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Dan_ed's My system System
IP Address: 75.68.49.170	Last Update: November 07, 2010 at 07:37:33
Amplifier:	Lectron JH50, extensively modified by Nick Doshi
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Doshi Audio Alaap preamp and phono stage separates, custom built by Nick Doshi
Speakers:	Edgarhorn Titan II, built from kits. Edgarhorn 500Hz tractrix mid-range, Fostex t500mkii tweeters. Dual Edgarhorn Siesmic Subs.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	BAT VKD5-SE
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Galibier Gavia/Durand Talea/Dynavector XV-1s
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Valkyrja ICs and speaker cables. Nordost Vishnu, Brahma and Valhalla power cords.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	DIY equipment rack incorporating sandbox shelves. DIY turntable stand with integrated amp stand, also incorporating sandboxes.
Tweaks:	Symposium rollerblocks under pre and phono power supplies and under the amp.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25' x 25' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	DIY absorption panels and bass traps, Jon Rische recipes.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical, some CW and bluegrass.
System Goals/Comments:	Even presentation across full range, detailed and dynamic, natural.
System Strengths:	Authoritative presence while still able to deliver soft passages sweetly.
System Weaknesses:	Slight horn coloration and imaging is not quite there yet. Setting up 8 individual horns is fun!
Video/HT System: Separate