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Jonesy's Moon Buggy System
IP Address: 24.79.210.251	Last Update: March 10, 2009 at 19:57:03
Amplifier:	Audio Research D70; winged C's; BB's in critical spots
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Counterpoint SA5; love those Mullard's
Speakers:	Quad ESL63
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Roksan Caspian CDP Mk1, Perpetual Technologies 3A, DIY Power Supply
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Sota Saphire, Alphason HR100S, Blue Point Special
Other Source(s):	Nakamichi LX5
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Monster Powerline II Speaker, Straightwire Maestro Interconnects, DH Labs DIY AC cords.
Tweaks:	Just upgrades to input/output connectors and higher grade caps when replacing aged ones, the odd internal hook-up wire.
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 13 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	Rec Room setup carpeted basement floor, finished walls, no speacial room treatment. Speakers set up across the 13' width, Listening spot at about the 13' depth.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Laurie Anderson, Kate Bush, Goldfrapp, Massive Attack, Front 242, Skinny Puppy, Phantom of the Opera, Chess, War of the Worlds in constant rotation.
System Goals/Comments:	Enjoy a bit of tube rolling. Try different cables from time to time.
System Strengths:	Extremely holographic and detailed, in this nearfield set-up.
System Weaknesses:	Larger listening area would be nice.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Old 32' RCA
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	None
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	None
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Cambridge DVD, Panasonic VHS
Comments on HT System:	Good enough to eat pop corn in front of and not stress out over picture quality. Great sound from the Cabridge even just through the TV speakers.