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All Ears's Still Growing System
Last Update: September 23, 2000 at 12:03:59 IP Address: 12.85.129.182
Amplifier: NAD C340 Integrated
50 Watts into 8 Ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speakers: B&W DM601s2
88dB sensitivity
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: California Audio Labs Icon mkII Power Boss w/ HDCD
Turntable/Phono Stage: still looking
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: MIT speaker cables
DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1 interconnect
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): heavy custom-welded steel rack filled with iron shavings and sand (weighs abould 250 pounds filled)
Monster Power HTS-2000
Creek OBH-11 headphone amp driving Grado SR125 and Etymotic Research ER-4S
Tweaks: DIY rollerblocks under CDP
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Rock (especially Classic Rock), Jazz, Pop -- trying to expand musical horizons
System Goals/Comments: Get a "real" turntable
Tubes?
System Strengths: Soundstage and imaging is great
Highs are smooth and sweet
System Weaknesses: Lack of bass impact from my diminutive B&Ws
A bit harsh sounding at times
Video/HT System: None

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