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macezeke's Tubular Excursion System
IP Address: 68.49.115.47	Last Update: May 09, 2010 at 20:06:18
Amplifier:	Blue Circle BC24
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Electronic Supply (AES) AE-3 MK II
Speakers:	Sonus Faber Concerto Home w/Sumiko Franklin & Lowell stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Eastern Electric Minimax CDP
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P25/RB600/Benz Micro ACE SL Groovetracer Acrylic Platter and Deluxe Subplatter, Expressimo Heavyweight, Rega P9 Feet Eastern Electric Minimax phono preamp
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	TG Audio HSR Gen II Interconnects Luminous Audio Synchestra Signature Speaker Cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HT-800 TG Audio SLVR PC (CDP & Phono) TG Audio 688 (AMP)
Tweaks:	2 x Sylvania 6SN7WGTA (preamp) 1 X NEC 5AR4 Rectifier (preamp) 2 x RAM Labs Yugo SLN 6DJ8s (CDP) 1 x NOS Amperex Bugle Boy 12AX7 (phono stage) 2 x NOS RCA 5751 (phono stage) 1 X NOS Tung-Sol 6X4 Rectifier (phono stage) 2 x Electro-Harmonix 6922EH (power amp)
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 12 x 8.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	Wall-to-wall carpeting
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Flamenco, R&B, Neo-Soul, Progressive Rock, Classical
System Goals/Comments:	As always, a system to put the music first.
System Strengths:	Excellent PRAT with a clear, engaging midrange, a firm, yet supple foundation, and crystalline highs. The sound stage has very good layering, width, and placement with plenty of air around instruments and performers. But the best part is the enhanced level of intimacy at low volume.
System Weaknesses:	Not enough time in the day to really enjoy the music!
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Network Engineer by trade; Musicholic and readaholic by addiction.