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Zanth 's Solace System
IP Address: 173.35.70.216	Last Update: November 10, 2011 at 00:00:16
Amplifier:	Melos SHA-X Hybrid Headamp using CBS/Hytron 7318's in input Grado RA-1 Headphone Amp E.A.R.-Yoshino HP4 Headphone Amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Grado PS-1000's Grado PS-1's Grado RS-1's Grado GS-1000's Ety 4P with 4S adaptor Westone UM2's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Shanling CD T-100 modified by: Shanling, Parts Connexion and finally, North Audio. Rumoured to be Meitner level. I'll leave that up to the critics. Using Bendix Redbank 6385's.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Michell Gyrodec + Orbe platter and bearing SME V with Grado Statement Statement Ear 88pb
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimbre mini-mini Kimbre mini-rca W Enterprises NW Music Timbre 1m and .5m Audio Metallurgy GA-0 .5m
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	W Enterprises NW Music Timbre PC OneAC 1120 Jon Risch Line Conditioner Purepower 1050
Tweaks:	BENDIX 6385 Red Bank Type TE21 for the Shanling CBS/Hytron 7318's for the Melos
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 15 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room doesn't apply! Headphones are perfect in any environment so long as it is not noisy!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Acid Jazz, Ambient, Chambre
System Goals/Comments:	I want a nice involving sound with enough oomph for realistic dynamic volume when required.
System Strengths:	Headphones permit near 24/7 listening. Extremely neutral and transparent. Highly resolving, especially with etymotics - arguably the most resolving transducer every designed.
System Weaknesses:	I could do with speakers at some point...
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, sipping a fine red wine, reading a meaty book and listening to jazz late at night.