Room Size

14' X 20'

System Overview

Amplification: Regulus 10W SET Integrated mono-block amps (self-designed, self-constructed). Zero-feedback, KT90 output tube. THD+N into 6-Ohm resistive load: No more than 3.7% 20Hz-20kHz @ 10 Watts; No more than 2.9% 20Hz-20kHz @ 8 Watts. Phono Preamp: All tube "RCA Handbook" type 12AX7 passive RIAA compensation. VR tube voltage regulation and separtely filtered 12B4A output stages (self-designed, self constructed). Speakers: Fostex BK-16 Folded- Horns with 6.5" FF165K drivers and T90A supertweeters (cabinets self-constructed and modified from kits). Reproduction in room: 55Hz-35kHz, 96dB/ 1W/ 1M. Also: Fostex FX120 5"full-range drivers in 10-Liter bass- reflex cabinets. Reproduction in room: 55Hz-20kHz, 89dB/ 1W / 1M. Turntable: Technics SL-1210 Mk5 with proper mat and lid. Cartridges: Grado 'Black' (moving iron), & Denon DL-110 (moving coil) CD player: Toshiba SD-3960. "$50 plastic crap box over-achiever!"

Music Preferences

Classical, Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, and lots of other stuff too...

Room Description

"average/fair'

Acoustic Treatment

Furniture, drapes, carpets... nothing special.

Listening Impressions

It works. BIG, dynamic 3-D sound. Excellent transient response. Compelling, lucid midrange and treble to 35kHz. Bass is tight and good to 55 Hz approx (due to horn limitations). Works great with all music genres: big complex, fast material--no problems here!

Media Storage

Boxes and Bins

Other Comments

Sure, I could have spent a lot more... but Why?

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