Systems

Bill's hodge-podgery, a Two-channel Audio System by BillB

Rackaroo
Room Size
18' x 13'
System Overview
This is my 2ch system located in our living room where I spend nearly all of my time listening to music. Most components are DIY or have been modified in some way.
Music Preferences
Everything from klezmer to techno with little to no country, opera, or rap with the exception of old-school stuff.
Room Description
Shoe boxish with an opening for the kitchen, hallway and an open split level foyer.
Acoustic Treatment
Nada
Listening Impressions
I like it...
Media Storage
PC
Components
Digital Source
Sony PC streaming Rhapsody, Onix CD-5 with OPA 627 and LM4562 op-amps
Signal Processors
Zhaolu 1.2 DAC and occassionally a BBE 482
Preamp
DIY Burson single stage pre, VTL Deluxe preamp, Aikido 24v (I change them out when the mood strikes)
Power Amp
Monarchy SM-70 Pro
Speakers
DIY Jordan JX92S in 5.2l sealed box constructed of 3/4" birch ply with camphor burl veneer
Subwoofer
Onix X-Sub in satin black
Speaker Cable
Home-made twisted 14ga hookup wire with monoprice bananas
Interconnects
Monoprice
Power Cables
16/3 hospital grade on sources and pres, 12ga DIY on amp
Headphones
Aikido 24v has built in head-amp
Racking
Home made with ply and pipe
Power Cond
nada
Tuning and Tweaks
Op-amp changes in all components using them