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calsaint's DIY Attempt in Denver System
IP Address: 184.96.28.124	Last Update: June 05, 2011 at 05:39:22
Amplifier:	Bottlehead Paramour inspired DIY 2A3. Separate PS Chassis, huge PS, 5AR4 rectification, 6J5 input.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Aikido DIY Pre. 6N1P, 6N6P
Speakers:	Klipsch Heresy I (1979) modded xovers, cabs Adire Rava subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	CEC TL5100Z as transport NOS Lite AH DAC. I've got it going with battery power and the Opamp is bypassed.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	(none)
Other Source(s):	(none)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speltz-Anti Cable DIY Chris VH silver ICs Dac to Pre Ridge Street MSE 2 Pre to amps Alan Maher DIY THHN PCs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	4-shelf Flexy rack Cinder blocks for speaker stands Monster HTS2000 Risch Digital ISO Filter
Tweaks:	CDP on my own DIYuma idea. CDP on ball bearings on turned over baby food jars on mouse pads on the mdf shelf
Room Size (LxWxH):	14' x 12' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Rugs, Couch. Unfortunately, this room also serves as my computer room, so there's probably some negative interaction with PS.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, female vocals, alternative.
System Goals/Comments:	Looking for full, clean sound.
System Strengths:	Delicate, detailed.
System Weaknesses:	Could use better placement of speakers and some room treatment. It's a bit boomy, but pretty much under control. 2a3s are great for folk, acoustics, but not for more complex passages. I've come to the conclusion that the Lite is not to my tastes, so I'll be auditioning soon.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panny 42"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon 1801. It does the job.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	GR Paradox 1s
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba 3950 modded (couldn't beat my DI/O or CEC for room in the main system)
Comments on HT System:	not bad. TV, movies sound pretty darn good.
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Other than listening to music and tweaks: baseball, movies, the gym, and golf