![]() |
|
||
FAQ Search Classifieds |
|
Jon_L's Main System | |
IP Address: 68.194.96.128 | Last Update: March 22, 2010 at 16:24:56 |
Amplifier: | Dynaco Stereo 70 |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Audible Illusions Modulus IID |
Speakers: | Klipsch La Scala |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Sony DVP-NS77H |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | B&O TX-2/SoundSmith SMMC-2 Thorens TD-125/Shure M75 or Grado Green |
Other Source(s): | Dynaco FM-3 Tuner Denon DRM-800A Cassette Akai 4000DB Reel to Reel Apple Airport Express - streaming from Macbook |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Zip cord. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | None. |
Tweaks: | None. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 12 x 12 x 8 |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Nearly everything from Howlin' Wolf to Leonard Bernstein with a major detour at Emmylou Harris. |
System Goals/Comments: | Make it sound real. It's pretty close. |
System Strengths: | System is very dynamic and detailed without being sterile or tiring. Good recordings have a very natural, open airiness. |
System Weaknesses: | A bit too much hum and RF/line interference, especially since I often listen very quietly. CDs don't offer the imaging and warmth I get from analog sources at present. |
Video/HT System: None | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Semi-pro blues guitarist |