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johnwdt's Vintage Gear System
IP Address: 99.241.140.152	Last Update: September 18, 2010 at 15:54:26
Amplifier:	Fisher Model 200 Mono amps(1965) 35 watts/Ch. (Mullard EL 34) Quad II moddified by Barry Falcon Mccurdy AM-403 Mono amps (MC30 trannies) Quad II Mono blocks (GEC KT66)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Note M2 Phono Balanced with upgraded double C Core transformers... Dolan PM1 (For phono section) Quad 22 Pre-amp Latest Addition - Sony 2000F - 1969 and incredible.
Speakers:	Quad ESL 57s (Custom Stands) Tannoy GRF (15" LSU Gold Monitor -1969) Tannoy HPD double 15's in Custom Cabinets Newest addition...Patrician 800s (196?) matched pair)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	OPPO SACD Player Philips CD Player with upgraded Tube output (By Philip Belleau)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Lenco L75 - Custom Plinth - Jean Nantais.. Fidelity Research FR64S with B60 VTA Base and SPU Silver Miester. Second arm is a Alphason HR-100S Garrad 301 - Custom Plinth - SME 3012 MKII - V15xMR OR Moerch / Decca Super Gold TD124 in Custom Plinth - 3012 SME (This table was purchased as NOS - It WAS New In The Box!!, I was the first person to plug it in, I went crazy on the Plinth, It is a work of art IMO)
Other Source(s):	Technics SP10 MKII/Massive custom plinth - SME 3012 MKII tonearm/a variety of cartridges, currently a NOS Shure V15 Type III. Tuner - Technics ST-8080 - Highly modded, All tube Eico Classic 2200
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Blue Heaven, Kimber PBJ or Petra Music Boys. Many Home made cables Speaker cable is Kimber
Tweaks:	VPI 17 record cleaning machine.
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 12 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz mainly, also older British rock/Punk.. Small amounts of Classical
System Goals/Comments:	I want a strong analog front end, I have droped out of the resolution race, am concentrating on the sweet sounds of the old Marantz/Quad gear and assorted speakers and My newLenco L75 Is simply the best TT I have ever come across, The SP10 MKII is alot of fun, tweaking it etc...
System Strengths:	Affordable, Fun putting together a system that sounds this good at a reasonable price. Midrange to die for. Soundstage is huge! all at a reasonable price. Which leaves room to purchase LP's.
System Weaknesses:	When using my 57s , I dont get quite as much bass as my Tannoys, I tend to switch between the 2 sets, I have been listening to my Tannoys all summer and it is very addictive! The 57s WILL be back, some day...
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	I have a simple HT in the basement, a Sony BraviaII 40" LCD, a Pioneer Elite Receiver - 5.1 and PSB Alpha type fronts, center and Sub. It works for me!
Sources (DVD/VCR):	I love my Oppo!!!
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Biking(road and mountain..Cyclocross)Garage sales(Best place to find Vinyl) Hockey Dad!!