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Russell's Sweet & Modest System
IP Address: 67.180.90.214	Last Update: April 04, 2011 at 22:25:18
Amplifier:	• Simaudio Moon W-3
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	• Simaudio Moon P-5
Speakers:	• Dynaudio Special 25 Anniversary Edition
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	• Sony SCD-777ES (modded by Alex Peychev, APL Hi-Fi)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	• Strathclyde Transcription Development STD-305S • Linn Basik LVX tonearm • Dynavector Karat 23R cartridge (Turntable is not connected at present due to lack of a phono stage.)
Other Source(s):	• Apple MacBook Pro (early 2011) laptop w/CEntrance DACport DAC • Nakamichi LX-5 cassette deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	• Zu Cable Libtec speaker cable • PS Audio xStream Statement ICs from SACD player to preamp & from preamp to power amp • Homegrown Audio Silver Lace ICs from headphone amp to preamp
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	• Shunyata Hydra 6 power line conditioner • Stax SRS-3030 Classic System II headphone system • Shunyata Copperhead PC on conditioner • Cardas Golden Reference PC on SACD player • Zu Cable Mother PCs on preamp & amp • VooDoo Mojo PCs on headphone amp • Osiris 24' speaker stands • Lovan Classic I rack
Tweaks:	None at present; considering some form of isolation devices (platforms, rollerblocks, aurios, etc.)
Room Comments/Treatments:	System is in a medium-sized living room with cathedral ceilings. Very satisfying sound, with a decent soundstage.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical (primarily orchestral and opera), with occasional forays into jazz, musicals, and 60's/early 70's rock (when the nostalgic mood strikes).
System Goals/Comments:	Need to get a phono stage and revive my turntable.
System Strengths:	Extremely revealing and dynamic. Wonderfully holographic with the right recordings.
System Weaknesses:	Lacking perhaps the deepest bass, but it's certainly more than adequate (and surprisingly ample when called for).
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	• Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	• Musical Fidelity A3.5 integrated amp (2-channel)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	• Mark & Daniel Maximus-Ruby
Sources (DVD/VCR):	• Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-ray/DVD player • Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD player • Panasonic LX-200 LD player
Comments on HT System:	Two-channel stereo only. Sounds perfectly fine with BD, DVD, & LD; don't feel the need for surround speakers.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Films, restaurants, digital photography, Macintosh computers.