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Gamajar's My Meditation Room System
IP Address: 50.168.129.220	Last Update: November 20, 2016 at 12:22:42
Amplifier:	Audio Research Reference 75
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research SP20
Speakers:	Martin Logan Spire; Velodyne DD10+ and DD10 subwoofers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric K-03
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Classic 3 with 3D printed tonearm with Benz Micro SHR Gull Wing cartridge.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Acoustic Zen Satori Biamp; Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper CD to preamp; Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II all others Acoustic Zen Silver Reference Mark II CD to preamp in balanced mode Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference Mark II pre to power amp in balanced mode
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Sain Line Systems power cords
Tweaks:	Acoustic diffusers and absorption panels in strategic locations
Room Size (LxWxH):	18' x 14' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Three dedicated 20 amp lines. Carpeted room. Nothing is perfect, but I am working on acoustic treatments
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, especially bebop era and small ensembles; Blues; Classical; good rock and roll (that means oldies to me; Layla is on my top 5 list of best albums ever recorded)
System Goals/Comments:	Accurate music reproduction that is musically satisfying for me, I want the performance to happen in the room with me.
System Strengths:	Resolution; dynamic contrasts; soundstage
System Weaknesses:	My goal was to put together a system that was accurate and musical, that would draw me into the music. IMHO I have done that. However it is also revealing and on bad recordings or bright recordings, all the information is apparent, good and bad. GIGO... Sometimes I miss the warmth that my older ARC tube gear provided, even thought it was much more veiled sounding. Oh well, everything is a trade off in some regard.
Video/HT System: Separate
Comments on HT System:	It's adequate
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I can't afford any other hobbies, Actually I enjoy photography, reading, walking, hiking and working around the yard and house.