Room Size

14 x 10 x 7.5

System Overview

This is a two-channel, music only system in my private little corner of the universe. The larger family room has multi-channel home theater AV with a JVC player, Vizio big-screen, Adcom electronics, and KEF speakers all around.

Music Preferences

Acoustic jazz, rock'n'roll, r&b, symphonic classical, acoustic folk/bluegrass/celtic, women singers.

Room Description

Too small. About 14 x 10 x 7.5 with a closet behind the system on the front wall. I replaced the hallway door with a solid door to help isolate the room from the rest of the house.

Acoustic Treatment

2 GIK elite pillar traps in the rear corners, 2 GIK table traps beside the chairs, Eighth Nerve corner traps, two moveable Real Traps mini traps mostly used for first reflections, one more minitrap at junction of side wall and ceiling. Pleated shades on windows.

Listening Impressions

Near-field listening by necessity. Room treatments have helped to tame the worst room interactions. Soundstage is smaller than I'd like, but the overall effect is quite musical. There is a nice sweet spot and room for 2 listeners only.

Media Storage

Lots of cabinets and shelves for extensive cd & lp collection. Ikea 5x5 expedit for LP's.

Components

Digital Source

Sony 9100ES with Modwright Signature Truth mods

Analog Source

VPI Classic with various cartridges (still deciding on what to keep)

Preamp

Modwright LS-100

Power Amp

Modwright KWA-100SE

Speakers

VMPS RM30M

Speaker Cable

Bolder

Interconnects

Cardas neutral reference, VPI phono, MAC ultra silver, and assorted Blue Jeans

Power Cables

IEGO

Headphones

AKG 701

Racking

Synergy Salamander single 40

Power Cond

Panamax 5100

Tuning and Tweaks

Herbie's tt mat and tube dampers and generic neoprene/cork feet