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andy evans's andy evans System
IP Address: 146.198.163.244	Last Update: September 24, 2017 at 12:41:34
Amplifier:	PSE 4P1L amp. 01A with Ale Moglia gyrator into 4P1L PSE outputs into amorphous core OPT. All tubes in filament bias with Rod Coleman regulators.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None - DAC directly into 2 stage amp.
Speakers:	Mark Audio Alpair 10.01 in 21 litre IB column.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Apple Mac Mini running Audirvana+ into USB ES9023 DAC, battery powered
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Whatever's to hand
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Whatever's to hand
Tweaks:	I build just about everything so the tweaks are built in.
Room Size (LxWxH):	17.5 ft x 11 ft x 9.5 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Soft furnishings, thick carpet.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	60% Classical: Stravinsky, Scriabin, Sibelius, Ravel etc 20% Modern Jazz: Ed Bickert, Mehldau, Jamal, Bill Evans etc 20% Soul, R+B, Steely Dan, Dr. John, Latin, Gospel, Ragtime
System Goals/Comments:	All DHT. Cheap, available parts, modular build so easy to modify. Goal is TIMBRE - get the exact tone of the acoustic instruments right and I'm happy. DHTs get me there.
System Strengths:	Very realistic timbre to instruments - delicate and detailed sound which is perfect for orchestral music and small group jazz.
System Weaknesses:	Low volume, but I don't listen loud. Won't produce large dynamic contrasts, but I don't require this.
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://www.artsandmedia.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Lecturer and Performance Psychologist, specialising in musicians; author; broadcaster; ex-professional double-bassist (classical/modern jazz) and songwriter.