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| Lightbulbs 's Ronin. System | |
| IP Address: 72.25.35.4 | Last Update: January 28, 2010 at 18:02:31 |
| Amplifier: | Amp #1: Kenwood KA-3500. Amp #2: Yamaha HTR 26380. (has good DAC) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Integrated. |
| Speakers: | Dynaco A-35 |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Built-in Yamaha DAC recieves 24-bit 48kHz IEC958 via TOSlink. M-Audio Fast Track USB (Kenwood Amplifier in) JVC XL-MC222 200 disc changer. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | None at the present. |
| Other Source(s): | Kenwood KT-5300 AM/FM Tuner Sony TC-FX510R Cassette Deck |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | 12 gauge wire. Nothing special. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Allen Bradley Turboencabulator TC-200 power conditioner. Ambient lighting for relaxation. Soundrust 12 channel mixer for other ins. Does not connect to amplifiers. EV664 microphone RANE DC-24 dynamic processor. RANE PE-17 parametric equalizer. |
| Tweaks: | I do not tweak the audio path. This system sounds best flat. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 9 x 15 x 8 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Carpet, bedspread, and curtains reduce sound bouncing. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | I'll leave this unmentioned. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Equipment was given to me for free. I do not intend to spend much, as this system reproduces hifi adequately. Future components: Record player for classical vinyl collection Extremely good DAC for the Kenwood. AKG414 stereo pair (I doubt though) More music albums! |
| System Strengths: | Transparent, natural, and pleasing to the ear at 80% concert volume level. Midrange energy is superb. |
| System Weaknesses: | System has tight, subtle bass. Somewhat limited high frequency response by the Dynacos. Speakers exhibit stress at high volume levels. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Sony Trinitron PC monitor. |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | I gave up on surround sound. Too gimmicky and expensive. Besides, the audio in movies is very poor. |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Unknown 80's RCA VCR |
| Other HT Gear: | Desktop computer software: xine exhaile vlc ALSA |
| Comments on HT System: | Not very impressive. |
| URL Link: http://about:blank | |
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