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JoeKool's Stereo1/2 System
IP Address: 24.190.212.152	Last Update: November 28, 2011 at 19:35:53
Amplifier:	1.RA 3205 Signature tube amp with GL KT77 on mid/hi drivers. 2. Crown XTi1002 on bass drivers
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	CAT SL1 Reference
Speakers:	VMPS RM1 with extensive modifications. BiAmped @ 320Hz. with Marchand X/O.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Yamaha 1800 SACD EE DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Dual 701CS w. Shure Vmr2
Other Source(s):	Philips 795SA SACD changer
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kaplan GS, Le and HE
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	DIY
Tweaks:	Hubbell -JENA #1 AC Duplex.
Room Size (LxWxH):	14 x 11 x 9.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	None; hardwood floor, plaster/brick walls
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classical-Chamber, World/Folk, Electronica, Experimental, R&Blues/Funk, Rock/Indie/Alt.
System Goals/Comments:	almost 'there'...gettin' closer...
System Strengths:	Good bass, excellent mid and treble.
System Weaknesses:	Small room subject to overloading.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	NEC Plasma 42XR4A
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Pioneer 1014x Adcom GFA555 powering sub & center
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 front and surround, Wharfedale Emerald center speaker, Mission M700 rear surrounds, VMPS Original Sub powered by Adcom GFA555.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	1.LG 550 BluRay 2.Pioneer Elite DV48
Other HT Gear:	MonsterPower HTS3500mk2
Comments on HT System:	Nice clean sound as is...
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Hiking/camping, Electronics, photography, music of course, philosophy and the sciences...etc, etc./ Residential ReModeling.