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Andrew L's Darwin's memory (bedroom system) System | |
IP Address: 72.230.160.81 | Last Update: December 20, 2015 at 08:30:54 |
Amplifier: | Modified Zenith 5B30 console integrated amp. SEP with EL84s driven by a single 12AX7. 5Y3GT rectifier. Modified for standalone use. Replaced all caps. IEC power connector with built-in EMI/RF filtering, semi-star grounding, new RCA inputs and speaker binding posts. |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | none |
Speakers: | E-V Wolverine LT-12 coaxials in open baffle |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | iPod 3rd Gen. |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Radio Shack interconnects and 18ga. zip cord. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Hospital-grade AC cord. |
Tweaks: | Orange drop caps the decoupling and feedback. Panasonic signal caps originally from a Bottlehead SEX amp. Lots of tubes to choose from. Various british, german, dutch and american tubes to roll. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz and ambient, prog rock, classical. |
System Goals/Comments: | Found the console for free. Removed the amp and switched it from piezo phono to line-in, removed the tone controls and phono pre/EQ. |
System Strengths: | very straight forward sound. Tube rollable with EL84s and 12AX7s. |
System Weaknesses: | Low level hum. Almost disappears when music is playing. Probably magnetic induction hum. |
Video/HT System: None | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | homebrewing, mountian biking, occasional aquaculture. |