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eso 's Loft System
IP Address: 75.142.101.152	Last Update: December 26, 2007 at 20:59:40
Amplifier:	Mains: Welbourne Laurel IIX 300b monos with fixed bias modification by Cy Brenneman. Subs: VTL MB-125 monoblocks.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Conrad Johnson Premier 17ls
Speakers:	65hz hypex horns W/JBL D130 drivers 65-500hz 280 hz round Tractrix horns W/JBL 2440 compression drivers 500-10k hz Fostex T925A horn supertweeters above 10k hz 30hz hypex sub horns W/ JBL K151 drivers below 65hz System sensitivity ~108 db 1W/ 1M
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Parasound C/DC-1500 Changer/transport, Audio Alchemy DA
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Sota Star Vacuum/SMEIV/ Ortofon MC30 Super II / Creek OBH9
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab FT11 tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Custom esodesign Snake Oil™ ICs/ Modern Audio Design Pearl II IC's
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster Power HT-5000 conditioner, Custom Rack and sand isolation trays from ESODESIGNSTUDIO ltd.
Tweaks:	Custom esodesign Snake Oil™ power cables,
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 18 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Extensive. The room is the System now
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Twentieth century symphonic works, Be bop, Late fifties/early sixties avant garde jazz
System Goals/Comments:	To play music very well
System Strengths:	Detailed Dynamic and non-fatiguing, Images very well and can play very complex symphonic works at any level with accuracy
System Weaknesses:	Since the subs are built in and made of cement (~1600 lbs. each), the system cannot be moved.
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://gallery.audioasylum.com/cgi/gi.mpl?u=2348&f=Loft_and_full_range_horns.jpg
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Designing and building prototype furniture and horn speakers systems