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LCBIII's Analog - Horns - Tubes System
IP Address: 75.97.193.159	Last Update: July 26, 2010 at 19:45:46
Amplifier:	Avantgarde Acoustics Model Three Amplifier. Wavelength Cardinal.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Passive when needed.
Speakers:	Avantgarde Acoustics Duo Omega
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	None.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Two Thorens TD 124 turntables with Schopper anti-magnetic platters and main bearings and everything else. Each lovingly restored. EMT and Ortofon SPU phono cartridges, several models. Ortofon 12" arm and 9" arms, Brinkmann 12.1" arm, SME 3012R and SME 3009 arms. NHT 12" arm.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Various and Sundry, changes on mood and personal desire of accurate or musical sonic presentation. Mostly Avantgarde cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Shunyata Hydra (2 and 8), Audience Power Conditioner, Billy Bags racks
Tweaks:	HRS Vibration Platforms under integrated, pre-amp and turntables.
Room Size (LxWxH):	22' x 16' x +/- 10-16 ft
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Various, mostly classical compositions and female voices.
System Goals/Comments:	I wanted something, as a system, that would highlight the sonic ability of the loudspeakers, something that provided a three dimensional and deep soundstage, and crossed the divide of accuracy and musicality, but also........gave me goosebumps. Goosebumps are a good thing.
System Strengths:	Vinyl analog system, pretty, powerful.....and delicious :)
System Weaknesses:	Sometimes I wish I had a larger room (blame the house and not me :) )
Video/HT System: Separate