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IP Address: 199.48.94.37 | Last Update: June 11, 2024 at 08:34:18 |
Amplifier: | Pass Labs XA100.5 mono blocks (checked-out by Pass 2/21) |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Pass Labs XP-30 |
Speakers: | Vandersteen 5A's using balanced HP |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Ayre C-5xe mp via balanced outputs placed on Symposium Svelte Plus iso platform and SS Stillpoints; Ayre QX-5 Twenty digital hub, AQ Carbon AES IC. |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Pass XP-25 phono stage; SME 20/3 TT; Audience Au24SE low Z tone arm cable; SME V tone arm; Lyra Kleos SL, Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua cartridge; Symposium Svelte Plus isolation platform. |
Other Source(s): | Roon Nucleus w/ 4T storage direct to router; Tidal & Qobuz |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | AudioQuest Thunderbird double bi-wire Zero + Bass spkr cable, AudioQuest Colorado balanced ICs. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Target TT-5 & TT-3 component stands; Timbernation 3" thick amp platforms sitting on Target amp stands; Billy Bags TT stand; DIY, AQ, Shunyata Tron Viper Digital & NC PCs, Alpha Digital & PS Audio AC-5 & AC-10 PCs; 2 each 20 amp dedicated circuits on same rail; PS Audio Premier Power Plant for digital. |
Tweaks: | Cable elevators, Aurios isolators; Ayre myrtle blocks; SS Ultra Stillpoints; SR Black Platinum fuses; Rives Parametric Equalizer (analog <100 Hz). |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 17 x 19.5 x 8.3 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Dedicated room: concrete floor & front wall; wall to wall carpeting; corners & center full round 16" & 20" ASC bass traps, acoustic absorption panels at reflection points on side walls & ceiling, absorption/diffusor behind listening position; long hallway from one corner; solid wood doors at all entries. Multi-year process of fine tuning speaker placement, absorbtion devices and component placement. Use of XTC audio analysis software incl. RTA, Bosch laser measuring device; Firecore laser leveling device. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | The more I listen to new music or old music newly discovered, the more I learn that my tastes are wide and eclectic. Acoustic instruments and voice are favorites. |
System Goals/Comments: | To become lost, found or transported in and through the music. |
System Strengths: | A good rendition including excellent PRaT, timbre, air and body. Soundstage is good and with some source material, the system sometimes fools me. |
System Weaknesses: | Not the same as a live performance. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | LG OLED65C7P (65" 4k, HDR) |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | AVR-X7200W (7.1 with Audyssy auto room DSP settings) |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Snell models: C mk Vs, CC-1, K mk IIIs; SVS PB2000 subs x2 |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Oppo UDP-203 (Blu-ray, 4k, DVD-A & SACD multi-channel); OTA local ant . Roku with direct ethernet cable to router; DirecTV streaming among others. |
Other HT Gear: | Real Traps corner, ceiling, wall diffusion and absorption panels. |
Comments on HT System: | Fun movie viewing in the comfort of home. |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | cycling enthusiast; live music attendance; community volunteer. |