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| Logan's Logan System | |
| IP Address: 219.89.183.49 | Last Update: April 10, 2014 at 20:34:04 |
| Amplifier: | Plinius 8150 (150w) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
| Speakers: | Image 414 New Zealand-made floorstanders, 2.5-way with Morel drivers. Recently factory-modded with new crossovers and are now even more impressive. (90 dB) |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Arcam CD 93 24/192 upsampler |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Michell GyroDec SE with Michell TecnoArm A arm. Audio Technica OC9 ML II MC cartridge. Michell HR power supply. Plinius Jarrah phonostage. |
| Other Source(s): | Denon DRM 400 cassette deck for wife's and kids' tapes of unacceptable music. |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Kimber 4TC on treble, 8TC on mid/bass. Kimber Silver Streak IC. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Russ Andrews Super Purifier mains conditioner, connected in parallel to system. MIT Z-cord mains cables to amp and CDP. |
| Tweaks: | CDP and amp sit on Mission Isoplat platforms (sorbothane again). RDC cones under the CDP. Turntable sits on a granite base, also supported by RDC cones. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 20 ft x 20 ft x 8.5 ft |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Solid concrete floor (carpeted). Heavy curtains behind speakers and on both side walls. Soft cushions in corners. Dedicated mains spur. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Orchestral, choral, and operatic classical music exclusively. Beethoven to Shostakovich is the preferred period. Much Mahler and Verdi. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Neutrality and absence of harshness. Low financial outlay commeasurate with retirement income. Buying high-quality NZ-made components in NZ helps achieve this. The amp and speakers see off imports costing twice the price in New Zealand. The mains conditioner is inexpensive and indispensible. |
| System Strengths: | Synergy. All components share the neutrality goal and follow the music rather than making it. |
| System Weaknesses: | None at the prices paid. |
| Video/HT System: None | |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Vintage toys. Steam trains. Sport. Literature. History. Science. Scottish heritage. Retired. |
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