| John LeVasseur's A Modest System System
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| Last Update: July 05, 2000 at 08:46:50
| IP Address: 24.189.28.73
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| Amplifier: | Bryston 4B
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Bryston BP-4
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| Speakers: | Theil CS2
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | California Audio Labs CL-10 |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Thorens TD-166mkII (User Modified), Grado Reference Platinum cartridge. |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | AudioQuest Python Interconnects, Proprietary DIY Speaker Cables (7ga., 200 Strand) |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Furman AR-1230, AR-1220 |
| Tweaks: | DIY Turnatable Shelf (concrete-wall mounted, shelf system is a composite of granite, MDF, & various sorbothane components) |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 32' x 20' x 10' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Asymetrical shaped room has cement floor (carpeted), unpainted course concrete walled structure, interior surfaces are hardbord panel 1/4" thick with roofing felt backing, mounted over a 2" air gap. Surfaces strategically treated with 4" Sonex and Tube Traps. Room treatment tuned using TEF analysis. Not a completely dead room, but instead early reflections at listening positions reduced to minimum at full bandwidth. |
| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Nearly anything except Country. It's just not my cup of tea. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Room considered part of system. Designed to accomodate a modest priced system, and reap the maximum from it. Room also will accomodate upgrades of any level in the future. A work in progress. |
| System Strengths: | Overal good balance in most parameters. Wide and deep soundstage. Excellent noise floor (low levels, both from external sources and system noise) |
| System Weaknesses: | Imaging could be more focused. More power needed(due to room size). Some standing waves present at lower frequencies. |
| Video/HT System:
None |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Sound Reinforcement system designing, Web Site Development, Marketing, Chess, Amateur Radio |