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DevillEars's Lounge Audio System (Main) System | |
IP Address: 198.54.202.194 | Last Update: May 14, 2011 at 22:54:50 |
Amplifier: | 2 x Jeff Rowland Model 201 monoblocks - Output: 2 x 250watts into 8 ohms |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Classe' Delta Series CP-500 - touchscreen menu system |
Speakers: | Tannoy Definition Series Model D700 - Sensitivity: 93dB/w/m - Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms - Maximum Amplifier Power: 150 watts |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | CDT: Theta Data Basic II (CDM9Pro Mech) DAC: Bryston BDA-1 NB: Yamaha CDR-HD1300 feeds DAC via Coax I/C |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | T/T: Linn LP12 / Valhalla / Cirkus upgrade Arm: Linn Ittok LVII Cartridge: Ortofon Kontrapunkt 'h' - MC Phono Stage: Classe' PB-500 Phono Module |
Other Source(s): | Yamaha CDR-HD1300 CD/HDD Recorder (120GB) Rotel RT-02 Stereo FM Tuner |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Amp-Spk: PS Audio Resolution Reference Bi-Wire (2 x 3m) CDT-DAC: Transparent Premium AES/EBU 110ohm DAC-PRE: PS Audio Resolution Transcendent (Balanced) PRE-PWR: PS Audio Resolution Transcendent (Balanced) CDR-DAC: Apogee WideEye RCA-RCA 75ohm CDR-PRE: PS Audio Resolution Transcendent S/E (2 x prs) FMT-PRE: PS Audio Resolution Transcendent S/E T/T-PRE: Linn bespoke cable 1,5m |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Power Conditioner: PS Audio Quintet Power Cords: PS Audio Statement SC (x5); PS Audio Power Punch (x1); Racks: Local - 1 x 4-shelf, 1 x 3-shelf RCM: Sota |
Tweaks: | Navcom isolators under CDT Isolation/Levelling Platform under LP12 Nylon 'disks' between spikes and floor |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 4.5m x 4.5m x 2.8m |
Room Comments/Treatments: | No treatments, but they're needed. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Likes: Eclectic - Classic/Jazz/New Age/Celtic/Rock/Folk/etc Dislikes: C&W, Heavy Classical, Music that is too ethnic (can't relate to it) |
System Goals/Comments: | Goal: To provide a basis for me to enjoy my music collection Ecstatic with the system after >350 hours The MUSIC comes through with great PRAT Imaging and Soundstaging are first-class I couldn't be happier with the equipment |
System Strengths: | Well balanced - no upgrades envisaged H/F: Clear, clean, no sibilance, smooth Mid: Well projected, warm and clear L/F: Controlled, crisp and extended |
System Weaknesses: | The room (and the ageing listener... :-) |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | TV1: Samsung UA32C5000 32in FHD LED TV (TV room) TV2: Samsung US32C5000 32in FHD LED TV (study) NB: 2 x 32" gives more flexibility for marital coexistence :-) |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Receiver: Sony STR-DH510 85wpc 5.1 |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Front: Tannoy MX2 Centre: Tannoy MXC Rear: Tannoy MX1 Sub: Tannoy MX-SUB-10 |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | BD/DVD: Sony BDP-S370 VCR: Sansui 'el cheapo' (mainly timeshifts) |
Other HT Gear: | Media Player 1: Seagate GoFlex TV 500GB FHD (TV room) Media Player 2: Seagate GoFlex TV 500GB FHD (Study) Flexibility again... |
Comments on HT System: | Originally provided as distraction to keep family out of lounge when I'm listening to music, media player has helped bump this up again. Two separate rooms each with identical TV reduces contention and conflict. |
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Woodwork, Digital Photography, Reading |