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jughead's Wilson VTL System
IP Address: 199.2.116.69	Last Update: August 31, 2008 at 19:01:56
Amplifier:	VTL MB 750s
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	VTL TL-7.5 MkII
Speakers:	Wilson Audio Maxx II Wilson Watchdog Subwoofer, Custom Color Hales Signature IIs, Muse Model 8
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	EMM Labs CDSAse Sony DVP NC 650-V
Turntable/Phono Stage:	TW Acustic Raven AC, Schroder Reference SQ, Ikeda IT-407 S tonearm, Graham Phantom, Lyra Titan I, ZYX Universe, Denon DL103R, Air Tight PC-1, White Noise Audio Custom Battery Phono, TW Acustic Raven Phono
Other Source(s):	AIWA F660 tape deck Antique Sound Labs MG-Head OTL headphone amp
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Tara Labs Zero Phono, Zero Interconnects, and Tara Omega Speaker Cables. Tara Labs RSC Gen II balanced & single ended interconnects, Verbatim balanced cables,Several Custom DIY interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Most important dedicated 50amp cable direct to mains of house. Elrod Statement cables to VTL 750, Porterplug outlets. Tara Labs Cobalt Cables, Nordost Thor
Tweaks:	EMM using Stillpoints & springs. Raven AC using stillpoints & springs.
Room Size (LxWxH):	29 ft x 16.5 ft x 10-18 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Some foam on walls & lots of curtains
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Grateful Dead, Improvisation of any type, fusion - I love live music with improvisation most of all Classic Rock, Reggae, Classical & Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Play everything with warmth & detail & musicality. I am very sensitive to distortion.
System Strengths:	Dynamics & live concert feelings. Very musical. Great Bass, but could get a little better
System Weaknesses:	Missing the very last bit of dynamic limits. Can get slightly confused when very very loud. Room treatment needed soon.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung 46 Inch LCD
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony NC650