittok w/ Herbie's Audio Lab HAL-O Jr.Damping rings/Dynavector XX II mk 2/Parks Audio "Budgie" phono stage/Parks' Audio "Budgie" Cinemag SUT, AQ Leopard w/72v DBS Tonearm Cable. Mods to the table include the "motor flip" mod that moves the motor from the left rear to the left front. The second mod is a carbon fiber subchassis and armboard/custom heavy plinth of Australian Lacewood and hard rock maple on ebony half dome feet. |
Other Source(s): | Intel NUC/JRiver MC25/Schitt Audio "Modi" multibit DAC/ |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables, Audioquest Leopard Tonearm Cable Audioquest Columbia IC's, |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Custom built wooden rack, Panamax 5100 power conditioner. |
Tweaks: | Various cones and damping sheets. Zu Cables 'Birth' power cords. Herbie's tube dampers on all small signal tubes. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 28 x 28 x 10 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | None, this is my living room. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Everything except country. |
System Goals/Comments: | Optimized for analog, Hi-res added. |
System Strengths: | Frequency response is smooth and extended. Imaging is quite specific, vocalists have a sense of palpable presence that is at times scary real. Both depth and height are very good. Bass weight is at the limit of the speakers and room. |
System Weaknesses: | Impact is good but not 'heavy' enough. Bass extension is to around 28Hz; I'd like to get to around 20Hz. |
Video/HT System: Integrated | |
TV/Projector: | Panasonic 40" HDTV plasma monitor |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | None |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | None |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | See above |
Other HT Gear: | Motorola DT-5100 HDTV converter |
Comments on HT System: | I don't care enough to spend the money. |
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Woodworking |