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paa's My valve DIY system System | |
IP Address: 193.126.195.62 | Last Update: May 08, 2010 at 05:02:46 |
Amplifier: | Ella, an excellent DIY kit from DIY Hifi Supply. I'm using Gold Lion KT88 tubes |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None. I control volume in the digital domain |
Speakers: | Triangle Comete EX. I used Quad ESL 63 for some time but had to reconstruct the stators and the final results are far from satisfactory (two stators still have problems) |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | None! For some years now. 24/94 music downloads is the way to go |
Other Source(s): | Squeezebox Touch with Russ Andrews power supply, Musical Fidelity V-DAC with Little Pinky power supply |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Nordost Red Daw speakers and interconnects, Nordost Moonglo 2 between Squeezebox and DAC |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Vincent power cables |
Tweaks: | The amp has been subject to multiple modifications |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, Bossa Nova |
System Goals/Comments: | A good balance between transparency and smoothness |
System Strengths: | I had a lot of fun tuning the amp to the speakers and my own personal tastes |
System Weaknesses: | I miss the Quad ESL 63 ultimate "voicing" and "un-boxiness" |
Video/HT System: Separate |