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aljordan's Avalon System
IP Address: 167.79.91.20	Last Update: April 04, 2017 at 05:00:16
Amplifier:	H2O Audio M250SA mono amps
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DIY Pass B1 Buffer
Speakers:	Avalon Acoustics Opus
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio-GD Reference 7 fed by Berkeley Alpha USB converter. Music library kept on a headless Fit-PC Slim server running Linux outside of the listening room, linked by Ethernet. Room correction filters created in Acourate.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Various interconnects, including Burley (Pass Labs), Silver Audio Silver Bullets, .
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Self built racks based on the TNT Flexy design.
Room Size (LxWxH):	26' x 17' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Large room. Absorbtion at first reflection points. Carpets, drapes, furniture. Digital room correction via Acourate.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	I like many different selections among many genres. I don't care for popular country, rap, and hip-hop (although I do like a little trip-hop).
System Goals/Comments:	I am trying to get as musical and engaging sound as I can without my ears being bitten off by edginess in the upper midrange and treble region.
System Strengths:	Full tonal balance and good warmth with excellent imaging. Mixes warmth and detail very nicely and is very musically engaging.
System Weaknesses:	The system does not sound as exciting as some I've heard, but I can listen for long periods of time with no fatigue.
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://www.alanjordan.org
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Tennis, astronomy, sea kayaking, speaker building, writing software, playing drums and guitar.