Here’s the system used for music and gear reviews.
Cartridges
- Denon DL-103 MC cartridge with sapphire cantilever and micro ridge retip by Andy Kim
- Ortofon 2M Black MM cartridge
- Signet TK7E MM cartridge
Tonearm and Turntable
- Technics EPA-100 tonearm with Applied Fidelity rewire (copper)
- Technics SP-10MK2 turntable with obsidian base
SUT and Phono Preamp
- Cinemag CMQEE-3440AH step up transformer made by Ned Clayton
- PS Audio GCPH Phono Preamp
Speakers
- Avantgarde Acoustic SOLO active, coaxial 2-way horns
- REL Strata III subwoofer (occasional)
Cables and Power
- Audio Technica phono cable (DIN to RCA)
- Transparent The Link interconnect cables (RCA)
- Blue Jeans Belden 1800F with Neutrik NC3-B series XLR interconnects (25 ft)
- Monoprice power cables (1 meter)
- PS Audio UPC-200 power center
Record Cleaning
- Loricraft PRC-3 record cleaning machine
- Audio Intelligent Formula No. 15 cleaning fluid
Room
- 21′ x 14′ with 8′ ceiling
- Carpet with heavy pad over concrete floor
- LP shelves provide some diffusion
- No dedicated room treatments
Setup
- Speakers 7′ apart
- Listening spot 8′ from each speaker
Hey, nice setup but you did not mention one real important piece of equipment – the Ikea Poang listening chair. I like sitting in mine even when the music’s not playing.
Ha! Yes, it’s surprisingly comfortable. It’s no Eames Lounge, but it does the trick. Looks kind of out of shape (and pink?) in this photo. I have put in some hours on it!
Please describe the record shelving. Is an off the shelf or custom product? TIA
Those are IKEA bookshelves. Used to be called Expedit, now called Kallax. Cheap, strong and look decent. Also nice because they come in different configurations (1×2, 2×2, 4×2). Be careful with the 4×4 and 5×5 versions: http://i.imgur.com/YHbTm.jpg