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Steve Parry's The Evolving Music System System
IP Address: 99.38.153.246	Last Update: April 17, 2024 at 17:56:09
Amplifier:	Antique Sound Lab Cadenza monoblocks (push pull 845 triodes) with Vampire Wire OFC input jacks, Jensen transformers on the inputs and aftermarket tubes.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Meridian Core 818v3
Speakers:	Audio Note AN-E/SPe HE with lead and sand filled Audio Note speaker stands, Track Audio speaker spikes. Sennheiser HD600s with Cardas headphone cable.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	DAC built into the Meridian played by Apple Mac Mini (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with SuperDrive upgraded with 8GB RAM and 115GB SSD by OWC). Powered by a Mojo Audio Joule III power supply and internal power supply filter, hard wired. Roon Core on a dedicated computer in a separate room connected via hard wire network to the music room Mac Mini running Roon Server. English Electric 8Switch ethernet switch. UpTone Audio USB REGEN and Audioquest JitterBug for PC audio.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Mobile Fidelity UltraDeck with MasterTracker phono cartridge and Super HeavyWeight record weight. Phono preamp is the Parasound JC3+. Also using the Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0 electronic speed control.
Other Source(s):	Otari 5050B-II reel to reel recorder.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Discovery Essence, Mogami W2549, and Harmonic Technology Truth Link ICs; speaker wire is Discovery Essence as a shotgun biwire. Audioquest Diamond USB cable from Mac Mini to Meridian. Audioquest Diamond ethernet cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Apple iPad as remote for computer-based music. Furutech e-TP60 power distributor, Furutech GTX-D(R), Maestro and Oyaide XXX wall outlets, Discovery power cords for the ASL power amps, tape deck, phono section, and turntable. JPS Digital AC-X power cord for Meridian. Harmonic Technology Pro AC-11 power cord for Mojo Audio power supply for the Mac Mini. Audioprism Quiet Line Filters II and III throughout the house. Dedicated subpanel for room fed by separate 50 amp 240V line. Double cryoed breakers and subpanel parts. JPS in wall ac wire for dedicated lines. Separate breakers for each outlet. Adona audio rack and amp stands with Stillpoints and Hard Hats under amps and Mac Mini. Additional shelves on rack for Mojo Audio power supply and Mac Mini.
Tweaks:	Shunyata Dark Field v2 cable elevators along with Jenga blocks. Ayre IBE disc. NOS and after market tubes by Kevin Deal/Upscale Audio, Jim McShane, Tubemonger, Sam1104 and others. Nordost ECO 3, Flitz, and Caig Pro Gold. HIFI-Tuning Supreme fuses in the amps. Quicksilver Gold contact enhancer. Dynamat damped stainless steel wall plates. Windows are damped with Dynamat cut into "dots" and placed in the corners.
Room Size (LxWxH):	24'7 x 15'7 x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Dedicated room. Tube Traps. Echo Busters Corner Busters. GIK Acoustics 242 and 244 acoustic panels. Wool and cotton rug makes the synthetic carpet sound better. Ikea shelving with books, magazines, records.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Pop, classical preference is for chamber, baroque, piano, harpsichord and organ. I enjoy Bach, Vivaldi, Couperin, Mozart.
System Goals/Comments:	Pleasure, and a fun hobby. I love music and I love the gear. Audiophile since 1980.
System Strengths:	Dedicated room. Smooth and dynamic, I never want to stop listening.
System Weaknesses:	Windows all on one side of the room. Bouncy second floor room on wood joists. Slowly but surely I am getting there; a hobby for life!
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic 54 inch diagonal plasma TV.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon surround receiver.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Aerial 10T, CC-3a and SR-3R speakers, and a HSU 1225 HO subwoofer.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DirecTV HDTV with DVR, Panasonic Blu-ray player, Sony DVD-R/RW, JVC VCR, Wii, AppleTV.
Other HT Gear:	Logitech networked remote.
Comments on HT System:	Fun for the whole family, and in a separate room from the music room, thank goodness!
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Interests: church, family, stunt kites, concerts, movies, working out, art museums, travel, a good meal. Consultant.