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Waxtracker's You Gotta Start Somewhere System
IP Address: 72.191.108.6	Last Update: November 17, 2007 at 21:13:41
Amplifier:	Dynakit ST70 with upgraded PCB stuffed with Riken resistors. Running Winged C EL34's.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DIY MAD Ultra 4A (line side)
Speakers:	At present, Yamaha A635A 3-ways with Yamaha YST-SW120 Active Subwoofer.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Nakamichi CDC-300 disc changer (stock) Kenwood CD-204 5 disc changer (stock)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL-1300 with Ortofon VMS-3E cartridge. DIY phono stage preamp.
Other Source(s):	Dynakit FM-1 Stereo FM receiver.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY Cat5 speaker cables.
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 12 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room above the garage with sloping ceilngs so room is not really a cube.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Oldies Rock-n-roll, 40s big band, some classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Goal is to build a complete DIY system. I like the feeling of accomplishment when I build something that sounds better than the Solid State stuff I had before.
System Strengths:	I like using 12SX7GT tubes. All of my DIY preamps feature this tube. Nice clean sound.
System Weaknesses:	Low end speakers.
Video/HT System: None