Interests

Music, acoustics, home audio, car audio, studio audio, mountain biking (and bike building). I set up and run sound for live bands from time to time.

Headphone Inventory

Lots, but I gave up on headphones when I built my first nearfield system. Speakers give me much more control over imaging and response. Sorry.

Headphone Amp Inventory

They are all over the place. I still like the Grace M901 the best (I have 2 of them around somewhere). The SAC works great with the AKG K1000s.

Source Inventory

Many computers and DACs. Also various ADCs and DAWs. It is all about the music.

Cable Inventory

You would not believe! XLR-M and -F to TRS, XLR and TRS to RCA, AES/EBU, glass toslink, S/PDIF, etc...and I can never find the one that I need when I am looking for the damned thing! Miles of speaker wire.

Power-Related Components

Several ETA PD11SS sequenced power conditioners. A couple of Monster power conditioners, some Furman pieces, and a whole shitload of Tripp-Lite isobar surge supressors.

Other Audio Equipment

I have been designing and building subwoofers for over 40 years. I can't throw a tweeter without hitting one around here.

Audio-Related Tweaks

Room acoustics rule. My outdoor systems are the biggest challenge, and the most gratifying listen.

Music Preferences

Jazz, classical, electronic, rock...pretty much anything but country or rap. Music is a journey, and I love hearing new stuff from all over the world!

Occupation

Ex-combustion engineer (flame at your own risk)