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Travis's Bebop and Mahler System
IP Address: 12.109.26.64	Last Update: July 25, 2011 at 07:32:45
Amplifier:	Peachtree Audio Nova
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	none
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	HHb BurnIT Plus 830 (player and burner). Most playback is from JVC XL-Z1010. Also have a JVC XL-Z1050 for back-up and playback copying to the HHb. DAC for all things digital is the Sabredac (9006) from the Peachtree Audio NOVA.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Oracle Delphi MK1 with Jelco 250-C arm, Koetsu Onyx and Black cartridges all on Target wall shelf mounted to studs.
Other Source(s):	Nakamichi BX300 stereo audio cassette recorder/player Polk XMRadio component tuner for the home. Allows me to audition all sorts of stuff before buying, along with special interviews and programming. MP3 quality. Grado 325i w/ G-Cushions (bowls), AKG Q701, Denon AH-D7000 running off the Peachtree Audio NOVA built in class A tube headphone amp. Beats my old Stax headphones and energizer.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	I have some.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Dedicated 15 amp line. Dedicated 20 amp 240V line. This room has it's own breaker box. Wood rack w/ casters made by Sonlife (from the 80's). Target turntable shelf bolted to the double sheet rocked wall. Tate Blanchard's 'Ultrasonic' four shelf, four footed rack, with lead filled supports and blue illuminated(!) acrylic shelves. Kewl.
Tweaks:	Weller and water, wonderful.
Room Size (LxWxH):	19' x 11.5' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	This room with bath is separate from the main house. Purpose built double sheet rocked staggered stud construction on concrete slab covered with composite fake wood flooring. Double insulated curtains hang in front of 2 sets of windows. Rug, stuffed sleeper sofa with lots of CDs shelved on back wall for dispersion purposes. :^) Friedrich Ductless A/C, very quiet and efficient.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, acoustic and beyond, all Classical including Opera, a little guitar-hero stuff, space music. BTW, I am a HUGE Hammond B-3 fan.
System Goals/Comments:	none
System Strengths:	none
System Weaknesses:	none
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sharp 37" LCD (in the main house)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	None
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	ZVOX
Sources (DVD/VCR):	JVC DVD and VCR
Other HT Gear:	DirecTV
Comments on HT System:	It serves.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Helping my wife with the butterfly garden. Retired