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rathbone's ZOE - GamuT System
IP Address: 66.75.16.208	Last Update: April 01, 2008 at 23:26:20
Amplifier:	GamuT D200 mkI for MID/HIGH Pass (425hz 12dB) GamuT D200 mkII for LOW Pass (200Hz 18 dB) both with Virtual Dynamics PC's.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Lector ZOE tube linestage with Virtual Dynamics Signature PC. New stock Sovtek 6H30pi tube is KILLER!!!! Jim McShane sourced.
Speakers:	Magnepan MG-3.5R Marchand XM-26 active tube crossover (stock passive XO removed)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	GamuT CD-1 with Virtual Dynamics PC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber 4TC (high pass), 8TC (low pass). VD Master jumpers (connect 4TC to high pass amp). 2 pairs of GROVER UR 8 custom XLR to RCA interconnects, 2 pairs of GROVER S RCA/RCA (great cables!)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	dual 20A dedicated circuits
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 25 x 8-12
Room Comments/Treatments:	nearfield, Cardas placement, 6 feet from back wall, tweeters INSIDE, speakers on long wall
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	large-scale classical (American Naxos- W.Schumann, Hovhaness, S. Barber), ECM jazz (Abercrombie, Stanko, Charles Lloyd) and Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, some rock (Tool, RATM, Nirvana, etc.)
System Goals/Comments:	High WAF factor required - the speakers must be moveable, out of the way.
System Strengths:	Active bi-amped planars. Organic and dynamic. Active done right is sooo clear.
System Weaknesses:	Complication: 4 sets of IC's - multiple power cords
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Avid mountain biker (Ellsworth Truth) and flyfisher/backpacker for big Sierra golden trout (up to 12,460 ft). Fish Scott flyrods.