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SalD's Living Room System
IP Address: 204.141.38.224	Last Update: February 12, 2008 at 21:27:10
Amplifier:	VAC Renaissance 30/30 w/MkIII-s upgrade(stock tubes)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Z-Systems rdp-1 digital preamp
Speakers:	Audio Physic Virgo
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	dCS Verdi transport; dCS Delius DAC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Synergistic Resolution Ref from transport to preamp and preamp to DAC; Cardas Golden Ref to amp; Cardas Neutral Ref speaker cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Shunyata Guardian.
Tweaks:	SRA V-series bases under transport, DAC and amp; Herbie's Tube Dampers
Room Size (LxWxH):	26 x 17 x 13
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Allmans, Bach, Chet Baker, Cream, Dead, Bill Evans, John Fahey, Bela Fleck, Hendrix, Diane Hubka, Bobby Hutcherson, Kaki King, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ten Years After
System Goals/Comments:
System Strengths:	Psychedelic soundstaging and imaging; gets deep into the resonance of string instruments... fabulous on electric guitars and voice, too.
System Weaknesses:	It's a finesse system--absolutely gorgeous on small-group jazz, classical and country, but lacks the dynamic clout to really put across big orchestras; takes a bit of the edge off hard rock.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Pioneer PDP-5070 plasma calibrated by Kevin Miller of ISFTV. Very nice.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo OPDV971H
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	sports statistician