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| Last Update: September 29, 2006 at 13:08:01 | IP Address: 71.209.150.12 |
| Amplifier: | Pioneer VSX3800 Dolby Surround 100 w/ch
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | No preamp, but an Optimus 10 Band EQ w/IMX enhanced stereo image expander |
| Speakers: | Axiom M3ti (pair),Velodyne CHT-8 Sub. |
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| CD Player/DAC: | Sony RCD W50C CD 6-disc Changer/Recorder-burner single transport Technics SL PD987 5 Disc Rotary/Carousel changer(w/pitch adjust control) |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Denon DP 59L w/Denon DL 110 MC cart. Denon DP 47F w/AT 440ML cart. JVC QL Y66F w/Shure V15VxMR cart. JVC QL Y55F w/Grado Prestige Blue series cart. Technics SL1600 MK2-Customized mods and refurbished by VA inmate Scottrt:Cardas tonearm wiring,special wrap dampening tonearm material,customized automotive high gloss black paint finish,1200 MK2 new dustcover,aftermarket audiophile RCA cables. Technics SL 5300 w/Audio Technica 440ML (2)Technics SL Q3 w/AT 440ML Technics SL Q303 (no cart,in storage)
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| Other Source(s): | To play my 'vast' collection of 20-25 pre-recorded cassettes, Sony TC WE835S Cassette Deck (handheld remote control,full logic,Dolby S,favorite track pogramability,pitch adj.,superfast rewind/ff mode).Yeah, I'm a bells and whistles /gadgets kinda guy---only if the bells & whistles really work !...
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Monster XP speaker cables,Monster cable from Kenwood digital receiver to sub.,Monster Fibre Opt. cable for Dolby Digital and DTS from dvd player to Kenwood receiver |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | (2) Lucent Technologies Surge Protector power boxes/strips |
| Tweaks: | (minimal tweaks)Adding Optimus EQ, placing sub in corner of room for increased bass output.Other than that, nothing really technical or any DIY turntable projects. Maybe in the near future! |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Placing area rug, mats, strategically to dampen any unwanted resonances and for better acoustics (but not too much, don't want to completely 'deaden' the music or room !). |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Rock,70's Classic Rock,50's Rock & Roll,60's Motown sound, Doo Wop and more Rock also from 60's,R&B,Soul,Funk,Disco,some Pop,New Age,Classical,Big Band,Jazz,Acoustical,Soundtracks, Latin, Spanish,World Beat, Reggae,Ska,some 80's New Wave,European Pop imports,Country ( I think I covered everything)... |
| System Goals/Comments: | Get back into the 3-way tower speaker arena !!, Denon DP 59L TT,get a black Technics SL 1200MK2 or MK5 OR a customized full auto 1600 MK2,get a dedicated speaker surround setup for the Kenwood DD/DTS/THX receiver,VPI Record Cleaning Machine |
| System Strengths: | Axiom speakers (for their size anyways),Velodyne sub,Technics SL5300 'table,JVC QL Y66F with Shure cart.Out of ALL turntables I have ever owned,including Technics 1200 M3D, the Technics SL 5300 D.D. Quartz is the most musical and involving 'table ( who'd think a 1979 funky looking molded plastic top plinth with die-cast metal botton TT would sound so damn good!).Even the JVC tables play just a little too soft for my musical tastes...Clean and great low end bass from the Velodyne sub.Axioms sound pretty accurate to these ears. Shure cartridge on the JVC 'table is a phenomenal sounding and tracing cart! Technics SL Q3 sounds pretty good,clean tight sound (almost digital sounding) and is a very well damped.anti-vibration table, BUT not as 'vinylly musical or open' as the older SL 5300. Recently acquired a Denon DP 59L-The high quality and anti-resonant plinth offers a refined sound previously a bit lacking in my 2 JVC turntables.The Denon has a very quiet motor/bearing/platter system w/dead accurate Quartz speed lock...The refurbed-modded Technics 1600 MK2 offers wonderful and ultra smooth full automation arm features and the Cardas tonearm wiring offers a clean soundstage with focused and deep bass,punchy mids, and crisp and clear high freqs.It is basically a modded,fully automated brother of the manual operated DJ 1200 'table.IMHO, in a more attractive plinth as well.1600 has dual suspension/anti-resonant plinth! Truly, a remarkable and a blast to use and LISTEN to!! |
| System Weaknesses: | None that are glaringly obvious or that would impede or disturb my overall listening pleasure !! The JVC servo arm/simulated rosewood tables are not as well damped as the Technics w/ regards to vibrations from speakers.Those I will definitely tweak for better isolation! |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | RCA 27' Color Track XS Stereo surround |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Kenwood VR6070 6.1 Dolby Digital/DTS THX Certified |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Optimus Ctr.Channel w/Linaeum 180 Dispersion Ribbon Tweeter 160 Watts, Velodyne CHT-8 @350 watts, Axioms get switched over from the Pioneer to Kenwood when watching DVDs. |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | JVC XV-SA75GD DVD Audio/Video Player Philips S-VHS-Hi-Fi VCR |
| Other HT Gear: | not really HT gear but the second Technics SL Q3 turntable is connected to the Kenwood receiver's Phono input section |
| Comments on HT System: | Currently lacks rear surround speakers, third rear speaker for the full out 6.1 surround effects,will also need to buy dedicated L&R front speakers!Would like to upgrade the center channel...However vinyl is my primary joy.Not very fascinated with DVD Audio surround and I hardly ever watch DVD's---therefore, an urgent immediacy for complete surround is not a priority. Had the complete surround setup before, but blew out pair of Cerwin Vegas RE-30's and pair of Infinity IL-10's. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Writing reviews/critiques for music, movies for a certain online shopping website(can\\\\'t any of you tell by now I like to WRITE/type)! Portrait and caricature artist, hanging out w/family and w/friends(sharing some brewskies,clean and filthy jokes and good times and great convos), gardening & landscaping,a little home maintenance,upkeep,installing light fixtures and ceiling fans,spackling,painting.Plumbing I will not do ! Don\\\\'t ask. |
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