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Ugly's Ugly System
IP Address: 50.159.77.150 Last Update: August 02, 2014 at 20:31:28
Amplifier: 4X JBL (Urei) model 6290: 2 X bridged monoblocks Fronts, 2 X stereo sides + rears surrounds.

1X Model 6260 bridged monoblock center channel.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Onkyo PRSC885
Pioneer Spec-1
Speakers: 2X Peavey 118 International Series fronts, 1X Peavey PR12 floor center channel. 4X Infinity SM152 as surrounds. Little JBL sub.
Magnepan MG-IIc alternate fronts
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: CD Players: Asus Bluray R/W in PC , Sony PS3 Bluray

DACs: Onkyo PRSC885, Asus Xonar Essence STX, Tascam US-366
Turntable/Phono Stage: Technics SL1210 MK2

KAB stuff: external power supply, Vreg pcb, strobe disabler pcb, fluid damper, cardas arm rewire, screw on record clamp, Ortofon Concorde w/Sty-30 upgrade

Aplied fidelity: spindle custom tapped for KAB clamp.

Sound Hi Fi: motor dynamics mod

Cambridge Azur 651P, Pioneer Spec-1 phono stage
Other Source(s): PC Digital I/O: Asus Nvidia GTX750 HDMI to PRSC885, Tascam US-366, motherboard sound circuitry disabled in BIOS.
PC Analog I/O: Xonar Essence STX
Cassette: Nakamichi CR3A, Onkyo Integra TA-2600 cassette
AM/FM: Kenwood KT-990D,Pioneer F-93,Yamaha TX-950
Open reel: Ampex ATR-700
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Lots of copper, nothing exotic.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Computer rack, shelved gear stand, wall shelf for turntable
Tweaks: inner tube under my turntable shelf
Room Comments/Treatments: Still peeling that onion and have a ways to go I'm sure.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Rock. Video Game. other.
System Goals/Comments: DIY low tuned ported sonotube cabinet for 18" neodymium magnet speaker? Worthy class D amps? So called HDMI jitter issue solutions? Power Delivery bottleneck removal etc.
System Strengths: Low noise. Goes loud if I want to. Satisfies me.
System Weaknesses: I want some dedicated power circuits. Acoustic feedback can always be a challenge but especially with phono. I could use a dedicated space with an isolated equipment/mixing room. I'm good to about 20Hz. I need to fill in the gap below there somehow.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Sharp Aquos 42" 1080P LCD.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: dirtbiking,mountain biking.
embedded/power electronics designer for the renewable energy market.

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