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Greyfox's My System - Revised System | |
IP Address: 68.34.99.98 | Last Update: December 25, 2014 at 08:45:51 |
Amplifier: | Quad 2-40 tube mono blocs (Audiocap .22uf / 600v caps) Dynaco Mk 3 (Audiocap .22uf / 600v caps) 60w PP UL Quad 405-1 for subwoofers |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Quad QC-24 tube with Quad phono input |
Speakers: | Quad ESL-57 (x2) removed bass panel stuffing / added clamp boards by Andy King Quad ELS-63 US Monitors (x2) Janis W3 subwoofers (x2) Foster Ribbon super tweeters (x2) |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Sony XA777-ES SACD |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Channel Master 6652 (aka NEAT P68)/Rega RB300/ Lentek Entre-1 mc Linn Sondek LP12/ADC-LMF1/Denon 304 mc Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe B12H/RB900/Denon 103R mc Rek-O-Kut Rondine Jr. L34/ RB300/Denon103R mc (DIY project) |
Other Source(s): | Quad FM4 |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Mapleshade Double Helix Gale Electronics 315 XLR strand - subs MIT Shotgun 22g Silver solid core MIT / Tributaries SCA 100 silver |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | OneAC power conditioners (x3) / Panamax 500 surge |
Tweaks: | Equipment mounted on 5-shelf Goldring rack Amps on Target floor stands Speakers on Arcici lead shot filled stands TT on Arcici Lead Balloon lead filled/1"granite/Target stand with Isoblocks TT on Arcici Lead Balloon lead shot filled J.A Mitchell Tenderfeet./ J.A.Michell/ROK Record Clamp |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 26 x 16 x 8 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Room is cross-shaped attic with cathedral ceiling and suspended wood floor. Speakers are placed well into room (re: Cardas “Golden Ratio“) and listening position is far from back wall. Minimal treatments |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Velvet Underground, Iggy & Stooges, Pistols, Clash, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, Cure, Stones, Hendrix, Leftfield, Portishead, Prodigy, Placebo, etc ……Jazz (bebop & avantgarde), Classical |
System Goals/Comments: | Enjoy music with minimum degradation or coloring of the sound. |
System Strengths: | Accurate and detailed, overall neutral & detailed. |
System Weaknesses: | Soundstaging, due to room limitations. Dynanic range at high volumes (not an issue) |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Samsung 42" LED |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Yamaha RX-800 receiver |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Mains-Wharfedale Modus 1.6, Centre – Wharfedale Modus 1.2, Surrounds – Wharfedale Modus 8 &6, REL Storm 3 |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Toshiba SD1600 DVD, Zenith VHS /Yamaha Mini disk |
Other HT Gear: | Equipment mounted on 3-shelf TNT Flexi-stand (DIY) similar to Salamander designs. |
Comments on HT System: | DVD's only/ will upgrade to 50" plasma (1080p) |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Photography – Digital & Analog, Mounting Biking, Movies - Drinking, Eating & Socialising. |