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MWE's Main System
IP Address: 71.49.58.28 Last Update: July 28, 2015 at 20:44:06
Amplifier: Bryston 4B-SST for bass panel on Maggies
Parasound A21 for mid/tweets
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad-Johnson PF-R, or Rogue Perseus
Speakers: "Gunn'ed" (Magnestand mod) Magneplanar 1.6QR, Magneplanar 3.6R bi-amped with Marchand XM9 active bass LP and PLLXO (single capacitor at amp input) for mid/tweet HP. Also sometimes Harbeth SHL5.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Rega Saturn and Apollo
Turntable/Phono Stage: Kuzma Stabi S/Lyra Argo, Rega RP6/Audio-Technica AT150mlx, K&K Audio tube phono stage
Other Source(s): Marantz cassette deck, Pioneer SX-1050 receiver (recapped/refurbished by me)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Mostly Kimber
Tweaks: Full retro Discwasher set with walnut base and cover
Room Size (LxWxH): 19 x 13 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Indie rock (late 70's-present), classic rock, classical
System Goals/Comments: Natural sound, whatever that means. K and K
phono stage (built from kit) is awesome.
System Strengths: Magnestand mod for Maggies is a major improvement over stock, in areas of clarity and, particularly, dynamics.
System Weaknesses: Room could be better, but it's not too bad.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Samsung 40"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Integra amp
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): PSB B25
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Cycling, music, reading, 20th-century history

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