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Ivan303's Does it have to be in the livingroom? System
IP Address: 75.165.234.252	Last Update: January 10, 2008 at 08:14:15
Amplifier:	DIY HI-FI Supply 'Billies', 300B Mono-blocks. Upgrades include Grid-choke,WE 300B's and premium parts.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DIY HIFI 'Basie' Kit. Amperex 7316 in CCS configuration driving a Amperex 7316 Cathode Follower.
Speakers:	Edgarhorn Titans. (no sub yet)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz 67 SE. CD's SUCK!
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens 125 MkII, SME 3009 Series II Imp. arm, Denon DL-103D cartridge. Techinics 1200 MKII, Shelter 501 MKII. DIY HI-FI Supply 'Cole' tubed phono stage. Cinemag SUT in Hammond Steel Box.
Other Source(s):	Kenwood KT-8300 Tuner.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker: 24 Ga. Silver Interconnects: Home brew silver plated OFC wire.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Dedicated power drop from central station. (Just Kidding!)
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 ft x 24 ft x 4-10-2ft. peaked
Room Comments/Treatments:	Listening room is a loft built over the back part of the main floor of the house and can be a real problem. Ceiling is peaked at 10' while the front wall is 4' high, the back wall is only 2' in height while the depth front to back is a full 24'. The width is 15' across at the front wall increasing to a full 22' at the rear and open on one side overlooking the lower level. Horns work surprisingly well in this space while conventional cones and domes do not.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical anytime, Opera sometimes, Cool Jazz late at night...
System Goals/Comments:	Emotionally involving at all volume settings with BOTH warmth and detail. Like to listen to music at high volume levels for long periods without fatigue. Also like to be able to listen at low volume settings late at night while still feeling involved.
System Strengths:	This is a pretty good sounding system for reasonable cost(Edagarhorn Titans were purchased used but still cost a buck or two). TONS of dynamics but at the same time all of the 'Wonders' of 300B SET.
System Weaknesses:	Edgarhorns are bass-shy and require a Sub Woofer which I do not have at the moment. CD player sucks, no DAC.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	You're kidding, right?