| Last Update: April 06, 2001 at 20:28:57 | IP Address: 216.68.146.195 |
| Amplifier: | Aronov 9100 Monoblocks (w/ KT88 tubes) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | BAT VK5SE |
| Speakers: | Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage REL Strata III |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Muse Model 9 Signature |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Linn LP12 (Lingo/Ekos/Klyde) Linn Linto |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Audioquest Dragon SE (10 ft bi wire run) Audioquest Diamond X3 Interconnects Audioques Emerald X3 Phono Interconnect Bybee Quantum Interconnect Filters |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Mana 5 tier Stand (on 3 Sound Stages) Target Amp stands VPI 17F Record Cleaning Machine Audio Prism Power Foundation III |
| Tweaks: | Audio Prism Quite Lines BMI Virtue Eeel Reference Power Cords Sonic Horizons Daybreak Power Cords RPG Foam BDR Cones |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 14 ft x 12.75 ft x 7.8 ft |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Room is small but fully dedicated, with dedicated 20 amp power line and Hubbell outlets. RPG foam used to treat all first reflection points, and additionally to cover other potential trouble spots (e.g., front of VPI machine and subwoofer, etc). Response is, however, not flat (+ 9 dB peak at ~ 200Hz, 7dB "hole" at ~ 50-65 dB". |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz (including big band jazz) Classical (symphonic and opera) Blues/Rock |
| System Goals/Comments: | Getting the last iota of performance out of current set-up before (or to avoid) embarking on another major upgrade trek. Plan to focus on getting the sound treatment and speaker placement "right" first, then tweaking signal and power cables. |
| System Strengths: | Soundstage depth, midrange and HF clarity |
| System Weaknesses: | Who knows? Sounding pretty good to me now! |
| Video/HT System: None | |