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Rootman's Rootman's Living Room Systems System | |
IP Address: 72.205.34.241 | Last Update: July 15, 2010 at 14:28:49 |
Amplifier: | McCormack DNA-500 McCormack DNA-225 Peachtree Decco's (2) |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | VTL 5.5 Version 4 w/o phono Various tubes: Mullard remake 12AT7's currently |
Speakers: | Magnepan 3.6 SVS PC-Ultra Subwoofer Extras - Tekton Design OB 4.5's w/tweeter option DCM Time Frame 700's A bunch of different subs - Paradigm, PSB |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Benchmark DAC 1 non USB |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Technics SL-1300 w/Denon 160(MC) Some KAB tweaks on TT |
Other Source(s): | Squeezebox Touch, Duet, SB3 classic Dell Quad Core 6600 530 PC feeding SB's music files thru wireless DI-655 N+ Dlink router |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | MIT Shotgun 1 Bi-Wire 8 ft speaker MIT Silver XLR's(VTL to Mac) Signal Cable Silver IC's(Dac to VTL) Signal Silver Digital IC(SB to DAC) Cardas Maggie X-over jumpers(Maggies) |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Monster Signature 7000 Grant Mye Maggie stands(Must have!!!) Virtual Dynamics PC's for VTL and Benchmark Synergistic Research Master Coupler PC for McCormack PS Audio Statement PC's for Welbourne, SVS |
Tweaks: | Cardas Myrtlewood blocks throughout Welbourne Labs Squeezebox power upgrade Hi-fi silver tuning fuses all components Herbie's tube dampers in VTL |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 19 x 12 x 8 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | I need more room. Audio room is now built in Southport, NC in our new retirement home. I am in process of room tuning it with stuff. I will post pix once I get it done later in summer 2010...Such fun. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | 70% Rock, 20% Jazz, 10% all other listening. Rock and Roll (60's,70's,80's) - classic Jazz - Dave Grusin, Miles Davis and others Some classical New age - Mannheim Steamroller |
System Goals/Comments: | As close to live as I can get it. |
System Strengths: | Resolution and detail. Midrange and highs shine as do Females and acoustic rock. Our system doesn't wear you out and we listen for hours each day... |
System Weaknesses: | Dynamics with maggies. They don't blow you away like Wilsn Maxx's or something like that. Integretion of sub for music. Room needs help in current house. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Family, Beach, Wine, Golf, Fantasy Football, Bowling, Travel, Reading and live music as much as we can get to it..... |