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artemus's artemus' 2 channel Ver 5.96 System
IP Address: 66.191.231.140	Last Update: September 21, 2010 at 08:54:59
Amplifier:	Bob Latino Dynaco ST-70 fully modded
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Conrad Johnson PFR
Speakers:	Silverline Sonata (Avalon style) REL Storm 3
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Theta Miles
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Battery powered Teres 340 w/Holographic Tape drive tweak. Origin Live Illustrious 3 Tonearm & Benz Micro Ebony L Cartridge Vacuum State JLTi phono stage
Other Source(s):	Nitty Gritty Record Doctor II for cleaning LP's with use of Record Research Labs Cleaning fluids
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Pure Note Paragon Bi-Wire speaker cable Pure Note Paragon IC's on TT & CDP. Pure Note Alluvion from preamp to amp.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	VTI BL 404 4 shelf stand. Good bang for the buck. Legs are filled with sand. Custom mass loaded TT stand w/ sandbox at top and concrete filled legs Monster 2000 Power Conditioner
Tweaks:	Dedicated circuit for system with Oyaide R1 outlet. Pangea AC-9 power cables throughout Vibrapods under phono preamp DIYumas (Rollerblocks) under cdp and Preamp Custom DIY sand filled speaker cable lifters, Custom DIY sound panels in back of speakers.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 20 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	12'x 12' DR opens to LR which means no wall behind my listening chair. Vaulted ceiling makes the room very good to work with
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Mostly Classic Rock, a little jazz and a new found appreciation for classical
System Goals/Comments:	Make me smile
System Strengths:	It makes me smile most of the time
System Weaknesses:	System is in the Living Room. Therefore some trade offs are made ie speaker positioning, room treatments
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer 60" Plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	It went the way of the Dodo bird. Pioneer plasma is connected to Video Loop of the CJ preamp. Works good for concerts and an occasional movie
Comments on HT System:	The 2 channel is in the LR. Thus it must share space with TV which is connected to the video Loop of the CJ preamp.
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Playing golf, hunting vinyl, playing drums (which has been a longtime habit). The only thing better than listening to music is playing it on an instrument.