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tuneful's Main Audio Room System | |
IP Address: 168.103.116.65 | Last Update: April 06, 2013 at 21:38:59 |
Amplifier: | Hypex nCore NC400 mono amps on main speakers |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Custom K&K Audio single stage push-pull design with 6H30 tubes and Lundahl amorphous core transformers. Balanced inputs and outputs. |
Speakers: | JM Labs Mezzo Utopia with custom external crossovers. 92dB efficient 3-ways with front vent. Pair of JL Audio Fathom f113 subwoofers crossed over at 65hz. |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Oppo 93 used as transport; S/PDIF output into K&K Audio RAAK dac Mk 4. |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | SOTA Cosmos table; SME V arm; Benz Ruby 3 cartridge. Phono stage is Kevin Carter design two stage push-pull output with Lundahl silver core MC input transformers. |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Audioquest Dragon speaker cables (5'); various Audioquest Diamond XLR balanced IC's; Graham IC-70 silver phono cables |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Acrolink IEC power cords; PS Audio P-10 power conditioner for source electronics; Oyaide AC outlets; 3 dedicated power circuits for audio |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 23 ft x 16.5 ft x 9.5 ft |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Wood beam ceiling; adobe wall construction with plaster walls; brick-on-concrete floors 50% covered by wool carpet; furniture and "stuff" for diffusion |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, classic rock, jazz; no opera, no polka, no show tunes |
System Goals/Comments: | Realistic detail, dynamics, and soundstage with correct tonal balance. |
System Strengths: | Realistic presentation of all types of music with excellent detail, dynamics, and soundstaging. |
System Weaknesses: | Need better acoustic room treatment to decrease reverberation time. Reflection makes the sound a bit bright. I'm working on it. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Panasonic 65" VT30 plasma TV |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Marantz AV-7005 processor with Bryston 5-channel amplifier |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | JM Labs Mini Utopia center, JM Labs Electra front and surrounds, JL Audio f113 subs. |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | DirecTV HD receiver, OPPO 93 Bluray player, Apple TV interface to internet |
Comments on HT System: | Excellent picture and very good sound |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Restoration of old trucks and motorcycles |