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Frank Mena's My Humble System System | |
IP Address: 76.64.217.79 | Last Update: May 26, 2024 at 17:58:13 |
Amplifier: | DIY built Baby Huey EL84-Push -pull amp with Magnequest MQ-565 nickel pinstriped output transformers |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Salas 6V6 preamp from DIY Audio. Salas DCG3 preamp/headphone amp |
Speakers: | Onken 414Z with 802D.... ala JE Labs crossover ... up to 3000hz for 414 with the rest taken care of via Altec 802D with 32B horn. |
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CD Player/DAC: | Rasp Pi music server connected to HD. Moode Audio software |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Garrard 401 in four layer slate with 1/8th inch aluminum layer between slate layers Nigel Speed Motor controller: Lenco Heaven Phono- Stage... Salas Simplistic NJFET RIAA with Cinemag Step Up MC Carts : DL-103R & AT33Sa |
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Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | TelcoFlex KS24194 spec AIW wire 14 awg cotton braid |
Room Comments/Treatments: | In the basement ...speakers raised 2 inches above floor. Sound absorption panels and Skyline 3D diffusor on wall behind speakers. I have them on French Cleats on the wall. Bass traps in the corners behind the speakers |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, instrumental guitar & blues, pop. |
System Goals/Comments: | To see what I could do on a modest budget. and have a balance of natural sound and musical engagement ....what-ever that means. |
System Strengths: | Musicality!! Vocals sound pretty amazingly real with the Altec 414 Baby Onken & Altec 802-d & 32B horn. |
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Video/HT System: None | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Trained as an analytical chemist. Photography, multi-day bicycle touring/camping, Gravel Bike riding. Seeing step-son perform with his Jazz ensemble & also seeing him at school for his Jazz concerts (he is studying to be a musician at Humber Colleg |