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freedom1095's Old and New System | |
IP Address: 67.174.201.151 | Last Update: March 04, 2009 at 19:44:51 |
Amplifier: | HK Citation II upgraded with Jim McShane's Level II(+) kits; Fisher SA-16 upgraded with Auricap's, new electrolytics in power supply, and Riken resistors. |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Conrad Johnson PV-5, upgraded by Bill Thalmann |
Speakers: | Quad ESL-57's with new EHT/clamp boards/panels supplied by Wayne Piquet in May 2006. |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Sony Playstation 3 (Yeah, I don't listen to digital seriously...) |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Rega P9 with Lyra Skala, paired with Hagerman's Piccolo Head Amp. |
Other Source(s): | HK Citation 23 tuner |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | OCOS silver speaker cable, Cardas Neutral Reference IC from preamp to amp. Stock Rega cable from turntable to preamp. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical/Jazz |
System Goals/Comments: | The sweet midrange of the quads/tube system is a must for listening to chamber music/combos. |
System Strengths: | Midrange - small jazz combos, chamber music, vocals are to die for! |
System Weaknesses: | The usual suspects for this type of system - bass and full orchestral can get lost, but I'm happy for now, particulalry with what I listen to! |
Video/HT System: Integrated | |
TV/Projector: | Panasonic AE3000U HD projector |
Comments on HT System: | Happy with 2 channel for videogames/movies |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Motorcycles/Cooking/Travel/Wine |