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ironbut 's planer System
IP Address: 71.198.205.99	Last Update: November 15, 2008 at 14:22:41
Amplifier:	conrad johnson premeir 140
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	cat ultimate
Speakers:	magneplaner 1.6qr
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	sony scd777es audiomod modded, Metric Halo ULN-2+DSP w/battery mod
Turntable/Phono Stage:	vpi aires w/jmw 10 at oc9 s&b tx103 transformer,neuance platform,
Other Source(s):	technics rs1500/Bottlehead repro amp,headphone sys.-sennheiser 600,antigue sound lab mg head otl,eddie current ec01 ,akg 701,beyer dt880, Audio Technica ad2000, Eddie Current Zana Deux
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	jaden sig.ic's and speaker,silver audio silver breeze tonearm cable,vh fine silver and airsine pc,silver audio appassionatta,analysis plus silver oval
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	20 amp dedicated line
Tweaks:	Mac Pro> m-audio audiophile usb,swans m200 powered speakers, sony mzm100 minidisc recorder
Room Comments/Treatments:	home brewed bass traps (for now,..very ugly)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz classical bluegrass folk
System Goals/Comments:	this system is excellent! Lacking in lowest octave but needs a new home (flimsy floors) before subs
System Strengths:	no fatigue or ear squint,fantastic depth and palpablity,a great juggling act between pleasing and realitic,many routes to upgrade and tailor sound to tastes
System Weaknesses:	not the greatest at low listening levels but not bad,difficult speaker placement
Video/HT System: None