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azazel's Meridian & B&W System
Last Update: September 23, 2000 at 14:10:24 IP Address: 193.113.185.172
Amplifier: Two Meridian 557 power amps, in bridge mode providing 690 watts each into 8 ohmm, over a thousand into 4 ohmms, each.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Meridian 502 pre amp, moving coil phono stage fitted
Speakers: B&W 801 Matrix series 3
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Meridian 508: 20 bit
Turntable/Phono Stage: Ariston RD 80, linn basik, ortofon mc 10 super
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Van Den Hul D102 mk 3 long interconnects, terminated with neutrik XLR plugs. VDH Revolution speaker cables, short.
Room Size (LxWxH): 5m x 5m x 2.4
Room Comments/Treatments: part of the room is a conservatory, with heavy curtains.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): rock, blues, jazz
System Goals/Comments: I wanted heaps of power with big bass. I like to play music LOUD and I don't like to hear distortion or any other nasties
System Strengths: musical, pleasant to listen to, especially loud. Crystal clear mid range natural treble. Big powerfull and deep bass. Makes most disks sound good, some excellent
System Weaknesses: lack of detail maybe.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: woodwork, Quake 3 arena, carpenter

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