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zbroy's The Korneff Kave System
IP Address: 68.172.219.174	Last Update: February 02, 2012 at 05:06:11
Amplifier:	Jeff Korneff 45 Monoblocks with dual choke inputs. RCA or NOS 45's. RCA rectifiers. NOS drivers.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Diva Audio M-7
Speakers:	Lamhorn with Seas 8" fullrange.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Exemplar/Denon 2900
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP 12 with Armeggdon power supply, Naim ARO arm with Linn Klyde. Naim Stageline powered by HiCap.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Stealth CWS, Signal Resolution Silver. Kimber 4AC mains. Signal Cable Silver Resolution and Naim NACA 5 for the speakers.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Equi=Tech 2Q Balanced Power System, Symposium Svelte Shelves, Couplers and Rollerblocks 2. Old Sound Organization stands.
Tweaks:	Bybee's just before AER speaker terminal. Spiffy wall outlet.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25' x 20' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	ASC big traps in two corners. Moderate rugs and wall hangings. Listening sofa against rear wall, speakers about 8' from sofa and about 10' apart.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Varied as long as it IS musical. From pedal harpsichord to Jeff Beck, avoiding Rap and much of pop music. 'Special fondness for acoustic guitar and voice.
System Goals/Comments:	Resolution and musicality.
System Strengths:	Presence and refinement. Speed and rhythm.
System Weaknesses:	Ultimate low end and ultimate SPL (102 dB's with a pair 45 tubes isn't too bad.
Video/HT System: None