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risabet's System 1 System
IP Address: 68.5.245.101	Last Update: December 13, 2008 at 16:42:31
Amplifier:	TAD-1000 by Tube Audio Design 100 watts/channel tube monoblocs with variable feedback and triode switchable @ 50 watts/channel. PS Audio 100C 120 watts/channel 8 ohms. 200 watts/channel 4 ohms.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	TAD-150 by Tube Audio Design. Tube pre with built in MM/MC stage and a built in Headphone amp. Amazing at the price. At 3 times the price in fact.
Speakers:	Martin-Logan Clarity 89db/2.83v/meter 46-22,000+/- 3db Velodyne F-1000 sub ~25hz to 120hz on a good day.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Denon 2910 Universal SACD, DVD-A, DVD-V, CD player. TAD TADAC tube output DAC.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12 (Origin Live! 'Advanced' PS w/DC motor) w/Herbie's 'Way Excellent' mat, Ittok w/ Herbie's Audio Lab HAL-O Jr.Damping rings/Benz 'ACE' medium, Cinemag 3440A SUT's, Zu Cable Xaus Tonearm Cable. Mods to the table include the "motor flip" mod that moves the motor from the left rear to the left front. The second mod is a carbon fiber subchassis and armboard.
Other Source(s):	NAD 4020A tuner an old school analog classic with a warm, soft FM sound.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	'Shotgunned' Audioquest Indigo speaker cables, Audioquest KingCobra and DiamondBack IC's, Zu 'Megular' component video cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Lovan racks, I'm getting rid of these puppies for something that looks good. Panamax 5100 power conditioner.
Tweaks:	VPI bricks, various cones and damping sheets. Zu Cables 'Birth' power cords. Herbie's tube dampers on all small signal tubes.
Room Size (LxWxH):	28 x 28 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	None, this is my living room.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Everything except country.
System Goals/Comments:	Optimized for analog, slowly adding HT to go along with the pending remodel of the living room.
System Strengths:	Frequency response is smooth and extended. Imaging is quite specific, vocalists have a sense of palpable presence that is at times scary real. Both depth and height are very good. Bass weight is at the limit of the speakers and room.
System Weaknesses:	Impact is good but not 'heavy' enough. Bass extension is to around 28Hz; I'd like to get to around 20Hz.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer PDP-4300 43' HDTV plasma monitor
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Maybe the Outlaw Audio Processor.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Will be M-L to match the Clarity's.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Denon 2910 Universal SACD, DVD-A, DVD-V, CD player.
Other HT Gear:	Motorola DT-5100 HDTV converter
Comments on HT System:	Basic, growing slowly but surely.
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Woodworking