je2a3 's JE Labs 2 Channel Hifi System IP Address: 108.2.164.203 Last Update: December 20, 2022 at 18:37:58 Amplifier: DIY SETs (8wpc > 750 milliwatts per channel): 300B, 2A3, 45, 46 and 71A using Tango, Tamura and Noguchi OPTs (more info - see link below) Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Stereo: DIY 5691 octal phono + 76/6SN7 line stage
http://jelabsarch.blogspot.com/2012/06/je-labs-phono-and-line-preamp.htmlSpeakers: Altec 414A + 802/32C in WE753C style cabinets = Altec 753C https://jelabs.blogspot.com/2019/04/altec-753c.html Sources: CD Player/DAC: Sources: Magnavox CDB650 or Raspberry Pi 3b+/Allo DigiOne/Volumio
DIY NOS TDA1541 DAC with tube output - https://jelabs.blogspot.com/2020/04/tda1541-nos-dac.html
Western Electric WE111C wired 600:600 repeat coil for additional 'analog sound' processing ;)
(more info- see link below)Turntable/Phono Stage: Vintage idler TTs in DIY laminated plywood plinths: Grey Garrard 301, 401, Thorens TD124,Mk I & II + other idler drives and a Sony TTS 2500 direct drive
Tonearms: Ortofon RMG309, SME3012, Audio Technica AT 1501-II, Grace G565, Alfred Bokrand AB309, Fidelity Research FR64fx, FR54 and FR24MkII
Cartridges: Ortofon SPU#1s, SPU-G, SPU-GM, Denon DL103, DL103R and DL103C1, Supex SD900 MkIV, GAS Sleeping Beauty, FR1MkII
MC step-up: Tamura TKS83 + Altec 4722
Phono preamps: DIY Octal 5691 based on RCA passive RIAA EQ circuit and DIY Loctal version of the EAR 834P (7F7 + 7N7) - https://jelabs.blogspot.com/2017/12/jel-loctal-preamp.htmlOther Source(s): Yamaha T-2 or Scott LT110B
(more info- see link below)Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Mogami 2534, Kimber KCAG, PBJ & Telcoflex 14awg
(more info- see link below)Room Size (LxWxH): 16' x 13 x 7.5' Music Preferences and Comments: Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical, Jazz, 80s New Wave and Pop System Goals/Comments: Musical satisfaction System Strengths: Every component in my system is appreciating in value, except my DIY creations. ;) System Weaknesses: Not rated in Stereophile or The Absolute Sound Video/HT System: None URL Link: http://jelabs.blogspot.com/ Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: I am a classical musician/violinist who also dabbles in B&W film photography
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