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Craiger56's Medicinal neurosis System
IP Address: 99.29.62.197	Last Update: August 26, 2022 at 09:53:24
Amplifier:	Quicksilver V4 Mono Blocks (120w ultralinear) with Gold Lion KT88 output tubes.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Speakers:	Vandersteen 3A Signatures (87db) very effectively Bi-amped with two Vandersteen 2Wq Subwoofers (three 8' drivers, 300w ea) X-2 Crossovers replaced with VH-Audio copper V-caps.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	none
Turntable/Phono Stage:	SME 10A with model 20/30 Arm mounting plate. EAR MC-4 Step-up transformer/EAR 834P Phono Preamp/Shelter 5000 Cartridge
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Chris VenHaus DIY Cat-5 Bi-wired and Chris VenHaus DIY Silver Interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	AC-ONE isolation transformer for Phono and Preamp. Chris VenHaus DIY power cables. VPI 16.5 LP Cleaner
Tweaks:	Herbie's Tube Dampers on Preamp and Phono tubes. EAR 834P modified by Scott Frankland Tube Amps & Services. Amps and Subs on dedicated 20 amp lines. 2 Pier Blocks, Threaded Jacks and a 4x6x10' Beam added to suspended floor under equipment enclosure.
Room Size (LxWxH):	23' x 16.5' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Back wall is only 8' the rest open to another room. Echo Busters in corners behind speakers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Blues, JAZZ, and Classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Great room filling sound, full-range and free of glare or harshness. Nice appearance too.
System Strengths:	Great sound, involving, always look forward to listening time, but most importantly my wife who has Multiple Sclerosis finds listening to recorded music "healing".
System Weaknesses:	Will add aditional room tuning eventually
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	32" Panasonic for Stevie Ray Vaughan DVDs
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Wife, Boating, home and Boat improvement/maintenance, nonfiction.