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Jorge F's Dedicated listening room (now packed) System
IP Address: 205.223.231.2	Last Update: October 02, 2007 at 08:05:59
Amplifier:	Two DPA 200S switched to monoblock mode (manufacturer rating: 200 Watts each)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DPA DSP 200 (DPA used to be called Deltec; It's rare Welsh stuff, from known designer Robert Watts)
Speakers:	ProAc Response One S on Target R5 stands.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Meridian 506.20 integrated CD player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Pro-ject 6.1 SA Sumiko Premier FT-3 tonearm Benz-Micro Switzerland Gold MC cartridge Lehmann Black Cube phono-preamp (not in the picture) (Audioquest and DPA interconnects)
Other Source(s):	Yamaha TX-390 tuner;
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber 8VS speaker cables. Kimber PBJ interconnects between both cdp/preamp & preamp/monoblocks. Other interconnects: DPA Slink Two, Kimber, etc.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Target B3 equipment support. DIY turntable wall mount shelf (marble). DIY wooden support for preamp and amps (see picture).
Tweaks:	All passive: Foculpods/Polipods/Vibrapods/squash balls, added blu-tack everywere, etc.
Room Size (LxWxH):	5.9 meters x 5.9 meters x 2.7 meters
Room Comments/Treatments:	Lots of experiment, mainly with carpets, eg carton boxes, etc.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical and sixties Rock, Blues, Jazz. Pop and Reggae aren't allowed!
System Goals/Comments:	This system has been packed and stored, due to move. Bedroom system is being used instead, having become the main one. ...
System Strengths:	Excellent soundstage, good midrange and detail. Not tiring at all.
System Weaknesses:	Can sound too laid-back for some. The preamp could have a remote :-(
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	None - It's a dedicated listening room (there's a Philips TV in the living room and a Sony in the bedroom).
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	None. I'm no longer a movie fan.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	None
Sources (DVD/VCR):	None (there are two cheap VCRs in the living room and another one in the bedroom)
Other HT Gear:	None - It's a dedicated listening room
Comments on HT System:	No comments :-)
URL Link: http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/one_o_six/System%20and%20turntables/939f.jpg
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	- Main hobby used to reading John E postings! - Get the dirt off my Snipe (www.snipe.org) once or twice a year. - Reading. - Attending live concerts. - Driving my small but fast car (used to...).