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IP Address: 70.139.57.6 | Last Update: April 16, 2016 at 07:41:09 |
Amplifier: | Wyred 4 Sound STi-1000 |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Wyred 4 Sound STi-1000 |
Speakers: | Focal 836 V/W GR Research passive sub system -- DIY Focal Spirit Classic headphones |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Meridian Explorer |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | -VPI Prime -Phono Stage - Herron Audio VTPH-1, or Hotroded Bugle with DIY chasis - Actually, I didn't do the chassis. Tom Patton did so it should be DISE - do it someone else -Boozhound Labs Phono Pre and Headamp -Rek O Kut L34 w/Syntec S-220 (AKA Piezo PU-402) tonearm and ADC XLM MKII |
Other Source(s): | NAD Tuner |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Speakers: Tara Labs RSC Prime 1000 & DIY MILSPC Stuff Interconnects: Petra, Tara Labs |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | I have the system in a nice component rack, but its not a official 'audio rack.' I compromised with my wife and bought it at a funriture store rather than a Hi-Fi store. Power conditioner is a SL Waber Wave Tracker |
Tweaks: | Rek O Kut - SiN3 ball bearings, Petra Cables, Feet spikes, Micropolished SiN3 thrustplate on the bearing -Bugle has upgraded parts including the russian teflon caps and vishay resistors |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 20 x 15 x 17 |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Listening to MJQ right now. I haven't been able to get into hip hop much but I like most everything else. I mostly like Jazz, namely latin Jazz. The bulk of what I listen to falls into the 'found it at a thrift store' category. |
System Goals/Comments: | Have fun without destroying marriage. Thanks largely to the VA I achieved everything I dared dream for. I have a few goals such as a power supply for the Technics and a way to digitally record my LPs, but other than that I'm here. |
System Strengths: | pretty well balanced - very neutral and dynamic. |
System Weaknesses: | pretty well balanced. I definitely need room treatments |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | none |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | none |
Other HT Gear: | none |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Occupation: Who says I have a job? Hobbies: Wine, Home brewing, Motorcycling, Jogging, Bike ridding, pina coladas and getting caught in the rain |