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rlindsa 's Mostly vinyl System
IP Address: 99.1.234.194	Last Update: February 09, 2010 at 13:38:48
Amplifier:	Classe Delta CA-M400s
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Classe Delta CP-500 (with Phono Stage module); dormant now, since I got the Steelhead, which also has line level input (but don't listen to CDs much, so hardly ever use that feature)
Speakers:	B&W Nautilus 802s
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Classe Delta CDP-100; don't use it much, though
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Manley Steelhead V2; VPI Scout turntable with HRX-type platter/bearing, JMW-10.5i tonearm, Sumiko Prestige Celebration (aka Celebration II) cartridge, Gingko Cloud 10 vibration control platform
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	AudioQuest Skys for interconnects; 'custom' speaker cables - bass is double run of Audio Quest CV-4 wrapped around a single run of AQ Indigo; alto is double run of AQ Granite.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio UPC-200
Tweaks:	dedicated circuit with separate ground for amps; kleenex box under power cable
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 16 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	None yet; just moved to new house
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical, jazz, female vocals, 60s/70s rock/folk
System Goals/Comments:	rich, warm sound; great reproduction of solo piano, small ensembles; large orchestral works
System Strengths:	Trips my trigger; provides great emotional involvement. Adding the TT was a major revelation - vinyl rules!
System Weaknesses:	CDP-100 takes a 'long time' to 'read' the CD. But since I've 'gone vinyl', I don't listen to CDs much, so it's not a real problem.
Video/HT System: None