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Brian C.'s Aaaah! Mono fantastico! System
IP Address: 82.5.143.223	Last Update: January 02, 2009 at 05:22:08
Amplifier:	'Bluesatron' integrated with 834P-based phono stage and 801/Tribute amorphous-core OPT impedance-converter stage.Milliwatts output, sufficient for my needs.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Single Lowther TP-1 Corner Reproducer with PM3/5A driver in cast aluminium compression 'pot'. Very high efficiency (40 milliwatts input is loud enough for me!)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sold! (Was Marantz CD-7)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Garrard 401/SME 3012 (first series) with Ortofon SPU Mono (retipped with 0.7, replacing 1mil stylus). Also a Decca London Maroon converted to mono output in Orsonic AV-101s headshell and a wonderful Goldring 600 turn-over in Orsonic AV-1s headshell for microgroove & 78. Also a lovely Lenco L70 in added-mass base with GE VRII.
Other Source(s):	Leak Trough-Line FM tuner (first series, circa 1957)and BIC Beam Box indoor antenna. Not currently hooked up.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Gotham GAC-1 ICs and Mapleshade Golden Helix speaker wire.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Thorsten Loesch's TNT mains filter in distribution unit with Variac-controlled outlets for the turntables. IKEA Froejstra solid birch supporting tables on carpeted concrete.
Tweaks:	I'm not the tweaky sort :o)
Room Size (LxWxH):	21ft x 10ft x 8ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Got a nice view of the garden. Comfy with growing record collection and recently tripled storage shelving.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, particularly mid 20th C., and Classical(especially old Soviet and East European records). New Orleans Funk.Klezmer.Wish there was more Balkan Gypsy stuff on vinyl. Etc.
System Goals/Comments:	Maximise pleasure from those old records within a harmonious domestic setting. Achieved, so my search is at an end :o)
System Strengths:	Very relaxing but also gets me dancing with that great corner-horn bass! 78s can sound awesome!!
System Weaknesses:	None in my estimation. I am content to live out the rest of my days with this gorgeous set-up.
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://members.myactv.net/~je205d/monofantastico.jpg
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Staying alive.