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WarrenA's Main System System | |
IP Address: 72.254.167.232 | Last Update: December 18, 2008 at 09:31:05 |
Amplifier: | ARC 100.2 |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | ARC LS26 |
Speakers: | Magnepan MG1.6QR, upgraded crossovers. |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | MacBook and ARC CD1 as Transports, ARC DAC7 |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Sota Star Saphire w/Graham 1.5TC/Benz M2/ARC PH5 and Oracle Delphi Mk II w/Graham 2.2/Benz M2/ARC PH3. |
Other Source(s): | Marantz 10B, internet radio. |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Kimber Select(Hybrid) for speakers and interconnect. Graham IC-70, Hovland MG2, and Kimber TAK-AG phono cables. VH Audio, Shunyata, and DIY power cords. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Installed in 150 year old armoire, could be more isolated and stable. Shunyata for analog and second Shunyata for Digital. On separate dedicated circuits. |
Tweaks: | Tiptoes, VPI bricks, Still Points, Herbies feet. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 21 x 14 x 12 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | No room treaments - carpet and sheetrock walls. Room is not symetrical and open on several sides, creating some sonic smear |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, Blues, Classical, M/F vocals, Rock, some Progressive Country. Listen primarily to vinyl. |
System Goals/Comments: | Goal is balanced and neutral, not a fan of warm, lush, or colored systems. System is very neutral with some high frequency imbalance caused by room. |
System Strengths: | Very well balanced and articulate for types of music I listen to. Good balance between detail and transparency. |
System Weaknesses: | Currently installed in 150 year old armoire for WAF - need good equipment stands and better isolation to bring out best results. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Sony 46" HD LCD |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Sony ES amp, B&K HT Preamp |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Paradigm Mini monitors and Velodyne sub |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Sony ES9000 DVD, Tivo, DirecTV, HT computer. |
Comments on HT System: | Very small room, sounds great. |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Woodworking, metalworking, music, guitar, photography, electronics, gadgets. |