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Ken Perkins's Living room System
IP Address: 65.183.127.76	Last Update: July 18, 2010 at 20:32:16
Amplifier:	Dusson DS99
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	DIY ported 2-way...8" Meniscus 838R woofer with modified Scanspeak 9500 tweeters, first order series crossover.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rega Apollo CD player Tascam CD-RW750 CD recorder
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL-1200 mk2 Denon DL-103 cartridge Denon AU300-LC step up transformer Graham Slee Gram Amp 1 phono stage
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Planet Waves 12 gauge speaker cables, Blue Jeans Cables LC-1 interconnects all around
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS3500 mkII power conditioner Sennheiser HD-580 headphones DIY flexi rack for electronics Nitty Gritty Recordmaster record cleaning machine Granite slab for the turntable on Isoblocks sitting on a heavy old endtable Old tubed Audiotronics 300C classroom record player with Astatic bullet for 78s.
Tweaks:	KAB fluid tonearm damper Sumiko HS12 headshell
Room Size (LxWxH):	26 x 22 x 18
Room Comments/Treatments:	My home is an A-frame cabin with triangle shaped living space and overhanging loft. Very neutral environment with no standing wave/lowend problems. There are curtains and miniblinds on the glass back wall and carpeted floors.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	I listen to just about everything.
System Goals/Comments:	None
System Strengths:	Does exactly what I want it to.
System Weaknesses:	Not a system problem but the odd shaped room makes equipment placement and seating a challenge.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	JVC 27" television
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DSS (DirecTV) Marantz DV4001 DVD player
Comments on HT System:	Does fine for typical TV/DVD playback. Not concerned with home theater as my system is mainly for music (unashamed two channel stereo purist).
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	DIY speakers, vintage audio, classic cars, sci-fi nut, ocean liners (keep the Queen Mary and United States alive), Lexus SC400 enthusiast. KMMG.