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cool miles's cool miles System
IP Address: 173.34.87.80	Last Update: November 13, 2010 at 21:31:44
Amplifier:	Jeff Rowland Design Group Model 302 Amplifier Grado Reference RA1 Headphone Amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research Reference 2 Mk 2 linestage
Speakers:	Focal JM Lab ( Nova) Utopia Loudspeakers (1st generation) Focal JM Lab Utopia 2 Subwoofer (1st generation) Grado GS1000 Headphones
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	dCS P8I SACD CD player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Audio Research Phonostage 3 Technics Turntable Model 1200MK2 Ortofon Cartridge Model 2M Bronze
Other Source(s):	Harmon Kardon CD191 Cassette
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transparent Balanced Musiclink Ultra interconnects mm + mm2 (cd to preamp to amp) Transparent RCA Musiclink Super interconnects (phonostage to preamp)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	avid board under front end to stabilize Transparent Reference PowerIsolator ; Transparent Reference Power Cords on CD, preamp and amp
Room Size (LxWxH):	14' x 22' x 15'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Oak floors, carpets, drapes, high ceiling. This may be the star of the system.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, classical, 60's, Bob Dylan
System Goals/Comments:	A warm musical environment where my mind swims with the music.
System Strengths:	The equipment like each other. Unless you have a great system, be jealous. Besides from being warm and airy, the system provides a full soundstage including full orchestra or big band. Room is great, system is fantastic, and improvements at this point are for the sake of nit picking. Love the system. This is a fantastic system. Noticable upgrades would take many many thousands and I am not sure why I would do it.
System Weaknesses:	I have not purchased a Bases turntable yet.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Like fine wine and baseball.